Public Works Committee - MINUTES - 5/28/1992PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MAY 28, 1992
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. Present were Committee Members Schneider and Simmons, Mayor Salentine,
Superintendent John Loughney and Ald. Patterson.
The Committee had a general discussion on Urban/Rural drainage
projects.
The Committee reviewed status of drainage on the M & W Marine
property on College Avenue. M. & W. will be adding fill to the
east side of their property to construct the drainage ditch
from New Berlin to Janesville Road in a manner that will assure
that the water will not cross the M 6 W Marine property to the
Arnold Kurth property. The City will improve the drainage on
the Arnold Kurth property, with his permission, after the
reconstruction of the New Berlin drainage ditch.
The Committee reviewed Woodcrest Heights Subdivision road and
storm drainage improvements. Ald. Simmons moved to recommend
Council acceptance of improvements. Seconded by Ald.
Schneider, motion carried.
Road and drainage plans for Foxboro Subdivision were reviewed
with Stan Potrykus. The storm sewer will run to Mystic Drive.
The engineer will determine if culvert is needed on Foxboro
Place and Mystic Drive. Ald. Schneider moved to approve
plans. Seconded by Ald. Simmons, motion carried.
The Committee discussed storm sewer requirements. Ald.
Schneider moved to recommend the following amendment to Chapter
16, Section 16.20 of the Municipal Code to include a skeleton
storm sewer system requirement:
16.20 DISCHARGE OF CLEAR WATER SUMP PUMPS
(1) All sump pumps installed for the purpose of
discharging clear water from foundation drains and ground
infiltration and where the building is not served by a storm
sewer, shall either discharge into a conduit leading to a
drainage ditch, not a roadside ditch,that has been provided for surface water drainage or if no drainage ditch has been
provided for surface water drainage, the water shall be
discharged to the ground at a distance of not less than 3
(three) feet and no more than 15 (fifteen) feet from the
building foundation and from there be discharged to the front
of the building in such a manner that the water shall cross the
owner's property towards the street. In no event shall a rigid or a non-rigid conduit be attached to direct the water onto the
street or the adjacent property or so as to create a nuisance.
If a property has curb and gutters, the property shall hook up
directly to the storm sewer, if available.
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(2, A skeleton storm sewer system is required in a
Subdivision which is served by a storm sewer.
Seconded by Ald. Simmons, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed request from the Public Welfare
Committee to allow disposal of tree branches at Historical Site
on Racine Avenue. The Committee agreed to the disposal of
branches from April 1st thru October 31st at the Historical Site every Friday and Saturday, during daylight hours, that are
trimmed to a maximum of 6 inches in diameter and cut in no longer than eight foot lengths. No construction material will
be allowed. Any violators will be subject to a fee of $100.00,
plus costs, per Section 11.04 of the Deposit & Forfeiture
Schedule. The Public Works Department will construct sign with
above regulations.
Superintendent Loughney discussed status of Public Works Building addition. The addition is nearing completion. Paving
costs will be taken from the Public Works Building contingency
allocation.
Superintendent Loughney updated the Committee on his communications with Waukesha County on the proposed right turn
lane at intersection of Durham Drive & CTH L. Superintendent
Loughney was requested to send a letter to the Muskego-Norway School District requesting a meeting to discuss their
cooperation in providing a turning lane on Durham Drive and CTH
L.
Superintendent Loughney reported on Waukesha County's MSIP
(Municipal Street Improvement Program) meeting and advised that
additional funds will be granted to the City by the State.
The Committee discussed the possibility of the Public Works
Department being given the jurisdiction of the Recycling Program. Superintendent Loughney will secure more information
before a decision is made.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ald. William H. Schneider
Secretary
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