PSCM20010604PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO APPROVED
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2001
Chairman Patrick Patterson called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM.
Present were Committee Members Alderman Rick Petfalski and Alderman Chuck
Wichgers (arrived at 7:25 PM). Also present were City Engineering/Bldg. Inspection
Director McMullen, Public Works Supt. Delikat, and Police Chief Johnson. Also present
were Alderman Slocomb, Alderman Salentine, and Plan Director Brian Turk.
Ald. 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 May 7, 2001, meeting. Ald. Petfalski moved to approve the minutes as
presented, seconded by Ald. Patterson. Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Update on status of Condemnations/Citations-Parkland Mall — Director McMullen
advised a letter was sent to the property owner. He has not heard anything back. Sean
will give him another week and send another letter or call him. Alderman Wichgers was
copied on the letter.
Update on existing forms and ordinances—Business/Home Inspections/New Fee
Proposal — Sean reported that staff is making the changes and will be done by next
meeting.
Status of Recycling/Refuse — Public Works Supt. Delikat reported on garbage
complaints:
Missed garbage pickup 8
Missed recycling pickup 2
Missed pickup at door 1
Large item not picked up 1
Status of Cable TV audio - Nothing new to report.
Status of proposed policy for traffic calming — Ald. Patterson felt it worthy to have a
discussion to determine what can be done to moderate speed as stop signs do not control
speed. The committee discussed different ways to slow traffic.
Alderman Wichgers arrived at 7:25 PM.
Director Turk stated the developer for a new subdivision can be made responsible to
include traffic calming in the design per the land division ordinance. Ald. Slocomb asked
that the ordinance not be changed at this time due to the conservation subdivision
standards that are in the process of being reviewed. Ald. Petfalski is concerned with
aesthetics if the city puts cones or potted trees in the roads. Sean informed the committee
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• that anything in the right of way must be made of a breakaway material. Alderman
Patterson informed the committee there are several areas that have problems every year
with speed. Alderman Patterson asked if trial painting could be done and gave an
example of Sherwood Circle which already has problems. The committee directed Supt.
Delikat and Director McMullen to paint streets to give the illusion the street is narrowing.
The Police Dept. will do a traffic study before and after to see if the paint works. Road
painting will be done by this fall.
NEW BUSINESS:
Review reaust for stop sign at the intersection of Parkland and Hedgewood (on
Hedgewood) — The committee discussed with Chief Johnson. Aid. Wichgers moved to
approve stop sign on both sides of Hedgewood. Ald. Petfalski seconded, motion
carried 3-0.
Review dog ordinance — Police Chief Johnson informed the committee of a situation in
the City that a dog being declared dangerous may be back in the City. The dog is
portrayed to be the offspring of the dog in question, and the neighbors can't prove that it
is the same dog.
The Muskego Police Department wishes to modify the dog ordinance, dangerous dog
section, to include a micro chip identification of a dangerous dog. The micro chip
technology, which has been around for years, requires a veterinarian to put a small micro
• chip under the dog's skin which provides identification to veterinarians, animal welfare
agencies, and police departments. The Muskego Police Department has a scanner, which
is kept at the City pound, to identify stray dogs that have this technology embedded.
The revised ordinance will read as follows:
13.01 DOGS
13.01 (2) 2:
"Vicious Dog" as used in this ordinance means: 1. Any dog with a propensity, tendency,
or disposition to attach or cause serious injury to human beings or domestic animals; 2.
Any dog, which without provocation, attacks or bites, or has attacked or bitten a human
being or domestic animal causing serious injury; 3. Any dog owned or harbored primarily
or in part for the purpose of dog fighting or any dog rained for dog fighting; 4. Any dog
which has been found to be vicious by the Municipal Court of the City of Muskego,
Circuit Court, or any other municipal court in a trial or hearing upon a charge of
harboring a vicious animal.
13.01 (3) 2:
• All owners of dangerous dogs shall comply with the provisions of this ordinance
regarding the containmentlsecurity/identification of a dangerous dog on the owner's
premises subject to police inspection or compliance prior tot eh initial registration. An
inspection fee o $50.00 shall be charged. Annually, pursuant to paragraph 1 of this
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section, owners shall register their dangerous dog with the City Clerk's Office and shall
• provide a current color photograph, showing its distinct features, and pay a dangerous
dog registration fee. An owner of a dangerous dog who fails to register his/her dog is
subject to a forfeiture prescribed by law. (Ord. 4808-8-5-93)
13.01 (6) 2: (New)
The owner of a dog found to be vicious pursuant to this chapter shall provide
certification of the implantation of an identification micro chip provided in Section
13.01 (7) 4 of this chapter, of the disposition of the vicious dog is not the destruction of
the dog.
13.01 (7) 4: (New)
The Owner of a dangerous dog, as defined by this ordinance, shall provide
certification, from a veterinarian, of the implantation of an identification micro chip.
The micro chip shall be an American Veterinary Identification Device (AVID) or
equivalent The chip implanted in the dog shall be consistent with the AVID
technology and readable by an AVID scanner.
Aid. Petfalski moved to recommend approval of amendment to Chapter 13.01 (2) 2,
13.01(3) 2, 13.01 (6) 2, 13.01 (7) 4 of the municipal code pending City Attorney's
• review. Aid. Wichgers seconded. Motion approved 3-0.
Aid. Petfalski moved to recommend fee schedule for vicious dog 13.01 (6) 2 at
$200.00/day, and dangerous dog 13.01 (7) 4 at $100.00/day, pending Municipal
Judge's review. Seconded by Aid. Wichgers, motion carried 3-0.
Review request to prohibit skate boarding on Library grounds — The committee
discussed posting "No Skateboarding on Library Grounds" The committee also
discussed posting signs on all public property. Aid. Petfalski moved to recommend to
the Library Board amendment of policy to read "No Skateboarding During
Library Operation Hours". Aid. Wichgers seconded, motion carried 3-0.
Aid. Petfalski moved to recommend approval of resolution prohibiting
skateboarding on library property during library operation hours. Aid. Wichgers
seconded, motion carried 3-0.
Review request for parking sign on Lake Drive at the end of Park Drive — Ald.
Salentine appeared before the committee requesting a no parking sign at the end of Lake
Drive. People are parking in the emergency vehicle turn around. The turn around is not
wide enough to get through with a vehicle parked there. Aid. Petfalski moved to
approve "Parking for Official Vehicles Only" at the end of Lake Drive. Aid.
Wichgers seconded, motion carried 3-0.
Being no further business to discuss, Aid. Wichgers moved to adjourn the meeting,
seconded by Aid. Petfalski. Carried by all and meeting adjourned at 8:35 PM.
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Respectfully Submitted,
Kellie Renk , Recording Secretary
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