Public Works Committee - MINUTES - 12/20/2010
CITY OF MUSKEGO approved
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010
Alderman Noah Fiedler called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Also present were Aldermen
Neil Borgman and Kert Harenda, City Engineer David Simpson, Public Utilities
Superintendent Scott Kloskowski, and Public Works Superintendent Wayne Delikat
Ald. Fiedler led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on December 16, 2010.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 15, 2010
Ald. Borgman moved to approve the minutes of November 15, 2010. Seconded by Ald.
Harenda. Motion carried 3-0.
STAFF REPORTS
None
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Janesville Road Reconstruction (Moorland to Racine) – City Engineer Simpson informed
nothing new. Waiting for the County.
Durham Drive Reconstruction & Sanitary Sewer Project – City Engineer Simpson stated it is
going well. Utility Companies are working.
Stoneridge Groundwater Remediation – Public Utilities Superintendent Kloskowski stated
nothing new. (remove)
McShane Pump Station Upgrade – Public Utilities Superintendent Kloskowski advised we
received a letter from R&M with a new direction. City Engineer Simpson said it summarizes
where we’ve been, how we got there and where we are today. The future plan is to extend
the dual 20-inch force mains past McShane Drive.
Storm Water Mitigation Studies (Southern Inlet to Big Muskego Lake, Cornell Drive,
Fountainwood Subdivision, Luehring Drive, & Circle Drive – City Engineer Simpson
advised that R&M had promised a report for Southern Inlet to Big Muskego Lake for this
meeting, but had trouble getting it finalized. We should have for January meeting. Cornell
Drive and Circle Drive we will discuss in New Business. Luehring Drive we are filing for
the Chapter 30 permit for the storm sewer – that will be mailed in. Fountainwood
Subdivision – before doing appraisals, it needs to be approved by Common Council. MMSD
– still in holding -will not agree to funding at this time.
Private Property Infiltration & Inflow (PPII) Reduction Plan – City Engineer Simpson stated
– on hold, trying to get moving on this. They probably won’t have a plan in place until the
earliest, February.
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Private Property Sanitary Sewer Back Up Prevention Policy - City Engineer Simpson and
Public Utilities Superintendent Kloskowski think we should move forward. Payment plan
will go to Finance.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Request by Cindy Bennett to Consider Lease Agreement for the North End of Center Drive –
Cindy Bennett advised she contacted an attorney, but did not get any documentation in
writing. Will remove from agenda pending new information.
Discuss Ownership and Maintenance Needs of Pond East of Parkland and North of Janesville
- Ald. Borgman did not have anything new.
Discuss design and construction of an asphalt parking area at the Durham Drive Boat Launch
overflow parking area – City Engineer Simpson stated we do have an ordinance that requires
hard surfacing.
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss results of Cornell Drive and Circle Drive Drainage Study - City Engineer Simpson
discussed along with Randolph Videkovich and Ryan Kloth, both with GRAEF, a report
analyzing multiple alternatives in order to provide an adequate level of protection for the “at
risk” homes. In their report was an alternative comparison matrix for each problem area. For
Cornell and Catalina, the installation of a 36” storm sewer from the problem intersection to
Tess Corners creek is the most feasible alternative. This work would be contained in a public
right of way and would be constructed as a customary public works storm sewer project. For
the area along Circle Drive, none of the alternatives evaluated lowered the elevation of the
water that currently affects S75 W19020 Circle Drive. The solution would entail grading on
private property and require cooperation from the homeowners. Staff can obtain letter
proposals from a minimum of three engineering firms for the design of the 36” storm sewer
for the area of Cornell/Catalina. Also, scope a PPII reduction engineering contract with
Brown & Caldwell and include the design of the Circle Drive solution as part of that process.
Ald. Harenda made a motion to move forward as directed. Seconded by Ald. Borgman.
Motion carried 3-0.
Request for a street light at the intersection of Gregory and Parkland – Gregory Drive
condominium resident Cynthia Albiniak stated at the intersection of Gregory Drive and
Parkland Drive it is very dark and feels it poses a safety concern. City Engineer Simpson,
Aldermen and Ms. Albiniak discussed the possibility of street lighting. Since Gregory Drive
is a private drive, Ald. Fiedler advised four possibilities. 1. Do nothing. 2. Put up pole of
her choosing on her property and she would pay maintenance and electricity. 3. Get a pole
that is City standard and City will take over electricity and maintenance. 4. Illuminate
community sign at entrance. Ald. Harenda stated he would check with Police Department on
safety issues and then possibly it could be brought to Public Safety.
NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE
None
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COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY
LAW
None
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Borgman moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 PM. Ald. Harenda seconded. Motion
carried 3-0.
Jeanne Struck
Recording Secretary