COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Minutes - 12/8/2015
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA
December 8, 2015
6:15 PM
City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called meeting to order at 6:32 pm.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Ald. Wolfe, Hammel, Borgman, Engelhardt, Kubacki and Mayor Chiaverotti. Also
Present: Director Mueller, Director Simpson, Director Muenkel and John Sabinash.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Director Mueller stated the meeting was properly noticed.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 24, 2015
Alderman Wolfe motioned to approve November 24, 2015 minutes. Alderman Engelhardt
seconded.
NEW BUSINESS
1.) Facilities Update
John Sabinash of Zimmerman Architectural recapped the updates for PD and City Hall
projects.
Square footage for new City Hall 25,953
Additional parking spaces added
5 meeting rooms of various sizes
Larger courtyard allows for more day light, increases worker productivity.
Reviewed floor plan of the individual departments.
Volume of ceiling height in Council Chambers, lobby and main entrance.
Alderman Wolfe asked for confirmation of the larger courtyard and large meeting room ability
to sub-divide.
Alderman Kubacki asked if there will be immediate access for visitor information in the main
entrance area. John Sabinash added that there will possibly be a kiosk available in the main
entrance area for visitors.
John Sabinash discussed the removal of the Recreation meeting room. Mayor Chiaverotti
added that other opportunities with the Historical Society and School District have been
investigated. There are other space options for Recreation.
John Sabinash and Director Muenkel reviewed the exterior design.
Style of building
Listing of prairie style features
Discussed alternative roof styles - Hip vs. Flat
Alderman Borgman requested cost comparison on the roof styles. John Sabinash discussed
the approximate cost for smaller hip roof sections.
Flat roof - 20 years
Metal roof - 50 years
Alderman Borgman inquired if the safety issues at City Hall have been addressed? John
Sabinsh confirmed that the safety issues would be addressed in the design.
Alderman Kubacki added being open to the designer opinions.
Mayor Chiaverotti asked for a show of hands in favor of the hip roof and the flat roof. 4 to 1 in
favor of the flat roof. Alderman Borgman opposed.
Public information meeting will be set for Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 5:00-7:00 pm. Press
release will be prepared. There will be a walk through option at the Police Department.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Possible reconvening of the Committee of the Whole immediately following Common Council
Meeting of the same date to continue work on agenda items
Alderman Hammel motioned to adjourn at 7:13 pm. Alderman Kubacki seconded.
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