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PRB081489minutesMINUTES a PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING, CITY OF MUSKEGO MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 1989 The monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order at 7:lO P.M. by President Jerry Hulbert. PRESENT: Ald. Dan Hilt, Jerald Hulbert Richard Manchester, Thomas Millonzi, Therese Rilling, Ronald Stephens, Pete Theis (Parks Supervisor) and Jackie Schweitzer (Recreation Supervisor) GUESTS: Fran Burgeson, Dennis LeMaster APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Richard Manchester moved to approve, as mailed, the minutes of the July 24, 1989 Board Meeting. Tom Millonzi seconded. Motion carried. Alderman Hilt moved to approve, as mailed, the minutes of the Denoon Shelter sub-committee meeting on July 24, 1989. Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried. Ron Stephens moved to approve, as mailed, the minutes of the a personnel committee review of dance/gym instructor position of August 7, 1989. Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried. Richard Manchester moved to approve, as mailed, the minutes of the Denoon Shelter sub-committee meeting on August 8, 1989. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried. PERSONAL APPEARANCES: Ed NiezgodafJanice Heckert--path and use of Horn Park John Marson called Pete and indicated there will be no soccer events at Horn Park this year as part of the Muske,go Community Fest activities. Board members agreed that responsibility of maintenance of the path will be that of the Festival Committee. Janice Heckert had called to say she would be unable to make the Board meeting. She asked that Jackie relay her thoughts regarding the path and use of Horn Park. She is happy to have the land used for recreational purposes, but does not want to see it misused. Definitely does not like to see the wetland areas filled in. Also concerned with the car parking at the park. be in designated area. Hope it only would Jackie informed her that the request for the soccer tournament at Horn Park had been withdrawn. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, August 14, 1989, page 2 WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE: Parks & Recreation Board Member resignation Dennis Kucharski has resigned his position due to other time commitments. The school district hasn't recommended a person at this time to fill his position. Robert Klenz-Festival Park Site proposal Jackie reported Bob Klenz could not attend this Board meeting due to another meeting. The Board reviewed the letter submitted by Mr. Klenz and indicated they will consider this proposal in the comprehensive parks master plan update. Bluhm Park special request A letter was received on August 14th from Tracy Miller requesting permission to have a horse in Bluhm Park as part of her wedding photos. Ron Stephens moved to allow the wedding party to bring their carriage and horse into Bluhm Park for wedding pictures, and they are asked to pick up after the horses. Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried. Summer Playground Program A letter was received from a resident indicating her pleasure with the summer playground at Jensen Park, the leaders and the opportunity for her children. OLD BUSINESS: Muskego Community Festival update Pete reported they asked to put in two more large poles for the fire/police department activity scheduled. Are working with Peter to determine location. Richard Manchester moved to approve the request for the fire department activity for festival, placing two poles and that they contact Digger's Hotline for any under- ground service lines. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried. The Board requested of the Muskego Community Festival Committee to supply us with a diagram of all the underground wiring at the Festival site and update of the layout. Review dance/gymnastic instructor concept (job responsibility) Jerry Hulbert reported the sub-committee has met to organize the position for the dance/gymnastic instructor. The sub-committee agreed to advertise for the assistant position. Jackie reported on the four different positions that are involved with the dance/ gymnastic program. Will keep the Board updated. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, August 14, 1989, page 3 Update on status of recreational trails (WEPCO/Bay Breeze) WEPCO--Pete reported there are some maintenance problems that were observed when Phase I was toured with WEPCO representatives. WEPCO will contact Pete with their research on some of the problems, if they are WEPCO created or are someone else's problem. Also, Mr. Wiegan, from WEPCO, indicated a letter was being sent to the resident on W. Tower Dr. who seems to have encroached on the right-of-way with garbage cans, brush, etc. Bay Breeze--Jackie indicated thereis some progress being made in the area where the path should be going in. Board questioned which phase of asphalt lift does path go in. Bluhm Park fencing Proposal for a chain link cyclone fence was presented to the Board from Plan Commission. Board requested that Plan Commission approve the request, but require that the owner not have any barbs or exposed fencing at the top. Concerned with the injury factor if someone going after a foul ball from the ball field. Richard Manchester made a motion to acc,ept the proposal of the fence but that it needs to be barbless. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Parks LMLA and MAA recognition letters Pete presented copies of the letters that will be sent to the MAA and LMLA thanking them, respectively for the benches and cash donation. SEWRPC master plan update Pete reported that a letter was sent from the City to SEWRPC asking them to proceed separately with the Parks Comprehensive Plan. This is what was originally decided. Jerry Emmrick indicated he would be starting soon. Denoon Park Building Sub-committee update Pete reported the sub-committee has narrowed down the designs for shelters. They hope to meet with someone from the high school and hope to have a proposal for the September meeting. Civil War Days review The Board requested Pete to send a note to the Muskego Historical Society reminding them that they are to submit to the Parks and Recreation Board their plans of the Civil War Days dates and site plan, as was done in previous years but not in 1989. Flag football update Dennis LeMaster appeared to report that the MAA would like to use Kurth Park to hold their flag football program. Requested approval for Monday and Tuesday nights from 6:00 P.M.-7:OO P.M. for a 4-6 week program for youth ages 9-12. It is an MAA-sponsored program. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, August 14, 1989, page 4 A $25.00 key deposit will be required for the key for the restroom at Kurth for the fall season. Ron Stephens moved to approve the football program at Kurth Park and dates as requested. Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried. Lake Access signage Pete reported that all lake access signs are now in place. Vandalism at Schmidt Park Pete reported he received a call from a neighbor who said his children indicated there were boys in the park beating on a tree with bats. Pete and the police both arrived and the boys were still there. Determined that with removal of the tree and planting of a new replacement tree, the cost would be $900.00. If the individuals don't decide to make restitution, the matter will be turned over to Waukesha County juvenile division. Jackie suggested the Board should send a letter to the neighbor and his family showing our appreciation for his effort in reporting this incident. Peter will follow-up with this correspondence. Recreation No report. NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS: Review of subdivision plats as presented from Plan Commission - Reviewed the plan on the Lake Brittany Estates #2 (3 lot division) and made no recommendations. Board Meeting Time Change Ron Stephens made a motion that for September-May, Board meetings will start at 6:00 P.M. and from June-August, meetings to begin at 7:00 P.M. Alderman Hilt seconded. Motion carried. "Deliberations of Council" handout The Board reviewed the handout Jackie had mailed out. It explained procedural policies established by the Common Council for conducting a meeting, discussion and voting. It was sent in response to an inquiry from a Board member regarding action taken at the July meeting. Muskego Welcome Signs It was noted in the Plan Commission agenda for a/15/89, there is discussion about replacing the entrance signs to the City. As this was not on the Parks and Recreation Board agenda, it was informally discussed. The Board is concerned about the kind of sign in regards to amount of maintenance and the kind of landscaping going in from a maintenance standpoint. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, August 14, 1989, page 5 Special Budget Review Meeting Due to the possible length of the September meeting, the Board agreed to hold a special meeting to only review the parks and recreation division budget proposals for operating and capital items for 1990. Tentatively set for September 13th. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Richard Manchester moved to adjourn. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried. at 9:16 P.M. Meeting adjourned Respectfully submitted, THERESE RILLING Secretary, Parks and Recreation Board sjd pc: Board Members, Mayor (2), Aldermen, Clerk, Parks Supervisor Recreation Supervisor