PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · January 28, 2015
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, Jessica Celella, 286-2775
Fax: 286-3456, jlcelel@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Aaron Cadle, 286-8666,
acadle@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Amended 1/26/15 -- Item #9 was added.
Meeting convened: 9:07 A.M.
Present 5 - Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis, Donovan
1. 141513 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
$2,831,205 for a total estimated cost of $3,380,405.
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, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
2. 141514 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
$159,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $320,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Proposed Substitute A accepted.
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
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No 0
141514 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 $2,165,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects
being $20,455,000.
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, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
3. 141515 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public
improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $161,000 for
a total estimated cost of these projects being $200,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Proposed Substitute A accepted.
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
141515 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 $15,148,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $16,613,000.
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, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
4. 141512 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 $110,000 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $1,135,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Proposed Substitute A accepted.
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
141512 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 $122,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being
$1,195,000.
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, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
5. 141488 Resolution relative to approval of funding for the 2015 Department of
Administration - Information and Technology Management Division,
Public Facility Communications Capital Improvement Program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
David Henke - Dept. of Administration - Information Technology Division
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
6. 141459 Resolution approving an Operating Agreement with Milwaukee
Marathon, Inc. for the staging of the inaugural Milwaukee Marathon in
the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individuals present:
Tom Miller - City Attorney's Office
Chris Ponteri - Milwaukee Marathon, Inc.AAron Novelle and Frankie Deer -
Milwaukee Marathon, Inc. board members
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
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7. 141485 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a
Revised Project Agreement titled ”State Municipal Agreement for a
State-Let Local Bridge Project” between the City of Milwaukee and
Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the reconstruction of the
North 51st Boulevard Bridge over the Lincoln Creek with 80 percent
Federal and State construction aid under the Local Bridge
Replacement and Rehabilitation Program and to provide 100 percent
local funds for the revised engineering costs.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual present: Craig Liberto - Dept. of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED TO to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
8. 141486 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a
Cost Sharing Agreement with the City of Wauwatosa for the planned
improvement of North 92nd Street from West Capitol Drive to West
Hampton Avenue.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual present: Chad Chrisbaum - Dept. 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, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
9. 141473 Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a quit claim deed from
Milwaukee County, for a portion of property abutting North 92nd Street
just south of West Hampton Avenue, for dedication as public
right-of-way for street purposes, in the 5th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual present: Chad Chrisbaum - Dept. 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, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
10. 141538 Resolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of
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Private Property Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) grant from the Milwaukee
Metropolitan Sewerage District totaling $42,000 for studying the
effectiveness of I/I reduction projects in the City of Milwaukee 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 present: Tim Thur - Dept. of Public Works
Proposed Substitute A accepted
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
141538 Substitute resolution relative to the application, acceptance and
funding of Private Property Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) grant from the
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District totaling $42,000 for
studying the effectiveness of I/I reduction projects in the City of
Milwaukee and authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to
execute a funding agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD).
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
11. 141506 Communication from the Department of City Development relating to
existing leases on City-owned property, excluding one to four-unit in
rem properties, for the period July 1, 2014 through December 31,
2014.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual present: Elaine Miller - Dept. of City Development
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
12. 141003 Resolution to vacate a portion of the alley in the block bounded by
East Corcoran Avenue, East Erie Street, North Milwaukee Street and
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North Young Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual present: Ed Richardson
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
13. 141271 Resolution to vacate a portion of the pedestrian and bicycle way, west
side, between East Greenfield Avenue and East Washington Street
and authorizing conveyance to Wangard Partners, Inc., in the 12th
Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Mike Loughran - Dept. of Public Works and Ed Richardson - Dept. of City
Development
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
141271 Substitute resolution to vacate a portion of the pedestrian and bicycle
way, west side, between East Greenfield Avenue and East
Washington Street, and authorizing conveyance to Wangard Partners,
Inc., in the 12th Aldermanic District.
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
14. 141496 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a street occupancy permit to
CG Schmidt for work at the Northwestern Mutual office tower site
along East Mason Street.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Individual present: Mike Loughran - Dept. of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL 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
15. 130020 Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Finch Properties
LLC to construct and maintain a barrier free access ramp and a wood
fence in the public right-of-way for the premises 2507 South
Wentworth Avenue, also known as 1441 East Russell Avenue, in the
14th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual present: Mike Loughran - Dept. 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
16. 130809 Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Carolyn’s Castle
LLC to construct and maintain a fence and enclosed raised play area;
air conditioners and enclosure; and entrance steps in the public
right-of-way for the premises 2490 South 10th Street, in the 14th
Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual present: Mike Loughran - Dept. 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
17. 131754 Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Carnal LLC to
construct and maintain a removable deck for curbside dining in the
public right-of-way for the premises at 320 East Menomonee Street, in
the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual present: Mike Loughran - Dept. of Public Works
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
18. 140652 Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Hussein Govani to
construct and maintain an exhaust fan duct and sign in the public
right-of-way for the premises 2437 West National Avenue, in the 8th
Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual present: Mike Loughran - Dept. 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. 140600 Substitute resolution amending a special privilege to Marquette
University to construct and maintain additional chiller lines in the public
right-of-way for the university campus at and adjacent to 1801 West
Wisconsin Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual present: Mike Loughran - Dept. 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
20. 140599 Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Milwaukee
Treasures LLC to construct and maintain underground conduits, a
fence, fence railings, retaining wall and concrete curbs in the public
right-of-way for the premises at 3333 West Highland Boulevard, in the
4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Individual present: Mike Loughran - Dept. 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
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No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
21. 141448 An ordinance relating to indoor storage of solid waste and recyclable
containers.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Individual present: Dave Krey - Dept. of Neighborhood Services
Wanda Booker - Dept. of Public Works
Ald. Donovan asked to be voting as "excused" rather than "abstain" on this item.
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Davis
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Ordinance be
RECONSIDERED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
Excused 1- Wade
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 2- Bauman and Bohl
No 0
Excused 2- Wade and Donovan
Abstain 1- Davis
22. 141469 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the
feasibility, costs and benefits of implementing a citywide household
compost collection program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Rick Meyers and Wanda Booker - Dept. of Public Works
Ald. Joe Dudzik - would like to see more increased enforcement of recycling and a
cost/benefit analysis of increased recycling versus composting
Melissa Taschan - small business owner
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
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No 0
Excused 1- Wade
9:30 A.M.
23. 141287 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works
Committee relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
BILITY, Mohammed M, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
(Provisional License Issued)
Grant, by Ald. Bohl. Prevailed. 4-0 (Ald. Wade excused)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
Excused 1- Wade
BINNS, Deangelo T, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
(Provisional License Issued)
Grant, contingent upon getting a positive response in support from his
probation/parole agent, by Feb. 10th otherwise will be referred back to committee, by
Ald. Bohl. Prevailed.
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
BROWN, Tjuan L, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
(Provisional License Issued)
Hold as there are outstanding municipal warrants, by Ald Bohl. Prevailed. 4-0 (Ald.
Davis excused)
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 Donovan
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
DULANEY, Willie D, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
(Provisional License Issued)
Deny, based on non-appearance, by Ald. Bohl. Prevailed. 4-0 (Ald. Davis excused)
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 Donovan
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No 0
Excused 1- Davis
GARZA, Ramon A, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
(Provisional License Issued)
Grant, by Ald. Donovan. Prevailed. 4-0 (Ald. Davis excused)
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
GRADL, William M, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
Grant, by Ald. Bohl. Prevailed. 4-0 (Ald Davis excused)
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 Donovan
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
GRAY, Johnny, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
(Provisional License Issued)
Deny, based on non-appeareance, by Ald. Bohl. 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 Donovan
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
HILL, Angela, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
(Provisional License Issued)
Grant, by Ald Bohl. Prevailed. 4-0 (Ald. Davis excused)
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 Donovan
No 0
Excused 1- Davis
JOHNSON, Keisha, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
(Provisional License Issued)
Grant, on the condition she enter into a payment plan with the court, by Ald Bohl.
Prevailed. 5-0
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
JONES, Andre, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
(Provisional License Issued)
Deny, based on non-appearance, by Ald. Bohl. Prevailed. 5-0
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
MCCOY, Tahira J, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
(Provisional License Issued)
Grant, by Ald. Bohl. Prevailed. 5-0
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
MCCULLUM, Lemont C, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application. (Expired 10/31/2014)
Hold to the call of the chair, by Ald. Bohl. Prevailed. 5-0 (not present, but a renewal)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
REYNOLDS, Gregory P, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application. (Expires 10/31/2013)
Grant, with a warning letter, by Ald. Davis. Prevailed. 4-1 (Ald. Bohl voting "no")
A motion was made by ALD. DAVIS that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Wade, Davis and Donovan
No 1- Bohl
SHARIF, Asad, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
(Provisional License Issued)
Deny, based on non-appearance, by Ald. Bohl. Prevailed. 5-0
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
WILLIAMS, Jamie L, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
(Provisional License Issued)
Deny, based on non-appearance, by Ald. Bohl. Prevailed. 5-0
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A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Motion be RECOMMENDED
FOR APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
The following files may be placed on file as no longer necessary:
24. 100399 Resolution concerning unmetered water sales by the Milwaukee Water
Works.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
25. 121729 A substitute ordinance relating to maximum allowable rates for meter
fare taxicabs.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
A motion was made by ALD. WADE that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Wade, Bohl, Davis and Donovan
No 0
Meeting adjourned: 10:37 A.M.
Linda M. Elmer
Staff Assistant
This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research
Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.
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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, January 28, 2015 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Amended 1/26/15 -- Item #9 was added.
1. 141513 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. 141514 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 $159,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $320,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 141515 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public
improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $161,000 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $200,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 141512 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 $110,000 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $1,135,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 141488 Resolution relative to approval of funding for the 2015 Department of
Administration - Information and Technology Management Division,
Public Facility Communications Capital Improvement Program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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6. 141459 Substitute resolution approving an Operating Agreement with Milwaukee
Marathon, Inc., for the staging of the inaugural Milwaukee Running
Festival in the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
7. 141485 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a
Revised Project Agreement titled ”State Municipal Agreement for a
State-Let Local Bridge Project” between the City of Milwaukee and
Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the reconstruction of the
North 51st Boulevard Bridge over the Lincoln Creek with 80 percent
Federal and State construction aid under the Local Bridge Replacement
and Rehabilitation Program and to provide 100 percent local funds for
the revised engineering costs.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee.
8. 141486 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a
Cost Sharing Agreement with the City of Wauwatosa for the planned
improvement of North 92nd Street from West Capitol Drive to West
Hampton Avenue.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 141473 Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a quit claim deed from
Milwaukee County, for a portion of property abutting North 92nd Street
just south of West Hampton Avenue, for dedication as public
right-of-way for street purposes, in the 5th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 141538 Resolution relative to the application, acceptance and funding of Private
Property Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) grant from the Milwaukee
Metropolitan Sewerage District totaling $42,000 for studying the
effectiveness of I/I reduction projects in the City of Milwaukee 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
11. 141506 Communication from the Department of City Development relating to
existing leases on City-owned property, excluding one to four-unit in rem
properties, for the period July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 141003 Substitute resolution to vacate a portion of the alley in the block
bounded by East Corcoran Avenue, East Erie Street, North Milwaukee
Street and North Young Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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13. 141271 Substitute resolution to vacate a portion of the pedestrian and bicycle
way, west side, between East Greenfield Avenue and East Washington
Street and authorizing conveyance to Wangard Partners, Inc., in the
12th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 141496 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a street occupancy permit to CG
Schmidt for work at the Northwestern Mutual office tower site along East
Mason Street.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
15. 130020 Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Finch Properties LLC
to construct and maintain a barrier free access ramp and a wood fence
in the public right-of-way for the premises 2507 South Wentworth
Avenue, also known as 1441 East Russell Avenue, in the 14th
Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
16. 130809 Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Carolyn’s Castle LLC
to construct and maintain a fence and enclosed raised play area; air
conditioners and enclosure; and entrance steps in the public
right-of-way for the premises 2490 South 10th Street, in the 14th
Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
17. 131754 Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Carnal LLC to
construct and maintain a removable deck for curbside dining in the
public right-of-way for the premises at 320 East Menomonee Street, in
the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
18. 140652 Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Hussein Govani to
construct and maintain an exhaust fan duct and sign in the public
right-of-way for the premises 2437 West National Avenue, in the 8th
Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
19. 140600 Substitute resolution amending a special privilege to Marquette
University to construct and maintain additional chiller lines in the public
right-of-way for the university campus at and adjacent to 1801 West
Wisconsin Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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20. 140599 Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Milwaukee Treasures
LLC to construct and maintain underground conduits, a fence, fence
railings, retaining wall and concrete curbs in the public right-of-way for
the premises at 3333 West Highland Boulevard, in the 4th Aldermanic
District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
21. 141448 A substitute ordinance relating to the indoor storage of solid waste and
recyclable containers.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
22. 141469 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the
feasibility, costs and benefits of implementing a citywide household
compost collection program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9:30 A.M.
23. 141287 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 files may be placed on file as no longer necessary:
24. 100399 Resolution concerning unmetered water sales by the Milwaukee Water
Works.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
25. 121729 A substitute ordinance relating to maximum allowable rates for meter
fare taxicabs.
Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
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Council or any of its standing committees although no formal action will be taken at this meeting.
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