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Meeting Minutes - Draft  
Public Works and Services Committee  
Alder Marlo Harmon  
Alder Nathan Pabon  
Alder Sandy Weidner  
Alder Grace Allen  
Alder Rocco DeMark  
Tuesday, April 28, 2026  
5:30 PM  
City Hall, Room 205  
Call To Order  
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.  
5 - Weidner, Allen, DeMark, Chair Harmon and Vice Chair Pabon  
PRESENT:  
0319-26  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Horton requesting the new  
Public Works and Services Committee select a chair and vice chair for  
the 2026-2027 calendar year.  
Election of Chair  
Election of Chair - by secret ballot-results were as follows:  
2 - Alder Harmon  
1 - Alder Weidner  
1 - Alder Pabon  
1 - Abstain  
Election of Vice Chair  
Election of Vice Chair are as follows:  
Alder Pabon, seconded by Alder Allen  
PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS  
APRIL 28, 2026  
5:30 P.M.  
Approval of Minutes for the April 14, 2026 Meeting.  
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed on a motion of Alder Pabon,  
seconded by Alder Weidner.  
0258-26  
Subject:Communication sponsored by Alder Peete, on behalf of  
Thomas Hasko from Pentecost Lutheran Church, requesting to close  
Jerome Blvd, between Coolidge Ave and Case Ave., for the 22nd Annual  
Neighborhood Block Party on July 25, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.  
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on  
04.28.26: That permission be granted to Pentecost Lutheran Church to  
close Jerome Blvd. between Coolidge Ave and Case Ave. from 7:00  
a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on July 25, 2026, for the block party, per attached  
stipulations.  
Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs to various City departments, on  
a regular shift basis, to assist in implementing this event.  
Ron Pritzlaff outlined the details of this request.  
Motion made by Alder Pabon, seconded by Alder DeMark to approve. Passed  
unanimously.  
Recommended For Approval  
0257-26  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of the  
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department, submitting final  
payment for Contract 2024088 - Island Park Parking Lot Upgrade,  
LaLonde Contractors, Inc. Contractors.  
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on  
04.28.26: That the work completed by LaLonde Contractors, Inc.,  
Contractors, on Contract 2024088 - Island Park Parking Lot Upgrade, be  
accepted and final payment authorized for the total contract amount of  
$316,728.85. Final payment to include retainage.  
Fiscal Note: Contract 2024088 was authorized under Resolution No.  
0355-24, dated May 7, 2024  
Chris Boscher outlined the details of this request.  
Motion made by Alder Pabon, seconded by Alder DeMark to approve. Passed  
unanimously.  
Recommended For Approval  
0259-26  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of the  
Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2026010  
- 2026 City Resurfacing.  
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on  
04.28.26: That Contract 2026010 - 2026 City Resurfacing be awarded to  
Payne & Dolan, Inc., in the amount of $1,197,904.42, they being the  
lowest responsible, responsive bidder.  
Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Objects:  
$39,287.72 22640 57560 40101 Sanitary Sewers  
$321,708.02 60484 57570 Storm Sewers  
$3,500.00 45040 57515 Sidewalk Replacement  
$13,020.00 45040 57515 Crosswalk Ramps  
$520,388.68 45040 57500 DPW Paving - Asphalt  
$100,000.00 22640 57500 Sanitary Sewer Paving  
$200,000.00 60484 57570 Storm Sewer Paving  
$1,197,904.42 Total  
Ara Molitor outlined the details of this request.  
Motion made by Alder Pabon, seconded by Alder DeMark to approve. Passed  
unanimously.  
Recommended For Approval  
0260-26  
Subject:Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of the  
Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2026011  
- 2026 Assessable Streets and Alleys.  
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on  
04.28.26: That Contract 2026011 - 2026 Assessable Streets and Alleys  
be awarded to Milwaukee General Construction Co., Inc., in the amount  
of $1,339,264.46, they being the lowest responsible, responsive bidder.  
Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Objects:  
$265,000.00 40101 57500 Concrete Street Paving Assessable  
$682,885.68 40104 57500 Concrete Alley Paving Assessable  
$19,250.00 40104 57500 Concrete Curb and Gutter Assessable  
$45,000.00 45040 57500 DPW Concrete Street Paving (GOB)  
$50,000.00 45040 57500 DPW Concrete Alley Paving (GOB)  
$26,338.40 45040 57515 DPW Sidewalk Replacement  
$245,190.38 60484 57560 Storm Sewers Miscellaneous Locations  
$5,600.00  
22640 57560 Sanitary Sewers Various Locations  
$1,339,264.46 Total  
Ara Molitor outlined the details of this request.  
Motion made by Alder Pabon, seconded by Alder Weidner to approve. Passed  
unanimously.  
Recommended For Approval  
0302-26  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of the  
Department of Public Works, submitting bid results for Contract 2026015  
- Rapids Dr. Lighting Phase 2.  
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on  
04.28.26: That Contract 2026015 - Rapids Dr. Lighting Phase 2 be  
awarded to WIL- Surge Electric, Inc., in the amount of $179,548.44, they  
being the lowest responsible, responsive bidder.  
Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Objects: 45040  
57520 GOB Street Lights.  
Ara Molitor outlined the details of this request.  
Motion made by Alder Pabon, seconded by Alder Weidner to approve. Passed  
unanimously.  
Recommended For Approval  
0261-26  
Subject:Communication sponsored by Alder Maack on behalf of the City  
Engineer requesting approval of the Transportation Project Plat for State  
Project ID: 2703-09-02/72, Mt. Pleasant Street (Limits: Rapids Dr. to  
Romayne Ave.)  
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on  
04.28.26: That the request be approved.  
Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan  
Budget.  
Ara Molitor outlined the details of this request.  
Motion made by Alder Weidner, seconded by Alder Pabon to approve. Passed  
unanimously.  
Recommended For Approval  
0266-26  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of the  
Department of Public Works, submitting Change Order No. 1 to Contract  
2024058, 2024 City Resurfacing, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., Contractors.  
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on  
04.28.26: That Change Order No. 1 to Contract 2024058, 2024 City  
Resurfacing, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., Contractors, be approved in the  
deduct amount of ($153,606.95)  
Fiscal Note: Funding for this change order is credited in the following  
Org-Objects:  
$1,891.03  
22640 57560 Sanitary Sewers  
$32,864.78 60484 57570 Storm Sewers  
$15,026.41 45040 57515 Sidewalk Replacement  
($123,044.85) 45040 57500 DPW Paving-Asphalt  
(80,344.32) 40104 57500 Paving  
($153,606.95) Total  
Ara Molitor outlined the details of this request.  
Motion made by Alder Weidner, seconded by Alder Pabon to approve. Passed  
unanimously.  
Recommended For Approval  
0267-26  
0273-26  
0305-26  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of the  
Department of Public Works, submitting final payment for Contract  
2024058, 2024 City Resurfacing, LaLonde Contractors, Inc., Contractors.  
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on  
04.28.26: That the work completed by LaLonde Contractors, Inc.,  
Contractors, on Contract 2024058, 2024 City Resurfacing, be accepted  
and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of  
$1,479,536.99. Final payment to include retainage.  
Fiscal Note: Contract 2024058 was authorized under Resolution No.  
0353-24, dated May 7, 2024.  
Ara Molitor outlined the details of this request.  
Motion made by Alder Pabon, seconded by Alder DeMark to approve. Passed  
unanimously.  
Recommended For Approval  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack on behalf of the  
Commissioner of Public Works submitting Amendment 2 to Contract  
2026027, McMynn Tower Professional Service Agreement, K. Singh &  
Associates.  
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on  
04.28.26: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to  
sign Amendment 2 to Contract 2026027 in the not-to-exceed amount of  
$50,306.20.  
Fiscal Note: Funding is available in the following Org-Object: 45040  
57110 - DPW - Land Improvements.  
Ron Pritzlaff outlined the details of this request.  
Motion made by Alder Pabon, seconded by Alder DeMark to approve. Passed  
unanimously.  
Recommended For Approval  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Maack, on behalf of the  
Commissioner of Public Works, submitting Amendment 1 to Contract  
2025187- State/Municipal Financial Agreement for State Project ID:  
2290-10-02/72 STH 38 Bridge over Root River, B-51-0069.  
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on  
04.28.26: That the City be authorized and directed to sign Amendment 1  
to Contract 2025187- State/Municipal Financial Agreement for State  
Project ID: 2290-10-02/72, STH 38 Bridge over Root River.  
Fiscal Note: The estimated total cost of the project is $15,070,000 for  
design and construction, with the City’s share being $651,000. Funding  
is available in the 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Program Budget.  
Ron Pritzlaff outlined the details of this request.  
Motion made by Alder Pabon, seconded by Alder Weidner to approve. Passed  
unanimously.  
Recommended For Approval  
0255-26  
Subject: Communication sponsored by Alder Weidner requesting to  
discuss the change in policy regarding Special Garbage Collection  
reducing application period from twelve to six months.  
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on  
04.28.26: Receive and file.  
Fiscal Note: N/A  
Ron Pritzlaff outlined the details of this request.  
Motion made by Alder Pabon, seconded by Alder Weinder to receive and file.  
Received and Filed  
Adjournment  
The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m.