PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · September 7, 2016
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
ALD. MARK A. BORKOWSKI, CHAIR
Ald. Robert Bauman Vice-Chair Ald. Nik Kovac, Ald. James
A. Bohl, Jr., and Ald. Robert Donovan
Staff Assistant, Molly Kuether, 286-2775
Fax: 286-3456, Molly.Kuether@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, September 7, 2016 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
The meeting convened at 9:05 AM
Ald. Kovac joined the meeting at 9:07 AM
Ald. Bohl joined the meeting at 9:45 AM
Present 5 - Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl, Donovan
1. 160180 Communication from the Department of Public Works recognizing
various projects and employees in the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Dan Thomas - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Donovan
No 0
Excused 1- Bohl
2. 160592 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
$32,500 for a total estimated cost of $32,500.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Mary Dziewiontkoski - Department of Public Works
1st Aldermanic District
W. Fairmount Ave. - N. Hopkins St. to N. Sherman Blvd.(ST211160169):
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
Nathan Williams 4130 W Fairmount Ave stated traffic is bad on Sherman Blvd and it
is dangerous for the kids. He is favor of the speed humps.
Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
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2nd Aldermanic District
N. 75th St. - W. Marion St. to W. Congress St. (ST211160167):
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
Ald. Donovan moved Hold to the Call of the Chair per Ald. Johnson's request.
(Prevailed 4-0)
7th and 10th Aldermanic Districts
N. 54th St. - W. Roosevelt Dr. to W. Keefe Ave. (ST211170118):
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
Ald. Donovan moved Hold to the Call of the Chair. (Prevailed 4-0)
10th Aldermanic District
N. 56th St. - W. Meinecke St. to W. Clarke St. (ST211170106):
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
Ald. Donovan moved Hold to the Call of the Chair. (Prevailed 4-0)
Ald. Kovac moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 4-0)
Ald. Kovac moved reconsideration. (Prevailed 4-0)
Edwin Huertas, 10th District Legislative Assistant
10th Aldermanic District
N. 56th St. - W. Meinecke St. to W. Clarke St. (ST211170106):
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
Mr. Huertas stated 2400 block no, 2500 block yes/
Ald. Donovan moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 4-0)
7th and 10th Aldermanic Districts
N. 54th St. - W. Roosevelt Dr. to W. Keefe Ave. (ST211170118):
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
Ald. Kovac moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Donovan
No 0
Excused 1- Bohl
3. 160587 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 $108,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Proposed Substitute A
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Donovan
No 0
Excused 1- Bohl
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160587 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 $141,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being
$1,746,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Mary Dziewiontkoski - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Donovan
No 0
Excused 1- Bohl
4. 160589 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
$187,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $7,244,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Proposed Substitute A
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Donovan
No 0
Excused 1- Bohl
160589 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 $188,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects
being $7,294,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Mary Dziewiontkoski - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Donovan
No 0
Excused 1- Bohl
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5. 160590 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public
improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $1,208,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,531,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Proposed Substitute A
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Donovan
No 0
Excused 1- Bohl
160590 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 $3,322,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $6,076,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Mary Dziewiontkoski - 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 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Donovan
No 0
Excused 1- Bohl
6. 160544 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to develop and
publish a list of alley snow-plowing service providers.
Sponsors: Ald. Johnson
Laura Daniels - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL
OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Donovan
No 0
Excused 1- Bohl
7. 160535 An ordinance relating to planting fruits and vegetables in the public
right-of-way.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
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Ald. Bauman moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair. (Prevailed 4-0)
Ald. Bauman moved reconsideration. (Prevailed 4-0)
Karen Dettmer - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Bohl
No 1- Kovac
Excused 1- Donovan
8. 160652 Resolution relative to the application and acceptance of an outdoor
recreation grant for Burnham Park, from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources, and authorizing a sub-grant to
Milwaukee Public Schools, Department of Recreation and Community
Services.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
Matt Morwendt - Department of Public Works
Pam Linn - Milwaukee Recreation
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Donovan
No 0
Excused 1- Bohl
9. 160653 Resolution relative to the application and acceptance of an outdoor
recreation grant for Columbia Playfield, from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources, and authorizing a sub-grant to
Milwaukee Public Schools, Department of Recreation and Community
Services.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
Matt Morwendt - Department of Public Works
Pam Linn - Milwaukee Recreation
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Kovac
No 0
Excused 2- Bohl and Donovan
10. 160409 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works
Committee relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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ADEN, Ali, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires
9/11/2016)
Appearing with the applicant:
Atty. Vincent Bobot stated the applicant has received no further complaints.
Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Kovac
No 0
Excused 2- Bohl and Donovan
ALI, Mohamad F Taxicab Permit and Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle
Renewal Applications for "Mohammad F Ali". (Expires 9/9/2016)
Ald. Bauman moved denial based on second nonappearance. (Prevailed 3-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Kovac
No 0
Excused 2- Bohl and Donovan
BILITY, Sekou K Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "Sekou Bility". (Expires
10/8/2016)
The applicant stated he does not remember the incident in question.
Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Donovan
No 0
Excused 1- Bohl
BOPARAI, Mohan S, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application. (Expires 10/31/2016)
Appearing with applicant:
Atty. Vincent Bobot
Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Donovan
No 0
Excused 1- Bohl
DHANDA, Dev R, Agent for "DHANDA, LLC", Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for
"DHANDA, LLC". (Expires 10/31/2016)
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The applicant stated he was not the one driving.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Donovan
No 0
Excused 1- Bohl
ELOUAFKI, John H Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "John Elouafki". (Expires
10/21/2016)
The applicant stated he was not driving when the incident took place.
Ald. Bauman moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair pending the outcome of the
claim. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Donovan
No 0
Excused 1- Bohl
GREEN, Bartholomew C, Taxicab Permit and Driver's License, Public Passenger
Vehicle Renewal Applications for "BARTHOLOMEW GREEN". (Expires 10/31/2016)
The applicant stated his cab is green and not affiliated with Yellow Cab. He added he
was not the driver of the cab associated with the complaint.
Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0-1)
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Donovan
No 0
Abstain 1- Bohl
HAMDAN, Sufian, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
Ald. Bohl moved denial based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
HASHMI, Amir A, Taxicab Permit and Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle
Renewal Applications for "Amir Hashmi". (Expires 10/31/2016)
The applicant stated the complainant was eventually able to swipe the card and that
he has not had any complaints in 10 years.
Ald. Bauman moved approval with a warning letter based on the complaint.
(Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
IBRAHIM, Khalif S, Taxicab Permit and Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle
Renewal Applications for "Khalif Sharif Ibrahim". (Expires 10/31/2016)
Ald. Bohl moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed
5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
MC DOWELL, Lyle A, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application. (Expires 10/31/2016)
The applicant stated his license was suspended because he had unpaid tickets.
Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
MITCHELL, Corey C, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
Ald. Bauman moved denial based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
MOHAMED, Abdi H Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "Abdi H Mohamed".
(Expired 9/25/2015)
The applicant stated he didn't rob anyone and sometimes the credit card system
doesn't work, but he always gives correct change when people pay with cash. He
added he had been waiting in the Pfister line for 2 hours and always takes the
customers where they want to go. He stated he was not angry and asked the
complainant if they were going to the Amtrak at the airport or the Intermodal Station.
He admitted to trying to talk to customer into going to the Amtrak airport station
instead of the Intermodal Station. The applicant stated the sexual harassment
complaint is false.
Ald. Bauman moved approval with a 10 day suspension based on applicant testimony
substantiating the first complaint. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
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MORGAN, Larry J, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application.
(Expires 10/31/2016)
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
REID, Larry V, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
Ald. Bauman moved denial based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
SAID, Mohamed A Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "Mohamed Said".
(Expires 10/7/2016)
Ald. Bauman moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair based on nonappearance.
(Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
SEETHARAMAN, Sriram Taxicab Permit Application for "Rani Cab".
Ald. Bauman moved denial based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
SHIKHMAN, Lisa Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "LISA SHIKHMAN".
(Expires 9/26/2016)
Yakob Shikhman 6508 W Aspen Tree Ct, is the applicant's husband and was present
and had power of attorney. Mr. Shikhman stated another driver was driving the car
and that driver has no recollection of the complaint. He added that he believes the
complainant got the cab number wrong.
Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
SINGH, Baljit, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application.
(Expires 10/31/2016)
Appearing with the applicant:
Harpeet Singh 3824 S 16th St, as interpreter
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The applicant stated he was unaware he had to return his PPV license or that his
license was revoked for OWI. He added that he wasn't driving a taxi while his license
was revoked
Ald. Bauman moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. The
license will not be issued until a valid Wisconsin driver's license is obtained.
(Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
SINGH, Dalip Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "Dalip Singh". (Expired
8/24/2016)
The applicant stated the complainant requested an additional cab. He added that the
other driver didn't tell him that ride was prepaid. He stated the he refunded the
money.
Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
SINGH, Davinder Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "Davinder Singh". (Expires
10/31/2016)
Appearing with the applicant:
Harpeet Singh 3824 S 16th St, as interpreter
The applicant stated sometimes the credit card machine doesn't always work.
Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
WILLIAMS, Nicholas J, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
Ald. Bauman moved denial based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
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11. 160577 Resolution accepting two Water Easement Releases, and authorizing
the proper City officials to execute the documents.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Patrick Pauly - Milwaukee Waterworks
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
12. 160632 Resolution accepting a gift of up to $2,300 to the Milwaukee Water
Works to replace and install a park bench.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac
Patrick Pauly - Milwaukee Waterworks
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
13. 160624 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds
to the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the
construction and design of three projects in various Aldermanic
districts with a total estimated cost increase for the projects of
$195,000, with one hundred percent of increase being City-funded.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Joseph Blakemen - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
14. 160625 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and
Comptroller to execute two Project Agreements with the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation to fund preliminary engineering for the
two projects and to fund construction and procurement costs for the
Bike Share Phase 2 project using Congestion Mitigation Air Quality
program funds in various Aldermanic Districts with a total estimated
preliminary engineering cost for the two projects of $497,589 with a
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grantor share of $398,071 and a City share of $99,518 and
construction costs for the Bike Share Phase 2 project of $378,171 with
a grantor share of $302,537 and a City share of $75,634 and
procurement costs for the Bike Share Phase 2 Project of $1,249,230
with a grantor share of $999,384 and a City share of $249,846.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Joseph Blakemen - Department of Public Works
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
15. 160621 Resolution approving a “Small Cell” master license agreement with
Wisconsin Technology Networking, LLC.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Karen Dettmer - Department of Public Works
Atty. Andrea Fowler - City Attorney's Office
Michael Ross - Wisconsin Technology Networking, LLC
Phyllis Wolfard stated she wants to know why this company is doing this.
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
16. 160623 Substitute Resolution authorizing the issuance of a street and alley
occupancy permit to Deer District LLC for work at the Milwaukee
Bucks Arena Project at West Juneau Avenue west of North 4th Street
and east of North 6th Street.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman and Ald. Coggs
Karen Dettmer - Department of Public Works
Chris Miller - Icon Venue Group
Ald. Bohl moved to amend the file to change Icon Venue Group to Deer District LLC
where applicable. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
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17. 160492 Resolution authorizing the designation of portions of West Kilbourn
Avenue and portions of North 32nd Street, located in the 4th
Aldermanic District, as private roads.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
18. 160611 Resolution directing the Department of City Development to prepare
resolutions to vacate various portions of streets and alleys in the area
bounded by West Cleveland Avenue, West Harrison Avenue, South
6th Street and South 16th Street, in the 12th and 14th Aldermanic
Districts.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Kyle Gast - Department of City Development
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
19. 160649 Resolution changing the frequency of the Department of City
Development’s periodic report on the status of all current lease
agreements entered into as landlord by the City of Milwaukee and its
affiliated departments and agencies.
Sponsors: Ald. Borkowski
Amy Turim - Department of City Development
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
20. 160622 Communication from the Department of Public Works transmitting its
2015 residential recycling annual report.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Rick Meyers - Department of Public Works
Annalise Smith - 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- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
21. 151178 Resolution granting a special privilege to Domus Apartments LLC for a
barrier free access ramp and associated concrete walls in the public
right-of-way for the premises at 495 East Erie Street, in the 4th
Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
The meeting adjourned at 11:34 AM
Molly Kuether
Staff Assistant
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Agenda
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
ALD. MARK A. BORKOWSKI, CHAIR
Ald. Robert Bauman Vice-Chair Ald. Nik Kovac, Ald. James A.
Bohl, Jr., and Ald. Robert Donovan
Staff Assistant, Molly Kuether, 286-2775
Fax: 286-3456, Molly.Kuether@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, September 7, 2016 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
1. 160180 Communication from the Department of Public Works recognizing
various projects and employees in the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 160592 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
3. 160587 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
$141,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,746,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 160589 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 $188,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects
being $7,294,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 160590 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 $3,322,000 for
a total estimated cost of these projects being $6,076,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 160544 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to develop and
publish a list of alley snow-plowing service providers.
Sponsors: Ald. Johnson
7. 160535 An ordinance relating to planting fruits and vegetables in the public
right-of-way.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
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8. 160652 Resolution relative to the application and acceptance of an outdoor
recreation grant for Burnham Park, from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources, and authorizing a sub-grant to
Milwaukee Public Schools, Department of Recreation and Community
Services.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
9. 160653 Resolution relative to the application and acceptance of an outdoor
recreation grant for Columbia Playfield, from the State of Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources, and authorizing a sub-grant to
Milwaukee Public Schools, Department of Recreation and Community
Services.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy
9:30 AM
10. 160409 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.
10:00 AM
11. 160577 Resolution accepting two Water Easement Releases, and authorizing
the proper City officials to execute the documents.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 160632 Resolution accepting a gift of up to $2,300 to the Milwaukee Water
Works to replace and install a park bench.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac
13. 160624 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds
to the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the
construction and design of three projects in various Aldermanic districts
with a total estimated cost increase for the projects of $195,000, with
one hundred percent of increase being City-funded.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee.
14. 160625 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and
Comptroller to execute two Project Agreements with the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation to fund preliminary engineering for the two
projects and to fund construction and procurement costs for the Bike
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Share Phase 2 project using Congestion Mitigation Air Quality program
funds in various Aldermanic Districts with a total estimated preliminary
engineering cost for the two projects of $497,589 with a grantor share of
$398,071 and a City share of $99,518 and construction costs for the
Bike Share Phase 2 project of $378,171 with a grantor share of
$302,537 and a City share of $75,634 and procurement costs for the
Bike Share Phase 2 Project of $1,249,230 with a grantor share of
$999,384 and a City share of $249,846.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15. 160621 Resolution approving a “Small Cell” master license agreement with
Wisconsin Technology Networking, LLC.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
16. 160623 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a street and alley occupancy
permit to Icon Venue Group for work at the Milwaukee Bucks Arena
Project at West Juneau Avenue west of North 4th Street and east of
North 6th Street.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman and Ald. Coggs
17. 160492 Resolution authorizing the designation of portions of West Kilbourn
Avenue and portions of North 32nd Street, located in the 4th Aldermanic
District, as private roads.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
18. 160611 Resolution directing the Department of City Development to prepare
resolutions to vacate various portions of streets and alleys in the area
bounded by West Cleveland Avenue, West Harrison Avenue, South 6th
Street and South 16th Street, in the 12th and 14th Aldermanic Districts.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
19. 160649 Resolution changing the frequency of the Department of City
Development’s periodic report on the status of all current lease
agreements entered into as landlord by the City of Milwaukee and its
affiliated departments and agencies.
Sponsors: Ald. Borkowski
20. 160622 Communication from the Department of Public Works transmitting its
2015 residential recycling annual report.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
The following may be placed on file as no longer necessary:
21. 151178 Resolution granting a special privilege to Domus Apartments LLC for a
barrier free access ramp and associated concrete walls in the public
right-of-way for the premises at 495 East Erie Street, in the 4th
Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
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