PUM200410180
approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING
Minutes of Meeting Held Monday October 18, 2004
Alderman Patterson called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. Also present were
Committee member Ald. Bob Melcher, Utilities Superintendent Scott Kloskowski,
Engineering/Building Inspection Director Sean McMullen, Chief John Johnson
and Ruekert & Mielke representative Steve Schultz. Chairman Eric Schroeder
arrived at 7:14 PM.
It was noted that the meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting
Law.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Ald. Patterson moved to approve minutes of September 27, 2004.
Seconded by Ald. Melcher, motion carried 3-0.
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Steve Schultz updated the committee on the attached status of on -going projects
as follows:
• Janesville Road Box Culvert — County has delayed project until
2005.
• Well Exploration Project— Director McMullen is working with the
developer to acquire lot 45 of Quietwood East II.
• Stoneridge Ground Water Remediation —City Staff and Ruekert and
Mielke staff will be meeting with a representative from Waste
Management this week to discuss the monitoring wells.
• Lakewood Meadows/Acquisition of Water System — Fire flows
without the second connection to the north are low.
Recommending making the 2nd connection before connecting to
the Lake Meadows system.
• Champions Village Acquisition/Well Head Protection District —The
City of Muskego owns the system. There are still a few meters that
need to be connected.
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• • Southeast Water Main Extension — A few laterals need to be
connected. About two weeks before the system is completed.
• Proposed Development — Valley Sand and Gravel — Nothing new to
report.
Well #9 — Durham Drive — There has been no progress. The well is
not in compliance. The contractor is willing to drill another well on
the same site. There is a process of declaring the work defective
that must be started. The contractor has two options. The City can
reject the work and the contractor will re -do, or the contractor can
choose not to do the work and the City can terminate the contract.
SEWER UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Status of claims from West Lake, Lake Lore and Lake Brittany — Members of the
Lake Association came in and looked through the files they requested through
open records request. The Clerk -Treasurer is cataloging the copies they took.
SEWER NEW BUSINESS —
• Review quarterly MMSD and Town of Norway Invoices — The Committee
reviewed the MMSD and Town of Norway invoices and had no questions.
Review request to waive sewer/water connection — Milwaukee Mudd — Jason
Krasno was present as a representative of Milwaukee Mudd. Director McMullen
explained the Plan Commission has a request from Mountain Mudd for a
permanent building in the parking lot of the Berg Complex at the Racine Ave and
Janesville Road intersection. The business is proposing to serve coffee through
a drive up window. The proposed building will have a prefabricated plumbing
system. The system will include a 38 gallon grey water tank and a 35 gallon
potable water supply for making coffee and cleaning. Water will be delivered and
waste water will be removed by a tank truck. There will be no sanitary facilities
on site. The Company received a letter from Sentry allowing the employees of
Milwaukee Mudd to use the restroom facilities in Sentry. Superintendent
Kloskowski explained sewer and water are available and the building should
connect. Superintendent Kloskwoski stated the sewer ordinance states holding
tanks are not allowed. Aid. Schroeder suggested calling other communities who
have this type of business to see what they allowed. Mr. Krasno stated there is a
similar building/business in West Bend under the name Mountain Mudd. Aid.
Schroeder would also like the City Attorney's opinion. Director McMullen will call
the Planner in West Bend and also the City Attorney. Aid. Melcher moved to
defer for one month or a special meeting before Council. Aid. Patterson
• seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
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• Review sewer hardship status for 2005 — The Committee reviewed the report
received from Sewer Utility Clerk Renee Kowalik.
WATER UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Status of negotiations with Kenwood Estates for water service — Plans are being
designed. The developer will need to decided if they are moving ahead with the
water project. This item will be moved to status of projects on future agendas.
WATER NEW BUSINESS
REVIEW PRELIMINARY SEWER AND WATER BUDGETS - Finance Director
Dawn Gunderson was present to discuss the sewer and water budgets for 2005.
Water rates will be the same January 1, 2005. In the 1st quarter of 2003 the
PSC did a rate case. In 2004 the City was not eligible for a rate case study. In
2005 it is possible the City will qualify for a rate case. Ms. Gunderson distributed
and reviewed the proposed water and sewer budgets for 2005 with the
Committee. Ms. Gunderson noted the major impacts on the sewer budget are
the MMSD charges and the Town of Norway charges, both charges the City has
no control over. The MMSD charges are being doubled for 2005. Ms.
• Gunderson explained if the rates were not increased to help cover this charge
the cash would be depleted and debt would not be paid back. The proposed rate
increase for 2005 is approximately 33%. Alderman Schroeder asked Ms.
Gunderson to run numbers from 20%-40% to see what the increases would do
for the budget. Ms. Gunderson noted with an increase in 2005 there would still
be a need for another increase in 2006 to cover the MMSD charges. Aid.
Patterson moved to defer until next month or a Special Utilities meeting
prior to Common Council. Seconded by Aid. Melcher. Motion carried 3-0.
SUBDIVIDER'S EXHIBITS -
ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS — None
REVIEW OF DEFERRED ASSESSMENTS/SEWER & WATER — None
ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS — None
REPORT OF THE UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT —.Nothing to report.
REPORT OF ENGINEERING/BUILDING INSPECTION DIRECTOR — Nothing to
report.
• COMMUICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Aid. Patterson moved to adjourn at 9:30 PM. Seconded by Aid. Melcher,
motion carried 3-0.
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. Respectfully submitted,
Kellie Renk,
Recording Secretary
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