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PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Minutes 09212021Approved CITY OF MUSKEGO PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES September 21, 2021 5:30 PM Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue CALL TO ORDER Alderperson Hammel called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Alderpersons Hammel, Terrance and Engelhardt; Scott Kroeger, Director of Public Works and Development Also Present: Police Chief Stephen Westphal STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE The meeting was posted in accordance with open meeting laws on September 17, 2021. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Alderperson Engelhardt made a motion to approve the Minutes of the August 17, 2021, meeting. Alderperson Terrance seconded. Motion Passed 3 in favor. STATUS OF PROJECTS Discussion update. No formal action may be taken on any of the following: Great Water Alliance Director Kroeger stated North Cape Road is closed between Durham Drive and Ryan Drive. This was closed beginning September 13th and expected to last approximately 50 days. Detour routes are in place, along with speed bumps. The police will be ticketing Commercial drivers found in the subdivisions, not correctly following the detour. Hillendale Reconstruction Director Kroeger stated today the first layer of binder was put down from Tans Dr to Racine Ave. Tomorrow the second layer will be placed. On Thursday, the asphalt driveways will be replaced. Restoration work will be continuing for at least the next 10 days. On October 1-2, the final surface layer will be applied from College Ave to Racine Ave. Police Chief Updates Police Chief Westphal stated Officer Hendrickson recently retired. The Dept currently has 37 sworn officers, with an offer into one, and starting background checks on another, with hopes to bring the Dept back to 39 total officers. He went on to explain that he wants to focus on Muskego’s speeding problem and why it’s difficult given how much time and resources other cases take. He will ask for more officers during the upcoming budget, given the amount of overtime used this year. He is also slightly restructuring the Dept for better work flow overall. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following: Request for No Parking Signs – Parkland Avenue (North of Janesville – Briargate Lane) Director Kroeger passed out a couple of photos of the area being discussed. He continued by presenting his memo and map. Ald. Terrance spoke about his residents that have come to him about this area. He said the angle of the curve makes the area more difficult to maneuver and drive through when vehicles are parked on both sides of the road. The Committee continued to discuss ideas as a whole. Alderperson Engelhardt made a motion to approve No Parking Signs on Parkland Avenue from the tennis courts to Briargate Lane on the inside radius only. Alderperson Terrance seconded. Motion Passed 3 in favor. NEW BUSINESS Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following: Hilmer’s Right-of-Way Waiver Request Director Kroeger presented his memo and maps. He explained the Hilmer’s will still need to pay for their portion of public improvements when the subdivision is developed in the future. This will be documented on a CSM and recorded with the Register of Deeds. This will also need additional approval through Plan Commission and Common Council. Alderperson Terrance made a motion to approve the Hilmer’s Right-of-Way Waiver Request. Alderperson Engelhardt seconded. Motion Passed 3 in favor. Discussion of Extending the Martin trail from Lannon Drive to Oakhill Trail Director Kroeger presented his memo and map of the proposed trail. He explained that an RFP was sent out back in 2016, but a few residents were strongly against it, along with the cost and the project eventually died. Dan Flamini oversaw construction of a small portion of this trail near the church in 2018. The City prefers to construct trails with road reconstruction, but this trail will be a Capital project for 2023 if the Committee proceeds. Ald. Terrance stated he brought this forward due to the size of the proposed subdivision in the area, along with safety and traffic concerns from some residents. Alderperson Terrance made a motion to approve Extending the Martin trail from Lannon Drive to Oakhill Trail by putting this project onto Capital for 2023. Alderperson Hammel seconded. Motion Passed 3 in favor. Request for Stop Signs at Fairway Lane, Brookview Court, and Old Course Way at Ryan Drive Director Kroeger stated it came to our attention that Stop Signs were never installed at these three intersections during previous development. Alderperson Engelhardt made a motion to approve the Request for Stop Signs at Fairway Lane, Brookview Court, and Old Course Way at Ryan Drive. Alderperson Terrance 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 Alderperson Engelhardt made a motion to adjourn at 6:25 PM. Alderperson Terrance seconded. Motion Passed 3 in favor. Respectfully Submitted, Wendy Fredlund Recording Secretary