PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · July 19, 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, July 19, 2017 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Amended - Item #26 Added
The meeting convened at 9:03 AM
Ald. Kovac joining 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
Dan Thomas - 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 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
2. 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
$1,959,500 for a total estimated cost $2,109,700.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW
2nd Aldermanic District
N. 57th St.- W. Villard Ave. toW. Custer Ave. (ST211170161): Install traffic calming
speed hump(s).
Michael Gradus, 2nd District Legislative Assistant, stated that Ald. Johnson received
3 ayes, 7 noes and is not in support of the project.
Ald. Bohl moved to delete the project. (Prevailed 5-0)
4th Aldermanic District
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N. Astor St. – E. Kilbourn Ave. to E. State St. (TD08284500/ST211160122):
Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway
approaches where necessary, sodding (13-foot width of tree border area), and
grading. (Assessable Reconstruction Paving Fund -- $6,400; TID - 82 Funds --
$125,000. The total estimated cost for this project including the requested amount is
$156,000. This project is anticipated to be completed during the 2017-18
construction season.
Ald. Bauman moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
5th Aldermanic District
W. Metcalf Pl. – N. 92nd St. to N. 97th St. (Including W. Nash St.) (ST211150138)
File Number 140037: Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter,
sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (7-foot width of tree
border area), and grading.
Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
6th Aldermanic District
W. Garfield Ave. – N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. to N. 4th St. (ST211150150) File
Number 131739: Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk
and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (8-foot width north side of tree
border area), and grading.
Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
7th Aldermanic District
W. Auer Ave. – N. 50th St. to N. 51st Blvd. (ST211170168): Install traffic calming
speed hump(s).
David Cohen 5126 W Concordia Ave stated that he is in opposition.
Eukhil Penske 3204 N 51st Blvd stated that there were 6 accidents and 2 deaths on
this corner and is in support.
Jim Hiller 3291 N 51st Blvd stated that he has witnessed speeding and is in support.
Sherman Morton, 7th District Legislative Assistant, stated that Ald. Rainey is in
support.
Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
W. Concordia Ave. – N. 50th St. to N. 52nd St. (ST211170170): Install traffic calming
speed hump(s).
Sherman Morton, 7th District Legislative Assistant, stated that Ald. Rainey is in
support.
Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
W. Hadley St. – N. 50th St. to N. 51st St. (ST211170149): Install traffic calming
speed hump(s).
Sherman Morton, 7th District Legislative Assistant, stated that Ald. Rainey is in
support.
Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
N. 24th St. – W. Auer Ave. to W. Concordia Ave. (ST211170205): Install traffic
calming speed hump(s).
Sherman Morton, 7th District Legislative Assistant, stated that Ald. Rainey is in
support.
Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
N. 42nd St. – W. Capitol Dr. to W. Fiebrantz Ave. (ST211170179): Install traffic
calming speed hump(s).
Phyllis Price 4067 N 42nd St stated that she is in opposition.
Patricia Bend 4061 N 42nd St stated that the block is quiet, besides drug dealing and
is in opposition.
Oscar Bond 4035 N 42nd St stated that he has witnessed issues with traffic,
speeding, drug dealing, accidents, and is in support.
Sherman Morton, 7th District Legislative Assistant, stated that Ald. Rainey is in
support.
Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
N. 44th St. – W. Leon Terr./W. Roosevelt Dr. to W. Capitol Dr. (ST211170101) File
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Number 150716: Concrete pavement reconstruction, replace all curb and gutter,
replace sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (7-foot width
of tree border area), and tree removal where necessary.
Sherman Morton, 7th District Legislative Assistant, stated that Ald. Rainey is in
support.
Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
8th Aldermanic District
S. 31st St. – W. Becher St. to W. Rogers St. (ST211170208): Install traffic calming
speed hump(s).
Blanca Lopez 2071 S 31st St stated that there are issues with speeding and is in
support.
Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
S. 33rd St. – W. Becher St. to W. Rogers St. (ST211170209):Install traffic calming
speed hump(s).
Blanca Lopez 2071 S 31st St stated that she is in support.
Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
S. 38th St.- W. Branting Ln. to W. Orchard St. (ST211171125): Install traffic calming
speed hump(s).
Ald. Donovan moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair based on a split in votes.
(Prevailed 5-0)
10th Aldermanic District
W. Blue Mound Ct. – 400 feet m/l east of N. Story Pkwy. to 50 feet m/l east of N.
Story Pkwy. (ST211150101) File Number 131375: Asphalt pavement resurfacing,
replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary,
sodding (10-foot width of tree border area), and grading.
Edwin Huertas, 10th District Legislative Assistant, stated that Ald. Murphy is in
support.
Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
W. St. Paul Ave. – N. 92nd St. to N. 95th St. (ST211150163):
Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway
approaches where necessary, sodding (8-foot width of tree border area), and
grading.
Edwin Huertas, 10th District Legislative Assistant, stated that Ald. Murphy is in
support. He stated that out of 12 survey cards mailed, there were 8 ayes and 2 noes.
Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
N. 58th St. - W. Wright St. toW. Clarke St. (ST211170214): Install traffic calming
speed hump(s).
Edwin Huertas, 10th District Legislative Assistant, stated that out of 8 postcards
returned, there was 3 ayes, 5 noes, and Ald. Murphy is in opposition.
Ald. Donovan moved to delete the project. (Prevailed 5-0)
14th Aldermanic District
S. California St. – E. Euclid Ave. to E. Oklahoma Ave. (ST211150161): Concrete
pavement reconstruction, replace all curb and gutter, replace sidewalk and driveway
approaches where necessary, sodding (7-foot width of tree border area), and tree
removal where necessary.
Scott Herman 3151 S California St stated that he is in support of the project, but is
opposed to the payment.
Carol Hazard 3147 S California St stated that she is in support of the project, but is
opposed to the payment.
Ald. Zielinski stated that he is in support.
Ald. Bohl moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
E. Montana St. – S. Austin St. to S. Burrell St. (ST211170210): Install traffic calming
speed hump(s).
Ald. Zielinski stated that he is in support.
Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
S. Shore Dr. – E. Nock St. to E. Iron St. (ST211170211): Install traffic calming speed
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hump(s).
Ald. Zielinski stated that he is in support.
Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
S. Taylor Ave. – E. Norwich Ave. to E. Howard Ave. (ST211170212): Install traffic
calming speed hump(s).
Ald. Zielinski stated that he is in support.
Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
E. Wilson St. – S. Kinnickinnic Ave. to S. Howell Ave. (ST211170213): Install traffic
calming speed hump(s).
Ald. Zielinski stated that he is in support.
Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
S. 12th St. – W. Holt Ave. to W. Ohio Ave. (ST211170207): Install traffic calming
speed hump(s).
Chris Novac 3344 S 12th St stated that she has witnessed some speeding, but not
excessive speeding and is in opposition.
Omar Bravo 3406 S 12th St stated that he has witnessed speeding and is in support.
Ald. Zielinski stated that he is in support.
Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
S. 12th St. – W. Morgan Ave. to W. Holt Ave. (ST211170206): Install traffic calming
speed hump(s).
Ald. Zielinski stated that he is in support.
Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
15th Aldermanic District
N. 34th St. – W. Center St. to W. Locust St. (ST211150203): Install traffic calming
speed hump(s).
Mary Dziewiontkoski stated that Ald. Stamper is in support.
Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
N. 47th St. - W. Wright St. toW. Clarke St. (ST211170202):
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
Dione Anderson 2551 N 47th St stated that she is in opposition and 16 out of 24
neighbors are in opposition.
Mary Dziewiontkoski stated that Ald. Stamper would like to delete the project based
on the postcard survey.
Ald. Donovan moved to delete based on the postcard survey. (Prevailed 5-0)
Ald. Donovan moved approval as amended. (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. 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 $11,533,590
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $13,001,970.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Proposed Substitute B
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 Bohl
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No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
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 $11,533,590
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $13,001,970.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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 4- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac and Bohl
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
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 $84,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects
being $766,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Proposed Substitute 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
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 $84,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects
being $766,000.
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
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No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
5. Substitute Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works
to execute a project agreement titled “Memorandum of Understanding
between the Village of Shorewood and the City of Milwaukee” for the
cost of paving of streets included with the High Impact paving contract.
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
6. Communication from the Infrastructure Services Division relating to a
Statement of Mid-Year Review for Financial Condition of the Sewer
Maintenance Fund.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Nader Jaber - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
7. Resolution approving an Operating Agreement with Nineteen88
Productions, LLC, for staging of the 2017 PNC Milwaukee Marathon in
the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
Joe Zimmerman - ROC Productions - submitted handout of the plan to address
routing and start time issues. He stated that since the last meeting, the group have
worked with police and neighborhood on resolving the concerns.
Amy Heppy coordinate volunteers to help the event run smoothly.
Scot Johnson - ROC Productions - stated that they reached out to the church
leadership and they have changed their position.
Nicole Ganakopolis stated that she is the race expert and organizes the pacing
teams.
Troy Dasenski stated that he is the full-time outreach coordinator.
Ald. Bohl recommended that the group reach out to community after the event to ask
for feedback and improvement suggestions. He stated that the Marathon should
work to eliminate Erie Street in the future.
Individuals present in support.
Steph Salvia 1228 E Brady St stated that she is in support.
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Danette Justice worked with the previous Marathon and stated that bringing diversity
to the area is a plus.
Individual present in opposition:
Jeff Donald 541 E Erie St stated that he is in opposition. He stated that the concerns
are with the timing of no parking and if there is signage to support this timing.
Ald. Bauman stated that he is not in support based on the concerns.
Keren Dettmer - DPW stated that the cars towed will receive a decreased fee and
towing time will be discussed with the property owners.
Ald. Donovan stated that he need to hear from the clergy on their thoughts.
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Borkowski, Kovac and Bohl
No 1- Bauman
Abstain 1- Donovan
8. A substitute ordinance relating to semi-annual reporting to the
common council by Milwaukee water works and the department of
public works regarding the status of lead water service line
replacement.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
Proposed Substitute A
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Ordinance be SUBSTITUTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
Jennifer Gonda - Milwaukee Water Works
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
9. Substitute resolution directing Milwaukee Water Works to provide
semi-annual inserts with water bills containing information on
lead-in-water safety.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
Proposed Substitute A
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
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Substitute resolution directing Milwaukee Water Works to provide
semi-annual inserts with water bills containing information on
lead-in-water safety.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
Jennifer Gonda - Milwaukee Water Works
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
10. Substitute resolution directing the Comptroller’s Office to select and
contract with a third-party testing consultant to conduct an outside
review of Milwaukee Water Works’ additives and corrosion-control
products.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
Proposed Substitute 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
Substitute resolution directing the Comptroller’s Office to select and
contract with a third-party testing consultant to conduct an outside
review of Milwaukee Water Works’ additives and corrosion-control
products.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
Jennfer Gonda - Milwaukee Water Works
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
11. Substitute resolution directing Milwaukee Water Works to determine
whether private-side water service lines in homes built from 1952 to
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1962 are made of lead or copper.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
Proposed Substitute 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
Substitute resolution directing Milwaukee Water Works to determine
whether private-side water service lines in homes built from 1952 to
1962 are made of lead or copper.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
Jennifer Gonda - Milwaukee Water Works
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
12. Substitute resolution to vacate the western portion of the east-west
alley in the block bounded by East Archer Avenue, East Bay Street,
South Kinnickinnic Avenue and East Ward Street and to dedicate land
for public alley purposes, in the 14th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
Ald. Zielinski
Jason Korb - Korb & Associates
Kyle Gast - DCD
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
13. Substitute resolution relating to the design of a City of Milwaukee -
Clean Milwaukee Campaign.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper
Ald. Stamper
Ald. Coggs
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Jeff Wilson - DPW
Rick Meyer - 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
14. Resolution approving an Agreement and Partial Release of Deed
Restrictions between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Art
Museum to release deed restrictions on the O’Donnell Park property
and establish new restrictions to maintain the property as a park open
to the public.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
ACA Mary Schanning - City Attorney's Office
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
15. Substitute resolution amending Common Council File No. 160254
relative to the development of a bus rapid transit line along the
East-West Corridor through portions of the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy and Ald. Bauman
Ald. Murphy
Ashley Booth - HNTB
Dan Basil - MCTS
Karen Roderick
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. Substitute resolution to vacate the southerly east-west alley in the
block bounded by South Howell Avenue, South Kinnickinnic Avenue,
East Lincoln Avenue and East Smith Street, in the 14th Aldermanic
District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Kyle Gast - DCD
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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
17. Resolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute Sewer
Easement SE-2875 and Release of Sewer Easement SE-1820
located in the area east of North Water Street between East Mason
Street and East Wells Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
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 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Bohl
No 0
Excused 2- Kovac and Donovan
18. Resolution approving an amendment to a lease agreement with
T-Mobile Central, LLC for the placement of personal communications
services antennas and ancillary equipment at the Fire Station at 8814
W. Lisbon Ave.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
ACA Jeremy McKenzie - City Attorney's Office
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Bohl
No 0
Excused 2- Kovac and Donovan
19. Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a
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 in the medians of North Sherman Boulevard between West
North Avenue and West Locust Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Kurt Spranger - DPW
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A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Bohl
No 0
Excused 2- Kovac and Donovan
20. A substitute ordinance relating to the requirements for notification of
property owners regarding a proposed street or alley vacation.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Proposed Substitute A
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Ordinance be
SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Bohl
No 0
Excused 2- Kovac and Donovan
Kyle Gast - DCD
A motion was made by ALD. BOHL that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Bohl
No 0
Excused 2- Kovac and Donovan
21. Resolution relative to acceptance of up to $65,000 in contributions by
the Department of Public Works - Operations Division (Forestry
Section ) from the Milwaukee Urban Forestry Fund administered by
the Greater Milwaukee Foundation for tree planting on private property
to reduce stormwater runoff and to mitigate the loss of tree canopy
resulting from Emerald Ash Borer.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Kimberly Kujoth - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Bohl
No 0
Excused 2- Kovac and Donovan
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22. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a 2018
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Urban Forestry grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Kimberly Kujoth - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Bohl
No 0
Excused 2- Kovac and Donovan
10:15 AM
23. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works
Committee relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
CHINN, Philip C, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application.
(Expires 10/31/2017)
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
CHRONISTER, Austin P, 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
GEORGE, Olajide T Your Taxicab Permit Renewal Application for "Olajide George”.
(Expires 9/3/2017)
Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN 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:
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Aye 5- Borkowski, Bauman, Kovac, Bohl and Donovan
No 0
24. Communication from the Department of Public Works transmitting its
2016 residential recycling annual report.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Bohl
No 0
Excused 2- Kovac and Donovan
25. Communication from the Department of Public Works on the status of
the Pilot Organics Collection Study.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Bohl
No 0
Excused 2- Kovac and Donovan
26. Communication from the Department of Neighborhood Services, the
Department of Public Works, the Department of City Development and
Milwaukee Water Works relating to the status of workforce
development initiatives for City demolitions, deconstructions and lead
water service line replacements.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs and Ald. Stamper
Ald. Coggs
Ald. Stamper
Martha Brown - DCD
Thomas Mishefske - DNS
A motion was made by that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE
CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 3- Borkowski, Bauman and Bohl
No 0
Excused 2- Kovac and Donovan
The meeting adjourned at 12:10 PM
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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, July 19, 2017 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Amended - Item #26 Added
1. 160180 Communication from the Department of Public Works recognizing
various projects and employees in the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 170478 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. 170480 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public
improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $10,398,590 for
a total estimated cost of these projects being $11,732,970.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 170479 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 $84,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $766,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 170481 Substitute Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to
execute a project agreement titled “Memorandum of Understanding
between the Village of Shorewood and the City of Milwaukee” for the
cost of paving of streets included with the High Impact paving contract.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 170473 Communication from the Infrastructure Services Division relating to a
Statement of Mid-Year Review for Financial Condition of the Sewer
Maintenance Fund.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
7. 170429 Resolution approving an Operating Agreement with Nineteen88
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Productions, LLC, for staging of the 2017 PNC Milwaukee Marathon in
the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
8. 170527 An ordinance relating to semi-annual reporting to the common council
by Milwaukee water works and the department of public works regarding
the status of lead water service line replacement.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
9. 170523 Resolution directing Milwaukee Water Works to provide quarterly inserts
with water bills containing information on lead-in-water safety.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
10. 170525 Resolution directing the Comptroller’s Office to select and contract with
a third-party testing consultant to conduct an outside review of
Milwaukee Water Works’ additives and corrosion-control products.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
11. 170526 Resolution directing Milwaukee Water Works to determine whether
private-side water service lines in homes built from 1952 to 1962 are
made of lead or copper.
Sponsors: Ald. Bohl
12. 170166 Substitute resolution to vacate the western portion of the east-west alley
in the block bounded by East Archer Avenue, East Bay Street, South
Kinnickinnic Avenue and East Ward Street and to dedicate land for
public alley purposes, in the 14th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski
13. 170529 Substitute resolution relating to the design of a City of Milwaukee -
Clean Milwaukee Campaign.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper
14. 170547 Resolution approving an Agreement and Partial Release of Deed
Restrictions between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Art
Museum to release deed restrictions on the O’Donnell Park property and
establish new restrictions to maintain the property as a park open to the
public.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
15. 170541 Substitute resolution amending Common Council File No. 160254
relative to the development of a bus rapid transit line along the
East-West Corridor through portions of the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: Ald. Murphy and Ald. Bauman
16. 170165 Substitute resolution to vacate the southerly east-west alley in the block
bounded by South Howell Avenue, South Kinnickinnic Avenue, East
Lincoln Avenue and East Smith Street, in the 14th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
17. 170512 Resolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute Sewer
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Easement SE-2875 and Release of Sewer Easement SE-1820 located
in the area east of North Water Street between East Mason Street and
East Wells Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
18. 170468 Resolution approving an amendment to a lease agreement with
T-Mobile Central, LLC for the placement of personal communications
services antennas and ancillary equipment at the Fire Station at 8814
W. Lisbon Ave.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
19. 170453 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a
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 in the medians of North Sherman Boulevard between West
North Avenue and West Locust Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
20. 170459 A substitute ordinance relating to the requirements for notification of
property owners regarding a proposed street or alley vacation.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
21. 170490 Resolution relative to acceptance of up to $65,000 in contributions by
the Department of Public Works - Operations Division (Forestry Section
) from the Milwaukee Urban Forestry Fund administered by the Greater
Milwaukee Foundation for tree planting on private property to reduce
stormwater runoff and to mitigate the loss of tree canopy resulting from
Emerald Ash Borer.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
22. 170489 Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a 2018
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Urban Forestry grant.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10:15 AM
23. 170417 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.
24. 170462 Communication from the Department of Public Works transmitting its
2016 residential recycling annual report.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
25. 170461 Communication from the Department of Public Works on the status of
the Pilot Organics Collection Study.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
26. 170570 Communication from the Department of Neighborhood Services, the
Department of Public Works, the Department of City Development and
Milwaukee Water Works relating to the status of workforce development
initiatives for City demolitions, deconstructions and lead water service
line replacements.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
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