PRB121288minutesMINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING, CITY OF MUSKEGO
MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1988
The meeting of the Nuskego Parks and Recreation Board was called to order at 7:02 P.M.
by President Jerry Hulbert.
PRESENT: Alderman Dan Hilt, Jerald Hulbert, Richard Manchester, Thomas Millonzi,
Therese Rilling, Ronald Stephens, Jackie Schweitzer (Recreation Supervisor)
and Peter Theis (Parks Supervisor)
ABSENT : Dennis Kucharski (excused)
GUESTS: Dave Taube, Wil Vidal and Mark Wolf
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Richard Manchester moved to approve, as mailed, the minutes of the November 14th
meeting. Therese Rilling seconded. Motion carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
Wil Vidal/Lakefest request for Idle Isle--l989
No one present at the beginning of meeting.
Representatives of LMLA appeared to request dates of July 14, 15, 16 for Lakefest.
Mr. Vidal provided a rundown of activities of the festival. Pete informed Wil
Vidal of volleyball courts that are in a portion of the grass area they use. He
also mentioned the collection box system that is in place and requested the festival
committee not to block this from use. Worst debris problems are pop tops and
cigarette butts left in park after festival. Board asked LMLA to correct this problem possibly by renting a lawn vacuum.
Last year, LMLA had requested permission to put in a light. Neighbors raised little
concern over notification of this request. LMLA felt no extra lighting needed at
this time. Mr. Manchester indicated he would like to see more monies generated for
Parks and Recreation from this event as there is no charge to LMLA for use of Idle
Isle and they keep all the fees collected for parking that weekend. Alderman Hilt
stated to the Board the money raised at this event goes back into lake through the
lake association. Board indicated possibly a donation of a pier for one of the lake
accesses could be provided. Richard Manchester moved to approve the use of Idle Isle
Park for tile dates requested and the guidelines as presented for the 1989 Lakefest.
Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried.
(Richard Manchester tiad to leave at 7:45 P.M.)
Muskego Community Festival representatives/short-and long-range goals
Dave Taube presented the short-and long-range goals of the festival committee to
the Board. He indicated the Parkland Plaza parkland is not suitable as is; possibly
swap for a more favorable site. Board discussion followed. Mr. Taube indicated that
the dates of August 25, 26, and 27 have been selected for next year's festival.
Chairman will be Jack Spoerl. Plan to request use of present site for a while.
Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, December 12, 1988, page 2
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
There was none received.
OLD BUSINcSS:
Denoon Park long-range plan
Peter indicated sewer, water, electric and dredging were not included in the proposed
Local Park Aids grant application. Board felt that these should be long-range
improvements included in the future. Agreed the water should be included in the
grant application.
(Mr. Vidal and Mr. Wolf appeared later. Ron Stephens moved to go back in agenda.
Alderman hilt seconded. Richard Manchester opposed. Motion carried.)
Vandalism reward program status
Pete discussed this program with the City Clerk. She said to talk to Finance
Committee. She indicated many questions needed to be answered before implementing.
How often would this reward be given out? Do the police have concerns? Board
discussion followed. Ron Stephens agreed to follow up with Chief Johnson. Pete
will talk to New Berlin about any programs they have. Jackie will discuss at the
next SEPRC meeting whether any other communities have a similar program.
Review Little Muskego Lake Advisory Committee recommendations
Alderman hilt indicated the final report was prepared from the Little Muskego
Lake Advisory Committee. Discussion followed as to how to deal with these recom-
mendations. Board will possibly review recommendations by sub-committee status.
Look at at the January Board meeting.
Update on bike paths
WEPCO
Jackie reported WEPCO has now received our certificate of insurance which names them as
additionalinsureds.. All paperwork involved in Phase I has now been completed.
Bay Breeze
Jackie reported that the City has received a permit from the State Department of
Transportation. As there is a completion deadline so noted on the permit, John
Ingersoll has been made aware of this.
Update
Dog Ordinance. Board is not satisfied with the way ordinance reads. As it reads
IlOW, it basically is in the reverse of what the Board would like to see implemented.
Attorney Molter to be contacted regarding this issue.
Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, December 12, 1988, page 3
L)EPARlMENT REPORTS:
PARKS
Update on status of Parks Comprehensive Plan
Peter reported that SEWRPC will begin work on the Comprehensive Master Plan on
April 1st and should have a draft available for review by the Board by August 1st.
Approval of Local Park Aids grant proposal
Peter presented the application form he prepared for requesting matching funds
from the DNR. He informed the Board that monies were not included in the
proposal for sewer, water, electric and dredging. Cost estimates he received for
the items included are: $7,493--widen roadway; $29,964--40' across open octagonal
shelter building; $10,874--l an scaping d and $7,499--fencing around basketball court.
After discussion the Board agreed funds for a well with a handle pump (similar
to what is at Muskego County Park) should also be included. Ron Stephens moved to
accept proposal as proposed and amended to include the well. T‘nerese Rilling
seconded. Motion carried.
Review department revenue
Peter reported that a major concern at budget time is that the Parks Department
doesn't generate enough revenue. Pete presented a revenue sheet to Board members
that showed a breakdown of revenue projections for 1987, 1988 and 1989. IllCi?S,Se
of 29% in 1988 and an increase of 33% projected for 1989.
RBCRBATION
Department volunteers
Jackie would like Board's opinion of waiving volunteer's class fees if excess
hours are volunteered. Jerry Hulbert indicated we should check with the city
attorney for insurance considerations. Board feels a policy/g~uideline would be
good to implement and should be pursued.
Community tree lighting program
Jackie thanked Jerry and Tixrese and all others who attended and assisted. Jackie
indicated that there was turf damage that occurred in the transplanting of the tree.
Recreation budget will absorb cost to repair in spring of 1989.
NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS:
Meadow Green West final plat
Board reviwed final plat as presented.
Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, December 12, 1988, page 4
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Ron Stephens motioned to adjourn. Therese
Rilling seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Millonzi
Secretary, Parks & Recreation Board
sjd/l-5-89
pc: Board Members, Mayor, Aldermen, Clerk, Parks Supervisor, Recreation Supervisor,
Ray Christenson, Wil Vidal