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PUBLIC
SERVICES COMMITTEE - CITY
OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES
OF MEETING HELD MONDAY,
NOVEMBER 4, 1996
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chairman
Patterson. Also present were Committee members Pionek and
Rasmussen, Ald. Suhr, Ald. Salentine, Chief Johnson, Public
Works Superintendent Loughney, and those per the attached list.
The Committee noted that the meeting was posted in accordance
with the Open Meeting Law.
The Committee approved minutes of previous meeting.
There was nothing to report on status of condemnations/citations
or existing forms and ordinances.
Supt. Loughney reported that recycling/refuse complaints have
been minimal.
There was nothing new to report on the status of the landfill
agreements.
The Committee reviewed Fireworks Permit Ordinance. Ald.
Rasmussen explained past policy of allowing the issuance of
• fireworks permits for a seven day period around the July 4th
holiday. Ald. Rasmussen reviewed letter received from Atty.
Molter regarding the liability issue. Resident expressed his
desire to limit the issuance of a permit to one day and the bond
requirement be increased to $500,000.00. A resident questioned
y how issuance of permits will solve the problem of firing
fireworks, when most residents do not realize a permit is
required. Chief stated that the Police Department could be more
responsive to complaints regarding fireworks if their use was
limited to one day. Several residents expressed their opinions
as to limiting the sale and firing of fireworks, and
irresponsible use of same. Ald. Rasmussen shared the results of
his survey relative to fireworks. Ald. Pionek suggested
displaying permit in the window of the home of resident who was
issued a permit. Ald. Rasmussen moved to require proof of
liability insurance in an amount of $1,000,000.00. Seconded by
Ald. Pionek. Committee moved to defer liability insurance issue
to research further. Ald. Rasmussen moved to have fireworks
permit displayed in window of home of permit holder. Seconded
by Ald. Pionek, motion carried 3-0. Ald. Patterson moved to
require individuals under 18 years of age be supervised by an
adult when firing fireworks. Seconded by Ald. Pionek, motion
carried 3-0.
Request to discuss vacation of City alley/parking sign issue
• near Muskego Liquor was withdrawn at the request of Ald.
Salentine.
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NOVEMBER 4, 1996
The Committee discussed undesirable weed list and directed that
list be presented to the Common Council as a resolution.
The Committee reviewed airing schedule for school referendum
with representatives of Cable Club and the School Board.
Representatives felt airing times they were given for past
referendum video were restrictive. They felt opposition tape
was given preferential airing time. Scheduling problems and
procedure for assigning airing times were discussed at length.
Suggestion of having written procedures related to air times,
scheduling, etc. was made.
The Committee discussed proposed revision to Abandoned Vehicle
Ordinance (Chapter 7) with Chief Johnson regarding citations
that are issued for vehicles that appear to be abandoned on City
streets, and timeliness of action that Police Department may
take due to language that exits in present Ordinance. The Chief
is requesting a change in the language in the Ordinance to allow
vehicles to be removed to impound lot until matter is resolved.
Ald. Rasmussen moved to amend Ordinance as suggested by Chief
Johnson, upon review of City Attorney. Seconded by Ald. Pionek,
motion carried 3-0.
• The Committee discussed at length airing of commercial
advertising on Public Access Channel with Cable Club
representatives. Guidelines were discussed as well as
responsibility for making decisions as to airing. Matter to be
further discussed at December meeting.
Discussion of proposed amendment for personal signage was
deferred to December meeting due to lack of information. The
Committee felt that issue may be addressed in recently adopted
Sign Ordinance.
Ald. Rasmussen moved to adjourn at 10:35 p.m. Seconded by Ald.
Pionek, motion carried.
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Sincerely,
Jo n Loughney
ublic Works
Superintendent
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