Public Works Committee- MINUTES - 7/20/2009
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MONDAY JULY 20, 2009
Alderman Snead called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with Ald. Schneider present along with
City Engineer David Simpson and Superintendent Wayne Delikat. Ald. Schaumberg was absent.
Alderman Snead led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Laws on July 15, 2009.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 15, 2009
Ald. Schneider moved to approve the minutes of June 15, 2009. Seconded by Ald. Snead.
Motion carried 2-0.
CITY ENGINEER/PUBLIC WORKS SUPT. REPORT
None
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Refuse/Recycling Collection Contract – City Engineer Simpson informed the Committee that they
have been moving forward with the new contract. He would like to discuss this at the September
meeting with possible bid in October.
Janesville Road Phase II – City Engineer Simpson informed the Committee that the 60% plans have
been received.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Request for a four way stop at the intersection of Hardtke & Muskego Drives – Ald. Borgman
stated that Hardtke is controlled and Muskego Drive is not. He informed the committee that people
driving on Hardtke are failing to stop. He would like a four way stop sign installed to avert the
possibility of an accident. Chief Geiszler informed the Committee that there has been only one
accident at this intersection in the past 2 years due to icy conditions. He also conducted a speed
study which indicated that the average speed is 23 mph. He would like to conduct another speed
study in September to be more accurate. Ald. Snead stated that at this time the Committee is not
recommending a four way stop sign at this intersection, conduct another speed study in September,
and post officers upon availability.
Request for no parking restriction along one side of Muskego Drive – Ald. Borgman stated that he
would like the no parking signs to be consist along Muskego Drive. Chief Geiszler informed the
Committee that there would be more than enough of room for emergency vehicles if parking were
restricted on one side. Ald. Schneider moved to restrict parking on the non-lakeside of
Muskego Drive from Hardke to Martin. Seconded by Ald. Snead. Motion carried 2-0.
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Determine final leaf pick up date – Superintendent Delikat informed the Committee that November
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29would be the last date the City will have leaf pick up for each year.
Discuss reinitiating of design and construction of the Boxhorn/Ryan Road streambank project –
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City Engineer Simpson informed the Committee that on May 15, 2006 a contract was entered into
between the City of Muskego and Bonestroo for the Ryan Road-Boxhorn Drive Channel
Restoration Project in the amount of $72,359.00. Work progressed and the project was submitted to
the WDNR for approval. The WDNR asked that further information be provided to them on
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November 15, 2007, at which time the City Engineer, David White, withdrew the City’s
application for unknown reasons. This project is warranted and would improve the drainage basin’s
overall quality and restore the streambank’s eroded condition. The costs spent to date for
engineering total $55,200.00. In order to complete the engineering and permitting, Bonetroo is
estimating an additional $30,000.00 is needed. The estimated construction cost for this project is
$450,000.00 with an additional $45,000.00 for survey, inspection and management. City Engineer
Simpson recommended that the Committee approve reinitiating the design and permitting this year
and budget for 2010 construction from the Storm Water Management Special Revenue Fund. Ald.
Schneider moved to approve City Engineer Simpson’s recommendation. Seconded by Ald.
Snead. Motion carried 2-0.
Discuss policy for allowing curb head cuts – City Engineer Simpson informed the Committee that
past policy of the City did not allow for the cutting of mountable curb head in order to allow for a
smoother transition from roadway to driveway. The City has received many requests and
complaints that this policy exists. While he could not find a formal policy preventing it, he is
bringing this forward so that the City can officially allow for the cutting of mountable curb heads.
The majority of communities that use mountable curbs do currently allow for cutting and removal
of 2 ½” of curb head. This allows for no disruption to the roadway while still maintaining the
structural integrity of the curb. City Engineer Simpson will write up an official policy to present to
the Committee.
Request to allow rural section roadway design for Golf View Estates – City Engineer Simpson
informed the Committee that the developer of Golf View Estates subdivision, Brian Schoenleber,
has requested that the Committee consider approving a rural cross section roadway design for this
subdivision which would allow ditch section roadways. Maintenance of ditch section roadways is
much more difficult in long term applications than those of urban section roadways that have curb
and gutter and storm sewer. Much of the Public Works Department’s time is spent maintaining
roadside ditches and handling calls for wet ditches. By having curb and gutter, all of these long
term problems are avoided. Ald. Schneider moved to deny the request for rural section
roadway in Golf View Estates. Seconded by Ald. Snead. Motion carried 2-0.
SUBDIVIDER’S EXHIBITS
None
ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS
None
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NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE
None
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Discuss meeting dates for September through December 2009 – City Engineer Simpson requested
that the Public Works Meeting dates be changed from Monday to the first Wednesday of the month
from September to December 2009. The Committee agreed.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Schneider moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:51 p.m. Seconded by Ald. Snead. Motion
carried 2-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Sally Bukowski
Recording Secretary