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PRB111488minutesMINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING, CITY OF MUSKEGO MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1988 The meeting of the Muskego Parks and Recreation Board was called to order at 6:Ol P.M. by President Jerry Hulbert. PRESENT: Alderman Dan Hilt, Jerald Hulbert, Richard Manchester, Thomas Millonzi, Ronald Stephens, Jackie Schweitzer (Recreation Supervisor) and Peter Theis (Parks Supervisor) ABSENT: Dennis Kucharski (excused), Therese Rilling (excused) GUESTS: Fran Burgeson, Bob Schaefer APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Richard Manchester moved to approve, as mailed, the minutes of the October 10th meeting. Alderman Hilt seconded. Motion carried. PERSONAL APPEARANCES: Schaefer Lease for Parkland Plaza.Parkland Bob Schaefer appeared to discuss continuation of renting the Parkland Plaza land. Richard Manchester moved to renew the lease for a.one-Il)-year period and the same fee of $25.00 per acre. Alderman Hilt seconded. Motion carried. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE: Refund requests Discussion was held on requests for refunds. Richard Manchester moved to deny request for Pamela Schulz. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried. Ron Stephens moved to deny request for Marion Runge. Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried. The Board directed Recreation Supervisor Schweitzer to contact the school district regarding the chemicals used in chlorination, if they've changed, etc. OLD BUSINESS: Status of recreational trails WEPCO trail Pete reported monies were approved for Phase II. Spring of 1989, Public Works will be available to start this phase. Possibly Phase III can be started in Fall of 1989. Jerry Hulbert informed the Board of the grand opening of Phase I, reported it went well. WEPCO very pleased with the Muskego trail. Therese Rilling and Tom Millonzi were able to make the grand opening and were thanked for their contribution in serving on the sub-committee. Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, November 1.4, 198.8,. p_age. 3 l 3 DEPARTMENT REPORTS: PARKS Attorney response regarding Park Dedication funds Pete reviewed a correspondence to Mayor Salentine from City Attorney Don Molter in response to an inquiry about the use of Park Dedication funds for certain capital items as proposed in the 1989 budget. Letter indicated his opinion would be all proposed items would be eligible for Park Dedication funds except for the truck. M.A.A. waiver request for bases Department requires a $30.00 deposit per set of bases. Mr. Udvare has requested that the Board waive the base deposit fee for the M.A.A. for 1989. Richard Manchester moved to approve the waiver request. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried. RECREATION Building charges for 4-H (use of Jensen Center) The Muckey 4-H cake decorating group requested use of Jensen Center for 17 dates. In the past for short periods of usage, they have not been assessed the usage fee. Department must still pay building custodian to open the facility and do general clean up. The buil,ding custodian makes $4.05/hour Rental fee is normally $5.00/hour. Richard Manchester moved to waive the regular rental fee of $5.00 and charge a minimal fee of $4.05 to cover custodial charges. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried. Jackie will recommend contacting City Hall for the program, where there is no charge involved. Community tree lighting program Board was invited to attend the tree lighting program at 6:OO P.M. on Sunday, December llth, at City Hall. NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS: Schaefer lease for Parkland Plaza parkland Discussed earlier in the meeting under personal appearances. Plan Commission subdivision plats Nothing presented for review. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Richard Manchester motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Ron Stephens. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 P.M. Respectfully submitted TOM MILLONZI Secretary, Parks and Recreation Board 12-8-88/sjd pc: Board Members, Mayor, Aldermen, City Clerk, Parks Supervisor, Recreation Supervisor l Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, November 14, 1988, page 2 Bay Breeze The State is in final drafting of the permit to put in this bike path. .JfXl-y Hulbert indicated he would like to see if Mr. Ingersoll would help with signage of the trail. Little Muskego Lake Advisory Committee update Alderman Hilt reports committee finished with meetings; will provide the report for the Parks and Recreation Board. Advisory committee in favor of moving boat launch. Additional handicap parking would be required. Board discussion followed. Will begin review of report in December. Update on City Ordinance 26.01 as it~relates to animal Pete reported that a final ordinance will be going to Council for approval. Board will get a copy of ordinance. Committee is looking at approving the recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Board. Denoon Park long-range plan Board is interested in continuing development of Denoon Park. Pete reported five items that he felt would be important at the park, with the items based on the $35,000 in the escrow 'acco.unt for Denoon. (1) Widen roadway between parking lots A and B. Estimated cost would be $12,000. Would go from 12' to 24' wide. (2) Shelter, open on 4 sides, approximate cost $10,000. (3) Utilities, approximate cost would be $5,000 (water (well)--$3,000; electric--$2,000) (4) Fencing around basketball court. Estimated cost would be $4,500. (5) Plantings. Estimated cost would be $3,500. Board discussion followed on these items. Jackie and Peter discussed the local park aids program as a possible source for matching funds. Board felt important to apply for all the funds we can get. Board member also recommended looking at the Denoon boat launch. Possibly look at some small dredging of the area directly at the launch so people can use the launch properly. Alderman Hilt moved to draft the preliminary plan for the local park ,aids funds and to include the items as discussed. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried. Board member Ron Stephens indicated interest in looking into setting up some kind of fund/account to reward people for information regarding people who are doing the vandalism in our City parks. Possibly funds from Parks Dedication could be used. Board felt idea was good and should be pursued. (Alderman Hilt excused at 7:05 P.M. to attend public hearing on the City budget.) Parkland Plaza parkland Pete reported contact with Mr., Eiche, but nothing in the making as far as development is concerned at this time. Pete was directed to communicate with the Festival Committee about their present festival location. What are their future plans? Where are they going? Long-term goals.