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. Ashanti Hamilton, Vice-Chair Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II, Ald. Mark A. Borkowski, and Ald. Nikiya Dodd 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 Wednesday, June 29, 2022 9:00 AM Room 301-B, City Hall The meeting was called to order at 9:02 am 1. 220303 Resolution relating 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 Holly Rutenbeck - DPW - explained that the post card survey results are in favor. 1st Aldermanic District N. 33rd st. - W. Villard Ave. to W. Custer Ave. (ST211220141) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Borkoswki moved approval. N. 38th st. - W. Custer Ave. to W. Sheridan Ave. (ST211220145) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Hamilton moved approval. Ald. Dodd moved to reconsider the item at 9:22 am because one neighbor wants to testify. Neighbors in opposition: Robin Bean - 3463 N 38th St - said that there has been a request for a 4 way stop for 10 years now and that no minimum efforts have been made before. Ald. Hamilton moved approval. N. 40th st. - N. Hopkins st. to W. Villard Ave. (ST211220140) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Hamilton moved approval. N. 48th St. — W. Luscher Ave. to W. Fairmount Ave. (ST211220163) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Neighbors in Support: Nico Triggs - 4969 N 48th St - said that most of the neighbors are senior citizens and that they want to keep the street safe. City of Milwaukee Page 1 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes June 29, 2022 Ald. Hamilton moved approval. N. 50th St. — W. Luscher Ave. to W. Fairmount Ave. (ST211220143) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Hamilton moved approval. W. Carmen Ave. - N. 27th st. to N. 29th st. (ST211220162) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Hamilton moved approval. N. Darien st - W. Cheyenne st. to W. vera Ave. (ST211220142) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Hamilton moved approval. W. Lancaster Ave. - N. 42nd st. to N. Sherman Blvd. (ST211220123) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Hamliton moved approval. 2nd Aldermanic District N. 61st St. — W. Marion St. to W. Congress St. (ST211220167) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Borkowski moved approval. W. Stark st. - N. 60th st. to N. 61st st. (ST211220176) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Hamilton moved approval. W. Thurston Ave. - N. 97th st. to N. 98th st. (ST211220151) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ms. Rutenbeck made the note for the record that no responses from the survey post card were received for this item. Ald. Dodd moved approval. 7th Aldermanic District N. 29th st. - W. Concordia Ave. to W. Townsend st. (ST211220154) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Neighbors in Support: Marshall Robinson - 3368 N 29th St - said that the majority of the neighbors are seniors and children and that it is a street with lots of speeding issues. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. N. 49th st. - W. Hope Ave. to W. Marion st. (ST211220146) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Neighbors in Support: Michael Grimm - 4205 N 49th St - said that a lot more is needed on Hope Av. as well. Ald. Stamper moved approval. N. 49th St. — W. Townsend St. to W. Keefe Ave. (ST211220153) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Borkowski moved approval. N. 56th st. - W. Parkway Dr. to W. Hampton Ave. (ST211220150) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). City of Milwaukee Page 2 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes June 29, 2022 Ald. Dodd moved approval. 10th Aldermanic District N. 53rd st. - W. Clarke st. to W. Center St. (ST211220195) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Ald. Stamper moved approval. N. 58th st. - W. Wright st. to W. Clarke St. (ST211220169) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Neighbors in Support: Christian - 3524 N 58th St- said that it is a long street without a stop sign. Ald. Borkowski moved approval. W. Potomac Ave. - N. 73rd st to W. Chapman Pl. (ST211220159) Install traffic calming speed hump(s). Neighbors in Opposition: Ms. Simms - 7342 W Potomac Av - said that the streets are in poor condition to have a speed hump instead of repaving it. Ald. Borkowski moved to hold the item to the call of chair. Ald. Borkowski moved approval of the file 220303 as amended. RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5 - Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 No 0 2. 220304 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 $30,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,155,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Holly Rutenbeck - DPW RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 3. 220306 Substitute 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 $337,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $6,088,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Holly Rutenbeck - DPW City of Milwaukee Page 3 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes June 29, 2022 SUBSTITUTED Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 220306 Substitute 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 $337,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $6,088,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 4. 220307 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 $1,070,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,415,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Holly Rutenbeck - DPW SUBSTITUTED Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 220307 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 $1,070,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,415,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 5. 212003 Substitute resolution to vacate North 8th Street south of Michigan to its terminus, and North 9th Street south of Michigan to its terminus, in the 4th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman Kevin Kuschel and William Fuchs - DPW and Nick Orthmann from Bear Development made the Power Point Presentation that was attached to the file. City of Milwaukee Page 4 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes June 29, 2022 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 6. 220247 Resolution relating to jurisdictional maintenance responsibilities for West McAuley Place, in the 4th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Kevin Kuschel - DPW RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 7. 220243 An ordinance relating to the naming of West McAuley Place, in the 4th Aldermanic District. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Kevin Kuschel - DPW RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 8. 220116 Resolution approving a Conduit Occupancy License Agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Pabst Theater Foundation, Inc to occupy a portion of the City's communication conduit system. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Eng-Kie Lee - DPW and Kitt Pellegriniand from Pabst Theater Foundation, Inc. RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 9. 220252 Resolution confirming the City Engineer's authorization to apply for a Federal Transportation Alternatives Program grant for the 2022-2023 application cycle, with an 80 percent grantor share and a 20 percent local share. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Mike Amsdem - DPW RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd City of Milwaukee Page 5 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes June 29, 2022 No 0 10. 220264 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Project Agreement titled “State Municipal Agreement for a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and to set up design engineering at a total estimated cost of $656,000 with an estimated City of Milwaukee share of $131,200 and a grantor share of $524,800. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Mike Amsdem - DPW RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 11. 220265 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 Fond du Lac Avenue (STH 145); Bridge over 76th Street and Pedestrian Bridge, and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $5,036,000 with an estimated City share of $17,000 and a grantor share of $5,019,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR David Tapia - DPW RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 12. 220281 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute documents required for right-of-way acquisition, including easements on City-owned parcels, and approving the right-of-way exhibits required for the reconstruction of various projects with an estimated total cost of $337,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR David Tapia - DPW RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 13. 220282 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to City of Milwaukee Page 6 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes June 29, 2022 the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the construction of North Lovers Lane Bridge in Aldermanic District 5 with a total estimated cost increase for the projects of $140,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $140,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR David Tapia - DPW RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 14. 220284 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the design and real estate acquisition of South 70th Street Bridge over the Canadian Pacific Railroad and Hank Aaron State Trail in Aldermanic District 10 with a total estimated cost increase for the projects of $45,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $45,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR David Tapia - DPW RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 15. 220285 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the construction of North Humboldt Avenue (North Ave to Keefe Ave) in the 3rd Aldermanic district with a total estimated cost increase for the projects of $2,100,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $2,100,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR David Tapia - DPW RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 16. 220290 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute three State Municipal Agreements with the City of Milwaukee Page 7 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes June 29, 2022 Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the installation of traffic signal improvements and to fund preliminary engineering for three projects at various intersections in various Aldermanic Districts with a total estimated cost of $407,000, with an estimated grantor share of $325,600, and an estimated City share of $81,400. Sponsors: THE CHAIR David Tapia - DPW RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 17. 220315 Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the construction of Safe Routes to School Phase 1 - Various Locations in various Aldermanic districts with a total estimated cost increase for the projects of $700,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $700,000. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Chad Chrisbaum - DPW RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 18. 220310 Reappointment of John Swan, III to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor. (2nd Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 19. 220311 Reappointment of Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor. Sponsors: THE CHAIR RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 20. 220339 Appointment of Alderman Robert Bauman to the Milwaukee Metropolitan City of Milwaukee Page 8 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes June 29, 2022 Sewerage District by the Mayor. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Ald. Bauman said that it will be his first time serving the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and that he respects the efforts made in the past and that the organization is a great partner with the City. RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Aye 4- Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 Abstain 1- Bauman 21. 220340 Appointment of Representative Kalan Haywood, II to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District) Sponsors: THE CHAIR Mr. Haywood said that he will promote, work and advocate for cleaner and safer drinking water across the city and country. RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 22. 191930 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the status of current and future operations. Sponsors: Ald. Bauman Jerrel Kruschke and Danielle Rodriguez - DPW. Mr. Kruschke said that the City Hall foundation work will continue but that the entrance on Market St. will be reopening soon. He said that regarding the street lights, they are close to target and that they still recruiting municipal electricians. About the potholes he said that there are 2,000 requests to patch and, that they have implemented a pilot program with workers from other divisions to volunteer on Saturdays and that they expect to have up to 20 crews out by the end of the summer. Ms. Rodriguez said that they are almost 4,000 stumps behind. Both Ms. Rodriguez and Mr. Kruschke said that the department is struggling with its operations due the labor shortage and that they are actively working with the Mayor's office, partnering with MPS for the internship programs and that the hiring efforts continue. HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 23. 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. City of Milwaukee Page 9 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes June 29, 2022 Sponsors: Ald. Bauman Mr. Jerell Kruschke - DPW - Said that the speed hump requests for this year is about to end with the 60 speeds humps coming up on July 20th. He reported that a total of 270 speed humps will be approved and built this year. He added that any coming requests will be for the 2023 season at a cost of $6.50 per lineal foot since the ARPA funds have been used. Mr. Kruschke said that speed humps are popular because they are requested by the residents and that traffic circles are assessable projects as well at a cost of $4.60 per lineal foot. He said that the department is actively applying for grants and that the whole campaign to reduce the speed limits is about to come out. HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 24. 220333 Communication from the Department of Public Works (Water Works) relating to the status of the projects required to provide water to the City of Waukesha. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Mr. Patrick Pauly from Water Works explained that pumping station will be completed on February 2023 (Deadline September 2023) and that the pipeline will be made by the same contractor that is building the Waukesha's portion starting in July 2022 from west to east. There was a presentation that could not be shared due technical difficulties but it has been added to the file. RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 MAY BE PLACED ON FILE THE FOLLOWING: 25. 180633 Resolution to vacate North Edison Street south of East Cherry Street and north of East Knapp Street and a portion of East Knapp Street between the Milwaukee River and North Water Street, in the 3rd Aldermanic District. Sponsors: Ald. Kovac Requested by Terri Grote RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 26. 180634 Resolution to vacate a portion of the south side of South Kinnickinnic Avenue from Lake Parkway east to a point, in the 14th Aldermanic City of Milwaukee Page 10 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes June 29, 2022 District. Sponsors: Ald. Zielinski Requested by Terri Grote RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Aye 5- Bauman, Hamilton, Stamper, Borkowski, and Dodd No 0 The meeting adjourned at 10:40 am Yadira Melendez-H Staff Assistant 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 11