PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE PUBLIC WORKS MEETING 500 West Main Street July 30, 2018 5:30 PM Meeting Minutes CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m. ROLL CALL: Phil Willems, Sam Ballweg, Erin Moran, Dennis Hampton, Joe Olson, Nila Frye, Brian Wallace Also Present: Todd Schmidt, Ryan Mayer, Graham Heitz, Tom Cantwell, Sam Kaufmann, Tim Bolhuis, Bob Gross, Kent Straus, Mary Jo Bell, Mary Heimbecker, Renee Furrer, Ryan & Meg Porter, Colleen Webster, Roberta Bauman, Ann Lewandowski, Gerry & Linda Ashmore, Tim Johnson, Marcey Cox, Don Tierney, Jerry Tierney. MINUTES 1 April 24, 2018 Motion by Sam Ballweg to approve the minutes from the April 24, 2018 Public Works Committee meeting as presented, seconded by Brian Wallace. Motion carried unanimously: Ayes: Phil Willems, Sam Ballweg, Erin Moran, Nila Frye, Dennis Hampton, Joe Olson, Brian Wallace PUBLIC COMMENT Tom Cantwell requested consideration of speed bumps on S. Holiday Drive. Colleen Webster agreed with the comments made by Mr. Cantwell. Mary Heimbecker requested a 4-way stop at West St. and Third St. OLD BUSINESS 1 Consideration of Changing to Weekly Recycling Pick-Up Motion by Phil Willems to table and direct Staff to educate public and re-evaluate the issue in 2020 when the currrent contract expires, seconded by Joe Olson. Motion carried: Ayes: Phil Willems, Sam Ballweg, Erin Moran, Nila Frye, Dennis Hampton, Joe Olson Opposed: Brian Wallace NEW BUSINESS 1 Consideration of Pedestrian Crossing at Main/Water Street and Downtown Pedestrian Movement Discussion with DOT Representatives Ryan Mayer and Graham Heitz from WisDOT were present to answer questions. DOT does not support the crossing as it does not meeting the minimum distance from the existing crossing. No action taken. 2 Consideration of Request for Dedicated Turn Lanes Along Main Street Per a request made at the last meeting, Staff explored the suggestion of dedicated turn lanes onto Main Street from South, Fish, and West Street. The only street wide enough to accommodate this is South Street, but the businesses would lose parking stalls. The Committee did not support this option. No formal action taken. 3 Consideration of Request for Changes to Turn Signals at STH 19 and Division Street Per the request at the previous meeting, Staff reviewed the turn lane configuration at STH 19 and Division Street and asked WisDOT for their input. WisDOT did a study and determined that the current configuration is working optimally. No action taken. 4 Consideration of Kilkenny Stop Signs and Other Traffic Calming Devices Staff explained the issue, several neighbors spoke in favor of keeping the stop signs for safety reasons, one resident spoke in opposition of the signs. Staff directed to evaluate the warrants for keeping or removing the signs and provide the findings at a future meeting. No formal action taken. 5 Discussion of Speed Limits/Stop Signs Along Woodland Drive and Peaceful Valley Parkway and Plans for Public Informational Meeting on September 19th Staff presented proposed changes to speed limits and stop sign configurations with the addition of a lighted pedestrian crossing at Tara Lane and Peaceful Valley Parkway for the pool site. The next step will be to have a public open house for the residents to comment. No formal action taken. 6 Staff Update on 2018 Construction Projects Staff gave an update on the progress of these projects. ADJOURN Motion by Sam Ballweg to adjourn at 7:32 p.m., seconded by Nila Frye. Motion carried unanimously: Ayes: Phil Willems, Sam Ballweg, Erin Moran, Nila Frye, Dennis Hampton, Joe Olson, Brian Wallace Respectfully Submitted, _____________________________________