Park & Rec Board Packet - 9/8/2014
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
AGENDA
September 8, 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. August 11, 2014
COMMUNICATIONS
1. OTH Rental...partial waiver of fees requested
2. Moorland Park Vandalism
3. Boxhorn Warehouse Garage Door
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1. Discuss Chapter 26 (529) Ordinance Draft
ALDERMAN’S REPORT
STATUS OF PROJECTS
1. Park Arthur project update
2. Water Bugs--August update
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
1. Recreation
Active-Net Registration Software
2. Parks
2015 Capital Budget update
Idle Isle Surveys
OTHER BUSINESS
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Announcements only. No discussion or action will be taken.
1. Next Meeting Date October 13
ADJOURNMENT
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City of Muskego
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
Monday, August 11, 2014
Subject to Approval
Board President Whipple called the monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board (Board), City of Muskego, to order
at 5:35 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 August 7, 2014.
Present: Ald. Borgman, Mr. Brett Hyde, Mr. Jerald Hulbert, Mrs. Kelly Koble, Mr. Paul Peardon, Mr. Toby Whipple and
Director Anderson.
Excused: Mr. “Butch LeDoux
GUESTS: Ald. Kubacki, Ald. Madden, Ald. John Engelhardt, Bob Bohmann
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
July 14 Minutes
Mr. Peardon moved to approve the minutes of the July 14 meeting, seconded by Ald. Borgman. Upon a voice vote,
the motion to approve carried.
Communications:
Waiver of Fees for Veterans Memorial Park
Mr. Bohmann was present to answer any questions regarding his waiver of fees request. He has rented Veterans Memorial
Park for September 20 to hold a fund-raiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. More on this organization was provided
in a letter to Director Anderson which was provided to the Board members. Mr. Bohmann advised the Board members that
they would have a tent, approximately 20’x 40’ in case of inclement weather and some guitar music. Ald. Borgman moved
to approve the fee waiver request, seconded by Mr. Hulbert. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Discuss options/recommendations for recreation facilities
Director Anderson shared the email response he received from Burback Builders relative to the Board’s request for
additional cost estimates. In part, Burback stated that the cost of the repairs would far outweigh the value of the building
(Horn); thus, he would not be submitting a quote.
NEW BUSINESS:
2015 Capital Budget
Director Anderson presented his capital budget request and rationale for each request which included:
· Shop Improvements, $55,306
· S-10 Pickup Truck, $25,000
Mr. Hulbert moved to approve the capital budget for the parks equipment. Mrs. Koble seconded. Upon a voice vote
the motion carried.
Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board, August 11, 2014, page 2
· Baseball Fields Restoration, $32,000
· Boxhorn Warehouse Improvements, $14,000
· Horn Building Removal, $24,000
· Idle Isle Boat Rinse Station, $0 (LMLA is sponsoring this project.)
· Park Arthur West Phase II, $403,845
· Parks Paving/Concrete, $227,000
· Trails, $1,095,000
Mr. Hulbert moved to approve the capital budget parks projects for 2015. Mr. Peardon seconded. Upon a voice
vote, the motion carried.
2015 Operating Budget
Director Anderson reviewed the 2015 Operating Budget request highlighting the difference from 2014. The expense budget
for non-personnel is being increased $561 for 2015. He was not predicting any increase in revenue for the parks division for
2015; however, for the recreation division, he is predicting a decrease in revenue of $1,031 due in part to the impact of the
loss of Horn for programs and loss of volleyball leagues due to Kelly Bleachers opening. The operating budget for 2015 as
presented showed an increase of $1,592. Ald. Borgman moved to approve the operating budget for 2015 as
presented. Mr. Hulbert second. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried.
Donation for Park Arthur dugout fencing
Director Anderson shared that Muskego Storm has offered to fund the fencing that is to go around the Park Arthur fields #1,
#2 and #3 in the amount of $5,640. Mr. Hulbert moved to accept the donation. Mrs. Koble seconded. Upon a voice
vote, the motion carried with Mr. Peardon abstaining.
ALDERMAN’S REPORT: Ald. Borgman advised they were told that it would be imprudent to spend the $714,000 capital
budget amount for Park Arthur West because of what is coming in 2015. Further discussion will take place during the 2015
capital budget discussion.
STATUS OF PROJECTS:
Park Arthur
The parks punch list was gone through. Most of the items were done. They need to address the grass/drainage area behind
the pavilion and some path areas. Mr. Hulbert inquired whether the department had received payment from Mr.
Thiesenhusen for the sign and Director Anderson responded that payment had not been received. Mr. Hulbert offered to
contact him.
Water Bugs—Status Update
Out of compliance that the police department reported was the flashing yellow light and 100’ clearance from the island. Mr.
Nelson thought it was probably the batteries needing replacement on the light. He would be notifying the drivers and skiers
on the clearance distance.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Active Net Recreation Registration Software
Director Anderson is still waiting for an updated quote from the vendor on reducing the cost. He felt the department did not
need all the training they were proposing for staff. He would like to get the budgeting process done for the implementation
in 2016.
Fall Program Guide
The program guide went to the printer today. Registration is targeted to start on Monday.
Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board, August 11, 2014, page 3
OTHER BUSINESS
Subdivision Plans from Plan Commission
No plans.
COMMUNICATIONS & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Ald. Borgman announced the fund-raiser for the senior taxi. Cousins will be donating some of their proceeds received on
August 13.
Director Anderson shared that the Freedom Square parking lot is being improved. He announced that the department does
have in place a lower shelter rental fee for non-profit rental parties. The Boxhorn lease will come forward as soon as the
closing takes place. He will be updating Chapter 26 and bringing that forward for the Board’s review.
Mr. Hulbert announced that the historical society as part of their contribution to Muskego’s 50th celebration, signs on
historical events/items will be installed throughout the city in their respective locations. To name a few, the Historic Muskego
Centre Park, the Devil’s Teapot, the toll booth on Janesville Road, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, the Nike site and the
DeAngelis restaurant site. The parks crew will be doing the installation of the signs
ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Mr. Hulbert moved for adjournment at 7:35 p.m. Mrs. Koble seconded.
Motion carried.
Stella Dunahee, CPS
Recording Secretary
Pc: Board Members, Craig Anderson; email: Peter Theis, Tammy Dunn; posted: www.cityofmuskego.org