Parks and Conservation Packet - 7/6/2016
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PARKS AND CONSERVATION
COMMITTEE AGENDA
July 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 JUNE 8, 2016.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Kurth Park Soccer Update
2. Muskego Youth Football Request - Denoon Park
3. Lions Park Basketball
4. Park and Conservation Plan Final Review
5. Capital Budget Recommendations (Trails/Parks)
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Announcements only. No discussion or action will be taken.
1. Pickleball Ribbon Cutting (Thursday July 21st at 5:30 PM)
2. Public Works Director's Report
3. Conservation Coordinator's Report
4. Recreation Manager's Report
ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
PARKS AND CONSERVATION
COMMITTEE MINUTES
June 8, 2016
5:30 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Toby Whipple called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Toby Whipple, Ald. Kevin Kubacki, Barbara Erdmann, Brett Hyde, Sharon Roy, Jerry
Hulbert, Howard Schneider, Bill Miller, and Director Jeff Muenkel.
Excused: Paul Peardon
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting laws.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MAY 4, 2016
Brett Hyde made a motion to approve the minutes from May 4, 2016. Ald. Kevin
Kubacki seconded.
Motion Passed 8 in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
Election of President, Vice President, and Secretary
Brett Hyde made a motion to elect Toby Whipple as President. Jerry Hulbert seconded. Upon
a voice vote, motion carried unanimously.
Ald. Kubacki made a motion to elect Jerry Hulbert as the Vice President. Barb Erdmann
seconded. Upon a voice vote, motion carried unanimously.
Jerry Hulbert made a motion to elect Sharon Roy as secretary. Bill Miller seconded. Upon a
voice vote, motion carried unanimously.
Recommendation of Approval of Agreement with US Fish and Wildlife Services for Durham
Conservation Site.
Bill Miller made a motion to recommend approval of the agreement with US Fish and
Wildlife Services for Durham Conservation Site. Sharon Roy seconded.
Motion Passed 8 in favor.
Review of Park Surveys
Park and Conservation Plan Final Review
Tracy Manz, W145 S7091 Brentwood Drive - Discussed concerns at Kurth Park.
Gail Ireland, W145 S7078 Brentwood Drvie - Discussed concerns at Kurth Park.
Bill Wisialowski, S84 W13177 Blue Heron Lane - Discussed options at Lake Denoon for the
Muskego Youth Football Club.
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 7:28 PM. Brett Hyde seconded.
Motion Passed 8 in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kellie McMullen,
Transcribing Secretary
CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Parks & Conservation Committee
July 6, 2016 Meeting
To: Parks and Conservation Committee
From: Jeff Muenkel, CEcD AICP EDFP
Subject: Kurth Park Soccer Update
Date: June 29, 2016
Staff was able to meet with the area Director (Dan Salton) for the Muskego Kickers in relation to Kurth Park and other
general future soccer scheduling items. Staff will update the Committee regarding that discussion. Some notable points:
Will not use Kurth north or central fields anymore for games. Only Kurth south (directly off of Woods Road)
will be used as a game field.
All of Kurth will still be used for practices but only up to two teams a night will utilize the Kurth North fields
for practice.
Website will change to show Kurth south (Woods Road) as the only available option for games.
Other future game/practice fields will be investigated including Horn Field outfield.
OK with just utilizing the far western portion of Denoon Park. Open to talking to Muskego Youth
Football of Denoon Park.
Recommendation: Removing games, that include no outside teams coming to the Kurth north/central areas,
should change things immensely. Staff would look to allow this scenario to play out for the Fall 2016 season.
Staff will let the Police Department know this information as well and that ticketing should continue if issues
arise. Staff will bring any issue to the attention to the Committee, should it arise, immediately.
CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Parks & Conservation Committee
July 6, 2016 Meeting
To: Parks and Conservation Committee
From: Jeff Muenkel, CEcD AICP EDFP
Subject: Muskego Youth Football Request for Denoon Park
Date: June 29, 2016
We discussed with the Muskego Youth Football Club at our last meeting that they have intentions of utilizing Denoon
Park for a future football facility. The club indicated that they have aspirations to get Committee approval for various
activities this fall as well as future more permanent activities in the coming years.
As of the date of this supplement staff hadn’t receive the specific request for the July meeting. We will keep the agenda
item open in case we get information over the next week for consideration.
PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE
Denoon Park Athletic Fields
Muskego, WI
Concept 1 - West Side
Rettler Project No.: 16.046
Item Estimated Unit Category
No. Item Description Units Quantity Price Extension Sub Total
$121,625.50
1. Mobilization / Clearing & Grubbing L.S. 1 $15,000.00 $15,000.00
2.Common Excavation (at 1-ft) C.Y. 10,070 $4.00 $40,280.00
3. Stripping Topsoil (6-in ) C.Y. 5,035 $3.50 $17,622.50
4. Place Topsoil (at 6-in ) C.Y. 5,035 $4.00 $20,140.00
5. Seed/Fertilize/Mulch Common Green Space S.F. 85,415 $0.20 $17,083.00
6. Erosion Control L.S. 1 $10,000.00 $10,000.00
7. Tracking Pad EACH 1 $1,500.00 $1,500.00
$107,750.00
8.Stormwater Management Allowance L.S. 1 $45,000.00 $45,000.00
9. Electrical Underground Service L.S.1 $40,000.00 $40,000.00
10. Sanitary Service L.F.TBD $55.00 TBD
11. Water Service L.F.350 $65.00 $22,750.00
PAVEMENT STRUCTURE - 5" CONCRETE @ CONCESSIONS BLDG $44,425.00
12.5" Concrete S.F.5,531 $6.00 $33,186.00
July 1, 2016
EARTHWORK (6.2 ACRES)
UTILITIES
12.5" Concrete S.F.5,531 $6.00 $33,186.00
13.5" Decorative Stamped Concrete S.F. 898 $8.00 $7,184.00
14.Dense Graded Base, 4-inch Depth S.Y. 811 $5.00 $4,055.00
PAVEMENT STRUCTURE - 5" CONCRETE BLEACHER PAD (WEST)$13,124.00
15.5" Concrete S.F. 1,984 $6.00 $11,904.00
16.Dense Graded Base, 4-inch Depth S.Y. 244 $5.00 $1,220.00
PAVEMENT STRUCTURE - 5" CONCRETE BLEACHER PAD (CENTER)$19,740.00
17.5" Concrete S.F. 2,990 $6.00 $17,940.00
18.Dense Graded Base, 4-inch Depth S.Y. 360 $5.00 $1,800.00
PAVEMENT STRUCTURE - 5" CONCRETE BLEACHER PAD (EAST)$13,124.00
19.5" Concrete S.F. 1,984 $6.00 $11,904.00
20.Dense Graded Base, 4-inch Depth S.Y. 244 $5.00 $1,220.00
PAVEMENT STRUCTURE - 3" ASPHALT WALKS $24,278.00
21.HMA Type E-1.0, 3-inch depth S.Y. 902 $16.00 $14,432.00
22.Dense Graded Base, 12-inch Depth S.Y. 1,094 $9.00 $9,846.00
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PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE
Denoon Park Athletic Fields
Muskego, WI
Concept 1 - West Side
Rettler Project No.: 16.046
Item Estimated Unit Category
No. Item Description Units Quantity Price Extension Sub Total
July 1, 2016
$383,800.00
23.Irrigation L.S. 1 $15,000.00 $15,000.00
24. Athletic Field Seeding S.F. 81,000 $0.25 $20,250.00
25. 4" Underdrain w/sock L.F. 2,370 $15.00 $35,550.00
26.Goals Post & Soccer Goal Set SET 1 $18,000.00 $18,000.00
27.Score Board EACH 1 $25,000.00 $25,000.00
28.Athletic Field Lighting L.S. 1 $120,000.00 $120,000.00
29.240 Seat Home Bleachers SEATS 250 $200.00 $50,000.00
30. 250 Seat Visitors Bleachers SEATS 250 $200.00 $50,000.00
31. Press Box/Scoring Booth EACH 1 $50,000.00 $50,000.00
$258,800.00
32.Irrigation L.S. 1 $15,000.00 $15,000.00
33. Athletic Field Seeding S.F. 81,000 $0.25 $20,250.00
34. 4" Underdrain w/sock L.F. 2,370 $15.00 $35,550.00
35.Goals Post & Soccer Goal Set SET 1 $18,000.00 $18,000.00
NATURAL TURF FULL SIZE SOCCER/MULTIUSE FIELD
NATURAL SOCCER/YOUTH FOOTBALL FIELD
35.Goals Post & Soccer Goal Set SET 1 $18,000.00 $18,000.00
36.Athletic Field Lighting L.S. 1 $120,000.00 $120,000.00
37. 250 Seat Visitors Bleachers SEATS 250 $200.00 $50,000.00
BUILDINGS / MISCELLANEOUS $624,040.00
38. Concession/Restrooms/Storage S.F. 2,600 $220.00 $572,000.00
39.6' Fence (throughout site)L.F. 2,202 $20.00 $44,040.00
40.Gates, 6'H x 12' wide EACH 1 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
41.Gate, 6'H x 24' wide EACH 1 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
42.Landscaping L.S. 1 $5,000.00 $5,000.00
SUMMARY
CONSTRUCTION ITEMS TOTAL:$1,610,706.50
ALTERNATE
(net increase to
sod both fields)$648,000.00
1. Sod (west athletic field)S.F. 81,000 $4.25 $344,250.00
2. Sod (east athletic field)S.F. 81,000 $4.25 $344,250.00
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Parks & Conservation Committee
July 6, 2016 Meeting
To: Parks and Conservation Committee
From: Jeff Muenkel, CEcD AICP EDFP
Subject: Lions Park Basketball
Date: June 29, 2016
Staff confirmed that we can re-utilize the basketball hoops removed for the pickleball courts at Lions Park. After
discussion with the recreational users of pickleball we have come to an option to have basketball back at Lions Park.
Our DPW can install one of the hoops on the north end of the older single pickleball court. The pickleball users
suggested that we remove the net and posts here and save these as a spare. The pickleball users already have a
removable net/post set that they can setup as needed. We can then paint half-court basketball markings on this same
asphalt (in a different color) and the court can be utilized for dual purposes.
The committee should discuss if they would like staff to pursue this option. We did have people missing the basketball
upon its removal and we did have inquiries in the recent surveys as well.
Basketball Hoop Here
Existing Pickleball
Court
CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Parks & Conservation Committee
July 6, 2016 Meeting
To: Parks and Conservation Committee
From: Jeff Muenkel, CEcD AICP EDFP
Subject: Parks and Conservation Plan Final Review
Date: June 29, 2016
We will want to finish up our run thru of the recommendations tonight. The parks noted below will be
discussed. Further, we will want to touch on the “general” parks and conservation area recommendations as
well. Lastly, a review of the final trail recommendations, including the trail priority map, will be discussed.
Please find attached a rundown of all the final recommendations for the park and conservation areas as well as
the most recent trail priority map.
Discussion Order:
1. Moorland Park
2. Schmidt Park
3. Muskego Centre Park
4. Park Arthur
5. Sand Hill Park
6. General Park Recommendations
7. Engel Conservation Area
8. Badertscher Preserve
9. General Conservation Recommendations
10. Trail Recommendations
Park and Conservation Area Recommendation Rundown
(S) Recommendation based on survey results
* Cost share possibility
^ Volunteer aid possibility
Bluhm Park
Core Recommendations
Add main park sign on north side and replace south main sign. (S)
Possibly add a sign with an overall park map noting amenities; Add trail identification/interpretive
signage. (S)
Keep basketball hoop as is but consider new half court outside of parking lot in future via road program.
(S)
Consider connecting northern building to water now that it is close (Northern building on well).
*Purchase one new set of bleachers for fields #1 and #2;
Remove old.
*Replace dugouts on Fields #1 and #2. Expand and install new benches.
*Replace fencing around Fields #1 and #2 (w/in 5 years).
*Consider adding lights to NORTH baseball/softball/football fields to increase usage and availability.
*Add more parking at Bluhm south for baseball/softball.
^Consider tree planting plan and plant trees on Bluhm north; Use Urban
Forestry Grant when available.
Consider playground upgrade within 5 years. (S)
Consider paved connection trail to Tudor Oaks along McShane. (S)
Determine uniformed dog use and/or enforcement for park. (S)
General Maintenance
Remove dumpster & enclosure from Bluhm north.
Redevelop/paint dumpster enclosure on Bluhm south.
Stock park with same consistent garbage can; remove all others.
Paint Pavilion once consistent park pavilion color is established.
Remove pine trees from Bluhm south.
Remove railroad ties sticking out of ground around south parking lot.
Remove prairie planting behind Field #1, along first base side, and return
to open turf.
No need to mow east of Field #3 in event neighbor stops mowing this area.
North side goose problem; unsanitary. Abatement required annually. (S)
Add woodchips/re‐grade path in woods (avoid flooding) (S)
Add back bat houses. (S)
Maintain Pavilion Annually (paint, etc.) (S)
Denoon Park
Core Recommendations
Replace main park sign.
Possibly add a sign with an overall park map noting amenities; Add trail identification/interpretive
signage. (S)
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. Possibly bring trail system
down to boat launch area. (S)
Conside permanent bathrooms. (S)
Consider moving playground to around back parking lot or more visible location of main recreational
activities in park. (S)
Explore pavilion addition towards rear parking lot. (S)
*Determine disc golf possibility here (S). 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.
Add directional signage as well.
*Dredge boat launch for easier navigation. (S)
*Establish area for Muskego Youth Football here for long term game and practice facilities. Central area
of park has space to facilitate.
*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.
Determine uniformed dog use and/or enforcement for park. (S)
General Maintenance
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 posts
for safety; remove railroad ties for safety on south side of bridge leading to bridge on the hill.
Fill in stone gaps along front drive.
Horn/Veteran’s/Settlement Parks
Core Recommendations
*Replace main park signs throughout parks.
^Cut new trails south of storage structure of Horn Field and throughout forest area connecting back to
Settlement. (S)
*^Refurbish Horn Field and regrade wet areas (left field). (S)
Plan alternative uses for Horn Field turf areas. (S)
*^Cleanup batting cage along left field line and bullpen along right field
Line (Horn).
Upgrade playground equipment at Horn. (S)
Add permanent basketball at Settlement parking lot and Veteran's Park. (S)
New homerun fence a possible need in future (Horn).
Add trail connection along left field to existing west trail (Horn).
Consider Veteran's Park as future splashpad location. (S)
Add more landscaping/shade to Veteran's Park. (S)
Consider more rec opportunities at Veteran's Park to benefit summer rec program such as basketball,
tetherball, or smaller scale disc golf. (S)
Determine how turf area (Veteran's Park) could fulfill rec needs in community yet fit around fair
schedule.
Band Shelter at Veteran's Park could have benefits.
Add new grill at Veteran's Park. (S)
*Identify structural repairs needed for various Historical Society buildings yearly and cost share where
possible; Barn a priority. (S)
Add features to Old Town Hall building to possibly be used for future various dance/gymnastics
programs (mirrors, etc.).
*Find way to utilize downstairs of Old Town Hall (Has kitchen and open meeting area for rec
programming in future).
Determine uniform dog use/enforcement. (S)
Add overall interpretive and path system signage throughout Veterans Park to Settlement to Horn (Map
boards, QR Codes, etc.). (S)
General Maintenance
Remove fence dividing parking lot; re‐line parking lot to increase parking for area (Horn).
Remove concrete approach to old Horn building.
Remove tree, or limb of tree, over playground for safety OR consider moving playground to more
desirable location.
Remove growth along fence lines.
Move bleachers to appropriate locations and fix scoreboard.
Update trail surfaces throughout (wet surface areas). (S)
Cleanup Veteran's raised landscape area annually. (S)
Update landscaping around Old Town Hall and maintain. (S)
Idle Isle Park
Core Recommendations
*^Improve boat launch landscaping and piers. (S)
Consider lifeguards and staff led concessions. (S)
Consider rentals such as canoes/kayaks/paddleboards. (S)
Investigate actual parking needs and consider expansion if desired. (S)
Possibly have one‐way parking lot layout to maximize space and safety.
Removal of wide vehicular access to pavilion straight from main parking lot may be required.
Consider alternatives to blocking traffic from parking lots to turf area other than stones.
*Find permanent solution to boat wash station. (S)
Keep existing playground location but update and expand. Make ADA accessible. (S)
Consider trail loop around water frontage of whole park for increased walkability and recreational
opportunity at park. (S)
Consider opportunity for another shelter/gazebo towards SW lakefront point that could be used for
rentals/revenue.
Possibly have another location for open air shelter for rental as existing shelter only has space for day to
day use of beach activities.
^Add more memorial benches along lake frontage trail; keep to same theme for any seating area.
*Increase beach to the west of existing beachfront. (S)
Lake frontage around whole park very undesirable. Shoreline restoration project should be considered
along with beach extension project. Shoreline restoration would include removing all weeds/brush/old
trees along shoreline throughout park and replace with grass and new riprap. (S)
Consider weed machines finding new locations not along the main vistas of the frontage of the park to
the southern portion of the lake.
Consider area for staff to collect fees and provide information in safer format and more desirable
location to entering vehicles.
Find end use for city portion of concession area and ensure any Waterbug use of this area is first
approved in an agreement (Current agreement up in 2017).
Resurface parking lots in 5‐10 years; restripe as needed.
Increased picnic/grill areas should be found.
Increase Police presence. (S)
Possibly create a consultant led park revitalization plan that focuses on park beautification/rejuvenation,
increased usability, revenue opportunities, awareness, and accessibility.
Consider fee restructuring w/ increases and better fee enforcement. (S)
New Signage plan for entire park should be accomplished.
Wayfinding signage to park should be looked into more to have park marketed better in future.
Setup policies for use of city portion of concession area for private use if desired.
Use for future rentals via recreation program OR for leasable private use.
Should be request for proposal process and not first come first serve if private use is desired in future.
Have new landscape plan for park recognizing preservation of vistas while increasing shade
opportunities in certain areas; tree plan along a lake frontage trail. (S)
Increase goose abatement. (S)
General Maintenance
Consider plan to have unmovable garbage can locations in strategic places in park. Increase litter
cleanup/enforcement. (S)
Minimize dumpster locations with enclosure to one central location; removing enclosure and container
at entrance would be advisable.
*^Boat launch area should be revitalized with new signage and low maintenance vegetation/hardscape.
(S)
Schedule daily beach cleanup of seaweed removal and/or raking. (S)
Remove all coniferous trees around playground.
Jensen/Lee Hubka Parks
Core Recommendations
Remove existing recreation building and find alternative for programming opportunity expansion in
community.
Re‐orient parking lot (Jensen) and get rid of unneeded hardscape if building goes away.
Parking lot (Jensen) could be one‐way for safety and have exit at Silver Drive. (S)
Replace main sign (Jensen).
Enhance baseball field and bleacher area. Consider alternative rec uses (football, softball, soccer, rugby,
etc.) for open turf area. (S)
Basketball court pavement could use a re‐lining and possibly resurface in next couple years (Lee Hubka).
Formally survey park in future to determine and formally mark property lines (Lee Hubka).
New Plan will see this water access as Channel Access #1. Signage denoting channel access should be
found (Lee Hubka).
Replace one of the basketball courts with a tennis court. See if parking can be added on this surface as
well (Lee Hubka). (S)
Determine uniformed dog use/enforcement. (S)
General Maintenance
Remove undesirable trees around parking lot and outfield (Jensen).
Clean up bleacher/backstop/fencing around baseball field; Re‐grade/establish baseball field.
Cleanup around port‐a‐potty area (Jensen).
Remove unused flag pole (Jensen).
Cleanup channel shoreline/access. (S)
Kurth Park
Core Recommendations
Replace main park signs on north and south sides.
Add wayfinding signs and/or map of park amenities/trails by parking lots. (S)
*Determine remedies for soccer parking including possible parking expansion, signage, scheduling, and
increased Police enforcement. (S)
Rehab storage/bathroom structure. (S)
Remove basketball hoop for safety and create new separate basketball area in park. (S)
Update all rec trails annually. Consider gravel and/or paved surfaces. (S)
Update playground equipment in around 5 years time. (S)
*Add homerun and foul line fencing at baseball field.
*Clean up creek edge and make amenity of park and trail system. (S)
*Fix base of baseball field fence where curling.
Determine uniformed dog use/enforcement. (S)
Add more landscaping to park. (S)
General Maintenance
Repaint storage building and use uniform city color.
Remove dumpster and enclosure.
Add ADA access hard surface path to tennis courts main gate.
Trim trees along right field line at Kurth baseball field north.
Lions Park
Core Recommendations
Add trail connection from parking lot to nearest courts (aids ADA as well).
Replace main sign (sign better suited at south end of park).
Determine long‐term approach to parking in light of Pickleball usage. (S)
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. (S)
*Add more benches/picnic table around Pickleball and playground. (S)
*Consideration for usage of structure for concessions.
Fix up bathrooms and storage building. (S)
*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 landscape plan for increased shade and trees around park.
Urban Forestry grant possibility. (S)
*Allow concessions for Pickleball rec programming. (S)
General Maintenance
^Painting outside of structure.
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.
Manchester Hill Park
Core Recommendations
Replace main park sign (low maintenance signage that is consistent throughout all parks)
Better mark/promote/identify trails. Enhance trail around pond. (S)
Add asphalt connection path from parking lot to playgrounds to enhance ADA.
Pond enhancements: Consider fish stocking program (Fisheries grants) pier addition, and shoreline
cleanup to make access more desirable up to and around pavilion. (S)
Consider playground replacement in next five years or maintenance
touchups. (S)
Consider Ice rink enhancements (access, benches, lights, pond cleanup, etc.) (S)
Consider adding bathrooms (location may be more appropriate between soccer fields and pavilion). (S)
More parking closer to pavilion (could have own access off of
Parkland Drive).
Consider pavilion update. (S)
General Maintenance
Remove dumpster & enclosure
Re‐identify what areas need to be mowed and which areas can grow fallow 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.
Remove large mulch rings around more mature trees and replace with grass for easier maintenance
(protect trunks with devices as needed)
Add more landscaping/shade around park. (S)
Moorland Park
Core Recommendations
Replace main park sign.
Add updated overall signage plan for park denoting rules and regs.
Add trail sign system. (S)
Add basketball here.
Consider rentable pavilion with bathrooms/electric. (S)
Add hard surface access from parking lot to playground; stripe parking lot where access to playground is
for safety instead of having parked cars there.
Update camera system if needed.
*Possibility to add rubber base at least under swing system. Would help with ADA. (S)
*Re‐dress open turf areas to make facility more utilized for soccer in future. (S)
*Keep prairie planting berms along roadways. (S)
*Create landscape plan for park (create more shade). (S)
*Consider as possible location for Pickleball/Bocce here due to senior contingent in area. (S)
Update trail system with signed connections to Candlewood Creek Subdivision and other nature areas to
the south (more loops, etc.).
Consider stocking storm pond to south with fish and have fish rec programat this location in future
(small pier). (S)
Consider splash pad here. (S)
Don't expand skatepark but maintain. (S)
Don't add community garden here. (S)
General Maintenance
Annually redistribute the woodchips in the playground to keep even. (S)
Maintain port‐a‐potty enclosure; hookup ADA ramp.
Add enclosure doors for dumpster area.
Cleanup tree line in back of playground and skate park.
Muskego Centre Park
Core Recommendations
None
General Maintenance
Remove vegetation/stumps along whole shoreline annually.
Park Arthur
Core Recommendations
Update main entrance signs with proper code numbers.
Possibly add a sign with an overall park map noting amenities.
Add trail identification/interpretive signage. (S)
Add more trail loops; Add trail section out north east portion of central woods and on west side of park.
(S)
Have larger field number signs on baseball fields and in locations seen from parking lots.
Have new landscape plan for park with more shading. (S)
Keep dumpster here but there is no enclosure.
Add playground (east of pavilion so kids can be seen by parents from baseball fields). (S)
Improve storm pond for winter skating here in future w rentals. (S)
Consider options/costs for utilizing west side of park for future; do not sell. (S)
*Consider dog park in west area of park. (S)
Add better ADA accessibility to bleachers on all four baseball diamonds.
*Add scoreboards to baseball fields contingent on cost share (or in full) by clubs/MAA. (S)
Add remote concession stand by fields #1‐3 contingent on cost share (or in full) by clubs/MAA.
Hitting/Pitching cages between Fields #2‐3 contingent on cost share (or in full) by clubs/MAA.
Upgrade all baseball facilities contingent on cost share options presented by clubs/MAA.
Investigate ways to avoid adding turning lanes on the west side at College
Avenue.
Consider soccer and football for west side of park in future. (S)
Cross‐country trails might work here; grooming thougha maintenance issue.
Consider exercise trail in park.
Add more picnic areas. (S)
Consider speed deterrence options/more police enforcement in park. (S)
General Maintenance
*Re‐seed/Top‐dress all turf areas around park. (S)
Add dumpster enclosure w/gate.
Add bollards to southern access trail along Martin Drive.
Re‐identify mowed areas. Some could be less.
Re‐grade path up sledding hill; possible use of TB/millings. (S)
Remove overgrown tree/bush at Martin Drive west entrance.
Better maintenance of roadway edges. (S)
Sand Hill Park
Core Recommendations
Continue building out approved site plan.
General Maintenance
Maintain as built out.
Schmidt Park
Core Recommendations
Replace main park signs.
Add more landcaping and shade trees. (S)
Replace tennis court fencing to alleviate bottom gaps. (S)
Consider pickleball lines in tennis court. (S)
Replace benches around playground and add picnic tables. (S)
Leave as neighborhood park solely; no club programming here in open turf area. (S)
Add soccer goal in open turf area. (S)
No need for increased parking here. (S)
Upgrade basketball area. (S)
Upgrade playground equipment in next five years. (S)
Remove prairie grass areas. (S)
Determine uniformed dog use/enforcement rules for park. (S)
General Maintenance
None.
Badertscher Conservation Area
Core Recommendations
^Construct a stairway on this portion of trail that has a steep slope.
^Work with Eagle Scout to construct a clear span bridge (allowing passage
of light vehicles) along this stream crossing.
Don't pave parking lot. (S)
^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. (S)
*^Construction of an observation platform/tower could be considered
for the scenic vista on northern part of oak savanna area. (S)
*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 developing self‐guided “smart phone tour” with an app that could utilize GPS and/or QR codes.
(S)
*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. (S)
More use by groups should be encouraged. Provision of outdoor education programming through rec
program should be considered.
Consider trail cams in areas to capture wildlife for promotion ofconservation area.
Consider future educational events here (Maple tapping event, nature walks, educational events, etc.).
Market Conservation areas more.
Determine uniformed dog use/enforcement. (S)
General Maintenance
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.).
Change out Maps and information in plexiglass information booth annually.
Touchup main sign.
Continue making trails accessible as possible (maintenance and crossingspriority (boardwalks)). (S)
Clean out old brush and trees along Field Drive to denote entrance more.
Mow trails more in summer months. (S)
Add more private property signs along borders. (S)
Engel Conservation Area
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.
Extend boardwalks throughout all rough trail areas. (S)
*Engel Conservation Area (or Badertscher Preserve) could be the site ofan 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. (S)
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.
Add more views to water vistas from trails. (S)
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.
*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 educational events here (Maple tapping event, nature walks, educational events, etc.).
(S)
General Maintenance
Relocate split rail fence closer to pavement around parking lot. Repairportions with salvageable pieces
from the Denoon Parkfence to be dismantled.
Annually repair gravel access drive. (S)
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 required.
Remove telephone poles around parking lot.
Continue clean out of ash trees where they are located close to target areas (trails, parking lots, etc.).
Change out Maps and information in plexiglass information booth annually.
Let trail around old house go fallow.
Continue making trails accessible as possible (maintenance and crossings priority). (S)
Mow trails more in summer months. (S)
City of Muskego
Parks, Conservation, & Recreation Plan
CHAPTER 5
RECOMMENDATIONS
The previous chapters presented an inventory and analysis of how well the existing parks, open
space sites, and trails meet the needs of the current and future population of the City of
Muskego. The next step in the planning process is to make recommendations to fulfill the
identified needs. These can include additional facilities at existing sites, land acquisition, land
sales, and/or development of facilities at proposed park and open space sites.
This recommended plan will serve as a guide in the decision making process in the acquisition
and development of parks and open spaces in the City of Muskego for the next five years. City
staff and the Parks and Conservation Committee will utilize this plan for yearly
park/conservation budgeting and prioritization efforts.
The following recommendations are separated into the three main categories of parks, open
spaces, and trails. The recommendations are further categorized in relation to the overall city
as well as the individual parks, open spaces, and trails themselves. Further, this plan digs
deeper into each recommendation by providing cost approximations and cost sharing/saving
options where applicable. The sites and facilities proposed in this chapter should provide a park
and open space system that meets the needs of the future population of Muskego.
Park Recommendations
General Recommendations
The following recommendations are considered general in nature and intended to apply broadly
in relation to the overall park system.
1. Based on the Parks and Conservation Survey for this Plan the following
considerations should be discussed over this Plan’s planning period:
Consideration to add the following to the parks system:
a. Splashpad
b. Disc Golf
c. Ice Skating
d. Allowance of Dogs
e. Dog Park
f. More Trails
g. More Shade Trees in key areas
2. The Parks and Conservation Survey noted that one underserved areas for parks
include downtown Muskego and the Big Muskego Lake area.
3. Identify active use parks for clustering outdoor athletic facilities and continue
discussions on partnering with rec clubs school district for development of more
clustered indoor/outdoor facilities.
4. Continue discussions with school district for determining public use times/access for
indoor/outdoor athletic facilities.
5. Funding for Parks Acquisitions and Developments: New land developments are
required to dedicate park and open space lands where designated by the
Comprehensive Plan or any plan component (i.e. this Plan). If an area of
development does not encompass a planned park or open space then a fee in lieu of
park dedication is imposed. These monies are collected in a segregated account for
acquisition and development purposes.
6. The current landfill agreement between the City of Muskego and Superior Emerald
Park Landfill (now Veolia Environmental Services) requires that not less than 10% of
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the city’s annual direct payment is directed to the park dedication fund. This plan
recommends the continued terms of this agreement with consideration of also
utilizing some funds from the unallocated portion of the annual direct payment to
further assist in park development and acquisition.
7. Actively pursued federal, state, and private grants to financially assist the acquisitio n
and management of parklands.
8. Update and market Adopt-a-Park Program. Ensure groups continually committed
every year and assuming clean up duties.
9. Urban Forestry Recommendations for Parks: All forestry planning and operations
within city parks should follow recommendations outlined within the adopted City of
Muskego Urban Forestry Strategic and Management Plans. These plans provide
recommendations for the establishment and management of the tree population
within the city’s parks. The Urban Forestry Strategic Plan establishes the goals and
objectives of the city’s urban forestry program. The Management Plan provides
recommendations for staff, equipment, and training. This plan also outlines a
timeline for specific tree management activities such as planting and pruning and
projects a five-year budget to complete the recommended activities.
Specific Park Recommendations
The park recommendations are presented in a graphical format and can be found outlined on
maps ___-___ herein below.
Lake Access Recommendations
The lake access sites recommendations for Little Muskego Lake, Big Muskeg o Lake, and Lake
Denoon can be found below in relation to overall and specific site recommendations.
Little Muskego Lake Access Sites:
Overall Recs-
Renumber sites due to changes in past year
Consider picnic tables and/or permanent benches at vista accesses
Consider split rail fencing better denoting property accesses in most locations
Have all launches have the same uniformed signage
Pearl Drive
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
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
Diamond Drive
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
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Conservation Recommendations
General Recommendations
The following recommendations are considered general in nature and intended to apply broadly
in relation to the overall conservation system.
1. Any conservation effort should work to meet the following guidelines:
Preservation of rural character
Preservation of native plant communities
Protection of wildlife habitat
Creation of passive and active outdoor recreation opportunities
Reduced development sprawl and overall population density
Reduced vehicular traffic
Reduced stormwater runoff and flooding
Cleaner surface waters
Groundwater recharge
Air pollution reduction
2. Based on the Parks and Conservation Survey for this Plan the following
considerations should be discussed over this Plan’s planning period:
Consideration for snowshoe and cross country ski trails
Consideration for conservation workshops/conservation events
Consideration for outdoor education center
Consideration to allow dogs in conservation areas
3. A prioritization of environmental lands in the community can be found on Map ___.
These lands should be considered for conservation efforts as developments or land
remediation efforts are requested. Areas identified by SEWRPC as natural areas,
critical species habitats, environmental corridors, and isolated natural resource areas
are all included. Essentially all wetlands and older-growth forest areas of significant
size are also included in the prioritization. The most important factor considered in
the ranking is the ecological significance; the diversity of the plant community and
quality of wildlife habitat. The size of an ecologically significant land area also plays
a role in ranking as larger contiguous tracts of habitat typically support a greater
diversity of plants and wildlife. The lands are divided into high, medium, and low
conservation priority areas per the following:
High Conservation Priority Areas: Lands classified as a “High Conservation
Priority” are generally larger tracts of land with higher quality environmental
features such as older growth forests or larger, contiguous wetland areas. Land
areas that provide continuity between large tracts of high quality environmental
features are also included. Strong consideration should be given to acquiring
lands in this designation should they become available. Those lands not
acquired should be protected through other conservation planning techniques.
Medium Conservation Priority Areas: These lands are basically a continuum
between high conservation priority areas and the low conservation priority areas
described below. Tracts are moderately sized and/or the environmental features
that they contain may be of somewhat lower quality than those designated as
high priority.
Low Conservation Priority Areas: These land areas are generally smaller tracts
of environmental features. This designation includes drained or degraded
wetlands or lower quality woodlands. Also included are extensively fragmented,
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older-growth woodland areas that remain after previous subdivision or other
development of land. In most cases, low conservation priority lands would be
protected through means other than acquisition - such as isolated wetlands that
are protected through state and federal land use regulations.
4. Planning Process for Conserving Prioritized Lands: This Plan recommends that the
city consider conservation of all prioritized areas. While it is certainl y not feasible to
acquire these lands through fee simple purchase they may be preserved through
land dedications, conservation easements, preservation restrictions, conservation
developments, or other means. The Parks and Conservation Committee shall review
all land division and land development proposals that would affect conservation
priority areas. With staff guidance, the Committee shall recommend a strategy to the
Planning Commission and the Common Council to preserve or minimize the
development impact of such lands.
5. Conservation lands should be managed in a manner to preserve and enhance their
ecological quality. Invasive species control and establishment of native plant
communities are requisite in the stewardship of conservation lands. It is
recommended that the City of Muskego continue to maintain a separate planning
document, Management of City of Muskego Conservation Lands, in addition to this
document to outline specific management for the conservation lands that it owns.
This document shall include a work plan with a prioritization and timeline for
completing the recommended conservation management activities.
6. The current landfill agreement between the City of Muskego and Veolia
Environmental Services Emerald Park Landfill Incorporated requires that 10% of the
city’s annual direct payment is directed to a Land and Open Space Conservation
Fund to purchase land and/or conservation easements that will provide for open
space preservation. This Plan recommends the continued terms of this agreement
with consideration of also utilizing some additional funds from the unallocated portion
of the annual direct payment to further assist in conservation acquisitions. Similarly
fees in lieu of land dedications should continue to be collected as a funding source
for land acquisition.
7. It is recommended that the city maintain a specific budget for land management and
facilities development costs. Sources for this funding could include the unallocated
portion of the landfill settlement fund, the city’s general fund, state and federal
grants, and private sources. To fund special projects the city also should seek
partnerships and financial assistance from private conservation organizations, local
lake districts and associations, local service groups, and scou ting groups in the area.
8. It is recommended that efforts be made to recruit volunteers to help the community
meet its conservation objectives. Involving the community will raise a sense of
stewardship for the city’s natural resources. Volunteer activities can range from
assisting in land management tasks such as tree planting, seed collection, or
invasive plant control, to fundraising efforts. Existing partnerships with scout groups
and students should continue and new partnerships with conservation-related
associations and groups should be sought.
9. The City Conservation Coordinator should maintain a capacity of consultation to the
community on conservation related issues. Outdoor education classes and special
events should periodically be offered through the city’s recreation programming.
10. In cases where residential development will occur within wooded areas, measures
should be taken to minimize the removal of trees and adequately protect the trees
that are to remain. Building envelopes should be established and preservation
restrictions placed upon the lands outside of the development area. Steps should
also be taken to alleviate any construction damage outside of the cleared area.
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11. Promotion of 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. 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.
12. Big Muskego Lake State Wildlife: It is recommended that the City of Muskego and
the Big Muskego Lake/Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation District collaborate
with the Wisconsin DNR in continuing to acquire/manage key parcels to protect the
best remaining lands in the project area and create larger contiguous conservancy
areas around Big Muskego Lake.
Specific Open Space Recommendations
The recommendations for the two primary recreationally active conservation sites (Engel
Conservation Area and Badertscher Preserve) can be found via Maps ___& ___.
Trail Recommendations
General Recommendations
The following recommendations are considered general in nature and intended to apply broadly
in relation to the overall trail system.
1. Recreation trails are extensions of the transportation system of the city that are intended
for the use of non-motorized modes of travel. Most recreation trail facilities are located
within existing or planned rights-of-way while others traverse public land holdings or are
located within land easements from private owners. These facilities should serve to link
the City of Muskego together with a system of safe and functional off-street recreation
trail connections to accommodate such activities as walking, running, biking, cross-
country skiing, in-line skating, and hiking.
2. Recreation trails are proposed to follow road rights-of-way, utility corridors, and
easements to facilitate travel within the city and also connect to trails in adjoining
communities as part of a regional trail network.
3. It is recommended that future subdivision and other land developments construct
proposed trail sections that are adjacent to or within their proposed development area.
4. Trails should have a paved surface in urbanized areas and conform to the specifications
provided by the City’s Public Works Department.
5. Inspections should take place at least bi-annually on all Muskego trails to determine if ay
sections are deteriorating so plans for repairs can be made and/or budgeted for.
6. Future trail additions to the City of Muskego trail system are found on Map 45. The future
trails have a priority level based upon past Park and Conservation committee and
Council discussions. The Council and Committee shall utilize this map annually before
budget time to recommend any new trail design and/or construction. Trail
recommendations shall be made based on public demand, trail main loop connections,
trail main link connections, and as road construction projects take place. Planning/design
for any new trail is recommended to commence at least one year earlier then
construction (NOTE: Any trail segment addition to the community is solely up to the
Council and their annually prioritization schedule).
7. Based on the Parks and Conservation survey the following trail sections were requested
for increased consideration to complete loops and link residents to the overall system:
a. Add a trail on Racine Avenue south of High School to south end of city
b. Add trail on Woods from Durham to Tess Corners
8. The Parks and Conservation survey as part of this Plan looked to have more annual
maintenance procedures with our existing trail system as well as calling for more trials in
the community to be paved.
9. Update Adopt-a-Trail Program and promote. Ensure groups continually committed every
year and assuming clean up duties.
Specific Trail Recommendations
Individual recommendations for our a few specific trail systems, including the WE Energies trail
systems, are found here:
WE Energies North Trail
-Continue to have Public Works install millings throughout whole trail as materials are
acquired.
-Remedy trail area crossing of County Hwy L by substation near Stagecoach Inn bar.
Better signage as well as finding a way to wrap trail around substation better in future
instead of having users go down highway for a couple hundred feet.
-Have new signage plan along trail system.
-Change and/or add traffic control signs.
-Update/add brown wooden signs at crossings.
-Update Adopt a Trail signs that are in rough shape.
-Add gateway signage at west end denoting trail system.
-Denote start/end of equestrian trail portion.
-Update map signs along with proper directions.
-Be consistent with signage and associated mountings.
WE Energies Hwy 36 Trail
-Have Public Works install millings throughout whole trail as materials are acquired to
define the trail and remove areas of overgrowth.
-Work on extending trail east of North Cape towards Franklin.
-Cut trail thru boulevard of Champions Drive.
-Remove vision corner shrub along Champions Drive trail portion.
-Add benches along trail system.
-Overall signage should be evaluated:
-Change and/or add traffic control signs.
-Trailhead (gateway) and map signs should be added.
-Update Adopt a Trail signs that are in rough shape.
-Opportunities to note environmental areas along trail could be found.
-Add trailhead signage about Muskego trails at Wind Lake Canal Public Access. Access
is a great community asset and should be promoted as good fishing spot and/or fishing
access spot. Environmental education signage location could be found.
Existing Trails
Priority #1
Priority #2
Priority #3
Distant Priority
Existing/Future Loop
Existing/Future Connector
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NOTE: The future trails have a priority level basedupon past Park and Conservation Committee andCouncil discussions. The Council and Committeewill utilize this map annually before budget time torecommend any new trail design and/or construction.Trail recommendations shall be made based onpublic demand, trail main loop connections, trail mainlink connections, and as road construction projectstake place. Planning/design for any new trail isrecommended to commence at least one yearearlier then construction.
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Parks & Conservation Committee
July 6, 2016 Meeting
To: Parks and Conservation Committee
From: Jeff Muenkel, CEcD AICP EDFP
Subject: 2017 Capital Budget Recommendations
Date: June 29, 2016
This is the time of the year that we would like to review which projects we want to recommend to Council for
consideration for inclusion into the 2017 budget. Below are the considerations staff suggests based on our past year of
discussions.
Sand Hill Park- Council approved the grading, parking lot/trail paving
as part of the 2016 budget. The next step would be the finishing touches
on the original concept plan (attached) which would consist of the
playground equipment, signage, and pavilion. The costs for these
improvements are found below. The Committee should determine if we
want to recommend all or portions of the Sand Hill Park costs:
Open Air Pavilion $80,000
Playground Equipment $188,000
Plantings $7,500
Electrical $15,000
Signage /Tables/Benches $10,000
TOTAL $300,500
Playground could have synthetic surface for $53,036 more totaling $353,536
Possible future items may include bathrooms, public water, and/or turf area conversion to baseball/soccer fields.
Possible Recommendations - The full second phase amount with Board determination if synthetic surface
should be part of recommendation.
General Parks Projects – There are many projects that we’ve uncovered in the new Parks and Conservation Plan.
However, we have not been able to prioritize each project for each individual park. Due to this it may be beneficial for
the Committee to simply recommend a dollar amount be reserved for larger parks projects that will develop from the
new plan once it is adopted.
The Committee should determine what amount they would like to recommend for these various parks capital projects
for 2017 OR if there is a specific project or two that we want to pursue immediately for 2017. Once approved, the
Committee can work on what projects we want to prioritize with those monies come the end of 2016. Many exist
including a splash pad design, dog park, disc golf, to the many Idle Isle Park improvements that could be implemented
or at least designed.
Recreation Trails – In the past we have used a map that had various years noting when the city desired to design and/or
install trail sections within the community. For the new Park Plan we have made the years into priorities instead since
the years are misleading given the pricing we know is attached to each section of trail. The current priority map is
attached below for Committee’s reference.
The Committee should know the following notes in making their decisions:
Woods Road- A section of trail was designed and is being constructed from Racine Avenue (by Muskego High
School) to Windover Drive (Plum Creek and Settlement on Woods Subdivisions)
North Cape Road- A section of trail was designed and will be constructed from Boxhorn Drive south to the WE
Energies trail by Hwy 36. $540,000 was budgeted for the design and construction and the bid came in at
$269,000 (Note: We still have to assume a 15% contingency plus $50,000 for inspection/design).
Council had budgeted for a design of a trail along Woods Road from Windover Drive north to Janesville Road.
The design was removed earlier this year by the Public Works Committee finding that signage and on street
trail markings would be better thru the Plum Creek Subdivision (this is part of the new priority map).
Council budgeted for a design of a trail along Martin Drive from Janesville Road going west to Lannon Drive.
The design was removed earlier this year by the Public Works Committee finding that the residents in the area
did not want it, that it would be extremely costly, and that it isn’t a large priority as it doesn’t service as many
residents as other sections. The Committee meeting revealed that at least incorporating a trail section from
Janesville Road up to the Copper oak Subdivision would serve a majority of the residents in this area. This
budget was approved at $60,000 for 2016.
Possible Recommendations- Based on the latest trail priority map, and the latest Park and Conservation Plan
recommendations to concentrate on loops/connectors, recommend the following:
2016 – Utilize available design monies from not following thru with the full martin Drive design to design:
-Design Janesville Road from Racine to Mercury
-Design Martin Drive from Janesville to Lutheran Church
-Signage for Woods Road on-road north to Janesville
2017 –Total of $160,000
-Construct Janesville Road from Racine to Mercury $55,000 (~650’ based on $85/linear foot)
-Construct Martin Drive from Janesville to Lutheran Church $55,000 (~650’ based on $85/linear foot)
-Design Lannon Road (Consultant driven) $60,000
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Parks and Conservation Committee
To: Parks and Conservation Committee
From: Jeff Muenkel, AICP
Subject: Director of Public Works Report
Date: June 29, 2016
Dave Simpson is gone on paternity leave at this time. I have indicated some of the
ongoing projects from this past June though below:
Sand Hill Park- Paving occurred last week and final grading/seeding has
begun.
The Woods Road path from Racine to Windover has started construction.
The North Cape Road path was bid and the low bid was from Blaze
Landscaping for $268,643.00 was accepted. A preconstruction meeting will
be held son with construction starting in the next month.
Memo
To: Parks and Conservation Committee
From: Tom Zagar
CC: Jeff Muenkel
Date: June 29, 2016
Re: Conservation Coordinator Report
Here is an update of projects related to Lakes, Forestry, and Conservation:
On Monday, June 27 the USDA conducted the goose roundup and removed 81 Canada geese from
Idle Isle Park. This large gaggle was a serious nuisance and likely created the unsafe bacteria levels
that caused the beach to be closed several days earlier. Geese are captured at this time of the year
because the adults are flightless from molting and the young cannot yet fly. In the ensuing weeks it is
likely that geese from other areas will begin residing in the park when they regain their flight. If so, we
will utilize the “Geese Police” canine service to discourage geese from using the park for the remainder
of the summer. The City is receiving a DNR grant to assist the goose control costs.
Starry Stonewort (SSW) is now growing prolifically in several areas throughout Big Muskego Lake. On
June 27, Marine Biochemists chemically treated the area around the boat lunches to reduce the
incidence of this invasive alga being transported by boat trailers to other waterways. “Clean Boats
Clean Waters” launch attendants are working at launches on both Big and Little Muskego Lakes to
disseminate information to boaters on preventing and/or reducing the spread of SSW and other aquatic
invasive species.
Conservation staff had recently pushed away floating cattail bogs to open up the channel at the Durham
Road launch on Big Muskego Lake. DPW/Parks staff removed the large piles of cattail debris
previously cleared from the Boxhorn and Durham launches.
Conservation staff recently injected insecticide into ash trees in the parks to treat for Emerald Ash Borer
(EAB). Damage to ash trees from EAB is now very evident throughout the City and untreated trees will
soon perish. The goal of insecticide treatment is to extend the life of ash trees while other replacement
tree species are established. Big thanks to Bill Miller for his expert instruction in conducting this project!
Three kayak trips were recently held on Big Muskego Lake through the Recreation program.
Participants paddled over three miles - viewing bald eagles, ospreys, other wildlife and magnificent
sunsets. We received positive feedback from those who attended.
Community Development Department
CITY OF MUSKEGO
Staff Report to Parks & Conservation Committee
July 6, 2016
To: Parks & Conservation Committee
From: Tammy Dunn, Recreation Manager
Subject: Recreation Program Miscellaneous Updates
Date: June 28, 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. Pickleball Updates:
a. A ribbon cutting event is being planned for the new Pickleball Courts at Lions Park for
July 26. As details are finalized an invitation will be extended to all committee
members.
b. The windscreens have been placed up at the courts. A big thank you to goe s out to
DPW staff Dennis and Adam, Recreation Specialist for getting these up quickly.
2. Follow-up on buoy placement at Little Muskego Lake. Discussion has been had with the Water
Bugs President Rick Nelson on the location of the buoys. The 100 foot buoy s are still in place as
indicated in the agreement. Those buoys are never moved for shows. Rick did in dicate that on
the west island a ball was placed there instead of a buoy so that if a skier were to get out of
control on the turn the skier would hit the ball instead of the buoy which would cause less
injury to the skier. This was put in place a few years ago with agreement from the city and the
police as a safety precaution. There is still a marker in place to guide the boats on the 100 feet
distance.
3. We are starting the process of working on the fall program guide with a mailing date of August
17. We anticipate carrying our normal course of activities with a handful of new programs
added again in the fall.
4. Baseball and Softball games and practices are starting to wrap up for the season. In August we
will be able to provide a count of how many games and practices took place on city fields this
season.