PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · February 18, 2021
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. JoCasta Zamarripa, Ald. Jose G. Perez, and Ald. Russell
W. Stamper, II
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, February 18, 2021 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
This is a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via
the City Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable - or on the Internet at
http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel.
The meeting convened at 9:03 AM
Present 5 - Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, Stamper
1. 201343 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 $127,600 for a
total estimated cost of $141,700.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW
2nd Aldermanic District
Alley betw. W. Congress St., W. Marion St., N. 61st St. and N. 62nd St.
(ST212160120). Concrete alley pavement reconstruction, replace some abutting walk
or driveway approaches grading, and storm drainage facilities where necessary.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
8th Aldermanic District
S. 23rd St. - W. Scott St. to W. Mineral St. (ST211200146). Install traffic calming
speed hump(s).
Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
S. 24th St. – W. Scott St. to W. Mineral St. (ST211190124). Install traffic calming
speed hump(s).
Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
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Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
2. 201344 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 $4,000 for a total
estimated cost of these projects being $24,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Proposed Substitute A
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
201344 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 $24,000 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $354,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
3. 201345 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 $37,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $567,000.
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 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
201345 Resolution determining it necessary to make various nonassessable
public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for
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these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $111,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,276,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
4. 201346 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public
improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $2,788,000 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $2,914,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Proposed Substitute A
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
201346 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public
improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $4,287,000 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $4,580,800.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
5. 201347 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a
project agreement titled “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between
the City of Milwaukee and the City of Greenfield” in the11th Aldermanic
District with a total estimated cost of the project to be $1,450,000 which
the City’s share is $335,500 and the balance of to be City of Greenfield.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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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 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
6. 201348 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a
project agreement titled “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between
the City of Milwaukee and the City of Wauwatosa” in the10th Aldermanic
District with a total estimated cost of the projects to be $520,000 which
the City’s share is estimated to be $310,000 and the balance to be City
of Wauwatosa.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
7. 201330 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to
the previously established projects for the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the
design of West Villard Avenue Bridge over Lincoln Creek in the 1st
Aldermanic district with a total estimated cost increase for the projects of
$170,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0 and an estimated City
share of $170,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
David Tapia - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
8. 201358 Resolution relative to the City of Milwaukee proposes to cross the tracks
of the Union Pacific Railroad and municipality at-grade with East
Greenfield Avenue, a public street and existing crossing.
Sponsors: Ald. Perez
Mat Reimer - DCD
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A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Bauman, Borkowski, Perez and Stamper
No 0
Excused 1- Zamarripa
9. 201360 Resolution to authorize the City Attorney’s Office to intervene on behalf of
the City before the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin regarding
the application of the Wauwatosa Water Utility to acquire existing water
facilities from Milwaukee County.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
ACA Tom Miller - CAO
Karen Dettmer - MWW
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 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
10. 201337 Resolution authorizing the naming of South Rite-Hite Way as a private
road, located in the 12th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Yance Marti - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
11. 201237 An ordinance granting an air space lease to SIXSIBS LLC for a skywalk
over West Freshwater Way connecting a tech building/parking structure
and an office building both of which are components of the Rite-Hite
Global Headquarters Project.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Atty. Michael Hatch
Dawn Schmidt - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
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12. 201409 An ordinance relating to the naming of public streets, buildings, and other
facilities.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs and Ald. Perez
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Ordinance be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
13. 201406 Resolution extending the Active Streets for Businesses Program.
Sponsors: Ald. Dimitrijevic
Jerrel Kruschke - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
14. 191930 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the
status of current and future operations.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Jeff Polenske - DPW
Danielle Rodriguez - DPW
Tom Woznick - DPW
Brian DeNeve - DPW
Ald. Spiker
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Communication be HELD
TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
15. 200402 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee
relating to Licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
GOOSEBERRY, Andrea N, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
The applicant stated that she has now paid her fines. She added that she has been
working since she got out of prison.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
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HEWINGS, Craig L, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
The applicant stated he is now off of parole.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be AMENDED. This
motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Motion be RECOMMENDED
FOR APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
The meeting adjourned at 11:59 AM
Molly Kuether-Steele
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. ROBERT J. BAUMAN, CHAIR
Ald. Mark A. Borkowski Vice-Chair
Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa, Ald. Jose G. Perez, and Ald. Russell W.
Stamper, II
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, February 18, 2021 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
This is a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via
the City Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable - or on the Internet at
http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel.
1. 201343 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. 201344 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 $4,000 for a total
estimated cost of these projects being $24,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 201345 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 $37,000 for a total
estimated cost of these projects being $567,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 201346 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements
at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the
City construction cost estimated to be $2,788,000 for a total estimated
cost of these projects being $2,914,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 201347 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a
project agreement titled “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between
the City of Milwaukee and the City of Greenfield” in the11th Aldermanic
District with a total estimated cost of the project to be $1,450,000 which
the City’s share is $335,500 and the balance of to be City of Greenfield.
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 201348 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a
project agreement titled “Cost Sharing Memo of Understanding Between
the City of Milwaukee and the City of Wauwatosa” in the10th Aldermanic
District with a total estimated cost of the projects to be $520,000 which the
City’s share is estimated to be $310,000 and the balance to be City of
Wauwatosa.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
7. 201330 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to
the previously established projects for the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the
design of West Villard Avenue Bridge over Lincoln Creek in the 1st
Aldermanic district with a total estimated cost increase for the projects of
$170,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0 and an estimated City
share of $170,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 201358 Resolution relative to the City of Milwaukee proposes to cross the tracks of
the Union Pacific Railroad and municipality at-grade with East Greenfield
Avenue, a public street and existing crossing.
Sponsors: Ald. Perez
9. 201360 Resolution to authorize the City Attorney’s Office to intervene on behalf of
the City before the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin regarding the
application of the Wauwatosa Water Utility to acquire existing water
facilities from Milwaukee County.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 201337 Resolution authorizing the naming of South Rite-Hite Way as a private
road, located in the 12th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
11. 201237 An ordinance granting an air space lease to SIXSIBS LLC for a skywalk
over West Freshwater Way connecting a tech building/parking structure
and an office building both of which are components of the Rite-Hite Global
Headquarters Project.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 201409 An ordinance relating to the naming of public streets, buildings, and other
facilities.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs and Ald. Perez
13. 201406 Resolution extending the Active Streets for Businesses Program.
Sponsors: Ald. Dimitrijevic
14. 191930 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the status
of current and future operations.
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Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
9:45 AM
15. 200402 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee
relating to Licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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