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Meeting Name: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/27/2023 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 301-B
AMENDED File 230677 was added.
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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230740 01.ResolutionSubstitute 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 is estimated to be $14,135 for a total estimated cost of $45,400.

Minutes note: Holly Rutenbeck - DPW 9th Aldermanic District W. Heather Ave. – N. 107th St. to N. Lauer St. (ST211230143) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Individuals in support: Dave Michalski - 11175 W Heather Av - said that he is a business owner on that street, that he has noticed the pattern of the speed increase and that he is afraid that something bad is going to happen and thanked Ald. Taylor for her support. Individuals also present: Ms. Rutenbeck said that Ald. Taylor is in support of the project. Ald. Brostoff moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) 14th Aldermanic District S. 9th Pl. – W. Morgan Ave. to W. Holt Ave. (ST211230144) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that out of 31 properties surveyed, 10 are in support and 2 in opposition and that alderwoman supports the project. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0) S. Logan Ave. – E. Dakota St. to E. Montana St. (ST211230132) Installing traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck said that out of 28 properties surveyed, 11 are in support and 4 in opposition and that alderwoman supports the project. Ald. Brostoff moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 4-0)
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230741 02.ResolutionSubstitute 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 $40,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $675,000.

Minutes note: Holly Rutenbeck - DPW
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230741 1 ResolutionSubstitute 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 $40,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $675,000.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
230742 03.ResolutionResolution 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 $331,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $4,318,000.

Minutes note: Holly Rutenbeck - DPW
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230744 04.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $1,895,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,975,000.

Minutes note: Holly Rutenbeck - DPW
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230744 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $1,895,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,975,000.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
230745 05.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to submit a project application with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for funding for local street improvements under the Local Roads Improvement Program.

Minutes note: Holly Rutenbeck - DPW Said that every two years they have the opportunity to apply for these funds.
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230746 06.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement titled “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Wauwatosa” for the cost sharing of crackfilling on W. Center St. in the 10th Aldermanic District with a City share of $15,000.

Minutes note: Holly Rutenbeck - DPW
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230730 17.ResolutionResolution directing the proper City officials to prepare and execute an intergovernmental cooperation agreement and a ten-year maintenance covenant between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the purpose of delegating responsibilities for maintenance and vegetative establishment for a green infrastructure project in an area around the I-43/94 bridge over West Becher Street.

Minutes note: Kurt Sprangers - DPW
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230731 08.ResolutionResolution approving the State/Municipal Maintenance Agreement Between the City of Milwaukee and the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the purpose of delegating responsibilities for maintenance for a green infrastructure project in an area around the I-43/94 bridge over West Becher Street.

Minutes note: Kurt Sprangers - DPW
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230769 09.ResolutionResolution relating to application for and acceptance and expenditure of 2024 State of Wisconsin recycling aid.

Minutes note: Rick Meyers and Laura Stevens - DPW Sanitation Services
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230790 010.ResolutionResolution approving the execution of a Sidewalk and Parking Easement Agreement with GenCap KG North Avenue 91, LLC regarding the Riverwest Food Accelerator development, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: James Washington - DPW
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230804 011.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to issue a Request for Proposals for a guaranteed energy savings performance contract for City of Milwaukee buildings and facilities.

Minutes note: Pamela Rich and Erik Shambarger - Environmental Collaboration Office
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211930 012.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance renaming North 24th Street, from West Keefe Avenue to West Center Street, North Dr. Lester Carter Drive.

Minutes note: Ald. Rainey and Mr. Walker (close friend of Dr. Carter and +40 years resident) were present. Ald. Coggs, Ald. Stamper and Ald. Westmoreland also offered their testomony..
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230677 013.Communication-ReportCommunication from the Department of Public Works submitting its 2022 residential recycling annual report

Minutes note: Laura Steven and Rick Meyers - DPW Sanitation Services - talked about the highlights of the attached report. Mr. Meyers said that for plastic bags - they are promoting to return them to retailers/grocery stores - recollection centers because they need to be clean, dry and sorted.
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230712 014.CommunicationCommunication relating to the safety and signage improvements for the Hank Aaron State Trail.

Minutes note: Mike Amsden - DPW From the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee: Barry Weber (Vice Chair) and Steven Owen (Chair). Mr. Weber talked about the 4 presentations attached to the file. Ald. Brostoff suggested to make an annual celebration to showcase the wonderful trail system that we have. Ald. Zamarripa requested bilingual signs for the part of the trail around Silver City.
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230813 015.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Neighborhood Services, the Department of Public Works, and the Environmental Collaboration Office relating to residential and commercial building electrification.

Minutes note: Ald. Bauman said that he had a chance to hear a lot of NPR stories about electrification and that he is looking for some brainstorming and to fond out what is the reality for our residents. Present: Erik Shambarger and Pamela Ritger from the Environmental Collaboration Office. Kristen Reeds and Jezamil Arroyo-Vega from DNS.
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191930 016.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to the status of current and future operations.

Minutes note: Danielle Rodriguez - DPW Operations Ms. Rodriguez gave the following report: -Prepping for the leaf season -Getting ready for winter operations (snow and ice communications will be sent out to elected officials to inform their districts and social media use) -Invited the members to ride along. -There is a new rate $27.24 for Equipment Operator (people with CDL) and that she hopes to see people back. -Good with salt orders, equipment in very good shape and that she has seen a slight increase on the staff numbers.
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211119 017.CommunicationCommunication 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: Kevin Muhs - DPW Traffic Calming Update: -Nearly the end of the construction season. -They had a bit of an issue with 2 projects (supply issue) that has been solved and will be done early next week. -Major constructions will be completed next year. Mr. Muhs said that the public can use the click for action to report delineators that need to be replaced. Mr. Muhs said that an update for next year's is coming up to inform the committee about their plans.
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230818 018.MotionMotion relating to the locations of various Milwaukee County Transit System bus stops.

Minutes note: Jesus Ochoa (MCTS)
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230249 019.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses.

Minutes note: Jim Cooney - License Division Manager
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Minutes note: The meeting adjourned at 11:21 am Yadira Melendez Staff Assistant This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.
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