Public Works Committee - MINUTES - 6/11/1999
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING HELD FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 1999 (unapproved)
The meeting was called to order at 1:08 p.m. by Chairman Pionek. Also present were
Committee Members Ald. Chiaverotti and Ald. Salentine, Mayor De Angelis, Sean McMullen
(Ruekert & Mielke) and those per the attached sheet.
The deputy clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting
Law.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Further review of grading and storm sewer plans - Champions Village Phase II.
Sean McMullen presented the following items that needed to be addressed:
1. The sump pump discharge clean out typical section needs to be shown on the plans.
2. The proposed grading plan shows a swale diverting runoff onto private property, which is
not allowed.
3. The curb and gutter typical section should be amended to reflect the new City of Muskego
standard.
Mr. Jeff Barczak was present representing the current project engineer. He indicated that the
original plans were prepared in 1995 by National Survey. Since then, National Survey has
passed on the project to several engineers. Mr. Barczak stated that he believes the plans
were previously reviewed and approved by the City in 1995. He does not have a problem
updating the plans to meet the City’s current standards; however, he is uncertain about
changing the design prepared by the previous engineer. As to the drainage issue which
involves Lots 171, 172, 173, 158, 160 and 161 of the development, Mr. Barczak stated that the
water drains to adjacent property already due to existing conditions. He suggested easing the
slopes of the swale back and is open to other ideas.
As to the discussion regarding the City’s previous review and approval of the plans, Chairman
Pionek noted that he believes what was reviewed was “proposed” and was not part of the
original approval. Mr. Barczak noted that the sanitary sewer for the entire project has been
reviewed and approved. Mayor De Angelis agreed that all the sanitary sewer has been
approved. However, problems do need to be addressed to move this forward. Chairman
Pionek stated the City may allow the amount of drainage currently going to adjacent property
but will not allow more which will occur when development takes place. He stated that Sean
McMullen suggests extending a piece of storm sewer. Mr. McMullen expanded on the details
of what could be done.
Mr. Pucillo agreed that what was proposed would reviewed. Chairman Pionek also noted that
better overland flow getting to the pond is desired and could be addressed at the same time.
Mr. Barczak stated that was not a problem. He asked if the City wanted the field inlet at the
back? Chairman Pionek suggested that Wayne Delikat (Public Works Superintendent) be
contacted to determine his preference. The Mayor stated that a note would be placed on the
plat (as appears on previous plats) regarding ownership and maintenance of the easement.
Mr. McMullen noted that he is not looking for the entire plan to be resubmitted; the existing
plan can be redlined to denote the necessary revisions. Ald. Chiaverotti moved to approve
the grading and storm sewer plans for Champions Village Phase II subject to review and
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approval by Sean McMullen to determine that the concerns outlined by him have been
addressed. Ald. Salentine seconded; motion carried unanimously.
2. Further review of E. J. Salentine property/drainage, Tess Corners Drive ROW
Sean McMullen noted that drainage concerns have been addressed. With the revisions now
made, Mr. McMullen has no objections to the storm water management or grading plan for the
site. Chairman Pionek asked about the action taken by the Plan Commission and letter that
the Public Works Committee wrote regarding the green space. The Mayor noted that the Plan
Commission public hearing and meeting regarding this item have been rescheduled for
Thursday, June 17, 1999.
Sean McMullen discussed information he obtained that the existing right of way acquired in the
entire Tess Corners Road corridor is 100’. Chairman Pionek stated nothing should be done
right now. The Mayor asked if the right-of-way (on Tess Corners) should be evaluated now
and the procedure to possibly vacate portions be initiated. The Mayor stated he will discuss
with Mr. Bolte. Ald. Salentine moved to approve grading and drainage plan for E. J.
Salentine and leave intersection and green space alone at this time. Ald. Chiaverotti
seconded; motion carried unanimously.
Mayor De Angelis and Sean McMullen were excused.
REVIEW MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MAY 24, 1999
The Committee determined that the paragraph on page 5 entitled “Review of stormwater
drainage plans for E. J. Salentine” should read as follows:
Mr. Link and Mr. E. J. Salentine appeared before the committee at the request of Sean
McMullen and Wayne Delikat to receive clarification from the committee prior to final drainage
plans being submitted on Mr. Salentine’s property. Mr. Link pointed out that there will be new
pavement in the existing grass area and that anything draining to the back will be draining into
the pond. The front of the property all drains into the existing storm sewer on Janesville Road.
It was noted that the property is just under five acres. The committee determined that Mr.
Salentine’s engineering firm should take into consideration for their final computation, anything
that will be going into the pond. Sean feels that there may be a need to increase the size of
the existing pond. The engineer should show drainage pattern from north so we are assured
that pond will not be negatively affected. The committee did indicate a need for future review
of Tess Corners Road to establish a new road ROW. After further review of the plans
submitted, the Public Works committee determined that they would send a letter to the Plan
Commission advising that the site approval is being reworked as a public safety issue. Mr.
Link advised that they are targeting July 1, 1999 as the starting date for the project and that
they will be appearing before the Plan Commission on June 15, 1999, for final approval. As
the Public Works Committee’s next scheduled meeting is Monday, June 28, 1999, the
committee agreed to holding a special meeting (preferably on Friday to accommodate Ald.
Salentine) to review the plans once they have been submitted to the City and have been
reviewed by Ruekert & Mielke. Ald. Salentine moved to defer until plans are submitted and
reviewed. Seconded by Ald. Chiaverotti, motion carried 3-0. Chairman Pionek briefly
discussed the safety issue at the intersection which requires large trucks to use the pavement
area of the Salentine property when turning left on Tess Corners from Janesville Road. That is
why the committee does not believe green spacing the area is practical.
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Chairman Pionek stated that he will present catch basin section information obtained from
Franklin to the committee at the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business to discuss, Ald. Chiaverotti moved to adjourn at 1:57 p.m. Ald.
Salentine seconded; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
Recording Secretary