Public Works Committee - MINUTES - 4/25/1996PUBLIC WORKS CONMITTEE - CITY OF NIJSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1996
The meeting was called to order at 7:lO P.M. by Chairman
D'Acquisto. Also present were committee members Suhr and Pionek, Mayor De Angelis, Public Works Superintendent John Loughney, Michael Campbell (Ruekert & Mielke) and those per the attached list.
The committee noted that the meeting was posted on 4/25/96 in
accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
The committee reviewed the status of the following projects:
Candlewood Creek Subdivision - A meeting has
Candlewood Creek developer sometime the week
Muskego Reqency - Subdivider's Agreement and
in place.
Victorian Villas - Nothing new to report.
have just been Lannon Drive Turn Project - Signed contracts
received from Payne & Dolan, contractor for the project.
been scheduled with
of April 29th.
Letter of Credit are
supt. Loughney presented issues regarding leaf removal and ditch maintenance, noting that it was the property owner's responsibility to maintain ditches. Supt. Loughney also noted that he did not have staff available to comply with every ditch
cleanup request received.
There was nothing new to report on status of Moorland Road
Extension.
There was nothing new to report on the status of Groveway Lane Right-of-Way.
There was nothing new to report on the status of electrical fish barrier-BML.
Michael Campbell, Ruekert & Mielke, reported that the proofs for
the HEC-2 report for the Little Muskego Lake area have been completed and there is a 6 to 0 week time frame anticipated before conversion from aerial to final map format.
Grant Administrator Mark Paulat appeared before the committee to
discuss status of Freedom Square Project rebid. Ald. Suhr moved
to defer to the May meeting, pending redesign by Rust
Engineering. Seconded by Ald. Pionek, motion carried 3-O. Mark
Paulat will also look into county contribution towards replacement
of 24" pipe.
Mr. Bert Schneider and Attorney David appeared before the
committee to discuss status of access drive for B. Michaels on Martin Drive. Attorney David requested an opportunity to discuss due process issues with the City's attorney. Ald. Suhr moved to
defer to the May meeting in order to allow Attorney Davis to discuss matters with the City's attorney, with all expenses to be
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the responsibility of Mr. Schneider. Seconded by Ald. Pionek, motion carried 3-O.
There was nothing new to report on request to DOT'S response
asphalt shoulders/S124th St.
Sally and John Vogt, owners of Lot 23 of Lakeview Highlands, appeared before the committee to request a driveway access to
Adrian Drive. The Vogts noted that the developer had represented to them that access to Adrian Drive would be granted. Ald. Suhr moved to allow a driveway access to Adrian Drive from lot 23 given the specific topography of lot 23. Seconded by Ald. Pionek, motion carried 3-O.
Michael Campbell, Ruekert & Mielke, discussed floodplain and stormwater management design policies and advised that he had
discussed with Mike Hahn of SEWRPC and Mr. Hahn stated he would be
forwarding a letter outlining his concerns. The correspondence had not yet been received.
Michael Campbell, Ruekert & Mielke, reviewed information pertaining to State Mandate/storm sewers and noted that the State
may be requiring local utilities to mark pipes. The possibility
of running tracer wires along water mains or force mains was discussed, with plans for using detector wires and location boxes.
Supt. Loughney presented the committee with the following bids for patrol truck:
Badger Ford $78,045 Keiser Ford $78,559
V & H Ford $78,182
Lakeside International $78,150
Supt. Loughney noted that the vehicle from Lakeside International
was a 1997 vehicle while the others were 1996 models. supt.
Loughney expressed a preference for the 1997 International model
since it would have an additional year for trade-in value as well as having a more favorable experience with International than with
ford equipment. Ald. Suhr moved to approve bid of $78,150 from Lakeside International citing Supt. Loughney's concerns. Seconded
by Ald. Pionek, motion carried 3-O.
supt. Loughney discussed with the committee road bidding
specifications and recycled concrete. He reported that Payne and
Dolan has approached him about the possible use of recycled
concrete. Ald. Pionek noted that recycled concrete was being used
in highway projects in the Watertown area. Michael Campbell
(Ruekert & Mielke) will obtain additional information regarding use of recycled concrete.
supt. Loughney discussed with the committee budgeted monies for
road repair noting that monies for the Boxhorn project were not
utilized and requested the use of those funds for other projects.
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0 Ald. Pionek moved to approve reallocation of the funds for other
projects. Seconded by Ald. Suhr, motion carried 3-O.
Supt. Loughney discussed with the committee the city's policy for mutual aid calls noting that three (3) Public Works employees are
also volunteer firefighters. The present policy is to allow Public Works employees to be available for fire calls. Supt.
Loughney noted that mutual aid calls are infrequent. Ald. Pionek moved to adopt a policy enabling Public Works employees to respond to all fire calls and mutual aid calls. Seconded by Ald. Suhr, motion carried 3-O.
supt. Loughney presented a logo sign for patrol trucks for committee review. Ald. Suhr moved to approve design subject to enlargement of the D.P.W. lettering, numbering of signs, and
copyrighting. Seconded by Ald. Pionek, motion carried 3-O.
The review of grading plans for A. G. Industries (MSI) was removed from the agenda as it should have been a staff approval function.
Mr. J. W. Spencer appeared before the committee to review grading
and drainage plans for expansion of the Muskego Clinic. The committee reviewed the April 16, 1996, correspondence from City
Engineers. Concerns regarding an increase in the impervious
surface were discussed. Mr. Spencer noted that a curb would
contain any runnoff arising from the Clinic expansion and would channel runoff to the west and north. If the curbing doesn't work, Mr. Spencer noted that a detention area would be constructed
to handle the proposed flow. Ald. Suhr moved to defer item to a special Public Works Committee meeting to be scheduled at 6:30
P.M. on Tuesday, May 14, 1996, in order to allow for review of revisions to the site plan, including a clarification as to lot
contours. Seconded by Ald. Pionek, motion carried 3-O.
The committee reviewed the site development plan for the College Avenue/College Ct. Industrial Park. Ald. Pionek moved to defer to
the May meeting pending receipt of drainage plans. Seconded by
Ald. Suhr, motion carried 3-O.
Supt. Loughney reported that he was interviewing five (5) applicants for the vacant Department of Public Works position, and
that stone pickup off of streets where sealcoating failed is
proceeding slowly.
Ald. Suhr moved to adjourn at 10:00 P.M. Seconded by Ald. Pionek,
motion carried 3-O.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ald. Mark Suhr Secretary
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