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COMMON COUNCIL Minutes 20120508 COMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 5/22/2012 MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MAY 8, 2012 Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were Ald. Madden, Schaumberg, Soltysiak, Werner, Borgman, Harenda and Wolfe. Also present Director of Public Works Simpson and Community Development Director Muenkel. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Recording Secretary McMullen stated that the meeting was properly noticed. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE Mayor Chiaverotti thanked the Tess Corners Fire Department and stated how she was impressed with their quick arrival and removal of valuable equipment at a barn fire over the weekend. Mayor Chiaverotti also thanked the New Berlin, Vernon and Hales Corners Fire Departments for their assistance. Mayor Chiaverotti explained the Comp Plan will be coming back to Council, but a public hearing is required for the changes and is being scheduled. PUBLIC COMMENT Robert Shaw, W180 S7796 Pioneer Drive  Lives west of the Pioneer Inn  Hearing rumors of a partial repair; no lights, no sidewalks. That is wrong; it should like nice and help with water problems. The streets are flooding. Wants project to go through with lights and sidewalks. Mark Sobczak, W180 S7808 Pioneer Drive  Agrees  The Historic District needs this to attract business  Good for the City  Water problems need to be addressed Heidi Lindhorst, S75 W18094 Boszhardt Lane  Would like any reference of her property with respect to the lake park discussion removed from the Marketing Plan. Mark Oium, S70 W13645 Tess Corners Drive  Lives on the side with the path.  In favor of the off road trail project.  Understands they will be losing land, but it is not their land; it is City land  There is no sense in putting the project off  On-road path is not safe Cheryl Arkowski, S71 W13022 Tess Corners Dr  Lives on east side of Woods Road  Wish is was coming down Flintlock also  Has to deal with traffic when walking; it is dangerous.  Path will save kid’s lives  Will benefit the city Common Council Minutes 2 May 8, 2012 John Lasota, S69 W13830 Tess Corners  Questioned 82 residents in favor at Stoney Creek. Public Works handout shows only 4 in favor  Referenced the Public Works Map handout. 30 are in favor, but only 6 live on Tess Corners. 23 oppose the path and all but 4 live on Tess Corners.  Most dangerous part of Tess Corners is by the curve and path will on the road by the curve.  Very few people walk on Tess Corners  Safer on side streets to Janesville Road sidewalk Mary Pachowitz, W143 S6811 Tess Corners Drive  There are 3 major trails already  There is easy access to other trails  Questioned if this is the right thing to do  Concerned with floodplain and more nonessential pavement  Questioned if a private party would be allowed to lay this much pavement without providing run-off Judith Stenzel, S69 W14314 Cornell Drive  Will lose land  Does not make sense to let kids go on the path Paula Galten, S69 W14173 Tess Corners Drive  Agrees with those against the path  Will there be a maintenance schedule for sealing  Not a safe road for a path Chris Nelson, W143 S6829 Tess Corners Drive  Path will be close to house  Trees will be cut down  Horrible for those whose homes front Tess Corners  Maintenance; who will cut the grass, sealing, will path crack  All those in favor of the path do not live on Tess Corners Drive Rick Woznicki, S70 W13640 Tess Corners Drive  Wishes the path was on his side of the road  Road is unsafe  Path will go to park  Almost gets hit cutting the gras  Speed on Tess Corners should be reduced to 25 Matt Miller, S70 W13697 Tess Corners Drive  Path is on his side and loves it  Speed limit of 35 is ignored  No Truck sign posted, but there is still truck traffic  Dangerous for kids to walk  Road is unsafe and the reason people don’t walk or ride bikes. Path would make it safer. Common Council Minutes 3 May 8, 2012  Looks forward to path Debra Button, W186 S7569 Kingston Drive (Path & Pioneer Drive Project)  Path is good because it connects city  Should be more communication to alleviate concerns  Requested the Pioneer Drive project be pulled from consent  Does not feel it is needed. Designed for a park that will not be there. Public comment closed at 7:35 p.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Reso. #048-2012 Resolution Regarding the Construction of the Tess Corners Drive Pathway from Janesville Road to Woods Road. On the floor, deferred 4/24/2012 – Ald. Werner explained Public Works looked at different options including one side of the road and on-off road options. Ald. Werner noted that the costs of the on road path would be an additional $700,000 and Public Works did not recommend that option or the concrete path due to costs. Ald. Werner noted that the project would not be delayed with the current design, the removal of the path, or the reduced path width. The on-road shoulder would delay the road project. Ald. Harenda stated the best way to address the safety issue is the off road path, but suggested the width be reduced. Ald. Harenda also stated he would like to see a city- wide 5 year plan in place for paths incorporating a maintenance piece. Ald. Borgman stated he is hearing people say the road is not safe and yet still are not supporting the path. Ald. Borgman explained he has received many emails on this issue and the results are evenly divided with those for and against. Ald. Borgman further explained this is a tough decision, but feels the City should move forward with the path but reduced to 6 feet in width. Ald. Wolfe thanked the Council members and the Mayor for deferring this issue to allow him time to look into a couple items. Ald. Wolfe explained he looked at the numbers of residents who are for and against the project and is basing his decision to move forward with a reduced width on the 63% of people who want this project. Ald. Werner explained a 6 foot width will not solve the issue of the majority of people who are not in favor of the path at all. They will still be losing trees and it will still be in their front yards. Ald. Werner added the path will be good for the community and bring neighbors together safely by getting people off the roads. This issue has been through committees, hearings, and public comment. The path should be done when the road is done. However, Ald. Werner stated he will be voting no for the path because the majority of the residents on Tess Corners do not support it. Mayor Chiaverotti stated she looked into the safety and crime related to paths with Chief Geiszler and he informed her that there is no increase or issues due to paths. For the most part it is just neighbors using the paths. Common Council Minutes 4 May 8, 2012 Ald. Borgman made a motion to amend the Resolution to change the width from 8 feet to 6 feet. Ald. Harenda seconded. Motion to amend carried with 7 in favor. Resolution #048-2012, as amended, adopted 6 in favor and 1opposed. Ald. Werner voted no. CONSENT AGENDA Ald. Borgman requested that Reso. #051-2012 and Reso. #052-2012 be removed. Ald. Werner moved to approve the remaining items under the Consent Agenda engross. Ald. Schaumberg seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor. The following items were approved: Approval of Common Council Minutes - April 24, 2012 Reso. #050-2012 Approval of Certified Survey Map - Boxhorn Drive Reso. #053-2012 Approval of Amendment to Agreement between Graef-USA, Inc. and the City of Muskego for the Construction of the Woods Road Pathway Reso. #051-2012 Award of Bid - Pioneer Drive Reconstruction Project – Ald. Borgman expressed concern that this was a glorified road project with no need. Ald. Borgman questioned why the water problems in the area are not cleared up first before a new road. Ald. Werner explained he met with the majority of the people on Pioneer and they support the project and trail. This project will address water problems for property owners west of Pilak Creek and property owners abutting the wetlands north of City Hall. The culvert system is being redone and enlarged north of City Hall to send water down further into Pilak Creek. This project will increase commerce and value of homes. Ald. Harenda questioned how this project will affect the flooding in the area. Director Simpson explained the localized flooding issues will be helped substantially, but the flooding at the box culvert itself will remain the same. Ald. Harenda questioned the cost of the water project alone. Director Simpson stated the cost will be $80,000; which was reduced from the $900,000 originally estimated. The cost is lower due to the south half of the water project not being completed. The residents were not in favor of it. Mayor Chiaverotti clarified the resident and business owners on the north half of Pioneer want the water and are being assessed for it. Ald. Werner made a motion for adoption. Ald. Schaumberg seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor. Reso. #052-2012 Final Resolution Authorizing Installation of Water Main Improvements and Levying of Special Assessments for Pioneer Drive Water Extension Project (Project MW-34-12) – Ald. Harenda made a motion for adoption. Ald. Werner seconded. Ald. Harenda explained the City’s portion of the costs was clarified. Motion carried 7 in favor. NEW BUSINESS Reso. #054-2012 Resolution of the City of Muskego Common Council to Adopt the Economic Development and Marketing Plan 2012 – Ald. Borgman made a motion for Common Council Minutes 5 May 8, 2012 adoption. Ald. Soltysiak seconded. Director Muenkel explained late last year Council approved hiring consultants Vierbicher and Addy Voltage to create a Marketing Plan for the City. The Marketing Plan is a part of the 2020 Plan recommendations. The CDA has been reviewing the plan over the past few months and is recommending approval. Director Muenkel reviewed the Marketing Plan. The plan includes the following:  Updates demographics and includes site selectors for what type of business should be in certain areas.  Retail and real estate analysis  Stakeholder interviews  Economic Development - recommendations specifically to geographic areas  Marketing Recommendations  Best Practices Section – what works in other communities like Muskego  Implementation and Recommendations – near, mid, and long term recommendations Director Muenkel suggested this plan be looked at during the 2013 budget for discussion on costs of some of the recommendations. Director Muenkel noted as part of the Resolution the CDA will be a monitoring body for the Marketing Plan with a reoccurring agenda item if Council agrees. Ald. Harenda requested two more weeks to get into the text and look over the document in more detail. Ald. Harenda made a motion to defer. Ald. Wolfe seconded. Motion carried 4 in favor and 3 opposed. Ald. Madden, Schaumberg, and Werner voting no. COMMITTEE REPORTS The Public Works Committee, 5/2/2012, minutes were reviewed. VOUCHER APPROVAL Ald. Borgman moved for approval of payment of Utility Vouchers in the amount of $89,910.74. Ald. Schaumberg seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor. Ald. Borgman moved for approval of payment of Tax Vouchers in the amount of $5,789.00. Ald. Schaumberg seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor. Ald. Borgman moved for approval of payment of General Vouchers in the amount of $542,777.40. Ald. Harenda seconded. Motion carried 7 in favor. CITY OFFICIALS’ REPORTS COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW nd Ald. Werner explained he submitted his resignation effective Saturday June 2. He stated it has been a pleasure to be on this Council even with the differences. He thanked the constituents of district 4 for allowing him the opportunity to represent them and also thanked the citizens of the City of Muskego as a whole. Ald. Werner stated City Staff has been great to work with and helpful in getting information to make informed decisions. Ald. Werner thanked his wife, Sue, his family and friends. Ald. Werner stated this council has done a lot of good things and has made tough decisions. During his time the Fire Departments were merged into one successful Fire Department, government was reorganized to run more smoothly, and last year Council adopted a 0% budget increase. Ald. Werner stated he is proud of his tenure with the City and wish all the best. Common Council Minutes 6 May 8, 2012 ADJOURNMENT Ald. Borgman moved to adjourn at 8:48 p.m. Ald. Soltysiak seconded; motion carried. Respectfully Submitted, Kellie McMullen, Recording Secretary