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RLO19770810• RULES, LAWS AND ORDI:dANCE COMMITTEE - CITY OF MUSKEGO MINUTES OF MEETING FIELD AUGUST 10, 1977 The meeting was called to order at 8:30 P.M. by Acting Chairman Wallner. Also present were Mayor Gottfried, Ald. Van Lanen and Chief Kraus. Citizens in attendance were Mrs. Hoppe, Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Van Lanen, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wollman, and Mr. La Fever. isMr. La Fever of W192 S7415 Richdorf Drive requested that the committee consider the adoption of an ordinance which would require the proper maintenance of yards. He explained that his two neighbors choose not to mow their back lawns, thus leaving it in its natural state. Fie explained tnat the weed commissioner has reviewed the property and indicated no noxious weeds were present. The committee reviewed with Mr. La Fever the recent court decision which ruled invalid a similar ordinance in the City of New Berlin. however, the matter will be re- ferred to Building Inspector Lee to determine whether or not there is a violation of the housing code. If a violation exists, Hr. Lee will take the necessary action to correct the problem. The Committee also directed Mayor Gottfried to request an opinion from Attorney Buckley to determine what avenues are open to the City to help resolve the problem. The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and placed on file, subject to the following amendment regarding the hours which the • Muskego Gun Club will be open: Sundays, April thru September, beginning 1978 -- 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. The Committee reviewed with Chief Kraus the proposed ordinance (copy attached) regulating, emergency alert systems (Section 12.18 of the Municipal Code). Mayor Gottfried discussed the possibility of incor- porating the fees into the City's Electrical Code. Ald. Van Lanen moved to direct City Attorney Buckley to prepare the necessary ordin- ance which would provide for an emergency alarm system in the City. Seconded by Ald. Wallner, motion carried. The Committee discussed with Chief Kraus a suggestion 'to amend the Municipal Code to provide for a fee for the disposal of unwanted animals. Tne proposed amendment would give the citizens an opportun- ity to determine whether they wanted the animals disposed of by the City's humane officer for $4.00 or a veterinarian for $8.00. Mayor Gottfried indicated that by charging a fee for the disposal of un- wanted animals, the City could .incur additional costs by those people who simply dropped off unwanted animals rather than pay for their dis- posal. Mrs Van Lanen indicated to the Committee that the City could possibly save up to $1,500 by directing owners of unwanted animals to HAFTS. At the present time, it is ti:e policy of the Police Department to direct owners of unwanted animals to the Muskego humane officer for disposal. Mrs. Van Lanen discussed the difference between strays and unwanted dogs for the committee. Mayor Gottfriec suggested no • change in the present ordinance. however, he indicated that when an owner of an unwanted animal cama to the Police Department, he could be advised of the three options for disposal of the animal: (1) By the City's humane officer, at no charge; (2) By HAWS, at no charge; (3) By a veterinarian at the owner's expense. he further indicated that the owners of the animal should be advised of the method used by the City for disposing of animals. It was agreed that any policy implemented by the Police Department should be delayed to give members of the Council an opportunity to voice their opinion if they wish. Mayor Gottfried suggested that those individuals concerned with the City's present policy regarding disposal of unwanted animals could prepare an informational sheet on the options open to those who wish to dispose of their unwanted animals. Heating of the dog kennel used by the City of Muskego was discussed and will be considered at the time the budget for 1078 is prepared. Ala.�Ford assumed chairmanship at 9:30 P.M. Mayor Gottfri.eci discussed with the Committee the need to amens Ordin- ance 195 to remove the requirement that 3" high permit numLers be painted on truck doors. Ald. Wallner moved to recommend deletion of • LJ 0 • Page 2 - Rules, Laws and Ordinance August 10, 1977 the above requirements. Seconded by Ald. Van Lanen, motion carried. The Committee acknowledged receipt of a letter from Park and Recrea- tion Director, Steve Pischke regarding the present ordinance regula- ting activities in City -owned parks, and placed on file. The matter will be discussed at the next meeting. Review of Chapter 17, Zoning Code, as it relates to signs, will be continued at the next meeting. Ald. Ford discussed with the Committee the need to post rules and regulations for the use of boats on lakes within the City at public launching sites. fie indicated that this requirement is established by State law. He indicated that an excerpt from the boating ordin- ance listing the specific rules and regulations be placed on a sign near the launching site. Discussion on this matter will be continued at the next meeting. Ald. Ford moved to adjourn,seconded by Ald. Wallner, motion carried. The meeting adjourned, at 9:45 P.M. jm Respectfully submitted, Ald. Thomas Van Lanen, Secy.