Public Works Committee Packet - 2/17/2014
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE AGENDA
February 17, 2014
6:00 PM
Aldermen’s Room – Upper Level of City Hall,
W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JANUARY 20, 2014
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Discussion update. No formal action may be taken on any of the following:
1. Janesville Road Reconstruction
2. Racine Avenue Recreational Trail
3. Gold Drive Storm Sewer
4. Circle Drive Storm Water Study
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1. Discuss snow removal practices including salt supply.
2. Review and potential approval of water main construction plans for Tudor Oaks
development.
3. Discuss alternatives for flood mitigation at Circle Drive and Richdorf Drive.
NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT MEMBERS OF AND POSSIBLY A QUORUM OF MEMBERS OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL BODIES OF
THE MUNICIPALITY MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THE ABOVE-STATED MEETING TO GATHER INFORMATION; NO ACTION
WILL BE TAKEN BY ANY GOVERNMENTAL BODY AT THE ABOVE-STATED MEETING OTHER THAN THE GOVERNMENTAL
BODY SPECIFICALLY REFERRED TO ABOVE IN THIS NOTICE.
ALSO, UPON REASONABLE NOTICE, EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF DISABLED
INDIVIDUALS THROUGH APPROPRIATE AIDS AND SERVICES. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR TO REQUEST THIS
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES
January 20, 2014
6:00 PM
Aldermen’s Room – Upper Level of City Hall,
W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Ald. Dan Soltysiak called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ald. Soltysiak led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Ald. Soltysiak, Ald. Borgman and Ald. Hammel were present.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Laws on January 17, 2014.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES HELD NOVEMBER 18, 2013
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve the November 18, 2013 minutes.
Alderman Hammel seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Janesville Road Reconstruction
Racine Avenue Recreational Trail
Gold Drive Storm Sewer
Horn Park Drive Storm Sewer
NEW BUSINESS
Review deferred assessment policies for construction of sanitary sewers and water mains
related to creating a sunset on annual interest accruement.
Alderman Borgman made a motion to recommend amending both the sanitary sewer
and water main assessment policies to state that all deferred assessments will
accrue interest for a maximum of twenty five years and apply this policy to all past
and future deferred assessments. Alderman Hammel seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Discuss acquisition of a potential well site within Belle Chasse Addition #2 Subdivision.
No action was taken. It was decided that this item will be reviewed more and taken to
Common Council.
Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the MMSD and the City of Muskego for
improvements near the McShane Pump Station.
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement
between the MMSD and the City of Muskego for improvements near the McShane
Pump Station. Alderman Hammel seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Approval to move forward with an appraisal and application for a Municipal Flood Control
Grant for potential acquisition and demolition of S76 W18109 Janesville Road.
Alderman Borgman made a motion for approval to move forward with an appraisal
and application for a Municipal Flood Control Grant for potential acquisition and
demolition of S76 W18109 Janesville Road., Alderman Hammel seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discuss Moose Lodge's request for reduced interest payment related to a deferred sanitary
sewer assessment.
Alderman Borgman made a motion to deny Discuss Moose Lodge's request for
reduced interest payment related to a deferred sanitary sewer assessment.
Alderman Hammel seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Borgman made a motion to adjourn at 6:50 PM. Alderman Hammel
seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
CITY OF MUSKEGO
Public Works Committee
To: Public Works Committee
From: David Simpson, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Subject: Discuss snow removal practices including salt supply
Date: February 12, 2014
The City’s Department of Public Works clears snow and ice from approximately
148 miles of City roadways. Each year we budget for the purchase of salt to utilize
in conjunction with these efforts. As you know, predicting the amount of salt
needed in any given year is very difficult because precipitation year to year is of
course unpredictable. This season has come with may snow events and extreme
cold. When temperatures of the roadways reach around 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit
above zero or below, road salt (Sodium Chloride, NaCl) becomes ineffective. When
these temperatures are observed, our crews switch to utilizing a s and/salt mixture.
The sand is used to increase the friction factor between the roads and vehicle tires,
while the salt prevents the sand from freezing in the trucks. We can again use salt
when temperatures of the roadways allow for it.
The following information shows past year’s salt usage:
Winter Season Approximate Salt Use (Tons)
09-10 Season 2550
10-11 Season 3045
11-12 Season 2515
12-13 Season 4330
13-14 Season 3200 used as of 2-11-14
Given that there is still very high probability for further use of salt this winter
season and the need to fill the salt shed prior to the 2014 -15 season, we will most
likely go over this year’s salt budget, which is $175,000. It is difficult to predict the
exact amount we will need to go over budget, but I would expect a minimum of
$50,000-60,000 over budget, but will have an exact amount at the end of the winter.
Our salt is supplied through the State of Wisconsin DOT bidding process in which
the State goes out to bid and local agencies sign an agreement to take a certain
amount of salt at a set price that is bid through the State (allows for a low per ton
price). All communities that I am aware of utilize this system. We have at times
run low on supply this year because the supplier for the salt could not keep up with
demand from all communities simultaneously. This issue is being worked on
between the State and the supplier to help improve future demand.
Recommendation for Action:
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Public Works Committee
To: Public Works Committee
From: David Simpson, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Subject: Discuss alternatives for flood mitigation at Circle Drive and Richdorf Dr.
Date: February 12, 2014
Background Information:
The City has been working toward an alternative to reduce the likelihood of
flooding at Racine Avenue & Richdorf Drive and Circle Drive & Richdorf Drive.
Last year, the Common Council asked me to examine other alternatives to the
proposed box culvert improvement, which might have cost as much as $700,000.
The Common Council budgeted $40,000 to continue to look into alternatives and
design a solution that would potentially be implemented in 2015.
After examining all potential solutions and knowing all the various opinions, I am
recommending a new option that might best satisfy all involved parties. I would like
to reconstruct a portion of Circle Drive (from Richdorf to Oak Court) as well as all
of Oak Court at a lower elevation with a curb and gutter cross section. The would
allow for the roadway to act as the overland flow path when flooding occurs. The
benefit of having the roadway act as the relief path is that it won’t become clogged
like a large culvert might. Challenges with this idea might include creating steeper
driveways and yards along Oak Court as well as designing around the existing
storm sewer. The attached drawing shows the area that floods and the section of
roadway that would be the new drainage path.
If we were to reconstruct the road without having to complete any major storm
sewer work, I would estimate construction costs to be in the range of $150,000-
$200,000. If storm sewer rework or retaining wall work is needed, it could add as
much as $70,000 to the project cost. If we were to proceed with consultant design
team selection and design this year, we could ensure that we have neighborhood
input, design, and permitting in place to be able to construct this project as soon as
2015.
Recommendation for Action by Committee:
Direct staff to move forward with soliciting proposals to complete survey and design
for the reconstruction of a portion of Circle Drive and Oak Court.
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