PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · May 17, 2017
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, Yashica Hayes, 286-5596
Fax: 286-3456, yashicaH@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
The meeting convened at 9:02 AM
Ald. Kovac joined the meeting at 9:03 AM
Present 4 - Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl
Excused 1 - 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 - DPW
Ursella Turner - Parking Enforcement
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, Kovac and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
2. 170058 Resolution approving a Third Amendment to Lease Agreement with
U.S. Venture, Inc.
Sponsors: Ald. Borkowski
Paul Vornholt - Port Milwaukee stated that the company will be able to transport
crude oil if approved by DNR. US Venture is liable for immediate environmental
damage to the Port if it occurs. He stated that they are required to provide
Certificates of Insurance yearly.
Individuals also present:
Richard Seawall - U.S. Venture Inc. stated the products like canola oil and ethanol
will be trucked and railed in. He stated that the ethanol will be placed on boats and
taken to Canada or further overseas. He stated that they don't anticipate hauling
products back into Milwaukee.
Chris Gray - U.S. Venture Inc.
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Don Johnson - U.S. Venture Inc. stated that they have an air permit for ethanol. He
stated that there are disaster plans in place that will focus on biodiesel, canola oil,
and ethanol.
Asst. City Attorney Mukamal stated that Section #16 of the lease outlines the
insurance requirements for U.S. Venture.
Individuals present in opposition:
Eric Hansen Citizens Acting for Rail Safety stated he has concerns about the route
and volumes of the hazardous products.
Anne Steinberg Citizens Acting for Rail Safety stated she has concerns about
explosions and fires from ethanol.
Jeanine Arsenal Citizens Acting for Rail Safety stated she has concerns about the
hazards.
Sarah Zarling Citizens Acting for Rail Safety stated she has concerns about the
transport of hazardous materials.
Ald. Kovac asked what products will be hauled and will any products be hauled back.
He asked Mr. Vornholt if the lease will allow them to haul crude products without
coming back before the Committee if approved by DNR.
Ald. Kovac moved to enter articles that he provided into the record. (Prevailed 4-0)
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
3. 170141 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. 27th St. - W. Villard Ave. to a point 600 feet m/l north of W. Silver Spring Dr.
(ST211060102) File Number 131474: Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb
and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (20-foot
width of tree border area), and grading.
Mike Zimmerman 2730 W Silver Spring Dr stated the project will affect their business.
This is the only access to their business. Mary stated that they will work out a plan
with Mr. Zimmerman and include it in the contract.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
8th Aldermanic District
S. 30th St. - W. Hayes Ave. to W. Lincoln Ave. (ST211170143) File Number 170140:
Install traffic calming speed hump(s). (Assessable Reconstruction Paving Fund --
$5,500; Nonassessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $2,000). The total estimated
cost for this project including the requested amount is $9,500. This project is
anticipated to be completed during the 2017 construction season.
Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
11th Aldermanic District
S. 53rd St. - W. Nebraska Ave./S. Utah Ave. to W. Oklahoma Ave. (ST211150167)
File Number 140278: Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter,
sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (8-foot width of tree
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border area), and grading. (Assessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $16,000;
Nonassessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $260,000). The total estimated cost
for this project including the requested amount is $300,000. This project is
anticipated to be completed during the 2017 construction season.
Warner Schumalowski 5300 W Euclid Ave. stated he supports the repairs.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (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
4. 170140 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 $2,000 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $7,000.
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 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
5. 170142 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 $45,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $416,000.
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 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
6. 170143 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public
improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $1,009,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,409,000.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Proposed Sustitute A
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI 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
7. 170144 Resolution authorizing sidewalk replacement in the various Aldermanic
Districts and at various requested locations.
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 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
8. 170145 Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions
grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the
installation of seven (7) green alleys to be constructed as part of the
City’s 2017 alley reconstruction program at various locations in the 5th,
7th, 8th, 10th and 11th Aldermanic Districts.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Kurt Spranger - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl
No 0
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Excused 1- Donovan
9. 170178 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a street occupancy permit to
C.W. Purpero for installation of private utilities at North 17th Street,
North 18th Street, and West Wells Street adjacent to the Marquette
Dormitory at 721 North 17th Street in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Keren Dettmer - DPW
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
10. 170179 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a street occupancy permit to
Miron Construction for construction activities at North Market Street,
south of North Water Street and north or East Knapp Street, adjacent
to the property at 210 East Knapp Street in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac
Keren Dettmer - DPW
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
11. 170097 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a
Cost Sharing Agreement with the City of Greenfield for the planned
improvement of South 60th Street from West Morgan Avenue to West
Cold Spring Road.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Chad Chrisbaum - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI 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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12. 170081 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works
Committee relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
BROWN, Thomas M, 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- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
DONALDSON, Shedrick J, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application. (Expires 7/5/2017)
Ald. Bohl moved approval holding open item #2. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
HARRIS, Daniel C, 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- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
MALIK, Saad J Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "MKE TAXI". (Expires
6/9/2017)
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- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
MCGHEE, Lagene C, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
Ald. Bohl moved denial based on 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- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl
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No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
RAFIQ, Mohammad, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application. (Expired 10/31/2015)
Ald. Bohl moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair based on 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- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
SAINI, Pawan K, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
Ald. Bohl 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 Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Motion be RECOMMENDED
FOR APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
The meeting adjourned at 11:03
Yashica Hayes
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, Yashica Hayes, 286-5596
Fax: 286-3456, yashicaH@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 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. 170058 Resolution approving a Third Amendment to Lease Agreement with
U.S. Venture, Inc.
Sponsors: Ald. Borkowski
3. 170141 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
4. 170140 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 $2,000 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $7,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 170142 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 $45,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $416,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 170143 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public
improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $1,009,000 for
a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,409,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
7. 170144 Substitute resolution authorizing city-wide sidewalk replacement at
Scattered Sites, various areas and school sites and appropriating funds
for these purposes with the city construction cost estimated to be
$1,246,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being
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$1,396,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 170145 Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions
grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the
installation of seven (7) green alleys to be constructed as part of the
City’s 2017 alley reconstruction program at various locations in the 5th,
7th, 8th, 10th and 11th Aldermanic Districts.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 170178 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a street occupancy permit to
C.W. Purpero for installation of private utilities at North 17th Street,
North 18th Street, and West Wells Street adjacent to the Marquette
Dormitory at 721 North 17th Street in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
10. 170179 Resolution authorizing the issuance of a street occupancy permit to
Miron Construction for construction activities at North Market Street,
south of North Water Street and north or East Knapp Street, adjacent to
the property at 210 East Knapp Street in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac
11. 170097 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a
Cost Sharing Agreement with the City of Greenfield for the planned
improvement of South 60th Street from West Morgan Avenue to West
Cold Spring Road.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9:30 AM
12. 170081 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee
relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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