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PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Agenda Packet 09172018CITY OF MUSKEGO PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE AGENDA 09/17/2018 5:00 PM Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes of the August 20, 2018 Meeting STATUS OF PROJECTS Discussion update. No formal action may be taken on the following: Moorland Road Reconstruction Waukesha Water Bay Lane Reconstruction Hillendale Reconstruction UNFINISHED BUSINESS Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following: Request for Curve Warning Sign on Shady Lane and Forest Drive Request for Crosswalk Pavement Markings at the Intersection of McShane Drive and Cheviot Road Hillendale Speed Study NEW BUSINESS Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following: Kelsey Drive Parking Forest Glen Subdivision Drainage Water Main Assessments 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 action to committee members.)Packet Page 1 COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW ADJOURNMENT NOTICE IT IS POSSIBLE THAT MEMBERS OF AND POSSIBLY A QUORUM OF MEMBERS OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL BODIES OF THE MUNICIPALITY MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THE ABOVE-STATED MEETING TO GATHER INFORMATION; NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN BY ANY GOVERNMENTAL BODY AT THE ABOVE-STATED MEETING OTHER THAN THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY SPECIFICALLY REFERRED TO ABOVE IN THIS NOTICE. ALSO, UPON REASONABLE NOTICE, EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF DISABLED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH APPROPRIATE AIDS AND SERVICES. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR TO REQUEST THIS SERVICE, PLEASE CONTACT MUSKEGO CITY HALL, (262) 679-4145. Packet Page 2 Unapproved CITY OF MUSKEGO PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES August 20, 2018 5:00 PM Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue CALL TO ORDER Alderperson Madden called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Alderperson Madden, Alderperson Borgman, Alderperson Engelhardt and Scott Kroeger, Director of Public Works and Development Also Present: Alderperson Kubacki, Randy Hojnacki and Tatiana STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE The meeting was posted in accordance with open meeting laws. APPROVAL OF MINUTES HELD JULY 16, 2018 Alderperson Borgman made a motion to approve the minutes of July 16, 2018, Alderperson 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 the Roundabout is now open and Phase 3 is underway to finish up from Woods Road to Janesville Road. The landscaping is being done by Lambs Nursery, a local company. The goal is to finish by September 8th or within one week due to weather. Waukesha Water Director Kroeger stated the preliminary work was previously completed and they are currently working in other communities. The final, official path for the water had not been decided. 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: Page 1 of 2 Approval of Minutes of the August 20, 2018 Meeting Packet Page 3 Request for Curve Warning Sign on Shady Lane and Forest Drive Alderperson Borgman began stating vision in this area has been an issue for approximately five years. Speed bumps were placed in the area to slow down motorists, but are not longer present. A Children Present Caution sign is also present. Director Kroeger stated the Police Dept. has not had any accidents in the last 10 years. Alderperson Borgman asked the other Committee members for ideas or suggestions other than requesting another sign for the area. It was suggested that the trees are trimmed throughout the curve. First it must be determined which are City trees, if any, and Alderperson Borgman will talk to the homeowner(s) involved about cutting back the large, mature trees to open up the vision area. The Committee put this item on hold until the September meeting. Request for Crosswalk Pavement Markings at the Intersection of McShane Drive and Cheviot Road. Mr. Hojnacki presented photos and handouts to the Committee members with his concerns of accidents, near misses, spin outs, bikers, walkers, speed and parked cars at this intersection. Alderperson Madden wants the Police Dept. input on the idea of a crosswalk marker. She does not believe it will slow down cars. She thinks a traffic study would be a better place to start. The Committee put this item on hold until the September meeting. 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 Alderperson Borgman inquired about an update on the Hillendale Drive Reconstruction Engineering progress. Director Kroeger stated that a Public Information Meeting would likely be held in September with various possibilities to present. Alderperson Borgman asked about getting the signage cleaned up all over the City as a whole. Director Kroeger stated he would talk to Adam and DPW regarding the process. Director Kroeger stated he met with the Waterbugs’ representatives and the Police Dept. to talk about the July 3rd event. The Committee expressed concerns about the signage used for parking/no parking and their placement many days before the event date. ADJOURNMENT Alderperson Engelhardt made a motion to adjourn at 6:16 PM, Alderperson Borgman seconded. Motion Passed 3 in favor. Respectfully Submitted, Wendy Fredlund Transcribing Secretary Page 2 of 2 Approval of Minutes of the August 20, 2018 Meeting Packet Page 4 CITY OF MUSKEGO Staff Report to Public Works and Safety Committee To: Public Work and Safety Committee From: Scott Kroeger, PE, PLS, Public Works and Development Director Subject: Request for Curve Warning Sign on Shady Lane Drive/ Forest Drive Date: August 20, 2018 The City of Muskego Public Work and Safety Committee has received a request to install a “Curve” warning sign on Shady Lane Drive/Forest Drive. An aerial photo of the road has been inserted as a reference. Recommendation for Action by the Committee: From an engineering standpoint here are my findings: 1. Police have indicated that there has not been an accident in the last 10 years on this street. (information provided by City of Muskego Police) 2. The road has a speed limit of 25 mph. The street is located in a neighborhood and not designed to be a through street which means very little traffic is on the road. Page 1 of 2 Request for Curve Warning Sign on Shady Lane and... Packet Page 5 Additionally, there are “Slow Children” warning signs located at the curve in both directions to help reduce traffic speed. 3. According to MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways) Chapter 2C – Warning Signs. Section 2C.02 Warning Signs = “The use of warning signs should be kept to a minimum as the unnecessary use of warning signs tends to breed disrespect for all signs.” The committee should listen to all statements and make a decision on this manner. Page 2 of 2 Request for Curve Warning Sign on Shady Lane and... Packet Page 6 CITY OF MUSKEGO Staff Report to Public Works and Safety Committee To: Public Work and Safety Committee From: Scott Kroeger, PE, PLS, Public Works and Development Director Subject: Request for Crosswalk Pavement Markings at Cheviot Road and McShane Drive Date: August 20, 2018 The City of Muskego Public Work and Safety Committee has received a request for Crosswalk Pavement Markings at the intersection of Cheviot Road and McShane Drive. The crosswalk pavement markings would cross McShane Drive from Cheviot Road to the entrance of Tudor Oaks. An aerial photo of the intersection is inserted below. There is no trail located on either side of McShane Drive. Page 1 of 3 Request for Crosswalk Pavement Markings at the... Packet Page 7 Here is some background information on the use of crosswalk lines per different guidelines. According to MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways), “Crosswalk lines should not be used indiscriminately. An engineering study should be performed before a marked crosswalk is installed at a location away from a traffic control signal or an approach controlled by a STOP or YIELD sign. The engineering study should consider the number of lanes, the presence of a median, the distance from adjacent signalized intersections, the pedestrian volumes and delays, traffic volumes, the posted or statutory speed limit or 85th-percentile speed, the geometry of the location, the possible consolidation of multiple crossing points, the availability of street lighting, and other appropriate factors.” According to a FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) study, “Marked pedestrian crosswalks may be used to delineate preferred pedestrian paths across roadways under the following conditions: 1.At locations with STOP signs to direct pedestrians to those crossing locations and to prevent vehicular traffic from blocking the pedestrian path when stopping for a STOP sign. 2.At unsignalized street crossing locations in designated school zones. Use of adult crossing guards, school signs and markings, and/or traffic signals (when warranted) should be considered in conjunction with the marked crosswalk, as needed. 3.At unsignalized locations where engineering judgment dictates that the number of motor vehicle lanes, pedestrian exposure, traffic volumes, posted speed limit, and geometry of the location would make the use of specially designated crosswalks desirable for traffic/pedestrian safety and mobility.” According to WisDOT FDM (Facilities Development Manual), “Regions may permit the placement of crosswalk markings, which shall be based on a community pedestrian plan and/or a traffic engineering assessment of need. When used, the traffic study and/or engineering judgment should consider the following site-specific characteristics. • Pedestrian volumes and types and pedestrian delay • Traffic volumes including trucks and turning movements • Traffic control; signal, stop, yield or none • Posted speed • Geometrics including number of lanes and width of crossing • Visibility Additional measures necessary for safety may need to be addressed. More detailed guidance on pedestrian safety measures can be found in TCRP Report 112 / NCHRP Report 562, “Improving Pedestrian Safety at Unsignalized Crossings”, FHWA 2005 Final Report, “Safety Effects of Marked Versus Unmarked Crosswalks at Uncontrolled Locations”, and the “Wisconsin Pedestrian Best Practices Guide”.” Recommendation for Action by the Committee: From an engineering standpoint here are my findings:Page 2 of 3 Request for Crosswalk Pavement Markings at the... Packet Page 8 1. There was an accident at this intersection in 2013 where a car went into the ditch due to icy conditions. The crash did not result in a fatality. (information provided by City of Muskego Police) 2. Based on my research, practices on the use of crosswalk pavement markings at an unsignalized intersection vary. I provided three guidelines as background for the committee to review. Unless there is a strong warrant for crosswalk pavement markings, I would hesitate on placing them at an unsignalized intersection. The committee should listen to all opinions and make a decision on this manner. Page 3 of 3 Request for Crosswalk Pavement Markings at the... Packet Page 9 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS REPORT hillendale 5/12/18-6/3/18For Project: Project Notes: MergedLocation/Name: 08/23/2018 23:42Report Generated: 1 MPHSpeed Intervals 1Time Intervals 06/02/2018 16:59:59through05/12/2018 21:00:00Traffic Report From 41 MPH85th Percentile Speed 4964385th Percentile Vehicles 05/18/2018 07:34:52on102 MPHMax Speed 58404Total Vehicles 2803AADT: Volumes - weekly counts 7 Day5 DayTime 27083097Average Daily 16621107:00AM Peak 26031205:00PM Peak Speed 35Speed Limit: 4185th Percentile Speed: 36.75Average Speed: SundaySaturdayFridayThrusdayWednesdayTuesdayMonday 3863410561876407610859654797Count over limit 66.367.264.062.564.162.264.5% over limit 39.439.439.139.139.239.139.2Avg Speeder %NumberClass Counts 0.2140VEH_SM 97.456908VEH_MED 2.31356VEH_LG VEH_LG = truck]VEH_MED = sedan,[VEH_SM=motorcycle, Page 1 of 1 Hillendale Speed Study Packet Page 10 Page 1 of 1 Kelsey Drive Parking Packet Page 11 CITY OF MUSKEGO Staff Report to Public Works and Safety Committee To: Public Work and Safety Committee From: Scott Kroeger, PE, PLS, Public Works and Development Director Subject: Drainage Forest Glen Subdivision Date: September 17, 2018 The Forest Glen Subdivision HOA president, Aldermen Borgman, Dan Flamini and Scott Kroeger met on July 16, 2018 to discuss drainage concerns between lots 20 and 21 and behind lot 18. The Forest Glen Subdivision was built in 2004. In addition, Dan and Scott have visited the site several times to check out concerns and to follow up even before this meeting. I have attached a grading plan of the subdivision to indicate the area. I have also attached some storm water management report background as well. The ditch areas in question do fill up with water and do have standing water during storm events. The ditches are working well and convey the overland flow of water to the street. In all cases after a couple of days or a week depending on the storm event there is no standing water between lots 20 and 21. During our meeting we discussed the potential of removing trees behind lots 18, 19 and 21 and doing some grading work to help alleviate some drainage concerns. The initial design of the subdivision was to preserve these trees which allowed for very little grading work in this area. The HOA needs to give approval for any tree over 3 inches in diameter to be removed before a home owner can remove the tree. Recommendation for Action by the Committee: In order to alleviate some drainage concerns, the homeowners and HOA should start by working together and make improvements in grading their yards with the possibility of removing some trees as well. The committee should listen to all opinions and make a decision on this manner. Page 1 of 5 Forest Glen Subdivision Drainage Packet Page 12 Page 2 of 5 Forest Glen Subdivision Drainage Packet Page 13 Page 3 of 5 Forest Glen Subdivision Drainage Packet Page 14 Page 4 of 5 Forest Glen Subdivision Drainage Packet Page 15 Page 5 of 5 Forest Glen Subdivision Drainage Packet Page 16 CITY OF MUSKEGO Staff Report to Public Works and Safety Committee To: Public Work and Safety Committee From: Scott Kroeger, PE, PLS, Public Works and Development Director Subject: Watermain Assessments Date: September 17, 2018 The City of Muskego took over four private water services built in the middle or late 1970s. The areas of concerns include Lake Lore (2000s), Lake Brittany (2000s), Guersey Meadows (1980s), and Kristin Downs (1990s) subdivisions. The City of Muskego did not charge a hook up fee or charge to put these homes in the WCA (Water Capacity Assessment). These systems are made out of ductile iron and have reached their life expectancy. These areas have consistently been the City of Muskego’s highest areas of water main repairs. The estimated cost to design and construct brand new watermains for these 4 areas is approximately $8.5 million. The watermain will not be replaced until they are in the area of the road program. The City of Muskego will continue to make repairs as needed. For the Baylane road project we have a small portion of watermain (approximately 1,000 feet) to be replaced. Since we are digging up Baylane road for this project this is the time to do this work. Therefore, the City of Muskego needs to put a policy in place on how to handle these costs so we are consistent moving forward. Recommendation for Action by the Committee: I am looking for a policy recommendation from the Committee. Page 1 of 1 Water Main Assessments Packet Page 17