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COMMON COUNCIL

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 · 9:00 AM AM · Common Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Milwaukee Common Council held a meeting covering various municipal matters, with a focus on infrastructure improvements, technology lease agreements, and administrative updates. The council approved several resolutions related to public works projects, communications infrastructure, and city funding.

Key Decisions

  • Gender-Neutral Fire Department Terminology Charter Ordinance Passed
  • Green Solutions Grant for Six Green Alleys Passed
  • Mobile Communications Antenna Lease Amendments Passed
  • Milwaukee Water Works Simplified Rate Case Authorization Passed
  • New Park Naming - Clementina Castro Park Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. PAGE BREAK
  2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  3. 1. A substitute charter ordinance relating to use of gender-neutral terminology for fire department personnel.
    Charter Ordinance
    Action: SUBSTITUTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Charter Ordinance be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  4. COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS
  5. 2. Communication from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.
    Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Communication be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  6. THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  7. 3. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
    Motion
    Action: APPROVED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Motion be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  8. PAGE BREAK
  9. THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  10. PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  11. 4. A substitute ordinance relating to the creation of an anti-illegal dumping policy and research committee.
    Ordinance
    Action: PASSED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be PASSED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  12. ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  13. 5. Resolution approving an amendment to lease agreement with T-Mobile Central, LLC for the placement of personal communications services antennas and ancillary equipment at the Zeidler Municipal Building at 841 N. Broadway.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  14. 6. Resolution approving an amendment to lease agreement with T-Mobile Central, LLC for the placement of personal communications services antennas and ancillary equipment at the Southside Health Center at 1640 S. 24th Street.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  15. 7. Substitute resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Water Works to file a simplified rate case with the Public Service Commission.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  16. 8. Resolution approving a third amendment to the lease agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for the placement of personal communications services antennas and ancillary equipment at 8814 W. Lisbon Avenue.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  17. 9. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of an Employ Milwaukee grant.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  18. 10. 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 South Lincoln Memorial Drive from Jones Street to Carferry Drive with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $60,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $60,000.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  19. 11. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st Revision 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) Honey Creek to Bluemound Road, with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $350,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $212,750 and an estimated City share of $104,850. Remaining $32,400 of costs to be funded by City of Wauwatosa.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  20. 12. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive intersection with North Avenue, with a total estimated cost decrease for the project of $840,225, with an estimated Grantor share decrease of $588,150 and an estimated City share decrease of $252,075.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  21. 13. 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 North Holton Street with East Keefe Avenue, East Concordia Avenue, and East Burleigh Street with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $80,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $80,000.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  22. 14. 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 North 51st Street with West Hadley Street, West Locust Street, West Chambers Street, and West Keefe Avenue with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $105,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $105,000.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  23. 15. Resolution relating to application, acceptance and execution of funding of a Green Solutions grant from MMSD for the installation of six green alleys to be constructed as part of the City’s 2025 alley reconstruction program and authorizing entry into a post installation Maintenance Covenant with MMSD, in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 13th and 15th Aldermanic Districts.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  24. 16. Substitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  25. 17. 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 $225,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,095,000.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  26. 18. Substitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  27. 19. Resolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute an Acknowledgement of Public Authority Responsibility agreement by and between the Forest County Potawatomi Community and the City of Milwaukee for certain public roads in the 4th and 8th Aldermanic Districts.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  28. 20. Resolution naming the park at South 4th Street and West Mineral Street "Clementina Castro Park."
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  29. PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  30. 21. Resolution relating to the dockless scooter pilot program.
    Resolution
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  31. 22. Resolution relating to the installation of lighting in the alley bounded West Highland Boulevard, West State Street, North 29th Street and North 33rd Street.
    Resolution
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Resolution be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  32. 23. Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to flooding problems and the City's flooding abatement strategy.
    Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Communication be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  33. PAGE BREAK
  34. THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  35. PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  36. 24. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2025 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.
    Ordinance
    Action: PASSED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Ordinance be PASSED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  37. 25. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2025 offices and positions in the City Service.
    Ordinance
    Action: PASSED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Ordinance be PASSED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  38. ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  39. 26. Substitute resolution amending Common Council File Number 231757 relating to the acceptance and expenditure of a Cities Forward grant.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  40. 221377 A substitute charter ordinance relating to use of gender-neutral terminology for fire department personnel.
    Charter Ordinance
    Action: PASSED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Charter Ordinance be PASSED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

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  44. 250160 A substitute resolution relating to flags at public buildings in the month of June.
    Resolution-Immediate Adoption
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Resolution-Immediate Adoption be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: