PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · June 23, 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, June 23, 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 9:04 AM
Present 5 - Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, Stamper
1. 210302 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 $875,100 for a
total estimated cost of $946,100.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Mary Dziewiontkoski - DPW
9th Aldermanic District
W. Clinton Ave. – N. 76th St. to point west of N. 76th St. (ST211190208) Asphalt
pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches
where necessary, sodding (5’ width of tree border area), and grading.
Ald. Perez moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
N. 53rd St. – W. Cody St. to the cul-de-sac north (ST211210195) Install traffic calming
speed hump(s).
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
10th Aldermanic District
W. Philip Pl. – N. 58th St. to N. 60th St. (ST211200124) Concrete pavement
reconstruction, replace sidewalk and driveway approaches where necessary, sodding
(8’ width of tree border area), and grading.
Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
11th Aldermanic District
W. Fernwood Cir. – (West) W. Honey Creek Dr. to W. Honey Creek Dr.
(ST211200119) Asphalt pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and
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driveway approaches where necessary, sodding (8’ width of tree border area), and
grading.
Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
13th Aldermanic District
W. Whitaker Ave. – S. 20th St. to S. Louisiana Ave. (ST211200125) Asphalt
pavement resurfacing, replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches
where necessary, sodding (8’ width of tree border area), and grading.
Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
15th Aldermanic District
W. Lloyd St. – N. 12th St. to N. 14th St. (ST211210182) Install traffic calming speed
hump(s).
Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
W. Meinecke Ave. – N. 19th St. to N. 20th St. (ST211210183) Install traffic calming
speed hump(s).
Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
W. Wright St. – N. 47th St. to N. 49th St. (ST211210184) Install traffic calming speed
hump(s).
Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
N. 12th St. – W. Hadley St. to W. Locust St. (ST211210175) Install traffic calming
speed hump(s).
Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
N. 40th St. – W. Hadley St. to W. Locust St. (ST211210178) Install traffic calming
speed hump(s).
Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
N. 44th St. – W. Wright St. to W. Clarke St. (ST211210179) Install traffic calming
speed hump(s).
Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
N. 46th St. – W. Clarke St. to W. Center St. (ST211210180) Install traffic calming
speed hump(s).
Ald. Stamper moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0)
N. 47th St. – W. Meinecke Ave. to W. Wright St. (ST211210181) 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
No 0
2. 210303 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 $55,000 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $850,000.
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
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No 0
3. 210304 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 $20,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $822,000.
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
4. 210305 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public
improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these
purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $1,962,000 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $2,122,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Proposed Substitute A
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
210305 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 $5,541,000 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $5,922,000.
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
5. 210279 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
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design of various projects in various Aldermanic districts with a total
estimated cost increase for the projects of $114,000, with an estimated
Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $114,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
David Tapia - 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. 201558 Resolution to vacate a portion of West Juneau Avenue and a portion of
North Vel R. Phillips Avenue in the block bound by West Juneau Avenue,
West McKinley Avenue, North Vel R. Phillips Avenue and North 5th
Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Kevin Kuschel - DCD
Erik Sande
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
7. 180976 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to
mandatory downspout disconnection from the combined sewer system.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Kurt Sprangers - DPW
Mike Mazmanian - DNS
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ 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
8. 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
A motion was made by ALD. PEREZ that this Communication be HELD TO CALL
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OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
9. 200836 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee
relating to Licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
KIRKSEY, Marquis D, Driver's License, Public Passenger Vehicle Application.
Ald. Borkowski moved to hold to the call of the chair based on nonappearance.
(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
Agenda Only
AUTREY, Clifford J, Agent for "LiveWatch Security LLC", Alarm Sales and Alarm
Business License Renewal Applications with Change of Agent for "Able Security
Systems" at 7441 W Greenfield Av.
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
10. 181905 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Public Works to develop
a pothole response program using extended hours and a reserve
workforce.
Sponsors: Ald. Rainey
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez and Stamper
No 0
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The meeting adjourned at 10:41 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, June 23, 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. 210302 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. 210303 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 $55,000 for a total
estimated cost of these projects being $850,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 210304 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 $20,000 for a total
estimated cost of these projects being $822,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 210305 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements
at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the
City construction cost estimated to be $1,962,000 for a total estimated
cost of these projects being $2,122,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 210279 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 various projects in various Aldermanic districts with a total
estimated cost increase for the projects of $114,000, with an estimated
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Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $114,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 201558 Resolution to vacate a portion of West Juneau Avenue and a portion of
North Vel R. Phillips Avenue in the block bound by West Juneau Avenue,
West McKinley Avenue, North Vel R. Phillips Avenue and North 5th Street,
in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
7. 180976 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to
mandatory downspout disconnection from the combined sewer system.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
8. 191930 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the status
of current and future operations.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
9:30 AM
9. 200836 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee
relating 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.
The following may be placed on file as no longer necessary:
10. 181905 Substitute resolution directing the Department of Public Works to develop
a pothole response program using extended hours and a reserve
workforce.
Sponsors: Ald. Rainey
--- May be placed on file as no longer necessary.
This meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.
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