Board of Public Works Minutes

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MEETING HELD AT GREENFIELD CITY HALL, COMMON
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 100, ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2014 AT 6:30 P.M.
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2.
Ald. Lubotsky called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm
Roll Call:
Ald. Pam Akers
Ald. Bruce Bailey
Mr. Richard Kasza
Ald. Linda Lubotsky
Mr. Richard Mrochinski
Atty Roger Pyzyk
Also Present:
Mr. Richard Sokol, Director of Neighborhood Services
Mr. Jeff Katz, City Engineer
Meeting called to order
Present
Present
Present
Present
Excused
Excused
Approval of the October 28, 2014 Meeting Minutes
It was moved by Ald. Bailey, seconded by Mr. Kasza to approve the
October 28, 2014 meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously
Approval of the
10/28/14 Meeting
Minutes
At this time Item #7 was discussed
3.
Citizen Commentary
Citizen Commentary
None
4.
Director of Neighborhood Services Report
Mr. Sokol noted that the issue regarding parking at Al Huda is being discussed
by the Plan Commission.
Director of
Neighborhood
Services Report
Engineering is wrapping up the design of the 2015 CIP projects. The CIP
projects for 2015 are focused upon the Lynndale neighborhood, Howard Avenue
neighborhood, South 60th Street between West Layton Avenue and West Cold
Spring Road, and West Layton Avenue between West Loomis Road and South
74th Street.
Mr. Sokol is working with Chuck Erickson and Paula Schafer in coordinating the
creation of three new tax incremental districts: Loomis Crossing, Meijer’s Store
and the proposed development at West Chapman Avenue and South 84th Street.
City staff is involved in making some improvements to Kulwicki Park. The city is
negotiating final terms with Milwaukee County to provide management services
at Kulwicki Park and that agreement should be signed next year.
The City Center work associated with the Meijer TIF on West Layton Avenue
between South 51st and 60th Streets is progressing. Plans will include some
streetscaping improvements and also some improvements to the Konkel Park
property. Efforts are ongoing with a committee of city staff, led by the Mayor, to
explore ideas.
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5.
Superintendent of Public Works Report
Superintendent of
Public Works Report
No Report
6.
City Engineer Report
City Engineer Report
Mr. Katz stated that work is being done on the upcoming CIP projects. We
recently reviewed the Lynndale neighborhood reconstruction which is going to be
an extensive project east of South 35th Street and south of West Morgan Avenue.
The Lynndale neighborhood currently does not have curb and gutter and will
when the project is completed.
Howard Avenue from West Loomis Road to South 43rd Street will be in
cooperation with the City of Milwaukee as they will be reimbursing us for the
portion of the road that is theirs. We are hoping to do some traffic calming in this
area as well.
The work on West Layton Avenue related to the TIF is being referred to as the
City Center project. There will be some pavement improvements on West
Layton Avenue from approximately West Loomis Road to South 74th Street and
also on South 60th Street from West Cold Spring Road to West Layton Avenue.
Meijer was required to provide a traffic impact analysis which shows they will
have to do some work in order to mitigate the traffic congestion that the store
could cause.
There is still work to be done on the Wildcat Creek. Though we had a fairly dry
summer this year, we have a few more improvements to do in this area.
The Greenfield Highlands will be doing some lining of their pond. Staff will be
formalizing a letter to them explaining what it is they need to do.
Engineering will be holding three PIM’s this month in the Council Chambers from
4pm to 6pm.
The City Center project on December 8 th, Howard Avenue
neighborhood on December 17th, and the Lynndale neighborhood will be on
December 18th. There will be a second PIM for the City Center and the Lynndale
neighborhood in January.
At this time Item #8 was discussed
7.
Discussion and decision regarding a request for exceptions to City
ordinances related to a vacant parcel of land. Tax Key 620-9944-002.
(Engineering) (BPW 10/28/14)
Request for
Exceptions to City
Ordinances Related to
Tax Key 620-9944-002
Mr. Sokol noted that as requested by the BPW , city staff met to look at alternate
ways to address this issue and address the concerns of the property owner. A
separate meeting was also held with City Attorney Pyzyk.
Three alternatives were examined:
- Permit temporary access to the existing utilities from this lot which would open
a precedent that would then need to be followed throughout the city
- Make the permanent improvements and defer special assessments until
building permits are taken which puts the city at risk.
- Determine if there was a role for this property in Edgerton Avenue storm water
management. Because of the property grades, it does not have a role.
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Mr. Katz stated that the cost to extend utilities and extend the road to those five
potential properties would be in the range of $125,000 or approximately $25,000
per parcel. Of the five properties only two have already been split to create
single lots.
Mr. Sokol recommended providing a letter for the owners that clearly outlines
what is necessary to make this lot buildable. It was also suggested that Mr.
DeSpears contact the Assessor’s office to determine if the property can be reevaluated due to the nature of the usability of the property.
At this time Item #3 was discussed
8.
Discussion and decision to install a handicap parking zone in front of 4640
South 46th Street, Tax Key 601-0361. (Ald. Akers)
Mr. Sokol stated that currently there are some temporary no parking signs that
Public Works has installed. The request is for handicap limitation so that people
with a handicap permit can park there. Staff does not have an objection to the
request.
Install Handicap
Parking Zone at 4640 S
46th St.
COMMON COUNCIL
It was moved by Ald. Akers, seconded by Mr. Kasza to install a handicap
parking zone in front of 4640 South 46 th Street. Motion carried
unanimously.
9.
Discussion and decision to install a three -way stop sign at the intersection
of South 64th Street and West Plainfie ld Avenue. (Engineering) (TSWG
3/5/13, CC 2/5/13, BPW 1/22/13)
Install Three-Way Stop
Sign at S 64th St and W
Plainfield Ave
Mr. Sokol noted that at a prior meeting it was decided to create traffic calming
standards and then bring the request back to the Board. The traffic calming
standards are not yet complete and residents are asking for a response.
Mr. Katz commented that the resident stated there are now more children in the
area and is worried about their safety. Research shows that stop signs do not
slow traffic. Unwarranted stop signs will cause drivers to roll through as they
know there aren’t any vehicles. Pedestrian safety is also decreased because
pedestrians assume a vehicle will stop because there is a stop sign.
Ald. Akers commented that she has suggested to residents to obtain the Slow
Children Playing yard signs from the Police Department and has found that to
work. Mr. Sokol advised that DNS would obtain some yard signs and contact the
resident who has stated his concerns about this neighborhood.
10.
Discussion and decision regarding increasing of 2015 Permit Fees.
Various fees such as Driveway Permits, Curb Cuts fees, Erosion Control
Permits, Ditch Enclosures Fees, R.O.W. Utility Permits, (Engineering)
Increasing of 2015
Permit Fees
Mr. Sokol noted that the BPW has asked staff to review fees on an annual basis.
The staff does not feel there should be any adjustments in the fees for 2015.
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11.
Discussion and decision to approve the WISDOT revised project agreement
for a STP-Urban project on West Edgerton Avenue from West Loomis Road
to South 27th Street, Project 2010 #9
Mr. Sokol noted that this request is to amend our current agreement to include
the construction cost for West Edgerton Avenue between South 27th Street and
West Loomis Road. We originally thought that the money for construction would
not be available.
Approve the WISDOT
Revised Project
Agreement for W
Edgerton Ave STP-U
COMMON COUNCIL
It was moved by Ald. Akers, seconded by Ald. Lubotsky to approve the
revised WISDOT project agreement for the STP-Urban project on West
Edgerton Avenue from West Loomis Road to South 27 th Street, Project
2010 #9.
12.
Other topics for future agendas
Other Topics for
Future Agendas
13.
Adjournment
Meeting Adjournment
It was moved by Ald. Akers, seconded by Ald. Bailey to adjourn the Board
of Public Works meeting at 7:23 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Young
Administrative Assistant
Department of Neighborhood Services
Date distributed: December 10, 2014
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