Milwaukee, WI

REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee will consider adopting boundaries and a project plan for Tax Incremental Financing District No. 137 (310W East Tower), authorizing a $1,000,000 brownfield loan for a property at 5825 West Hope Avenue, and approving its 2027 operating budget and meeting schedule. The board will also review its 2025 financial statements. This is a regular business meeting with several actionable items.

• Resolution adopting boundaries and Project Plan for TIF District No. 137 (310W East Tower)
• Loan up to $1,000,000 from EPA Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund to Midtown Commons Lender, LLC for property at 5825 West Hope Avenue
• Review and acceptance of 2025 financial statements by Baker Tilly
• Resolution approving 2027 RACM operating budget
• Resolution approving 2027 meeting schedule

PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting to approve the July 17, 2026 minutes and review new member applications. The agenda includes a general 'New Business' slot and a review of upcoming events, but no specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed. The meeting is procedural in nature, with no specific decisions on infrastructure or policy detailed in the provided text.

• Approval of July 17, 2026 minutes
• Review and discussion of new member applications
• General New Business discussion
• Review of upcoming events and announcements

PUBLIC DEBT COMMISSION

The Public Debt Commission will review annual reports on the Public Debt Amortization Fund and debt service for 2021-2030. The body will vote to authorize the issuance of two series of Taxable Water System Second Lien Revenue Bonds (Series 2026 W3 and W4). It will also approve a resolution to draw on the Amortization Fund for 2027 purposes and certify that recent obligations can be sold.

• Authorization to sell Taxable Water System Second Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 W3
• Authorization to sell Taxable Water System Second Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 W4
• Resolution authorizing a draw on the Public Debt Amortization Fund for 2027 purposes
• Review of the Annual Report on the Public Debt Amortization Fund for the year ending 12/31/2025
• Review of the Debt and Debt Service report for the years 2021-2030

HOUSING AUTHORITY

The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $2.9 million repayment agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for unsupported or disallowed housing assistance payments. The board will also hold a public listening session for general comments, discuss a potential survey of board members, and receive reports from the Secretary-Executive Director, including occupancy, sustainability, and public safety updates. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and documents shared with the Travaux Board of Directors.

• Resolution R13795: Approve $2.9 million repayment agreement with HUD for unsupported/disallowed housing assistance payments
• Public Listening Session for general comments (2-minute speaking limit, eComment deadline 11am day of meeting)
• Discussion regarding potential survey of Board Members (R13796)
• Consent agenda includes minutes from July 8, 2026 board meeting and July 29, 2026 Public Listening Session at Parklawn
• Report from Secretary-Executive Director includes occupancy reports, sustainability plan updates, and public safety analytics

MKE COMMUNITY IMPACT COMMITTEE

The MKE Community Impact Committee is meeting to review its website and discuss methods for allocating MKE Community Impact Funds, including program definition, outreach, budgeting, and timelines. They will also hear updates from work groups and discuss participatory budgeting training opportunities. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-focused, with no final decisions listed.

• Review of committee website and community budget program for fund allocation
• Discussion on devising allocation method for MKE Community Impact Funds
• Updates from work groups: Eligible Projects & Proposals, Community Building & Outreach, Rulebook & Online Organization
• Discussion on Participatory Budgeting Project trainings and resources
• Next meeting scheduled for September 8, 2026 at 5 p.m.

CITY PLAN COMMISSION

The City Plan Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning change for the Metcalfe Park Liberation Hub, creation of Neighborhood Improvement District No. 13 (Metcalfe Park), and creation of Business Improvement District No. 57 (Lincoln Village). It will also consider a deviation request for an assembly hall at 1120 South Barclay Street and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Zoning change from RT3 to NS2 for 2600 and 2606 North 38th Street (Metcalfe Park Liberation Hub)
• Creation of Neighborhood Improvement District No. 13 (Metcalfe Park) with initial operating plan
• Creation of Business Improvement District No. 57 (Lincoln Village) with initial operating plan
• Deviation from Port of Milwaukee Sub Area B (North) DIZ standards for assembly hall at 1120 South Barclay Street
• Approval of July 20, 2026 meeting minutes

The City Plan Commission approved a conditional deviation for an assembly hall at 1120 S. Barclay St., recommended passage of a zoning change for the Metcalfe Park Liberation Hub, and recommended creation of Neighborhood Improvement District No. 13 (Metcalfe Park) and Business Improvement District No. 57 (Lincoln Village). All votes were 4-0 with three members excused. The zoning change and district resolutions were forwarded to city committees for further action.

• Approved conditional deviation for assembly hall at 1120 S. Barclay St. (4-0)
• Recommended passage of zoning change to NS2 for Metcalfe Park Liberation Hub at 2600/2606 N. 38th St. (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of Neighborhood Improvement District No. 13 (Metcalfe Park) (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of Business Improvement District No. 57 (Lincoln Village) (4-0)

BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD OF APPEALS

The Administrative Review Board of Appeals is hearing multiple appeals regarding city-issued fees and permits. The board will review requests to waive charges for snow removal, tall grass, vacant building registration, and reinspections.

• Appeal of Catherine Beck regarding a denied chicken keeping permit at 2912 N Prospect Ave.
• Appeals for vacant building registration fees at 1315 W Finn Pl., 2712 N 53rd Street, and 3222 N 23rd St.
• Appeals for snow and ice removal nuisance fees at 2961 S Wentworth Ave. and 1913 W Cherry St.
• Appeals for tall grass and weeds nuisance fees at 5950 N 70th St. and 2713 W Vliet St.
• Appeals for reinspection fees at 2947 N 30th St., 508 W Vienna Ave., 3134 N 42nd Pl., and 10835 W Mill Rd.

The Administrative Review Board of Appeals denied most appeals for nuisance and vacant building fees, granted one appeal for vacant building registration fees, and held several appeals in committee pending further information or compliance. All votes were 4-0 with one member excused.

• Denied appeal 26076 for snow/ice removal fees (4-0)
• Denied appeal 26070 for tall grass/weeds fees (4-0)
• Denied appeal 26061 for snow/ice removal fees (4-0)
• Denied appeal 26065 for tall grass/weeds fees (4-0)
• Denied appeal 26033 for vacant building registration fees (4-0)
• Held appeal 26040 in committee pending inspection agreement (4-0)
• Denied appeal 26071 for vacant building registration fees (4-0)
• Granted appeal 26074 for vacant building registration fees (4-0)

COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE COMMISSION

The Community Collaborative Commission is meeting to review past minutes, vote on allocating funds to support Carlton Mayers in community-oriented policing, and discuss a community engagement plan for the C.O.P. plan. Members will also discuss ideas for spending the current budget and receive an update on the outreach committee. The agenda includes one communication item relating to the commission's 2022/2026 activities.

• Vote on allocating funds to Carlton Mayers for community oriented policing support
• Discussion to set community engagement plan for C.O.P. plan
• Discussion of ideas for spending current budget
• Update on outreach committee membership
• Communication relating to 2022/2026 commission activities

NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

The Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation board will meet to approve June minutes, hear reports on community improvement projects, housing programs, and ARPA initiatives, and discuss a board vacancy. The meeting is primarily informational, with no major decisions expected.

• Approval of June 10, 2026 board meeting minutes
• Update on Healing Spaces Initiative and community improvement projects
• Report on HOME Rehabilitation, Rental Rehabilitation, Homebuyer Assistance, STRONG Loans, and TID loan activity
• Update on ARPA programs, including Homes MKE
• Discussion of Milwaukee Home Down Payment Assistance Program and board vacancy (Legal)

ZONING CODE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

The Zoning Code Technical Committee reviewed a substitute ordinance proposing a temporary pause on data center establishment and development. Members found it met criteria for legality, enforceability, administrative efficiency, and zoning code format consistency. The committee approved the ordinance with no objections, moving it forward.

• Approved substitute ordinance 251924 for temporary data center pause (unanimous)

SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE

The committee will discuss the status and activities of current and prospective sister city and friendship city relationships. Members will review annual reports and a renewal application for several international partners.

• Letter of intent for Bambui Kingdom (Fondom) and Bambui City, Republic of Cameroon
• Renewal application and 2025 annual report for Bomet County, Kenya
• 2026 annual report for Galway, Ireland
• 2026 annual report for Irpin, Ukraine
• Discussion on Sister Cities International conferences

MKE Community Impact Committee Community Building & Outreach Workgroup

The MKE Community Impact Committee's Community Building & Outreach Workgroup is meeting virtually to discuss foundational planning items. The agenda covers defining community building and outreach, identifying targeted demographics, clarifying subcommittee member roles, and developing a marketing strategy and timeline. This is a discussion and planning session with no formal action items listed.

• Define community building and outreach
• Identify targeted demographics
• Clarify subcommittee member roles
• Discuss marketing strategy
• Establish timeline

GRANVILLE-HAVENWOODS ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Granville-Havenwoods Advisory Council will discuss and vote on three new business applications: a childcare center, a shelter for mothers, and a lounge. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Discussion and possible vote on Latanya Pierce - Little Feet Big Dreams Childcare at 5730 W Good Hope Rd.
• Discussion and possible vote on Robert Fleischmann - New Beginnings-A Home for Mothers at 7365 N 107th St.
• Discussion and possible vote on Shaniqua Caesar - The Divined Pub and Lounge INC at 6180 N 64th St.

ETHICS BOARD

The Ethics Board will discuss and vote on recommendations to the Common Council regarding board members who failed to file complete statements of economic interests. The board will also vote on late fee waivers and elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Vote on whether to withdraw recommendations to remove board members for incomplete economic interest statements
• Recommendation to Common Council regarding Board Members Statement of Economic Interest Forms non compliance
• Review and vote on late fee waivers for filers
• Election of a new board Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of newly filed Statement of Economic Interest Forms

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing multiple requests for Certificates of Appropriateness. These requests involve exterior repairs, renovations, and demolitions within various historic districts and for individually designated properties.

• Rehabilitation of Grand Department Store / Mitchell Market Place at 1101 W. Historic Mitchell Street
• Exterior structural repairs and masonry work at Turner Hall (1034 N. Vel R. Phillips Avenue)
• Parapet restoration at the Milwaukee Public Library and Museum (814 W. Wisconsin Avenue)
• Demolition of a garage and construction of a new garage at 2328 E. Back Bay Street
• Design change for a replacement jump porch at 1017-1019 E. Brady Street

COMMON COUNCIL

The Common Council will vote on several high-value infrastructure projects, city personnel pay rates, and a large interim financing measure for Milwaukee Public Schools. The meeting also includes discussions on short-term rental ordinances and zoning changes for the Bader Philanthropies development.

• Issuance of up to $275,000,000 of school revenue anticipation notes for Milwaukee Public Schools
• Approval of nonassessable public improvements with an estimated city construction cost of $5,077,000
• Contingent borrowing of up to $4,800,000 for the ERP System Replacement Project
• Zoning change to Detailed Planned Development for 410 West Concordia Avenue and 3301/3307 North Vel R. Phillips Avenue
• Resolution authorizing negotiation with U.S. Venture, Inc. for 1776 South Harbor Drive

The Common Council passed several ordinances including regulations for short-term rentals and native plants. The body also approved multiple public improvement projects and the creation of several Tax Incremental Districts. A mayoral appointment to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners was rejected.

• Passed substitute ordinance relating to short-term rentals (15-0)
• Passed substitute ordinance relating to native plants (15-0)
• Passed ordinance relating to penalties for sale of alcohol, tobacco, and cannabinoids to minors (15-0)
• Approved $7,007,000 for nonassessable public improvements (15-0)
• Authorized up to $4.8M in contingent borrowing for ERP System Replacement Project (15-0)
• Created Tax Incremental Districts No. 132, 135, and 136 (TID 132 vote 14-1)
• Rejected appointment of Jordan Morales to Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (6-6-3)
• Approved use of public school identification cards as library cards (15-0)

LICENSES COMMITTEE

The Licenses Committee is deciding on a license application for Ava's on Van Buren. The application is for a Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises, and Food Dealer Licenses. The committee will also discuss a motion relating to license recommendations.

• Ava's on Van Buren license application
• Class B Tavern license
• Public Entertainment Premises license
• Food Dealer Licenses

The Licenses Committee denied a license application for Ava's on Van Buren. The committee approved several other loading zone and business license applications and sent one operator's license renewal back to the committee.

• Denied Class B Tavern, Public Entertainment Premises and Food Dealer licenses for Ava's on Van Buren at 1230 N Van Buren St (3-1)
• Approved 11 'Agenda Only' license applications, including loading zones and business renewals (4-0)
• Held Class D Operator's License Renewal Application of Binnee N. Kohkhar to call of the chair (4-0)
• Approved 'Warning Letter' license applications for Thomas Percival Condecon, Paramjit Singh, Good Hope Mart, and Center St BP (4-0)

MKE Community Impact Commitee Rulebook & Online Organization Workgroup

The MKE Community Impact Committee Rulebook & Online Organization Workgroup is meeting to discuss sub-group goals. Members will review rulebooks and websites from other municipalities.

• Discussion on goals of sub-group
• Review of other municipal rulebooks
• Review of other municipal websites

HOUSING AUTHORITY

The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) is holding a public listening session for residents to provide input on housing issues. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is solely for receiving public comment.

• Public Listening Session (Item R13790) - opportunity for oral and written public input

FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

The Finance & Personnel Committee will discuss several high-value funding measures, including interim financing for public schools and ERP system costs. The body will also review employee benefit contracts, city payroll ordinances, and various state and federal grants.

• Issuance and sale of up to $275,000,000 of Revenue Anticipation Notes for Milwaukee Public Schools operating budget
• Up to $4,800,000 of Contingent Borrowing for the ERP System Replacement Project extension
• Contracts for administration of City prescription drug benefits and Flexible Spending and Healthy Reward Arrangement benefits
• Ordinances to amend 2026 rates of pay and offices/positions in the City Service
• Acceptance and funding of the 2026-2027 HIV Partner Services Grant from the State of Wisconsin

The Finance & Personnel Committee recommended the issuance of $275 million for Milwaukee Public Schools' operating budget. The committee also approved up to $4.8 million in contingent borrowing for the ERP System Replacement Project and authorized several employee benefit contracts.

• Recommended adoption of up to $275M in school revenue anticipation notes (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of up to $4.8M contingent borrowing for ERP System Replacement Project (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of contract for City prescription drug benefits with UnitedHealthcare (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of contract extension with Ameriflex for FSA and HRA benefits (5-0)
• Recommended passage of ordinance creating deputy positions in community wellness and safety and compliance and engagement (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of 2026-2027 HIV Partner Services Grant (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group Program grant (5-0)
• Referred historical accounting of Materials Recycling Facility payouts to Public Works Committee (5-0)

YOUTH COUNCIL

ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee will discuss establishing a rental property inspection program and a temporary pause on data center development. The body is also reviewing several Tax Incremental District project plans and zoning changes for specific properties.

• Substitute ordinance to establish a rental property inspection program
• Substitute ordinance for a temporary pause in the establishment and development of data centers
• Public hearing on zoning change to LB2 for 1993 South Muskego Avenue
• Public hearing on zoning change to DPD for 410 West Concordia Avenue and 3301/3307 North Vel R. Phillips Avenue
• Creation of Tax Incremental Districts No. 135, 136, and 132

The committee recommended the creation of three new Tax Incremental Districts (TIDs) to support affordable housing and workforce units. It also approved zoning changes for the Bader Philanthropies headquarters and a property on South Muskego Avenue. Several rental property and housing act items were held to the call of the chair.

• Recommended passage of zoning change to Local Business (LB2) at 1993 South Muskego Avenue (5-0)
• Recommended passage of zoning change to Detailed Planned Development (DPD) for Bader Philanthropies sites (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of Amendment 4 for TID 75 (Reed Street Yards) totaling $17.2M (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of TID 135 for 25 workforce housing units at 1101-1113 West Historic Mitchell Street (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of TID 136 for 95 affordable single-family homes in Amani neighborhood (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of TID 132 for 200 affordable rental units at 5825 West Hope Avenue (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of lease term sheet for City use of property at 5825 West Hope Avenue (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of four separate resolutions to sell-back tax-deeded properties to former owners (5-0)

JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

The Judiciary and Legislation Committee will review and vote on resolutions regarding property damage claims, settlements with private entities, and the cancellation of real estate taxes for specific parcels.

• Resolution to settle lawsuit 875 East 1, LLC, et al. v. City of Milwaukee
• Resolution to cancel real estate taxes on 2025 tax roll parcels
• Resolution to authorize payment to Branden Walker
• Resolution to authorize payment to Yolanda Moffett
• Resolution to authorize settlement of Haven Funds, LLC v. City of Milwaukee

The committee approved settlements for claims by Michael Dupar and Mario and Chantel Dantzler. Several other property damage appeals were recommended for disallowance and indefinite postponement. The committee also approved the cancellation of certain real estate taxes and various lawsuit settlements.

• Approved $1,000 settlement for Michael Dupar (4-0)
• Approved $5,000 settlement for Mario and Chantel Dantzler (4-0)
• Recommended disallowance for claims by Keyauna Brumfield, William Welch, Mark and Heidi Gremmer, Jason Musante-Klumb, William Shaw, Ayshia Banks, Logan Heinrich and Thomas Ravert, and Charlie Mikel
• Recommended adoption of resolution to cancel certain 2025 real estate taxes (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of settlement for 875 East 1, LLC, et al. v. City of Milwaukee (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of payment for Branden Walker (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of payment for Yolanda Moffett (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of settlement for Haven Funds, LLC v. City of Milwaukee (4-0)

CITY HALL CAMPUS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE

The City Hall Campus Emergency Preparedness Committee will discuss the creation of a citywide security manager role and review parking facility access policies. The body also intends to submit final committee recommendations.

• Recommendation to create a citywide facilities security and safety manager position
• Update on citywide parking facility access policy
• Update on departmental CPTEDs
• Submittal of final committee recommendations

TRAVAUX INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board will approve the minutes from the April 23, 2026 meeting. It will receive the President's report covering the Travaux project summary, Highland buyout and change order tracking, and 12‑month occupancy and 2‑month work order reports for public housing, Affordable LLC, and market‑rate units. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from the regular meeting held on April 23, 2026
• President's report on the Travaux Project Summary
• Highland Buyout & Change Order Tracking report
• 12‑month occupancy & 2‑month work order report for Public Housing
• 12‑month occupancy & 2‑month work order reports for Affordable LLC and Market‑Rate units

PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE

The Public Safety and Health Committee will review ordinances on parking controls, traffic controls, illegal dumping penalties, short‑term rentals, and penalties for sales of alcohol, tobacco, and cannabinoid products to minors. It will consider the mayoral appointment of Jordan Morales to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. The committee will discuss multiple grant acceptance and funding resolutions, including a Fast Forward Grant and a Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group Program grant. Communications from the police and fire departments on school resource officers and illegal fireworks will also be presented.

• Ordinance relating to parking controls (260400).
• Ordinance relating to traffic controls (260401).
• Appointment of Jordan Morales to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (260450).
• Substitute resolution for acceptance and funding of a Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Fast Forward Grant (260351).
• Resolution for acceptance and funding of a 2026 Milwaukee Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group Program grant (260421).

The Public Safety and Health Committee recommended several ordinances for passage, including rules on short-term rentals, illegal dumping, and sales of restricted products to minors. The committee also recommended the confirmation of Jordan Morales to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and approved multiple grant resolutions.

• Recommended passage of parking controls ordinance (4-0)
• Recommended passage of traffic controls ordinance (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Jordan Morales to Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (4-0)
• Recommended passage of illegal dumping penalties and liability ordinance (4-0)
• Recommended passage of amended short-term rentals substitute ordinance (4-0)
• Recommended passage of alcohol, tobacco, and cannabinoid sales to minors penalties ordinance (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of Fast Forward Grant resolution (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of HIV Prevention Services, Drug Enforcement Group, and Homeland Security grants (4-0)

COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The Community & Economic Development Committee will consider six resolutions. These include allocating 2026 Community Development Block Grant funds to the City of Milwaukee Youth Council, approving a $2,500 expenditure for the Beet Street Fall Festival, and appropriating $2,279.44 for Bronzeville Week. Additional items address a Prescription for Literacy grant, a 2027 funding allocation plan, and using public school ID cards as library cards.

• Resolution 260420 – allocation of 2026 Community Development Block Grant funds to the Youth Council
• Resolution 260395 – authorize up to $2,500 from the committee fund for the 2026 Beet Street Fall Festival
• Resolution 260498 – appropriate up to $2,279.44 for Bronzeville Week
• Resolution 260287 – allow public school identification cards to serve as library cards
• Resolution 260417 – accept and fund a Prescription for Literacy grant

The Community & Economic Development Committee recommended six resolutions for adoption, all passing unanimously (4-0, with Chair Stamper excused). These include a new Prescription for Literacy pilot program, the 2026 CDBG Youth Council fund allocation, the 2027 funding allocation plan framework, a study of using school IDs as library cards, and funding for two community festivals. All items now go to the full Common Council for final approval.

• Recommended adoption of Prescription for Literacy Grant (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of 2026 CDBG Youth Council fund allocation (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of 2027 Funding Allocation Plan framework (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of resolution to study school IDs as library cards (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of $2,500 expenditure for Beet Street Fall Festival (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of $2,279.44 appropriation for Bronzeville Week (4-0)

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

The Public Works Committee will consider resolutions to appropriate funds for public improvement projects, including a $6.1 million construction project and a $470,000 assessable improvement project. The committee will also authorize a cost-sharing agreement for traffic calming on Brady Street and approve easements for the Interstate Highway-43 Project.

• Resolution to appropriate $6,122,000 for nonassessable public improvements
• Resolution to appropriate $470,000 for assessable public improvements
• Resolution authorizing cost-sharing for traffic calming on E. Brady St.
• Resolution authorizing easements for properties at 2237 N. 7th St. and 3463 N. 8th St.
• Resolution approving sites for federally funded electric vehicle charging stations

The committee recommended for adoption several resolutions for assessable and nonassessable public improvements, including the installation of speed humps across multiple districts. It also approved a native plant ordinance requiring an annual registry for native gardens and authorized easements for the I-43 project.

• Approved assessable public improvements including speed humps and pavement work (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of assessable improvements with total estimated cost of $1,223,513 (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of nonassessable improvements with total estimated cost of $1,850,500 (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of nonassessable improvements with total estimated cost of $7,007,000 (5-0)
• Approved cost-sharing agreement with Brady Street BID for traffic calming (5-0)
• Approved state-municipal agreements for W. National Ave and W. Lisbon St (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of native plant ordinance with annual registry requirement (5-0)
• Approved easements for I-43 project at 2237 N. 7th St and 3463 N. 8th St (5-0)

COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The Community & Economic Development Committee will hold a special public hearing to consider Resolution 260352, which proposes establishing the Year 2027 Funding Allocation Plan. Ald. Russell W. Stamper II is listed as the sponsor of the resolution. The meeting will be conducted virtually on July 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

• Resolution 260352 – establishment of the Year 2027 Funding Allocation Plan (sponsored by Ald. Russell W. Stamper II)

The Community & Economic Development Committee held a special public hearing to gather input on the 2027 Funding Allocation Plan (FAP), which guides federal community development funds. No funding decisions were made; the resolution was held to the call of the chair. Speakers from Safe and Sound, College Possible, MPS, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Pathfinders, and PWD Computers presented funding requests and program ideas.

• Held Resolution 260352 (2027 Funding Allocation Plan) to call of the chair (3-0, 2 excused)
• Heard public testimony from 6 organizations on community, youth, and economic development needs

ETHICS BOARD

The Ethics Board will review Statement of Economic Interest (SEI) filings and vote on recommendations to the Common Council regarding non-compliance. The board will also consider requests for late fee waivers and address a resident's question on reporting investments.

• Vote on recommendations to the Common Council regarding Statement of Economic Interest Forms non-compliance
• Review and vote on filers seeking waivers for late fees
• Resident question regarding reporting investments on statements of economic interest
• Review of newly filed Statement of Economic Interest Forms for clarity and completeness
• Update on SEI filings to date

LICENSES COMMITTEE

The committee will discuss a substitute ordinance regarding temporary change of plan permits. Members will also review communications from the License Division concerning Class B tavern and special licenses.

• Substitute ordinance 260237 regarding temporary change of plan permits
• Communication 260373 regarding Class B Tavern license quotas
• Communication 260374 regarding Class B Special licenses issued in 2025
• Motion 260462 relating to recommendations of the Licenses Committee

The committee approved several liquor, food, and dealer license applications, some with amended operational plans requiring ID scanners or signage. One license renewal was denied due to nonappearance, and three items were held for further review.

• Denied Class D Operator’s License renewal for Binnee N. Khokhar (4-0)
• Approved Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment license for Camaleon Bar (4-0)
• Approved Food Dealer and Peddler renewals for Street Munchies (5-0)
• Approved Secondhand Dealer renewal for Paymore Milwaukee with added recording signs (5-0)
• Approved Class A Malt & Liquor renewal for Discount Cigarette & Beer with ID scanner requirement and warning letter (5-0)
• Approved Food Dealer renewal for Starbucks Coffee Company #17854 with warning letter (5-0)
• Approved Extended Hours and Food Dealer renewals for Checkers (5-0)
• Approved Filling Station, Food Dealer, and Weights & Measures renewals for Lisbon Gas & Food (5-0)

BOARD OF CITY SERVICE COMMISSIONERS

The Board of City Service Commissioners will approve the July 7, 2026 meeting minutes, classification reports and probationary reports. It will consider several temporary appointment extensions for staff in the Department of Compliance and Engagement and the Department of Public Works. The meeting also includes a request to permanently exempt six part‑time Auxiliary Executive Administrative Assistant positions and an appeal of a classification recommendation for the Worker's Compensation and Safety Manager.

• Approve July 7, 2026 meeting minutes (Item 260464)
• Approve Classification Report(s) (Item 260465)
• Approve Probationary Report(s) (Item 260466)
• Permanently exempt six part‑time Auxiliary Executive Administrative Assistant positions, Pay Range 2CN (Item 260477)
• Appeal of Classification Recommendation for Worker's Compensation and Safety Manager, Pay Range 1LX (Item 260478)