Public Works Committee - MINUTES - 2/25/2002
Approved
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING – CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 25, 2002
Chairman Nancy Salentine called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM. Present were
committee members Ald. Butch Le Doux and Ald. Patrick Patterson, Public Works Supt.
Wayne Delikat, Ald. Mark Slocomb, Engineering/Building Inspection Director Sean
McMullen and those per the attached list.
The meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Ald. Patterson moved to approve the minutes of the
January 28, 2002 meeting. Seconded by Ald. Le Doux, motion carried 3-0.
STATUS OF PROJECTS - Engineering/Building Inspection Director Sean McMullen
updated the committee on the following projects:
Woods Road Reconstruction – Nothing new to report.
Tess Corners Pond Expansion – Engineering/Building Inspection Director Sean
McMullen presented the design drawings for the proposed pond to be located in the City
of New Berlin. He pointed out the two small settling bays to be located on either side of
the primary environmental corridor and wetland. He advised that the Army Corps of
Engineers were in favor of the project and that he is currently working with several DNR
personnel on specific of the project.
Freedom Square Pond – Engineering/Building Inspection Director Sean McMullen
advised the committee that the offer to purchase for the Pelzmann/Kotnik property will
be acted on at the February 26, 2002 Common Council meeting. SEWRPC is finalizing
the required wetland delineation which should be available by the first week in March.
Once it is received, Ruekert-Mielke will finish with final design. Sean advised that he is
applying for a TRIM grant for this project which, if it is granted, will be a 70%
reimbursement for this project.
Janesville Road Reconstruction Project – Project is still on track. Looking at utility
relocations/extensions from October 2003 to April of 2004, with start of construction in
May of 2004 to May of 2005.
Martin Drive Realignment/Bay Lane Signals – The missing appraisals were submitted
to the City on January 29, 2002. Plans are being completed with one wetland issue being
taken care of.
Drainage Issues/City of New Berlin – Nothing new to report.
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MMSD Storm water Regulations – The committee continued discussion on the
problems that continue to occur as a result of the problems with Chapter 13 that are
contrary to the City’s requirements.
Drainage Problems (Vees) – Work will be done this Spring and this item will be taken
off of future agendas.
Janesville Road/Moorland Road Intersection/Moorland – Plans are completed and
have been sent to the printer. The specifications consist of 104 pages and the plans
consist of 160 pages. Ald. Le Doux requested that he be provided with plans that affect
his district. A full set of plans will be available in the Engineering/Building Inspection
office for review. Eventually, the plans will be available to be viewed electronically.
Sean clarified that the Moorland Road to Woods Road (and realignment of section of
Durham Road to McShane) and portion from McShane north of Janesville Road will be
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bid the second week in February with a March 28 bid opening date. City’s portion is
proposed to be $2,000,000.
South Intersection/Durham Road Extension – The Committee Of The Whole, at their
meeting of February 14, 2002, requested that a public informational meeting be held on
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March 28, to show the proposed layouts for this extension and also have the cost
estimates available for each layout.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discuss Urban/Rural Drainage – Nothing new to report.
Further review of amendments to 2010 Street System Plan – Engineering/Building
Inspection Director Sean McMullen reviewed with the committee the corrected 2010
street systems plan map that would be acted on at the February 26, 2002, Common
Council meeting. The committee noted the absence of Bay Lane and also questioned
curved line off of Muskego Dam Road. Ald. Patterson moved to recommend Council
adoption with the addition of Bay Lane and also the determination of the road off of
Muskego Dam Road. Seconded by Ald. Le Doux, motion carried 3-0.
Discussion on Road assessment policy (#MRD01-02) – Engineering/Building
Inspection Director Sean McMullen reviewed the final version of the new road
assessment policy that would be acted on at the February 26, 2002, Common Council
meeting. This policy would only be for the Moorland Road Extension from Janesville
Road to Woods Road and for relocation reconstruction of Durham Drive from Woods
Road to “OO” and presently affects Towne Realty (Candlewood Creek Subdivision), the
City of Muskego and the Boehm/Machiolek Limited Partnership property. The Gloria
Bartz property is exempt because they have no road frontage. Ald. Le Doux moved to
recommend Council adoption of the new road assessment policy. Seconded by Ald.
Patterson, motion carried 3-0.
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NEW BUSINESS
Discuss drainage concern – East Drive/Island Drive – Letters were sent to the affected
property owners on East Drive and Island Drive and several property owners were in
attendance, as listed on attached sheet. Roseann Tolfa spoke to the committee and read a
statement as well as presented a map of the area depicting the drainage concerns. These
submittals will be attached to the official minutes of this meeting. Engineering/Building
Inspection Director Sean McMullen explained to the residents that it appeared that the
only way to effectively take care of this problem is to install a storm sewer system that
would take it to the 25-50 year storm event. After a lengthy discussion during which
Mrs. Tolfa referenced an easement on her property, it was determined that the neighbors
would meet, as an independent group, and discuss just what they would all be willing to
do to resolve this drainage problem and then to appear at the March 28, 2002 meeting, as
a unit, to discuss resolution. In the meantime, the engineering department will shoot the
grades on the property and do some further research as to possible easement on the Tolfa
property. Ald. Salentine moved to defer to the March 28, 2002 meeting. Seconded by
Ald. Le Doux, motion carried 3-0.
Discuss traffic control for Moorland/Durham Road Construction –
Engineering/Building Inspection Director Sean McMullen discussed with the committee
his proposal for traffic control for the proposed road construction so that the City doesn’t
run into the multitude of problems experienced during the Woods Road Reconstruction
project. Sean advised that he did not anticipate a problem from Janesville to Woods
Road, but Durham Drive (from McShane to Woods Road) he does anticipate problems
and he is recommending that the road be posted “closed to through traffic” with a 25 mph
speed limit. After further discussion, Ald. Le Doux moved to send a recommendation to
the Public Services Committee for “closed to through traffic – authorized vehicles only”
signs be installed on Durham Drive, from McShane to Woods Road, and that all affected
homeowners be given stickers that can be put on their cars given them authorization to
ingress and egress to their homes during the road construction project, as well as
appropriate detour signs posted, and road posted for temporary 25 mph. Seconded by
Ald. Patterson, motion carried 3-0.
Review quotes for 2002 Patrol Truck/Flail Mower – Engineering/Building Inspection
Director Sean McMullen presented the committee with the specifications and costs for
the 2002 purchase of the patrol truck and the flail mower. The flail mower, with trade-in
is $6,230.00. the patrol truck bids equaled $98,276 or $101,274 depending on the vendor
used for the box, sander and plow. At this time, Sean is recommending that the quote
from Tractor Loader Sales for the flail mower in the amount of $6,230.00 be accepted,
and the quote from Brake and Equipment and International Truck be accepted for a total
of $101,2274.00. Both Sean and Public Works Superintendent Wayne Delikat felt that
the quote from Casper Equipment didn’t meet the specifications written for this truck.
Ald. Patterson moved to approve above purchases for the truck in the amount of
$101,264.00 and the Flail Mower in the amount of $6,230.00. Seconded by Ald. Le
Doux, motion carried 3-0.
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Review preliminary plans for Muskego High School Expansion – Mr. Tony Zanon
(Jahnke & Jahnke) and Bob Vajgrt, a representative from the architectural firm for the
School District and representatives from the School District were present to discuss
preliminary plans for the proposed expansion. Engineering/Building Inspector Sean
McMullen explained to the committee why he wanted these preliminary plans to be
reviewed with the committee before proceeding with submittal of preliminary plans. The
following three items were given to the committee for their consideration:
Mr. Zanon is requesting approval to waive the drafting standards requiring use of
concrete storm sewer. He would like to substitute with plastic piping. Sean explained
the difference and what might be the problems, if any, in the future noting that this is
considered private property and any future problems would not be the City’s, but the
School District’s. Sean stated that he would not have an objection to the plastic piping
as long as it is STR 35 or CL 900 piping. Mr. Zanon stated that there would be a
substantial cost savings in material and labor. Ald. Patterson moved to approve waiting
the concrete storm sewer requirement as long as STR35 or CL 900 piping is used with
everything else following the City’s standard requirements. Seconded by Ald. Le Doux,
motion carried 3-0.
Mr. Zanon explained that grading of the entire site has been required to be placed on the
site plans. The plan shows existing site as well as proposed areas and do meet the City’s
stormwater management requirements. The calculations will now be sent to MMSD for
their approval.
Based on ultimate layout, storm sewer plans will be for the entire site and, as long as
entire site does not change, the School District is requesting one main approval for all of
the phases with the understanding that anything contrary to the plans would require
another approval for the stormwater management plan. Ald. Le Doux questioned if the
School District was working at all with Parks & Recreation Director Craig Anderson
regarding ball fields and Mr. George Haynes from the School District stated that all plans
have been reviewed by Mr. Anderson. Ald. Le Doux moved to approve the preliminary
layout, subject to any final adjustments, and that it would not be necessary to show any
future plans unless there is a change that would require a revised stormwater management
plan. Seconded by Ald. Patterson. Ald. Slocomb questioned when semi-final plans will
be available. Mr. Zanon explained that plans will be available to all aldermen probably
the first week of March. Motion carried 3-0.
Discuss storm water plans – St. Leonard’s Parish – Allan R. Birschbach and Amy
Kinosian appeared before the committee to discuss storm water plans for the expansion
of the parish grounds. Engineering/Building Inspection Director Sean McMullen
explained that the revised stormwater plans have met all the City’s requirements but not
the new requirements of MMSD as the City only looks at additional hard surface areas.
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Ald. Patterson moved to approve storm water plans as submitted. Seconded by Ald. Le
Doux, motion carried 3-0.
ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS - None
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED
BY LAW –
ENGINEERING/BUILDING INSPECTION DIRECTOR’S REPORT – None
HIGHWAY SUPERINENDENT’S REPORT – None
ADJOURNMENT - Ald. Le Doux moved to adjourn at 9:33 PM. Seconded by Ald.
Patterson, motion carried 3-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathie M. Anderson
Transcribing Secretary