PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Minutes 11172020Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
COMMITTEE MINUTES
November 17, 2020
5:30 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Alderperson Hammel called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present: Alderpersons Hammel, Kapusta and Terrence; Scott Kroeger, Director of Public
Works and Development
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was posted in accordance with open meeting laws.
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Discussion update. No formal action may be taken on any of the following:
Great Water Alliance
Director Kroeger stated the Plan Commission gave permission for the temporary use of
property located at the corner of College and Racine Avenue to be used for a staging area for
this project. SJ Lewis is the contractor who reached out to the City to start applying for Land
Disturbance and Right of Way permits. Contact and project information can be found on our
website.
Hillendale Reconstruction
Director Kroeger stated the City reviewed the 100% plans last week. This project will go out to
bid late November or early December. It will be awarded in January 2021, with a start date of
late March through the Fall.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following:
Request for No Parking Signs – Aud Mar Drive, Audrey Court & Ladwig Drive
Director Kroeger presented his memo and map of the area. He told the Committee he also
spoke with Chief Rens regarding this issue. They both suggested that a neighborhood survey
be conducted to make sure all residents are on board with this idea. No Parking signs effect
everyone.
Nate Radtke (HOA president at S7912 Ladwig Dr) spoke on behalf of the residents. He
wanted to clarify that they are requesting No Parking signs on one side of the street only
during certain time frames.
Ryan Oschmann (owner of Bass Bay Brewhouse at W15851 Aud Mar Dr) spoke against the
No Parking signs. He reminded the Committee that this restaurant has been here for years
and years. It is considered more seasonal with busy summer weekends. Mr. Oschmann feels
if everyone continues to properly follow the current parking laws, he does not foresee issues.
Emergency vehicles have been able to get through the subdivision in the past. He also feels if
you have one side parking only, weddings and other busy nights could have cars all the way
out to Woods Road. This could cause additional, unnecessary chaos of cars continually
driving around searching for more spaces.
Alderperson Madden spoke on behalf of her constituents stating most of them were not aware
that this item was on the Agenda. She continued to explain that most of them are also
entertaining on weekends as well, it is not all restaurant traffic. Ald. Madden stated most were
not in favor of No Parking signs.
The Committee continued to discuss that they were not in favor of No Parking signs in general
and all agreed they wanted to hear from more, if not all residents, in the area before making a
decision.
Alderperson Terrence made a motion to table the Request for No Parking signs until
more residents were surveyed. Seconded by Alderperson Kapusta.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Request for No Parking Signs – Park Drive
Director Kroeger presented his map and memo. He continued stating this is similar to the
previous request. We must make sure everyone in the area actually wants these No Parking
signs.
John Belke (W17651 Harbor Cir) spoke in favor of the signs. He said the request is for
approximately 100 yards of signage along Park Drive. He stated the road is narrow and cars
are parking on the grass. High school kids are continually trespassing on their beach area.
Mr. Belke also talked about the Muskego School Apts project, claiming the Committee
promised No Parking signs when the project was completed.
Director Kroeger clarified that the Committee stated we would revisit the idea of No Parking
signs after the whole project was completed. To date, the project is not 100% completed. The
school building does not have occupancy and many construction vehicles are still working in
the area and parking on the streets.
The Committee continued to talk about easements and Right of Way areas. What is public
versus private property and if we can locate the minutes from the previous meeting regarding
the Muskego School Apts.
Alderperson Kapusta made a motion to approve the Request for No Parking signs.
Motion died, no second.
Alderperson Hammel made a motion to defer the Request for No Parking signs until we
obtained information on the easements, ROWs and the previous minutes about the
Muskego School Apts. Seconded by Alderperson Terrence.
Motion Passed 2 in favor. Ald. Kapusta voted no.
NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE
(The following items have been placed on file for staff review. Upon completion of review, staff
will submit a supplement detailing options and possible course of action to committee
members.)
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Alderperson Kapusta made a motion to adjourn at 6:06 PM. Alderperson Terrence
seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wendy Fredlund
Recording Secretary