Public Works Committee - MINUTES - 11/21/2011
CITY OF MUSKEGO approved
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Alderman Noah Fiedler called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Also present were
Alderman Dan Soltysiak, City Engineer David Simpson and Public Works Superintendent
Wayne Delikat. Ald. Keith Werner and Public Utilities Superintendent Scott Kloskowski
absent.
Ald. Fiedler led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on November 18, 2011.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 17, 2011
Ald. Soltysiak moved to approve the minutes of October 17, 2011. Seconded by Ald.
Fiedler. Motion carried 2-0.
STAFF REPORTS
None
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Janesville Road Reconstruction (Moorland to Racine) – City Engineer Simpson stated
utilities are well on the way to being buried. Road plans are not finalized.
Durham Drive Reconstruction & Sanitary Sewer Project – City Engineer Simpson advised
Durham Drive will open Wednesday afternoon officially. We will do minor top soiling and
seeding, and in Spring final asphalt.
McShane Pump Station Upgrade – They coated the last of the wet well per City Engineer
Simpson.
PPII Reduction & Sanitary Sewer Backup Prevention Programs – City Engineer Simpson
stated finished the last of the televising last week. One section had defects in lateral, so we
did find some problems.
Tess Corners Reconstruction –Talk about in “New Business” per City Engineer Simpson.
Pioneer Drive Reconstruction – City Engineer Simpson advised under way. Surveys are
complete. Public Information Meeting will be held in January.
Cornell Drive Storm Sewer Construction – City Engineer Simpson stated complete except
for restoration.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Review and Acceptance of Bids for the Sale of City Owned Vehicles – City Engineer
stated we had four vehicles for bid and attached memo lists the highest bids. Public Works
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Superintendent Delikat recommends we accept the highest bid for each. Ald. Soltysiak
made a motion to approve recommendation. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion carried 2-0.
Recommend Regarding Amendment to the Agreement between Foth Infrastructure &
Environment, LLC and the City of Muskego for Tess Corners Drive Reconstruction Design –
City Engineer Simpson advised soil borings are completed and geotechnical engineer has
completed his full analysis and design. Soil conditions are worse than anticipated and will
result in the need for greater than anticipated soil modifications. Because of the required
substructure modifications, the construction costs will be greater than originally anticipated.
Foth prepared a construction cost estimate for various alternatives. Because of the large
amount of substructure work required, it was determined that an off-road recreational trail
would result in lower construction costs. The estimated construction cost savings will vary
from $334,000 to $434,000. Added expenses to complete the off-road path will be
additional soil borings, minor right of way acquisition, and increased design services.
Assuming that the additional right-of-way acquisition and design expenses total no more
than $100,000, the modified design will still save the City a minimum of approximately
$234,000. Knowing this and that the City’s Park & Recreation Board’s preferred alternative
for pathways is off-road, recommendation would be to review and recommend proposed
amendment to Foth’s design contract that will allow for the design of an off-road recreational
trail. Ald. Soltysiak made a motion to move to approve recommendation. Ald. Fiedler
seconded. Motion carried 2-0.
NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE
None.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Ald. Soltysiak said “THANK YOU to Public Works” for leaves cleaned up.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Soltysiak moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:18 PM. Ald. Fiedler seconded. Motion
carried 2-0.
Jeanne Struck
Recording Secretary