PRB071883minutesMINUTES
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING
Monday, July 18, 1983
The monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order
at 7:40 p.m by Richard Arrowood. The Board listened to those people present
even though there was no quorum present. Any action will be held off until
a quorum might be present later for tonight's meeting.
PRESENT: Richard Arrowood, Richard Manchester, Ralph Tomczyk,
Joe Weitzer (late arrival), Peter Theis (Parks Supervisor),
and Jackie St. Mary (Recreation Supervisor).
ABSENT: Carl Wauer, Karen Wesell.
GUESTS: Joseph P. Beatka, Harry Beilfuss, William Kuchera, Judy Fohr,
Glenn Fohr, Jim Hauser, and Vickie Hauser.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Personal Appearances
Idle Isle Signs/Passes
Glenn Fohr appeared to express his concerns that there be signs posted at
Idle Isle which better indicate where and what type of parking should he done
at the park. He would like to see a special sign for car/trailer parking and
a special sign for car only parking.
Also, concerned that the attendants did not ask for identification when he
purchased his season pass. He felt that since passes are available only to
City of Muskego residents that a closer check be made when issuing the passes.
Land 0' Lakes
On July 31, 1983, there will be an Old Timer's game, sponsored by the
Land 0' Lakes organization. (Joe Beatka appeared with this request.) This
will be of past players of the Muskego past teams. The game time will be
12:oo p.m.-2:oo p.m. Introduction of players will begin at 11:30 a.m. Following
the Old Timer's game, the present Land 0' Lakes game will begin with Muskego
versing Waukesha. Muskego has 45 players to represent their team and Waukesha
will have about as many.
Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, Monday, July 18, 1983, page 2.
Personal Appearances--Land 0' Lakes (continued)
The group plans to block off Horn at the intersection of Horn Park Drive and
the parking lot area. They plan to serve food to an expected group of
200-230 people in attendance at this event. Parking will be on the Electric
Company's right-o-way. Joe contacted the Electric Company for the permit
to allow parking on Horn Park Drive (since that is the right-of-way). A
copy of the permit will be placed in the Parks and Recreation file when
received from the Electric Company. Joe will notify the Police Department
about the parking.
Picnic tables will be picked up from the VFW to use for the day.
Joe Beatka reported, also, that a new bubbler has been placed at Horn and
recommended that it should be taken in each year.
rL&ke Meadows
The public hearing held on July 7, 1983, was discussed. The Board appreciated
the turnout by the area residents at the meeting. Further discussion will be
held when the full Board is present. Jackie will have a copy of the residents'
questions and comments typed for the next meeting.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
Recreation Report
status of Pool
There have been problems with the chlorine reacting with the fiberglass liner
at the pool. The health department was called in due to the numerous complaints
from participants regarding itchy skin and severe eye irritation. The acid
level was fine but the alkaline level was too high so the high school
maintenance people have been adding soda ash to the pool to get the alkaline
level down. The high school personnel feel that by the end of this week the
pool water should be normal.
Playground Cornunity Picnic
All are invited to the 1st annual playground picnic scheduled for Friday,
July 29, 1983, from 4:00 p.m.-7:OO p.m. at Idle Isle Park.
Fun-Fest
Mr. Harry Beilfuss appeared at the Board meeting in regards to his written
request which was presented at the May 16, 1983, meeting. The requests
dealt with the Little Muskego Lake Association's use of Idle Isle for
Fun-Fest. Jackie reported on those questions that dealt with the lifeguard
situation at the park on Fun-Fat weekend. Mr. Beilfuss asked a couple of
further questions and indicated the other questions he didn't need answered.
Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, Monday, July 18, 1983, page 3.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS (continued):
Donation Recognition
The people/organizations were recognized for their donations to the Parks
Department recently:
(a) LMLA donated 20 very durable picnic tables to the Parks
and Recreation Department. Their only stipulation on the
donation was that, as much as possible, to keep them at
Idle Isle.
(b) Waterbug Ski Club donated planters at Idle Isle.
(c) Joe Beatka's service at Horn with field maintenance, repair
of a door at Horn, and installation of a bubbler.
(d) MAA provided the funds for an employee to assist with field
maintenance for this past summer.
Letters will be sent to these people/organizations recognizing their
contributions.
(JOE WEITZER ARRIVED AT THIS TIME WHICH CONSTITUTED A QUORUM OF THE BOARD)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Upon correction of the date in last month's meeting from June 20 to May 16,
the minutes of the May 16 meeting were approved.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
Bill for Cleaning Services
Mary Hazel requested, from the Parks and Recreation Board, financial re-
imbursement for the cleaning of her furniture, drapes, etc. because she
claims that they were soiled because of the diamond at Kurt& Park being dragged.
Ralph Tomczyk moved to deny the request for financial reimbursement; Richard
Manchester seconded. Motion carried.
Countywide Picnic/Denoon Senior Center
Waukesha Department of Aging requested the use of the Denoon Senior Citizen
Center facilities, extra picnic tables and trash containers for their
August 12 countywide picnic. They are asking for permission to use tent and
metro's on the grounds, also. They said they will assume responsibility for
the clean up. Richard Manchester made a motion to accept the request.
Ralph Tomczyk seconded. Motion carried.
Softball Tournament
Ron Ford requested the use of the Mill Valley complex for a league tournament
on August 6 and 7 for the Women's Softball League. Richard Manchester made a
motion to approve the request for the 6th and 7th of August. Ralph Tomczyk
seconded. Motion carried.
Minutes, Parks & F+creation Board Meeting? Monday, July 18, 1983, page 4.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE (continued):
Tables/St. Leonard's Festival
Robert Yeager requested the use of some 8-foot long tables for their use
during the St. Leonard's Festival. They need about 20 tables. Richard Manchester
made a motion to grant their request for as many tables as we could provide
and with the provision they return all the tables in good condition by the
requested time or their deposit would be kept. Ralph Tomczyk seconded.
Motion carried.
Cub Scout Picnic/Kurth Park
Stella Dunahee requested the use of Kurth Park and picnic tables (3) for the
Cub Scout Pack #76 picnic on August 15th. They also requested approval to
use grills at the park. Ralph Tomczyk made a motion to approve the request.
Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
Bluhm Park Shelter Building
Bluhm Park building--to meet the DNA's standards, a ramp had to be put in by
the building for the handicaps. Therefore, stones were laid to make it
accessible. This added a cost of one hundred fifty dollars to the overall
project costs. Richard Manchester made a motion to recommend to the Council
to pay the bill out of the Park Dedication Account funds to cover this additiona
C-pSllSCZ. Ralph Tomczyk seconded. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
Ralph Tomczyk made a motion to adjourn at 9:26 p.m. Richard Manchester
seconded. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
JOE WEITZER, SECRETARY
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cc: Board Members, Mayor, Aldermen, City Clerk, Jackie St. Mary, Peter Theis,
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