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Parks and Conservation Packet - 3/2/2016 CITY OF MUSKEGO PARKS AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE AGENDA March 2, 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 FEBRUARY 3, 2016 NEW BUSINESS 1. Park Plan Survey Approvals 2. Park Assessments for New Park and Conservation Plan 3. Review of 2016 Water Bugs Practice/Show Dates 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 February 3, 2016 6:00 PM Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue CALL TO ORDER Toby Whipple called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Toby Whipple, Jerry Hulbert, Sharon Roy, Ald. Bob Hammel, Barbara Erdmann, Howard Schneider, and Director Muenkel. Excused: Brett Hyde, Paul Peardon, and Bill Miller. STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE The meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting laws. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 6, 2016 MEETING Howard Schneider made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 6, 2016 meeting. Barbara Erdmann seconded. Motion Passed 6 in favor. NEW BUSINESS Park Plan Survey Approvals Park Assessments for New Park and Conservation Plan Discuss We Energies Recreational Trail Bridge Abandonment near Bass Bay 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 7:26 PM. Sharon Roy seconded. Motion Passed 6 in favor. Respectfully Submitted, Kellie McMullen Transcribing Secretary CITY OF MUSKEGO Staff Report to Parks & Conservation Committee March 2, 2016 Meeting To: Parks and Conservation Committee From: Jeff Muenkel, AICP EDFP Subject: Park Plan Surveys Date: February 23, 2016 At our last meeting we discussed a variety of small changes to the park surveys. Staff has included a draft attached of what a survey will now look like based on those proposed changes. Per our conversation the following was changed on the surveys:  Name and address area added  Added a general question on each survey asking “which park/conservation areas have you most visited this past year?”  Added information that the survey can be taken online.  Added information that the individual can take surveys of all park and conservation areas online as well. Staff has also included in the upcoming citywide distributed newsletter that surveys are on their way to the residents soon. Lastly, staff will ensure that the surveys are distributed to the rec clubs for feedback and that more distribution is added to the Lake Denoon Park area in order to gain more feedback as requested at our last meeting. If approved tonight staff will be looking to send out the surveys and get them online over the next weeks with an anticipated compilation date of mid-April in time for us to view and discuss the survey results at our May meeting. 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. We have included a self-addressed stamped envelope to return the completed survey and we ask that the completed survey be returned no later than Friday April 15, 2016. Please also visit the City’s website at www.cityofmuskego.org to take surveys of other parks and conservation areas in the community you may visit throughout the year. Thanks for your feedback!! NAME:_______________________________________ ADDRESS:_________________________________________________ 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? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 7. Which park/conservation areas have you most visited this past year? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ NOTE: Use back if needed for any question above. Parks, Conservation, & Recreation Survey: Bluhm Farm Park CITY OF MUSKEGO Staff Report to Parks & Conservation Committee March 2, 2016 Meeting To: Parks and Conservation Committee From: Jeff Muenkel, CEcD AICP EDFP Subject: Parks, Conservation, & Recreation Plan Park Assessments Date: February 23, 2016 Park Assessments For tonight’s meeting we are focusing on the following park assessments: Big Muskego Lake Access (Durham) Big Muskego Lake Access (Boxhorn) Badetscher Conservation Area (map included in supplement) Engel Conservation Area (map included in supplement) 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 assessments for the areas 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. Park Plan As discussed at our last meeting staff would like to go over the initial drafts of how we intend to present resulting recommendation information in the new Park and Conservation Plan for each individual park/conservation area. Attached herein is draft map of how we intend to present the recommendations for each park. The intention is make the Plan a more informative visual presentation rather than words in a book. The attached map is of Manchester Hill Park along Parkland Drive. The map of each park would show the general locations of recreation areas within each park along with various pictures showing the state of those areas. Notations of proposed recommendations would then be keyed into the map in order to show the total present and future picture of each park and conservation area in the Muskego system. This is a work in progress. Staff intends on having a draft of the new Plan, to date, for our next meeting with a variety of maps included. We should be moving pretty quickly in the next few months. Big Muskego Lake Boat Launch Assessments – 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  None    Boxhorn Boat Launch  Assessment Observations/Recommendations  ‐City owns storage building on east end; consider selling to Boxhorn Gun Club but preserve easement to  launch  ‐Redo Signage by launch  ‐Cleanup around sign (use no‐maintenance materials in future; stone)  ‐Remove dumpster  ‐Remove concrete blocks and tower around dumpster  ‐Consider adding new boardwalk with fishing/docking/viewing pier on south side of existing boat launch  pier; would allow area boats to dock and visit commercial entity as well; commercial entity cost sharing?  ‐Add new port‐a‐john plus structure surround  ‐We maintain City portion of parking lot on our own, but usually cost share for the eastern access with  commercial entity and/or Boxhorn Gun Club  ‐Have commercial entity enclose their dumpsters per code    Durham Boat Launch  Assessment Observations/Recommendations  ‐Remove dumpster  ‐Make area no maintenance (no mowing)  ‐Add new port‐a‐john plus structure surround  ‐Remove small pole light along front north portion of launch area; Consider adding a couple lights to  tornado pole to spread light over balance of parking lot.  ‐Remove post (w/out sign) by pier  ‐Remove split rail that is deteriorating around parking lot.  ‐Clean up brush around parking lot (push brush back a bit that is encroaching)  ‐Add better directional signage from overflow lot to main launch (have people cross Durham and use  trail, not private lot owners lots).  ‐Clean up brush along Durham for better view corridors.    Badertscher Preserve Assessment – 2/2016  Present: ComDev Director Jeff Muenkel & City Conservationist Tom Zagar    2011‐2016 Plan Recommendations:  1. Badertscher Preserve/Ridges Conservation Site Master Plan:  A formal plan should be developed  to restore habitats, develop trails, establish uses, and create support facilities for the  Badertscher Preserve and Ridges Conservation Site.  2. Promote conservation sites:  Citizens should become aware of conservation sites in the city so  that they can be visited and appreciated.  Modest signage should be placed at each of the  smaller sites.  The new Badertscher Preserve should have more conspicuous signage similar to  Engel Conservation Area.  City website should include more information.  An “Adopt a  Conservation Site” could be started where neighboring residents would help with land  management activities and develop a sense of stewardship for the site.      Observations  USE: Badertscher Preserve is a 103‐acre conservation site purchased in 2012.  The land represents most  of the acreage of a former dairy farm (23 acres containing the farmhouse, barn, and outbuildings were  retained by the seller).  Badertscher Preserve is adjacent to the 27‐acre “Ridges” conservation site ‐  collectively establishing a 130‐acre footprint of conserved land that contains woodlands, prairie, and  wetlands amid rolling glacial topography.  Since acquisition several restoration projects, developments,  and activities have occurred:   Hydrology and native plants have been restored to wetland areas that had previously been  drained for agriculture.   Upland crop fields have been restored to diverse native prairie plantings.   Oak savanna restoration: Invasive brush was removed from the understory of open‐grown oak  woodlands in the center of the property.  Other competing trees were thinned out and the area  was seeded with prairie and oak savanna species.  Prescribed burning and follow‐up invasive  plant management continues.   100 young oak trees were thinned from Engel Conservation Area and transplanted here for an  Eagle Scout project.   4.4‐miles of hiking trails have been established through Badertscher/Ridges.   A gravel parking lot was constructed off of the Field Drive entrance.   Signage including a monument entrance sign, parking lot kiosk, trail marking, and border  posting.    Events/outings have been held: International Migratory Bird Day, GPS Education Partners, and  High School Science Club.   ‐Hiking trail crosses varying terrain with some surfaces relatively smooth and dry while other areas are  steep, rocky, or seasonally wet.  While such challenging surfaces are inherent to hiking trails there are  some areas that should be improved for usability.  ‐Portable restroom is somewhat unsightly.  ‐Hiking trail does not have “interpretive” signage.  ‐A scenic vista exists on the northern part of the oak savanna restoration.  ‐No shelter or education center exists here.  ‐Bridges over various water crossings are required.  ‐Parking lot in rough shape at times due to cars driving erratically.  ‐Parking lot has a stone pillar/cedar log fence around a portion of its perimeter that was constructed by  an Eagle Scout.  ‐Parking lot could use definition and curbing to denote area better.  ‐Still many ash trees around  ‐Maps/data in plexiglass information booth requires periodic changeout/updating  ‐Main sign needs maintenance  ‐Main entryway needs to be cleared of old brush and trees so people know the area is there.    Recommendations (* denotes cost‐share possibility; ^ denotes volunteer project possibility)  Core Recommendations:  ‐^Construct a stairway on a portion of trail with a very steep slope with loose rocky soil.    ‐^Work with Eagle Scout to construct a clear span bridge (allowing passage of light vehicles such as  mowers and UTVs) along the stream crossing in northeastern corner of Badertscher Preserve.   ‐Consider asphalt pavement in the gravel parking lot.  ‐^Stone pillar/cedar log fence around a portion of parking lot could be extended around entire lot and  driveway.  ‐Construct enclosure for portable restroom.  ‐Develop interpretive signs at various points along hiking trail.   ‐Consider developing self‐guided “smart phone tour” with an app that could utilize GPS and/or QR  codes.  ‐*^Construction of an observation platform/tower could be considered for the scenic vista on northern  part of oak savanna area.  ‐More use by groups should be encouraged.  Provision of outdoor education programming through rec  program should be considered (dedication or purchase).  ‐*Badertscher Preserve (or Engel) could be the site of an interpretive outdoor education center similar  to Wehr (Hales Corners), Retzer (Waukesha), Schlitz Audubon (Fox Point), or Riveredge (Saukville).  Such  a facility would likely be constructed and maintained largely or exclusively with private funding rather  than tax dollars.  ‐*Consider any abutting parcel acquisitions after evaluation of need and quality of lands as they relate to  the existing owned municipal conservation lands. For Badertscher the Little Muskego Lake District could  partner in neighboring acquisitions here as this nearby site could help fulfil their management needs  (buildings on adjoining sites could be utilized for storage of their aquatic plant management equipment  (weed harvesters, conveyors, trucks, boats) while the land could be utilized for composting of the plant  material)  ‐Consider trail cams in areas to capture wildlife for promotion of conservation area.  ‐Consider future events here (Maple tapping event, nature walks, educational events, etc.)    Maintenance Recommendations:  ‐Utilize existing portable/removable pier section for a stream crossing in the Ridges parcel.  ‐Re‐grade parking lot periodically.  ‐Continue clean out of ash trees where they are located close to target areas (trails, parking lots, etc.)  ‐Changeout Maps/data in plexiglass information booth annually  ‐Touchup main sign  ‐Clean out old brush and trees along Field Drive to denote entrance more.    Parks and Conservation Committee Discussion 3/2/2016:    Æü Oak SavannaRestoration Farmstead(Private Property) Old Gravel Pit& Fen Wetland DrumlinHardwoods WetlandRestoration Planted Prairie Planted Prairie Planted Prairie RIDGES CO NSERVATION SITE BADERTSCHER PRESERVE Archery hunting is allowed on Badertscher Preserve perState regulations. Gun huntingis not allowed. Blinds andtreestands may be used butmust be removed at end of each day and not damage native vegetation. Ridges isnot open to hunting. 0 500 1,000250 Feet As of Thursday, October 16, 2014 Disclaimer:This trail system is currently under development and subject to change as determined necessary by the Conservation staff. The trails may haverugged, uneven surfaces and may traverse through steep, rocky, wet, or brushy terrain. Be aware of hazardousplants such as stinging nettle, parsnip, andpoison ivy and former farming structureslike barbed wire and fence posts. Trailsare open to horseback riding and hikersonly. No motorized vehicles are allowed. BADERTSCHERPRESERVE & RIDGESCONSERVATION SITETRAIL MAP Legend Wetlands/Pon ds Exisiting Trail Proposed Trail µ Trees/Wood s Stream Property Line Engel Conservation Area Assessment – 2/2016  Present: ComDev Director Jeff Muenkel & City Conservationist Tom Zagar    2011‐2016 Plan Recommendations:  1. Develop an interpretive center at Engel Conservation Area: A facility should be constructed to  hold events, meetings, and classes at Engel Conservation Area.  It is recommended that  construction and maintenance of the facility is mostly or entirely funded with non‐public dollars  through donations, endowments, or partnerships with other organizations.  2. Expansion of Engel Conservation Area: Conservation priority lands north and west of Engel  Conservation Area should be acquired to expand the size of this conservancy and help create a  greenway that links to Muskego County Park.  A trail should be established through this corridor  to link two of the largest conservation sites in the community.  3. Promote conservation sites: Citizens should become aware of conservation sites in the city so  that they can be visited and appreciated.  Modest signage should be placed at each of the  smaller sites.  The new Badertscher Preserve should have more conspicuous signage similar to  Engel Conservation Area.  City website should include more information.  An “Adopt a  Conservation Site” could be started where neighboring residents would help with land  management activities and develop a sense of stewardship for the site.      Observations  USE: Engel Conservation Area, located off of Henneberry Drive, is the City’s largest conservation land  holding.  Since the initial purchase of 140 acres in 2004, adjacent land parcels were dedicated from  adjacent subdivision development and the site currently covers 155 acres.  Several restoration projects,  developments, and activities have occurred here:   Upland crop fields were restored to diverse native prairie plantings.   Wetlands were restored through a NRCS grant.   Approximately 3.5 miles of trails with interpretive signage at various points.   Several scout projects: trails, fences, bridges, benches, bird nesting boxes, tree plantings, seed  collection.   Monument sign, paved parking lot, kiosk, portable restroom and enclosure.   Used for scout groups, High School Science Club, International Migratory Bird Day.    ‐Portions of the split rail fence around parking lot have been vandalized or in disrepair. Fence was  constructed too far from edge of pavement – creating a strip of vegetation that is difficult to mow.  ‐There is a capped artesian well on the northern portion of the site.  ‐ The artesian well on the northern portion of the site is leaking and wet soil is softening the adjacent  hiking trail and making it difficult to pass through this area with the mower.  ‐A short trail segment leading to the bridge that crosses to the High School athletic fields traverses a low  area that is inundated in wet weather.  A boardwalk was completed on a portion but does not span the  entire wet area.  ‐Signage: Interpretive signage needs replacement/updating. Missing hiking signs found in areas.  ‐Wash out of entrance driveway occurring when flow exceeds capacity. Many potholes over course of  each year.  ‐Portable toilet enclosure needs maintenance.  ‐Small oaks planted years back ready for thinning out; distribution to other conservation areas  ‐Telephone poles around parking lot not required any longer  ‐Still many ash trees around  ‐Maps/data in plexiglass information booth requires periodic changeout/updating  ‐Trail still exists around old house and is uneeded  ‐Certain trail crossings need future maintenance and/or bridging of gaps (SE corner trail, west central  trail, school crossing on NE side, crossing to go to Woods Road on NW side).  ‐Access from Woods Road has gravel roadway and no signage    Recommendations (* denotes cost‐share possibility; ^ denotes volunteer project possibility)  Core Recommendations:  ‐Fix artesian well leak, permanently cap the well, or re‐direct the water.  ‐^Extend boardwalk along short trail segment leading to bridge that crosses to the High School athletic  fields.  ‐Consider developing self‐guided “smart phone tour” with an app that could utilize GPS and/or QR  codes.  ‐Encourage ecological restorations on adjacent lands remaining in ownership by others.   ‐*Engel Conservation Area (or Badertscher Preserve) could be the site of an interpretive outdoor  education center similar to Wehr (Hales Corners), Retzer (Waukesha), Schlitz Audubon (Fox Point), or  Riveredge (Saukville).  Such a facility would likely be constructed and maintained largely or exclusively  with private funding rather than tax dollars.  ‐*Consider any abutting parcel acquisitions after evaluation of need and quality of lands as they relate to  the existing owned municipal conservation lands (dedication or purchase).  ‐Consider trail cams in areas to capture wildlife for promotion of conservation area.  ‐Consider future events here (Maple tapping event, nature walks, educational events, etc.)  ‐Add more permanent trail crossings where too wet in rain events including SE corner trail, west central  trail, school crossing on NE side, crossing to go to Woods Road on NW side.  ‐Make access from Woods Road more evident with signage and mapping; possibly have area for a  couple cars to park; define gravel drive with permanent barrier to reduce car traffic.    Maintenance Recommendations:  ‐Parking lot: Relocate split rail fence closer to pavement. Repair portions with salvageable pieces from  the Denoon Park fence to be dismantled.   ‐Replace missing hiking signs.  ‐Replace Bird City Wisconsin sign.  ‐Replace/update interpretive signs.   ‐Install signage at trail connection on Woods Road.  ‐Enlarge culvert under entrance driveway.    ‐Portable toilet enclosure rehab  ‐Remove telephone poles around parking lot  ‐Continue clean out of ash trees where they are located close to target areas (trails, parking lots, etc.)  ‐Changeout Maps/data in plexiglass information booth annually  ‐Let trail around old house go fallow      Parks and Conservation Committee Discussion 3/2/2016:    Questions or Comments? Interested in Volunteering? !G !Í !Ò!!N. W E L C O M E O R A O For everyone’s safety and enjoyment please observe the following rules: Pedestrian use only Stay on designated trails Dogs or other pets are not allowed Leave no trace: please take out what you take in No collection of materials (Plants, seeds, etc.) without permission Hunting is not allowed No camping or campfires Enjoy the wildlife, plants, and natural beauty of the Engel Conservation Area. This 153 -acre City of Muskego site was established through the combined ef forts of many individuals, organizations, and agencies: Wisconsin DNR’s Stewardship W E L C O M E Contact: City of Muskego Planning Department W182 S8200 Racine Avenue Muskego, WI 53150 Phone: (262) 679-4136 Web: www.ci.muskego.wi.us gel Con erv t on Area En s a i e Con erv on Ar a Eng l s ati e Scale 0 200 600 800 1000 Feet400 N To Woods Rd. L O C A T I O N M A PLOCATION M A P Woodland Wetland L E G E N DLEGEND Water Restroom I* I* !i !i Parking To High School Picnic tables Trail Prairie Bridge Wet Prairie Henneberry Drive E N G E L C O N S E R VAT I O N A R E A T R A I L M A PENGEL C O N S E R VAT I O N A R E A T R A I L M A P ! ! ! ! ! ! !6 5 4 3 2 1 7 BIGMUSKE G OLAKE LITT LEMUSKEGOLAKE LAKEDENOONMANCHESTER HILL PARK ASSESSMENT 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 ~$_______ Pond enhancements: Consider fish stocking program (Fisheries grants),Horizontal pier, shoreline cleanup to make access more desirable up to andaround pavilion. Ice rink enhancements (access, pond cleanup, etc.)~$_______ Consider playground replacement in next five years or maintenance touchups. Location change may be desired if new playground found.~$_______ Consider adding bathrooms (location may be more appropriate between soccer fields and pavilion) ~$_______ 1 2 3 4 PICTURES TRAILS ACTIVE REC. OPE N TURF PLAYGROUND A REA PARKING STRUCTURES PARK BOUNDARY I LEGEND GENERAL/MAINT. RECOMMENDATIONS Remove dumpster & enclosure Re-identify what areas need to be mowed and which areas can growfallow or be prairie. Work with Muskego Kickers and their maintenance crew on cost sharing on yearly soccer field maintenance (cost-share) 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 withgrass for easier maintenance (pr otect trunks with devices as needed)      More parking closer to pavilion (could have own access off of Parkland Drive). ~$_______7 5 6 Page 1 of 1 CITY OF MUSKEGO Staff Report to Parks and Recreation Board To: Parks and Recreation Board From: Tammy Dunn, Recreation Manager Subject: Approval of Muskego Water Bugs Ski Team Contract 2015 Date: February 23, 2016 Please find attached the contracts for both ski jump placement and Water Bugs pier placement. Be advised that there have been no changes to the documents from the 2015 agreements except for the updating of dates. Secondly, please find attached the Water Bugs Ski Team practice and show dates document. The Water Bugs are requesting one less practice date and one less show date than in 2015. There were no complaints recorded in 2015. Recommendation for Action by Committee: I suggest both the pier placement and ski jump placement agreements are passed due to no changes to past agreements. I also suggest we approve the show dates and practice dates for 2016. AGREEMENT WATER BUGS SKI TEAM, INC. and CITY OF MUSKEGO THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the Water Bugs Ski Team, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation, hereafter referred to as “the Corporation,” and the City of Muskego, hereafter referred to as “the City.” WHEREAS, the Corporation understands it is necessary for the Corporation to obtain appropriate approvals from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, hereafter referred to as “the WDNR,” to place a water ski jump on the bed of Little Muskego Lake; and WHEREAS, the City’s approval of the placement of said ski jump is conditioned upon the execution of this Agreement, NOW, THERERFORE, in exchange for the execution of this Agreement and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Corporation and the City agree as follows: 1. Term of Agreement. a. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date on which the Corporation obtains all required approvals from all governing bodies and agencies, including, but not limited to, the WDNR, for placement of a water ski jump on the bed of Little Muskego Lake. The Corporation shall provide the City copies of all approvals obtained by the Corporation under this Agreement. Unless earlier terminated by action of the City, the term of this Agreement shall terminate on the 30th day of September, 2016. b. The term of this Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event the Corporation is properly ordered or otherwise required to remove the water ski jump from the bed of Little Muskego Lake by any governmental authority or agency. c. Upon termination of this Agreement, the Corporation shall remove the ski jump from the bed of the lake, together with any related equipment and materials, within seven (7) calendar days or no later than September 30, 2016. 2016 Agreement – Regarding Ski Jump Page 2 Water Bugs Ski Team, Inc. and City of Muskego 2. Ownership and Placement of Ski Jump. a. At all times during the term of this Agreement, the Corporation shall be the sole owner of the ski jump located at Idle Isle Park, W182 S6666 Hardtke Drive, and PT NE ¼ of SEC 8T5N R20E & PT NW ¼ SEC 9 AN ISLAND APPROX 1100 FT N OF SE COR OF NE ¼ CONT 500 SQ FT VOL 1204/699 DS 3858687 QCD 9/11, in the City of Muskego. The Corporation cannot, without the prior written approval of the City, assign any ownership interests in the ski jump or any of the Corporation’s rights, duties or obligations under this Agreement to any person, entity or association. b. The Corporation shall be responsible for the physical placing and removal of the ski jump on and from the bed of Little Muskego Lake. The physical location of the ski jump on the bed of the lake shall be subject to the direction and decision of the City. c. While the ski jump is on the bed of the lake, the Corporation shall cause the installation, maintenance and operation of a flashing yellow light on the ski jump, from dusk to dawn. The flashing yellow light must be visible for at least 500 feet in all directions. d. The Corporation shall be solely responsible for and shall promptly perform all maintenance and upkeep required or recommended for the ski jump. In the event the Corporation fails, at any time, to perform any maintenance or upkeep reasonably deem necessary by the City, upon written notice to the Corporation, the term of this Agreement shall immediately terminate. 3. Liability Matters. a. The Corporation shall indemnify the City and hold the City harmless against and from any and all liabilities, fines, suits, claims, demands and actions, including costs and expenses of any kind or nature, including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees, brought or asserted by anyone due to or arising out of (a) any default by the Corporation in observing any provision of this Agreement required to be observed and performed by the Corporation, or (b) any damage to property or injury to person or persons, including death, occasioned by or resulting from the Corporation’s ski jump. b. During the term of this Agreement, the Corporation, at its expense, shall maintain comprehensive general liability coverage, bodily injury coverage, and property damage coverage, insuring the Corporation and the City against liability for injury to persons or property occurring on or about the ski jump or arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of the ski jump. The insurance shall have a limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence with an aggregate limit of not less than $2,000,000. The Corporation shall cause the City to be named as an additional insured for the types and limits of coverage stated above in respect to this Agreement, and shall, upon request by 2016 Agreement – Regarding Ski Jump Page 3 Water Bugs Ski Team, Inc. and City of Muskego the City, provide the City a certificate of insurance demonstrating the Corporation’s compliance with the above insurance provisions. c. The Corporation and its insurance carrier(s) shall provide the City not less than a 30-day notice of any change in the terms or conditions, or the cancellation of any of the required types and limits of insurance coverage. 4. Notices. a. Notices required or permitted by this Agreement shall be given by certified mail, addressed: In the case of the Corporation, to: In the case of the City, to: Rick Nelson, President Director of Finance/Admin. Water Bugs Ski Team, Inc. City of Muskego P.O. Box 111 W182 S8200 Racine Avenue Muskego, WI 53150 P. O. Box 749 Muskego, WI 53150-0749 b. Notice shall be deemed to have been given on the date such notice is postmarked by the United States Post Office. 5. Miscellaneous. a. The failure of either party to insist on strict performance of any term, covenant, or condition hereof, or to exercise any option herein contained shall not be construed as a waiver of such term, covenant, condition, or option in any other instance. b. This Agreement cannot be changed orally, but only by an instrument signed by both parties. c. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation and the City have duly executed this Agreement on the ______ day of ____________, 2016. 2016 Agreement – Regarding Ski Jump Page 4 Water Bugs Ski Team, Inc. and City of Muskego Water Bugs Ski Team, Inc. By: Rick Nelson, President Attest: , Secretary City of Muskego By: Kathy Chiaverotti, Mayor Attest: Sharon Mueller, Director of Finance/Administration AGREEMENT WATER BUGS SKI TEAM, INC. & CITY OF MUSKEGO CONCERNING PIER PLACEMENT AT IDLE ISLE THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the Water Bugs Ski Team, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation, hereinafter referred to as “Corporation,” and the City of Muskego, hereinafter referred to as “City.” WHEREAS, the Corporation understands it may be necessary for the Corporation to obtain appropriate approvals, if any, from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, hereinafter referred to as “WDNR,” for said pier placement; and WHEREAS, the City’s approval of the placement of said pier is conditioned upon the execution of this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in exchange for the execution of this Agreement and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Corporation and the City agree as follows: 1. Term of Agreement A. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date on which the Corporation obtains all required approvals from all governing bodies and agencies for placement of said pier. The Corporation shall provide the City copies of all approvals obtained by the Corporation under this Agreement. If no approvals are necessary, the Corporation shall provide the City with a statement to that effect. Unless earlier terminated by action of the City, the term of this Agreement shall terminate on the 30th day of September, 2016. B. The term of this Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event the Corporation is properly ordered or otherwise required to remove the pier from the Little Muskego Lake by any governmental authority or agency. C. Upon termination of this Agreement, the Corporation shall remove the pier, together with any related equipment and materials, within seven (7) calendar days. 2. Ownership and Placement of Pier A. At all times during the term of this Agreement the Corporation shall be the sole owner of the pier located at Idle Isle Park, W 182 S6666 Hardtke Drive in the City of Muskego. The Corporation cannot, without the prior written approval of the City, assign any ownership interests in the pier or any of the Corporation’s rights, duties or obligations under this Agreement to any person, entity or association. B. The Corporation shall be responsible for the physical placing and removal of the pier from Idle Isle Park and Little Muskego Lake. The physical location of the pier shall be placed at a distance of thirty (30) feet from the 5' x 32' pier abutting the boat landing (see Exhibit A) having a maximum length of thirty (30) feet. C. The Corporation will allow the City and the public to use this pier at all times that it is not scheduled for exclusive use of the Corporation. The Corporation will make five signs, with prior approval of the Recreation Manager. Two signs will indicate that the swimming area will be decreased in size ten minutes prior to and throughout the practice/show times as posted on the beach and at the entrance of the park. The swimming area will be increased to its original size ten minutes after the show or practice time unless in the case of a cancelled show or practice. The other two signs will indicate that the pier will be closed to the public one-half hour prior to and throughout the practice/show times posted at the pier and at the entrance of the park. The pier will be open to the public one-half hour after the show or practice time unless in the case of a cancelled show or practice. The last sign will indicate that the Corporation’s pier is not to be used for public swimming, diving or jumping from and no public boats shall be docked/moored to said pier. D. The Corporation shall be solely responsible for and shall promptly perform all maintenance and upkeep required or recommended for the pier and signs. In the event the Corporation fails at any time to perform any maintenance or upkeep reasonably deemed necessary by the City, upon written notice to the Corporation the term of this Agreement shall immediately terminate. 3. Liability Matters A. The Corporation shall indemnify the City and hold the City harmless against and from any and all liabilities, fines, suits, claims, demands and actions, including costs and expenses of any kind or nature including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees brought or asserted by anyone due to or arising out of (i) any default by the Corporation in observing any provision of this Agreement required to be observed and performed by the Corporation, or (ii) any damage to property or injury to person or persons, including death, occasioned by or resulting from the Corporation’s pier and signs. B. During the term of this Agreement, the Corporation, at its expense, shall maintain comprehensive general liability coverage, bodily injury coverage and property damage coverage insuring the Corporation and the City against liability for injury to persons or property occurring on or about the pier and signs or arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of the pier or signs. The insurance shall have a limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence with an aggregate limit of not less than $2,000,000. The Corporation shall cause the City to be named as an additional insured for the types and limits of coverage stated above in respect to this Agreement and shall, upon request by the City, provide the City a certificate of insurance demonstrating the Corporation’s compliance with the above insurance provisions. C. The Corporation and its insurance carrier(s) shall provide the City not less than a 30-day notice of any change in the terms or conditions or the cancellation of any of the required types and limits of insurance coverage. 4. Notices A. Notices required or permitted by this Agreement shall be given by certified mail addressed as follows: In the case of the Corporation to: In the case of the City, to: Rick Nelson, President Director of Finance/Admin. Water Bugs Ski Team, Inc. City of Muskego P.O. Box 111 P.O. Box 749 Muskego, WI 53150 Muskego, WI 53150-0749 B. Notice shall be deemed to have been given on the date such notice is postmarked by the United States Post Office. 5. Miscellaneous A. The failure of either party to insist on strict performance of any term, covenant or condition hereof, or to exercise any option herein contained, shall not be construed as a waiver of such term, covenant, condition or option in any other instance. B. This Agreement cannot be changed orally, but only by an instrument signed by both parties. C. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation and the City have duly executed this Agreement on the _____ day of ____________, 2016. WATER BUGS SKI TEAM, INC. CITY OF MUSKEGO By:___________________________ By:____________________________ Rick Nelson, President Kathy Chiaverotti, Mayor ATTEST: ATTEST: By:____________________________ By:____________________________ Secretary Sharon Mueller, Director of Finance/Administration 2016 Water Bug Commitment Dates 30 Water Practices (31 practices in 2015) May 16, 17, 23, 24, 31 (5) June 6, 7,13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, (8) July 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 (7) Aug 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 (10) 15 Shows (16 shows in 2015) June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July *3 or 4? (Ski Festival), 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 3 Tournaments Mercury Open: June 25-26, in Janesville State Tournament: July 23-24 in Wisconsin Rapids National Tournament: August 13-14 in Janesville Page 1 of 1 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: February 23, 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 around February 20th. Someone drove in between the rocks along the roadway and damaged some turf areas near the roadway. 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. With the break in weather we should be able to do some of this work soon to see how the new material works.  Sand Hill Park- Bidding is in progress and bids open on March 3rd. Memo To: Parks and Conservation Committee From: Tom Zagar CC: Jeff Muenkel Date: February 25, 2016 Re: Conservation Coordinator Report The following is an update of projects related to Lakes, Forestry, and Conservation: · The update of the Parks & Conservation Plan is now focusing on conservation sites. I hope you take the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the various conservation lands in our community - especially those under City ownership. The following web page has information for all of the publicly-owned conservation lands in Muskego: http://www.cityofmuskego.org/index.aspx?NID=552. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. · Planning is underway for Big Muskego Lake District to treat aquatic plant nuisances including Starry Stonewort on Big Muskego Lake. Clean Boats Clean Waters ramp attendants will be hired again to help keep Starry Stonewort and other invasive plants from spreading from lake to lake. · The Woods Road pedestrian trail west of Racine Avenue is being planned by the Engineering Department. A large bur oak tree grows in the right-of-way of Woods Road near Settlement Court where the path is planned. Staff is working on getting an easement from the owners association of the adjacent subdivision outlot to meander the trail away from the critical root zone of this stately tree. · Staff is preparing a permit application for the construction of a clear span bridge over the creek at Badertscher Preserve. The bridge is to be constructed as an Eagle Scout project in 2016. · Staff is ordering trees for spring planting including those for an Eagle Scout project to plant trees at Denoon Park. · We are evaluating a quote from Wachtel Tree Science for staff training – the costs of which will largely be covered by our Urban Forestry grant. Community Development Department CITY OF MUSKEGO Staff Report to Parks & Conservation Committee March 2, 2016 To: Parks & Conservation Committee From: Tammy Dunn, Recreation Manager Subject: Recreation Program Miscellaneous Updates Date: February 23, 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 begun to submit their game requests. Our IT Department has been working diligently to create a new online software application that will allows teams to schedule their practices and see the overall game schedules for each of the city fields. 2. We are now working on our Summer Program Guide. 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 researching new software companies for our registration use as the software we have been using since 2002 is no longer offered. We have done all the updates they are providing and will have maintenance through 2017, but we are starting to research and compare other vendors.