Committee on Parks and Culture

Room 201-B and Microsoft Teams County Legislative Information Center

Agenda — 56 items

1. 1 REVISION #1 Please note the addition of new Item 10, File No. 24-707.
2. 3 This meeting is being conducted in a hybrid format. In addition to in-person attendance in Room 201-B, 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 201-B 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. 24-49 at the conclusion of each meeting.
3. 3 The Committee stood informal from 9:08 a.m. to 9:11 a.m., due to technical difficulties. Upon reconvening at 9:11 a.m., the roll was taken, and all members were present.
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5. 4 Roll Call at 9:11 a.m. ▶ jump to 29:04
6. 5 Public Notice
7. 5 Supervisors Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones, Juan Miguel Martinez, and Jack Eckblad appeared virtually for today's meeting.
8. 6 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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10. 7 Call To Order ▶ jump to 24:42
11. 8 Roll Call at 9:08 a.m. ▶ jump to 26:06
12. 9 APPOINTMENT - 1
13. 1 From the County Executive, appointing Samantha Maldonado to the Marcus Performing Arts Center Board of Directors for a term expiring on September 19, 2027. 24-692 RECOMMENDED FOR CONFIRMATION Pass ▶ jump to 44:23
14. 11 RESOLUTION - 1
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16. 2 A resolution establishing a policy preference for designating bicycles lanes with white paint for Capital Improvement Project WH0250 East Mason Street Bridge over Lincoln Memorial Drive (09/03/24: Laid Over to the Call of the Chairperson) 24-673 LAID OVER TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR Pass ▶ jump to 48:00
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18. 14 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURE - 1
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20. 3 From the Executive Director of Parks providing an informational report on Bender Park. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 24-778 RECOMMENDED TO BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 31:21
21. 16 [ORDINANCE] - 1
22. 4 A resolution/ordinance amending Section 47.48 of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances to increase the penalty for illegal dumping on county park property to $5,000. (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture [P&C]; and Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and General Services) (07/09/24 P&C Meeting: Referred to the Office of Corporation Counsel)(09/10/24 JLEGS Meeting: Laid Over to the Call of the Chairperson) 24-575 AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 69:25
23. 17 A resolution/ordinance amending Section 47.48 of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances to increase the penalty for illegal dumping on county park property to $5,000. (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture [P&C]; and Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and General Services) (07/09/24 P&C Meeting: Referred to the Office of Corporation Counsel)(09/10/24 JLEGS Meeting: Laid Over to the Call of the Chairperson) 24-575 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AS AMENDED Pass ▶ jump to 69:25
24. 18 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURE - 6
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26. 5 From the Executive Director of Milwaukee County Parks, requesting authorization to enter into any and all contracts and take all actions necessary to effectuate multiple Area of Concern grants from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the Planning and Design Phases for the 2024-2025 Area of Concern projects. (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance) 24-726 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 79:05
27. 6 From the Executive Director of Parks requesting authorization to apply for and accept a State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Forestry Grant. (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance) 24-721 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 83:40
28. 7 From the Executive Director of Parks requesting authorization to enter into a Subaward Agreement with the City of Milwaukee to accept funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Urban and Community Forestry Grant. (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance) 24-722 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 88:43
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30. 8 From the Executive Director of Parks requesting authorization to reallocate returned funding from unspent Parks Amenities Matching Fund (PAMF) and sPark projects toward the 2024 budget deficit and close the fund. (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance) 24-709 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 93:31
31. 9 From the Executive Director of Parks, requesting authorization to enter into an easement with the City of South Milwaukee to install, operate and maintain an underground Water Main Pipe 24-720 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 95:11
32. 10 From the Executive Director of Parks, requesting authorization to enter into a lease agreement with The Boldt Company to place a jobsite trailer on the Kinnickinnic River Parkway adjacent to Aurora St. Luke’s Hospital 24-707 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 99:36
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34. 25 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - 1
35. 11 From the Director of Economic Development, Department of Administrative Services, requesting authorization to enter into negotiations with Friends of Villa Terrace, Inc., for the management and operation of the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum with the goal of reducing or eliminating the capital and operational support of the Charles Allis Art Museum and the Villa Terrace 24-767 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 104:31
36. 27 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURE - 6
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38. 12 From the Executive Director of Parks providing an informational report on the Domes Reimagined Campaign (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 24-723 RECOMMENDED TO BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE Pass ▶ jump to 202:48
39. 13 From the Executive Director of Parks providing an informational report on the McGovern Park Senior Center - MKE Hubs report. (Considered by the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Health Equity, Human Needs, and Strategic Planning) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 24-730 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 296:42
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41. 14 From the Executive Director of Parks providing an informational report on the research into Park Utility Easement Fees and Best Practices (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 24-713 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN. ▶ jump to 316:25
42. 15 From the Executive Director of Parks, providing an informational report for a possible City of Wauwatosa storm sewer easement near 113th Street and Watertown Plank Road. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 24-717 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN. ▶ jump to 321:32
43. 16 From the Executive Director of Parks providing an informational report on the Whitnall Golf Course Irrigation and Cart Path Construction Projects (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 24-706 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN. ▶ jump to 324:36
44. 32 The Committee recessed from 12:02 p.m. to 12:15 p.m. Upon reconvening at 12:15 p.m., the roll was taken, and six members were present.
45. 17 From the Executive Director of Parks providing an informational report on the tree planting efforts at the Kinnickinnic River Parkway (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 24-719 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN. ▶ jump to 329:49
46. 33 Roll Call at 12:15 p.m. ▶ jump to 200:37
47. 34 E-COMMENTS - 1
48. 34 Supervisor Jack Eckblad was not present at the time the roll was called, but appeared virtually shortly thereafter. Supervisors Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones, Juan Miguel Martinez, and Jack Eckblad appeared virtually for today's meeting.
49. 18 eComments submitted to the Committee on Parks and Culture via the County Legislative Information Center (CLIC). *The Office of the County Clerk collects eComments via CLIC, and appends these official public records to Reference File No. 24-49 at the conclusion of each meeting. 24-49 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 334:12
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51. 36 The foregoing items were not considered in agenda order. Length of Meeting: 9:08 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Adjourned, Kelsey A. Evans Committee Coordinator Legislative Services, Office of the County Clerk Committee on Parks and Culture ▶ jump to 334:47
52. 37 Deadline for the next meeting: The next regular meeting for the Committee on Parks and Culture is Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Approval Tracking System review must be completed in Legistar on or before WEDNESDAY, November 13, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., for the December meeting cycle.
53. 38 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests:
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