PSCM19980803PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD MONDAY, August 3, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m., by Chairman Patterson. Present was Committee member
Aid. Pionek, Lt. James Budish, Public Works Superintendent John Loughney and those per the attached list.
Aid. Woodard was absent.
The Committee noted that the meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on July 29,
1998.
REVIEW OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES - The Committee reviewed the previous meeting minutes of
July 6, 1998.
Personal Aaoearance (Chuck Ott/BFI) - Continued Discussion On Yard Waste Pickup - Mr Chuck Ott and
his future replacement Mr Pat Shanders (Director of Municipal Services) were present to discuss options
available to the City of Muskego regarding yard waste service. Due to the number of miles the City of
Muskego encompasses as well as the unknown percentage of residents who would participate in the "clean
sweep' program, BFI has suggested that the initial trial of the program be performed at no charge to the
City. This gesture is intended to assist BFI in obtaining a starting point as far as the volume as well as
attempt to apologize for the unfortunate hydraulic oil spills that occurred last month on many of the roads
within the City. Rough estimates of the clean sweep and disposal of waste were $23,640.00 and $2,500.00
respectively. Discussion regarding the use of the Public Works Garage as a second (alternative site)drop
off site for an additional day/evening location. BFI may have difficulty in honoring this request due to
manpower and hours worked restrictions on their truck operators. This pickup program would require the
use of special paper bags for pickup of the yard waste. The cost of special bags and their availability was
discussed with BFI indicating that the City of Glendale's volume based program currently charges residents
$1.85 per bag to dispose, with the resident providing the proper bag at their cost. John Loughney to explore
if bags can be purchased by the City at a bulk -rate discount or perhaps partnering with local hardware
stores to provide the bags to the residents at a discounted rate. The initial pick-up will occur within the first
two weeks of November Aid. Pionek moved to direct BFI to perform a one-time clean sweep program
at no charge to determine the level of interest within the community. Seconded by Aid. Patterson.
Carried by all. Placement of resident notification was discussed along with the availability of mailing lists
for BFI to utilize for additional reminder mailings to residents. The City Attorney is directed to determine if
the BFI contract is exclusive or if leaf/yard waste removal can be contracted out to a third -party service
provider.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Update on status of Condemnations/Citations - Former Building Director, Chuck Dykstra provided a written
report Dale Kreil DBA/Country Lakes Marine status has not changed. Thode Drive (Robert Haffner) has
sent the additional $200.12 within the 30 day time period.
Update on existing forms and ordinances - No feedback has been received.
Status of Recycling/Refuse -John Loughney reports that the number of complaints received (10) for the
month of July were; garbage not picked up 5, garbage on roadway 1, white goods not picked up 1, recycling
bin not delivered 1, garbage and recycling not picked up 1, and 1 tire was not picked up.
Status of Cable TV - Chairman Patterson reported nothing new at this time. John Loughney reports that he
is having difficulty with restoration of areas that Warner Cable has recently installed fiber optic cables. The
,o residents affected are concerned that the areas that have been tom up have not been restored to their
satisfaction. John has made contact with appropriate Warner Cable personnel on the matter and has not
been satisfied with their response. The residents are requesting where sod has been removed, that sod be
replaced, along with sufficient water to ensure growth of the replaced sod. Aid. Patterson moved to have
the Committee Chairman compose a letter, from this Committee directing Warner Cable to improve
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their restoration practices immediately on future and current areas, requesting that those areas be
seeded, mulched and watered at a minimum. Seconded by Aid. Pionek. Carried by all.
• Further review of existing landfill expansions - No new developments at this time.
Further discussion on emergency service and warning system - The Mayor's office has not provided
additional materials regarding this item. Brief discussion regarding the severe weather warning system and
potential methods in which to warn residents of threatening weather
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss establishment of 1999 refuse/recycling fees (deferred from 7/6/98) - Worksheets from Finance
Director, Dawn Gunderson were provided to the Committee (summary attached) with projections for the
remainder of 1998, estimate for 1999 assuming a 3% increase in customer billing rates and a 3% increase
in expenses, estimate for 1999 assuming a 3% customer rate increase and also passing on the 5%
administration fee to the customers (currently absorbed) with an additional 3% increase in expenses and
finally 1999 rates being left at 1998 levels and incurring a 3% increase in expenses. The Committee
discussed the merits of all 4 scenarios and determined that an 8% increase in cost to the residents was high
(3% rate increase and 5% administration fee), considering the balance remaining in the Recycling fund
($233,923). Discussion regarding if a clean sweep program is to be implemented and where the funds to
provide such a service could be obtained. Aid. Patterson determined that either Recycling/Refuse budget or
Contingency Fund funds would be utilized to finance this program. Aid. Pionek moved to increase the
refuse/recycling fees for 1999 to 3%, excluding the 5% administration fee. Seconded by Aid.
Patterson. Carried by all.
Request for additional buoy - Little Muskego Lake - Resident Bob Bueckers was present to discuss the need
for an additional no -wake buoy to be installed 150 feet beyond the end of his 48 foot pier Mr Bueckers is
concerned regarding potential injury to boaters/skiers approaching extremely close to his pier Aid.
Chiaverotti has visited the site and is aware of the residents concern. On behalf of the Police Department,
Lt. Budish stated that there is concern over the precedent that the installation of a buoy off of a private pier
will set with the rest of the residents on the lake. The Water Patrol is aware of the situation. The resident
has indicated that he will pay for and install/remove the buoy if necessary. Ald. Pionek directs the City
Attorney to explore the liability issue this situation may cause. Aid. Pionek is concerned over the safety of
the lake users and is looking for ways to make this lake safe for all individuals. Discussion regarding speed
limits, no -wake hours being re -set, one-way direction on the lake and the installation of additional buoys are
all areas that the Lake Association and the Lake District need to provide input to this Committee so that a
fair and equitable solution can be made for all residents living on and using the lake. Letter will be sent by
the Mayor's Administrative Assistant to both the Lake Association and the Lake District requesting their
input and presence at the next Public Service Committee Meeting in September (date to be determined) to
discuss their feelings on the following issues; speed limits, traffic patterns, buoy installation and no -wake
hours being changed. Aid. Pionek moved to defer this item until next months Public Service
Committee meeting. Seconded by Aid. Patterson. Carried by all.
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request for reduced speed limit - Racine Avenue - Aid. Chiaverotti on behalf of resident Robin
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Bender is requesting that the speed limit on the North end of Racine Avenue be reduced from 45 MPH to 35
MPH. The resident is having difficulty entering and exiting driveway. Lt. Budish indicated that due to the
vast majority of motorists adhering to the posted speed limit, the speed reduction of this road would be
unlikely. Additionally, due to the road belonging to the County, the County will have to be contacted and a
•written request for a reduction in speed will need to be made. Aid. Pionek moved to have the Mayor's
Administrative Assistant compose a letter to the County requesting that the speed limit on Racine
Avenue, North of Hillendale be reduced. Seconded by Aid. Patterson. Carried by all.
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Review request for "No Parking" sign - LML Lake Access Parcel #17 - Parks and Recreation Director, Craig
Anderson has requested that two no parking signs be installed at this location. Residents in the area are
•being "parked in" and garbage is being left on the site after the fishermen leave. On March 27, 1998, 8 cars
were found on the site at 10:15 a.m. Since the initial complaint, Lt. Budish has visited the area in question 3
times. No autos have been found at the lake access point. Discussion regarding whether is was a
"seasonal' incident with the early spring fishing participants being the culprits. The Committee is reluctant to
install permanent signs due to the residents in the area then being unable to also park cars of visitors near
their homes. The Committee will be contacting Craig Anderson for clarification and subsequent action
Review request for signage on Lochcrest Blvd. (disabled) - Ald. Salentine was present to request that the
Committee install a disabled sign on Lochcrest Blvd., for a resident who requires the use of a motorized
"scooter" Aid. Patterson moved to place a disabled sign on Lochcrest Blvd., near the residents
home to alert motorists. Seconded by Aid. Pionek. Carried by all.
Review request for stop sign - Garden Terrace - Resident Jerry Kubash is requesting that a stop sign or
other means to slow down traffic and keep the traffic on the right side of the road be performed due to the
potential for an accident on Garden Terrace. The Police Department would like to assess the situation and
determine if a stop sign would be the solution to the problem or if painting a yellow stripe along the road wil
be enough to keep motorists in the correct lane. Aid. Pionek directs John Loughney to paint lane lines
on Garden Terrace and to defer this item until traffic counts can be performed. Seconded by Aid.
Patterson. Carried by all.
Discuss establishing neighborhood watch procedure - Ald. Pionek was contacted by a resident regarding
the method for setting up a neighborhood watch program within the community. Lt. Budish directed any
interested resident or group of residents to contact the Police Department or himself directly. The residents
will be provided with materials (i.e., stickers, signs) and a meeting will be set up between the residents and
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the Police Department to discuss crime abatement techniques. A 10-12 home area has been found to the
be the best for a crime watch area that is manageable for the residents/participants.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW - None
ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business to discuss, Aid. Pionek moved to adjourn the
meeting at 9:05 P.M. Seconded by Aid. Patterson. Carried by all.
Respectfully submitted,
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Linda Gulgowski
Recording Secretary
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor De Angelis
Public Services Committee
FROM: Dawn R. Gunderson i
Finance Director
DATE: June 19, 1998
RE: Refuse & Recycling
Attached you will find a series of worksheets prepared by Lyn Gulbins of my staff to
provide you with information on the Refuse and Recycling programs for the City of
Muskego. The first worksheet reflects the projections at this time for the remainder of
1998. The second sheet is an estimate of 1999 assuming a 3% increase in customer billing
rates and a 3% increase in expenses. The third sheet is an estimate for 1999 assuming a
3% customer rate increase and also passing on the 5% administration fee to the customers,
again with a 3% increase in expenses. The final page would be the impact of leaving the
1999 rates at 1998 levels and incurring a 3% increase in expenses.
A summary of the results is as follows:
Sheet 1
Revenues
Expenses
Net or effect
on fund balance
Sheet 2
Revenues
Expenses
Net or effect
on fund balance
Sheet 3
Revenues
Expenses
Net or effect
on fund balance
Refuse
$453,759.63
466,050.43
$( 12,290.80)
$473,891,70
486,323.25
$( 12,431.55)
$497,446.30
486,323.25
$ 11.123.05
Recycline
$220,148.80
303,825.56
$( 83,676.76)
$225,941.10
316,168.18
$( 90,227.08)
$232,584.30
316,168.18
$( 83,583.88)
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Sheet 4
Revenues
Expenses
Net or effect
on fund balance
$460,315.37
486,323.25
$( 26,007.88)
$221,850.80
316,168.18
$( 94,317.38)
Additional items to consider; the revenue figures for the Recycling fund do not include the
donations from Waste Management of approximately $38,000 and the grant revenues are
estimated at $94,243 for both 1998 and 1999. In 1997 $11,261 of the Recycling fund
balance was used leaving a remaining balance of $233,923.
I will be on vacation and unable to attend your meeting on July 61h, but I will be back in
the office on July 13`h if there are any questions on the above information.
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