PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

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, Molly Kuether-Steele, 286-2775 Fax: 286-3456, molly.kuether-steele@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Thursday, April 5, 2018 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall The meeting convened at 9:03 AM Ald. Kovac joined the meeting at 9:06 AM Present 4 - Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac, Donovan Excused 1 - Murphy 1. 171852 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 4th Aldermanic District W. Mt. Vernon Ave. - N. 30th St. to N. 31st St. (ST211180177) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Bob and Ann Weiland stated they are opposed. Ald. Donovan moved to delete. (Prevailed 3-0) N. 28th St. - W. St. Paul Ave. to W. Clybourn St. (ST211180176) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) N. 30th St -- W. Clybourn St. to W. Michigan St. (ST211180178) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) N. 31st St. - W. Clybourn St. to W. Michigan St. (ST211180179) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) N. 32nd St. - W. Clybourn St. to W. Michigan St.(ST211180181) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Kovac moved to hold for community input. (Prevailed 4-0) 7th Aldermanic District Alley between W. Auer Ave., W. Hopkins St., N. 23rd St., and N. 24th St. (ST212160101) Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches, grading, and storm drainage facilities where necessary. City of Milwaukee Page 1 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 5, 2018 Sherman Morton 7th District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Rainey is in support. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) N. Elmhurst Rd. - W. Capitol Dr. to N. 39th St. (ST211180164) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Sherman Morton 7th District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Rainey is in support. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) N. 33rd St. - W. Auer Ave. to a point north of W. Auer Ave. (ST211180142) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Sherman Morton 7th District Legislative Assistant stated Ald. Rainey is in support. Ald. Donovan moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) 8th Aldermanic District Alley between W. Arthur Ave., W. Hayes Ave., S. 33rd St., and S. 34th St. (ST21210127) Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches, grading, and storm drainage facilities where necessary. Ald. Kovac moved to delete. (Prevailed 4-0) S. 32nd St. - W. Scott St. to W. National Ave. (ST211180146) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Kovac moved to delete. (Prevailed 4-0) 11th Aldermanic District Alley between W. Anthony Dr., W. Forest Home Ave., W. Ohio Ave., W. Oklahoma Ave., S. 43rd St., S. 44th St., and city limits (ST212070113) Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches, grading, and storm drainage facilities where necessary. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) W. Wilbur Ave.-S. 51st St. to S. 54th St. (sponsored by the City of Greenfield) (ST211180119) Concrete pavement reconstruction, replace curb and gutter and sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (10 ‘ width of tree border area), and grading. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) S. 53rd St.-A point south of W. Wilbur Ave. to W. Wilbur Ave. (ST211170102) (sponsored by the City of Greenfield). Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (10’ width of tree border area), and grading. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) 12th Aldermanic District Alley between W. Hayes Ave., W. Lincoln Ave., S. 8th St., and S. 9th St. (ST212160108) Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk or driveway approaches, grading, and storm drainage facilities where necessary. Kadid Katway stated he was not in support. He added that the alley is damaged due to an 18 wheeler truck. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0) W. Rogers St. - S. 18th St. to S. 19th St. (ST211180175) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Borkowski 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: City of Milwaukee Page 2 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 5, 2018 Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Donovan No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 2. 171853 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 $185,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,885,000. 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 Donovan No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 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 Donovan No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 3. 171854 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 $2,129,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $28,018,000. 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 Donovan No 0 Excused 1- Murphy Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW City of Milwaukee Page 3 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 5, 2018 A motion was made by ALD. DONOVAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Donovan No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 4. 171855 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $5,260,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $5,621,000. 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- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Donovan No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 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- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Donovan No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 5. 171856 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 $1,205,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,250,000. 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 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Donovan No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 6. 171886 Appointment of Ghassan Korban to the Milwaukee Metropolitan City of Milwaukee Page 4 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 5, 2018 Sewerage District by the Mayor. (5th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Ghassan Korban - DPW Commissioner A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Bauman, Borkowski and Kovac No 0 Excused 2- Donovan and Murphy 7. 171910 Substitute resolution accepting a gift of a sculpture to be installed on the grounds of the City Hall Complex. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman and Ald. Murphy Proposed Substitute A A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Bauman, Borkowski and Kovac No 0 Excused 2- Donovan and Murphy Ghassan Korban - DPW Steve Marcus - Marcus Corporation Russell Bowman - Art Advisory Chicago A motion was made by that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Kovac and Donovan No 0 Excused 1- Murphy 8. 171765 Communication from the Department of Public Works regarding bridge operations. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman Craig Liberto - DPW James Washington - DPW Kelly Condon 108 W Wells St stated she doesn't agree that a bell sounding is ambient noise. She invited DPW to come to her home and take decibel readings of the bell from her home. A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Bauman, Borkowski and Kovac City of Milwaukee Page 5 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 5, 2018 No 0 Excused 2- Donovan and Murphy 9. 171884 Resolution directing St. Mary’s Cement, Inc. to remove the spur track serving 712 West Canal Street from right-of-way and to repair the right-of-way, in the 12th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: Ald. Perez Karen Dettmer - DPW Atty. Greg Hagopian - CAO Jim Pike - St Mary's Cement stated the company wants to mitigate the problem and was unaware of any issues until the end of February. He added that the company wants to maintain the tracks so they may be used at some point. Lisa Sabinski stated she rides on the Hank Aaron Trail daily to work and in May 2016 she had an accident crossing the tracks. She added that 58 people have had accidents on the Canal St railroad crossing. Jessica Weinberg - Wisconsin Bike Fed stated there are safety concerns regarding these railroad tracks Peter Mither stated he really likes biking and he often takes the Hank Aaron Trail and the railroad tracks are dangerous to cyclists. A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Bauman, Borkowski and Kovac No 0 Excused 2- Donovan and Murphy 10. 171882 Resolution directing the Department of City Development to prepare a resolution to vacate unimproved West Auer Avenue from North 31st Street to the Soo Line Railroad Company Right-of-Way and the unimproved east-west alley in the block bounded by West Auer Avenue, West Concordia Avenue extended, North 31st Street and the Soo Line Railroad Company Right-of-Way, in the 7th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Kyle Gast - DCD Sherman Morton 7th District Legislative Assistant A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Bauman, Borkowski and Kovac No 0 Excused 2- Donovan and Murphy 11. 171862 Resolution approving a Recognition Agreement and Estoppel Certificate and City of Milwaukee, UGP-Everest Milwaukee, LLC, and CMFG Life City of Milwaukee Page 6 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 5, 2018 Insurance Company. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman Atty. Jeremy McKenzie - CAO A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Bauman, Borkowski and Kovac No 0 Excused 2- Donovan and Murphy 12. 171907 Resolution approving a Temporary Construction Easement and Limited Access Easement with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for a portion of the City-owned property at 1600 East College Avenue for its Permanent Pigging Station Project, in the 13th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: Ald. Witkowski Rhonda Szallai - DCD Ald. Witkowski A motion was made by that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Bauman, Borkowski and Kovac No 0 Excused 2- Donovan and Murphy 13. 171890 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute an amendment to the Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of bioswales within the medians of West Good Hope Road between North 91st Street and North 107th Street to include the installation and funding of bioswales in the medians of West Mill Road between North 43rd Street and North 91st Street in the 2nd and the 9th Aldermanic Districts. Sponsors: Ald. Johnson Kurt Sprangers - DPW A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Bauman, Borkowski and Kovac No 0 Excused 2- Donovan and Murphy City of Milwaukee Page 7 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 5, 2018 14. 171908 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute an Agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County for the maintenance of bioswales in the medians of West Mill Road (CTH S) between North 49th Street and North 89th Street, in the 2nd and 9th Aldermanic Districts. Sponsors: Ald. Lewis Kurt Sprangers - DPW A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Bauman, Borkowski and Kovac No 0 Excused 2- Donovan and Murphy 15. 171909 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute an Agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County for the maintenance of bioswales in the medians of West Good Hope Road (CTH PP) between North 97th Street and North Granville Road, in the 5th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: Ald. Bohl A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Bauman, Borkowski and Kovac No 0 Excused 2- Donovan and Murphy 16. 171843 Resolution directing the Department of Administration-Environmental Collaboration Office to accept $211,882 of incentive funding from the Focus on Energy program and work with a participant investor and solar installer to design, supply, install, commission, maintain and finance 1.1 megawatts of solar photovoltaic panels on six City buildings. Sponsors: Ald. Kovac, Ald. Johnson, Ald. Murphy and Ald. Bauman Elizabeth Hittman - ECO George Dollan stated he is in favor of the solar panels. Mike Trokan 3209 W Dousman stated he had solar panels installed a few years ago and has recouped $6,000 of the $11,000 investment through Milwaukee Shines. Bruce Wiggins 224 E Lloyd St stated he believes this will help the City and he is in support. Ted Craig - Citizen Action of Wisconsin stated he believes this is an economic driver and will help with our climate crisis. Terry Wiggins 224 E Lloyd St stated she is a supporter of the resolution and this sets an example. Dan Folkman 2700 W Weil St stated he put solar panels on his house and has seen City of Milwaukee Page 8 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 5, 2018 the benefits and has not paid for energy this year. A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Bauman, Borkowski and Kovac No 0 Excused 2- Donovan and Murphy 17. 171844 Resolution authorizing the installation of a new traffic control signal at the intersection of West State Street and North 8th Street in the 4th Aldermanic District. 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 3- Bauman, Borkowski and Kovac No 0 Excused 2- Donovan and Murphy 18. 171845 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute a State Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for pavement marking improvements and to fund preliminary engineering for a project on six roadways in various Aldermanic Districts with a total estimated cost of $100,000, with an estimated grantor share of $90,000, and an estimated City share of $10,000. 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 3- Bauman, Borkowski and Kovac No 0 Excused 2- Donovan and Murphy 19. 171796 Resolution directing the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works and the City Attorney to study the feasibility of establishing a local manufacturer for items needed in the replacement of water infrastructure. Sponsors: Ald. Coggs City of Milwaukee Page 9 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 5, 2018 Ald. Coggs Jennifer Gonda - Water Works Superintendent Atty. Tom Miller - CAO Ald. Kovac moved to amend the title to include the Water Works Superintendent. (Prevailed 3-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Bauman, Borkowski and Kovac No 0 Excused 2- Donovan and Murphy 20. 171747 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relative to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR ANDERSON, Nathaniel, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Kovac moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 3-0) Ald. Kovac moved reconsideration. (Prevailed 3-0) The applicant stated he was on the porch of the drug house but never went inside and was guilty by default because he was incarcerated. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Bauman, Borkowski and Kovac No 0 Excused 2- Donovan and Murphy BUSH, Keith W, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Bauman, Borkowski and Kovac No 0 Excused 2- Donovan and Murphy GRAY, Michael L, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Kovac moved approval. (Prevailed 3-0) A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Bauman, Borkowski and Kovac No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 10 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 5, 2018 Excused 2- Donovan and Murphy IMRAN, Shahbaz, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expired 2/24/2018) The applicant stated he paid all his fines. Ald. Kovac moved approval with a warning letter based on the police report. (Prevailed 3-0) A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Bauman, Borkowski and Kovac No 0 Excused 2- Donovan and Murphy MCMATH, DiMarco D, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application. Ald. Kovac moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance. (Prevailed 3-0) A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Bauman, Borkowski and Kovac No 0 Excused 2- Donovan and Murphy TEAGUE, Todd L, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Renewal Application. (Expires 4/14/2018) Ald. Kovac moved denial based on second nonappearance. (Prevailed 3-0) A motion was made by ALD. KOVAC that this Motion be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Bauman, Borkowski and Kovac No 0 Excused 2- Donovan and Murphy A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye 3- Bauman, Borkowski and Kovac No 0 Excused 2- Donovan and Murphy The meeting adjourned at 11:27 AM Molly Kuether-Steele Staff Assistant City of Milwaukee Page 11