Public Works Committee - MINUTES - 7/19/2010
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MONDAY, JULY 19, 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 Works
Superintendent Wayne Delikat and Public Utilities Superintendent Scott Kloskowski.
Ald. Fiedler led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on July 16, 2010.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 21, 2010
Ald. Borgman moved to approve the minutes of June 21, 2010. Seconded by Ald. Harenda.
Motion carried 3-0.
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Janesville Road Reconstruction (Moorland to Racine) – City Engineer Simpson informed
nothing new from County to report.
Durham Drive Reconstruction – City Engineer Simpson said it is moving forward. Council
passed relocation order, it has been signed and we are working on recording. Letters should
go out soon to residents affected by acquisition.
Durham Drive Sanitary Sewer Project – City Engineer Simpson advised drawings are 90% .
Ready for budget to go forward.
2010 Road Improvement Plan – Preconstruction meeting on Wednesday. Will be starting in
Ancient Oaks area. Curb and gutters will start late this week or early next week per City
Engineer Simpson.
Stoneridge Groundwater Remediation – Nothing new per Public Utilities Superintendent
Kloskowski, nothing happened in the last month.
Well #9, Well #13 Upgrade – Public Utilities Superintendent Kloskowski stated they are
slowly getting Well #9 finished, they still need to plant grass. The big issue is abandonment
of Well #5. When it was televised before filling it with concrete they found pieces of
original drilling equipment. DNR wanted us to remove it, but now said leave it. It should be
done before next meeting.
Geomorphic Assessment, Southern Inlet to Big Muskego Lake – Several residents expressed
concern regarding flooding within the watershed of a ditch system. City Engineer Simpson
informed the Committee a study will continue this summer and a report will be done this
winter as to what the engineers’ recommend to address the issues in the future.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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Discuss Sewer/Water Extension – Racine Avenue South of Woodland Creek Estates – City
Engineer Simpson discussed with the Committee resident Jim Rozeski dividing his property
and would like to have a private sanitary system for the new lot. Mr. Rozeski brought bids
showing his cost to install sewer. Staff debated as much as Aldermen, it’s important to get as
many homes in the City connected to sewer as possible. Ald. Borgman made a motion to
allow Mr. Rozeski to do the land division without the need to install sewers. Seconded by
Ald. Harenda. Motion carried 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS
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Request Approval of 2 Quarter Town of Norway Sanitary Service Invoice - Public Utilities
Superintendent Kloskowski stated normal bill from Town of Norway. Northing unusual.
Ald. Borgman motioned to approve as presented. Ald. Harenda seconded. Motion carried 3-
0.
Request to Make an Application for a Simplified Rate Increase to the PSC for Water Service
– Public Utilities Superintendent Kloskowski advised the Director of Finance requested the
Utility apply for a simplified rate increase to the Public Service Commission. If the Utility
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qualifies the rate would go into effect either 4 Qtr. 2010 or 1 Qtr. 2011. The current rate
increase factor is 3.0 percent. Ald. Fiedler advised he would like more information from the
Finance Department on it and to talk at the next meeting.
Discuss Sewer/Water Extension North Cape Road, North of Durham Drive – City Engineer
Simpson stated this was a land division creating two lots without an existing house. The
division is near public sanitary sewer and water main. As is the case with all land divisions
that have public sanitary and water main close to the land division, the decision must be
made as to the requirements to extend services. Attorney Boisits informed that this is an
estate property and at this time there are no plans for development. Ald. Borgman motioned
to reaffirm the requirement to add sewer improvements at the time building permits are
issued for the lots and waive them for the time being. Seconded by Ald. Harenda. Motion
carried 3-0.
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Request Approval of 2 Qtr. MMSD Invoice – Each quarter MMSD bills the City for the
sewer usage going to MMSD. There is nothing unusual this quarter per Public Utilities
Superintendent Kloskowski. Ald. Borgman motioned to approve it. Ald. Harenda seconded.
Motion carried 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE
Request by Cindy Bennett to Consider Lease Agreement for the North End of Center Drive -
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY
LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Harenda moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 PM. Ald. Borgman seconded. Motion
carried 3-0.
Jeanne Struck
Recording Secretary