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PARK & RECREATION BOARD - CITY OF MUSKEGO
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Minutes of meeting on June 13, 1977
PRESENT: Mr. Richard Arrowood Mr. Ronald Ford
Mr. Michael Weed Mr. Bruce Engman
Mr. Richard Manchester Director Steve Pischke
Mr. Tom Raimann '.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES were made by:
Mrs. Heckert requested that something be done about the parking
problem at Horn Field. Vehicles have been parking against the
fence and garage. She is also concerned with.the problem of
beer in the park, and with the kids chasing balls into their
yard and their dog going after them.
Mr. and Mrs. Papke are having a problem at Horn Field with: their
woods; kids playing in it, also sod and stones have been dumped
there. They would like a fence put up.
Mr. Strauss proposed the idea of a concert at Idle Isle Park on
a Sunday evening with the Big Band Sound.
Mr. Wienke reported the Rifle Club was low on attendance for the
year, but that it was a successful one.
Mr. Boor, a new resident on Agate Dr., next to Jensen Park, is
concerned with foul balls going onto his property, endangering
their new home which is adjacent to Jensen.
Mr. Burgermeister commented on the good shape of the diamonds.
The problems with parking, littering, and foul language were also
discussed. He also requested the use of Mill Valley's ball
diamonds during the weekend of August 26-28 for the Muskego Country
Fair Days; 6:00 P.M. to curfew on the 26th of August, and 8:00 P.M.
to curfew on the 27th and 28th of August.
Mr. Elertson, 2350 S. 100th St., West Allis, would like to hold
a one day softball tournament at Mill Valley. This tournament
would consist of eight church teams from out of the city, and be
scheduled for Sunday, July 3.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Jensen Park
Manchester moved to approve the Finance Committee's proposal to
buy an asphalt parking area at Jensen Park for $3,000.00.
Seconded by Weed PASSED
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LAWCON
Ford moved to approve the LAWCON Funding schedule presented by
Pischke. Seconded by Manchester PASSED Pischke mentioned that
the Waukesha County Highway Commission had an egress access off
of Racine Avenue for a parking lot. He is still awaiting a
reply from the school board.
Little Muskego Lake Association
Ford moved that the Little Muskego Lakes Association be granted
the dates of August 6th and 7th, as opposed to the previous
dates set in June. Seconded by Raimann PASSED
Plumbing Repair at Lions, Jensen, and Idle Isle
The plumbing repair costs for the parks are as follows:
Lions $99.00, Jensen $245.00, and Idle Isle $225.00.
Raimann moved to have only Jensen and Lions done at this time.
The total cost being $344.00. Seconded by Manchester PASSED
Idle Isle is not a serious problem and will hold for now. Before
any work can be done there, the blacktop must be removed. The
parking problem at Mill Valley Diamond complex was discussed
before.
Schubering Lake Lot and Kingston Lake Lot Parks
Raimann moved to have the lot lines of Schubering Lake Lot and
Kingston Lake Lot Parks surveyed. Seconded by Manchester PASSED
l?roblem;at.~Maintenance Garage v
Manchester moved to get access to the old City Hall, whenever
the need arrives, so the water can be turned on. Seconded by
Ford PASSED
NEW BUSINESS
Scout Pack 18 of Mill Valley School
Raimann moved to approve the request of Scout Pack 18 of Mill
Valley School that the parking fee be waived for their annual
picnic at Idle Isle Park. Seconded by:Manchester PASSED
DIRECTORS REPORT
CETA has approved our request for two people. Pischke would
like to try and get local people through advertising in the
local papers.
Mill Valley Lighted Diamond ceremonies will be held Tuesday,
June 14, at 7:45 P.M. a
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It was reported that the Recreation Department's programs were
looking good, but that they were still in need of a qualified
sailing instructor. Manchester moved to hire Kathy Pischke if
a qualified instructor cannot be found by Thursday, June 17.
Seconded by Ford PASSED
MAINTANENCE DIVISION REPORT
The crew is now on the 4 & 40 schedule. At present, there is
quite a bit of extra work on the diamonds; a lot of extra running
around due to only two vehicles. However; the diamonds are in
good shape.
VFW MEMORIAL SITE LOCATION
The City Hall Complex is more elaborate than the Horn Memorial
to War Veterans. Press for a site plan of the City Hall Complex.
PUBLIC WORKS
Ford moved to approve the request by the Public Works Department
for the following item,at Idle Isle Park: an area light over the
weed cutter, and the Parks and Recreation Departments request for
an area light also. The costs are to be shared by both departments.
Breakdown: $50.00 per pole & $10.00 per month. Seconded by Engman
PASSED
Alderman Van Lanen has questioned two pieces of property:
1) Richard's Alley from Richard's Lane to Hy. 24
2) 30 ft. right of way to lake off of Michi Dr.
residents have encrosched upon possibly (refer to Public Works,
check if we are responsible)
IDLE ISLE PARK
The Jaycees told the,person collecting that they did not have to
pay to get on Idle Isle. There was also. a problem concerning
parking on the grass, drinking hard liquor, and garbage. Ford
moved to write a letter to the Jaycees stating the following:~
1) Restitution must be made for 17 cars.
2) The Jaycees must understand that they must go by the rule and
pay the fees.
3) Employees are not in the habit of accepting bribes.
4) The Jaycees should write a letter of apology to the girl
collecting the money at the gate.
5) We do not appreciat~e the litter left behind.
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e 6) Further action of this nature will jepordize their priveledge
of using Idle Isle.
Seconded by Manchester PASSED
ON CITIZENS REQUEST
Engman moved to deny the request for the church tournament and
also to shelve the men's team request by Mr. Burgermeister.
Seconded by Ford PASSED
A letter will be sent to Mr. Elertson.
Alderman Pienkos requests for a marked entrance way and signs for
parking were deferred until plans are brought' before the Board.
They are having problems with people walking on private lawns
at the Fleetwood entrance.
BOARD ELECTIONS
Mr. Arrowood - President
Mr. Manchester - Vice President
Mr. Raimann - Secretary
l Ford moved for adjournment at 11:lO P.M. PASSED
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Raimann