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Parks and Conservation Packet - 2/3/2016 CITY OF MUSKEGO PARKS AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE AGENDA February 3, 2016 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 FROM THE JANUARY 6, 2016 MEETING NEW BUSINESS 1. Park Plan Survey Approvals 2. Park Assessments for New Park and Conservation Plan 3. Discuss We Energies Recreational Trail Bridge Abandonment near Bass Bay 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. ADJOURNMENT NOTICE IT IS POSSIBLE THAT MEMBERS OF AND POSSIBLY A QUORUM OF MEMBERS OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL BODIES OF THE MUNICIPALITY MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THE ABOVE-STATED MEETING TO GATHER INFORMATION; NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN BY ANY GOVERNMENTAL BODY AT THE ABOVE-STATED MEETING OTHER THAN THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY SPECIFICALLY REFERRED TO ABOVE IN THIS NOTICE. ALSO, UPON REASONABLE NOTICE, EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF DISABLED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH APPROPRIATE AIDS AND SERVICES. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR TO REQUEST THIS SERVICE, MUSKEGO CITY HALL, (262) 679-4136. Unapproved CITY OF MUSKEGO PARKS AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE MINUTES January 6, 2016 6:00 PM Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue CALL TO ORDER Toby Whipple called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Toby Whipple, Brett Hyde, Jerry Hulbert, Sharon Roy, Paul Peardon, Ald. Bob Hammel, Barbara Erdmann, Howard Schneider, Bill Miller, and Director Jeff Muenkel. STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE The meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting laws. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 1, 2015. Jerry Hulbert made a motion to approve the minutes of December 1, 2015. Brett Hyde seconded. Motion Passed 9 in favor. NEW BUSINESS Approval to expand the existing storm water retention pond in Moorland Park. Jerry Hulbert made a motion to approve expanding the existing storm water retention pond in Moorland Park. Ald. Bob Hammel seconded. Motion Passed 9 in favor. Discuss removal of the existing split rail fence in Denoon Park. Jerry Hulbert made a motion to approve removal of the existing split rail fence in Denoon Park. Sharon Roy seconded. Motion Passed 9 in favor. Park Assessments for New Park and Conservation Plan OLD BUSINESS Aster Hills Neighborhood Park Name Brett Hyde made a motion to approve naming the Aster Hills Estates subdivision park to Sandhill Park. Bill Miller seconded. Motion Passed 9 in favor. DIRECTOR’S REPORT Public Works Director's Report Conservation Coordinator'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 7:55 PM. Bill Miller seconded. Motion Passed 9 in favor. CITY OF MUSKEGO Staff Report to Parks & Conservation Committee February 3, 2016 Meeting To: Parks and Conservation Committee From: Jeff Muenkel, AICP EDFP Subject: Park Plan Surveys Date: January 25, 2015 In late 2015 we discussed setting up surveys to aid us in finding future recommendations for the new Park Plan. Staff has been working on those draft surveys and these drafts can be found attached to this supplement. As discussed, we have a survey for each individual park. Each survey asks pointed questions about the future possibilities for that park while also allowing comments on past experiences with the park. Lastly, we have included general questions relating to the City’s park, conservation, and recreation programming on each of the surveys. These “general questions” are the same throughout all the surveys and are intended to gauge more of a community wide opinion on the overall park and conservation system in Muskego. Tonight we are looking for Committee approval on the surveys. Please review the surveys and come prepared with any changes/additions. Upon approval staff intends to send each survey to property owners within 1000 feet of each park with a self-addressed stamped envelope for an easy return. Staff will also post all surveys on line for anyone to fill out as well. We anticipate getting all surveys back and compiling results in time for our April-May meeting. NOTE: Use back if needed for any question above. Hello! The city is surveying residents who specifically live near Bluhm Farm Park in order to determine how the park is used from day to day by you as well as determine what current amenities you may see as deficient and what amenities you might see as a need in the future. The city is updating their Parks and Conservation Plan in the coming months and the survey results here will help guide the future recommendations of that plan. The survey will take only a few minutes of your time. We have included a self-addressed stamped envelope to return the completed survey by 03/18/16. If you have any questions or concerns in regard to the survey, please contact us at (262) 679-4136. Thanks in advance for your help in this important matter to the future of Muskego parks! Bluhm Farm Park Questions 1. Overall how would you rate this park? Excellent Good Fair Poor If you chose fair or poor please indicate why. ___________________________________________________________ 2. How often do you use the park during the months April-November? ___ Never ___ Once a month ___ Once every two weeks ___ Once a week ___ More than once a week ___ Daily 3. What amenities do you go to the park for usually (Baseball, playground, rubgy, basketball, football, walking, sitting, other, etc.)? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 4. Which portions of the park need the most improvement? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 5. Are there enough parking spaces provided for the size of the park? YES NO 6. Have you had any problems with other park users? YES NO If yes, please list what problem(s)? ___________________________________________________________ 7. The following improvements have been thought of for the future of this Park? Please indicate below if you would favor such an improvement or not. Remove basketball court from parking lot: YES NO Add new basketball court: YES NO Replace south baseball field bleachers: YES NO Replace south baseball field dugouts/fencing: YES NO Rehab park pavilion: YES NO Rehab playground in next five years: YES NO Make rec trail more identifiable along south side: YES NO Add future lights to north fields: YES NO Remediate any goose problems: YES NO Expand south parking lot: YES NO Add new main signs to better identify park on both north and south sides: YES NO 8. Would any of the possible improvements make you want to visit the park more in the future? YES NO If yes, which improvements do you think would make the park more desirable? Please add your own improvement thoughts as well! ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ General Park & Conservation Questions 1. Current park facilities and lands are sufficient. Agree Disagree No Opinion 2. Are there any specific park/recreation amenities you’d like to see in the Muskego Park system? If so, what and at which park in the city? (Some items noted in the past have been a splash pad, frisbee golf, ice skating, lighted rec fields in certain locations, etc.) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 3. There are areas in the City underserved by parks. Agree Disagree No Opinion If agreed, where in the city is underserved? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 4. Current conservation land facilities are sufficient? Agree Disagree No Opinion 5. Are there any specific conservation park amenities you’d like to see in the Muskego system? (Snowshoeing trails, rentals, education center, special conservation events, workshops, etc.) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 6. Please use this area for any other opinions. What should the City be doing more or less of in regards to parks, recreation, and conservation efforts in the community? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Parks, Conservation, & Recreation Survey: Bluhm Farm Park NOTE: Use back if needed for any question above. Hello! The city is surveying residents who specifically live near Schmidt Park in order to determine how the park is used from day to day by you as well as determine what current amenities you may see as deficient and what amenities you might see as a need in the future. The city is updating their Parks and Conservation Plan in the coming months and the survey results here will help guide the future recommendations of that plan. The survey will take only a few minutes of your time. We have included a self-addressed stamped envelope to return the completed survey by 03/18/16. If you have any questions or concerns in regard to the survey, please contact us at (262) 679-4136. Thanks in advance for your help in this important matter to the future of Muskego parks! Schmidt Park Questions 1. Overall how would you rate this park? Excellent Good Fair Poor If you chose fair or poor please indicate why. ___________________________________________________________ 2. How often do you use the park during the months April-November? ___ Never ___ Once a month ___ Once every two weeks ___ Once a week ___ More than once a week ___ Daily 3. What amenities do you go to the park for usually (Playground, tennis, basketball, walking, sitting, other, etc.)? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 4. Which portions of the park need the most improvement? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 5. Are there enough parking spaces provided for the size of the park? YES NO 6. Have you had any problems with other park users? YES NO If yes, please list what problem(s)? ___________________________________________________________ 7. The following improvements have been thought of for the future of this Park? Please indicate below if you would favor such an improvement or not. Replace main park signs: YES NO Add parking lot to north or south entrances: YES NO Replace tennis court fencing: YES NO Replace and add benches: YES NO Add rec field to open turf area (soccer fields, etc.): YES NO Remove and replace some open turf area with prairie: YES NO Enhance basketball court: YES NO Add more landscaping in various locations: YES NO 8. Would any of the possible improvements make you want to visit the park more in the future? YES NO If yes, which improvements do you think would make the park more desirable? Please add your own improvement thoughts as well! ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ General Park & Conservation Questions 1. Current park facilities and lands are sufficient. Agree Disagree No Opinion 2. Are there any specific park/recreation amenities you’d like to see in the Muskego Park system? If so, what and at which park in the city? (Some items noted in the past have been a splash pad, frisbee golf, ice skating, lighted rec fields in certain locations, etc.) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 3. There are areas in the City underserved by parks. Agree Disagree No Opinion If agreed, where in the city is underserved? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 4. Current conservation land facilities are sufficient? Agree Disagree No Opinion 5. Are there any specific conservation park amenities you’d like to see in the Muskego system? (Snowshoeing trails, rentals, education center, special conservation events, workshops, etc.) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 6. Please use this area for any other opinions. What should the City be doing more or less of in regards to parks, recreation, and conservation efforts in the community? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Parks, Conservation, & Recreation Survey: Schmidt Park NOTE: Use back if needed for any question above. Hello! The city is surveying residents who specifically live near Park Arthur in order to determine how the park is used from day to day by you as well as determine what current amenities you may see as deficient and what amenities you might see as a need in the future. The city is updating their Parks and Conservation Plan in the coming months and the survey results here will help guide the future recommendations of that plan. The survey will take only a few minutes of your time. We have included a self-addressed stamped envelope to return the completed survey by 03/18/16. If you have any questions or concerns in regard to the survey, please contact us at (262) 679-4136. Thanks in advance for your help in this important matter to the future of Muskego parks! Park Arthur Questions 1. Overall how would you rate this park? Excellent Good Fair Poor If you chose fair or poor please indicate why. ___________________________________________________________ 2. How often do you use the park during the months April-November? ___ Never ___ Once a month ___ Once every two weeks ___ Once a week ___ More than once a week ___ Daily 3. What amenities do you go to the park for usually (Baseball, archery, sledding, walking, hiking, equestrian, other, etc.)? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 4. Which portions of the park need the most improvement? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 5. Are there enough parking spaces provided for the size of the park? YES NO 6. Have you had any problems with other park users? YES NO If yes, please list what problem(s)? ___________________________________________________________ 7. The following improvements have been thought of for the future of this Park? Please indicate below if you would favor such an improvement or not. Add more trail loops: YES NO Add more trail identification signage: YES NO Consider ice skating: YES NO Allow for ice skating rentals: YES NO Add playground by pavilion: YES NO Increase landscaping/shading throughout: YES NO 8. The west side of Park Arthur is undeveloped. Please indicate what item(s) you would favor in the future: ____ Add more pedestrian/equestrian trails ____ Sell it for residential development ____ Consider a dog park ____ Develop like east side but with soccer/football 9. Would any of the possible improvements make you want to visit the park more in the future? YES NO If yes, which improvements do you think would make the park more desirable? Please add your own improvement thoughts as well! ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ General Park & Conservation Questions 1. Current park facilities and lands are sufficient. Agree Disagree No Opinion 2. Are there any specific park/recreation amenities you’d like to see in the Muskego Park system? If so, what and at which park in the city? (Some items noted in the past have been a splash pad, frisbee golf, ice skating, lighted rec fields in certain locations, etc.) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 3. There are areas in the City underserved by parks. Agree Disagree No Opinion If agreed, where in the city is underserved? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 4. Current conservation land facilities are sufficient? Agree Disagree No Opinion 5. Are there any specific conservation park amenities you’d like to see in the Muskego system? (Snowshoeing trails, rentals, education center, special conservation events, workshops, etc.) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 6. Please use this area for any other opinions. What should the City be doing more or less of in regards to parks, recreation, and conservation efforts in the community? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Parks, Conservation, & Recreation Survey: Park Arthur NOTE: Use back if needed for any question above. Hello! The city is surveying residents who specifically live near Moorland Park in order to determine how the park is used from day to day by you as well as determine what current amenities you may see as deficient and what amenities you might see as a need in the future. The city is updating their Parks and Conservation Plan in the coming months and the survey results here will help guide the future recommendations of that plan. The survey will take only a few minutes of your time. We have included a self-addressed stamped envelope to return the completed survey by 03/18/16. If you have any questions or concerns in regard to the survey, please contact us at (262) 679-4136. Thanks in advance for your help in this important matter to the future of Muskego parks! Moorland Park Questions 1. Overall how would you rate this park? Excellent Good Fair Poor If you chose fair or poor please indicate why. ___________________________________________________________ 2. How often do you use the park during the months April-November? ___ Never ___ Once a month ___ Once every two weeks ___ Once a week ___ More than once a week ___ Daily 3. What amenities do you go to the park for usually (Playground, skateboard park, soccer, walking, sitting, other, etc.)? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 4. Which portions of the park need the most improvement? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 5. Are there enough parking spaces provided for the size of the park? YES NO 6. Have you had any problems with other park users? YES NO If yes, please list what problem(s)? ___________________________________________________________ 7. The following improvements have been thought of for the future of this Park? Please indicate below if you would favor such an improvement or not. Add splashpad: YES NO Add more landscaping/shade throughout: YES NO Remove prairie planting berms along roadways: YES NO Add rentable pavilion with bathrooms: YES NO Expand skate park: YES NO Consider community garden: YES NO Make rec trail more identifiable along south side: YES NO Add rubber base to playground swing area: YES NO Consider Pickleball courts: YES NO Consider Bocce ball courts: YES NO Expand south parking lot: YES NO Add new main park sign to better identify park: YES NO 8. Would any of the possible improvements make you want to visit the park more in the future? YES NO If yes, which improvements do you think would make the park more desirable? Please add your own improvement thoughts as well! ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ General Park & Conservation Questions 1. Current park facilities and lands are sufficient. Agree Disagree No Opinion 2. Are there any specific park/recreation amenities you’d like to see in the Muskego Park system? If so, what and at which park in the city? (Some items noted in the past have been a splash pad, frisbee golf, ice skating, lighted rec fields in certain locations, etc.) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 3. There are areas in the City underserved by parks. Agree Disagree No Opinion If agreed, where in the city is underserved? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 4. Current conservation land facilities are sufficient? Agree Disagree No Opinion 5. Are there any specific conservation park amenities you’d like to see in the Muskego system? (Snowshoeing trails, rentals, education center, special conservation events, workshops, etc.) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 6. Please use this area for any other opinions. What should the City be doing more or less of in regards to parks, recreation, and conservation efforts in the community? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Parks, Conservation, & Recreation Survey: Moorland Park NOTE: Use back if needed for any question above. Hello! The city is surveying residents who specifically live near Manchester Hill Park in order to determine how the park is used from day to day by you as well as determine what current amenities you may see as deficient and what amenities you might see as a need in the future. The city is updating their Parks and Conservation Plan in the coming months and the survey results here will help guide the future recommendations of that plan. The survey will take only a few minutes of your time. We have included a self-addressed stamped envelope to return the completed survey by 03/18/16. If you have any questions or concerns in regard to the survey, please contact us at (262) 679-4136. Thanks in advance for your help in this important matter to the future of Muskego parks! Manchester Hill Park Questions 1. Overall how would you rate this park? Excellent Good Fair Poor If you chose fair or poor please indicate why. ___________________________________________________________ 2. How often do you use the park during the months April-November? ___ Never ___ Once a month ___ Once every two weeks ___ Once a week ___ More than once a week ___ Daily 3. What amenities do you go to the park for usually (Playground, soccer, walking, pavilion, ice skating, fishing, etc.)? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 4. Which portions of the park need the most improvement? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 5. Are there enough parking spaces provided for the size of the park? YES NO 6. Have you had any problems with other park users? YES NO If yes, please list what problem(s)? ___________________________________________________________ 7. The following improvements have been thought of for the future of this Park? Please indicate below if you would favor such an improvement or not. Increased trial identification signage: YES NO Asphalt path connecting parking lot to playgrounds: YES NO Enhance pond shorelines (make more desirable/accessible): YES NO Consider fish stocking program for pond: YES NO Enhance pond in relation to ice rink accessibility: YES NO Replace playground in next five years: YES NO Upgrade pavilion (bathrooms): YES NO Add parking closer to pavilion: YES NO Cleanout middle tree line that separates park: YES NO Add more landscaping in various locations: YES NO 8. Would any of the possible improvements make you want to visit the park more in the future? YES NO If yes, which improvements do you think would make the park more desirable? Please add your own improvement thoughts as well! ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ General Park & Conservation Questions 1. Current park facilities and lands are sufficient. Agree Disagree No Opinion 2. Are there any specific park/recreation amenities you’d like to see in the Muskego Park system? If so, what and at which park in the city? (Some items noted in the past have been a splash pad, frisbee golf, ice skating, lighted rec fields in certain locations, etc.) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 3. There are areas in the City underserved by parks. Agree Disagree No Opinion If agreed, where in the city is underserved? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 4. Current conservation land facilities are sufficient? Agree Disagree No Opinion 5. Are there any specific conservation park amenities you’d like to see in the Muskego system? (Snowshoeing trails, rentals, education center, special conservation events, workshops, etc.) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 6. Please use this area for any other opinions. What should the City be doing more or less of in regards to parks, recreation, and conservation efforts in the community? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Parks, Conservation, & Recreation Survey: Manchester Hill Park NOTE: Use back if needed for any question above. Hello! The city is surveying residents who specifically live near Lions Park in order to determine how the park is used from day to day by you as well as determine what current amenities you may see as deficient and what amenities you might see as a need in the future. The city is updating their Parks and Conservation Plan in the coming months and the survey results here will help guide the future recommendations of that plan. The survey will take only a few minutes of your time. We have included a self-addressed stamped envelope to return the completed survey by 03/18/16. If you have any questions or concerns in regard to the survey, please contact us at (262) 679-4136. Thanks in advance for your help in this important matter to the future of Muskego parks! Lions Park Questions 1. Overall how would you rate this park? Excellent Good Fair Poor If you chose fair or poor please indicate why. ___________________________________________________________ 2. How often do you use the park during the months April-November? ___ Never ___ Once a month ___ Once every two weeks ___ Once a week ___ More than once a week ___ Daily 3. What amenities do you go to the park for usually (Playground, pickleball, baseball, football, sitting, etc.)? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 4. Which portions of the park need the most improvement? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 5. Are there enough parking spaces provided for the size of the park? YES NO 6. Have you had any problems with other park users? YES NO If yes, please list what problem(s)? ___________________________________________________________ 7. The following improvements have been thought of for the future of this Park? Please indicate below if you would favor such an improvement or not. Add trail from parking lot to hard courts: YES NO Add more parking on street: YES NO Replace all asphalt around building/playground: YES NO Removal of basketball hoop from parking lot: YES NO Rehab structure to allow concessions for pickleball: YES NO Paint bathroom structure & update inside: YES NO Update main park signage: YES NO Create smoother transition to/from playground (ADA): YES NO Add more landscaping in various locations: YES NO 8. Would any of the possible improvements make you want to visit the park more in the future? YES NO If yes, which improvements do you think would make the park more desirable? Please add your own improvement thoughts as well! ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ General Park & Conservation Questions 1. Current park facilities and lands are sufficient. Agree Disagree No Opinion 2. Are there any specific park/recreation amenities you’d like to see in the Muskego Park system? If so, what and at which park in the city? (Some items noted in the past have been a splash pad, frisbee golf, ice skating, lighted rec fields in certain locations, etc.) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 3. There are areas in the City underserved by parks. Agree Disagree No Opinion If agreed, where in the city is underserved? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 4. Current conservation land facilities are sufficient? Agree Disagree No Opinion 5. Are there any specific conservation park amenities you’d like to see in the Muskego system? (Snowshoeing trails, rentals, education center, special conservation events, workshops, etc.) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 6. Please use this area for any other opinions. What should the City be doing more or less of in regards to parks, recreation, and conservation efforts in the community? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Parks, Conservation, & Recreation Survey: Lions Park NOTE: Use back if needed for any question above. Hello! The city is surveying residents who specifically live near Kurth Park in order to determine how the park is used from day to day by you as well as determine what current amenities you may see as deficient and what amenities you might see as a need in the future. The city is updating their Parks and Conservation Plan in the coming months and the survey results here will help guide the future recommendations of that plan. The survey will take only a few minutes of your time. We have included a self-addressed stamped envelope to return the completed survey by 03/18/16. If you have any questions or concerns in regard to the survey, please contact us at (262) 679-4136. Thanks in advance for your help in this important matter to the future of Muskego parks! Kurth Park Questions 1. Overall how would you rate this park? Excellent Good Fair Poor If you chose fair or poor please indicate why. ___________________________________________________________ 2. How often do you use the park during the months April-November? ___ Never ___ Once a month ___ Once every two weeks ___ Once a week ___ More than once a week ___ Daily 3. What amenities do you go to the park for usually (Baseball, playground, walking, basketball, tennis, soccer, etc.)? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 4. Which portions of the park need the most improvement? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 5. Are there enough parking spaces provided for the size of the park? YES NO 6. Have you had any problems with other park users? YES NO If yes, please list what problem(s)? ___________________________________________________________ 7. The following improvements have been thought of for the future of this Park? Please indicate below if you would favor such an improvement or not. Increased parking on north side: YES NO New signage for better direction of users around park: YES NO Rehab storage/bathroom building: YES NO Removal of basketball hoop from parking lot: YES NO Install new basketball half court in park: YES NO Update rec trails (new gravel, etc.): YES NO Re-fence baseball field in future: YES NO Create accessible shoreline along eastern creek: YES NO Add more landscaping in various locations: YES NO 8. Would any of the possible improvements make you want to visit the park more in the future? YES NO If yes, which improvements do you think would make the park more desirable? Please add your own improvement thoughts as well! ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ General Park & Conservation Questions 1. Current park facilities and lands are sufficient. Agree Disagree No Opinion 2. Are there any specific park/recreation amenities you’d like to see in the Muskego Park system? If so, what and at which park in the city? (Some items noted in the past have been a splash pad, frisbee golf, ice skating, lighted rec fields in certain locations, etc.) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 3. There are areas in the City underserved by parks. Agree Disagree No Opinion If agreed, where in the city is underserved? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 4. Current conservation land facilities are sufficient? Agree Disagree No Opinion 5. Are there any specific conservation park amenities you’d like to see in the Muskego system? (Snowshoeing trails, rentals, education center, special conservation events, workshops, etc.) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 6. Please use this area for any other opinions. What should the City be doing more or less of in regards to parks, recreation, and conservation efforts in the community? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Parks, Conservation, & Recreation Survey: Kurth Park NOTE: Use back if needed for any question above. Hello! The city is surveying residents who specifically live near Jensen and Lee Hubka Parks in order to determine how the park is used from day to day by you as well as determine what current amenities you may see as deficient and what amenities you might see as a need in the future. The city is updating their Parks and Conservation Plan in the coming months and the survey results here will help guide the future recommendations of that plan. The survey will take only a few minutes of your time. We have included a self-addressed stamped envelope to return the completed survey by 03/18/16. If you have any questions or concerns in regard to the survey, please contact us at (262) 679-4136. Thanks in advance for your help in this important matter to the future of Muskego parks! Jensen & Lee Hubka Park Questions 1. Overall how would you rate this park? Excellent Good Fair Poor If you chose fair or poor please indicate why. ___________________________________________________________ 2. How often do you use the park during the months April-November? ___ Never ___ Once a month ___ Once every two weeks ___ Once a week ___ More than once a week ___ Daily 3. What amenities do you go to the park for usually (Baseball, playground, basketball, rec building programs, channel access, etc.)? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 4. Which portions of the park need the most improvement? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 5. Are there enough parking spaces provided for the size of the park? YES NO 6. Have you had any problems with other park users? YES NO If yes, please list what problem(s)? ___________________________________________________________ 7. The following improvements have been thought of for the future of this Park? Please indicate below if you would favor such an improvement or not. Jensen Park Remove rec building: YES NO Make baseball field open turf area for all sports (soccer, football, rugby): YES NO Continue access thru to Silver Drive: YES NO Remove bleacher areas and baseball fencing: YES NO Lee Hubka Park Make channel access more known & accessible: YES NO Create accessible channel shoreline: YES NO Add parking: YES NO Make one of the basketball courts a tennis court: YES NO Remove all hard courts and use as simple open space: YES NO 8. Would any of the possible improvements make you want to visit the park more in the future? YES NO If yes, which improvements do you think would make the park more desirable? Please add your own improvement thoughts as well! ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ General Park & Conservation Questions 1. Current park facilities and lands are sufficient. Agree Disagree No Opinion 2. Are there any specific park/recreation amenities you’d like to see in the Muskego Park system? If so, what and at which park in the city? (Some items noted in the past have been a splash pad, frisbee golf, ice skating, lighted rec fields in certain locations, etc.) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 3. There are areas in the City underserved by parks. Agree Disagree No Opinion If agreed, where in the city is underserved? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 4. Current conservation land facilities are sufficient? Agree Disagree No Opinion 5. Are there any specific conservation park amenities you’d like to see in the Muskego system? (Snowshoeing trails, rentals, education center, special conservation events, workshops, etc.) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 6. Please use this area for any other opinions. What should the City be doing more or less of in regards to parks, recreation, and conservation efforts in the community? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Parks, Conservation, & Recreation Survey: Jensen & Lee Hubka Park NOTE: Use back if needed for any question above. Hello! The city is surveying residents who specifically live near Idle Isle Park in order to determine how the park is used from day to day by you as well as determine what current amenities you may see as deficient and what amenities you might see as a need in the future. The city is updating their Parks and Conservation Plan in the coming months and the survey results here will help guide the future recommendations of that plan. The survey will take only a few minutes of your time. We have included a self-addressed stamped envelope to return the completed survey by 03/18/16. If you have any questions or concerns in regard to the survey, please contact us at (262) 679-4136. Thanks in advance for your help in this important matter to the future of Muskego parks! Idle Isle Park Questions 1. Overall how would you rate this park? Excellent Good Fair Poor If you chose fair or poor please indicate why. ___________________________________________________________ 2. How often do you use the park during the months April-November? ___ Never ___ Once a month ___ Once every two weeks ___ Once a week ___ More than once a week ___ Daily 3. What amenities do you go to the park for usually (beach/swimming, boating, playground, fishing, walking, sitting, other, etc.)? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 4. Which portions of the park need the most improvement? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 5. Are there enough parking spaces provided for the size of the park? YES NO 6. Have you had any problems with other park users? YES NO If yes, please list what problem(s)? ___________________________________________________________ 7. The following improvements have been thought of for the future of this Park? Please indicate below if you would favor such an improvement or not. Beach enlargement: YES NO Lifeguards throughout summer months: YES NO Concessions during peak months: YES NO Ability to rent kayaks, paddleboards, & canoes: YES NO Shoreline Cleanup (Removal of weeds, new riprap, etc.) YES NO Addition of trail around all water frontage (trail loop): YES NO Playgrounds closer to beach area: YES NO New rentable shelter in southwest picturesque corner: YES NO More parking: YES NO Boat Launch cleanup: YES NO Permanent boat cleaning station: YES NO Fee Increase to offset improvements: YES NO Increased Fees for out of city users: YES NO More consistent fee collection: YES NO 8. Would any of the possible improvements make you want to visit the park more in the future? YES NO If yes, which improvements do you think would make the park more desirable? Please add your own improvement thoughts as well! ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ General Park & Conservation Questions 1. Current park facilities and lands are sufficient. Agree Disagree No Opinion 2. Are there any specific park/recreation amenities you’d like to see in the Muskego Park system? If so, what and at which park in the city? (Some items noted in the past have been a splash pad, frisbee golf, ice skating, lighted rec fields in certain locations, etc.) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 3. There are areas in the City underserved by parks. Agree Disagree No Opinion If agreed, where in the city is underserved? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 4. Current conservation land facilities are sufficient? Agree Disagree No Opinion 5. Are there any specific conservation park amenities you’d like to see in the Muskego system? (Snowshoeing trails, rentals, education center, special conservation events, workshops, etc. ) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 6. Please use this area for any other opinions. What should the City be doing more or less of in regards to parks, recreation, and conservation efforts in the community? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Parks, Conservation, & Recreation Survey: Idle Isle Park NOTE: Use back if needed for any question above. Hello! The city is surveying residents who specifically live near the Horn, Veterans Memorial, and Settlement Centre Parks in order to determine how the park is used from day to day by you as well as determine what current amenities you may see as deficient and what amenities you might see as a need in the future. The city is updating their Parks and Conservation Plan in the coming months and the survey results here will help guide the future recommendations of that plan. The survey will take only a few minutes of your time. We have included a self-addressed stamped envelope to return the completed survey by 03/18/16. If you have any questions or concerns in regard to the survey, please contact us at (262) 679-4136. Thanks in advance for your help in this important matter to the future of Muskego parks! Horn, Vets, & Settlement Parks Questions 1. Overall how would you rate these parks? Excellent Good Fair Poor If you chose fair or poor please indicate why. ___________________________________________________________ 2. How often do you use the parks during the months April-November? ___ Never ___ Once a month ___ Once every two weeks ___ Once a week ___ More than once a week ___ Daily 3. What amenities do you go to the park for usually (playground, walking/hiking, baseball, historic center visitation, rec events)? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 4. Which portions of the parks need the most improvement? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 5. Have you had any problems with other park users? YES NO If yes, please list what problem(s)? ___________________________________________________________ 6. The following improvements have been thought of for the future of these Parks? Please indicate below if you would favor such an improvement or not. Horn Field Add more trail identification signage: YES NO Add more trails thru wooded areas: YES NO Cleanup Horn Baseball field: YES NO Utilize Horn Baseball field for other sports (football): YES NO Make Horn Baseball field smaller for younger users: YES NO Veterans Memorial Park Add more landscaping/shading around playground: YES NO Cleanup memorial landscape bed area: YES NO Add new grilling area by pavilion: YES NO Add more rec opportunities (basketball, tetherball): YES NO Consider as splashpad location: YES NO Old Settlement Centre Add permanent basketball for rec programming: YES NO Update landscaping around buildings & maintain: YES NO Fund barn repair costs to make it available for large group events: YES NO 7. Would any of the possible improvements make you want to visit the park more in the future? YES NO If yes, which improvements do you think would make the park more desirable? Please add your own improvement thoughts as well! ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ General Park & Conservation Questions 1. Current park facilities and lands are sufficient. Agree Disagree No Opinion 2. Are there any specific park/recreation amenities you’d like to see in the Muskego Park system? If so, what and at which park in the city? (Some items noted in the past have been a splash pad, frisbee golf, ice skating, lighted rec fields in certain locations, etc.) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 3. There are areas in the City underserved by parks. Agree Disagree No Opinion If agreed, where in the city is underserved? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 4. Current conservation land facilities are sufficient? Agree Disagree No Opinion 5. Are there any specific conservation park amenities you’d like to see in the Muskego system? (Snowshoeing trails, rentals, education center, special conservation events, workshops, etc.) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 6. Please use this area for any other opinions. What should the City be doing more or less of in regards to parks, recreation, and conservation efforts in the community? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Parks, Conservation, & Recreation Survey: Horn, Veterans Memorial, Settlement Parks NOTE: Use back if needed for any question above. Hello! The city is surveying residents who specifically live near Freedom Square Park in order to determine how the park is used from day to day by you as well as determine what current amenities you may see as deficient and what amenities you might see as a need in the future. The city is updating their Parks and Conservation Plan in the coming months and the survey results here will help guide the future recommendations of that plan. The survey will take only a few minutes of your time. We have included a self-addressed stamped envelope to return the completed survey by 03/18/16. If you have any questions or concerns in regard to the survey, please contact us at (262) 679-4136. Thanks in advance for your help in this important matter to the future of Muskego parks! Freedom Square Park Questions 1. Overall how would you rate this park? Excellent Good Fair Poor If you chose fair or poor please indicate why. ___________________________________________________________ 2. How often do you use the park during the months April-November? ___ Never ___ Once a month ___ Once every two weeks ___ Once a week ___ More than once a week ___ Daily 3. What amenities do you go to the park for usually (basketball, tennis, other)? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 4. Which portions of the park need the most improvement? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 5. Are there enough parking spaces provided for the size of the park? YES NO 6. Have you had any problems with other park users? YES NO If yes, please list what problem(s)? ___________________________________________________________ 7. The city has found this park to be underutilized for many years? Please indicate your thoughts on the following: The park is used sparingly: YES NO You would favor a commercial sale of this park: YES NO You would favor re-conditioning of the game courts: YES NO General Park & Conservation Questions 1. Current park facilities and lands are sufficient. Agree Disagree No Opinion 2. Are there any specific park/recreation amenities you’d like to see in the Muskego Park system? If so, what and at which park in the city? (Some items noted in the past have been a splash pad, frisbee golf, ice skating, lighted rec fields in certain locations, etc.) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 3. There are areas in the City underserved by parks. Agree Disagree No Opinion If agreed, where in the city is underserved? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 4. Current conservation land facilities are sufficient? Agree Disagree No Opinion 5. Are there any specific conservation park amenities you’d like to see in the Muskego system? (Snowshoeing trails, rentals, education center, special conservation events, workshops, etc.) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 6. Please use this area for any other opinions. What should the City be doing more or less of in regards to parks, recreation, and conservation efforts in the community? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Parks, Conservation, & Recreation Survey: Freedom Square Park NOTE: Use back if needed for any question above. Hello! The city is surveying residents who specifically live near Denoon Park in order to determine how the park is used from day to day by you as well as determine what current amenities you may see as deficient and what amenities you might see as a need in the future. The city is updating their Parks and Conservation Plan in the coming months and the survey results here will help guide the future recommendations of that plan. The survey will take only a few minutes of your time. We have included a self-addressed stamped envelope to return the completed survey by 03/18/16. If you have any questions or concerns in regard to the survey, please contact us at (262) 679-4136. Thanks in advance for your help in this important matter to the future of Muskego parks! Denoon Park Questions 1. Overall how would you rate this park? Excellent Good Fair Poor If you chose fair or poor please indicate why. ___________________________________________________________ 2. How often do you use the park during the months April-November? ___ Never ___ Once a month ___ Once every two weeks ___ Once a week ___ More than once a week ___ Daily 3. What amenities do you go to the park for usually (boating, playground, fishing, basketball, soccer, walking, sitting, other, etc.)? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 4. Which portions of the park need the most improvement? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 5. Are there enough parking spaces provided for the size of the park? YES NO 6. Have you had any problems with other park users? YES NO If yes, please list what problem(s)? ___________________________________________________________ 7. The following improvements have been thought of for the future of this Park? Please indicate below if you would favor such an improvement or not. Make basketball court more accessible: YES NO Improve waterfront amenity: YES NO Add waterfront boardwalk: YES NO Move playground to more accessible/usable area: YES NO Add rentable pavilion in back of park: YES NO Make rec trail more identifiable along homes along the eastern border: YES NO Add a Frisbee golf course throughout park: YES NO Add permanent youth football location: YES NO Dredge boat launch for easier navigation: YES NO Boat Launch cleanup: YES NO Add more identifiable trail signage: YES NO Rename to “Lake Denoon Park” YES NO 8. Would any of the possible improvements make you want to visit the park more in the future? YES NO If yes, which improvements do you think would make the park more desirable? Please add your own improvement thoughts as well! ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ General Park & Conservation Questions 1. Current park facilities and lands are sufficient. Agree Disagree No Opinion 2. Are there any specific park/recreation amenities you’d like to see in the Muskego Park system? If so, what and at which park in the city? (Some items noted in the past have been a splash pad, frisbee golf, ice skating, lighted rec fields in certain locations, etc.) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 3. There are areas in the City underserved by parks. Agree Disagree No Opinion If agreed, where in the city is underserved? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 4. Current conservation land facilities are sufficient? Agree Disagree No Opinion 5. Are there any specific conservation park amenities you’d like to see in the Muskego system? (Snowshoeing trails, rentals, education center, special conservation events, workshops, etc.) ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 6. Please use this area for any other opinions. What should the City be doing more or less of in regards to parks, recreation, and conservation efforts in the community? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Parks, Conservation, & Recreation Survey: Denoon Park 1000 foot buffer Idle Isle Park: Approx. 263 reached   1000 foot buffer Denoon Park: Approx. 145 reached    1000 foot buffer Bluhm Farm Park: Approx. 200 reached    1000 foot buffer Moorland Park: Approx. 400 reached    1000 foot buffer Park Arthur: Approx. 192 reached    1000 foot buffer Horn/Vets/Settlement Parks: Approx. 186 reached    1000 foot buffer Jensen/Lee Hubka Parks: Approx. 211 reached    1000 foot buffer Freedom Square Park: Approx. 190 reached    1000 foot buffer Kurth Park: Approx. 192 reached    1000 foot buffer Lions Park: Approx. 202 reached    1000 foot buffer Manchester Hill Park: Approx. 338 reached    1000 foot buffer Schmidt Park: Approx. 268 reached    CITY OF MUSKEGO Staff Report to Parks & Conservation Committee February 3, 2016 Meeting To: Parks and Conservation Committee From: Jeff Muenkel, AICP EDFP Subject: Parks, Conservation, & Recreation Plan Park Assessments Date: January 25, 2015 For tonight’s meeting we are focusing on the following park assessments: Denoon Park Kurth Park Schmidt Park Lions 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. Denoon Park Assessment – 10/2/15  Present: ComDev Director Jeff Muenkel, Public Works Director David Simpson, Recreation manager  Tammy Dunn, & City Conservationist Tom Zagar    2011‐2016 Plan Recommendations: Investigate effect of removing basketball court here (Court kept and  re‐paved in fall 2015)    Observations  USE: Large community park with ample turf area for soccer, football, and baseball uses. Many parking  lots to pavilion (no bathrooms/electric), conservation trail system, playgrounds, and boat launch to Lake  Denoon.  ‐Main signage on north and west entrances is older and high maintenance.  ‐Overall signage and path system signage should be better here (Map boards, QR Codes, etc.)  ‐Entire park hard surfaces re‐paved in late 2015  ‐Pavilion is open air picnic area without water for bathrooms or electric.  ‐Port a potties near front pavilion.  ‐Rocks around pavement areas maintenance issue and not required.  ‐Split rail fence along frontage of park deteriorating.  ‐Playground not in desirable location for park users. Not ADA accessible as well.  ‐Possible opportunity for rentable pavilion closer to boat launch parking lot.  ‐Basketball court repaved and re‐fenced in late 2015 but a bit still un‐accessible; Scout to add pine trees  for wind screening on basketball court in early 2016.  ‐Great mix of open lands and conservation lands for future frisbee golf opportunity.   ‐Less mowing of areas identified in various locations  ‐Rec trial from Kelsey going south could be more meandering for better character rather than be straight  line.  ‐More mowing identified in some areas .  ‐Define back trail that goes along back yards of residents to the east (gravel or define with allowing  some of the area to be longer grass). Used to be defined heavily by a full gravel trail that is now  overgrown, but mowed. Work with these owners. Signage need as well. City property much more  abundant than shown (Who maintains these areas?). Access ways to subdivisions part of Denoon Park  property as well.  ‐Lake not very accessible to public; relatively unknown to public from front of park.  ‐Boat launch could use a dredging as is shallow.  ‐General landscape cleanup around launch needed.   ‐Sides of boat launch have dangerous holes.  ‐Boat launch turnabout island could use less maintenance materials so equipment doesn’t have to come  this whole way.  ‐Pedestrian wooden bridge along conservation trail has some needs for future safety.    Rec Club Discussion Observations:  ‐Open turf area along west side of park heavily used by Kickers Soccer for games and practices.  ‐One baseball field in central area of park used minimally by baseball clubs (6 games in 2015). Gets wet  easily and in rougher shape than other fields in community.  ‐Approximately four (4) Cross Country meets held here by School District.  ‐Muskego Football Club desires separate location that they can invest in for distant future. Open turf  area and location desirable here for them.   ‐Northern turf by soccer area is in rough shape/gets wet easy    Recommendations (* denotes cost‐share possibility; ^ denotes volunteer project possibility)  Core Recommendations:  ‐Many possible recommendations for this park. Could be best suited for an overall separate master park  plan to setup all the various recommendations below in a well‐planned out way.  ‐Consider renaming to “Lake” Denoon Park? More marketable?  ‐Replace main park sign (low maintenance signage that is consistent throughout all parks)  ‐Possibly add a sign with an overall park map noting amenities; Add trail identification/interpretive  signage  ‐Determine how to make basketball court more accessible to rest of park.  ‐Find way to make the lake more accessible to public than just a boat launch. Bring trail system down to  boat launch area; path going from launch to the water’s edge already; add boardwalk with possible  extended pier for people to view lake and/or possibly fish.  ‐Possibly use water hydrants that are found north of pavilion, from school well, not city water; chance to  tie off these for future bathrooms.  No electric at pavilion which would be needed as well.  ‐Consider moving playground to around back parking lot or more visible location of main recreational  activities in park. Create safer environment. Work on making playground more ADA accessible.  ‐Explore pavilion addition towards rear parking lot.  ‐*Determine frisbee golf possibility here. Ability to have course in open areas as well as meandering  through conservation trail area  ‐Define back trail that goes along back yards of residents to the east (gravel and/or define with allowing  some of the area to be longer grass). Used to be defined heavily by a full gravel trail that is now  overgrown, but mowed. May have to re‐survey property lines; add split rail fence to define lines? Work  with these owners. Add directional signage as well. City property much more abundant than shown.  Access ways to subdivisions part of Denoon Park property as well.  ‐*Dredge boat launch for easier navigation (grants?)  ‐*Establish area for Muskego Youth Football here for long term game and practice facilities. Central area  of park has plenty of space to facilitate. Remove baseball field and work with Muskego Kickers on their  needs to west.  ‐Evaluate need to re‐grade/seed north half of turf area where it is rough and gets wet easily.    Maintenance Recommendations:  ‐Remove split rail fence along frontage of park.  ‐Remove rocks around pavement areas for less maintenance.  ‐Identify areas to mow less (north trail leading to Kelsey; keep wide enough for cross country runners  though).  ‐Identify areas to mow more (Around back parking lot)  ‐Removal of some brush/tree lines in areas by back parking lot for safety/aesthetics  ‐Mow rec trail from Kelsey going south to be more meandering rather than be straight line.  ‐Cleanup around launch (trees, brush, buckthorn)  ‐Fix cement area around boat launch that has holes.  ‐Replace grass with decorative stone in boat launch turnaround island for less maintenance.  ‐Pedestrian wooden bridge along conservation trail: redo south side boardwalk approach; pound in pink  colored posts for safety; remove railroad ties for safety on south side of bridge leading to bridge on the  hill (allow to grow fallow and just have existing path be used; possibly add stone on slope trail).      Kurth 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: Grade and seed southern section for athletic use once need is identified  (Completed during planning period).    Observations  USE: Park running north to south for over a ¼ mile. Houses mainly soccer activities (+ fill‐in football practices)  with club baseball field to north.  Parking lots at north and south entrances. Bathroom/storage structure to north.  Tennis courts and one basketball hoop to north.  ‐Main signage on both north and south sides are old wood signs that requires maintenance  ‐Storage building needs repainting and has graffiti (Storage building used for Warriors baseball equipment).  ‐Dumpster/enclosure not required anymore.  ‐Parking is overloaded during soccer game days (Issues with drop‐off/pick‐up). Complaints about parking from  area residents as well as from people coming for soccer games; police ticket cars ($68) for parking along  residential streets at this time.  ‐Basketball court in parking lot and not safe long –term.  ‐ADA access to tennis courts not found.  ‐Path around northwest central part of park needs care. Used to be TB/gravel like rest of path and is now mostly  grass.  ‐Bathrooms in storage building and in OK condition.  ‐Creek runs along park east edge and is mainly blocked with vegetation.    Rec Club Discussion Observations:  ‐Kurth heavy for Milwaukee Kickers soccer club. Used for main practice fields as well as some game fields. Game  fields generally at Kurth north and south with practices at Kurth central (however, alternates from year to year).   Better signage needed to direct people from north to south (map?)   More parking needed at Kurth north  ‐Kurth north baseball field used by Warriors Baseball.   Right field line needs tree trimming as it is creeping on field of play.   Fencing curling at bottom in some locations   Home run fence would be desirable    Recommendations (* denotes cost‐share possibility; ^ denotes volunteer project possibility)  Core Recommendations:  ‐Replace main park signs on north and south sides (low maintenance signage that is consistent throughout all  parks).  ‐Add wayfinding signs and/or map of park amenities by parking lots  ‐*If Kurth remains central soccer location, parking lot expansion should be looked at for north side (possibly east  of storage building).  ‐Consider removal of basketball hoop for safety or create new separate basketball area in park if desired by  neighborhood.  ‐Determine if path around northwest central part of park needs to be TB/gravel or simply could be returned to  turf with other source of hard surface path found throughout park.  ‐*Add homerun and foul line fencing at baseball field.  ‐Possibility to clean up creek edge and make amenity of park and trail system.    Maintenance Recommendations:  ‐Repaint storage building and use uniform city color.  ‐Remove dumpster/enclosure.  ‐Add ADA access hard surface path to tennis courts main gate.  ‐^Trim trees along right field line at Kurth baseball field north  ‐Fix base of baseball field fence where curling  Schmidt 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: Re‐pave asphalt basketball courts thru road program (Completed)    Observations  USE: Small neighborhood park with access to north and south and no parking lots. Contains large open  turf area, two (2) tennis courts, half court of basketball, and 2‐5 yr old/5‐12 yr old playgrounds.  ‐Main signage on north and south sides are old wood signs that require maintenance  ‐Tennis court fencing in bad shape with gaps all along bottom.  ‐No parking is found at this park, yet demand is there with tennis programming and possible increased  use of open turf are for soccer and other sports.  ‐A lot of open “flat” turf; not used for any club or recreation programs  ‐Playground 6 years old and in good shape  ‐Benches surrounding playground need replacement  ‐No lines on basketball court  ‐Backstop on southeast corner of park unused and aged    Rec Club Discussion Observations:  ‐Tennis lessons here in fall/spring with eight (8) kids at a time    Recommendations (* denotes cost‐share possibility; ^ denotes volunteer project possibility)  Core Recommendations:  ‐Replace main park signs (low maintenance signage that is consistent throughout all parks)  ‐Replace tennis court fencing to alleviate bottom gaps. Full replacement or simpler addition of fencing  for repair.  ‐Investigate need for more parking dependent on future programming and use. Best location would be  off of north entrance and Conrad Court.  ‐Replace benches around playground  ‐Line basketball court if desired  ‐Remove backstop in park if desired for other programming needs  ‐Open turf area could be used for rugby or soccer in future; parking may be required though if so    Maintenance Recommendations:  ‐None    Lions 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: Repave basketball court via road program (Completed)    Observations  USE: Neighborhood park with practice quality baseball field, playground, storage structure with  bathrooms, pickleball court, full court basketball, and 8 space parking lot. Open turf area primarily used  for peewee Muskego Youth Football.  ‐Main signage old wood sign that requires maintenance  ‐Parking lot is in fair condition (10 years of life left).  ‐No ADA access from parking lot to basketball court.  ‐Pickleball addition in 2015 heavily used. Schedule for four (4) more Pickleball courts, replacing  basketball court, in 2016.  ‐Increased parking demand found here due to Pickleball usage. Alternatives may be needed.  ‐No handicap parking.  ‐Asphalt around building and pathways aging. Rough and not easily traversed especially ADA concern.  ‐No good seating around Pickleball and playground.   ‐Building in good condition and currently used for storage and restrooms. Leaks in interior wall of men’s  bathroom found.  ‐Building could be converted for future concessions if rec programs for park warranted.  ‐Painting of outside of structure needed, has some old cover‐up graffiti on south side of building.  ‐Limited lighting around building.  ‐Building is on well system. Water very brown and staining plumbing.  ‐Storage room in building consists of storage for Public Works and Pickleball items.  ‐Baseball diamond isn’t used like in the past; dirt infield has since filled in with grass. Baseball backstop  and foul line fencing still exists. Fencing works well to box in turf area of park. Backstop could use re‐ fencing.  ‐Smoother transition for ADA is needed at playground.  ‐Mature trees with large mulch rings unmaintained and weedy.  ‐More trees could be used around playground for future shade opportunities. More trees could be  added down Lions Park Drive to frame in park.  ‐Appears park used to be flooded in an area along the SW portion for an outdoor ice rink.    Rec Club Discussion Observations:  ‐ Open turf area primarily used for peewee Muskego Youth Football and suffices to date.    Recommendations (* denotes cost‐share possibility; ^ denotes volunteer project possibility)  Core Recommendations:  ‐Add trail connection from parking lot to nearest courts (aids ADA as well).  ‐Replace main sign (low maintenance signage that is consistent throughout all parks); sign better suited  at south end of park.  ‐Add more parking if required. Overflow could be allowed at end of Lions Park Drive. Safety concern  when parking on roadways though. Could add parking along perimeter of park along Lions Park Drive  (would require culverts).  ‐Add handicap parking closer to building and tie into pathways  ‐Replace asphalt around building and pathways in 2‐5 years. Rough and not easily traversed especially  ADA concern.  ‐*Add more seating around Pickleball and playground.  ‐*Consideration for usage of structure for concessions.  ‐ *Consider spot lighting around building for increased safety.  ‐Consider hooking storage structure to city water in future; would have to run about 450’ from the  north.  ‐Determine long term need of baseball backstop; Re‐fence or remove when known.  ‐*Possible future bocce ball location that would work well with Pickleball programming.  ‐^Create tree plan for around playground and down Lions Park Drive. Urban Forestry grant possibility.  ‐Need for outdoor ice rink? If so, park may facilitate    Maintenance Recommendations:  ‐^Painting outside of structure. If done, a new standard exterior color for rec structures in the parks  should be considered.  ‐Repair leaks in interior wall of men’s bathroom.  ‐Add smoother transition to playground for ADA aid.  ‐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.    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: Discuss WE Energies Recreational Trail Bridge Abandonment near Bass Bay Date: January 28, 2016 I received a call and email from WE Energies indicating that an existing bridge located along the WE Energies recreational trail is failing and they will need to remove the bridge soon (see attached location map). I asked them if the bridge removal could wait until 2017 and they said potentially yes if we commit to doing a project in 2017. The following are the options directly from their email: 1. We would remove the bridge and abutments after permitting and we would like to work on this the second half of 2016. That being said, there are several scenarios including spawning fish, permitting requirements, our internal plans that we can only give this estimate at this time. We would not replace the bridge. We can get around this without having to have a driving bridge. And we’d be able to give you a 60day lead time to reroute your trail. 2. Yes, there is a possibility that it could be postponed to 2017, this is where this might be very helpful to you...You mentioned bidding process for the City to take the lead...(realizing you would prefer not doing this, but...) the incentive of the City taking the lead on this, is that you would be in control on how the removal/replacement is done. If there are parts of the current bridge that could remain so it makes it easier to work with the replacement bridge-there may be an option. Safety is #1 priority so please note that we would take out the abutments. You could save on construction costs. Permitting the removal and replacement bridge would be stream-lined and simplified. Required coordination with We Energies would be reduced. It would be on more of your terms. So to speak. The contact below is who we worked with on our properties, if you decide to look into this route, you may want to consider this from a cost and ease perspective. The attached drawing shows the potential detour route around the trail closure. If we want the bridge replaced it will be at the City’s expense because WE Energies doesn’t need the bridge for their operations. If we did want to replace the bridge in question we could consider a pedestrian bridge similar to the ones pictured on the next page. From my experience these are the most cost effective solution for this type of need. The total project cost would likely be between $60-75K if we utilize City crews to complete some of the work and quote out the job. This type of bridge would be weathered steel and have a concrete deck. This was also discussed at the January Public Works Committee and they were in favor of replacing the bridge. If this Committee would like to move ahead we will Page 1 of 2 then discuss funding and an agreement at a future Public Works Committee meeting to keep the project moving into design now so that it can be built in 2017. Recommendation for Action by Committee: Proceed with an agreement with WE Energies to have the City replace the bridge in 2017 and have WE Energies reimburse the City for all costs that they would have had to pay if they removed the bridge on their own. Page 2 of 2 X S E A F A R E R P A S S BA Y L A N E D R B A Y L A N E D R BA Y L A N E D R BA Y L A N E D R AUD MAR DR Q U I E T W O O D D R Q U I E T W O O D D R WOODS R D WOODS R D WOODS RD WOODS R D WOODS R D WOODS R D SO B E K L N KAYLA LN MARINER CT E L L I O T T C T SPINNAKER DR BA Y L A N E T E R BRIDGEPORT WAY BRIDGEPORT WAY BAYLANE PL B A Y L A N E P L BAYLANE PL BA Y L A N E P L BA Y L A N E P L B A Y L A N E P L BAYLANE PLBAYLANE PL S A N D Y B E A C H D R S A N D Y B E A C H D R ³ 1/14/2016 MUSKEGO REC-TRAIL DETOUR 1 inch = 200 feet Legend X Exist. Rec.Trail Detour Route Bridge Removal CITY OF MUSKEGO ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Page 1 of 2 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: January 28, 2016 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 completed Lawn Mowing and Grounds Maintenance for the contracted parks and certain facilities for 2015. They have agreed to keep prices the same for 2016 so we will extend the contract one more year.  Vandalism occurred at Park Arthur during the second week of Ja nuary. Someone tried to enter the concession area with a pry bar and caused damage to the doorjamb. We were able to get the door open and locked again but we will likely have to make a more substantial repair in the Spring. Facilities  Horn Park Building- Demolition of the oldest portion of this building is complete. The new wall is up and the plumbing is nearly complete and electrical is being bid now and will be completed shortly. The DPW will paint the building this Spring. 2016 Park Improvements  Park Arthur- The fencing of the three small fields’ outfields and their dugouts is completed. DPW will finalize grading and moving of the bleachers in the Spring.  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.  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 since had the company that crushed the material for us crush the material into smaller size aggregate so that the material will compact better we will overlay a 2” layer on the larger stone, hopefully in the Spring of 2016. We can then analyze whether this size aggregate will work for all future needs or not. Page 2 of 2  Aster Hills Park- GRAEF is working on the plans for the grading and restoration of the park per the approved site plan and the plans will likely be complete in the next few weeks. Bidding will be complete sometime in early March. This will include all necessary storm sewer work as well. We will also bid the parking lot and trail construction as a mandatory alternate bid so we can potentially get it installed too if the bids come in favorably. Construction would be required to be completed no later than the end of September so the grass will have a growing season in 2016. Memo To: Parks and Conservation Committee From: Tom Zagar CC: Jeff Muenkel Date: January 25, 2016 Re: Conservation Coordinator Report The following is an update of projects related to Lakes, Forestry, and Conservation:  The Conservation Coordinator and Conservation Tech have begun pruning trees on Pioneer Drive, Janesville Road, Moorland Road, and the Muskego Business Park. These younger trees along right-of- ways require pruning to develop healthy branch formation and to raise their crowns for roadway clearance. Some of these staff hours will be applied as an in-kind match for the urban forestry grant which also assisted the purchase of pruning and safety equipment.  The City was successful in securing an Urban Wildlife Abatement grant to cover the costs of controlling nuisance Canada geese.  Conservation staff finished the seeding of the wetland project on Big Muskego Lake State Wildlife Area (photo below) and has submitted for reimbursement from the MMSD grant. Planning is underway for a “phase 2” wetland restoration project on adjacent DNR land. Community Development Department CITY OF MUSKEGO Staff Report to Parks & Conservation Committee February 3, 2016 To: Parks & Conservation Committee From: Tammy Dunn, Recreation Manager Subject: Recreation Program Miscellaneous Updates Date: January 25, 2016 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. Baseball/Softball Leagues have submitted their field requests for approval. We have 2 new programs requesting space. The Avalanche Select are a U13 boys team and Muskego Rebels are adding a U-11 team. There is one Rebels program that has aged out. The requests were all approved as there were no conflicts. Teams are now in the process of turning in their game requests. We are still working on a way to keep using the online practice software we have used the last 2 years. We hope to have a solution by the end of February. 2. We will begin to work on our Summer Program Guide in mid -February. Guides are scheduled to be mailed in mid-April. We anticipate our normal course of summer classes including working with the school district to make sure their summer school students and our playground children can get back and forth between the two programs. 3. We are working with Waukesha County to enhance our programs by offering some outdoor education programs that the county is offering at Muskego County Park. We are also looking for additional ways to add outdoor education programs that we feel the community would have interest in. Adam will be working with Tom Zagar to do some new classes for this summer. 4. We have had a community member request to add a daytime senior softball league this summer. We will be working with the neighboring communities to see if they would have an interest in offering this type of program with us and will try to start a league this summer.