Park & Rec Board Packet - 2/10/2014
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
AGENDA
February 10, 2014
5:30 PM
City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. January 13. 2014
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Julie Lago--Muskegofest
2. Kurt Roskopf--Idle Isle Park use for Adaptive Water Skiing
3. VFW Waiver Request
4. MAA--Fee Waiver Request, Etc.
5. Lion's Club---Fee Waiver Request
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1. Park Arthur baseball field use/lights fee
ALDERMAN’S REPORT
STATUS OF PROJECTS
1. Park Arthur—project update
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
1. Recreation
Summer Program Guide
Year-end Report
2. Parks
Horn Building--foundation problems
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Subdivision Plans from Plan Commission
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Announcements only. No discussion or action will be taken.
1. Announcements only—no discussion/no action
ADJOURNMENT
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City of Muskego
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
Monday, January 13, 2014
Subject to Approval
Board President Whipple called the monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board (Board), City of Muskego, to order
at 5:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting notice was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on January 9, 2014.
Present: Mr. Jerald Hulbert, Mrs. Kelly Koble, Mr. “Butch LeDoux, Mr. Paul Peardon, Ald. Soltysiak, Mr. Toby Whipple and
Director Anderson.
Not Present: Mr. Brett Hyde (excused)
GUESTS: Ald. Borgmann, Ald. Kubacki, Pat Nakamura of The Muskego Chronicle, Cory O’Donnell
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
November 11 Minutes
Mr. Hulbert moved to approve the minutes of the November 11 meeting as corrected, seconded by Mrs. Koble.
Upon a voice vote, the motion to approve carried. Correct spelling of Mr. Peardon’s name under Communications and
change Borg to Horn family under Unfinished Business/ Historic Muskego Centre Park.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Neumann Companies—Belle Chasse Addition #2 Storm Water/Bluhm Park
Mr. O’Donnell of Belle Chasse Partners presented his company’s proposal for development of the Belle Chasse Addition #2.
They are proposing to construct a storm water basin, located in a storm water easement, at Bluhm Farm Park. The basin
would be on the western edge of the park. The entire cost to construct the basin would be the responsibility of Belle Chasse
Partners LLC and could be detailed in the developer’s agreement for the Addition #2. They would be willing to assist with
some park maintenance in exchange for the ability to construct the basin at Bluhm Farm Park. During the construction of
the basin, they would be willing to re-grade the adjacent rugby field and address the pathway connection issue near the
southeast corner of the park. In addition to the park maintenance, they would be willing to donate 242,771 square footage of
upland and wetland located adjacent to the park to the Conservancy Board. An exhibit was presented showing their
proposal for the area and the easement involved. Board members mentioned a new culvert or possibly a boardwalk to
address the ponding in the area. Mr. O’Donnell stated they would work on the best way to address the issue. In response to
Mr. Peardon’s time frame inquiry, Mr. O’Donnell said they are looking toward building in the early summer. He added their
wetland delineation is completed, but they would need to look at the wetland delineation for the park area. The Board needs
to approve the storm water easement On another issue, Mr. Hulbert mentioned the sign that was near the holding area,
with Mr. Carity’s knowledge, was put up recognizing the plantings done by the Potawatomi tribe in the area has
disappeared. Would Mr. O’Donnell check with Mr. Carity on it as the historical society would like to replicate it and put it
back up. Mrs. Koble added that the sign had been gone for quite awhile. Ald. Soltysiak inquired as to who would be
responsible for the storm water pond management. Mr. O’Donnell said it would be the homeowners and this would be
spelled out in the developer’s agreement. Mr. Hulbert moved to approve the concept of allowing the easement on
public property for the enhancement of the rugby field and the trail crossing on the WEPCo right-of-way. Ald.
Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board, January 13, 2014, page 2
Soltysiak seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried.
Vandalism at Jensen Park, Veteran’s Memorial Parkland Idle Isle Park
Director Anderson shared the vandalism that occurred in the parks. During the cold spell, someone kicked in the door of the
Jensen Recreation Center to gain access for warmth. Staff was called to secure the area. The letter of apology was shared
with the Board members. At Veterans Memorial Park, someone stomped a hole in the slide. A replacement is on order.
The department received an email from an officer responding to a citizen who observed a vehicle doing donuts all over the
grass at Idle Isle Park. Staff put some stone leftover from Park Arthur and blocked off the area.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
2014 Baseball Field Requests
Director Anderson presented the requests for 2014. Many want to use Park Arthur fields. MAA is utilizing Park Arthur 1, 2,
and 3. There will be an opportunity for every team, if they desire, to schedule a game at the Park Arthur fields, either a day
game or a game under the lights. The game schedules are due in February. Mr. Hulbert voiced his concern regarding too
much use on some of the fields. Director Anderson shared that the IT department is working on a software program for
fields to be reserved on line for practices; games will be done by staff. Each coach will have a code and they can reserve
the available fields. The department can always take a field off the list and can limit the options. The department expects to
have this available by April and the leagues will be notified. Mr. Hulbert moved to approve the 2014 field requests. Mr.
LeDoux seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried with Mr. Peardon abstaining.
ALDERMAN’S REPORT: After the November meeting, the Council discussed the latest lake park proposal. The Council
decided not to go forward with anything on that proposal.
STATUS OF PROJECTS:
Park Arthur
Director Anderson reported the lighting closeout meeting with Musco is tomorrow. The lighting for the future skating rink
needs to be addressed. He was informed that restoration was done before winter. Sledding hill lights look good. The lights
are on a timer and most go off by 9:45 p.m. except for two that go off at 10:00 p.m. There were two accidents that occurred
on the hill and one person was transported to a hospital. Ramps that were built by some users contributed to the accident.
Department staff removed the ramps. The equestrian trail is open with signage installed. During the cold spell, the WE
energies-owned gas line froze, there was no gas so no heat, a pipe burst in the shelter closing the facility usage until now.
The police are opening/closing the gates. The bathrooms are opened and being cleaned daily. He mentioned consideration
is being given to putting a salter on one of the parks vehicle to use when doing snow removal at the park. It takes about 1
hour 45 minutes to clean the parking lot.
OTHER BUSINESS
Subdivision Plans from Plan Commission
None
Other
Mr. Hulbert announced the signs were done. He will have to discuss with Director Anderson the placement of other signs
and costs. He thought city approval would be needed for placement.
ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Ald. Soltysiak moved for adjournment at 6:18 p.m., Mr. Hulbert
seconded. Motion carried.
Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board, January 13, 2014, page 3
Stella Dunahee, CPS
Recording Secretary
pc: Board Members, Craig Anderson; email: Peter Theis, Tammy Dunn; posted: www.cityofmuskego.org