CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE NAMING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS, FACILITIES AND STREETS

200 E. Wells Street City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 Meeting Minutes CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE NAMING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS, FACILITIES AND STREETS John Gurda - Chair Carl Baehr, Clayborn Benson III, Carrie Fix, Reuben K. Harpole, John McGivern, Matthew O'Neill Staff Assistant: Linda Elmer, 286-2231 Fax: 286-3456, lelmer@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison: Aaron Cadle, 286-8666, acadle@milwaukee.gov: Monday, September 27, 2021 9:00 AM City Hall, Room 301-B This is also a virtual meeting. Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/553209381 You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.) United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 - One-touch: tel:+18722403212,,553209381# Access Code: 553-209-381 Meeting convened: 9:04 A.M. Members present: John Gurda, Carl Baehr, Clayborn Benson, Carrie Fix, Reuben Harpole, and Matthew O'Neill Member excused: John McGivern 1. 210639 Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name “Ralph H. Metcalfe" to North 34th Street from North Avenue to Center Street in the 15th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Ms. Danell Cross said Metcalfe Park used to be part of the Sherman Park neighborhood, but now it has its own neighborhood and, like Ralph Metcalfe, residents are strong and determined about making changes. She and others have been doing work in the Metcalfe neighborhood since 2011. Member Benson mentioned that Mr. Metcalfe was a regular visitor. Ms. Cross said the organization had a diaper and winter coat drive/distribution on Saturday. They use these events to get contact information from local residents and ask participants if they wish to be notified of future events. A fire was set at the park by a youth who will be assisting in remediating the damage. They also gave out COVID relief packages. Damon Ellzey - aide to Ald. Stamper - he supports the application as the Metcalfe Park community neighborhood is one of the most active in his district. Mr. Yance Marti, Dept. of Public Works, noted that five signs will be required. Mr. Benson moved, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, for approval. There were no objections. City of Milwaukee Page 1 CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON Meeting Minutes September 27, 2021 THE NAMING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS, FACILITIES AND STREETS 2. 210731 Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name “Corrine Miller" to North 24th Place from Hopkins Street to Concordia Avenue in the 6th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Brenda Miller, the granddaughter of Corrine Miller, said her grandmother worked with St. Vincent de Paul and other local agencies to assist local residents. She bought food and clothes for the community for over 40 years. She was well known in the community and the pastor's wife of Golden Rule Church of God in Christ and provided free day care, if a community member could not afford to pay. She offered food from her own table and her home to the homeless and those in need. She lived on North 24th Place, where the honorary street signs will be placed. Everyone called her "Granny" and took care of people both physically and spiritually. She worked closely with Jeanetta Robinson and she loved unconditionally. Mr. Yance Marti noted that the Dept. of Public Works has no objections and two signs will be needed. Mr. Harpole moved, seconded by Mr. Benson, for approval. There were no objections. Meeting adjourned: 9:20 A.M. Linda M. Elmer Staff Assistant City of Milwaukee Page 2