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Minutes note: Items 12 and 13 were taken out of order after item 1. | | | |
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| 0 | 1. | Resolution | Substitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City cost of these projects approved by this resolution estimated to be $663,490, for a total estimated cost of $698,300.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Hollly Rutenbeck, DPW
1st Aldermanic District
N. 24th Pl. - W. Capitol Dr. to W. Hope Ave. (ST211240105)
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
It was indicated that the local alderperson was in support.
Public testimony in opposition:
Mary Oglesby, 4135 N. 24th Pl.
Darrell Hickman, 4114 N. 24th Pl
Ald. Brostoff moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
N. 41st St. - W. Green Tree Rd. to W. Kiley Ave. (ST211240152)
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
No public testimony.
It was indicated that the local alderperson was in support.
Ald. Westmoreland moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
N.53rd St. - W.Fairmount Ave. to W. VIllard Ave. (ST211240104)
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
No public testimony.
It was indicated that the local alderperson was in support.
Ald. Taylor moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
2nd Aldermanic District
W. Glendale Ave. - N. 66th St. to N. 68th St. (ST211240148)
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
No public testimony.
It was indicated that the local alderperson was in support.
Ald. Westmoreland moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
3rd Aldermanic District
E. Pearson St. - N. Marshall St. to N. Water St. (ST211240115)
Install traffic calming speed hump(s)
Public testimony in support:
Madeline Balkonis, 724 E. Pearson St.
Public testimony in opposition:
Marcella Baruzzini, 812 E. Pearson St.
Lawrence Baruzzini, 804 E. Pearson St.
Ms. Baruzzini indicated having a petition of neighbors in opposition.
Ald. Brostoff was in support.
Ald. Brostoff moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
6th Aldermanic District
N. Dr. Lester Carter Dr. - W. Townsend St. to W. Keefe Ave. (ST211240158)
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
No public testimony.
Ald. Coggs was in support.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) Excused - Brostoff
N. Pierce St.- E. Burleigh St. to E. Auer Ave. (ST211240155)
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
No public testimony.
Ald. Coggs was in support.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) Excused - Brostoff
7th Aldermanic District
N. 37th St. - W. Vienna Ave. to W. Melvina St. (ST211240156)
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
No public testimony.
It was indicated that the local alderperson was in opposition.
Ald. Westmoreland moved denial. (Prevailed 4-0) Excused - Brostoff
8th Aldermanic District
S. 29th St. - W. National Ave. to W. Pierce St. (ST211240138)
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
Public testimony in support:
Juan Miguel Martinez, Milwaukee County Supervisor District 12
Patricia Doherty, on behalf of the 8th aldermanic district, indicated support.
Ald. Westmoreland moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) Excused - Brostoff
W. Grant St. - S. 33rd St. to S. 34th St. (51211240147)
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
No public testimony.
Patricia Doherty, on behalf of the 8th aldermanic district, indicated support.
Ald. Taylor moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) Excused - Brostoff
9th Aldermanic District
N. 55th St. • W.Green Tree Rd. to W. Hustis St. (ST211240131)
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
Public testimony in support:
Dawn McGinnis, 6869-71 N. 55th St.
Ald. Taylor was in support.
Ald. Taylor moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) Excused - Brostoff
N. 70th St. - W. Cricket Ct. to W. Glenbrook Rd. (ST211240130)
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
No public testimony.
Ald. Taylor was in support.
Ald. Taylor moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) Excused - Brostoff
W. Calumet Rd. 950' West of N. 67th St. to N. 73rd St. (ST211240159)
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
Public testimony in support:
Brad Landry, 7000 W. Calumet Rd.
Ald. Taylor was in support.
Ald. Taylor moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) Excused - Brostoff
10th Aldermanic District
N.67th St. - W. Hadley St. to W. Lisbon Ave. (ST211240157)
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
Public testimony in support:
Meg Rognsvoog, 2911 N. 67th St.
Public testimony in neutrality:
Stephanie Schramm, 2801 N. 67th St.
Ms. Schramm advocated to install raised crosswalks.
It was indicated that the local alderperson was in support.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) Excused - Brostoff
12th Aldermanic District
S. 3rd St. - W. Walker St. to W. Virginia St. (ST211240139)
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
No public testimony.
It was indicated that the local alderperson was in support.
Ald. Coggs moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) Excused - Brostoff
S. 4th St. - W. Walker St.to W. Virginia St. (ST211240140)
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
No public testimony.
It was indicated that the local alderperson was in support.
Ald. Westmoreland moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) Excused - Brostoff
S. 14th St. - W. Walker St. to W. National Ave. (ST211240141)
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
No public testimony.
It was indicated that the local alderperson was in support.
Ald. Westmoreland moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) Excused - Brostoff
14th Aldermanic District
S. 10th St. - W. Morgan Ave.to W. Holt Ave. (ST211240149)
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
Public testimony in support:
Terrance Wood, resident on 10th St.
Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic, 14th Ald. Dist., was in support.
Ald. Westmoreland moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) Excused - Coggs, Brostoff
S. Robinson Ave. - E. Lincoln Ave. to E. Becher St. (ST211050150)
Asphall pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, Sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (5' width of tree border area), narrowing sidewalk, grading, and tree removal and replacement as necessary.
Public testimony in opposition:
Austin Coppock, 2211 S. Robinson Ave.
Chris Adamczyk, 2211 S. Robinson Ave.
Tori Baldwin, 323 E. Ward St.
Julie Zepoda, 2221 S. Robinson Ave.
Those in opposition and some members had concerns with design and engineering relating to sodding, removal of trees, and narrowing of the street.
Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic, 14th Ald. Dist., indicated support, being open to modifications, and was agreeable to hold the item.
Ald. Brostoff moved to hold to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 5-0)
| AMENDED | Pass | 5:0 |
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240365
| 1 | | Resolution | Substitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City cost of these projects approved by this resolution estimated to be $663,490, for a total estimated cost of $698,300.
Minutes note: Ald. Westmoreland moved adoption of the whole file, as amended. (Prevailed 5-0) | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240366
| 0 | 2. | Resolution | Resolution determining it necessary to make various nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $126,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,217,000.
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240367
| 0 | 3. | Resolution | Resolution determining it necessary to make various assessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $20,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $700,000. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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| 0 | 4. | Resolution | Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $1,817,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,913,000. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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240331
| 0 | 5. | Resolution | Resolution approving a Conduit Occupancy License Agreement between the City of Milwaukee and The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. to occupy a portion of the City's communication conduit system.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Eng Kie Lee, DPW
Derek , MCW Information Services | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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240372
| 0 | 6. | Resolution | Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design and construction of mini-roundabouts at the intersections of North Holton with Keefe, Concordia, and Burleigh, and to set up funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $231,750 with an estimated City share of $23,175 and a grantor share of $208,575.
Minutes note: Appearing:
David Tapia, DPW
Kevin Muhs, DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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240373
| 0 | 7. | Resolution | Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design and construction of mini-roundabouts at the intersections of North 51st Street with Hadley, Locust, Chambers, and Keefe, and to set up funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $272,000 with an estimated City share of $27,200 and a grantor share of $244,800.
Minutes note: Appearing:
David Tapia, DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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| 0 | 8. | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the design of North 25th Street Bridge over the Menomonee River with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $30,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $30,000.
Minutes note: Appearing:
David Tapia, DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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240375
| 0 | 9. | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the construction of West Silver Spring at 6 Intersections with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $200,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $200,000.
Minutes note: Appearing:
David Tapia, DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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240397
| 0 | 10. | Communication | Communication from the Infrastructure Services Division relating to a Statement of Mid-Year Review for Financial Condition of the Sewer Maintenance Fund.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Kurt Sprangers, DPW
William Christianson, City Comptroller | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 5:0 |
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240443
| 0 | 11. | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply for a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to offset the cost of purchasing heavy duty electric vehicles and related EV charging infrastructure.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Chuck Schumacher, DPW
Brian White, DPW
Ald. Coggs requested to introduce a communication file relating to DPW's plan on acquiring and implementing electric vehicles for City purposes. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 5:0 |
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| 0 | 12. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the City Attorney to intervene in We Energies’ requests to construct new natural-gas power plants (PSC Dockets 6630-CE-316 and 6630-CE-317)
Minutes note: Appearing:
Erick Shambarger, ECO
Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic, 14th Ald. Dist. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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| 0 | 13. | Communication | Communication relating to safety and connection improvements for the Hank Aaron State Trail on 6th & Canal.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Barry Weber, Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Council Chair
Mike Amsden, DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE | Pass | 4:0 |
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| 0 | 14. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing execution of the Department of Natural Resources Principal Forgiven Financial Assistance Agreement.
Minutes note: Appearing:
William Christianson, City Comptroller
Patrick Pauly, Water Works Superindendent
Ald. Brostoff moved substitution of the file with Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 4-0) | SUBSTITUTED | Pass | 4:0 |
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| 1 | | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing execution of the Department of Natural Resources Principal Forgiven Financial Assistance Agreement. | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION | Pass | 4:0 |
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240298
| 0 | 15. | Ordinance | An ordinance relating to the enforcement of the cutting of tall grass and weeds.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Benjamin Brannan, DPW
Randy Krouse, DPW | RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE | Pass | 3:0 |
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| 0 | 16. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the status of current and future operations.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Danielle Rodriguez, DPW
DPW will still have normal operations during the RNC, except for the hard and soft zones under the RNC. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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| 0 | 17. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the status of Traffic-Calming and Complete Streets projects to address reckless driving and to provide a safer infrastructure for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Kevin Muhs, DPW
DPW succeeded in completing traffic calming installations for the RNC downtown. DPW contracted out 11 raised crosswalks throughout the City to be constructed before school starts in the fall. DPW launched its speed reduction campaign recently, and the campaign was a portion of allocated ARPA funds. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 5:0 |
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| 0 | 18. | Communication | Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to a status update on the City’s dockless motorized scooter program and The Hop MKE Streetcar.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Zachary Roder, DPW
Mike Amsden, DPW
Pres. Jose Perez, 12th Ald. Dist.
Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr., 2nd Ald. Dist.
A presentation was given. Ridership from 5/17 to 7/7 entailed 209,863 trips, 4,015 median trips per day, a 25% increase from 2023. Lime had 65,365 unique riders. SPIN had 8,662 unique riders. There was significant larger share for the 4th aldermanic district due to Summerfest. Concerning equity Lime has 50% off for Lime Access users and all rides in equity zones. Concerning equity SPIN has 3 free 30 minute rides daily for Access Pass users and 50% off all rides in equity zones. Total access pass active members were 369, access pass discounted trips were 1,521, and equity zone discounted trips were 31,921. There were Lime Chill on the Hill 6/18, Lime Summerfest, and Lime/SPIN micromobility Mixer (today) events. Community feedback had larger complaints (21) from 5/17 to 6/20 but has decreased to 5 from 6/21 to 7/10. Operator action data for June 2024 was given. There were 20 scooter relocations for Lime and 7 for SPIN. Lime had 149 user warnings, 10 user fines, 2 user suspensions, and 5 user bans. Data for SPIN was to be determined.
Members requested for a breakdwon of ridership, pass, trips, and equity data by aldermanic district.
Ald. Brostoff left the meeting at 11:40 a.m.
The file was amended to add to the title reference to "The Hop MKE Streetcar" at Ald. Bauman's request. There was no objection. | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 4:0 |
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| 0 | 19. | Motion | Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses.
Minutes note: HOSKINS TAYLOR, Jamille L, Public Passenger Vehicle Driver's License Application.
Ms. Hoskins Taylor was not present.
Jim Cooney, Licenses Division, indicated this was her first nonappearance.
Ald. Taylor moved to hold to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 4-0) Excused - Brostoff | HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR | Pass | 4:0 |
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