PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · June 19, 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, June 19, 2013 9:00 AM Room 301-B, 3rd Fl., City Hall
AMENDED 6-14-13- Item numbered #8 (File 130307) has been added.
Meeting called to order at 9:05 a.m.
Present 5 - Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade, Bohl
1. 130233 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
130233 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
$1,014,700 for a total estimated cost of $1,101,000.
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
2. 130232 Resolution determining it necessary to make various assessable public
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improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $9,200 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $195,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Mary Dziewiontkoski, Department of Public Works
Proposed Substitute A was accepted.
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
130232 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 $34,200 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $495,000.
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
3. 130234 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 $30,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $491,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Midwest Bikeshare, Inc
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
4. 130235 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public
improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $1,841,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,011,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Midwest Bikeshare, Inc
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A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
130235 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 $1,894,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,111,000.
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
5. 130288 Appointment of Enrique Figueroa to the Milwaukee Metropolitan
Sewerage District by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Dr. Enrique Figueroa
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Appointment be
RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
6. 130282 Appointment of Alderwomen Milele Coggs to the Milwaukee
Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor (6th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
7. 130187 Substitute resolution authorizing the placement of a mural by the
Young Farmers Program at Kilbourn Park during the summer of 2013.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE 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
Excused 1- Donovan
8. 130307 Substitute resolution terminating the marketing agreement between
the City of Milwaukee and the National League of Cities’ Service Line
Warranty Program administered and managed by Utility Service
Partners, Inc., and directing the Commissioner of Public Works to
prepare and issue a request for qualifications for this program’s
replacement.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Ghassan Korban, Department of Public Works
Ald. Willie Hines, 15th District
Dan Thomas, Department of Public Works
Ald. Bohl moves to amend the file to change language referring to an Request for
Qualifications to Request for Proposals.
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
8. 130307 Substitute resolution terminating the marketing agreement between
the City of Milwaukee and the National League of Cities’ Service Line
Warranty Program administered and managed by Utility Service
Partners, Inc., and directing the Commissioner of Public Works to
prepare and issue a request for proposals for this program’s
replacement.
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
9. 130294 Resolution rescinding Common Council Resolution File Number
120298 relating to the creation of the Sewer Lateral Warranty Revenue
Task Force, and appropriating up to $180,000 in royalty payments from
the Service Line Warranty Program segregated account within the
Sewer Maintenance Fund for programs to assist with infiltration and
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inflow in the City’s combined sewerage areas.
Sponsors: Ald. Hines Jr.
Individuals appearing:
Ghassan Korban, Department of Public Works
Ald. Willie Hines, 15th District
Dan Thomas, 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 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
10. 130242 Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept and
expend a $13,000 grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage
District to install a storm water retention facility in the Merrill Park
parking lot.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
A motion was made by ALD. WADE 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
11. 130186 Substitute resolution relating to the transfer of certain customers
currently receiving water service from the Milwaukee County Grounds
to receive water service from the City of Wauwatosa.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Carrie Lewis, Milwaukee Water 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
12. 130273 Resolution authorizing a Grant Agreement with Midwest Bikeshare,
Inc., in the 12th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Perez, Ald. Kovac and Ald. Bauman
Individuals appearing:
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Dan Casanova, RACM
Jeff Polenske, City Engineer
Bruce Keyes, Midwest Bikeshare, Inc.
Barry Mainwood, Midwest Bikeshare, Inc.
Erick Shambarger, Office of Environmental Sustainability
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
13. 130290 Resolution authorizing easements with Wisconsin Electric Power
Company on the Milwaukee Fire Department property at 4927 West
Fiebrantz Avenue and the Milwaukee Public Schools property at 4920
West Capitol Drive, in the 7th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Wade
Individual appearing:
Elaine Miller, Department of City Development
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
14. 130267 Resolution authorizing a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Union
Pacific Railroad Company for the former railroad right-of-way and
abutting pier at 501 East Erie Street and to allow subsequent
dedication as public right-of-way for a pedestrian plaza, in the 4th
Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Individual appearing:
Elaine Miller, Department of City Development
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
15. 121760 Resolution to vacate the North-South alley in the block bounded by
East Clybourn Street, North Jackson Street, East Michigan Street and
North Van Buren Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Individual appearing:
Ed Richardson, Department of City Development
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
16. 130129 Substitute resolution designating "Three Bridges Park" as the name of
the park in the Menomonee Valley, in the 8th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Wade
Individuals appearing:
Marcia Cornell, Department of Public Works
Greg Hagopian, City Attorney's Office
Corey Zetts, Menomonee Valley Partners
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
17. 130190 A substitute ordinance renaming a portion of West Pittsburgh Avenue
between South 2nd Street and South 3rd Street to West Freshwater
Way, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Marcia Cornell, Department of Public Works
Dan Casanova, RACM
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
18. 121437 An ordinance to amend the Official Map of the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Marcia Cornell, Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Ordinance be
RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
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Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
19. 130182 Resolution 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 Art Museum.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Inviduals appearing:
David Henke, ITMD
Greg Post, Milwaukee Art Museum
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
20. 130220 Resolution authorizing acceptance of Sewer Easement SE-2840, in
the area of 3800 West Mill Road in the 1st Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Nader Jaber, 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
21. 130200 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute
documents required for the right-of-way acquisition associated with the
reconstruction of South 35th Street from West Burnham Street to West
Greenfield Avenue with the total estimated cost of right-of-way
acquisition being $100,000, and 100% is City funded.
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
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22. 130241 Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of street
lighting improvements in conjunction with streetscape improvements
under the Transportation Enhancements Program on North 27th Street
from West St. Paul Avenue to West Highland Avenue in the 4th
Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $271,871.80, with an
estimated grantor share of $217,497.44, and an estimated City share
of $54,374.36.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Robert Bryson, 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 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
23. 130283 Reappointment of Senator Lena Taylor to the Milwaukee Metropolitan
Sewerage District by the Mayor (1st Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
24. 130284 Reappointment of Senator Tim Carpenter to the Milwaukee
Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor. (11th Aldermanic
District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. PUENTE that this Appointment be
RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
25. 021362 Resolution dedicating certain City-owned land for public alley purposes
to widen the west leg of the east-west alley in the block bounded by
West Cherry Street, West Vliet Street, North 33rd Street and North
34th Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District of the City of Milwaukee.
(Infrastructure Services Division)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
26. 130143 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to issue a
special event permit to GMR Marketing for a television show
promotion.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Donovan, Puente, Wade and Bohl
No 0
Meeting adjourned at 10:19 a.m.Staff Assistant Tobie Black
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