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Milwaukee Common Council meeting summary

MilwaukeeJun 23, 20263 min read

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Council approved transportation and utility agreements, passed a substitute recycling ordinance, amended community development and housing funding (CDBG/HOME/HOME-ARP), accepted multiple public health grants, updated police and fire procedures, and confirmed several appointments and event designations. A license action reduced a prior proposed suspension for Denny’s extended-hours permit to 10 days.

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The council approved a range of actions that will affect streets, utilities, housing funding, public health services, and local business rules. Residents can expect planned highway and bridge work, green-alley installations, and some utility alterations tied to state projects, plus new or reallocated grant funding for housing and community programs. Public health grants for immunizations and disease prevention were accepted, and police and fire procedure updates were approved. A late‑night business (Denny’s) will continue operating with a 10‑day suspension of its extended‑hours permit.

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Approved meeting minutes and made commemoratory recognitions (Juneteenth pageant winners and Alpha Kappa Alpha attendees).
Renewed Mukesh S. Dharod’s Extended Hours Establishment license at 3801 S 27th St. (Denny's #8092) with a 10‑day suspension after committee review and submission of updated security measures.
Passed substitute ordinance relating to state recycling requirements (File 260132).
Adopted multiple resolutions authorizing State/Municipal agreements and funding for highway and bridge projects including I-43 Airport Freeway work, I-94 East West utility alterations, West Fond du Lac Ave design, and other WisDOT projects.
Authorized easements and utility agreements with Wisconsin Electric Power Company and utility-related agreements in support of state-led projects.
Approved Green Solutions grant application and maintenance covenant with MMSD for eight green alleys as part of the 2026 alley reconstruction program.
Adopted amendments reallocating Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2026 reprogramming funds and passed HOME and HOME-ARP reallocations for affordable housing.
Passed Finance & Personnel ordinances adjusting 2026 pay rates and City positions; placed multiple employee relations communications on file.
Accepted multiple public health grants (Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Immunization Action Plan, Communicable Disease Prevention, Cities Readiness Initiative) and a $3,500 contribution to the Fire Department; authorized Fire Dept. agreement with Milwaukee Public Schools for the Survive Alive House.
Approved modifications to Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedures (duty to intervene/report) and placed motions/communications on file related to pursuit policies and video release.
Adopted various parking and traffic control ordinances and multiple resolutions approving assessable and nonassessable public improvement projects and associated appropriations.
Adopted several honorary street name resolutions, confirmed multiple Business Improvement District appointments, and designated city event statuses for local festivals and programs.
Approved immediate-adoption resolutions releasing deed restrictions and approving final certified survey maps and related property transactions.

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Jun 23, 2026, 2:00 PMCommon Council Chambercompleted

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The meeting was called to order at 9:19 a.m.
COMMENDATORY AND CONDOLATORY RESOLUTIONS
Communication from the City Clerk relating to various commendatory/condolatory resolutions to be acknowledged and affirmed by the Common Council.
THE LICENSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Communication from the License Division relating to the permit process for parklets, sidewalk area dining facilities, and the Active Streets for Business Program.
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
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THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
A substitute ordinance relating to state requirements for recycling and other purposes.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name Carl E. Hunt to North 47th Street between West Burleigh Street and West Roosevelt Drive in the 7th Aldermanic District.
Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name Shirley Smith to North 111th Street from West Green Tree Road to West Daphne Street in the 5th Aldermanic District.
Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name Mary L. McCormick to North Prospect Avenue from East State Street to East Mason Street in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Substitute resolution assigning the honorary street name Mrs. Cherrye J. Trotman to West Roosevelt Drive from North 20th Street to North Teutonia Avenue in the 1st Aldermanic District.
Resolution authorizing an easement with Wisconsin Electric Power Company on City of Milwaukee property at 823 South 4th Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute State/Municipal Agreements for a State-Let Highway Project with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the construction of IH-43 Airport Freeway, 92nd Street Bridge, and to set up funds for construction at an estimated total cost of $9,650,000 with an estimated City share of $5,500 and a grantor share of $9,645,400.
Resolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute State Municipal Agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the City of Milwaukee utility alterations in conjunction with the I-94 East West, Early Grading (Menomonee River - 32nd Street) Reconstruction Project, at a total estimated cost of $45,065,200, with an estimated grantor share of $45,047,600 and an estimated City share of $17,600.
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to execute utility agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for work on City facilities in conjunction with the I-94 East West, Early Grading (Menomonee River - 32nd Street) contract work with a total estimated cost of $12,720.00, with an estimated grantor share of $11,448.00 and an estimated City share of $1,272.00.
Resolution authorizing an easement with Wisconsin Electric Power Company on City of Milwaukee property at 3401 West Meinecke Avenue, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Substitute resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvement projects at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City cost of these projects approved by this resolution is estimated to be $156,000 for a total estimated cost of $170,000.
Resolution determining it necessary to make various assessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $25,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $200,000.
Resolution determining it necessary to make various nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City engineering cost estimated to be $150,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $150,000.
Substitute resolution approving construction of nonassessable public improvements at various locations and appropriating funds for these purposes with the City construction cost estimated to be $2,882,000 for a total estimated cost of these projects being $5,391,000.
Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “2nd Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Highway Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, real estate acquisition, and construction of West Fond du Lac Avenue (STH 145) from North 19th Street to North 12th Street, and to set up additional funds for design engineering at an estimated total cost of $620,000 with an estimated City share of $155,000 and a grantor share of $465,000.
Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “1st Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let STP-Urban Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of East/West Locust Street - North 7th Street to North Holton Street.
Resolution relating to application, acceptance and execution of funding of a Green Solutions grant from MMSD for the installation of eight green alleys to be constructed as part of the City’s 2026 alley reconstruction program and authorizing entry into a post installation Maintenance Covenant with MMSD, in the 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, and 15th Aldermanic Districts.
Substitute resolution directing the City Comptroller to setup funds to a previously executed document titled “Grant Agreement Under the Fiscal Year 2022 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program” with the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration for the programming, design and construction of pedestrian accessibility and safety improvements at up to 26 intersections city-wide on West Capitol Drive, West Atkinson Avenue, South 16th Street, West Greenfield Avenue and West Forest Home Avenue for final design, right-of-way, and utility coordination at an estimated total cost of $550,000 with an estimated City share of $110,000 and a grantor share of $440,000.
Resolution directing the Commissioner of Public Works to execute a document titled “3rd Revision State/Municipal Agreement for a State-Let Local Bridge Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the programming, design, and construction of West Grange Avenue (B-40-0500) Over Canadian Pacific Railway.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Resolution authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute Project Agreements titled “State Municipal Agreement for a Transportation Alternatives Program Project” with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for two projects.
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THE FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 rates of pay of offices and positions in the City Service.
A substitute ordinance to further amend the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Substitute resolution relating to reimbursement allowances for members of the Granville-Havenwoods Advisory Council.
Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2026-2027 Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for Fire and Police Commission action.
Communication from the Department of City Development relating to the feasibility of creating an employee down payment assistance program.
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations relating to classification studies scheduled for City Service Commission action.
Communication from the Department of Employee Relations amending the Salary and Positions Ordinances relating to clerical or administrative corrections.
Communication from the Common Council - City Clerk’s Office amending the Positions Ordinance relating to adding Auxiliary Executive Administrative Assistant positions.
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THE JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Substitute resolution approving the settlement of the Complaint entitled Tiffany Lewis v. City of Milwaukee, EDW Case No. 25-CV-1573
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Resolution relating to the claim by Gendlin, Liver & Rymer, S.C. on behalf of Michael Rodgers.
DISALLOWANCE AND INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OF THE FOLLOWING:
Resolution relating to the claim of Barbara Robinson.
Resolution relating to the claim of Elham MF Al-Nather.
Resolution relating to the appeal of Violet Kryshak for property damage.
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THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
An ordinance relating to parking controls.
An ordinance relating to traffic controls.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2026-2027 Immunization Action Plan grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of the 2026-2027 Communicable Disease Prevention Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2026-2027 Cities Readiness Initiative grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Resolution relating to acceptance and subsequent expenditure of a $3,500 contribution to the Milwaukee Fire Department from Habush, Habush & Rottier.
Resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Fire Department to enter into an agreement with the Milwaukee Board of School Directors on behalf of the Milwaukee Public Schools for continued operations of the Survive Alive House.
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
A substitute motion modifying Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedures regarding the duty to intervene and report unreasonable uses of force.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department and the Fire and Police Commission relating to police pursuit policies.
Communication from the Milwaukee Fire Department and AT&T relating to the deployment and use of the FirstNet platform.
Communication from the Fire and Police Commission and the Milwaukee Fire Department relating to the 2026 fire training classes and associated departmental vacancies.
Motion modifying Milwaukee Police Department Standard Operating Procedures 660 - Vehicle Pursuits and Emergency Vehicle Operations and 575 - Video Release Policy.
Communication relating to the issuance of temporary noise variance permits.
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THE ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Substitute resolution relating to a Minor Modification to the Detailed Planned Development known as Kane Commons, Phase 1 to allow exterior alterations to the existing residential structure at 1162-64 East Kane Place, located on the north side of East Kane Place, east of North Humboldt Avenue, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
Resolution approving a Land Disposition Report and authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 3276-78 North Holton Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Resolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 2409-11 West Hopkins Street, in the 7th Aldermanic District.
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Communication from the Department of City Development relating to anticipated revenues that may be available from Tax Incremental District extensions for affordable housing programs in the 2027 Budget.
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THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PASSAGE OF THE FOLLOWING:
An ordinance relating to the membership of the Sister Cities Committee.
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a Talking Book and Braille Library Grant.
Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of an Interlibrary Loan Services Grant.
Substitute resolution relating to the use and allocation of Community Development Block Grant 2026 reprogramming funds.
Substitute resolution relating to the use and allocation of Home Investment Partnership (HOME) 2026 reprogramming funds.
Substitute resolution relative to the allocation of funding from the HOME ARP Funds, to fund Affordable Housing.
Resolution declaring Beet Street Fall Festival to be an official city event and authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of contributions for this purpose.
Substitute resolution relating to declaring the Granville Business Improvement District Kids Pop-Up Event an official city event.
Substitute resolution rescinding Common Council File Number 250855 and designating certain City of Milwaukee events and initiatives as eligible for contributions.
CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Reappointment of Jose Fernando Moreno to the Business Improvement District #4 by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)
Reappointment of Russell Rossetto to the Business Improvement District #4 by the Mayor. (12th Aldermanic District)
Appointment of Kurt Benzel to the Business Improvement District #41 by the Mayor. (3rd Aldermanic District)
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Communication relating to the 2025 activities of the Sister Cities Committee.
Communication from the Department of City Development, Milwaukee Fire Department, and the Milwaukee Arts Board relating to the Public Artist in Residence Program.
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THE STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS:
PLACING ON FILE THE FOLLOWING:
Substitute resolution relating to possible legal action to overturn certain provisions of 2023 Wisconsin Act 12 and allocating American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Office of Equity and Inclusion and the Office of African-American Affairs.
An ordinance relating to the creation of the Immigration Advisory Board.
Communication from the Office of the City Attorney and the Department of Neighborhood Services relating to the corporate ownership of rental properties.
Agenda Item
MATTERS FOR IMMEDIATE ADOPTION:
Resolution approving final certified survey maps.
Resolution releasing certain deed restrictions related to the August 2000 conveyance of the property at 1208-A West Wright Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Resolution releasing certain deed restrictions related to the 2003 conveyance of the former tax-deed vacant lot at 1212-14 West Cherry Street in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Resolution rescinding a closing deadline provision contained in Common Council File Number 252059 relating to the sale-back of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 1847 North 2nd Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
A substitute ordinance relating to state requirements for recycling and other purposes.
Substitute resolution relating to the use and allocation of Community Development Block Grant 2026 reprogramming funds.
Substitute resolution relating to the use and allocation of Community Development Block Grant 2026 reprogramming funds.
Substitute resolution relating to the use and allocation of Community Development Block Grant 2026 reprogramming funds.
Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said followed by silent meditation. The question was put: Are there any corrections to the Common Council Journal of Proceedings for the regular meeting June 2, 2026? There being none, the minutes of the meetings were approved without objection. Ald. Coggs recognized members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) in attendance and their 12th anniversary of AKA Day at City Hall today. Ald. Coggs is a proud Member of the AKA Sorority. Ald. Coggs moved that the Common Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole for the purpose of making a presentation. There were no objections. Ald. Coggs made a presentation recognizing the Milwaukee Juneteenth Day pageant winners who where crowned during the 55th annual Juneteenth Day festivites. Milwaukee Juneteenth Day pageant winners recognized as follows: Gianna Cooks, Miss Juneteenth 2026 Jace White, Mister Juneteenth 2026 Ava Garry, Little Miss Juneteenth 2026 Michael Terry, Jr. Little Mister Juneteenth 2026 Ald. Stamper moved that the Common Council rise from Committee of the Whole. There were no objections.
Announcements were made. There being no further business to come before the Common Council, the meeting adjourned at 12:05 p.m. Carmen Roman, Staff Assistant Council Records Section City Clerk's Office This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.City

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