PSCM20030407APPROVED
• PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL7, 2003.
Chairman Patrick Patterson called the meeting to order at 6:34 PM.
Present were Committee Members Ald. Patrick Patterson and Ald. Chuck Damaske.
Also present were Alderman -elect Chris Buckmaster, Police Chief John Johnson,
Engineer David Simpson. Ald. Eileen Madden, Public Works Superintendent Wayne
Delikat and Engineering and Building Director Sean McMullen were excused.
Ald. Patterson noted the meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
REVIEW OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Ald. Damaske moved to
approve the minutes of March 3, 2003. Seconded by Ald. Patterson, motion carried
2-0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Update on Parkland Mall — Ald. Damaske questioned if the reason the property owner
• was leaving the sign up at Parkland Mall was that the square footage was grand -fathered
for any new development. This question will be referred to Assistant Plan Director
Dustin Wolff for next months meeting.
Status of Refuse/Recycling — Ald. Patterson reported no complaints or problems.
Status of Cable TV / Concerns of Customer Service — Nothing new to report.
Status of proposed policy for traffic calming — Dave Simpson reported the
Engineering Department will have a temporary solution for traffic calming to test at the
next meeting. A temporary speed hump will be tested in residential areas of 25 mph.
Further discussion on proposed ordinance to prohibit cars blocking mail delivery —
This item discussed under status of "No Parking" north and south of High School. The
Committee deferred until next month's meeting.
Further review of status of "No Parking" north and south of High School — Chief
Johnson explained last Wednesday the County took down all temporary no parking signs
that the City put up. The only no parking sign the County installed was at a vision corner
250' south and north of Parker Drive on the cast side of the road. The County denied the
City's recommendation to go to Parker Drive on both sides of the road. Chief Johnson
spoke to Rich Bolte, Director of Public Works at Waukesha County, and he agreed to the
City putting the temporary "No Parking" signs back up to allow for mail delivery. The
City reposted them on Thursday. This item is on the County's Public Works agenda for
Thursday. The Committee deferred to next month awaiting the decision from the
Waukesha County Public Works Board.
Public Services Committee
April 7, 2003
NEW BUSINESS
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Discuss speeding on Hillendale, south of Racine Avenue — Ald. Damaske explained he
had been receiving calls from residents with concerns on the speed of cars on Hillendale
south of Racine between Field Dr. Chief Johnson stated he did not know of any calls
from that area coming into the Police Department. Ald. Damaske stated there was a
squad there a few weeks ago that seemed to help. Chief explained the best thing for a
resident to do is to call the Police Department and give a description of the vehicle and
the time of day so officers can watch for violators. Chief will log the Committees
concern and will also do a traffic count in May.
Discuss stop and go lights on Moorland/Janesville — turning arrows — Ald Damaski
received calls from residents with concerns on the left turn lane at the intersection of
Moorland and Janesville Rd. He explained that the left turn arrow onto Moorland Road
goes from green to red, and a vehicle will have to stop even though there are no cars
coming. Ald. Damaski suggested a green arrow to a green light. Dave Simpson
explained the County will not allow an unprotected turn with dual left turn lanes, where
two cars are turning left at the same time. Ald Patterson requested Mr. Simpson write a
follow-up letter to the County to look at any options there may be for the left turn lane.
Review amendment to Chapter 12.03 Peddlers. Canvassers and Transient
Merchants relating to waiting period — Chief Johnson in reviewing Chapter 12.03(1)(b)
explained there is language requiring a 72 hour waiting period after a license is issued
before peddling, soliciting and canvassing is allowed. Chief stated this has not been
enforced. There is, however, another 72 hour period from the time the application is
received whereby the Police Chief must perform an investigation and endorse the
application. Which is the current practice. Chief explained that once the application is
approved there is no reason to delay the applicant an additional 72 hours. Aid. Damaske
moved to deleted in its entirety the following: (b) There shall be a waiting period of
72 hours excluding weekends and holidays from the time of the issuance of the
license to the prospective licensee, to the time that the licensee or its permittees may
begin the peddling, soliciting, canvassing or going from place to place soliciting
orders within the corporate limits of the City of Muskego. Seconded by Ald.
Patterson. Motioned carried unanimously. Ald. Patterson questioned if solicitors,
peddlers, or transient merchants must carry the license on them. Chief will research the
Municipal Code.
Communication and any other business as authorized by law — None.
Being no further business to discuss, Aid Damaske moved to adjourn the meeting,
seconded by Ald. Patterson. Carried by all and meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Kellie Renk, Recording Secretary