PSM19751023PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD OCTOBER 23, 1975
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Schaumberg at 7:30 P.M. Also
present were Ald. Wallner, Police Chief Kraus and Mayor Gottfried.
The committee reviewed the minutes of the previous meeting and placed same
on file.
Rescue Reports from the Tess Corners Fire Dept. from 8/16/75 thru 9/14/75
were reviewed. Thirty five (35) were received of which 28 were approved
for payment and billing and seven (7) for payment only.
The committee also reviewed the rescue reports from 9/17/75 thru 10/13/75.
Twenty (20) reports were received of which 17 were approved for payment
and billing and three (3) for payment only. Reports were placed on file.
Mr. L. Constantineau, representing the Hillendale Heights Association,
appeared to request that the subdivision be posted with a 25 mph speed
limit. Also, that a "Stop" sign be placed at the intersection of Prospect
Drive and Westlyn Drive requiring traffic on Prospect Drive to stop.
The committee agreed to install the necessary speed sign along with an
advisory curve sign near the intersection of Prospect Drive and Hickory
Lane. Chief Kraus was directed to survey the area to determine the need
for the requested stop sign.
• A report from the Police Department regarding the requested 25 mph speed
limit on Priegel Drive was discussed. Ald. Schaumberg moved to recommend
Council approval of a resolution establishing a 25 mph speed limit on
Priegel Drive. Seconded by Ald. Wallner, motion carried.
The committee reviewed the report of the Police Department regarding a
"stop" sign at the corner of High Bluff and Tans Drive. Ald. Wallner
moved to recommend Council approval of a "stop" sign as recommended.
Seconded by Ald. Schaumberg, motion carried.
Chief Kraus presented a report on the need for the establishment of "No
Parking11 zones in the vicinity of Hillendale Drive and Wentland Drive
along with their recommendations. Ald. Schaumberg moved to defer action
on the matter to give the Police Department an opportunity to contact
the owner of the Kountry Korner Tavern regarding the recommendation.
Seconded by Ald. Wallner, motion carried.
Ald. Schaumberg moved to recommend to the Common Council the installation
of street lights at the following locations:
Flintlock Trail - Woods Rd. Racine Ave. - Apollo Dr.
Flintlock Trail - Tess Corners Dr. Gemini Dr. - Racine Ave.
Seconded by Ald. Wallner, motion carried.
A communication was received from the State Department of Transportation
regarding the city's request for traffic lights at several locations
along Highway 24. The communication indicated that a survey will be made
and the city advised.
The report of the Police Department for September was received and placed
on file.
• The September report of the Humane Officet was received and placed on file.
(Report contained 25 calls)
Ald. Wallner moved to adjourn, seconded by Ald. Schaumberg, motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
JJG/je Jerome J. Gottfried, Acting Sec'y.l