Public Works Committee - MINUTES - 10/27/1997 (2)
Corrected Minutes Per November 24, 1997 Meeting
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1997
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman Domonic D’Acquisto. Also present
were Committee members Ald. Don Pionek, Ald. Woodard and Ald. Mark Slocomb, Supt. John
Loughney, Mike Campbell (Ruekert & Mielke), and those per the attached list.
Chairman D’Acquisto noted that the meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting
Law.
STATUS OF PROJECTS - The following were the only updates given:
Muskego Regency - Installation of a drain is in progress along with the installation of a pipe
along the road.
Lannon Drive Turn Lane - Remove from subsequent agendas
HEC 2 Study - Remove from subsequent agendas
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discuss Urban/Rural Drainage: Pionek provided a new survey map with modifications (Note:
underlined text added per 11/24/97 meeting) for Waukesha Medical Clinic that appear to be
agreeable to Mr. Basse. Ald. Pionek will be reviewing the new plan with Mr. Basse.
Status of Projects - Big Muskego Lake: Ald. Slocomb discussed the project underway at the
public launch. Lake Projects Coordinator, Kristi Rogers is working on lighting the launch ramp
and parking lot. Ald. D’Acquisto mentioned the exemplary job Ms. Rogers is doing as the Lake
Projects Coordinator.
Further discussion of Bluhm Creek Drainage Project: Ald. Pionek moved to defer and
remove this from the agenda until the Mayor has additional information regarding this
project. Ald. Woodard seconded. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
Further review introduction of platting ordinances for parcels not covered under subdivision
platting ordinances: Ald. Pionek moved to defer this item to next month’s meeting.
Seconded by Ald. Woodard. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
Further review of storm sewer and paving plans - Muskego Theater: Revised plans received
and letter addressing 2 remaining issues from R&M (attached). Options presented in letter
discussed. Ald. Pionek moved to accept the plan with the exception of the entrance
configuration as submitted including the installation of a culvert and elevating the berm
one foot. Ald. Woodard seconded. Vote 3-0, carried by all. Discussion continued
regarding the entrance configuration. Chairman D’Acquisto currently is awaiting formal
response from legal counsel on this matter.
Further review of Loomis Road (Note: Road changed to Drive per 11/24/97 meeting) Drive
Repaving: Chairman D’Acquisto will be meeting with Mr. Dibb tomorrow on this matter. Ald.
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Pionek moved to defer to next month’s meeting. Seconded by Ald. Woodard. Vote 3-0,
carried by all.
Further review of final grading, stormsewer, pond and road plans - Muskego Middle School:
Due to incomplete plans currently available and a review of plans occurring tomorrow morning
(8:00 a.m. at Ruekert & Mielke), Ald. Woodard moved to defer to next month’s meeting.
Ald. Pionek seconded. Vote 3-0, carried by all. Dr. Drury, also present concurred (Note:
concurred changed to requested per 11/24/97 meeting) requested (Note: word with deleted,
per 11/24/97 meeting) with the deferral.
Further discussion of ordinance 18.47(4) stormsewer/sewer oversizing requirements: Ald.
Pionek moved to consolidate this topic into Review driveway culvert policy (New
Business #1), which has been deferred to next month’s meeting. Ald. Woodard
seconded. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
Further discussion on LML Drawdown: Supt. Loughney reported that as of yesterday the lake
was 18½ inches down. The remaining 1½ inches, should be completed by his target date of
Wednesday, October 29, 1997. Discussion regarding how measurements are made. Supt.
Loughney indicated that measurements are taken from the spillway down.
Futher review of request to alter mountable curbs for driveway installation: Supt. Loughney
provided photos of one resident on Joel Drive who has already altered the mountable curbing.
Both Loughney and D’Acquisto have recently received multiple requests from residents to alter
their existing driveway entrances. Ald. Pionek would like to see some standardization to the
process if a change would occur. He recommends that City-wide standards be adopted with a
permit, inspection, bond and a fee to cover the cost of the inspection be adopted, if a change
is to take place. Ald. Pionek has seen subdivision plans with different curbing. Supt.
Loughney would like the Committee members to look at various sites including Joel Drive
before making any policy changes. Ald. Pionek moved to defer until the Committee
members have had an opportunity to inspect the various sites in question. Seconded by
Ald. Woodard. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
NEW BUSINESS
Review driveway culvert policy: Ald. Pionek moved to defer to next month’s meeting. Ald.
Woodard seconded. Vote 3-0, carried by all. Supt. Loughney requested clarification on
agenda item.
Review stormwater drainage, straightening of street, and installation of new street-Bay Lane
Place: Resident, Helen Andersen was present to discuss her situation. Due to a lack of
background data for the Committee members regarding her request, the Committee requested
some background information from the resident. According to Ms. Andersen, there appears to
be a drainage problem on Bay Lane Place. She feels that a culvert needs to be installed and
the street is eroding. Resident stated that the street sweepers have failed to clean in front of
her home for several years. Resident claimed that the DNR performed a study and found
excessive amounts of silt. Supt. Loughney was not aware of the study or its findings. Ms.
Andersen reported that the Mayor has inspected the site in question, yet nothing has changed.
Ald. D’Acquisto questioned the resident on the communication channels she has employed to
get some closure on her situation. The resident was confused as to which Alderman was her
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representative (Woodard). Ald. Woodard was first informed of this situation this evening.
Supt. Loughney feels that the Committee members should view the site and make
recommendations based on their findings. Ald. Woodard obtained Ms. Andersen’s telephone
number and will be working with her on this situation. Ald. Pionek moved to defer to next
month’s meeting. Ald. Woodard seconded. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
Review drainage easement - Deer Creek Development: Due to lack of materials prior to the
meeting for Ald. Pionek and the City Engineer, Ald. Pionek moved to defer to next month’s
meeting. Seconded by Ald. Woodard. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
Review of sealed bids for tanker truck: Supt. Loughney received two sealed bids, which were
opened. $750.00 was offered by Dan Pipke. $410.00 was offered by Beaver Wrecking and
Salvage. Ald. Woodard moved to accept the $750.00 bid from Dan Pipke. Ald. Pionek
seconded. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
Review cul de sac/grading Adrian Drive: Mike Campbell provided a brief history. A letter has
been sent with no response as of today. Ald. Pionek moved to defer to next month’s
meeting. Ald. Woodard seconded. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Ald. D’Acquisto made mention of the number of items placed on the agenda without proper
agenda submittal practices being followed. Further, it was decided that subsequent items
placed on the agenda without proper background documentation provided and submitted, will
not be discussed at this meeting. Including the submittal deadlines, previously agreed upon by
this and other Committees.
Ald. Pionek discussed the need for Tom Chiconas to be in the loop with grading plans with
respect to his involvement on erosion control. Pionek would like to see grading plans going to
Tom for erosion control and then having those plans submitted to this Committee for approval.
Chairman D’Acquisto is unsure of the scope of the ordinance for the Pubic Works Committee
regarding the authority over that and other departments.
Ald. Pionek also discussed the current policy of grading plans for parcels under 5 acres not
needing to come to the Public Works Committee for approval. Pionek mentioned the Rozman
True Value situation as a good case for review of this current policy for all commercial
properties. Discussion regarding policy changes and the method of achieving (Noted:
achieving changed to archiving per 11/24/97 meeting) archiving those changes for future
reference.
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Supt. Loughney reported on the cleaning of Tess Corners Creek. They are about one-quarter
of the way done. The rain this weekend has hampered their efforts.
Late last week the engine in one of the patrol trucks blew with a cost of $6,600 to repair.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Woodard moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:30
PM. Seconded by Ald. Pionek. Vote 3-0, carried by all.
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Respectfully submitted,
Linda Gulgowski
Recording Secretary