COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - MINUTES - 11/9/2000
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - CITY OF MUSKEGO (Approved 1/15/2001)
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 9, 2000
Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Also present were Aldermen Slocomb,
Chiaverotti, Le Doux, Patterson, Salentine, Sanders, and Wichgers, Clerk-Treasurer Marenda, and
Planning Director Turk.
The Mayor stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law.
Ald. Salentine moved to approve minutes of the meetings held 6/29/00, 7/31/00, 9/14/00, 9/21/00 and
9/28/00. Ald. Slocomb seconded, motion carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE
Ray Christenson, President of the Library Board, advised that the Friends of the Library were
considering establishing a coffee café and gift shop to increase use of the Library and for the Friends
to make more money to donate to the Library. He reported on other communities with such existing or
proposed facilities. He said the café would be run by an independent contractor, with the Friends
running the gift shop. He noted Holly preferred meeting room 3 as the location. The aldermen
favored using the periodical room or the area next to it. Ald. Wichgers advised that the Library Board
preferred the café be outside the Library proper for a trial period due to noise, spills and maintaining
control of the area. The Committee of the Whole determined that the café be located inside the
Library in a designated area only, with the vendor responsible for monitoring and cleaning.
OLD BUSINESS
Further Discussion on Weights and Measures licenses
Mayor advised there is not enough activity for us to pursue this issue further, and this matter should
be removed from future agendas.
Discuss status of Linnie Lac dam
Nothing new to report. This matter can be removed from future agendas.
Continued discussion on downtown area development
No discussion. Matter to be removed from next agenda.
Discuss Streetscape - Gateways to City
Mayor noted the Tess Corners area is being worked on. Racine Ave. is done. Moorland will follow.
Brian Turk noted the Mayor’s Task Force is working on these gateways through the design guides.
Matter to be removed from next agenda.
Continued discussion on Moorland Road Corridor
Place on next agenda, but add “South of Woods Rd.” to title.
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss 2010 Comp Plan
Review continued with Chapter 4. Comments were made that the public needs to be aware that the
plan can be changed, and Ald. Slocomb suggested such information be included on a preface page.
Much discussion centered on the requirements for curb and gutter without option for an open ditch.
Mr. Turk said it was intended to be written that there is a mandate to have curb and gutter. It can be
rewritten. In review of Chapter 6, Ald. Patterson expressed concern about growth of the community
beyond what can be managed. Discussion will continue at the next Council meeting.
Discussion and update on power plant proposal - City of New Berlin and potential City of
Muskego site
Ald. Chiaverotti reported the New Berlin Council approved 4-3 the zoning for a power plant, from Q-1
to M-2. Those in favor felt that New Berlin could lose control if the matter went directly to the PSC
without the opportunity to have a developer’s agreement. Mayor advised Midwest Power hasn’t
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approached Muskego formally, except for some preliminary discussion on the Waste Management
site. We’ll need to work with them to minimize the affect on our residents. We need to continue to
obtain information from New Berlin. Will continue to discuss with Midwest to keep informed of the
process. Muskego residents were concerned about noise from Johnson Sand and Gravel going
through its reclamation in addition to the construction of a power plant. Mayor Gaetzke is forming a
task force to determine water source needs. Ald. Chiaverotti will try to attend their meetings.
OLD BUSINESS
Lake Fees Study Committee update
Ald. Slocomb reported the first meeting of the committee went very well. They reviewed history.
Need maps around the lake, identifying exempt, non-exempt and City-owned properties, the
Assessor’s record and list of those paying. Once a map is created by our GIS coordinator another
meeting will be set. The goal is to have a recommendation to the City and Lake District by March, with
a public hearing in June. Place on next COW agenda.
Further discussion regarding New Berlin drainage and storm water issues and possibility of
scheduling joint meeting
The pond extending from the Salzmann property to Sunnyslope was discussed. Sean McMullen has
a copy of the report. Majority of work needs to be done in New Berlin. A Joint Public Works
Committee meeting was suggested. Mayor said he would try to coordinate.
Discuss status of City Hall remodeling project
Mayor reported the project is generally on schedule. The Council desk itself won’t be here until the
end of the year. Looking at the middle of January for moving the City’s televised meetings back to
City Hall.
Discuss status of Old Muskego Settlement Centre
A bathroom will be installed in the basement of the Old Town Hall when it is moved. The pavilion
donated by the Lions Club to be built on the Veterans Memorial Park property will have a bathroom in
the future. Ald. Le Doux reported that the Parks Board discussed installation of bathrooms now, but
was concerned who would pay for it. Ald. Le Doux was asked to take back to the Parks Board to
advise them the Council would like to see the whole thing done now, and if money is needed to
present a proposal to the Council. Ald. Le Doux stated he would discuss with Craig Anderson and get
numbers for review by the Council.
Continued discussion land/location for Community Center
Mayor stated still waiting for appraisal. A meeting is scheduled with the property owners on November
th
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Review Fire Prevention Code
Mayor reported this would be a project coming from his office. The matter can be removed from
future agendas at this time.
Miscellaneous Business
Ald. Chiaverotti suggested that all Boards, Committees and Commissions have nameplates for citizen
members and staff. Mayor said that could be done.
Next meeting date not established. It was decided to wait to see what issues surfaced.
Adjournment
Ald. Sanders moved to adjourn at 10:14 p.m. Ald. Salentine seconded; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Jean K. Marenda, CMC
Clerk-Treasurer