Public Meetings - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The Milwaukee Public Works Committee met on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 9:05 AM in City Hall Room 301-B, chaired by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs. All five committee members (Coggs, Westmoreland, Bauman, Taylor, Brower) were present. The committee unanimously recommended adoption of resolutions for public improvement projects, honorary street namings, state highway agreements, and grants, with some items held or substituted. Consent Calendar - Item 1 (File 260187): Resolution approving levying of assessments and construction of assessable public improvements, with a city cost of $156,000 (total $170,000). Approved for an alley reconstruction in the 3rd Aldermanic District. - Item 2 (File 260188): Resolution determining necessary assessable public improvements (engineering cost $25,000, total $200,000). Recommended for adoption. - Item 3 (File 260189): Resolution determining necessary nonassessable public improvements (engineering cost $150,000, total $150,000). Recommended for adoption. - Item 4 (File 260190): Substitute resolution approving nonassessable public improvements with construction cost $2,882,000 (total $5,391,000). Note: The agenda listed $982,000 construction and $1,216,000 total; the minutes reflect a substitute with higher amounts. Recommended for adoption. - Item 22 (File 240169): Resolution authorizing project agreements with WisDOT for Transportation Alternatives Program – placed on file as no longer necessary. Public Comments & Testimony - Item 5 – Carl E. Hunt honorary street name (7th District): Cara Hunt, daughter, spoke in support. Her father was a firefighter, adjunct professor, and volleyball coach at Rufus King High School for 17 years. She noted the family is the longest-standing resident on the block. No opposition; recommended for adoption. - Item 6 – José A. Olivieri honorary street name (12th District): No nominator present. The committee held the item to the call of the chair to allow the nominator to testify at a future meeting. - Item 7 – Shirley Smith honorary street name (5th District): Ray Banks (former assistant police chief, Heritage Subdivision resident) and Eva Roberson (neighbor) provided extensive testimony. Banks called Smith the "matriarch" of the subdivision, highlighting her neighborhood watch, food pantry work, and community leadership. Roberson noted Smith prayed for elected officials and supported the police chief. Recommended for adoption. - Item 8 – Mary L. McCormick honorary street name (4th District): Barbara Velez (Rotary Club of Milwaukee) spoke about McCormick’s 25-year tenure as executive director, including creation of the Rotary Amphitheater, scholarship program (50 graduates, 27 current scholars), and community projects. No opposition; recommended for adoption. - Item 9 – Cherrye J. Trotman honorary street name (1st District): Several supporters testified, including Pastor Alex Erdmann, Dr. Enid Trotman (family), attorney Sheila Parish Spence, former student Tammy Banks Martin, and Gidra Edwards. They described Mrs. Trotman as a teacher, civil rights advocate, personal friend of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Girl Scout leader, and community volunteer for over 20 years after retirement. Alderwoman Pratt expressed support but noted that naming streets in the historic Rufus King area can be contentious among neighbors; she asked the family to reach out to neighbors. Recommended for adoption. - Item 21 – Denial of F. M. Eason honorary street name (7th District): The nominator was unable to attend due to internet issues in rural Arkansas. The Citizen Advisory Committee on Naming had recommended denial, but the committee held the item to allow the nominator a future opportunity to speak. Discussion Items - Item 10 (File 260132) – Recycling ordinance: A substitute ordinance was adopted (5-0) to align with state requirements. Max Drickey (LRB) noted technical changes from the previous meeting to ensure legality and enforceability. - Item 11 (File 260051) – Easement with Wisconsin Electric Power Company at 823 S. 4th Street (12th District): Rosita Ross (DCD) explained the easement is for gas relocation due to DOT work. We Energies will compensate Milwaukee Public Schools $1,145. Recommended for adoption. - Item 12 (File 260174) – Easement at 3401 W. Meinecke Avenue (15th District): A new electrical line for MPS building redevelopment. No compensation as it benefits MPS. Recommended for adoption. - Items 13-15 (I-94/I-43 highway agreements): Joshua Iwen (Water Works) presented three resolutions for state-municipal agreements with WisDOT to obtain 90% state funding for utility alterations and staff costs on the I-43 Airport Freeway/92nd Street Bridge and I-94 East West Early Grading projects. Total costs: $9,650,000 (Item 13), $45,065,200 (Item 14), $12,720 (Item 15). All recommended for adoption. - Items 16-18 (Highway and bridge projects): David Tapia (DPW) presented resolutions for additional design funds (Item 16 – W. Fond du Lac Avenue, $620,000), use of legacy funds for Locust Street (Item 17), and Grange Avenue bridge over Canadian Pacific Railway (Item 18). On Item 16, Alderwoman Taylor raised concerns about the poor condition of Fond du Lac north of 19th Street. Tapia clarified that reconstruction is planned from 19th to Capitol, with resurfacing programmed from Capitol to 68th. The resolution was recommended for adoption after a brief reconsideration. - Item 19 (File 260196) – Green Solutions grant from MMSD: Solomon Bekele (DPW) presented a grant for eight green alleys in seven aldermanic districts as part of the 2026 alley reconstruction program. Recommended for adoption. - Item 20 (File 260199) – Safe Streets and Roads for All grant: Substitute resolution to set up funds for final design of pedestrian improvements at up to 26 intersections on five corridors. Total cost $550,000 (city share $110,000, grant $440,000). Recommended for adoption. Key Outcomes - All 22 agenda items were addressed. Votes were unanimous (5-0) for all actions. - Approved (recommended for adoption): Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 (substitute ordinance), 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 (substitute resolution). - Held to call of the chair: Items 6 (José Olivieri) and 21 (F.M. Eason denial). - Placed on file: Item 22 (no longer necessary). - Reconsideration: Item 16 was briefly reconsidered at Ald. Taylor’s request to discuss road conditions, then re-adopted. - Meeting adjourned at 10:22 AM.

The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) Board of Commissioners met on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM in City Hall Room 301-A, concluding at 5:30 PM. The meeting covered approval of minutes and reports, a public listening session, a contract amendment for elevator maintenance, introduction of a new Chief Financial Officer, an update on BDO activities, and a presentation on the Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) scores and corrective action plan. All votes were unanimous. Consent Calendar - R13776: Approval of minutes from the Public Listening Session held on May 8, 2026. - R13777: Approval of minutes from the regular Board meeting held on May 20, 2026. - R13778: Acknowledgment that the May 28, 2026 meeting of the Travaux Board of Directors was canceled; the attached documents (LLC audit updates, Capital Fund Program budgets, occupancy and work order reports) were shared with directors. Public Comments & Testimony Three residents provided two-minute comments: - Betty Newton (Convent Hill Resident Organization Secretary, RAB member): Raised safety concerns about a cracked concrete ramp and a large hole leading to the parking lot, noting that prior repairs had deteriorated. She stated that the current rotating maintenance team of four staff is ineffective, leading to delayed repairs (e.g., a bathroom light out for over a year). She recommended assigning Building Ambassadors to each property and utilizing SER workers (at no cost to HACM) to improve cleanliness and address staffing shortages. - Diane Hinton (Convent Hill): Expressed concerns about how Public Safety conducts investigations involving residents, stating that residents are not always informed when they are identified in incident reports, and that investigations often rely on a single perspective without verifying all circumstances. She objected to sharing incident information with other residents and property management staff. - Cornelius Sawyer (Highland Gardens Resident Organization President, RAB member): Stated that HACM has lacked a formal Grievance Policy for approximately five years, which he believes negatively impacts accountability for employee actions and may lead to escalating resident- staff conflicts. He noted that without such a policy, residents may take more aggressive actions to defend themselves. Discussion Items - R13780 – Otis Elevator Company Contract Amendment: Tim Hoye, Travaux Senior Procurement & Contract Officer, presented a one-year extension (May 31, 2026 – May 31, 2027) of the existing elevator maintenance contract, adding a not-to-exceed amount of $333,333.00 to the current $1,000,000.00 contract. The amendment maintains current pricing and fees. Commissioners discussed the limited market of qualified contractors and requested data on elevator downtime, response times, and the oldest elevators most prone to breakdowns. Ken Barbeau (COO for Program Services) noted that after-hours responses are tracked by Public Safety, and daytime tracking occurs via property managers; he committed to requesting performance reports from Performance Elevator Consulting. The board approved the amendment unanimously (7-0). - R13781 – Report from the Secretary-Executive Director: Harold S. Ince, Jr. introduced the new Chief Financial Officer, John Larsen, who expressed enthusiasm for supporting HACM’s HUD recovery efforts. Ince also announced that an offer for the Chief Operations Officer position has been accepted, with the candidate set to start on July 6, 2026. Ken Barbeau provided an update on BDO activities: BDO (a global professional services firm) has provided critical accounting and technical assistance on an as-needed basis, including improvements to cash management, closing 2024 LLC/LIHTC audits, preparing 2025 audits, assisting with unaudited Financial Data Schedule (FDS) submissions to HUD, and drafting a revised Accounting Policies and Cost Allocation Plan as part of the Sustainability Plan. The new CFO will review these documents before submission to the HUD Field Office. - R13782 – SEMAP 2025 Scores and Corrective Action Plan: Tracy Sheffield (Senior VP, CVR Associates), Michael Tonovitz (Co-President, CVR), and Tina Royalty (Housing Choice Voucher Director) presented. Michael Tonovitz explained that SEMAP (Section Eight Management Assessment Program) uses 14 indicators to measure voucher program performance. Tracy Sheffield reported that HACM received a final SEMAP score of 34% for fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. She detailed corrective actions for each underperforming indicator (e.g., rent reasonableness, adjusted income, inspections enforcement, utility allowances, payment standards, family self-sufficiency), noting that most areas now show 100% compliance in first quarter 2026. The estimated 2026 SEMAP score is 125 out of 145 possible points (86% compliance), placing HACM in “Standard” status (60-89%). To reach “High Performer” status, a 90% or higher score is needed. The agency remains in Housing Choice Voucher shortfall but expects an update from HUD that week on whether funding allows resuming voucher issuance. Commissioners discussed the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program (Indicator 14), noting that approximately 55-60 of the mandatory 93 slots are currently filled, served by two FSS coordinators (funded at half an FTE by HUD; HACM covers the difference). Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda approved (7-0). - R13780 – Otis Elevator Contract Amendment approved (7-0) with a directive to staff to provide elevator performance data (downtime, response times) for future renewals. - R13781 – Report received; CFO John Larsen and incoming COO noted; BDO update discussed; no vote required. - R13782 – SEMAP presentation received; board acknowledged significant improvement from 34% to 86% estimated compliance and noted continued efforts to exit voucher shortfall. No vote required. - Meeting adjourned at 5:30 PM.

The Licenses Committee met on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 9:05 AM in Room 301-B of City Hall, chaired by Ald. Jocasta Zamarripa. The committee considered numerous license applications, renewals, transfers, and a revocation, along with a communication regarding parklet and sidewalk dining permit processes. The meeting adjourned at 1:50 PM. Consent Calendar - Agenda Only Items (7 items): Approved unanimously, including renewals for The Seafood Shack Restaurant, Strange Town, Benson's Catering, East Town Association, Zilli Hospitality Group, Hangoverz, and Parkway Communities. - Warning Letter Items (8 items): Approved unanimously, including renewals for Express Liquor & Tobacco, Beny-Boys Grill, Cousins Submarines, Hyatt Place MKE, Econo Lodge, Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport, and Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Airport. Public Comments & Testimony - Scoreboard Sports Bar (2127 W Wells St): Opponents included Savannah Brooks (Near West Side Partners), Kelsey Otero (Marquette University), and Edith Hudson (Marquette Police Chief). They cited concerns about over-concentration of liquor licenses, safety, and proximity to Marquette's patrol zone. Building owner Luis Flores (Chicago) spoke in support, noting careful vetting of the tenant. The item was held for further discussion. - Macrina's Sport Bar (1663 S 11th St): Alex Kostner (Schusters Lofts) presented a petition from 30 residents opposing the license due to past shootings, noise, and safety issues. Ruben Velez (resident) echoed concerns. Nancy Bush (BID 4) stated the board took no position. The committee approved the license as amended. - Punta Cana Revocation (2000 S 13th St): Nalani Gaona (neighbor) testified about shootings, loud music, and a murder outside the bar. The committee accepted the surrendered licenses. - La Hacienda (2410 W Forest Home Ave): Neighbor complaints about delivery trucks blocking the street were addressed by the applicant's plan to relocate employee parking and apply for a loading zone. Approved with a warning letter. Discussion Items - Parklet/Sidewalk Dining Process (File 260223): Ald. Perez and License Division Manager Jim Cooney presented a new permit process that combines parklets, sidewalk dining, and Active Streets for Business into a single license division permit with neighbor notification and aldermanic review. DPW's James Washington confirmed continued accessibility oversight. The communication was placed on file unanimously for further development. - Punta Cana Revocation (File 260229): The agent surrendered the licenses. The committee accepted the surrender after hearing neighbor testimony, avoiding a formal revocation. Key Outcomes - Approvals (selected): - Koppa's Fulbeli Deli (1940 N Farwell Ave) – Class B Tavern license approved 4-0. - OG Pub & Grille (2498 N Bartlett Ave) – Class B Tavern and Food Dealer approved 4-0. - Citgo on Teutonia (3551 N Teutonia Ave) – Renewal with warning letter approved 5-0. - K&P Towing (7928 W Clinton Ave) – Renewal approved 5-0 after applicant agreed to pay outstanding $1,213.72 balance. - Freshwater Food & Wine Festival (200 N Harbor Dr) – Class B Tavern license approved 5-0 for Sept 19-20, 2026. - Luxe Pour Studio (765 N Jackson St) – Class C Wine and Public Entertainment approved 5-0. - The Spread (1137 N Martin L King Jr Dr) – Transfer approved 5-0. - McDonald's (5890 S 27th St) – Renewal with warning letter approved 4-0. - Illyria Massage (2607 W Morgan Ave) – Approved as amended (10am-7pm daily) 5-0. - Soonja's Seoul Pocha (839 W National Ave) – Approved as amended (Mon-Thu 4-10pm, Fri-Sat 4-11:30pm) 5-0. - Texas J's (813 S 1st St) – Renewal approved 5-0. - Station 1846 (215 W Bruce St) – Renewal approved 5-0. - Macrina's Sport Bar (1663 S 11th St) – Approved 4-1 (Ald. Burgelis abstained) as amended (6pm-midnight daily). - Live Lounge (725 S 1st St) – Waiver of time limit approved 5-0. - Elephant TKB (3730 W National Ave) – Class B Tavern approved 5-0. - Trustz Tattoo (3953 S 76th St) – Renewal with warning letter approved 5-0. - Denials/Non-Renewals: - Brown & Gibbs Sports Bar (182 E Lincoln Ave) – Non-renewed 5-0 due to second non-appearance. - Held Items: - Hookus SSE (9006 W Silver Spring Dr) – Held for further discussion on tobacco/hookah licensing. - Camaleon Bar (2900 S 13th St) – Held for aldermanic conversation. - Aldi 19 (225 E Capitol Dr) – Held upon second non-appearance. - Taco Bell 30420 (8030 W Brown Deer Rd) – Held upon first non-appearance. - Norwood Inn & Suites (5442 N Lovers Lane Rd) – Held pending Health Department re-inspection. - Suite 76 (7602 W Lisbon Ave) – Held for aldermanic conversation. - Select Tire Sales (4000 W Lisbon Ave) – Held for community meeting. - Cambria Hotel Downtown (503 N Plankinton Ave) – Held upon first non-appearance. - Scoreboard Sports Bar (2127 W Wells St) – Held for further stakeholder discussions. - Cream City Auto (5848 S 27th St) – Held upon first non-appearance. - J&E Grocery Store 2/La Hacienda (2410 W Forest Home Ave) – Initially held, then reconsidered and approved with warning letter. - Suspensions: - Denny's 8092 (3801 S 27th St) – Food dealer license renewed; Extended Hours license suspended for 30 days due to public safety threats (shots fired, stabbings) and security cooperation issues. Vote 5-0.

The Steering & Rules Committee of the Milwaukee Common Council met on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 1:37 PM in City Hall. The committee heard public testimony, discussed four major agenda items, and voted on several files. Key topics included the decline in Chronic Nuisance Premises (s. 80-10) letters, new public dashboards for Part II crime data, corporate ownership of rental properties, and the likely effects of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais on voting rights. Two files were placed on file as no longer needed. Public Comments & Testimony - Gabriela Dieguez (Common Ground) testified on item 1, presenting a nine-page evaluation of the s. 80-10 nuisance ordinance. She stated that between August 2017 and August 2025, only 991 nuisance letters were sent, with a decline from 150 letters in 2018 to just 46 in 2025, despite no similar drop in crime. She noted that 81% of cases are resolved without billing, and 48% of nuisance properties are owned by corporate landlords with 10 or more units, with Berrata and S2 Realty topping the list. She urged the city to "use and improve" the ordinance and submitted nine recommendations. - Cosby Martinez (Common Ground) shared stories from tenants in three properties that met the nuisance threshold but were not designated. Examples included a building with three crimes and five calls for service in November 2024, and another with one homicide, three assaults, and ten calls for service in December 2024. She highlighted that the Michaels Organization (Camden, NJ) owns six properties in Milwaukee (457 total units) and operates the Wesley Scott Apartments, which was cited for non-insurance conditions. Discussion Items - Item 1 (252242): Decline in s. 80-10 Chronic Nuisance Premises Letters – MPD Chief Norman, Assistant Chief Johnson, and Chief of Staff Hough appeared. Chief Norman explained that nuisance is one tool among many, and the department uses pre-nuisance letters (1,259 issued from 2020 to present) to encourage compliance before formal designation. He acknowledged that during 2020-2023, the department's focus on violent crime may have reduced attention to nuisance properties. Chief of Staff Hough detailed the nuisance process: three substantiated calls in a month (excluding domestic violence or mental health issues) or two serious crimes in a year trigger a letter; property owners have 10 days to submit an abatement plan; billing occurs only after non-compliance. She noted a new monthly review of properties with three or more calls for service. Ald. Bauman questioned why few citations result from the 515 nuisance letters issued since 2020, and Ald. Dimitrijevic raised concerns about long wait times for non-emergency calls and the need for a dedicated reporting system. Ald. Coggs suggested annual reporting on nuisance designations. Ald. Spiker asked about using technology to flag properties. The committee held the file to the call of the chair (8-0). - Item 2 (252243): Collection, Assessment, and Reporting of Part II Crime Data – MPD Chief of Staff Hough, Lt. Krowski, and Kendra Christiansen presented two new public dashboards: a CAD (calls for service) dashboard showing the last 60 days of calls citywide, filterable by event type, priority, and aldermanic district, and an arrest dashboard showing six months of arrest data by zip code and statute. They noted that the dashboards do not track outcomes beyond arrest (e.g., DA or court actions) due to data silos. Ald. Stamper asked about tracking the effectiveness of arrests, and Ald. Coggs suggested exploring data-sharing agreements. The committee held the file to the call of the chair (8-0). - Item 3 (252111): Corporate Ownership of Rental Properties – City Attorney Goyke and DNS Deputy Commissioner Mazmanian appeared. Goyke explained that the city's enforcement tools (municipal citations, circuit court actions, receivership) are remedial, not punitive, and focus on property conditions rather than corporate structure. He noted that the neighborhood revitalization team has been rebuilt and is actively litigating cases. Ald. Zamarripa raised the issue of landlords who pay fines as a cost of doing business without correcting problems. Goyke described receivership as a "heavy hammer" that can interrupt rent flow to abate nuisances, but acknowledged it is fact-intensive and expensive. Ald. Dimitrijevic suggested increasing fines locally. The committee recommended placing the file on file (6-0, with Dimitrijevic and Stamper excused). - Item 4 (260062): Likely Effects of Louisiana vs. Callais – City Attorney Goyke and ACA Fowler presented. Fowler explained that the April 29, 2026 Supreme Court decision (6-3) fundamentally changed Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, making it nearly impossible to prove racial discrimination in redistricting unless discriminatory intent is overt and not tied to partisan gerrymandering. She noted that Wisconsin has only one majority-minority district, so immediate effects may be limited, but the decision could enable future partisan map-drawing. Ald. Coggs, Treasurer Coggs, and Ald. Zamarripa expressed concern about potential disenfranchisement of communities of color and the need to prepare for the 2030 redistricting cycle. The committee held the file to the call of the chair (6-0, with Dimitrijevic and Stamper excused). Key Outcomes - Item 1 (252242): Held to the call of the chair (8-0). MPD committed to monthly reviews of properties with three or more calls for service and to improving data sharing with alders. - Item 2 (252243): Held to the call of the chair (8-0). MPD will publicly launch the CAD and arrest dashboards and work with the council on outreach. - Item 3 (252111): Recommended for placing on file (6-0). The city attorney's office will continue using existing enforcement tools, including receivership. - Item 4 (260062): Held to the call of the chair (6-0). The city attorney will monitor developments and provide updates to the council. - Item 5 (241554): Ordinance creating an Immigration Advisory Board – placed on file (6-0). - Item 6 (230338): Substitute resolution on legal action against 2023 Wisconsin Act 12 and ARPA fund allocation – placed on file (6-0). The meeting adjourned at 3:53 PM.

The City Plan Commission met on June 8, 2026, at 1:31 PM in Room 301-A, City Hall, and virtually. Commissioners present: Allyson Nemec, Jesus Gonzalez, Ranell Washington, Tarik Moody, Willie Smith. Chair Stephanie Bloomingdale and Commissioner Catrina Crane were excused. The meeting covered two major zoning items: a minor modification to the Kane Commons Planned Development and a combined rezoning and Riverwalk approval for a 12-story, 200-unit multifamily building called The Everett at 234 South Water Street. Consent Calendar - Minutes Approval: The minutes of the May 18, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously without objection. Public Comments & Testimony (on Items 3 & 4 – The Everett) - Stephanie Ludovic (resident, 221 East Oregon Street): Opposed the development. She expressed concerns about the building height being twice as tall as surrounding structures, loss of existing trees and birds, increased traffic, and site constraints given the small lot. - Andrew Oates (nearby resident): Inquired about boat slip access post-development. He generally supported the building but wanted clarification on whether slips would be public or resident-only. - Hannah Cazzola (resident near the site): Opposed. She argued the 12-story building was out of scale with the neighborhood (surrounding parcels zoned IM, capped at 45-75 feet), would block sunlight for hours each day, had a floor area ratio of 10.3 vs. 8.5 for nearby buildings, represented a 50% increase in units over the prior proposal, and noted a pattern of failed proposals on the site. She also raised concerns about traffic safety, lack of a traffic analysis, and potential DNR/floodplain permitting issues. - No additional public testimony was offered online or in person. Discussion Items Item 1 (260047) – Minor Modification to Kane Commons Phase 1 - Proposal: Exterior alterations to an existing duplex at 1162-64 East Kane Place, including new siding (vertical board and batten), window alterations, new doors, a first-floor porch and second-floor deck on the north side, new roofing, and new siding. The property is part of a condo development without a formal design review board. - Staff Recommendation: Approval, as consistent with the Lower East Side plan for resident investment and neighborhood enhancement. - Applicant Presentation: Russ LaFrombois (architect) and Patrick Mutsune (owner) described the changes, noting that the west-side deck would be removed. They emphasized blending with the historic character of the neighborhood. - Commissioner Discussion: Questions about the condo association's design review process (none formal), future exterior changes, and color selection. The commission noted that minor future alterations could be handled at staff level. - Vote: Commissioner Moody moved approval conditionally, seconded by Commissioner Smith. The motion carried 5-0. Condition: Minor exterior alterations (doors, windows, porches, siding) on structures fronting East Kane Place may be approved by DCD staff provided they do not substantially change the character. Items 3 & 4 (252190 and 260085) – The Everett Development (Combined) - Proposal: Rezoning from General Planned Development (Admiral’s Wharf) to a new Detailed Planned Development for a 12-story, 200-unit market-rate apartment building with 198 parking spaces, 50 bike spaces, and a new Riverwalk segment. The site is at 234 South Water Street, within the Harbor District and the Riverwalk Site Plan Review Overlay Zone (SPROZ). - Staff Recommendation: Approval with five conditions (e.g., updated plans for bike parking, loading zone, native landscaping, glazing selection, building materials page). - Applicant Presentation: Brian Griebl (architect, VJS) and Carl Kaeding (developer) presented the design: precast concrete base, brick, metal panels; residential amenities including fifth-floor and rooftop decks; Riverwalk with gathering spaces and ADA ramps. They noted that overhead utilities would be moved underground, and boat slips would be available to residents and possibly the public. - Commissioner Discussion: Points raised included: - Ingress/egress and loading zones: Dawn Schmidt (DPW) requested a short loading zone near the main entrance on Water Street, in addition to a loading zone on Oregon Street. - Traffic: DPW stated the development would not generate enough traffic to require a traffic impact analysis; future traffic calming (protected bike lane) on Water Street was mentioned. - DNR and floodplain: The applicant confirmed ongoing contact with DNR and that the design accounts for the ordinary high water mark. - Height and density: Staff noted the previous Admiral’s Wharf proposal was 11 stories; the current proposal is similar in mass. The unit mix (57 studios, 99 one-bedroom, 43 two-bedroom, 1 three-bedroom) is market-rate. - Shadow studies: The applicant performed shadow studies for three times of year and will submit them. - Native vegetation: Staff condition requires an updated landscape plan with native plantings. - Community Concerns Addressed: Ms. Fonseca (staff) responded that the parking per unit is consistent with market trends, that height is appropriate given the site constraints and previous approvals, and that DNR/floodplain review is satisfactory. - Update on Conditions: The commission adopted the five staff conditions, with Condition 1 explicitly including a loading zone along South Water Street at Pittsburgh Avenue as requested by DPW. Key Outcomes - Kane Commons Modification (260047): Approved conditionally (5-0). Resolution recommended for adoption and assigned to the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee. - The Everett Rezoning (252190): Approved conditionally (5-0). Ordinance recommended for passage and assigned to the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee. - The Everett Riverwalk/SPROZ Approval (260085): Approved conditionally (5-0). Plan Commission Resolution approved with same conditions. - Next Steps: The applicant will incorporate conditions and continue working with DCD staff. The items now move to the City Council’s Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee for further consideration. - Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 2:50 PM.

The Fire and Police Commission (FPC) held its regular session on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 6:18 p.m. in City Hall, Room 301‑A. Chair Miriam Horwitz presided. Commissioners Bree Spencer and LaNelle Ramey were excused. The meeting included public comment, consent agenda approvals, examination approvals, new business on a proposed ordinance for policy review, communications from the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) on community policing and SOP changes, and numerous promotions and reappointments across the Department of Emergency Communications, Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD), and MPD. The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Public Comments & Testimony - Kaye Lafond (independent journalist) presented findings from an investigative story on MPD’s relationship with Lockheed Martin/Durko Aerospace. She stated that in 2025, MPD and Lockheed Martin exchanged over 150 emails focusing on anti‑war protesters, that MPD employees exchanged gifts with Lockheed Martin employees, and that the relationship appeared “cozy” and disturbing. She expressed feeling unsafe and called for a policy limiting police fraternization with corporations. She provided a link to her published story. Consent Calendar - FPC212551 – Resolution approving the May 21, 2026 meeting minutes. Adopted by general consent. - FPC212552 – Resolution appointing a Forensic Print Examiner I within MPD. Adopted by general consent. - FPC212553 – Resolution approving the Emergency Vehicle Mechanic 3 eligible list for MFD. Adopted by general consent. Examinations - FPC212554 – Resolution approving the Fire Captain Job Announcement Bulletin for MFD. Commissioner Snyder moved, Commissioner Spence seconded. Adopted 7‑0 (Horwitz, Spence, World‑Patterson, Burgos, Evans, Snyder, Fung aye; Ramey and Spencer excused). The bulletin now includes community service preference points effective June 1, 2026. - FPC212555 – Resolution approving the Fire Lieutenant Job Announcement Bulletin for MFD. Commissioner Burgos moved, Commissioner Evans seconded. Adopted 7‑0 (same vote). Also includes community service preference points. New Business - FPC212556 – Resolution relating to FPC recommendation concerning Common Council File No. 252109, an ordinance on review of proposed changes to standard operating procedures/instructions. Executive Director Leon Todd explained the ordinance would require Common Council to refer policy changes to the FPC for a recommendation (e.g., 60 days), then allow the department a reasonable time to respond. Commissioners debated whether the FPC recommendation should go to the department first or simultaneously to both the department and Common Council. Chair Horwitz moved that the FPC recommend a 10‑day department review period before the matter goes to Common Council. Commissioner Spence seconded. Adopted 6‑0‑1 (Horwitz, Spence, World‑Patterson, Burgos, Evans, Snyder aye; Fung abstained; Ramey and Spencer excused). Commissioner Fung abstained, stating she did not agree with an additional built‑in time period given the existing legislative timeline. Communications from MPD - FPC212557 – MPD’s 2025 Community and Problem‑Oriented Policing (CPOP) Review. Chief of Staff Heatherhoff presented the report, highlighting trust‑building, community engagement, and examples like Summer Guardian, VR FAST, and the bike theft initiative. Commissioners discussed the need for better tracking of CPOP efforts, documentation, and potential external evaluation. The communication was placed on file without a vote. - FPC212558 – Recent changes to MPD Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Operating Instructions (SOIs). Changes were made to SOP 080 (Family Medical Leave Act and other leaves), SOP 150 (Court Procedures), SOP 200 (Project Management), and SOP 267 (Budget and Finance). The communication was placed on file without a vote. Department of Emergency Communications - FPC212559 – Promotion of Victoria Skelton to Emergency Communications Officer II (retroactive to May 24, 2026). Adopted 7‑0. - FPC212560 – Extension of probationary period for an Emergency Communications Officer II (two‑month extension due to time off duty). Adopted by voice vote, all aye. Fire Department Promotions - FPC212561 – Promotion of Battalion Chief Jeremy Starr to Deputy Fire Chief. Adopted 7‑0. - FPC212562 – Promotion of Captain Kristen Hep to Battalion Fire Chief. Adopted 7‑0. - FPC212563 – Promotion of Patrick Hensel to Fire Captain. Adopted 7‑0. Police Department Promotions & Reappointment - FPC212564 – Promotion of Inspector Paul Lau to Assistant Chief of Police. Adopted 7‑0. - FPC212565 – Promotions of Captains Liam Looney, James Hutchinson, and Andrew Tisher to Inspector of Police. Adopted 7‑0. - FPC212566 – Promotions of Lieutenants Jasmine Arce, Benjamin Kenneth, and Eileen Ross to Captain of Police. Adopted 7‑0. - FPC212567 – Promotion without examination of April Muandu to Police Human Resources Administrator. Adopted 7‑0. - FPC212568 – Promotion without examination of Sean Ku Mays to Media Producer. Adopted 7‑0. - FPC212569 – Promotion of Amber Anderson to HVAC Maintenance Technician 3. Adopted 7‑0. - FPC212570 – Reappointment of a former Recruit Officer to the next academy class starting August 3, 2026. Adopted by voice vote, all aye. Key Outcomes - All consent agenda items adopted without objection. - Fire Captain and Lieutenant job bulletins approved with community service preference points. - FPC recommended a 10‑day department review period for policy changes under the proposed ordinance (vote 6‑0‑1). - MPD CPOP review and SOP changes placed on file. - All 12 promotions and one reappointment approved unanimously (7‑0 or voice vote). - Meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission convened in executive session on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 4:05 PM in City Hall Room 301-A. The meeting was held pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) to consider personnel promotions within the Milwaukee Fire Department and Milwaukee Police Department. Seven commissioners were present (Commissioners Snyder, Spence, Fung, Ramey, Horwitz, Evans, Burgos); two were excused (Commissioners Spencer, World-Patterson). Commissioner Ramon Evans joined at 4:12 PM after the session began. The closed session adjourned at 6:11 PM. (Note: The raw trancript contains a name discrepancy, referring to "Schneider" in place of "Snyder" from the official minutes.) Consent Calendar No consent calendr items were considered. Public Comments & Testimony No public comments or testimony were taken, as the entire meeting was closed to the public. Discussion Items - The commission entered closed session to discuss the following resolution: - FPC212561: Resolution relating to the promotion to the Deputy Fire Chief position - FPC212562: Resolution relating to the promotion to the Battalion Fire Chief position - FPC212564: Resolution relating to the promotion to the Assistant Chief of Police position - FPC212565: Resolution relating to the promotions to the Inspector of Police position (3) - FPC212566: Resolution relating to the promotions to the Captain of Police position (3) - The specific content of discussions was not publicly disclosed. Key Outcomes - By a unanimous voice vote (7-0), the commission approved a motion to convene in closed session, moved by Commissioner LaNelle Ramey and seconded by Commissioner Chris Snder. - The commission adjourned at 6:11 PM without reconvening in open session. No public votes were taken on the promotions themselves; the outcome of the closed deliberations was not announced at this meeting.

The Board of City Service Commissioners convened virtually on June 2, 2026, at 1:30 PM and adjourned at 1:44 PM. All five commissioners were present: President Frank Bock, Vice President Marilyn Miller, and Commissioners Janet Cleary, Steve Smith, and Heidi Wick Spoerl. The meeting addressed routine personnel actions, including extensions for temporary appointments and probationary periods, and one reinstatement. No public testimony was heard. Consent Calendar - None; each item was voted on individually. Public Comments & Testimony - None. Discussion Items - Approval of Minutes (File 260167): Motion to approve the May 19, 2026 meeting minutes carried 3-0-2. Commissioners Cleary and Wick Spoerl abstained as they were not present at that meeting. President Bock noted the abstentions would be recorded. - Extension of Temporary Appointments: - Milwaukee Water Works (File 260168): Second extension for Korea Dalton and Levar Wells as Water Distribution Investigators for 90 days through September 12, 2026. A recruitment effort is underway. Approved unanimously (5-0). - Milwaukee Public Library (File 260169): First extension for Brandon Hubbard as Building Services Supervisor II for 90 days. Library HR administrator Jessica Wolf stated the department expects the employee on leave to return sooner than three months. Approved unanimously (5-0). - Department of Public Works (File 260177): Six-month extensions for seven city laborers (June 7–December 19 or June 21–December 19, 2026). Commissioner Cleary commended the partnership with Wisconsin Community Services Agency to help participants regain driver's licenses. Approved unanimously (5-0). - Probationary Period Extensions: - Department of Neighborhood Services (File 260178): 90-day extension for Irene Cervantes, Customer Service Representative II, due to performance concerns and a vacant supervisor position. HR administrator Shanise Burnell Jones confirmed the employee is aware. Approved unanimously (5-0). - Assessor's Office (File 260179): Extension for Sharletta Thurman, Residential Property Appraiser 3. The request listed dates June 22, 2026–May 22, 2027 (11 months). President Bock clarified the intent for a full 12 months through June 22, 2027. Commissioner Cleary moved to extend for 12 months. Approved unanimously (5-0). - Reinstatement: Department of Public Works (File 260180): Rolando Juarez reinstated to Yard Attendant. Commissioner Cleary expressed support. Approved unanimously (5-0). Key Outcomes - All personnel actions were approved as moved. Votes were unanimous (5-0) except for the minutes (3-0-2). - Meeting adjourned at 1:44 PM.

The Milwaukee Common Council convened on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 9:22 AM in the Common Council Chamber at City Hall. All 15 members were present. The meeting included a Pride Month presentation, approval of numerous committee recommendations, a resolution regarding the arrest of Elvira Benitez, and several property and infrastructure authorizations. The meeting adjourned at 10:51 AM. Presentations & Recognitions - Pride Month Honorees: Ald. Zamarripa and Ald. Burgelis led a Committee of the Whole presentation recognizing five individuals and organizations for their contributions to the LGBTQ+ community: the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, Pride Fest (30th anniversary), Lieutenant Guadalupe Velasquez (Milwaukee Police Department), Aaron Rice (Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin), and Courage+ (LGBTQ+ youth housing and support). Consent Calendar - Minutes: Approved without objection from the May 12, 2026 meeting. - Commendatory/Condolatory Resolutions: Placed on file (14 resolutions and a late addition honoring David Francis Martin). - Licenses Committee: - File 260003 (ordinance relating to Department of Neighborhood Services investigation of license applications) – passed 15-0. - File 260107 (license recommendations including a 10-day suspension for El Paraiso and nonrenewal of a Class D operator’s license) – approved 15-0. - File 160847 (municipal identification card ordinance) and File 250378 (Vibe Lounge license revocation) – placed on file 15-0. - Public Works Committee: - File 260132 (state recycling requirements ordinance) – returned to committee unanimously. - All other public works items (files 8–22, 28–31) – adopted unanimously (15-0) including: honorary street naming, street maintenance partnerships, leaf collection, assessable and nonassessable improvements, green infrastructure agreements with MMSD, driveway approvals, and several funding resolutions (e.g., $5.85 million for local roads, $2 million for West Keefe Avenue). - MMSD reappointments (files 23–27) – confirmed with Ald. Chambers abstaining on his own reappointment (14-0-1) and Ald. Coggs abstaining on hers (14-0-1). - Finance & Personnel Committee: - Pay and positions ordinances (files 32, 33) – passed 15-0. - Lead Hazard Reduction grant (file 251855) – adopted 15-0. - EAP/Mental Health expansion (file 252188) – adopted 15-0 after unanimous consent for co-sponsorship. - All placement-on-file items (files 36–42) – adopted 15-0. - Judiciary & Legislation Committee: - Settlement and claim resolutions (files 44–46, 49) – adopted with some dissenting votes: file 44 (Niki Robinson lawsuit) passed 12-2-1 (Ald. Burgelis and Perez no, Westmoreland abstain); file 45 (John Ambeau) passed 14-0-1 (Westmoreland abstain); file 46 (Estate of Hayley Linville) passed 12-0-3 (Westmoreland, Perez, Dimitrijevic abstain); file 49 (Equal Rights Commission appointment) confirmed 15-0. - Absentee voting and outside counsel resolutions (files 47, 48) – adopted 15-0. - Tax foreclosure and election commission communications (files 50–52) – placed on file 15-0. - Claim disallowances (files 53–58) – disallowed and indefinitely postponed 15-0. - Public Safety & Health Committee: - Parking and traffic control ordinances (files 59, 60) – passed 15-0. - WIC breastfeeding grant (file 260071) – adopted 15-0. - Various old ordinances placed on file (files 62–65, 67–70) – adopted 15-0. - Item 66 (police use-of-force SOP modification) – returned to committee by a 14-1 vote (Chambers no). - Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee: - All adopted items (files 71–79) – adopted 15-0, including creation of TID No. 133 (2711 West Wells), surplus parking lot sale, signage modification for Riverwest Apartments, amendment to TID No. 67 (Pabst Brewery), conveyance of 13 vacant lots in King Park, and four property sales/sale-backs. - Placed on file items (files 80–84) – adopted 15-0. - Community & Economic Development Committee: - Residential preference program ordinance (file 252102) – passed 15-0. - MKELove Summer Kickback event (file 260121) – adopted 15-0. - Youth advisory council and Arts Board reports (files 87, 88) – placed on file 15-0. Discussion Items - File 260006 – Substitute resolution relating to the arrest and detention of Elvira Benitez: Ald. Brower introduced a substitute resolution updating facts after Benitez’s release from ICE detention. The resolution condemns her detention as a “profound and absurd waste of taxpayer dollars.” Multiple aldermen (Zamarripa, Dimitrijevic, Taylor, Moore) spoke in support, praising Benitez’s courage and the council’s anti-ICE stance. The resolution was substituted and adopted 15-0. - File 252188 – Mental Health Benefits Program: Ald. Burgelis highlighted that the program “essentially double[s] the availability of mental health services for city employees.” The file received unanimous consent for full council co-sponsorship. - File 260132 (recycling ordinance): Ald. Spiker moved to return to committee for language tweaks; no objection. - File 251663 (police use-of-force SOP): Ald. Burgelis moved to return to committee; passed with one objection (Chambers). Key Outcomes - Votes on Notable Items: - Elvira Benitez resolution (file 260006): adopted 15-0. - Settlement in Niki Robinson lawsuit (file 260088): adopted 12-2-1. - Estate of Hayley Linville claim (file 260091): adopted 12-0-3. - Police SOP modification (file 251663): returned to committee 14-1. - Funding Approvals: - Infrastructure projects totaling over $11 million (files 11, 16–20). - Green infrastructure grants and agreements with MMSD (files 12–15, 21). - Lead hazard reduction and WIC grants (files 34, 61). - Property Transactions: - Creation of Tax Incremental District No. 133 (2711 West Wells). - Sale of city-owned lots and tax‑deeded properties in the 1st, 4th, and 6th districts. - Conveyance of 13 vacant lots to the city in King Park. - Appointments: - Reappointments to MMSD for Ald. Chambers, Ald. Coggs, Rep. Haywood, Julia Taylor, and Corey Zetts (all confirmed, with abstentions as noted). - Madeline Miranda-Navarro to the Equal Rights Commission (confirmed 15-0). - Next Steps: The zoning map amendment for 1993 S. Muskego Avenue (file 260208) was approved for immediate adoption 15-0. The meeting concluded with announcements of upcoming community events (Juneteenth, Pride Fest, farmers markets, block parties).