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PRB111389minutesMINUTES PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING, CITY OF MUSKEGO MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1989 The monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order at 6:03 P.M. by President Jerald Hulbert. PRESENT: Alderman Dan Hilt, Jerald Hulbert, Adele Kehoe, Richard Manchester, Therese Rilling, Ronald Stephens, Jackie Schweitzer (Recreation Super- visor) and Peter Theis (Parks Supervisor) ABSENT: Thomas Millonzi GUESTS: Henry Posbrig, Aldermaxi Dave Sandeys, Leonard Wozniak, Mary Kozlik (9:05 P.M.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ron Stephens moved to approve the minutes of the October 9, 1989 meeting as mailed. Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried. Richard Manchester moved to approve the minutes of the October l&1989 sub- committee meeting as mailed. Therese Rilling seconded. Motion carried. PERSONAL APPEARANCES a Wendy/Keith Bennett--Idle Isle Concession Stand Wendy and Keith Bennett did not appear. Pete was directed to draft a letter to the Bennetts about their equipment still stored in the concession stand and advise them that the City is not liable for their equipment that could be damaged by fire or vandalism, or if it would be stolen. Ron Peters--1988-89 Financial Statement end of year (Muskego Historical Society) Henry Posbrig appeared to review the Muskego Historical Society's 1988-89 Financial Report. The report will be placed on file. This report was the best one to date. Ron Peters--request for release of the Cable company funds Richard Manchester moved to recormnend to Finance Committee the release of the remaining $500.00 in the Ingersoll account for roofing of the lean-to additions to the "old" barn. Alderman Hilt seconded. Motion carried. Harry Udvare/John Marson--MAA insurance/waiver request MAA representative, John Marson, called to say he couldn't make this month's meeting but would like to be on the December agenda to discuss insurance. Ron Stephens moved to continue the practice of waiving the base deposit for the MAA. Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried. Jackie reported on the status of the MAA's insurance and the City of Muskego's policy. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, November 13, 1989, page 2 a Wil Vidal--LML.A request for 1990 Lekefest wil Vi&l appeared to request the use of Idle Isle Park for July 14, 15, 16 for their annual Lakefest. Based on the same guidelines as established in previous years regarding season permits for launching, parking fees of $2.00 for car parking, hours of operation, etc., Ron Stephens moved to approve the request for 1990 Lakefest. Alderman Hilt seconded. More discussion followed. Alderman Hilt called for question. Motion carried. Mary Kozlik--dance/gym coordinator/instructor position--vacation hours Mary Rozlik appeared regarding not being paid the $8.30/hour for the period she was on vacation, based on the Board's discussion at their October meeting. Mary also expressed her feelings and perceptions of the job of coordinator/ sup;ervisor (Feels she is being paid only for her program and training). Ron Stephens moved to pay Mary for the vacation time for this one time only. Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried. The Board and/or personnel sub-committee will need to review this situation as the Board perceives it differently. Muskego Historical Society Mr. Wozniak appeared and expressed his concerns about the future of the Historical Society because of lack of volunteers and money to complete needed projects, new roof for machine shed cited as an example. He requested the Board consider funding portable toilets for the Centre from April through October for the workers who volunteer at the park and because of their monthly open houses. The Board directed Mr. Wozniak to take his request to the Finance Committee to see if they would include funds in the 1990 final budget adoption. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE Refund request Richard Manchester moved to approve refund request minus the $2.50 handling fee for Sue Schultz. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried. Richard Manchester moved to approve the refund request of Mr. and Mrs. Wegner minus $2.50 total (for both). Therese Rilling seconded. Motion carried. Demon Park vandalism Pete shared a letter received from a resident of the Lake Meadows subdivision. He reported police have been notified about the vandalism at Denoon Park. Pete is concerned of the frequency of vandalisminthe park and is questioning whether we should put up a shelter house. Let the homeowners association and alderman know of the problems occurring and seek their assistance in monitoring. Denoon Park soccer field request A letter was received from Ron Auer requesting permission to use the Denoon soccer field in the spring of 1990 for the Southwest Express youth team. Pete brought up a concern that there might not be portable toilet facilities or a telephone for the people to use and they would need to plan according$y. Richard Manchester moved to approve the request for the soccer field at Denoon Park as submitted. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, November 13, 1989. Page 2 l Wil Vidal--LMLA request for 1990 Lakefest Wil Vidal appeared to request the uses of Idle Isle Park for July 14, 15. 16 for their annual Lakefest. Based on the same guidelines as established in previous years regarding season permits for launching. parking fees of $2.00 for car parking, hours of operation, etc., Ron Stephens moved to approve the Alderman Hilt seconded. More discussion followed. I request for 1990 Lakefest. Alderman Hilt called for question. Motion carried. Mary Roslik--dance/gym coordinator/instructor position--vacation hours Mary Roslik appeared regarding not being paid the SS.3OYhour for the period she uas on vacation, based on the Board's discussion at their October meeting. Mary also expressed her feelings and perceptions of the job of coordinator/ sup,ervisor (seeis she is being paid only for her program and training). Ron Stephens moved to pay Mary for the vacation time for this one time only. Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried. The Board and/or personnel sub-committee will need to review this situation as the Board perceives it differently. Muskego Historical Society Mr. Wozniak appeared and expressed his concerns about the future of the Historica Society because of lack of volunteers and money to complete needed projects, new roof for machine shed cited as an example. He requested the Board consider funding portable toilets for the Centre from April through October for the workers who volunteer at the park and because of their monthly open houses. The Board directed Mr. Wozniak to take his request to the Finance Committee to see if they would include funds in the 1990 final budget adoption. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE Refund request - Richard Manchester moved to approve refund request minus the $2.50 handling fee for Sue Schultz. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried. Richard Manchester moved to approve the refund request of Mr. and Mrs. Wegner minus $2.50 total (for both). Therese Rilling seconded. Motion carried. Denoon Park vandalism Pete shared a letter received from a resident of the Lake Meadows subdivision. He reported police have been notified about the vandalism at Denoon Park. Pete is concerned of the frequency of vandalisminthe park and is questioning whether we should put up a shelter house. Let the homeowners association and alderman know of the problems occurring and seek their assistance in monitoring. Denoon Park soccer field request A letter was received from Ron Auer requesting permission to use the Denoon soccer field in the spring of 1990 for the Southwest Express youth team. Pete brought UP a concern that there might not be portable toilet facilities or a telephone for the people to use and they would need to plan accordingly. Richard Manchester moved to approve the request for the soccer field at'Denoon Park as submitted. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, November 13, 1989, page 3 Pro-rating of program fee request Richard Manchester moved "in this case" we would pro-rate the program fee for the aerbbic class and baby-sitter due to the special nature of the request. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS Denoon Park shelter building update Pete updated the Board on the Denoon Park shelter building and supplied the Board with a materials list and estimated cost for the project. Ron Stephens made a motion to accept the committee's plans on the building at Denoon Park. .Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried. Bay Breeze recreational trail update Pete reported the Bay Breeze recreational trail was paved from the east end of Bay Breeze Development to the west end of Ingersoll property. Pete questioned the Board on the type of signs to be used. Pete recommended instead of several posted signs that he stencil on the asphalt entrance ways signs indicating pedestrian/bicycle traffic. The Board would like to see Pete order two "no motorized vehicle" signs, one for each end. WEPCO recreational trail update WEPCO trail has been graded and has the base. Pete talked about the signs that need to be put up. May be a possible cost overrun for a 15' pipe and end walls that Public Works had to include in Phase II section. Pete will be meeting with the Eagle scout about the signage. Board decided in spring to do another special ceremony for the grand opening of these new phases. Parkland Plaza parkland lease for 1990 At this part of the meeting, Jerry Hulbert turned the meeting over to Richard Manchester as he had submitted a quote. Jackie reported two quotes had been received and were reviewed by the Finance Committee last week. Ron Stephens moved to accept the Finance Committee's decision to accept the highest bid of Jerry Hulbert for $350.00. Board agreed to combine the clause for renewal with the one in the existing lease and the one used in the Bennetts' lease. The Board indicated, if the land wasn't being developed for park purposes, that the current lease when bid would give the person submitting the highest quote, first option to renew, as had been done previously. Seconded by Adele Kehoe, motion carried. Jerry Hulbert abstained from the vote. SEWRPC meeting update regarding master plan Pete reported he and Jackie met with Jerry Emmrich and listed all the outdoor recreational facilities in the City. They hope to have the report completed in six months. Capital park projects for future development/improvement The Board reviewed the list of items Peter presented at the October meeting. Prioritized what was most important in each of the categories as presented. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, November 13, 1989, page 4 l From the list: 1981 - color coat tennis court at Kurth install service drive for maintenance vehicles at Mill Valley 1988 - basketball standards (6) drinking fountains (4 ball fields) Horn Field baseball diamonds (hardball) extension of the Muskego recreation trail Kurth well repave hard surface play areas at Horn 1989 - park shelter at Denoon well and drinking fountain at Demon E. 1. - boat launch shoreline erosion control Park Supervisor's recommendations: 3. correct drainage problem at Jensen -front lot -baseball field 5. Jensen Recreation Center -exterior concrete work -furnace Jackie would like to see installing a light in the parking lot at Horn Park and redoing the large asphalt area in front of the Horn Park building be a priority because of the increased use of the facility for recreation programming. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Parks Policy regarding dead wood Pete recommended the Board establish a first-come, first-serve policy. Wood would be cut and left at the roadside. Board didn't feel this was a good way of disposing of the wood. Suggested to ask Historical Society if they are interested in selling the wood. Peter will report back to the Board their interest in doing this. LAWCON application grant Pete talked about the grant application for the Demon Park shelter building needs to be in at the first of the year. Park Dedication fee structure survey The Board briefly reviewed a survey that was done of all area communities on several aspects of their government. One category reviewed included Park Dedication fees. Muskego's appear to be low. Pete reported that this subject will be reviewed as part of the master plan update. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, November 13, 1989, page 5 Recreation MHS pool charges Jackie reported on the hourly rate for pool rental. Board suggested to let the Marlin Aquatic Swim Club be aware of the actual hourly rate that it is costing the City. Since implementation, the rate charged has been $4.30/hour. Based on current charge, it is costing $5.67/hour. Based on 1990 charge from the school district, that charge per hour will be $6.12. Board did not move to increase the fee at this time, buttomake the Marlins aware of the cost. Minimum wage issue Jackie reported the federal minimum wage is going to increase to $3.80 an hour instead of $3.35 an hour in April of 1990. We need to look at the seasonal employment wages compensation plan as proposed. A letter has been sent to the Mayor and Aldermen alerting them to this situation before final budget adoption. NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS Subdivision plats from Plan Commission 1. West Lakes Estate plan was reviewed. Board just reaffirmed their interest in the fence that was to be placed, and also to note that the drive and parking lot for the ball field may someday become permanent, where the gravel is now. 2. Lake Brittany Estates Addition #2 was reviewed. Board had no comment or concerns regarding this plan. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Richard Manchester made a motion to adjourn. Therese Rilling seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:12 P.M. Respectfully submitted, THERESE RILLING Secretary, Parks & Recreation Board sjd/12-5-89 pc: Board Members, Mayor (Z), Clerk, Aldermen, Parks Supervisor, Recreation Supervisor, Harry Udvare