Conservation Commission -Minutes-20060424
Conservation Commission Approved
City of Muskego
Minutes of Meeting Held on Monday, April 24, 2006
Chairman Len Pilak called the meeting to order at 6:04 PM.
Present: Mr. Ted Decker, Mr. Bill Miller, Ms. Sharon Roy, Alderman Melcher and Conservation
Coordinator Tom Zagar.
Absent: Mr. Howard Schneider
Guest: Ms. Karen Hartwell, Mr. Bill Carity, and Mr. Dennis Fermenich
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was posted on April 19, 2006 in accordance with the open meeting law.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES - A motion was made by Mr. Miller to
approve the Conservation Commission minutes of April 12, 2006. Seconded by Ms. Roy
and carried by all.
OLD BUSINESS
EROSION CONTROL PROJECT ON HOLZ ISLAND – LITTLE MUSKEGO LAKE –
Conservation Coordinator Zagar left message for Faye Emerson to discuss the plan. He will
have more information on this item to discuss at the next meeting.
CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR THE RIDGES CONSERVATION LANDS LOCATED IN
THE SE ¼ of Section 6. – Nothing new to report. Still waiting for a response from Muskego
Lakes Land Conservancy.
DISCUSS IMPLEMENTATION OF MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TREE MITIGATION –
Conservation Coordinator Zagar and Mr. Miller will continue to work on this item. Chairman
Pilak suggested contacting other municipalities and compiling information for the next meeting.
DEVELOPMENT OF ENGEL CONSERVATION AREA – Last week, Conservation Coordinator
Zagar performed a controlled burn on a 10-acre reed canary grass area on the Engel
conservation site.
DISCUSS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CITY OF MUSKEGO CONSERVATION PLAN
UPDATE – Conservation Coordinator Zagar is currently drafting a conservation plan and is
asking for input from the Commissioners. He asked them to consider the following items:
Management of city-owned land.
Assist/cooperate with state, county, nonprofits in purchases, protection & management.
Greenways
Endangered resources
Wildlife habitat
Education
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Volunteerism
Tree mitigation
Code changes
Natural landscaping
Watershed protection
Retention basins, enhancing storm water outlots
Erosion control
Water conservation
REVIEW BELLE CHASSE PRELIMINARY PLAT – Mr. Carity appeared before the
Commissioners with changes to the preliminary plat of Belle Chasse subdivision. At the
last meeting, Commissioners expressed concerns regarding the preservation of
wooded areas on the plat. The plat presented by Mr. Carity showed that the cul de sac
that extended into the woodlot adjacent to the recreation trail on the south end of the
property had been removed. The Commissioners also expressed concern about the
effect of lots extending into the woods on the north side of the property. In response
Mr. Carity offered to shorten the cul de sac (Court H) so that building pad areas would
not extend into these woods. Conservation Coordinator Zagar noted the city would be
interested in acquiring outlot 3 that abuts Bluhm Park and would offer to waive the
conservation dedication fees. Also the city would like the ability to perform land
management on the conservation easement areas. Chairman Pilak asked Mr. Carity to
label each wooded area with a letter A, B, C and D on the plat so that any modifications
could be expressed. After further discussion of each area, the Commissioners agreed
that they were satisfied with the changes. Mr. Carity will present a plat with the
Conservation Commissioners’ changes/recommendations to Plan Commission
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members at the May 2 meeting. Chairman Pilak made a motion to accept the plan
as presented with the following four step recommendation to Plan Commission
(1) accept area A as presented; (2) accept area B as presented (lots 79-84 as
depicted); (3) accept area C as presented; (4) will accept area D pending
provision to shorten the cul de sac labeled (Court H) such that only preservation
areas of lots extend into wooded area; seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by all.
Mr. Carity further indicated that he would have Mr. Dennis Fermenich consult with future
homeowners who purchase wooded lots to maximize tree preservation.
NEW BUSINESS
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS- Nothing new to report.
MEETING DATE- At this time, Commissioners did not set a date for the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business to discuss, Mr. Ted Decker moved to adjourn; seconded
by Alderman Melcher and carried by all. Meeting adjourned at 7:09 PM.
Kim Chavie
Recording Secretary
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