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PWCommittee - MINUTES - 7/7/1975) PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - CITY OF MIJSKEGO . e MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JULY 7, 1975 The meeting was called to order at 8:31 P.M. by Chairman Schaumberg. Also pr@s, were committee members Ford and Dumke, Mayor Gottfried, Aldermen Wallner, Colbu: and Knudsen. Public Works Foreman Ken Thode was also present. The minutes of the previous meeting were received and placed on file. Approximately 40 people were present to discuss with the committee Resolution $1171-75 which is presently before the Council for action and which relates to connection of Shore Lane and Lochcrest. Each household was asked to sign an attendance sheet, said sheet to be attached to the official minutes. Several people spoke urging the committee to abandon its proposal to connect the two roads, They cited increased traffic and their desire to remain somewhat isolated. It was pointed out that there was never any problem with getting out of the area during winter and that a road that close to Mrs. Peasley's home 0 could depreciate it in value considerably. Chairman Schaumberg explained that the committee had recommended consideration of the connection of the two streets because of problems incurred by the Public Works Department. The people were also appraised of the events leading up to the decision to consider the sale of a portion of that lot to Mr. and Mrs. Zingsheim. Ald. Ford moved to recommend to the Common Council that they abandon their plans to connect Shore Lane and Lochcrest due to the apparent objections from area residents. Further, that no portion of the former Lassa property be offered for sale until drainage problems are resolved and a determination of the area needed to provide adequate turnarounds 'can be reached. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried. Several people in the audience mentioned drainage problems in the area and the need for cleaning of the ditches. Letters from several residents of the area who could not attend the meeting were received and placed on file. Public Works Foreman Ken Thode appearirig for Willard Bertram, reported that he has received complaints of weeds on the outlots in Parkland Plaza. He advised the committee that when he attempted to have them cut he was told by abutting property owners that their association had a tractor which could do the work. Mr. Thode was advised to talk to the people adjacent to the outlots or to a representative of their association and advise them that the weeds are not cut by Monday, July 14, 1915, the city would have no but to do the work. Mr. Thode reported that several trees had been cut by the city's mowers on the Gilbert Manske property. Ald. Ford moved to authorize the replacement of the trees cut in error. Seconded by Ald. Schaumberg, motion carried. Mr. Harold DeBack appeared to object to the water being directed to his property as a result of the development of the industrial park. A letter from him regarding the matter was received and placed on file. The committee will make an on-site inspection of the property and Ruekert & Mielke will be contacted regarding the matter. Mr. Herbert Puetzer appeared at the meeting and presented drainage plans of his Kristin Downs development. He indicated that the drainage was separated so that only a portion of the surface water would enter the Muskego Creek ahead of the Morton Smith property. He also indicated that he is continuing in his effort% to resolve the drainage problem on the northeast corner of the development. kid. Ford moved to send the drainage plan to Ruekert & Mielke for review and re‘coamendation. \ \ Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried, . Public Works Committee July 7, 1975 - P. 2 Gerald Lee appeared at the meeting to discuss a drainage problem near the intersection of Henneberry and Hillendale Drives. Mr. Thode,pointed out several problems that could result from extensive ditching along Hillendale Drive. The committee will review the matter at a later meeting. Mr. Lee also discussed @t% the proposal to impose a $500.00 bond on builders which would be refunded when an occupancy permit was given. He pointed out that the problem was not extensive and perhaps as little as 3% of the building going on in the city and mostly in subdrvisions, He also felt that the homeowner would eventually end up paying the bond. He esented several photos which indicated kinds of drainage problems he has czp erienced. Mr. Lee indicated that perhaps a landscaping bond would be more effective. The conunittee will consider his remarks at a later meeting. The preliminary plats of Lake Lore and Wildflower were received and will be reviewed. Ald. Ford moved to recommend that the truck drivers hauling weeds being cut by the harvester shall be paid $2.50 per hour. Seconded by Ald. Dumke. Motion carried. Aid. Schaumberg moved to adjourn, seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 12:OO Midnight. Respectfully submitted, Jerome J. Gottfried, Acting Sec'y.