Public Works Committee - MINUTES - 4/20/2009
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2009
Alderman Fiedler called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with Ald. Snead and Ald. Borgman
present along with 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 April 14, 2009.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 23, 2009
Ald. Snead moved to approve the minutes of March 23, 2009. Seconded by Ald. Borgman.
Motion carried 3-0.
CITY ENGINEER/PUBLIC WORKS SUPT. REPORT
City Engineer Simpson informed the Committee that Hardtke Drive and Crowbar drainage areas
were surveyed. Durham Realignment design project is underway and survey work should be
completed this week. Superintendent Delikat stated that the Little Muskego Lake Dam was
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closed on April 15, 2009.
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Janesville Road Phase II – City Engineer Simpson stated that the City will receive the 60% plans
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from the County on May 1.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Request by Superintendent Delikat for a new leaf pick-up machine – Ald. Borgman moved to
appropriate $26,000.00 for the new leaf pick up machine, LCT 6000. Seconded by Ald.
Snead. Motion carried 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Approval of a Storm Sewer Easement between the city of Muskego and Don Erno for a property
located at S103 W20251 Kelsey Drive (Tax Key 2286.996) – City Engineer Simpson informed
the Committee that an existing drain tile system that currently collects drainage from the ditches
along Kelsey Drive has become completely clogged with tree roots and is inoperable. This drain
tile has existed for quite some time and does not currently have an easement over it to allow the
City to complete repairs. Ald. Borgman moved to approve the Storm Sewer Easement
between the City of Muskego and Don Erno for the property located at S103 W20251
Kelsey Drive. Seconded by Ald. Snead. Motion carried 3-0.
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Approval of agreement for AE COM to provide inspection services for the big Muskego Lake
Dam – City Engineer Simpson informed the Committee that in 2008, the Public Works
Committee authorized the completion of a preliminary study by Aquifer Science & Technology
to identify seepage paths and/or elevated water flow through the big Muskego Dam site. On
December 15, 2008, the City received this report. This study concluded that further investigation
was needed by a specialist in this particular area of Engineering. City Engineer Simpson
contacted different Engineering firms and located an expert in this field and reviewed the report
with him. He visited the site and has since submitted a proposal for the inspection services he
feels are needed to ensure the dam’s integrity. The proposal from AECOM outlines his approach
and a not to exceed dollar amount of $3,000.00 to complete the study. Ald. Snead moved to
approve the proposal from AECOM to provide inspection services on the Big Muskego
Lake Dam. Seconded by Ald. Borgman. Ald. Fiedler abstained from the vote due to the
fact that his firm represents AECOM. Motion carried 2-0, with one abstaining.
SUBDIVIDER’S EXHIBITS
Commerce Center East II – City Engineer Simpson asked for the approval of a small road
extension, bike path, storm sewer, and grading for Commerce Center East II. Ald. Borgman
moved to approve the subdivider plan for Commerce Center East II. Seconded by Ald.
Snead. Motion carried 3-0.
ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS
None
NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE
None
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY
LAW – Ald. Werner expressed his thanks to the Public Works Committee and the Public Works
Department for their work in approving and installing the Center Street Pier. The pier is
complete and there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony as soon as the signage is complete.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:22 p.m. Seconded by Ald. Borgman.
Motion carried 3-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Sally Bukowski
Recording Secretary