PSEM19760719• PUBLIC SEWER COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD my 19, 1976
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dumke at 7:30 P.M. Also
present were committee members Constantineau and Colburn, Mayor
Gottfried and Aldermen Wallner, Pienkos and Schaumberg.
A number of Lake Denoon residents appeared to discuss with the
committee the status of the Lake Denoon sewer project. Mayor Gott-
fried explained the need for easements from many of the property owners.
He also advised them that they would like the easements executed by
the end of September, 1976, and that they would be invited to another
meeting solely for that purpose. Ald. Dumke advised those present
that it is anticipated that construction of sewers around Lake Denoon
would commence in the latter part of 1977 in order to be ready for
connection to the Town of Norway sewer system when that project is
completed. Several questions were raised regarding the placement of
the easements, assessment costs, sewer usage fees and whether or not
the city plans to have auxiliary power available in the event of
electrical bio,(�I outs. Other questions included proposed zoning after
sewers have been installed, depth of the sewers, potential growth
• in the area, the need to expand the initial project to include other
lands in the area, etc. It was the consensus of the committee members
that there appeared to be no major objections from the people present
over the proposed sewer project.
A group of residents from the Bass Bay area also appeared at the
meeting to discuss the status for the proposed sewers for their area.
Chairman Dumke advised those present that because of the problems
of sewer capacity and the question of what is to happen to some of
the residences on Kurtze Lane which would probably have to be removed,
the committee had decided not to go any further until a greater number
of people in the area could be heard from. Several questions were
raised including whether or not all the houses on Kurtze Lane could
be saved, what the lot sizes would have to be, what the cost will be
and where will the treatment take place? The committee discussed the
capacity of the present treatment system and it was agreed that a
determination should be made as to whether or not the DNR would be
receptive to the construction of a larger and more effective treatment
plant which would be used to serve the northwest sewer district.
The committee agreed to contact the Waukesha County Health Department
to advise them of the city's efforts to provide municipal sewers to
• the Bass Bay area. An informal vote by those present from the Bass
Bay area indicated that the vast majority wanted public sewers.
Mr. David Cunningham and Mr. Ace Bernstein appeared at the meeting
to discuss with the committee their request for 126 hookups to the
municipal sewer system for their Wildflower Planned Unit Development.
The committee discussed with them the planned unit development pre-
viously approved by the Plan Commission and Council and were shown
a possible change in that planned unit development to single family
development. Mr. Cunningham was advised that if they chose to change
the concept of the previously approved planned unit development it
would require approval by the Plan Commission as well as the Council.
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Mr. Cunningham indicated that since they would hope to begin planning
of the development in the very near future they would continue on
with their original plans. Ald. Colburn moved to recommend to the
Council that a grant to the developers of the Wildfl-ower Planned Unit
Development for sewer hookups for single family lots #1 thru 40 and
one (1) 24-family apartment to be located on Lot #112. Seconded by
Ald. Dumke, motion carried with Aid. Constantineau voting "no".
Mr. and Mrs. Warren appeared at the meeting to discuss with the committee
the possibility of developing seven (7) acres of land opposite the
Clark gas station on S.T.H. 24. They were advised that some sewer
capacity might be available to them since Freedom Square Phase IV
(Parkland) has defaulted on their project, however, it would depend
upon the quality of the development and the kind of density they
would request. They were advised that prior to any decision by the
Sewer Committee an approved plan by the Plan Commission would be
required.
• The committee reviewed a report from Building Inspector Lee
regarding four (4) residents which have not made the necessary
connection to the city's sewer system. Ald. ConsCantineau moved to
recommend to the Common Council that the Public Sewer Committee be
authorized to have plans and specifications prepared and advertised
for bids in order that the necessary hookups can be made. Seconded
by Ald. Colburn, motion carried.
The committee reviewed the status of the Freedom Acres sewers and
noted that the city is awaiting a decision from the developer in
order that the final plans can be prepared.
Ald. Dumke moved to authorize the city's consulting engineers to
update their last study of the capacity and quality of treatment of
the city's two sewage treatment facilities. Seconded by Ald. Con-
stantineau, motion carried.
The June, 1976, report of the city's sewage treatment plant operator
was received and placed on file.
The committee deferred to its next meeting the consideration of a
need for instituting a sewer hookup charge.
• The meeting adjourned at 10.30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles C. Colburn, See'y.
Public Sewer Committee
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