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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - MINUTES - 6/14/2001 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 9/20/01 MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JUNE 14, 2001 Mayor De Angelis called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. Also present were Aldermen Slocomb, Sanders, Wichgers, Le Doux and Petfalski and Clerk-Treasurer Marenda. Aldermen Patterson and Salentine were absent. The Mayor stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law. Ald. Le Doux moved to approve minutes of meeting held 5/10/01. Ald. Wichgers seconded; motion carried. PERSONAL APPEARANCE GIS Coordinator Emily Champagne presented draft redistricting maps and timeline for approval. After review of the proposals, committee asked that Map C be further refined to see if the eastern boundary of aldermanic district no. 2 could be extended to Tess Corners Dr. south of Janesville Rd., and Maps B and D be reviewed to see if the District 6 boundary can be changed to stay south of Woods Rd. in the area of Lannon to Bay Lane. Redistricting proposals will be further reviewed at the next Council meeting. Update on power plant proposal – City of New Berlin and potential City of Muskego site Mayor advised on 6/13/01 the City received correspondence from RMT, which is Midwest Power’s environmental engineer requesting general information on the City’s water system. Will be sending a response next week. Had a conversation with representative from El Paso late today. They plan to submit an application next week, which will be more of a general concept review to work through issues before they make detailed application. Informed Big Bend and Vernon of possible application. The parcel they are looking at is the Payne and Dolan property for both their primary site and secondary site. Mayor said he questioned the PSC if Midwest and El Paso could both be sited, and the PSC hasn’t reviewed yet. There are two sets of power lines out there but don’t know anything about their capacity. Aldermen Sanders and Petfalski asked if El Paso sets up a meeting to present plan they would like to be included. Mayor said they plan to have a public informational meeting in July. They’ve asked for topo and general City maps, sewer and water plans. Mayor stated that he, Aldermen Petfalski and Sanders have asked in past to meet with the Citizen Power group. He extended that opportunity again to representatives of the group present. He suggested the dates of June 19, 21 or 22at 4:00 PM. Mr. Tom Golubski stated he would try to get the meeting set up with the group. A woman member of the group noted that the meeting with officials invited held at the Library was the meeting the group set up to provide the City with information. Ald. Petfalski responded that all officials were not available for that Saturday meeting and he would like a meeting where there would be more of an opportunity for dialog. Mr. Golubski stated there are many quarries in Waukesha County, and the City should look at zoning and applying limitations as to what can be built in a quarry in order to protect our ground water supplies. He said another threat to our water supply is the high capacity wells New Berlin is proposing right on our border. He asked that the City be proactive and come up with a treaty with New Berlin as to how close these wells can be placed to the border. Regarding the No Power Plant signs, Tom asked with their freedom of speech and right to express it, where are the signs allowed to be placed. Mayor said they can be placed on private property with permission of owner. Clerk-Treasurer Marenda stated she had a packet of material Committee of the Whole Page 2 Minutes of Meeting Held June 14, 2001 available on placement of signs prepared for political candidates that he could pick up. A highway map showing ultimate right-of-way boundaries could also be obtained. New Berlin Alderman Schueble asked if the El Paso proposal is different from Midwest. Mayor responded it’s a totally different proposal and showed the proposed location on the map. Ald. Scheuble voiced concern that we not become an easy mark for peaking facilities sitings by going for the money. He expressed concern about water quality and problem with natural gas shortages in the future. He requested the communities stand together to work for our citizens to find appropriate locations for these plants where they won’t affect water supplies. In response to a question regarding notification of any El Paso informational hearing, Mayor said he will ask the company to do a mailing to all Muskego residents, and he will notify surrounding community officers. Concern was expressed as to how the residents of the neighboring communities will be notified. Mayor said they will be encouraged to notify those residents as well. A woman in audience urged the aldermen to listen to what the citizens have to say. Mayor said in every issue that comes before the Council we have to comply with the law, provide due process and protect everyone’s rights including the people who apply. Update on status of Teen Advisory Board Ald. Petfalski asked for the status. Parks and Recreation Director Craig Anderson stated it was left in the hands of the aldermen at the last COW meeting when nomination papers were distributed. Recreation Supv. Tammy Dunn noted she requested information from the schools but none was received. Mr. Anderson said the purpose of the committee was to get COW to support the Teen Advisory Board concept. The aldermen were to go out and find representatives. The Mayor was to appoint an alderman and a citizen representative at large. The timeline is up to the aldermen. The principals are still at the schools. Tom Riese is willing to go through the process and meet with the aldermen again. The Teen Advisory Board committee has disbanded and turned the matter over to COW. Tammy suggested aldermen stop by the city parks where teens gather to look for representatives for the Board. Craig said the committee found that teens feel they don’t have a voice and are not being heard, and that’s why the committee felt the aldermen should go out into the community and nominate teens to serve to have that direct contact with them and speak on behalf of them when they are nominated. The police liaison officers are excellent resources for teen contacts. st The goal is to have applications in by September 1 with the first Teen Advisory Board meeting in October. At the last Council meeting in August a date will be selected for a meeting in September to meet the nominees and select the candidates to serve on the Board. Nomination forms should be turned in to Jean Marenda after each alderman selects the two nominees they wish to bring forward. A meeting may be needed to determine if the nominees include representatives from each school and two at large. Of the fourteen nominees, seven will serve on the Board and seven will serve as alternates or on special projects. Review RFP’s for Community Center and Theatre Building Craig Anderson reviewed the RFP’s in detail. Ald. Wichgers suggested the sub- committee review the proposals individually and then bring their evaluation to the sub- committee for final recommendation to the Finance Committee. Discussion followed Committee of the Whole Page 3 Minutes of Meeting Held June 14, 2001 about the procedure, and it was determined that the sub-committee could determine th their own method of review and recommendation process. Submittals are due July 5 th with hope to make presentation to Council on July 24. Discuss Trial Daytime Schedule for Council Committee Meetings It was noted daytime meetings could work for those with flexible schedules, but difficult for those that are unable to take off during the day. Ald. Wichgers expressed concern about availability of citizens to attend daytime meetings, and Ald. Slocomb stated some were unable to attend evening meetings. Jean Marenda mentioned problem with getting recording secretaries for evening meetings. Meeting start time of 5:00 p.m. was also discussed. After discussion it was decided to continue start time for committee meetings at 7:00 p.m. with a 10:00 p.m. ending time goal. Ald. Slocomb indicated he may bring up again in a couple years for review at that time. Discuss Goal Setting for 2002 Budget Ald. Sanders concerned about funding for the community center. Mayor reported the cost for the work included in the RFP can come out of unexpended capital dollars or undesignated surplus, but it’s recommended that undesignated surplus not be used. The big projects are already designated in the five-year capital plan. Ald. Sanders asked about the status of the expenditure restraint program. Mayor said he will make sure we participate. Ald. Petfalski asked that budgets be kept in line as much as possible. Committee determined no COW meetings would be held in July and August. Mayor felt most of the remaining issues on the agenda could be discussed at committees. New Berlin Drainage and Storm Water Issues and Possibility of Scheduling Joint Meeting Mayor reported the City has been asked to look at some additional things in the RFP by New Berlin, and our staff will meet with theirs. Once that is done we will have a joint Council meeting to approve a 66.30 agreement to do the project. He noted discussions with the Mayor of New Berlin indicate that they are excited about this project and placed a high priority on it. Continued Discussion on Moorland Road Corridor-South of Woods Road Mayor reported the OPM meeting was held yesterday, which is the scoping for the engineering – concept and aligning. Sean will bring this matter to Public Works. Discuss resolutions adopted by Muskego-Norway School District pertaining to traffic signals at Janesville Road and Bay Lane Road and pedestrian path along Bay Lane Road Mayor reported this matter is part of the Martin Drive re-alignment and is now at Public Works Committee. Lake Fees Study Committee Update Ald. Slocomb advised assessment information from the County has been unavailable. Information in data-base form should be available soon. One of the proposals from the Committee of the Whole Page 4 Minutes of Meeting Held June 14, 2001 committee will be that the fee be based on property values with a ratio of on-lake versus th off-lake. This matter should be able to come to the Council at the July 10 meeting. Discuss Status of Old Muskego Settlement Centre Mayor reported he has heard nothing regarding this matter. Don Pionek has not presented any plans. Ald. Wichgers noted an application is being reviewed by the county for CDBG funding. Adjournment Ald. Wichgers moved to adjourn at 10:40 PM. Ald. Petfalski seconded; motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Jean K. Marenda, CMC Clerk-Treasurer