PRB101386minutesMINUTES
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 1986
The meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Muskego was
called to order at 7:lO PM by Jerry Hulbert.
PRESENT: Bob Rasmussen, Jerry Hulbert, Ron Stephens, Alderman Pat Patterson,
Jackie Schweitzer (Recreation Supervisor) and Peter Theis (Parks
Supervisor).
ABSENT: Dennis Kucharski, Richard Manchester, John Schaal.
GUESTS: Scott Kloskowski, Keith Bennett, Dennis Neubert, Wil Vidal, Jim
Craycraft, Harry Udvare.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Will be placed on November's agenda as not all board members were present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Alderman P. Patterson moved, B. Rasmussen seconded, to approve the minutes of
August 11th and September 8th as mailed. Motion carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
A. Jann Knapp did not appear regarding the Lake District's request for a storage
building at Idle Isle Park.
B. Keith Bennett appeared to discuss the status of his request to lease the
Idle Isle Park Building for a concession stand operation. Mr. Bennett
updated the new board members as to his proposal for the facility. The
Board agreed that Mr. Bennett must provide all receipts for materials used
in the building renovation. B. Rasmussen agreed to work on this lease agree-
ment with Parks And Recreation Supervisors. Based on preliminary agreement,
Ald. Patterson moved to allow Mr. Bennett to make such modifications/improve-
ments to the Idle Isle building to weather proof the roof and building for
winter as necessary. R. Stephens seconded. Motion carried. Final details
will be worked cut in the lease agreement and sent to Council for final
approval by November: 11th..
C. Scott Kloskowski, representative of Hunter's Nest softball team, requesting
permission to use Idle Isle Park building for an ice ball tournament on
February 7, 8, 1987. The building will be used for selling concessions
and as a place to get in out of the cold. Will be selling beer, soda and
food. P. Theis noted that there will be 25-30 picnic tables stored in the
building. The Board agreed that Hunter's Nest could move the tables out
and replace in the building at the end of the tournament. Parks Department
Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, October 13, 1986, page 2.
regularly plows the parking lot at Idle Isle Park. Any additional plowing
on ice, etc. would be the responsibility of Hunter's Nest. Hunter's Nest
will provide portable toilets and pay thenecessary security deposits for
use of the building. The Hunter's Nest would like to request the Parks
Department provide adequate garbage barrels for the event. P. Theis agreed.
Ald. Patterson moved to approve the use of Idle Isle Park Building for an
iceballtournament, sponsored by Hunter's Nest, on February 7 and 8, 1987.
B. Rasmussen seconded. Motion carried.
D. Wil Vidal, representing Little Muskego Lake Association, along with Dennis
Neubert, appeared to request permission to store the aeration accessories
(pumps, hoses, etc.) in their already approved storage area at the Idle
Isle Park Building. They indicated the system should be installed by the
end of November so equipment would be gone by then. Mr. Vidal indicated
the Parks and Recreation Board would not be liable for any theft, damage,
etc. to the equipment as stored at the park. Clean-Flo, the organization
installing the aeration system has insurance for the building, etc. P. Theis
expressed concern about Clean-F10 being out of the building on time as he
needs to store picnic tables, etc. in that area. The Board directed Peter
to report back to the Board at the November meeting the status of the move-
ment of the Clean-F10 accessories. Ald. Patterson moved to approve the use
of the Idle Isle Park Building (west side), on a temporary basis, for the
storage of the aeration accessories, with the stipulation they will be out
in November. R. Stephens seconded. Motion carried.
E. Harry Udvare, representing the Muskego Athletic Association, appeared
regarding the status of the sewer treatment plant fencing. The M.A.A. has
agreed to provide funds to install the fencing at the Mill Valley ball fields
because of the safety factors they see arising from the existing fencing.
The M.A.A. sees as a priority for fencing the first base side of Mill Valley
i/l and the third base side of Mill Valley #3. P. Theis indicated that this
project was to have been one of the WCC projects, but as that program fell
through, he didn't know when he and his crew would be able to take care of
it. Mr. Udvare thought possibly he could get some volunteers.
The Parks and Recreation Board requested P. Theis get information regarding
liability if the M.A.A. took down the fencing at the treatment plant.
P. Theis reported the costs were thought to be $l.OO/foot to take down and
$2.00/foot to install if done by a contractor.
F. James Craycraft (S71W19332 Hillview Dr.) appeared to express his concern
about the change in where the cars with trailers could park. In previous
years, car/trailers were allowed to park in the circular perimeter of the
parking area. Last year, did not have those extra four spots. Mr. Cray-
craft requested the Board to reconsider allowing car/trailers to park in
this area. There are currently fourteen stalls for cars with trailers to
park in and four marked along the circular area. As Mr. Craycraft's request
was not on the agenda, the Board deferred action for the meeting next month.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
A. A response was received from the Police Chief regarding the lock damage at
Bluhm Park in June. The Police Chief did not think it appropriate to take
the money from his account as it all comes from the same base. The Board
had agreed at the September meeting that this issue should go to the Common
Council if the Police Department refused to pay. B. Rasmussen moved to send
Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, October 13, 1986, page 3.
a copy of the Chief's response to Finance Committee and ask them to review
and comment on the situation. R. Stephens seconded. R. Stephens moved
to amend the motion to also include in the request the Board's recommendation
of a 50-50 split and to note the M.A.A. has paid their 50% share. B. Rasmussen
seconded. Amendment passed. Motion, as amended, carried.
B. Ald. Patterson moved to waive the fees for dance and gymnastics per request.
B. Rasmussen seconded. Motion carried.
B. Rasmussen moved to suggest future hardship cases be asked to donate
volunteer time at registration time. Motion died for lack of second.
C. Ald. Patterson moved to issue refund for parent/tot swim class, less handling
fee, for a total refund of $4.00. B. Rasmussen seconded. Motion carried.
D. Ald. Patterson moved to accept hours volunteered in the Recreation Department
as payment for class fees for another request (2 children dance $33.00,
2 children gymnastics $32.00, 1 adult fitness program $24.00, total of $89.00).
A total of 23% hours have been volunteered by this individual.
The Board felt that in future hardship cases of repeat people asking for
waivers that they be required to volunteer help in lieu of payment for a
program.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Idle Isle lock payment of $114.75 has been received from the Waterbug's
Ski Club after letters had been sent requesting payment. P. Theis noted
other problems with the club this year were: key not returned as of this
time, had an unauthorized end of .season party at Idle Isle, and ski jump is
still on island at this time. Ald. Patterson moved to request Peter Theis
to document all problems from the '86 season and if in future use, Waterbugs
must post a $200.00 refundable security deposit at the start of the season.
B. Rasmussen seconded. Motion carried.
B. Park Dedication Account
The Board is requesting the Rules, Laws and Ordinance Committee review this
portion of the ordinance and update. 3. Schweitzer will copy and submit
to all Board members the survey done by the City of Sun Prairie on parkland
dedication.
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PARKS REPORT:
A. P. Thetis reported the comments from the Finance Committee's review of the
1987 operating budget. He also reported that of the $48,996 request for
capital items, $32,391 was recommended by the Capital Budget Committee to
the Finance Committee.
The Board recommended that a schedule for rotation of the parks equipment.
Have a plan for the future. Much time was spent discussing the truck in
the capital budget.
B. P. Theis informed the Board that the WCC crew originally sent to Muskego
had been terminated at the end of September. The original project plan
was for the WCC crew to complete four projects: Idle Isle beach renovation,
Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, October 13, 1986, page 4.
boardwalk at Demon Park, take down of sewer treatment plant fencing and
the handicap ramp at Horn Park building. The program people did not l work out. They completed 75% of the Idle Isle beach projects. Peter
met with representatives of the WCC prog&o and had agreed to allow the
WCC to come back and finish Idle Isle with a new crew. If that project
went okay, he would consider for the other projects. At this time, no
further word has been received from the WCC administration.
C. The mayor's office had requested the Parks Department to movetables (6-8)
from the parks to City Hall for the Industrial Appreciation Luncheon on
October 31. Ald. Patterson moved to approve the request and have Peter
provide the necessary tables. R. Stephens seconded. Motion carried.
RECREATION REPORT:
A. J. Schweitzer reported the comments from the Finance Committee's review of
the 1987 operating budget.
Ald. Patterson recommended that taxes could be defrayed more if all program
fees were raised $1.00.
It was also discussed that possibly there should be a user fee charged to
all non-youth softball leagues to defray the cost ofmaintenance, renovation
of the fields and equipment used. Possibly a per non-resident player fee.
Recreation Supervisor questioned who would administer these fees, and collect
the fees as those programs are not run through the City. Would be a lot
of work.
l B. The Cable Clubbudget as submitted to the Finance Committee was for $5,600.00.
Club members appeared at the Finance meeting to discuss with the Finance
Committee.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Board reviewed the amended Green.Meadows preliminary plat.
ADJOURNMENT :
There being no further business, Ald. Patterson moved to adjourn, B. Rasmussen
seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at lo:59 PM.
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Supervisor, THE SUN