PRB081985minutesMINUTES
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING
Monday, August 19, 1985
The meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Muskego was
called to order by Chairperson Arrowood at 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Dick Arrowood, Richard Manchester, Alderman Dan Hilt, Joe Weitzer,
John Schaal (late arrival), Jackie Schweitzer (Recreation Supervisor)
and Peter Theis (Parks Supervisor).
ABSENT: Vickie Hauser, Don Kangas
The Parks and Recreation Board members toured Demon Park with Ed Purcell
and the Parks and Recreation Supervisors.
The main meeting resumed at City Hall at 7:55 p.m.
GUESTS: Dave Warhanek, Harry Udvare, Joseph Seifert, Gene Louise Schoessow,
Henry Posbrig, Agnes Posbrig, Wil Vidal/LMLA, Dorothy Latick,
Ed Purcell/HNTB
The minutes of the Monday, July 15, 1985, meeting were approved as mailed.
A brief discussion of the Denoon Park tour was held. One main concern has
been expressed regarding the outfield pitches of the ballfield. It was
explained that because the roadway sits so low, it really exaggerates the
pitch to the outfields. Stanaingon the field itself, it is not very bad.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
Wil Vidal appeared before the Parks and Recreation Board to clear up questions
about the piers placed on Kingston and Lochcrest. Wil noted his group,
the Lake Association, was given permission in 1984 and put them in again
this year, 1985, without the "Board's" consent. Actually, the Board was not
even aware the piers were in because the agreement in 1984 was that the
design of the piers be approved by Peter before they were placed in the lake.
This meeting was the first the Board was aware the piers had gone in.
Funds from the 1985 Lake Fest event are being used as follows:
1. dredging at DeAnge1i.s Island for weed unloading accesses (about
$3,300.00);
2. dredging project on Muskego Drive (about $2,100.00);
3. donation of a weed conveyer ($6,000.00); and
4. clean-up project of Jewel Creek (state funds of $32,000.00 and
Lake Association funds of $8,000.00 for the $40,000.00 project).
Muskego Historical Society
Joseph Seifert appeared before the Parks and Recreation Board as a repre-
sentative of the Muskego Historical..Society. The lease agreement between
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the Muskego Historical Society and the City of Muskego was discussed. Each
item was taken as a separate concern and the following conditions were
agreed upon. It was noted that the address omitted on page one of the
Historical Society's rough draft was an error and should be included.
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Joseph Weitzer moved to approve a one five-year period from the date of
approval of the lease. Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried.
Dan Hilt moved to remove the phone line telephone costs from the lease.
Richard Manchester seconded. The motion was discussed. Dan Hilt amended
the motion to include the removal of all utilities: so that, the lease,
Item #3, should read that the City shall pay for well maintenance and
well repair. Richard Manchester seconded the amended motion. Motion
carried.
Dan Hilt moved to delete the line covering the Lessee as an additional
insured. Also to be deleted is the responsibility of the insuring of
the contents by the City. Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried.
This action was due to the information provided by Mayor Salentine
regarding preliminary discussion on the future of additional insureds
being allowed on the City policy.
Richard Manchester moved to remove the liability of damage caused by
sewage usage from the adjacent City garage. Joe Weitzer seconded.
Motion carried.
Dan Hilt moved to have a set of keys be retained by the Parks and Recre-
ation Board for the purpose of maintaining the Old Town Hall. Richard
Manchester seconded. Motion carried.
John Schaal moved to recommend the addition the "City and" in Article 20
so that the disposal or sale is approved by both the donor, or heirs
and the City, Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Joseph Weitzer that Attorney Molter to draw up
Article 21 to include those items discussed to include financial reports,
open books, and required audits. John Schaal seconded. Motion carried.
John Schaal moved to remove the clause stating the responsibility for
fines or judgments because of incidents or occurrences for the
buildings. Joseph Weitzer seconded. Motion carried.
Muskego Athletic Association
Dave Warhanek appeared before the Muskego Parks and Recreation Board to voice
his concern over "hard diamonds" this year at Mill Valley. Harry Udvare
noted Bay Lane diamonds were also in "bad" shape and requested to have the
time sheets checked of the summer employees who were paid with M.A.A. funds.
Harry Udvare requested to see the time sheets and accounts for the employees
who "supposedly" worked the diamonds.
Peter asked and was supported by the Board in wondering, after the season,
were these concerns first posed? The Board indicated records are and will
be available for the purpose of review by the M.A.A. regarding their concerns.
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Joseph Seifert next presented a list of equipment the Historical Society
felt they needed. The items were discussed as presented, but no recommendation
was made as the dollar values were not presented. Only those items deemed
TIF eligible were left on the list. The Muskego Historical Society is to
come back by the next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board with cost
estimates for those items that were determined TIF eligible.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
Refund Request
A person requested a refund of $6.00 for a swimming class in which her son
was enrolled and didn't like the instructor. Motion was made by Richard
Manchester to deny the refund request. Joseph Weitzer seconded. Motion
carried.
School District's Memo
The Muskego/Norway School District notified the Muskego Parks and Recreation
Department the school board has extended the lease for two years for the
Mill Valley/Bay Lane ballfield usage and would hope that the City will
continue to consider alternatives for the parking lot situation at Mill Valley.
OLD BUSINESS:
Status of Denoon Center
The Common Council amended the motion thus allowing the use of the Center
for the senior nutrition program until the new addition to City Hall is
completed.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
Parks
Sewage Plant Fencing
A $100 offer was made to the Finance Committee for the fence at the treatment
plant and was accepted. It will be about two years before the fence is avail-
able.
Idle Isle Building Usage
Peter requested the building at Idle Isle be shut down due to its inadequacy
in that it lacks proper exits and is costly for electricity. The Board felt
perhaps Idle Isle needs a building and funds should be accessed to repair
and maintain the building.
Recreation
Dance Shoe Consignment
Joseph Weitzer moved to approve the dance shoe consignment program based on
fee addition to cover cost of department time, postage and handling. John
Schaal seconded. Motion carried.
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Locker Room Attendants
Jackie presented concerns over not having locker room attendants; thefts,
vandalism and now a sexual assault due to lack of personnel for supervision.
Joseph Weitzer moved that additional persons be hired to serve as locker room
attendants. Any additional fees should be of a direct result of increase
to offset staff to supervise locker rooms. John Schaal seconded. Motion
carried.
Fall/Winter/Spring Programs
Jackie presented the programs which will be in the Fall/Winter/Spring brochure.
Richard Manchester moved to accept the recreation programs as presented.
John Schaal seconded. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS:
Park Dedication Account
A letter was received expressing concerns about the use of the Park Dedication
Account from the City Clerk. Jackie read a letter she had sent to the City
Clerk in response to the issues raised.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion made by Richard Manchester to adjourn the meeting was seconded by
John Schaal. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 12:Ol A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH WEITZER
Secretary, Parks and Recreation Board
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