PSCM20000207PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved
• MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2000
The meeting was called to order at 7 10PM by Chairman Patterson. Present were Committee
Members Ald. Chiaverotti, Aid. Pionek, Police Chief Johnson, Public Works Supt. Wayne
Delikat, and Deputy Bldg. Director Al Biwer.
Chairman Patterson noted the meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: The Committee reviewed the minutes of
the January 6, 2000 meeting. A motion was made by Aid. Chiaverotti to approve the minutes
as presented, seconded by Aid. Pionek. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Update on Status of Condemnations/Citations - Al Biwer reported there is nothing new to
discuss.
Update on Existing Forms and Ordinances - Nothing to report.
Further discussion on underground electric connections for residential - Al Biwer handed out
two proposed ways of changing Section 15.23 Underground Wiring. Biwer stated he favors
the 2nd proposal. He further explained that all new subdivisions are using the underground
wiring method and the cost for existing residences to have underground put in is very
expensive. Biwer explained he took a poll of several surrounding cities and no one requires
the overhead service to be replaced by underground. He proposed a homeowner may choose
• to keep the overhead service, otherwise they are required to pay for the change. This includes
all residential, commercial, and agricultural sites.
A discussion ensued with Ald. Chiaverotti asking if a house is demolished and a new dwelling
is erected, is this considered new construction. Biwer stated it is the intent of the ordinance
that this is for new home construction or if a home is completely demolished. If a homeowner
is doing remodeling, even major renovation, it would be their decision to stay with overhead or
change to underground. Anyone taking out a building permit would be required to put in
underground service. Aid. Pionek made a motion to use the following wording: All
existing overhead electric services may be re -installed overhead. New electrical services
shall be installed underground. Temporary electric service used for construction
purposes only, may be installed overhead providing such service will be terminated
within ninety (90) days. Aid. Chiaverotti seconded. Carried by all. Chairman Patterson
requested the above be sent to the city attorney for review. If there are no changes it
can go directly to the Common Council for adoption.
Al Biwer excused himself at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
Review proposed amendments to Chapter 12 for licensing of adult -oriented establishments -
Chief Johnson stated there is a question on some wording on pages 5 & 6 which may be in
conflict with the current massage parlor ordinance. Also, Chief questioned why a change was
not made by the city attorney reference Sunday hours and holidays (page #20). Chief
• Johnson to check with city attorney for clarification on both matters. Matter deferred.
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February 7, 2000
Review Parking Situation at Muskego High School - Chief Johnson reported the County will be
• posting Racine Avenue with "No Parking" signs from Pioneer Drive to approximately
Henneberry (1800 feet south of high school). If signs are posted there is a concern about
students parking on Woods Road which is considered dangerous due to the narrow road and
shoulders, ditches, and the upcoming sewer construction. Chief Johnson is working on asking
Calvary Church for use of their parking lot, otherwise he recommended removing the "No
Parking" signs from Jean Drive. Chief stated the high school is seriously looking into enlarging
the parking areas on school grounds. Therefore, a temporary solution needs to be
implemented. Ald. Pionek asked if the County could be asked to hold off on the posting of the
signs. Chief Johnson to check with the County on the reason for posting Racine Avenue
plus he will ask the Mayor to follow up with the County and its representatives.
At this time Chief Johnson excused himself.
Further discussion on signage speed limit and renaming road and cul de sac - Loomis Drive.
Minutes were presented from the Joint Common Council meeting held on January 31', 2000,
whereby Franklin officials agreed to the renaming of that portion of the road to Loomis Drive.
Further discussion followed with everyone agreeing that the dead end portion of Loomis
should be a Court. Supt. Delikat will follow up with the Mayor and Alderman Slocomb.
Status of Recycling/Refuse. Public Works Supt. Delikat stated there were eight (8) complaints
for the month of January: Christmas trees not picked up - 4; garbage not picked up - 3; and
recycling not picked up -1
Status of Cable TV - nothing.
Review of existing landfill expansion - nothing.
• Further review of Commercial Property Maintenance Standards - Brian Turk not present.
Matter deferred pending further information from the City Attorney.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER MATTERS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Ald. Pionek asked about the status of signs for the walk/bike path on Moorland Road. Sup.
Delikat stated signs at the entrances on Janesville and College plus the sections where there
is a car pull -off for parking will be posted reference cleaning up dog waste.
ADJOURNMENT - Being no further business to discuss Ald. Chiaverotti moved to adjourn the
meeting at 7:55PM, seconded by Ald. Pionek. Carried by all.
Respectfully ubmitted,
Ann Wissing, Recording Secretary
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