Urban Milwaukee

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

The Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) administers Milwaukee’s historic preservation ordinance, adopted in 1981, which provides certain kinds of legal protection for buildings or sites that have been declared historic by the Common Council. The HPC is responsible for designating historic landmarks and historic districts and for approving Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for permission to alter historic buildings. The HPC meets monthly on Mondays in City Hall, Room 301A, 200 E. Wells Street at 3:00 P.M. unless otherwise indicated. Agenda

Aug 16th, 2009 by Dave Reid

Conservation Overlay Zone (COD) discussion with Hide House’s Sig Strautmanis and Ald. Tony Zielinski

Discussion includes neighborhood height restrictions, population density and design standards. Description of a COD from Department of City Development/City of Milwaukee Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Zone (NC) Purpose The Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Zone is intended to provide a vehicle to initiate and implement programs for the revitalization or conservation of older areas or districts possessing distinctive features, identity, or character worthy of retention and enhancement. A Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Zone takes effect through adoption of a neighborhood conservation plan and a set of guidelines that will facilitate maintenance and protection of the neighborhood character and the development of vacant or underused lots. Incompatible mixes of uses will be reduced or prohibited by adding limitations to the list of permitted, limited and special uses of the base district. Standards Each Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Zone shall include a minimum contiguous area of 2 acres, including intervening streets and alleys, and shall contain at least 3 separate parcels. Uses Provisions for specific uses included in any base zoning district except a planned development district may be modified by the neighborhood conservation plan to accommodate unique or mixed uses serving the neighborhood or to restrict uses which adversely affect the neighborhood. Performance Criteria Performance criteria for permitted, limited or special uses may be modified by the neighborhood conservation plan. Development and Design Standards Development and design standards may be created to enhance the neighborhood’s identity and character. Location: Hide House 2625 S. Greeley Street

Aug 16th, 2009 by Dave Reid

Milwaukee Public Library Public Meeting

At this open house, attendees can come and go as they please to study the options presented by library staffers on poster boards and handouts and they may speak with Library Board trustees and staff members to offer suggestions or have questions answered. “The libraries in our city are an essential part of who we are and they provide innumerable services. In a highly technological world and tight budget times, we must investigate new, progressive ways of providing those services and the public should be involved in this process,” Ald. Kovac said. “I encourage everyone to attend.” Milwaukee Public Library Director Paula Keily and Ald. Kovac welcome all residents to participate in this discussion. Tippecanoe Library 3912 S. Howell Ave.

Aug 16th, 2009 by Dave Reid

Milwaukee Public Library Public Meeting

At this open house, attendees can come and go as they please to study the options presented by library staffers on poster boards and handouts and they may speak with Library Board trustees and staff members to offer suggestions or have questions answered. “The libraries in our city are an essential part of who we are and they provide innumerable services. In a highly technological world and tight budget times, we must investigate new, progressive ways of providing those services and the public should be involved in this process,” Ald. Kovac said. “I encourage everyone to attend.” Milwaukee Public Library Director Paula Keily and Ald. Kovac welcome all residents to participate in this discussion. Zablocki Library 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave.

Aug 16th, 2009 by Dave Reid

Milwaukee Public Library Public Meeting

At this open house, attendees can come and go as they please to study the options presented by library staffers on poster boards and handouts and they may speak with Library Board trustees and staff members to offer suggestions or have questions answered. “The libraries in our city are an essential part of who we are and they provide innumerable services. In a highly technological world and tight budget times, we must investigate new, progressive ways of providing those services and the public should be involved in this process,” Ald. Kovac said. “I encourage everyone to attend.” Milwaukee Public Library Director Paula Keily and Ald. Kovac welcome all residents to participate in this discussion. Martin Luther King Library 310 W. Locust

Aug 16th, 2009 by Dave Reid

Milwaukee Public Library Public Meeting

At this open house, attendees can come and go as they please to study the options presented by library staffers on poster boards and handouts and they may speak with Library Board trustees and staff members to offer suggestions or have questions answered. “The libraries in our city are an essential part of who we are and they provide innumerable services. In a highly technological world and tight budget times, we must investigate new, progressive ways of providing those services and the public should be involved in this process,” Ald. Kovac said. “I encourage everyone to attend.” Milwaukee Public Library Director Paula Keily and Ald. Kovac welcome all residents to participate in this discussion. Atkinson Library 1960 W. Atkinson Ave.

Aug 9th, 2009 by Dave Reid

3rd District Town Hall Meeting

Come talk to Alderman Kovac about 2010 budget revenue and cost cutting ideas, past and future legislation, new police districts and any other issues that interest you. Plymouth Church 2717 E. Hampshire Ave. Flyer

Aug 9th, 2009 by Dave Reid

3rd District Town Hall Meeting

Come talk to Alderman Kovac about 2010 budget revenue and cost cutting ideas, past and future legislation, new police districts and any other issues that interest you. Tamarack School 1150 E. Brady St. Flyer

Aug 9th, 2009 by Dave Reid

Solomon Juneau’s Birthday Party

You are Invited to a Juneau Park Friends Birthday Celebration! Join members of our organization and neighbors of Juneau Park to celebrate Solomon Juneau’s Birthday Sunday, August 9, 2009 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Meet “Solomon” and Learn About his Historical Impact on Milwaukee Cake, Provided by Metro Market & East Pointe Pick‘n Save, will be Served Next to Solomon Juneau’s Statue

Aug 6th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene

Special Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting

The Finance and Personnel Committee considers appropriations, finances, taxation, revenues, labor relations, personnel, pensions and other benefits, insurance, audits and city budget. This Finance and Personnel Committee meeting will start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall. Agenda

Jul 26th, 2009 by Dave Reid