PRB041089minutesMINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING, CITY OF MUSKEGO
MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1989
The monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order at
7:00 P.M. by Chairperson Jerry Hulbert.
PRESENT: Alderman Dan Hilt, Jerald Hulbert, Richard Manchester, Thomas Millonzi,
Therese Rilling (7:43 P.M.), Jackie Schweitzer (Recreation Supervisor),
and Peter Theis (Parks Supervisor)
ABSENT: Dennis Kucharski (excused), Ronald Stephens (excused)
GUESTS: Ron Ford, Mayor Wayne Salentine, Fran Burgeson, Linda Howe, Henry
Posbrig, Randy Vogt, Keith and Wendy Bennett, John Johnson, Don Collins
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Richard Manchester moved to approve, as mailed, the minutes of the March 13, 1989
meeting. Alderman Dan Hilt seconded. Motion carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
Ron Ford--tournament donation/fee
The Muskego Women's Softball League is considering 3 or 4 different donations
to the Parks and Recreation Department. These include: videos on coaching
(approx. $lOO-$200 value); side line fencing at Bluhm 113 (approx. $600 value);
team benches at Bluhm 113 and high school (approx. $500 value); shade trees at
Mill Valley (no cost value). For '89 season donations, $500-$700 is budgeted.
Board seemed very receptive to all donation ideas. Their tournament has become
a fund raiser for Special Olympics; 1988 raised $8,000, hope to raise $10,000
in 1989. Would also like to provide tethered hot air balloon rides and sky
divers.
Ron Ford--tournament non-resident teams for special events of tournament
Women's League would also like to bring in top notch women's softball teams for
special competition. As they are non-residents, would not like to have to pay
extra. Board agreed they would just be a "Special event" portion of tournament.
Keith Bennett--Idle Isle concession lease
Keith Bennett appeared in response to the letter he sent regarding the transfer
of the lease of concessions at Idle Isle Park to Don Collins. Mr. Collins
has concession background. Keith sees expanded service and hours with transfer.
Adult supervision at stand is a concern of the Board. Mr. Collins indicated it
would be he and his wife, his daughter and her husband (Frami) and in-laws.
Attorney Molter did not support idea of subletting the lease. Felt could assign
the lease.
The Board and Mr. Collins agreed to the following terms:
1.) Assignment of lease for one (1) year to Don Collins and at end of one (1)
year the right of renewal would go to Don Collins and Bennett would be
dropped from the commitment to the lease agreement.
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2.) Clause under "Covenants of City of Muskego" would like it to be exclusive
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for entire island, not just within the building as it is currently stated.
3.) Build a clause for inflationary purposes with renewal.
4.) Specify in the lease agreement the rights of Little Muskego Lake Association
to have one (1) weekend a year for their fund raiser at Idle Isle Park.
Richard Manchester moved to accept offer to assigning of the lease including
the agreements as defined between the Board and Mr. Collins and as reviewed and
drafted by Attorney Molter. Alderman Hilt seconded. Motion carried.
Muskego.
Alderman Taube and John Johnson appeared to discuss 1989 Festival. They will
be running it three days this year, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (August 25, 26
and 27). Increasing children's activities greatly. Bringing in a lumberjack
show--6 shows, and Lil' Joe train rides around grounds and through Historical
Park (daylight hours only). Board questioned if parking is adequate. Committee
members indicated parkingin Industrial Park didn't fill last year. Increasing
the booth space by about 5 spaces and bringing in a larger commercial tent.
Increasingport-a-pots from 12 to 20 units. Are looking in future to do something
about providing water to the festival area. Board would like to see festival
committee putting aside money for this future project. The Board would also
request that any holes made in the asphalt for tents, etc. get filled in.
l Festival will also need more electrical power. They will pay to put this
additional service in. Richard Manchester moved to approve the dates, extra
electrical service installation, revised layout plan and sale of beer for the
1989 Muskego Community Festival, based on the rules and regulations established
in 1988. Therese Rilling seconded. Motion carried.
A concern was also raised about parking for Saturday when the library is open
for business. The festival will try to reserve the parking area adjacent to
City Hall for festival and library business on Saturday.
The Historical Society agreed to leave a 40' grass strip from roadway (off of
Pioneer) to the grass field parking area.
Addition to barn at the Historical Park
Linda Howe and Henry Posbrig appeared and presented to all Board members, a
proposal for twoadditions (lean-tos) to the existing barn. Details of project
were reported to Board. Working with Jerry Lee of the building inspection
department so done to code. Pete sees no problem for plowing. Hoping to
have the project completed by end of July. West wing would be done first,
east side next if funds available. Board is favorable if building appearance
matches. Will try to get roof shingles as close a match as possible. Therese
Rilling moved to approve the additionsto the barn and amend the site plan to
include the barn revision and pass recommendation on to Plan Commission.
Richard Manchester seconded. Therese Rilling amended the motion, with acceptance
of the second, to recommend to the Finance Committee the release of $1,500
from the designated fund (Ingersoll) for this barn improvement/addition.
Motion as amended carried.
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Overnight camping request
boy scouts and girl scouts would like On May 12 (Friday) a troop of to camp
overnight at the Historical Park. They are assisting in clean up of the grounds
on Saturday. There will be.9 boys and 6 girls and 5 leaders and they would
use the open area of the roadway back toward the cabin for this. Richard
Manchester moved to approve request for overnight camping and to allow them to
build a camp fire. Therese Rilling seconded. Motion carried. Peter to notify
police and fire departments of this special approval.
Water~Bugs Ski Club request for 1989 use of Idle Isle Park
Randy Vogt presented Board members with the Water.Bugs,ski team practice/show
date schedule request for 1989. Pete received only one complaint last year
and Mr. Vogt took care of the concern. The Water:B@ are request&the same
days as 1988 except want one Saturday date per month and are dropping their
Sunday practices in May. Also requesting show time of 6:00-7:00 P.M. for Saturday
dates. Discussion followed regarding number of dates and time of Saturday
performances. A Board member expressed concern with the amount of time Ski Club
uses .the lake. Board felt as Saturdays are a busy day, show time should be
7:00-8:00 P.M. Alderman Hilt moved to accept the schedule as presented, except
that Saturday's show time will be consistent with the weekday show time, that
finalized Saturday dates will be submitted to the department by May Znd, and
that the contract will be changed to make the WaterBug's Ski Club responsible
for posting the signs at the pier and lifeguard chair (current agreement states
Parks Supervisor should be responsible). Therese Rilling seconded. Motion
carried with one dissenting vote.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
Refund request
A refund request was received from a lady who is unable to attend the IIb
aerobics class due to a wrist injury. Alderman Hilt moved to refund the class
fee less the $2.50 handling charge. Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
Jewel Crest drive lake accesses
Fred Bauer called, won't be at meeting due to death in family. He has not been
able to come in to the office to have copies made y'et. Will do so soon.
Vandalism reward program update
No update at this time. Will have for next meeting.
Parkland Plaza parkland/meeting with Mr. Eiche
Peter and the Mayor met with Mr. Eiche about the possibility of trading
existing 15-acre parcel of land for a different location on Mr. Eiche's
property. He seemed receptive to the idea. He is willing to work with the
Board for suggestions (acre/acre, value/value). Mayor Salentine requested if
the Board would be interested in having Parkland Road south extended to the
15-acre parcel. The cost would be $45,311.50 for asphalt, sewer and water;
or $28,461.00 for roadway and storm sewer. A portion of this cost could be
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recouped when the area is developed. The Board was not interested in spending
that amount of money at this time when they are unsure about the development
of the land.
Parkland Plaza development
The Mayor would like to see some serious discussion regarding the development
as to uses of the land, etc. Richard Manchester, Peter and the Mayor will
meet to get some direction for 15-acre parcel or possible other lands for swap
and report back to Board at the May meeting.
Recreational trail/Bay Breeze development
Jackie sent a correspondence to Mayor Salentine expressing Board's concern that
the Bay Breeze recreational trail may not meet the July 1st permit date. Mayor
indicated the money to do the project can be taken from the developer's letter
of credit. Bbardis more concerned with the State permit deadline than the money
on the project. Jackie to contact County regarding this permit deadline and
possible time extension.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
Status of fund for recreational trail (Phase III)
Peter reported that funds were approved for Phase III. Needs to notify
WEPCO. Looking at late summer or early fall for completion of trail.
Recreation
Share Bear costume/rental policy
Due to recent requests for use of the "Share Bear" costumes, Jackie asked if
the Board would like to see a policy established on renting them out. on a
Board member's request,Jackie contacted Marge's Glitter Shop and for their
full body "Colored Bears", they charge a rental fee of $35.00 per bear and a
$10.00 security deposit. The department's three bears cost $100.00 in material
alone and the lady virtually donated her time in making them. They would be
expensive to replace. Richard Manchester moved that the costumes not be
available for use outside department activities. Therese Rilling seconded.
Motion carried.
Brown Deer School District survey
All Board members were mailed a copy of the Brown Deer survey to review and
keep for future reference.
NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS:
Review of subdivision plats as presented from Plan Commission
There were none presented for review at this time.
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Muskego Historical Society inventory list
Jackie reported a letter was sent to the Historical Society and that the
president, Mr. Peters, indicated they would have no problem honoring the Board's
request for a complete inventory of items and whether they are on loan or
donated. It would be May or June before they would have it together.
Baseball issues from managers' meeting
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Alderman Hilt made a motion to adjourn.
Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at lo:32 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
TOM MILLONZI
Secretary, Parks and Recreation Board
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