Public Works Committee Minutes - 10/16/2017
Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES
October 16, 2017
5:00 PM
Aldermen’s Room – Upper Level of City Hall,
W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Ald. Borgman called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Ald. Borgman, Ald. Engelhardt and Director Kroeger.
Excused: Ald. Madden.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting laws.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES HELD SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
Alderman Borgman made a motion to approve the minutes of September 18, 2017.
Alderman Engelhardt seconded.
Motion Passed 2 in favor.
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Discussion update. No formal action may be taken on any of the following:
Moorland Road Reconstruction
Utility work is being done now. Project will bid in December and construction to begin in May
2018.
Middle School Water Main Project (Hi View Drive)
The project is currently out for bids. The bid opening is October 26th. Public Information
Meetings will be held in November. Final completion is scheduled for May 2018.
Waukesha Water
Soil testing has begun. The rough time frame for construction will be 2020-2022. The return
route will go through Muskego and will utilize a 30" pipe.
Little Muskego Lake Drawdown
Drawdown was complete as of Thursday October 12th. The lake was lowered by 74-inches
which is 10-inches short of the 84-inch goal. Now in the process of maintaining this
level. DNR will host a Public Informational Meeting on October 17th to discuss fishing on
Little Muskego Lake.
Muskego-Norway School District Broadband Network Project
In the process of approving MNSD plans for the broadband network project. Focusing on their
priority areas.
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:
Approval of Middle School Public Water Main Project
Alderman Engelhardt made a motion to approve the Middle School Public Water Main
Project. Alderman Borgman seconded.
Motion Passed 2 in favor.
Director Kroeger explained the plans before the Committee are for the water main loop for the
MNSD portion of the project. A preconstruction meeting will be held this week. Construction is
scheduled to begin October 30th.
Parking Lot Expansion in Right of Way - Ludwig (Muskego Dam Drive)
Alderman Engelhardt made a motion to approve the parking lot expansion with a
Revocable Occupancy Permit. Alderman Borgman seconded.
Motion Passed 2 in favor.
Director Kroeger explained Mr. Ludwig is requesting additional parking for his business. The
parking area would be located in the city right of way. Director Kroeger recommended the
parking be gravel with a buffer to the road and no additional access to the property. A
Revocable Occupancy Permit could be a requirement of this approval which would allow the
parking, but if the City ever needed the area the parking could be removed. This item will go to
Plan Commission next for approval.
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 Engelhardt made a motion to adjourn at 5:30 PM. Alderman Borgman
seconded.
Motion Passed 2 in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kellie McMullen, Transcribing Secretary