City Notices Roundup: Common Council Sessions and Major Transit Projects for March 3

Official Legislative and Committee Meetings

The City of Milwaukee Common Council will convene for its regularly scheduled meeting today, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers on the third floor of City Hall. Key items on today’s legislative agenda include the review of a $75,000 service contract with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to support the FEED MKE program, aimed at diverting food waste from local landfills. Additionally, the Council will consider the appointment of members to the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault and an agreement regarding extra-duty police services for Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.

• Licenses Committee: This committee meets at 8:45 a.m. in the Council Chambers to review pending permit and license applications.
• Public Debt Commission: A meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. in Room 405 of City Hall to discuss municipal financial obligations and debt management.
• Sherman Park Neighborhood Improvement District #4: Residents are invited to a community meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Mary Ryan’s Boys and Girls Club (3000 N. Sherman Blvd) to discuss local development initiatives.

Infrastructure and Transportation Advisories

The Department of Public Works and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation have issued alerts regarding a significant resurfacing project on N. 76th Street (WIS 181). The $13.4 million project, covering a 4.5-mile stretch from Florist Avenue to County Line Road, is now active. Motorists should anticipate the following impacts:

• Reduction of travel lanes and periodic single or double lane closures in both directions.
• Ongoing upgrades to 12 signalized intersections and the installation of new ADA-compliant sidewalks.
• Access to local businesses and residences will be maintained, though delays are expected during peak travel hours.

Additionally, a public involvement meeting is scheduled from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Laborers Union AFL-CIO Building (6310 W. Appleton Avenue) regarding proposed improvements to the 1.2-mile stretch of WIS 181 between W. Appleton Avenue and W. Grantosa Drive. Residents are encouraged to attend to provide input on pavement safety and operations.

Public Health and Community Safety

The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) reminds residents of available community health services and recent safety milestones:

• Car Seat Safety Check: Certified technicians are providing free car seat inspections and installation guidance today at the Outreach Community Health Centers (210 W. Capitol Dr.) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Appointments are required.
• Community Health Assessment: The MHD has released the 2025 Community Health Assessment, highlighting chronic disease, maternal health, and violence prevention as top priorities for the coming year.
• Food Safety Update: Health officials have cleared The Wicked Hop in the Historic Third Ward to resume full operations following a successful deep cleaning and pest treatment protocol verified by inspectors.