Public Works Committee - MINUTES - 5/25/1994‘0 *AMENDED
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, MAY 25,1%'4
The meeting was called to order at 4:05 P.M. by Chairman
Dumke. Also present were Committee Members Misko (arrived at
4:lO P.M.) and D'Acquisto, Mayor De Angelis, Plan Director
Sadowski, Public Works Superintendent John Loughney, Mike
Campbell (Ruekert & Mielke) and those per the attached list.
Chairman Dumke moved, at 7:05 P.M., to recess to Special Common
Council Meeting in the Muskego Room in the matter of Revocation
or Suspension of "Class B" Retailer's License for the Sale of
Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors of Jeffrey L. Bosanac d/b/a/ Jeff's Black Duck. Seconded by Ald. D'Acquisto,
motion carried.
The meeting reconvened at 8:25 P.M.
The Committee reviewed urban/rural drainage. There was nothing new to report.
Mr. Calvin Klimeck appeared before the Committee to discuss
status of Terra Development projects. Mr. Jeffrey Met2 (MS1 General) also appeared before the Committee to discuss commercial corner of CTH Y (Racine) and CTH L (Janesville
Road). A discussion was held on installation of berms and
Terra Development will install all berms around the wetlands; it was noted that both the City of Muskego and the DNR have
approved the installation of sunset berms. Terra is awaiting approval from the DNR for installation of berms around wetland
areas. Ald. D'Acquisto moved to approve installation of berms
around wetland areas subject to receipt of DNR approval.
Seconded by Ald. Misko, motion carried. The Committee
discussed the effect of the berms with Mr. Sonny Koch, the
abutting property owner. Mr. Koch understands that the berm
will cut off part of his drainage and the plan is acceptable to
him.
Mr. Doug Eiche and Mr. Wayne Salentine appeared before the Committee to review with the City Engineer, Mike Campbell,
three (3) alternatives for the Parkland South drainage. Ald.
D'Acquisto moved to request the City Engineers to prepare cost analysis for alternates 2 and 3 for review at the June
meeting. Seconded by Ald. Misko, motion carried. Mr. Doug Eiche has agreed to pay the same proportionate share of the
study as was paid for the original study which was 11%.
Mr. Richard Anderson, 580 W16902 Woods Road, appeared before the Committee to further review alternatives for storm sewering
on Woods Road. Mike Campbell, Ruekert & Mielke, presented two
alternatives; Alternative A (pipe) @ a cost estimate of $14,300
and Alternative B (ditch) @ a cost estimate of $5,500. Ald.
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Misko moved to adopt Plan A Alternate to be installed by Mr.
Gregory Boehm and request that Mr. Boehm be in attendance at
the June 23, 1994 meeting. Seconded by Ald. D'Acquisto, motion
carried.
Mr. Greg Gabor, 583 W17323 Woods Road, appeared before the
Committee to discuss drainage concern on Woods Road. The
Committee discussed installation of a ditch vs. storm sewer and
related costs. Additional concern and input was received from Big Muskego Lake/Bass Bay Protection & Rehabilitation District's Deputy Commissioner Collette Klenz regarding
wetlands. Ald. Dumke moved to defer. Seconded by Ald.
D'Acquisto, motion carried. The Committee discussed with Mr. Gabor the procedure that he could follow to request DNR wetland
delineation study.
Mayor De Angelis informed the Committee of a recent discussion
he had with Mr. Zillig regarding installation of turn lane on CTH L and Lannon Drive. Cost estimates are due within a week
and Mr. Zillig anticipates construction to start in July, subject to his reaching an agreement with FirstStar Bank.
Mayor De Angelis and City Engineer Mike Campbell discussed with
the Committee retrofit plans for the Little Muskego Lake Dam
which would require some minor filling and tree removal along
easement area. Plans are being submitted to DNR for approval.
The Committee discussed status of Meadow Green West
developments (Boehm). Supt. Loughney and Ald. Dumke advised
that they had done an onsite inspection of curbs, gutters, etc.
on the developments. Mayor De Angelis was requested to refer
to City Attorney for legal opinion as to steps that can be
taken to rectify situation.
The Committee reviewed claim submitted for storm sewer
freeze-up submitted by Mr. Larry Slamann (S81 W17708 Brennan
Drive) which has been denied by the City's liability insurance
company. Ald. D'Acquisto moved to deny per recommendation of Public Works Superintendent John Loughney. Seconded by Ald.
Dumke, motion carried.
Mr. David Belsha appeared before the Committee to discuss
drainage concern on Lot 2 of his development. Mr. Belsha
requested approval to dispense sump pump water on lot 2. Ald.
Dumke moved to deny request for exception to ordinance and
directed Mr. Belsha to direct all water to Hidden Creek Court
or Durham Drive. Seconded by Ald. D'Acquisto, motion carried.
Mr. Stan Potrykus appeared before the Committee to review new
grade specifications for Subdivisions and Kimberly Estates.
Swales and ditches finish to -3; overall lot grade finish to
-6; house pad finish to -12; lot corners +/- 2". Ald.
D'Acquisto moved to approve above grades specifications. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
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Plan Director Matt Sadowski appeared before the Committee to
review final plans for Freedom Square Ponds that have been submitted by the contractor, R. A. Smith & ASSOC. Ald. Misko
moved to approve Alternative "A" with option for Sub-basin "A-3" included. Seconded by Ald. D'Acquisto, motion carried. .
Mr. Tim Bast appeared before the Committee to discuss
restoration of Durhamswood Pond and request release of
$l,OOO.OO for stone already installed from the Durhamswood Cash
Bond. Ald. Dumke moved to approve the release of $l,OOO.OO
which will leave a balance of $1,072.40 in the account for
future restoration. Seconded by Ald. D'Acquisto, motion
carried.
Mrs. Laurie Czaplewski, United Auto Body, appeared before the
Committee to discuss the intersection of CTH L and Bay Lane as
the paved portion of Bay Lane is actually on the Czaplewski
property. A letter was presented to the Committee from the
Czaplewski's attorney indicating that the owners are receptive
to selling that portion of their land to the City. Ald. Dumke moved to direct the City Engineers to do a field survey of the
area and report back to the June meeting. Seconded by Ald. Misko, motion carried.
Mr. Stan Potrykus appeared before the Committee to review
Subdivider's Exhibits for Lakewood Meadows Addn. #l. Mr.
Potrykus requested waiving corner radius requirements. Ald. Dumke moved to remove radius corner requirement for Urban
sections and to keep radius corner requirement for Rural
sections, in accordance with new policy. Seconded by Ald.
D'Acquisto, motion carried. The Committee noted that arterial
intersections need to be reviewed.
Under Superintendent's Report, John Loughney advised that
during the recess he and Scott Krause discussed Champion
Villages exhibits and that the item will be put on the June
agenda.
supt. Loughney also reported that Underground Pipeline,
contractors for Lakeview Highlands North, are in violation of
the recent order to cease and desist work on berm. Ald. Misko
moved to direct Supt. Loughney to advise Underground Pipeline
that the berm must be removed and reinstalled under supervision
of city inspector. Seconded by Ald. D'Acquisto, motion carried.
Ald. D'Acquisto advised the Committee of communication received
from Waukesha County Corporate Counsel, dated May 10, 1994, to
Lake Forest Homeowner's Association, advising that the County
is engaged in litigation with Terra Development Corporation regarding erosion and sedimentation damage in the Muskego
County Park. This matter is scheduled for trial in Waukesha
County Circuit Court on October 3, 1994. The issues in litigation involve the design, construction and maintenance of
the stormwater detention pond located adjacent to the Park and
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south of lake Forest Subdivision. The information was placed
on file.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ald. Demonic D'Acquisto
Secretary
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