PRB082671minutesPark and Recreation Board Minutes of Meeting Held S/26/71
Present were Chairman Burgenneister, R. Gumieny, R. Maurice, C. Schickowski, D. Yahr and D. Kangas
The Finance Committee met prior to regular meeting and discussed the 1972 Budget. It was agreed to present it to the committee as printed.
Regular meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M.
Minutes of the meeting on 7/29/71 were accepted and placed on file.
Carl Schickowski was elected Secretary to replace L. Stanley.
Chairman Burgermeister reported on the Bids for the Building at Kurth Park. Low bid came in at $11,500, more than amount alloted by Common Council. In the discussion that followed, alternatives were suggested: a smaller building at Kurth because the new Park in Ward I will be only 1% to 2 miles away and will need toilet and storage facilities. It was suggested that the building be approximately the size of a garage. It was further agreed to not let the bids at this time.
Mr. Joe Beatka appeared before the committee to outline his 1972 baseball program. Mr. Beatka in a question and answer period told the committee that he would try to strengthen baseball in the City by trying to get more of the High School graduates interested in Land of Lakes and eliminate the need to bring in players from outside. He would work with Land of Lakes, Iand of Brooks, and Varsity. The Milwaukee County Major Franchise would be dropped. It is hoped that Mr. Betka will be able to coordinate more closely with the Muskego Athletic Association.
It was brought to the committee's attention that Mr. J. Swertt's football team is playing without benefit of insurance. Mr. Swert has not approached the committee in this regard and until he does so the committee will take no action.
Mr. D. Kangas gave his report on the summer playground program. Included in the report were total enrollment and expenditiras. Mr. Kangas, because of his duties as head football coach will not be able to act as director for the fall program, but expressed a desire to work on'the:wiDter prog?afi::..He is trying to work out a program for Golden Agers. Mr. Kangas is trying to recruit a director for the Fall program. Wages for Director to be $4.50 per hour.
The Board authorized Mr. Kangas to purchase additional play equipment.
Chairman Burgermeister reported that the land (7 acres) for Park in Ward I has been donated by the Developer.
Motion to approve 1972 budget by Mr. Yahr, 2nd by R. Maurice. Motion carried.
Mr. Maurice moved to keep the Salary Ordinance the same as 1971, 2nd by Mr. Yahr, motion carried.
Mr. Maurice moved to adjourn, 2nd by Mr. Gumieny, motion carried.
Adjournment 9:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Carl Schickcwski Secretary g/4/71