RLO19770727RULES, LAWS & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JULY 27, 1977
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ford at 8:10 P.M.. Also
present were committee members Wallner and Van Lanen, Alderman Pienkos,
Mayor Gottfried and Building Inspector Lee.
The committee acknowledged receipt of a petition from 420 Muskego
• residents regarding the hours of operation of the Boxhorn's Big Muskego
Gun Club. Ald. Ford reviewed for those present the status of the matter
and discussions which had been held at the previous committee meetings.
After considerable discussion the committee agreed that they did not
wish to amend the Municipal Code as it relates to the operation of gun
clubs, etc. but would rather discuss with Mr. Bennett the possibility
of reducing his hours of operation since his club was the one primarily
involved in the complaints. Mayor Gottfried indicated that it might
be possible to establish hours for Mr. Bennett at the time his license
is issued, however, that would have to be discussed with the city
attorney for his opinion. Mr. Bennett reviewed once again the operation
of his gun club and his hours of operation and referred to a letter
previously sent to the committee. Mr. Bennett indicated that he would
be happy to consider some compromise, however, closing at 9:30 P.M.
would cause a great financial hardship for him. After further discussion
during which Ald. Pienkos raised several questions and Mrs. Hendrickson,
Mrs. Zlenske and Mrs. Gultch expressed their views Mr, Bennett agreed
to the following hours of operation
During April, May and June
Monday thru Saturday)
July through March
10:00 A.M. to 10:30 P.M.
10:00 A.M. to 10:00,P.M.
It was also agreed that beginning April of 1978, thru
September, Sunday hours of operation would be from
10.00 A.M. to 3.00 P.M. During the rest of the months
the Sunday hours of operation would be from 1R OO.A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Mr. Bennett indicated that because of special events he might have to
request an occasional variance bf those hours and he further agreed that
although the new hours are purely voluntary he would make every effort
to follow them
Ald, Ford thanked those in attendance for coming and expressed his
sincere hope that the new hours would satisfy as many people as possible.
The committee agreed to send a letter to Mr. Bennett specifying the
times and dates agreed upon.
Building Inspector Lee appeared before the committee to discuss the
status of the water table of the City of Muskego and the results of
data he has begun to compile regarding depth of wells, static pressure
of wells, --etc. in various areas of the city. Chairman Ford suggested
that perhaps SEWRPC could assist the city with gathering additional
information as a result of their recent study of the Mt. Sinai water
tables. He further stated that they might be able to help us predict
what might happen to the shallower water tables in the next rive years.
It was generally agreed that the city must continue to do all it can
to protect our water supplies, particularly the wetland floodplains
and low areas
The minutes of the meeting held July 13, 1977, were reviewed. Ald. Van
'Lanen moved to amend the minutes to indicate that the meeting was called
to order by Acting Chairman Wallner. Seconded by Ald. Wallner, motion
carried. Minutes were placed on file.
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The committee will review a communication from the Safety Committee
regarding the possibility of amending that portion of the Municipal
Code relating to the handling of unwanted animals by the Humane Officer.
The matter will be discussed at the next meeting.
Mayor Gottfried advised the committee that an amendment to the ordinance
Isrelating to hauling trash, etc. will have to be amended to provide for
a different type of identification sticker.
Mayor Gottfried provided the committee with recommended amendments to
Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code (sign regulations). The suggested
changes will be reviewed at a future meeting.
A1d.Van Lanen moved to adjourn, seconded by Ald. Ford, motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
Thomas J. Van Lanen, Seely.
Rules, Laws & Ordinance Committee