Commuinity Development Authority - MINUTES - 6/19/2012
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved 7/17/12
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (CDA)
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2012
Chairman Glazier called the meeting of the Community Development Authority to order at 6:00 PM.
Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
PRESENT: Commissioners Dan Draeger, Rob Glazier, Robert LeClaire, Larry Lefebvre, Bob
Mueller, Ald. Wolfe and Executive Director Muenkel
GUESTS: 15, including Mayor Chiaverotti, Denise Konkol of Muskego Patch, Howard Schneider,
Bob Bueckers
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 15, 2012 MEETING:
Ald. Wolfe moved to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2012 meeting. Commissioner
Lefebvre seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion to approve the minutes carried.
INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS
Members introduced themselves and gave a brief account on their residency, occupation and public
service.
ELECTION OF CHAIR, VICE-CHAIR, AND SECRETARY: Members moved and seconded to
nominate/elect Rob Glazier to serve as Chairman, Larry Lefebvre as Vice-chairman and Bob Mueller
as Secretary. Motions carried.
PUBLIC HEARING – TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A PROJECT PLAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT #4 – MILL VALLEY
Reading Of Public Notice
Reading of the public notice to consider adoption of a project plan for Redevelopment District #4 (Mill
Valley) was read by Executive Director Muenkel.
Presentation by Jeff Muenkel, Community Development Director
Executive Director Muenkel made a power point presentation on the proposed project plan for
Redevelopment District #4, including a historical account leading up to the CDA members initiation
of the plan as well as background information on the formation of redevelopment districts by the
CDA. He explained the catalyst for the CDA to form the plan was the development that is taking
place in the neighboring New Berlin/Mill Valley quarry site and the impact it will have on the City of
Muskego. The city has had some negotiations with them relative to sewer and water in the area. The
CDA has worked implementing things in the area such as the gateway signage. Implementation
measures for the plan would include:
Identify and inventory of the development and redevelopment opportunities
Beautification and gateways
Marketing
Financial aids (RLF)
Outside the box incentive techniques
Acquisitions and relocations
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Also, there is a portion in the plan regarding roads, sewer, water and storm water. He further
reviewed the steps to take to finalize Redevelopment District #4.
Statements by the Public:
Bob Bueckers inquired about the dirt from Janesville Road project being dumped in the
redevelopment district area. There is some grading being done. Who is responsible for the grading?
Executive Director Muenkel stated it was part of the Janesville Road project as the contractors look
for local residents to take the spoils. The site has been approved by the DNR and the City of
Muskego and they are watching over the site.
Howard Schneider, a member of the Muskego Lakes Conservancy, expressed some concerns over
a portion of the land containing a creek that leads to Little Muskego Lake and how it would be
protected from development. He would like to see the water quality maintained and voiced concern
about the wetlands.
Debbie Baseler made inquiry on when Racine Avenue would be four lanes. Executive Director
Muenkel stated it was a county roadway and not right now in their capital budget or the five-year
plan. It’s a possibility if the Mill Valley quarry development occurs. However, he did not think it would
be any time soon. Ms. Baseler asked if there was some place to find out what New Berlin was
planning. Executive Director Muenkel directed her to the New Berlin web site. If New Berlin
developed, how would the sewer/water be handled? Executive Director Muenkel said if they tied into
the Muskego sewer/water, the City of Muskego would have an intergovernmental agreement with
New Berlin approved by the Common Councils.
Elizabeth Leah, resident on Muskego Drive, questioned where the water lines were on the map.
Executive Director Muenkel pointed out the water lines that could eventually service the area. At this
point, he wasn’t sure what lots were on water or wells. Most of the maps do show the utility lines.
CDA Members Input
Commissioner LeClaire asked if the intergovernmental agreement was how the City of Muskego
would control what New Berlin does. Not necessarily, responded Executive Director Muenkel, as
New Berlin could do it all on their own.
Chairman Glazier noted on page 20 of the document, Hillendale was spelled wrong. Executive
Director Muenkel will make sure the document is complete at the next meeting.
Closing of Hearing
Chairman Glazier closed the public hearing at 6:40 p.m.
PUBLIC INPUT: As the whole city is concerned about the tree farm, Mr. Bueckers questioned if the tree
farm was included in the Downtown Redevelopment District #2. Executive Director Muenkel informed him
that it was included. However, there is no ongoing business regarding that parcel. (For the public’s
knowledge, Chairman Glazier explained that the CDA lists ongoing business on the agenda should
Executive Director Muenkel have some updated information to share with them.) Mr. Bueckers further
questioned if the CDA was considering having the parcel be something other than a tree farm. Chairman
Glazier stated that any parcel in the development district is on the CDA’s radar; however, at this time, they
don’t have any active discussions on the parcel.
ONGOING BUSINESS
Tess Corners Redevelopment District (#1) Implementation
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Executive Director Muenkel provided an update on the landscaping plan which mimics the street scaping of
the Janesville Road project. The estimated cost of the plan was $72,500 and includes the 10%
contingency. When the CDA first considered the plan, they had asked Graef to keep it under $100,000,
hoping to utilize monies leftover from the Janesville Road project. He shared that the items desired to be
added at the last meeting—more lighting and crosswalks would add about $79,000 for the lighting and for
the crosswalks $40,000 and $10,000 for the design work. He would be forwarding this information on to the
Common Council for possible future budgeting for the added lighting and crosswalks. Commissioner
Lefebvre moved to forward the landscaping plans on to the Common Council with the estimated
cost of $72,500. Commissioner Draeger seconded. Ald. Wolfe said to stick with the original plan and
leave the additional lighting and crosswalks for another time. Executive Director Muenkel will be sharing
these additional items for discussion at the Common Council level. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried.
Downtown Redevelopment District (#2) Implementation
Executive Director Muenkel discussed with the CDA members the rezoning request from the owner of DJs
Pub to go from RL-3 to DR-1. The reconstruction of Janesville Road will have an impact on this parcel and
in order to rebuild a commercial restaurant, a rezoning is required. If the CDA has any concerns, he’ll pass
them on to the Plan Commission and the Common Council. The CDA agreed that the proposed rezoning
makes sense as far as the Redevelopment Plan goals are concerned.
He announced that the former BP gas station on Janesville Road is now owned by Waukesha County and
the county may be willing to sell the parcel to the city. The Council reviewed this and was interested and is
awaiting word from the County Board. The CDA may have an interest in it in the future. Several options
were discussed on how the CDA would use the parcel as they could see potential in the acquisition.
Executive Director Muenkel shared that the work on Pioneer Drive is underway. Staff is looking to have
meetings with the property owners to discuss the reconstruction and get their input.
Council is still working on some of the way finding signage.
He is still having discussions with the bank on the loan program and should have more details within the
next few months.
Staff is still having discussions with landowners regarding utilizing TID-8 funds for the redevelopment of
their businesses. Again, the business owners are waiting to get more finalized plans from the county before
making any commitment.
Muskego Business Park Redevelopment District (#3) Implementation
Executive Director Muenkel said they are still doing business visits at least once a month. He drafted a
second survey for the business owners in the district to find out what the city could do to make the business
park better for them. He suggested having breakfast meetings with the owners again or invite them to
meetings in the evening to find out what the city can do. He asked the CDA members to submit comments
on the survey to him prior to sending it out. Commissioner LeClaire inquired if surveys had ever been sent
to the businesses that had left the park. Executive Director Muenkel stated that they had not although they
had talked to some of the larger businesses that had left the park.
Marketing Plan Implementation
Executive Director Muenkel shared that the Council had not approved the marketing plan and wanted some
minor modifications. Modifications concerned the sentences on a lake park and high density uses being
allowed.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
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Redevelopment District Development & Other Miscellaneous Information Updates
Executive Director Muenkel advised that next month, the CDA will have to determine if they need
additional monies in the budget next year. He announced that with the repayment of loans, the RLF
is up in funds, roughly $405,000. Extra promotion of this fund will be done this summer. The State is
looking at pulling communities together for these funds, making more dollars available.
Next Meeting Date
The next meeting date was set for Tuesday, July 17, 2012.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Commissioner Lefebvre moved for adjournment, Ald. Wolfe
seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
Stella Dunahee, CPS
Recording Secretary