PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

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, Yashica Hayes, 286-5596 Fax: 286-3456, yashicaH@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Wednesday, April 26, 2017 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall The meeting convened at 9:01 AM Ald. Kovac joined the meeting at 9:09 AM Present 5 - Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl, Donovan 1. Communication from the Department of Public Works recognizing various projects and employees in the City of Milwaukee. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Karen Dettmar - DPW Dan Thomas - DPW Amos Ferguson - DPW 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- Borkowski, Bauman, Bohl and Donovan No 0 Excused 1- Kovac 2. 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 Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW 1st Aldermanic District N. 42nd St. – W. Thurston Ave. to W. Florist Ave. (ST211170115): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 2nd Aldermanic District W. Carmen Ave. – N. 72nd St. to N. 73rd St. (ST211170130): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) City of Milwaukee Page 1 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 26, 2017 N. 75th St. – W. Beckett Ave. to W. Marion St. (ST211170184): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Todd Miller, 2nd District Legislative Assistant, stated Ald. Johnson is in support. Robert Husar 4272 N 75th St. stated he is in support of the speed hump. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 3rd Aldermanic District N. Maryland Ave. – N. Prospect Ave. to E. Newberry Blvd. (ST211160108): Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (11-foot width of tree border area), and grading. Ald. Kovac stated there were 14 in favor and 9 opposed. Ron Steiner 2724 N Maryland Ave. stated he has concerns about the bill. Carmela Avery 2712 N Maryland Ave. stated she has concerns about the bill. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 5th Aldermanic District Alley between W. Auer Ave., W. Concordia Ave., N. 87th St., and N. 88th St. (ST212010143): Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches, grading, storm drainage facilities, and permeable pavement where necessary. Ald. Bohl stated 25 property owners in favor and 5 opposed. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) Alley between W. Chambers St., W. Locust St., N. 76th St., and N. 77th St. (ST212060105): Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches, grading, storm drainage facilities, and permeable pavement where necessary. Ald. Bohl stated 15 residents in favor and 8 opposed. Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 6th Aldermanic District N. 6th St. – W. Fiebrantz Ave. to a point north of W. Fiebrantz Ave. (ST211120101): Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (7-foot width of tree border area), and grading. Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW stated Ald. Coggs in support. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 8th Aldermanic District S. 30th St. – W. Lapham Blvd. to W. Orchard St. (ST211170189): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) S. 31st St. – W. Grant St. to W. Becher St. (ST211170188): Install traffic calming speed hump(s). James Gack 2113 S 31st St. stated he is in support of speed bump. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) 9th Aldermanic District W. Woolworth Ave. – 400 feet m/l west of N. 51st St. to 200 feet m/l west of N. 56th St. (ST211150104): Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (5-foot width of tree border area), and grading. Dan Fraison 5320 W Woolworth Ave., 5135 W Mill Rd., 5202 W Woolworth Ave. City of Milwaukee Page 2 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 26, 2017 stated he is in support of road but not sidewalk on the north side of the street. David Rackum 5307 W Mill Rd. stated he is in support of road but not sidewalk on the north side of the street. Ted Mcnamara 5519 W Woolworth Ave. stated he is in support of project and agrees that the sidewalk is not needed on the north side. Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW stated Ald. Lewis is in support of not installing sidewalk on the north side of the street and installing on the south side as necessary. Ald. Bauman moved approval as amended. (Prevailed 5-0) N. 84th St. – W. Brentwood Ave. to W. Green Tree Rd. (ST211170183): Install traffic calming speed table(s). Dave Ackenbach 6738 N 84th St. stated he dispute that his property will benefit from this project. Joseph Blakeman - DPW stated Ald. Lewis is in support. Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) 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 3. 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 $6,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $120,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW 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 4. 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 $1,211,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being 15,847,000. 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 City of Milwaukee Page 3 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 26, 2017 Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Donovan No 0 Excused 1- Bohl 5. 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 $4,103,500 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $6,791,000. 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 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 6. Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a project agreement titled “Cost Sharing Agreement Between the City of West Allis and the City of Milwaukee“ for the cost sharing of the asphalt surface overlay of West Lincoln Avenue from the Union Pacific Railroad Right of Way to South 61st Street in the 11th Aldermanic District with a total estimated cost of $1,300,000, of which the City’s share is $125,000 and the City of West Allis’ share is $1,175,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW 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 7. Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a City of Milwaukee Page 4 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 26, 2017 project agreement title “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Wauwatosa” for the cost sharing of the replacement of ADA curb ramps as necessary on North 60th Street from West Vliet Street to West Center Street and North 100th Street from West Keefe Avenue to West Lisbon Avenue in the 5th and10th Aldermanic Districts with a total estimated cost of $1,900,000 (city wide), of which the City’s share is $1,874,500 and the City of Wauwatosa’s share is $25,500. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 8. A charter ordinance relating to the superintendent of water works. Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski Ald. Witkowski Dana Zelazny - Legislative Reference Bureau A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Charter Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 9. An ordinance relating to the superintendent of water works. Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 10. Resolution approving a Lease Agreement with Milwaukee Bulk Terminals, LLC. Sponsors: Ald. Borkowski Peter Hirthe - Port of Milwaukee A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 5 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 26, 2017 Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 11. Resolution approving a Third Amendment to Lease Agreement with U.S. Venture, Inc. Sponsors: Ald. Borkowski Peter Hirthe - Port of Milwaukee 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 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 12. Resolution authorizing the proper City officers to execute a Quit Claim Deed (QCD-2872) document conveying the combined sewers located in the land bounded by West Walnut Street, North 12th Street, and Interstate 43 to TJM Holdings LLC, in the 15th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Nader Jaber - DPW 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 13. Resolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute a Quit Claim Deed (QCD-2869) document conveying sanitary and storm sewers located in vacated North 8th Street between West Juneau Avenue and West Winnebago Street to MKE Hotel LLC, in the 4th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Nader Jaber - DPW A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 14. Resolution approving a “Small Cell” master license agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 6 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 26, 2017 Karen Dettmer - DPW A motion was made by ALD. BOHL 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. Resolution approving a “Small Cell” master license agreement with Uniti Fiber LLC. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Karen Dettmer - DPW A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 16. Resolution accepting two Water Easements, and authorizing the proper City officials to execute the documents. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Patrick Pauly - Milwaukee Water Works 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 17. Resolution approving an easement regarding the Burnham Canal to enable environmental remediation, in the 12th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Atty. Greg Hagopian - City Attorney's Office Joseph Kovacich - Miller Compressing Company Karen Dettmer - DPW David Misky - RACM 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 18. Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a City of Milwaukee Page 7 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 26, 2017 Maintenance Covenant document between the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District requiring the City of Milwaukee to keep, preserve, and maintain the green infrastructure located along South Kinnickinnic Avenue between East Lincoln Avenue and East Morgan Avenue, in the 14th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Nader Jaber - DPW A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 19. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR ALE, Samuel T Taxicab Permit Application for "Samuel T Ale" The applicant stated that he has a credit card machine in his car and it is not operating. He stated that he notified Yellow Cab. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 MCGHEE, Lagene C, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Bohl moved denial based on non-appearance. (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 RAFIQ, Mohammad, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 10/31/2017) The applicant stated that he isn't aware of the violations from 2007, 2012. He stated his brother was using his name. Sgt. Raden suggested he clear up the matter by contacting Municipal Courts and DNS. He stated that he never owned the properties on the police report. Ald. Bohl moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair to clear up the police report. (Prevailed 5-0) A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 8 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 26, 2017 Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 VALTCHEV, Latoun R, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle and Limousine Permit Renewal Applications for "Klassic Limousine (Latoun Valtchev dba)" (Expires 6/21/2017) The applicant stated that $35 is the flat rate. He stated he pick up patrons at the hotel regularly. The prices are posted at the hotel. Appearing with the applicant: Kremena Andrews 1551 W Goldcrest Ave. Jonathan Kokat 5507 N Shoreland Ave. Whitefish Bay WI Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 4-1, Ald. Bauman voting no) A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Borkowski, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 1- Bauman COLLINS, Derek D, Agent for "Milwaukee Pedal Tavern, LLC", Pedicab Owner's Permit Applications for "Milwaukee Pedal Tavern” Ald. Bauman moved to enter into the record as exhibit 1 an email from the constituent regarding problems. (Prevailed 5-0) The applicant stated that he does not agree with the complaint about discrimination. They welcome all customers. Appearing with the applicant: Amanda Hanlose 5964 N Cindy Pl. Glendale WI Paul Hackbarth 3453 N Hackett Ave. (Camp Bar) stated that he supports the Pedal Tavern. 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 A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 20. Resolution to vacate a portion of the alley in the block bounded by South Clement Avenue, South Herman Street, South Kinnickinnic Avenue and East Montana Street, in the 14th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 9 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 26, 2017 Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan No 0 The meeting adjourned at 10:59 AM Yashica Hayes Staff Assistant City of Milwaukee Page 10