Public Works Committee - MINUTES - 6/23/1977PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 1- CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JUNE 23, 1977
The meeting was called to order at 8:37 P.M. by Acting Chairman Dumke.
Also present were Committee Member Constantineau, Ald. Pienkos, Supt.
Bertram, Mayor Gottfried, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Jund and Mr. Kania, residents
of Hale Park West. A\dahm van LcLncx, I/Z/& /I M er.
Mrs. Jund, Mrs. Brown and h!r. Kania presented the committee with a petition requesting action on the green area in Hale.Park West.
Gottfried informed the committee that city engineers Ruekert & Mielke
are undertaking a study to determine how small the detention area can
be made.
people will be contacted and so advised.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and placed on file.
The committee discussed the drainage problem in the area of Ranch Dr.
and Muskego Dr. It was the committee’s decision not to storm Sewer
the drainage ditch between Ranch Drive and Muskego Drive. Residents
adjacent to the drainage ditch will be contacted and encouraged to
take whatever anti-erosion measures they feel necessary to preserve
their property without affecting the flow of storm water.
Mayor Gottfried reviewed with the committee the recent communication
directed to Mr. Neil Borgman regarding a drainageway abutting his
property on Briargate Lane.
The committee directed Ald. .Duke to contact the Del Srevert Trucking
Comp n requesting that a tarp be placed on topsoil transported on d&f Drive. The company has agreed to submit a $5,000.00 surety
bond to protect the city in the event any damage to McShane Drive is
encou,nte_red.
The committee discussed the proposed storm sewer project along the
Guyle Helzel residence in Glenbrook Subdivision. hlayor Gottfried
reviewed with the committee the communication he had sent to Mr.
Helzel which indicated that in the event the easement is not executed
condemnation procedures would have to be started.
Supt. Bertram advised the committee that the berm located at t,he end
of Jo Court has now been seeded and that the culvert in the area of
Hale Park Court has not been repaired by Brookfield Culvert.Company
as of this date.
Supt. Bertram also advised the committee that the berm as requested by
Ald. Constantineau on Gold Drive has now been placed and the berm re-
quested Tor Shore Lane will not be completed until the Public Works
Department installs storm sewers on the former Lassa lot.
The committee reviewed proposed urban cross-section for streets. The
matter will be discussed at the next meeting.
The committee reviewed and recommended approval of the proposed
agreement between the city, hlr Robert Wollman and Ri.te Realty, Inc
Ald. Constantineau moved to recommend to the Finance Cormittee the
reimbursement of $33 00 to Gary Dake for expenses incurred during
a power outage. Seconded by Ald. Dumke, motion carried.
Ald. Wallner discussed snowplowing charges of the city. He objected
to the rate which has- been adopted by the Public Works Committee.
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Supt. Bertram advised the committee of the problem he is experiencing
with residents who install concrete driveways from the street to their
home. He indicated that in those instances where 'concrete is poured
across culverts the homeowner as well as the city could incur a great
deal of. expense and problems in the event the culvert has to be moved
or replaced. He indicated that he will ask the city's official paper to insert a news article reminding all citizens of the proper way to
install concrete driveways.
Supt. Bertram reported that the paddle wheel motor on the weed
harvester is being replaced.
Supt. Bertram reported that the parking lot at the old Town Hall
has now been asphalted.
Ald. Dumke moved that Supt. Bertram be authorized to contact a
qualified contractor to have the Jewel Crest bridge repaired as soon
as possible. Seconded by Ald. Constantineau, motion carried.
Supt. Bertram advised the committee of his concern over the excessive
fill being dumped in the Town of Norway on the south side of Lake
Denoon Rd He indicat.ed that unless an outlet for storm water is
provided serious flooding could result. Mayor Gottfried was directed
to contact the City Attorney to determine what action the city could
take in the event officials from the Town of Norway are not able
or willing to help solve the problem.
Supt. Bertram advised the committee that Garsky Construction Company
has failed to repair McShane Rd. after the installation of sanitary
sewers. He advised the committee that a $400.00 cash bond is
available. I Supt. Bertram was authorized to make the necessary repairs
and directed that the City Clerk transfer the bond into the general
fund .
Ald. Dumke moved to adjourn, seconded by Ald. Constantineau, motion
carried. The meeting adjourned,
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