PSM19820617• PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JUNE 17, 1982
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Colburn at 8:55 P.M. Also
present were committee members Tomczyk and Nilsson, Building Inspector
Lee, Ald. Klenz, Police Chief Scholz and those persons as per the
40 attached list. Mayor Salentine and Ald. Dumke arrived at 9:55 P.M.
The committee discussed water regulations on Little Muskego Lake.
Ald. Colburn advised that he felt that boats dead in water and lengths
of tow ropes are two regulations the city had control over. Also
discussed was the posting of signs containing the city's boating
regulations at various lake accesses. Ald. Tomczyk moved to recommend
Council approval of a resolution authorizing installation of such
signs at Circle Dr., Wentland Dr., Oak Court and Idle Isle. Seconded
by Ald. Nilsson. Motion carried. Ald. Klenz advised that the Little
Muskego Lake Association had approved the payment of the cost of
construction and printing of signs and the only cost to the city would
be the erection of the signs.
The committee discussed the operation of power boats behind Holz
Island. Ald. Colburn, Gerald Lee or Supt. Bertram will measure width
to determine if the width is less than 300 feet which is the minimum
with for power boats. It was felt by the committee that with
• stricter enforcement and the posting of existing regulations as
was the feeling of the majority of the citizens at the informal
hearing held on June 7th that no additional restrictive regulations
are needed at this time. The matter will again be reviewed at the end
of the season.
The next Public Safety Committee meeting will be held early in July.
The committee discussed possible installation of traffic lights at
the intersection of S.T.H. 24 and Lannon Drive. Ald. Colburn advised
the committee of Supt. Bertram's recent conversation with officials
of the State Department of Transportion. He indicated they are now
saying the traffic flow at that location does not justify traffic
lights. Police Chief Scholz also feels the traffic count does not
justify lights at that location or at the intersection of Tess Corners
Dr. and S.T.H. 24. Ald. Colburn will discuss the matter with Senator
Adelman on June 22nd.
The committee discussed the "Right Turn Only" sign at S.T.H. 24 and
Lannon Drive. Chief Scholz advised the present marking is on the
pavement only and therefore is not enforceable. Ald. Tomczyk moved to
recommend Council approval of the installation of two "Right -Turn Only"
signs on Lannon Drive north of S.T.H. 24. Seconded by Ald. Nilsson.
Motion carried.
The matter of fire inspection fees was tabled by the committee due to
a survey taken of surrounding communities.
Building Inspector Lee requested a letter be sent by the committee to
both fire chiefs requesting copies of all fire reports be sent to the
city.
Ald. Nilsson moved that the request of Mrs. Illing to have "No Parking"
sign removed from in front of her home on Muskego Drive be denied.
Seconded by Ald. Tomczyk. Motion carried.
The committee recommend the matter of the request for additional
"No Parking" signs on Muskego Drive in the areas of Beach #1, #2 and
#3 be tabled at this time.
The committee reviewed 1980, 1981 and 1982 police accident reports
on Muskego Drive between Earl Dr. and Pearl Dr. The committee
recommended no changes be made at this location.
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The committee also discussed a complaint of a hazardous intersection
in Muskego Shores Subdivision (Hiawatha Dr. and Forest Dr.) and
recommended no changes.
The committee discussed the placing of an illuminated sign at the
police department exit on Racine Ave. Chief Scholz indicated the
cost of such a sign would be between $500.00 and $800.00 and he would
• prefer a street light at that location. Ald. Tomczyk moved to recommend
Council approval of the installation of a street light on Racine Ave.
at the entrance to the police parking area and garage. Seconded by
Ald. Nilsson. Motion carried.
Building Inspector Lee requested the committee review the city's
existing ordinance regarding the parking of trailers in the city.
Building Inspector Lee discussed with the committee the sections of
Ch. 9 of the municipal code relating to abandoned vehicles and the
condemnation of buildings. The committee requested the aldermen have
two weeks to try to work out violations with the homeowner prior to
the issuance of a citation.
The committee requested Supt. Bertram to install a "Slow - Children at
Play" sign on Belmont Dr. in the area of Kurth Park.
• The committee reviewed rescue reports for the month of May and placed
same on file.
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The committee will review the request for 4-way stop signs at the
intersection of Richdorf Dr. and Bayshore Dr.
The meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M.
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Respe tful s,mitted,
Ald. Richard Nilsson, SU 'y.
Public Safety Committee