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PRB091487minutesMINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING, CITY OF MUSKEGO MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1987 The monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Muskego was called to order at 7:05 PM by Chairperson Bob Rasmussen. PRESENT: Jerald Hulbert, Richard Manchester, Alderman Pat Patterson, Robert Rasmussen, Ronald Stephens, Jackie Schweitzer (Recreation Supervisor) and Peter Theis (Parks Supervisor). ABSENT: Dennis Kucharski (unexcused),. John Schaal (unexcused) GUESTS: (per attached list) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Jerry Hulbert moved to approve, as mailed, the minutes of the August 10, 1987 meeting. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried. PERSONAL APPEARANCES: Review of 1988 proposed operating and capital budgets for Muskego Historical Society The Muskego Historical Society representatives presented their annual report. There were sane discrepancies so will be placed on October agenda for clari- fication. They then presented their 1988 Budget Proposal request for $1,595.00. The 1987 budget approval was for $680.00. Alderman Patterson moved to recommend to the FiLance Committee that $400.00 for electricity and $280.00 for sewerage usage be budgeted for 1988, for a total budget of $680.00. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried. Jackie to check on status of the $500.00 Ingersoll donation for 1987. Peter also reported that he included $180.00 in his contracted services for 1988 for portable toilets. Muskego Athletic Association personnel No one was present. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE: Refund request Dick Manchester moved to refund Mrs. Bryant's Advanced Lifesaving request less expense of course material and the handling fee. Alderman Patterson seconded. Motion carried. Parks and Recreation Board Minutes, Meeting of September 14, 1987, page 2 Waiver requests Alderman Patterson moved to approve waiver of fees for both requests. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried. One was for gymnastics for $16.00 and for one family of three children for $16.00 each or for $48.00. OLD BUSINESS: Update on Parkland Plaza land and Pellmann's property Last meeting held between Mayor and Alderman Hilt, Dick Manchester told them the Board felt the price was too high. He also told them the Parkland Plaza land was prime for development. Alderman Hilt and the Mayor seemed to favor selling the Parkland Plaza land and buying the Pellmann property. The Board again discussed the situation, expressed concern about the pond on the Pellmann property and when the area east of there might be developed. If the Parkland Plaza land is sold, does the money go toward the Pellmann purchase only or can it be used for other park improvement? Board feels these are two different issues. Parkland Plaza parkland is near multi-family development; the land has increased in value for the need for park usage. Jerry Hulbert moved that the Board make no effort to sell or exchange the Parkland Plaza parkland at this time. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried. Reasons for this action: (1) because of development plans of immediate area which includes high density housing (2) Value has increased and seems to be increasing. (3) Parkland Plaza land is bringing in revenue. (4) Park Dedication fees are anticipated in the surrounding development. Ron Stephens moved at this time, due to fact Pellmann land is not on Master Plan, not to continue to discuss purchase of this land. Jerry Hulbert seconded. Motion carried. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Parks Review 1988 proposed operating budget The Board reviewed Peter's 1988 proposed budget. Discussed at length the addition of a full-time employee and reviewed the contracted services account. Other accounts not much change. The Board felt the budget should include a full-time person but understanding the times, felt they could offer two options to a full-time person. (1) put in two 19-hour employees at $5.00/hour each (~2) In the event Public Works gets an extra person, would like to see that the Parks Department gets 50% of one of those person's time for parks work. Jerry Hulbert moved to approve the Parks 1988 proposed operating budget as presented, with the addition of the options of a full-time employee. Dick Man- chester seconded. Motion carried. Parks and Recreation Board Minutes, Meeting of September 14, 1987, page 3 Review 1988 proposed capital budget The Board reviewed the Parks 1988 proposed capital budget with Peter. Item by item were discussed. After the review of all proposed items/projects, the Board agreed to the following items: 1. air compressor (only $800.00 instead of the $1,298.00 proposed) 2. Parks Comprehensive Master Plan update $5,000.00 3. Idle Isle car parking lot expansion (increase for 22 more cars)-- Board recommended traffic bond, not paving at this time. $2,500.00 --not to seal coat the entire boat trailer, existing car parking or roadways at this time, but to have DPW (Department of Public Works) patch those areas needing patching, include $500.00 in operating budget to do this (possibly in 1989 budget to seal coat all of it) 4. parking meters for boat parking at Idle Isle $6,500.00 5. two push mowers $1,200.00 6. Toro deck (reduced request from 2 to 1) $2,269.00 The total of these items would be $18,269.00. Jerry Hulbert moved to approve the 1988 capital budget of $18,269.00 as agreed. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried. Lighting at Idle Isle Park Peter reported in talking with the electric company that the light pole between the boat launch and bridge can be moved, but felt it was more a tree in the way that reduces the amount of light. Cost to move the light would be $.95/foo,t. Would also have to change pole and fixture. Cost about $75-$80 to move the pole. Board agreed to take down the tree (brush) that is obstructing the lighting instead of spending money to move the light. Raft races at Idle Isle Park Keith Bennett cancelled his raft race/appreciation day due to many factors. Peter reported Waterbugs held their picnic and there were no incidences reported. Icetronauts snowmobile race The Icetronauts had requested use of the bleachers for their event on September 13th. They provided the necessary certificate of insurance that has been requested by the Board,in the past for the moving of these bleachers. Is an annual request. Women's softball league payment update Letter was sent to Mr. Ford after last Board meeting. Mr. Ford responded to Peter that he will pay the maintenance fee charge at the end of September. The tournament fee will not be paid. He wants to meet with the Finance Committee to donate this money for a special project that the softball/baseball organizations in the City would benefit from. Does not want to see the money go into the general revenue account. Parks and Recreation Board Minutes, Meeting of September 14, 1987, page 4 Idle Isle end of season report Peter presented a financial report as to income collected ($3,617.00, launching and parking) and expenses ($1,558.56 for attendant wages) for the 1987 season. The revenue figure does not include the $550.00 collected in the office for season passes. _ . _ 1 Peter also reported that the DNR (Department of Natural Resources) has indicated that once all boat/trailer parking stalls are filled, the launch can be shut down to other boats for launching. Status of well at Kurth Park Peter had the well at Kurth Park checked and the report came back as contaminated. Peter then contacted a company to pressure test the well to see if any cracks in pipes above water:. Came back negative. This company is then going to mass chlorinate well soon: Will let sit for two days and see if it helps. Recreation Review 1988 proposed operating budget The Board reviewed Jackie's 1988 proposed budget. Discussed with Jackie the utility cost portion of the Recreation budget. Concerned with how that charge was computed by the School District for the pool rental cost. Jackie to contact Superintendent Matheson about this charge. Jerry Hulbert moved l to approve the Recreation 1988 proposed operating budget as presented. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried. Review 1988 proposed capital budget There was no capital budget presented for 1988. Review Mayor's correspondence regarding computer programming needs Correspondence was read from Mayor Salentine requesting from the Parks and Recreation Department their 3-5 year projection fcr-computerization of the offices. Bob and Jackie met Thursday to look at a future plan. The following was presented: Computer system--IBM PSI1 Model 60, monitor, CPU, printer. System set up for capability for future networking. Software- -directory program, data base, spreadsheet, word check. For a total approximate cost of $10,000. 3-5 year projection--add two more workstations (recreation supervisor and parks supervisor) and two modems to hook up the Parks department. The Board recommended to give the Mayor this information but not to capitalize it for 1988. Parks and Recreation Board Minutes, Meeting of September 14, 1987, page 5 Review 1988 proposed Cable Club budget The Board reviewed with Jackie the 1988 proposed Cable Club budget. The proposed budget request of $9,890.00 was reduced to $2,975.00 (character generatorY$2.,500; equipment repair--$300.00; 2 microphones--$lOO.OO; switcher--$75.00). Jerry Hulbert moved to approve the 1988 proposed budget of $2,975.00 for the Cable Club. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried. Fall registration update Jackie reported that registrations went very well. Several waiting lists for classes. The growth taking place in Muskego is contributing to the increased interest in the department's programs, in looking at addresses of those people registering. NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS: Parkland Plaza parkland possible road extension The Mayor sent a plan from Plan Commission to the Board to review. It would be to purchase a 60' strip of land for road reservation rather than a 40' easement for land immediately south and east of the Parkland Plaza parkland. This would still not provide direct access to the parkland, but would get closer to obtaining access for future use. Plan Commission subdivision plats There were none presented at this time. Idle Isle Park channel A man, living on channel near Idle Isle Park, appeared to express his concern about the people who have picnics at the park and drive over to the picnic areas on the grass to unload their picnic supplies. Would like to see boulders put up so they can't drive over there on the grass. Peter would have to work through Public Works. Will report back to the Board. Also, concerned about branches hanging over channel makes it difficult for weed cutter to get in and out (on north side of bridge). This gentleman did offer to take these branches down if he could keep the wood. Pete to check into these branches and possibly trimming them back. Motion was made by Alderman Patterson to adjourn the meeting at 12:48 AM. Seconded by Jerry Hulbert. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, JACKIE SCHWEITZER, for John Schaal, Secretary sjd pc: Board Members, Mayor, Aldermen, City Clerk, Parks Supervisor, Recreation Supervisor e -- -