Public Works Committee - MINUTES - 5/23/1996PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD THURSDAY, MAY 23, 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 DeAngelis, Public Works Superintendent Loughney,
Michael Campbell (Ruekert & Mielke), and those per the attached
list.
The Committee noted that the meeting was posted on May 20, 1996
in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
The Committee reviewed minutes of previous meeting.
Mr. Mike Campbell, Ruekert & Mielke, reported he will make a
personal appearance at the Tuesday, May 28, 1996 Common Council
meeting regarding correspondence presented regarding Candlewood
Creek Subdivision.
Work on Muskego National Regency has started. Erosion control
problems have been corrected.
Nothing to report on Victorian Villas.
Nothing to report on Champions Village.
Ald. Rasmussen appeared before the Committee representing Mr. Tom Wernette of Bluhm Court requesting an update on the Bluhm
Court drainage cleaning. supt. Loughney stated this project
will follow one other on Muskego Dam Road which also has been
planned.
Committee reviewed status of Moorland Road Extension. Mayor
advised that Liesa Nesta, DNR, has made a decision as to route,
and has forwarded her recommendation to her superiors. She
anticipates that the City will appeal her decision, and is
looking for direction from the City. Mayor suggested that the
City not compromise on C-4, and deny proposal for C-3. Aid.
D'Acquisto reiterated that residents in the area are not happy
with C-4, and possibly reengineering of C-4 may be the best
choice to make. Appeal may be costly. Ald. Suhr suggested
road be reconfigured to move furthest away from Durham Drive as
possible. Aid. Suhr moved to refer C-3 back for reengineering
and resubmission to DNR. Seconded by Ald. Pionek, motion
carried 3-O.
Ald. Suhr moved to defer discussion on status of Groveway Lane
right-of-way. Seconded by Ald. Pionek, motion carried 3-O.
Grant Administrator Mark Paulat gave update on Freedom Square
Project. DNR approves of plans as submitted, and does not wish
to expend additional funds on redesign. Rust Environmental
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agrees, but would work on an Addendum with Rawson Contractor.
Mayor questioned what items will be addressed in Addendum, and if project will be rebid. Michael Campbell questioned if ditching could be done this year even if cross culvert cannot be
installed due to cost. Committee discussed options which may be feasible with money that is available. Ald. Suhr moved to refer design back to Rawson Contractor for redesign of the project at
a cost not to exceed the budgeted amount, removing structures in right of way and looking at temporary measures to redirect the
drainage. Seconded by Ald. Pionek. Michael Campbell suggested a meeting with Rust Environmental, Rawson Contractors, and City.
Motion carried 3-O.
Access drive at B. Michaels was discussed. Ald. D'Acquisto
st,ated that Matt Sadowski has been requested to set up a
neighborhood meeting by the property owner's attorney to discuss issue. Ald. D'Acquisto advised him that the request was outside
of the scope of what the Public Works Committee had directed. June 30 completion date for paving of lot was discussed as well
as relief from providing access drive to Garnet Drive. Ald.
D'Acquisto moved to recommend denial of request for relief from
what has previously been agreed to regarding paving and
driveway, and correspondence be sent to Mr. Schneider to that
affect. Seconded by Ald. Suhr, motion carried 3-O.
Status of Lannon Drive turn lane was discussed with Mike
Campbell, Ruekert & Mielke. He advised that pre-construction
meeting was held. Delays may occur due to utilities. June
start date may not be possible. Mayor reiterated that
intersection must be complete by the beginning of August.
Mike Campbell explained SEWRPC response on floodplain and
stormwater management design. DNR advised that City can
interpret guidelines as they presently are. SEWRPC has advised
that they do not agree with DNR response to the City, due to the
possiiblity of City policy changing over the years. Ald. Suhr
moved to require future developers to continue to implement the present design, until such time as DNR response is received
regarding SEWRPC concerns. Seconded by Ald. Pionek, motion 3-O.
Mike Campbell discussed the use of recycled concrete, advising
that the D.O.T. does allow its use according to their
specifications. Recommends testing to insure specifications are
met. Ald. D'Acquisto recommended waiting to see how process
works in other areas before City commits to new procedure. Ald.
Pionek moved to advise Payne & Dolan that the City is not
interested in pursuing the use of recycled concrete at this time. Seconded by Ald. Suhr, motion carried 3-O.
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Mike Campbell updated the Committee on the Little Muskego Lake
Dam/HEC-2, which is in progress.
Committee discussed outlet pipe going into Little Muskego Lake.
Ald. Pionek discussed condition of pipe, and adjustments that may be made in bars on pipe to prevent debris from blocking
drainage.
Ald. Suhr appeared before the Committee along with the Jerry
Satorious family with regard to the Bellview Storm Sewer Project. He advised the project has come to a standstill.
Property owners have concerns regarding the manner in which the
project has been going. Mr. Satorious expressed concerns
regarding people accessing the back lot due to loss of the tree
line; easy access to pond posing a hazzard for children; damage
to his property and that of his neighbors; and silt fence
placement. June 15 is the final completion date for this
project, including the sodding and planting of trees on the
Satorious property. Ald. Suhr moved to restore rock garden on
the Lang property, addressed as W165 57612 Bay Lane Terrace, to
its original condition upon completion of the project. Seconded
by Ald. Pionek. It was noted that the City has no responsibility for items placed in right-of-way, including damage or replacement. supt. Loughney stated he is opposed to
restoring items that were placed on right-of-way. Ald. Suhr
moved to amend motion to restore rock garden on private
property. Seconded by Ald. Pionek, motion carried 3-O.
Ald. Suhr reported that Mr. Tom Chiconas advised that silt fence
was not required for this project. Committee requested that Mr.
Chiconas review situation.
Committee reviewed quotes received for the 1996 Bituminous
Concrete Paving Road Improvement Program as follows:
Payne & Dolan, Inc. Bituminous Concrete, Grade #l Base Course $ZO.OO/Ton
Bituminous Concrete; Grade #3 Surface Course $21.65/Tori Tack Coat l.OO/Gal.
Full Width Milling and Removal .95/Sq.Yd.
Curbside Milling for 2" Overlay .60/Ln.Ft.
Butt Joints 4.00/Ln.Ft.
American Asphalt Pavinq
Bituminous Concrete, Grade #l Base Course $ZZ.OO/Ton 24.40/Tori
l.lO/Gal.
1.34/Sq.Yd.
l.ZO/Ln.Ft. 1.34/Ln.Ft.
Bituminous Concrete, Grade #3 Surface Course
Tack Coat Full Width Milling
Curbside Milling
Butt Joints
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Ald. Pionek moved to accept low bid of Payne & Dolan as listed above, subject to reverifying price of butt joints. Seconded by Ald. Suhr, motion carried 3-O.
Discussion of acceptance of improvements - Willowwood Addn. #l
(Skylark Lane Extended) was removed from the agenda.
Ald. Pionek reviewed request received from property owner with
backyard abutting Lannon Drive to remove brush in road
right-of-way to Martin Drive. Supt. Loughney advised he had
been contacted by property owner to clean out the road
right-of-way of stone and brush and plant trees more acceptable
to him. Ald. D'Acquisto felt that entire area would need to be
cleared, or nothing done at all, and suggested that property
owner approach neighbors to discuss. Replanting of area is not
acceptable.
Committee discussed streambank RFP review for Muskego Creek,
canal, and Bid Muskego North tributary with Grant Administrator Mark Paulat. Grand Administrator Paulat explained the scope of
the project. He stated Chapter 30 permit would not be sufficent
to cover the cost of the project due to the extensive hydrologic
data that would be required to complete the project. Mayor
stated that City should look at restrictions that currently
exist is this area. Ald. Pionek moved to recommend RFP be
submitted to the Common Council as a Resolution. Seconded by
Ald. Suhr, motion carried 3-O
Committee reviewed disposal areas for boat ramp dredge material
with Grant Administrator Mark Paulat. Grant Administrator
Paulat advised that property owner has denied access to the
property for any of the material, and cost to mechanically
remove is excessive. Hydraulic dredge is being requested.
Mayor stressed that material cannot be placed on overflow
parking spaces. Mr. Paulat stated that material may be placed in the parking area temporarily while dredge material dries, and
then will be removed. Ald. Suhr moved to direct Grant
Administrator Paulat to obtain further cost information on the
disposal of dredge material. Seconded by Ald. Pionek, motion
carried 3-O.
Committee reviewed Chapter 30 permit for Sandy Beach Drive with Grant Administrator Mark Paulat. Grant Administrator Paulat has
been approached by property owner to request siltation pond at
the Bass Bay tributary at Sandy Beach Drive. He is asking the
City to be applicant for submission of the Chapter 30 permit.
Mayor questioned if Model Shoreline money will be used. Grant
Administrator stated that the City being in the Priority
Watershed mandates that similar projects be undertaken. Mayor
responded that the City is of the philosophy that developers
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must deal with water coming off their property. Mayor is concerned that requests for this type of project would be
continuous. Ald. D'Acquisto stated that fiscal restraints need
to be considered. Ald. Suhr moved to approve application for
Chapter 30 permit for Sorenson project. Seconded by Ald.
Pionek, motion carried. 3-O.
The Committee reviewed Chapter 30 permit for the Boxhorn/Groveway drainage project. Ald. Rasmussen gave
background information on drainage problem, which involved installing a culvert to lake and the cleaning of drainage ditch.
Residents are interested in deepening and widening the ditch.
Possible settling area for filtration may also be desired. Grant Administrator Mark Paulat appeared before the Committee to
explain application for Chapter 30 permit, and his opinion that
widening of channel will not be approved. supt. Loughney
explained that there is almost no pitch in ditch. Committee
dicussed methods for cleaning. Mayor stated that any work done
for purposes other than drainage should not be funded by the
City. Ald. D'Acquisto suggested that Mark Paulat be requested
to get an answer from the DNR as to what extent they will allow cleaning, so to determine what portions of the project may need
additional funding, and what portions of the project may be
undertaken by the Public Works Department. Ald. Suhr questioned
timetable for completion of the work, possibly Public Works portion in fall, 1996 and contracted portion in spring, 1997.
Chapter 30 permit should be submitted for entire project, with the understanding that City is not responsible for funding for
the complete project. Ald. Suhr moved to defer until such time
as DNR position is clarified, and to direct Mark Paulat to submit an application for Chapter 30 permit for entire scope of
project, with funding sources to be decided at a later time.
Seconded by Ald. Pionek, motion carried 3-O.
Committee reviewed Gregory Drive drainage system in back of Pick
'N Save with Grant Administrator Mark Paulat. Grant
Administrator Paulat advised that the Lakeridge Condominium
Association does not have the funds to complete the necessary
drainage work. Mayor stated that owners assumed certain
liability when they became owners. Ald. D'Acquisto advised the
Committee extended a good faith effort to work with Mr. Gerlach
in the past, which he feels Mr. Gerlach has violated. Ald. Suhr
reviewed minutes of previous meeting dealing with this
situation. Ald. Pionek moved to authorize written communication
be sent to Mr. Gerlach indicating a response is needed with 15
days as to what his plan and timetable is and failure to come
forward with that plan will result in the issuance of citations. Seconded by Ald. Suhr, motion carried 3-O.
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Ms. Betty Czarapata appeared before the Committee to discuss addition of Garlic Mustard to Noxious Weed List. Ms. Czarapata
presented information to the Committee on Garlic Mustard, and
the importance of controlling this invasive plant not native to this area. supt. Loughney explained the purpose of the Noxious
Weed List, explaining that four of five of those on the list are the species most closely monitored. Property owners are advised
if they have noxious weeds on their property. If they do not
address problem, City removes the weeds and property owners are billed. Supt. Loughney explained that the City is concerned with weeds that cause problems in cultivated land and weeds that
cause health problems, such as ragweed, etc. which cause
respiratory problems. supt. Loughney noted he does not have the
staff available to monitor weeds in wooded areas. Ms. Czarapata
presented extensive information on the invasive properties of
Garlic Mustard. Ms. Czarapata was asked to provide more
information to the Committee and to appear at a future meeting.
Ald. Suhr moved to defer. Seconded by Ald. D'Acquisoto, carried
3-o.
Committee discussed possible purchase of aerial lift truck in
1997 with Supt. Loughney due to occasional need. supt. Loughney
is looking for direction as to if purchase should be considered, or if renting of equipment is desired. Possible sharing of
equipment with neighboring communities was discussed. Mayor
advised that list of rental rates from the County and other
municipalities for this type of equipment will soon be available.
Release of final lift of asphalt for Plum Creek East paving has
been requested. Ald. Suhr moved to approve release of final
lift of asphalt for Plum Creek East. Seconded by Ald. Pionek, motion carried 3-O.
Drainage plans for College Ct. Industrial Park were reviewed by
the Committee with Mr. Lehrmann, of Lehrmann Moesch
Construction. Ald. Pionek questioned contour information not
listed on plans. Mr. Lehrmann stated he believes grading plans
give adequate information. Mayor expressed concern with water
flowing off corner of property onto neighbor. Mike Campbell explained potential problem, which appears will be on the EESI
property if the owner, Mr. Schreib expands. Ald. Pionek
questioned why owner is taking water off the roadway, and felt ditch should be installed. Mayor suggested research be done if
work should have been done on adjoining property at time of
construction. Ald. Pionek feels drainage and grading plan as
submitted will not work. Supt. Loughney reiterated Ald. Pionek's concerns as well as those expressed by the Mayor. Ald.
Suhr not clear how drainage will work on this property. Mike
Campbell questioned what will be done with water, stating that
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it didn't appear detention area will work. Aid. D'Acquisto restated need to research grading requirements as to adjoining
property owner, and suggested owner contact neighbor to discuss.
supt. Loughney reported that street sweeping of failed seal
coating roads has been completed, and redoing of seal coating
work should begin soon, as weather permits.
supt. Loughney asked the Committee for direction on fuel tank replacement for the 1997 budget. It had been discussed previously that the Police Department and Parks Department would
obtain their fuel at the Public Works Garage. The City is
obligated to make change by 1998. A central location or private vendor are the considerations.
Ald. D'Acquisto moved to adjourn at 12:35 a.m. Seconded by Ald.
Suhr, motion carried 3-O.
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