CM100198
COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO (Approved 10/13/98)
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 1,1998
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Mayor De Angelis. Also present were
Aldermen Slocomb, Chiaverotti, Pionek, Salentine, Sanders, and Woodard, Deputy
Clerk Blenski, Library Director Sanhuber, and Library Board members Carter,
Christenson, Rammer, Schwalbach and Yahr. Alderman Patterson was not present.
The deputy clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open
meeting law.
The Mayor read the notice of closed session.
There were no communication from the Mayor’s office.
Mr. Jerry Olsen presented the exterior elevations of the library building. Initial site work
will begin shortly. The three options for the exterior brick and roof shingle coloring
were also displayed. The Plan Commission recommended Option 3 which utilizes terra
cotta brick with charcoal shingles. This is different from the original design which
incorporates terra cotta brick with green roof shingles. Mr. Olsen also displayed
various carpet and tile samples for the building interior. He then presented the floor
plan of the facility noting that the meeting rooms can be accessed without the library
being open. Slocomb asked how much square footage was devoted to meeting rooms.
Mr. Olsen responded 4,000 square feet. The total square footage of the building is
40,000 square feet.
Pionek stated the plan does not reflect a previous motion he made that the library
include an area for a large meeting room. Ms. Sanhuber noted that the floor plan
includes a large meeting room that can accommodate 225 people. Mr. Olsen added
that additional parking will be required if additional meeting room space is established.
Slocomb also stated that back in spring, one of the goals was that the library building
would provide space for a large meeting room which would be used on a short-term
basis.
Mr. Olsen stated that the existing library currently uses 6,000 to 8,000 square feet.
Slocomb stated he understands the need for open areas to allow for expansion but he
did not understand how much space the library would use. Chiaverotti noted that the
new facility will have a lot more in it than what is currently in the library.
Ms. Sanhuber stated that the original request was for 31,549 square feet.
Yahr stated that we need to build for the future and need room to expand.
Sanders stated he is concerned about what will happen to the meeting room space if
the library has to expand in the future. Salentine asked if dividers could be used to
divide the three smaller meeting rooms instead of walls being erected. Pionek stated
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that the intent was that in the next 5 to 10 years, a larger meeting room located in the
new facility would be available.
Chiaverotti stated this is a terrible miscommunication. It is not dollar smart to change
the plan now. She noted that dividers are very costly.
Discussion ensued about the need for one large room and the possibility of altering the
floor plan to accommodate. Salentine asked what the total square footage of the area
where the three smaller rooms were located. Mr. Olsen responded 1,700 square feet
which would allow for about 160 row seats. The Mayor stated that the Muskego Room
could be expanded in the future. Pionek stated that there currently is not a large
enough facility in the City to accommodate a large meeting. The Mayor noted that the
high school has been available in the past for the City to use. Pionek stated if there
was a large meeting room located in the new library, it could be closed off which would
allow a savings since it would not have to be heated or cooled. Chiaverotti again
addressed the issue of parking. Mr. Olsen stated he would have to go back to Plan
Director Matt Sadowski to determine how many additional parking spaces would be
needed.
Christenson stated that the new facility will be attractive and will draw more people.
Carter stated that while he understands the need for a large meeting room for the
community, he is concerned about cutting space from the library. The Library Board
found through surveys of other communities that several newly built libraries were not
built large enough and had to add additional space.
Salentine stated that our biggest problem has not been needing a large room but
needing 3 to 4 rooms. Mr. Olsen was requested to provide the exact capacity of the
meeting room space.
Discussion then ensued about the building exterior. Chiaverotti stated that the Plan
Commission recommended changing the original green roof shingle to gray. She
presented several sources of information to support the original green roof color. Mr.
Olsen displayed the shingle sample and Slocomb noted it appeared different in person.
Chiaverotti stated the green was more in tune with nature and would be more appealing
to surrounding neighbors. She also stated that professionals were hired to do; the
green roof will not be detrimental.
Reso. #181-98 - Approval of Architectural Design - Muskego Public Library. Slocomb
moved for adoption. Salentine seconded. Chiaverotti moved to amend the fourth
WHEREAS to read “The Plan Commission reviewed three options for brick and roof
coloring at their meeting on September 1, 1998, noting the Library Board concurred
with the original color scheme selection as presented by the architect of terra cotta
brick with a green roof, and selected Option #3 which was the original brick color of
terra cotta with charcoal gray roof shingles” and the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED to approve terra cotta brick with green roof shingles. Slocomb seconded;
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motion carried. Sanders moved to amend to include two moveable walls in the
northwest meeting room area to the overall design approval. Woodard seconded. Mr.
Olsen noted that they do take up room. Rammer stated his preference for moveable
walls. The noise reduction and durability are much better. Motion carried 5 to 1 with
Pionek casting the “no” vote.
Slocomb asked if the Council was still looking for a larger, short-term meeting room
prior to the construction of a community center. Sanders stated for the few times that
we need, we can use the high school. Slocomb noted that this was viewed as a
community meeting room, not a municipal one. The Mayor stated that it was discussed
as an alternative to the facility having a basement. It is a departure from the original
intention. Pionek stated that we do not know how much it would be used. It was the
original intent. The Mayor stated we either have to go back to include, or accept what
is being presented.
Chiaverotti stated the Council should approve as is. It will serve a great purpose
without infringing on the library space. Rammer commented that if the space is taken
from the library for a community room, will the motive be lost to build a community
center. Reso. #181-98, as amended, adopted 5 to 1 wit Pionek voting “no.” Upon
completion of discussion on the issue, Mr. Olsen was dismissed.
Salentine moved to convene into closed session pursuant to §19.85(1)(e) Deliberating
or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or
conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining
reasons require a closed session; more specifically negotiating contract for Tess
Corners Volunteer Fire Department. Slocomb seconded. Carried 6-0. The City
Attorney was present for closed session. The deputy clerk was dismissed.
Salentine moved to reconvene into open session. Pionek seconded; motion carried.
Salentine moved for acceptance of the minutes of the 9/29/98 and 10/1/98 Public
Works Committee meetings. Pionek seconded; motion carried.
Salentine moved to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Pionek seconded; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy City Clerk