Committee on Parks and Culture
Room 203-R and Microsoft Teams County Legislative Information Center
Agenda — 36 items
- 1 This meeting is being conducted in a hybrid format. In addition to in-person attendance in Room 203-R, per Section 1.01(d) of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances, this meeting is also being conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams. Anyone who would like to speak to Committee members during a hybrid meeting is welcome to provide public comment by: ○ Filling out a Public Comment Card in Room 203-R, or ○ Visiting: milwaukee.gov/PublicComment and following the instructions provided to participate via Microsoft Teams. Individuals may submit a written eComment via the County Legislative Information Center (CLIC) at: https://milwaukeecounty.legistar.com, upon publication of a committee agenda. The Office of the County Clerk collects eComments via CLIC, and appends these official public records to Reference File No. 25-50 at the conclusion of each meeting.
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- 3 Public Notice
- 3 Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones appeared virtually for today's meeting.
- 4 In accordance with Section 1.13(f) of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances, items may be taken out of order.
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- 5 Call To Order
- 6 Roll Call at 9:00 a.m.
- 7 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURE - 1
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- 1 From the Executive Director of Milwaukee County Parks requesting authorization to apply for and accept State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Forestry Grant.
- 9 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - 2
- 2 From the Economic Development Director, Department of Administrative Services, providing an update on the disposition of the Charles Allis Art Museum and Collection and the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum and Collection (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)
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- 3 From the Economic Development Director, requesting approval to modify the Contribution Agreement, process appropriation transfers needed to modify budgets, and commit to capital funding in 2027 and 2028 associated with changes resulting from the 3rd Amendment to the lease between Milwaukee County and the Marcus Center for Performing Arts. (Referred to the Committee on Parks and Culture for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY per Section 59.60(8), Wisconsin State Statutes; Referred to the Committee on Finance) (07/17/25 FINANCE: Laid over to the September Meeting Cycle).
- 12 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURE - 6
- 4 2025 Adopted Budget Amendment 06: From the Executive Director of Parks requesting authorization to make a capital funding commitment to the restoration of the Mitchell Park Domes contingent upon further approvals of a Lease Agreement, Development Agreement, and other necessary agreements between Milwaukee County and the Milwaukee Domes Alliance. (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance)
- 5 From the Executive Director of Parks, requesting authorization to accept a grant from Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) and to grant a 20-year conservation easement for the installation of Green Infrastructure in Washington Park.
- 14 2025 Adopted Budget Amendment 06: From the Executive Director of Parks requesting authorization to make a capital funding commitment to the restoration of the Mitchell Park Domes contingent upon further approvals of a Lease Agreement, Development Agreement, and other necessary agreements between Milwaukee County and the Milwaukee Domes Alliance. (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance)
- 6 From the Executive Director of Parks, requesting authorization to grant an easement to WE Energies at Mayfair Rd and Watertown Plank Rd in Wauwatosa to provide for electric service relocation.
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- 7 From the Executive Director of Parks, requesting authorization to grant an easement to WE Energies at Nicholson Rd and Ryan Rd in Oak Creek to provide for electric service relocation.
- 16 The Committee recessed from 12:04 p.m. to 12:15 p.m. Upon reconvening at 12:15 p.m., the roll was taken and six members were present.
- 8 From the Executive Director of Parks providing an informational report on the preliminary plans for a collaborative effort between the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County to install six electric vehicle charging banks on County Property, both Parkland and Zoo. (Considered by the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Community, Environment, and Economic Development) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)
- 17 Roll Call at 12:15 p.m.
- 9 2025 Adopted Budget Amendment 11: From the Executive Director of Parks providing an informational report sharing the data related to water depths at both McKinley Beach and Bender Boat Launch. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)
- 18 Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones was not present at the time the roll was called, but appeared virtually shortly thereafter. Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones appeared virtually for today's meeting.
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- 20 E-COMMENTS - 1
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- 10 eComments submitted to the Committee on Parks and Culture via the County Legislative Information Center (CLIC). *The Office of the County Clerk collects eComments submitted via CLIC, and appends these official public records to Reference File No. 25-50 at the conclusion of each meeting.
- 22 Length of Meeting: 9:00 a.m. to 12:57 p.m. Adjourned, Kelsey A. Evans Committee Coordinator Legislative Services, Office of the County Clerk Committee on Parks and Culture
- 23 Deadline for the next meeting: The next regular meeting for the Committee on Parks and Culture is Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Approval Tracking System review must be completed in Legistar on or before Friday, August 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., for the September meeting cycle.
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- 24 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests:
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