Public Works Committee - MINUTES - 7/28/1994CORRECTED
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - CITY OF WUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1994
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 P.M. by Acting Chairman
Misko. Also present were Committee Member D'Acquisto, Mayor De
Angelis, Ald. Taube, Michael Campbell (Ruekert & Mielke) and those
per the attached list. Chairman Dumke was excused.
The Committee reviewed minutes of the June 23, 1994, meeting.
Ald. D'Acquisto moved to amend minutes, under Status of Terra
Development Projects, to read "L & W to begin paving by July 15,
1994". Seconded by Ald. Misko, motion carried.
There was nothing discussed under Urban/Rural Drainage.
The Committee discussed status of Terra Development Projects:
LAKE FOREST
It was noted that a copy of a letter from DNR was received
which denied any further berm installation on the Terra
property; also, there are asphalt problems on Cedar Hill.
PLUM CREEK
Bike path to be installed starting July 29, 1994. Property
owners adjacent to bike path, whose landscaping will be
disturbed, were notified.
The City has not accepted Improvements.
Mr. Lawrence Schmidt appeared before the Committee to review
preliminary drainage plans for his proposed land division on
Hillendale Drive. The Committee directed Mr. Schmidt to use 24"
pipe and to submit final plans to the City prior to the scheduled
meeting in order to allow time for review. Ald. D'Acquisto moved
to defer to the August 25, 1994 meeting. Seconded by Ald. Misko,
motion carried.
City Engineer Michael Campbell reviewed with the Committee a survey which was prepared showing correct road right-of-way on Bay
Lane (United Auto Body). It was pointed out that the encroachment
was not on the part of the City of Muskego, but on Waukesha County. Ald. D'Acquisto moved to deny request for consideration and to inform Mr. & Mrs. Czaplewski of the findings. Seconded by
Ald. Misko, motion carried.
The Committee discussed status of turn lane/CTH L & Lannon Drive
and Mayor De Angelis advised that the projected start date for the project is August 23, 1994, with a one and one-half week
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completion time, and that Waukesha County has been contacted regarding moving of poles, etc.
The Committee tabled further discussion on the denial of claim submitted by Larry Slamann-Meadow Green West Subdivision as the
petitioner did not appear.
Mr. Doug Eiche and Mr. Wayne Salentine appeared before the
Committee to further discuss alternate drainage plans for the
Eiche property, part of the SW l/4 of Section 10. City Engineer
Michael Campbell reviewed with those present Alternative #5, which
is an expansion of the original Alternative Plan #2, that he felt
addresses concerns of all parties with pond #l to be sized adequately and costs of the pond to be borne by the City and
Lakeridge Apartments. Ald. D'Acquisto moved to direct the City Engineers to prepare plans and specifications and bid the project
which will include storm sewer system. Seconded by Ald. Misko, motion carried.
Mr. Greg Boehm appeared before the Committee to discuss status of
Anderson drainage (SE0 W16902 Woods Rd.). Supt. Loughney advised that the City Attorney has indicated that the City cannot draw on
Mr. Boehm's Letter of Credit unless we can show that the lot was
improperly graded as per master grading plan. City Engineer
Michael Campbell advised that the grade is improper along lot line
and is not graded according to master grading plan. Ald. Misko
moved to draw monies from Letter of Credit (Meadow Green
Subdivision) to correct area that was not done according to master
grading plan. Seconded by Ald. D'Acquisto, motion carried.
Mayor De Angelis discussed with the Committee the status of
retrofit for Little Muskego Lake Dam and advised that preliminary
drawings and sketches will be ready by mid-August for submittal to
DNR in September. Ruekert & Mielke will have plans done for a
special Public Works Committee meeting being scheduled for
Thursday, August 11, 1994.
supt. Loughney advised the Committee that no action has been taken
on the curb and gutter work for the Meadow Green West Subdivision which were installed improperly.
Mr. Greg Galetka (W173 57128 Grove Street) appeared before the
Committee to discuss drainage concern on his property. supt.
Loughney will review and report back to the regularly scheduled
meeting on August 25, 1994.
supt. Loughney advised the Committee of a request received to park
the Mucky 4-H Bus on Municipal Garage property until October 1,
1994. Ald. D'Acquisto moved to approve request subject to receipt of liability insurance waiver. Seconded by Ald. Misko, motion
carried.
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Industrial Park, appeared before the Committee to request concession on the cost of a road opening permit. After lengthy
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discussion, Ald. D'Acquisto moved to reduce the normal permit fee
by 50% as a good faith measure. Seconded by Ald. Misko, motion carried.
The Committee discussed funding sources for Moorland Road Extension. It was noted that the allocation for the City of
Muskego for Estimated Federal Aid Surface Transportation Program Balances through 1996 is $936,985. Ald. Misko moved to split the
available Federal Aid equally between the north extension of
Moorland Road and the south extension of Moorland Road. Seconded by Ald. D'Acquisto, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed drainage plans for oulots for MS1
(Commercial Area/Janesville & Racine) which showed storm runoff
being detained on site for one (1) hour, then discharging to wetlands. Ald. D'Acquisto moved to approve drainage plans
contingent upon submission of final calculations. Seconded by Ald. Misko, motion carried. It was noted that grading plans will
be submitted and considered separately.
The Committee reviewed grading plans for properties in Country Brook Estates with several homeowners who are having water
drainage problems in the Subdivision. Ald. Misko moved to amend
Master Grading Plan on Lot 5 one foot. Seconded by Ald. D'Acquisto, motion carried. The City will also send a letter to
the Utilities (WEPCO, Ameritech & Warner) to advise the need for them to take immediate action regarding proper placement of
electrical boxes per variances; copies of letters to be sent to
Ms. Karen Rinka (583 W17491 Cedarcrest Lane).
Ms. Mary Rupic appeared before the Committee to review grading
plans for her property addressed S80 W17761 Brennan Drive as a
result of drainage problems. supt. Loughney will shoot grades on
her property and adjacent properties to determine compliance with
Subdivision's master grading plan.
Mr. Greg Boehm appeared before the Committee to discuss culvert
crossing at the Recreational Trail exiting Kristin Downs Subdivision/Lot 117 & 118. Mr. Boehm was advised that his issue
is a civil matter to be settled between he and adjacent property
owner.
Mr. Greg Boehm also discussed with the Committee water coming out
of city culvert on Woods Road onto his property and requested that
the culvert be removed. Ald. D'Acquisto moved to deny request as City Engineer Michael Campbell advised that the culvert is
installed properly and is doing what it is intended to do.
Seconded by Ald. Misko, motion carried.
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Mr. Scott Krause appeared before the Committee to review site
grading plans and storm sewer plans for Champions Villages (CCV). It was noted that these plans are the fourth submittal to DNR. The policy regarding outlots was clarified.
supt. Loughney reported on the oil spill in Kelly estates and
advised that the City has cleaned up the area and that it,is not
possible to determine the exact source of spill.
The meeting adjourned at 1:lO A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ald. Demonic D'Acquisto Secretary
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