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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/7/2006 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Common Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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     The meeting was called to order at 9:20 a.m.    Roll call Not available
     The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by a moment of silent meditation.    Not available
     The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of January 18, 2006? There being none, the minutes of this meeting were approved.    Not available
     Various commendatory and condolatory resolutions were read and approved without objection.    Not available
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
051231 01.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to various licenses.APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051232 02.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to various licenses.APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
051162 11.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls in various Aldermanic Districts.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051163 22.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls in various Aldermanic Districts.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051219 13.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the Saint Francis Hospital commuter parking impacted area.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051263 04.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to fee increases for various public passenger vehicle permits.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051314 15.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to loitering by criminal gang members.ASSIGNED TOPass8:6 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
051243 06.ResolutionResolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of the SURVNET Grant.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051245 07.ResolutionResolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of the Lead Poisoning Prevention - Milwaukee Foundation Grant.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051258 08.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Milwaukee Police Department to accept a donation of video surveillance equipment from 100 East Wisconsin Joint Venture (Police Department).ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051259 09.ResolutionResolution approving a memorandum of understanding between the Milwaukee Police Department and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources relating to the use of a large patrol boat.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051260 010.ResolutionResolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a Homeland Security/Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (LETPP) Tactical Intervention Grant (Police Department).ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051261 011.ResolutionResolution approving the memorandum of agreement between the Milwaukee Police Department and the United States Secret Service for computer/network training regarding crimes involving computer technology.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051276 012.ResolutionResolution relating to the Milwaukee Fire Department’s application for the “Community Involvement Project” grant from the Department of Health & Human Services - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051294 013.ResolutionResolution relating to Milwaukee Police Department acquisition and exchange of motor vehicles acquired from citizens in conjunction with criminal investigations.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
051234 014.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Safety Committee relative to various licenses.

Minutes note: Ald. Donovan moved to remove from the denial list and return to committee the following: RAMSEY, Colleen F.; Request for a customized vehicle for luxury limousine for "A.M. Limousine" at 7100 N. 60th St., #223. There was no objection.
APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
051040 015.Communication-ReportCommunication relating to parking checker duties and activities.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
051007 11.OrdinanceSubstitute ordinance to further amend the 2006 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service under control of the Common Council.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051227 12.OrdinanceSubstitute ordinance to further amend the 2006 offices and positions in the City Service under control of the Common Council.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
051244 13.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of the Health & Safety in Child Care Grant.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051257 04.ResolutionResolution authorizing application, acceptance, and funding of a Domestic Violence Liaison Project Grant (Police Department).ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051281 05.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to market general obligation revenue anticipation notes pursuant to the provisions of Ch. 67, Stats.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
050660 06.Communication-ReportCommunication from the Police Department transmitting the 2005 bi-annual report relative to the status of overtime expenditures.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
051156 07.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Analysis Division transmitting various vacancy requests, fund transfers and equipment requests.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
051198 08.Communication-ReportCommunication from the Comptroller's office transmitting a report entitled, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the City of Milwaukee for the year ended December 31, 2004.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
051201 09.Communication-ReportCommunication from the Comptroller transmitting the Audit of Municipal Court Cashiering.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
051264 010.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations transmitting a communication relative to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
051296 11.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance requiring the city comptroller to provide an annual report analyzing delinquent outstanding debt.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
050675 12.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 831-33 E. Clarke St., in the 3rd Aldermanic District of the City of Milwaukee to its former owner upon payment of all city and county tax liens and any special improvement bonds, with all interest and penalty thereon and all costs as sustained by the City in foreclosing and managing said real estate. (HMS Grocery, LLC)

Minutes note: Ald. D'Amato asked that this matter be held until a later point in the meeting. There was no objection.
ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051011 13.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to various legislative bills.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051065 04.ResolutionResolution requesting the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to resume invasive weed control programs along state highways.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051208 05.ResolutionResolution canceling various City invoices.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051209 06.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Ryan J. Lemke, C.I. File No. 03-L-138.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051211 07.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of SBC (25200508-50-0132) C.I. File No. 05-S-224.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051225 08.ResolutionResolution supporting incentives by the State Legislature to enhance the film industry in Wisconsin.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051236 19.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the appeal of Vanessa Vara-Ramos relative to a claim for property damage. (14th Aldermanic District)ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051242 010.ResolutionResolution to cancel real estate taxes levied against certain parcels bearing various key numbers on the 2004 tax roll, plus interest applicable to date of repayment, if appropriate.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051292 111.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing settlement in the case entitled Gustafson and Cornejo v. Jones, et al., Case No. 00-C-1397.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051297 112.ResolutionA substitute resolution directing certain city departments to implement various recommendations of the Outstanding Debt Task Force.

Minutes note: Ald. McGee asked that this matter be held to a later point in the meeting. There was no objection.
ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051312 113.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to City position on proposed state legislation for local airport authorities.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
051308 014.AppointmentReappointment of Robert Ullenberg to the Board of Review by the Mayor. (14th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
050670 115.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the return of real estate located at 907 W. Atkinson Ave., in the 6th Aldermanic District of the City of Milwaukee to its former owner upon payment of all city and county tax liens and any special improvement bonds, with all interest and penalty thereon and all costs as sustained by the City in foreclosing and managing said real estate. (Lincoln Creek Development, Inc. and KSB Construction Development, LLC)PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
051237 016.Communication-ReportCommunication from the City Attorney transmitting a semiannual report as to the determination and disposition of all claims filed from July 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005 pursuant to Section 304-7, Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
   17. Various claims against the City:    Not available
051068 0a.ResolutionResolution relating to a claim from Debbie Griffiths, Risk Manager for SBC, for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051154 0b.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Martha Malik relative to a claim for property damage. (1st Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051212 0c.ResolutionResolution relating to a claim from Jerome Thornton for property damage. (4th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051213 0d.ResolutionResolution relating to a claim from Bhanu Mital for personal injuries. (12th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051214 0e.ResolutionResolution relating to a claim from Attys. Karp, Karp & Zirgibel, S.C. on behalf of Gerald Weisflog for personal injuries.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051215 0f.ResolutionResolution relating to a claim from Meridian Resource Company, LLC for reimbursement for payments to Gerald Weisflog for injuries.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051216 0g.ResolutionResolution relating to a claim from Precious Badran for damages.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051217 0h.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Thomas Neder relative to a claim for property damage. (14th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051218 0i.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Annemarie Sawkins relative to a claim for property damage.DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051280 0j.ResolutionResolution relating to the appeal of Angelo Newman relative to a claim for property damage. (7th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
050826 11.OrdinanceSubstitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from General Planned Development (GPD) to a Detailed Planned Development (DPD) known as Columbia St. Mary's Main Hospital Campus, on land located on the North Side of East North Avenue between North Prospect Avenue and North Lake Drive, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
051110 12.OrdinanceSubstitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from General Planned Development (GPD) to a Detailed Planned Development (DPD) known as Park Place, Stage 28, Comfort Inn Hotel, on land located on the West Side of North 107th Street and North of West Good Hope Road, in the 5th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
051111 03.OrdinanceOrdinance relating to the approval of the 12th Amendment to the general plan for a General Planned Development (GPD) known as Park Place, located North of West Good Hope Road and West of North 107th Street, in the 5th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
051108 14.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 41 (Time Warner Riverwalk), in the 3rd Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: 1. Amend the term sheet to increase the tax incremental financing by $250,000 to fund a job-training program for city residents under the direction of the Department of Administration. 2. I move to amend CCFN 051108 by inserting one additional Further Resolved clause immediately preceding the existing final Further Resolved clause, as follows: "Further Resolved, That the appropriate city officials including the City Attorney, Commissioner of City Development, and the City Comptroller, are directed to negotiate with the developer to fulfill the intent of the motions to amend the term sheets as provided by the Common Council on February 7, 2006; and, be it"
AMENDEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
051108 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 41 (Time Warner Riverwalk), in the 3rd Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Amend the term sheets to increase the tax incremental district project costs up to $125,000 to release an RFP for the purpose of contracting with an accounting firm to monitor the scope of services, budget and expenditures, and, conduct an evaluation and monitoring of the construction contractor's compliance with the Emerging Business Enterprise (EBE), Residence Preference Program (RPP) and apprenticeship requirements for the entire project with the firm reporting directly to the Common Council and the Comptroller's Office.
AMENDEDFail1:12 Action details Not available
051108 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 41 (Time Warner Riverwalk), in the 3rd Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Require a minimum EBE participation rate of 25% and a minimum RPP participation rate of 25% for building hard cost contracts and agreements.
AMENDEDFail1:12 Action details Not available
051108 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 41 (Time Warner Riverwalk), in the 3rd Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Require a minimum EBE participation rate of 25% and a minimum RPP participation rate of 25$ for technology FF&E contract and agreements.
AMENDEDFail1:13 Action details Not available
051108 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 41 (Time Warner Riverwalk), in the 3rd Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Require the developer to comply with the 25% EBE rate of participation and the 25% RPP rate of participation. If the developer is unable to meet the requirements, but not the goals, the developer shall contribute to the city the difference between the monetary value of the requirement and the monetary value of the actual achievement. Funds received by the city shall be deposited in a special purpose account to be designated to fund job-training programs in the city.
AMENDEDFail1:13 Action details Not available
051108 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 41 (Time Warner Riverwalk), in the 3rd Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Amend the term sheets to provide that only trade workers shall be counted toward the developer's efforts to meet the RPP goals.
AMENDEDFail2:12 Action details Not available
051108 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 41 (Time Warner Riverwalk), in the 3rd Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Amend the term sheets to require the developer to provide quarterly EBE reports to the Common Council.
AMENDEDFail1:13 Action details Not available
051108 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 41 (Time Warner Riverwalk), in the 3rd Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
051169 15.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to funding for Tax Incremental District No. 22 (Beerline “B”), in the 3rd and 6th Aldermanic Districts.SUBSTITUTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051169 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to funding for Tax Incremental District No. 22 (Beerline “B”), in the 3rd and 6th Aldermanic Districts.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051246 06.ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing a transfer of funds from the Capital Improvements Advance Planning Fund to subaccounts for the preparation of the Northeast Side, Near North Side and Near South Side Area Plans in Aldermanic Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15 as well as for Economic Studies and Special Engineering and Technical Studies.ADOPTEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
051271 07.ResolutionResolution approving the boundary for the Avenues West Redevelopment Project Area and directing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee to prepare a Redevelopment Plan for said Area.ADOPTEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
051295 08.ResolutionResolution amending Common Council Resolution 051017 relating to the membership of the Affordable Housing Task Force.ADOPTEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
051301 09.AppointmentAppointment of Lyle Balistreri to the City Plan Commission by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
051302 010.AppointmentReappointment of Gaurie Rodman to the City Plan Commission by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
051303 011.AppointmentReappointment of Patricia Torres to the City Plan Commission by the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
051304 012.AppointmentReappointment of J. Allen Stokes to the City Plan Commission by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
051316 013.AppointmentAppointment of Sernorma Mitchell to the Redevelopment Authority by the Mayor. (9th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
051220 01.ResolutionResolution amending the term of office for members of the District Board of the Menomonee Valley Business Improvement District (BID #26).ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051247 02.ResolutionResolution relative to the return of 2006 CDBG funding to Milwaukee Alliance for the activity of Community Prosecution and awarding the funds to Southside Organizing Committee.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051248 03.ResolutionResolution authorizing attendance at the National League of Cities meetings and conferences.ADOPTEDPass13:0 Action details Not available
051289 04.ResolutionResolution relative to acceptance and funding of a Ready to Read with Books2Go Grant.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051290 05.ResolutionResolution relative to acceptance and funding of a “Library a la Carte” - Homebound Service for Seniors Grant.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051293 16.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to changes in the 2006 HUD funding for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) and American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI).ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051319 27.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the acceptance of funds for City of Milwaukee Youth Council activities.SUBSTITUTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051319 2 ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the acceptance of funds for City of Milwaukee Youth Council activities.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
051181 08.AppointmentAppointment of Chaudhry Asif Rana to the Business Improvement District Board #25 (Riverworks) by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051182 09.AppointmentAppointment of Jason Sikorski to the Business Improvement District Board #31 (Havenwoods) by the Mayor. (9th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051193 010.AppointmentAppointment of Jeffrey Peelen to the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Board by the Mayor.CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051307 011.AppointmentAppointment of William Koehn to the Symphony Orchestra Board by the Mayor. (14th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
051320 012.Communication-ReportCommunication from the manager of the Emerging Business Enterprises program relating to the BusinessSense data tracking system.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
   1. Substitute resolutions granting/amending various special privileges:    Not available
000566 1a.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending a special privilege to 1000 Water Street Condominium Association, Incorporated for change of name and to grant permission for two light fixtures on city-owned light poles on Highland Avenue at 1000 North Water Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
031644 1b.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to grant a special privilege to Harbor Front Condominium Association to construct and maintain a riser and barrier-free access ramp and 13 excess door swings in the public right-of-way for the premises at 601 East Erie Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
050924 1c.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending a special privilege for change of ownership to HCP/0BG Milwaukee Property Co., LLC d/b/a Hampton Inn for encroachment into the public right-of-way of two excess door swings and modification of the existing porta cochere for the building at 176 West Wisconsin Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051019 1d.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending a special privilege for change of ownership to MB Real Estate, LLC, for encroachment into the public right-of-way of items previously granted permission and grants permission for encroachment into the public right-of-way of three bollards for the building at 2214 North 35th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
050851 12.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the honorary naming of West Highland Boulevard, from North 27th Street to North 29th Street, as “Dr. R.E. McCrory”.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051190 03.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into a professional services contract for the modifications to the fuel management system at various sites (Facilities Development and Management Section).ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051221 14.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvement projects at various locations.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051222 05.ResolutionResolution determining it necessary to make various nonassessable public improvements at various locations.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051223 16.ResolutionSubstitute resolution determining it necessary to make various assessable public improvements at various locations.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051224 17.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051240 08.ResolutionResolution directing the Department of City Development to prepare a resolution to vacate North 6th Street from West St. Paul Avenue to a point South 160 feet, in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051249 09.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Engineer to grant permission to Milwaukee County for the construction and maintenance of an off-road bicycle trail in the public right of way of North Hawley Road at West Trenton Place.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051250 010.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to fund the installation of permanent lighting improvements on North 11th Street from West Wells Street to West Highland Avenue and West Tory Hill from North 11th Street to a point east of North 9th Street.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051251 011.ResolutionResolution granting an easement to the Wisconsin Electric Power Company on City of Milwaukee owned property at 5701 West McKinley Avenue, and authorizing and directing the proper City officers to execute the easement document. (Water Works)ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051252 012.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to issue one or more permits to the Milwaukee Riverwalk District allowing installation of decorative trellises on the downtown riverwalk along both sides of the river between Wells Street and Kilbourn Avenue.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051253 013.ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for traffic signal improvements and pavement marking changes at the intersection of West Center Street and North Teutonia Avenue in the 15th Aldermanic District under the Hazard Elimination Safety Program.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051254 014.ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for median island reconfiguration and alteration and the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of West Vliet Street and North 40th Street in the 10th and 15th Aldermanic Districts under the Hazard Elimination Safety Program.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051255 015.ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for median island reconfiguration and alteration and traffic signal and signing improvements at the intersection of South Layton Boulevard and West National Avenue in the 8th Aldermanic District under the Hazard Elimination Safety Program.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051256 016.ResolutionResolution regarding the removal or reconstruction of encroachments, projections, and special privileges on streets and alleys on the 2006 Paving Program.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051262 017.ResolutionResolution relating to application for, and acceptance and funding of, a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2005 Great Cities Grant titled “Stormwater Parking” (Department of Public Works).ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051266 018.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into a Mutual Aid Agreement with other public works organizations within Milwaukee County to support each other in the event of a disaster within a member community.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051267 019.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into professional consulting contracts for the architectural, mechanical, environmental, and electrical designs of 2006 Capital Improvements Projects. (Facilities Development and Management Section)ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051269 020.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a revised Memorandum of Understanding with WiscNet Association concerning the provision of Internet service from WiscNet to the City of Milwaukee in exchange for dark fiber at agreed upon routes and collocation facilities at agreed upon locations within the City.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051273 021.ResolutionResolution declaring a City-owned vacant lot at 2425-27 North 33rd Street surplus to municipal needs and authorizing its sale to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, Inc., for residential construction, in the 15th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051284 022.ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for programming and construction of the improvement of West Loomis Road (STH 36) from South 51st Street to West Fardale Avenue with Federal and/or State Aid under the State Trunk Highway Program.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051285 023.ResolutionResolution authorizing and directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Revised Project Agreement titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a Highway Improvement Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) for the replacement of the West Bradley Road Bridge over the Little Menomonee River to update construction costs and include railroad work as part of the project reconstruction with 80% Federal and/or State aid under the Local Bridge Replacement Program.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051287 024.ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a permit to Gorman & Company Incorporated, allowing occupancy of a portion of the public alley in the block bounded by West Clarke Street, West Wright Street, North 28th Street, and North 29th Street.

Minutes note: Ald. Hines asked to be added as a co-sponsor.
ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051317 025.ResolutionResolution granting the Enderis Park Neighborhood Association permission to place welcome signs at the boundaries of its neighborhood within various public rights-of-way in the 5th and 10th Aldermanic Districts in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051318 026.ResolutionResolution granting the Washington Heights Neighborhood Association permission to place welcome signs at the boundaries of its neighborhood within various public rights-of-way in the 10th Aldermanic District in the City of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
050105 227.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the fencing of certain City-owned vacant lots.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
051226 028.Communication-ReportCommunication from the Department of Public Works transmitting a report relative to special event permits.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
051299 0 ResolutionResolution directing the Election Commission of the City of Milwaukee to provide, on the spring general election ballot, April 4, 2006, an advisory referendum seeking approval to seek introduction and passage of state legislation enabling cities of the first class to enact forms of alternative funding for the purpose of financing public safety services and essential infrastructure projects.TAKEN FROM COMMITTEEFail7:7 Action details Not available
     Various communications from city officers were read and ordered on file without objection.    Not available
051323 0 Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving various final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
051391 0 Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution directing the Intergovernmental Relations Division - Department of Administration to seek introduction and passage of state legislation necessary for adjusting the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program’s funding formula prior to expanding the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.

Minutes note: Ald.D'Amato asked to be listed as a co-sponsor.
ADOPTEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
     Various announcements were made.    Not available
051299 0 ResolutionResolution directing the Election Commission of the City of Milwaukee to provide, on the spring general election ballot, April 4, 2006, an advisory referendum seeking approval to seek introduction and passage of state legislation enabling cities of the first class to enact forms of alternative funding for the purpose of financing public safety services and essential infrastructure projects.

Minutes note: Ald. Witkowski moved that the motion to take from committee be reconsidered. On the motion: PASS: Hamilton, Davis, Bohl, Wade, Puente, Zielinski NO; Davis and Witkowiak EXCUSED.
TAKEN FROM COMMITTEEPass7:6 Action details Not available
051299 0 ResolutionResolution directing the Election Commission of the City of Milwaukee to provide, on the spring general election ballot, April 4, 2006, an advisory referendum seeking approval to seek introduction and passage of state legislation enabling cities of the first class to enact forms of alternative funding for the purpose of financing public safety services and essential infrastructure projects.

Minutes note: Ald. D'Amato moved to replace the last "Further Resolved" clause with the following: "Do you agree that the City of Milwaukee should work with the state legislature and the Governor to explore ways to pay for basic city services and stem their further reduction and offer much-needed property tax relief?" This motion was WITHDRAWN. Subsequently, Ald. McGee called for the previous question. On the motion: FAIL: D'Amato, Bauman, Bohl, Wade, Donovan, Puente NO; Dudzik and Witkowiak EXCUSED.
REFERRED TOPass12:1 Action details Not available
     There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting adjourned at 12:11 p.m.    Not available