PRB051882minutesMINUTES
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD'S SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, May 18, 1982
Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board members for the purpose
of discussing with Gordon Mross of Ruekert & Mielke's the work on the
Bluhm Park shelter/toilet building.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Arrowood.
PRESENT: Richard Arrowood, JoAnn Kehl, Richard 14anchester, Blenda Treba,
Carl Wauer, Joe Weitzer and Karen Wesell. Jackie St. Mary was
also in attendance.
GUESTS: Ray and Dorothy Christenson, Pat Dallman, and Bill Hayden.
BLLIHM FARMPARK
Mr. Gordon Mross of Ruekert & Mielke's Engineering Firm appeared at the
special meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board for the discussion
of his work on the Bluhm Park shelter/toilet building.
The building was discussed and the following was recommended for its
structure:
--block exterior;
--8" block, no double thickness (with smooth inside face to
obtainmore durability from this type of block)8
--use the split-rib type block;
--fireplace would also use the block for aesthetics.
The members and Mr. Mross reviewed the site plan of where the building
and well would be placed, and where the sewer lines would come in. Mr.
Mross recommended paths (asphalt or concrete) put as alternate in the
specifications.
The well would be 100' deep at a cost of about $3,000.00 for the well
itself.
Mr. Mross suggested that they obtain the services of a contractor to
dig the hole and put in a temporary cap. As part of the plumbing con-
tract, put the remaining cost in the plumbing specifications. We do not
have to put the well out for quotes (not bi‘ds) if under $5,000.00.
Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board's Special Meeting, May 18, 1982, page 2.
A submersible pump would be used for the well. The gallons/minute to be
pumped was not known for sure at this time.
Location: The Board felt there would be no problem with the location of
the building.
Facility Use: Two proposals that should be considered for use of.the
park building would be (1) use for summer only, heat and
insulation would not be required; and (2) use for winter,
insulation must be considered along with heating, etc.
Open Area: Several ways to build the open area was suggested:
(1) Bring in trusses; if you don't like the open area
look of trusses, then can put in wood, drywall, etc.
with ceiling.
(2) If warming shelter is a possibility and we do not
put in insulation for freezing pipes, etc., it could
be a real problem.
Mr. Mross estimate on the cost of the fireplace would be
between $5,000-$6,000 with the decorative block.
Possibly use electric heat instead of gas or oil.
When requesting bids, get alternatives for size of open area.
At present, the size is 24' long; one alternative should be
for 6' more (30' size) and one an additional 6' (36' size.)
Options:
Fireplace.
Open area with 6' extension to include price quotes on 24', 30' and 36'.
Quoting on the well would be a separate item.
Richard Manchester recommended moving the fireplace from the open end
to the utility room side as he felt this would be better for heating
and would meet the DNR (Department of Natural Resources) requirement of
three open sides.
Use of insulated block in the structure.
Mr. Mross presented the working plans for the facility. The Board directed
him to continue the necessary paperwork for specifications and bids.
Also, he should put together the paperwork for the well quotes and have
that information available at the June 21, 1982, meeting.
Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board's Special Meeting, May 18, 1982, page 3.
LAKEMEADOWS PARK
Mr. Mross asked for information about that area so he could put together
a cost estimate for preparing the preliminary plans for Lake Meadows.
We have one cost estimate at present but would like a second cost.
We need the cost estimate before Tuesday, May 25, 1982.
Richard Manchester moved, Karen Wesell seconded, to adjourn the meeting
at 8:35 p.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
JACKIE ST. MARY
sjd/5-28-82
cc: Board Members, J. St. Mary, P. Theis, Mayor and Aldermen, City Clerk,
MUSKEGO SUN.