Public Works Committee - MINUTES - 5/20/2013
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013
Ald. Dan Soltysiak called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Also present were Ald. Neil
Borgman and Public Works Director David Simpson. Ald. Bob Hammel excused.
Ald. Soltysiak led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Laws on May 17, 2013.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 15, 2013
Ald. Borgman moved to approve the minutes of April 15, 2013. Seconded by Ald. Soltysiak.
Motion carried 2-0.
STAFF REPORTS
None
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Director Simpson gave updates on the following projects:
Janesville Road Reconstruction – Project moving forward. Low bidder was Musson
Construction - the same contractor as first Phase.
Racine Avenue Recreational Trail – Still in DNR hands. Hoping permit will come through by
end of May.
2013 Road Program – On streets right now. See it at Finance and Council for approval on
May 28. Areas covered are Golden Country Estates, Crowbar from Field North, and
Crowbar from Kelsey South, and a few Parks projects. Bids will be open this week on
Thursday.
Flood Proofing of Structure on Saroyan Road – We obtained a grant from the DNR for
elevation of structure on Saroyan Road. Structure is in an unofficial flood plain. There is no
official FEMA map. We obtained grant last year. They realized their state statutes do not
match guidance documents. We received a letter about two weeks ago they were
rescinding our grant offer. We will look at other grant opportunities.
Miscellaneous Drainage Improvement Projects – Put this on to get you up-to-date on some
minor drainage issues we are dealing with. One is on Wildwood and Lake with basement
damage. One on East Drive Conservation Commission hasn’t looked at. Reditching on
Riese Drive.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss Island Drive Landscape Island Modifications – Ald. Borgman stated he and Director
Simpson were at the site. You can see on the top (lakeside) of the island tracks where the
trucks turn. We decided that if we took 3-1/2 – 4 ft. off the top of the island and put a curb
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along it to prevent erosion, it would help the problem. Director Simpson advised staff looked
into the possibility of removing the island, which would also require the removal of the power
pole and other utilities. This would be more costly. Most residents affected by this project
would like to keep the island. Ald. Borgman made a resolution to move to Council to
shorten top end of island and adding a small section of curb to prevent erosion. Seconded
by Ald. Soltysiak. Motion carried 2-0.
Discuss Drainage Issue near the Intersection of Gold Drive and Diamond Drive – Two
homeowners near the intersection of Gold Drive and Diamond Drive have experienced
flooding related to storm water runoff coming from a large drainage area to the west of Gold
Drive per Director Simpson. City crews have worked for many years to attempt to remedy
the flooding in the existing drainage ditches along the roadside ditches. To reduce repeat
flooding many options exist and Director Simpson described four of them. After discussion
with Committee and homeowners it was decided to install a swale by clearing trees. Ald.
Borgman made a motion to try to contact people that would be affected for this drainage
option about tree clearing and draining option, and to put a swale in. We will bring back at
next meeting per Ald. Soltysiak. Ald. Soltysiak seconded. Motion carried 2-0.
Discuss Drainage Issue on Field near Annes Way – Director Simpson advised the
homeowners of S75 W2197 Field Drive have expressed concern related to storm water
runoff coming from a large drainage area from the rear of their property, approximately 60
acres, that drains into an area adjacent to their home. They have asked the City to look into
this. The downstream culverts and drainage areas must be considered when looking at this
project. Because of the complex series of wetland areas that act as natural retention ponds
it is difficult to assess the needs for a culvert system improvement. There are multiple
options for reducing the risk of flooding to this home. It was decided survey work would be
done and the size of the culverts and positions would be looked at. Ald. Borgman made a
motion that we pursue the investigation of the size of the culverts and the possible remedy.
Seconded by Ald. Soltysiak. Motion carried 2-0.
Discuss Drainage issue near Horn Park Drive at Pioneer Drive – Director Simpson stated
many owners of properties along Pioneer Drive have expressed concern related to storm
water runoff coming from the large wetland complex that is to the west and north of Horn
Park. The wetland complex drains through an existing 12” clay drain. During heavy rain
events when the wetland complex fills with water it begins to flow overland and eventually
through properties along Pioneer Drive. Completing a storm sewer installation along with
repairing the existing drain tile should reduce the likelihood of area wide flooding. Staff’s
recommendation is the installation of a 24” concrete storm sewer that will replace the
existing drain tile from the creek to the end of Horn Park Drive. This would enable the
system to take overland flows prior to reaching Pioneer Drive properties. Staff should be
able to survey and design the project. The existing Storm Water Special Revenue account
can be utilized to fund this project. Possibly putting a berm in back of Horn Park was also
discussed. Ald. Borgman made a motion to survey, design, permit and bid a project as
described above and shown on the attached exhibit. Ald. Soltysiak seconded. Motion
carried 2-0.
Review and Approve Sanitary Sewer Plan for the Davis CSM (Woods Road) - Director
Simpson advised at time of water main approval we had to split this project into separate
sanitary and watermain approval process because the property we required be connected to
sanitary wasn’t in the sanitary district. They had to go through the process and are nearing
completion. So I brought the plan here for approval so developer agreement can go to next
Council for approval. This is allowing one new lot to be created and that lot will be required
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to connect to sewer and water. Ald. Borgman made a motion for approval of sanitary
connection. Seconded by Ald. Soltysiak. Motion carried 2-0.
Update regarding Molybdenum – A letter regarding Molybdenum was sent to residents
affected. The City of Muskego voluntarily tested all ten municipally owned wells. The
results of the test show that eight of the City owned wells have either none or very low levels
of Molybdenum. The two remaining wells which are located in the Champions Village
Subdivision tested at levels that exceed the State of Wisconsin groundwater standard.
Staff doesn’t have much more to offer than what was provided already. Director Simpson
just wanted to bring it to the Committees attention so you know we have taken both wells in
Champions Village off line temporarily until we get some better data from the DNR.
NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE
Revise Sewer and Water Deferred Assessment Policy –
Staff needs more time per Director Simpson.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Borgman moved to adjourn the meeting 7:26 PM. Ald. Soltysiak seconded. Motion
carried 2-0.
Jeanne Struck
Recording Secretary