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PWCommittee - MINUTES - 10/9/1975PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSREGQ MINUTES OF MEETING HELD OCTOBER 9, 1975 The meeting was called to order by Chairmap Schaumberg at 8:00 P.M. Also I present were conunittee members Ford and Dumke, Mayor Gottfried, Supt. Bertram and Ald. Foldy. Visitors at the meeting included Mr. Eldred Jensen, Mrs. Dorndoefer, Mr. John Pellant of Glenbrook Subdivision, Mr. Roger Johnson, representing National Exchangers and Mr. Frank Ruekert, Jr. of the city's consulting engineering firm. * Mr. Jensen and Mrs. Domdoefer presented a petition to the connaittee to have the city abandon Crest Drive from Pearl Drive to Gold Drive in the Jewel Crest Subdivision. The committee discussed the procedures to be followed when a public right-of-way is vacated. Mr. John Pellant appeared to discuss with the committee the condition of the curve immediately north of Highway 24. He specifically objected to the way in which the city has attempted to improve the curve. The committee agreed to personally view the problem with Supt. Bertram and Mr. Pellant. Mr. Roger Johnson presented final plans of road grades for Shagbark Subdivision which he anticipates to begin construction on Monday, October 13th. It was noted by the committee that preliminary approval of the plat has been given and the final plat must be presented to the Plan Commission and the Council. Mr. Johnson indicated that the ditch along Martin Drive which has been eroding will be repaired first and the bottom will be sodded and the sideslopes wauld be heavily mulched. He also indicated that sod would be Placed on the bottom of road ditches where erosion is likely and that a 4-1 slope will be maintained wherever possible.., Mr. Frank Ruekert, Jr. appeared to review the preliminary storm sewer drainage plan affecting a portion of the northeast area of the city from College Ave. to Woods Road. Supt. Bertram will review the plans prior to final printing. The committee advised Mr. Ruekert that they would prefer to have the work done on mylar and that it is the intent of the city to do all quarter sections unless it has been determined that prior development makes it unnecessary. The committee agreed to meet next Thursday, October 16th at 4:30 P.M. to discuss storm water problems with several of the residents. Supt. Bertram to make the necessary arrangements. Ald. Ford moved to direct Ruekerf & Mielke to advertise for bids for the Jewel Creek Channel bulkhead wall construction project. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried. A review of the policies of other communities relating to road and ditch excavations was deferred until the next meeting. Supt. Bertram reported that he had reviewed the Parkland area and feels that much of the problem can be solved with some minor grading and that very little grading, if any~, would be needed. Also, that one of the drainage ditches leading from Parkland to the pond should be cleaned . . . . . . ‘1) and reshaped. Ald. Ford moved to authorize toe work to be done. Sec- , onded by Aid. Schaumberg, motion carried. \ '\ ‘\. \ Public Works Committe,e - aont'd. 10/9/?5 - P. 2 Ald. Ford moved to approve the final grade and road plans for Shagbark Subdivision. Seconded by Ald. Schaumberg, motion carried. Supt. Bertram presented plans for constructing a passing lane on Highway 36.in the vicinity of old Loomis Road. Ald. Dumke move to present the plans to the State Highway Commission for approval. Sec- onded by Ald. Ford, motion carried. * The proposed 1976 Public Works budget was reviewed with Supt. Bertram. Ald. Ford moved to recommend acceptance by the Finance Committee of the proposed 1976 budget, as amended. Seconded by Ald. Schaumberg, motion carried. During the discussion of the budget Mr. Bertram pointed out that he has included the necessary funds for a parttime employee to be used in the late spring and summer months as well as funds for the creating of an additional supervisory position. The committee reviewed the estimates of the cost of applying asphalt to the parking lot around the old city hall. Supt. Bertram advised the committee that it would be considerably less expensive to have the city do it. Ald. Ford moved to include the cost of providing asphalt to the 0 parking lot at the old city hall and old city garage in the 1976 capital bedget. Seconded by Ald. Schaumberg, motion carried. Supt. Bertram advised the committee that he has received requests for street lights at the following intersections: Flintlock Trail - Tess Comers Drive Flintlock Trail - Woods Road * : Apollo Drive. Racine Avenue Gemini Drive e Racine Avenue The matter was referred to the Public Safety Committee. Supt. Bertram reported that the Building Inspector and himself had met with Mr. George Harris and Mr. Elmer Tinti regarding St. Leonard's Drive. He indicated that he will make another on-site inspection before any final decision is made. Mayor Gottfried advised the committee that he has received a request that the city once again consider selling the lower portion of the former Lassa lot to Mr. and Mrs. Aingsheim. It was noted by the connnitKee that it had been previously determined that before any sale is made it will be necessary to determine the area needed for a cul-de-sac at the end e f Shore Lane as well as how much land, if any, will be needed for storm water drainage in the area. Supt. Bertrain and Mayor Gottfried were directed to provide that in#ormation. Mayor Gottfried requested that the Public Works Cormnittee review the bide for sewer installation on Lembezeder Drive since the~Sewer Committee will not be meeting for another month. It was noted that the project was bid with two alternates in order to provide the difference in cost of constructing sewer just to serve the residents on Lembezeder Drive nd * the second to deepen the sewer on Lembezeder Drive so that residents n a portion of Hillendale Drive could be served. A review of the.bids r&,ealed that the cost of sewering Lembezeder Dr. was $43,000.00 and that to deepen the sewer in order that Hillendale Dr. could also be served would 'add between $4,000.60 and $5,000.00 to the project. It was also pointed out' that if Hillendale Drive were to be included in this project a new public hearing would be required. Ald. Ford moved to send the matter to the Council without recommendation. Seconded by Ald. Schajmbe motion carried.< The meeting adjdwyed at 11:5O'P .M. JJG/je \ \ Respectfully submitted, J. G. Gottfried, Acting dec'y.