Conservation Commission -Minutes-20020814
Conservation Commission Approved
City of Muskego
Minutes of Meeting Held on Wednesday August 14, 2002
Chairman Len Pilak called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM.
Committee members Len Pilak, Howard Schneider, Gary Stewart, Alderman Salentine, and
Henry Posbrig attended the meeting. Conservation Coordinator Tom Zagar was also
present.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Len Pilak noted the meeting was posted on August 12, 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 June 12, 2002 meeting, seconded by Gary Stewart
and carried by all.
OLD BUSINESS - none
NEW BUSINESS
PERSONAL APPEARANCE BY RON FORD TO DISCUSS REQUEST TO SELL THE
RIDGES CONSERVATION LANDS LOCATED IN THE SE ¼ OF SECTION 6 – Ron Ford
presented to the commission a packet of information regarding “The Ridges. ” Mr. Ford
explained the landowner is considering purchasing the 27-acre, city-owned “Ridges” outlot 1
in Section 6. The landowner would in turn deed the property to the Muskego Lakes Land
Conservancy for permanent protection of the land’s conservation values. Mr. Ford strongly
recommend that regardless of whether or not the City sells the “Ridges”, a conservation
easement should be drafted for the property. Mr. Ford is asking the Conservation
Commission to review the information and to move forward with the procedure to purchase
the land. Len Pilak suggested to the commission members to review the information and
research before the next meeting. Mr. Ford referred to the site as being “landlocked” without
any public access. Tom Z. thought there was an existing access easement as well as an
unsold lot within the subdivision that could provide access. Tom Z. will research
accessibility before the next meeting.
CHAMBERLAIN HILL CONSERVATION SUBDIVISION – The Commission reviewed the
maps including existing resources, a detailed site analysis and a preliminary plat of
Chamberlain Hill Subdivision. Tom Zagar commented on the existing resources inventory
map and tree preservation area (outlot 2) that will be maintained by the homeowners
association. He noted that very few trees would be cut with the preliminary plat configuration
and the required street trees should mitigate the loss. Henry Posbrig suggested that
Commission members be provided a location map that includes areas surrounding proposed
developments to assist in review.
Conservation Commission Meeting
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REVIEW COMMON COUNCIL RESOLUTION 153-2002, RESOLUTION CLARIFYING THE
LAND MANAGEMENT DUTIES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD AND
CONSERVATION COMMISSION – The Commission reviewed Resolution #153-2002, the
resolution clarifies that the following properties are subject to management by the
Conservation Commission, as administered by Planning Department:
1. The Ridges Park, located in the SE ¼ of Section 6
2. Denoon Park north of Kelsey Drive, located in these ¼ of Section 30
3. Holz Island, Little Muskego Lake, located in the NE ¼ of Section 9
4. Guernsey Meadows, located in the NE ¼ of Section 10
5. Luther Parker Cemetery, located in the NE ¼ of Section 25
6. Marlan Meadows, located in the SE ¼ of Section 4
Gary Stewart suggested the Commission should be able to review and comment on the
resolution before approving at Common Council. Len Pilak will contact the Mayor to discuss
the Commission’s involvement and procedure to amend Resolution #153-2002. Tom Zagar
noted the Conservation Commission Agenda item #3 under new business should read
Review Common Council Resolution instead of Ordinance. Nancy Salentine stated it would
be beneficial for the commission to meet and tour these areas.
REVIEW 2003 BUDGET CONSERVATION BUDGET – The Commission reviewed the
proposed 2003 budget plan memos from Planning Director Brian Turk. The Commission
feels the controlled burn gear may cost more than budgeted. Gary Stewart motioned to
recommend increasing account #5704, supplies and expenses from $1550.00 to
$2000.00, seconded by Nancy Salentine and carried by all. Gary Stewart motioned to
endorse amended budget, seconded by Howard Schneider and carried by all.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS – none
NEXT MEETING DATE – The commission set the next meeting date at 7:00 PM on
September 25, 2002.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business to discuss, Henry Posbrig moved to adjourn, seconded by Len
Pilak and carried by all. Meeting adjourned at 8:27 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kim Chavie
Recording Secretary