Public Works Committee - MINUTES - 8/18/2008
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2008
Alderman Fiedler called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with Ald. Neil Borgman and Ald.
Tracy Snead present along with Public Works Superintendent Wayne Delikat and City
Engineer David Simpson.
Alderman Fiedler led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Laws on August 12, 2008.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 21, 2008
Ald. Borgman moved to approve the minutes of June 12, 2008. Seconded by Ald. Snead.
Motion carried 3-0.
CITY ENGINEER/PUBLIC WORKS SUPT. REPORT
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Janesville Road Phase II – City Engineer Simpson informed the Committee that the public
information meeting will be scheduled some time in September 2008.
2008 Annual Road Program Update – City Engineer Simpson stated that the contactors are
done with the road program. All that needs to be done is the striping.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discuss drainage at S67 W18950 Steeplechase Dr. – The homeowners are concerned with
drainage entering their property from homes to the rear of their property which are not part of
their home owner’s association. City Engineer Simpson stated that the grading on this
property does not match the approved master grading plan. Re-grading this area by the
homeowner is the best solution to alleviate any problems related to standing water. He also
stated that the assessment process used for levying special assessments for the Lakewood
Meadows Detention Pond project was done correctly. Ald. Fiedler suggested that City
Engineer Simpson talk with the homeowners about installing a sump line and catch basin.
Discuss drainage at W180 S6698 Muskego Dr. – The homeowners, Mr. and Mrs. Beaudry,
are contending that the City’s installation of a storm sewer on the property directly adjacent to
their property has caused damage to their property. Ald. Borgman moved to direct staff to
prepare an easement document for execution by the Beaudrys and upon obtaining their
signatures the Department of Public works will place stone as discussed with Mr.
Beaudry. Also, the Beaudry’s should sign a release of rights. Seconded by Ald. Snead.
Motion carried 3-0.
Request by Ald. Borgman to discuss drainage problems in Parkland Subdivision – The
drainage ditches located on outlots owned by the Homeowners Association are not being
maintained. City Engineer Simpson recommended that the Public Works Department clean
and repair any failing culverts or underdrains in the public right of way per standard
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procedures. Ald. Fiedler suggested the City get a cost estimate for cleaning and repairing
ditches and culverts in the outlots for a possible future special assessment.
NEW BUSINESS
Plan Commission referral for request for right of way vacation for Koso Drive (west of
Golden Country Drive) – Ald. Borgman moved to vacate right of way on Koso Drive, west
of Golden Country Drive. Seconded by Ald. Snead. Motion carried 3-0.
Big Muskego Dam Seepage Study – City Engineer Simpson recommended that this study be
done due to the long term elevated water levels in June. Ald. Borgman moved to proceed
with the seepage study. Seconded by Ald. Snead. Motion carried 3-0.
Lake Forest Subdivision – Drainage Easement Maintenance – The Lake Forest Home
Owner’s Association has requested that the City complete necessary maintenance and repairs
to an existing drainage swale. The City’s normal practice in these situations is to require the
homeowner’s association to make any needed repairs. Ald. Borgman moved to defer
request for maineneance and request City Attorney review of the matter. Seconded by
Ald. Snead. Motion carried 3-0.
Request by Ald. Fiedler to discuss a ditch on Tess Corners Drive that is eroding – Ald. Fiedler
stated that this item has already been taken care of.
SUBDIVIDER’S EXHIBITS
None
ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS
None
NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE
None
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Seconded by Ald. Borgman.
Motion carried 3-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Sally Bukowski
Recording Secretary