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C ITY OF D ELAFIELD M EETING A GENDA P UBLIC W ORKS C OMMITTEE Chair : Dan Jashinsky Members : Art Bauman n , Jeremy Crave n, James Kebisek, Ald. George Pavin, Daniel Scardino, Matt Scherer August 5 , 2026 6 :3 0 PM City Hall, Council Chambers 500 Genesee St . Office: (262) 6 46-6 220 - E-Mail: clerksoffice@cityofdelafieldwi.gov – www.cityofdelafieldwi.gov Regular Meeting DRAFT 1. Call to Orde r The meeting was called to order at 6: 30 PM . 2. Roll Call Committee Members Present: Dan Jashinsky, Chair Art Baumann Jeremy Crave n George Pavin, Ald. D5 Dan Scardino Members Excused: James Kebisek Matt Scherer Also Present: Tom Hafner, City Administrator Robbie Malazan, City Engineer Molly Schneider, City Clerk Kathrynn Bach, Administrative and Billing Clerk 3. Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of allegiance recited at 6:3 1 PM 4. Minutes Discussion and possible action on the following minutes: a. Approval of Minutes from th e July 1, 2026 , Regular Meeting . C o mmittee Member Baumann identified three typographical errors in the minutes: a missing letter in share under item 6a, the word "implantation" should be edited to "implementation" under item 9c3, and an incorrect homophone under item 9c5 where "site" (s- i-t-e) should be used where "sight" (s- i-g-h-t) was. City Engineer Malzahn confirmed the intended wording. No further corrections were noted, and the minutes were approved as amended at 6:32pm. 5. City of Delafield Citizen Comments Fran Bills, 1522 Milwaukee Street, raised concerns about e-bikes and motorized scooters being operated on sidewalks and the bike path by young children who lack the maturity to operate them safely. She also noted that stop signs at First, Main, and Milwaukee Streets are being routinely ignored, and requested consideration of a crosswalk with a flashing light in that area to facilitate safe lake access for residents with deeded rights. She additionally requested a flashing light at the Lake Country Trail crossing of Milwaukee Street. Nancy Kies, 1526 Milwaukee Street, described multiple recent incidents of speeding on Milwaukee Street, including a near-collision when turning onto the street. She characterized traffic enforcement tickets as a "band aid" for what she described as a serious, worsening problem of increased traffic volume and speed over the past two decades. Office: (262) 6 46-6 220 - E-Mail: clerksoffice@cityofdelafieldwi.gov – www.cityofdelafieldwi.gov Cindy Jensen, 1734 Milwaukee Street, echoed concerns about e-bikes and scooters on the bike path, particularly regarding young riders traveling side-by-side without attention to oncoming users. She also supported the idea of a flashing light at the Milwaukee Street trail crossing and noted that overgrown shrubbery near the crossing reduces sight distance for trail users approaching the road. Hearing no one further who wished to speak, Citizen's Comments were closed. The Chair announced that the committee would skip ahead to Item 9c to address traffic-related items and allow attending members of the public to leave earlier. 6. Unfinished Business a. Continued review of the WisDOT Genesee Street/CTH “C ” Bridge Replacement Project currently scheduled for construction in 2029, including possible actions to make recommendations to the Common Council regarding the following: i. Barrier wall versus 5-foot-wide raised curb for separation between multi-use path and traffic lane (see cross-sections provided). City Administrator Hafner provided context, noting that answers from DOT have been fluid, with positions on cost responsibility multiple times in recent weeks. He walked the committee through each outstanding decision item. Two cross-section alternatives were before the committee. The bottom cross-section features a barrier wall separating the multi-use path from traffic; the top cross-section uses a 5-foot-wide raised curb. Previously, the committee had preferred the barrier wall, and DOT had initially agreed to cover that cost, then reversed to put the cost on the city at approximately $90,000, and then reversed again as of the prior week to indicate DOT would pay for the wall. The committee discussed the practical drawbacks of the barrier wall, including the need for crash cushions and snow removal complications. Committee Member Baumann and others expressed preference for Alternative 1, the raised curb option without a barrier wall, noting it produces a cleaner aesthetic, eliminates crash cushion hardware, and simplifies plowing. City Administrator Hafner noted that selecting this alternative also removes the question of applying form liner to a barrier wall's interior face, which would otherwise push costs above the Community Sensitive Design (CSD) federal cost-share cap. Motion by Baumann, seconded by Scardino, to recommend to the Common Council proceeding with Alternative 1 — the unprotected shared use path option. All in favor. Motion carries. ii. Concrete versus asphalt for multi-use path off the bridge. City Administrator Hafner explained that DOT has determined that concrete will be required by DOT for the full length of the path behind the modular retaining wall, and as a result, DOT will absorb the cost difference between concrete and asphalt for that segment. The city would only be responsible for the cost of asphalt construction, making the effective city cost the same whether asphalt or concrete is used. Given that the path connects to existing concrete sidewalk at Poplar Path and would otherwise result in two short asphalt patches amid otherwise concrete construction, the committee agreed that concrete for the full length was the logical choice. Motion by Baumann, seconded by Craven to recommend to the Common Council proceeding with concrete pavement for the shared use path between Indian Spring and Poplar Path, under the assumption that DOT will pay the cost difference between concrete and asphalt. All in favor. Motion carries. iii. Staining the form-liner area versus leaving it unstained (see example pictures showing form liner before and after staining). City Administrator Hafner reported that the committee's prior preference for colored concrete has been definitively rejected by the WisDOT Bureau of Structures, citing potential reaction with steel Office: (262) 6 46-6 220 - E-Mail: clerksoffice@cityofdelafieldwi.gov – www.cityofdelafieldwi.gov reinforcement, constructability issues with form liner, cost concerns, and — as the overriding factor — that the Bureau of Structures will not approve it. The committee reviewed photographs of unstained raw form liner provided by DOT, which members described as looking unfinished. DOT staff indicated they have had consistently positive long-term results with staining on the exterior of parapet walls and cannot recall ever requiring a municipality to restain . The committee discussed whether to stain and whether to apply staining on both sides of the parapet walls. DOT recommended against staining the interior ( road-side ) face due to accelerated wear from snow removal and plow contact, though committee members noted examples of well-maintained stained interior parapet walls in neighboring communities. The committee concluded that leaving one side stained and the other raw would look inconsistent and opted for staining both sides. City Administrator Hafner outlined the cost structure. The total CSD cost for form liner and staining on both sides is $178,514.50. The federal share (80%) of costs within the CSD cap of $147,526 would be $118,020.80, with the city's share at $60,493.70. Motion by Baumann, seconded by Pavin, to recommend to the Common Council proceeding with form liner on both sides of the parapet walls and staining both sides in a dark gray color similar to that used on the Oshkosh bridge overpasses. All in favor. Motion carries. iv. Form-liner on both sides of the parapet walls or just on the outside (WisDOT recommends against staining form-liner on the insides of the parapet walls). This item was addressed and resolved as part of the motion recorded above. v. Aesthetic rendering of the bridge. City Administrator Hafner distributed a corrected aesthetic rendering at the meeting, noting that a prior version had incorrectly depicted staining on the modular wall and center columns in addition to the parapet form liner, which is not being proposed. The committee reviewed the rendering and directed that the form liner color shown — a yellowish-brown in the rendering — be changed to a dark gray consistent with the Oshkosh bridge staining color selected. Motion by Baumann, seconded by Pavin, to recommend to the Common Council proceed with the aesthetic rendering provided at evening ’s meeting by the city administrator with the color change to the dark grey color similar to the Oshkosh bridge example. Motion carries with Scardino abstaining . 7. New Business a. Discussion and possible action to recommend to Common Council an ordinance repealing and recreating section 48-15 of the City of Delafield Municipal Code regarding bicycle and other micromobility device regulations. Police Chief Landon Nyren presented a proposed ordinance to repeal and recreate Section 48-15 of the Municipal Code, addressing the city's regulatory framework for bicycles and micromobility devices. He explained that the existing ordinance does not expressly authorize even pedal bicycle operation on sidewalks, creating ambiguity, and that the proliferation of electric scooters, e-bikes, and similar devices has created enforcement and safety challenges that the current code does not adequately address. Chief Nyren outlined the approach taken. The ordinance adopts the U.S. DOT term "micromobility device" as a broad umbrella covering all personal mobility devices — pedal bicycles, e-bikes, and electric scooters — and references state statute definitions rather than restating them, making the ordinance self- updating if statute changes. A city-maintained map would delineate which paths are designated "bicycle ways" versus traditional sidewalks. The ordinance expressly authorizes operation on sidewalks while adding enhanced behavioral requirements: riders must slow to the minimum speed necessary to maintain control when passing pedestrians (a standard inspired by the city's boating "slow no wake" rule), and operation is prohibited on sidewalks that directly abut a building — defined as within six horizontal inches of the building's base — to protect pedestrians exiting storefronts. Parking restrictions are also added to address the common nuisance of scooters and bikes left laying across sidewalks. Office: (262) 6 46-6 220 - E-Mail: clerksoffice@cityofdelafieldwi.gov – www.cityofdelafieldwi.gov Considerable discussion arose around whether the city should go further and designate a downtown zone where all micromobility devices must be walked on the sidewalk. City Administrator Hafner noted that several residents had recently suggested mapping a defined downtown boundary. Chief Nyren supported the concept from an enforcement perspective, as it would be simple to apply, but cautioned it would represent a significant change given the volume of bicycle traffic through downtown, including children riding to Cushing School. Committee Member Baumann expressed concern about creating a blanket prohibition that discourages biking to school. The committee did not reach consensus on the downtown zone approach during this meeting. Chief Nyren clarified the legal distinction between legal micromobility devices and the electric motorcycles that have been the source of the most serious complaints. Devices without pedals that exceed 20 mph are classified as motor vehicles under state statute — effectively motorcycles — and are already illegal for the unlicensed riders operating them. The department has a standing directive to stop these vehicles, call parents to the scene, and provide warning that parents can be cited for permitting unauthorized operation. He reported that in three such enforcement instances, the behavior did not recur. On the question of restricting e-bikes versus pedal bikes differently, the committee noted that state statute grants e-bikes all the same rights as pedal bikes, and any more restrictive ordinance targeting e-bikes specifically would require legal review. The committee expressed general comfort with the middle-ground approach in the draft ordinance, acknowledging it is a significant improvement over the current code even if it may not resolve every complaint. Motion by Baumann, seconded by Pavin, to recommend the proposed ordinance repealing and recreating Section 48-15 of the Municipal Code to the Common Council for review and approval. All in favor. Motion carries. b. Discussion and possible action regarding engineering and site plan elements of Lake Country School, including entrance driveway width and median, and lighting. City Engineer Malazan introduced the item, noting that Lake Country School is replacing its parking lot and reconfiguring traffic flow, and that Plan Commission had referred several engineering and site plan elements to the Public Works Committee for direction. Superintendent Chad Schraufnagel and project manager Hayden Hakala of Pro 2 Pave presented the proposed improvements, explaining that the current configuration — with a single wide entrance off Vettelson Road that bottlenecks immediately — has resulted in near-fender-benders and requires the superintendent to personally direct traffic during peak arrival and dismissal. The proposed plan separates bus and staff traffic to a dedicated roundabout off Nagawicka Avenue, while parent drop-off is directed to a redesigned main entrance off Vettelson Road with two inbound lanes and designated drop-off and through-traffic lanes. Driveway Width: The existing entrance off Vettelson Road is approximately 48 feet wide at the right-of- way line, exceeding the municipal ordinance maximum of 36 feet. City Administrator Hafner confirmed that because the project constitutes a replacement and alteration, the nonconforming width would not be grandfathered. However, the committee drew a parallel to a recent similar variance granted to St. Michael's Church and agreed that requiring compliance would produce a worse traffic outcome by creating vehicle queuing that backs into the street. The committee was comfortable recommending approval of the wider opening. Dual Inbound Lanes: Committee Member Baumann raised concern that the proposed two inbound lanes merge abruptly at a blunt concrete island nose, potentially recreating the conflict it is meant to solve. The committee and the project team discussed options for addressing this, including replacing the large concrete island with a narrower 18-inch-wide DOT-style upside-down curb separator to maintain dual lanes farther into the parking area with less loss of parking spaces, and potentially widening the curve to the northwest. The project team agreed to work with the design engineer to revise the plan to maintain dual lanes throughout and avoid an abrupt merge point. Office: (262) 6 46-6 220 - E-Mail: clerksoffice@cityofdelafieldwi.gov – www.cityofdelafieldwi.gov Nagawicka Avenue Entrance: The committee confirmed that the rear drive off Nagawicka Avenue, intended for buses and staff only, shall be a minimum 24-foot paved width throughout. Lighting: The project team confirmed that light pole bases on the Nagawicka entrance drive have already been repositioned to the south side of the drive to direct light away from adjacent residences. Light shrouds facing southward will be used to control spillage, and the overall lighting was described as minimal in brightness. The committee confirmed the project must comply with the city's lighting ordinance. The committee noted the project has a September 1 construction start deadline. Plan Commission has delegated final approval authority on these engineering elements to the Public Works Committee . Motion by Jashinsky, seconded by Baumann, to approve the site plan with the following contingencies , all twenty items be met in the city engineer's review letter; a pprove the Vettelson Road entrance width of 48 feet as presented is approved; the Nagawicka Avenue entrance and drive shall be maintained at 24-foot paved width; the d ual inbound lanes shall be maintained around the perimeter of the main parking lot; and the project shall comply with the city's lighting ordinance. All in favor. Motion carries . 8. Correspondence 9. Reports of City Officials a. Director of Public Works b. City Engineer c. Traffic Staff i. Discussion and possible action of evaluation criteria for installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) at crosswalk signage within the City . City Engineer Malazan presented nine draft evaluation criteria developed by traffic staff, in response to a prior committee request, to guide decisions on where Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) should be considered. The criteria included pedestrian crossing volume, vehicle traffic volume, vehicle speeds, roadway geometry, crash history, existing traffic control, proximity to pedestrian generators such as schools and parks, documented driver non-compliance with yielding, and jurisdictional coordination. Discussion focused on two refinements. First, the committee questioned whether the traffic volume threshold of 5,000 vehicles per day was appropriate, noting that very few city streets would meet that threshold. Committee Member Baumann suggested substituting a road classification standard — collector or arterial roads — rather than a specific daily count. City Administrator Hafner noted that the final bullet under criterion 2, referencing roads "functioning as collectors," could be retained while the specific 5,000 ADT figure was removed. Second, the committee agreed to remove the explicit 30 mph posted speed limit from criterion 3, retaining instead the language referencing "documented operating speeds exceeding the posted speed limit," which provides greater flexibility. The committee also debated whether to adopt a scoring or ranking system versus the current complaint-driven, case-by-case approach. City Administrator Hafner cautioned that proactively ranking every intersection would be a significant staff undertaking, while Committee Member Scardino argued that reacting to complaints without a performance standard leaves the city without a principled basis for prioritization. The committee agreed that the discussion warranted more time for individual review and committee member input before adopting a final policy framework. Motion by Scardino, seconded by Pavin, to table the item for further review and bring it back for discussion next month for further review to provide in-depth comments for next month. All in favor. Motion carries. ii. Discussion and possible action on Mariner Drive Wildlife Crossing Signage . City Engineer Malazan reported that traffic staff reviewed the request for wildlife crossing signage on Mariner Drive. The investigation found no reported crashes in the area in the last six years, no record of wildlife-related incidents or roadkill calls to the city, an existing posted speed of 25 mph, and a Office: (262) 6 46-6 220 - E-Mail: clerksoffice@cityofdelafieldwi.gov – www.cityofdelafieldwi.gov marked crosswalk with signage. Traffic staff did not recommend additional signage at this time, but recommended placing the roadway on the police department's speed survey list. Motion by Scardino, seconded by Baumann, to accept traffic staff's recommendation not to install wildlife crossing signage at the intersection of Mariner Drive. All in favor. Motion carries. iii. Discussion and possible action on Mill Street Traffic Operations and Speed Concerns (Genesee Street to Milwaukee Street) . City Engineer Malazan summarized the request for review of traffic operations on Mill Street between Genesee Street and Milwaukee Street. The concern was that drivers are using Mill Street as a bypass for queuing on Genesee Street. Staff found only one crash in the six-year history — involving a delivery truck — and noted that the street's geometry, with narrower lanes, on-street parking, and stop-sign-controlled intersections, naturally supports traffic queuing. Staff recommended no additional control measures until a speed survey is completed. Committee Member Baumann observed that the issue may be more a function of increased overall traffic volume from development north of downtown than actual speeding and noted that the same residents who complain about cut-through traffic in their neighborhood often exhibit the same behavior elsewhere. The committee concurred that the speed study should proceed first before any action is taken. Motion by Baumann, seconded by Craven, to proceed with traffic staff's recommendation and have speed study for Mill Street traffic for traffic staff review. All in favor. Motion carries. iv. Discussion and possible action on Pedestrian Warning Signage at Lake Drive and Bleeker Street Curve . City Engineer Malazan reported on a request for pedestrian warning signage at the curve where Bleecker Street connects northward to Lake Drive, near the boat launch. Staff found no reported crashes in the area over the last six years, noted that pedestrians frequently use the area, and confirmed there are currently no warning signs alerting motorists to pedestrian presence at that location. Staff recommended installing a pedestrian ahead sign with an "in roadway" plaque sign on Bleecker Street south of the curve. Discussion turned to whether signage or vegetation management would better address the sight distance concern. Property owner Gary Miller, 911 Bleecker Street, spoke during discussion, noting that while he agreed the vegetation obstructs views somewhat, his tenants at the adjacent townhouse rely on it for privacy screening from the boat launch activity. He supported limited trimming but not full removal. City Administrator Hafner noted that the vegetation in the right-of-way is the type where partial removal often results in a visually undesirable, lopsided appearance. The committee ultimately favored meeting with the property owner and pursuing limited trimming first, to assess whether improved sight lines could reduce the hazard before committing to signage installation. Motion by Scardino, seconded by Pavin, that the city meet with the property owner to discuss trimming trees within the right-of-way to a mutual agreement, and reevaluate the need for signage afterward. All in favor. Motion carries . v. Discussion and possible action on Lake Country Trail crosswalk signage at Milwaukee Street . City Engineer Malazan reported that a request was received regarding the Lake Country Trail crossing at Milwaukee Street. Investigation found that while advance crossing signs exist, there are no signs at the crosswalk itself. Staff recommended installing a pedestrian crossing sign and an "in street" plaque sign on both sides of Milwaukee Street at the crossing location. The committee acknowledged that the crossing presents inherent challenges due to the trail's skewed angle to the road and the downhill approach from both directions, which encourages riders to try to maintain speed through the crossing. Committee Member Scardino suggested exploring a physical barrier or stop structure on the trail approaches to compel a full stop; however, it was determined that no practical device exists for this purpose that would not itself create a crash hazard. City Office: (262) 6 46-6 220 - E-Mail: clerksoffice@cityofdelafieldwi.gov – www.cityofdelafieldwi.gov Administrator Hafner noted that the stop signs on the trail legally require a full stop before crossing, consistent with how pedestrian crosswalks operate. Motion by Baumann, seconded by Scardino, to proceed with traffic staff's recommendation to install crosswalk signage on Milwaukee Street at the Lake Country Trail crossing. Motion carries. d. Public Works Committee Meeting Dates & Deadlines i. Next Meeting: September 2 , 2026 ii. Meeting Submittal Deadline : August 5, 2026 e. Request for Future Agenda Items Note: No discussion on requested items 10. Adjournment Having no further business, the August 5, 2026 Public Works Committee meeting was adjourned at 9:07 PM. All meetings of the Public Works Committee are public meetings. The meeting of the Committee is a working session for the Committee itself, and, outside of the Citizens Comments section, discussion by those in attendance is limited to Committee members, staff and others that may be a party to the matter being discussed. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT NOTICE: Upon reasonable notice (at least 72 hours in advance) the City will furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and to enjoy the benefits of a service, program or activity provided by the City. 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