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Alderman Noah (sponsoring alderperson) described a mismatch between permit language and the city’s noise ordinance after the city revised noise enforcement earlier in the year. She said some permits still cited a decibel-based limit (for example, a 100‑decibel measurement at 100 feet) even though police no longer use decibel meters for enforcement and the municipal code uses a different standard. Attorney Decker and staff advised that the change will redact the decibel/100‑foot language from alcohol-license permits and instead require licensees to comply with municipal code 7.23.

Council and committee members asked about older permits that include specific decibel limits; staff said those special provisions remain on existing permits where previously granted (Paulie’s was cited as an example), and future licenses will reflect the revised standard. Committee members also discussed neighborhood nuisance complaints and asked staff to ensure permits and enforcement practices clearly align with the ordinance so that police, licensees and complainants have consistent expectations.

The committee moved and approved the amendment by voice vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","9/16/2025 - Public Safety and Public Works Committees","oneSentenceSummary","Council and committee members approved language to align alcohol-license permit conditions with municipal noise code 7.23, replacing a prior 100‑decibel/100‑foot standard on permits so police and licensees share the same enforcement language.","taxTitle","West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin","taxId",5509,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6463474,"Public Safety Committee denies new operator application for Tyler Richards for nonappearance",31,2304000,2335000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5785506-9ee154a0dd9f0a38350b75cf90bef3a8&start=2304&end=2335","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5785506-9ee154a0dd9f0a38350b75cf90bef3a8/thumbnail_2304000.jpg","/articles/6463474/West-Allis/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Public-Safety-Committee-denies-new-operator-application-for-Tyler-Richards-for-nonappearance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6463474-686b7ff254663e1a776d30af87c1927c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770946873&Signature=aHg1sVwZuM8Q0f6OJILi-VWu6CLz5AdXt0bHvNHlFSwc-UFhxMQX4ufalQvgRMsqcEeNMhPSKNoDltBjh8fJONaTPO2iY07M3iJ7fIfNIM8dcIhMDOXreJpXmUnMotMjmWrwT5796jqRkvK5miKIPBYClc~s8L806hT87tptZZo~ijpo-fdiPUwIXQ7cilWYj-Wsf3eOCRWBHRW4BQOysP1HummLVtskDsO7-V~4aPjlmJw1Hil1UsC1B5PWPc1cD1An7DKDaB8jAf-eDEp9SRerRNYBrXfaOFcRjUqnyYZm7R8nBCVMnoHjw7QkPH6Y8Il2rjiP-eatyVLIZBgsoA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of West Allis Public Safety Committee considered application item I‑25, a new operator/tender Class B application for Tyler Richards. The committee moved to deny the application based on the applicant’s nonappearance and records associated with the application.

A member motioned \"to deny based on non appearance and the records of the applicant,\" and the motion was seconded and adopted by the committee. The transcript records the motion and the committee chair’s call for a vote; the denial was entered on the record.

The committee noted Richards did have a valid driver’s license, but the nonappearance and record review formed the basis for denial in the committee action.","The Public Safety Committee moved to deny a new operator/tender class B application for Tyler Richards on grounds of nonappearance; committee voted to deny the application.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6463479,"Council extends yard-waste contract with Blue Ribbon Organics for three years",69,2200000,2269000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5785506-9ee154a0dd9f0a38350b75cf90bef3a8&start=2200&end=2269","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5785506-9ee154a0dd9f0a38350b75cf90bef3a8/thumbnail_2200000.jpg","/articles/6463479/West-Allis/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Council-extends-yard-waste-contract-with-Blue-Ribbon-Organics-for-three-years","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6463479-ddac3c61cf5eb2c2099f839ee98c37ce/orig.mp4?Expires=1770946873&Signature=gF2B507oLEjN5HCPmSgocRb-GdXds7NVPf9fZVQ6ica56YF8oZeKJ42N07sx65PomZzbyRVdULTEFx9RsHoEpfCUWw0w5seajBr-HW5NLYlnPjadedgA2R0gN~Gfi7mmTx0WBFDFMVZfoZiVVdRbbS0oub-Gd23bMydpHJcZC2vUgGZbdv2l1uQ~mBqyx7Lq6LYtE9vWa0dRvKKy9g75sGeNypFoLf1BCYhmlx~m76YRwUDBhIxG-1FAhRefiAyNYbYCvH1bkksd7UP21MAkEwXsgtawfYzgsTPJcT39zuCO5Bq3wx~jXSR5HjDL6fddVk87yPB3-nn1UvvgOsIRtw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Common Council approved Resolution 2025‑2968 to amend the existing contract with Blue Ribbon Organics for continuation of yard-waste management services.

City staff explained the amendment covers an approximately three‑year extension and estimated collection of about 4,500 tons of yard waste in spring and fall seasons. Dave (city staff) said the vendor from Caledonia has provided the city services since February 2016 and responded to competitive RFPs in 2016 and 2021. Staff cited an approximate three‑year contract extension amount of about $390,000.

Council moved to approve the extension and passed the motion by voice vote.

Staff said the vendor processes material and markets the compost; the city uses programmatic procurement processes and competitive solicitations for the service.","Council approved a three-year amendment to the existing yard-waste management contract with Blue Ribbon Organics, covering approximately 4,500 tons per season at an estimated value of about $390,000.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6463483,"West Allis approves up to $45,030 contract for solar panels at Liberty Heights Pavilion",103,2066000,2169000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5785506-9ee154a0dd9f0a38350b75cf90bef3a8&start=2066&end=2169","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5785506-9ee154a0dd9f0a38350b75cf90bef3a8/thumbnail_2066000.jpg","/articles/6463483/West-Allis/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/West-Allis-approves-up-to-45030-contract-for-solar-panels-at-Liberty-Heights-Pavilion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6463483-02ce725a068faaf5df75d32c3a4a34a8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770946873&Signature=U4AgKcC3IXQs9bQnmUXhcv5a8tZ3I-6SX8FU7E3zScQFpWM24OaoC0~GSfKOMasggv7V5VINKBTg9oJFo5tTQDbd8XFLfIK3DozCpvvvaCuTtvhUP0FJO95NuvBREIzCoDO9k3CVfZWLMC8zBHYLfzIVBmipSGLsGGWbsPyzoJM-LGE9oWSF5AGH5L7igq82vbUgwrEJVjM5amKIPgmnIIZLn82ImFkhr2Fo9qO0NgC3PPzzWAVEai2eL060rD4VUKrwQGQca8RI9D4lrZjgK-4NPz4Bbbud6pY2VcXN-OHMNKIN4gioOWF-UkRY~7z74vvA9s4NGyPcQJqJ3VzxKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Common Council approved Resolution 2025‑2962 to award a construction contract not to exceed $45,030 to Arch Solar for installation of solar panels at Liberty Heights Pavilion.

During the meeting staff explained the funding source. Dave (city staff) said the installation will be paid from program income remaining from an earlier Energy Conservation Block Grant program and related energy-efficiency loans created under the American Recovery Act; those funds are designated for energy improvements. Dave said the solar array at the new pavilion will help pay back costs over approximately 15 years and generate electricity to light the park.

Aldermen moved and seconded approval; council approved the resolution by voice vote.

The contract amount and funding source were specified on the record. Staff noted the project is consistent with prior uses of the energy fund and will support pavilion operations with on‑site generation.","Council approved Resolution 2025-2962 to award a construction contract of up to $45,030 to Arch Solar for solar panels at Liberty Heights Pavilion, funded from prior energy program income.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6463488,"West Allis approves WisDOT-funded AI traffic system for Greenfield Avenue during I-94 East–West work",1093,956000,2049000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5785506-9ee154a0dd9f0a38350b75cf90bef3a8&start=956&end=2049","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5785506-9ee154a0dd9f0a38350b75cf90bef3a8/thumbnail_956000.jpg","/articles/6463488/West-Allis/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/West-Allis-approves-WisDOT-funded-AI-traffic-system-for-Greenfield-Avenue-during-I-94-EastWest-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6463488-c1e064b248720132573e0d503f31b614/orig.mp4?Expires=1770946873&Signature=d-0uVCnnBRX2~zky2i09liSdMfMt7igHa0TMYw20vx0RpdeOaiNdyeXLevsiybdfYZtiEpC2hIf2fBfHZK760ZBIoH2Y0u~xQWrTOVFL5xyEeldVk1vph~PYbBT1TT2GEfx98PMVpiTn14IJELPzyra20MMrDqViHktHQA2jg06u7xnJ3urgc0IEakvArpF64PirixKH9~kyv7~S1vK6ITKo1iUrfxueajInrXwFaAuY4QcDv7pEWuYErqdjv6QwZRwhA0ffko-MjNsUqnubCQCGKMUlB5TwRfgGHaI23FzZVuS-7m~RL5Ri4bcUmbGEDnOcBoh4BaTT5Vu3d3waOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Allis Common Council voted to adopt a resolution and authorize an agreement to install an AI-based traffic signal optimization system along Greenfield Avenue to mitigate detour traffic from the I‑94 East–West Corridor construction.

Council members discussed the system during the regular meeting: Melinda (city staff) said the East–West Corridor will start this fall and that “West Allis is gonna receive a huge impact … from additional traffic people avoiding the freeway.” Lindsay, a Tatco representative leading the vendor presentation, described the technology and cited field results from other jurisdictions.

The system will cover roughly 12 intersections along the Greenfield Avenue corridor, from National Avenue at 60th Street through about 80th Street, Lindsay said. The work includes replacing traffic signal controllers and installing video/radar detection cameras and a networked optimization platform that runs continuous simulations to adjust signal timing in real time. Lindsay said the system can be installed and benchmarked within about 90 days and that WisDOT has agreed to fund the installation and five years of maintenance and programming.

Lindsay said the mobility platform’s per-intersection equipment cost is about $10,500 and that the initial, corridor-level upfront cost is about $2,022,000; she added that continuing optimization after the five-year subsidy would cost in the range of roughly $4,000–$5,000 per intersection per year, depending on term discounts. The proposal also includes installing a rectangular rapid flashing beacon at one crossing in lieu of a full signal to reduce local signal offsets that back traffic up, and to maintain pedestrian protection in high-crossing locations.

Council members and staff asked about placement, camera mounting (about 30 feet high to track platoons of vehicles), how the system treats increased detour volumes, and pedestrian prioritization. Lindsay said the platform classifies vehicles and nonmotorized road users, can measure pedestrian delay against Federal Highway Administration benchmarks, and can be tuned to give extra pedestrian time when needed. Chief Mitchell (police) said the department could review camera footage in crashes if access is arranged.

Melinda and staff will work with WisDOT, Tatco and the vendor during the initial benchmarking period to refine the optimization rules and to monitor the corridor once construction on the interstate begins. The council adopted the item by voice vote.

The city expects the system to reduce delay and red‑light running and to produce data for operational adjustments; exact local congestion reductions during the detour were described as unknown until the system collects baseline data during implementation.","The Common Council approved an agreement for an AI-based signal optimization system on Greenfield Avenue, funded and maintained by WisDOT for five years, to address anticipated detour traffic from the I‑94 East–West Corridor project.","actionData","errors"]

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