PRB051683minutesMINUTES
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING
Monday, May 16th, 1983
The monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to
order at 7~35 PM by Richard Arrowood.
PRESENT: Richard Manchester, Joseph Weitzer, Ralph Tomczyk, Richard
Arrowood, Jackie St. Mary (Recreation Supervisor), and
Peter Theis (Parks Supervisor).
ABSENT: Karen Wesell, Carl Wauer (Excused).
GUESTS: Fred Bauer, Harry Udvare, Alderman Eugene Gaetzke, Alder-
man Frank DeAngelis, and Duane Elertson.
Alderman Ralph Tomczyk was welcomed as the new council
representative on the Board and it was noted that Karen
Wesell has been reappointed to the Board through 1988.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
Mr. Fred Bauer brought a concern before the Board regarding
the Church lot in Jewel Crest Subdivision on Ruby Drive.
It appears that an adjoining lot owner has placed personal
property on the city owned lot in question. Pete has
talked to the citizen and has indicated to him that he
must remove the personal property from the lot. The
Board has noted that this seems to be a reoccurring problem
with land wners adjacent to city owned lots. A motion was
made by Ralph Tomczyk to send a letter to the citizen giving
him until the end of the month, May 31st, to remove his
personal property from this lot or it will be removed at
his expense. Richard Manchester seconded the motion, which
then passed unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Written correspondence from Marianne Wulf has been received
requesting permission to .serve beer and wine coolers at
Jensen during a bridal shower for which they have the faci-,
lity rented. Richard Manchester made a motion to approve
a beer permit only, no wine is to be served. Ralph Tomczyk
seconded the motion and it carried.
Correspondence has been received from the Muskego Athletic
Association regarding their concerns on the possibility of
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a concession stand at Mill Valley for the purpose of added
income to gain funds to purchase more lighting for the
diamonds. The MAA has stated support for the idea of
fund raising and the concession stand. However, they
voiced concern about the sale of alcoholic beverages,
that is, beer. They feel that people did not have to
have beer available for the amount df time that they
actually spend at Mill Valley to view their children play-
ing ball and are opposed to any sale of beer during these
games.
OLD BUSINESS:
Waterbugs - As of last Thursday, the Waterbugs have put
their pier in and have held a practice on Wednesday, yet
no paperwork had been turned in as requested by the Board.
On Monday, May 16th, the club representative submitted
the dates, signed the contracts and has submitted all
the required materials except the certificate of insurance.
This will be turned in on a later date. The Waterbugs
are presently looking into repairing the water buoy that
was damaged last year. Pete will be in contact with them
regarding this matter and also regarding the zigns which
will be posted at Idle Isle.
Bluhm Park Update - The completion deadline was yesterday. However, due to some problems with the electricity, the
building will not be finished until the beginning of June.
Harry Udvare requested that the Board consider putting a portable
toilet facility at Bluhm until the bathrooms are open in the
building. He felt that the MAA would be able to reimburse the
city for the cost of doing so for that period of time but he
would have to check with the MAA at their meeting this Wednesday
to see if they would be in agreement to the expenditure of funds.
Lake Meadows Update - No action has been taken since the closed
session. The cost has come down about $300.00 per acre. Alder-
man DeAngelis indicated he had met with the mayor, Alderman
Penovich, and the Hauts. They discussed a price range of about
$4000.00 to $4500.00 per acre. This also includes a 10 year
land contract at 9% or 9% interest rate on the contract. There
are still some negotiations being done and regarding drainage tiles
on the property, a boundary fence, and the leveling of a knoll
that would be on both properties. The Board cannot go further in
the planning of this park and therefore, can proceed no further
until the Common Council takes action on the purchase of the
additional 20 acres.
Michi Lake Lot - Today was the deadline for Mr. Hilt to remove
the personal property and parking area from the city owned lake
lot. It was discussed and noted that although some removal of
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Mr. Hilt's~ personal property had been accomplished, the lot was
not completely restored as it should have been. A letter will
be sent to Mr. Hilt stating that although his efforts to restore
the property have been noted, his deadline has passed and he must
finish the restoration of the lot. Consequences of his failure
to do so will be discussed at the next meeting.
At this time Pete also noted that there was some question as to
two lake lots that were said to have not been given to the city.
These accesses will be checked into to see if they are the city's
or if we should stop maintaining them.
PARKS REPORT:
Tractor Status Report - The Common Council has approved the purr
chase of the Tom Groundsmaster for the price of $17,934.00. The
Council, after Pete's explanation of the bids, felt that the Tom
was a justified purchase. The Board felt this was satisfactory.
MAA - The Muskego Athletic Association has reimbursed the Parks
Department in the form of a donation, to hire an employee for the
purpose of diamond maintenance. The diamonds are in good condition
and the situation is working well.
Lakes Agreement for Field Maintenance - The Land O'Lakes team
has signed an agreement to release the city of Muskego of all
liability and thus allow an opening for them to donate their
time and effort to help maintain the Horn Field diamond. Pete
submitted the contract which was signed by Dick Arrowood.
Firewood - The firewood problem has been cleared up. People really
responded and the wood was gone within a day and a half. There
are a few other remaining diseased trees which need to be cut,
however, there may be a need to check into a different way of
disposing of the wood.
Seasonal Employees - Pete has been able to hire the same employees
from last year. There will be a 4-8 week gap to fill. The same
amount of hours and the same number of workers are being used.
However, Pete will be staggering the starting and finishing dates
of these 14 week employees in order to allow for help in the
busiest times. This will also result in the employees not leaving
all at once. Pete also submitted the name of Donald Sieger to
be hired as an additional ~unmer employee. Pete will also be
hiring a youth employment person and another person who must put
in 25 non-paid hours as restitution. A motion was made by
Ralph Tomczyk and seconded by Richard Manchester to hire Donald
Sieger as a seasonal employee. The motion carried.
RECREATION REPORT:
Baseball at Lions Park - Alderman Gaetzke appeared representing
his constituents regarding a problem with parking, noise, and
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balls that are becoming dangerously uncontrolled and hitting
houses and cars which are driving past the facility.
After much discussion, it was suggested that the Board put up
a sign stating that no hardball use is permitted on the diamond
at Lions Park, and that participants should utilize the backstop
on the diamond when playing softball. After one month, the
situation will be re-evaluated.
Soccer Tournament Request r A request has been made to use Bluhm
Park for a tournament for lo-16 yr. olds on August 7th and 8th,
1983. A question was asked as to who will line the field. A mo-
tion to grant the request for the dates in question was made by
Richard Manchester and seconded by Ralph Tomczyk. The motion
carried. Mr. Manchester then moved to offer the shelter for
concessions, but with the stipulation that no beer or liquor be
sold. Mr. Ralph Tomczyk seconded and the motion carried.
Trust Funds for Dance and Gymnastics Equipment r A trust fund
is under consideration by the library. The idea might also be
beneficial to the Recreation Department for the use of collecting
a surplus of money to further repairs or add equipment to certain
areas. Specifically, a new dance floor is needed at Jensen. Monies
could be used for this type of equipment. The trust fund would
offer a way to save revenue for specific purposes such as this.
The use of another trust fund might be for gymnastics equipment.
Ralph Tomczyk made a motion to recommend to the Finance Committee
to allow these trust funds to be established. Mr. Manchester
seconded and the motion carried. The trust funds would be entitled
Dance Program Equipment, and Gymnastics Program Equipment.
Computer Analysis Report - A report was given to Jackie that
states that a computer analysis shows that a data processor
might save as much as 40% of a secretary's labor. The Board
agreed that this recommendation does not mean a reduced personel
proposition since the processor could not answer telephones or
handle personal contact with the public. However, it would be
a big help and definitely an asset.
Title V - The city has granted permission to apply for a position
of a Title V person who can coordinate the senior citizen programs
and this position will be government funded with Title V funds.
The position would be for one year - .Iuly 1, 1983 to June 30, 1984.
NEW BUSINESS:
A letter of resignation has been received from Board member
Jo Ann Kehl. Ralph Tomczyk moved for the Board to recommend a
commendation for service be issued by the Common Council to
recognize Jo Ann Kehl for her service as a member of the Board.
The motion was seconded by Richard Manchester and was carried.
Lease Agreement for Freedom Square Phase IV - In past years, Dick
Schaumberg leased the 15 acre park land for $180.00. In 1982,
however, the land was not used. This year Mr. Schaumberg is again
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requesting the use of this land for the purpose of grazing his
horses. A motion was made by Richard Manchester to approve the
request. Ralph Tomczyk seconded the motion and it carried.
It was noted that the MAA has requested the use of keys to the
restrooms at Horn Field.
ADJOURNMENT:
Richard Manchester moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:57 PM. The
motion was seconded by Ralph Tomczyk and then carried. Meeting
was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Joe Weitzer
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