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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AUGUST 9, 1978
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tomczyk at 7:07 P.M. Also
present were Aldermen Van Lanen, Pienkos, Ald. Ford and Wallner, Police
Chief Kraus, Mayor Gottfried and several people whose names appear on
• the attached sheet.
Mr Robert Iverson, Wildwood Drive, appeared before the conunittee
representing several citizens living in the Muskego Shores area. His
group requested the following
1. 4-way stop signs at the intersection of Forest Drive and
Hiawatha Drive
2. "Stop" signs at the intersection of Hiawatha Drive and
Muskego Drive (on Muskego Drive)
3. A street light at the intersection of Lake Street and
Muskego Drive
4. "No Parking" signs all along Muskego Drive
Mr. Chris Youssi, Hiawatha Drive, also expressed his concerns f't)r
safety in the area Concern was also expressed regarding visibility
at intersections due to overgrown hedges and trees.
Aid. Tomczyk suggested any action on the above requests be deferred
until the next meeting after the committee has an opportunity to
personally view the areas in question.
Mayor Gottfried indicated that requests for street lights within
residential areas (subdivisions) have been turned down sevt•ral times.
It has been the policy of the city not to place lights in residential
areas
Mr Robert Sullivan, Hardtke Drive, indicated that he felt "No Parking"
signs are a necessity. Mayor Gottfried expressed concern that the
street is narrow and the driveways are short, therefore, "Nu Parking"
signs all along Muskego Drive could present more problems, especially
for residents living in the area.
Discussion took place on high number of boats on Little Muskegn L:. o :uid
it was questioned whether or not the number could be limited "Id.
Ford stated that a study done a few years ago resulted in the 1'igure
of 36 to 48 boats of any type would constitute the maximum amount of
boats desired on the lake. He indicated that 18 parking spaces on
Idle Isle were created.
• Ald Pienkos indicated his opposition to removing the "Step- F'•n 111c
northeast corner of Hawthorne and Somerset. Chief Kraus expl:'ink•tt he
study that has been done. The committee agreed that no chLinge w:i:•
necessary and no action would be taken at this time. The n::tt1er tas
therefore tabled.
Building Inspection Dept. correspondence from 7/17/78 to
reviewed and placed on file.
Chief Kraus indicated the he hoped to receive printed 111aturi;LI
crime prevention from an insurance company that could Le d;• t„
the public
\Ald. Pienkos requested a study be done on parking lot exit>; "
The Police Department will report its findings at a future
The minutes of the previous minutes were reviewed and placed tTn
Ald: Pienkos moved to adjourn. Seconded by Ald. Van Lanen. M-I i-ol
carried. The meeting adjourned at 8 20 P.M.
Respectfully
Ald. Mark E. Pienkos, Sec'y
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