PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · April 17, 2013
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
ALD. ROBERT BAUMAN, CHAIR
Ald. Robert Donovan, Vice-Chair
Ald. Robert Puente, Ald. Willie Wade, and Ald. James Bohl
Staff Assistant, Jessica Celella, 286-2775
Fax: 286-3456, jlcelel@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Aaron Cadle, 286-8666,
acadle@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 9:00 AM Room 301-B, 3rd Fl., City Hall
AMENDED 4-15-13- Item numbered #10 (File 121813) has been added.
Meeting called to order at 9:02 a.m.
Present 5 - Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade, Bohl
1. 121752 Resolution relative to approving the levying of assessments and
construction of assessable public improvement projects at various
locations and appropriating funds for these purposes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Mary Dziewiontkoski, Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
1. 121752 Substitute 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
$3,014,100 for a total estimated cost of $3,312,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
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2. 121751 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 $40,000 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $975,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Mary Dziewiontkoski, Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
121751 Substitute 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 $235,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being
$2,428,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
3. 121753 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
$155,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,137,600.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Mary Dziewiontkoski, Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
121753 Substitute 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 $392,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects
being $3,823,600.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
4. 121754 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public
improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $3,881,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $4,228,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Mary Dziewiontkoski, Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
121754 Substitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public
improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $6,321,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $6,703,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
5. 121799 Appointment of Faithe Colas to the Harbor Commission by the Mayor.
(10th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Appointment be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
6. 121730 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a street occupancy permit to
Jens Construction Corp. for maintenance work at the Rockwell
Automation building at 1201 South 2nd Street, allowing occupancy of
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the full roadway of South 2nd Street between West Scott Street and
West Greenfield Avenue.
Sponsors: Ald. Perez
Individual appearing:
Michael Loughran, Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
7. 121731 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a street occupancy permit to
the Canadian Pacific Railroad Company (or their contractor) for bridge
replacement work at the railroad bridge over South Kinnickinnic
Avenue, just north of the Kinnickinnic River, allowing occupancy of the
full roadway of South Kinnickinnic Avenue between the Kinnickinnic
River and a point 200 feet more or less north of the railroad bridge.
Sponsors: Ald. Perez
Individual appearing:
Michael Loughran, Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
8. 121757 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a street occupancy permit to
IN:SITE for the closure of the intersection of West Fond du Lac
Avenue and West Locust Street for one Sunday, and permission to
install an intersection painting.
Sponsors: Ald. Hines Jr., Ald. Wade, Ald. Murphy and Ald. Kovac
Individuals appearing:
Michael Loughran, Department of Public Works
Peg Christiansen, IN:SITE
Reginald Baylor, Lead Artist
Vanessa LLanas, NIDC
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
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FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
Abstain 1- Donovan
9. 121767 Resolution approving a memorandum of understanding between the
City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Job Corps Center relating to the
Job Corps Center’s performance of concrete-cut repairs for City
streetlight poles.
Sponsors: Ald. Puente
Individuals appearing:
Ghassan Korban, Department of Public Works
Jim Roberts, Milwaukee Job Corps Center
Josh Tyrell, Milwaukee Job Corps Center
Rod Washington, Milwaukee Job Corps Center
Patrick Hartmann, Department of Public Works
Pam Fendt, --Wisconsin Laborist
Lyle Balistreri, Milwaukee Building and Construction Trades Council
Dan Thomas, Department of Public Works
The item is being held until a special meeting before the Council.
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
10. 121813 Substitute resolution authorizing the Port of Milwaukee to accept and
expend a grant from the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program
relating to Milwaukee River Bulkhead Survey.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Individual appearing:
Larry Sullivan, Port of Milwaukee
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
11. 121749 Resolution authorizing the proper City officials to apply for, accept and
fund a grant utility agreement with the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation for work on Milwaukee Water Works facilities in
advance of the IH794 construction project.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Individual appearing:
Mark Scheller, Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
12. 121683 Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the
City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, and the Milwaukee Metropolitan
Sewerage District relating to the study of stormwater in the
neighborhood of Dineen Park in the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy and Ald. Davis
Individual appearing:
Tim Thur
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
12. 121683 Substitute resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, and the Milwaukee
Metropolitan Sewerage District relating to the study of stormwater in
the neighborhood of Dineen Park in the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy and Ald. Davis
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
13. 121811 Resolution authorizing and directing the proper City Officers to execute
partial sewer easement release, SER-1858B.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Individual appearing:
Tim Thur
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 4- Bauman, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
14. 121748 Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a 2013
and 2014 Vehicle Miles of Travel Monitoring Grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Robert Bryson, Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
15. 121684 Resolution authorizing the proper City Officials to negotiate and
execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation regarding
various elements of the Lakefront Gateway Project.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Ghassa Korban, Department of Public Works
Rocky Marcoux, Department of City Development
Jeff Polenske, City Engineer
This item will be held until a special meeting before the Council meeting.
Meeting recessed at 10:14 a.m.
Meeting reconvened at 10:24 a.m
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
16. 121756 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and
Comptroller to execute a maintenance agreement with the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation for the exchange in ownership and
operational responsibility of permanent signing and pavement
markings at signalized intersections associated with a previously
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approved exchange of jurisdiction for twelve traffic signals between the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee on
portions of various highways in the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Robert Bryson, Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
17. 121742 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a
Revised Project Agreement titled “State Municipal Agreement for a
State LET Urbanized Area Surface Transportation Program Urban
Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the
improvement of West Lloyd Street from North 60th Street to West
Lisbon Avenue, with 80 % State and Federal aid, under the Surface
Transportation Program; with an estimated total cost of $4,027,000
which is an increase of $375,000, of which the City’s share is $75,000
and the grantor’s share is $300,000 and authorizing the City Engineer
to execute documents required for the Right-of-Way negotiation and
acquisitions needed for the improvement of West Lloyd Street from
North 60th Street to West Lisbon Avenue.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Lois Gresl, Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
18. 121743 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a
Revised Project Agreement titled “Revised State Municipal Agreement
for a Highway Improvement Project” with the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation for the Downtown to Bay View Bikeway, with 80 %
State and Federal Aid, under Federal Congestion Relief and
Transportation Enhancement funds; with an estimated total cost of
$1,971,850, which is an increase in preliminary engineering cost of
$122,000, of which the City’s share is $24,400 and the grantor’s share
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is $97,600.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Lois Gresl, Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Bauman, Puente and Wade
No 1- Bohl
Excused 1- Donovan
19. 121744 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a
Project Agreement titled “State Municipal Agreement for a State Let
Transportation Enhancement Project” with the Wisconsin Department
of Transportation for the Downtown to Bay View Bikeway Phase II,
with 80 % State and Federal aid, under the Transportation
Enhancement fund; with an estimated total cost of $467,000, of which
the City’s share is $93,400 and the grantor’s share is $373,600.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Lois Gresl, Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Bauman, Puente and Wade
No 1- Bohl
Excused 1- Donovan
20. 121745 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a
Project Agreement titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a State LET
Urbanized Area STP-Urban Project” with the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation for the improvement of South Water Street from East
Washington Street to North Broadway Street, with 80 % State and
Federal aid, under the Surface Transportation Program; with an
estimated total cost of $1,106,100 which is an increase in railroad
crossing cost of $132,000, of which the City’s share is $26,400 and the
grantor’s share is $105,600.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Lois Gresl, Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
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FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Bauman, Puente and Wade
No 1- Bohl
Excused 1- Donovan
21. 121746 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a
revised project agreement titled “State Municipal Agreement for a
State-Let Urbanized Area STP-Urban Project” with the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation for the improvement of South 35th
Street from West Burnham Street to West Greenfield Avenue, with
80% State and Federal aid, under the Surface Transportation
Program; with an estimated total project cost of $1,939,000, which is
an increase in Preliminary Engineering cost of $113,000, of which the
City’s share is $22,600 and the Grantor’s share is $90,400.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Lois Gresl, Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
Meeting adjourned at 11:11 a.m.
Staff Assistant Tobie Black
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