PRB030987minutesMINUTES
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 1987
The meeting of:the Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Muskego was called
to order at 7:lO PM by Chairperson Bob Rasmussen.
PRESENT: Jerald Hulbert, Dennis Kucharski, Richard Manchester, Alderman Pat
Patterson (late arrival), Robert Rasmussen, John Schaal (late arrival),
Ronald Stephens, Jackie Schweitzer (Recreation Supervisor) and
Peter Theis (Parks Supervisor).
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Correct minutes to reflect that the Icetronauts request for snowmobile access
would be the extension of Cook Drive, not Kingston Drive. Jerry Hulbert moved
to approve, as corrected, the minutes of the February 9th meeting. Dennis
Kucharski seconded. Motion carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
Mr. Wurgler, President of the Icetronauts, appeared regarding use of access at
the end of Cook Drive. The Icetronauts agreed to rope off and stake Mrs. Bohrer’s
property so snowmobilers would not be on her property.
A petition of three neighbors not having an objection to use of this access for
snowmobile purposes was received and placed on file. Peter Theis reported
all immediate neighbors were contacted by letter about the Board’s discussion
of this possible use. Letter was received from ,Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hughes expressing
their bp‘positton to this proposal.
Ronald Bohrer, representing his mother, appeared. He indicated she has had
problems in the past with noise and property damage. The Icetronauts agreed to
rework her fence and to put up snow fence. They will be responsible for repair
to the access lot.
It is also a law that snowmobiles must operate under reduced speed in residential
areas between lo:30 PM and 7:00 AM.
Jerry Hulbert moved to allow access on the road extension of Cook Drive for the
purpose of snowmobiling. Dennis Kucharski seconded. Dick Manchester moved to
amend the motion to try on a one-year basis. If one complaint is received by
the City, the access would be closed down. Lack of second, amendment died.
Jerry Hulbert moved to amend the motion to make the use subject to review at
the end of one year (end of April, 1988). Ron Stephens seconded. Amendment
passed. Main motion as amended carried. Also, Icetronauts will mark the
designated area on Lions Park if they wish to continue having access to this
park for their snowmobiling.
Keith and Wendy Bennett appeared to discuss the lease agreements for the Idle
Isle Park pavilion. Attorney Molter had comments regardipg:insurance,
,tiaintenance and terms of lag&h of lease. The Board and the Bennetts
Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting of March 9, 1987, page 2.
worked out the following agreements to the rough draft: worked out the following agreements to the rough draft:
e 1. e 1. Insurance - Bennetts to carry 6 months liability insurance during Insurance - Bennetts to carry 6 months liability insurance during
their operation and prep time; other 6 months (non-operation time) their operation and prep time; other 6 months (non-operation time)
will carry content insurance. will carry content insurance.
2. Maintenance and Operation - Parks Department and Bennetts will work
out among themselves. The building as now exists is responsibility
of City; anything added would be Bennett's own responsibility. He
will not hold City responsible for damage to his equipment if
electrical blows.
3. Right of Entry-Any changes, updates, etc. of original list of
names provided, the City will provide adequate notice.
4. Insurance - $500,000 aggregate (instead of $500,000 and $100,000)
was agreeable to City and Bennetts.
5. Add that at the time Bennetts would begin a grilling operation,
they would have a fire legal liability policy in effect.
Dennis Kucharski made motion to approve lease with Keith and Wendy Bennett for Idle
Z$le concession stand with-updated wording as discussed with Recreation Supervisor
Schweitzer. Seconded by Ron Stephens. Motion carried.
Waterbugs Ski Club: Mr. Bluemel called and requested that they be removed l from this month's agenda as their insurance contract was not in order yet.
Harry Udvare of the M.A.A. (Muskego Athletic Association) appeared regarding
the ball field schedule and the treatment plant fencing. Will be discussed
later in the meeting.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
Muskego Historical Society
Alderman Pat Patterson made a motion to approve the Muskego Historical Society's
request for pigeons at their Civil War Days in July. Seconded by Ron Stephens.
Motion carried.
Wedding shower reception at Jensen Recreation Center
The written correspondence was not received for the meeting as requested.
OLD BUSINESS:
Update on sewer treatment plant fencing for ball fields
Pete said the M.A.A. is waiting for a counteroffer from Century Fence for
installing the fencing. M.A.A. has authorized the expenditure of $6,000 from
their monies for this project.
Rental fees for Bluhm Park building
Richard Manchester made a motion to approve rates and reservation policy as
presented. Seconded by Alderman Pat Patterson. Motion carried.
Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting of March 9, 1987, page 3.
Update on status of Parkland Plaza (15 acres)
Recreation Supervisor Schweitzer reported that the Common Council had approved
the expenditure of funds for a title search on the property. Attorney Molter
felt this was the next step in the process of determining whether this land is
saleable.
Update on Denoon Park (LAWCON) funding and launch site
"No Parking".sign..has.been knocked down. Pete took care of it. Replaced sign.
People have been parking in launch area on Mr. Haut's property. LAWCON funding
of $2,000 to be paid to contractor for final payment on the park project.
Update on MHS ball field project
Peter indicated work has been completed; the third base drainage problem has
been corrected. At this time, needs to be spring water tested;
1986 outstanding debt payments
Mr. Ford indicated that their payment would be coming.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
Parks
Moving of portable toilets from Racine parking lot to Hillendale parking lot
Once lot is paved, Pete will put them back where they were. Moved in 1986 to
alleviate some of the traffic/dust problems occurring at the Hillendale parking
lot.
Status of old Ford truck
Peter indicated it would cost $200 to insure the Ford truck for 6 months.
Site plan for walk paths at Old Settlement Park
Alderman Pat Patterson made a motion to add drawing to Muskego Historical Society
site plan. Seconded by John Schaal. Motion carried. Historical Society to do
the work on the walk paths.
It was also questioned wha~t John Ingersoll was going to do about his landscaping
agreement for his building in the Old Settlement Park?
Historical Society's request for grass cutting
John Schaal made a motion to deny the cutting of grass at the Old Town Hall
as requested by the Historical Society. Seconded by Alderman Pat Patterson.
Motion carried.
Signage of Horn Park Drive roadway and entrance.
Alderman Pat Patterson made a motion to put 15 m.p.h. speed limit.,signs at
Horn Park roadway. Seconded by Ron Stephens. Motion carri,ed,
Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting of March 9, 1987, page 4.
Request for expenditure of Park Dedication fees for ball field renovation
Peter requested that $5,3X.00 for renovation of Mill Valley I and II ball
fields be approved out of Park Dedication Funds ($2,544 for #I; $2,778 for #II).
Alderman Pat Patterson moved to do Mill Valley II only at this time. Seconded
by John Schaal for $2,778.00. Motion carried. Alderman Pat Patterson moved
to defer to next meeting to see if Park Dedication Funds can be used for this
plPCp0.9e. John Schaal seconded. Motion carried.
Fertilizer report
With the milorganite issue, Peter informed the Board that not much fertilizing
is done on the City parks.
Recreation
Baseball/softball field approval for summer 1987
Ron Ford and Gail Bennett appeared representing the Women's Softball League.
Mr. Ford stated that the M.A.A. had the lighted field at Mill Valley three
nights a week and the men's league has it one night a week. He believes the
women's league should have it at least one night a week also.
Harry Udvare and John Marson representing the M.A.A. were present. Mr. Udvare
gave a slight history of the Mill Valley complex diamond use. He asked if
the women's league might use Mill Valley III on Mondays? Harry stated that the
M.A.A. would have to have the junior boys play four nights a week if they could
not use Mill Valley III on Thursday nights. Both leagues indicated the convenience
for running their league programs if they could use the lighted ball field.
After much discussion with the representatives regarding the field schedule,
Alderman Pat Patterson made a motion to leave M.A.A. at Mill Valley III on
Thursdays. Seconded by Jerry Hulbert. Motion carried.
Jerry Hulbert made a motion to run M.A.A. from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM at Mill
Valley III and putting women's at Kurth on Thursday. Seconded by Alderman Pat
Patterson. Alderman Pat Patterson withdrew his second; Jerry Hulbert withdrew
his motion.
Alderman Pat Patterson made a motion to put M.A.A. at Kurth Park on Wednesday
nights. Seconded by Jerry Hulbert. Motion carried.
Other league changes made to the schedule included:
1. Move JV team from Horn Park to Bluhm II.
2. Move M.A.A. games at Kurth and Mill Valley I on Mondays to
Mill Valley III.
3. Move Icetronauts from MHS field on Mondays to Mill Valley I.
4. Move Puddles League from Bluhm I to Bluhm II.
5. M.A.A. does not need Bluhm I on Wednesdays.
6. Men's league and M.A.A. do not need Bluhm III on Wednesdays.
7. Couples league (late request) use of,Ktirth Park on Fridays.
Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting of March 9, 1987, page 5.
Ron Stephens made a motion to approve 1987 Baseball Schedule as changed.
Seconded by Dennis Kucharski. Motion carried.
John Schaal made a motion to wave field usage fees for the women's softball
tournament fee and replace with a donation in the amount of $450.00, the
purpose of the donation to be determined by the Board. Seconded by Dennis
Kucharski. Vote on the motion: Jerry Hulbert--yes, Dennis Kucharski--yes,
Richard Manchester--yes, Alderman Pat Patterson--no, John Schaal--yes,
Ron Stephens--yes. Motion carried.
Dennis Kucharski moved to defer to the next meeting the goal of this special
fund. Jerry Hulbert seconded. Motion carried. Alderman Pat Patterson cast
the only negative vote.
Jerry Hulbert moved to deny the women's league request for use of their own
equipment for their tournament. Seconded by John Schaal. Motion carried.
Alderman.Pat Patterson moved to approve tournament dates, as requested by
the men's league, women's league and Puddles. Seconded by Jerry Hulbert.
Motion carried.
Expenditure of Park Dedication Fund for title comniitment for Parkland Plaza
parkland
Attorney Molter has indicated that at this time, it is not appropriate to spend
Park Dedication funds for the title search. At such time the land is sold,
Park Dedication funds can reimburse the account the title search was paid out
of.
NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS:
Review of subdivision plats as presented from Plan Commission
None'to review at this time.
Priorities, goal setting, general discussion of overall plan of the parks
and recreation division
This was deferred to the next Board meeting due to the late hour.
Board cormnittee assignments
This was moved to the next month's Board due to the late hour. Chairperson
Rasmussen asked Board members to review and decide before the next meeting
which coxmnittees they might want to serve on.
ADJOURNMENT:
Alderman Pat Patterson moved to adjourn at 12:lO AM. John Schaal seconded.
Motion carried.
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4/10/87
pc: Board Members, Mayor, Aldermen, Clerk, Parks Supervisor, Recreation
Supervisor, THE SUN
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BLUHM PARK SHELTER BUILDING
USAGE FEE SCHEDULE
PAYMENT OF RESERVATION FEE
Payment of reservation fees must be received within ten (10) days of the
reservation request. Failure to submit the reservation fee within the specified
time period will result in cancellation of the reservation request. Checks
should be made payable to "City of Muskego".
Weekends and Holidays
Adults/Families
Under 100 persons $35.00
Each additional 100 persons $20.00
Youth and Non-profit Organizations
Under 100 persons $25.00
Each additional 100 persons $19.00
Weekdays
Adult/Families
Under 100 persons $21.00
Each additional 100 persons $10.00
Youth and Non-profit Organizations
Under 100 persons $16.00
Each additional 100 persons $ 9.60
Fees apply for the picnic shelter area only. If a permit is cancelled more than
three (3) working days prior to scheduled use, fifteen ($15) dollars of the
reservation fee will be forfeited. Any cancellations later than three (3) working
days prior to scheduled use will result in total forfeiture of fee.
Youth groups must have adult supervision at all times.
Keys for bathrooms, if applicable, must be picked up at the Recreation Office the
day prior to use; in the case of a weekend or Monday, the Friday before. Keys must
be picked up by 3:30 PM. A $25.00 security deposit is required when the key is
obtained. This must be a separate check from the usage fee payment. Security
deposits will be returned after the area has been inspected by the Parks Department.
Keys are due in the Recreation Office the day following use, except in the case of
a Friday through Sunday use, when they must be returned on Monday before 3:30 PM.
GENERAL RULES
1. Park hours are 5:00 AM-11:OO PM.
2. Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
3. No motorized vehicles allowed in grass or other park areas. Parking in
designated areas only.
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Bluhm Park Shelter Usage 2
4. Any consumption of beer in the park is by permit only. Wine or hard liquor
are not allowed at any time.
5. No beer or soda sold without permit by Common Council.
6. Grounds must be left as they were found. Any damage costs will be charged
to those responsible for the area.
7. Clean up fees for any litter or disorder beyond the ordinary use will be
charged to those responsible for the area.
8. No horseback riding allowed.
Adopted by the Parks and Recreation Board, March 9, 1987.
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BLUHM PARK SHELTER
USAGE REQUEST
RBSEBVED DATE(S) TIME - FROM: TO: --
Number of persons in group: Type of use; group function or purpose -
Name of Group or Organization:
Applicant's Name: Phone:
Address:
city: zip:
Do you wish to reserve ball fields Ul and #2 for your group? (Yes) - (No)-
Will beer be served in the park? (Yes) - (No)-
Is beer permit, for consumption only, on file? (Yes)- (No)-
If beer is sold a license must be obtained through the Muskego Common Council. Any
beverages sold must be in plastic or paper cups.
I (We) agree to follow the rules and regulations for the City of Muskego parks as
established in Local Ordinance, Chapter 26 and promise to comply with them.
Applicant's Signature Date
l Department Supervisor Date
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OFFICE USE
Date Department Received:
RESERVATION CBARGE: $
Amount Received: $ Ck # Cash Date BY
KEY/SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED: $
Amount Received: $ Ck i/ Cash Date BY
EQUIPMENT DEPOSIT/RENTAL REQUIRED: $
Equipment reserved:
Deposit Received: $ Ck II Cash Date BY ____________________------------------------------------------------------------------
Deposit(s) Refunded (key, security, equipment): Yes /I No L/
Reason for denial
Date refunded: How refunded: mail- in-person
Signature of person receiving refund (in-person)
Additional charges to be made: $
0 Reason for charge
Department Signature Date