PCM19690402CITY PLAN COMMISSION
CITY OF MUSKEG0
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MINUTES OF MEETING HELD APRIL 2, 1969
CITY HALL
Mayor Wieselmann called the meeting to order at 8:05 P. M.
Secretary, Alvin Basse, Willard Bertram, Charles Buehler, Ed
PRESENT - Mayor Donald Wieselmann, Chairman, Ald. Frank Narlock,
Raimann and Mrs. Jean Sanders. Plan Consultant Russell Knetzger
and Building Inspector Lee were also present.
MINUTES - Mrs. Sanders moved to approve the minutes of the
previous meeting of March 18, 1969, as mailed. Mr. Basse seconded
the motion and the motion carried.
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PERSONAL APPEARANCES
RAYMOND WALLNER - Mr. Wallner, 571 W19622 Hi Y Drive,
appeared in regard to his request for legal status of Lot 16,
Block C, Hi "Y" Ranches Subdivision, from which a 30' strip
of property had been purchased by the county for the construc-
tion of new Highway "Y".
matter to the city engineer for a possible solution for a
cul-de-sac or "T" where Simandl Drive has been closed at its
junction with the new Hiway "Y" on the east. The following
was read by the Recording Secretary:
communication dated March 25, 1969, from City Engineer Ruekert
"Gentlemen:
thereon in red is our suggestion for a "T" for ease for exit
purposes.
The 50 foot depth would line up with the setback and 30
feet is sufficient width. The same treatment could be used on
the west side of "Y" on Lot 6, Block A.
ordinance. The area remaining is about 17,000 square feet. With
adequate percolation and area for absorption fields, the lot may
be approved depending on house size, use, etc., by the Board of
Appeals.
At the previous meeting, the Commission had referred the
We are returning the prints of subject lots and shown
Lot 16 does not have the necessary area as required by the
Please contact us if you have any question.
Yours very truly,
/s/ Frank J. Ruekert"
Mrs. Sanders moved to recommend to the Common Council to
grant legal status to Lot 16, Block C, Hi "Y" Ranches Subdivision.
Ald. Narlock seconded the motion and the motion carried.
There was considerable discussion of turn arounds for the
west side of Simandl Dr. and the east side of Hi Y Drive where
they have been closed at their junctions with the new Hiway "Y"
and the following motion resulted:
letter to the County Highway Department advising them that the
city is anxious to settle the design and completion of turn
arounds on the east and west sides of Simandl Drive and the
east side of Hi "Y" Dr.
junction with the new Hiway "Y" 1ve where they have been closed at their , that they confer with the new
Ald. Narlock moved that the Recording Secretary direct a
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city engineer, Joseph Kelsenberg, on the design of the
negotiate for any easements if it becomes necessary. Mr.
turn arounds and that the city attorney be alerted to
Raimann seconded the motion and the motion carried.
WILLARD MASTERSON - Mr. Masterson and Errol Hohmann
appeared to discuss a water ski show at DandiLion Park as
requested in the following communication dated March 24, 1969:
“Gentlemen:
made considerable progress toward the upgrading of this entertain-
ment facility. I wish to review a few of the innovations to date:
signer’s coordinated color scheme.
family theme type amusement facility. Our new fence for better
from the stereotype thrill amusement park and moving toward a
guest control is a factor in the above change.
new innovation. We now have 19 young people in colleges around
the country who have earned a good percentage of their expenses
here at DandiLion Park. Our plans are to increase this number in
1969.
4. The creation of a puppet theater in 196s was a highlight.
The physical plant was built by Muskego craftsman, Irv Stoltz.
The shows, five in number, were created and directed by Mrs. Ardith
Faucett, teacher and Muskego resident, and the puppeteers were
community through and through, a smash hit that will be continued
local high school girls. This show, free to our guests, was
in 1969.
to love was a success, also free to our guests. This attraction
will be repeated again. These specific types of attractions do
not appeal to the carnival seeker, but more to the family group.
will improve DandiLion Park. The park should be a never static,
but a constantly changing amusement facility.
frontage, and we have a plan to utilize that frontage. We would
scheduled at 7:45 P. M. on Wednesday through Friday, and at 2:00
like to stage a daily water ski show. The shows would be
and 4:OO on Saturday and Sundays. The shows would be scheduled
to start on Saturday, June 14, and they would continue until
September 2. The water ski show would be held on DandiLion Park
shoreline, west of our train station and bath house.
The show would be about 40 minutes long and would contain
approximately 12 acts. These would be the same acts you would
see at the Tommy Dartlett Water Ski Show at the Dells or at Dick
Pope’s Ski Show at Cypress Gardens, Florida. A listing of the
acts would be as follows:
skiing, Clown act, Jumping, Barefoot skiing, Water Balet, Kite,
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Since purchasing Muskego Beach in February of 1968, I have
1. A complete clean up and paint up using a recognized de-
2. New name and complete image change; we are moving away
3. The employment of young college bound people is also a
5. A Kiddi-Zoo of baby animals for youngsters of all ages
I am constantly alert for new ideas and attractions that
DandiLion Park has over 1300 feet of Little Muskego Lake
Opening flags and banners, Slalom, Mixed Doubles, Trick
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'a
Pyramid, and Boy Scouts.
merit badge. It is planned that at every show we would invite
two scouts to be tested, judged, and issued proper awards.
Mr. Errol Hohmann, an ardent water ski enthusiast and manager of
the Brookfield National Bank of Muskego, would head and coordi-
nate the troup. Personnel would come from existing clubs. The
starting group would stay together for the first four weeks, and
during this time would gradually introduce local boys and girls
into the water ski show. Our plans would be to emulate the Minoqua
Bats, who are famous throughout the midwest and one of Northern
Wisconsin's ereat tourist attractions. This group was featured
at the 1968 Summerfests on the lake front in Milwaukee.
50 feet off our shoreline and would be secured to prevent un-
jump ramp would be used. This ramp would be anchored approximately
authorized use when not in use by the show troup.
tion 9:08 (7) C. 3, uses permitted by conditional grant. This
use would then be one additional show of the existing amusement
park.
In 1969 the Boy Scouts of America instilled a water skiing
The ski troup would consist of approximately 15 members.
DandiLion Park would own the equipment needed, and a portable
It is requested that this water show be permitted under sec-
Sincerely yours,
/s/ W. M. Masterson"
show would have on other water activities and the following
motion resulted:
this request be scheduled for Tuesday evening, April 15th, 8:OO
Mrs. Sanders moved that an informal hearing to consider
Little Muskego Lake Assn. and Little Muskego Lake Yacht Club be
P. M., and that the water patrolmen and representatives from
requested to attend. Ald. Narlock seconded the motion and the
motion carried.
The Commission expressed concern as to the affect such a
JOHN BROWN - Dr. Brown, W180 S6821 Muskego Drive, appeared
to request approval to install a 48" high, 9 gauge chainlink
fence, a portion of which will be located in the base setback
area.
advised that the location of the fence will not influence the
parking on his property.
fence as submitted subject to the condition that Dr. Brown file
Mr. Raimann moved to approve this'request to install a
an agreement with the city stating that he will remove all new
construction, additions, or replacements at his expense if it
becomes necessary for the improvement of the street and that
he will claim no damage for same. Mr. Bertram seconded the
motion and the motion carried.
In answer to a question from the Commission, Dr. Brown
Alma Baas to discuss7 land division of the Baas property
RONALD ZIMMERMAN - Surv. Zimmerman appeared representing
on the west side of Mystic Drive which is indicated as a potential
school site on the comprehensive plan.
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Control Ordinance which indicates that the subdivider may be
Planner Knetzger reviewed Sec. VI11 of the Subdivision
required to reserve such an area for a period not to exceed
property or release the reservation.
two years after which the city shall either acquire the
east side of Mystic Drive.
the Baas property had been approved in February, 1969, on the
dividing this parcel on the east side of Mystic Drive and that
decision that Surveyor Zimmerman encourage the Baas's to consider
interested in this site for a future school.
the school board will be contacted to determine if they will be
It was noted by the Commission that a one acre division of
After considerable discussion, it was the Commission's
FRANCIS HENNEBERRY - Mr. Henneberry, W187 S9231 Racine Ave.,
appeared seeking approval of a sketch for a 1.5 acre division of
his son. It was noted by the Commission that this piece of property
his property on Woods Rd., Sec. 17, which he desires to deed to
will include the buildings.
the Commission will be receptive to a preliminary plat and
certified survey map. Mr. Raimann seconded the motion and the
motion carried.
Mr. Bertram moved to approve the sketch as submitted and that
MARV DIEL - EVERETT DREWS - Mr. Diel appeared seeking
approval of a 6.25 acre division of the Everett Drews property
Commission has been reluctant to approve this division prior to
in the NE%, Sec. 18 on which he desires to build a home. The
remainder of the Drews property.
the receipt of a suitable layout and street pattern for the
The following report dated March 28, 1969,from Plan
Consultant Knetzger was read by the Recording Secretary:
"Gentlemen:
Diel parcels.
possible street pattern for future subdividing of the Drews and
on whether the road should split his south property line. He
prefers that the road be placed entirely on the Drews parcel so
that he will not have to bear any of the cost of its construction.
He does not plan to use it for subdividing future lots.
We have prepared a second study, enclosed, which avoids
placing any roads on the Diel property, except for the extention
of Pasadena Drive.
steps:
is shown on the Diel certified survey map as "dedicated"
On March 13, 1969, we submitted a report to you showing a
Mr. Diel has responded to the question raised in the report
The Diel division can be completed with the following two
1. The widening of Hillendale to 40 feet from the centerline
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to Muskego.
through the Diel parcel on the certified survey map.
Respectfully submitted,
Nelson & Assoc., Inc."
2. Pasad.ena Drive is shown as "dedicated" or "reserved"
Mrs. Everett Drews, Mrs. Sylvester Ksobiech and Mr. & Mrs.
Val Halbrucker were also present. Mrs. Ksobiech expressed
concern that the proposed road as indicated in the planner's
report did not connect with the road which the several property
owners to the south of the Drews property had dedicated when
they had divided their properties.
be designed for access to the Drews property as well as
coordinating with the Ksobiech - Halbrucker roads.
Engineer Kelsenberg as soon as possible.
There was considerable discussion of how the roads could
It was the Commission's opinion to refer this to City
OTHER BUSINESS
HAROLD DE BACK - The Commission reviewed a certified
survey map for a 7 acre division of the Harold DeDack prowertv
on Parker~Road in Sec. 21 which had been prepared by Waukesha'
Land Surveys.
to the city engineer's approval. Mr. Basse seconded the motion
Mr. Bertram moved to approve the certified survey subject
and the motion carried.
Mayor Wieselmann declared recess at 10:05 P. M. and the
meeting reconvened at 10:15 P. &I.
MELFORD FOTH - The Commission reviewed an offer from Melford
Foth to dedicate approximately 16 acres of property to the city
which will abut the new Highway Y, the civic center site and Horn
Field. Mayor Wieselmann advised that the sewer assessment on
deposit area for the muck from Little Muskego Lake.
this property is $11,000, that this property is a potential
accept this offer. Mr. Raimann seconded the motion and the
motion carried.
Ald. Narlock moved to recommend to the Common Council to
HAROLD SWANTO - MUSKEG0 NURSING HOME - The Recording
Secretary advised that a petition from Mr. Swanto reauestine
an expansion of conditional use for the purpose of ai addityon
after the last Plan Commission meeting, that a hearing had
to the north side of the nursing home had been received just
been scheduled to consider this request for Tuesday, April 15,
7:45 P. M.
seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Mr. Buehler moved to confirm this hearing date. Mr. Basse
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IDLE ISLE BEACH - Mr. Buehler moved to adopt the following
resolution to amend the adopted comprehensive plan map:
adopt on June 24, 1963, the Comprehensive Plan Map which
indicates the pattern of land use and development, and
Whereas the island located at the north end of Little
Muskego Lake, known as Idle Isle Beach, may become available
for public purchase, said island presently used as a privately
owned, commercial, recreation area for picnicing, swimming and
limited boat launching, and
recreation area for park purposes,
the City of Muskego does hereby amend its Comprehensive Plan
Map by changing the use designation of said island from
"Commercial Recreation" to "Park & Recreation Area".
Mr. Basse seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Whereas the Plan Commission of the Town of Muskego did
Whereas said island would make a fine, public park and
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the Plan Commission of
EVELYN SCHWEFEL PROPERTY - The following communication
directed to the Commission from Attornev Ewald Moerke. Jr.. ~~~~ ~~
dated March 18, 1969, was reviewed by the Commission:
"Gentlemen and Ladies:
client, Evelyn Schwefel, for permission to fill in a certain
cross ditch lying on her property in the City of Muskego.
body, I conferred with the Mayor of the City of Muskego and agreed
to follow-up with the Department of Natural Resources on the prob-
standpoint of the State of Wisconsin. I now have an answer from
lems that may be connected with this proposition from the
stance of these letters is that the State of Wisconsin deems
them, and I note that copies have been sent to you. The sub-
this cross-ditch to be a navigable stream and, therefore, they
bisconsin with respect to filling. The effect of this ruling
intend to make it subject to the provisions of the State of
is that it makes your determination subject to further permission
from the State of Wisconsin.
this matter and he has agreed with me that perhaps the best pro-
I have conferred with your City Attorney, Mr. Buckley, on
cedure at this time would be to ask you to firm-up your plans with
respect to the outlet from Little Muskego Lake so that one of the
spillways can be enlarged and the other one can be discontinued.
This, of course, will eliminate the necessity for this cross-
channel and then a permit from the State of Wisconsin could be
readily obtained.
Little Muskego Lake. We, of course, will be happy to cooperate
to consumate their plans for the development of the outlet of
with the City in anyway possible so as to expedite the alleviation
of this problem.
This is in further reference to the application of my
After our last meeting on this matter before your honorable
We, therefore, request that the City of Muskego take action
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let us know. We await your further advice on this matter.
If you desire us to be present at any further hearings, please
Yours very truly,
/s/ Ewald L. Moerke, Jr ."
Committee for consideration. Ald. Narlock seconded the motion
and the motion carried.
PLANNER'S REPORTS
Mr. Basse moved to refer this letter to the Public Works
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INDUSTRIAL KEZUNlNG - As concerns the Industrial Committee's
recommendation to rezone approximately 500 acres of property
bounded by Woods Road, Highway 24 and the new Highway "Y' to
industrial, Planner Knetzger advised that 500 acres would be
pointed out that according to the Regional Planning Commission,
too great an area for Muskego to rezone at this time. He
of the 4900 to 5100 acres proposed for industry between 1963 and
1990, Muskego will receive approximately 66 acres.
24 (Scholbe Pr Schaefer properties) and 40 acres on the south
side of Highway 24 (Scholbe & Foth properties) be rezoned to
October, 1968. He reviewed a map of the area and indicated that
industrial at this time as he had indicated in his report in
if it became necessary for expansion of an industrial park, the
expansion stages could be as follows:
farm and a portion of the Loomis Estate to the creek ( 25 acres).
1. Remainder of the Foth properties, part of the Hohensee
(25 acres).
2. From the creek south to Woods Road (Muehl & Nieman farms)
3. The Scholbe & Loomis properties lying west of the Foth
and Hohensee properties (80 acres).
4. Part of the Nieman farm south of the creek (25 acres)
5. 25 acres west to the west highschool line.
6. 25 acres along Woods Road west of the highschool line
7. 60 acres which would include the rest of the Loomis,
The Commission expressed concern as to how to have "non-
He recommended that the 90 acres on the north side of Highway
extended.
Nieman and DeBack properties.
zoning'' so that the areas for expansion would not be committed
to industrial or residential.
the city attorney as to the feasibility of zoning these potential
industrial sites to agriculture.
as to the legality of zoning to agriculture land intended for
Mr. Basse moved to request an opinion from the city attorney
future industrial zoning. Ald. Narlock seconded the motion and
the motion carried.
It was the Commission's decision to request an opinion from
ADJOURNMENT - Ald. Narlock moved for adjournment, Mr. Raimann
seconded the motion and the meeting adjourned at 11:40 P. M.
ReApVtfully pubmitted,
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Recording Secretary
AMENDING THE ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE
. PLAN MAP
Whereas the Plan Commission of the Town of Muskego did
adopt on June 24, 1963, the Comprehensive Plan Map which
indicates the pattern of land use and development, and
Whereas the island located at the north end of Little
Muskego Lake, known as Idle Isle Beach, may become
available for public purchase, said island presently
used as a privately owned, commercial, recreation area
for picnicing, swimming and limited boat launching, and
Whereas said island would make a fine,public, park and
recreation area for park purposes..
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the Plan Commission
of the City of Muskego does hereby amend its Comprehensive
Plan Map by changing the use designation of said island
from "Commercial Recreation" to "Park & Recreation Area".
Adopted this day of l/.Ctu-L , 1969,
by a vote of 7 in fayor and 0 against.
Attest:
DATEUL
CITY OF MUSLEGO
PIAN COMMISSION b js
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