Milwaukee, WI

COMMON COUNCIL

The Common Council is holding a joint public hearing to receive testimony on the Mayor's proposed 2027 executive budget. Residents may speak in person (limited to two minutes) or submit written comments via the city's eComment system. No formal action is scheduled; the hearing is for information gathering only.

• Public hearing on Mayor's proposed 2027 executive budget
• In-person testimony limited to two minutes per speaker
• Written comments accepted via eComment system
• Meeting webcast live on Channel 25

JUDICIARY & LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

The Judiciary & Legislation Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Room 301-B of City Hall. The agenda is dominated by resolutions on individual claims and property-damage appeals, plus a resolution authorizing settlement of a federal lawsuit and a substitute resolution directing the Chief Court Administrator to report program metrics. Several older files are listed as possibly being placed on file as no longer needed, and the committee may convene in closed session for legal advice on litigation.

• Resolution authorizing settlement of claims in Corday Alexander Linton v. City of Milwaukee et al., 2:26-cv-00258-SCD (Federal Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin)
• Seven resolutions on individual claims and property-damage appeals, including those of Larhonda Faye Locke, Detra Rodgers, Danielle Dargatz, Anthony Braglia, Sheron Johnson, Eric Thomas, and Tanisha Tate
• Substitute resolution directing the Chief Court Administrator to report program metrics to the Common Council
• Older files listed as possibly placed on file as no longer needed, including permanent early voting sites, redistricting outside counsel, and state legislation on tax incremental districts and SNAP grocery pickup/delivery
• Committee may convene in closed session under s. 19.85(1)(g), Wis. Stats., for advice from the City Attorney on litigation

FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

The Finance & Personnel Committee will hold a budget hearing on the Mayor's proposed 2027 budget, focusing on deferred compensation, the Employes' Retirement System, and the Health Department. This is a discussion and information-gathering session; no final decisions are expected at this hearing.

• Mayor's proposed 2027 budget (Communication 260001)
• Deferred Compensation review
• Employes' Retirement System review
• Health Department review

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

The Finance & Personnel Committee is holding budget hearings on the Mayor's proposed 2027 city budget, covering Port Milwaukee and the Department of City Development, and a resolution to adopt the proposed 2027 budget for the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee. These are hearings for discussion and information gathering; no final action is expected at this meeting.

• Proposed 2027 city budget (Mayor's communication, item 260001)
• Port Milwaukee and Dept. of City Development budget portions
• Resolution to adopt proposed 2027 budget for Redevelopment Authority (item 260654)

ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Room 301-B of City Hall, 200 East Wells Street. The committee will consider resolutions on city-owned vacant lots and a 95-home initiative in Tax Incremental District No. 136, plus substitute ordinances on family day care zoning, a temporary pause on data centers, and two site-specific rezoning requests. Three items are scheduled as public hearings. The agenda also includes two Bronzeville Advisory Committee reappointments and the 2025 Annual Report of Tax Incremental Districts.

• Substitute resolution on unsolicited offers to buy City-owned vacant lots for 95 new single-family homes in Tax Incremental District No. 136 (Amani Homeownership Initiative), in the 6th, 7th, and 15th Aldermanic Districts
• Substitute ordinance for a temporary pause in the establishment and development of data centers
• Substitute ordinance to change zoning from Two-Family Residential (RT4) to Neighborhood Shopping (NS2) at 2841 South Howell Avenue, 14th Aldermanic District — public hearing
• Substitute ordinance for the 5th Amendment to the Detailed Planned Development Southgate Marketplace, Phase 1, to allow a bank with drive-through ATM at 3473 South 27th Street, 11th Aldermanic District — public hearing
• Substitute resolution granting permanent historic designation to the English Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Incarnation at 3509 N. 15th Street, excluding the parsonage at 1510 W. Keefe Avenue, 6th Aldermanic District — public hearing

FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

The Finance & Personnel Committee is holding a budget hearing on the Mayor's proposed 2027 budget, focusing on the Election Commission, Department of Neighborhood Services, and the Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA). No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for information gathering and discussion.

• Review of Mayor's proposed 2027 budget
• Election Commission budget review
• Dept. of Neighborhood Services budget review
• Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA) budget review

BOARD OF HEALTH

FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

The Milwaukee Common Council's Finance & Personnel Committee meets October 7, 2026 to take up eight items, including a resolution reserving up to $500,000 from the 2026 Common Council Contingent Fund to the Damages and Claims Fund to settle claims. The committee will also consider a special fund transfer and carryover of 2026 funds into 2027, increased reimbursable expenditure authority for city departments, and vacancy, fund transfer and equipment requests from the Department of Administration. Other items include amendments to the 2026 salary and positions ordinances and a resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.

• Resolution reserving and appropriating up to $500,000 from the 2026 Common Council Contingent Fund to the 2026 Damages and Claims Fund Special Purpose Account for settling claims (file 260812, sponsored by Ald. Jackson)
• Resolution on a CLTF special fund and transfer/carryover of 2026 funds into 2027 (file 260751)
• Resolution increasing reimbursable expenditure authority for various city departments (file 260776)
• Department of Administration communication on vacancy requests, fund transfers and equipment requests (file 260786)
• Ordinances amending the 2026 rates of pay and the 2026 offices and positions in the City Service (files 260790, 260791)

GRANVILLE-HAVENWOODS ADVISORY COUNCIL

MKE COMMUNITY IMPACT COMMITTEE

The MKE Community Impact Committee meets Oct. 8, 2026 to review work-group recommendations on how to define eligible projects, set funding amounts, and engage the community. Members will also discuss setting a timeline, setting aside MKE Community Impact Funds and their purposes, and devising a method to allocate those funds. The committee may also consider a final rulebook for presentation to the Common Council. No specific dollar amounts or project decisions appear in the agenda.

• Work group on Eligible Projects & Proposals: eligibility definition and criteria; funding amounts and categories, minimum and maximum amounts, and division of funds; proposal submittal process
• Work group on Community Building & Outreach: defining community engagement; proposal review and voting process
• Work group on Rulebook & Online Organization: rulebook draft; online website and tools
• Discussion of setting aside MKE Community Impact Funds and their purposes, and a method to allocate them
• Possible final rulebook to present to the Common Council; setting meeting frequency and next meeting dates

FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

The Finance & Personnel Committee is holding a budget hearing on the Mayor's proposed 2027 city budget. The hearing will focus on the Police Department, Department of Emergency Communications, Fire Department, and Fire and Police Commission. This is a discussion and information-gathering session, not a final vote.

• Review of Mayor's proposed 2027 budget (Communication 260001)
• Police Department budget review
• Fire Department budget review
• Dept. of Emergency Communications budget review
• Fire and Police Commission budget review

FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

The Finance & Personnel Committee is holding a budget hearing to review the Mayor's proposed 2027 budget, with specific attention to the Milwaukee Public Library and the Department of Employee Relations. The meeting is for information gathering and discussion; no final action is expected.

• Review of Mayor's proposed 2027 budget (Communication 260001)
• Milwaukee Public Library budget review
• Department of Employee Relations budget review

FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

The Finance & Personnel Committee is holding a budget hearing on the Mayor's proposed 2027 budget. The hearing will include presentations from the Mayor's Office, the Department of Administration, the Department of Compliance & Engagement, and the Department of Community Wellness & Safety. No votes are scheduled; this is an information-gathering session.

• Mayor's proposed 2027 budget (Communication 260001)
• Presentations from Mayor's Office and Dept. of Administration
• Presentations from Dept. of Compliance & Engagement and Dept. of Community Wellness & Safety

FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

The Finance & Personnel Committee will hold a budget hearing on the Mayor's proposed 2027 budget, focusing on Department of Public Works (DPW) divisions including Water, Infrastructure, Sewer Maintenance, Administrative Services, Operations (Sanitation, Fleet Services, Forestry), and the Transportation Fund. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 AM on October 15, 2026, at City Hall and will be webcast live. No votes are listed; the agenda indicates this is an information-gathering session.

• Review of Mayor's proposed 2027 budget (Communication 260001)
• DPW – Water budget review
• DPW – Infrastructure budget review
• DPW – Operations (Sanitation, Fleet Services, Forestry) budget review
• DPW – Transportation Fund budget review

FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

The Finance & Personnel Committee is holding a public hearing to receive testimony on the Mayor's proposed 2027 executive budget. The meeting includes a presentation on the budget followed by public testimony, with options to speak in person or virtually. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to information gathering and public input.

• Public hearing on Mayor's Proposed 2027 Executive Budget
• Presentation on the Mayor's Proposed 2027 Executive Budget
• Testimony limited to two minutes per speaker
• Written comments accepted via eComment system
• Communication from the Mayor relating to the proposed 2027 budget (file 260001)

FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

The Finance & Personnel Committee meets on October 29, 2026 for a Budget Amendment Day on the proposed 2027 budget. The agenda lists a mayoral communication on the 2027 budget, a resolution adopting the 2027 budget for the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee, and three items implementing various 2027 budget provisions (a charter ordinance, an ordinance, and a resolution). The agenda states committee amendments will be taken up first, followed by aldermanic amendments; no specific dollar amounts or amendment details appear in the agenda text.

• File 260001: Communication from the Mayor on the proposed 2027 budget, with committee amendments followed by aldermanic amendments
• File 260654: Resolution adopting the proposed 2027 budget for the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee
• File 260764: Charter ordinance implementing various provisions of the 2027 budget
• File 260748: Ordinance implementing various provisions of the 2027 budget
• File 260750: Resolution implementing various provisions of the 2027 budget

HOUSING AUTHORITY

The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee holds a special meeting on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM in City Hall, Room 301-A. The agenda lists one substantive item: Resolution R13810, which would authorize the Secretary-Executive Director to execute a Consulting Services Agreement with AMA Consulting Group, LLC for recovery and stabilization services. The agenda does not state the contract's dollar amount or the scope of the services. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, adjournment).

• Resolution R13810: authorizes the Secretary-Executive Director to sign a Consulting Services Agreement with AMA Consulting Group, LLC for recovery and stabilization services
• No dollar amount or contract term is stated in the agenda
• Special meeting of the HACM Board of Commissioners, chaired by Charlotte Hayslett
• Notice states three members of the Crucible, Inc. Board of Directors may be present but will not act as that board

FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

The Finance & Personnel Committee will hold a budget hearing on the Mayor's proposed 2027 budget, as communicated in file 260001. The hearing will include presentations from city officials such as the City Attorney, Treasurer, Comptroller, City Clerk, Assessor, and Municipal Court. This is a discussion and information-gathering session, not a final vote.

• Review of Mayor's proposed 2027 budget (file 260001)
• Hearing includes City Attorney, Treasurer, Comptroller, City Clerk, Assessor, Municipal Court
• Meeting webcast live on milwaukee.gov/channel25

FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION

The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 4:30 PM at the Milwaukee Fire and Police Safety Academy (6680 N. Teutonia Ave, Rm. 182). The agenda lists a performance review of Chief of Police Jeffrey Norman and a resolution on promotion to the Captain of Police position. The Commission may convene in closed session on these items under Section 19.85(1)(c) Wis. Stats. to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data, then may reconvene in open session. The agenda was amended to remove FPC212722, a resolution relating to the reappointment request of a former Fire Lieutenant.

• FPC212715: Performance review of Chief of Police Jeffrey Norman
• FPC212724: Resolution relating to promotion to the Captain of Police position
• Agenda amended to remove FPC212722, a resolution on the reappointment request of a former Fire Lieutenant
• Possible closed session under Section 19.85(1)(c) Wis. Stats. on employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data

FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

The Finance & Personnel Committee will hold a budget hearing on the Mayor's proposed 2027 budget, covering the budget overview, capital improvements, city revenue and debt, grant and aid fund, contingent fund, and tax stabilization fund. This is a discussion and information-gathering session, not a final vote.

• Mayor's proposed 2027 budget (Communication 260001)
• Capital improvements overview
• City revenue and debt review
• Grant and aid fund discussion
• Tax stabilization fund review

The Finance & Personnel Committee held its 2027 budget hearing on the Mayor's proposed budget. Budget officials presented overviews of the executive budget, capital improvements and debt, city revenue and the Tax Stabilization Fund, the Grant & Aid Fund, and the CC Contingent Fund. No budget items were acted on; a motion to hold the communication to the call of the chair prevailed 5-0. Members requested additional data on several topics, including police recruit classes, the Municipal Services Building, street light repair costs, and library branch capital costs.

• Held the 2027 proposed budget communication to the call of the chair (5-0)
• No action taken on the budget overview presentation
• No action taken on the capital improvements and city debt presentation
• No action taken on the city revenue and Tax Stabilization Fund presentation
• No action taken on the Grant & Aid Fund presentation
• No action taken on the CC Contingent Fund presentation

PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE

The Public Safety and Health Committee meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Room 301-B at City Hall. The agenda includes substitute ordinances on parking and traffic controls, a mayoral reappointment to the Board of Health, and a resolution authorizing the Health Commissioner to enter an intergovernmental agreement with Milwaukee County for residential lead abatement referrals. Members will also hear status updates on the Habitual Parking Violators ordinance and Milwaukee Police Department policies for responding to swatting incidents, plus a resolution accepting a State of Wisconsin homeland security grant for a mass notification and public safety alert system.

• Substitute ordinance 260727 relating to parking controls (sponsored by the Chair)
• Substitute ordinance 260728 relating to traffic controls (sponsored by the Chair)
• Reappointment of Tahira Malik to the Board of Health by the Mayor (15th Aldermanic District)
• Substitute resolution 260531 authorizing the Commissioner of Health to enter an intergovernmental agreement with Milwaukee County for residential lead abatement referrals
• Substitute ordinance 260551 relating to unlawful possession and use of fireworks (sponsored by Ald. Burgelis)

The Public Safety and Health Committee recommended several items for passage or adoption, including substitute ordinances on parking and traffic controls, a lead abatement agreement with Milwaukee County, a homeland security grant for a mass notification system, and an ordinance on unlawful fireworks possession. It also recommended Tahira Malik's reappointment to the Board of Health and placed a police swatting-response communication on file. A status update on the Habitual Parking Violators ordinance was held to the call of the chair. All votes were unanimous, 5-0.

• Recommended parking controls substitute ordinance for passage (5-0)
• Substituted and recommended traffic controls substitute ordinance for passage (5-0)
• Recommended Tahira Malik's reappointment to Board of Health for confirmation (5-0)
• Recommended resolution authorizing lead abatement agreement with Milwaukee County for adoption (5-0)
• Held Habitual Parking Violators status update to call of the chair (5-0)
• Recommended placing MPD swatting-response communication on file (5-0)
• Recommended homeland security grant resolution for adoption (5-0)
• Recommended fireworks ordinance for passage (5-0)

FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION

The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission meets October 1, 2026, at the Milwaukee Fire and Police Safety Academy to act on personnel matters for the Police Department, Fire Department, and Department of Emergency Communications. Items include promotions to Captain of Police, Police Lieutenant, Police Sergeant, and Detective, plus probation extensions and a resolution rescinding two Office Assistant II appointments. The agenda was amended to remove a resolution on a former Fire Lieutenant's reappointment request and add one on the Firefighter-Transfer (Lateral) eligible list. The Commission may also convene in closed session on these employment matters under Section 19.85(1)(c) Wis. Stats.

• Promotion to Captain of Police (FPC212724)
• Promotions to Police Lieutenant (2) (FPC212725)
• Promotions to Police Sergeant (2) (FPC212726)
• Promotions to Detective (5) (FPC212727)
• Resolution rescinding appointments to Office Assistant II position (2) (FPC212728)

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

The Milwaukee Public Works Committee meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026, to consider resolutions on assessable and nonassessable public improvements at various locations, with estimated costs totaling roughly $16.8 million across four items. The agenda also includes a severe-weather flooding protocol, bus stop locations, streetlight theft fines, and litter removal in the tree border. Most items are sponsored by the committee chair, Ald. Milele A. Coggs.

• Resolution 260758: nonassessable public improvements with City construction cost estimated at $7,469,319.36 and total estimated project cost of $12,608,478.70
• Resolution 260757: assessable public improvements with City engineering cost estimated at $80,000 and total estimated cost of $1,025,000
• Resolution 260759: nonassessable public improvements with City engineering cost estimated at $204,000 and total estimated cost of $3,185,000
• Resolution 260807: directs the Department of Public Works to establish a severe weather protocol to prevent flooding in flood-prone areas
• Ordinance 260734: fines for theft of city streetlights and electric wires; also a permanent underground easement with Wisconsin Electric Power Company at 3921 West Lincoln Avenue

COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The Community & Economic Development Committee meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 1:30 PM in City Hall Room 301-B. The main substantive item is a resolution approving Year 2027 Operating Plans for various Business Improvement Districts and Neighborhood Improvement Districts in Milwaukee. The committee will also consider several mayoral appointments to Business Improvement Districts #11, #13, and #27, a Department of City Development update on 2025 Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative accomplishments, and a resolution designating August 7-14, 2027, as Bronzeville Week. File Number 260808 was removed by amendment on 9/28/2026.

• Resolution approving Year 2027 Operating Plans for various Business Improvement Districts and Neighborhood Improvement Districts (File 260738)
• Appointment of Dr. Richard Lagerman to Business Improvement District #13 (File 260593, 3rd Aldermanic District)
• Four appointments to Business Improvement District #11: Aaron Berth, Nia Brittain, Stephanie Cash, and Ashley Pfaff (Files 260779-260782, 3rd Aldermanic District)
• Reappointment of Darice Bealin to Business Improvement District #27 (File 260783, 7th Aldermanic District)
• Resolution designating August 7-14, 2027, as Bronzeville Week (File 260829, sponsored by Ald. Coggs)

LICENSES COMMITTEE

The Milwaukee Licenses Committee meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Room 301-B of City Hall, 200 East Wells Street. The agenda lists one item, file 260737, a motion by the chair relating to the committee's recommendations on licenses. The agenda does not identify the specific licenses or businesses involved; it directs readers to search the file number at milwaukee.legistar.com or inspect the complete file at the License Division, Room 105, City Hall. The meeting will be webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25.

• File 260737: Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses, sponsored by the chair
• Specific license matters are not listed in the agenda; full details are available under file 260737 at milwaukee.legistar.com or at the License Division, Room 105, City Hall
• Meeting webcast live at www.milwaukee.gov/channel25
• Spanish-language closed captions available on the City Channel for Spectrum cable customers

The Milwaukee Licenses Committee reviewed various license applications, renewals, and disciplinary matters, approving multiple items with amended plans of operations or warning letters. Several applications were held to the call of the chair, and specific businesses faced suspensions, such as a 10-day suspension for Prime Social Restaurant & Bar and a 20-day suspension for El Pastorcito Mixe. The committee also approved a batch of agenda-only and warning-letter items before concluding its meeting.

• Approved John Ransdall Class D Operator’s License (5-0)
• Held Allyson Rauls Class D Operator’s License application to the call of the chair (5-0)
• Denied Yasmeen A Robertson Class D Operator’s License (5-0)
• Non-renewed Paulo Bosque Class D Operator’s License (5-0)
• Approved Binee Khokhar Class D Operator’s License with police report open (5-0)
• Renewed Prime Social Restaurant & Bar license with a 10-day suspension (5-0)
• Renewed El Pastorcito Mixe food peddler license with a 20-day suspension (4-0-1)
• Approved agenda-only items (5-0)

CITY HALL CAMPUS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE

The City Hall Campus Emergency Preparedness Committee meets virtually on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 9:00 AM. The agenda is short and largely procedural: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes from the September 18, 2026 meeting, approval of the Final Committee Report and Recommendations, announcements, and adjournment. The agenda does not include the text of the final report or any specific recommendations, so what the committee would be approving is not stated in the supplied document.

• Approval of the Final Committee Report and Recommendations
• Approval of minutes from the September 18, 2026 meeting
• Meeting held virtually via GoToMeeting, access code 439-553-757
• Agenda notes the meeting could simultaneously constitute a Common Council or other committee meeting if a quorum of those bodies is present; no action other than information gathering would be taken in that case

CITY PLAN COMMISSION

The City Plan Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning matters, including a proposed temporary pause on data centers, a rezoning for commercial use on South Howell Avenue, and a planned development amendment for a bank with a drive-through ATM. They will also consider a zoning change for a multi-family building downtown and regulations for family day care homes. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and setting 2027 meeting dates.

• Temporary pause on data center establishment and development (251924)
• Rezoning at 2841 South Howell Avenue from RT4 to NS2 for commercial uses (260534)
• Amendment to Southgate Marketplace for bank with drive-through ATM at 3473 South 27th Street (260532)
• Zoning change for multi-family building at 711 East Kilbourn Avenue and 822 North Van Buren Street (260533)
• Ordinance on zoning regulations for family day care homes (260642)

The City Plan Commission recommended approval of a substitute ordinance creating a temporary one-year pause on establishing new data centers or enlarging existing ones, until the Zoning Code is amended to define and regulate them. The recommendation was conditional on a future substitute adding technical language on land use and appeal processes. The Commission also recommended passage of three zoning changes and approved its 2027 meeting dates. All votes were 5-0, with two commissioners excused.

• Recommended passage of a one-year temporary pause on new or expanded data centers, conditional on a future substitute with technical language (5-0)
• Recommended passage of a zoning change from RT4 to NS2 at 2841 South Howell Avenue for commercial uses (5-0)
• Recommended passage of the 5th Amendment to the Southgate Marketplace detailed planned development to allow a bank with drive-through ATM at 3473 South 27th Street (5-0)
• Approved conditionally a zoning change from General Planned Development to Detailed Planned Development for a 25-story, 226-unit residential tower at 711 East Kilbourn Avenue and 822 North Van Buren Street (5-0)
• Approved the 2027 City Plan Commission meeting dates (5-0)
• Approved the previous meeting minutes from August 17, 2026 without objection

STEERING & RULES COMMITTEE

The City of Milwaukee Steering & Rules Committee was scheduled to meet Monday, September 28, 2026, at 1:30 PM in Room 301-B, Third Floor, City Hall, 200 East Wells Street. The agenda states the meeting was cancelled on 9/24/2026. No items of business are listed in the supplied text, so no decisions, proposals, or discussions are established by this document.

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD OF APPEALS

The Administrative Review Board of Appeals will hear 20 appeals from property owners contesting city-imposed fees and code violations, including tall grass, reinspection, vacant building registration, and nuisance designations. The board will decide whether to uphold or waive these charges.

• Appeal of Leon Davis for tall grass and weeds nuisance fees (1826 W Cherry St.)
• Appeal of Catherine Beck for denial of chicken keeping permit (2912 N Prospect Ave.)
• Appeal of Shirley Walker for vacant building registration fees (2712 N 53rd Street)
• Appeal of Atty. Michael Pflughoeft, Jr. for nuisance property designation (4805 N Sherman Blvd.)
• Appeal of Attorney Michael A. Pflughhoeft for nuisance call special charges (5716 W Hampton Ave.)

The Administrative Review Board of Appeals decided 20 appeals of city nuisance and property fees. It denied appeals involving tall grass and weeds, a chicken-keeping permit, garbage and litter, and nuisance call charges; granted appeals on vacant building registration fees and overhanging branches (with modifications); and settled nine appeals. Two appeals by Kenneth Brown were held in committee, and the City withdrew a nuisance property designation.

• Denied Leon Davis tall grass/weeds appeal for non-appearance (4-0)
• Settled Daniel Kontowicz tall grass/weeds appeal; posting and administrative fees waived
• Settled Rick Kouchich reinspection fee appeal
• Settled Tammi Kaloti / Zailoti II, LLC reinspection fee appeal
• Settled Robert L Wutke reinspection fee appeal
• Denied Catherine Beck chicken keeping permit appeal (4-0)
• Granted Shirley Walker vacant building registration fee appeal (4-0)
• Settled Michael Chelminsui / TEAM ASSETS, LLC vacant building registration fee appeal

EMERGING YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Emerging Youth Achievement Advisory Council is meeting to approve prior minutes, introduce new members, and discuss several updates including Herb Kohl Foundation LOI support, subcommittee and StriveTogether updates, the October 15 Collective Impact Summit, and the Young Fathers Mentorship & Workforce Development program. They will also approve the 2027 proposed meeting date. The agenda is largely routine and informational, with no major policy decisions or budget items listed.

• Herb Kohl Foundation LOI support discussion
• October 15 EYAAC Collective Impact Summit update
• Young Fathers Mentorship & Workforce Development update
• Approval of 2027 proposed meeting date
• Introduction of new members including youth members Isabelle Smith and Salista Lawrence-Moore

TRAVAUX INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Travaux Inc. Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes from its August 27, 2026 meeting and hear the President's report on projects, including Highland Gardens buyout and change order tracking, plus occupancy and work order reports for public, affordable, and market-rate housing.

• Approval of August 27, 2026 meeting minutes
• Highland Gardens buyout and change order tracking report
• Public housing 12-month occupancy and 2-month work order report
• Affordable housing 12-month occupancy and 2-month work order report
• Market rate 12-month occupancy and 2-month work order report

ZONING CODE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

The Zoning Code Technical Committee will review a substitute ordinance regarding zoning regulations for family day care homes. The item was sponsored by Alderman Bauman.

• Substitute ordinance relating to zoning regulations for family day care homes

The Zoning Code Technical Committee met on September 24, 2026, with all four members present. It advanced Proposed Substitute A to file 260642, which would raise the family day care home child limit from 8 to 12 to match Wisconsin State Statutes and correct a long-standing drafting error. It also advanced a prospective Proposed Substitute to file 260563, amended to replace 'zoning appeal expires' with 'zoning special use or variance expires' or 'zoning approval expires' in Ch. 295-311. Both actions were taken without objection; no formal vote tally was recorded.

• Advanced Proposed Substitute A to file 260642, raising family day care home limit from 8 to 12 children (no objection)
• Advanced prospective Proposed Substitute to file 260563, removing Licensing Division from expired-appeal notification (no objection)
• Amended file 260563 language to replace 'zoning appeal expires' with 'zoning special use or variance expires' or 'zoning approval expires' (no objection)

EQUAL RIGHTS COMMISSION

The Equal Rights Commission will consider and vote on a resolution regarding proposed staffing changes to the Equal Rights Specialist and ADA Coordinator positions, following an overview by the Department of Compliance and Engagement and public comment. The agenda also includes updates on an LRB memo, housing, complaints, and committee communications. This is a regular meeting with several informational items and one action item.

• Vote on resolution regarding Equal Rights Specialist and ADA Coordinator positions
• Public comment on proposed staffing changes
• Housing update
• Complaints update from Department of Compliance and Engagement
• Reports from Governance, LGBTQ+ Advisory, Ad Hoc Housing, and International Human Rights Day Event Planning committees

ANTI-ILLEGAL DUMPING POLICY AND RESEARCH COMMITTEE

This meeting of the Anti-Illegal Dumping Policy and Research Committee was cancelled. No agenda items were listed for discussion or action. The meeting was scheduled for 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at City Hall, Room 303.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items listed

YOUTH COUNCIL

The Milwaukee Youth Council is meeting for a largely procedural session covering logistics, an introduction to parliamentary procedure, social media planning, and goal-setting. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or other binding city actions are listed on the agenda.

• Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure
• Youth Council Social Media planning
• Setting of Goals and Objectives
• Continuing Logistics discussion

MKE COMMUNITY IMPACT COMMITTEE

The MKE Community Impact Committee will review updates from three work groups, discuss allocating 2026 community impact funds, and consider methods for future fund distribution. The meeting is open to public comments and will also address procedural items like approving past minutes and setting the next meeting date.

BOARD OF CITY SERVICE COMMISSIONERS

The Board of City Service Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposal to permanently exempt ten part-time Temporary Winter Relief Driver Worker positions from civil service rules. The board will also review findings of fact in two employee appeal cases and consider extensions for two Milwaukee Health Department appointments.

• Permanent exemption for 10 part-time Temporary Winter Relief Driver Worker positions (Pay Range 9JN)
• Findings of Fact in Scott Reiske Discharge Appeal case
• Findings of Fact in Skylar Wilkerson Suspension Appeal case
• Extension of Kathleen Lopez's temporary appointment as Empowering Families of Milwaukee Program Manager for 4 months (Sept 16, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027)
• Extension of Dr. David Payne's probationary period for 4 months (Oct 8, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027)

LICENSES COMMITTEE

The Licenses Committee is holding a special meeting to consider a motion relating to its recommendations on licenses. The agenda contains only this single item, which is procedural in nature. Specific license details are not listed in the agenda text.

• Motion 260610 on license recommendations

The Licenses Committee voted 4-0 to recommend approval of File 260610, a motion covering the committee's license recommendations, as amended. It also approved the 'Agenda Only' items and the 'Warning Letter' items by separate 4-0 votes. Ald. Jackson was excused, leaving four members present. The meeting adjourned at 8:54 am.

• Recommended approval of File 260610 as amended (4-0)
• Approved the 'Agenda Only' license items (4-0)
• Approved the 'Warning Letter' items (4-0)
• Approved a Filling Station, Food Dealer and Weights & Measures license renewal for 'U S PETRO' at 2931 W LINCOLN Av. (4-0)

FPC OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE

The Fire and Police Commission's Oversight and Accountability Committee will hear staff communications on two audit reports—one on MPD's Airborne Assessment Team (drones) and one on animal-related calls for service—and discuss proposed updates to rules for citizen complaints and audit procedures. The agenda also includes approval of the May 26, 2026 meeting minutes and public comment.

• Audit report on MPD's Airborne Assessment Team (Drones)
• Audit report on Animal-Related Calls for Service
• Recommended updates to FPC rules for citizen complaints, including pro se complaint trials
• Recommended rules for FPC audit procedures and processes
• Approval of May 26, 2026 meeting minutes

COMMON COUNCIL

The Milwaukee Common Council will vote on a range of items including an ordinance on illegal dumping penalties, several road and infrastructure projects, a rental property inspection program, and various financial and personnel matters. The agenda includes both final votes on committee recommendations and new business.

• Ordinance on penalties for illegal dumping (260496)
• Substitute ordinance establishing a rental property inspection program (260363)
• Resolution for North Green Bay Road project with $800,000 design cost, City share $200,000 (260651)
• Resolution for West Capitol Drive project with $855,000 design cost, City share $205,200 (260652)
• Ordinance relating to salaries for certain elected officials (251682)

The Common Council approved a rental property inspection program and designated an area in the 15th district for it. It also passed ordinances on parking, traffic, food truck zones, and no mow May, and referred the Mayor's 2027 budget to the Finance and Personnel Committee with public hearings scheduled. Several resolutions were adopted for public works projects, including road agreements and a third self-help drop-off center study.

• Approved rental property inspection program ordinance (15-0)
• Approved zoning change for Metcalfe Park Liberation Hub at 2600/2606 N 38th St (15-0)
• Referred Mayor's 2027 budget to Finance & Personnel Committee (unanimous)
• Approved 15-day suspension of Class B Tavern license for Lower Level Lounge (15-0)
• Passed ordinance on unauthorized closure of public rights of way (15-0)
• Adopted resolution for third self-help drop-off center study (15-0)
• Approved $800,000 design engineering for N Green Bay Rd project (15-0)
• Confirmed Ayanna Ellzey to Housing Authority (14-0, 1 abstention)

BRONZEVILLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The committee will review updates regarding the King Drive Corridor Plan, DCD Commercial Corridor, and DCD Real Estate. The meeting also includes a recap of Bronzeville Week.

• King Drive Corridor Plan update
• DCD Commercial Corridor update
• DCD Real Estate update
• Bronzeville Week recap

CITY HALL CAMPUS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE

The City Hall Campus Emergency Preparedness Committee is meeting to review and approve minutes, receive updates on several initiatives, and complete its final recommendations. The agenda includes discussions on crime prevention through environmental design, the role of the Central Safety Committee, creation of an incident command structure, and a citywide parking lot access policy. This meeting is primarily focused on finalizing the committee's work.

• Review and approval of minutes from July 23, 2026 meeting
• Update on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) process
• Discussion on role of Central Safety Committee
• Creation of Incident Command Structure
• Update on Citywide Parking Lot Access Policy

The City Hall Campus Emergency Preparedness Committee met Sept. 18, 2026 and approved minutes from its July 23 meeting without objection. Members voted to recommend centralizing Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) evaluations under a proposed Security Operations Manager position with assessments potentially every three years, and to recommend National Incident Management System (NIMS) training plus fire department-led tabletop exercises. The committee also agreed the Central Safety Committee should return to its original workplace-safety focus, voted to include the citywide parking lot access policy in its final report, and discussed adding peer-city best practices. The final written report and recommendations are due September 30, 2026.

• Approved minutes from the July 23, 2026 meeting (no objections)
• Recommended centralizing CPTED evaluations under a proposed Security Operations Manager with assessments potentially every three years
• Recommended NIMS training with a friendly amendment for fire department-led tabletop exercises
• Agreed the Central Safety Committee should return to its original workplace safety and injury prevention focus
• Voted to include the citywide parking lot access policy in the final report
• Voted to include best-practice recommendations discussed (peer cities, annual CPTED assessments, centralized calling systems, home alarm supports)
• Noted final report and recommendations due September 30, 2026, with a 15-minute virtual meeting planned for endorsement

COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE COMMISSION

The Community Collaborative Commission is meeting to review minutes, receive updates on community-oriented policing and the outreach committee, and vote on allocating funds to support Carlton Mayers under the community-oriented policing policy. The agenda is largely routine, with the funding vote being the only substantive action item.

• Vote on allocating funds to Carlton Mayers for community-oriented policing support
• Community Oriented Policing status update
• Community outreach committee status update
• Review and approval of August 13, 2026 minutes
• Communication on 2022/2026 Commission activities

MKE Community Impact Commitee Rulebook & Online Organization Workgroup

The MKE Community Impact Committee Rulebook & Online Organization Workgroup is meeting virtually to discuss its goals, review other municipalities' rulebooks and websites, and set future meetings. The agenda is procedural and informational, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Discussion on goals of the work group
• Review of other municipal rulebooks
• Review of other municipal websites
• Discuss and set next meeting(s)

FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION

The Fire and Police Commission will hold a regular session covering public comment, consent items, and new business. Key discussions include a communication from the Milwaukee Police Department about its automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras and recent changes to MPD standard operating procedures. The board will also consider multiple appointments, promotions, and rescissions across the Department of Emergency Communications, Fire Department, and Police Department, with a possible closed session for personnel matters.

• Communication from MPD on automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras (FPC212700)
• Communication from MPD on changes to Standard Operating Procedures and Instructions (FPC212701)
• Appointment to Emergency Communications Supervisor position (FPC212694)
• Appointment to Carpenter 4 position in Milwaukee Fire Department (FPC212709)
• Promotion to Crime Scene Supervisor position (FPC212705)

FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION

This meeting of the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission, scheduled for September 17, 2026, was canceled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled