PSCM20030825APPROVED
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
• MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2003.
Chairman Patrick Patterson called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
Present were Committee Members Aid. Patrick Patterson, Aid. Chris Buckmaster and
Aid. Chuck Damaske. Also present were Engineering and Building Inspection Director
Sean McMullen, Public Works Superintendent Wayne Delikat, Aid. Rick Petfalski and
those per attached list. Police Chief John Johnson was excused.
Aid. 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 July 28, 2003. Seconded by Ald. Buckmaster, motion
carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Update on Parkland Mall — Nothing new to report.
• Status of Refuse/Recycling — Nothing new to report.
Status of Cable TV / Concerns of Customer Service —Nothing new to report.
Status of proposed policy for traffic cahnin¢ - Director McMullen informed the
Committee new speed humps will be going in as a test on North Shore Drive. The new
humps are 3-31/2 inches in height and should be less dramatic of a bump. Aid. Damaske
requested that residents be notified prior to the speed hump being installed and also
requested that a copy of the letter and mailing list be sent to all the aldermen.
Superintendent Delikat will be removing the speed bumps on Kristen Dr. to allow access
for the school buses. As weather conditions change the Public Works Department will be
removing remaining speed bumps.
Aid. Patterson questioned using other types of traffic calming signs. Director McMullen
will bring in the TAPCO catalogue for the Committee to look at the different signs
TAPCO makes. Aid. Patterson also questioned using the types of traffic calming City of
Milwaukee used during Summerfest to direct traffic. Director McMullen stated those are
2" thick tubes with a reflector top. They have been used in the City but many were stolen
the first night. Director McMullen will bring one in for the next meeting.
Hillendale — across from Mill Valley School — No Parking - Ald. Petfalski requested
• this item be brought back to the Committee for further review. Susan Larkin and Bob
Rammer were present as representative of Mill Valley and the School District to discuss
with the Committee no parking on Hillendale at Mill Valley School. Aid. Petfalski
proposed making the east side of Hillendale no parking to include School Drive. Ms.
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Larkin stated regularly cars do not park on Hillendale only for special events four times a
. year and for summer school. Ms. Larkin also stated that School Drive should remain as it
is with parking available as parents will park there and walk their children across the
street. Ald. Damaske noted residents on the east side of Hillendale were complaining of
their yards being tore up by cars parking off the shoulder of the road. Director McMullen
recommended for safety of the children to make both sides of Hillendale no parking.
The Committee, Ald. Petfalski and School Representatives agreed with Director
McMullen. Ald. Damaske moved to recommend to Council no parking on both sides
of Hillendale Drive south of School Drive to W192 S6570 to replace the existing
signs. Seconded by Aid. Buckmaster. Motion carried 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Review revised final plat for road sienaae — The Settlement on Woods Road -
Director McMullen reviewed with the Committee a memo from Chief Johnson. Director
McMullen stated the Settlement on Woods Road development will require two stop signs
and street lights. A stop sign on Settlement Court at Woods Road and a stop sign on
Windover Drive at Woods Road. Street lights are recommended at the intersection of
Windover Drive and Woods Road as well as Settlement Court and Woods Road. Ald.
Damaske moved to approve stop signs an street lights as recommended. Ald.
Buckmaster seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
Wilbur Reynolds S66 W17488 Martin Dr — Forgive Refuse/Recvcline Tax Key
• 2173.995 - Director McMullen informed the Committee this item was placed on the
agenda by the Utility Clerk. Mr. Reynolds of S66 W 17488 Martin Drive is requesting
refuse and recycling charges be forgiven as the house is vacant. Ald. Patterson explained
the contract between Onyx and the City of Muskego is set up that the City pays for every
parcel with a certificate of occupancy. Ald. Damaske moved to deny the request of
refuse and recycling charges be forgiven for S66 W17488 Martin Dr, tax key
2173.995. Ald. Buckmaster seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
Review Refuse/Recycline proposal for 2004 - The Committee reviewed a chart
comparing Muskego's contract and the contract Franklin signed in May 2003. Ald.
Patterson noted that if anything should be changed it must be in writing by October 1st,
2003. Ald. Patterson suggested including in the contract allowing two tires to be picked
up and also battery pickup. Ald. Damaske will check with the school district as to the
details of their contract. The Committee members will review and discuss at next
meeting. Aid. Patterson requested the recording secretary send a letter to Onyx
requesting a representative be present at the next meeting. Ald. Damaske moved defer.
Ald. Buckmaster seconded. Motion carried 3-0.
Communication and any other business as authorized by law— None.
Being no further business to discuss, Ald Damaske moved to adjourn the meeting,
• seconded by Ald. Buckmaster. Carried by all and meeting adjourned at 9:20 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kellie Renk, Recording Secretary
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