Conservation Commission -Minutes-20020417
Conservation Commission
City of Muskego
Minutes of Meeting Held on Wednesday April 17, 2002 Approved
Chairman Len Pilak called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
Committee members Howard Schneider, Len Pilak, Henry Posbrig and Conservation
Coordinator Tom Zagar were present. Plan Director Brian Turk, Council President Slocomb
and Gary Stewart were absent.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Len Pilak noted the meeting was posted on April 9, 2002 in accordance with the
Open Meeting law.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING’S MINUTES – A motion was made by Howard
Schneider to approve the minutes of the March 25, 2002 meeting, seconded by Henry
Posbrig and carried by all.
OLD BUSINESS
OVERVIEW OF CONSERVATION SUBDIVISION CONCEPTS- Tom Zagar reviewed with
the commission a subdivision map for Cedar Mill Heights. The commission discussed the
bonuses given to the developer for following the Conservation Subdivision guidelines. Len
Pilak questioned Tom Zagar if it would be possible to view this or other potential
conservation subdivision developments as a group. Tom Zagar stated permission to enter
lands would be needed from the developer, but they’d be likely to allow access. Howard
Schneider suggested subdivision plat boundaries be superimposed over aerial photographs
get an idea of the cover type of the land and the surrounding area.
NEW BUSINESS
REVIEW 2002 BUDGET – The commission reviewed the 2002 landfill budget which funds
the conservation plan. The commission members noted that $132K would be transferred into
the fund from the landfill fund. They also noted that development was the largest budget
item and would be utilized primarily for land and easement acquisitions.
REVIEW ORDINANCE 1089, ESTABLISHING THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION – Len
Pilak noted in the ordinance, a vice chairman should be selected for the Conservation
Commission. Howard Schneider nominated Henry Posbrig to be vice chairman for the
Commission. Hearing no other nominations Len Pilak moved to close the nominations. Len
Pilak then motioned to appoint Henry Posbrig as vice chairman, Howard Schneider
seconded. The motion to appoint Henry Posbrig carried unanimously.
REVIEW LANDFILL CONTRACTS RELATING TO CONSERVATION COMMISSION – The
Commission had previously received a document outlining the distribution of landfill funds
paid to the City of Muskego. This document directs that at least 10% of annual direct net
payment be transferred into the Conservation fund.
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REVIEW PROPOSED RUSTIC STRUCTURES ORDINANCE – Tom Zagar pointed out that
requests for Conditional use Status for rustic structures will first be reviewed by the
Conservation Commission. The Commission will then make a recommendation to the
Planning Commission.
REVIEW CONSERVATION COORDINATOR’S 2002 WORK PLAN – Tom Zagar reported to
the commission the 2002 tree planting and prairie establishment plans. A total of fifty (50)
trees will be planted at the City parks under the 2002 Urban Forestry Program. Students
from Lake Denoon and Bay Lane Middle Schools will plant 35 bur oak trees at the two sites
Denoon and Guernsey Meadows Parks. The other 15 trees will be planted at various parks
in the City. The DNR will assist in the planting of prairie seed at the Denoon and Guernsey
Meadow sites and remaining prairie seed will be planted at Bluhm and Kurth Park. DNR will
use the no till method when planting prairie seed. Tom Zagar also discussed various
invasive plant removal projects noting that Eric Zillgitt of the Parks staff spent time removing
buckthorn and honeysuckle at the site behind the Police Department. Big Muskego Lake
District and the Lake Denoon Association are participating in a project to raise beetles to
control purple loosestrife.
REVIEW SAMPLE CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND OPEN SPACE MANAGEMENT
PLAN – The commission reviewed the Martin Estates Open Space Management Plan.
Howard Schneider questioned how the homeowners are made aware they are purchasing a
lot in a Conservation Subdivision since they will be responsible to follow the Plan
requirements. Len Pilak recommended discussing Martin Estate subdivision horse situation
at the next meeting when more information is available.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Howard Schneider requested Ron Ford be added to the next agenda regarding his property
S64 W18431 Topaz Drive, Ridges Subdivision.
NEXT MEETING DATE
The committee set the next meeting date for 7:00 PM on June 12, 2002.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business to discuss, Henry Posbrig moved to adjourn, seconded by Howard
Schneider carried by all. Meeting adjourned at 8:04 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kim Chavie
Recording Secretary