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COMMON COUNCIL

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · 9:00 AM AM · Common Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Common Council approved multiple infrastructure and street improvement projects totaling over $13 million in public works spending, including green infrastructure initiatives and street reconstruction programs across the city. The council also confirmed several appointments to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and approved settlement of several legal claims against the city.

Key Decisions

  • Street Improvement and Infrastructure Projects Approved
  • Green Infrastructure Funding (MMSD Grants and School Properties) Approved
  • License Revocation for Vibe Lounge (2579 N Teutonia Ave) Placed on File
  • MMSD Board Reappointments (Chambers, Coggs, Haywood, Taylor, Zetts) Confirmed
  • Legal Claims Settlements (Robinson v. City, Ambeau, Linville Estate) Approved
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. PAGE BREAK
  2. THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  3. PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  4. 1. A substitute ordinance relating to Department of Neighborhood Services investigation of license applications.
    Ordinance
  5. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
  6. 2. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
    Motion
  7. PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  8. 3. An ordinance relating to the municipal identification card.
    Ordinance
  9. 4. Motion relating to the revocation of the Class B Tavern, Food Dealer and Public Entertainment Premises licenses of Reginald Butler, agent for “2579 Teutonia LLC”, for the premises located at 2579 N Teutonia Ave, doing business as “ Vibe Lounge” in the 15th aldermanic district.
    Motion
  10. PAGE BREAK
  11. THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  12. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
  13. 5. Motion relating to the recommendations of the Public Works Committee relating to licenses.
    Motion
  14. PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  15. 6. An ordinance relating to state requirements for recycling and other purposes.
    Ordinance
  16. ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  17. 7. Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name John J. Williams to North 14th Street from West Capitol Drive to West Olive Street in the 1st Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
  18. 8. A substitute resolution relating to the exploration and development of external partnerships for street maintenance.
    Resolution
  19. 9. Substitute resolution relating to the collection of leaves raked by residents to the curb.
    Resolution
  20. 10. 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 $873,880 for a total estimated cost of $1,196,800.
    Resolution
  21. 11. Resolution relating to acceptance and execution of funding of a Green Solutions grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the installation of permeable pavers in the westerly parking lane of South 18th Street between West Lincoln Avenue and West Becher Street as part of the City’s street reconstruction project, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
  22. 12. Resolution authorizing City entry into Green Schoolyards Redevelopment Program Funding Agreement and Conservation Easements with MMSD and MPS for MPS properties at various locations in the City of Milwaukee.
    Resolution
  23. 13. Resolution authorizing City entry into a development and credit purchase agreement with Milwaukee Board of School Directors, City of Milwaukee, and CIS MMSD, LLC for the purchase of Green Infrastructure gallon credits at Lincoln and Modrzejewski Playfields, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
  24. 14. Resolution authorizing City entry into Green Solutions Funding Agreements and Conservation Easements with MMSD and MPS for MPS properties, in the 3rd, 5th, 6th, 14th, and 15th Aldermanic Districts.
    Resolution
  25. 15. 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 $425,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $2,550,000.
    Resolution
  26. 16. 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 $240,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,500,000.
    Resolution
  27. 17. Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $1,758,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,820,000.
    Resolution
  28. 18. Resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Street Improvement-State and/or Federal Aid Program to the Street Reconstruct or Resurface Program-Regular City Program at various locations for funding of local street improvements under the Local Roads Improvement Program for Municipal Street Improvement Greater than Twenty Thousand, with the City cost of $4,852,185.20, with a grantor’s cost of $1,005,864.80 for a total estimated cost of $5,858,050.
    Resolution
  29. 19. Resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from the Street Improvement-State and/or Federal Aid Program to the Street Reconstruct or Resurface Program - Regular City Program for West Keefe Avenue between North 8th Street and North 18th Street in the 6th Aldermanic District to fund the Municipal Street Improvement Supplemental Local Roads Improvement Program with City cost of $1,100,000, and grantor’s cost of $900,000 for a total estimated cost of $2,000,000.
    Resolution
  30. 20. Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the removal of an obstruction and relaying of storm sewer pipes along the Menomonee River located in the City of Milwaukee.
    Resolution
  31. 21. Resolution granting approval of three driveway approaches with a width greater than 30 feet for the premises at 2005 West Oklahoma Avenue, in the 13th Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
  32. CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  33. 22. Reappointment of Alderman Mark Chambers to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor.
    Appointment
  34. 23. Reappointment of Alderwoman Milele Coggs to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor.
    Appointment
  35. 24. Reappointment of Representative Kalan Haywood II to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)
    Appointment
  36. 25. Reappointment of Julia Taylor to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
    Appointment
  37. 26. Reappointment of Corey Zetts to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
    Appointment
  38. PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  39. 27. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program grant from the Wisconsin Department of Administration.
    Resolution
  40. 28. Communication from the Department of Public Works relating to its performance in securing funding for infrastructure projects in the previous biennial budget and prospects for such funding in the future.
    Communication
  41. 29. Communication from the Department of Public Works submitting its 2025 residential recycling annual report
    Communication
  42. 30. Communication relating to the permit process for parklets, sidewalk area dining facilities, and the active streets for business program.
    Communication
  43. PAGE BREAK
  44. THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  45. PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  46. 31. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.
    Ordinance
  47. 32. A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service.
    Ordinance
  48. ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  49. 33. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2025-2029 Lead Hazard Reduction & Healthy Homes grant from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.
    Resolution
  50. 34. Substitute resolution relating to the enhancement and expansion of the Department of Employee Relations’ EAP/Mental Health and Wellness Benefits Program.
    Resolution
  51. PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  52. 35. Resolution relating to the lobbying of outside entities by agencies under contract with the City of Milwaukee.
    Resolution
  53. 36. Resolution amending Common Council File Number 200996, authorizing City departments to expend moneys appropriated in the 2021 Budget for Special Purpose Accounts, Debt Service Fund, Provision for Employees’ Retirement Fund, Delinquent Tax Fund, Common Council Contingent Fund, Grant and Aid Fund, and Special Capital Projects or Purposes.
    Resolution
  54. 37. An ordinance relating to the fees charged by city agencies for on-line interactions.
    Ordinance
  55. 38. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations and Froedtert Workforce Health regarding the City’s Comprehensive Health and Wellness Program for the 2025 program year.
    Communication
  56. 39. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections.
    Communication
  57. 40. Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
    Communication
  58. 41. Communication from the Department of Administration - Budget and Management Division amending the Positions Ordinance relating to position authority for positions in the Department of Public Works - Operations Division.
    Communication
  59. PAGE BREAK
  60. THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  61. ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  62. 42. Substitute resolution relating to the arrest and detention of Elvira Benitez.
    Resolution
  63. 43. Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in the lawsuit entitled Niki Robinson, et al. v. City of Milwaukee, et al.
    Resolution
  64. 44. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of John Ambeau, Jr.,
    Resolution
  65. 45. Resolution authorizing payment of the claim of the Estate of Hayley Linville.
    Resolution
  66. 46. Substitute resolution relating to locations for in-person absentee voting in the City of Milwaukee for the 2026 August partisan primary and November general election.
    Resolution
  67. 47. Substitute resolution authorizing the City Attorney to hire outside counsel for election-related needs.
    Resolution
  68. CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  69. 48. Appointment of Madeline Miranda-Navarro to the Equal Rights Commission by the Mayor. (5th Aldermanic District)
    Appointment
  70. PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  71. 49. An ordinance relating to the acquisition of certain properties in tax foreclosure.
    Ordinance
  72. 50. A resolution relating to the tax foreclosure acquisition and disposition of certain properties.
    Resolution
  73. 51. Communication from the Election Commission relating to its plans for using operating funds made available by the cancellation of the February 2026 primary election.
    Communication
  74. DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:
  75. 52. Resolution relating to the claim of Unique Long.
    Resolution
  76. 53. Resolution relating to the claim of Mary Johnson.
    Resolution
  77. 54. Resolution relating to the claim of Steven Brandenburg.
    Resolution
  78. 55. Resolution relating to the claim of Julian Woodruff.
    Resolution
  79. 56. Resolution relating to the claim of Julius Adway.
    Resolution
  80. 57. Resolution relating to the appeal of Jackie Williams for property damage.
    Resolution
  81. PAGE BREAK
  82. THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  83. PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  84. 58. An ordinance relating to parking controls.
    Ordinance
  85. 59. An ordinance relating to traffic controls.
    Ordinance
  86. ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  87. 60. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of 2026 Women, Infants and Children’s (WIC) Breast Feeding Peer Counseling Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
    Resolution
  88. PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  89. 61. An ordinance relating to traffic controls at the intersection of South 2nd Street and West Washington Street.
    Ordinance
  90. 62. An ordinance relating to residency restrictions for sex offenders.
    Ordinance
  91. 63. A substitute ordinance relating to the display of warning lights by school buses.
    Ordinance
  92. 64. An ordinance relating to penalties for certain criminal offenses committed within close proximity to schools.
    Ordinance
  93. 65. Substitute motion modifying Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedure 460 - Use of Force.
    Motion
  94. 66. Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to 911 Call Wait Times and Dispatch/Response Times
    Communication
  95. 67. Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to the 2025 Annual Policy Review
    Communication
  96. 68. Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department, the Department of Public Works, and the Department of Community Wellness and Safety relating to the 4th of July safety plan for the entire city.
    Communication
  97. 69. Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures.
    Communication
  98. PAGE BREAK
  99. THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  100. ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  101. 70. Resolution approving a Project Plan and Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures, and creating Tax Incremental District No. 133 (2711 West Wells), in the 4th Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
  102. 71. Resolution declaring the Department of Public Works parking lot at 1335 North 12th Street as surplus to municipal needs and authorizing acceptance of an unsolicited offer to purchase from Vliet Street Lofts, LLC, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
  103. 72. Substitute resolution relating to a minor modification to the Detailed Planned Development known as Riverwest Apartments to allow additional signage on the mixed-use building located at 1132 East North Avenue, on the north side of East North Avenue, west of North Commerce Street, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
  104. 73. Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 67 (Pabst Brewery/The Brewery Project), authorizing expenditures and authorizing approval of the Land Acquisition Report, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
  105. 74. Substitute resolution authorizing the conveyance of thirteen Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee-owned vacant lots to the City of Milwaukee, in the King Park neighborhood, within the 4th Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
  106. 75. Resolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 420 East North Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
  107. 76. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of an unsolicited offer to purchase from Maxon Industries, Inc. for the portion of the City-owned tax deed property at 6600 North Teutonia Avenue, in the 1st Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
  108. 77. Resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 1318 West Ring Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
  109. 78. Resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 3769 North 2nd Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
  110. PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  111. 79. Communication from the Department of Compliance and Engagement relating to the 2024 annual report of the Residents Preference Program.
    Communication
  112. 80. An ordinance relating to reporting requirements for tax incremental districts approaching close-out.
    Ordinance
  113. 81. A substitute ordinance relating to the appeal of certain determinations by the city plan commission.
    Ordinance
  114. 82. Resolution authorizing approval of the Land Disposition Report and the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 4016 West Silver Spring Drive, in the 1st Aldermanic District.
    Resolution
  115. 83. Communication from the Department of Compliance and Engagement relating to the 2025 annual report of the Residents Preference Program.
    Communication
  116. PAGE BREAK
  117. THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
  118. PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
  119. 84. A substitute ordinance relating to the residential preference program requirements for construction contracts.
    Ordinance
  120. ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
  121. 85. Substitute resolution declaring the MKELove Summer Kickback to be an official City event and reallocating funds from the MKE Community Excellence Fund for that purpose.
    Resolution
  122. PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
  123. 86. An ordinance relating to the membership of the emerging youth achievement advisory council.
    Ordinance
  124. 87. Communication from the Department of City Development relating to the Milwaukee Arts Board annual report.
    Communication