PSCM20020204APPROVED
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2002.
Chairman Patrick Patterson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance
Present were Committee Members Ald. Rick Petfalski and Ald. Chuck Wichgers. Also
present were Ald. Slocomb, Public Works Superintendent Wayne Delikat. Engineering
and Building Director Sean McMullen, and Sergeant Moser of the Police Department.
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 January 7, 2002, meeting. Aid. Petfalski moved to approve the minutes
as presented. Aid. Wichgers seconded and motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Update on status of Condemnations/Citations-Parkland Mall Demolition Permit —
Director McMullen will speak to Atty. Baxter to discuss options to encourage the
developer to restore Parkland Mall to City Standards.
Status of Recycling/Refuse
Superintendent Delikat reported ten complaints for January.
6- Missed garbage pickup
4- Missed recycling pickup
Status of Cable TV — The Committee requests "status of concerns of customer service"
be added to future agendas under unfinished business.
Status of proposed policy for traffic calming — Director McMullen discussed options
for traffic calming.
• LED flashers - ground into the road along with a yellow flashing pedestrian sign.
Lowers accident rates. Cost is three to ten thousand dollars for the whole system.
To be used in school zones.
Speed humps — 4 to 9in. in height 12-16 feet in length. Can get caught in snow
plows.
Raised section — temporary sections, determining factors are traffic volumes,
roadway widths intersection locations and Clear Zone conformance
Further discussion of Burning Ordinance — Dan Mueller of W 128 S6391 Emerson Dr.
came before the committee to discuss the Burning Ordinance. Mr. Mueller is having
problems with neighbors irresponsible burning. Discussion took place of problems with
small lots of a %2 acre or less. Mr. Mueller suggested curbside pick up, composting and
additional pick up of leaves and brush. Mr. Mueller also requested revisions to the
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• ordinance as it pertains to smaller lots. Ald Patterson noted that if burning is prohibited
all burning will be prohibited including bon fires. Ald. Slocomb emphasized
enforcement of Chapter 9.14(3)(a)(2). The Committee suggested calling the Police
Department when having a problem with the neighbors to enforce the burning ordinance.
The police will give a warning the first time and then a citation if they are called out after
that. Aid. Petfalski moved to defer to next month's meeting. Seconded by Aid.
Wichgers. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss refuse/recycling charges — Mr. Dick Bennett of S90 WI 3960 Boxhom Drwas
present to discuss the charges of refuse and recycling. Discussion took place of whether
his property is residential or commercial. Mr. Bennett stated he has never received a
recycling bin because he has commercial pickup. The Committee will look into the
charges to Mr. Bennett's commercial property. Aid. Petfalski moved to defer to next
month. Seconded by Aid. Wichgers. Motion carried 3-0.
Review traffic speed — Industrial Park — The committee discussed the traffic speed on
Mercury Dr. The committee requested an eight day traffic count on Mercury Dr for May
2002. The results will be brought to the June meeting. Aid Petfalski moved to defer.
Seconded by Aid. Wichgers. Motion carried 3-0.
• Discuss speed control — Ryan Road (Boxhorn to Groveway) — Ald Slocomb was
present to request a stop sign on Ryan Road at Boxhom Drive, creating a three way
intersection. The Committee requested an eight day traffic count on this intersection for
early May. Aid. Petfalski moved to defer to review traffic count. Seconded by Aid.
Wichgers. Motion carried 3-0.
Communication and any other business as authorized by law - Ald. Wichgers
informed the committee Jim Zamatelli will be coming before the committee with a
petition to improve the crosswalk from Muskego Elementary and Kingdom Care Day
Care on Janesville Rd.
Being no further business to discuss, Aid Wichgers moved to adjourn the meeting,
seconded by Aid. Petfalski. Carried by all and meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM.
Respectfully
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