BMLDA Minutes20170720
CITY OF MUSKEGO
BIG MUSKEGO LAKE DISTRICT DEPUTY
COMMISSIONERS MINUTES
Thursday July 20, 2017
Muskego City Hall
CALL TO ORDER
Tom Kies called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present: Tom Kies, Rich Multhauf, Karl Hoeppner and Tom Zagar (staff). Greg Burmeister
(former deputy commissioner) also present.
Excused: Len Pilak and Larry Schweitzer.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting laws.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – August 3, 2016
Tom Kies made a motion to approve the minutes of August 3, 2016. Karl Hoeppner seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
VOUCHER APPROVAL None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Discovery and future management of the invasive algae starry stonewort in Big
Muskego Lake and Bass Bay
Tom Kies noted there is more starry stonewort (SSW) in channel to Bass Bay. Greg
Burmeister said he found rhizoids and bulbils on the anchor in many parts of the lake.
Tom Zagar noted that a contractor treated Boxhorn launch for SSW control. Tom Kies
added that Waukesha county has provided “Clean Boats, Clean Waters” inspectors
part-time at the Boxhorn launch.
1. Current status of lake (water levels, ice, fish, and wildlife)
Water levels are high this year and bogs are a problem. The Department of Public
Works, Tom Zagar, and Greg Burmeister have helped clear bogs particularly at Boxhorn
launch. There is currently a large bog in front of Deputy Commissioner Schweitzer’s
property.
2. Future Project ideas
There was discussion of contracting for bog removal.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Discuss Little Muskego Lake plans for 7-foot drawdown and potential water level and
water conveyance concerns for Big Muskego Lake.
Tom Zagar explained that Little Muskego lake is planning a 7-foot drawdown. The primary
reason is for SSW control. City engineer Scott Kroeger is awaiting permit and approval from
the DNR to see conditions of permit before making recommendations to City Common Council.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW None.
ADJOURNMENT
Karl Hoeppner made a motion to adjourn at 7:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tom Zagar