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Public Works Committee - MINUTES - 8/21/1997AMENDED & CORRECTED PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEG0 MINUTES OF MEETING HELD THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 1997 The meeting was called to order at 7:25 p.m. by Ald. Pionek. Also present was Committee member Woodard, Public Works Ald. Slocomb. Ald. D'Acquisto was absent. Superintendent Loughney, Mike Campbell (Ruekert & Mielke) and Ald. Pionek noted that the meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law. Mike Campbell updated the Committee on the following projects: Freedom Sauare Drainage - Grass growth is insufficient. Will be reinspected October 1, 1997 for release of remaining funds. Deer Creek Phase I1 - Preconstruction meeting scheduled for 8/28/97. Loomis Drive Road Project - Sealing crew has been called off of done by Payne & Dolan. Sealing to be done week of August 25, project for a couple of days. Additional patch work has been 1997 weather permitting. There was nothing new to report on Moorland Road extension. The Committee reviewed status of drainage problem for Sal Ferrito. Ald. Slocomb stated that problem seems to have been corrected, but ditch needs to be seeded. The Committee discussed Big Muskego Lake project. Sean McMullen is working on clarifying dump site for dredging material. Ald. Slocomb advised that Dick Bennett has permit to accept material. The Committee discussed fuel tank installation. Supt. Loughney presented cost estimates from Ruekert & Mielke. For 1998 budgetary purposes it is estimated that tank installation would cost $260,000.00 and tank removal estimated at $25,000.00. The 1997 budgeted amount of $125,000.00 would be rolled over to 1998. The Committee discussed situation and no consensus was Committee. reached. Supt. Loughney will present figures to Capital Budget There was nothing new to report on Linnie Lac dam. The Committee discussed final payment to F. C. Price for the garage addition. Ceiling tile have not been replaced. There was nothing new to report on grading plan for Graves on Hillendale Drive. August 21, 1997 Public Works Committee - Page 2 (The following paragraph was amended at the Public Works Committee's meeting of September 22, 1997, with the highlighted area added.) The Committee reviewed drainage concern for Muskego Regency with Bob Gassert. Mr. Gassert updated the Committee on the situation. Ald. Pionek and Supt. Loughney expressed concerns. Mike Campbell expressed concern with storm sewer plan, and necessity of having a fail-safe backup system to protect buildings and sanitary sewer from being flooded. Several options for storm sewer design were discussed. Two sump pumps, pumps will be installed. Ald. Woodard moved to approve plan as two sump crocks, and backup power system to handle two sump City of Muskego approves plan on condition that plan was discussed. Seconded by Ald. Pionek, motion carried 2-0. The submitted to R&M in a correct form. Storm sewer to be moved, a letter from Giles regarding sump pumps, auxiliary power, final intentions on the method of construction of the building foundation at that time and an explanation statement from Giles regarding the continuous sump pump operation. If RhM was satisfied with all of these items, the plan would be approved. The Committee reviewed drainage concern of Mr. Olson. Supt. Loughney reported that beehive grate that was requested has not been installed as yet due to unforseen engineering difficulties. The problem should be resolved in next 30 days. The Bluhm Creek drainage project was not discussed since Mayor was not present. Ald. Woodard moved to defer til next month's meeting review of platting ordinances for parcels not covered under subdivision platting ordinances. Seconded by Ald. Pionek, motion carried 2-0. The Committee reviewed request for cost consideration for a 21" driveway culvert that was installed for Patti Zelechowski. Ald. Woodard moved to deny request based on existing policy. Supt. Loughney explained the need for a 21" driveway culvert. Seconded by Ald. Pionek, motion carried 2-0. The Committee reviewed drainage concern of Northwestern Aluminum Foundry with Ed Dumke. Mr. Dumke stated that the pond on his property cannot take any more water due to the lack of an outlet. The storm sewer system that drained the pond is no longer functioning, and the pond is increasing in size. Ald. Pionek and Slocomb expressed an interest in making an on-site inspection. The Committee reviewed the following quotes for finishing the fencing of the City Garage property: 0 Base Ouote Additional Total Century Fence $ 30,206.00 $ 3,736.00 $33,942.00 Public Works Committee - Page 3 August 21, 1997 All City Fence $39,967.00 $5,049.00 $45,016.00 Milwaukee Fence $36,978.00 $4,987.00 $41,965.00 Ald. Woodard moved to accept quote of Century Fence quote with becomes a reality. Seconded by Ald. Pionek, motion carried 2-0. approval of additional cost for fencing if new fuel station The Committee reviewed drainage concern with A1 Basse with regard to the Muskego Medical Clinic on Janesville Road. Mr. Basse stated that the swale was not constructed properly, and he is requesting that a variation of the swale be allowed to be defer until ditch is installed in back of property. Seconded installed to alleviate the problem. Ald. Woodard moved to by Ald. Pionek, motion carried 2-0. The Committee discussed acceptance of improvements for Willow Pond. Supt. Loughney advised that there is cracked curb that needs attention. Ald. Woodard moved to accept improvements subject to correction being made to cracked curbs and storm sewer basin problems. Seconded by Ald. Pionek, motion carried 2-0. Acceptance of improvements for Lakeridge Apartments was removed from the agenda per Matt Sadowski's request. 0 with Bob Gassert. Ald. Woodard moved to approve grading plan. The Committee discussed grading plan for the Muskego Theatre Seconded by Ald. Pionek, motion carried 2-0. Approval of storm sewer and paving plans was deferred, as well as decision on planting of trees on berm. Supt. Loughney questioned if unexpended monies left over from patrol truck. It is planned that the 1967 water truck be fence quote could be used toward the purchase of the 1997 water tank be installed on an existing truck. If the chassis traded without the water tank, since it is planned that the of the water truck does not bring in enough revenue, there may be a need to use the unexpended monies left over from the fence quote. The Committee felt there would be no problem. Ald. Woodard moved to adjourn at 10:35 p.m. Seconded by Ald. Pionek, motion carried 2-0. Respectfully submitted, John Loughney Public Works Supt.