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Meeting Name: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/7/2008 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-B, City Hall
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
Attachments:
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     Meeting convened: 9:05 A.M.    Roll call Not available
080001 11.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 $1,283,600 for a total estimated cost of $1,516,600.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
080002 12.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 $977,400 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,159,000.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
080004 13.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 $145,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,754,900.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
080003 14.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 $290,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $710,000.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
     Please note: Item #5, File #080034 will not be heard at this time.    Not available
080034 05.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the adjustment of recovery ratios for certain assessable improvements and the establishment of a municipal motor vehicle registration fee.NOT ACTED ON   Action details Not available
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     Roll call taken at 9:20 A.M.    Roll call Not available
080032 16.ResolutionSubstitute resolution accepting the gift of a grandfather clock.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
071701 07.ResolutionResolution authorizing an easement with Wisconsin Bell, Inc. on the City-owned property at 2706 South 49th Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
071679 08.ResolutionResolution directing the Department of City Development to prepare a resolution to vacate the North-South alley in the block bounded by North 13th Street, North 14th Street, West Galena Street and West Walnut Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
071678 09.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to vacate the North-South and East-West alleys in the block bounded by North 13th Street, North 14th Street, West Galena Street and West Walnut Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
071681 010.ResolutionResolution directing the Department of City Development to prepare a resolution to vacate the North-South alley in the block bounded by West North Avenue, North 7th Street, West Garfield Avenue and North 8th Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
071397 011.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to vacate the North Cottage Grove Place abandoned street remnant in the block bounded by West Randolph Street, West Townsend Street, North 1st Street and North 2nd Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
071396 012.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to vacate a portion (East side) of the North-South alley in the block bounded by West Chambers Street, West Locust Street, North 24th Place and North 24th Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
071399 013.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to vacate a portion of excess right-of-way located on the Northeast corner of South 13th Street and West College Avenue, in the 13th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
071702 014.ResolutionResolution authorizing acceptance and funding of a State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources, 2008 Wisconsin Urban Non-Point Source Water Pollution Abatement & Storm Water Management Grant, in the 1st and 7th Aldermanic Districts.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
071682 015.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance related to sales on the public right of way.

Minutes note: Appearances by: Cecilia Gilbert, Permits and Communication Manager, Dept. of Public Works Stacy Callies, Westtown Association Kate Borders, Easttown Association
SUBSTITUTEDPass4:0 Action details Not available
071682 1 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance related to sales on the public right of way.RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass4:0 Action details Not available
     9:30 A.M.    Not available
071651 016.ResolutionResolution accepting seven water easements.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
080016 117.ResolutionSubstitute resolution approving 2008 monthly solid waste collection charges for multiunit dwellings with 5 or more units.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
080027 018.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to install fiber and provide network connectivity at the expense of and for the use and benefit of the Milwaukee Public Museum.

Minutes note: Appearances by: Gerard Froh, Dept. of Public Works Larry Bannister, Director of Facilities and Operations, Milwaukee Public Museum Linda Gruber, Director of Information Services, Milwaukee Public Museum
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
071686 019.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to extend the permit to the City Hall Restoration contractor to occupy the south third of the Market Street roadway.

Minutes note: Appearances by: Jeff Mantes, Commissioner of Public Works
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
050552 019a.CommunicationCommunication from the Commissioner of Public Works relating to the City Hall restoration.

Minutes note: Appearances by: Mr. Jeff Mantes, Commissioner of Public Works Mr. Randy Crump, Prism Technical Mr. John Dougan, The Concord Group Mr. Carl Cira, ML Tharps & Associates PowerPoint presentation given by Commissioner Jeff Mantes, Mr. Randy Crump - Prism Technical and Mr. John Dougan -The Concord Group.
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass4:0 Action details Not available
071442 020.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works relating to fleet equipment and staffing.

Minutes note: Appearances by: Venu Gupta, Buildings & Fleet Superintendent, Dept. of Public Works, Operations Div. Fred Gunther, Fleet Services Manager, Dept. of Public Works, Operations Division Jeff Mantes, Commissioner of Public Works Jim Purko, Director of Operations, Dept. of Public Works, Operations Division Willie D. Ellis, Operating Engineers, Local #139, IUOE, AFL-CIO John Lindquist, City Employee
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass4:0 Action details Not available
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071368 121.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to Lance Quigley to construct and maintain a covered walk for the premises at 5822 West Fond du Lac Avenue, in the 2nd Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
070583 122.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending a special privilege for change of ownership to DGM Development, LLC and granting permission for altered items and a gas meter in the public right-of-way for the premises at 1850 North Water Street, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
071268 123.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to True Vine Missionary Baptist Church for a building facade in the public right-of-way for the premises at 1000-02 West Burleigh Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
071569 124.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending a special privilege for change of ownership to Milwaukee Industrial Trade Center, LLC for a fence and a guardrail in the public right-of-way for the premises at 2823 West Vienna Avenue, in the 7th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
071460 125.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending a special privilege for change of ownership to Wisconsin Corporation of Seventh-Day Adventists for a concrete platform with steps and barrier-free access ramp for the premises at 2175 South 28th Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
071653 026.ResolutionResolution amending a special privilege for change of premises address and deletion of an item for the premises at 2820 West Grant Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
071560 127.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending a special privilege for change of ownership to El Rey Enterprises, LLP for a building façade and excess door swing in the public right-of-way for the premises at 704-10 West National Avenue, in the 12th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
071709 128.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending a special privilege for change of ownership to Wisconsin Book Bindery, Inc. for a backup driveway and for addition of concrete steps and sloped concrete sidewalk pavement for the premises at 347 East Ward Street, in the 14th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
051203 129.ResolutionSubstitute resolution granting a special privilege to Eric Uecke for two platforms with stairs, an air conditioner enclosure with air conditioners, recycling cart and trash dumpster in the public right-of-way for the premises at 2494-96 South Wentworth Avenue, in the 14th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
061360 130.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending a special privilege for change of ownership to Midwest Auto Recycling LLC for encroachment into the public right-of-way of a fence and use of a portion of unimproved West Wright Street for the premises at 2431 North 30th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Appearance by: Alex Runner, Staff Assistant for Ald. Hines, 15th Aldermanic Dist.
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass3:0 Action details Not available
071614 131.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending a special privilege for change of ownership to Mostreet, LLC for a barrier free access ramp, step, exhaust fan duct and moveable planters in the public right-of-way for the premises at 152 West Wisconsin Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
071561 132.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending a special privilege for change of ownership to Milwaukee Science Education Consortium, Inc. for private lighting and appurtenant facilities in the public right-of-way for the premises at 2100 West Kilbourn Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
071661 033.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to grant a special privilege to Rubin 224 East Chicago, LLC for a concrete platform with ramp with decorative concrete wall and three moveable planters for the premises at 224 East Chicago Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
071540 034.ResolutionResolution combining two special privileges and changing the name to Triple Net Properties, LLC for encroachment into the public right-of-way of items previously granted permission for the premises at 411 East Wisconsin Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District in the City of Milwaukee.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
071652 035.ResolutionResolution rescinding various special privileges that are no longer necessary.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
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080015 036.ResolutionResolution relative to application, acceptance, and funding of a 2008 and 2009 Vehicle Miles of Travel Monitoring Grant.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
071687 037.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the planned improvement of West Appleton Avenue (STH 175) from USH 45 to Lilly Road.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Not available
080014 038.ResolutionResolution relative to an agreement with 544 South 1st Street, LLC for the installation and funding of a new traffic control signal at the intersection of West Virginia Street and South 1st Street in the 12th Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $79,000, with one hundred percent of the total cost funded by 544 South 1st Street, LLC.

Minutes note: Appearances by: Sam Dickman, Managing member of 544 South 1st Street, LLC Scott Luber, Administative Director for Independence First
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
080013 039.ResolutionResolution relative to the cost participation under the 2008 Highway Safety Improvement Program for the installation of traffic control signal improvements in conjunction with reconstruction of the intersection of West Silver Spring Drive and North Teutonia Avenue in the 1st Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $75,410.59, with an estimated grantor share of $67,869.53, and an estimated City share of $7,541.06.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
071688 040.ResolutionResolution relative to the cost participation under the 2008 Highway Safety Improvement Program for the installation of a traffic control signal at the intersection of West Vliet Street and North 40th Street in the 15th Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $55,068.32, with an estimated grantor share of $49,561.49, and an estimated City share of $5,506.83.

Minutes note: Appearance by: Alex Runner, Staff Assistant for Ald. Hines, 15th Aldermanic Dist.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
071690 041.ResolutionResolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation placing Connecting Highway designation on West Fond du Lac Avenue between West Walnut Street and West McKinley Avenue.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
071689 042.ResolutionResolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute six Project Agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for traffic signal and roadway improvements and to fund preliminary engineering for these six projects in various Aldermanic Districts with a total estimated cost of $94,900.00, with an estimated grantor share of $80,910.00, and an estimated City share of $13,990.00.

Minutes note: Ald. Donovan made the list titled "Proposed MAST ARM installations, 2007 HES Grant Application" submitted by Mr. Clark Wantoch a part of the record.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
     The following files may be placed on file as they are no longer needed:    Not available
070324 143.ResolutionSubstitute resolution reserving and appropriating up to $50,000 from the 2007 Common Council Contingent Fund to hire a consultant to review and evaluate the condition of the City of Milwaukee’s streets and related maintenance and reconstruction procedures.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
061598 044.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to the implementation of various recommendations included in the City Comptroller's audit of the Canal Street reconstruction project.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
070325 045.OrdinanceAn ordinance regulating the placement of temporary signs on public property.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
060328 146.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to water service to the City of New Berlin.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
070328 147.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the removal of construction and yard waste.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
040826 048.ResolutionResolution directing the departments of Public Works and City Development to cease work on, and participation in, the Milwaukee Downtown Transit Connector Study.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
041050 149.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to vacate a portion of the north side of West Canal Street located East of North Emmber Lane, in the 12th Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
051116 050.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to signs in the public right-of-way.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
060329 051.ResolutionResolution directing the Department of Public Works to submit a new streetscaping plan for the E. Erie Street streetscaping project.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
060531 052.ResolutionResolution authorizing the honorary naming of the 3200 block of North 16th Street as “Rion Johnson.”RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
060661 253.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to procedures for placement of above ground utility boxes in the public right-of-way.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
060826 054.CommunicationCommunication from the Commissioner of Public Works relative to Erie Street Plaza.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
070978 155.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Department of Public Works to finish construction and connection of Wheelhouse Road, Milwaukee Road and an alley to connect to the East Access Road in the vicinity of Miller Park.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
070939 056.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of City Development and the Office of the City Attorney relating to the infrastructure surrounding Miller Park.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
070683 057.CommunicationCommunication from the Budget & Management Division relating to a Best Practices Review of Capital Project Management.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
040507 058.ResolutionResolution voiding a special privilege granted to Joseph and Ellen Checota for the maintenance of a private and secure driveway and further vacating a portion of East Hampshire Street for this same purpose.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
981757 059.ResolutionResolution amending a special privilege granted to All Saint's Cathedral Corporation at 818 East Juneau Avenue by replacing a $2,000 surety bond requirement with a $2,000 cash bond requirement.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass4:0 Action details Not available
     This meeting can be viewed in its entirety in the web-casting archives found at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.    Not available