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Meeting Name: COMMON COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/26/2008 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Common Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
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     The meeting was called to order at 9:28 a.m.    Not available
     The roll was called.    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 February 5, 2008? There being none, the minutes of the meeting were approved without objection.    Not available
     Various commendatory and condolatory resolutions were read and ordered on file without objection.    Not available
     THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
071188 01.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to various licenses.

Minutes note: The question was put: Have the members of the Common Council read the Report and Recommendations of the Licenses Committee and any exceptions filed in these matters? All members indicated they had done so. Class "A" Liquor and Malt license application of Surinder Singh for "Lubana, Inc." be returned to committee.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071188 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relative to various licenses.

Minutes note: As amended
APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
070913 12.MotionSubstitute motion suspending the Class “B” Tavern license of Frank Dobert for “Chaser’s Pub” at 2155 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. for 30 days.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
071387 01.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Safety Committee relative to various licenses.APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     Detailed information relating to the contents of this file may be found by searching under this number at http://legistar.milwaukee.gov/mattersearch. Alternatively, the complete file including detailed information identifying the specific subject matters to be discussed at the meeting may be inspected at the office of the License Division, Room 105, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, 53202, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
071225 12.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the control of noise created by trash collection.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071287 23.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to parking controls in various Aldermanic Districts.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071288 14.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to traffic controls in various Aldermanic Districts.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
071413 05.ResolutionResolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of the U. S. Department of Justice Weed and Seed Grant - Historic Clarke Square for $150,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
071414 06.CommunicationCommunication from the City of Milwaukee Health Department relating to the proposed departmental reorganization.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
071280 11.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2008 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service under control of the Common Council.PASSEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
071281 12.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance to further amend the 2008 offices and positions in the City Service under control of the Common Council.PASSEDPass13:1 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
071362 03.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioners of the Public Debt to market general obligation "corporate purpose bonds".ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
061304 04.Communication-ReportCommunication from the Police Department transmitting 2007 quarterly reports relative to the status of overtime expenditures.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
071282 05.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
071427 06.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Employee Relations 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
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
071284 11.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to settle claim of Cermele & Associates for defense of various police officers.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071367 02.ResolutionResolution authorizing payment of the claim of Rupert Reilly, in the amount of $25,000.00ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071383 13.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to various legislative bills.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071428 14.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing settlement of a sec. 74.37 lawsuit, Frontage LLC v. City, Case No. 07CV12956, an action for allegedly excessive assessment in the amount of $17,178.04 plus simple interest at 0.8% per month since May 9, 2007.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071434 05.ResolutionResolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled Church Mutual Insurance Company (Antioch Missionary Baptist Church) v. City of Milwaukee, American Sewer Services, Inc., General Casualty Company of Wisconsin.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
071375 06.ResolutionResolution authorizing City entry into a settlement agreement with Kilbourn Tower, LLC regarding amounts owed under an Agreement for Sale and a Note concerning the parcel at 923 E. Kilbourn Street and a vacated right-turn bypass that the City sold to KT in 2003.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
071429 17.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing payment of a sec. 74.37 lawsuit judgment by U.S. Bank against the City (U.S. Bank v. City of Milwaukee, 02CV7447) for allegedly excessive assessments for 12 branch banks from 2001-2006 in the amount of $440,430.03 plus simple interest at 0.8% from January 1-31, 2008, and simple interest at 1.0% thereafter until date of payment.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
   8. Various claims against the city:    Not available
071164 0a.ResolutionResolution relating to an appeal from Deborah George for property damage. (15th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071270 0b.ResolutionResolution relating to an appeal from Jason Craig for property damage. (11th Aldermanic District)DISALLOWED AND INDEFINITELY POSTPONEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071417 0c.ResolutionResolution relating to an appeal from Timothy and Edward Calvey for property damage. (4th 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
070963 21.OrdinanceSubstitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from General Planned Development to a Detailed Planned Development known as Downer Avenue Redevelopment, Phase II, on land located generally on the East Side of North Downer Avenue and South of East Park Place and land located generally on the West Side of North Downer Avenue and the East Side of North Stowell Avenue, North of East Webster Place, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071291 12.OrdinanceSubstitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from General Planned Development to Detailed Planned Development and relating to the First Amendment to a Detailed Planned Development, known as Park Place, Stage 16, for the Hilton Garden Inn located at 11600 West Park Place, in the 5th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071335 13.OrdinanceSubstitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from General Planned Development to a Detailed Planned Development, known as Milwaukee Job Corps, on land located on the West Side of North 60th Street and South of West Briggs Avenue for a job training facility and dormitory, in the 9th Aldermanic District.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
071339 04.ResolutionResolution approving a final Certified Survey Map for property located at 2040 West Wisconsin Avenue and 2027 West Wells Street, for a future apartment building for student housing, in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071365 15.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to ratify Common Council File No. 070964, being a resolution permitting a minor modification to the Detailed Planned Development known as Downer Avenue Redevelopment, Phase 1, on land located at 2574-2590 North Downer Avenue, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071394 06.ResolutionResolution approving a final Certified Survey Map for property located at 3757 West Milwaukee Road for the dedication of land for public alley purposes and construction of a light manufacturing building for Derse, Inc., in the 8th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071408 17.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving a Riverwalk Development Agreement for construction of a Riverwalk segment adjoining the property located at 1858 North Commerce Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
040098 18.OrdinanceSubstitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Multi-Family Residential (RM4) to a Detailed Planned Development (DPD) known as Stowell/Webster Condominiums, on land located at the Northeast Corner of East Webster Place and North Stowell Avenue, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
060575 19.OrdinanceSubstitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from General Planned Development to Detailed Planned Development, on land located on the North Side of East Webster Place and East of North Stowell Avenue, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
071253 11.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving the selection criteria for the Frank P. Zeidler public service award.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071400 02.ResolutionResolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a Raising Readers Family Literacy Grant.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071412 13.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to changes in the 2008 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
071425 04.ResolutionResolution supporting the efforts of the Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities and reaffirming the City of Milwaukee's commitment to inclusion as a fundamental aspect of the community.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
071147 05.AppointmentReappointment of Joan Prince to the Main Street Milwaukee Partners Board by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation. (3rd Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
071382 06.CommunicationCommunication by Mr. Marc Levine, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Center for Economic Development relating to employment trends in the nation's largest cities.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
071366 01.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to publicly accessible collection bins.PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
   2. Various resolutions relating to special privileges:    Not available
070900 1a.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to First Place Condo Owners Association Inc to construct and maintain a concrete curb retaining wall for the premises at 106 West Seeboth Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
070998 1b.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending a special privilege for change of ownership to Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - St. Joseph, Inc. to keep and maintain brick piers, seat walls, ornamental fencing, and an electrical control box in the public right-of-way for the premises at 5000 West Burleigh Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
070999 1c.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending a special privilege for change of ownership to Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - St. Joseph, Inc. for a stationary planter in the public right-of-way for the premises at 5408 West Burleigh Street, in the 10th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071040 1d.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to Teutonia Gardens, LLC to construct and maintain two excess door swings in the public right-of-way for the premises at 2711 North Teutonia Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071111 1e.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to Arora’s, LLC for three sets of concrete steps encroaching in the public right-of-way for the premises at 1700-1706 West Mitchell Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071112 1f.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to amending a special privilege to Wisconsin Scottish Rite Foundation, Inc. for addition of a covered walk for the premises at 790 North Van Buren Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071313 03.ResolutionResolution authorizing the renewal of the Agreement Between the City of Milwaukee and the Village of Menomonee Falls for the Purchase of Water at Wholesale.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071369 04.ResolutionResolution authorizing the proper City officers to execute two Release of Easements.

Minutes note: Ald. Bauman presented a revised Release of Easement to replace the Release of Easement that was approved by the Public Works and moved for its acceptance.
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071369 0 ResolutionResolution authorizing the proper City officers to execute two Release of Easements.

Minutes note: As amended
ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071378 15.ResolutionSubstitute 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 $90,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $6,135,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071379 16.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 $6,196,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $6,584,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071380 17.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 $44,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $335,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071381 18.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 $6,980,000 for a total estimated cost of $8,542,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071393 09.ResolutionResolution directing the Department of City Development to prepare a resolution to vacate a portion of public frontage along the East Side of South 13th Street located on the North Side of West College Avenue, in the 13th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071398 010.ResolutionResolution directing the Department of City Development to prepare a resolution to vacate an abandoned street remnant in the block bounded by North 1st Street, West Townsend Street, North 2nd Street and West Randolph Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071401 011.ResolutionResolution relative to funding and construction of the Emmber Lane Water Quality Project with the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program grant, with a total cost of the project of $250,000 with a grantor share of $100,000 (40%) and a local share match of $150,000 (60%).ADOPTEDPass12:2 Action details Not available
071402 012.ResolutionResolution relating to the funding and construction of Phase I of Hartung Park with a State of Wisconsin Stewardship Local Assistance Grant with a total project cost of $500,000 with a grantor share of $250,000 and a city match of $250,000.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071403 013.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to shut down and cover an unwarranted traffic control signal at the intersection of West Bolivar Avenue and South 6th Street in the 13th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071404 014.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 Riverboat Road.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071405 015.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Engineer of the City of Milwaukee to apply for a Municipal Flood Control Grant project titled Repairs of the Bank Stabilization of the Milwaukee River.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071410 016.ResolutionResolution approving a Three-Year Harbor Statement of Intentions for the Port of Milwaukee.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071411 017.ResolutionResolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of a Wisconsin Department of Transportation Harbor Assistance Grant for a Demonstration project for ship ballast water collection and onshore treatment and related work.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071418 018.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to award a contract for professional services related to the stabilization of eroded slope adjacent to the Riverside Pumping Station to the firm of Giles Engineering Associates, Inc.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071419 019.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a Request for Proposals and award a contract for the analysis, recommendation and development of plans and specifications for the eventual mitigation of the structural deficiencies of the Meter Shop Building.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071420 020.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a Request for Proposals and award a contract for the analysis of energy efficient Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition (HVAC) strategies for various Milwaukee Water Works facilities.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071421 021.ResolutionResolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to award a contract for professional services for Backup Power Generation for the Riverside Pumping Station to Black & Veatch Corporation.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071430 022.ResolutionResolution approving the Third Amendment to Indenture with Specialty Restaurants, Inc.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071431 023.ResolutionResolution approving an assignment of a lease agreement & consent with Support Terminals Operating Partnership, L.P to Tanco-Milwaukee, LLC.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071432 024.ResolutionResolution approving an assignment and amendment of a lease agreement & consent to assignment with North American Biodiesel, LLC to Innovation Fuels, Inc.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
071435 025.AppointmentReappointment of Timothy Hoelter to the Harbor Commission by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)CONFIRMEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
071263 026.ResolutionResolution relative to approving the levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
071267 027.ResolutionResolution to grant a special privilege to Kentucky Data Link, Inc. to construct and maintain conduit, fiber cable and appurtenant facilities for the premises at 826 W. Michigan St., in the 4th Aldermanic District.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
071440 028.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving an exception to City requirement that sidewalks be developed in conjunction with the improvement of streets.

Minutes note: Ald. Bohl moved to amend this file by deleting the text of the "Resolved" clause and insert in lieu thereof: "Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the sidewalk-installation requirement of s. 113-12.5 of the Code of Ordinances is waived with respect to the rehabilitation of both sides of W. Good Hope Rd. from N. 97st St. to N. 107th St., the north side of W. Good Hope Rd from N. 91st St. to N. 97th St., and the south side of W. Good Hope Rd. from N. 82nd St. to N. 91st St."
AMENDEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071440 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving an exception to City requirement that sidewalks be developed in conjunction with the improvement of streets.

Minutes note: As amended, not withstanding the recommendation of the committee. Ald. Witkowiak called for the previous question. There was no objection.
ADOPTEDPass12:2 Action details Not available
071441 029.CommunicationCommunication from the Commissioner of Public Works relating to the policies and procedures for snow emergencies.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:    Not available
     APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:    Not available
071155 11.MotionSubstitute motion renewing charter school contracts for Central City Cyberschool and Downtown Montessori Academy, Inc., for an additional 5-year term.APPROVEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:     Not available
071154 02.Communication-ReportCommunication from the Charter School Review Committee transmitting the findings of the Annual Report.PLACED ON FILEPass14:0 Action details Not available
     Various communications from City officers were read and ordered on file without objection.    Not available
     RESOLUTIONS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:    Not available
071464 0 Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving various final certified survey maps.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
071477 0 Resolution-Immediate AdoptionResolution approving an Affidavit of Correction relative to an error contained in Line 21 of the Surveyor’s Certificate for Certified Survey Map No. 8010, for property located at 918, 933 and 1004 West Somers Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.ADOPTEDPass14:0 Action details Not available
     Various announcements were made.    Not available
     There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:54 a.m.    Not available
     -- Jim Owczarski, Deputy City Clerk    Not available