PRB011281minutesBASEBALL SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD, CITY OF MUSKEGO
MONDAY, ,JANUARY 12, 1981
The meeting of the Baseball Subcommittee was called to order at 8:00 p.m.
to discuss the hiring of baseball coaches, the Land 0' Lakes program, and
diamond use and scheduling.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Dick Arrowood. Tom Raimann. Carl Wauer.
Karen Wesell; and Jackie St. Mary, the
-recreation supervisor.
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BLIJHM FARM . ..The fields at Bluhm Farm have only recently been established.
A letter was received from Dave Schreiber in which he indicated that
the baseball diamonds should not be played on this summer.
HORN FIELD SCHEDULING . ..The problem of scheduling games at Horn Field
was discussed. Last year the Varsity games ran over into another team's
scheduled use of the field; and many of the games were rescheduled on
the nights the M. A. A. Senior Boys play.
The committee requested Jackie St. Mary to find out if it is possible
to use Milwaukee County park field as home field instead of Horn. It
appears to be cheaper to pay Milwaukee County double the entrance fee
than using Horn.
LAND 0' LAKES . ..A point under discussion was the manager's salary for
the Land 0' Lakes team. Comparison study revealed that no other teams
pay a manager; and this next season, the Board may not want to pay a
manager. Jon Beatka seems interested in the managerial position and
Jackie was asked to find out if he is interested at no pay. Further
to inquire if he would also attend regular meetings.
VARSITY COACH... A recent survey indicates that the salary we pay the
Varsity coach is the lowest in the Conference. If last season's Junior
Varsity coach is interested in coaching the Varsity team, we will move
him up to that position; and only advertise the Junior Varsity position
available in the news media.
BAY LANE BALL DIAMONDS... The diamonds at the Bay Lane school are in poor
shape and should be fixed. The fields could probably be landscaped
during the Easter break (April 16-24) when the school is not in session.
To help with the project, a front end loader may be provided by a citizen.
Minutes, Baseball Subcommittee Meeting of Parks and Recreation Board, January 12,
1981, page 2.
6. PITCHING MACHINE... Last year the M.A.A. purchased a pitching machine and
had difficulty scheduling its use. This year they will be requesting
one day a week at Mill Valley diamonds for practicing on this machine.
The Committee will check with Pete to see if this can be arranged.
7. DIAMOND RESERVATIONS...After discussion, it was concluded to reserve
the diamonds same as lastyear unless groups reduce use. A schedule form
will be instituted this year and every league will have to file one.
The meeting adjourned about 1O:OO p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Raimann, Secretary
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