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PWM19770615' PUBLIC WELFARE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JUNE 15, 1977 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Pienkos at 6-50 P.M. Also present were Committee members Constantineau and Van Lanen, Mayor Gottfried, Aldermen Wallner and Dumke, Parks and Recreation Director Steven J. Pischke and several citizens (attached list).. • Ald. Constantineau moved to correct the minutes of .the May 17, 1977 meeting to have the fourth paragraph read as follows: "Discussion centered on sewer charges and the rebuilding of the old Muskego Town Hall in case of fire. Assurance was given by the Welfare Committee that it would recommend to the Common Council that when a new lease is written that a provision be made to rebuild or repair the old Town Hall in case of fire." Seconded by Ald. Van Lanen. The motion carried. The minutes, as corrected, were accepted and placed on file. Mr. Charles Damaske, representing Muskego Fine Arts, Inc., presented statistics indicating utility (electric) charges for the years of 1975, 1976 and 1977. Discussion took place between the members of the committee, Mr. Pischke and Mr. Damaske regarding the use of water by the Parks and Recreation Department and the problems en- countered when it is shut off by representatives of the Fine Arts, Inc. group. Mr. Pischke indicated that the Parks and Recreation Board have indicated they strongly object to the water being shut off and feel that a key should be available in order that city employees could have access to the pump located in the old Town Hall. Mr. Damaske indicated that the water was shut off because of concern of a possible leak which would cause excessive operation of the pump. Mr. Damaske assured the committee that the water will not be shut off again. Ald. Pienkos indicated he would like to view the operations of the Parks and Recreation Department prior to the committee making any decision in the matter The committee felt that better communications between the Parks and Recreation staff and representatives of the Fine Arts, Inc. could resolve the problems. The committee noted that they had previously recommended to the Rules, Laws & Ordinance Committee that they review the sewer service fee now being charged to the Muskego Fine Arts, Inc. - The committee reviewed a communication from City Attorney Buckley regarding several concerns expressed by the committee of provisions in the present lease between the Muskego Fine Arts, Inc. and the city. The next matter to come before the committee involved perm. 's issued to gun clubs in the city. Ald. Pienkos advised interested ptizens in the audience that the matter had been referred to the Rules, Laws and Ordinance Committee and that it was anticipated they would begin their discussions at their meeting later in the evening. Operators of the several gun clubs expressed concern over the Councils deferal on approval of their licenses. Ald. Constantineau explained the purpose of the deferral and assured those present that•he'would vote for approval at the next Council meeting. Although tY}e,mtter was to be considered in depth at the Rules, Laws & Ordita}�,04Committee several residents in the area as well as several gun club' pwners reviewed the problems and their operations with the committee:- Ald. Pienkos asked Mayor Gottfried to differentiate between permit and ordinance. Mayor Gottfried advised members of the committee that . the permit is ussued under provisions of the Firearms Ordinance and permits are usually issued if there are no violations of the'jiro- visions in the Firearms Ordinance. He further indicated that -if changes are made in the Firearms Ordinance relating; -to the Operation of gun clubs those changes must be adhered to under,:the permit' issued. 4a.a • Public Welfare Committee June 15, 1977 - Page 2 The committee then discussed the possibilities of licensing rummage sales. Chairman Pienkos indicated that concern had been expressed by some residents about the large number of sales, large signs, etc. • It was the consensus of the committee that regulating at this time was not necessary, however, they did refer to the Public Safety Committee the problem of using traffic signs to post notices of rummage sales. The committee then discussed the spreading of sludge within the limits of the City of Muskego. They noted that Mr. Alvin Basse had been given a permit by the Common Council several months ago. Mayor Gottfried advised the committee that apparently the sludge had not been applied as of now. The committee directed Building Inspector Lee to report the status of the matter by their next meeting. Correspondence was received from the City Clerk regarding the shutting off of the water at the old Town Hall. Same placed on file. Ald. Pienkos thanked the citizens for attending the meeting. • Ald. Van Lanen moved to.adjourn, seconded by Ald. Constantineau, motion carried The meeting adjourned at 7:54 P.M. TVL/je • Respectfully submitted, Ald. Thomas J. Van Lanen, Seely.