There was some news for 4th District residents coming out of Tuesday’s South Milwaukee City Council meeting … and it wasn’t the fact I am now the chairman of the Public Works and Property Committee.
Rather, the “stub streets” are finally getting resurfaced. The council approved spending just shy of $134,589 to rebuild the following streets:
- Pine, Chestnut and Cedar Streets: 15th Avenue easy to the alley
- Michigan and Marquette Avenues: 15th Avenue west to Oak Creek Parkway
The work, to be done this summer, will include the following:
- Spot replacement of deteriorated curb and gutter (100 percent on Pine Street);
- Removal of asphalt;
- Over excavation of poor base materials and clay; and
- Installation of a stone base and new asphalt pavement.
We received eight bids in all, seven higher than the city engineer’s estimate of nearly $143,000 due to a spike in asphalt prices.
I think it’s money well spent — some of these roads haven’t been resurfaced in 60 years. While they are certainly not highly traveled, these streets need attention. There are none worse in the city.
But, of course, I’d be happy to know your thoughts.
Among our other votes was one to amend the salary ordinance to account for Jim Shelenske’s election as city clerk.
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