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PSCM19970505• PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MONDAY, MAY 5, 1997 The meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m. by Chairman Patterson. Also present were Committee members Pionek and Slocomb, Public Works Superintendent Loughney (excused from the meeting at 7:55 p.m. to address concern at Little Muskego Lake dam and returned at 9:00 p.m.), Police Chief Johnson, Building Inspection Director Dykstra, Alderman Salentine, and those per the attached list. The Committee noted that the meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law. The Committee reviewed minutes of previous meeting. The Committee reviewed status of condemnations/citations. Building Inspection Director Dykstra explained report, as attached. Building Inspection Director Dykstra advised that funds have been requested for review of electrical ordinance by City Attorney. The Committee discussed status of refuse/recycling. The • Committee discussed possibility of establishing additional drop off times for brush recycling in lieu of requirement of having BFI publish quarterly newsletters related to recycling. Supt. Loughney indicated that Chuck Ott has indicated BFI will continue to publish quarterly newsletters. The Committee discussed status of Cable TV. Ald. Patterson explained that copies of auditted financial statements have been received. The Committee discussed the possibility of the formulation of a Cable TV Board which would act as a sub -committee of a committee. New contract needs to be negotiated in 1998. Ald. Patterson explained current contract. Ald. Pionek moved to establish a sub -committee with the approval of the Common Council consisting of one Cable Club member, one school representative, one alderman, and four citizens not involved with any of the above groups with the intent of negotiating a new cable contract; determining how cable channels will be established, and to deal with any further parameters which may be given by the Common Council, and to report to the Public Services Committee with final approval given by the Common Council. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb, motion carried 3-0. Ald. Pionek questioned installation of large cable being laid by Warner Cable near the Police Department without City permission. Ald. Pionek will follow-up with Mayor DeAngelis. • There was nothing new to report on the landfill agreements. Ald. Slocomb informed the Committee that one meeting of the • PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE - PAGE 2 MAY 5, 1997 Siting Committee has been held. He advised that Emerald Park has not yet received permission from the DNR for their requested expansion. He advised that the Future Parkland Standing Committee has met and shared their plans for their future operation. It is anticipated a Siting Committee will also be formed. The Committee reviewed request for navigational markers on Little Muskego Lake, additional channel markers for Idle Isle, and a policy of placement of slow -no wake markers at Idle Isle. Ald. Salentine informed the Committee that the Little Muskego Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District does not have a recommendation related to this topic at this time. They would like to present the issue to the full membership of the District at their annual meeting. Ald. Slocomb moved to have markers placed as they have been in the past, until a recommendation is received from the Little Muskego Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District. Seconded by Ald. Pionek, motion carried 3-0. The Committee discussed proposed licensing of cats. Ald. Pionek explained problem with wild cats. Chief Johnson explained that City currently has an ordinance prohibiting animals from running • at large, and that apprehending cats would be a problem. Ald. Pionek moved to table discussion on licensing of cats. Seconded by Ald. Slocomb, motion carried 3-0. Building Inspection Director Dykstra explained proposed new method of charging for Code Compliance inspections, and his proposed name change to Residential Point of Sale Code 4. Chuck explained that his inspectors are looking for obvious health and safety violations rather than doing a complete home inspection when they are doing a Code Compliance, and consequently feels a name change would be appropriate. The Committee reviewed at length individual requirements in proposed ordinance with Building Inspection Director Dykstra. Ald. Slocomb indicated his desire for Occupancy Permit inspections, and his desire to have required inspections clearly defined in ordinance. Building Inspection Director Dykstra was requested to make suggested changes and bring back a revised copy to the Committee. Building Inspection Director Dykstra explained Business Residential Registration code. Ald. Slocomb indicated that initial application should be of no cost to residents. Ald. Pionek indicated he is interested in knowing what commercial businesses are located in the community. Building Inspection Director Dykstra explained rationale for adoption of the code, • and his intent to be as minimally invasive to the businesses as possible. Ald. Slocomb expressed his desire to not pursue • PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE - PAGE 3 MAY 5, 1997 business residential registration at this time. Ald. Pionek felt that business residential registration should be required. Ald. Pionek suggested that Committee members forward comments to Building Inspection Director Dykstra within the next two weeks, and Building Inspection Director Dykstra will put together a revised ordinance for next month's meeting. The Committee discussed possible mother-in-law ordinance. Ald. Pionek explained need for ordinance and proposed definition of a mother-in-law unit. Ald. Patterson expressed his reservations with the adoption of an ordinance related to this issue. Ald. Pionek suggested that mother-in-law units be removed from Conditional Use zoning and included in Permitted/Accessory Use zoning. Supt. Loughney disagreed. The Committee discussed donation of Department of Public Works services to Historical Society. Ald. Pionek explained request. Ald. Patterson expressed reservations with adopting a policy of donating services to civic groups. Supt. Loughney felt that since property on which Historical Society is located is City owned, they perhaps can be treated differently. The Committee reviewed a Selective Traffic Enforcement Policy. • Chief Johnson updated the Committee on the background of complaints received from residents regarding speed enforcement, and the reason for the policy. Chief explained implementation of the policy. Ald. Pionek requested that Chief Johnson explain what residents should do in the case of witnessing a speeding vehicle. Ald. Slocomb moved to adjourn at 10:50 p.m. Seconded by Ald. Pionek, motion carried 3-0. jz • Respectfully subm' ed, ohn Loughney Public Works 7 Superintendent • SIGN -IN SHEET FOR CITY MEETINGS PLEASE PRINT YOUR NAME AND AGENDA ITEM BELOW. THANK YOU. Meetina::/ uate: NAME: (' r C� ITEM r� U REPORT BY CHUCK DYKSTRA, SR. • TO THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE May, 1997 CITATIONS Meadow Green #3 - Gregory, Gloria, Gary and Pam Boehm #244513 Performing land disturbing activities without permit. Trial scheduled in Waukesha Circuit Court for January 3, 1997. Waukesha Circuit Court (1-3-97), resulted in $10,000 forfeiture and 2 year probation period. Stipulation: $5000 due on or before May 3, 1996. Balance in 8 equal installments commencing on June 3, 1997 and continuing until January 3, 1998. $5000 not received as of May 3, 1997, matter to be turned over to City Attorney. W188 58276 Mercury Dr. - Dale Kreil DBA/Country Lakes Marine #244520 & Performing construction alterations without a 255624 permit and performing alterations to plumbing • without a permit. City appealing decision on plumbing citation to Circuit Court and Kreil appealing guilty verdict on construction citation. Parties have stipulated to consolidate these two cases and one Plan Dept. case into one court. Jury trial scheduled December 17th. City filed motion with court for an injunction to stop Kreil from doing business until site is in compliance. Judge Mawdsley allowing 30 day extensions providing progress realized each 30 days. Attorney Trindl attempting to get hearing with Judge Mawdsley prior to December 17th trial to revisit injunction possibilities, since last deadline missed. December 17th trial rescheduled to January 7, 1997, and bumped to April 29, 1997. Injunction hearing tentatively scheduled for January 13, 1997. Judge Mawdsley on 1-13-97 required Kreil to reappear in court on February 24, 1997 and report progress made in addressing code violations. Continuing progress required. Kreil's architect submitted plans and permit application within allotted time - issue to be revisited in 30 days by Judge Mawdsley. No permits obtained to date, Attorney Trindl working to schedule new hearing regarding lack of progress. May 1, 1997, hearing rescheduled to May 13, 1997. W151 510282 Thode Dr. - Robert Haffner #244523 Performing land disturbing activities without a valid permit. $999.88 citation paid 10-10-95 to County Court Judge stayed $10,172.12 balance. City appealing Judge's ability to stay forfeiture. • DNR permit approved, local permit issued February 29, 1996. Forfeiture issue not yet resolved by Court. Judge Murphy (Circuit Court) sent matter back to Judge Lenz; Judge Murphy ruled case not yet ripe for appeal. Scheduled to be heard in Muskego Court September 7, 1996. Parties could not agree on forfeiture matter set for trial October 5, 1996.Payment forwarded from County received 9-17-96 999.88 Adjourned from October 5th due to DNR staff schedule conflict, new date December 14, 1996. 12/14/96 trial, Judge Lenz upheld prior decision and maintained original forfeiture of $11,172. Haffner appealed decision January 3, 1997. Pretrial at county not yet scheduled. Judge Lenz required $1,000 bond be posted during appeal process. Status conference scheduled July 25, 1997, jury trial scheduled for August 4, 1997. 5107 W17687 Muskego Dam - Wind Lake Management District M244539 Commenced and continued lake disturbing activities prior to paying required fees and receiving permit. Attorney Jeff Krill retained to represent District, no compliance to date. Initial appearance December 14, 1996, plead not guilty. • Scheduled for preliminary conference 1-22-97. Scheduled for pretrial conference 2-26-97. Adjourned to March 26th to allow for further negotiations. Mayor and Attorney still negotiating with Wind Lake. Trial scheduled for May 28, 1997. DNR was issued a permit to restore site, however, no resolution to original permit issue to date. W190 57602 Richdorf Drive - Daniel Serdyn M244540 Failure to make required corrections to deteriorated roof structure. Scheduled for initial appearance January 8, 1997. Mr. Serdyn filed bankruptcy - Lender's sale of home on hold. Letter sent to Mr. Serdyn reaffirming roof requires repairs by May 26, 1997. Trial in June. TXTCITY/COUNCIL SAFETY •