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Meeting Name: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/19/2017 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-B, City Hall
Amended - Item #26 Added
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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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
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass5:0 Action details Video Video
170478 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 $1,959,500 for a total estimated cost $2,109,700.

Minutes note: Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW 2nd Aldermanic District N. 57th St.- W. Villard Ave. toW. Custer Ave. (ST211170161): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Michael Gradus, 2nd District Legislative Assistant, stated that Ald. Johnson received 3 ayes, 7 noes and is not in support of the project. Ald. Bohl moved to delete the project. (Prevailed 5-0) 4th Aldermanic District N. Astor St. – E. Kilbourn Ave. to E. State St. (TD08284500/ST211160122): Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (13-foot width of tree border area), and grading. (Assessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $6,400; TID - 82 Funds -- $125,000. The total estimated cost for this project including the requested amount is $156,000. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2017-18 construction season. Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 5th Aldermanic District W. Metcalf Pl. – N. 92nd St. to N. 97th St. (Including W. Nash St.) (ST211150138) File Number 140037: Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (7-foot width of tree border area), and grading. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 6th Aldermanic District W. Garfield Ave. – N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. to N. 4th St. (ST211150150) File Number 131739: Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (8-foot width north side of tree border area), and grading. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 7th Aldermanic District W. Auer Ave. – N. 50th St. to N. 51st Blvd. (ST211170168): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). David Cohen 5126 W Concordia Ave stated that he is in opposition. Eukhil Penske 3204 N 51st Blvd stated that there were 6 accidents and 2 deaths on this corner and is in support. Jim Hiller 3291 N 51st Blvd stated that he has witnessed speeding and is in support. Sherman Morton, 7th District Legislative Assistant, stated that Ald. Rainey is in support. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) W. Concordia Ave. – N. 50th St. to N. 52nd St. (ST211170170): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Sherman Morton, 7th District Legislative Assistant, stated that Ald. Rainey is in support. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) W. Hadley St. – N. 50th St. to N. 51st St. (ST211170149): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Sherman Morton, 7th District Legislative Assistant, stated that Ald. Rainey is in support. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) N. 24th St. – W. Auer Ave. to W. Concordia Ave. (ST211170205): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Sherman Morton, 7th District Legislative Assistant, stated that Ald. Rainey is in support. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) N. 42nd St. – W. Capitol Dr. to W. Fiebrantz Ave. (ST211170179): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Phyllis Price 4067 N 42nd St stated that she is in opposition. Patricia Bend 4061 N 42nd St stated that the block is quiet, besides drug dealing and is in opposition. Oscar Bond 4035 N 42nd St stated that he has witnessed issues with traffic, speeding, drug dealing, accidents, and is in support. Sherman Morton, 7th District Legislative Assistant, stated that Ald. Rainey is in support. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) N. 44th St. – W. Leon Terr./W. Roosevelt Dr. to W. Capitol Dr. (ST211170101) File Number 150716: Concrete pavement reconstruction, replace all curb and gutter, replace sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (7-foot width of tree border area), and tree removal where necessary. Sherman Morton, 7th District Legislative Assistant, stated that Ald. Rainey is in support. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 8th Aldermanic District S. 31st St. – W. Becher St. to W. Rogers St. (ST211170208): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Blanca Lopez 2071 S 31st St stated that there are issues with speeding and is in support. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) S. 33rd St. – W. Becher St. to W. Rogers St. (ST211170209):Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Blanca Lopez 2071 S 31st St stated that she is in support. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) S. 38th St.- W. Branting Ln. to W. Orchard St. (ST211171125): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Donovan moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair based on a split in votes. (Prevailed 5-0) 10th Aldermanic District W. Blue Mound Ct. – 400 feet m/l east of N. Story Pkwy. to 50 feet m/l east of N. Story Pkwy. (ST211150101) File Number 131375: Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (10-foot width of tree border area), and grading. Edwin Huertas, 10th District Legislative Assistant, stated that Ald. Murphy is in support. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) W. St. Paul Ave. – N. 92nd St. to N. 95th St. (ST211150163): Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (8-foot width of tree border area), and grading. Edwin Huertas, 10th District Legislative Assistant, stated that Ald. Murphy is in support. He stated that out of 12 survey cards mailed, there were 8 ayes and 2 noes. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) N. 58th St. - W. Wright St. toW. Clarke St. (ST211170214): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Edwin Huertas, 10th District Legislative Assistant, stated that out of 8 postcards returned, there was 3 ayes, 5 noes, and Ald. Murphy is in opposition. Ald. Donovan moved to delete the project. (Prevailed 5-0) 14th Aldermanic District S. California St. – E. Euclid Ave. to E. Oklahoma Ave. (ST211150161): Concrete pavement reconstruction, replace all curb and gutter, replace sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (7-foot width of tree border area), and tree removal where necessary. Scott Herman 3151 S California St stated that he is in support of the project, but is opposed to the payment. Carol Hazard 3147 S California St stated that she is in support of the project, but is opposed to the payment. Ald. Zielinski stated that he is in support. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) E. Montana St. – S. Austin St. to S. Burrell St. (ST211170210): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Zielinski stated that he is in support. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) S. Shore Dr. – E. Nock St. to E. Iron St. (ST211170211): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Zielinski stated that he is in support. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) S. Taylor Ave. – E. Norwich Ave. to E. Howard Ave. (ST211170212): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Zielinski stated that he is in support. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) E. Wilson St. – S. Kinnickinnic Ave. to S. Howell Ave. (ST211170213): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Zielinski stated that he is in support. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) S. 12th St. – W. Holt Ave. to W. Ohio Ave. (ST211170207): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Chris Novac 3344 S 12th St stated that she has witnessed some speeding, but not excessive speeding and is in opposition. Omar Bravo 3406 S 12th St stated that he has witnessed speeding and is in support. Ald. Zielinski stated that he is in support. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) S. 12th St. – W. Morgan Ave. to W. Holt Ave. (ST211170206): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Zielinski stated that he is in support. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 15th Aldermanic District N. 34th St. – W. Center St. to W. Locust St. (ST211150203): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Mary Dziewiontkoski stated that Ald. Stamper is in support. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) N. 47th St. - W. Wright St. toW. Clarke St. (ST211170202): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Dione Anderson 2551 N 47th St stated that she is in opposition and 16 out of 24 neighbors are in opposition. Mary Dziewiontkoski stated that Ald. Stamper would like to delete the project based on the postcard survey. Ald. Donovan moved to delete based on the postcard survey. (Prevailed 5-0) Ald. Donovan moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 5-0)
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170480 03.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 $11,533,590 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $13,001,970.

Minutes note: Proposed Substitute B
SUBSTITUTEDPass4:0 Action details Video Video
170480 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 $11,533,590 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $13,001,970.

Minutes note: Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
170479 04.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 $84,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $766,000.

Minutes note: Proposed Substitute A
SUBSTITUTEDPass4:0 Action details Video Video
170479 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 $84,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $766,000.

Minutes note: Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
170481 05.ResolutionSubstitute Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement titled “Memorandum of Understanding between the Village of Shorewood and the City of Milwaukee” for the cost of paving of streets included with the High Impact paving contract.

Minutes note: Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW
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170473 06.CommunicationCommunication from the Infrastructure Services Division relating to a Statement of Mid-Year Review for Financial Condition of the Sewer Maintenance Fund.

Minutes note: Nader Jaber - DPW
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Video Video
170429 17.ResolutionResolution approving an Operating Agreement with Nineteen88 Productions, LLC, for staging of the 2017 PNC Milwaukee Marathon in the City of Milwaukee.

Minutes note: Joe Zimmerman - ROC Productions - submitted handout of the plan to address routing and start time issues. He stated that since the last meeting, the group have worked with police and neighborhood on resolving the concerns. Amy Heppy coordinate volunteers to help the event run smoothly. Scot Johnson - ROC Productions - stated that they reached out to the church leadership and they have changed their position. Nicole Ganakopolis stated that she is the race expert and organizes the pacing teams. Troy Dasenski stated that he is the full-time outreach coordinator. Ald. Bohl recommended that the group reach out to community after the event to ask for feedback and improvement suggestions. He stated that the Marathon should work to eliminate Erie Street in the future. Individuals present in support. Steph Salvia 1228 E Brady St stated that she is in support. Danette Justice worked with the previous Marathon and stated that bringing diversity to the area is a plus. Individual present in opposition: Jeff Donald 541 E Erie St stated that he is in opposition. He stated that the concerns are with the timing of no parking and if there is signage to support this timing. Ald. Bauman stated that he is not in support based on the concerns. Keren Dettmer - DPW stated that the cars towed will receive a decreased fee and towing time will be discussed with the property owners. Ald. Donovan stated that he need to hear from the clergy on their thoughts.
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:1 Action details Video Video
170527 08.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to semi-annual reporting to the common council by Milwaukee water works and the department of public works regarding the status of lead water service line replacement.

Minutes note: Proposed Substitute A
SUBSTITUTEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
170527 0 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to semi-annual reporting to the common council by Milwaukee water works and the department of public works regarding the status of lead water service line replacement.

Minutes note: Jennifer Gonda - Milwaukee Water Works
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGEPass5:0 Action details Not available
170523 09.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing Milwaukee Water Works to provide semi-annual inserts with water bills containing information on lead-in-water safety.

Minutes note: Proposed Substitute A
SUBSTITUTEDPass5:0 Action details Video Video
170523 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing Milwaukee Water Works to provide semi-annual inserts with water bills containing information on lead-in-water safety.

Minutes note: Jennifer Gonda - Milwaukee Water Works
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
170525 010.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Comptroller’s Office to select and contract with a third-party testing consultant to conduct an outside review of Milwaukee Water Works’ additives and corrosion-control products.

Minutes note: Proposed Substitute A
SUBSTITUTEDPass4:0 Action details Video Video
170525 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing the Comptroller’s Office to select and contract with a third-party testing consultant to conduct an outside review of Milwaukee Water Works’ additives and corrosion-control products.

Minutes note: Jennfer Gonda - Milwaukee Water Works
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Not available
170526 011.ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing Milwaukee Water Works to determine whether private-side water service lines in homes built from 1952 to 1962 are made of lead or copper.

Minutes note: Proposed Substitute A
SUBSTITUTEDPass4:0 Action details Video Video
170526 1 ResolutionSubstitute resolution directing Milwaukee Water Works to determine whether private-side water service lines in homes built from 1952 to 1962 are made of lead or copper.

Minutes note: Jennifer Gonda - Milwaukee Water Works
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Not available
170166 112.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to vacate the western portion of the east-west alley in the block bounded by East Archer Avenue, East Bay Street, South Kinnickinnic Avenue and East Ward Street and to dedicate land for public alley purposes, in the 14th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Ald. Zielinski Jason Korb - Korb & Associates Kyle Gast - DCD
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass4:0 Action details Video Video
170529 013.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to the design of a City of Milwaukee - Clean Milwaukee Campaign.

Minutes note: Ald. Stamper Ald. Coggs Jeff Wilson - DPW Rick Meyer - DPW
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass5:0 Action details Video Video
170547 014.ResolutionResolution approving an Agreement and Partial Release of Deed Restrictions between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Art Museum to release deed restrictions on the O’Donnell Park property and establish new restrictions to maintain the property as a park open to the public.

Minutes note: ACA Mary Schanning - City Attorney's Office
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Video Video
170541 015.ResolutionSubstitute resolution amending Common Council File No. 160254 relative to the development of a bus rapid transit line along the East-West Corridor through portions of the City of Milwaukee.

Minutes note: Ald. Murphy Ashley Booth - HNTB Dan Basil - MCTS Karen Roderick
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170165 116.ResolutionSubstitute resolution to vacate the southerly east-west alley in the block bounded by South Howell Avenue, South Kinnickinnic Avenue, East Lincoln Avenue and East Smith Street, in the 14th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Kyle Gast - DCD
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170512 017.ResolutionResolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute Sewer Easement SE-2875 and Release of Sewer Easement SE-1820 located in the area east of North Water Street between East Mason Street and East Wells Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Kurt Spranger - DPW
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170468 018.ResolutionResolution approving an amendment to a lease agreement with T-Mobile Central, LLC for the placement of personal communications services antennas and ancillary equipment at the Fire Station at 8814 W. Lisbon Ave.

Minutes note: ACA Jeremy McKenzie - City Attorney's Office
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170453 019.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Maintenance Covenant document between the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District requiring the City of Milwaukee to keep, preserve, and maintain the green infrastructure located in the medians of North Sherman Boulevard between West North Avenue and West Locust Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Kurt Spranger - DPW
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass3:0 Action details Video Video
170459 020.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the requirements for notification of property owners regarding a proposed street or alley vacation.

Minutes note: Proposed Substitute A
SUBSTITUTEDPass3:0 Action details Video Video
170459 0 OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the requirements for notification of property owners regarding a proposed street or alley vacation.

Minutes note: Kyle Gast - DCD
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass3:0 Action details Not available
170490 021.ResolutionResolution relative to acceptance of up to $65,000 in contributions by the Department of Public Works - Operations Division (Forestry Section ) from the Milwaukee Urban Forestry Fund administered by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation for tree planting on private property to reduce stormwater runoff and to mitigate the loss of tree canopy resulting from Emerald Ash Borer.

Minutes note: Kimberly Kujoth - DPW
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170489 122.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a 2018 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Urban Forestry grant.

Minutes note: Kimberly Kujoth - DPW
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170417 023.MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: CHINN, Philip C, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2017) Ald. Bohl moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
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170417 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: CHRONISTER, Austin P, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Bohl moved denial based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
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170417 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.

Minutes note: GEORGE, Olajide T Your Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "Olajide George”. (Expires 9/3/2017) Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
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170417 0 MotionMotion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses.RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVALPass5:0 Action details Not available
170462 024.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works transmitting its 2016 residential recycling annual report.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass3:0 Action details Video Video
170461 025.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Public Works on the status of the Pilot Organics Collection Study.HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass3:0 Action details Video Video
170570 026.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Neighborhood Services, the Department of Public Works, the Department of City Development and Milwaukee Water Works relating to the status of workforce development initiatives for City demolitions, deconstructions and lead water service line replacements.

Minutes note: Ald. Coggs Ald. Stamper Martha Brown - DCD Thomas Mishefske - DNS
HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIRPass3:0 Action details Video Video