PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · October 1, 2014
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
ALD. ROBERT BAUMAN, CHAIR
Ald. Willie Wade, Vice-Chair
Ald. James Bohl, Ald. Joe Davis, Sr., and Ald. Robert
Donovan
Staff Assistant, Molly Kuether, 286-2775
Fax: 286-3456, Molly.Kuether@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Aaron Cadle, 286-8666,
acadle@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, October 1, 2014 1:30 PM Room 301-B, 3rd. Fl., City Hall
1. 140817 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
Meeting convened at 1:40 pm.
Individual appearing:
Mary Dziewiontkoski - 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, Wade, Bohl and Davis
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
No 0
Excused 1 - Donovan
Excused 1- Donovan
2. 140819 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public
improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $135,000 for
a total estimated cost of these projects being $160,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Mary Dziewiontkoski - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
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No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
140819 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 $2,224,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $4,910,000.
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 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
3. 140818 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 $15,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $183,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Mary Dziewiontkoski - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
140818 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 $172,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects
being $1,651,000.
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 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
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4. 140816 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 $10,000 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $290,000.
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 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
140816 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 $227,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being
$4,072,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
5. 140820 Communication from the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure
Services Division transmitting the 2015 Assessment Rates Report.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Mary Dziewiontkoski - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
6. 140810 Reappointment of John Gurda to the Citizens Advisory Committee on
the Naming of Public Buildings, Facilities and Streets by the Mayor.
(14th Aldermanic District)
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED
FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
7. 131756 Resolution granting a special privilege to Milwaukee Smoked BBQ
Incorporated for a fence in the public right-of-way for the premises at
3902 South Whitnall Avenue, in the 14th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Mike Loughran - 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 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
8. 130807 Resolution granting a special privilege to SK Management, LLC to
construct and maintain a retaining wall in the public right-of-way for the
premises at 2669-2673 S. Clement Avenue, in the 14th Aldermanic
District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Mike Loughran - Department of City Development
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
9. 130808 Resolution granting a special privilege to The Chef’s Table, LLC to
construct and maintain a stoop/front entrance in the public right-of-way
for the premises at 500 S. 3rd Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Mike Loughran - Department of City Development
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
10. 130548 Resolution granting a special privilege to Randy Nelson, agent for
Nelson Development Corporation of Milwaukee, to install and maintain
an ornamental steel and glass exterior canopy above the store front
entry, and six steel and wood bike rack/tables on the north edge of the
sidewalk in the public right-of-way for the premises at 225 E. St. Paul
Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Mike Loughran - Department of City Development
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
11. 090496 Resolution amending a special privilege for change of ownership to
Warehouse No. 1, LLC for encroachment into the public right-of-way
for covered walk, ramp, excess door swing and canopy for the
premises at 120-126 N. Jefferson Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Mike Loughran - Department of City Development
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
12. 130551 Resolution amending a special privilege for Pritzlaff Redevelopment
LLC for the addition of a platform with steps in the public right-of-way
at 305-333 N. Plankinton Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Mike Loughran - 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:
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Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
13. 140580 Resolution to vacate North 37th Street from West Highland Boulevard
to West Juneau Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Items #13, 14, and 15 were heard together.
Individuals appearing:
Ald. Stamper
Mike Loughran - Department of City Development
Ed Richardson - Department of City Development
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
14. 140582 Resolution to vacate the north-south alley in the block bounded by
West Highland Boulevard, West Juneau Avenue, North 35th Street
and North 37th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Items #13, 14, and 15 were heard together.
Individuals appearing:
Ald. Stamper
Mike Loughran - Department of City Development
Ed Richardson - Department of City Development
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
15. 140584 Resolution to vacate West Juneau Avenue from North 35th Street to
North 37th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Items #13, 14, and 15 were heard together.
Individuals appearing:
Ald. Stamper
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Mike Loughran - Department of City Development
Ed Richardson - Department of City Development
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
16. 140771 Resolution authorizing the proper City Officers to execute a Wisconsin
Department of Transportation Conveyance of Rights in Land document
for Water Easement WE836 Parcel A in the City of Franklin, and
Water Easement WE664 in the City of Greenfield.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Mark Scheller - Milwaukee Water 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, Wade and Bohl
No 0
Excused 2- Davis and Donovan
17. 140767 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and
Comptroller to execute four Project Agreements with the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation for traffic signal improvements and to
fund preliminary engineering for these four projects using Congestion
Mitigation Air Quality program funds in various Aldermanic Districts
with a total estimated preliminary engineering cost for these four
projects of $601,500, with a grantor share of $481,200 and a City
share of $120,300.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Chris Fornal - 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 3- Bauman, Wade and Bohl
No 0
Excused 2- Davis and Donovan
18. 140813 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds
to the previously established subaccount for the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost
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participation and installation of capital improvements in conjunction
with the paving project of West Capitol Drive from North 60th Street to
North 84th Street in 2nd, 5th, 7th Aldermanic Districts with a total
estimated cost increase of $127,000, with an estimated grantor share
increase of $127,000 and an estimated City share increase of $0.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Chris Fornal - 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, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
19. 140814 Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of traffic
control devices in conjunction with the Federal State Aid paving of
South Howell Avenue from East Layton Avenue to East Howard
Avenue in the 13th and 14th Aldermanic Districts at a total estimated
cost of $156,225.27, with one hundred percent of the total cost funded
by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Chris Fornal - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
20. 140815 Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of traffic
signal improvements under two Highway Safety Improvement Program
projects in various Aldermanic Districts at a total estimated cost of
$265,058.17, with an estimated grantor share of $238,109.25, and an
estimated City share of $26,948.92.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Chris Fornal - 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 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
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No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
21. 140826 Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of street
lighting improvements in conjunction with streetscape improvements
under the Transportation Enhancements Program on South Layton
Boulevard/South 27th Street (STH 241) from Oklahoma Avenue to
West National Avenue in the 8th Aldermanic District at a total
estimated cost of $656,252.82., with an estimated grantor share of
$525,002.26, and an estimated City share of $131,250.56.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Chris Fornal - 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, Wade and Bohl
No 0
Excused 2- Davis and Donovan
22. 140821 Resolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of a
Private Property Inflow and Infiltration grant from the Milwaukee
Metropolitan Sewerage District totaling $420,625 for the project in
North 86th Street from West Center Street to West Chambers Street
and authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a
funding agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee
Metropolitan Sewerage District.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
Individual appearing:
Zafar Yousuf - Department of Public Works
Ald. Bohl requested to be added as sponsor. There were no objections.
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Bauman, Wade and Bohl
No 0
Excused 2- Davis and Donovan
23. 140812 Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a Green
Infrastructure Partnership Program grant funding from the Milwaukee
Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of permeable
pavement in the alley bounded by South 20th Street, West Windlake
Avenue and West Arthur Avenue, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Nader Jaber - 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 3- Bauman, Wade and Bohl
No 0
Excused 2- Davis and Donovan
24. 140798 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; to allow reallocation of $200,000 for real
estate acquisition, which is no longer needed, to construction and
construction engineering, with no change to the estimated total cost of
$4,027,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Chad Chrisbaum - 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 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
25. 140913 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to a
presentation by the Sixteenth Street Community Health Center
regarding the proposed green infrastructure improvements to be
undertaken as part of the Pulaski Park Neighborhood Revitalization
Plan.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Nader Jaber - Department of Public Works
Nadia Bogue - Sixteenth Street Community Health Center
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
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No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
26. 140882 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the
condition of street lighting in the Historic Third Ward.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Communication be HELD TO CALL
OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
27. 140808 Resolution relating to identification of, and objection to, all municipal
public works projects in the We Energies service area that will involve
absorption of utility relocation costs by We Energies.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Individual appearing:
Tom Miller - Assistant City Attorney
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
140808 Resolution relating to identification of, and objection to, municipal
public works projects in the We Energies service area that will involve
absorption of utility relocation costs by We Energies.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
28. 140917 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to an
update of the cheese brine pilot program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Wanda Booker - Department of Public Works
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A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
29. 140702 Communication from the Department of Public Works transmitting its
2013 residential recycling annual report.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals appearing:
Wanda Booker - Department of Public Works
Rick Meyers - Department of Public Works
Becky Curtis - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Communication-Report be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
30. 140023 Communication from the Department of City Development and the
Department of Public Works relating to marketing for the leasing and
use of commercial space located at 1118 North 4th Street in the City's
4th and Highland parking structure.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual appearing:
Elaine Miller - Department of City Development
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Communication be HELD TO CALL
OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
2:00 PM
31. 140446 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works
Committee relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
AKINDELE-OBE, Olawale A, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
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Application. (Expires 10/31/2014)
Ald. Davis moved to hold to the call of the chair for nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
ALI, Mohammad F, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application.
(Expires 10/31/2014)
Ald. Bohl moved to hold to the call of the chair for nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
COLBERT, Robert L, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application. (Expires 10/31/2014)
Ald. Davis moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
DOIRON, Gregory L, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
GAYTON, Pamela C, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application. (Expired 10/31/2013)
Ald. Bohl moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report, contingent
on proof of fine payment being submitted to the License Division prior to October 10,
2014. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
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PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
GOROVITS, Yakov, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
GREWAL, Rajdeep S, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application. (Expires 10/31/2014)
Ald. Bohl moved to hold to the call of the chair. (Prevailed 4-0)
Ald. Bohl later moved to reconsider the item. (Prevailed 4-0)
Ald. Bohl moved nonrenewal based on the police report and a second
nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
HINTON, Latricia M, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application.
(Expired 10/31/2013)
Ald. Bohl moved to hold to the call of the chair for nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
OBEROI, Kuldeep, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application.
(Expires 10/31/2014)
Atty. Vincent Bobot appearing with the applicant.
Ald. Bohl moved to add a letter from the probation officer, email, and certificates as
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part of the record - exhibit #1. (Prevailed 4-0)
Ald. Bohl moved approval with a warning letter. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
SCHUMACHER, Mitchell A, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
STEELE, Devin B, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
VANZANT, Allen O, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application.
(Expires 10/31/2014)
Ald. Davis moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
WATKINSON, James J, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application. (Expires 10/31/2014)
Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
Ald. Davis later moved to reconsider the item. (Prevailed 4-0)
Ald. Davis moved approval with a warning letter. (Prevailed 4-0)
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A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
WATKINSON, JR, John J, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application. (Expires 10/31/2014)
Ald. Davis moved approval with a warning letter. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
WELLS, JR, Ronnie D, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application. (Expires 10/31/2014)
Ald. Bohl moved to hold to the call of the chair for nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
WILLIAMS, La derle R, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application. (Expired 10/31/2012)
Ald. Bohl moved nonrenewal based on a second nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
ZAMAN, Mohammad, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application. (Expires 10/31/2014)
Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
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No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
KAUR, Amarjit AND SINGH, Sukhdeep, Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for
"YELLOW CAB". (Expires 10/31/2014)
Individual appearing in opposition:
Erich Hochman - 2636B N Buffum - He states the applicant picked up him and his
wife from the hospital, as his wife has a foot injury. He states the applicant first
nearly drove away without him and then his wife had to ask for the window to be
closed several times before it was closed. As his wife was exiting the vehicle, the
applicant began closing the automatic door and it hit her foot. He states the applicant
said, "I pray to god that she breaks her other leg."
The applicant states that as the door was closing, the woman called him names and
told him to go back to his own country.
Ald. Bohl moved approval with a ten day suspension based on testimony. (Prevailed
4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
MOORE, Larry C, Taxicab Permit Application for "Ls Trans".
Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Bauman, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 2- Wade and Donovan
COLON, Jacqueline, Taxicab Permit Application for "Jacqueline D Colon.
Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
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32. 140304 Resolution granting a special privilege to Merge Incorporated to
construct and maintain a railing in the public right-of-way for the
premises at 1932 East Kenilworth Place, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
33. 130974 Resolution approving a lease with Phoenix Cudahy, LLC for a portion
of the property at 4200 North Holton Street for Election Commission
equipment storage and ballot processing, in the 6th Aldermanic
District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Meeting adjourned at 3:59 pm.
Staff Assistant
Jessica Celella
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.
Common Council members who are not members of this committee may attend this
meeting to participate or to gather information. This meeting may constitute a meeting of
the Common Council or any of its standing committees although no formal action will be
taken at this meeting.
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with
disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For assistance contact
the Legislative Services ADA Coordinator at 286-2998, (FAX)286-3456, (TDD)286-2025
or by writing to Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
Parking for persons attending City Hall meetings is available at reduced rates (5 hour
limit) at the Milwaukee Center (southwest corner of E. Kilbourn Ave. and N. Water St.)
Parking tickets must be validated in the first floor Information Booth in City Hall.
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Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code are
required to register with the City Clerk's License Division. Lobbyists appearing before a
Common Council committee are required to identify themselves as such. More
information is available at www.milwaukee.gov/lobby.
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Agenda
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
ALD. ROBERT BAUMAN, CHAIR
Ald. Willie Wade, Vice-Chair
Ald. James Bohl, Ald. Joe Davis, Sr., and Ald. Robert Donovan
Staff Assistant, Jessica Celella, 286-2775
Fax: 286-3456, jlcelel@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Aaron Cadle, 286-8666,
acadle@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, October 1, 2014 1:30 PM Room 301-B, 3rd. Fl., City Hall
1. 140817 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
2. 140819 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public
improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $135,000 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $160,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 140818 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 $15,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $183,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 140816 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 $10,000 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $290,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 140820 Communication from the Department of Public Works, Infrastructure
Services Division transmitting the 2015 Assessment Rates Report.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 140810 Reappointment of John Gurda to the Citizens Advisory Committee on
the Naming of Public Buildings, Facilities and Streets by the Mayor.
(14th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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7. 131756 Resolution granting a special privilege to Milwaukee Smoked BBQ
Incorporated for a fence in the public right-of-way for the premises at
3902 South Whitnall Avenue, in the 14th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 130807 Resolution granting a special privilege to SK Management, LLC to
construct and maintain a retaining wall in the public right-of-way for the
premises at 2669-2673 S. Clement Avenue, in the 14th Aldermanic
District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 130808 Resolution granting a special privilege to The Chef’s Table, LLC to
construct and maintain a stoop/front entrance in the public right-of-way
for the premises at 500 S. 3rd Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 130548 Resolution granting a special privilege to Randy Nelson, agent for
Nelson Development Corporation of Milwaukee, to install and maintain
an ornamental steel and glass exterior canopy above the store front
entry, and six steel and wood bike rack/tables on the north edge of the
sidewalk in the public right-of-way for the premises at 225 E. St. Paul
Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
11. 090496 Substitute resolution amending a special privilege for change of
ownership to Warehouse No. 1 LLC for a covered walk and ADA ramp
structure and for addition of two benches, a moveable planter and a
private parking area in the public right-of-way for the premises at
120-126 North Jefferson Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 130551 Substitute resolution amending a special privilege to Pritzlaff
Redevelopment LLC for addition of a platform with steps in the public
right-of-way for the premises at 315-333 North Plankinton Avenue, in the
4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 140580 Resolution to vacate North 37th Street from West Highland Boulevard to
West Juneau Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 140582 Resolution to vacate the north-south alley in the block bounded by West
Highland Boulevard, West Juneau Avenue, North 35th Street and North
37th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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15. 140584 Resolution to vacate West Juneau Avenue from North 35th Street to
North 37th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
16. 140771 Resolution authorizing the proper City Officers to execute a Wisconsin
Department of Transportation Conveyance of Rights in Land document
for Water Easement WE836 Parcel A in the City of Franklin, and Water
Easement WE664 in the City of Greenfield.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
17. 140767 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and
Comptroller to execute four Project Agreements with the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation for traffic signal improvements and to fund
preliminary engineering for these four projects using Congestion
Mitigation Air Quality program funds in various Aldermanic Districts with
a total estimated preliminary engineering cost for these four projects of
$601,500, with a grantor share of $481,200 and a City share of
$120,300.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
18. 140813 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds
to the previously established subaccount for the Wisconsin Department
of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation and
installation of capital improvements in conjunction with the paving
project of West Capitol Drive from North 60th Street to North 84th Street
in 2nd, 5th, 7th Aldermanic Districts with a total estimated cost increase
of $127,000, with an estimated grantor share increase of $127,000 and
an estimated City share increase of $0.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
19. 140814 Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of traffic
control devices in conjunction with the Federal State Aid paving of South
Howell Avenue from East Layton Avenue to East Howard Avenue in the
13th and 14th Aldermanic Districts at a total estimated cost of
$156,225.27, with one hundred percent of the total cost funded by the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
20. 140815 Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of traffic
signal improvements under two Highway Safety Improvement Program
projects in various Aldermanic Districts at a total estimated cost of
$265,058.17, with an estimated grantor share of $238,109.25, and an
estimated City share of $26,948.92.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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21. 140826 Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of street
lighting improvements in conjunction with streetscape improvements
under the Transportation Enhancements Program on South Layton
Boulevard/South 27th Street (STH 241) from Oklahoma Avenue to West
National Avenue in the 8th Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost
of $656,252.82., with an estimated grantor share of $525,002.26, and
an estimated City share of $131,250.56.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
22. 140821 Resolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of a
Private Property Inflow and Infiltration grant from the Milwaukee
Metropolitan Sewerage District totaling $420,625 for the project in North
86th Street from West Center Street to West Chambers Street and
authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a funding
agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee
Metropolitan Sewerage District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
23. 140812 Resolution relative to application, acceptance and funding of a Green
Infrastructure Partnership Program grant funding from the Milwaukee
Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of permeable
pavement in the alley bounded by South 20th Street, West Windlake
Avenue and West Arthur Avenue, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
24. 140798 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;
to allow reallocation of $200,000 for real estate acquisition, which is no
longer needed, to construction and construction engineering, with no
change to the estimated total cost of $4,027,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
25. 140913 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to a
presentation by the Sixteenth Street Community Health Center
regarding the proposed green infrastructure improvements to be
undertaken as part of the Pulaski Park Neighborhood Revitalization
Plan.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
26. 140882 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the
condition of street lighting in the Historic Third Ward.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
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27. 140808 Resolution relating to identification of, and objection to, all municipal
public works projects in the We Energies service area that will involve
absorption of utility relocation costs by We Energies.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
28. 140917 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to an
update of the cheese brine pilot program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
29. 140702 Communication from the Department of Public Works transmitting its
2013 residential recycling annual report.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
30. 140023 Communication from the Department of City Development and the
Department of Public Works relating to marketing for the leasing and
use of commercial space located at 1118 North 4th Street in the City's
4th and Highland parking structure.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2:00 PM
31. 140446 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee
relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Detailed information relating to the contents of this file may be found by searching
under this number at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/legislation.
Alternatively, the complete file including detailed information identifying the specific
subject matters to be discussed at the meeting may be inspected at the office of the
License Division, Room 105, City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, 53202, Monday
through Friday, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
The following file may be placed on file as no longer needed:
32. 140304 Resolution granting a special privilege to Merge Incorporated to
construct and maintain a railing in the public right-of-way for the
premises at 1932 East Kenilworth Place, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
33. 130974 Resolution approving a lease with Phoenix Cudahy, LLC for a portion of
the property at 4200 North Holton Street for Election Commission
equipment storage and ballot processing, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.
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Common Council members who are not members of this committee may attend this meeting to
participate or to gather information. This meeting may constitute a meeting of the Common
Council or any of its standing committees although no formal action will be taken at this meeting.
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with
disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For assistance contact the
Legislative Services ADA Coordinator at 286-2998, (FAX)286-3456, (TDD)286-2025 or by writing
to Room 205, City Hall, 200 E. Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
Parking for persons attending City Hall meetings is available at reduced rates (5 hour limit) at
the Milwaukee Center (southwest corner of E. Kilbourn Ave. and N. Water St.) Parking tickets
must be validated in the first floor Information Booth in City Hall.
Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code are required to
register with the City Clerk's License Division. Lobbyists appearing before a Common Council
committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information is available at
www.milwaukee.gov/lobby.
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