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PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COMMITTEEMinutes 05182021Approved CITY OF MUSKEGO PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES 05/18/2021 5:30 PM Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Ave CALL TO ORDER Alderperson Hammel called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Those present cited the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Alderpersons Hammel and Engelhardt; Scott Kroeger, Director of Public Works and Development Absent: Alderperson Terrence STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE The meeting was posted in accordance with open meeting laws on May 14, 2021 STATUS OF PROJECTS Discussion update. No formal action may be taken on the following: Great Water Alliance Director Kroeger provided an overview of the Great Water Alliance and the impacts to the City including directional drilling from Janesville to Sandalwood. They continue hitting hard materials and are hoping to get the crossing completed this week. After the directional drilling is complete near Janesville, they will be moving south to Woods & Moreland area and they are looking for a June date for this mobilization. The open cut crew will keep moving south from College and will have another crew on Durham Drive and the contractor is aware they must wait until after the school year for the Durham Drive portion of the project (June 11). Drilling is about 40 feet deep. Hillendale Reconstruction Progress meeting was today (5/18/21) and by end of business 5/18 We Energies relocations from the old poles on to the new poles will be complete. This allows Charter and AT&T to move their lines from the old poles or buried onto the new poles. We Energies gas will then be completed by 6/4/2021. Only one section left. The south side is where the road program, Wentland Drive, Simandl Drive and Maple Court where all the road has been milled and taken off and ready for pavement and then June 14th when school is out to move north. Only one comment was one person with a fiber box and he is working with the contractor. Police Chief Updates Police Chief provided personnel updates, which includes a new School Resource Officer at Denoon Middle School. May 6th was an annual awards ceremony recognizing officers and citizens helping the officers. Planning for traffic and safety at MNSD high school graduation and Jammin on Janesville. Working with Mayor for July 3rd event at Idle Isle. August 4th will be National Night Out. Lastly, several calls are coming for peddlers permits and they should get a permit through the Clerk’s office. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following: Request for No Parking Signs - Lochrest Blvd Director Kroeger has taken the No Parking signs before the Parks Committee, read twice at Common Council and will be published 5/19 which will allow the City to put up signs at the Lake Access points for hours of operation and allow the police to enforce those hours. Request for No Parking Signs - Oak Grove Drive Director Kroeger explained that the applicant cannot attend the meeting, but discussed the locations where signs are requested. The first area of concern is a triangle area where construction workers park blocking a One-Way traffic sign. This was handled and DPW raised the sign to be visible. The second area would be Wrong Way signs as there are none currently. The road is one-way so a couple more wrong way signs will help with everyone and deliveries. There were two requests for no parking signs, but the person requesting the signs has been unable to appear to discuss. Alderman Hammel is not a fan of no parking signs as they impact everyone. Alderman Engelhardt made a motion to deny the No Parking Signs on Oak Grove Drive. Alderman Hammel seconded. Motion passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following: Request for No Parking Signs - Parkland Avenue (North of Janesville - Briargate Lane) Director Kroeger explained the request came from Alderman Terrence. Neither Alderman Terrence nor the person with the complaint are present so this could be deferred until they are present. Alderman Hammel said he would like to defer this as he drove the road a few times and is not sure where the issue is. Alderman Hammel made a motion to defer the No Parking Signs on Parkland Avenue. Alderman Engelhardt seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Madyson Court Land Development - Public Improvements Approval This is located on Parker Drive about 0.75 miles west of Racine Avenue. There are two homes there now on a private gravel driveway. The owners plan is to create additional lots via CSM. The issue is that the gravel road turns into a public road with rural cross section and ditches. There are two ponds in outlots. In order for the lots to be created and developed the ponds are needed per MMSD Chapter 13 regulations. Many of the homes to the south are concerned about this development and the stormwater. All of the stormwater features and swales must go in prior to any building permits. The next steps are a Developer’s Agreement and Stormwater Maintenance Agreement. Alderman Engelhardt asked if the development is approved to move forward. Director Kroeger said that it was. The project started as a hybrid but this is the way to have all the land developed in the right way. Alderman Hammel asked if there were any negative impacts. Director Kroeger said three is nothing now and ponds will help the people to the south. Director Kroeger again made it clear that all of the stormwater facilities must be installed prior to anyone pulling any building permits here. Alderman Hammel made a motion to approve the Public Improvements for the Madyson Court Development. Alderman Engelhardt seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 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 action to committee members.) COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW ADJOURNMENT Alderperson Engelhardt made a motion to adjourn at 5:55 PM. Alderperson Hammel seconded. Motion Passed 2 in favor. Respectfully Submitted, Aaron Fahl Associate Planner