PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Packet - 8/20/2018CITY OF MUSKEGO
PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
COMMITTEE AGENDA
08/20/2018
5:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of the July 16, 2018 Meeting
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Discussion update. No formal action may be taken on the following:
Moorland Road Reconstruction
Waukesha Water
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following:
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following:
Request for Curve Warning Sign on Shady Lane and Forest Drive
Request for Crosswalk Pavement Markings at the Intersection of McShane Drive and
Cheviot Road
NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE
(The following items have been placed on file for staff review. Upon completion of review, staff
will submit a supplement detailing options and possible course action to committee members.)
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Met with Waterbugs to discuss July 3rd, 2018, event and future July 3rd events
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.
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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 SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT MUSKEGO CITY
HALL, (262) 679-4145.
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
COMMITTEE MINUTES
July 18, 2018
5:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Alderperson Borgman called the meeting to order at 5:03 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Alderperson Borgman, Alderperson Engelhardt and Scott Kroeger, Director of Public
Works and Development
Absent: Alderperson Madden
Also Present: Paige Blanchette
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was posted in accordance with open meeting laws.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES HELD JANUARY 15, 2018
Alderperson Engelhardt made a motion to approve the minutes of January 15, 2018,
Alderperson Borgman seconded.
Motion Passed 2 in favor.
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Discussion update. No formal action may be taken on any of the following:
Moorland Road Reconstruction
Director Kroeger stated that Stage 2 began on July 5th with the shutdown of the entire Woods
Road and Moorland Road intersection to construct the roundabout. The project is on track to
reopen Woods Road approximately August 9 or 10th. Then Stage 3 will begin immediately, with
a target completion date of September 8th, 2018. Landscaping may still be finished after that
date.
Middle School Water Main Project (Hi View Drive)
Director Kroeger stated this project was finished including most of the grass restoration areas.
The second access point to the school will likely be the last area that needs to be restored.
Waukesha Water
Director Kroeger stated that all the information gathered for this project was completed in Page 1 of 2
Approval of Minutes of the July 16, 2018 Meeting
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January and February of this year. Target date for the return water project to begin is 2020.
Little Muskego Lake Drawdown
Alderperson Engelhardt stated he heard the DNR will come in August to check the Lake
progress. The weed cutting is approximately half of what it has been in previous years. The
Lake District is not performing a chemical treatment this year.
Muskego-Norway School District Broadband Network Project
Director Kroeger stated this project has been completed, although he not sure if all the schools
are up and running at this point. The City did have some restoration complaints that have
been corrected.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following:
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following:
Request for Deer Crossing Signs on Martin Drive
Ms. Blanchette stated she is requesting the City put up two Deer Crossing Signs on Martin
Drive. The Committee and Ms. Blanchette discussed possible locations and reasons for
believing the signage is warranted in this area.
Alderperson Borgman made a motion to approve the Request for Deer Crossing
signs on Martin Drive, Alderperson Engelhardt seconded.
Motion Passed 2 in favor.
NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE
(The following items have been placed on file for staff review. Upon completion of review, staff
will submit a supplement detailing options and possible course of action to committee
members.)
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Alderperson Engelhardt made a motion to adjourn at 5:24 PM, Alderperson Borgman
seconded.
Motion Passed 2 in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wendy Fredlund
Transcribing Secretary
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Approval of Minutes of the July 16, 2018 Meeting
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Public Works and Safety Committee
To: Public Work and Safety Committee
From: Scott Kroeger, PE, PLS, Public Works and Development Director
Subject: Request for Curve Warning Sign on Shady Lane Drive/ Forest Drive
Date: August 20, 2018
The City of Muskego Public Work and Safety Committee has received a request to install a
“Curve” warning sign on Shady Lane Drive/Forest Drive. An aerial photo of the road has
been inserted as a reference.
Recommendation for Action by the Committee:
From an engineering standpoint here are my findings:
1. Police have indicated that there has not been an accident in the last 10 years on this
street. (information provided by City of Muskego Police)
2. The road has a speed limit of 25 mph. The street is located in a neighborhood and
not designed to be a through street which means very little traffic is on the road.
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Additionally, there are “Slow Children” warning signs located at the curve in both
directions to help reduce traffic speed.
3. According to MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and
Highways) Chapter 2C – Warning Signs. Section 2C.02 Warning Signs = “The use
of warning signs should be kept to a minimum as the unnecessary use of warning
signs tends to breed disrespect for all signs.”
The committee should listen to all statements and make a decision on this manner.
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Public Works and Safety Committee
To: Public Work and Safety Committee
From: Scott Kroeger, PE, PLS, Public Works and Development Director
Subject: Request for Crosswalk Pavement Markings at Cheviot Road and McShane
Drive
Date: August 20, 2018
The City of Muskego Public Work and Safety Committee has received a request for
Crosswalk Pavement Markings at the intersection of Cheviot Road and McShane Drive.
The crosswalk pavement markings would cross McShane Drive from Cheviot Road to the
entrance of Tudor Oaks. An aerial photo of the intersection is inserted below. There is no
trail located on either side of McShane Drive.
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Here is some background information on the use of crosswalk lines per different guidelines.
According to MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and
Highways), “Crosswalk lines should not be used indiscriminately. An engineering
study should be performed before a marked crosswalk is installed at a location away
from a traffic control signal or an approach controlled by a STOP or YIELD sign.
The engineering study should consider the number of lanes, the presence of a
median, the distance from adjacent signalized intersections, the pedestrian volumes
and delays, traffic volumes, the posted or statutory speed limit or 85th-percentile
speed, the geometry of the location, the possible consolidation of multiple crossing
points, the availability of street lighting, and other appropriate factors.”
According to a FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) study, “Marked
pedestrian crosswalks may be used to delineate preferred pedestrian paths across
roadways under the following conditions:
1.At locations with STOP signs to direct pedestrians to those crossing locations
and to prevent vehicular traffic from blocking the pedestrian path when
stopping for a STOP sign.
2.At unsignalized street crossing locations in designated school zones. Use of
adult crossing guards, school signs and markings, and/or traffic signals
(when warranted) should be considered in conjunction with the marked
crosswalk, as needed.
3.At unsignalized locations where engineering judgment dictates that the
number of motor vehicle lanes, pedestrian exposure, traffic volumes, posted
speed limit, and geometry of the location would make the use of specially
designated crosswalks desirable for traffic/pedestrian safety and mobility.”
According to WisDOT FDM (Facilities Development Manual), “Regions may permit
the placement of crosswalk markings, which shall be based on a community
pedestrian plan and/or a traffic engineering assessment of need. When used, the
traffic study and/or engineering judgment should consider the following site-specific
characteristics. • Pedestrian volumes and types and pedestrian delay • Traffic
volumes including trucks and turning movements • Traffic control; signal, stop,
yield or none • Posted speed • Geometrics including number of lanes and width of
crossing • Visibility Additional measures necessary for safety may need to be
addressed. More detailed guidance on pedestrian safety measures can be found in
TCRP Report 112 / NCHRP Report 562, “Improving Pedestrian Safety at
Unsignalized Crossings”, FHWA 2005 Final Report, “Safety Effects of Marked
Versus Unmarked Crosswalks at Uncontrolled Locations”, and the “Wisconsin
Pedestrian Best Practices Guide”.”
Recommendation for Action by the Committee:
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1. There was an accident at this intersection in 2013 where a car went into the ditch
due to icy conditions. The crash did not result in a fatality. (information provided by
City of Muskego Police)
2. Based on my research, practices on the use of crosswalk pavement markings at an
unsignalized intersection vary. I provided three guidelines as background for the
committee to review. Unless there is a strong warrant for crosswalk pavement
markings, I would hesitate on placing them at an unsignalized intersection.
The committee should listen to all opinions and make a decision on this manner.
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