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PUBLIC SEWER COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JANUARY 15, 1975
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dumke at 7:30 P.M. Also
present were Aldermen Schaumberg and Colburn and Mayor Gottfried.
The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and placed on file.
The question of sewer assessment reconsideration for Lots 3 and 4,
Block 19, Jewel Crest Subdivision, now owned by Carl Gratzek, was dis-
cussed. Attorney Buckley's opinion regarding the matter was reviewed.
Ald. Colburn moved to recommend to the Council an amendment to the
present assessment to reflect a single lot status. Seconded by Ald.
Schaumberg, motion carried.
Mr. Walter Spahn and Mr. Mastrocola appeared at the meeting concerning
sewers for Freedom Acres. They were advised by the committee that
sufficient sewage capacity in the treatment plant will be held for
both Freedom Acres and Bay Lawn Subdivisions in anticipation of
providing them with municipal sewers. They were further advised that
although specifications for providing sewers to Freedom Acreas are
being designed a final decision as to the status of the beltline free-
way corridor must be made prior to the bidding of the project. It
was explained that if the city decided to protect the corridor an
easement across Mrs. Ceille's land would be necessary which cost would
be borne by the utility district. However, in the event it was
determined not to protect the corridor and Mrs. Ceille were allowed to
plat the balance of her property the sewer line from the treatment
plant to Freedom Acres would follow a proposed roadway and Mrs. Ceille
would be assessed for that cost.
Mr. Spahn and Mr. Mastrocola were further advised that the city was
aware of the need for sewers in Freedom Acres and for that reason have
recommended a relocation of the large interceptor and the installation
of an interim sewer to serve that area. It was suggested that sewers
would probably not be available until mid or late 1976.
Ald. Colburn moved to recommend Council approval of a resolution
authorizing a refund for one lateral to Donald H. Shine. Seconded by
Ald. Schaumberg, motion carried.
Mr. Ray Wallner appeared at the meeting to again request sewer service
so that he could develop his property on Racine Avenue (former Loomis
Farm). The committee reminded Mr. Wallner that one of the prerequisites
to approving sewers for development was to have an acceptable proposal
submitted to the Plan Commission. Once the proposed development has
been approved by the Plan Commission the Sewer Committee would then
consider the request.
The committee reviewed a report from the sewer plant operator which
revealed that the average flow into the northeast plant was 240,000
gallons per day and that the flow into the northwest plant was 453,000
gallons per day.
\ The committee was advised that as of January 1, 1975, there were 1,471
connections in the northwest sewer district and 848 connections in
the northeast district.
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• Ald. Dumke advised the committee that he has had several inquiries
about the possibility of providing sewers to serve the Hi -View Acres
Subdivision. It was pointed out that the Hi -View Acres area was eventually
to be served by a different sewer interceptor coming from Milwaukee
County and that the cost of trying to use the McShane treatment plant
would be prohibitive.
The committee directed Mayor Gottfried to have the city's consulting
engineers, Ruekert and Mielke review the plans for sewering the south-
east area of the city and to advise the committee how and when it is
expected sewers would be available in that area.
The committee reviewed the proposed amendments to Resolution #220-71,
Establishing Guidelines for the approval of New Developments which
will be using the City's sewerage facilities. They discussed at great
length the advisability of exempting smaller tracts of lands and minor
subdivisions. A copy of the proposed changes will be given to the
Aldermen so that the committee can made their recommendation to the
Council in February.
Ald. Colburn moved to adjourn, seconded by Ald. Schaumberg, motion
• carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Paul J. Schaumberg, Sec'y
PUBLIC SEWER COMMITTEE