PRB031488minutesCorrected 4/11/86
MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING, CITY OF MUSKEGO
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1988
The monthly meeting of the Muskego Parks and Recreation Board was called to
order at 7:07 PM by Chairperson Robert Rasmussen.
PRESENT: Jerald Hulbert, Dennis Kucharski, Richard Manchester, Thomas Millonzi,
Alderman Pat Patterson, Robert Rasmussen, Ronald Stephens and Jackie
Schweitzer (Recreation Supervisor)
ABSENT: Peter Theis (excused)
GUESTS: See attached sheet.
Ron Stephens moved to approve, as mailed, the minutes of the baseball sub-
connnittee meeting on February 4, 1988. Richard Manchester seconded. Motion
carried.
Ron Stephens moved to approve, as mailed, the minutes of the baseball sub-
committee meeting on March 9, 1988. Richard Manchester seconded. Motion
carried.
l Alderman Pat Patterson moved to approve, as mailed, the minutes of the bike
path sub-committee meeting of February 24, 1988. Richard Manchester seconded.
Motion carried.
Richard Manchester moved to approve, as mailed, the minutes of the Regular
Board meeting on February 8, 1988. Dennis Kucharski seconded. Motion carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
Idle Isle boat launch relocation (Gilbert SpielerjRoger Kastello)
Mr. Kastello indicated they would like to request the Board to reconsider their
decision on relocating the boat launch. Indicated the Board told them to come
back at this time, when they were in last fall. Would like to see it moved
closer to the swimming area. Board felt it could be costly (the possibility
of the slab breaking, etc.). DNR (Department of Natural Resources) research
must be done; approval from many agencies to make happen. Problems with
relocation: cost,. facts, policy on launching. Contact Peter for this
information for the next meeting.
Yacht Club regatta request (William Anderson)
Mr. Anderson.+ppearedto request use of Idle Isle Park for their regatta, to
be held July 29-31. There would be three races on Friday, two races on Saturday,
and one race on Sunday. The club was charged a fee of $100.00 three years ago.
Mr. Anderson felt that wasn't good. Is requesting a waiver of launch fees and
Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, March 14, 1988, page 2
parking of their boats and trailers on the grass strip as in past years. The
Yacht Club would be responsible for security of the boats and any damage.
Alderman Patterson moved to allow the Yacht Club to park overnight on-the
grass strip between the entrances and boat launch along the channel provided
they provide security for the boats and trailers. The City will not be
responsible. Jerry Hulbert seconded. Motion carried. Dennis Kucharski
moved to table the waiver of fees request until the return of Peter.
Jerry Hulbert seconded. Motion carried.
(Tom Millonzi had to leave at 1O:OO PM,)
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
PARKS
Kingston lake lot access parcel
After review of Attorney Molter's correspondence, Jerry Hulbert moved to
table discussion of the sale at this time due to costs and time involved in
the research. Seconded by Richard Manchester. Motion carried.
Idle Isle portable toilet
The Finance Committee was interested in the Board looking at opening up the
restroom facilities at Idle Isle Park instead of renting. The Board reviewed
memos from the Bennetts, who lease the building, and from Peter regarding the
employee and material costs. Jackie presented the proposals, as requested
by Peter, from Kowalkowski Plumbing. %e-tara-prapasa*--were: The bids that were reviewed were for Idle Isle (1st proposal) and Horn (2nd proposal).
1st: $2,960.00 (replace bathroom fixtures and move toilet openings,
etc.)
575.00 (hot water heater and piping, include cost of wiring
to water heater)
$3,535.00k
2nd: $1,690.00 (replace bathroom fixtures, etc.)
575.00 (same as proposal iii)
$2,265.00*
Board felt they needed more information. Not sure there is much cost efficiency
to opening up the facility. Ron Stephens moved to keep the Metro program at
Idle Isle as so requested in the budget proposal for 1988. Richard Manchester
seconded. Motion carried.
Ball field maintenance fee schedule for 1988
Jackie presented Peter's schedule.
Richard Manchester moved to accept the maintenance fe,e schedule for baseball/
softball as presented. Seconded by Ron Stephens. Motion carried.
Tournament requests
Requests for a tournament were received from the Muskego Mavericks and the
Women's Softball League. Only conflicts with dates is if Mavericks are rained
out and need their raindate.
Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, March 14, 1988, page 3
Mr. Dietzler and Mr. Ford, representing these teams/leagues, agreed to the
following: If Mavericks are rained out, the women's league will move their
tournament games from Mill Valley on Saturday (as requested) to Jensen,
l Muskego High School and Kurth Park.
Richard Manchester moved to approve the tournament requests as presented and
agreed upon by the Maverick's and women's leagues. Seconded by Jerry Hulbert.
Motion carried.
Ron Ford requested that instead of paper/plastic cups for beer, that they be
allowed to sell beer in cans. The Board had no problem with the use of cans.
They will need permission from the Common Council for the selling of beer.
RECREATION
Season pass/family fee for open swim
The Board reviewed the request from the public regarding establishing a season
pass or family rate for open swim. They felt the fees were fine as established.
Jackie presented the program being used in Brookfield. Not interested in
establishing a fee program at this time.
American Red Cross cost recovery program
Jackie updated the Boardonthe Red Cross cost recovery program that they are
looking at implementing. It could cost our department an additional $150-
$450/year. We have no option as to whether to pay it or not as they have the
only swimming lesson and certification program around. Jackie suggested that
instead of raising swimming fees $1.00 next year that we raise fees $.50
beginning this summer and then raise them another $.50 next year. Ron Stephens
moved to raise the swimming cost for the swimming program this summer as
presented. Seconded by Dennis Kucharski. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
DandiLion Park/Ingersoll
John Ingersoll appeared to discuss the Little Muskego condo's project proposed
for the DandiLion Park project. Seventy-four (74) units should be completely
constructed within two years if everything goes as should. Gave the Board an
update on the project. Will provide a two-acre common green area. No public
launch and no public access to beach. The Board informally discussed looking
at some type of recreation area such as tennis courts in this area.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Athletic field usage policies
Ron Stephens presented the athletic field usage policy as recommended by the sub-
committee with the changes that were made from the original materials the Board
received. Mr. Ford requested the Board establish a fee for daily tournament
(less than 2 hours). Board recommended including it with the daily non-tournament
usage fee already established. Dennis Kucharski moved to accept the policy of
athletic field as discussed. Seconded by Jerry Hulbert. Motion carried.
Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, March 14, 1988, page 4
Master Ball Field Schedule for 1988
Ron Stephens moved to accept the master ball field schedule as prepared and to
honor requests from the leagues as requested.except for the Puddles request.
Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried.
Don Dietzler, representing the Mavericks (Puddles league), requested to use
the Mill Valley field from 7:30 AM-g:30 AM or the time that it is not being used.
The Board would like to discuss this issue with Peter at the next meeting.
Ron Stephens moved to table the request until next month. Jerry Hulbert
seconded. Motion carried.
Pedestrian/bike paths
Jerry Hulbert updated the Board on the status of the Bay Lane Road bike path
and the WEPCOf&'Jsconsin Electric Power Company) right-of-way. Looking at
about 2,700 w-f&e for developing at this time. It would cost between
$3,000 and $6,000 to start this project. The insurance costs to the City
would be $40.00 to list WEPCO as an additional insured and $75.00 for the bike
path/trail itself (no matter if the whole trail or just portions are developed).
This is an annual cost. Jerry Hulbert moved that the Parks and Recreation
Board is in agreement with the sub-committee and directed the sub-committee to
gather more information. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried. Jerry Hulbert
to meet with Peter and Director of Public Works on availability of manpower to
do project in house. Jerry Hulbert will check into the state law regarding
bicycles/sidewalks. Thought sidewalks can't be bike paths; but bike paths
can be sidewalks.
Denoon Park improvements
Alderman Patterson moved to defer this item to the next meeting as it was getting
late. Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried.
Squire Glenn development
Jerry Hulbert moved to recommend to the Plan Commission that the Board is very
interested in the road layout of the Squire Glenn development on the west side
of Bay Lane Road, in particular with the interior courts, so that they might
tie in with the WEPCO right-of-way for future bike paths. Ron Stephens seconded.
Motion carried.
Durhamswoods Phase 112
The Board expressed concern about the Outlot 1 "proposed pond" area of the
development: Should not be the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Board.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Ron Stephens made a motion to adjourn the
meeting. Seconded by Alderman Patterson. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned
at 11:Zl PM.
Respectfully submitted,
DENNIS KUCHARSKI
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pc: Board Members, Mayor, Aldermen, City Clerk, Parks Supervisor, Recreation
Supervisor , Ron Ford, Fran Burgeson