PRB091288minutesMINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING, CITY OF MUSKEGO
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1988
The meeting of the Muskego Parks and Recreation Board was called to order at
6:30 P.M. by President Jerry Hulbert.
PRESENT: Alderman Dan Hilt, Jerald Hulbert, Dennis Kucharski, Richard Manchester
(at 6:55 P.M.), Thomas Millonzi, Therese Rilling, Ronald Stephens,
Jackie Schweitzer (Recreation Supervisor) and Peter Theis (Parks
Supervisor)
GUESTS: Per attached list.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ron Stephens moved to approve, as mailed, the minutes of the August 8th meeting.
Dennis Kucharski seconded. Motion carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
Muskego Coxnmunity Festival Committee.members (request to seed/plant a portion
of the land at the Old Settlement Centre and review of festival)
Dave Taube appeared. Need more room for festival layout than this year. Would
like more space where the Historical Society wheat field is. Options discussed between the Historical Society and the Festival committee:
1. Shift wheat field to north
2. Farm north end of parcel where gravel lot is on Racine Avenue
3. Take old machine to Posbrig farm, grow wheat on Posbrig farm
4. Farm oat field adjacent to Settlement area (near Satellite dish by
Police Department)
Festival's No. 1 priority would be to use fieldtha~twas used to grow wheat.
Festival is looking at possibly having carnival rides next year. Dave' Taube
thinks the Festival would need all 6 acres for this. They are requesting more
space and permission to seed area.
Jerry Hulbert asked about Historical Society lease. Pete stated they do have
right to farm as it is a 5-year lease, starting in 1985. It was felt we have
a legal commitment with Historical Society. Dave Taube agrees. The Board was agreeable to whatever the two groups could come to terms with. Mr. Ingersoll
was concerned about the reception with the cable dish if the Historical Society
was to plantinthe i/4 area. Dave indicated festival is looking for all 6 acres.
Carnival would need 2-3 acres. Some Board members felt they might need this
room even without carnival due to overcrowding. The festival is also looking
for more things for kids to do. Motion by Ron Stephens to allow the Festival Committee to seed l/2 of the area on Pioneer ~Drive (existing lot) on a one-(l)-
year trialbasis. Richard Manchester seconaed. Motion carried.
Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, September 12, 1988, page 2
Keith Bennett (concerns and operation suggestions regarding Idle Isle Park)
Mr. Bennett brought a drawing of what he'd like to see Idle Isle Park look like
in the future. Major priorities should be swimming area renovation, shoreline
seawall should be extended, redo layout of parking areas for boat/trailer
parking and relocate boat launch.
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Swimming area would be pea gravel and similar to what was used at DandiLion
Park. The swimming buoys would become permanent, which would then eliminate
Waterbugs' use of that particular area. This process, according to Keith
Bennett, would be a letter to DNR (Department of Natural Resources) and $25
for the permit.
Continue seawall with railroad ties for shoreline preservation
Parking as redesigned is identical to Wind Lake launch plus an extra 8 -- stalls. Keith indicated parking not up to code now per State statute.
Proposed to relocate the boat launch to the east side of the park. Would
like to present plan to DNR to see if they would help with cost. Proposal
would add 16 more parking stalls to what it has now.
Keith also mentioned the need for coal barrels for hot coals, more picnic tableg,
more bathrooms and with dressing room facilities. Put Waterbugs' pier in on
other side of swimming beach and the west end of the park. Jackie reported that
DNR generally only funds 50% of projects. Would need to give reasons for
moving launch. Deadline for funding applications is October 1st. Projects not
then approved until January or March depending on whether it is LAWCON or local
park aids. No formal action by Board, but in favor of some of the ideas and
look forward to more info from Keith.
Muskego Historical Society (review 1989 operating budget)
Members of the Historical Society presented their budget requests. Alderman Hilt
indicated they receive $500 a year from Ingersoll. Approved $680 in 1988. Board
would like mire complete balance sheet, with expense and income when they close
their fiscal year, which is September. Felt possibly Mr. Ingersoll could help with installing poles and wire for electric for Historical Society buildings.
Board would like to know the cost for running this electricity. Alderman Hilt
recommended seeing Jerry Lee as to what can be done. Additional $1,500 requested out of capital budget for gutters and downspouts for the Old Town Hall. Dennis
Kucharski moved to recommend to Finance Committee $1,080 operating for 1989
($280.00--sewer charge; $400.00--electric; $400.00--heating). Richard Manchester
seconded. Motion carried. Ron Stephens moved to recommend $1,500 to capital
budget for gutters and downspouts for Old Town Hall. Richard Manchester seconded.
Motion carried. Jerry Hulbert would like to see financial report from Historical
Society by October Board meeting.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
Mary Ryback (refund for swim class)
Request for summer adult/teen swim class was received after class was completed.
Department policy is no refund after program begins unless with special Board
approval. Class cost was $8.00. Richard Manchester moved to deny request.
Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried.
Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, September 12, 1988, page 3
Robert Kauffman (refund for dog obedience class)
Request for refund was not received until program was completed. A $60.00
fee was paid to instructor based on number of registrants. Instructor indicated
he would charge Mr. Kauffman only $35.00 to take class again. Mz,Kauffman should
work that out with the'instructor directly. Request cameinlate. No motion.
No action.
Fee waiver requests
None were received.
Letter from Muskego Community Fest
Pete reported a positive event. Festival requested of the Parks Department
the use of bleachers (they provided the people and equipment to move them) and
the Parks Department moved and returned 15 picnic tables. Minor problem of tent
pole being placed on asphalt and an ash can laying down.
OLD BUSINESS:
Status of recreational trails
WEPCO
Peter reported signs are ready, area has been brushed. Public works doing
grading, starting this week. Jerry Hulbert stated path is looking good and
people are using it.
Bay Breeze
Subdivider's agreement has been worked cut which includes provisions for the bike
path along Highway 24. Path will go in at the same time the first lift of
asphalt for roads is laid. Alderman Bilt expressed concern with crossing Pioneer
Drive and Highway 24.
Little Muskego Lake Advisory Committee update
Richard Manchester reported no one seems to want to compromise their individual
interests regarding the Little Lake. Good discussions. A copy of a Council
resolution being presented tomorrow indicates signs for no parking for streets
around Idle Isle are being propbsed and funds to be taken out of Park Dedication
fund. Alderman Hilt informed the Board that this action is out of Finance
Committee due to overcrowding from Idle Isle. He will take the Board's concerns
to the Council.
City Ordinance 26.01 as it relates to animals
Pete reported nothing had changed. Alderman Hilt believes it will.come down to
no dogs allowed.
Parkland Plaza parkland (review of parcel in relation to development occurring)
Board reviewed map of area prepared by department staff. Jerry Hulbert asked
Board for opinions. Trade? Parcel is landlocked, not real level. Jerry Hulbert
suggested Board view existing parkland. This will go on next month's agenda for
further review and discussion.
Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, September 12, 1988, page 4
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
Parks
Review of 1989 operating and capital budgets and 5-year capital plan
Operating budget: Pete reported no major increases. Questioned if lube and
oil is a bid. Pete stated no. Revenues up at Idle Isle. Pete attributes this
to good weather this year and the "honor" system. Alderman Hilt reported the
Advisory Committee is recommending fees be increased next year.
Capital budget: First year of five-year plan was reviewed. Board reviews
their concern of substituting Park Dedication fees for capital budget monies.
Questioned whether insurance was included ,for the recreational trails. Alderman
Hilt indicated to send a memo to Finance Committee to inform them to include in
overall City insurance package extra funds for these adds. The Board reviewed
the proposed 1989 capital budget requests. The Board was reminded of the escrow
set up for Denoon Park so Denoon item was taken off from capital budget request.
Ron Stephens moved to approve 1989 capital budget plan. Dennis Kucharski
seconded. Ron Stephens moved to amend the plan to restate that a shop study
be pursued for a $10,000 fee (not to exceed) and/or $10,000 for renovation
for existing building. Seconded by Richard Manchester. Amendment carried.
Main motion carried.
Five-year long range plan will be placed on next month's agenda.
(Tom Millonzi had-.to leave due to work commitment.)
Recreation
Review of 1989 operating and capital budgets and 5-year capital plan
Jackie reviewed 1989 operating budget with the Board members. The Board asked
to include in the budget the cost to hire a person to take minutes at the
Board meetings. Possibly one of the high school DECA students. Felt Board
secretary is unable to be an "active" participant in discussions or decisions.
Cost would be $3.35/hour.
Board also reviewed capital budgets and cable operating and capital budgets.
Dick Manchester moved to approve proposed budgets,as presented, with addition
of secretary board hours. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried.
Dennis Kucharski suggested checking with school district on their plans for
the high school tennis court renovation long range plan and timetable.
NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS:
Senior citizen launching at Idle Isle
A problem between police department enforcement and the senior citizen I. D.
cards. Sign indicates Senior Citizens free with ID (should be Waukesha County
ID's and Muskego residents only). Recommended for 1989 senior citizens get a
pass from office (as they used to). Dennis Kucharski moved to issue "free"
passes to Muskego presidents 60 years of age and over and eliminate past practice
of identification cards being necessary. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried.
Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, September 12, 1988, page 5
Subdivision plats presented from Plan Commission
The Board reviewed the plans for Meadow Green West. Board recommends they
would still like to see a path included from Scenic Drive to Canfield Drive
for future tie-in with the proposed recreational trail.
Recreational trail sub-comittee
Jerry Hulbert would like to set up a meeting with the sub:comittee to review
which City streets could be designated as bike routes and the procedure to
follow in doing.so. Whole Board felt it was fine for sub-committee to review
this request, with a recommendation back to the Board. Jerry Hulbert will contact
sub-committee members and notify Jackie so the meeting can be posted.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Dennis Kucharski motioned to adjourn.
Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:58 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
TOM MILLONZI
Secretary, Parks & Recreation Board
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