PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Agenda Packet 12172018CITY OF MUSKEGO
PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
COMMITTEE AGENDA
12/17/2018
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 October 16, 2018 Meeting
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Discussion update. No formal action may be taken on the following:
Waukesha Water
Bay Lane Reconstruction
Hillendale Reconstruction
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following:
Forest Glen Subdivision Drainage
Water Main Assessments - Defer to January Meeting
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following:
Request for Curb Cuts at City Hall for Snowmobiles
Hillendale Reconstruction - 30% Plan Recommendation
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.)
Sandy Beach Bridge
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
COMMITTEE MINUTES
October 16, 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: Sherry Czisny and Jay Schnorenberg, Pinnacle Peak; Mayor Chiaverotti;
Alderperson Hammel
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was posted in accordance with open meeting laws.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderperson Borgman made a motion to approve the minutes of September 17, 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:
Waukesha Water
Director Kroeger stated the City attended a meeting on October 9, 2018, and it has been
determined that Route #3 is the preferred return route for Waukesha water. A 30” pipe
(wrapped twice for corrosion) is to be used. The City should receive 60% construction plans in
November and must review/return them by January 2019. He continued by late February 90%
plans will be available. A public information meeting will be held approximately in May with
bidding beginning late in 2019, and construction taking place between 2020 - 2023.
Bay Lane Reconstruction
Director Kroeger stated after making a decision on the final agenda item listed tonight, we will
move forward to 90% plans with a final public information meeting. The project will be bid in
January 2019, with construction beginning in spring 2019.
Hillendale Reconstruction
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concern are the bike trail and keeping the area more rural. After the consultants are ready with
the plans, it will be presented to the Committee.
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
The Committee as a whole discussed a few options for the area.
Alderperson Borgman made a motion to install a 15 MPH curve warning sign, in both
directions. Seconded by Alderperson Engelhardt.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Forest Glen Subdivision Drainage
Director Kroeger handed out two documents for the Committee to review. One of them
showed how the grades have changed slightly in the area. The other document shows a utility
easement with language stating that no one can alter the area by more the 4” without prior
authorization. After a brief discussion the Committee agreed the City did their part and now the
rest lies with the homeowners.
Water Main Assessments – Defer to November Meeting
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following:
Heinrich Drive
Director Kroeger briefly explained the request for Mr. Heinrich to keep the gravel driveway as
access to the future home to be built on Lot 1.
Alderperson Engelhardt made a motion to keep the existing gravel driveway as access
to Lot 1. Seconded by Alderperson Borgman.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Harvest Court Plan Approval
Director Kroeger explained this is a conditional approval of proposed asphalt roadways,
ditches and culverts for Harvest Court.
Alderperson Borgman made a motion to approve the Harvest Court plans. Seconded by
Alderperson Engelhardt.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Pinnacle Peak Sewer Connection Fee
Director Kroeger gave an overview of how the sewer connection fees are calculated and the
timing of when they are assessed to residents or business owners. He stated Pinnacle Peak
was given the Commercial Fee Sheet stating they should call the Utilities Department for more
information on that process.
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Sherry Czisny and Jay Schnorenberg came forward to speak about their lack of knowledge of
the “connection” fees. Ms. Czisny stated that Pinnacle Peak may have chosen to walk away
from Muskego due the high sewer costs because they are a small business. She quoted
Chapter 290.7 states RCA fees are to be paid up front. Director Kroeger mentioned again it is
an assessment that is charged after hookup, not before. Ms. Czisny and Mr. Schnorenberg
both said again, they were not told about these fees because it would have been part of their
loan paperwork. They also mentioned we should consider changing our documents to state
“connection” fees.
Mayor Chiaverotti spoke to clarify a few items between residential and commercial properties.
She also stated the City Attorney reviewed our documents and procedures; to be sure the City
was handling everything correctly. The Mayor also reiterated to the Committee that this was a
first for the City.
Ms. Czisny continued that she has reported our practices to the Public Service Commission in
Madison. Director Kroeger gave her copies of the documents that the Utility Clerk used to
calculate the bill based on code that was created in 1984 for nursing homes.
The conversation ended with no formal action taken.
Connection of Bellview Drive and Bay Lane Drive
Director Kroeger gave an overview and history of the possible connection of Bellview Drive to
Bay Lane Drive. The City will be reconstructing Bay Lane Drive in 2019 and from an
engineering standpoint; this area at the end of Bellview Drive was always meant to be
connected. The City already owns the right-of-way needed. The end of Bellview does not
currently allow enough room for turning around of emergency vehicles, garbage trucks, school
buses, etc.
Seven residents and Alderperson Hammel spoke regarding numerous reasons why Bellview
Drive should not connect to Bay Lane Drive during reconstruction.
Alderperson Engelhardt made a motion to not connect Bellview Drive to Bay Lane Drive.
Seconded and Amended by Alderperson Borgman to also include this will be
permanent and never revisited in the future.
Motioned Passed 2-1 in favor. Alderperson Madden voting no.
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 Borgman made a motion to adjourn at 6:33 PM, Alderperson Engelhardt
seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wendy Fredlund
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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.
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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.
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Common Council
To: Public Work and Safety Committee
From: Scott Kroeger, PE, PLS, Public Works and Development Director
Subject: Curb Cuts for snowmobiles at City Hall Entrance
Date: December 17, 2018
Dave Taube is requesting the City of Muskego to provide curb cuts for the entrance way into
City Hall off of Racine Avenue for snowmobiling. The current and past plans for the City
Hall entrance off of Racine do not have curb cuts designed for snowmobiling (attached
documents). I have checked with City of Muskego staff with regards to these curb cuts and
no one can remember any type of commitment made by the City of Muskego to put these in
with the curb design. Furthermore, I checked with Chief Rens about any rules with regards
to snowmobiling and these curb cuts. His response is attached.
Based off my research, the City of Muskego never did plan nor are we planning on putting in
curb cuts at the new entrance way off of Racine Avenue for snowmobiles as part of the City
Hall/PD project. Furthermore, according to Chief Rens, there is not an existing snowmobile
route along Racine Avenue.
If the plan is to put in curb cuts for snowmobiles, the contractor will request a change order
to do this work because it is not in the original design for the project. A change order will
result in an extra cost for the City of Muskego.
Recommendation:
The City of Muskego should not put in curb cuts for snowmobiles at City Hall if Racine
Avenue is not a snowmobile route. Furthermore, this would result in an additional cost to
the City of Muskego.
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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: Hillendale Drive Reconstruction – 30% Plan Recommendation
Date: December 17, 2018
On September 27, 2018 a Public Information Meeting was held at City Hall. Information
collected at that PIM and through other submitted surveys has been compromised in a Foth
Memorandum. (Attached)
The public was shown two 30% alternatives for the reconstruction road:
1. A rural cross section design of the road. (No curb and gutter and ditches)
2. An urban cross section design of the road. (Curb and gutter, storm sewer, and no
ditches)
Both of these options showed a trail along the west side of Hillendale Drive. The trail is
being proposed because according to the approved 2017-2021 Parks and Conservation
Plan, Hillendale Drive is a planned loop for Future Recreation Trail Recommendations.
Highlights of the Survey
• 70% preferred a rural cross section for Hillendale Drive with minimal disturbance
along the corridor.
• 78% are in opposition to a trail along Hillendale Drive.
Recommendation for Action by the Committee:
It is the recommendation of City of Muskego Staff, that a rural cross section design for the
Hillendale Drive be used for final design. Curb and gutter would be used in select locations
to help with storm sewer and minimize impacts to trees and topography. The design will
try to minimize disturbance along the corridor however safety will be a priority and
vegetation will be removed or cut back in areas as necessary. Furthermore, a rural cross
section will be cheaper than an urban cross section for initial and long term cost.
The Committee needs to make a final determination on the trail. City of Muskego staff
provides the following points with regards to the trail.
1. The proposed trail is following the approved 2017-2021 Parks and Conservation Plan
recommendation for a planned trail route. The Parks and Conservation Plan is an
approved guideline to be used and referred to by City Staff.
2. The cost of putting this trail in with the reconstruction of Hillendale Drive would be the
most cost effective.
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Memorandum
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Lincoln Center II 2514 South 102nd Street, Suite 278
West Allis, WI 53227
(414) 336-7900
www.foth.com
November 19, 2018
TO: Scott Kroeger, P.E. - City of Muskego
CC: Tom Ludwig, P.E. - Foth
Andy Schultz, P.E. - Foth
FR: Travis Seehawer, E.I.T. - Foth
RE: Hillendale Drive September 2018 Public Information Meeting Memo
BACKGROUND
The City of Muskego has identified Hillendale Drive from College Avenue to Racine
Avenue for reconstruction. Currently a rural corridor, Foth designed two 30% alternatives
and presented them at a September 27, 2018 Public Information Meeting (PIM) held at
the City Hall. The meeting was held to inform the public of the reconstruction and allow
the residents to comment on the rural and urban alternatives.
It is recommended in the 2017-2021 Parks & Conservation Plan that recreational trails
should serve to link the City of Muskego together with a system of safe, functional, off-
street recreational trail connections. Map 45 in the Plan endorses a future recreation trail
along the project corridor. The Hillendale link also serves as part of a future planned loop
around Little Muskego Lake. Both the rural and urban 30% design alternatives presented
at the PIM included a recreational trail on the west side of the corridor.
PUBLIC RESPONSE
The public was asked to sign into the PIM and fill out a comment card as well as discuss
the 30% design alternatives in an open house style with City officials and Foth. 38
citizens signed into the PIM and Foth has received 63 comment cards to date. The
comment card was set up for the residents to comment on the corridor alternatives and
the recreational trail, as well as any other corridor comments.
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CONCLUSION
Of the 63 comment cards, 14 are in favor of the recreational trail. Those in support
approve public safety and the interconnection to Mill Valley Elementary School. The
majority (78%) are in opposition to the trail, largely due to the possibility of losing
existing trees and other vegetation.
44 of the 63 residents that participated in the comment card, or 70%, prefer minimal
impacts when reconstructing the corridor, maintaining current cross section while
resolving issues with pavement structure, and preserving the vegetation.
To move toward gaining a consensus, three preferences where offered in the form of a
check box on the comment card and the results are as follows
Preferred Hillendale Drive Improvement Those in Favor
Urban Section w/ Rec. Trail Improve Public Safety 14
Urban Section Cut Back Vegetation 5
Rural Section Minimize Disturbance 44
Total 63
Comments from those opposed to the addition of a recreational trail & cutting back
vegetation include:
Loss of home privacy
Enjoy tree covered rural corridor
Recreational trail would not connect to a greater system
Construction impact to business
RECOMMENDATION
We recommend that the City reconstruct Hillendale Drive with a combination of rural
section roadway with curb and gutter in select locations in order to minimize impacts to
trees and topography.
Per the 2017-2021 Parks and Conservation Plan, this segment of Hillendale Drive is
identified as a planned trail route. The trail would provide a link to Mill Valley
Elementary School, lake areas, local businesses, and serve to provide a safer place for
pedestrians. The reconstruction project would be an ideal opportunity to construct a
substantial trail segment like this one; however, there was considerable opposition voiced
by residents along the route as part of the PIM process.
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Trail Recommendations
General Recommendations
The following recommendations are considered general in nature and intended to apply broadly
in relation to the overall trail system.
1. Recreation trails are extensions of the transportation system of the city that are intended
for the use of non-motorized modes of travel. Most recreation trail facilities are located
within existing or planned rights-of-way while others traverse public land holdings or are
located within land easements from private owners. These facilities should serve to link
the City of Muskego together with a system of safe and functional off-street recreation
trail connections to accommodate such activities as walking, running, biking, cross-
country skiing, in-line skating, and hiking.
2. Recreation trails are proposed to follow road rights-of-way, utility corridors, and
easements to facilitate travel within the city and also connect to trails in adjoining
communities as part of a regional trail network.
3. It is recommended that future subdivision and other land developments construct
proposed trail sections that are adjacent to or within their proposed development area.
4. Trails should have a paved surface in urbanized areas and conform to the specifications
provided by the City’s Public Works Department.
5. Inspections should take place at least bi-annually on all Muskego trails to determine if ay
sections are deteriorating so plans for repairs can be made and/or budgeted for.
6. Future trail additions to the City of Muskego trail system are found on Map 45. The
future trails have a priority level based upon past Park and Conservation committee and
Council discussions. The Council and Committee shall utilize this map annually before
budget time to recommend any new trail design and/or construction. Trail
recommendations shall be made based on public demand, trail main loop connections,
trail main link connections, and as road construction projects take place.
Planning/design for any new trail is recommended to commence at least one year
earlier then construction (NOTE: Any trail segment addition to the community is solely
up to the Council and their annual prioritization schedule).
7. Based on the Parks and Conservation survey the following trail sections were requested
for increased consideration to complete loops and link residents to the overall system:
a. Add a trail on Racine Avenue south of High School to south end of city
b. Add trail on Woods from Durham to Tess Corners
8. The Parks and Conservation survey as part of this Plan looked to have more annual
maintenance procedures with our existing trail system as well as calling for more trials in
the community to be paved.
9. Update Adopt-a-Trail Program and promote. Ensure groups continually committed every
year and assuming clean up duties.
Specific Trail Recommendations
Individual recommendations for a few specific trail systems, including the WE Energies trail
systems, are found here:
WE Energies North Trail
-Continue to have Public Works install millings throughout whole trail as materials are
acquired.
-Remedy trail area crossing of County Hwy L by substation near Stagecoach Inn bar.
Better signage as well as finding a way to wrap trail around substation better in future
instead of having users go down highway for a couple hundred feet.
-Have new signage plan along trail system:
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-Change and/or add traffic control signs.
-Update/add brown wooden signs at crossings.
-Update Adopt a Trail signs that are in rough shape.
-Add gateway signage at west end denoting trail system.
-Denote start/end of equestrian trail portion.
-Update map signs along with proper directions.
-Be consistent with signage and associated mountings.
WE Energies Hwy 36 Trail
-Have Public Works install millings throughout whole trail as materials are acquired to
define the trail and remove areas of overgrowth.
-Work on extending trail east of North Cape towards Franklin.
-Cut trail thru boulevard of Champions Drive.
-Remove vision corner shrub along Champions Drive trail portion.
-Add benches along trail system.
-Overall signage should be evaluated:
-Change and/or add traffic control signs.
-Trailhead (gateway) and map signs should be added.
-Update Adopt a Trail signs that are in rough shape.
-Opportunities to note environmental areas along trail could be found.
-Add trailhead signage about Muskego trails at Wind Lake Canal Public Access. This is
a great community asset and should be promoted as good fishing spot and/or fishing
access spot. Environmental education signage location could be found.
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