Public Works Committee - MINUTES - 11/1/1995l - SPECIAL PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGG
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1995
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 P.M. by Chairman
D'Acquisto. Also present were Committee Members Misko and Suhr, Ald. Salentine, Ald. Rasmussen, Ald. Sanders, Mayor De Angelis,
Public Works Supt. John Loughney and those per the attached list.
The Committee noted that the meeting was posted on 10/30/95 in
accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
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The Committee further discussed drainage and roadway concerns for
the Boxhorn, Ryan, Groveway Sewer Project. Mr. Kevin Bennett
appeared before the Committee to discuss drainage concerns. supt. Loughney reported that the total length of the area in question was approximately 675 ft., with approximately 400 ft. requiring a storm sewer. supt. Loughney also reported that some concrete pipe was currently available for the project. The problem of wetland
determination was discussed and Mayor De Angelis will contact Liesa Nesta, DNR, to facilitate wetland determination and to inquire if it will be necessary to obtain a discharge permit for
the project. Ald. Misko moved to authorize the Public Works
Department to install cross culvert, pending DNR approval. Seconded by Aid. Suhr, motion carried 3-O. This item will be placed on the November agenda.
The Committee further discussed request for approval of placement
of mound system in road right-of-way on Parker Drive for the Godfrey property, W183 59401 Parker Drive. Mayor De Angelis
reported that he contacted Waukesha County Representative Alice
Slusher and DNR Representative Liesa Nesta and was informed that a
conditional variance was acceptable allowing for mound system placement closest to the well, subject to a safe water test. Ald.
Misko moved to deny Mr. Godfrey's request. Seconded by Ald. Suhr,
motion carried 3-O. The Committee noted that a copy of correspondence from the Department of Industry, Labor and Human
Relations regarding petition for variance of mound system location was presented to the Committee and will be placed in the property address file for future reference.
Under COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW,
Chairman D'Acquisto requested that the Public Works meeting for December be scheduled for Monday, December 18, 1995.
Ald. Suhr moved to adjourn at 8:30 P.M. Seconded by Ald. Misko,
motion carried 3-O. Respectfully submitted,
Ald. Mark Suhr Secretary
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MINUTES OF MEETING HELD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1995
The meeting was called to order at 7:lO P.M. by Chairman D'Acquisto. Also present were Committee Members Suhr and Misko, Mayor De Angelis, Ald. Salentine, Public Works Superintendent John Loughney, City Engineer Michael Campbell (Ruekert & Mielke) and
those per the attached list.
The Committee noted that the meeting was posted on November 22,
1995, in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
Mr. Randy Schumacher, representative of the Department of Natural Resources, appeared before the Committee to discuss attached plans for the fish barrier at Big Muskego Lake. Potential problems arising from the placement of an electrical barrier system were
discussed. Mayor De Angelis requested a list of other sites in the State utilizing an electrical barrier system. Ruekert & Mielke were also directed by the Committee to review the plans
prior to commencing work on the concrete portion.
There was nothing new to report on Urban/Rural Drainage.
Mr. Daniel Korotka appeared before the Committee to further discuss his drainage concern on Spinnaker Lane arising from the
Deer Creek project, as well as the height of the berm behind his property. The November 30, 1995, letter from Clark Tabbert, Deer
Creek developer, was discussed. The Committee recommended that a letter be directed to Premier Development, in care of Clark
Tabbert, requiring specific information as to both the height of the berm and the direction of drainage, including the possible placement of a berm and trees along the lot lines, and that this
plan be submitted to the Committee at least a week before the
December 18, 1995 Public Works Committee meeting.
The Committee discussed status of Public Works Garage Addition.
City Engineer Michael Campbell presented a memorandum of November 30, 1995, regarding the $5,000 balance withheld from F. C. Price.
Ald. Suhr moved to direct that Ruekert & Mielke send a letter to F. C. Price informing them that the $5,000.00 balance was being
withheld pending acceptance of work previously performed. Seconded by Ald. Misko, motion carried 3-O.
City Engineer Michael Campbell reported that the Lannon Drive Turn Lane project is on hold until February 1996 when the project will
be rebid.
The Committee reviewed project agreement for Moorland Road Extension from Waukesha County Department of Transportation. Ald.
Suhr moved to recommend approval of the agreement. Seconded by Ald. Misko, motion carried 3-O.
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City Engineer Michael Campbell reported on the status of the
Bellview Detention Pond project. The Contractor had anticipated
beginning work on November 21, 1995, but now anticipates starting work within the next week. Mayor De Angelis advised that he is finalizing work on the amended Exhibit A to the Offers to Purchase
for Mr. and Mrs. Bauer and Mr. and Mrs. Satorius.
The Committee discussed status of improved signage on Tess Corners Drive. Problems with fading of signage were discussed. supt. Loughney is to look into problem with fading road stripes. This item will be further discussed at the December 18, 1995 meeting.
City Engineer Michael Campbell discussed status of Little Muskego Lake Dam Hydraulic Shadow, reporting that the emergency action
plan for the Dam was completed. The survey crew had conducted a
survey, with differences between map elevations and surveyed
elevations noted. Mr. Campbell will present cost data at the
December meeting for options of an aerial survey or ground survey.
Mark Paulat, Grant Administrator, appeared before the Committee to
discuss status of Freedom Square Drainage Project. The availability of the Public Works Department to perform necessary work was also discussed, with the Committee determining that other
demands on the Public Works Department prevented it from participating in the Freedom Square project. Ald. Misko moved to
request substantial completion by April 1, 1996, with final
restoration by May 31, 1996. Seconded by Ald. Suhr, motion
carried 3-O. Mark Paulat to submit project to Waukesha County for
rebid.
City Engineer Michael Campbell presented survey maps of road
layout for Bay Lane Place. Ald. Misko moved to defer further
action pending a review by the Plan Director. Seconded by Ald.
Suhr, motion carried 3-O.
Mr. Ed Herda appeared before the Committee to continue discussion
on status of title search showing ownership of end of road on
Groveway Lane. Property at south end was found to have no rights
to access to the private road. The Committee discussed
possibility of making the road public. Ald. Misko moved to pursue
obtaining the necessary legal and engineering documentation to
bring ownership issue to a closure regarding the Gullickson and Herda properties. Seconded by Ald. Suhr, motion carried 3-O.
Mr. Mark Schmalz and Roger Krause appeared before the Committee to
discuss road bond for the Kingston Bay Dredging Project. The
options of placing funds in escrow or letter of credit, or
obtaining a road bond were discussed. Ald. Misko moved to require
$25,000 surety of any of the above options with a term to end on
on June 1, 1996. Seconded by Ald. Suhr, motion carried 3-O.
The Committee discussed drug and alcohol testing policy for the Public Works Department and determined that drug and alcohol
testing issue should be discussed in Closed Session due to ongoing
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labor negotiations. Ald. Suhr moved to defer drug and alcohol testing to the December meeting and to note a Closed Session on the December 18, 1995 Public Works Committee agenda. Seconded by Ald. Misko, motion carried.
Mr. Robert Gassert and David Koscielniak, representing Muskego Regency, appeared before the Committee to review road, grading &
storm sewer plans. Discussion ensued regarding necessity of
public drainage easement for the drainage ditch and culvert at the
Woods Road entrance. Possibility of addressing easement concerns
in the Subdivider's agreement was raised and off-site drainage was
reviewed by the Committee, with the Committee requesting that 24"
concrete piping is used. Mr. Gassert reported that he would
obtain final approval from the DNR as to site grading in the
vicinity of the wetlands. Roof drains are to be directly connected by separate storm lateral to the storm sewer. Other issues subject to Plan Department of Plan Commission input include
encroachment into the woods, location of walks, location of
handicap parking, fire access driveway on the north side of the
property and building site and operation plan. Ald. Suhr moved to
approve the plans as proposed subject to the preparation of an
easement agreement by the Developer, the placement of a triangular
piece at the culvert bend, the use of 24" concrete pipe, and review by Ruekert and Mielke, including the resolution of items as outlined in City Engineer's correspondence of November 30, 1995.
Seconded by Ald. Misko, motion carried 3-O.
City Engineer Michael Campbell presented plans for the Deer Creek
culverts and Parkland Drive design grade. Ald. Misko moved to
require horizontal elliptical pipe and full length concrete
culvert. Seconded by Ald. Suhr, motion carried 3-O.
Ald. Suhr moved to adjourn at 11:00 P.M. Seconded by Ald. Misko,
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Ald. Mark Suhr
Secretary
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