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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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