PSM19890803• PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES 01' MEETING HELD AUGUST 3, 1989
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Taube. Also present
were Committee Members D. Sanders and Patterson, Mayor Salentine,
Ald. Hilt, Director and Land Use Administrator G. P. Lee and
those per the attached list.
The Committee reviewed a memorandum dated August 3, 1989, from G.
P. Lee which gave the following update on the status of
condemnations:
Gene's Club Durham - 12532 W. Loomis Road Windows and doors
removed as of August 1, 1989. Building stan s. Ald. Dumke will
contact owner and report to Chairman Taube.
Steinhauer - S80 W16850 Woods Road - The cottage was
removed.
S74 W17310 & S74 W17314 Lake Drive - Ald. Hilt was notified
by letter on July 14th to contact the neighbors to give them 30
days to comply with the order for the dilapidated building used
for a boat house near the lake. Ald. Hilt reviewed with
Committee and it was determined that the City should proceed with
40 condemnation.
W172 S7441 Center Drive - On July 14, 1989, Ald. Hilt was
given t e opportunity to contact the realtor or the heirs
regarding this property. Ald. Hilt reviewed with Committee and
it was determined that the City should proceed with condemnation.
The Committee further discussed traffic concerns on Ranch Drive &
Earl Drive with Chief Johnson and reviewed memorandum from Public
Works Superintendent Loughney dated August 3, 1989. Chief
Johnson noted accident report of the area. Ald. Patterson moved
to replace the present engineering grade curve and arrow sign
with reflective diamond grade signs, to remark centerline, and
dangerous curve sign and trim any trees blocking view. Seconded
by Ald. D. Sanders, motion carried.
The Committee reviewed traffic problem on Jewel Crest Drive with
Chief Johnson. A recent traffic study was done in the area and
the accident rate was not overly high. The study suggests that
more curve signs be erected. Ald. Taube moved to install
additional curve signs along Jewel Crest and install "School Bus
Stop Ahead" signs at both sides of the property addressed W186
S6746 Jewel Crest Drive. Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion
carried.
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The Committee reviewed information from Waukesha County on
proposed installation of traffic signal on Racine Avenue & Woods
Road. Mayor Salentine and Chief Johnson will be appearing before
the County Board of Engineering on August 23rd to question
whether the County will pay $6,500 co -pay and take over
maintenance.
The Committee discussed possible parking restriction on Briargate
with Ald. Hilt. The Committee directed Supt. Loughney to install
"No Parking" signs on the north side of Briargate, west of Meadow
Drive to Lannon Drive.
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ald. David Sanders
Secretary
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