Public Works Committee - MINUTES - 7/25/1996PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - CITY OF NUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD THURSDAY, JULY 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, Public Works Superintendent Loughney, Mike Campbell
(Ruekert & Mielke), Ald. Salentine, and those per the attached
list.
The Committee noted that the meeting was posted in accordance
with the Open Meeting Law.
The Committee reviewed minutes of last meeting.
Mike Campbell updated the Committee on the Lannon Drive turn lane. Ald. D'Acquisto expressed City's desire to not have the
intersection torn up for the Community Festival parade on August
25th. Ald. D'Acquisto asked that Mike Campbell provide status of road condition at time of parade to be forwarded to parade
coordinator.
Aid. Pionek questioned if contractor has been contacted
regarding clearing out the water shut offs in Champions
Village. Mike Campbell will research.
The Committee reviewed status of Deer Creek with Mr. Clark
Tabbert and his consulting engineer regarding 48" culvert at
the end of Parkland Drive which is at the southern end of their
property. Mike Campbell gave background information on drainage
in this area and reviewed his concerns with possible solutions
to problem. Mr. Tabbert suggested the installation of a reducer on the culvert to 30" to correct the problem. Ald. Pionek moved
to allow modification to Master Grading and Drainage Plan for
Deer Creek for Lots #2 and #6, Block 1 to 792.5, to change 100
year elevation line on drawing, and to permit downsizing of
culvert pending receipt of DNR permit approval. Seconded by Ald.
Suhr, motion carried 3-O.
Mr. Greg Boehm appeared before the Committee to discuss a Woods
Road drainage concern. Be is requesting the construction of a
berm since a sewer project will be undertaken in this area, and
the ground will be available. supt. Loughney suggested that
storm sewer size in area be considered. fir. Boehm feels cross
culverts in Woods Road should not be taking water onto his
property. Committee suggested that Mr. Boehm contact
Metropolitan Engineering to determine what capacity storm sewer
system was sized for, and forward information to Supt. Loughney.
Algae problem on Moonlight Lane was discussed, with chemical
spraying a concern since water flows into Big Muskego Lake and the chemicals available are a detriment to fish.
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The Committee reviewed status of Moorland Road Extension stating that Ms. Liesa Nesta, DNR, has verbally approved plan C-4A.
Ald. Suhr presented questions regarding the plan.
MS. Betty Czarapata discussed with the Committee her request to add garlic mustard to the noxious weeds list. Ald. Suhr
questioned what impact adding this weed to the noxious weeds
list would have on the Public Works Department staff time.
supt. Loughney explained that the current Ordinance does not
allow for the issuance of a citation should a resident choose to
take no action after being requested to do so. supt. Loughney
explained that his department does not have the time to control
this weed by hand. Ald. Suhr moved to refer matter to Public
Services Committee for Ordinance review regarding enforceability issues. Seconded by Ald. Pionek, motion carried 3-O.
Mike Campbell updated the Committee on the road encroachment problem on Bay Lane Place, and reviewed different options
available to correct the problem. Ald. Suhr moved to defer
action on this item to next month's meeting. Seconded by Ald.
Pionek, motion carried.
Committee discussed drainage on Gregory Drive behind Pick &
Save with Mark Paulat. Responsibility for finishing of the project was discussed.
Mark Paulat updated the Committee on the status of the Freedom
Square project stating that project needs to be rebid. Ald.
Suhr moved to direct project be rebid. Seconded by Ald. Pionek,
motion carried 3-O.
Mark Paulat updated the Committee on the disposal area for boat
ramp dredge material which has been located on the Pipke
property at Durham Drive at Bwy. '00'. Appropriate paperwork
has been forwarded to the Army Corps of Engineers and the DNR
for approval. Grading of the parcel, rental fee for drying time
for one year, and restoration to tillable soil on approximately
four acres of this property were discussed. Mark Paulat will
draft a contract for this project to be reviewed at next month's Public Works Committee meeting.
Mike Campbell updated the Committee on the status of the Little
Muskego Lake Dam/Hec-2 Study. Topo mapping should be delivered
next week.
Ald. D'Acquisto advised that a citation was issued to B.
Michaels with regard to their access driveway, along with 10
day compliance letter.
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Ald. Suhr moved to defer action on the floodplain and stormwater management design (SEWRPC). Seconded by Ald. Pionek,
motion carried 3-O.
Committee reviewed status of the detention pond area on Spinnaker Way with Mr. Stan Potrykus and Mr. Bob Gassert. Mr.
Gassert explained drawings that were made of the area detailing
grades. He recommends having the developer regrade the area to the grades that were originally approved. Mike Campbell stated
that area upstream of this area has been developed differently
than was originally planned. Ms. Melodoy Mutschler stated her
desire to have grass growing in this area. Mr. David Leikam
stated he felt there is additional capacity in pond which he
feels is complicating problem. Mr. Ken Koss expressed concern
about steady sump pump flow into pond keeping area wet all the
time. Mr. Brian Kowalski stated he felt area is acting as
retention pond also, and probably has been misnamed. Ald.
D'Acquisto questioned if resources developer would expend on regrading, if he would consider reconfiguring this area with
these funds. Ald. Suhr questioned if work that is decided upon
could be completed this fall; who will be monitoring work, and
whether culvert pipe can be secured since it seems to move during freeze/thaw cycles. Ald. D'Acquisto suggested Mike
Campbell determine costs involved and to have Ald. Suhr research cost share between developer and residents in area if it is
decided to reconfigure area. Ald. Suhr moved to defer action on
this item to a special Public Works meeting to be scheduled
preceeding the August 13th Common Council meeting. Seconded by
Ald. Pionek, motion carried 3-O.
Committee discussed repairs needed to Jewel Crest, Diamond, and
School Drives with regard to the Little Muskego Lake Dredging
Project. Ald. D'Acquisto stated that WRR Construction has
contacted him regarding the repairs, and that he responded that discussion regarding the repairs should take place at the
Committee level. supt. Loughney gave background information
regarding WRR Construction's position on the matter, and advised
of their suggestion that a compromise on cost sharing be considered. Ald. Suhr stated he felt City should not contribute
monies toward restoration of the damaged roads. Ald. Suhr moved
to deny City contribution toward project to cover road repair,
and if this is unacceptable to contractor, City will use road
bond posted to cover cost of repair. Seconded by Ald. Pionek,
motion carried 3-O. Letter will be forwarded to contractor with
deadline of August 31, 1996 as the deadline for response, or
their bond will be forfeited.
Committee reviewed drainage problem in Lake Forest Subdivision with Bryan Hackbarth who is asking that grades in area be
reviewed due to a drainage problem on his property. Committee
discussed possibility of installation of storm sewer basin to
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solve problem. This solution deviates from the Master Grading Plan. Location of gas main needs to be determined. Ald. Pionek moved to allow change in the Master Grading and Drainage Plan
for Lots 103 and 104 in Lake Forest Subdivision Phase 3,
provided there is concurrence between the property owners as to
how installation of storm sewer will be paid for, provided there is not a gas line in the area, with the City to be installing a basin and 't' connections, and shooting the grade between Lots
103 and 104 at a cost not to exceed $2,000.00, with all costs to
be the sole responsibility of the property owners, with
regrading to be the sole responsibility of property owners also. Seconded by Ald. Suhr, motion carried 3-O.
The Committee reviewed drainage concern on County Hwy. 'L' at
Lincoln Drive with Ald. Salentine and Mr. Giesegh. Possible
solutions were discussed. supt. Loughney stated grade had been
shot in this area recently, and that the City does not usually involve itself in drainage problems on private property.
Committee reviewed correspondence presented by Mr. Giesegh dated
1993 from Chuck Dykstra regarding filling of the lot. Ald.
D'Acquisto requested drawing from Mr. Giesegh which explains
what he is requesting, and to inform Ald. Salentine when drawing
is available. The issue may then be discussed at a future Public Works meeting.
The Committee discussed drainage concern with Mr. Paepke on
Pioneer Drive. He feels culvert pipe is set too high, and asks
that situation be reviewed. Supt. Loughney stated he felt the
pipe was not too high, but that the ditch does not carry the
water away. supt. Loughney will review the situation.
The Committee reviewed drainage concern on Luehring and Hillview
Drives with Mr. Lloyd Pickart. Mr. Pickart is requesting
culvert replacement for culverts he feels are undersized. supt.
Loughney stated there are culverts that have rotted that need
replacing, as well as basins that were constructed of lannon
stone that are collapsing that need to be replaced. Ald. Suhr
moved to direct City Engineer to prepare conceptual plan to
correct situation at a cost not to exceed $l,OOO.OO with funds
to be taken from the Urban Drainage Account. Seconded by Ald.
Pionek, motion carried 3-O.
Mark Paulat reviewed engineering proposals for Muskego Creek and
Muskego Canal with the Committee as follows:
Triad Engineering $ 49,250
Kapur 6 Associates $ 14,244
Barrientos $132,200 Quality Consulting Services $ 35,514 Johnson, Johnson & Roy Inc. $ 32,600 Rust E & I $ 54,568 2000/20
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Rust E & I $ 39,633 lOOO/lO Graef Anhalt & Schloemer $ 66,454.02
Mark Paulat stated that the DNR has stated that the proposal submitted by Rust E & I was the only proposal acceptable to
them. Ald. D'Acquisto questioned why the Triad Engineering
proposal was not acceptable to them. Mark stated that they felt
it was incomplete and did not have a complete understanding of
the project area. Ald. Suhr questioned timetable for project, monitoring of project during construction, and responsibility
for maintenance of areas. supt. Loughney asked if hiking trail
along creek was something that was being considered. Committee
asked that Triad Engineering, Rust E & I, and Graef Anhalt &
Schloemer be invited to the August Public Works Committee to
answer questions regarding their proposals.
supt. Loughney asked the Committee for approval to bid out curb
work in the Lake Meadows Subdivision. Ald. Suhr moved to bid
out l/4 mile curb replacement work in the Lake Meadows Subdivision. Seconded by Ald. Pionek, motion carried 3-O.
supt. Loughney advised that failed seal coating from last year
has been corrected. Payne & Dolan has begun work on Muskego
Drive, with paving expected to begin Wednesday.
Ald. D'Acquisto stated that suggestions regarding operational
changes that the Committee may have be summarized and reviewed
at the next meeting.
Ald. Pionek moved to adjourn at 2:05 a.m. Seconded by Ald.
Suhr, motion carried 3-O.
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