PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · December 6, 2017
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
ALD. ROBERT J. BAUMAN, CHAIR
Ald. Mark A. Borkowski Vice-Chair Ald. Nik Kovac, Ald.
Robert G. Donovan, and Ald. Michael J. Murphy
Staff Assistant, Yashica Byrd, 286-5596
Fax: 286-3456, yashica.Byrd@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, December 6, 2017 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
AMENDED: Added Item #13 (File# 171296)
The meeting convened at 9:04 AM
Ald. Kovac joining the meeting at 9:11 AM
Present 5 - Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Donovan, Murphy
1. 171213 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
1st Aldermanic District
N. 36th St. – W. Hampton Av. to W. Stark St. (ST211180148):
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
Mary Dziewiontkoski stated that Pres. Hamilton would like to hold the project.
Ald. Borkowski moved to Hold to the Call of the Chair at Pres. Hamilton's request.
N. 48th St. – W. Villard Av. to W. Rohr Av. (ST211180154):
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
Mary Dziewiontkoski stated that Pres. Hamilton is in support.
Mary Strozen 5238 N 48th St stated that the traffic has slowed since the installation of
the traffic signal and is in opposition.
Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
2nd Aldermanic District
N. 63rd St. – W. Capitol Dr. to W. Fiebrantz Av. (ST211180143):
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
Michael Gradus, 2nd District Legislative Assistant, stated that Ald. Johnson is in
support.
Ald. Murphy moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
7th Aldermanic District
N. 26th St. – W. Auer Av. to W. Townsend St. (ST211180140):
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
Mary Dziewiontkoski stated that Ald. Rainey is in support.
Catherine Perkins 3292 N 26th St stated that there is speeding and disregard for the
stop sign and is in support.
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Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
N. 45th St. – W. Glendale Av. to W. Hampton Av. (ST211180152):
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
Mary Dziewiontkoski stated that Ald. Rainey is in support.
Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
8th Aldermanic District
S. 31st St. – W. Scott St. to W. National Av. (ST211180141):
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
9th Aldermanic District
N. 51st St. – W. Mill Rd. to W. Hassel Lane (ST211180160):
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
Ald. Borkowski moved Hold to the Call of the Chair at Ald. Lewis' request. (Prevailed
4-0)
12th Aldermanic District
S. 7th St. – W. Becher St. to W. Rogers St. (ST211180145):
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
Mary Dziewiontkoski stated that Ald. Perez is in support.
Ald. Murphy moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
S. 18th St. – W. Arthur Av. to W. Hayes Av. (ST211180138):
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
Mary Dziewiontkoski stated that Ald. Perez is in support.
Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
14th Aldermanic District
S. 7th St. – W. Holt Av. to W. Ohio Av. (ST211180123):
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
Mary Dziewiontkoski stated that Ald. Zielinski is in support.
Ald. Murphy moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
15th Aldermanic District
N. 33rd St. – W. Lloyd St. to W. North Av. (ST211180147):
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
Mary Dziewiontkoski stated that Ald. Stamper is in support.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
N. 44th St. – W. Meinecke Av. to W. Wright St. (ST211180151):
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
Mary Dziewiontkoski stated that Ald. Stamper is in support.
Ald. Murphy moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)
N. 48th St. - W. Meinecke Av. to W. Wright St. (ST211180129):
Install traffic calming speed hump(s).
Mary Dziewiontkoski stated that Ald. Stamper is in support.
Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Donovan and Murphy
No 0
2. 171214 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 $90,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Proposed Substitute A
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
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- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
3. 171215 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 $36,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $469,000.
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- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
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- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
4. 171216 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public
improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $25,000 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $345,000.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Proposed Substitute A
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be
SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
5. 171271 Resolution consenting to the sale of property located at 6541 North
Industrial Road, in the 9th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Lewis
Martha Brown - DCD
Judith Stano
Atty. Claude Krawczyk
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
6. 170794 Resolution to vacate the southernmost portion of the unimproved
north-south alley in the block bounded by West Silver Spring Drive, West
Thurston Avenue, North 41st Street and North 42nd Street, in the 1st
Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Kyle Gast - DCD explained to the resident that her property will not be affected by the
project.
Martha Brown - DCD
Edna Booker 5690 N 42nd St stated that she can relocate her garbage bins if
necessary for the project.
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
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vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
7. 170795 Resolution to vacate West Green Tree Road from North Industrial Road
west to a point, in the 9th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Kyle Gast - DCD
Paul Selin - Direct Supply
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
8. 171176 Resolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute a Wisconsin
Department of Transportation Conveyance of Rights in Land document
for water easements and water easement rights in the Village of Hales
Corners.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Patrick Pauly - Milwaukee Water Works
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
9. 171218 Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of traffic
control devices in conjunction with the Federal State Aid paving of
East/West Wells Street from North 6th Street to North Broadway in the
4th Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $366,618.77, with one
hundred percent of the total cost funded by the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Joseph Blakeman - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
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Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
10. 171219 Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of traffic
control devices in conjunction with the Federal State Aid paving of West
Oklahoma Avenue from South 60th Street to South 49th Street in the 11th
Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $200,578.23 with an
estimated grantor share of $100,000, and an estimated City share of
$100,578.23.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Joseph Blakeman - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
11. 171220 Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of traffic signal
improvements at six connecting highway intersections on West Forest
Home Avenue and South 27th Street under a Highway Safety
Improvement Program project in the 8th and 11th Aldermanic Districts at
a total estimated cost of $318,994.83, with an estimated grantor share of
$273,465.00, and an estimated City share of $45,529.83.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Joseph Blakeman - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
12. 171236 Resolution authorizing acceptance of Sewer Easement Agreement
SE-2866 located approximately 275’ north of Selig Drive (private)
between South 44th Street and the Menomonee River, in the 8th
Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Kurt Spranger - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. MURPHY that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
13. 171296 Communication relating to the policies of the Department of Public
Works governing the carrying and display of firearms by contractors and
subcontractors.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper, Ald. Coggs, Ald. Hamilton, Ald. Lewis and Ald. Rainey
Ghassan Korban - DPW
ACA Kathryn Block City Attorney's Office
Ald. Stamper
Ald. Coggs
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
9:30 AM
14. 171122 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee
relative to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
BENNETT, Lamarr E, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application. (Expired 04/08/2017)
Ald. Borkowski moved denial based on second nonappearance. (Prevailed 4-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
WILLIAMS, Mr.Leon Q, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal
Application. (Expired 11/04/2017)
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:
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Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
15. 170792 Resolution to vacate the east-west alley and a portion of the north-south
alley in the block bounded by West Highland Avenue, West Juneau
Avenue, North Old World Third Street and North 4th Street Pedestrian
Mall, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Murphy
No 0
Excused 1- Donovan
The meeting adjourned at 10:49 AM
Yashica Byrd
Staff Assistant
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Agenda
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City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Agenda
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
ALD. ROBERT J. BAUMAN, CHAIR
Ald. Mark A. Borkowski Vice-Chair Ald. Nik Kovac, Ald.
Robert G. Donovan, and Ald. Michael J. Murphy
Staff Assistant, Yashica Byrd, 286-5596
Fax: 286-3456, yashica.Byrd@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, December 6, 2017 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
AMENDED: Added Item #13 (File# 171296)
1. 171213 Resolution relative to approving the levying of assessments and
construction of assessable public improvement projects at various
locations and appropriating funds for these purposes.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2. 171214 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 $1,560,000 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $16,590,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 171215 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 $286,000 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $8,959,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 171216 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements
at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the
City construction cost estimated to be $914,208.67 for a total estimated
cost of these projects being $3,958,325.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 171271 Resolution consenting to the sale of property located at 6541 North
Industrial Road, in the 9th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Lewis
6. 170794 Substitute resolution to vacate a portion of the unimproved north-south alley
in the block bounded by West Thurston Avenue, West Silver Spring Drive,
North 41st Street and North 42nd Street, in the 1st Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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7. 170795 Substitute resolution to vacate West Green Tree Road from vacated North
Industrial Road west to a point, in the 9th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 171176 Resolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute a Wisconsin
Department of Transportation Conveyance of Rights in Land document for
water easements and water easement rights in the Village of Hales
Corners.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 171218 Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of traffic control
devices in conjunction with the Federal State Aid paving of East/West
Wells Street from North 6th Street to North Broadway in the 4th Aldermanic
District at a total estimated cost of $366,618.77, with one hundred percent
of the total cost funded by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 171219 Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of traffic control
devices in conjunction with the Federal State Aid paving of West
Oklahoma Avenue from South 60th Street to South 49th Street in the 11th
Aldermanic District at a total estimated cost of $200,578.23 with an
estimated grantor share of $100,000, and an estimated City share of
$100,578.23.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
11. 171220 Resolution relative to the cost participation and installation of traffic signal
improvements at six connecting highway intersections on West Forest
Home Avenue and South 27th Street under a Highway Safety Improvement
Program project in the 8th and 11th Aldermanic Districts at a total
estimated cost of $318,994.83, with an estimated grantor share of
$273,465.00, and an estimated City share of $45,529.83.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 171236 Resolution authorizing acceptance of Sewer Easement Agreement
SE-2866 located approximately 275’ north of Selig Drive (private) between
South 44th Street and the Menomonee River, in the 8th Aldermanic
District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 171296 Communication relating to the policies of the Department of Public Works
governing the carrying and display of firearms by contractors and
subcontractors.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper, Ald. Coggs, Ald. Hamilton, Ald. Lewis and Ald. Rainey
9:30 AM
14. 171122 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee
relative to licenses.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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through Friday, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
15. 170792 Resolution to vacate the east-west alley and a portion of the north-south
alley in the block bounded by West Highland Avenue, West Juneau
Avenue, North Old World Third Street and North 4th Street Pedestrian Mall,
in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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