COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 · 1:30 PM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Milwaukee Community & Economic Development Committee held its meeting, primarily focusing on appointments to various Business Improvement Districts and passing several city-related resolutions. The committee recommended establishing a Milwaukee Innovation District and approved multiple local district appointments and city partnerships.

Key Decisions

Milwaukee Innovation District Passed
Swimmable Cities Alliance Participation Passed
Friendship Exchange with Chasse-sur-Rhône, France Passed
Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus Allocation Passed
Youth Council Representative Nomination Passed

Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

1. Substitute resolution designating a Milwaukee Innovation District.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
2. Nomination of Aida El-Hajjar as the 3rd District representative to the Milwaukee Youth Council.
Appointment
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
3. Appointment of David Bready to the Business Improvement District #8 by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)
Appointment
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
4. Appointment of Maria Burke to the Business Improvement District #4 by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)
Appointment
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
5. Appointment of Leticia Cruz to the Business Improvement District #4 by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)
Appointment
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
6. Reappointment of Dan Didier to the Business Improvement District #4 by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)
Appointment
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
7. Appointment of Kelsey Otero to the Business Improvement District #10 by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)
Appointment
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
8. Reappointment of Terese Caro to the Business Improvement District #32 by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)
Appointment
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
9. Reappointment of Kulbir Sra to the Business Improvement District #32 by the Mayor. (15th Aldermanic District)
Appointment
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
10. Appointment of Todd Reardon to the Business Improvement District #43 by the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)
Appointment
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
11. Reappointment of Robert Montemayor to the Business Improvement District #43 by the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)
Appointment
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
12. Reappointment of Hetal Patel to the Business Improvement District #43 by the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)
Appointment
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
13. Reappointment of Jeffrey Steren to the Business Improvement District #43 by the Mayor. (13th Aldermanic District)
Appointment
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. CHAMBERS JR. that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
14. Substitute resolution reallocating MKE Community Excellence Fund funds from Girls’ Day at City Hall to Bronzeville Week.
Resolution
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
15. Substitute resolution relating to City of Milwaukee participation in the Swimmable Cities alliance.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
16. Substitute resolution establishing a friendly exchange relationship between the City of Milwaukee and Chasse-sur-Rhône, France.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
17. Substitute resolution relative to the allocation of the Community Development Block Grant-Corona Virus (CDBG-CV), from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the Community Development Grants Administration.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

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