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PSM19750904PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO • MINUTES OF MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 4, 1975 In the absence of Chairman Schaumberg the meeting was called to order by Mayor Gottfried. Also present were Ald. Colburn and Chief Kraus. Ald. Schaumberg arrived at 8:00 P.M. Aldermen Foldy and. Knudsen were also in attendance. Mr. and Mrs..l$eil Griffith and Mrs. Van Oayan appeared to discuss with the • committee traffic problems on Racine Avenue between Hillendale Drive and Highway 24. They specifically asked the committee to consider reducing the speed limit to 30 or 35 mph and to have the police department conduct an intensive program. They were advised by the committee that since Racine Avenue is a county highway speed limits are established by the County Board and they were advised to contact the County Board Supervisors from the city regarding the matter. Chief Kraus agreed to increase the amount of selective enforcement in that area with particular attention given between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 8:15 A.M. The need for traffic lights on S.T.H. 24 at the intersections of Racine Ave. Lannon Drive and Tess Corners Drive were again discussed. The committee determined that because of the increased traffic county on Highway 24 in those areas, recent accidents and increased concern by citizens, • another request should be made to the State and County Highway Departments. Ald. Schaumberg moved, seconded by Ald. Colburn, to recommend to the Common Council the adoption of a resolution urging the installation.of the above lights. Motion carried. A recommendation from the police department regarding the need for parking control on Lincoln Drive in Kingston Subdivision was discussed. Ald. Colburn moved, seconded by Ald. Schaumberg, that the committee recommend to the Common Council the creation of "no parking" areas on the east side of Lincoln Drive. Motion carried. The committee directed Chief Kraus to study the need for a "No parking" area on Hillendale Drive and Wentland Drive in the vicinity of the Country Corner tavern. Recommendation to be ready by the next meeting. The need for regulating the hours which home construction can be done within the city was discussed. It was the decision of the committee to handle each case independently under existing ordinances. The committee discussed the recommendation of the police department to create a 45 m.p.h. speed limit. on Muskego Dam Road between Kelsey Drive and S.T.H. 36. Ald. Colburn moved to recommend to the Common Council •approval of the recommendation. Seconded by Ald. Schaumberg. Motion carried. The reports of the Tess Corners Rescue Department were received and placed,on file. The reports of the Humane Officer were received and placed on file. The need for a passing lane on S.T.H. 24 from Lannon Drive to Parkland • Drive was discussed. Ald. Colburn moved, seconded by Ald. Schaumberg, to recommend to the Public Works Committee that the necessary action to 1- Public Safety Committee September 4, 1975 Page 2. insure construction of the lane be taken as quickly as possible. Motion carried. Monthly report from the police department was received and placed on file. • The committee discussed desirability of prohibiting hunting on Little Muskego Lake. It was the opinion of the committee that present regu- lations are adequate. I Chief Krause reminded the committee that their recommendation regarding the placement of "No Parking" signs at the end of Garnet Drive has not been acted upon by the committee. Ald. Ford will be contacted re- garding the results of his survey. Ald. Colb4ra.moved to adjourn, seconded by Ald. Schaumberg, motion carried. The meeting adjourn at 8:25 P.M. CCC/je Respectfully fusubmitted, Charles C. Colburn, Sec'y.