COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - MINUTES - 3/2/2000
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 4/6/00
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MARCH 2, 2000
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:14 p.m. Also present were Aldermen
Slocomb, Chiaverotti, Le Doux, Patterson, Pionek , Salentine (arrv. 7:25 p.m.) and
Sanders, and Clerk-Treasurer Marenda.
Clerk-Treas. Marenda stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open
meeting law.
Ald. Patterson moved to approve minutes of the 1/12/00 meeting. Ald. Chiaverotti
seconded, motion carried.
Review Fire Prevention Code
Ald. Slocomb reported that the Board of Appeals reviewed an appeal by an applicant
for a day care center to waive the requirement for a sprinkler system. The appeal was
denied. Ald. Slocomb felt our code is much more strict than the state’s code in this
area. Our code requires sprinklers for any day care center no matter what the
construction. Mayor noted that Mr. Dibb reviewed further and has advised he would
accept the substitution of a smoke detector system in lieu of sprinkling this building.
Ald. Patterson stated he preferred the standard remain high, with the fire department to
allow the substitutions. Mayor said the fire department has been reluctant to allow
substitutions in the past.
Ald. Salentine arrived at 7:25 p.m.
Mayor said a determination needs to be made if our code is acceptable to us, if the
state’s is better, or somewhere in between. Ald. Slocomb suggested the City obtain the
services of someone with expertise in loss control, possibly Wausau Insurance. Mayor
advised he will research and report at the next C.O.W. meeting.
Continued discussion land/location for Community Center
Mayor reported an appraiser has been hired, with report expected by end of month.
Cost for both appraisals is $2,300. Upon receipt of appraisals discussion will then be
had regarding making an offer.
Discuss status of Old Muskego Settlement Centre
Ald. Pionek reported one estimate has been received for the cost to develop a plan for
the centre, and he is trying to obtain another estimate. The cost will be covered by a
grant. Once costs have been obtained Ald. Pionek said he will meet with the Historical
Society. Ald. Chiaverotti questioned if the Historical Society might be interested in
providing articles for the City’s newsletter listing historical facts about the City. Mayor
had no objections.
Discuss status of Linnie Lac dam
Mayor reported the project is almost completed. Most spoils were transported to
Johnson Sand and Gravel, with some truckloads to Heins.
Discuss status of City Hall remodeling project
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Mayor reported the bid opening for the City Hall remodeling project would be on March
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9, and Asbestos Abatement bid opening on March 23. There is some question as to
the proposed staging of the project due to upgrading the building’s HVAC. It will be
required for Craig and his staff to set up temporary quarters at the Parks Garage during
the remodeling. All of the occupancy of staff in the lower level will need to be in the
area served by the newer HVAC system. Due to the humidity in the Cable Club room,
Ald. Slocomb suggested an air conditioner be installed in the wall which will be
removed to protect the cable equipment. Temporary meeting room space was
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discussed. Library furniture will not be delivered until about April 10. The start of the
City Hall remodeling project will be set back about three weeks. Committee determined
no meetings should be held at the Library until the Library is open to the public. The
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Committee selected the dates of Saturday, April 15 5:00 -9 :00 p.m. for the Library
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donor gathering and Sunday, April 16 1:00 - 5 or 6:00 p.m. for the Grand Opening,
with the Library to be open for check-out during the Grand Opening. Library meeting
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rooms for meetings and groups will be available starting April 17. Wisconsin Room
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should not be reserved after April 10. (Note: since this meeting these dates have
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been changed to donor party on April 29, Grand Opening April 30, meeting room use
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start May 1, and last date for Wisconsin Room use April 14 - jm).
Continued discussion regarding stormwater funding/ponds
Funding may come from the developers or landfill money if necessary. Ald. Pionek
asked about the budgeted funds for a Grant Administrator to start mid-year to look for
grants. Ald. Slocomb noted first it would have to be determined what this person would
really do. Mayor added other things may be considered, and he will look at it mid-year.
Discuss Business Park Location
Ald. Slocomb felt the Comp Plan Committee seems to have ignored other studies that
have been done. Ald. Sanders reported in the survey sent out there was not an
interest for a business park anywhere. Mayor said there were some conflicting
responses in that they wanted more business and more retail, but not near them. Ald.
Sanders said with the location near the landfill area the committee felt it would help to
isolate the landfill. Discussion followed at length about the location near the landfill as
not being feasible in the next ten years due to sewer, water and transportation costs;
and, the viability of the Moorland Road corridor. Mayor noted if the Moorland Road
corridor is to be developed residential, it will take developers to run sewer and water to
that area. Mayor asked the Aldermen to come to the Public Hearing and listen to the
comments and review any concerns with the Comp Plan Committee at that time.
Review status of City Engineer position
Mayor reported the interview committee has interviewed another candidate, and hoped
to bring forward that candidate soon.
Discuss membership in the Milwaukee Regional Cable Commission
Mayor advised the Commission will be reviewing the proposal of Digital Access and the
AOL/Time Warner merger. Membership in the Commission would allow Muskego to
participate in that review along with about 20 other communities, with a cost for each of
about $2,000. About half of that money would be returned as the cable companies will
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share in the expenses. Ald. Patterson moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the
application to join the Milwaukee Regional Cable Commission. Ald. Salentine
seconded. Motion carried unanimously. A resolution opposing Assembly Bill 747 and
Senate Bill 385 will be introduced at the next Council meeting.
Miscellaneous
A Joint Common Council Meeting with the City of New Berlin will be held in New Berlin
on March 15th, with a tour of their new Public Safety Building prior to the meeting.
The next C.O.W. meeting will be held the first Thursday in April.
Adjournment
Ald. Slocomb moved to adjourn at 9:59 p.m. Ald. Le Doux seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer
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