PRB041183minutesMINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, April 11, 1983
The special meeting was called to order at 7:lO P.M.
PRESENT: Karen Wesell, Richard Manchester, Richard Arrowood, and
Jackie St. Mary (Recreation Supervisor).
ABSENT: Blenda Treba, Joe Weitzer, JoAnn Kehl, Carl Wauer, and
Peter Theis (Parks Supervisor).
GUESTS: Roland Haut, Frank DeAngelis, Duane Elertson, Bill Hayden,
Ray Christenson, Alderman Nilsson, Dr. Joe Mangiamele, and
Mayor Salentine.
As there was not a quorum of the Parks & Recreation Board present, no
formal action could be taken at the meeting. Therefore, it was an
informal informational meeting.
LAKE MEADOWS PARK PRESENTATION
Dr. Joe Mangiamele appeared to present the preliminary master plans he
was requested to design for the future development of Lake Meadows Park.
He prepared two plans. One of the plans was for the original park land
plus the addition of 20 acres (total-53 acres) and the other plan was
for just the original 33 acres.
The 53 acre preliminary master plan included two parking areas both
designed to allow for future expansion if necessary, softball field,
4 tennis courts (2 present, 2 future), picnic area, play area, ?I
basketball court, pedestrian trails, shelter/restroom building, two
footbridges and a split rail fence on the nothern and southern
boundaries of the park.
Some discussion centered around the need to look at the parking area in
the middle of the park on the 20 acre parcel. Some liked the idea because
it brought the people closer to some of the activity areas. Those not
liking the idea felt it was too much asphalt for a park area, and felt
people could walk from the one parking area as they are there for re-
creation.
The 33 acre preliminary master plan included a long roadway into the
park, a parking area, tennis courts, shelter/restroom building and
play area. The Board felt they should look at where the accesses from
Lake Meadows Subdivision are and in relation to where the bridges are
located on the plans. The original idea to obtain the 33 acre park
from the developer was because it was not developable for homes and also,
it helps to keep the water cleaner that drains into Lake Demon. The
parcel will help to preserve the land, but with lots of grading and changes
to the area would possibly change some of this and could cause run-off.
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The -resident representatives present asked that a volleyball area
be placed on the master plan. Their residents enjoy a good game of
volleyball. Another idea on the 53 acre plan was to move the tennis
courts more to the central part of the plan which would make them closer
to the restroom facility and possible parking area.
Once the Parks & Recreation Board has heard from the Council regarding
the approval of the additional 20 acres, they will invite the public
to review whichever plan is available after the negotiations.
Dr. Mangiamele will do cut outs of volleyball courts, tennis courts, and
leave middle parking area on the plan for the neighbors to review. The
cut-out idea will allow for the public to see the park from various
angles with the placement of these facilities.
The meeting adjourned at 8:38 P.M.
Submitted by
Jackie St. Mary, for
Jo Ann Kehl, Secretary
Muskego Parks & Recreation Board
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