PWCommittee - MINUTES - 12/6/1973PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD DECEMBER 6, 1973
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Schaumberg at 4:15 P.M. Also
present were Aldermen Ford, Knudsen and Foldy and Supt. Bertram.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Rambo appeared to request that the city bypass
storm water around their pond. The committee agreed to defer the matter
until the December 19th meeting. Supt. Bertram is to determine: (1) cost
(2) area of the watershed involved (3) what effect this action might have
on the ditches below the pond.
Mr. Walter Chmiel and his son Dennis appeared to offer the city the
opportunity to use his newly installed drain tile system for the purpose
of draining storm water from the Ladwig Drive subdivision. Mr. Chmiel
indicated that he would expect some amount of compensation for such use
of his drain system. The committee agreed to defer the matter until a
decision is made on whether or not to reduce the curves on Woods Road
as this might provide an alternate drainage route.
Supt. Bertram reported that the street light at the old intersection of
Durham Dr. and "00" should be relocated to the new intersection. The
matter was referred to the Safety Committee.
The committee decided to take no action at this time regarding the
potential water problem at the corner of Vine St. and Bay Lane.
The committee agreed that forthwith our policy regarding mailboxes
damaged by snow plows would be as follows:
(1) If the mailbox is actually struck and damaged by city equipment,
the city will repair or replace it.
(2) If the mailbox is merely tipped over by snow being pushed
against it the owner must repair it.
Supt. Bertram is to report back to the committee with a suggested updated
per foot price for new road bonds. It is presently $10.00 per ft.
Ald. Schaumberg moved to authorize the Highway Dept. to enter into a
cooperative purchasing agreement with the City of Milwaukee for the
purchase of road marking paint. Seconded by Ald. Ford, motion carried.
Supt. Bertram indicated that perhaps our road specifications should be
standardized. The matter will be discussed at a future meeting.
Supt. Bertram reported a sewer installation violation by Zidar Plumbing on
Larkspur Lane. The matter was referred to the Sewer Committee.
Action on whether or not to hire a mechanic for the Public Works Dept.
was deferred until a full committee can meet.
The committee took no action on approving the drainage ditches in the
Parkland Subdivision or the Fountainwood ditch inverts as snow prevented
an inspection of the sites.
Supt. Bertram will try to determine what effect the Shagbark Subdivision
will have on drainage ditches between the subdivision and the lake and
what it will cost the city to handle the increased runoff.
Ald. Knudsen requested that the committee approve a storm sewer along the
James Rydzik property between Richdorf Dr. and Little Muskego Lake. The
committee deferred the matter until it considers the 1974 drainage projects.
\Correspondence and applications for *employment were reviewed and placed
on file. Claims against the city were referred to our insurance carrier.
Aid.. Ford moved to adjourn, seconded by Ald. Schaumberg, motion carried.
Th meeting adjourned at 6:45 P.M.
\ Respectfully submitted,
\ Ron Ford, Sec'y.
RFlje \ Public Works Committee
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