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COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 · 1:30 PM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

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  2. 1. Reappointment of Tosha Freeman to the Business Improvement District #8 by the Mayor. (6th 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:

  3. 2. Reappointment of Sharon Grinker 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. 3. Appointment of Katy Klinnert to the Business Improvement District #16 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:

  5. 4. Appointment of Nicole Hagen to the Business Improvement District #48 by the Mayor. (9th 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:

  6. 5. Reappointment of Michael DeMichele to the Business Improvement District #2 by the Mayor. (4th 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. 6. Substitute resolution relative to the acceptance and funding of the Fiscal Year 2024 Continuum of Care Program from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Milwaukee City and County Continuum of Care.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

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

  8. 7. Substitute resolution relating to the application for, acceptance, and expenditure of a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Vibrant Spaces Grant on behalf of Quasimondo, Inc.
    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:

  9. 8. Substitute resolution encouraging all City departments to host events like Big Truck Day to promote City employment.
    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:

  10. 9. Substitute resolution relating to the promotion of internship and apprenticeship opportunities for the Youth Council.
    Resolution
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

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

  11. 10. Substitute resolution directing the Milwaukee Public Library Director to report to the Common Council on library metrics.
    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:

  12. 11. Resolution relating to a feasibility study for a business development and training center.
    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:

  13. 12. A substitute ordinance creating a department of equity and inclusion.
    Ordinance
    Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  14. 13. Substitute resolution authorizing the expenditure of up to $83,300 from the MKE Community Excellence Fund Special Purpose Account for various events and initiatives in 2026.
    Resolution
    Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Resolution be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  15. The following file may be Placed on File as no longer needed:
  16. 14. Reappointment of Mark Lawson to the Architectural Review Board by the Mayor. (4th Aldermanic District)
    Appointment
    Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. ZAMARRIPA that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

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  19. In the event that Common Council members who are not members of this committee attend this meeting, this meeting may also simultaneously constitute a meeting of the Common Council or any of the following committees: Community and Economic Development, Finance and Personnel, Judiciary and Legislation, Licenses, Public Safety and Health, Public Works, Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development, and/or Steering and Rules. Whether a simultaneous meeting is occurring depends on whether the presence of one or more of the Common Council member results in a quorum of the Common Council or any of the above committees, and, if there is a quorum of another committee, whether any agenda items listed above involve matters within that committee’s realm of authority. In the event that a simultaneous meeting is occurring, no action other than information gathering will be taken at the simultaneous meeting. Times for specific agenda items are estimations. If items cannot be heard at their specified times, they will be heard as soon as practicable thereafter.
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  24. Meeting Adjourned at 2:15 PM Carmen O. Roman Staff Assistant
  25. Meeting Convened at 1:32 PM