Public Works Committee - MINUTES - 9/17/2012
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
Ald. Neil Borgman called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Also present were Ald. Robert
Wolfe, Ald. Eileen Madden, Public Works Director David Simpson and Public Utilities
Superintendent Scott Kloskowski.
Ald. Borgman led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Laws on September 13,
2012.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 27, 2012
Ald. Madden moved to approve the minutes of August 27, 2012. Seconded by Ald. Wolfe.
Motion carried 3-0.
STAFF REPORTS
None
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Director Simpson gave updates on the following projects:
Janesville Road Reconstruction – On schedule. Curbs may begin as early as next week or
possibly even the end of this week. Median monument is also underway. Project has gone
smoothly.
Pioneer Drive Reconstruction – Should be putting binder pavement in tomorrow. Sidewalk
is 95% complete. Curbs are all in. All utilities are buried, poles taken out. Going well.
Hoping to be done by the end of October.
Tess Corners Reconstruction – Utilities slowed us down. Crews will start Wednesday.
Woods Road Recreational Trail – Trail is essentially done. Finish up restoration.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Update of Proposed Water and Sanitary Sewer Utility Budget – Superintendent
Kloskowski stated these budgets aren’t complete because we are waiting for
numbers from other people. Director Simpson advised that Finance Director
Mueller will bring to last COW in September or first one in October. Capital charges
for MMSD we know will be going up, we will meet with them on Friday. Sewer Utility
looks strong – should be fine as far as a rate change. Water Utility we are going to
wait through the end of this year to see how third and fourth quarters go to decide if
2013 will need a simplified rate case per Superintendent Kloskowski. Both of these
budgets terminology is completely different than City Budget. Director Simpson
stated we just wanted to update you, no recommendation at this point.
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Review Proposed Intergovernmental Cooperation Plan between the City of Muskego and
Waukesha County for the Design of the Racine Avenue Recreation Trail - Director Simpson
advised during the Capital Budget planning process the Racine Avenue trail from Woods to
Culvers was added into the capital budget process for next year. In order to do that we
need to hire a consulting firm now to get the survey completed to move forward with the
design on the project. I had been speaking with the County about this proposed project as
they will be permitting and reviewing the project plans. The County asked if we would be
interested in having them provide the survey and design of the project for a fee as they have
the staff on hand to complete the work. We have a draft two party agreement from the
County that will require a cost of $10,164.00 for Survey and Design of the project. If the
Committee would like to move forward with the County helping complete the survey and
design, we would have the City Attorney review the two party agreement and bring the final
draft to Common Council for final approval. Ald. Madden made a motion for approval to
move forward. Seconded by Ald. Wolfe. Motion carried 3-0.
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NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE
None
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Ald. Borgman commended Dave and his staff on the new ditch work that was done on East
and Muskego. They did a fantastic job.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Wolfe moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 PM. Ald. Madden seconded. Motion
carried 3 -0.
Jeanne Struck
Recording Secretary