PWCommittee - MINUTES - 4/8/1976PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - CITY OF'MUSKEGO
l MINUTES OF MEETING HELD APRIL 8, 1976
The,meeting was called to order at 8:15 P.M. by Chairman Schaumberg.
Also present were Aldermen Dumke, Colburn and Wallner, Supt. Bertram,
Building Inspector Lee and Mayor Gottfried. Ald. Ford arrived at 9:15 P.M.
Mr. Elmer Tinti appeared at the meeting with Mr. Radiqualan and Mr.
Popeve to discuss their request to face their home towards Tess Comers
Drive rather than Sherwood Circle. It was noted by the connnittee that
the proper certified survey map has been approved by the Plan Commission
and the Council. It was also noted that a restriction that no driveways
were to enter Tess Comers Drive at the time the original land division
was approved by the Plan Commission. Mayor Gottfried was directed to
contact City Attorney Buckley to determine whether that restriction would
apply to the new division and to bring the matter to the Plan.Commission
to determine whether or not they want to keep that restriction. It was
also agreed that residents in the immediate area would be contacted in
order that their views could be heard.
The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and placed on file.
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Mr. Alvin Guhr and Mr. Wayne Salentine appeared to discuss with the
committee several minor drainage problems along Kelsey Drive. The
committee agreed that this would be one of the areas they would inspect
on their upcoming tour of the city with Supt. Bertram. The committee
agreed to contact Mr. Salentine and Mr. Guhr when the date for the tour
has been set.
Mr. Clarence'FroeliCh appeared regarding damage to tiles draining his
property by the Tomasini Construction Company during the installation of
sewers on Lembezeder Drive. Supt. Bertram advised the connnittee that
by cleaning a prevtoi3ylylblocked drainage channel much of the water had
been drained and that he will contact Mr. Tomasini regarding the repair
of any broken tiles.
Supt. Bertram advised the committee that he is still waiting for Mr,
Lindner to contact him regarding the Rabay problem on Lentini Drive.
He also advised the committee that he has not heard from Frank Ruekert,
Jr. regarding the drainage study of the Martin and Hardtke area and that
the road problem in the vicinity of the Pluer and Brueckner properties
should be viewed by the committee before any decision is made. Supt.
Bertram further advised the committee that the use of a slotted drain in
front of the Meinecke property on Lake Drive was not practical.
0 The committee discussed with Supt. Bertram the need to relocate the
drainage ditch running through Lot 22 and the Stahnke property in the
Hillview Subdivision. Supt. Bertram was directed to get the necessary
easements so that a storm drainage tile could be installed along the
lot line.
The committee discussed with Supt. Bertram the land needed for right-of-
way and drainage purposes on the former Lassa lot. It was pointed out
a that 50' on eadh side of the right-of-way of Lochcrest Drive extended
would beneeded #and that a-20' storm drainage easement on the south side
of the lot from Lochcrest to the lake would be needed. Supt. Bertram
was directed to develop a plat of the area showing lands needed for
right-of-way and drainage purposes.
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Mayor Gottfried was directed to contact abutting property owners of the
land west of Shore Lane to determine whether or not they are still
interested in purchasing a portionof the property.
Ald. Dumke discussed with the committee drainage problems in the area
of the Unger, Dougherty and Gardner properties on Boxhorn Drive. This
problem will also be viewed by the connxittee.
Supt. Bertrsm presented to the coxnnittee the plans drawn by the engineers
for the developer of the Ridges Subdivision identifying the areas-where
concrete inverts would be placed. The committee approved
of the plans as presented but on the advice of Mr. Bertram added 400 ft.
of invert along the ditch of a portion of Lots 7 and 8, The engineer will
also be advised that the concrete invert must be bedded with 4" crushed
gravel.
The cormnittee reviewed with Supt. Bertram the present weed cutting charges
and costs which have been in existence for several years. Ald. Ford
moved to establish a fee of $25.00 per hour or per lot, whichever is
greater. Seconded by Ald. Schaumberg, motion carried.
Supt. Bertram advised the committee that he had recetived. the road
marking paint, however, the company has advised him that the charge
would be more than originally quoted. Supt. Bertram was directed to
advise the supplier that the city considered the $2.58 per gal. quote
as the agreed price and that we would pay no more.
ALd. Schaumberg moved to recoannend to the Common Council that they be
authorized to advertise for bids for a 1% ton dump truck and a van for
the sewer utility. Seconded by Aid. Ford, motion carried.
Supt. Bertram presented a request by Mr. Sabatino to cut down a knoll in
the vicinity of Diamond Dr., Gold Dr. and School Dr. The conxnittee agreed
that although sewers will be installed near the area it would not be
practical to lower the knoll in that area. Supt. Bertram also advised the
connnittee that Mr. Sabatino requested to use fill from the sewer project
in that area. Building Inspector Lee was directed to contact Mr. Sabatino
and advise him that because of the city's concern over the problems of
erosion and sedimentation that a plan for landscaping and the prevention
of sedimentation and erosion should be submitted to the Public Works
Committee.
The committee agreed to view a problem on Groveway Lane in front of the
Sinkovich property which involves a community well, The committee also
agreed to view a drainage problem in the vicinity of Redman Drive and
Forest Drive and to determine whether or not storm sewers are required.
Supt. Bertram recommended that Mr. Jeff Kloskowski be hired as the replace-
ment for Fred Merkt who has retired. Ue advised the committee that Jeff
Kloskowski has been working for the Park and Recreation Department and
is familiar with the city. The committee agreed that filling the vacant
position with someone who already works for the city was desirable. Ald.
Ford moved to hire Jeff Kloskowski to work for the Public Works Department.
Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried. Supt. Bertram was reminded that
',the city does have a go-day probationary period.
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Mr. Carl Gratszak appeared at the meeting regarding a home he is
building on the comer of Pearl Dr. and Gold Drive. Mr. Lee advised
the connnittee that fill from the ~excavation has been placed on the
l city right-of-way, Crest Drive. Mr. Gratszak agreed to remove the
fill and to work with the Building Inspector to assure proper sloping
at the rear lot line which is adjacent to Crest Drive.
The committee discussed the status of Mr. John Krahling who is presently
working under the CETA Program, Mayor Gottfried was advised to review
his present salary as it relates to the salaries of others in the Public
Works Department and Utility for discussion at the next meeting of the
committee,
Mr. Lee brought to the committee a request that they permit extensive
filling of a lot on the southeast side of Ridge Road in order that a
home can be built on it. The committee considered the problems with
erosion and sedimentation and its affect on the adjacent Hillendale
Heights Subdivision. It was the decision of the committee not to permit
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any filling, however, they would be willing to review any plans that
would assure protection of the snnrrounding area from erosion.
The committee discussed with Mr. Lee and Supt. Bertram the street trees
which were placed in the Shagbark Subdivision. It was agreed that the
bond should be held until it can be determined whether or not the trees
will live. It was agreed that some standards for street trees should be
developed both for the protection of the city and homeowner. Mr. Lee
and Supt. Bertram will develop recommendations and present them to the
Plan Commission for consideration.
Supt. Bertram asked the committee to consider the placement of 60' of
storm sewer along the George Guhr property which is one of the main
outlet streams for the Durham Meadows Subdivision. The committee will
view the problem on their tour.
Ald. Dumke moved to adjourn, seconded by Ald. Schaumberg, motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Jerome J. Gottfried, Acting Set' y .