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Votes and actions at a glance: Aug. 11, 2026 Franklin Board of Public Works
Summary
The board approved minutes, recommended Option C for South 51st Street (~$3.6M) to city council, authorized no-parking signs on Schleeder Parkway, and received an informational update on state bidding thresholds; the meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Key motions and outcomes recorded at the Aug. 11, 2026 meeting:
• Approval of prior minutes (05/12/2026): Motion to approve moved by Alderman Yusuf Hassan; seconded by Jim Witt. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
• South 51st Street reconstruction recommendation (Option C): After a consultant presentation and discussion of alternatives, the board voted to recommend Option C (12-foot lanes, 5-foot paved shoulders, left-turn bays at Minnesota, Marquette and Evergreen) to city council. Estimated cost at 30% design: approximately $3.5–3.6 million (includes a 30% contingency). Motion made by Jim Witt; seconded by Ernest Timm. Outcome: recommendation approved.
• No-parking signs on Schleeder Parkway: Motion by Alderman Yusuf Hassan; seconded by Ken Skoranski. Outcome: approved; signs to be installed on the west side between Drexel Avenue and Legend Drive.
• Informational update: Staff noted Wisconsin increased the threshold for board-level public-construction approvals from $25,000 to $50,000; this item was informational only.
• Scheduling: Next meeting set for Sept. 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.; motion to adjourn carried at 6:55 p.m.
Where transcript did not record roll-call tallies, outcomes are reported as recorded in the public meeting (voice votes and chair confirmation).
