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PWM19770810PUBLIC WELFARE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO . MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AUGUST 10, 1977 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Pienkos at 6:48 P.M. Also present were committee members Van Lanen, Wallner and Mayor Gottfried. Citizens in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wollman, Edward De Preter, James Konkol,Michael.Nowietzke, Milton Hemke, Alvin Basse, Janice Heckert, Donald Otter, George Meinholz and Roger • La Fever. The committee reviewed the minutes of the meeting held on July 27, 1977. Ald. Van Lanen moved to approve the minutes. Seconded by Ald. Pienkos. Motion carried. The committee will review a report by Mr. Lee regarding a 20' alley- way between Michi Drive and Center Drive at its next meeting. Mr. Lee will be invited to attend. Mr. Otter of Waste Management, discussed with the committee the present and future plans for the landfill located on the Wauer prop- erty. He indicated that they are presently using a 20 acre site southwest of the rendering plant, which should be completed between 1978 and 1979. He further indicated that although the present agree- ment with the City permits up to 600 tons a day to be dumped, they are presently averaging 1300 tons per month. He indicated that the tons of refuse being brought to the City's landfill site can be veri- fied by checking the Milwaukee Distribution Point. Mr. Otter also indicated that they are presently reviewing the State DNR plans for extending the landfill site into the balance of the agreement area, including the gravel pit on the north side of Wauer Lane. Mayor Gottfried advised the committee that the agreement with Waste Manage- ment runs through 1983, and provides that in the event that sufficient landfill area is not available for the citizens of the City of Muskego, Waste Management is responsible for providing a disposal site for the City. Mr. Otter advised the committee that he will keep them informed regarding the progress of their discussion with the DNR. Mr. Basse and Mr. De Preter of the Druml Company discussed their per- mit approved by the Common Council to spread sludge on a parcel of land owned by Mr. Basse. Booklet No. 88 "Sludge Application" was discussed by Mr. De Preter. Reference was made to Resolution 122-76 adopted by the Common Council on August 10, 1976. Mr. Basse indicated that the permit covered 125 acres out of 500 acres of land which he now farms. Mr. De Preter advised the committee that the DNR has approved the application of sludge on 9,000 acres of land in southeast Wisconsin. Mr. Basse indicated that although they had not applied sludge this year, he would like to be able to consider its application in the near future, in order that it can be given a fair trial. Ald. Pienkos moved that the Welfare Committee recommend to the Common Council not to renew the permit nor extend the permit after the loth day of August, 1977. Seconded by Ald. Van Lanen, motion carried. • Ald. Van Lanen recommended a refund of the application fee to Mr. De Preter of the Druml Company. Ald. Pienkos moved that the Welfare Committee direct Mayor Gottfried to halt the spreading of sludge on the Basse property if any attempt is made to begin the application. Seconded by Ald. Van Lanen, motion carried. Ald. Van Lanen moved to defer action on an emergency warning system to the next meeting to be held on August 24, 1977. • Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wollman stated that their appearance was merely to experience government in action. Mr. Konkol and Mr. Nowitzke appeared to discuss the future of a parcel of land separating Shore Lane and Lochcrest Blvd. (formerly 'the Lassa lot). They advised the committee the problems they are having with motorized vehicles using the property. Mayor Gottfried • 0 Public Welfare Committee - Page 2 August 10, 1977 explained to the committee the history of the property, the efforts to sell portions of the property to abuting property owners, and the need to post No Trespassing signs. Mr. Nowitzke and Mr. Konkol were advised to call the Police Department if problems continue. Ald. Pienkos suggested that the matter be referred to the Public Works Committee to determine whether or not a fence could be installed if the problems continued. The committee discussed public accesses presently available on Little Muskego Lake and requested that the Parks and Recreation Department advise the committee of their plans for the use and/or development of these accesses. Mr. Hemke discussed the article which appeared in the Milwaukee Journal regarding the use of public accesses. Mr. Wollman expressed his thoughts and concerns about accesses on Little Muskego Lake and Lake Denoon, wondering why they were not open to the public. Mayor Gottfried indicated that he was in favor of permitting use of the public accesses, particularly Idle Isle, which is geared for heavy use. The committee requested Mr. Steve Pischke to attend the next Welfare Committee meeting to discuss this matter. There being no further business, Ald. Pienkos moved to adjourn, seconded by Ald. Van Lanen, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:34 P.M. jm Respectfully submitted, Ald. Thomas Van Lanen, Secy.