PRB031780minutesPARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING
MARCH 17, 1980
Meeting was called to order at 7 40 P.M.
PRESENT Tom Raimann, Michael Weed, Karen Wessel, Carl Wauer
Dick Arrowood, Richard Manchester, and Director Fred
Baewer. Not present Paul Ussel.
The minutes of the special meeting were approved as mailed.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
Mr. Gene Fink representing the Muskego sailing club appeared
before the Board to request the use of Idle Isle Park for
an Invitational Sailboat Regatta on May 17 and 18. He fur-
ther requested a blanket launching fee of $30 for Club members
Carl Wauer moved, seconded by Karen Wessel, to approve the
request for blanket fee of $30 and the dates for the Invita- tional Sailboat Regatta, May 17 and 18. Michael Weed moved
to amend the motion to have the same launch fee for club
members as the general public, seconded by Carl Wauer.
Amendment carried, 3-1 (Weed, Wauer, Wessel for the amendment,
Raimann against). Motion carried as amended (1) They may
have the Regatta, and (2) Members will pay for season passes each, pending the outcome of boat launch fees N. R. 1.93,
3-1. Discussion followed as to whether or not a sailing school will be ,offered this summer. It was referred to the
recreation supervisor to poll the community.
OLD BUSINESS
Bid Openings/Tractor-Mower
Five bids were submitted on the tractor-mower with attachments
as requested by the Park and Recreation Department They
are as follows;
(1) American Lawn Service submitted a bid for a Bolens diesel,
Model G244, four-wheel drive model w/attachments, $9,776 and
alternate bid, Model G242, two-wheel drive model w/attachments
$9,326.
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(2) Green Acres Equipment was unable to quote on the diesel
tractor, but did give us a price on accessories only, as
follows.
Howard Model HJ 50 Rorovator, 50" rototiller $1,385
Roxy-Bonner 72" reel mower 1,890
Roxy-Bonner 84" reel mower 3,256
Woods 72" rotary mower, Model RM 306 1,045
Woods 90":rotary mower,, Model RM 90 :! 1,500 !::
(3) West Shore Equipment of Milwaukee,, Inc. offered to supply
a Kubota L245DT Tractor, including L1717 loader, L50 tiller
and Woods RM306 mower, 72" for $10,837, an optional Roseman 3-gang reel mower, used Model GMHR-3 instead of Woods RM306
would increase the delivered price to $11,837.
(4) Milwaukee Ford Tractor, Inc. submitted a quotation for
the, %ord Tractor, Model 1700 w/a 25.H.P. water-cooled 2-
cylinder diesel .engine; at aLprice.of ,$5,995., .The/accessories--.
requested.were quote~d:separately;as follows: (a) Ford.Loader,
Model 770-5, $1,495; (b) Ford Roto Tiller, Model ~105-3, $1.,195~; (c) Ford Mower, Model 930-3, $995;.and optional (d) Brouwer
Mower, 5 gangs, $5,795. The total bid was $9,680 witch a 72"
mower.
(5) The R. A. Mayer Equipment, Inc. bid was for an Allis Chalmers 5030 Diesel tractor with #430 Loader, Model 66 50"
roto-tiller and RM306 Woods rotary mower for $10,200.
Because of the letter from Mayor Gottfried about unavailability
of capital budget funds, it was suggested that the Board
hold off on acceptance of bids. Michael Weed moved, seconded
by Karen Wessel, to defer action until a later date. Motion
carried.
Two bids were offered for the used 1975 Toro Sand-Pro. Muskego
Lakes bid was $800 and the New Berlin Parks and Recreation
submitted a bid for $1,515. Carl Wauer moved to recommend to
the Common Council to accept the bid from New Berlin Parks
and Recreation. Karen Wessel seconded. Motion carried.
Review Prices/Sweeper
After careful review of all information available on a lawn sweeper, consideration was given to the sweeper attachment
that would hook up to the existing mowers. Reinder's Turf
Equipment can supply a Model 888MO Giant Trail-Vat with 8 H.P.
B & S engine and a 36-inch nose cone, complete with rotary
suction attachment for a net price of $1,295. Tom Raimann
moved, seconded by Karen Wessel, to go to the Finance Committee
for approval of buying the lawn sweeper with monies from the sand-pro. Motion carried 3-2.
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NEW BUSINESS
Design of Park Signs
After much discussion on the design of park signs, it was
suggested to look at other communities' park signs. Motion was made by Mike Weed to defer any action by,the Board until
a later date. Seconded by Tom Raimann. Motion carried.
Contract/Bike Trail
Action on the contract with Dave Schreiber~ for the bike trail::
was deferred until the Capital Budget is released. Motion made by Karen Wessel, seconded by Carl Wauer. Motion not carried.
Boat Launch Permit
The Board discussed Mayor Gottfried's request to consider the "N. R. 1.93 Fees for Vehicular Access" and the petition pre-
pared by Director Baewer to maintain the previous fees.
Michael-Weed motioned to leave the' fees as is, motion failed
for lack of a second. Then, Michael Weed moved to defer action on the Mayor's request and allow the petition prepared
by Fred Baewer to go to the State of Wisconsin, Karen Wessel
seconded. Motion failed, d-3. Discussion followed. Carl Wauer moved to raise all parking to $1.00 for residents, $2.00,
non-residents, resident boat launch to remain at $2.00 and non-resident, $3.00, the season pass would be $10.00, senior
citizens, 60-years-old and older, would receive a free season pass. Motion was seconded by Tom Raimann and failed, 2-3.
Karen Wessel moved to change Non-Resident (City) lo-49 H.P.
rate to $3.00, and over 50 H.P. to $5.00, and petition the State with these, seconded by Wauer. Motion failed 2-3. Michael Weed then moved to have Fred Baewer petition the State
to approve launch fees as they are, seconded by Wessel. Motion carried.
Park Projects for 1980
The Board took the following action as indicated on the Park
Projects for 1980:
1. Planned to skin 2 fields at Mill Valley 1 & 3 and Bay Lane.
2. Other department projects include planting trees, shrubs-- POSTPONED.
3. Placement of park benches--Schmidt, Kurth, and City Hall.
4. Construction of Idle Isle gate house--POSTPONED.
5. Construction of building at Mill Valley--POSTPONED.
6. Rototill all ball diamonds.
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7. Grass cutting all parks--V, JV, and LOL start in early
May.
8. Swail blacktop at Idle Isle (hot mix).
9. Colorcoat at Idle Isle and Kurth--KURTH POSTPONED.
10. Boat piers in at Idle Isle.
11. Put- up snow~:fence at Mill Valley.
12. Make signs (entrance) during winter mo /sign placement
in spring--POSTPONED.
13. Make fee signs for boat launch and install--POSTPONED.
14. Install swing set and other playground equipment at Jensen
and Kurth. .
15. Repair ping pong tables:
16. Upgrade lifeguard stand at Idle Isle.
17. Shelves @ Lions for storage.
18. Upkeep and maintenance of all playground equipment.
19. Upkeep of Horn Building (roof, windows, siding, etc.).
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Parks
Director Baewer reported that there is a problem of getting
water to trees and requested purchasing a water tank using monies from the operating budget. Carl Wauer offered to
donate a fuel oil tank. Board accepted the donation.
Recreation
Because of the success of the fall soccer program, the
recreation supervisor requested approval for a spring soccer
program beginning April 9 and to be held at the Muskego High
School's soccer fields. The Board approved the request.
Using the school's facilities, a youth wrestling program is
proposed this spring for seventh through twelfth graders.
Classes would be held at no cost to the participants from April 15 through June 5 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m.-g:00 p.m. Tom Raimann moved, Mike Weed seconded,
for approval of the program. Motion carried.
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT (Continued)
Fred Washa has offered without remuneration to instruct a
class in backpacking. There would be an $8 fee to cover the cost of the equipment and materials and use of a 4-H bus
for field trip to Kettle Moraine. TomRaimann moved,
seconded by Karen Wessel, for approval of the class if there
is enough response. Motion carried.
Adult golf lessons to be held at Valleywood Course. The pro~gram .woul~d run for six weeks starting the middle of April=
for twelve Tao f.ifteen -particdpants at a- cost of .$lO per--hour.;. Richard Manchester moved for approval of the golf program
and Karen Wessel seconded. Motion carried.
MONTHLY BILL REVIEW
Bills were approved for payment'as submitted.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned to the:%~xecutive. Session at 10.10 P.M. _
I Next meeting date will be April 21, 1980, at 7:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Raimann, Secretary
Parks & Recreation Board
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