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Residents raise safety, traffic and cost concerns at Cudahy hearing on Packard Avenue reconstruction
Summary
At an April 5 public hearing, multiple Packard Avenue residents raised concerns about speeding, faded and flashing signs, dust and sewer/water grant questions as the Common Council approved the project award and a final resolution under Wis. Stat. §66.0703.
A public hearing on April 5 drew several Packard Avenue residents to the Cudahy Common Council to press for safety improvements and clearer information about costs as the city moved forward with a reconstruction project.
Mayor John Hohenfeldt opened the hearing at 7:10 p.m. and DPW Director Lange presented the proposed reconstruction and replacement of Packard Avenue between Cudahy and Lunham avenues and said the Council would consider declaring intent to exercise special powers under Wis. Stat. §66.0703 for properties on that block. Residents then described local traffic and safety issues and administrative concerns.
Mike Burlingame (4520 S. Packard Ave.) raised vehicle speed and asked about a flashing stop sign. William Wawrzyn (4444 S. Packard Ave.) questioned whether a grant for sewer and water would cover work, said he had not been receiving official emails about the project, and raised dust and grit impacts; he also asked for notice of Planning Commission meetings and a flashing school sign. Annie Jurczyk (4512 S. Packard) cited excessive speed in alleys. Mary Barnes (4530 S. Packard Ave.) said a stop sign was faded. Lynn Morgan (3659 E. Whittaker Ave.) commented on overall street condition. Sue Lawson (4515 S. Packard Ave.) urged careful placement of new street lights, raised concerns about tree removal and truck access limits, and asked the Council to consider prohibiting truck parking and semi traffic on the block. Mary Kilpatrick (4476 S. Packard Ave.) asked about the potential cost to homeowners.
After calling three times for additional comments and hearing none, Mayor Hohenfeldt closed the public hearing at 8:20 p.m.
Later in the meeting, the Council approved the Recommendation of Award for Packard Avenue (Project #2017-01). Ald. Moralez moved to approve, Ald. Litkowiec seconded, and the motion carried on a roll call vote. The Council then approved Resolution No. 7110, the final resolution declaring the intent to exercise special powers under Wis. Stat. §66.0703 for the Packard Avenue work; that motion was also moved by Ald. Moralez, seconded by Ald. Litkowiec, and carried.
What happens next: the approval authorizes the city to proceed with contractor award and to follow the special powers process under §66.0703, which may include special assessments for affected properties; specific project timing, homeowner assessment amounts, and grant details were not specified in the transcript.
