PRB121277minutesPARKS & RECREATION BCARD - CITY CF I,ilJSKEGO
Minutes of meeting December 12, 1977
PRESENT: Mr. Clarence Dahlen Mr. Tom Rnimann
Mr. Richard Arrowood Mr. Ron Ford
Mr. Bruce Engman Director Steve Pischke
Mr. Michael Weed
The minutes of the November 14, 1977 meeting were approved as
mailed.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
Jean Sanders appeared on behalf of the Prospect Ladies Aid
Society, a nonprofit fund raising organization, requesting the
Board to waive the $10.00 monthly fee. She stated that the
Society would like to continue their monthly meeting at Jensen
Park Recreation Building, but that $10.00 would be too high of
2 fee for them to pay. Five of the members are from the City
of Muskego, with thirteen being from outside. Hanchester moved
to grant the waiver of the fee. Seconded by Weed PASSED
Tony Engman (Lake Riders), Erwin Arnot (Lodge Riders), Robert A.
Gumieny (Icetrocauts), and Allen C. Spitzner (Icetronauts),
appeared representing the net:ly formed snowmobile committee in
the city and requesting the possibility of running a trail through
Lions Park. The City Ordinance states that no vehicles shall be
allowed in the parks, but the Park Director may designate certain
areas for snowmobiling if a problem presents itself. The ~biggest
problem is in the v?ell populated areas. The Snowmobile Committee
prould like to solve the problem of snowmobiles riding all over
the park by purchasing signs and marking a trail in Lions Park.
Ford moved to authorize snowmobiles along the north and east sides
of Lions Park on a trial basis for one year. Seconded by Engman
PASSED This trail will be reviewed in the Spring and Fall of 197S.
Regarding Idle Isle Park, it was suggested that snowmobilers try
to keep on the roads and enter the lake by way of the weed harvester
lrunch area.
NE!,! BUSINESS
Dandelion Park
The proposed park area was toured by Director Pischke, consultant
David Schreiber, and Mr. 13asterson. Schreiber stated that any area
could be used for lake access to the beach. Planning standards
would be minimum and there would be more than just a beach; Facilities
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for parking, bathhouse, picnic areas, etc. would be needed as
well. For Nuskego a minimum of 4.25 acres total would be required
using the standards given. At that, this area could only accom-
modate 250 people maximum. State codes for restrooms and showers
must also be considered. Proposed acreage is 1.67, with an approxi-
mate capacity of serving 100 people.
Problems: access, not enough room, parking, land use separation.
It was stated that possibly 3 lots could be added to the area. How
to provide access from Highway 24 was another problem brought up.
It was stated that Muskego has more beach areas than considered in
calculations by Schreiber.
Pischke stated that this could be a:possible future beach site,
but a lot of money must be spent to make it one. There is a deep
drop off in the immediate area of the proposed beach. The problems
again brought up were overcrowding, access to and from Highway 24,
and the fact that financial development is severely limited. He
stated that he would not like to see a swimming.area at all, but
picnicing, docking, and, fishing. Ford moved to send back to the
Plan Commission to accept the area with the addition of the three
lots located between the proposed area and Highway 24. Seconded
by Manchester PASSED 0
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Parks Division
Again, because of the additional man-power, the Division is ahead
of last years projects. However, until the new budget year arrives,
we won't be able to do too much more because of lack of funds.
The jeep is running again, (with minimal repair costs.); However, it
is being used sparingly in order that we may trade it off in running
condition.
Recreation Division
All programs are running and with the exception of the men's volley-
ball program, they are doing very well.
Skating areas will be maintained as soon as weather permits.
Engman felt the Department needed more and a better public image,
and moved to set money aside for a Public Relations Pro,gram. There
vas no second, and the motion died. President Arrowood stated that
by the next meeting he would have this years committees put together.
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LAWCON Projects Update
Pischke reported that all three projects were at a stand still
for the remainder of the year and that Lang Engineering has
assured us that we would receive a priority scheduling as soon
as they can get going next Spring.
Regarding the storage problem at the Parks Division's garage,
Pischke reported that a storage area,located at the corner of
Tans Drive and Highway "Y", may become available, but with a
years lease and a $125.00 monthly rental fee. The Board will
be kept appraised of PThat is happening.
The next meeting will be held January ?, 1978.
Manchester moved to adjourn. Seconded by Ford PASSED
Adjourned - 9:59 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Raimann