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PUM19960617PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1996 The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Chairman Sanders. Also present was Committee member Rasmussen, Mayor DeAngelis, Utilities Superintendent Kloskowski, Rich Eberhardt (Ruekert & Mielke), and those per the attached list. Ald. Salentine was absent. The Committee noted that the meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law. Southeast Forcemain Restoration delayed due to weather conditions. Contractor sent updated punch list. Boxhorn, Groveway, Ryan Sewer Lift station start-up testing scheduled for this Thursday, dependent on weather, along with restoration. Road repair schedule has not been received. Committee discussed Butch Meinen request for restitution for a lateral he had installed which he was told he could make use of, but is now not allowed to. Supt. Kloskowski will research with the Planning Department for review at next Utilities meeting. Racine Avenue Water Contractor has requested time extension which Ruekert & Mielke recommended be denied. Concrete sidewalk replacement at the Police Department is not satisfactory. Hillendale (Raboine) Sewer Extension Awaiting plan. HiView Acres/Holz Drive Sewer City awaiting response to inquiries about potential lift station site. No response received on wetland delineation problem. Waukesha County Park Sewer & Water Water is operational. Awaiting approval of sewer asbuilts from MMSD. Restoration dependent on weather. Public Utilities Committee - Page 2 June 17, 1996 Well #7 - Muskego County Park Contractor fabricating tool needed to continue progress on well. Anticipated they will be on site this week. It is anticipated that in 4-6 weeks the well will be operational. Pumphouse for Well #7 Will wait to readvertise until preliminary development results from well prove capacity is what it needs to be. Loomis Road Lift Station Station is operational, but minor items need to be addressed. Restoration dependent on weather. Loomis/North Cape Sewer Have not received State DOT, County DOT, MMSD, or DNR approval. Preliminary Assessment Roll and Engineer's Report were presented by Rich Eberhardt. Committee discussed different scenarios for assessments. Committee reviewed the • following bids for the North Cape Road C.T.H. "00" sewer project: Globe Contractors $ 402,291.00 Super Excavators $ 363,290.50 Rawson Contractors $ 367,001.25 Mainline Sewer & Water $ 478,613.25 Committee reviewed the following bids for the Loomis Drive - S.T.H. 36 sewer project: Rawson Contractors $ 386,093.50 United Sewer & Water $ 356,887.00 Super Excavators $ 357,643.50 Mainline Sewer & Water $ 748,506.50 Globe Contractors $ 416,570.50 The Committee reviewed the following changes to the assessment roll for North Cape Road (MSS-lB-96): Change from 50/50 front foot assessment to totally front foot assessment. - Re: Tax Key #2257.982 - Calculate as corner lot. - Re: Tax Key #2257.996 - Add lateral. - Re: Tax Key #2257.999 - Change to 150 ft. commercial, • plus 853 ft. residential, and one lateral. Public Utilities Committee - Page 3 June 17, 1996 Ald. Rasmussen moved to make the changes as listed above to the assessment roll. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried. The Committee reviewed the following changes to the assessment roll for Loomis Drive (MSS-IA-96): - Change from 50/50 assessment to totally front foot assessment. - Re: Tax Key #2259.985 - To receive no assessment because of having no frontage on Loomis Drive. Ald. Rasmussen moved to make the changes as listed above to the assessment roll. Seconded by Ald. Sanders, motion carried. Sewer & Water St Rich Eberhardt advised that study is being revised based upon City staff input. Hillendale Water Reservoir Landscape plan received and will be reviewed at next Utilities • meeting. EPI Lift Station Forcemain To be bid this summer, with construction this winter. Leachate Agreement is in process. Rich Eberhardt reported that Ruekert & Mielke reviewed revised sewer and water plans for Lakewood Meadows Addn. #2. Approval is contingent on changes recommended by Ruekert & Mielke and the Utilities Superintendent. Committee heard comments from affected property owners regarding the extension of water on Lannon Drive between Lake Drive and Briargate Lane. Rich Eberhardt, Ruekert & Mielke, explained assessment costs to Mr. James Hansen, W171 S7350 Lannon Drive. Ms. Kathy Lesak, W172 S7285 Lannon Drive, asked what the advantages are to being on the municipal water system. Supt. Kloskowski explained that it benefits immediately those with a contaminated well, provides fire protection, and to those whose well may go bad in the future, there would be an immediate source of water to hook up to. Supt. Kloskowski stated that the water supplied is ground water. Ms. Mary Steinbauer stated she is not in favor of extending water service. Mr. Tom Berken, S72 W17140 Briargate . Lane, questioned how this area had been selected for possible water extension. He explained that he had spent considerable money recently to upgrade his private system. Resident asked Public Utilities Committee - Page 4 • June 17, 1996 if immediate connection to system is necessary if service is extended. Committee responded it is not, provided safe water samples can be provided from a private well. Resident who circulated petition explained her reason for exploring the possibility of extending service was for the sole purpose of obtaining safe drinking water. Resident speaking on behalf of Freedom Square Condominium Association expressed opposition to extending service. Mayor explained that Condominium Association has a community well that the City may at some time in the future take over, therefore they would not be assessed for water project. Six of the residents in attendance are opposed to project, two are in favor. Chairman Sanders noted that a majority of property owners were not in favor of the project at this time, and consequently it would not move forward. Chairman Sanders moved to table the motion to proceed with Lannon Drive water project. Seconded by Ald. Rasmussen, motion carried. Committee reviewed Racine Avenue/Woods Road sewer and water project Public Hearing minutes and Preliminary Assessment Roll. Committee addressed questions posed by Mr. Fenger and Ms. Pam Boehm at the Public Hearing regarding calculation of front foot assessment taking into consideration configuration of the road. Rich Eberhardt explained that the Fengers and Boehms were asking to base their assessment on an average width alculation which would lower their assessment but raise the assessment of others involved in the project. Committee discussed whether footage lost on front foot assessments would be designated as non -assessable costs. Committee discussed land division of Boehm property with present zoning, and what affect land division would have on assessment. Different scenarios for method of assessment were discussed. Ald. Rasmussen asked to see actual figures for each affected property owner using the different assessment methods. Mr. Boehm spoke in favor of the average width calculation for assessment. Supt. Kloskowski noted that assessment roll that will be presented to Council for adoption must be mailed this week. If any changes are being anticipated to roll, a special meeting will need to be held this week to insure that the Common Council review at their June 25th meeting. Chairman Sanders read letter from John & Sheila Bieniewski, S86 W17985 Woods Road, copy attached, expressing their opposition to project. Chairman Sanders moved to make no changes to assessment roll as presented. Seconded by Ald. Rasmussen, motion carried. Supt. Kloskowski offered to provide information on different scenarios to review at a Special Public Utilities Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19th. Chairman Sanders clarified that the Racine Avenue water project is part of the Woods Road/Racine Avenue sewer and water project assessment roll. Mark Slocomb questioned the number of residents who are for or against the water project. Supt. Kloskowski stated that most of the properties on Racine Avenue Public Utilities Committee - Page 5 • June 17, 1996 were opposed to project, however the watermain on Racine Avenue would be a major feeder line that would benefit the Utility. Mr. Slocomb questioned what assessment Muskego Regency will incur. Chairman Sanders explained that a Hardship Policy is in place to aid those residents who qualify in paying their assessment. Mayor confirmed that front foot rate for water assessment is set, and assessment for sewer on Woods Road would not affect the water assessment on Racine Avenue. Representative from Calvary Ev. Free Church questioned if a lateral was required. Committee stated a lateral was not required, and if a request for different size pipe was desired, the Committee needed to be notified. Requests for larger size laterals or no laterals should be put in writing to the Utility. Committee reviewed REC allocation for Terra -Firma, S66 W14427 Janesville Road, with David and Heather Schuster. Building houses a business and a living unit, and now is billed 1.75 REC. The Schusters feel they should be billed for only 1 REC, as the building was billed in the past. Ms. Schuster contends that previous usage was inaccurately reported. Supt. Kloskowski explained that the business incurs 1 REC and the two -bedroom living unit .75 REC. Chairman Sanders moved to research prior ownership of building, and to bill the Schusters for additional • 75 REC at a cost prior owner would have incurred had he reported his employee count accurately. Seconded by Ald. Rasmussen, motion carried. Committee reviewed outstanding well permit application with Mr. Joe Dutkiewicz, S82 W17255 Woods Road. Supt. Kloskowski explained that Mr. Dutkiewicz has made use of an old dewatering well which was installed as part of a sewer project in this area. He uses the well to fill his pond. The DNR has determined that well in not up to code, and probably should have been abandoned at the time of the sewer project. The well is located on the road right-of-way. Mr. Dutkiewicz is asking that the City drill a new well to replace the well that needs to be abandoned. Utilities staff will abandon existing well. Property owner was requested to obtain quotes from well drillers and present at next Public Utilities meeting to discuss cost -sharing for new well drilling, as well as existing well abandonment. Chairman Sanders moved to defer. Seconded by Ald. Rasmussen, motion carried. Committee reviewed request for provision of water disclaimer for Champions Village. Mr. Scott Krause explained that due to poor weather, he is being delayed getting the pumphouse built. Mr. Krause is looking for approval for an amendment to his Developer's Agreement that would allow building permits to be issued before the water system is operational. Mr. Krause stated that delay in lift station start-up also caused problems. Mayor reiterated that should the well not provide Public Utilities Committee - Page 6 June 17, 1996 needed capacity, occupancy permits would not be issued. Committee recommended approval of change. Committee discussed with Mr. Jack Collier, S85 W21531 Janesville Road, his request to have his property added to the sewer service area. His frontage abuts service area, which would include only the first 400' feet in the sewer service area. He is looking to add his entire parcel. Rich Eberhardt stated that this property is outside of the 2008 proposed sewer service area, and the MMSD basin boundary. Zoning designation may change if sewer were available to entire parcel. Intended usage of the property is a consideration of the Committee. Mayor advised that conceptual approval at Plan Commission may be first step in approval process. Supt. Kloskowski reported on the status of the televising of a lateral in the Lake Forest Subdivision. Lateral was found to be located where it was supposed to be. Correspondence sent to homeowner informing them of that fact. Committee discussed status of sewer metering. Process is ongoing. • Committee discussed status of REC allocation. Committee discussed advantages/disadvantages of billing totally by usage. The Committee noted there are 1135 RECs remaining to allocate. Chairman Sanders moved to amend Sewer Ordinance to reflect new agreement with MMSD. Ald. Rasmussen seconded, motion carried. Mayor reported on amendment to WCA chart for multi -family buildings. It is suggested that WCA chart coincide with the REC chart, to make charges for single/multi-family more equitable. Chairman Sanders moved to approve Option 4. Seconded by Ald. Rasmussen, motion carried. Committee reviewed listing of outstanding well permits. Quotes for abandonment will be solicited for four residents who have not responded. Committee determined that their next regularly scheduled meeting will be Monday, July 13, 1996. Ald. Rasmussen moved to adjourn at 12:45 a.m. Seconded by Chairman Sanders, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Scott Kloskowski Public Utilities Superintendent . SIGN -IN SHEET FOR CITY MEETINGS PLEASE PRINT YOUR NAME AND AGENDA ITEM BELOW. THANK YOU. my. wv w • : LAT) �--- 1 I Date: 41 • SIGN -IN SHEET FOR CITY MEETINGS PLEASE PRINT YOUR NAME P.14D AGENDA ITEM BELOW. THANK YOU. Mcotinrt• I Irr II 1 �� Tl�to• ��-�` 1— E: o e- 0L4rl e_w1& Z ITEM �A//i5 114- ✓UU/lI a w� a 1yrF ��J w a r Ul • June 17,1996 City of Muskego Attn: Dominic D'Aquisto RE: Woods Road/Racine Avenue Sewer and Water Project TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Due to other obligations, we are not able to make the meeting this evening. However, we would very much like our letter made a part of the notes of the meeting and recognized as being in disagreement with the water project. It seems that the project has been designed for the benefit mainly of the project for the elderly on the comer of Woods and Racine. It is of no benefit to us. The cost involved to us as a property owner versus the benefit derived from the project do not even come close in comparison. There is no need for us to have water. We are perfectly happy with the well water we are now using. • Please put us on record as being totally against the water project. John and Sheila Bieniewski S96 W17995 Woods Road Muskego, WI 53150 •