Public Works Committee - MINUTES - 4/18/2005
APPROVED
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2005
Chairman Chris Buckmaster called the meeting to order at 5:09 PM. Also present were
Committee Members Ald. Nancy Salentine, Ald. Neil Borgman and Engineering/Building
Inspection Director Sean McMullen. Chief John Johnson and Public Works
Superintendent Wayne Delikat were excused.
Chairman Buckmaster reported that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Buckmaster led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Salentine moved to approve minutes of the meeting held March 22, 2005. Ald.
Borgman seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
ENGINEERING/BUILDING DIRECTOR – PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT
REPORTS –
Discuss Urban/Rural Drainage – nothing to report.
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Tess Corners Pond Expansion/Drainage Issues (New Berlin) – nothing new to
report.
Janesville Road Reconstruction Project – Director McMullen explained he attended
the Re-Start meeting for the Janesville Road Construction Project on Wednesday,
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April 13. Work will begin on April 18 and asphalt work will begin the week of May
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8. Street lighting and landscaping will continue to May 24.
Janesville Road - Lighting – Director McMullen reviewed with the Committee the
lighting plans on Janesville Road. The poles will be the same as used at the
Library. Director McMullen noted the lights on the poles will be Lexon heads which
will not shatter if hit. Also, the 120-volt outlets have been moved to the top of the
poles instead of being at the bottom of the poles. The poles will be located 6 inches
above the sidewalk/curbline. The poles will go past EJ Salentine’s and Biosource
and will end at Poe’s Place. A city light will be reinstalled at the entrance for
Atonement. Atonement has previously paid to have a light placed there. Director
McMullen explained the layout of the poles could be adjusted for driveways.
Director McMullen noted the layout will be available on the City’s website.
Martin Drive Realignment – nothing new
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Durham Drive Realignment (McShane south to “OO”) – Director McMullen
explained the State has removed the two programs that the City previously had
been awarded grants for. They will not be available again until 2008. The
application process to begin in 2007.
Idle Isle Bridge Reconditioning – Nothing new to report.
Freedom Square Ponds – Mr. Taj Jordan, who lives in Schubring Bay next to the
ponds, was present. Mr. Jordan is concerned with land eroding back into the water.
Mr. Jordan is also concerned with the aesthetics of the pipe coming out of the
ponds. Mr. Jordan suggested painting the pipe to blend in with the landscaping.
Director McMullen explained that mud was pumped into the ponds, but the
Contractor was out today sucking it all back out and they will be coming out to
remove the material. Director McMullen also explained the pipe coming from the
ponds could be stained rather than painted. Ald. Buckmaster suggested staining the
rim and a few feet of the top of the pipe to prevent sun glare. Director McMullen
stated there should be funds available to do the staining. Director McMullen noted
the tree-planting plan was approved at the March 22, 2005, meeting. Tom Zagar
will contact Mr. Jordan before the work is started.
Quietwood Creek – Diverting Structure – nothing new to report.
Field Drive Repaving – S74 W21052 Field Drive – nothing new to report.
Settlement Center (Old Town Hall) - Director McMullen explained the City has just
signed a contract with Bonestroo to begin design work. Design and bidding should
be completed by the last week in May. Old Town Hall should have full occupancy
this year. The project is under budget, with Public Work’s time included.
Subdivision Development - Ald. Buckmaster thanked the Engineering Department,
Sean McMullen and Dave Simpson, for creating and updating the subdivision
tracking sheet. The Committee agreed the list has been very helpful.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Martin Drive- second phase of traffic study for intersection of Martin Drive/Janesville Rd –
Director McMullen stated the traffic study will be done in May. Ald. Salentine moved to
defer until the June meeting. Ald. Borgman seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
Further review of request for speed bumps on Kurtze Lane - Director McMullen stated the
traffic study will be done in May. Ald. Borgman moved to defer until the June meeting.
Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Motion carried 3-0.
Status of permanent ROW dedication for cul-de-sac of Valley View Subdivision – Director
McMullen explained there will be no utility connection between Valley View and Marlan
Meadows subdivision. Therefore, he is recommending creating a permanent cul-de-sac at
the end of Rossmar Drive. Director McMullen stated a new set of plans will come to the
Committee after the Plan Commission approves the new layout.
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Discuss proposed request for City to petition County for a traffic study – Racine Ave from
Henneberry Drive to North Shore Drive – Director McMullen has emailed Waukesha
County requesting a traffic study be completed on Racine Ave.
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss Application for Industrial Park Infrastructure Funding – Director McMullen
explained the City qualifies for Local Road Improvement Funds(LRIP) with a matching
amount of up to $100,000. Ald. Salentine moved to authorize Director McMullen to
apply for the LRIP Funding for the 2006 funding cycle for the roadway
improvements. Ald. Borgman seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
Approve Permanent Drainage Easement for maintenance of stormwater/Michael & Lynn
Stein – Director McMullen explained to the Committee the Lakewood Meadows original
phase placed an easement along the north side of the Stein property to accommodate the
roadside drainage and the offsite drainage. With the development of the area, the
drainage patterns have made it very difficult to drain the water to the existing easement. In
severe storm events the water will back up across the roadway and the front yards of
Hillendale lots. The new easement area will allow a faster and steeper course for the
overland flow. The Steins have requested this easement relocation. The City will cut
down the scrub trees, which will take about 4-6 hours. The culvert replacements will be
paid for by the owner of lot 6 of Lakewood Meadows and the Steins. There will be no
financial impact to the City. Ald. Salentine moved to approve the relocation of the
drainage easement on the Stein property. Seconded by Ald. Borgman. Motion
carried 3-0.
Review bill for broken fame, post and paper box due to snowplow – Guy Coe Enterprises –
Director McMullen explained Mr. Guy Coe has submitted a claim for damages due to
snowplowing. Mr. Coe is upset with the type of pole used to replace the decorative post
and mailbox that was damaged. Director McMullen stated it is the City’s policy and past
practice to replace mailboxes with standard 4X4 treated posts and standard mailbox. Mr.
Coe is requesting 2- 4x4x8 treated cedar posts and is also requesting $150.00 for labor.
Director McMullen noted his mailbox has been hit two times in the last six years. Noting
that Thode Drive is a narrow road, the Committee has recommended while plowing this
road to not use the wing of the plow. Ald. Salentine moved to deny the request for
reimbursement for the decorative post and box. Seconded by Ald. Borgman.
Motion carried 3-0.
Discuss filling of additional building inspector position – Director McMullen informed the
Committee of the limited services of two of the building inspectors and the immediate need
to hire an additional inspector. Jim Polinski, the commercial and residential electrical
inspector, is out on indefinite medical leave. Al Biwer, commercial building and plumbing
inspector, is on restricted duty. Ald. Buckmaster requested more time to review the
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information and if necessary will hold a special meeting before Council on April 26. Ald.
Borgman moved to defer to a special meeting prior to the Common Council meeting
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on April 26. Seconded by Ald. Salentine. Motion carried 3-0.
Determination of curb and gutter requirement – Rustic Trails – Director McMullen
explained Rustic Trails is a conservation subdivision on Field Drive and is required to
come to committee for determination of curb, gutter and storm sewer requirements. Ald.
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Salentine moved to deny the request for the exception to the standard cross
section. Ald. Borgman seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
Revocable Occupancy Permit – Lake Access 13, Schubring Bay - Director McMullen noted
in the Revocable Occupancy Permit, issued to Mr. Jareth Sowinski, item #6 states;
“furthermore, within 15 days of approval, asphalt parking and driveway areas shall be
removed from within 3 feet of the property line, and said area shall be restored and
maintained in a vegetative cover.” Director McMullen showed the Committee pictures of
Mr. Sowinski’s property from August 2004, and pictures from today, noting the work has
not been completed. Director McMullen explained the retaining wall is encroaching into
the right of way 1.6 feet and the driveway is encroaching 4.6 feet. Ald. Salentine moved
to recommend to Council to exercise the option to revoke the occupancy permit.
Seconded by Ald. Borgman. Motion carried 3-0. Director McMullen will bring the
above-mentioned pictures to the Council meeting for discussion.
SUBDIVIDER’S EXHIBITS
ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS - None
NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE – No action intended for these items. The following
may be placed on the agenda at a future meeting.
Candlewood Village traffic issues -
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW –
ADJOURNMENT – Ald. Salentine moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 PM.
Seconded by Ald. Borgman, motion carried 3-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Kellie Renk
Recording Secretary