PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · March 10, 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
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Amended 3/8/21 #17-18 Added
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. 201464 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 $30,700 for a total
estimated cost of $30,700.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW
10th Aldermanic District
W. Nash St. – N. 62nd St. to N. 63rd St. (ST211210110) Install traffic calming speed
hump(s).
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
N. 52nd St. – W. North Ave. to W. Meinecke Ave. (ST211210101) Install traffic
calming speed hump(s).
Ald. Perez moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
N. 56th St. – W. Locust St. to W. Burleigh St. (ST211210103) Install traffic calming
speed hump(s).
Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
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
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2. 201465 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 $8,000 for a total
estimated cost of these projects being $70,000.
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
201465 Substitute 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
$18,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $155,000.
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
3. 201466 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public
improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $2,243,000 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $2,345,000.
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
201466 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 $3,782,000 for a
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total estimated cost of these projects being $5,855,000.
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
4. 201426 Reappointment of Tim Hoelter to the Harbor Commission by the Mayor.
(3rd Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Tim Hoelter
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Appointment be
RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
5. 201427 Reappointment of Craig Mastantuono to the Harbor Commission by the
Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Craig Mastantuono
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Appointment be
RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
6. 201428 Reappointment of Kathy Smith to the Harbor Commission by the Mayor.
(10th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Appointment be
RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
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7. 201443 Reappointment of Diane Diel to the Harbor Commission by the Mayor.
(4th Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BORKOWSKI that this Appointment be
RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
8. 201439 Resolution approving Port Milwaukee’s Three-Year (2021-2023) Harbor
Development Statement of Intentions for the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation Harbor Assistance Program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Adam Tindall Schlicht - Port
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
9. 201390 Motion relating to the locations of various Milwaukee County Transit
System bus stops.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Jeff Sponcia - MCTS
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Motion be RECOMMENDED
FOR APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
10. 201409 A substitute ordinance relating to the naming of public streets, buildings,
and other facilities.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs and Ald. Perez
Ald. Coggs
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
11. 201463 Resolution to authorize the naming of South General Mitchell Boulevard
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and South Gold Star Drive as private roads, located in the 10th
Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Yance Marti - 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
12. 201410 An ordinance relating to the amendment of the Official Map of the City of
Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Yance Marti - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
13. 201448 Resolution authorizing the proper City officers to execute a Quit Claim
Deed (QCD-2902) document conveying the combined sewer located in
the vacated alley between North Old World 3rd Street and West Vel R
Phillips Avenue from 241’ +/- South of West State Street to West State
Street, to JS 1924, LLC and 1962Holdings, LLC, in the 4th Aldermanic
District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Robert Seleen - 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
14. 201446 Resolution authorizing the proper City officers to execute Sewer
Easements SE-2890 and SE-2891 in vacated South 5th Street and
vacated South 4th Street from West Harrison Avenue south, in the 14th
Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Robert Seleen - DPW
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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 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
15. 201437 Resolution authorizing City execution of an Agreement between the City
of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
regarding the District’s Western Milwaukee Phase 2B Flood
Management Project along the Menomonee River located in the City of
Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Robert Seleen - DPW
Matt Mittag - MMSD
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
16. 201459 Resolution relative to the application, acceptance, and expenditure of a
$30,000 grant from the Brico Fund to the Environmental Collaboration
Office for the Climate and Equity Plan Community Engagement Strategy.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac and Ald. Johnson
Erick Shambarger - ECO
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
17. 201461 Resolution directing the Department of Public Works to conduct a
dockless motorized scooter pilot study.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Proposed Substitute A
Jeff Osterman - LRB
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
201461 Resolution directing the Department of Public Works to conduct a 2021
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dockless scooter pilot study.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Jeff Polenske - DPW
Mike Amsden - DPW
Kate Riodan - DPW
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
18. 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
Rick Meyers - DPW
Jerrel Kruschke - DPW
Rollin Bertran - DPW
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
19. 200460 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee
relating to Licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
JOHNSON, She-ra L, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
The applicant stated they were misdemeanors, not felonies.
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
TURNER, Mona M, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
The applicant stated she has paid all of her fines and her license is now in good
standing. She added that she had some financial hardships and was not always able to
pay her citations.
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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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 11:17 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
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall
Amended 3/8/21 #17-18 Added
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. 201464 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. 201465 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 $8,000 for a total
estimated cost of these projects being $70,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 201466 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements
at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the
City construction cost estimated to be $2,243,000 for a total estimated
cost of these projects being $2,345,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 201426 Reappointment of Tim Hoelter to the Harbor Commission by the Mayor.
(3rd Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 201427 Reappointment of Craig Mastantuono to the Harbor Commission by the
Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 201428 Reappointment of Kathy Smith to the Harbor Commission by the Mayor.
(10th Aldermanic District)
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Sponsors: THE CHAIR
7. 201443 Reappointment of Diane Diel to the Harbor Commission by the Mayor. (4th
Aldermanic District)
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 201439 Resolution approving Port Milwaukee’s Three-Year (2021-2023) Harbor
Development Statement of Intentions for the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation Harbor Assistance Program.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 201390 Motion relating to the locations of various Milwaukee County Transit
System bus stops.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 201409 A substitute ordinance relating to the naming of public streets, buildings,
and other facilities.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs and Ald. Perez
11. 201463 Resolution to authorize the naming of South General Mitchell Boulevard
and South Gold Star Drive as private roads, located in the 10th Aldermanic
District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 201410 An ordinance relating to the amendment of the Official Map of the City of
Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 201448 Resolution authorizing the proper City officers to execute a Quit Claim
Deed (QCD-2902) document conveying the combined sewer located in the
vacated alley between North Old World 3rd Street and West Vel R Phillips
Avenue from 241’ +/- South of West State Street to West State Street, to
JS 1924, LLC and 1962Holdings, LLC, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 201446 Resolution authorizing the proper City officers to execute Sewer
Easements SE-2890 and SE-2891 in vacated South 5th Street and
vacated South 4th Street from West Harrison Avenue south, in the 14th
Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15. 201437 Resolution authorizing City execution of an Agreement between the City of
Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District regarding
the District’s Western Milwaukee Phase 2B Flood Management Project
along the Menomonee River located in the City of Milwaukee.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
16. 201459 Resolution relative to the application, acceptance, and expenditure of a
$30,000 grant from the Brico Fund to the Environmental Collaboration
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Office for the Climate and Equity Plan Community Engagement Strategy.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac and Ald. Johnson
17. 201461 Resolution directing the Department of Public Works to conduct a dockless
motorized scooter pilot study.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
18. 191930 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the status
of current and future operations.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
9:45 AM
19. 200460 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee
relating to Licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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