PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Minutes 12152020Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
COMMITTEE MINUTES
December 15, 2020
5:30 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Alderperson Wolfe called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present: Alderpersons Wolfe, Kapusta and Terrence; Scott Kroeger, Director of Public Works
and Development
Absent: Alderperson Hammel
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was posted in accordance with open meeting laws on December 11, 2020.
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Discussion update. No formal action may be taken on any of the following:
Great Water Alliance
Director Kroeger stated Plan Commission approved the use of a property located on the corner
of Racine Ave and College Ave for a staging area. The City is reviewing its first Right of Way
permit. Work is scheduled to start Feb 1st near the intersection of Racine Ave and Janesville
Road and last one full year throughout the City.
Hillendale Reconstruction
Director Kroeger stated tomorrow is the bid opening. Work is scheduled to begin in
March/April 2021 and continue until Fall 2021.
UNFINISHED 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 stated the person conducting the neighborhood survey has asked for this
item to be pushed to the next Public Works meeting due to the Holiday season.
Request for No Parking Signs – Park Drive
Director Kroeger presented his updated memo and maps with items that were requested such
as the ROW area, fence info and the previous meeting minutes stating the Committee agreed
to wait until the Muskego School Apts were completely finished. (They do not have full
occupancy as this time). Mayor Petfalski stated he meet with the Bay Breeze HOA and it was
determined the biggest issue is the teenagers using the beach late night/early morning hours.
It was suggested that No Parking signs be placed on one side of the road only with hours of
Midnight to 5:00 AM, as a deterrent. Ald. Terrence said he doesn’t think signage will stop the
teens, they will park somewhere else. If people are spotted running across private property,
that should be considered trespassing and the police should be notified. Committee agreed to
defer at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following:
Crowbar Development - Public Improvements Approval
Director Kroeger stated this approval is for the sanitary sewer in a four lot development across
from The Waters of Lake Denoon.
Alderperson Terrence made a motion to approve the Crowbar Development - Public
Improvements. Alderperson Kapusta seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Request for No Parking Signs - Lochrest Blvd
Director Kroeger presented his memo, map and email from the requestors. He continued that
this is Lake Access Point #15. The City has been cleaning up and put up new signage for the
access points around Little Muskego Lake. The City is also aware that due to Covid-19, the
City parks, lakes and access points have been heavily used this past year. Director Kroeger
reminded the Committee again that No Parking signs effect everyone.
Michelle and Trever Pasdera (S7287 Lochcrest Blvd) spoke at length about the issues they
have experienced living near this access point. They talked about all the problems outlined in
her email. Mr. Pasdera handed out photos for the Committee to review as well. He expressed
concern for his wife’s safety as he works second shift, plus people cut through their property at
night. Mr. Pasdera continued that he believes the problems increased after the lake access
signs were updated. He stated the old signage had more rules/restrictions listed on them. The
Pasderas said the Police Dept told them to contact the City because they cannot enforce
anything without signage.
The Committee and Chief Rens continued to discuss and brainstorm as a whole. Not all
access points are clearly marked from private property. Should the access points be treated
like the parks? Add “closed” times to the signage and possibly garbage cans at all access
points to be consistent? Alternate solutions in lieu of No Parking signs? Briefly discussed the
road damage that has occurred the last couple years due to all the cars continuing to park in
the same areas.
Alderperson Terrence made a motion to defer the Request for No Parking Signs on
Lochrest Blvd. Alderperson Kapusta seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
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 Terrence made a motion to adjourn at 6:24 PM. Alderperson Kapusta
seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wendy Fredlund
Recording Secretary