Committee on Parks and Culture

Room 203-R and Microsoft Teams County Legislative Information Center

Agenda — 41 items

1. 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. 3 Public Notice
4. 3 Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones appeared both in person and virtually for today's meeting. Supervisor Jack Eckblad appeared virtually for today's meeting.
5. 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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7. 5 Call To Order ▶ jump to 18:43
8. 6 Roll Call at 9:00 a.m. ▶ jump to 19:04
9. 7 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES / DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURE (DPRC) / DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - 1
10. 7 The Committee recessed from 12:17 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Upon reconvening at 12:30 p.m., the roll was taken and four members were present.
11. 1 A report from the Executive Director, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Executive Director, Department of Parks, and Executive Director, Department of Administrative Services, authorizing Milwaukee County to approve a ground lease agreement term sheet with Jewish Family Services, Inc. and its assigns and affiliates for development of a mixed-use senior/community center and affordable housing project at McGovern Park, and to take related actions to support the feasibility and advancement of the project (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; Health Equity, Human Needs, and Strategic Planning; and Finance) 25-414 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 20:16
12. 8 Supervisors Felesia A. Martin was not present at the time the roll was called, but appeared shortly thereafter. Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones was not present at the time the roll was called, but appeared virtually later in the meeting. Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones appeared both in person and virtually for today's meeting. Supervisor Jack Eckblad appeared virtually for today's meeting.
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14. 10 DPRC - 1
15. 2 From the Executive Director of Parks providing an informational report on the abandoned boat along the shore of Lake Michigan between North Point and McKinley beach (Considered by the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 25-432 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN. ▶ jump to 216:19
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17. 12 RESOLUTION - 1
18. 3 Requesting that the Parks Department conduct testing of the Hales Corners Pool and its systems to assess the maintenance needs and repairs necessary to resume pool operations 25-437 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 238:51
19. 14 DPRC - 4
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21. 4 From the Executive Director of Milwaukee County Parks, requesting authorization to enter into a Maintenance Agreement with Lake Park Friends for the stabilization and revegetation of the Wahl Avenue Bluff in Lake Park. 25-374 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 252:00
22. 5 From the Executive Director of Parks, requesting authorization to grant a 20-year conservation easement to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District for the grant-funded green infrastructure project located at McKinley Marina, just north of downtown on the lakefront. 25-372 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 259:34
23. 6 From the Executive Director of Milwaukee County Parks, requesting authorization to swap sections of Dale Creek for Grootemaat Woods between Milwaukee County Parks and the Village of Greendale. 25-371 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 264:12
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25. 7 From the Executive Director of Parks providing an update on public engagement regarding the Mill Pond and Dam in Oak Creek Parkway. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 25-373 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN. ▶ jump to 281:29
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27. 20 CLOSED SESSION: ITEM 8 ADJOURNED INTO CLOSED SESSION Pass
28. 21 OFFICE OF CORPORATION COUNSEL - 1
29. 8 From the Office of Corporation Counsel requesting approval of a resolution authorizing Milwaukee County, Department of Parks, to enter into a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release with Grandview Management, Inc. d/b/a Zilli Hospitality Group resolving certain disputes under the 2013 Boerner Catering and Facility Management Services Agreement, as amended by the May 2, 2019 First Amendment. (Referred to the Committees on Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and General Services [JLEGS]; Finance; and Parks and Culture [P&C]) (JLEGS Meeting 04/15/25: Laid Over for One Meeting) (County Board Meeting 05/22/25: Referred to the Committees on P&C and JLEGS) 25-268 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 275:05
30. 23 MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM - 1
31. 9 From the President and Chief Executive Officer, Milwaukee Public Museum, providing an informational report regarding financial statements. (Considered by the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 25-51 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 294:11
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33. 25 The Committee was in Closed Session from 1:32 p.m. to 2:09 p.m. The Committee Reconvened in Open Session at 2:09 p.m. RECONVENED Pass
34. 26 E-COMMENTS - 1
35. 26 Upon reconvening in Open Session, the roll was taken and four members were present.
36. 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. 25-50 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 302:06
37. 27 Roll Call at 2:09 p.m.
38. 28 The foregoing items were not considered in agenda order. Length of Meeting: 9:00 a.m. to 2:34 p.m. Adjourned, Kelsey A. Evans Committee Coordinator Legislative Services, Office of the County Clerk Committee on Parks and Culture
39. 28 Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones was not present at the time the roll was called, but appeared virtually shortly thereafter.
40. 29 Deadline for the next meeting: The next regular meeting for the Committee on Parks and Culture is Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Approval Tracking System review must be completed in Legistar on or before WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., for the July meeting cycle.
41. 30 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests: