COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Packet 12-14-2021CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA
12/14/2021
5:30 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
November 23, 2021
COWM2021.11.23.pdf
NEW BUSINESS
Water Utility Discussion
• Policy No. 1: Private Water Trust Connection Policy
• Policy No. 2: Service Connection Policy
• Policy No. 3: Water Main Relay Assessment Policy
Water Study Council Agenda_20211214.doc
PRIVATE WATER TRUST CONNECTION POLICY_DRAFT_20211026.docx
SERVICE CONNECTION POLICY_DRAFT_20211122.docx
WATER MAIN RELAY ASSESSMENT POLICY DRAFT 20211026.docx
Discuss ARPA Funds
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
ADJOURNMENT The Committee of the Whole may possibly reconvene immediately following
the Common Council meeting of the same date to continue work on agenda items.
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MUSKEGO CITY HALL, (262) 679-4100.
CITY OF MUSKEGO
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
November 23, 2021
5:30 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Petfalski called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
UNAPPROVED
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Present: Alderpersons Wolfe, Terrence, Kapusta, Engelhardt, Kubacki, and Madden. Also present:
Public Works and Development Director Kroeger and Administrative Assistant Crisp. Absent:
Alderperson Hammel.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Ms. Crisp stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Alderperson Kubacki; seconded by Alderperson Madden to Approve. Motion Passed
Unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 12, 2021
Moved by Alderperson Engelhardt; seconded by Alderperson Madden to Approve. Motion
Passed Unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion Regarding Former Police Department Building
Mayor Petfalski stated that the building and what should be done with it has been discussed often. He
has been approached by the Lion's Club and the Muskego Women's Club and questioned on it weekly /
bi-monthly concerning our plans for the building. Mr. Kroeger and his department have had discussions
internally. There have been many options as to what could be done with it.
Mr. Kroeger stated that he walked through with a representative of Absolute Construction for some
suggestions and was given some rough cost estimates. The building has good bones, but needs a lot
of work. The longer it sits, the more problems needing to be repaired. He passed out a handout with
Recreational needs. He mentioned he is also looking at different funding available.
Mayor Petfalski stated that he is looking for feedback from the Council on how to go forward. As there
is enough community interest in this, he would like to put together an Ad Hoc Citizen's Committee to
look at what could be done there and research different funding sources. He would like to see an
Alderperson or two to sit on the Committee and report back in about six months to Council with a wish
list, some numbers, and funding sources including fund raising.
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Committee of the Whole Minutes
November 23, 2021
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The Council Members all liked the idea of putting together an Ad Hoc Citizen's Committee with two
Alderpersons on it.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
None
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Alderperson Wolfe; seconded by Alderperson Madden to Adjourn at 5:55 pm. Motion
Passed Unanimously.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Christine Crisp.
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C4 o'f ENGINEERING DIVISION
W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
SKEGO
Muskego, Wisconsin 53150-0749
(262) 679-4145 FAX (262) 679-5614
City Council Meeting Agenda- 12/14/2021
A. Policy No. 1: Private Water Trust Connection Policy
B. Policy No.2: Service Connection Policy
C. Policy No.3: Water Main Relay Assessment Policy
D. Schedule:
1. COW Meeting: Tuesday, December 14, 2021
2. Common Council Comments Due: Tuesday, March 1, 2022
3. Common Council Vote: May 2022
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PRIVATE WATER TRUST CONNECTION POLICY
MUSKEGO WATER UTILTY
(December 14, 2021)
I. GENERAL
The purpose of this policy is to create a standard method for the Muskego Water Utility to calculate the
water trust system connection charge.
The water trust system connection charge to the Utility will vary based on the condition of the water
trust system and the cost associated with the water main necessary to connect to the public water system.
The water trust may VOLUNTARILY request and apply for connection to the Utility, and
voluntarily complete a system inspection and valuation of the water trust system. The City is NOT
requiring the private trust to connect to City water.
II. PROCEDURES
The Utility will provide the required system inspection and valuation forms upon request of the water
trust. The system inspection and valuation details the condition of the water trust system and translates
that condition into a valuation. This valuation is based on a range of depreciation rates established by
the Public Service Commission that vary depending on age and condition.
The Utility is to complete the system inspection and valuation to determine the depreciation grade based
on condition. The water trust or certified operator is to transmit any existing plans and respective water
trust by- laws. The Utility will perform the evaluation of existing water system. Any evaluations that
the Utility cannot perform will be coordinated with outside consultants, by the Utility. All costs related
to this evaluation will be the responsibility of the private trust.
The final step in the system inspection and valuation calculation is the proposed connection charge for
the water trust based on the depreciation grade and age. The main financial factors include the
connecting to main cost, standard connection costs, upgrade costs based on repair or depreciation and
the current standard revenue credit. The Utility can be available to provide assistance in calculating the
potential connection charge.
Based on the findings, the water trust may request that the Utility accept the system as -is and pay
compensation to fund any repair work that is required. Upon receipt of the results of the system
inspection and valuation, the Utility will conduct a review and respond with a proposal for connection.
The water trust and Utility will meet to discuss the terms of connection and develop a plan for moving
forward.
III. FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF A WATER SERVICES AGREEMENT
A Water Services Agreement will be the final product of the above detailed procedure and negotiations
between the water trust and utility. The Water Services Agreement will define the terms and conditions
of connection including the financial obligation of the Water Trust and identify required repairs or
upgrades. New water meters will be required and the cost for the meter and the installation will be part
of the service connection fee. All costs associated with internal plumbing is the responsibility of the
resident. If full water main replacements are required within 5 years of the agreement, the cost will be
assessed to the residents. The final acceptance of the Water Services Agreement is based on approval
from the Muskego Public Works & Safety Committee and Common Council.
SERVICE CONNECTION POLICY
I.
II.
MUSKEGO WATER UTILTY
(December 14, 2021)
GENERAL
The purpose of this policy is to create a standard method for the Muskego Water Utility to
determine if or when residents shall be required to connect to City water when City water is
available. The resident will be responsible for all costs associated with the private lateral
installation from the right-of-way to the private residence and for the connection fee.
Options
A. Scenario: Water Main Extension
1. Existing policy: Connection required once private well fails with no option to
drill new well.
2. Connection required 10/15/20 years from City water availability or at the point
of sale of home.
3. Connection required within a specified number of days from written City notice
(no less than 90 days).
B. Scenario: Existing Water Main is Available, but Resident is Currently Not Connected
1. Existing policy: Connection required once private well fails with no option to
drill new well.
2. Connection required 10/15/20 years from City water availability or at the point
of sale of home.
3. No requirement for direct connection.
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WATER MAIN RELAY ASSESSMENT POLICY
MUSKEGO WATER UTILTY
(December 14, 2021)
I. GENERAL
The purpose of this policy is to create a standard method for the Muskego Water Utility to determine
if or how residents shall be assessed for water main relay. All residents in this situation are current
water utility customers who are connected to City water and are contributing to the water utility.
II. OPTIONS
1. Follow or modify current water main assessment policy. Resident responsible for all costs.
2. Assess residents with a capped cost and Utility covers remaining cost.
3. Do not assess residents. Utility to cover all costs.
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