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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - MINUTES - 4/12/2001 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved MINUTES OF MEETING HELD April 12, 2001 Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:20 PM. Also present were Aldermen Slocomb, Petfalski, Le Doux, Patterson, Salentine and Sanders, Clerk-Treasurer Marenda and Finance Director Gunderson. Ald. Wichgers was absent. The Clerk-Treasurer stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law on 4/6/01. Ald. Le Doux moved to approve minutes of the 3/8/01 meeting. Ald. Salentine seconded; motion carried. PERSONAL APPEARANCE Mr. Ray Christenson, President of the Library Board was present with several other members of the Board to discuss the coffee shop proposal for the Library. They reported the Board is not in favor of it in the reading room due to the quiet area it provides and the distraction to those who are studying. Locating it in meeting room no. 3 is preferred to avoid damage to carpeting, upholstered furniture, books, etc. The Friends of the Library are interested in the coffee shop to make money for the Library. We need to keep the Library staff out of the responsibility for the area. Possibly additional subscriptions to newspapers and current periodicals could be ordered for use in the coffee shop. The Mayor asked the Library Board to see if the software can track the length of time a book is out to determine how many books are checked out to be taken to the coffee shop, and returned right after the visit. Ald. Le Doux preferred having a space within the Library for the coffee shop. Ald. Sanders felt the reading room provides a friendlier atmosphere, but expressed concern about spillage, and would be willing to try establishing it in room no. 3 for a trial period. As to open hours, Mr. Christenson said that will be discussed with potential vendors. Ald. Sanders moved to start a coffee shop in Meeting Room 3 with times and days of operation to be determined after review by the Library Board. Ald. Patterson seconded; motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Consider changing District 2 polling place from Tess Corners School to Muskego Public Library The Library Board reported they had no objection to using the Library as a polling place. The Clerk-Treasurer was directed to prepare an ordinance to make the change. OLD BUSINESS Update on power plant proposal-City of New Berlin and potential City of Muskego site A copy of a letter from Atty. Mark Hazelbaker representing Citizen Power Inc. dated March 21, 2001 was distributed. Twelve members of Citizen Power were present. Mayor reported he has nothing new on this issue. Midwest Power has not made application to Muskego as of this date. Understand it is a requirement of the PSC that they submit an application as Muskego is named as an alternate location in the New Berlin proposal. The PSC makes the final ruling. Citizen Power requested Muskego hold an informational hearing before Midwest Power submits an application. Ald. Petfalski and Salentine agreed with an informational meeting, but felt it should be held after the application and proposal is received. Committee of the Whole Page 2 Minutes of Meeting Held April 12, 2001 Mayor noted Midwest Power has to go through the same process as anyone else making submittals for BSO approval, grading and drainage, water usage, sewer if applicable, etc., through each committee level for recommendation to the Council for approval. The full process is what the PSC is looking for. No specific zoning request is needed. An informational hearing can be held whenever you want. Ald. Sanders stated it’s not good to have a hearing before we have the facts or we won’t be able to respond to questions of the audience. Mr. Kurt Barikmo stated the proposal submitted by Midwest indicates they have held community meetings in Muskego. A woman in the audience said if there were informational meetings the group could inform the City of research they’ve done. Tom Golubski noted the proposal also states that they’re using an existing well on the site and will get additional water from the City’s water system. The Mayor asked if the group could meet with him, Ald. Petfalski and staff. Lueder Fickau said to say now we just don’t want it. Mayor explained the property has certain rights under zoning for certain uses and all applicants have to go through the process. Andrea Frank stated the issue with the power plant is where are they allowed to put it? She felt the question of the City water supply should be a concern. She questioned why the EPA Superfund site people were not aware of the proposal. Mayor stated he discussed this with Sherry about 6 months ago. Ald. Patterson suggested a letter be written to the PSC that to date nothing has been submitted to the City of Muskego. Mayor agreed to handle. Ald. Sanders asked to be informed of the meeting with the group, and to receive a copy of any materials submitted. PERSONAL APPEARANCE Dave Anderson of Ehlers & Associates and Dawn Gunderson, Finance Director were present to conduct a fifth workshop regarding the process to establish a formal five-year capital plan. A power point presentation was reviewed along with handouts. Dawn responded to a previous question that about 1/3 of commercial values are multi-family units. Mayor advised he met with Sean McMullen, Scott Kloskowski and Wayne Delikat to determine available manpower and project management capabilities, which resulted in changes the plan. Ald. Sanders expressed concern about moving the North of Kelsey Dr. project to 2004/05. Ald. Sanders moved to amend the plan to have the design phase in 2003 and construction in 2004. Ald. Salentine seconded; motion carried. Ald. Slocomb stated he met with Gene Kraemer at the landfill and presented information regarding the reasons for lower revenue projections. Landfill funds are proposed to be used for conservation/open space projects; storm water management; park dedication; well testing fund; building landfill fund for litigation, remediation, etc. It will take huge dollars to make an impact on conservation and open space projects. For the first three years we need to use landfill funds only for conservation/open space, storm water and parks projects. Dawn stated she would like to see some of the landfill funds used for small capital items that shouldn’t be borrowed for, i.e. computers, trucks, etc. Dawn noted the department heads will have to re-look at the plan to see if they have any changes for 2002. Dave Anderson pointed out a decline in the operating revenues of the water utility. It was noted a simplified increase has just been recommended for approval by the Utilities Committee of the Whole Page 3 Minutes of Meeting Held April 12, 2001 Committee. He noted at the next meeting he will provide a scenario of the water utility changes and the impact of change in landfill funding availability. Next COW meeting th was set for May 10 at 7:00 PM. NEW BUSINESS Discuss resolutions adopted by Muskego-Norway School District pertaining to traffic signals at Janesville Rd. and Bay Lane Rd. and pedestrian path along Bay Lane Rd. Mayor noted the biggest issue is the curb, storm sewer and bike path along Bay Lane from Hilltop to Janesville. It is on the Parks Board long range plan. He felt the school’s priority is the traffic signals first. Our capital plan includes Bay Lane intersection and signals. Ald. Petfalski expressed concern about funding a bike path for only one school Ald. Le Doux said it seems the time to do some projects is at the time there is other work being done on the roads. Mayor stated we will be trying to negotiate with developer to move lights from Martin to Bay Lane. Ald. Slocomb moved to adjourn at 10:30 PM. Ald. Sanders seconded; motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Jean K. Marenda, CMC Clerk-Treasurer