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• PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 13, 1978
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 P.M. by Chairman Tomezyk. Also
present were Committee Members Van Lanen and Pienkos, Mayor Gottfried,
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Scholz and Ald. Wallner. Also present were several residents whose
names appear on the attached list.
Requests for various signs and street lights in the Muskego Shores
area were discussed. The committee advised the people present that
all of the committee members have had an opportunity to view all areas
in question personally. Ald. Pienkos moved, seconded by Ald. Van Lanen,
to recommend to the Common Council that a 4-way stop sign be erected
at the intersection of Forest Dr, and Hiawatha Dr. Motion carried.
Ald. Van Lanen moved, seconded by Ald. Tomczyk, to ask the Public Works
Department to install two stop signs at the Hiawatha Dr. and Muskego
Dr. Motion carried. The committee noted that since Muskego Drive has
been designated as a "Thru Street" Council action is not necessary,
The committee discussed the other requests made; street light at the
intersection of Lake Street and Muskego Drive. The committee decided
not to install street lights as requested due to the expense that would
•be involved. Also, the committee felt that the "no parking" sign
requests along Muskego Drive could not be granted due to the shortness
of driveways in the area. It was felt that perhaps temporary "No
Parking" signs could be installed when warranted.
Mr. Walter Spann, representing the Board of Appeals, advised the
committee that they had deferred a variance request from Mr. Larry
Fischer (Muskego Beer Depot) because of their concern of the proximity
of his driveway to S.T.H. 24. Mr. Spann indicated that Mr. Fischer
who wishes to build an addition does have sufficient driveway to permit
a greater distance .from that driveway to Highway 24. He further indi-
cated that at the hearing one of the residents in the area brought this
matter to their attention. The committee deferred action on the matter
to provide them sufficient time to view the area in person. Mr. G.
Rocke, Center Drive, appeared at the meeting to voice his opinion on
the variance request of Mr. Fischer. He suggested the driveway on
Lannon Drive be moved north 20 feet.
Ald. Van Lanen advised the committee of a complaint of one of his
constituents regarding the use of sidewalks on Pioneer Drive by
motorbikes, bicycle riders and horseback riders. Following discussion,
Lt. Scholz asked that anyone noticing this kind of activity should
contact the Police Department.
Mr. Earl Barwick appeared before the committee to express his concern
over activities in the area of Lakeview Gardens Tavern on Lannon Drive.
e compained of traffic problems, speeding, strewn garbage and loud
Oise. He emphasized his concern over safety in the area. Most of the
incidents usually occur between 10:00 P.M. to Midnight although not
exclusively. Mayor Gottfried explained there are two questions involved,
those being 1) safety in the area and 2) licensing of the tavern. Ald.
Tomczyk stated he had talked to the new owner of Lakeview Gardens regard-
ing complaints he had heard. Lt. Scholz also indicated that an officer
had also talked to the new owner. Mr. John Ebli, a resident in the area
on Schubring Dr, stated that during the last two weeks it has been more
quiet in the area. A comment was made that several vehicles in the park-
ing lot area do not have license plates. The Police Department is
looking into the concerns expressed by those attending the meeting and
will report their findings at that time.
Ald. Pienkos requested the Police Department report on the progress of
heating the present animal shelter. Monies for this had been approved
in the 1978 capital budget. Ald. Tomczyk stated he would invite Mr.
Whitehouse to the next meeting to discuss this matter.
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The committee will review the police survey of public/private parking
• lots on highway 24. A tour will be made by the aldermen to view these
areas.
Building Inspector's reports from 7/2/78 to 8/28/78 were received and
placed on file.
The committee recessed at 8:45 P.M. and the meeting reconvened at
10 40 1) M.
Following discussion regarding the parking of cars near the high
school, Ald. Van Lanen moved, seconded by Ald. Tomczyk, to recommend
to the Common Council to approve the installation of "No Parking"
signs on both sides of Racine Avenue 1/8 of a mile north of Woods
Road during the hours of 7,30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M,, Monday thru Friday.
Motion carried.
Police Department requests for a new Court Clerk at a salary of
$726.14 per month were discussed. Lt. Scholz explained the need to
have this position filled. He also requested that in the event the
• present Receptionist -Typist II is hired to fill the new position
that she be hired at the second step of the range. Ald. Van Lanen
moved, seconded by Aid. Tomczyk, to recommend to the Finance Committee
the establishing of the position of Court Clerk - Dispatcher, Motion
carried
Ald. Pienkos questioned why the entrance from S.T.H, 24 to Guernsey
Meadows Add. #1 Subdivision was placed where it was. He indicated that
he had received calls from individuals who were concerned about any
potential hazards that might have been created. During the discussion
that followed it was pointed out that the entranceway is part of a =
parkway system which eventually will connect Highway 24 to Woods Road.
It was also pointed out that sometime in the future Martin Drive will
be reconstructed so as to align itself with the parkway.
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Ald. Pienkos moved to adjourn. Seconded by Aid. Tomezyyk, Motion
carried. The meeting adjourned at 11:03 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ald. Mark E. Pienkos, Soc'y.
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