PRB071982minutesMINUTES
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING
Monday, July 19, 1982
The meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order at
6:30 p.m. by Dick Arrowood.
PRESENT: Karen Wesell, Dick Arrowood, Richard Manchester, Carl Wauer,
Blenda Treba, Jo Ann Kehl, Jackie St. Mary (Recreation Super-
visor) and Pete Theis (Parks Supervisor.)
ABSENT: Joe Weitzer
GUESTS: Alderman Klenz, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Hayden, Alderman Colburn and
50 members aid friends of the Waterbugs,
The minutes of Monday, June 21, were approved as mailed.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
Mr. Gordon Mross was present to dispense information regarding the well
bids. Article No. 1, Proposal, Item 2, Drilling to receive 6" steel pipe
(INC. enlarged uppers drill hole and pipe 93'): The Board questioned the
additional cost per unit. Mr. Mross will contact the office and Jackie
on the 20th with a per foot cost. The bids received by Reukert & Mielke
are from: Egofske-Porter $2,054.00
Roschi Bras. $2,062.00
The figure per foot in the bid contract will stand beyond the 93 feet.
A motion to award the contract to the lowest bidder based upon the per
foot cost over and above the 93 feet was made by JoAnn Kehl. The motion
was seconded by Karen Wesell and carried.
The next item for discussion was the Bluhm Farm shelter. Mr. Mross sug-
gested 8 x 8 beams and posts rather than wood trusses. He noted that a
possible problem with this approach may exist regarding the contractors;
however, he feels this is the way to go and the contractors will most
probably be small companies.
The fireplace will be on an alternate bid and it was Mr. Mross's feeling
that a fieldstone fireplace, (Genesee has one like it,) would be appropriate.
He also felt that cedar shake shingles would be attractive and would be
an alternate bid. Mr. Mross suggested a 2 x 6 tongue-in-groove wood for
the roof deck. Responding to a question by Mr. Manchester as to the price
difference between truss and open beam, Mr. Mross responded that the
project will be bid out both ways.
Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, July 19. 1982, page 2.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES (CONTINUED)
Timing for the project was discussed and the Board was informed that the
well should be started and tested within 2-4 weeks. The plumbing plan
must be approved in Madison and could take 30 days. Also, the Plan Com-
mission will need to approve plans. He felt that by mid-August we can
get bids out on construction. Mr. Mross explained the state law require-
men&for bidding different aspects of the job and paying wages.
It was suggested that a drinking fountain be placed between the diamonds
and that the path construction be delayed. Mr. Arrowood indicated that
the Board's intent is to get as much for our money in the building and
that paths can be taken care of later.
Dr. Joe Mangiamele was present to make a presentation on his recommendations
regarding the Lake Meadows Park (Oak Meadows dedication) and how the area
should be developed for recreational use. He explained possible accesses
to 20 acres which the City might be interested in purchasing from
Mr. Roland Haut. There were two possible recommendations: (1) The City
could buy the lOO-acre parcel and then sell a portion to a developer
later on, or (2) the City would purchase 30 acres in order to guarantee
access to the park.
Carl Wauer and Blenda Treba will serve as a committee to discuss possible
purchase with Roland Haut. Dr. Mangiamele, Blenda Treba, Carl Wauer and
Dick Arrowood will meet at 6:30 p.m. on July 20, 1982, with Roland Haut.
Members and officers of the Waterbugs were present. They included Mike
Fitzgerald and Bill McSorley, president of the club, who addressed the
Board. Mr. McSorley stated reasons why the club wants to use access piers
at Idle Isle as well as removing the swimming buoys. He also questioned
the alleged complaints. Mr. Wally Braatz was present and stated that he
had not made a complaint. However, it was stated that the Board never
stated that Mr. Braatz had made a complaint. At this point Mr. Arrowood
reviewed various complaints which the Board has received in the past
regarding citizens who said they didn't have access to the park when the
Waterbugs were practicing, and the fact that parking has been a problem.
A sign was to have been put up, with correct hours, and a couple of years
ago a pier was put in before the Board had even given it's approval.
Buoys have been taken out before they should have been.
A brief review of the Waterbug history was given. The present group has
45 active members, 13 of whom are Muskego residents.
A motion was made by Carl Wauer to allow the Waterbugs to hold Monday
practices and Wednesday and Saturday shows (1% hours.) A second was made
by JoAnn Kehl and the motion carried 4 to 1.
Richard Manchester moved to allow the starting time change for shows to be
at 6:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Carl Wauer and carried 5-O.
Jackie St, Mary mentioned that a swimming area water marker was damaged and
that the Board would be considering charging the Waterbugs for this damage
later in the meeting.
Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, July 19, 1982, page 3.
WRITTEN REQUEST
John Wisniewski has written the Board requesting a weight lifting program
be instituted in conjunction with the high school. Jackie will try to
coordinate a program for the fall.
OLD BUSINESS
Bluhm Farm Park
A sodding project was discussed involving the infield area on Diamond #2
to complete the field for its proper usage as a hardball facility. Funds
for this project would require a request to the Finance Committee.
Mr. Manchester moved to request $1,500 from the Finance Committee to complete
the project. Karen Wesell seconded and the motion carried 4 to 1.
NEW BUSINESS
Historical Park
Mr. Manchester suggested the Board send a letter to Mr. Damaske inviting
him to attend our August 16, 1982, meeting at 7:00 p.m. to share the
concerns of the police department in regard to the Historical Park.
MISCELLANEOUS
A written request by Richard Ristow for permission to have a l/4 barrel
of beer at a family gathering on August 22, 1982, at Idle Isle Park was
reviewed. Mr. Manchester made a motion to approve the request and Karen
Wesell seconded. The motion carried.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
RECREATION REPORT
Permission was requested to hold a cartwheel-a-thon to cover the cost of
purchasing a balance beam for the gymnastics program. A motion to allow
same was made by Richard Manchester and seconded by Carl Wauer. The motion
carried 4 to 1, with the understanding by the instructor that the funds
need to be used in 1982.
Jackie shared an idea on how to eliminate w&ted secretarial;:timelldue-to
present purchase order bookkeeping procedures. She suggested sending bills
straight up to bookkeeping. This suggestion was made in light of the
Mayor's request for cuts in both the Parks and Recreation budgets.
Mr. Manchester moved to change our system of payment by approving the bills
for payment rather than typing PO's and sending them up. Carl Wauer seconded
the motion and it carried.
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Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, July 19. 1982, page 4.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS (CONTINUED)
PARKS REPORT
The Art Fair scheduled on August 1 has been cancelled.
Pete brought to the Board’s attention the fact that there was land adjacent
to Idle Isle for sale and that it might be a possible solution to the
parking problems at the park.
Jackie informed the Board that the city clerk’s office is paying $100 to
$500 additional premium on their insurance policy to cover the MAA and Historical Society as an additional named insured. The City will be
looking at these additional named insured because of increased costs for
mobile units of which there is not enough coverage.
ADJOURNMENT
Karen Wesell moved to adjourn the meeting and Blenda Treba seconded the
motion. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
Next meeting will be August 16, 1982, at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
JOANN KEHL, SECRETARY
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cc: Board Members, J. St. Mary, P. Theis, Mayor and Alderman, City Clerk,
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