PRB061278minutesPARKS & RECREATION BOARD - CITY OF MUSKEGO
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Minutes of meeting held June 12, 1978.
PRESENT: Richard Arrowood, Michael Weed, Richard Manchester, Bruce
Engman, Ron Ford, Tom Raimann, and Director Steve Pischke
ABSENT: Paul Ussel
The Board met at 6:45 P.M. to tour the six parks and the maintenance
garage.
The regular meeting was called to order at 9:20 P.M.
The minutes of the May 8, 1978 meeting were approved as mailed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Arrowood mentioned that the parks have come a long way and he has
received some very good comments on the improvements. Engman stated
that the work on Kurth Park, Diamond 2, was exceptional. The only
bad areas in the parks were the bare spots of grass and the absence
of flowers. It was thought that the Parks Division could use some
extra personnel in the spring, possibly high school students. It
was stated that our next need is to begin to acquire some land.
~ l NEW BUSINESS
Schaumberg - Lease
Richard Schaumberg again would like to lease our 15 acres of land
behind his property for $180.00 per year. Manchester moved to
recommend approval of the lease between Schaumberg and the City.
Seconded by Engman PASSED
Nettesheim Property
The developers of this proposed subdivision would be donating 30 acres
to the City. The 30 acres-would include lowland, highland and a heavy
wooded area. The need for more flat area was stated in order to de-
velop baseball diamonds, open space, tennis courts and a playground.
Some of the lots on the developers plan seem to extend to far into the
low, natural drainage area. The Board state'd that they would like to
see tennis courts, a ball diamond, open space, and a play area with no
need for a boat launch area. The Board also thought that flatter land
would be more appropriate for these activities, and that the Depart-
ment could possibly obtain some flatter land area from the farm to the
west when that property is developed,or split up the areas, with the
playground on the subdivision side of the creek and the organized play
area on the other side.
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a Sample Land Dedication Ordinance
Ford moved to defer this ordinance to the Land Procurement Committee.
Seconded by Manchester PASSED
Muskego Lake Association
The Lake Association will be holding their annual Summerfest on
July 29th and 30th. The Board has deferred any action on this until
the problems that occurred last year at Idle Isle can be reviewed.
Pischke read a letter pertaining to last years event. It was stated
that ground rules be set up taking into account all of the concerns
from last year as a condition for approval of the request, in order
to get some cooperation from the Lake Association. Engman made a
motion that Director Pischke get together with the Lake Association
and work out ground rules and some type of deposit. Seconded by Ford
PASSED (Weed abstained from voting)
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Recreation Up-date
See letter regarding a program evaluation. All of the summer pro-
grams will kick-off on Monday, June 19th.
Swimming registration was way above last years summer registration
a with approximately 256 children placed on waiting lists.
LAWCON Projects
The bids will be opened the 20th of June for Kurth and Horn Parks.
Sr. Citizen Trips
A letter has been sent to the area Sr. Citizens notifying them of the
various trips that have been planned for them through the Department.
MISCELLANEOUS
Idle Isle Park
Pischke reported on the fees being charged at Idle Isle Park and the
expenditures to date. The report shows that the Department is spend-
ing nine times the amount it is taking in through the fees.
A letter was received from Mrs. Sheski regarding a problem at the Mill
Valley Ball Diamond Complex with regard to the lights, traffic and noise.
The mowing schedule was discussed with Engman stating that he feels the
major parks should be cut more.
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The problem with broken glass at the Mill Valley Diamond Complex was
discussed. Ford moved to prohibit the use of glass containers. Seconded
by Weed. PASSED
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Weed moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Engman PASSED
Meeting adjourned - 11:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Raimann