PRB071574minuteslmwrE$ OF MEErnNG HELD JULY 15, 1974
Director Ron Ford called the meeting to order at 7:55 P.M.
0 Present were members Ron Ford, R&bard Manchester, Dick Arrowood and
Joyce Krygier, Also Present were action Recrestion Dlreet$X John
Walkowski, Baseball Coordinatoq and Park Suppt. Don I<cCu8lo@h. Joe Beatke
Absent were members Roland Lbnck, Bob Gumfeny and Arnft Beske. Member
roB1 call was taken.
Mrs. Clyde Heckert of Tower Drive appeared to request whae: action had been taken abut: stopping foul bid&~ from falling on her property. tin McCullough
reported &at on hne 18th he ordered a 50' X 15' nylon net that will be instal.led behind the first base dug out fence. That will raise the existing
12 Et, fence up to 27 ft,
Mr. Jerry Mattke representing Muskego Life Spores presented a lett@r outlining their sporrs program and expressing their apprecation to the Park and Reweatlon Board for thair support.
Ron Ford read a letter from Mr. DahPen complaining about pool area at the
hrgh school. The complaint contained such items as lights left on, doors
left open, doors not locked and area not cleaned properly. Don McCullough will meet with the head custodian of the high school, Mr. Spitsner, and
a check out the cleanLng and other irregularitfos thap: occurred.
The elect:lion of officers was held and the following officers were elected:
President - p&hard Atrowood
Vice Presfdent - Richard Manchester
Dfrector - Ronald Ford
Secretary Joyce Krygfer
A discussion foEaLlowed concerning a treasurer. Mr. Alcrowmd recommended
Councbl act&on and board approval, instead of an informal function. pt was
decided that the secretary and treasurer would be informal. for a brief
pen%od on a trial basis.
The Mayos and City Clerk are to be invited to the next meeting to clarify
budget end purchase order procedures that are required.
The mfnuees of the June meeting were discussed. Ron Ford explafned that the
Waukeshs County Health Department rakes weekly water samples and the
bacterial count of the waEep in Little Muskego Lake is well below the 200 count, which is considered safe for swimming.
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ME. Wrrowood volunteered to check with the HAR consernfng a letter
Don Kangas was to write regardfng cars attending girls softball games dr%ving on the grass atz Bay tine.
Nr. Robert Kreuser, Supt. of schools in Eluskego, will be invited to attend the nexE meeting to discuss the proposed baseball complex a& Mill Valley School ground with lthe Park Planner representing Hugh Dega F* Associates.
Armmood moved, as seconded by Hanchester, to approve the June minutes. Motion carried.
John Walkowski, acting Recreaelon Director reported on the Summer Recrestfon Program with a.tte&ance figures, and regularly scheduled functPons such as Arts & Crafts, Yunior Olympics with four age groups, special events such as Brewers baseball. game and Zoo trip and the final day picnic al: Colonel
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Keg Park. He
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July LSth and 9-12 will be held.
reported the second sessfon of swimming lessons commenced on lasting until August 2nd, only a mom ing~ session from _ _
Ron Bord reported that the parks he inspected were in need:of trimming to
make them look neater. WcCullough said that the parks would be trimmed.
Dick Arrowood reported on the bad condition of the ball diamond at Kurtb Park and requested that action be taken to improve the diamonds.
McCullough said he would do what he could before the All Star Game on
August 4th.
John W&kowsk% requested additional money for the two playground assistsants et Jensen Center because of thefr fncreased responsibility and work load.,
Thas is due to h&s job as Acting Recreation Director and in addition eo being
Supervisor at Jensen Center. Ron Ford explained that no money was avaflabae
because the sefarfes were already approved for this year.
Old Business
Ron Ford read a letter frm Park Planner Dave Schrieber stating that for a
Master Park Plan for Kurth Park and Lions Park on a jodne basis would cost $1200 for Lions Park and $1500 for Kurth Park. If planned separately it
would cost an additional $200 for Lions Park and $300 for Kurth Park. De l presented the contract for planning ehe 3% acres at Lions Park and the 6%
acres at Kurth Park+ The Planner would prepare a detailed study of the sdite, a suitability seudy, and evaluation of existing recreation, and
provide proposed site plans and cost eseimates. The owner (Park &
Recreation) would provide a typographical map, program usage and a
property owner map.
Arrowood moved, Manchester seconded to forward the contract to the Common
Counc%I for Efnal approval. Discus&on followed, motion carr2ed.
Ron Pord presented the plans for Idle Isle and Schmidt Park that will be
submiteed for bfds as soon as ehe plans for Idle Isle are returned from DNR.
Arrowood preseneed the contracts for payment for baseball coaches. They were for the followeng:
Joe Beatke Lakes and Varsity Coach
Carl Scheckowski - General Manager
Tom Seroogy m Puddles Coach
Me explained that even though the Puddles Team was cancelled due to an
&ministrative error not caused by Seroogy, he thought thae $100 should be
a payed for hfs preseason coaching and preparation.
Joyce Kryg%er moved, Hanchester secondsd-eo pay the contracts. Discussion
--followed. ~.Wotlon cart-fed.
Arrowood moved, Mancheseer seconded, to approve use of Muskego High School swimming pool and track facilieies by Piuskego Ldfe Spores Inc. for hours indicated until August 2nd.
Track - 6:OO P.M, - 9:30 P&L Dafly Pool - 4:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.W. Daily
No descussfon, Motion carried.
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New Business l Ron Ford explained that the Little Muskego Lake Assoc%a.tf.on haa 'us&It an aquatic weed cutter for $2000 and have been cont.a::t%ng Inerd. owners and
cutting the weeds for hire. Tney have offered to cut &I-W wee& at Xdle
Isle foe $200. Arrowood moved, KrygLer seconded Co ?rave Lake Aasoc~Ia%ion
cut the weeds around Idle Zslle.for $ZOO,OO
Joyce KrygPee moved CO amend ehe above motion Eo LncLtfd@ aI% cLty owned
lake property where requested at the price quoted fn the paper, The motion died because of no second. D%scussion folLowad, Motion carried.
Ron Ford presaneed the ouestand%ng Bark and Recacc~~~ion vouchers for
payment. Arrowood moved to pay all the vouchers pres~~eed, Karzchester
seconded, motion carefed.
Arrowood moved, Manchester seconded to adjourn ehe meee%ng, Tize
meeeing adjourned ae 11:05 P.M.
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non McCuPloug’h Park t;uperin&ndanP:
Acting Secretary