Conservation Commission -Minutes- - 1/22/2014
Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES
January 22, 2014
7:00 PM
City Hall , W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Len Pilak, Barb Schroeder, Julie Holubowicz, Sharon Roy, Howard
Schneider, Bill Miller, Jessica Quinlan, Tom Zagar. In the audience: Ald. Kevin Kubacki and
Cory O'Donnell. Absent: Ald. Neil Borgman.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Tom Zagar noted the meeting was posted in accordance with the open meeting laws.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Approval of the Minutes of the June 12, 2013 meeting.
William Miller made a motion to Approve the Minutes of the June 12, 2013 meeting.
Howard Schneider seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Emerald Ash Borer Update and Management Recommendations
Bill Miller gave an update that 5 or 6 more communities have confirmed cases of EAB. Feels
Muskego has it and just hasn't been found yet. The cold weather may help knock it out but will
not kill it completely. Tom Zagar added that 75 trees have been treated in the parks and there
has also been some removal.
NEW BUSINESS
Review Belle Chasse Subdivision Addition #2 Preliminary Plat: Protection of conservation
priority areas and retention pond development in adjacent area of Bluhm Park.
Cory O'Donnell, Newmann Homes, was present to discuss Belle Chasse Add. #2. Mr.
O'Donnell explained 57 lots are proposed on the southeast corner of Durham and McShane.
The proposal includes a stormwater easement and pond for the subdivision being located in
Bluhm Park. Also included would be the donation of conservation lands in the Belle Chasse
subdivision to the City for conservation purposes.
William Miller made a motion to Recommend Approval of the Belle Chasse
Subdivision Addition #2 Preliminary Plat and dedication of land to the City; noting
concerns relating to lots 105 and 106 with more delineation of the location of the
wetlands on these lots and/or reconfiguration of the lots. Barb Schroeder seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor.
Discuss nuisance complaints of cottonwood trees and resident's request to ban same.
Julie Holubowicz made a motion to deny the request to ban cottonwood trees.
William Miller seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor.
Proposed Restoration Project of ATC Right of Way near Bluhm Park
ADJOURNMENT
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT MEMBERS OF AND POSSIBLY A QUORUM OF MEMBERS OF
OTHER GOVERNMENTAL BODIES OF THE MUNICIPALITY MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE AT
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TAKEN BY ANY GOVERNMENTAL BODY AT THE ABOVE-STATED MEETING OTHER
THAN THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY SPECIFICALLY REFERRED TO ABOVE IN THIS
NOTICE.
ALSO, UPON REASONABLE NOTICE, EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO ACCOMODATE THE
NEEDS OF DISABLED INDIVIDULAS THROUGH APPROPRIATE AIDS AND SERVICES.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR TO REQUEST THIS SERVICE, CONTACT
MUSKEGO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT (262) 679-4136.
Misc. Business
Tom Zagar gave an update on Badertscher Preserve - Seeding of dormant wildflower and
grasses will take place once some of the snow melts.
Jessica Quinlan informed the Commission that the City has a Facebook page for
Conservation.
William Miller made a motion to adjourn at 8:07 PM.
Motion Passed 6 in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kellie McMullen,
Recording Secretary