Committee on Parks and Culture

Room 203-R and Microsoft Teams County Legislative Information Center

Agenda — 38 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 In accordance with Section 1.13(f) of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances, items may be taken out of order.
6. 5 Call To Order
7. 6 Roll Call at 9:06 a.m.
8. 7 MARCUS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS - 1
9. 1 From the President and CEO of the Marcus Performing Arts Center providing a full update on the current activities at The Marcus Performing Arts Center along with strategic and financial outlooks of the Marcus Performing Arts Center. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 24-611 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN.
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12. 10 MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO - 1
13. 2 From the Executive Zoo Director, requesting authorization to amend the Rhino Construction Agreement with the Zoological Society of Milwaukee County (Society) for the purpose of accepting $1,000,000 in donor revenues and increasing the Rhino project expenditures by $250,000 to include an educational classroom (Referred to the Committee on Parks and Culture for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY per Section 59.52(31)(d), Wisconsin State Statutes; Referred to the Committee on Finance) 24-583 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN
14. 12 RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES - 2
15. 3 A resolution/ordinance amending Section 1.11 of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances to expand the membership of the Committee on Parks and Culture from five committee members to seven. (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and General Services [JLEGS]) (06/11/24 JLEGS Meeting: Laid Over for One Meeting) 24-567 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass
16. 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 REFERRED Pass
17. 14 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURE - 7
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19. 16 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURE - 7
20. 5 From the Executive Director of Parks requesting authorization to dispose of various capital assets to promote the long-term sustainability. 24-608 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass
21. 6 From the Executive Director of Milwaukee County Parks, requesting authorization to grant the City of Milwaukee Water Works a Permanent Easement for a water main near Lisbon Avenue and 40th Street for the Urban Ecology Center at Washington Park. 24-610 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass
22. 7 From the Executive Director of County Parks, requesting authorization to execute a temporary easement with Midwest Fiber Network LLC to install, operate and maintain an underground fiber optic line in Juneau Park. 24-601 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass
23. 8 From the Executive Director of Parks, requesting authorization to terminate a permanent Water Tower Easement being held by the City of Milwaukee in Jackson Park 24-603 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass
24. 20 The Committee recessed from 11:13 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. Upon reconvening at 11:25 a.m., the roll was taken, and all members were present.
25. 9 From the Executive Director of Parks providing an informational report and response to File #24-350, Jackson Park Drive Alternative C. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 24-602 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN.
26. 21 Roll Call at 11:25 a.m.
27. 10 From the Executive Director of Parks providing an informational report on the Parks Natural Areas 10 Year Strategic Plan (Considered by the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Health Equity, Human Need, and Strategic Planning) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 24-607 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN
28. 22 Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez appeared virtually for today's meeting.
29. 11 From the Executive Director of Milwaukee County Parks, requesting Authorization to enter into a lease with Summit Educational Association Inc. for space at Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center and Kosciuszko Community Center. (Referred to the Committee on Parks and Culture FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY per Section 59.52(31)(d), Wisconsin State Statutes; Referred to the Committee on Finance) 24-609 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN
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31. 25 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - 1
32. 12 2024 Adopted Budget Amendment 22: From the Economic Development Director, Department of Administrative Services, an informational report reviewing funding arrangements for cultural institutions (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 24-616 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN.
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34. 28 E-COMMENTS - 1
35. 13 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
36. 30 The foregoing items were not considered in agenda order. Length of Meeting: 9:06 a.m. to 12:29 p.m. Adjourned, Kelsey A. Evans Committee Coordinator Legislative Services, Office of the County Clerk Committee on Parks and Culture
37. 31 Deadline for the next meeting: The next regular meeting for the Committee on Parks and Culture is Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Approval Tracking System review must be completed in Legistar on or before Friday, August 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., for the September meeting cycle.
38. 32 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests:

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