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COMMON COUNCIL

Thursday, July 31, 2025 · 9:00 AM AM · Common Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Milwaukee Common Council approved a significant zoning change to transform the John C. Cudahy YMCA site into a multi-family housing development called Cudahy Farms. The council also passed several infrastructure and public works projects, including street improvements and transportation agreements with the State of Wisconsin.

Key Decisions

  • Cudahy Farms Multi-Family Housing Development Passed
  • Water Rate Adjustment Request for Milwaukee Water Works Approved
  • Interstate Highway 43 Becher Interchange Construction Approved
  • Nonconsensual Towing Business License Ordinance Passed
  • Creation of MKE Community Impact Committee Passed
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Agenda

  1. PAGE BREAK
  2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  3. 1. A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Detailed Planned Development known as John C. Cudahy YMCA Youth & Family Center to a new Detailed Planned Development known as Cudahy Farms for a multi-family development on land located at 9050 North Swan Road, on the east side of North Swan Road, south of West Fairy Chasm Drive, in the 9th Aldermanic District.
    Ordinance
    Action: PASSED Passed

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

  4. 2. Resolution approving a Project Plan, and a development agreement, authorizing expenditures, and creating Tax Incremental District No. 122 (Cudahy Farms), in the 9th Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

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  6. COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS
  7. 3. 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. A. PRATT that this Communication be PLACED ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

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  9. THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  10. PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  11. 4. An ordinance relating to the license period for nonconsensual towing businesses.
    Ordinance
    Action: PASSED Passed

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

  12. 5. An ordinance relating to alcohol beverage establishment regulations and licensing procedures.
    Ordinance
    Action: PASSED Passed

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

  13. 6. 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:

  14. PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  15. 7. Communication from the License Division regarding a change to the Administrative Rules for Municipal ID's regarding duplicate cards.
    Communication
    Action: PLACED ON FILE Passed

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

  16. PAGE BREAK
  17. THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  18. ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  19. 8. Resolution accepting the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation funding and approving the State/Municipal Maintenance Agreement Between the City of Milwaukee and the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the purpose of delegating responsibilities for maintenance of a green infrastructure project in an area around the Port of Milwaukee Overpass, in the 14th Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  20. 9. Substitute resolution approving an Operating Agreement with Badgerland Striders Running Club for staging of the 2025 Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon, half marathon, 5K run and 5K walk in the City of Milwaukee.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  21. 10. Substitute resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Water Works to request a water rate adjustment from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin using the conventional rate case process.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  22. 11. 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 IH-43 North South Freeway Becher Interchange, and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $5,363,500 with an estimated City share of $3,600 and a grantor share of $5,359,900.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  23. 12. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Green Solutions grant from the MMSD for the installation of permeable pavers in the westerly parking lane of South 9th Street between West Greenfield Avenue and West Washington Street as part of the City’s street reconstruction project and authorizing entry into a post installation Maintenance Covenant with MMSD, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  24. 13. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “5th Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and real estate acquisition of West National Avenue from 39th Street to 1st Street with a total estimated cost decrease for the project of $2,610,400, with an estimated decrease of Grantor share of $5,601,527, and an estimated increase of City share of $2,991,128.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  25. 14. Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to create within the Capital Improvement Fund, Grant and Aid Projects, the necessary Project Grant Chartfield Values for construction for the project for the planned improvement of Silver Spring Drive from North 27th Street to the Milwaukee River.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  26. 15. Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “3rd Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and real estate acquisition of Chase Avenue (STH 38) Bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $3,118,500, with an estimated Grantor share of $2,838,000, and an estimated increase of City share of $280,500.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  27. 16. 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 $961,175 for a total estimated cost of $1,102,400.
    Resolution
    Action: AMENDED Passed

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

  28. 17. 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 $45,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,200,000.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  29. 18. 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 $282,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,744,000.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  30. 19. 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 $14,661,125 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $19,145,025.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  31. 20. 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 Interstate Highway 43 North-South Freeway; Becher Interchange, and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $7,098,000 with an estimated City share of $748,262 and a grantor share of $6,349,738.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  32. 21. Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute a 1st Revision to a State Municipal Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of a traffic signal project titled “ATC Controller & Comm Upgrade GR 9”.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  33. The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by silent meditation
  34. 250489 Substitute resolution creating an MKE Community Impact Committee.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  35. 250163 A substitute ordinance relating to the removal and impoundment of motor vehicles owned by habitual parking violators.
    Ordinance
    Action: AMENDED Passed

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

  36. The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting of July 15, 2025? There being none, the minutes of the meetings were approved without objection.
  37. THE FOLLOWING FILE WAS TAKEN FROM COMMITTEE:
  38. 250163 A substitute ordinance relating to the removal and impoundment of motor vehicles owned by habitual parking violators.
    Ordinance
    Action: PASSED Passed

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

  39. 250489 Substitute resolution creating an MKE Community Impact Committee.
    Resolution
    Action: SUBSTITUTED Passed

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

  40. 250489 Substitute resolution creating an MKE Community Impact Committee.
    Resolution
    Action: TAKEN FROM COMMITTEE Passed

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

  41. 250512 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 $961,175 for a total estimated cost of $1,102,400.
    Resolution
    Action: SUBSTITUTED Passed

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

  42. Meeting adjourned at 11:37 AM Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant
  43. 250512 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 $961,175 for a total estimated cost of $1,102,400.
    Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  44. The meeting was called to order at 9:30 AM