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Meeting Name: Committee on Parks and Culture Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/3/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 203-R and Microsoft Teams County Legislative Information Center
This meeting was held in Room 203-R, and was live-streamed on the County Legislative Information Center: https://milwaukeecounty.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
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26-284 11Formation agreement with the Friends of Veterans ParkAction ReportFrom the Executive Director of Parks requesting approval of an agreement with the Friends of Veterans Park for their formation and the scope of a design competition to improve Veterans Park.RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
26-46 12MPM financial statementsReference FileFrom the President and Chief Executive Officer, Milwaukee Public Museum, providing an informational report regarding financial statements. (Considered by the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN  Action details Video Video
26-280 1326-280 Requesting authorization to execute agreement with Traditions LLCAction ReportFrom the Executive Zoo Director, requesting authorization to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Traditions LLC for the installation of event decor for the Zoo's Wild Lights Event. (Referred to the Committee on Parks and Culture for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY per Section 59.52(31)(d), Wisconsin State Statutes; Referred to the Committee on Finance)DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN  Action details Video Video
26-317 14From the Economic Development Director, Department of Administrative Services providing an informational report from Campbell and Company regarding capital campaignsInformational ReportFrom the Economic Development Director, Department of Administrative Services providing an informational report from Campbell and Company regarding capital campaigns (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN.  Action details Video Video
26-323 15From the Director, Economic Development, Department of Administrative Services, providing an informational report on Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens, LTD, 2025 Annual ReportInformational ReportFrom the Director, Economic Development, Department of Administrative Services, providing an informational report on Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens, LTD, 2025 Annual Report. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN.  Action details Video Video
26-287 16Amend Milwaukee County General Ordinance Chapter 13OrdinanceFrom the Executive Director of Parks requesting to amend Milwaukee County General Ordinance Chapter 13, Guidelines for County Departments Establishing Partnerships with Support Groups. (03/03/26 Meeting: Laid Over to the Call of the Chairperson)LAID OVER TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIRPass Action details Video Video
26-282 17Fund for the Arts Community SurveyInformational ReportFrom the Executive Director of Parks providing an informational report on the Fund for the Arts Community Survey (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN.  Action details Video Video
26-283 18Potential easement with American Transmission Company (ATC) on County-owned land adjacent to Silver Spring Drive and I-41.Informational ReportFrom the Executive Director of Parks providing an informational report on entering into a potential easement with American Transmission Company (ATC) on County-owned land. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN.  Action details Video Video
26-286 19Milwaukee County Parks Safety, Security & Training 2025 Year In ReviewInformational ReportFrom the Executive Director of Parks,providing an informational update on the activities of the Safety, Security and Training team from 2025. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN.  Action details Video Video
26-328 110An action report providing and update on the status of the McGovern Senior Center and requesting $100,000 from Org. Unit 194-1945 -Appropriate for Contingencies fund planning, design, and cost estimating expenses by the Department of Administrative ServicAction ReportAn action report providing and update on the status of the McGovern Senior Center and requesting $100,000 from Org. Unit 194-1945 -Appropriate for Contingencies fund planning, design, and cost estimating expenses by the Department of Administrative Services Facilities Management Division as they work with the Department of Health and Human Services for a long-term senior center solution on the Northwest Side of Milwaukee (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture and Health Equity, Human Needs, and Strategic Planning for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY per Section 59.60(8), Wisconsin State Statutes; Referred to the Committee on Finance) (03/19/26 County Board Meeting: Laid Over for One Meeting)DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN  Action details Video Video
26-325 111Informational Report on ongoing lease discussions with Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin for Wil-O-Way Grant and Underwood FacilitiesInformational ReportInformational Report on ongoing lease discussions with Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin for Wil-O-Way Grant and Underwood Facilities (Considered by the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Health Equity, Human Needs, and Strategic Planning) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE)DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN  Action details Video Video
26-285 112Bridge Infrastructure Grants from the DNRAction ReportFrom the Executive Director of Parks requesting authorization o retroactively submit and accept Bridge Infrastructure Grants from the DNR (Referred to the Committees on Parks and Culture; and Finance)RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
26-316 113From the Director, AE&ES Section, DAS, requesting authorization to apply for, accept and administer 2027 Wisconsin DATCP support grants, in the approximate amount of $75,000Action ReportFrom the Director, Architecture, Engineering & Environmental Services Section, Department of Administrative Services, requesting authorization to apply for, accept and administer 2027 Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection support grants, in the approximate amount of $75,000, to partially offset the salaries, training, travel, and office expenses of the Land Conservation Department. (Referred to the Committee on Parks and Culture; and Finance)RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
26-330 114Request for authorization to apply for and accept Act 12 Innovation Grant Applications and enter into associated service transfer agreementsAction ReportFrom the Interim Director, Department of Office of Strategy, Budget, & Performance, requesting authorization to apply for and accept three Act 12 Innovation Grant Applications and enter into associated service transfer agreements in March of 2026. (Referred to the Committee on Parks and Culture; and Finance)RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTIONPass Action details Video Video
26-45 115P&C eCommentsReference FileeComments submitted to the Committee on Parks and Culture via the County Legislative Information Center (CLIC). *The Office of the County Clerk collects eComments submitted via CLIC, and appends these official public records to Reference File No. 26-45 at the conclusion of each meeting.DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN  Action details Video Video