PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · July 19, 2023
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
ALD. ROBERT J. BAUMAN, CHAIR
Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II, Vice-Chair
Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa, Ald. Jonathan Brostoff and Ald.
Lamont Westmoreland
Staff Assistant, Yadira Melendez, 414-286-2775
Fax: 414-286-3456, Yadira.Melendez@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 414-286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 9:00 AM City Hall, Room 301-B
The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m.
1. 230421 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
$33,365 for a total estimated cost of $91,600.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Holly Rutenbeck - DPW - said that all of the projects were based on the survey
response and that the respective alderperson supports each project.
1st Aldermanic District
N. 42nd st. - W. Kiley Ave. to W. Good Hope Rd. (ST211230108) Installing traffic
calming speed hump(s).
Neighbor in support:
Geroge Petz - 2037 N 42nd St - said that he has seen kids being hit by cars, that the
people who lives in the apartment buildings are also the ones that leave their
driveways like there is no tomorrow.
Ms. Rutenbeck said that 37 properties were surveyed and only 1 postcard was
returned in opposition.
Ald. Stamper moved approval. There were no objections.
N. 52nd st. - W. Villard Ave. to W. Custer Ave. (ST211230107) Installing traffic
calming speed hump(s).
Ms. Rutenbeck said that 41 properties were surveyed, 6 postcards were returned in
favor and 2 in opposition.
Ald. Brostoff moved approval. There were no objections.
W. Fiebrantz Ave. — N. 19th PI. to N. 20th St. (ST21'iZ30125) Installing traffic
calming speed hump(s).
Neighbor in support:
Curtis Marbin Sr. -1975 W Fiebrantz - said that there is a constant speed around the
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Rufus King area, that they are tired.
Ms. Rutenbeck said that 5 properties were surveyed, 1 postcard was returned in
favor and 1 in opposition.
Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. There were no objections.
7th Aldermanic District
N. 47th St. — W. Burleigh St. to W. Auer Ave. (ST 211230136) Installing traffic
calming speed hump(s).
Neighbor in support:
Eva Carver - 3164 N 47th St - said that the driving is terrible, that cars sometimes hit
80 and 90 mph and that something needs to be done.
Ald. Rainey recommended approval.
Ms. Rutenbeck said that 22 properties were surveyed, 5 postcards were returned in
favor and 1 in opposition.
Ald. Stamper moved approval. There were no objections.
N. 54th St. — W. Parkway Dr. to W. Hampton Ave. (ST211230131) Installing traffic
calming speed hump(s).
Ald. Rainey recommended approval.
Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. There were no objections.
12th Aldermanic District
S. 9th st. - W. Madison st. to W. Scott st. (ST211230137) Installing traffic calming
speed hump(s).
Neighbor in support:
Laura Lopez - 1217 S 9th St - said that she lives between Madison and Scott and
even being a one way street, the drivers don't care and speed on both directions. She
said that she is very concerned for the safety of the children who walk to school
(Bruce Guadalupe) and for the many families with children in the area.
Ms. Rutenbeck said that 8 properties were surveyed, 3 postcards were returned in
favor.
Ald. Westmoreland moved approval. There were no objections.
S. 14th St. — W. Harrison Ave. to W. Arthur Ave. (ST211190204) Installing traffic
calming speed hump(s).
Ms. Rutenbeck said that 20 properties were surveyed, 1 postcard was returned in
favor and 1 in opposition.
Ald. Stamper moved approval. There were no objections.
S. 17th st. - W. Lincoln Ave. to W. Grant st. (ST211230121) Installing traffic calming
speed hump(s)
Ms. Rutenbeck said that 31 properties were surveyed, 4 postcards were returned in
favor and 1 in opposition.
Ald. Zamarripa moved approval. There were no objections.
13th Aldermanic District
S. 25th st. - W. Euclid Ave. to W. Oklahoma Ave. (ST211230138) Installing traffic
calming speed hump(s).
Neighbor in support:
Ron Blazer - 3130 S 25th St - said that the block is directly across from Oklahoma Av
and that there are a lot of cars from the high school that do not stop or slow down. He
added that the project on Oklahoma will frustrate drivers (lane reductions) and that
they will look for an outlet.
Ms. Rutenbeck said that 25 properties were surveyed, 2 postcards were returned in
favor.
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Ald. Bauman asked Ms. Rutenbeck to give an update of how many speed humps
have been approved.
Ms. Rutenbeck said that about 1,000 speed humps have been approved between
last and this years.
Ald. Stamper moved approval of the file 230421 as amended. There were no
objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5 - Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
No 0
2. 230423 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 $130,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects
being $1,460,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Holly Rutenbeck - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. BROSTOFF that this Resolution be
SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
230423 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 $130,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects
being $1,460,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
3. 230424 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 $75,000
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for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,000,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Holly Rutenbeck - 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, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
4. 230425 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 $5,825,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $6,225,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Holly Rutenbeck - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be
SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
230425 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 $5,825,000
for a total estimated cost of these projects being $6,225,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
A motion was made by ALD. BROSTOFF that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
5. 230124 Resolution approving a Third Amendment to Lease Agreement with
Verizon Wireless relating to extending the term of the lease at the
Hawley Road Water Tower at 1235 North 57th Street.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ald. Bauman said that we heard this file two cycles ago and that it was held to have
some more research done.
Patrick Pauly - Water Works Superintendent - said that they were able to meet with
the OCA and
LRB to review the agreement. He added that LRB put a memo together providing
examples of lease agreements on southeast Wisconsin and that the terms are very
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competitive with what is done at other locations. He also said that the agent for
Verizon Wireless provided almost the same numbers as the LRB.
A motion was made by ALD. BROSTOFF that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
6. 230406 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to work with
various cultural chambers of commerce and other relevant
stakeholders on ways to increase the diversity of vendors who
respond to and are awarded Department of Public Works contracts.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs, Ald. Bauman, Ald. Brostoff, Ald. Zamarripa, Ald. Stamper
and Ald. Westmoreland
Jerell Krushcke - DPW Commissioner and Ald. Coggs appeared.
Ald. Coggs said that the idea is to adjust the process to allow a diversity of bidders in
the future.
Mr. Kruschke said that it is a good idea and that as a matter of fact, they have
struggled with contractors.
Ald. Bauman asked if there has been a general invitation for the general process to
become a contractor for the City of Milwaukee.
Mr. Krushcke said that they did it in the past and that he will look into it.
Ald. Stamper said that it is a good idea to educate the bidders.
Ald. Coggs said that she is happy to work with DPW to be more inclusive in the
future.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be AMENDED.
This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
7. 230381 Resolution authorizing the City of Milwaukee’s Department of Public
Works - Milwaukee Water Works to execute a contract to accept and
expend funds from a subaward from Employ Milwaukee (grantor)
allocation of the United States Department of Labor’s allocation of
Community Project Funds from the Consolidated Appropriations Act,
2022 for the provision of an Essential Employee Workforce
Development Program, and to set up project costs at a total estimated
cost of $648,186, with costs fully covered by the grantor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Jane Islo - Water Works - she said that a $2M was received to create an essential
employee workforce and that it will be focused on three positions:
1. water repair worker
2. water meter technician
3. customer service
She added that they experience recruitment and retention issues, that this 3 month
program will be a fast track for employment.
Cindy Anderson - Earn and Learn Program Manager - she said that they will work
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with the city to plug candidates with the program. She also said that they are planning
to deliver services for 150 people, that they are targeting 18 years and up and that it
is paid training ($2 less than the current salary).
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
8. 230394 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 North
20th Street (STH 57) from North Avenue to Hopkins Street.
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, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
9. 230395 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 North
76th Street (STH 181) Intersection with Hampton Avenue.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
David Tapia - 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, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
10. 230397 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, real estate acquisition, and construction of
South 84th Street (STH 181) from W Greenfield Ave. to W Adler Ave.,
to set up funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of
$600,000 with an estimated City share of $30,000 and a grantor share
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of $450,000. Remaining $120,000 of costs to be funded by City of
West Allis, and to set up funds for real estate acquisition at an
estimated total cost of $20,000 with an estimated City share of $0 and
a grantor share of $20,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
David Tapia - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. BROSTOFF that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
11. 230401 Substitute Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to
execute a document titled “Revision 2 State/Municipal Agreement for a
State-Let Local Bridge Project” with the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation (WisDOT) for the South 70th Street Bridge over
Canadian Pacific Railway / Hank Aaron State Trail in the 10th
Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
David Tapia - DPW
A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
12. 230410 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 of West National Avenue between South 39th Street and
South 1st Street in the 8th and 12th Aldermanic districts with a total
estimated cost increase for the projects of $600,000, with an
estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of
$600,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
David Tapia - DPW - said that there is a need to have a consultant firm due the size
of the project (2.5 milles long) rather than in-house. He added that there will be 2
lanes, protected bike lane and parking lanes (similar to Wells St.)
Ald. Zamarripa said that she attended one of the meetings and that she wants to
provide feedback because the neighbors were not receiving an explanation. She
suggested that the post-its notes and markers be placed on each station rather than
at the end because people were not aware about the purpose of those. She also said
that the interpreter should be announced because she felt that it was like incognito.
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Mr. Tapia said that they do a sort of open house for those two-three hours, that
people can navigate around and ask questions. He also said that he will take Ald.
Zamarripa's suggestions.
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
13. 230414 Substitute resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to
execute State/Municipal Agreement for a Carbon Reduction Program
Project with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the
conversion of street lighting fixtures to LED from Center Street to
Juneau Avenue and 60th Street to Lake Michigan, and to set up funds
for design engineering review and procurement at a total estimated
total cost of $1,635,000 with an estimated grantor share of $1,296,000
and City share of $339,000
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Eng King Lee - DPW - said that the replacement will start early next year and that
they will do as much as they can (replacing to headlights).
Ald. Zamarripa asked how it was determined to start with this huge chunk on the
north side.
Mr. King Lee said that the decision was based on outage history.
A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
14. 230415 Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works
and Comptroller to execute a State Municipal Agreement with the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design,
and construction of traffic signal improvements under the Carbon
Reduction Program at 14 intersections in various Aldermanic Districts
and to set up funds for design engineering review at an estimated cost
of $15,000 with estimated City share of $15,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Scott Reinbacher - 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, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
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15. 230427 Resolution authorizing the City of Milwaukee to approve the Great
Lakes Legacy Act Project Agreement Modification No. 2 with the US
Environmental Protection Agency in cooperation with the Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources, Milwaukee County, We Energies,
and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the Focused
Feasibility Study, Pre-Design Investigation, and Remedial Design of
the Proposed Dredge Material Management Facility, the Removal of
PCB Contaminant Soil Material, and the Remedial Action of
Contaminated Sediment in the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern.
Sponsors: Ald. Brostoff and Ald. Zamarripa
Brian Kasprzyk (Port of Milwaukee) and David Misky (DCD)
Mr. Misky said that they were here for the first time in 2019, that a year ago they
presented the first modification and that they are here today for the second
modification. He also said that $300Millions have been invested in the cleaning
efforts combined with federal dollars and match ups. He added that the Estuary
Limits are on the file - that Milwaukee, Kinnickinnic and Menomonee rivers are
included. He mentioned that this project costs less than $1Million to the City of
Milwaukee.
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
16. 230433 Resolution approving an Operating Agreement with Badgerland
Striders Running Club for staging of the 2023 Milwaukee Lakefront
Marathon in the City of Milwaukee
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
James Washington - DPW - along with Scott Stauske and James Szyjakowski
representatives from Badgerland Striders Running Club gave a Power Point
Presentation that has been added to the file.
A motion was made by ALD. BROSTOFF that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
17. 230449 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute
an Out-of-Program Agreement with the Milwaukee Board of School
Directors for public water main improvements on South 24th Street.
Sponsors: Ald. Zamarripa
James Washignton - DPW - said that this would be a pedestrian mall in partnership
with MPS.
Ald. Zamarripa said that she is thrilled and that they have been working together with
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other agencies and neighbors to create a large green space for the students and
neighbors.
Nicholas Straubne - MPS - said that these are ARPA funds and they addressed the
neighbors' concerns on this project as a whole.
A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
18. 230177 Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "Elder
Claude Edwards" to West Center Street from North 24th Street to
North 25th Street in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Yance Marti (DPW) and Ivory Edwards (petitioner/daughter) were present.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
19. 230255 Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "Patricia
O'Flynn Pattillo" to North 6th Street from West Keefe Avenue to West
Vienna Street in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Yance Marti (DPW) - said that everybody is on board and gave a quick run of the
honorary person.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
20. 230256 Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "Sheriff
Richard E. Artison" to North 9th Street from West Highland Avenue to
West Wisconsin Avenue in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman, Ald. Stamper, Ald. Zamarripa, Ald. Brostoff, Ald.
Westmoreland and Ald. Rainey
Richard E. Artison, Lisa Artison (daugther), Charles N. Clevert Jr. (Retired Federal
Judge) and Yance Marti (DPW)
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
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Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
21. 230373 Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "Josephine
D. Moutry-Hill” to West Vliet Street from North 30th Street to North
31st Street in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Kelli Macon (daughter), Kay Macon (granddaughter) and Yance Marti (DPW) were
present.
A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
22. 230388 Substitute resolution relating to the renaming of the 30th and Cawker
Park Area located at 2929 North 30th Street as Alwin Lopez (Al)
Jarreau Park in the 7th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Rainey
Ald. Rainey was present.
A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be
RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
23. 191930 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the
status of current and future operations.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Jerrel Kruschke (DPW Commissioner) and Kevin Muhs - (City Engineer) were
present. Files 191930 and 211119 were called together.
Mr. Kruschke appeared on behalf Ms. Rodriguez with the following update:
-City owned properties - lot maintenance crew continues with 5th mowing cycle.
-Just finished the 1st mowing cycle adjacent to freeways, the second cycle will start
on the first week of August which includes the litter pick up on the city's side of
freeways.
-The beer line and KK trails are mowed twice.
-Sweeping has been done three times this year, they are 50% done with the second
time thru alleys and boulevard roads.
-Looking to have crews to work on Saturday to catch up with sweeping before the
winter season (due short staffing issues).
-Regarding the recycling plant: they are currently working with the attorney's office
and the insurance claim. No service disruptions, they continue using the Lincoln
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transfer station to sort and ship out to other plants in the southeast region and
Madison.
Mr. Kruschke said that they meet with WM and that they are in the process of
rehabbing their facility and looking to have it up and running by the end of the year or
early next year so we don't have to ship to the other recycling facilities around the
state.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
24. 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
Mr. Muhs said that It is construction season, that a lot is happening out there.
Ald, Brostoff asked to give a brief update on the reckless driving reduction initiative.
Mr. Muhs said that measuring the progress is a difficult thing to do, that they will be
looking in the future for death, fatality rate, life changing injuries rate, serious injuries
rate and that those numbers will go down consistent with the zero vision piece. He
added that they have seen progress and effectiveness in decreasing speeds
particularly on drivers going 10 mph over the speed limit.
Ald. Brostoff said that it is important to share that data with the public.
Mr. Muhs said that they will share and promote the new data on speed reduction with
the constituents.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
25. 230011 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the
dockless motorized scooter operations.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Jerell Kruschke, Mike Amsden and Kate Riordan - DPW
Ms. Riordan made a presentation that it has been added to the file. Ms. Riordan said
that the revenue is used to pay for staff (administration) and for infrastructure
investment (like parking corrals).
Mr. Amsdem asked the members to provide/send all the feedback/complaints for
statistics. He also said that 9 crashes involving dockless scooters have been
reported to MPD since last September.
Ald. Brostoff said that the rides numbers are a reminder that we need to move
towards other multi-modal transportations in the city. He also said that if the program
is going to move forward, the speed limits on certain areas and hours should be
revised.
Mr. Amsden said that they want to record the entire season before moving forward
with the one on one meetings with the alderpersons.
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A motion was made by ALD. BROSTOFF that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
26. 230007 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works
Committee relating to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13 ABUNAAJ, Jehad A, Taxicab License Renewal Application for "L and M" at 6213
S 13TH St #1. (Expires 8/26/2023)
The applicant was present. He said that he has never been called for a hearing
before and that he recalls the issue from the objection. He added that service
happened at the airport where there is a $3 airport toll on top of the $15 minimum
rate from the airport. The applicant provided a copy of the rates approved by the City
of Milwaukee.
Ald. Stamper moved approval. There were no objections. (Prevailed 5-0)
Mr. Cooney (License Division Manager) and Atty. Farris were present as well.
A motion was made by ALD. STAMPER that this Motion be RECOMMENDED
FOR APPROVAL. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Bauman, Stamper, Zamarripa, Brostoff, and Westmoreland
No 0
The meeting adjourned at 12:25 p.m.
Yadira Melendez
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. Russell W. Stamper, II, Vice-Chair
Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa, Ald. Jonathan Brostoff and Ald.
Lamont Westmoreland
Staff Assistant, Yadira Melendez, 414-286-2775
Fax: 414-286-3456, Yadira.Melendez@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 414-286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 9:00 AM City Hall, Room 301-B
1. 230421 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
2. 230423 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 $120,000 for a
total estimated cost of these projects being $1,435,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
3. 230424 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 $75,000 for a total
estimated cost of these projects being $1,000,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
4. 230425 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements
at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the
City construction cost estimated to be $1,365,000 for a total estimated
cost of these projects being $1,400,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
5. 230124 Resolution approving a Third Amendment to Lease Agreement with
Verizon Wireless relating to extending the term of the lease at the Hawley
Road Water Tower at 1235 North 57th Street.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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6. 230406 Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to work with
various cultural chambers of commerce and other relevant stakeholders on
ways to increase the diversity of vendors who respond to and are awarded
Department of Public Works contracts.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
7. 230381 Resolution authorizing the City of Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works
- Milwaukee Water Works to execute a contract to accept and expend
funds from a subaward from Employ Milwaukee (grantor) allocation of the
United States Department of Labor’s allocation of Community Project
Funds from the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 for the provision of
an Essential Employee Workforce Development Program, and to set up
project costs at a total estimated cost of $648,186, with costs fully covered
by the grantor.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 230394 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 North 20th Street (STH 57) from
North Avenue to Hopkins Street.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 230395 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 North 76th Street (STH 181)
Intersection with Hampton Avenue.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 230397 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, real estate acquisition, and construction of South
84th Street (STH 181) from W Greenfield Ave. to W Adler Ave., to set up
funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $600,000 with an
estimated City share of $30,000 and a grantor share of $450,000.
Remaining $120,000 of costs to be funded by City of West Allis, and to set
up funds for real estate acquisition at an estimated total cost of $20,000
with an estimated City share of $0 and a grantor share of $20,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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11. 230401 Substitute Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to
execute a document titled “Revision 2 State/Municipal Agreement for a
State-Let Local Bridge Project” with the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation (WisDOT) for the South 70th Street Bridge over Canadian
Pacific Railway / Hank Aaron State Trail in the 10th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
12. 230410 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 of West National Avenue between South 39th Street and South 1st
Street in the 8th and 12th Aldermanic districts with a total estimated cost
increase for the projects of $600,000, with an estimated Grantor share of
$0, and an estimated City share of $600,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
13. 230414 Substitute resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to
execute State/Municipal Agreement for a Carbon Reduction Program
Project with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the conversion
of street lighting fixtures to LED from Center Street to Juneau Avenue and
60th Street to Lake Michigan, and to set up funds for design engineering
review and procurement at a total estimated total cost of $1,635,000 with
an estimated grantor share of $1,296,000 and City share of $339,000
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
14. 230415 Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and
Comptroller to execute a State Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and
construction of traffic signal improvements under the Carbon Reduction
Program at 14 intersections in various Aldermanic Districts and to set up
funds for design engineering review at an estimated cost of $15,000 with
estimated City share of $15,000.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
15. 230427 Resolution authorizing the City of Milwaukee to approve the Great Lakes
Legacy Act Project Agreement Modification No. 2 with the US
Environmental Protection Agency in cooperation with the Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources, Milwaukee County, We Energies, and
the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the Focused Feasibility
Study, Pre-Design Investigation, and Remedial Design of the Proposed
Dredge Material Management Facility, the Removal of PCB Contaminant
Soil Material, and the Remedial Action of Contaminated Sediment in the
Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern.
Sponsors: Ald. Brostoff
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16. 230433 Resolution approving an Operating Agreement with Badgerland Striders
Running Club for staging of the 2023 Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon in the
City of Milwaukee
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
17. 230449 Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute an
Out-of-Program Agreement with the Milwaukee Board of School Directors
for public water main improvements on South 24th Street.
Sponsors: Ald. Zamarripa
18. 230177 Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "Elder Claude
Edwards" to West Center Street from North 24th Street to North 25th
Street in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
19. 230255 Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "Patricia O'Flynn
Pattillo" to North 6th Street from West Keefe Avenue to West Vienna Street
in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
20. 230256 Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "Sheriff Richard
E. Artison" to North 9th Street from West Highland Avenue to West
Wisconsin Avenue in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
21. 230373 Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name "Josephine D.
Moutry-Hill” to West Vliet Street from North 30th Street to North 31st Street
in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
22. 230388 Substitute resolution relating to the renaming of the 30th and Cawker Park
Area located at 2929 North 30th Street as Alwin Lopez (Al) Jarreau Park in
the 7th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
23. 191930 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the status
of current and future operations.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
24. 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
25. 230011 Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to the
dockless motorized scooter operations.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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26. 230007 Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee
relating to licenses.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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