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Public Works Committee Minutes - 8/21/2017 Approved CITY OF MUSKEGO PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES August 21, 2017 5:00 PM Council Chambers - Lower Level of City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue CALL TO ORDER Alderman Madden called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Alderman Madden, Alderman Borgman, Alderman Engelhardt and Scott Kroeger, Director of Public Works and Development. STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE The meeting was posted in accordance with open meeting laws. APPROVAL OF MINUTES HELD JULY 17, 2017 Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve the minutes of July 17, 2017, Alderman Engelhardt seconded. Motion Passed 3 in favor. STATUS OF PROJECTS Discussion update. No formal action may be taken on any of the following: Moorland Road Reconstruction Director Kroeger stated final plans were completed. Will be going out to bid December 12, 2017, with plans to start construction in May 2018. 2017 Road Program Director Kroeger stated the annual Road Program was almost completed. Middle School Water Main Project (Hi View Drive) Director Kroeger explained the water main project has been a combination of the water main installation and the secondary access to the school. The school district will be closing on a house September 22, 2017, to gain the secondary access needed. Public hearings will be held in September and October to discuss residents hooking up to City water. He continued that bids will go out November 1st, 2017. The City plans to work through winter and complete the job in May along with required landscaping. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following: NEW BUSINESS Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following: Status of Sewer Connection Director Kroeger referred to the Memo regarding the three Boxhorn properties that are required to connect to the sanitary sewer. Director Kroeger asked that Wayne Hendrickson come forward and state his case to the Public Works Committee. Mr. Hendrickson is selling his house and the buyers plan a remodel that may change the connection hookup location. He is requesting a four (4) month extension for the new owners to handle the connection. Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve the four (4) month extension for the Hendrickson residence, Alderman Engelhardt seconded. Motion Passed 3 in favor. Little Muskego Lake Drawdown Director Kroeger began by giving a summary of the whole drawdown project, including the nine (9) conditions from the DNR, how the drawdown is to be monitored and the dates this will take place. Alderman Madden requested Heidi Bunk from the DNR to come forward and answer questions from the Public Works Committee before opening the floor to the public. Questions addressed included farm land and water levels in low areas downstream, snow cover preventing a deep freeze, boat traffic bringing the invasive species back, being a "guinea pig” lake, will this possibly help prevent other invasive species, using chemical treatments instead and permits needed by the DNR for homeowners to do shoreline work. Director Kroeger reiterated again the strain on City resources to complete this drawdown in the time permitted. He reminded everyone in attendance this will delay other projects as well. Tom Reck of the Little Muskego Lake District (LMLD) explained the time spent on researching the invasive species and truly believes now is the time to complete the drawdown. He feels if the City waits until next summer it will be too late and further into the deeper water, where it is much harder to fight. He stated the LMLD is willing to help the City with temperature monitoring, along with removal of the piers and buoys. Mr. Reck also stated after the City approval the LMLD is ready with email blasts, a Facebook page, flyers for mailboxes and piers to get the word out as quickly as possible regarding the removal of boats, docks and piers. Mark and Jim both representing the Bay Breeze Condominium Association stated they were in favor of the drawdown and were already in the process of coordinating the removal of all boats, docks, and piers. Deb Klismet of Kingston Drive was greatly concerned over the possible financial burden the City may force onto the LMLD after the drawdown is complete. She feels expenses should be shared with the City since others use the Lake, not just the homeowners on the Lake. She suggested the possibility of grant money from the DNR, since Little Muskego is being treated as a "guinea pig". Steve Klingler of Muskego Drive expressed his complete lack of knowledge of the drawdown, and stated many neighbors were just beginning to hear about it now, the day before the vote by Common Council. He felt a great lack of communication from LMLD. Mr. Klingler also stated many neighbors thought the DNR was paying for the drawdown. He asked Director Kroeger about overtime charges to LMLD. Director Kroeger stated the City would remain at 40 hours per week, unless unforeseen emergencies would arise outside of business hours. Mr. Klingler's final concerns were about the shallow wells and the impact on the fish population. Jim from the Little Muskego Lake Association, stated he felt the information regarding the drawdown has been out to the public for some time and expressed his yes vote in going forward with the drawdown on behalf of the LMLA. Steve Olson, the Treasurer for LMLD, stated $100,000 has been spent over the last two (2) years to research the invasive species. He believes the City and the LMLD should work together to proceed with the drawdown. Suzi Link of Lannon Drive expressed financial concerns that the City will stick the LMLD with all the expenses when in fact the City owns and maintains the dam. She believes costs should be assumed by both parties. Her other main concern was the need to draw the Lake down a full seven (7) feet. Ms. Link stated all the invasive species are in shallow water and felt we should consider a five (5) foot drawdown. She fears that drawing the Lake down too far will disrupt the ecology of the Lake and possibly open us up to new invasive species. The Public Works Committee and Heidi from the DNR, continued to talk briefly about special fishing regulations during the drawdown. Alderman Borgman made a motion to defer the Little Muskego Lake Drawdown to the Common Council, Alderman Engelhardt seconded. Motion Passed 3 in favor. NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE (The following items have been placed on file for staff review. Upon completion of review, staff will submit a supplement detailing options and possible course of action to committee members.) COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW ADJOURNMENT Alderman Borgman made a motion to adjourn at 6:57 PM, Alderman Engelhardt seconded. Motion Passed 3 in favor. Respectfully Submitted, Wendy Fredlund Transcribing Secretary