Parks and Conservation Packet - 4/6/2016
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PARKS AND CONSERVATION
COMMITTEE AGENDA
April 6, 2016
5:30 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MARCH 2, 2016
NEW BUSINESS
1. Review of 2016 Water Bugs Practice/Show Dates
2. Approval of Muskego Festival Rental Request for Veterans Memorial Park
3. Park Assessments for New Park and Conservation Plan
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
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Unapproved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PARKS AND CONSERVATION
COMMITTEE MINUTES
March 2, 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, Brett Hyde, Paul Peardon, 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 FEBRUARY 3, 2016
Paul Peardon made a motion to approve the minutes of February 3, 2016. Sharon
Roy seconded.
NEW BUSINESS
Park Plan Survey Approvals
Park Assessments for New Park and Conservation Plan
Review of 2016 Water Bugs Practice/Show Dates
Paul Peardon made a motion to defer Review of 2016 Water Bugs Practice/Show
Dates. Brett Hyde seconded.
Motion Passed 9 in favor.
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. Bill Miller seconded.
Motion Passed 9 in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kellie McMullen,
Transcribing Secretary
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Parks and Recreation Board
To: Parks and Recreation Board
From: Tammy Dunn, Recreation Manager
Subject: Approval of Muskego Water Bugs Ski Team Contract 2016
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.
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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
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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.
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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
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Parks and Conservation Committee
To: Parks and Conservation Committee
From: Tammy Dunn, Recreation Manager
Subject: Muskego Community Festival Park Facility Request
Date: April 6, 2016
Attached is a request from the Muskego Community Festival group for their rental of
Veterans Memorial Park from August 22-August 30, 2016. The request is for 7:00 a.m.
to 8:00 p.m., however it has been indicated that is the time they will arrive on 8/22 to
the time the leave on 8/30. Park hours are asking to be extended to 11:30PM.
Also, attached is an email outlining information on parking plans with the anticipated
construction at city hall.
Recommendation for Action by Committee:
Recommend approval of the event with the following conditions:
1. Park Rental fee is waived for the dates of August 24-September 1.
2. Park hours are approved to extend to 11:30 p.m. on the nights of the festival:
August 27, 28, 29 and 30.
3. The Festival Committee will be utilizing an outside contractor to provide any
grounds maintenance needed prior to and at the conclusion of the event. Please
see email attached from Dave Simpson.
4. Renter would secure event insurance listing City of Muskego as an additional
insured with the dates of the event being from the day carnival vendors arrive
until August 30 when all festival items are gone.
5. Renter will have a dumpster placed alongside the parking lot on Pioneer Drive.
Said dumpster would be removed promptly by August 30 or daily park rental fees
will be charge to the festival committee until the dumpster is removed.
6. Discussion will take place in August in regards to alternate parking options for the
areas around city hall as construction begins.
7. Beer permits for the park as well as a liquor license will be secured no later than
August 12. This is to cover the carnival vendors on city grounds up to the start of
the festival (8/22-8/30). Once a copy of the selling of beer permit is received
from the City, please forward on a copy to the Recreation office to be placed with
your rental documents.
8. Carnival vendors who will be camping on park grounds, it is suggested that they
park all recreational vehicles and those vehicles used to tow the carnival rides on
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the asphalt areas of Old Town Hall. It is recommended that all heavy equipment
is kept off the wet area off the tree lined area bordering the park.
9. The city will have the restrooms cleaned on August 21 after our rental and then
locked to the public. Restrooms will not be opened for carnival vendors. If park
users wish to use restrooms during the week leading up to the festival, they will
be able to access city hall during normal business hours, or if a festival committee
member is available, they can open the restroom for the resident. Festival staff
will make sure the restrooms are kept clean daily (including making sure all toilets
are flushed, paper products & hand soap are available and that the restrooms are
clean.)
10. Carnival vendors may not run hoses or power cords from Veterans Park Shelter
for hook-up for the personal water or electric. It is understood there is a need to
run water from the shelter to the shower facility for the carnival vendors. This
hose will be secured and taped down as it crosses over the paths to reduce the
risk of injury to park users.
11. Carnival vendors will be instructed prior to their arrival that there are no dogs
allowed in city parks and that includes the time they are on site overnight.
CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Parks & Conservation Committee
April 6, 2016 Meeting
To: Parks and Conservation Committee
From: Jeff Muenkel, CEcD AICP EDFP
Subject: Parks, Conservation, & Recreation Plan Park Assessments
Date: March 21, 2016
Park Assessments
For tonight’s meeting we are focusing on the following park assessments:
Little Muskego Lake Access No. 1 Pearl Drive
Little Muskego Lake Access No. 2 Emerald Drive
Little Muskego Lake Access No. 3 Diamond Drive
Little Muskego Lake Access No. 4 Ruby Drive (Was #5)
Little Muskego Lake Access No. 5 Pleasant View Drive (Was #15)
Little Muskego Lake Access No. 6 Schubring (Was #14)
Little Muskego Lake Access No. 7 Center Drive (Wasn't numbered in past)
Little Muskego Lake Access No. 8 Michi Drive (Was #13)
Little Muskego Lake Access No. 9 Park Drive (Was #12)
Little Muskego Lake Access No. 10 Kingston Drive (Was #16)
Little Muskego Lake Access No. 11 Lincoln Drive (Was #17)
Little Muskego Lake Access No. 12 Oak Grove (Was #11)
Little Muskego Lake Access No. 13 Oak Court (Was #9)
Little Muskego Lake Access No. 14 Shore Drive (Was #8)
Little Muskego Lake Access No. 15 Lochcrest Boulevard (Was #10)
Little Muskego Lake Access No. 16 Hillview Drive (Was #7)
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 is prepared to present the first working draft of the Park Plan that includes the
various ways we intend to present the park assessments and resulting recommendations. Staff will bring hard copies of
the plan to the meeting. Staff intends to briefly go over the hard copy and would like the Committee to review the draft
over the next months.
Little Muskego Lake Boat Launch Assessments – 10/7/15
Present: ComDev Director Jeff Muenkel, Public Works Director David Simpson, Recreation Manager
Tammy Dunn, & City Conservationist Tom Zagar
2011‐2016 Plan Recommendations
None
OVERALL
Assessment Observations/Recommendations
‐Consider Renumbering since some are now defunct; clockwise around lake; re‐use existing signs; #6
missing from past anyway…
‐Consider picnic tables and/or permanent benches at vista accesses
‐Consider split rail fencing better denoting property accesses in most locations
Pearl Drive
Assessment Observations/Recommendations
‐Keep as Lake Access #1
‐City mows/maintains
‐Cleanup lake frontage; make access sign more apparent
‐Cleanup brush along Pearl Drive frontage; move access sign to roadway where it can be seen.
‐Another good exploited access for paddle boarding/kayaking
Emerald Drive
Assessment Observations/Recommendations
‐Keep as Lake Access #2
‐Remove pine tree along Emerald
‐Has small removable pier (by PW)
‐Remove overgrown brush (vines) and small trees along lake frontage
‐Another good exploited access for paddle boarding/kayaking
#3 Diamond Drive
Assessment Observations/Recommendations
‐Keep as Lake Access #3
‐Has great frontage that could use string trimming up to shoreline
‐Good area for fishing rec program due to deeper depths and island here
‐Have pier section here for increased fishing
‐Add new picnic table
‐Another good exploited access for paddle boarding/kayaking
Ruby Drive
Assessment Observations/Recommendations
‐Make Lake Access #4, was Lake Access #5
‐Not much use
‐Could be a good, calm exploited access for paddle boarding/kayaking
‐Frontage brush cleanup and/or tree trimming would be needed
Pleasant View Drive (LAUNCH)
Assessment Observations/Recommendations
‐Make Lake Access #5, was Lake Access #15
‐Boat Launch here where people pay launch fees/have stickers
‐Beautiful Vista (only one on east side of lake); benches (room here to make seating area/picnic table?)
‐Increase launch sticker patrols; however, no parking at this launch as is
‐Too much signage/references old code numbers; have all launches have the same uniformed signage;
add access point sign here; ‐Paybox cleanup (no maintenance stone base around paybox/sign?)
‐Cement approach on launch in great condition
‐Weed conveyor sits here during summer months.
‐LML District financial partner here?
NOTE: There is no #6 lake access currently; old lands from past possibly?
Schubring Drive
Assessment Observations/Recommendations
‐Make Lake Access #6, was Lake Access #14
‐Path entrance under forest canopy; clean up brush in forest; define path
‐Access actually includes open land along west property line. Define with split rail fence and maintain
‐Remove garbage can and old jet ski lift
‐Nice picnic table here; add permanent bench
Center Drive
Assessment Observations/Recommendations
‐Make Lake Access #7, wasn’t numbered in past
‐Not numbered as taken on by city during last planning period; number this area and place signage
‐Tree near frontage needs removal
‐Very nice access with no immediate needs
‐Has pier for docking boats; people dock and walk to Janesville Road from here
Michi Drive
Assessment Observations/Recommendations
‐Make Lake Access #8, was Lake Access #13
‐Define with split rail fencing as this access is tough to navigate
‐Remove island of brush on south side and return to mow able grade or riprap
‐Clean out brush and invasive brush along trail on north end all the way to lake edge
‐Remove large ash tree
‐Not too desirable of a view/access
Park Drive
Assessment Observations/Recommendations
‐Make Lake Access #9, was Lake Access #12
‐Area for parking
‐Whole access from road could use upkeep.
‐Path to frontage has failing asphalt and hard to maintain edges; remove stone and weeds and replant
with long grasses around trail
‐Stairwell down to frontage in disrepair; consider removal of all railroad ties/asphalt and return to turf.
Flatten out area at base by pier for picnic table or permanent bench
‐Clean up treeline of invasive/junk brush.
‐Make vista more manageable; access sign seen from lake
‐Move pier lower if stairwell grade is redone
Kingston Drive
Assessment Observations/Recommendations
‐Make Lake Access #10, was Lake Access #16
‐Small pier; everything in good condition as is
Lincoln Drive
Assessment Observations/Recommendations
‐Make Lake Access #11, was Lake Access #17
‐Picnic table here in good condition
‐Do snowmobiles enter here? If so, make more know (signage); current signage denotes no motorized
vehicles…
Oak Grove Drive
Assessment Observations/Recommendations
‐Make Lake Access #12, was Lake Access #11
‐Smallest access at 13 feet wide; noted on access signs
‐Good shape and maintained
‐Remove No parking signs on telephone poles along oak Grove (put up by neighbors?)
Oak Court (LAUNCH)
Assessment Observations/Recommendations
‐Make Lake Access #13, was Lake Access #9
‐Boat Launch here where people pay launch fees/have stickers
‐Increase launch sticker patrols; however, no parking at this launch as is
‐Too much signage/references old code numbers; have all launches have the same uniformed signage;
add access point sign here
‐Cement approach on launch in good condition with cracking; consider replacement in 5 years
‐Weed conveyor sits here during summer months and there is not ample room for conveyor and
launching of boats
‐Widen launch; can clean up west side with less maintenance material (currently weeds and could be
groomed gravel); could use east side space to make bigger as city owns while homeowner maintains
‐Re‐ riprap culvert area/clean up weeds
‐Paybox cleanup
‐Improve approach to lake frontage when widening
‐LML District financial partner here?
Shore Drive
Assessment Observations/Recommendations
‐Make Lake Access #14, was Lake Access #8
‐Large pier with lifts for Police boat and Police wave runner
‐Gravel parking area along road for Police; consider paving in future
‐Clean up lake frontage; removal of cattails in full or at least around pier access
‐Neighbor dumping of vegetation has occurred by frontage that needs cleanup
‐Cleanup of lake frontage will make lake access sign more apparent for lake users
‐Another good exploited access for paddle boarding/kayaking
‐Police needs here?
Lochcrest Blvd
Assessment Observations/Recommendations
‐Make Lake Access #15, was Lake Access #10
‐Access from end of Lochcrest Blvd and also at north end of Shore Lane. Property actually extends west
to Lochcrest Blvd west as well (See map)
‐People can park at end of Lochcrest
‐Remove bad tree that can fall toward lake frontage
‐Lake access sign needed at end of Shore Lane; maybe Lochcrest west as well (This area is around private
lots though)?
‐Water frontage has nice pier (ownership unknown?)
‐Another good exploited access for paddle boarding/kayaking
Hillview Drive (LAUNCH)
Assessment Observations/Recommendations
‐Make Lake Access #16, was Lake Access #7
‐Boat Launch here where people pay launch fees/have stickers
‐Increase launch sticker patrols; however, no parking at this launch as is
‐Neighbors private subdivision lake frontage lot adjoining to north
‐Lake access not numbered or signed well here; have all launches have the same uniformed signage; add
access point sign here
‐Cement approach on launch in good condition with cracking; consider replacement in 5 years
‐Weed conveyor sits here during summer months with ample room for launch traffic
Lee Hubka Park
Assessment Observations/Recommendations
‐See Lee Hubka Park Recs
‐Have sign denoting “LML Channel Access #1” (instead of old Lake Access #4) and have Silver Creek be
Channel Access #2 instead of “Lake Access” point.
Parks and Conservation Committee Discussion 12/1/2015:
‐Possible bike racks
‐Clean channel access
‐Survey use of basketball
‐Encouraging parking may not be best idea for neighbors
Silver Drive
Assessment Observations/Recommendations
‐Access to Dam along LML Channel; Dam pending removal from WDNR
‐Remove invasive brush along creek outlet along owned area
‐Remove old electric box (WE Energies?)
‐Define access with fence line to avoid west neighbor property issue
‐Have sign denoting “LML Channel Access #2” (instead of old Lake Access #19) and have Lee Hubka Park
be Channel Access #1 instead of “Lake Access” point.
Parks and Conservation Committee Discussion 12/1/2015:
‐Have to define boundaries better for public and neighbors benefit
Idle Isle Park
Assessment Observations/Recommendations
‐Not a numbered lake access anymore, just main park land
‐See Idle Isle Park Recs
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Parks and Conservation Committee
To: Parks and Conservation Committee
From: David Simpson, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Subject: Director of Public Works Report
Date: March 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 at least twice this winter. We were able
to collect a settlement of around $4,000 from one offender and the P.D. is
looking into leads on one of the other incidents now.
We have ordered four new floats for the boat launch piers at Idle Isle. They
were taking on water last season so we will put the new floats on and have the
piers in shorty. All other piers are in on Little Muskego, with Big Muskego to
follow as soon as all the bogs are removed.
Facilities
Horn Park Building- All work is completed except for painting the building,
which the DPW will do this Spring as time allows.
Shingles blew off of the shelter at Denoon, so we will be making repairs.
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
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Spring of 2016. We can then analyze whether this size aggregate will work
for all future needs or not.
Sand Hill Park- Bids came back favorably, so the Common Council awarded
all alternates, including the parking lot and pathways, with the total
estimated cost to be about $234,000. The upgrade to athletic seed mix
($2,000) will be paid for by the Kickers.
Memo
To: Parks and Conservation Committee
From: Tom Zagar
CC: Jeff Muenkel
Date: March 23, 2016
Re: Conservation Coordinator Report
Here is an update of projects related to Lakes, Forestry, and Conservation:
· Floating mats of cattails (referred to as “bogs”) is a randomly recurring situation on Big Muskego Lake.
High wind causes cattail bogs to uproot and travel to new locations in the lake – often impeding access
and navigation. City crews recently removed several truckloads that had accumulated and blocked the
Durham launch. A 3-acre bog has blocked the entrance of the channel that leads to the residences on
Holz Drive. Citizens there are attempting to cut it apart and hope that easterly winds will blow this bog
away from the channel entrance. My assistant and I often use the Big Muskego Lake District boat to
push nuisance bogs to open navigation. In some years this can amount to a considerable amount of
time. We will examine the idea of charging the Lake District’s budget for this service if an inordinate
amount of time is expended.
· Plans are underway for an Eagle Scout tree planting project at Denoon Park by Nick Buske. Twenty-
five coniferous trees will be planted as a wind break around the basketball court.
· Staff has applied for DNR permits to install a pedestrian bridge at Badertscher Preserve. Nick Johnson
will construct the bridge as an Eagle Scout project.
· Wachtel Tree Sciences Incorporated will conduct staff training for the city tree crew on April 12 & 13
with costs covered by a DNR grant.
· Prescribed burning is a helpful tool in management of native vegetation. Thus far controlled burns have
been conducted at Kurth Park, Luther Parker Cemetery, and Engel Conservation Area. The number of
burns will depend on weather but the season is concluded by the end of April as vegetation greens up.
Community
Development
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Parks & Conservation Committee
April 6, 2016
To: Parks & Conservation Committee
From: Tammy Dunn, Recreation Manager
Subject: Recreation Program Miscellaneous Updates
Date: March 22, 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. We have been working with a new vendor for the softball/baseball field scheduling component.
We are now in the testing phase and plan to have it active for the user groups by early April.
We have not yet released the fields for playing yet, so we have the time to test the software for
several days to make sure it meets the needs of our user groups. The vendor is eCity, which the
city is also using for bill payment. They have created this particular program just for our needs.
It will be very similar to what we have had in the past, but will have some upgraded features
including an email confirmation of the scheduled practice, so that people can show that to any
group on the field that shouldn’t be there.
2. We are now working on our Summer Program Guide. Guides are scheduled to be mailed in
mid-April. Several new programs are being introduced including a softball league for adults
ages 55+ and a Big Muskego Kayaking trip led by our own staff.
3. We are again approving the Cigno Dental’s request to hold their Annual Patient Appreciation
event at Idle Isle for July 20th or July 27th during the Water Bug show. We have allowed this use
for the past few years.