Committee on Parks and Culture

Room 203-R & Microsoft Teams County Legislative Information Center

Agenda — 35 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. 24-49 at the conclusion of each meeting.
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3. 3 Public Notice
4. 3 Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez appeared virtually for today's meeting.
5. 4 Call To Order ▶ jump to 25:40
6. 5 Roll Call at 9:07 a.m. ▶ jump to 25:58
7. 6 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - 1
8. 1 From the Economic Development Director, Department of Administrative Services requesting authorization to apply for, accept, and implement an Idle Sites Redevelopment Program Grant in a maximum amount of $200,000 from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to assist in the Urban Ecology Center Riverland Development Project. (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance) RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 55:05
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11. 9 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURE - 8
12. 2 From the Executive Director of Milwaukee County Parks, requesting authorization to enter into any and all contracts and take all actions necessary to effectuate a $200,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for the Kohl Park Wildlife Enhancements - Planning and Design phases in the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern. (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance) RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 63:12
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14. 3 2024 Adopted Budget Amendment 42: From the Executive Director of Milwaukee County Parks Requesting Approval to Release Funding From 2024 Adopted Budget Amendment 42. (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance) RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 69:23
15. 4 Authorization to grant waivers to various special event organizers for events that impede access to Lincoln Memorial Drive on various dates in 2024 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 83:31
16. 5 From the Executive Director of Milwaukee of County Parks, requesting authorization to enter into Agricultural Lease Agreements for the benefit of Milwaukee County land. RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 85:44
17. 6 From the Executive Director of Milwaukee of County Parks, providing information on the City of Wauwatosa project for reconstruction of the bridge over the Honey Creek at Wisconsin Avenue and Honey Creek Parkway (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 94:32
18. 7 From the Executive Director of providing an informational report on WP054501- Whitnall Golf Course Irrigation (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 100:17
19. 8 Red Arrow Concessionaire Report - Parks Response to 2024 Budget Amendment 42.  (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 118:15
20. 9 From the Executive Director of Parks providing an informational update on the activities of the Safety, Security and Training team from 2023. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN ▶ jump to 131:22
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22. 19 RESOLUTION - 1
23. 10 A resolution authorizing an appropriation transfer of $75,000 from Agency 194-1945 - Appropriation for Contingencies to Capital Project WP078601 - South Side Dog Exercise Area for planning and design of a new dog park to replace Runway Dog Park. (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance) (01/25/24 Finance Meeting: Laid Over to the Call of the Chairperson) (02/01/24 County Board Meeting: Laid on the Table) 24-246 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass ▶ jump to 150:38
24. 21 MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO - 1
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26. 11 From the Executive Zoo Director of the Milwaukee County Zoo requesting $450,173 from Agency 194-1945 Appropriation for Contingencies (2023 Fiscal Year) and $1,042,556 from Agency 194-1945 Appropriation for Contingencies (2024 Fiscal Year) to allocate additional funds for Capital Project WZ018501 Humboldt Penguin Exhibit Renovation. (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance) RECOMMENDED FOR REJECTION Pass ▶ jump to 26:18
27. 23 E-COMMENTS - 1 ▶ jump to 170:52
28. 12 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 170:53
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31. 26 Adjourned, Allyson R. Smith Committee Coordinator Legislative Services Division, Office of the County Clerk Committee on Parks and Culture ▶ jump to 171:05
32. 27 Deadline for the next meeting: The next regular meeting for the Committee on Parks and Culture is Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Approval Tracking System review must be completed in Legistar on or before Friday, February 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., for the March meeting cycle.
33. 27 The foregoing items were not considered in agenda order.
34. 28 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests:
35. 28 Length of Meeting: 9:07 a.m. to 11:32 a.m.