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PRB122082minutesMINUTES PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING Monday, December 20, 1982 The meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order at 7:33 p.m. by Dick Arrowood. PRESENT: Joe Weitzer, Karen Wesell, Blenda Treba, Dick Arrowood, JoAnn Kehl, and Jackie St. Mary (Recreation Supervisor). ABSENT: Carl Wauer, Richard Manchester. The minutes of the November 15, 1982, meeting were approved after a correction was noted. (The dollar figure in relation to Dandilion Park should read $800,000.00 rather than $800.000). COMMUNICATIONS A. Personal Appearances Alderman Colburn as well as some residents were present regarding an access lot owned by the City at the end of Michi Drive. SOlIE residentsare>questioning the fact that a car and tractor are preventing them from having access to the lake. The items in question are the property of Mr. Daniel Hilt who lives next door to the access lot. Some dirt piles are also limiting access and the Board was told that if it was all right with theE,the piles will be leveled and seeded in the Spring. Mr. Udick (resident on other side of lot in question) stated that he will level the dirt piles in Spring as soon as he can get equipment in. He also indicated that there is access if people go around the dirt pile. Mr. Hilt indicated that the railroad ties and parking area are on the property but that all other materials belonging to himself have been removed. Karen Wesell asked if the parking area will remain as it presently stands, and Alderman Colburn asked if there would be a problem of liability for the City. Jerry Coubal, a resident, expressed concern over access for snow- mobiling. He felt that it might be an improvement that Mr. Hilt has landscaped. Mr. Coubal felt that his concern had been alleviated by the fact that the dirt pile will be leveled at some point and Mr. Udick had removed bushes which gives them access to the lake for snowmobiling. Minutes - Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, Monday, December 20, 1982, page 2. comu~IcATIo~s (CONTINUED) Personal Appearances (Continued) Mr. Arrowood expressed the Board's concern over neighbors of adjoining lots tending to take over City property. The Board will review the discussion with Pete Theis, Parks Supervisor, and get back to Mr. Hilt. B. Dick Gooding--Muskego Athletic Association Mr. Gooding was present to inquire whether the department would pro- vide the same service for baseball and softball diamond maintenance which they previously provided last year. Mr. Arrowood indicated that we will have the same manpower, however, Pete has the drainage area off of Tess Corners Drive to maintain this year. Jackie St. Mary indicated that she will address diamond schedules after the January meeting. The M.A.A. and all other leagues will meet with the Baseball Committee to discuss schedules and diamond maintenance. By the February board meeting, a recommendation could be made by the Baseball Committee. C. Written Correspondence 1. Fieldworker Response c ---. . The woman inquiring about the fieldwork experience has selected another site (Wausau) due to economic reasons. 2. Waukesha Cruise Fleet Correspondence was not received in time. OLD BUSINESS A. Historical Park By the next meeting, the Board should be hearing from the Historical Society through Charles Damaske. B. Status Report on Lake Meadows City Attorney Donald S. Molter, Jr., sent a letter to the State of Wisconsin, Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection, in Madison, requesting preparation of the agricultural impact state- ment. Blenda Treba indicated that the Finance Committee had approved monies up to $l,OOO.OO. C. Discussion on Dandilion Park Purchase Seventy-five ($75,000,000) million in Lawcon funding for the entire Nation has been approved. We need to submit a request. The $800,000 we need could be cut in one-half with Lawcon funding. With possible donations, the cost to the City would be $100,000. Minutes - Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, Monday, December 20, 1982, page 3. OLD BUSINESS (CONTINUED) C. Discussion on Dandilion Park Purchase (Continued) In discussion, some aldermen's residents feel that the property should be added to the tax role base. They also feel that the weed cutting charges would be an additional cost to the City and that there would be a cost in paving and blacktopping the parking lot. Some of the Board comments regarding the above points were: The choice property now available (Dandilion Park) will never be available again for use of all citizens. There are other properties which will add to the tax base. They also acknowledged that it was possible that the weed cutting charge could increase. Another point that was brought up by Jackie St. Mary was that the Park which would result could be a revenue maker for the City. It is the Board's recommendation that the City acquire the Dandilion Park property for park services. D. Waterbugs Ski Club Committee The committee has not had an opportunity to meet and therefore, had no report. DEPARTMENT REPORTS A. Parks Leukemia skate-&ho&as been set for January 22, 1983, at 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m. Skaters secure pledges for 15-minute intervals of skating and it is coordinated by the Leukemia Society with their own volunteers. The Board agreed to allow them to use the ice rink at Idle Isle but indicated we cannot guarantee the ice to be groomed if we should have inclement weather at that time. Also, to let the Leukemia Society know that there are no restroom facilities available. The parking lot is normally plowed. B. Recreation 1. Jackie shared a letter regarding the status of the department secretary which she sent to the Mayor and Members of the Common Council dated 12/14/82. 2. Baseball Equipment Mr. Kalkopf did return the checks and money he was holding. Some uniforms are still out but the MHS Athletic Director will help to recover them. We have approximately $300.00 left in the budget for baseball. Mr. Arrowood reminded the Board had agreed to give the equipment to the School Board. He suggested that Jackie St. Mary contact the athletic director in writing concerning the operation of the baseball programs in the past. Karen wese11 Minutes - Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, Monday, December 20, 1982, page 4. DEPARTMENT REPORTS (CONTINUED) B. Recreation (Continued) moved to send Gary Kalkopf a letter indicating January 31, 1983, as a deadline for turning in the uniforms or he will forfeit his last paycheck. The motion was se%nded by Joe Weitzer and carried. 3. Jackie brought up the idea of adding a gymnastics program for motor skill development. Karen Wesell moved to offer the program on a break-even basis. The motion was seconded by Joe Weitzer and carried. 4. A personal grooming course targeted at the age 12-17 population could be offered by a woman in the area through the department. Jo Ann Kehl moved to offer the course on a break-even basis and Karen Wesell seconded the motion which then carried. 5. Softball Tournament There is an Early Bird Softball Tournament being sponsored by Miller Brands to be held in May of 1983 in conjunction with the W.P.R.A. We would assess a registration fee (championship- consolation). A portion of the fees would go back to the state association, W.P.R.A., and benefit them. Jackie St. Mary recommends a one-day tournament, Saturday, May 21, 1983, at Mill Valley diamonds. We could generate revenues for the City by selling concessions or by raising the fees. Jo Ann Kehl moved to honor the request to sponsor the Early Bird Tournament on Saturday, May 21, 1983. The motion was seconded by Karen Wesell and carried. 6. Parks and Recreation Budget Approval There were no cuts in the Parks Budget. The only cuts in the Recreation section were for T-shirts and for secretarial time. 7. Adult Education Classes Jackie sharedanexchange of ideas between C. Boerner, principal of Bay Lane School, in regard to use of school facilities during school hours for recreational programing for adults. The possi- bility of hiring part-time teachers as instructors was also discussed. NEW BUSINESS A. Access to Lake Denoon Blenda Treba asked for clarification on access for Lake Denoon. Minutes - Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, Monday, December 20, 1983, page 5. NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED) B. Karen Wesell moved to send a letter to Mr. Hilt to remove the parking area from City land and return it to its original condition and restrict all his personal property'to his own land within sixty days from date of the letter. The motion was seconded by Joe Weitzer. Karen Wesell then moved to defer the motion until the next meeting. Seconded by Joe Weitzer, the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Karen Wesell moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Joe Weitzer and carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Jo Ann Kehl, Secretary Parks & Recreation Board fffsjd--12/29/82 cc: Board Members, J. St. Mary, P. Theis, Mayor and Aldermen, City Clerk, MUSKEGO SUN.