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Public Works Committee - MINUTES - 8/31/1989PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AUGUST 31, 1989 The meeting was called to order at 7:lO P.M. by Chairman Dumke. Also present were Committee Member Taube, Ald. Dave Sanders, Mayor Salentine, Public Works Superintendent John Loughney and those per the attached list. Committee Member Simmons was absent. The Committee discussed Urban/Rural Drainage Projects and determined that no new projects were contemplated for the 1989 Operating Budget. The Committee reviewed correspondence from the City Attorney dated August 17, 1989, stating that he had talked to Attorney Christon, who represents Ms. Suchy on the Schultz Lane Road Project. Mrs. Suchy will be willing to accept $325.00 for the easement provided she receives assurances that she would lose no trees under the new plan and the concrete invert would not be on her property. Ald. Dumke moved to recommend approval of the $325.00 for the Suchy easement. Seconded by Ald. Taube, motion carried. Supt. Loughney advised the Committee that he had not received a reply to his letter to the property owner at W207 S8230 Hillendale regarding an undersized drainage pipe. The Committee requested Supt. Loughney to again contact the owner to determine if they intend to replace the existing 10" pipe with the required 15" pipe or whether the City will do the work and bill accordingly. Supt. Loughney updated the Committee on the status of the Tess Corners (Gaulke Drive and Woods Road North) drainage project. A pre-construction meeting is planned to be scheduled for Friday, September 8, 1989, at 10:00 A.M. at City Hall. The restoration work that was required on the Racine Avenue culvert installation project was reviewed. The Committee agrees that the restoration work is satisfactory. The acceptance of this project allows the City Clerk to submit final billing to Waukesha County for the 50% cost sharing. Supt. Loughney advised that the seal coating has been completed with the pea gravel that is loose to be picked up by the contractor. The asphalting on Tess Corners Drive, from Highway L to Flintlock Trail, will be completed by September 1, 1989. Y / The Committee discussed drainage problem behind duplex on Racine h Richdorf and Supt. Loughney will determine grade for pump and crock installation. Public Works Committee - Page 2 August 31, 1989 Drainage problem on Freedom Avenue was discussed. The Committee determined that Supt. Loughney contact the Developer and request that the Developer install concrete inverts to divert the water to the gutter area instead of sheet draining across the road surface. The Committee reviewed minutes from previous meeting of 6122189 and corrected paragraph removed for individual consideration to read that Ald. Taube requested that the City allow parking of storage of semi-trailers for the Icetronauts behind the old Town Hall on Pioneer Drive. Supt. Loughney voiced concern about problems relating to allowing a key to be given out for the fenced area. Ald. Dumke had mixed emotions. Mayor Salentine suggested talking to rural landowners. Ald. Dave Sanders appeared before the Committee to discuss possible installation of grate over storm sewer outlet in Lake Denoon area. Ald. Taube moved to have Department of Public Works make grate to cover storm sewer outlet on Patricia Court. Seconded By Ald. Dumke, motion carried. The Committee discussed establishing a "machine compaction" policy for sewer and water trenches. Supt. Loughney will report back to the September meeting with a suggested policy for adoption. The Committee reviewed request from the Little Muskego Lake District to park weed cutters behind the old Town Hall on Pioneer Drive. Ald. Dumke moved to allow Lake District to park their equipment. Seconded by Ald. Taube, motion carried. The Committee reviewed road and storm sewer plans for Woodside Estates. The Committee requires that the sewer extension to serve the DeBack property to the west be extended to the property line of the road right-of-way. The Committee requests that G. P. Lee supply information to determine if the drainage from the house sump pumps is adequately addressed. The Committee discussed Woods Road, Racine Avenue to intersection of Brooke Lane. The Committee directed the City Engineers to advise on the length of the shadow lanes and the extent of the curbs and gutters which the Committee has determined will be the responsibility of the developers. The engineer's report will be reviewed at the September meeting. Mr. Frank Agenten appeared before the Committee to request waiving the curb and gutter requirement for the proposed Agenten development which is an extension of Skylark Lane to Tess Corners Road. Ald. Taube moved to deny request for open ditch and to require curb and gutters on the proposed twelve lot division. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried. , \ II \ “. -_ -_ _ .--- .---- .~-. . __. _ --!I--- A;-~.- ._ _ .- - - .- --_ -. -- -_ - . --I ! t •-~ --_^.. 1 __-. -. .--I,- ---, i II --- -- - _-- - Ii Public Works Committee - Page 3 August 31, 1989 The Committee reviewed drainage problem on Woods Road, on both sides of the old Vesbach farmhouse. The Committee determined that the drainage problem east of the farmhouse driveway will be the responsibility of the Public Works Department. supt. Loughney will meet with Reesman's Construction and advise that they will be responsibile for the drainage west of the farmhouse to the end of the water project. The Commitee discussed request to install driveway over City drainage easement. The City will prepare an agreement allowing the property owner at W141 S7587 Freedom Avenue to install a driveway over an easement acquired for drainage purposes. This agreement will incude a hold harmless statement insuring that the City is not responsible for any damage done to the driveway due to ditch maintenance. All cost of the above agreement will be the responsibility of the property owner. The meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Ald. David D. Taube Secretary ca