PRB021279minutesPARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING - FEBRUARY 12, 1979
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The meeting was called to order at 7133 P M.
PRESENT: Karen Wesell, Michael Weed, Richard Arrowood, Paul Ussel, and Ron Ford. Also present were Parks and Recreation staff members Fred Baewer, Peter Thies,
and Jackie St. Mary.
ABSENT: Richard Manchester and Tom Raimann
The minutes of the January 8th were read and approved.
No Personal Appearances occurred.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mr. Dave Schreiber of Schreiber and Associates reviewed the
Bluhm Farm Complex Proiect. ------- --- --
Mr. Paul Ussel made a motion to have Schreiber and Associates
go ahead with a more detailed plan for the Bluhm Farm Complex.
Michael Weed seconded the motion Motion carried.
It was noted that the Bluhm Farm Complex as described by
Schreiber and Associates cannot be developed into the baseball
complex we had hoped for It would be more of a multi-purpose
park There will be a special meeting with Schreiber and Asso-
ciates on February 26th, 1979 at 7 30 P.M.
Bids on a 4 wheel drive vechicle were discussed. 5oilows - - - - - - - - _ - - - They are as
Jeep $8780.00 with plow (Meyers) Blazer 7113.88 plow $1275 (Western) Dodge 6926.99 plow $1067 (Meyers) Ford Bronco 7822 66 no plow GMC 7260.00 plow $1150 (Western)
Paul Ussel moved to wait on taking any action on the vehicles,
until Fred could go out and look at them, and then discuss
the vehicle issue in two weeks. The motion was seconded by
Michael Weed. Carried
Kaminski Land - Mr. Baewer reported on his meeting with Mrs. - -.- -.- - - Kaminski concerning our purchasing her 74 acre parcel Mrs.
Henneberry, her neighbor is also willing to sell 14 acres to
Parks & Recreation.
NEW BUSINESS
The Board discussed creating a job with the Park and Recreation
Department at $4.00 an hour. Mike Nitka is now at $3.45 Dis-
cussion on a higher wage scale for park employees followed
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The need for a full-time Dark worker and Dart-time Dark a mechanic, were also discussed
Ron Ford made a motion to recommend that the Common Council open a new job position, that of Park Worker/Mechanic. The
motion was seconded by Paul Ussel, and carried. (Refer to job description/attached).
Further discussion followed on wage scale for seasonal park
employees, and the degrees for which they were hired and paid. Baseball coach wages were also discussed and it was noted that the Recreation Director will set up the interviews
for baseball coaches.
A wage increase for the Recreation Supervisor was discussed and
a salary comparison chart was given to the Board. A suggestion
was made to submit a 7% salary increase to the Finance Committee (Salary Comparison Chart attached.)
The Parks & Recreation Department secretary is resigning. The
department is in need of a full-time secretary due to the-heavy
work load. (Refer to information sheet attached.)
RECREATION DIVISION UP-DATE
A senior citizen trip to Holiday on Ice was held and attended by 73 seniors for whom we were able to get discount tickets at
$4.50 Since the bus fees were $100 00, we have a balance of
approximately $9OO.in our Senior account. Fred Baewes and
Jackie St. Mary, Recreation Supervisor: recently met with
various Senior Citizen groups and received many good ideas.
The department is now in the process of arranging more trips
and in locating facilities for a group of Senior Citizens who
wish to put on a play that was recently performed at Tudor Oaks.
Registration was held for children's swimming lessons and 136
children were registered for classes. The 11 week course is
offered at a cost of $4 00 per child.
Adult/tot swim lessons are being held on Monday evenings from
February 12th through April 30th. There are 33 people registered
at $4.00 each.
Cross Country Ski Lessons ran this past week and weekend, and
were attended by 32 adults at a cost of $16 00 or $12 00 (de-
pending on equipment), and 9 children at a cost of $12.00, -or
$9 00.
The Adult/Exercise Swim program which will run from February 6th
through April 12th, has a total registration of 30 people. On Tuesdays only, 15 are registered at $10 00 and 15 are registered at $15.00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Children's Dance which runs for 18 weeks has a total of 84 students.
Miss Mary, the instructor took 15 of her students to a workshop in
Oshkosh recently and will be having a dance recital on May 18th
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A gymnastic/tumbling course which is being offered for a 12 week
period has a registration total of 32, at $18 00 each.
The department will be offering a disco dance course -for adults.
Consideration is being given to offering this course for students
at the high school since very little programing for this age
group is held.
An up-date on all open programs was given with the following
information noted.
Swimming - all sessions have large attendance, with Tuesdays
and'Thursdays averaging between 30 and 40, Wednesdays about
13, Saturdays between 60 and 70, and Sundays between 70 and 80.
Boys Basketball - good attendance.
Volleyball - Men's night has been changed to Thursday from
7 to 9 at Muskego High School. Women's night has been changed
to Tuesdays, 7 ~to 9, at the High School, due to High School
Intramurals.
Open Basketball - This program averages about 40 a night at
$.25 each.
Men's Basketball League is now entering its 7th week and
going well.
Ice Skating - Low attendance, but there have been problems
clearing the ice and with the severity of the weather.
Pool - Rentals are on a rapid increase
Plans are now being formulated for summer programs and Jackie
St Mary, Recreation Supervisor, would like to hear any suggestions
from the public about what their preferences are
It was brought to the at~tention of the Board that Mr. August Kowal
had recently passed away. A letter of condolence will be sent to
his wife with an expression of appreciation for all the work that
Mr. Kowal did in the community.
PARKS DIVISION UP-DATE
It was reported by Peter Thies, Park For-man, that equipment is in
good shape and lawn mowers are being readied in the event that summer ever gets here. Work has been completed at Jensen Center,
including putting plastic over windows and a wooden enclosure
installed by the front door. The result has been a warmer building
and happier senior citizens
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Baewer presented an ORAP/Lawcon application review for funding.
a) ORAP/PARK EQUIPMENT - To purchase eight (8) picnic tables ---- whirh are desrgiiea Fo? the elderly and handicapped, Seven (7)
outdoor grills, and eight (8) sections of 5 row 15' long
bleachers (these will be placed throug,hout the park system).
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b) LAWCON/CONSTRUCTION/LANDSCAPE OF KURTH PARK - Construction ------------- of pi&-&-shelter (30 x 44), ----- 15 picnic tables (suitable for
handicapped and elderly), grills, and park benches. Landscaping
will consist of grading and a ground base for a walkway. Ball
mix and seed for the ball diamonds, site preparation for the
shelter and supervision for the park will also be involved.
c) ORAP/LANDSCAPING FOR HORl?,-IDLE ISLE, &NE SCy-D'J -
T.-Hz6 paT;k--Seez & sod, bali mix, trees and shrubs,
and a drainage structure.
2. Schmidt - A picnic shelter (20 x 36), park benches
and landscaping that will consist of trees, shrubs
and ferns. Construction of a general walkway throughout
the park.
3. Idle Isle Park - Buoys and rope for the swimming area
and sand blanket on the beach. Drainage structure to
prevent the rain runoff of beach sand; Add on bulkhead
at point and boat launch area. Improve parking lot-by
asphalt and line marking.
A bicycle trail is in the early planning stages. The land.would
be available for running, jogging, bicycle, cross country, etc.,
but Mr. Baewer wants to get more facts and figures before he
contacts the Electric Power Company on whose land the trail would
run.
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Questions on the department's responsibility on the Kraklow building
were discussed.
The Director noted that he will be doing spot checking on all
recreational activities. Warnings will be given if they are
not doing their job, continually arrive late, or fail to show-up
without notice. If these problems continue after warnings are
issued, dismissal will then occur.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Baewer announced that a security deposit program will now be
implemented as department policy. Anything of value such as stop
watches, chairs, etc., taken out for use, will require a deposit,
and a limit will be set for their return.
A motion was made by Ron Ford to deny the use of 2 or 4 mats to
Plastronics of Milwaukee, for which the Director had a request.
It was seconded by Karen Wesell and carried.
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Mr. Baewer requested that the Board consider paying his moving
expenses. However, the Board explained that this issue was
discussed prior to the hiring of a Director, and it was decided
that moving expenses would not be paid by the Board.
Next meeting date will be March 12, 1979 at 7:30 P.M.
A motion to adjourn was made by Paul Ussel and seconded by Karen
Wesell.
The meeting adjourned at 11:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Wesell, for
Tom Raimann, Secretary
Parks & Recreation Board
PARKSAND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
1 WI82 58200 RACINE AVENUE . M”SKEGO.WISCONSIN 53.150
FRED BAEWER, DIRECTOR
JACKIE ST, MARY, RECREATION SUPERVISOR
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EMPLOYEE JOB DESCRIPTION
MECHANIC/PARK WORKER
Responsible to - Parks Forman
DUTIES
1. Maintenance of Parks & Rec. Equipment (Lawn mowers,
weed eaters, trucks, etc.)
2. Tree Trimming and Removal
3. Maintaining ball diamonds 4. Refuse pick-up
5. Repair and installation of playground equipment
6. Repair and general maintenance of all buildings 7. Other assignments related to the operation of the
Department/City as may be required by the Forman or
Director of the Parks & Recreation. Department.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Ability to work with minimum supervision
2. Valid drivers license
3. Good physical condition 4. Ability to- follow oral or. written instructions
5. Capable of- performing manual labor 6: Knowledge of the:tools:;~~equipment,- practices of performing
preventive maintenance; and minor repair of motorzed
vechicles, park equipment,,_and tools
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PARKSAND RECREATIONDEPARTMENT
SALARY COMPARISON - RECREATION LEADER
Brookfield Recreation Supervisor
Menomonee Falls Recreation Supervisor
New Berlin Recreation Supervisor
Waukesha Recreation Supervisor
$11,844 (1978)
15,400 (1978)
14,172 (1979)
12,001.60 (1978)
*In keeping in line with other communities, we should look at
the possibilities of raising the starting wage to $ll,OOO.OO
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ORGAfJIZATION CHART
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
, PARR & RECREATION BOARD
PARES & RECREATION DIRECTOR
ADMINISTRATION
Secretary
RECREATION
Recreation Supervision ------_-- FlGyground Supervisor and Assistants
Park Maintenance
Laborers - Seasonal
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Program Attendants
Program Officials
Program Instructors
Program Specialists
Coaches of Baseball
a. Land 0 Lakes Coach
b. High School Varsity Coach
c. High School Jr. Varsity Coach
d. County Puddles Coach
Intern Program / CETA Positions & Projects (Park & Recreation)
Parks & Recreation Director - Fred Baewer
Parks For-man - Peter Theis
Recreation Supervisor - Jackie St. Mary
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