PRB101088minutesMINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING, CITY OF MUSKEGO
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1988
The meeting of the Muskego Parks and Recreation Board was called to order at
7:07 P.M. by President Jerry Hulbert.
PRESENT: Alderman Dan Hilt, Jerald Hulbert, Richard Manchester, Thomas L.
Millonzi, Therese Rilling, Ronald Stephens, Jackie Schweitzer (Recreation
Supervisor) and Pete Theis (Parks Supervisor)
ABSENT: Dennis Kucharski (excused)
GUESTS: Ron Peters, Muskego Historical Society
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ron Stephens moved to approve, as mailed, the minutes of the September 12th
meeting. Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
Muskego Historical Society (fiscal year report)
President, Ron Peters, presented to the Board the Historical Society's fiscal
year report. Fiscal year ends October. Board indicated it would be helpful
if they could change their fiscal year to same as City (January through December)
for budget purposes. Historical Society is also looking at erection of an
Indian village (Potawatomi), wigwams, etc. in the future to provide a look at
the impact Indians had on this area. Ron Stephens moved that the Historical
Society consider changing their fiscal year to January through December basis.
Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried.
Keith Bennett (Idle Isle proposals)
Keith Bennett stopped at the office to say he could not make tonight's meeting.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
Refund requests
Refund on guitar class request. Ron Stephens moved to deny. Richard Manchester
seconded. Motion carried.
Refund request--gym student
Instructor asking that child not take class. (3 year old) Richard Manchester
moved to accept instructor's recommendation and refund the fee less $2.50 handling
fee. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried.
Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, October 10, 1988, page 2
OLD BUSINESS:
Update on status of recreational trails (WEPCO and Bay Breeze) including cost
analysis of completed WEPCO phase
Pete presented a cost sheet to Board; reports that we came in well below
projected costs. The Board commended Peter and his park crew and the Public
Works crew for a great job on the trail. The Board recommended that a thank
you note be sent to D.P.W. (Department of Public Works) for their cooperation
and good job done on the trail.
Jerry Hulbert will follow up with Waukesha County and Franklin for further
info and consideration fqr future tie-in to the Muskego Recreational Trail
system.
Bay Breeze
Letters have been sent to state, just waitingfor final subdivider's agreement
from Ingersoll to send in for final paperwork. Then just have to wait for
permit from State.
Little Muskego Lake Advisory Committee update
Alderman Hilt reports October should be last meeting of the Committee. Recom-
mendations should be coming to the Parks and Recreation Board and to other
committees that are responsible for reacting to the advisory committee's
suggestions.
a City Ordinance 26.01 as it relates to animals update
Peter reported still in committee, stated 90% of problem at Idle Isle.
Presented Board with New Berlin's ordinance relating to animals. Recommended
supplying committee with a copy of New Berlin's ordinance.
Parkland Plaza parkland (review of the parcel in relation to development occurring)
Board members met and viewed related parcel at 6:15 P.M. Pete reported people
in area do not want residential development. Board agrees that Peter should
send a letter to Mr. Eiche to see what his future usage of his parcel of land
might be so the Baud can better determine how to proceed with the 15-acre
parcel. Board felt they would be open to the possibility of trading this
parcel for land equal or better within the same vicinity (Highway 24 to Woods,
Lannon to Bay Lane).
Review of field usage policy (charges)
Jackie requested the Board to again review the usage policy regarding the
charging of fees for the travelling leagues, in relation to :the appearance of
the people last spring at the Board meeting. As letters will be sent to the
leagues in January/February and a copy of the policy is included with this letter,
it was felt that now should be a time for the Board or sub-committee to review
the policy. Ron Stephens recommended to leave the policy as is. The rest of
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the Board agreed with this recommendation.
Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, October 10, 1988, page 3
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
Parks
Review operating budget
Pete reported he presented his budget to Finance. No decisions were made at
that time. Status from last meeting hasn't changed.
Review 1989 capital budget and 5-year capital plan as presented to Capital Budget
Committee
Pete reported to Board about 1989 capital budget. Passed out revised copies of
the five-year plan. Plan shows Year 1 as approved by Capital Budget. Discussion
followed. Denoon Park long range plan should be placed on next month's agenda.
Idle Isle Park Review
DNR correspondence and meeting
Pete reported DNR (Department of Natural Resources) funds exist for some of the
projects proposed by Keith Bennett, but DNR indicated our launch is adequate
and therefore funds might not be granted.
Pete also shared a copy of a letter sent to Gil Spieler by the DNR in response
to his questions regarding the launch. The response was very similar to what
Peter and Board had explained to him in previous meetings.
Non-attendant collection report
Pete reported that during the times when no attendant was on duty at Idle Isle
Park, $2,040.35 was collected. Money goes into General Fund. Pete expects
higher numbers next year as this year's system was not implemented until July.
Board looking at keeping the system operating during entire time boating is
possible and the launch would be used.
Recreation
Review 1989 capital budget and 5-year capital plan as presented to Capital
Budget Committee
Jackie reported to Board that all items for 1989 capital budget were approved,
with some cost adjustments. The $3,000 modulator for the cable club budget was
not approved.
NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS:
Review of Plan Commission subdivision plats
Durhamswood Addition No. 2 was reviewed. Alderman Hilt explained about mainte-
nance of the pond.
November Board Meeting
November 14th meeting will be at 6:00 P.M. instead of 7:00 P.M. due to the
Public Hearing of the City budget scheduled for that same evening.
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Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, October 10, 1988, page 4
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Ron Stephens moved to adjourn, seconded by
Therese Rilling. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:13 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
TOM MILLONZI
Secretary, Parks and Recreation Board
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pc: Board Members, Mayor, Aldermen, City Clerk, Parks Supervisor, Recreation
Supervisor