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Meeting Name: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/15/2017 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-B, City Hall
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160180 01.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works recognizing various projects and employees in the City of Milwaukee.

Minutes note: Dan Thomas - DPW
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161439 02.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 $1,185,000 for a total estimated cost of $1,623,000.

Minutes note: Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW 1st Aldermanic District N. 16th St. - W. Capitol Dr. to W. Fiebrantz Ave. (ST211170134): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Bruce Wright 4075 N 16th St stated he is in support of the speed hump. Arlisia McHenry 1st District Chief of Staff stated she would like all the projects held one cycle for neighborhood discussions. Deshea Agee 4035 N 16th St stated he is in support of the speed hump. Ald. Donovan moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair. (Prevailed 5-0) N. 38th St. - W. Villard Ave. to W. Rohr Ave. (ST211170113): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Donovan moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair. (Prevailed 5-0) N. 42nd St. - W. Thurston Ave. to W. Florist Ave. (ST211170115): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Donovan moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair. (Prevailed 5-0) 2nd Aldermanic District N. 69th St. - W. Capitol Dr. to W. Hope Ave. (ST211150125): Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (9-foot width of tree border area), and grading. Todd Miller 2nd District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Johnson is in support. Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) N. 75th St. - W. Beckett Ave. to W. Congress St. (ST211150126): Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (9-foot width of tree border area), and grading. Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 3rd Aldermanic District Alley between N. Farwell Ave., E. Linnwood Ave., E. Locust St., and N. Prospect Ave. (ST212060108): Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches, grading, storm drainage facilities, and permeable pavement as necessary. Gary Steinhafel 2952 N Farwell Ave stated the alley is horrible and needs to be replaced. Ald. Kovac stated most neighbors are opposed to the project, 8 neighbors were against it and 6 neighbors were for it. Ald. Kovac moved denial of the project. (Prevailed 5-0) 7th Aldermanic District N. 28th St. - W. Locust St. to W. Chambers St. (ST211170136): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) N. 44th St. - W. Hadley St. to W. Locust St. (ST211170137): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) N. 54th Blvd. - W. Keefe Ave. to W. Melvina St. (ST211170119): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) Alley between W. Keefe Ave., W. Medford Ave., W. Roosevelt Dr., W. Scranton Pl., and N. 45th St. (ST212080102): Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches, grading, storm drainage facilities, and permeable pavement as necessary. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 8th Aldermanic District W. Scott St. - S. 30th St. to S. 31st St. (ST211170128): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) S. 29th St. - W. Forest Home Ave. to W. Hayes Ave. (ST211170132): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Donovan stated he received 7 postcards in opposition. Ald. Donovan moved denial. (Prevailed 5-0) S. 36th St. - W. National Ave. to W. Pierce St. (ST211170131): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) Alley between W. Greenfield Ave., S. Layton Blvd., W. Scott St., and S. 28th St. (ST212140104): Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches, grading, storm drainage facilities, and permeable pavement as necessary. David Lehmen 1311 S Layton Blvd stated he has no access to the alley. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 10th Aldermanic District W. Nash St. - N. 62nd St. to a point 150 feet m/l west of N. 64th St. (ST211080104): Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (7-foot width of tree border area), and grading. Edwin Huertas 10th District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Murphy is in support. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) N. 63rd St. - W. Nash St. to a point 450 feet m/l north of W. Nash St. (ST211070101): Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (7-foot width of tree border area), and grading. Edwin Huertas 10th District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Murphy is in support. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) N. 64th St. - W. Nash St. to a point north of W. Nash St. (ST211070102): Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (7-foot width of tree border area), and grading. Edwin Huertas 10th District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Murphy is in support. Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) Alley between W. Auer Ave., W. Burleigh St., N. 54th St., and N. 55th St. (north-south leg) (ST212160113): Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches, grading, storm drainage facilities, and permeable pavement as necessary. Edwin Huertas 10th District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Murphy is in support. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) Alley between W. Main St., S. 61st St., S. 62nd St., and lands north (ST212160110): Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches, grading, storm drainage facilities, and permeable pavement as necessary. Edwin Huertas 10th District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Murphy is in support. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 11th Aldermanic District S. 82nd St. - W. Morgan Ave. to W. Holt Ave. (ST211150110): Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (8-foot width of tree border area), and grading. Ald. Borkowski stated residents were in support. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) S. 85th St. - W. Morgan Ave. to W. Holt Ave. (ST211150162): Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (8-foot width of tree border area), and grading. Ald. Borkowski stated the majority of residents were in support. Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) Alley between W. Cleveland Ave., W. Montana St., S. 49th St., and S. 50th St. (ST212060106): Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches, grading, storm drainage facilities, and permeable pavement as necessary. Ald. Borkowski stated he has some concerns and asked that the project be held. Ald. Bohl moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair. (Prevailed 4-0) 13th Aldermanic District S. 21st St. - W. Van Norman Ave. to W. Whitaker Ave. (ST211150160): Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (8-foot width of tree border area), and grading. Herman Rodriguez 4360 S 21st St stated he wants to make sure he will have access because his son is handicapped. Ald. Bauman moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair. (Prevailed 4-0) 14th Aldermanic District E. Smith St. - S. Howell Ave. to S. Burrell St. (ST211170127): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Zielinski stated residents are in support. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) S. 11th St. - W. Oklahoma Ave. to W. Montana St. (ST211170144): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Zielinski stated residents are in support. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) Ald. Bauman moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 4-0)
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161438 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 $140,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,490,000.

Minutes note: Proposed Substitute A
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161438 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 $140,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,490,000.

Minutes note: Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW
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161440 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 $539,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $909,000.

Minutes note: Proposed Substitute A
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161440 1 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 $539,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $909,000.

Minutes note: Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW
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161441 15.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 $2,420,520 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,595,865.

Minutes note: Proposed Substitute A
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161441 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 $2,420,520 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,595,865.

Minutes note: Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW
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161447 06.AppointmentAppointment of Senator LaTonya Johnson to the Metropolitan Milwaukee Sewerage District by the Mayor. (10th Aldermanic District)HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass4:0 Action details Video Video
161513 07.ResolutionResolution approving the Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with U.S. Venture, Inc.

Minutes note: Paul Vornholt - Port
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161515 08.ResolutionResolution approving a 2017 Three-Year Statement of Intentions.

Minutes note: Paul Vornholt - Port
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161412 09.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to a State or Federal Aid project subaccount for the estimated remaining Wisconsin Department of Transportation and City of Milwaukee construction cost of $131,000, with 100 percent being grantor’s share.

Minutes note: Joseph Blakeman - DPW
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161423 010.ResolutionResolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer funds for a previously established project for cost participation for the development of a citywide Safe Routes to School policy plan.

Minutes note: Joseph Blakeman - DPW
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161481 011.ResolutionResolution authorizing the issuance of a street occupancy permit to Findorff for demolition of the skywalk at East Michigan Street west of North Lincoln Memorial Drive and east of North Cass Street.

Minutes note: Karen Dettmer - DPW
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161292 012.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance granting an air space lease to LKP Walkers LLC for a building facade overhanging the sidewalks for the premises at 324 S. 2nd Street in the 12th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Karen Dettmer - DPW Chad Griswold - Rinka Chung Architects
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161476 013.ResolutionResolution directing the Department of City Development to prepare a resolution to vacate the unimproved portion of West Barnard Avenue from a point east of South 20th Street east to its terminus, in the 13th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Kyle Gast - DCD Yance Marti - DPW
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161480 014.ResolutionResolution rejecting a portion of reservation for public street purposes for North 78th Street between West Clinton Avenue and West Calumet Road, in the 9th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Yance Marti - DPW Karen Dettmer - DPW
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161334 015.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: ALE, Samuel T Taxicab Permit and Weights & Measures License Renewal Applications for "Samuel T Ale". (Expires 4/1/2017) Ald. Bohl moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
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161334 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: AUSTIN, Anthony D, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. The applicant stated the warrant was for a fight he had in a night club and he has paid the ticket. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
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161334 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: FARHUD, Ali M, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expired 1/12/2017) The applicant stated the traffic citations occurred in his personal vehicle. Ald. Kovac moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. (Prevailed 5-0)
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161334 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: JONES, Demantre R, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. The applicant stated he plead guilty because he was young and he hasn't gotten in to any trouble in 10 years. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
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161334 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: SANDERS, Dominique R, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. The applicant stated it has been 6 years since he was in prison, he has turned his life around, and has a full time job. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
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161334 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVALPass5:0 Action details Video Video
161488 216.MotionSubstitute motion relating to the locations of various Milwaukee County Transit System bus stops.

Minutes note: Andrew Tillman - Milwaukee County Transit System It is moved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the following bus stops are eliminated: 1. East Meinecke Avenue, eastbound, at North Fratney Street (southwest corner of intersection). Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 2. East Meinecke Avenue, eastbound, at North Weil Street (southwest corner of intersection). Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 3. West Capitol Drive, eastbound, at West Grantosa Drive (southwest corner of intersection). Note: Stop is being relocated to a point on West Capitol Drive 80 feet east of the painted crosswalk over West Capitol Drive on the east side of the intersection. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 4. West Capitol Drive, eastbound, at North 100th Street (southwest corner of intersection). Note: Stop is being relocated to a point approximately 90 feet east of the painted crosswalk over West Capitol Drive on the east side of its intersection with North 100th Street. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 5. West Hopkins Street, southeastbound, at North 22nd Street (south side of intersection). Note: Stop is being moved 43 northwest on West Hopkins Street. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 6. South 43rd Street, southbound, at West Oklahoma Avenue (northwest corner of intersection). Ald. Donovan moved denial. (Prevailed 5-0) It is further moved, That the establishment of new bus stops at the following locations is authorized: 1. East Meinecke Avenue, eastbound, at North Bremen Street (southwest corner of intersection). Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 2. West Capitol Drive, eastbound, at a point 80 feet east of the painted crosswalk over West Capitol Drive on the east side of its intersection with West Grantosa Drive. Note: Stop is being relocated from a location on the southwest corner of the intersection of West Capitol Drive and West Grantosa Drive. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 3. West Capitol Drive, eastbound, at a point approximately 90 feet east of the painted crosswalk over West Capitol Drive on the east side of its intersection with North 100th Street. Note: Stop is being relocated from a location on the southwest corner of the intersection of West Capitol Drive and North 100th Street. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 4. West Hopkins Street, southeastbound, at a point 43 northwest of the existing bus stop on the south side of the intersection of Hopkins Street and North 22nd Street. Note: Existing bus stop is being eliminated. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 5. On West Forest Home Avenue, southwestbound, at a point approximately 135 feet southwest of the painted crosswalk over West Forest Home Avenue on the south side of its intersection with West Oklahoma Avenue. Ald. Donovan moved denial. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Kovac moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 5-0)
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