Committee on Parks and Culture

Room 203-R and Microsoft Teams County Legislative Information Center

Agenda — 38 items

1. 1 Prior to the meeting being called to order, Chairman Wasserman removed Item 7, File No. 25-246, from today's agenda per Sections 1.13(c) and 1.13(d)(8), Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances. File No. 25-246 will be placed on the agenda for the Tuesday, May 6, 2025, meeting of the Committee on Parks and Culture.
2. 2 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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4. 4 Public Notice
5. 4 Supervisor Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones was not present at the time the roll was called, but appeared virtually shortly thereafter. Supervisors Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones and Jack Eckblad appeared virtually for today's meeting.
6. 5 In accordance with Section 1.13(f) of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances, items may be taken out of order.
7. 6 Call To Order ▶ jump to 21:06
8. 7 Roll Call at 9:01 a.m. ▶ jump to 21:17
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10. 9 MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM - 1
11. 1 From the Director, Milwaukee Art 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) 25-53 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 24:22
12. 11 MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO - 1
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14. 2 Milwaukee County Zoo Strategic Plan and Master Plan Refresh. (Considered by the Committees on Health Equity, Human Needs, and Strategic Planning; and Parks and Culture) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 24-1025 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 35:10
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16. 14 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES / DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURE - 1
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18. 3 An informational report providing an update on the study to determine the feasibility of an MKE Hubs project at McGovern Park (Considered by the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Health Equity, Human Needs, and Strategic Planning) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 25-277 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 79:48
19. 15 The Committee recessed from 10:54 a.m. to 11:07 a.m. Upon reconvening at 11:07 a.m., the roll was taken, and four members were present.
20. 16 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURE - 4
21. 16 Roll Call at 11:07 a.m.
22. 4 From the Executive Director of Parks requesting authorization to enter into agricultural lease agreements and amendments for the benefit of Milwaukee County Land 25-243 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 133:48
23. 17 Supervisors Juan Miguel Martinez and Anne O'Connor were not present at the time the roll was called, but appeared shortly thereafter. Supervisor Jack Eckblad was not present at the time the roll was called, but appeared virtually later in the meeting. Supervisors Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones and Jack Eckblad appeared virtually for today's meeting.
24. 5 From the Executive Director of Parks requesting approval to rename a ball diamond in McCarty Park “David Christiansen Softball Diamond.” 25-245 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 139:08
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27. 6 2025 Adopted Budget Amendment 06: From the Executive Director of Parks providing an update on the Domes Reimagined plan. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 25-244 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN. ▶ jump to 145:54
28. 7 From the Executive Director of Parks providing an update regarding Wehr Nature Center’s 5 year site improvement plan (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 25-246
29. 22 Please note that Item 8, File No. 25-238, will not be considered prior to 10:00 a.m.
30. 23 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - 1
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32. 8 An informational report on due diligence underway at 800 W. Wells Street, current location of the Milwaukee Public Museum (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) (Considered by the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Community, Environment, and Economic Development) 25-238 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 181:20
33. 25 E-COMMENTS - 1
34. 9 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 186:10
35. 27 The foregoing items were not considered in agenda order. Length of Meeting: 9:01 a.m. to 12:01 p.m. Adjourned, Kelsey A. Evans Committee Coordinator Legislative Services, Office of the County Clerk Committee on Parks and Culture ▶ jump to 186:45
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37. 28 Deadline for the next meeting: The next regular meeting for the Committee on Parks and Culture is Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Approval Tracking System review must be completed in Legistar on or before THURSDAY, April 17, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., for the May meeting cycle.
38. 29 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests: