Public Works Committee - MINUTES - 6/15/2009
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MONDAY JUNE 15, 2009
Alderman Snead called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with Ald. Schaumberg present along
with City Engineer David Simpson and Superintendent Wayne Delikat. Ald. Schneider was
absent.
Alderman Snead led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Laws on June 11, 2009.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 18, 2009
Ald. Schaumberg moved to approve the minutes of May 18, 2009. Seconded by Ald. Snead.
Motion carried 2-0.
CITY ENGINEER/PUBLIC WORKS SUPT. REPORT
Superintendent Delikat informed the Committee that they are doing some ditching and installing
underdrains and will start work on the pond on Kelsey. They are also starting on the Herdamann
property.
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Janesville Road Phase II – City Engineer Simpson informed the Committee that the 60% plans
from the County have not been received yet. Three houses along Janesville are scheduled to be
razed next week.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Discus drainage problem from Union Church Drive to Big Muskego Lake and review consultant
proposals – City Engineer Simpson informed the Committee that the City has received many
complaints about increased flooding in this area. He has obtained scopes and quotes from
Bonestroo and Ruekert & Mielke for completing preliminary assessments of the problem and
beginning working toward a solution. City Engineer Simpson stated that the scope of work
proposed by R&M is best suited for analyzing the problem. He recommends approval for a
contract for Geomorphic and Drainage Study for an unnamed tributary to Big Muskego Lake
from Union Church Road by Ruekert & Mielke for a cost of $22,475.00. Ald. Schaumberg
moved to approve the recommendation. Seconded by Ald. Snead. Motion carried 2-0.
Discuss drainage problem on Woodland Place and Racine Avenue and review consultant
proposals – Superintendent Delikat informed the Committee Woodland Place at the intersection
with Racine Avenue has been a safety issue and created drainage problems. The ditches in this
area become overwhelmed very easily and storm water causes damage to adjacent private
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properties. City Engineer Simpson obtained design quotes from RA Smith National and Ruekert
& Mielke for the survey and design of an urban section (curb & gutter) roadway. The price to
complete the work by R&M is proposed at $7,315.00 plus a possible additional $1,200.00 should
a retaining wall design be needed. RA Smith proposed to complete the work for $22,330.00. He
recommends approval for the contract for survey and design services for Woodland Place from
Racine Avenue to approximately 350 feet west by Ruekert & Mielke for a cost not to exceed
10,000.00. Ald Schaumberg moved to approve the recommendation. Seconded by Ald.
Snead. Motion carried 2-0.
SUBDIVIDER’S EXHIBITS
None
ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS
None
NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE
None
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY
LAW - City Engineer Simpson stated that he might have a revised draft of the Refuse and
Recycling Pickup and Transportation contract for next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Schaumberg moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:17 p.m. Seconded by Ald. Snead.
Motion carried 2-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Sally Bukowski
Recording Secretary