PUM19930415PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD APRIL 15, 1993
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman
Sanders. Also present were Committee Members Schneider and
Misko, Mayor Salentine, Ald. Dumke, Utility Superintendent
Kloskowski and those per the attached list.
Mr. Dale Lofquist appeared before the Committee representing
property owners on Hillendale Drive, north of Hwy. L, and
presented a petition with 44 signatures which states, "WE, THE
UNDERSIGNED, OBJECT TO THE CONDITION OF HILLENDALE DRIVE,
REALIZING THAT WE HAVE PAID FOR A NEW ROAD THROUGH OUR SEWER
AND WATER ASSESSMENTS". The Committee advised that the
contractor, Madison Underground, had filed bankruptcy and that
the City was now working with the Bonding Company. The
Committee acknowledged the condition of the road and will
forward this information on to the City Attorney to use in the
negotiation process for completion of this project.
Ken Ward, Ruekert & Mielke, and Seegar Swanson, the City's
Financial Consultant, appeared before the Committee to discuss
engineering and proposed financing for a second lift station to
be part of the Southeast Sewer Project which would provide
. sewer service for the area of Boxhorn, Ryan and Groveway. All
affected property owners had been invited to attend the meeting
to discuss. In order for the Committee to make a final
determination, Ald. Sanders moved to have another letter sent
to all affected property owners, enclosing a self-addressed
stamped postcard, so that each property owner can indicate his
preference and return the postcard to the City. The letter
will indicate that this item will be further discussed at the
May 20, 1993 Public Utilities Committee meeting. Seconded by
Ald. Schneider, motion carried. It was noted to check on the
change of ownership for the property addressed S94 W14508
Groveway.
The Committee reviewed with Ken Ward correspondence received
from J. C. Zimmerman with regard to the installation of flow
restrictor systems. The engineers are not happy with the idea
of the flow restrictor being installed within the gravity sewer
portion of the interceptor prior to the McShane Lift Station.
It is their recommendation that the flow restrictor still be
placed on the forcemain down stream of the lift station.
Superintendent Kloskowski will contact Zimmerman Engineering to
discuss proposed location and report back to the May meeting.
Mr. Ervin Kablitz and Mr. Bob Pelzmann appeared before the
Committee to request a pro -ration of deferred sewer and water
assessment for his property on Woods Road which was part of the
Woods Road South of HWY. L Sewer & Water project. Ald. Sanders
moved to approve request for pro -ration subject to the
following conditions: Upon sale of one lot, the property
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• owner will be responsible for payment of the front foot
assessment and balance due on the lateral; Upon sale of second
lot, same provision; and upon sale of third lot, total
remaining deferred assessment must be paid in full. Seconded
by Ald. Misko, motion carried.
Mr. Tom Hooper appeared before the Committee to request sewer
service for three homes and one vacant lot that are abutting
College Avenue between Lentini and Shagbark Lane of which one
of the homes is owned by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hooper. The
Committee determined that they are receptive to the request and
Mr. Hooper is going to look into a private sewer main extension
and will return to the Committee with a final determination.
The Committee reviewed a request foA dditional sewer
connections for Lake View Highlands They were originally
allocated 30 connections and are requesting an additional nine
(9) to bring them to a total of 39 connections. Ald. Schneider
moved to approve the additional connections subject to wetland
restoration plans and all subdivider's agreements being
approved. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried 2-1 with
Ald. Misko casting a dissenting vote.
The Committee reviewed the revised plan and calculations for
the proposed easement sewer for Lake View Highlands North,
isalong with the City Engineer's correspondence of April 15,
1993, wherein they state they have no objection to the design
revision. Ald. Sanders moved to approve. Seconded by Ald.
Schneider, motion carried 2-1 with Ald. Misko casting a
dissenting vote.
The Committee reviewed revised Sanitary Sewer and Water plans
for Plum Creek East along with the City Engineer's
correspondence of April 15, 1993, wherein they state they have
no objections to the revised plans. Ald. Sanders moved to
approve. Seconded by Ald. Schneider, motion carried. It was
noted that one (1) REC is to be reserved for the Bishop
property on Woods Road.
City Engineer Steve Schultz discussed with the Committee the
proposed Water Facility Site for the City of Muskego on
Hillendale Drive which is presently owned by Waste Management.
The proposed site dimensions are being negotiated with Waste
Management. The northern boundary of existing parcel .996 will
serve as the southern boundary for the site. This item will be
discussed at the May 20, 1993 Public Utilities Committee
meeting and a determination will be made on the need for soil
borings and surveying of the site. The Committee recognizes
that the deferred assessments on this parcel would become the
City of Musekgo's responsibility for this portion of the
. frontage, if property is acquired.
City Engineer Steve Schultz discussed with the Committee his
report after investigating existing wells in the City and
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• evaluating their potential use as a municipal well. The
results are as follows:
The well at Muskego High School would not be acceptable
for use as a municipal well because the casing is
not grouted to the minimum 60 feet as required by
code.
The well at Bay Lane School, based upon specific capacity,
is doubtful as it is not believed that more than 200 gpm
cold be reliably obtained from this well without addi-
tional work such as deepening.
The well at the Muskego Rendering Company, it is doubtful
that more than 150 gpm can be obtained from this well.
The well at the Metro Landfill has an estimated maximum
yield of 75 gpm.
Steve indicated that after discussions with DNR officials, it
was determined that there were other potential high capacity
wells which may be used as a municipal source. In additional
discussions with the DNR, it was indicated that the
requirements of the Well Site Investigation Report and the Well
Head Protection Plan would still be in effect if the City were
isto take over an existing well. Estimates of the cost to
perform these tasks are $20,000-$35,000. Two other potential
sites are the Pioneer Center or Willow Glen Apartments. The
Committee directed that a letter be sent to Carol Fischer,_
President of the Pioneer Center Homeowner's Association, to
inquire if the Association would be willing to have the well
tested for municipal use.
A discussion was held on the status of Modification of Well
Pump Station #2 project. City Engineer Steve Schultz advised
that the contract was not adhered to and that possible
liquidated damages will be withheld in the future.
Utility Superintendent Kloskowski discussed with the Committee
a proposal for establishing a deadline policy for submittal of
sewer and water plans for Committee review and approval. Ald.
Schneider moved to establish a policy whereby all plans must be
submitted to the Plan Director two (2) full weeks prior to the
Public Utilities Committee meeting.
The Committee reviewed a final proposed draft for revisions to
the Water Assessment Policy. Ald. Sanders moved to recommend
approval of policy subject to all recommendations listed in
Attorney Molter's correspondence of April 6, 1993, being
incorporated into the policy. Seconded by Ald. Misko, motion
carried.
Mayor Salentine asked the Committee to establish a REC charge
for second garage connections to the sewer system. The
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• Committee requested that the Utility Superintendent contact
MMSD to determine how they will be charging for the connection.
The Committee acknowledged receipt of correspondence from the
Public Service Commission enclosing an issues list resulting
from the hearings held in the City of Muskego on January 11 and
February 4, 1993.
The Committee reviewed correspondence received from the City
Clerk regarding a 5 year review of Water Assessment interest
rate for MW-6-88 (Bay Lane Water Project - Reso. #61-88) asking
for a determination as to whether or not the interest rate of
8% will remain the same or adjustments made. The Committee
requests that, before making a determination, the City Clerk
provide them with information as to whether or not this was
part of the recent refinancing. The Committee will review at
their May meeting.
Ald. Sanders moved to approve the purchase of 200 new water
meters and authorizes expenditure of $14,600 from the Water
Utility Borrowed Money Account. Seconded by Ald. Misko, motion
carried.
The meeting adjourned at 11:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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