COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Thursday, April 9, 2026 · 1:30 PM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Community & Economic Development Committee passed 15 items including budget allocations, staff appointments, and resolutions focused on youth programs and economic development. The committee approved $11,000 in community event funding, designated April 26-May 2 as Youth Violence Prevention Week, and established a partnership with Milwaukee Succeeds to improve collaboration with youth-serving organizations. Several grocery store retention and food access initiatives were also approved.

Key Decisions

Community Excellence Fund allocation for city events Passed
Appointment of Mary Reed as Director of Department of Compliance and Engagement Recommended for Confirmation
Youth Victory Over Violence Week designation (April 26-May 2, 2026) Passed
Partnership with Milwaukee Succeeds for youth-serving organization collaboration Passed
Grocery store retention and healthy food access funding Passed

Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

1. Appointment of Michael Behrens 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:
2. Appointment of Mary Reed to serve as the Director of the Department of Compliance and Engagement by the Mayor.
Appointment
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
3. Reappointment of Thomas Irgens to the Business Improvement District #21 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:
4. Reappointment of Josh Weber to the Business Improvement District #51 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:
5. Substitute resolution authorizing a partnership between the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Succeeds to improve collaboration between the City and youth-serving organizations.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
6. Resolution relating to acceptance and expenditure of a Wisconsin Arts Board 2026 Regranting Program Grant.
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:
7. Substitute resolution reallocating up to $1,000 in the Community and Economic Development Fund from the MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit to the 2026 Girls’ Day at City Hall event.
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:
8. Substitute resolution directing the Department of City Development to work with the Milwaukee Health Department and any other relevant agencies to create strategies for the retention and attraction of full-service grocery stores and pharmacies.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
9. Substitute resolution designating April 26 to May 2, 2026, as Youth Victory Over Violence Week in the City of Milwaukee.
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. Resolution rescinding Common Council File Number 251658, relating to an official City event.
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:
11. Substitute resolution allocating up to $11,000 from the MKE Community Excellence Fund for official city events.
Resolution
Action: SUBSTITUTED Passed

A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
12. Substitute resolution relating to the allocation of funds from the Large Impact Development Fund.
Resolution
Action: SUBSTITUTED Passed

A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
13. Substitute resolution relating to the expenditure of funds from the Grocery Store Retention Fund for the purpose of healthy food access.
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:
14. An ordinance relating to the residential preference program requirements for construction contracts.
Ordinance
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
15. Communication from the Department of Administration - Community Development Grants Administration relating to current fund balance and the status of previous appropriations.
Communication
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. JACKSON that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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9. Substitute resolution designating April 26 to May 2, 2026, as Youth Victory Over Violence Week in the City of Milwaukee.
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:
251925 Substitute resolution relating to the allocation of funds from the Large Impact Development Fund.
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:
7. Substitute resolution reallocating up to $1,000 in the Community and Economic Development Fund from the MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit to the 2026 Girls’ Day at City Hall event.
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:
252107 Substitute resolution allocating up to $11,000 from the MKE Community Excellence Fund for official city events.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Meeting convened at 1:36 pm

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