PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Minutes 08202018Approved
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:
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