Parks and Conservation Packet - 12/1/2015
*Amended
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PARKS AND CONSERVATION
COMMITTEE AGENDA
December 1, 2015
6:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 3, 2015 MEETING.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of 2016 Athletic Field Usage Policy/Procedure
2. Aster Hills Neighborhood Park Name
3. Park Assessments for New Park and Conservation Plan
4. * Approval of seasonal snowmobiling at Denoon Park.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
1. Public Works Director's Report
2. Conservation Coordinator's Report
3. Recreation Manager's Report
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Announcements only. No discussion or action will be taken.
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
PARKS AND CONSERVATION
COMMITTEE MINUTES
November 3, 2015
5:30 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Toby Whipple called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Toby Whipple, Ald. Bob Hammel, Jerry Hulbert, Brett Hyde, Bill Miller, Peal Peardon,
Barbara Erdmann, and Howard Schneider.
Excused: Sharon Roy
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting laws.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 MEETING
Bill Miller made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 1, 2015 meeting,
Howard Schneider seconded.
Motion Passed 8 in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
Park Plan Update/Recommendations
Aster Hills Neighborhood Park Name
2016 Budget Items
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Public Works Director's Report
Conservation Coordinator's Report
Recreation Manager's Report
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Announcements only. No discussion or action will be taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Jerry Hulbert made a motion to adjourn at 6:13 PM. Bill Miller seconded.
Motion Passed 8 in favor.
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Parks and Recreation Board
To: Parks and Recreation Board
From: Tammy Dunn, Recreation Manager
Subject: Athletic Field Usage Policy-Procedure 2016
Date: November 24, 2015
Updates were made to the Athletic Field Usage documents to make a uniform fee for
lights, field usage and tournaments. Discussion needs to be had in regards to the fee
structure for those leagues with 100 % residency and the demands on the fields for
general maintenance.
Recommendation for Action by Committee:
Approve policy and procedures for 2016 to ensure that all field user groups are being
held to the same standards for fees and usage.
CITY OF MUSKEGO PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
2016 - DRAFT
ATHLETIC FIELD USAGE
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Priority Levels for Field Usage
Please be sure to read all sections, as this document is revised annually. Every league/coach is
accountable and responsible to abide by these policies/procedures.
Priority I—Recreation Department. Adult/Youth Programs (e.g., instructional classes, adult men’s
& women’s leagues).
Priority II—Muskego-based Youth Leagues. Those programs and organizations that retain n o less
than a 100% residency rate and are league based within Muskego city limits (e.g., Muskego
Athletic Association, Muskego Warriors Football, Muskego Kickers Soccer).
Priority III—Muskego-based Adult Leagues. Those programs and organizations that ret ain no less
than a 75% residency rate and are league based within Muskego city limits.
Priority IV—Non-Muskego-based Traveling Leagues, Adult/Youth. Those programs and
organizations that retain less than a 75% residency rate and are not league based within Muskego
city limits (e.g. Leagues: Land O’ Lakes, WSYBL, Land of Leagues, M.A.J.O.R. League, & Teams:
Muskego Impact, Muskego Warriors, Muskego Storm (boys/girls), Muskego Rebels, Muskego
Raiders, Kickers Traveling Teams, Boys and Girls Rugby).
Priority V—New Team/League Requests. The Parks and Conservation Committee must review any
new team/league requests. If approved, the Committee will then determine the priority level in
which the request will be placed for future field use consideration.
Fees and Charges
A. Current Charges in Relation to Priority
Priority I—Program fee charged directly to participants/teams
Priority II—Exempt from field usage charge. Light fees and maintenance fees to be
assessed. Staff suggestion is we should be charging a minimal fee to these
groups to help with general park maintenance. $5/field/date. These fees would be
put into an account for field improvements/maintenance.
Priority III—Field usage fee to be assessed. Light fees and maintenance fees to be assessed.
Priority IV—Field usage fee to be assessed. Light fees and maintenance fees to be assessed.
Priority V—to be determined
B. Field Usage Fees
1. Field usage fees allow for “exclusive use” of the reserved athletic field.
2. Athletic field usage EXCLUDES the reservations of athletic fields for practice purposes. Practice
requests must follow the established guidelines of the Parks & Recreation Department.
3. Field usage fees do not include bases, nets, or other equipment needs.
4. Daily Game / Tournament Usage for Priority Level III and IV (ROUGHLY 3-4 hours of field use):
a. Youth Organization—Resident ($15.00/field/date) or Non-resident ($30.00/field/date)
b. Adult Organization—Resident ($15.00/field/date) or Non-resident ($30.00/field/date)
c. Currently no fee charged for Priority Level II – Should be a minimal fee of $5/field /date
5. Daily Games / Tournament Usage (MORE than 4 hours of field use)regardless of Priority Level:
a. Resident ($50.00/field/date); Non-resident ($75.00/field/date)
i. Any fees collected for tournaments should be placed into a field account for
future maintenance of the appropriate fields (i.e. soccer tournament goes into
an account for soccer fields, football for football fields, baseball for baseball
fields)
6. Lights Cost: Leagues/teams must keep track of their games where they have used lights and
make payment to the City of Muskego within 6 weeks of the end of the season . These dates
will be crossed checked against the online game schedules.
a. Mill Valley # 3 and Park Arthur #4 = $20/date
b. Park Arthur #1, #2, #3 = $10/date
7. Security Deposit (usage only, both):
a. Resident ($250/tournament) or Non-resident ($500/tournament), regardless of priority
level.
b. To be refunded partially or totally upon inspection of the grounds after the
tournament. Misrepresentation of stated purpose can also result in total forfeiture of
security deposit.
8. Waiver of Tournament fees: The Parks and Recreation Department would look at waiving
tournament fees if a donation made the to the City is greater than the actual charge and if it
can be applied toward some baseball/softball project the Parks and Conservation Committee
wishes to pursue, at the Committee’s discretion. These issues must be negotiated and paid
prior to tournament.
C. Maintenance Fees
Baseball/Softball Leagues are responsible for paying for their own game field preparation.
Currently, Beilfuss Corporation is performing all baseball/softball game field prepping services for
all leagues (Mick: 414-397-9081 – cell). If a baseball/softball league does not use Beilfuss
Corporation for their field preparation, the League must submit league certificate of insurance
along with business/contractor certificate of insurance for field prepping services naming the city
as an additional insured. The City has the right to require Beilfuss Corporation to maintain all
baseball/softball field preparation services to ensure that the quality of the fields meets the City’s
expectations.
Soccer and Football Leagues are responsible for any additional field improvements or repairs to
the fields that are requested above the City’s basic maintenance plan.
D. Lights and Shed/Storage Usage
1. All keys are the property of the City of Muskego.
2. A key deposit of $25.00/key will be required should you request the use of the complex lights.
Key deposits will be retained should the key be lost. Also, you will be held responsible for any
other expenses resulting from the loss of the key as the Parks and Recreation Department feels
necessary, such as lock changes, etc.
3. For baseball/soccer/football leagues, there will be only one key per facility issued to each
league. If it becomes necessary for the department to have additional keys made to fulfill a
request for additional keys, the individual/league/organization will be asses sed this additional
incurred expense to the department. The key(s) must be turned into the department at the
end of the season and are the property of the City of Muskego. Failure to return the key(s) will
result in loss of the key deposit and could resu lt in additional charges if it is felt by the
department that the facility needs to be rekeyed because of the lack of return of the key(s).
Loss of future use could be penalized, also.
4. Any individual/league/organization will assume responsibility for t he securing of the
shed/storage facility and turning off the lights. Theft, vandalism, etc. which occurs due to the
lack of properly securing the facility at the completion of the event will be the responsibility of
said individual/league/organization. Restitution, as determined by the Parks and Recreation
Department, will be the responsibility of the individual/league/organization.
5. Lights not turned off after individual/league/organization usage will result in a $5 0.00 charge
for the 1st offense, a $100.00 charge for the 2nd offense and forfeiture of remaining deposit and
key usage for a 3rd offense.
General Rules and Regulations
A. User must be a City of Muskego civic organization, team, or individual. All usage must be subject
to approval by the Parks and Conservation Committee.
B. For any tournament requests, in addition to an application form, the purpose of the requested
athletic field usage must be declared in writing including all financial, concession, and other related
arrangements; i.e., insurance, toilet facilities, etc. in operating the event (Proper athletic field
usage will be determined by the Parks and Conservation Committee —to apply appropriate fees.).
C. Daily events must conclude by 10:00 P.M. unless an extension is granted by the Parks and
Recreation Department.
D. The user/applicant is responsible for the general clean up (dugouts, athletic field areas) and also
parking and crowd control on the grounds as determined by the field maintenance division.
Dumpsters are provided at each location for refuse disposal. City staff is not responsible for this
clean up. If City staff are required to clean the area the following day for a game or tournament,
the individual/league/organization will be charged a $50 .00 maintenance fee.
E. All tournament requests must be made in writing to the Parks and Recreation Department at least
four (4) weeks prior to the scheduled event(s).
F. Softball/baseball tournaments may only be scheduled from June 15 through August 15 if Muskego-
Norway School District fields are requested. Tournaments only using City of Muskego fields may
be scheduled beginning May 1.
G. Non-resident organizations requesting to hold tournaments on fields are required to offer
eligibility to Muskego teams during the tournament. The Parks and Recreat ion Department will
pass along the tournament information to all regular user groups.
H. Requests for the Muskego High School’s Varsity and Junior Varsity baseball/softball fields MUST BE
received by the Parks and Recreation Department thirty (30) days prior to requested usage date.
I. All distributed keys are the property of the City of Muskego. No duplication of keys is permitted.
Anyone caught duplicating keys will lose their field privileges and pay the cost to re-key facilities.
Field/facility security is important to us all.
J. Parking on the grass is strictly prohibited unless the Parks and Conservation Committee gives
special approval.
Mill Valley Complex Lights Usage Adopted by the Parks and Recreation Board February 20, 1984
Fees and Charges Adopted by the Parks and Recreation Board January 21, 1985
Adopted by the Parks and Recreation Board March 14, 1988
Policy Revision Approved and Adopted by the Parks and Recreation Board May 11, 1992
*Revised by Director Craig Anderson 11/17/06
*Revised by Director Craig Anderson 10/20/08
*Revised by Director Craig Anderson 10/2/09
*Revised by Director Craig Anderson 8/10/10, 1/26/12, 10/2/12, 10/23/14
*Revised by Recreation Manager Tammy Dunn 11/11/15
CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Parks & Conservation Committee
December 1, 2015 Meeting
To: Parks and Conservation Committee
From: Jeff Muenkel, AICP EDFP
Subject: Aster Hills Estates Neighborhood Park Name
Date: November 23, 2015
At our last meeting we discussed the future name for the Aster Hills Estates Subdivision neighborhood park area. We
were able to narrow down the name to either Sandhill or in honor of Luther Parker. The Committee first requested a bit
of background on Luther Parker before officially making a motion. Below is the background info on Luther Park as
well as the Sandhill information from our past meeting.
There is a group that is still in existence today named the Sandhill Booster Club that gives back to less fortunate
people. The group was formed in 1956 by a group of farmers who happened to include the “Schaefer” farmers
that owned the Aster Hills land. As a matter of fact, the name “sandhill” for the booster club came when one of
the farmers looked up at his hill of farmland close by and thought of sandhill due to the farmland being so flush
with natural sand. This “sand hill” they were looking at happens to be the same land Aster Hills Estates sits
today.
Luther Park History: Luther Parker, son of Joshua
& Polly (Taylor) Parker was born 18 Dec 1800 in
Temple NH. He died 15 June 1853 in Waukesha
County, Wisconsin. He received his early
education in the common school at Temple NH.
About 1816 he learned the shoemaker's trade at
Stoneham MA. He returned to Temple and
attended the New Ipswich Academy. Completing
his studies there, he taught district school in
Albany, New York.
In 1825 and 1826 he taught school in Stratford NH
in Coos County NH. Here he met and married 1st)
18 Feb 1827 to Alletta "Lettie" French, a student in the Stratford school where Luther taught, and one of ten
children of Thomas Giles French of Brunswick VT. She was b. 11 June 1803, and d. August 1849 of typhoid
fever in Wisconsin. She was buried in the Durham Hill cemetery, south of the Parker estate.
Soon after they married, they settled in what was then known as the Indian Stream Republic. (Aletta French was
a descendant of John French of Essex County England and Dorchester & Braintree MA.) Luther probably ran a
small store from his residence in Indian Stream Republic. He was one of the framers of the Indian Stream
Constitution, and preferred New Hampshire allegiance to that of Canada.
In June of 1835 he was arrested by the Canadian authorities, which increased the tensions between New
Hampshire and Canada. In 1836 he drove a team of animals from the Indian Stream Republic to the shores of
Lake Michigan when he moved to Wisconsin and settled with his family in Muskego. In 1845 Luther was
chosen a member of the territorial legislature of Wisconsin representing par t of Milwaukee County. In October
1846 he served as a grand juror in Waukesha County. He was a Democrat, then a member of the Free Soil party.
In 1851 he was elected a member of the county board from Muskego. In April 1850, Luther Parker married
2nd) Susan G. Goodman. Luther and Alletta Parker are buried together with the tombstone reading: "LUTHER
PARKER died June 15, 1853, Aged 58 years. What thou art, I was. What I am, thou soon wilt be."
Also his wife ALLETTA died August 26, 1849, Aged 47 years. Those who knew her best loved her most."
-New 10’ high fencing
CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Parks & Conservation Committee
December 1, 2015 Meeting
To: Parks and Conservation Committee
From: Jeff Muenkel, AICP EDFP
Subject: Parks, Conservation, & Recreation Plan Park Assessments
Date: November 23, 2015
At our last meeting we agreed to take the park assessments one meeting at a time in order to focus more on possible
recommendations and changes desired for each area. For tonight’s meeting we are focusing on the following park
assessments:
Idle Isle Park
Park Arthur
Jensen Park
Channel Access: Silver Drive
Lee Hubka Park: Channel Access
Freedom Square Park
Manchester Hill Park
Completing these assessments are key in determining the efficiencies as well as the future needs of our park system. We
have taken a unique approach in the assessments in order to gauge various perspectives on future recommendations for
our parks. The assessments consisted of Jeff Muenkel (planning/design perspective), Tammy Dunn (recreation
perspective), Dave Simpson (maintenance perspective), and Tom Zagar (conservation/landscaping perspective).
Please find attached staff’s park assessments for the parks noted above. Take some time to think about the assessments
we have completed and come prepared with your own notes about what future needs you may see in our parks. Items
can be related to maintenance, recreation, landscaping, and more.
Idle Isle Park Assessment – 9/15/15
Present: ComDev Director Jeff Muenkel, Public Works Director David Simpson, Recreation Manager
Tammy Dunn, & City Conservationist Tom Zagar
2011‐2016 Plan Recommendations: Consider adding more beach (Not completed)
Observations
USE: Year round use with year round recreational opportunities. Includes boat launches, beach, rentable
pavilion, picnicking, playgrounds, fishing pier, walking trails, general open recreational space.
‐Plenty of space for more parking lot to the west off existing; utilize if recreational opportunities are
expanded.
‐Overall parking lot pavement has 5‐10 years life other than re‐striping from time to time.
‐Existing parking lot access to pavilion odd (Currently blocked off by movable wooden barrier).
‐Stones around parking lot not doing job. (maintenance issue, not aesthetically pleasing).
‐Single garbage cans everywhere and random.
‐Two (2) enclosed dumpster locations exist in park and in main thoroughfare, high‐profile areas (next to
boat launch and one at entrance to park).
‐Boat wash station is 200’ hose extending from pavilion all the way to the boat launch. Safety hazard and
is not a permanent option.
‐Playground aging but in good shape with some maintenance needed in next 5 years; No ADA
accessibility to existing playground equipment. Playground not close to beach area.
‐Trail along lake frontage great asset. No connection though around balance of park.
‐ Many groups gather towards SW lakefront point with the shade and playground close. Opportunity for
another shelter/gazebo towards SW lakefront point. Rental/revenue opportunities for events along with
overall beautiful location.
‐Existing shelter only has space for day to day use of beach activities. Another shelter could expand on
opportunities.
‐Beautiful and durable memorial benches along lake frontage trail (2 found so far). Opportunity to build
on this aesthetic theme.
‐Beach heavily used yet not that desirable. Opportunity to increase beach space to the west.
‐Lake frontage around whole park very undesirable. Most all communities with river/lake frontage walks
maintain the shoreline and make it an amenity. Shoreline restoration project should be considered
along with beach extension project.
‐Many kayakers found using lake and channels surrounding park all accessing water from Idle Isle. Great
location for kayakers and paddle boarders due to channel calmness surrounding park.
‐Weed machines are allowed to be parked along the lake frontage trail just west of the beach along
main vistas of park to the lake. Unmaintained piers to access the weed machines found along shoreline
here as well.
‐Boat launch area unkept and signage barely readable with overgrowth of weeds around them.
‐Signage for entrance to park and around park very unorganized and difficult to decipher/understand.
‐Park hidden from public; what can be done to wayfind better?
‐Staff sits and collect fees from opposite side of street of cars entering; area of setup not too pleasing.
‐Waterbugs using the city portion of concession area in pavilion in their day to day use (Not part of their
agreement).
‐Coniferous trees around playground a maintenance problem.
‐Lack of shade trees around park; opportunity for consistent landscaping program for park.
Recommendations (* denotes cost‐share possibility; ^ denotes volunteer project possibility)
Core Recommendations:
‐Idle Isle Park has potential to become jewel destination for Muskego residents and outside visitors alike
if overall pan of investment takes place. Staff has learned from the lake park discussions over the past
five years that the biggest complaint was that “….city doesn’t take care of their main lake park (Idle Isle)
as it is…..so why invest in any lake park….”, thus a strong opportunity exists here. Staff recommends that
Idle Isle Park takes center stage over the next decade for investment in the Muskego community
including these main recommendations:
Create a consultant led park revitalization plan that focuses on park beautification/rejuvenation,
increased usability, revenue opportunities, awareness, and accessibility. Such plan to include
final park revitalization concept plan/map along with costs to complete.
Incorporate all observations/recommendations into revitalization plan.
Begin any maintenance items that Public Works crews could be completing as time allows.
‐Opportunity to treat Idle Isle Park and beach like a County Park that is staffed for daily maintenance,
lifeguards, concessions, and rentals (kayak/paddle boarding). Revitalizing park should lead to such
consideration as this could lead to revenue as well as making this a destination.
‐Add more parking to west of existing lot as recreational opportunities are expanded. Consider one‐way
parking lot layout to maximize space and safety.
‐Master site plan may require removal of wide vehicular access to pavilion straight from main parking lot
‐Master site plan should consider alternatives to blocking traffic from parking lots to turf area other than
stones.
‐*Find permanent solution to boat wash station.
‐Master site plan should consider keeping existing playground but consider newer larger playground
system more accessible to beach area; ADA accessibility to existing (and any new) playgrounds should
be created.
‐Master site plan should consider trail loop around water frontage of whole park for increased
walkability and recreational opportunity at park.
‐Master site plan should consider opportunity for another shelter/gazebo towards SW lakefront point
that could be used for rentals/revenue. Great locational asset of park found here.
‐Overall another location for another open air shelter for rental is great opportunity as existing shelter
only has space for day to day use of beach activities.
‐^Add more memorial benches along lake frontage trail; keep to same theme for any seating area.
‐Increase beach to the west of existing beachfront. Costs from donors.
‐Lake frontage around whole park very undesirable. Shoreline restoration project should be considered
along with beach extension project. Shoreline restoration would include removing all weeds/brush/old
trees along shoreline throughout park and replace with grass and new riprap.
‐Master site plan should consider weed machines finding new locations not along the main vistas of the
frontage of the park to the southern portion of the lake.
‐New Signage plan for entire park should be accomplished.
‐Wayfinding signage to park should be looked into more to have park marketed better in future.
‐ Master site plan should consider area for staff to collect fees and provide information in safer format
and more desirable location to entering vehicles.
‐Find end use for city portion of concession area and ensure any Waterbug use of this area is first
approved in an agreement (Current agreement up in 2017).
‐Setup policies for use of city portion of concession area for private use. Use for future rentals via
recreation program OR for leasable private use. Should be request for proposal process and not first
come first serve if private use is desired in future.
‐Master site plan should include tree planting plan for rest of park recognizing preservation of vistas
while increasing shade opportunities in certain areas; tree plan along a lake frontage trail.
Maintenance Recommendations:
‐Resurface parking lots in 5‐10 years; restripe as needed
‐Consider plan to have unmovable garbage can locations in strategic places in park.
‐Minimize dumpster locations with enclosure to one central location; removing enclosure and container
at entrance would be advisable.
‐*^Boat launch area should be revitalized with new signage and low maintenance vegetation/hardscape.
‐Remove all coniferous trees around playground.
Park Arthur Assessment – 9/22/15
Present: ComDev Director Jeff Muenkel, Public Works Director David Simpson, Recreation manager
Tammy Dunn, & City Conservationist Tom Zagar
2011‐2016 Plan Recommendations
1. Add baseball fields (Completed during planning period)
2. Rink for in‐line skating in summer and ice skating in winter (No action during planning period
3. Additional parking areas (Completed during planning period)
4. Equestrian and pedestrian trails (Completed during planning period)
5. Possible sale of west half of park (Recommendation added during planning period but not acted
upon); discussion of grading west half for football and soccer fields during planning period, but
never acted upon (initial grading cost high)
Observations
USE: Multi‐use community park with ample parking lots, rentable large pvlion with
bathrooms/concessions, high grade lighted baseball fields (4), lighted sledding hill, archery, and
conservation trails that allow equestrian.
‐Baseball fields and all turf areas of park are in rough shape and need top dressing.
‐Field Numbers on baseball fields small and hard to find.
‐Landscaping lacking around park (trees and around power boxes).
‐Main entrance signs on north and south are new and composite materials. However, some former Code
numbers exist that will require removal.
‐Park amenities aren’t found via signage well from parking lots; Trail signage lacking.
‐Many more park amenities are lacking for a community park this size which could include: playground,
Frisbee golf, ice rink, sand volleyball
‐West side of park continues to be underutilized.
‐Problem with people driving on the southern access trail off of Martin Drive.
‐Are large stones required along main drive (maintenance issue, not aesthetically pleasing..)? Cars could
get in turf areas in many other ways.
‐Keep dumpster here but there is no enclosure.
‐Lot of open areas that may be used for Frisbee golf.
‐Less areas to mow here identified
‐Dog park request has come up in past and could be utilized with ease on SW portion of Park Arthur.
‐Path up sledding hill hard to manage (holes/ruts)
‐ADA accessibility to bleachers on all four baseball diamonds hard to manage
‐Sledding hill has dangerous sides shut down for sledding via signage; how else can this be managed?
Rec Club Discussion Observations:
‐Heavy usage of baseball fields by club teams; mainly games
‐Scoreboards requested for fields with definite cost share thru clubs/MAA
‐Playground requested where parents can see kids
‐Remote concession stand by fields #1‐3 requested
‐Hitting/Pitching cages between Fields #2‐3 requested
Recommendations (* denotes cost‐share possibility; ^ denotes volunteer project possibility)
Core Recommendations:
‐Consider 2011‐2016 plan recommendations for site that were uncompleted:
1. Rink for in‐line skating in summer and ice skating in winter (Could still be considered per
recommendations below).
2. Possible sale of west half of park (Not recommended in 2017 planning period as other
recommendations for future of area could be found per below).
‐Update main entrance signs with proper Code numbers. Consider using this style for rest of community.
‐Possibly add a sign with an overall park map noting amenities
‐Add trail identification/interpretive signage
‐Add more trail loops; Add trail section out north east portion of central woods
‐Have larger field number signs on baseball fields and in locations seen from parking lots.
‐Landscaping lacking around park (trees and around power boxes).
‐Keep dumpster here but there is no enclosure.
‐Consider other park amenities for this community park including: Add playground (east of pavilion so
kids can be seen by parents from baseball fields), ice rink (good possibility might be west of pavilion),
Sand volleyball, Frisbee golf (especially if west side of park is ever utilized.
‐Consider options/costs for utilizing west side of park for future (dog park, football, rugby, soccer); If
developed there should be costs sharing from groups to make this area a destination for a particular
sport.
‐*Investigate dog park: Dog park option for west side seems to be best, low cost option at this time.
Kiwanis willing to provide considerable costs and access to west side from south parking lot can be done
with rather ease.
‐Add better ADA accessibility to bleachers on all four baseball diamonds
‐*Add scoreboards to baseball fields contingent on cost share (or in full) by clubs/MAA
‐Add remote concession stand by fields #1‐3 contingent on cost share (or in full) by clubs/MAA
‐Hitting/Pitching cages between Fields #2‐3 contingent on cost share (or in full) by clubs/MAA
‐Upgrade all baseball facilities contingent on cost share options presented by clubs/MAA
Maintenance Recommendations:
‐*Re‐seed/Top‐dress all turf areas around park.
‐Add dumpster enclosure w/gate.
‐Add bollards to southern access trail along Martin Drive (people drive in/out this path thinking it is an
access way).
‐Remove large stones along main drive. Cars could get in turf areas in many other ways.
‐Re‐identify mowed areas. Some could be less.
‐Re‐grade path up sledding hill; possible use of TB/millings
‐Remove overgrown tree/bush at Martin Drive west entrance
‐Mow sledding hill in fall so as to restrict usage of sledding patrons around the sides of the hill.
Jensen Park Assessment – 9/15/15
Present: ComDev Director Jeff Muenkel, Public Works Director David Simpson, Recreation Manager
Tammy Dunn, & City Conservationist Tom Zagar
2011‐2016 Plan Recommendations: Research building life efficiency (During planning period ‐ Facilities
Study completed and found that building is past useful life and other opportunities should be found.)
Observations
USE: Large size baseball field found here that is minimally used and in need of a lot of maintenance.
Large parking lot to rear for rec activities, playground, and two‐story rec programming structure.
‐Recreational building in bad condition inside/out (smell, bathrooms terrible, unclean); Upstairs a great
dance studio.
‐Playground newer and in great shape.
‐Parking lot at dead end right now
‐Parking lot orientation could change without rec building
‐Undesirable trees around parking lot and outfield.
‐Baseball field in rough shape; grades along infield and down lines are off, fences in bad condition, need
new benches, bleacher area behind backstop a mess of seating (old timbers, old cement (failing), new
decking, etc.).
‐Port‐a‐potty area could use cleanup
‐Main signage old wood sign that requires maintenance
‐Unused flag pole found here.
Rec Club Discussion Observations:
‐Field very minimally used for club baseball/softball practices (last resort)
‐A lot of open turf that may be used well for soccer.
Recommendations (* denotes cost‐share possibility; ^ denotes volunteer project possibility)
Core Recommendations:
‐Remove existing recreation building and find alternative for programming opportunity expansion in
community.
‐Re‐orient parking lot and get rid of unneeded hardscape if building goes away.
‐Parking lot could be one‐way for safety and have exit at Silver Drive (not one there now).
‐*Determine future need of baseball field here. Possible reclamation here for soccer fields instead of
existing baseball field. Ample parking with availability to add more with ease.
‐Replace main sign (low maintenance signage that is consistent throughout all parks)
Maintenance Recommendations:
‐Remove undesirable trees around parking lot and outfield.
‐Determine future need of baseball field here; If open turf area is desired remove all baseball field
related items and re‐grade and seed area.
‐Cleanup around port‐a‐potty area and set policy for port‐a‐potties in future (location, size, color,
enclosure, etc.)
‐Remove unused flag pole.
Hillview Drive (LAUNCH) Assessment Observations/Recommendations ‐Make Lake Access #16, was Lake Access #7 ‐Boat Launch here where people pay launch fees/have stickers ‐Increase launch sticker patrols; however, no parking at this launch as is ‐Neighbors private subdivision lake frontage lot adjoining to north ‐Lake access not numbered or signed well here; have all launches have the same uniformed signage; add access point sign here ‐Cement approach on launch in good condition with cracking; consider replacement in 5 years ‐Weed conveyor sits here during summer months with ample room for launch traffic Lee Hubka Park Assessment Observations/Recommendations ‐See Lee Hubka Park Recs ‐Have sign denoting “LML Channel Access #1” (instead of old Lake Access #4) and have Silver Creek be Channel Access #2 instead of “Lake Access” point. Silver Drive
Assessment Observations/Recommendations
‐Access to Dam along LML Channel; Dam pending removal from WDNR
‐Remove invasive brush along creek outlet along owned area
‐Remove old electric box (WE Energies?)
‐Define access with fence line to avoid west neighbor property issue
‐Have sign denoting “LML Channel Access #2” (instead of old Lake Access #19) and have Lee Hubka Park
be Channel Access #1 instead of “Lake Access” point.
Idle Isle Park
Assessment Observations/Recommendations
‐Not a numbered lake access anymore, just main park land
‐See Idle Isle Park Recs
Lee Hubka Park Assessment – 9/15/15
Present: ComDev Director Jeff Muenkel, Public Works Director David Simpson, Recreation Manager
Tammy Dunn, & City Conservationist Tom Zagar
2011‐2016 Plan Recommendations: None
Observations
USE: Small park off of Gold Drive that houses two (2) full court basketball courts along with
miscellaneous hard surface space (2,000+ SF). Has access to Little Muskego Lake channel to east.
‐Question on how much this park is used and/or accessed?
‐Pavement is flat and relatively uncracked. Pavement could use a re‐lining and possibly resurface in next
couple years.
‐Floodplain encumbers this whole lot.
‐Where are property lines? Seems in orthophotos that parcel extends further north and neighbor might
be using this space?
‐Considered as Lake Access #4. Being a lake access is very unknown to public and not advertised at park.
This is actually access to channel that leads to Little Muskego Lake.
‐Channel found to be very shallow and covered with stones. Channel access very hard to navigate (no
trail, overgrown, shoreline overgrown as well).
‐No parking is found here; only street parking. Ditches along street leave cars into street a bit.
‐Chance to turn one basketball court plus the extra asphalt space here into tennis court if desired.
Recommendations (* denotes cost‐share possibility; ^ denotes volunteer project possibility)
Core Recommendations:
‐Key question on a survey to residents is how much this park is used and for what purposes.
‐Basketball court pavement could use a re‐lining and possibly resurface in next couple years.
‐Survey of park in future may be required to determine and formally mark property lines.
‐New Plan will see this water access as Channel Access #1. Signage denoting channel access should be
found.
‐If off‐street parking is desired it could be found in existing hard surface area next to basketball courts
(would require removal of fencing and new culvert access).
‐Tennis court could replace north basketball court. However, trees in surrounding area create some
maintenance concerns.
Maintenance Recommendations:
‐^Cleanup access to channel/shoreline and make conservation amenity; define a path (TB/crushed
gravel)
Freedom Square Assessment – 9/22/15
Present: ComDev Director Jeff Muenkel, Public Works Director David Simpson, Recreation Manager
Tammy Dunn, & City Conservationist Tom Zagar
2011‐2016 Plan Recommendations: None
Observations
‐USE: Small neighborhood park with parking lot (shared with commercial business to south), a tennis
court, and a full court basketball court.
‐Many weeds growing thru aging courts.
‐Tennis court net broken
‐Need for this parcel/park in future?
NOTE: No complaints about condition of park in recent past
Rec Club Discussion Observations:
‐No rec programs exist here
Recommendations (* denotes cost‐share possibility; ^ denotes volunteer project possibility)
Core Recommendations:
‐Determine need for this park; possibility to off‐load this parcel as commercial use or to adjoining
southern commercial owner
Maintenance Recommendations:
‐Kill weeds in courts
‐Fix tennis court netting
Manchester Hill Park Assessment – 9/22/15
Present: ComDev Director Jeff Muenkel, Public Works Director David Simpson, Recreation Manager
Tammy Dunn, & City Conservationist Tom Zagar
2011‐2016 Plan Recommendations: None
Observations
USE: 2‐5 yr old and 5‐12 yr old playgrounds to north, central parking lot, and open turf area for soccer in
middle. Rentable pavilion along conservation trails and pond to south. Pond used for ice skating in
winter months.
‐Main signage old wood sign that requires maintenance
‐Dumpster/enclosure not required
‐Port‐a‐Potty here OK
‐Not all areas of park need to be mowed.
‐Possibility to increase rentals here with cleanup of various items and additions of other items (Ex.
bathrooms and more parking).
‐Great trail system but lacks identification.
‐Ice rink enhancements a possibility here
‐Pond enhancements would make park more desirable
‐Playground aging and in use of touchups (15 yrs+ old)
‐ADA access from parking lot to playground not good.
‐Mature trees with large mulch rings unmaintained and weedy.
‐Middle tree line between pavilion and soccer fields divides park a bit.
Rec Club Discussion Observations:
‐Kickers use this area as their practice fields; alternate as game fields from year to year. Maintenance
needed for filling of holes and high traffic areas.
Recommendations (* denotes cost‐share possibility; ^ denotes volunteer project possibility)
Core Recommendations:
‐Replace main park sign (low maintenance signage that is consistent throughout all parks)
‐^Better mark/promote/identify trails.
‐*Add asphalt connection path from parking lot to playgrounds to enhance ADA
‐*Pond enhancements: Consider fish stocking program (Fisheries grants), Horizontal pier, shoreline
cleanup to make access more desirable up to and around pavilion.
‐Ice rink enhancements (access, pond cleanup, etc.)
‐*Consider playground replacement in next five years or maintenance touchups. Location change may
be desired if new playground found.
‐Ice rink enhancements (access, pond cleanup, etc.)
‐Consider adding bathrooms (location may be more appropriate between soccer fields and pavilion) and
more parking closer to pavilion (could have own access off of Parkland Drive).
Maintenance Recommendations:
‐Remove dumpster & enclosure.
‐Re‐identify what areas need to be mowed.
‐*Work with Kickers and their maintenance crew on cost sharing and curing soccer field maintenance
form season.
‐Clean out middle tree line dividing soccer fields and pavilion; possible clear‐cut on west portion and
clean out east portion.
‐Remove large mulch rings around more mature trees and replace with grass for easier maintenance;
protect trunks with some type of drain tile plastic if needed.
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Parks and Recreation Board
To: Parks and Recreation Board
From: Tammy Dunn, Recreation Manager
Subject: MUSKEGO ICETRONAUTS SNOWMOBILE CLUB
Date: November 25, 2015
The Muskego Icetronauts Snowmobile Club requests approval to mark their Snowmobile
Trail thru Denoon Park as they have in years past.
Recommendation for Action by Committee:
Approve request with an understanding that the Muskego Icetronauts will be
responsible for any repairs needed to the park due to their use.
November 11, 2015
Dear Parks and Conservation Board:
As we do annually, the Muskego Icetronauts Snowmobile Club respectfully requests approval to
mark our Snowmobile Trail thru Denoon Park as we have in the past. The trail runs North &
South from Kelsey Drive to the neighboring property to the South.
The use of the property allows us parking as well as a drop off site where people can access our
trail system. It further allows the trail to connect to the Racine County snowmobile trail
system.
Furthermore, the Muskego Icetronauts Snowmobile Club is also again seeking approval for
access to Little Muskego Lake via Park Access 17.
Thank you for your consideration.
Regards,
Scott Lago
Muskego Icetronauts Snowmobile Club
MUSKEGO ICETRONAUTS SNOWMOBILE CLUB
P.O. Box 225
Muskego, WI 53150
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Parks and Conservation Committee
To: Parks and Conservation Committee
From: David Simpson, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Subject: Director of Public Works Report
Date: November 24, 2015
I have included general information and project specific updates related to Parks
maintenance for your use. Should any questions arise please don’t hesitate to
contact me directly.
Maintenance Items
Fox Services LLC has been completing Lawn Mowing and Grounds
Maintenance for the contracted parks and certain facilities. We have not
had any resident concerns.
Vandalism has occurred at two locations in the last month. There was
graffiti painted on the eastern wall of the old Parks Headquarters and a
vehicle was driven off pavement at Park Arthur near the shelter after the
Nov 21st snowfall. We will paint over the graffiti and repair the ruts at Park
Arthur in the Spring.
Facilities
Horn Park Building- Demolition of the oldest portion of this building is
complete. The masons will be have the block wall completed on Nov 25th as
well as blocking in the old broken windows and doorways between the
bathrooms and old hallway that will now be the mechanical/maintenance
room. The roofing will then be completed with electrical and plumbing to
follow.
2015 Park Improvements
Denoon Park- All roadways, parking lots, and the basketball court have been
resurfaced in conjunction with the 2015 road program.
Park Arthur- A paved pathway leading from the north parking lot to the
three northern baseball fields and back to the pavilion has been completed.
Concrete pads have been completed and DPW staff has graded the area
between the fields to allow proper drainage. We have also installed crushed
granite stone behind the backstop fencing on the three small fields. The
dugouts are also being fenced in at the expense of the baseball organizations
in the coming weeks.
Bluhm Park- The Developer of Belle Chasse Subdivision has completed the
boardwalk improvement, Rugby field and walkway from Durham Drive to
the Park. The field will likely be ready for play no earlier than the fall of
2016 or spring of 2017.
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WE Energies Trail Improvement- The City retained all asphalt millings as
part of the 2014 and 2015 road improvement programs in order to utilize
them to construct and repair gravel recreational pathways with a very low
material cost. We have utilized all available materials and have constructed
the pathway from the western border of the City to Lannon Drive. We will
continue placement in future years as more material becomes available. I
did receive one complaint regarding the material not compacting well enough
for bike riding. I am hopeful that it just needs time to compact with rain
because we haven’t received complaints about the section that was done
years ago with the same material. Please let me know if anyone else has the
same concern.
Memo
To: Parks and Conservation Committee
From: Tom Zagar
CC: Jeff Muenkel
Date: November 24, 2015
Re: Conservation Coordinator Report
The following is an update of projects related to Lakes, Forestry, and Conservation:
Invoices for leased park and conservation lands are being sent out for the 2015 season and lease
renewals are being prepared for 2016. A total of 14 acres of hay is being cut on undeveloped
portions of Park Arthur at a rate of $55/acre. Conservation lands include 3.5 acres of hay ($55/acre)
at the Kelsey Drive site and 2.5 acres of row crops ($100/acre) at Badertscher Preserve. Revenues
are being booked to the Parks and Conservation budgets respectively.
Staff has applied for a DNR Urban Wildlife Damage Abatement and Control grant to cover costs of
controlling Canada Geese in the parks. If successful, this grant will defray costs incurred for the
“Geese Police” dog service and the USDA’s goose roundup. .
We have been informed that we were successful in securing a $6,500 DNR Urban Forestry grant in
2016. This funding will assist projects for staff training, purchase of equipment, tree pruning, and
treatment of ash trees for Emerald Ash Borer.
Community Development Department
CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Parks & Conservation Committee
December 1, 2015
To: Parks & Conservation Committee
From: Tammy Dunn, Recreation Manager
Subject: Recreation Program Miscellaneous Updates
Date: November 24, 2015
Please find the following items in relation to various recreation programs/activities in the city. Such
items don’t require committee action but can certainly be discussed during the Miscellaneous Business
portion of the meeting.
1. The Winter/Spring Program Guide was mailed to residents in early November. Registrations for
residents is underway and non-resident registration starts on Dec. 1. An annual report of our
registrations for 2015 will be available by mid-February.
2. We have been working with the Muskego Festival Committee to finalize a new agreement of
the storage area at Veterans Memorial Park shelter as the current agreement was up in June.
An extension was approved by the Parks and Conservation Committee to extend the agreement
through the end of the year. We are currently still working through the agreement with City
staff. We anticipate consensus on the agreement within the next 2 months.
3. Baseball/Softball documents will be sent to the leagues the first week of December for the
2016 season. Parks and Conservation Committee first need to approve the Athletic Field
Policies & Procedures 2016-17 document as there have been a few changes made at the staff
level.