PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 · 9:00 AM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Public Works Committee held a meeting to approve several infrastructure and public improvement projects, with a total estimated cost of over $6 million. The committee also confirmed multiple appointments to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and approved various resolutions for city infrastructure and development projects.

Key Decisions

Nonassessable Public Improvements Construction Passed
Sidewalk Replacement Project Passed
Green Solutions Grant for Permeable Pavers Passed
Appointments to Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Passed
Termination of Recycling System Intergovernmental Agreement Passed

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Agenda

Meeting convened at 9:08 AM
250145 Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $1,736,500 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,427,125.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
250142 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 $927,000 for a total estimated cost of $1,019,000.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BROWER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Meeting adjourned at 10:56 AM Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant
1. Appointment of JoAnna Bautch to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor. (8th Aldermanic District)
Appointment
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
2. Appointment of Alderman Mark Chambers to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor.
Appointment
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
3. Appointment of Alderwoman Milele Coggs to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor.
Appointment
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
4. Appointment of Jose Ramirez to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor. (7th Aldermanic District)
Appointment
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
5. Reappointment of Representative Kalan Haywood II to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District by the Mayor. (6th Aldermanic District)
Appointment
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Appointment be RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
6. 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 $927,000 for a total estimated cost of $1,019,000.
Resolution
Action: AMENDED Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BROWER that this Resolution be AMENDED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
7. 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 $85,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $900,000.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
8. 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 $15,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $525,000.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
9. Resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $1,736,500 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $3,427,125.
Resolution
Action: SUBSTITUTED Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BROWER that this Resolution be SUBSTITUTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
10. Resolution authorizing area-wide and scattered sites sidewalk replacement at various areas and appropriating funds for these purposes with the city construction cost estimated to be $1,850,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $1,865,000.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
11. Resolution granting approval of a driveway approach with a width greater than 30 feet for the premises at 1051 North Vel R Phillips Avenue in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
12. Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the design of the rehabilitation of the 9th Place Bridge over Union Pacific Railroad with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $55,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $55,000.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
13. Resolution authorizing the City Comptroller to transfer additional funds to the previously established project for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Milwaukee for cost participation for the design of the rehabilitation of the Hawley Road Bridge over State Street with a total estimated cost increase for the project of $40,000, with an estimated Grantor share of $0, and an estimated City share of $40,000.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BROWER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
14. Resolution to terminate the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Between Waukesha County and the City of Milwaukee regarding a Regional Recycling System for Processing and Marketing Recyclables.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
15. 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 parking lanes of West Cherry Street from North 32nd Street to North 35th Street as part of the City’s street reconstruction project, in the 15th Aldermanic Districts.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BROWER that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
16. An ordinance amending four air space leases with the Wisconsin Center District in North Vel R. Phillips Avenue, West Wells Street and West Kilbourn Avenue.
Ordinance
Action: REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AND ASSIGNED TO Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Ordinance be REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AND ASSIGNED TO to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
17. Resolution approving a Development Agreement for the construction of the Gary Grunau Memorial Plaza, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
18. Substitute resolution to vacate a portion of the east-west alley in the block bounded by West Wisconsin Avenue, North 20th Street, West Michigan Street, and North 23rd Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

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