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PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Minutes 01202025Approved CITY OF MUSKEGO PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY C4 of COMMITTEE MINUTES �. January 20, 2025 ` SKEGO 5:00 PM � + Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue CALL TO ORDER Alderperson Kubacki called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Alderpersons Kubacki, Schwer and Madden; Scott Kroeger, Director of Public Works and Development, Police Chief Steve Westphal STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE The meeting was posted in accordance with open meeting laws on January 17, 2025. STATUS OF PROJECTS Discussion update. No formal action may be taken on any of the following: Hillendale Drive Reconstruction Project Director Kroeger stated that the project has been completed and will no longer be discussed at these meetings. Next spring and summer the City will address any grass issues that do not survive the winter. There are speeding issues so there will be a flashing speed limit sign posted. Road Program 2024/2025 Director Kroeger stated that the 2024 Road Program has been completed. The 2025 Road Program will be bid in February or March 2025. Once awarded a schedule will be made and letters will be sent to affected residents. PP/II 2024/2025 Project Director Kroeger stated that in 2024 there were 35 houses completed, and the plan is for 28 homes in 2025. Notifications to homeowners will occur closer to construction dates and site visits will happen with the consultant. Alderperson Kubacki confirmed this will be done with MMSD. Director Kroeger agreed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following: NEW BUSINESS Discussion update and possible action may be taken on any or all of the following: ATV/UTV Use on City Streets Director Kroeger explained that Alderperson Schwer proposed this to the Common Council, but it must be reviewed by Public Works & Safety first. Director Kroeger highlighted the memo including the requirements needed for ATV/UTV use. Alderperson Schwer said the idea came from a constituent. This was looked at when golf carts were approved but decided at that time to keep only golf carts. Now this is moving forward with Ordinances mirrored from other community's Ordinances. This is only legalizing ATV/UTV use on City streets not the County or State highways. Police Chief Westphal said that they haven't had any issues. The ATV/UTV's have more safety features than mopeds, for example. If they are using the City roads all the uniform traffic codes apply anyway, and these vehicles must be registered with the DNR as well. These vehicles will be on the roadway not on the trails. Alderperson Kubacki said that the golf carts must be on roads up to 25 mph and if these can be on any City street, you could have an ATV/UTV on Crowbar, which is 45 mph. Police Chief Westphal thought the golf carts were 30 mph and the ATV/UTVs go faster than the golf carts. Mayor Petfalski mentioned that the golf carts were limited to lower speed roads so that there wouldn't be issues holding up traffic and passing. The ATV/UTVs go faster and have a full roll cage for safety. Alderperson Madden said that the kids will get in trouble but that is not a reason to not support this. Mayor Petfalski mentioned other communities that have approved ATV/UTVs, and he just spoke to someone from one of those communities and they haven't had any issues. Alderperson Schwer made a motion to Approve the ATV/UTV Use on City Streets. Alderperson Madden seconded. Motion Passed 3 in favor. Chronic Nuisance Premises Police Chief Westphal said they have been asking for a few more tools in addressing nuisance properties. There are some repeat offenders that this would apply. Alderperson Madden said her concern is the feuding neighbor situation. Police Chief Westphal said those calls also reach the police as well, and they vet every situation. Alderperson Kubacki said that this ordinance is directed at the property owner or property and not the person that calls repeatedly. Alderperson Decker asked if there was anything in particular that instigated this. Police Chief Westphal said yes that there are a couple chronic properties that they need to address, and this is just another tool they can use. Mayor Petfalski gave a few examples of how the Chronic Nuisance Premises Ordinance would be applied. Alderperson Madden made a motion to Approve the Chronic Nuisance Premises. Alderperson Schwer seconded. Motion Passed 3 in favor. Slow No Wake Orders Director Kroeger said there is an abundance of water in all three lakes during times throughout the year, so the Slow No Wake Orders will come into effect when the water reaches specific benchmarks. Police Chief Westphal noted that with the benchmarks the ordinances will be more enforceable. Public Works Superintendent Beilfuss noted that from history, they know when the water is going to rise and how much water leaves. In the past, the 12-inch mark was where there starts to be damage and erosion. Eight inches is about the limit where everything is good. Alderperson Schwer made a motion to Approve the Slow No Wake Orders. Alderperson Madden seconded. Motion Passed 3 in favor. NEW BUSINESS PLACED ON FILE (The following items have been placed on file for staff review. Upon completion of review, staff will submit a supplement detailing options and possible course of action to committee members.) COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW Mayor Petfalski noted that at the library there are some issues with the fire suppression system that is original to the building. They are at a system failure point and have obtained a couple bids. As for the funding, the library has found two endowment funds for the building. Any additional costs will come from the parking lot funds. The parking lot is not an emergency where the fire suppression system is. ADJOURNMENT Alderperson Madden made a motion to adjourn at 5:31 PM. Alderperson Schwer seconded. Motion Passed 3 in favor. Respectfully Submitted, Wendy Fredlund Recording Secretary