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. JoCasta Zamarripa, Ald. Jose G. Perez, and Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II Staff Assistant, Yadira Melendez-Hagedorn, 414-286-2775 Fax: 414-286-3456, Y.Melendez-Hagedorn@milwaukee.gov Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 414-286-2262, joster@milwaukee.gov Thursday, April 7, 2022 9:00 AM City Hall, Room 301-B The meeting convened at 9:01 am 1. 211859 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. 14th St. — W. Olive St. to W. Hauser Ave. (ST211210253) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Individuals in opposition: John Terry - 4222 N 14th St - said that speed humps decreases property value, increases pollution and that people trying to buy homes avoid streets with speed humps according to his own research. Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Stamper moved approval. N. 23rd st. - W. Capitol Dr. to W. Hope Ave. (ST211210255) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Individuals in support: Twana - said that she would like to see speed humps on the alley because they can't even take the garbage out or let the kids play outside. Ald. Bauman advised to contact the alder person's office to survey the matter. Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. N. 24th st. - W. Capitol Dr. to W. Hope Ave. (ST211210256) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. City of Milwaukee Page 1 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 7, 2022 N. 25th st. - W. Capitol Dr. to W. Hope Ave. (ST211210257) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Stamper moved approval. N. 26th st. - W. Hampton Ave. to W. Stark st. (ST211210277) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Perez moved approval. N. 40th st. - W. Stark st. to W. Fairmount Ave. (ST211210278) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Perez moved approval. N. 40th st. - W. Thurston Ave. to W. Florist Ave. (ST211210279) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. 2nd Aldermanic District N. 70th st. - W. Courtland Ave. to W. Hampton Ave. (ST211210289) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. N. 72nd st. - W. Carmen Ave. to W. Bobolink Ave. (ST211210290) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. N. 85th St. — W. Fairmount Ave. to W. Lancaster Ave. (ST211220107) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Perez moved approval. W. Courtland Ave. - N. 70th st. to N. 72nd st. (ST211220115) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. W. Hope Ave. - N. 61st st. to N. 62nd st. (ST211220117) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. City of Milwaukee Page 2 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 7, 2022 Ald. Perez moved approval. W. Hope Ave. - N. 74th st. to N. 75th st. (ST211220118) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Perez moved approval. W. Leon Tr. - W. Baldwin st. to W. Armitage Ave. (ST211210237) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Borkoeski moved approval. 4th Aldermanic District N. 26th st. - W. Clybourn Ave. to W. Wisconsin Ave. (ST211210276) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey (20 properties) in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Perez moved approval. W. st. Paul Ave. - N. 34th st. to N. 35th St. (ST211210275) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Stamper moved approval. 6th Aldermanic District N. 10th st. - W. Abert Pl. to W. Capitol Dr. (ST211210249) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Perez moved approval. N. 11th st. - W. Burleigh St. to W. Ring St. (ST211210250) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. 7th Aldermanic District N. 41st st. - W. Nash st. to W. Roosevelt Dr. (ST211210285) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Perez moved approval. N. 46th st. - W. Townsend st. to W. Keefe Ave. (ST211210284) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. N. 48th st. - W. Auer Ave. to W. Concordia Ave. (ST211210269) Install traffic calming City of Milwaukee Page 3 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 7, 2022 speed hump(s). Individuals in support: Shanda Sanders - 3230 N 48th St Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. N. 50th st. - W. Center st. to W. Hadley St. (ST211210267) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Individuals in support: Barbara Wells - 2750 N 50th St Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Stamper moved approval. N. 50th st. - W. Parkway Dr. to W. Hampton Ave. (ST211210286) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. N. 58th st. - W. Fairmount Ave. to W. Villard Ave. (ST211210268) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Perez moved approval. 8th Aldermanic District S. 26th St. - W. Scott St. to W. Mineral St. (ST211220111) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Individuals in support: Chris Gramling - 2030 S 26th St Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. S. 29th st. - W. Greenfield Ave. to W. Scott St. (ST211220110) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. S. 33rd St. - W. Lincoln Ave. to W. Grant St. (ST211220109) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. 10th Aldermanic District N. 54th St. - W. Auer Ave. to W. Concordia Ave. (ST211210271) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. City of Milwaukee Page 4 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 7, 2022 14th Aldermanic District W. Euclid Ave. - S. 9th Pl. to S. 10th St. (ST211220136) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Perez moved approval. 15th Aldermanic District W. Brown st. - N. 17th St. to N. 18th St. (ST211220135) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Stamper moved approval. W. Hadley st. - N. Grant Blvd. to N. Sherman Blvd. (ST211220134) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Holly Rutenbeck from DPW said that the postcard survey is in favor and that the alderman supports the project. Ald. Stamper moved approval. Ald. Perez moved approval of the file #211589 as amended. (Prevailed 5-0) RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5 - Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 No 0 2. 211860 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 $75,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $840,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Holly Rutenbeck - DPW SUBSTITUTED Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 3. 211861 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 $975,000 City of Milwaukee Page 5 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 7, 2022 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $11,165,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Holly Rutenbeck and Chad Chrisbaum DPW SUBSTITUTED Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 4. 211862 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $515,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $540,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Holly Rutenbeck - DPW SUBSTITUTED Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 5. 211863 Resolution authorizing sidewalk replacement in the various Aldermanic Districts and at various requested locations. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Holly Rutenbeck - DPW explained that there is 3 years and half of back log on requests and that requests come primarily from residents. SUBSTITUTED Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 6. 211844 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “2nd Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a City of Milwaukee Page 6 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 7, 2022 State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of East Wells Street (STH 32) from North Broadway to North Van Buren Street , and to set up additional funds for design engineering at an increased cost of $345,000 with an estimated City share of $86,250 and a grantor share of $258,750. Sponsors: THE CHAIR David Tapia - DPW Infrastructure - said that the preliminary design will come in July and that the construction will start on 2024. RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 7. 211846 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute State/Municipal Agreements for a State-Let Highway Project with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the construction of North 76th Street (STH 181); Florist Avenue to CTH Q, and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $12,073,000 with an estimated City share of $65,000 and a grantor share of $12,008,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR David Tapia - DPW Infrastructure - said that this project is on a early stage with plans for delivery on May 2025. RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 8. 211848 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “2nd Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of Chase Avenue (STH 38) Bridge over the UP Railroad, and to set up additional funds for design and real estate acquisition at an increased cost of $266,500 with an estimated City share of $43,750 and a grantor share of $222,750. Sponsors: THE CHAIR David Tapia - DPW Infrastructure- said that this project is basically to replace the pavement and to raise the bridge. RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 9. 211850 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a City of Milwaukee Page 7 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 7, 2022 document titled “2nd Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of West National Avenue (STH 59) from South 39th Street to South 1st Street, and to set up additional funds for design engineering at an increased cost of $118,600 with an estimated City share of $29,650 and a grantor share of $88,950. Sponsors: THE CHAIR David Tapia - DPW Infrastructure Ald. Perez asked when are they expecting communication from stakeholders in order to inform, plan or problem solving. David Tapia said that they have a committee with stakeholders and that DPW website shows it as well and that they will move to the social media platform to reach out for more. Ald. Perez requested a presentation of the communication plan to the committee. David Tapia agreed and said that he is also available to attend town hall meetings. RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 10. 211854 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of North Green Bay Road (STH 57) from West Capitol Drive to West Silver Spring Drive, and to set up funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $820,000 with an estimated City share of $205,000 and a grantor share of $615,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR David Tapia - DPW Infrastructure said that they are just starting the scope of work with DOT. RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 11. 211845 Resolution relating to Amendment 3 to the Freight Railroad Preservation Program grant agreement between Port Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and to the acceptance, funding and expenditure of additional grant funds awarded to Port Milwaukee in conjunction with this Amendment. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Adam Tindall-Schlicht - Director - Port of Milwaukee and Brian Kasprzyk - Chief Engineer Port Milwaukee Explained that they applied for this grant in 2017 but due the increasing costs, the City of Milwaukee Page 8 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 7, 2022 state recommended an amendment. RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 12. 211874 Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of bioswales in the terrace areas of West Howard Avenue from South 76th Street to South 92nd Street, in the 11th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Kurt Sprangers - DPW said that this is a standing along project. RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 13. 211875 Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of bioswales in the service drive median areas of West Oklahoma Avenue from South 61st Street to South 72nd Street, in the 11th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Kurt Sprangers - DPW said that this is a standing along project. RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 14. 211876 Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of bioswales in the median areas of West Good Hope Road between North 107th Street and North 124th Street, in the 5th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Kurt Sprangers - DPW said that this is a standing along project. RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 15. 211887 Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of three green alleys to be constructed as part of the City’s 2022 alley City of Milwaukee Page 9 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 7, 2022 reconstruction program in the 2nd, 8th and 14th Aldermanic Districts. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Kurt Sprangers - DPW RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 16. 211925 Resolution authorizing the proper City officers to execute a Quit Claim Deed (QCD-2912) conveying a sanitary sewer to Wisconsin Lutheran High School Conference, in the 10th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: Ald. Murphy RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 17. 211786 An ordinance relating to the amendment of the Official Map of the City of Milwaukee. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Yance Marti - Central Drafting Records explained that this item is about updating the size of the maps required by state statute. RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 18. 211817 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to File Nos. 211266 and 211267 regarding the reports on the feasibility of funding and implementing various improvements to a portion of North Van Buren Avenue and North Water Street. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Mike Amsden and Jerell Kruschke - DPW explained that this file is to offer an update on two projects: North Van Buren St - still under revision (including bike lanes) and moving to the design phase quickly (winter 22-23) and construction is planned for 2023. North Water St. - a consultant firm has been hired for a feasibility study (the street is 56 feet curve to curve) and that the pavement is in condition to be replaced. HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 City of Milwaukee Page 10 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 7, 2022 19. 211119 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the status of Traffic-Calming and Complete Streets projects to address reckless driving and to provide a safer infrastructure for bicyclists and pedestrians. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman Jerell Kruschke - DPW - gave a report of the speed humps as follows: 193 requests 26 in the queue 81 in survey process 31 approved today Added that contracts have been broken up in small batches to be right on target. HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 20. 191930 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the status of current and future operations. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman Patrick Pauly, Danielle Rodriguez, Jerell Kruschke and Karen Dettmer. Danielle Rodriguez said that trucks are migrating to get them ready for the spring operation and that they still have a snow/ice operation plan in place. Added that street clean ups are happening and that there are new hours at the drop off centers (open on Sundays starting April 10th) and the Neighborhood Clean-Up Box Request. There are 13 boxes available each Saturday April 23-July 30, 2022. A limited amount of boxes are available on selected Sundays April 24-July 24, 2022 and that the updated information can be found at the PDW website. Also said that the heavy sweep, pick up litter, etc, continue and that there are some piles of leaves out there and asked the residents to report them. Karen Dettmer said that street sweeping staff are reporting the piles that can't be swept. Ald. Stamper asked if its possible to include as a part of a new process to have the staff to take a look around the area to check if there's anything else that can be picked up or report it. Karen Dettmer said that specifics are needed in order to send the proper response. Ald. Perez said that somehow communication must be coordinated between departments (DPW and DNS). Karen Dettmer reported that the hiring process is improving but that there is a 19% vacancy rate still. The board members thanked the staff (crew) for the excellent work and response despite the vacancies and the amount of issues weather related. Jerell Kruschke said that the snow operations and street maintenance are switching over and that there is a delay on the transition. Added that there are 2,000 pot holes requests and that it is taking 3 days to respond. Regarding the street light outages said that it seems to be under control with few requests on the queue and that it is taking 1.5 day to respond. Ald. Stamper and Ald. Perez noted that they have not received complaints. Patrick Pauly and Karen Dettmer explained that the Water Works conventional rate City of Milwaukee Page 11 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 7, 2022 case is a lengthy process which is in the phase of data request for clarification purposes and that on September 2022 we will get an update as the process moves forward. Patrick Pauly said that they have held discussions with the mayor' s office to construct a plan to improve the employee's compensation plan. The members thanked Ms. Dettmer for her years of passionate service to the City of Milwaukee. HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 21. 211637 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses. Sponsors: THE CHAIR CARRICK, Antoinette M, Public Passenger Driver's License Renewal Application. (Expired10/31/2021). The applicant was present. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) AMENDED Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 Agenda Only 04 BUCKMAN, David I, Agent for "Universal Protection Service, LLC", Private First Responder License Renewal Application with Change of Agent for "Allied Universal Security Services" at 111 E Kilbourn Av #1875 Ald. Borkowski moved approval. (Prevailed 5-0) AMENDED Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 Ald. Stamper moved approval of the file # 211637 as amended. (Prevailed 5-0) RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL Aye 5- Bauman, Borkowski, Zamarripa, Perez, and Stamper No 0 The meeting adjourned at 10:59 am Yadira Melendez-H Staff Assistant City of Milwaukee Page 12 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes April 7, 2022 This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar. City of Milwaukee Page 13