PRB031290minutesMINUTES
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING, CITY OF MUSKEGO
MONDAY, MARCH 12, 1990
The monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order at
6:lO P.M. by President Jerald Hulbert.
PRESENT: Alderman Dan Hilt, Jerald Hulbert, Adele Kehoe, Richard Manchester,
Thomas Millonzi, Therese Rilling, Ronald Stephens, Jackie Schweitzer
(Recreation Supervisor) and Pete Theis (Parks Supervisor)
GUESTS: Holly Henderson, Fran Burgeson, John Marson (left early), Ron Ford
(arrived later)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Peter reported that on page 3 (Horn Field renovation project) the price quotes
he had submitted were for renovation of the ball field area, not asphalting.
Tom Millonzi moved to approve the minutes of the February 12, 1990 meeting,
as corrected. Alderman Dan Hilt seconded. Motion carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
There were none.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
Muskego Volunteer Fire Department
Pete reported the chain of events which occurred the date in question. Feels
the department is not responsible for the snowplowing fee that was sent in
the amount of $26. Looking through the MVFD's contract, it was not stated that
City is even responsible for plowing their properties. Richard Manchester
moved that we concur with the park supervisor not to pay the bill. Ron Stephens
seconded. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
Master Schedule for 1990 Ball Field Usage
Jackie reported oh, the' sub-committee meeting and addressed the schedule conflicts.
She added the Muskego Community Fest request for use of Horn Field on August 25.
Richard Manchester moved to approve the baseball/softball schedule as recommended
by the sub-committee, with the exception of the Muskego Community Fest date,
as Mr. Marson left priorto this discussion and there are questibns to be answered.
Tom Millonzi seconded. Motion carried. The Community Festival date will be
placed on next month's agenda. (Ron Ford appeared later in the meeting and asked
the Board if they had any concerns with bringing in outside teams for their annual
tournament. Currently it has been an intra-league tournament. Board felt it was
okay as long as the appropriate fees are paid.)
Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, MaYch.12, 1990, page 2
SEWRPC master plan update
Pete reported he received the initial plan and has reviewed it. There are some
corrections, doesn't feel Board needs to be involved quite at this stage yet.
He indicated a copy of the initial inventory is on file in the office if anyone
cared to read.
Applications for Idle Isle Concession Stand lease
Jackie reported the Board had received copies of the application form that her and
Peter designed. There were three inquiries, but only one formal proposal was
submitted. It was suggested that references should be followed up and a police
check done on this applicant. Jackie and Pete will meet with them and then ask
them to attend the April meeting with a proposal.
Continue review of dance/gym coordinator/supervisor position(s)
Jackie reported sub-cormnittee has been meeting and suggested to invite Ms. Mary
to next meeting. Board recommended to eliminate the supervisor position and
hire a dance instructor and a gym instructor (separate positions). Mary would
be able to choose one ofthem. Ron Stephens made a motion to accept the sub-
committee recommendations to eliminate the supervisor position and separate
the jobs of dance instructor and gym instructor, giving Ms. Mary (Mary Kozlik)
first choice. Tom Millonzi seconded. Motion carried.
Terra D&elopment of-Sdhaefer property
Pete reported on the update on Terra Development of Schaefer property. Mayor
Salentine met with the Board to share his thoughts with the Board on the
property development plan as presented. Board agreed, if necessary, they will
meet before their next meeting with their input on Schaefer property. on next
month's agenda, Board would like to discuss park amenities as they would like to
see in the PUD.
Demon Park shelter building update
Pete reported that he should be hearing from the DNR soon on the status of the
grant application. Jackie reported she had sent Congressman Kleczka a letter
asking for his assistance in the project approval. She shared a letter he
had sent to the DNR on the City's behalf.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Parks
Costs for implementing park projects
Pete reported he has someone else coming out to look at Horn Park and hopefully
give a price quote for field renovation.
Horn Field renovation update and sewer situation
Pete reported they are trying to repair the sewer problem that has occurred at
Horn. The City's DPW has been helping out with this project, but it seems to
be a more major problem. Richard Manchester moved to give Peter authority to
Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, March 12, 1990, page 3
go to the Finance Committee for funding for the sewer improvement from the Parks
Dedication Account if he determines they cannot repair the sewer in the next
couple of weeks. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried.
M.A.A. usage of Denoon Park
Pete reported the M.A.A. league needed more hardball fields and wanted to use
Den00n. Their base length is shorter than what Denoon is designed for, so their
request will mean part of the grass infield will become worn. Peter indicated
he planned to eventually redo the grass infield so didn't see it as a problem.
Board agreed.
Recreation
Shelter building policy as it relates to ball field usage
Jackie reported she would like to see a policy change for the policy and
procedures for use of park buildings/shelters. She would, like to see the
elimination of the extra charge for the ball field if someone is renting the
Bluhm Park pavilion. This would only apply to Bluhm Park pavilion. Rental of
Bluhm Park pavilion would include free reservation of ball field ii1 at Bluhm
Park (softball field). If the person requests exclusive use of the park, they
would need to pay the extra fee for reservation of Bluhm II ball field. Ron
Stephens moved to amend the policy and procedure for use of buildings and
shelters as proposed with the charge of the use of the ball diamond at Bluhm
Park to be waived when people have reserved the Bluhm Park shelter building.
Adele Kehoe seconded. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Local Ordinance Chapter 26 update
Will review at next month's meeting.
Policy development for private use of public facilities
Will review at next month's meeting.
Police Department request for parking fines at Idle Isle Park
Pete reported he had received a request from the police department for a
change in the parking fines at Idle Isle Park for more consistency. Board
had suggested to change the name of the ticket from a parking fine to a
launching fine. Richard Manchester moved to leave the fine structure as is
and to pursue a different ordinance that would deal with launching/parking
violations. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried.
Subdivision plats as presented from Plan Commission
Parkland Plaza South - The Mayor indicated that this developer is looking for
PUD overlay on his project. Mayor wanted to know how the Board felt about
extending road, water and sewer in exchange for giving the PUD request. Ron
Stephens moved to not push to extend the multi-family lots in trade for the
road. Richard Manchester seconded. Ron Stephens moved to amend the motion
to further review the sight plans before planning commission reviews it and
makes a final determination. Richard Manchester seconded. Amendment carried.
Main motion as amended carried.
Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, March 12, 1990, page 4
Woodcrest Heights - The Board reviewed the addition #l plan and had no cormnent..
Meadow Green West, Addition #l - Jerry indicated there was no recreation trail
included in this section, but the developer had agreed to it. Need to check out.
College Square - The Board reviewed this plan and would like to see an asphalt
walking path from the west end to the hard surface play area of Mill Valley
School. Peter will check with Mrs. Kehl, Mill Valley principal, to see how she
would feel.
OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Fran Burgeson expressed concern about the talk of selling Muskego Elementary
School. She felt as a Board, there should be concern because it would be
a loss of a highly used recreational facility. The Board agreed that it
is highly used and should be monitored for sale or development.
2. The Board reviewed the incident report that was inadvertently mailed out.
Some members felt the staff should be filling out in more detail.
3. Recreational trail extension of WEPCO should be put on agenda to look at
looping and extending. Possibly Board members should look at the segment
between Woods Road and Franklin before the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Richard Manchester moved to adjourn, Ron Stephens
seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:lO P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
THERESE RILLING
Secretary,,Parks & Recreation Board
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pc: Board Members, Mayor (2), Aldermen, Clerk, Parks Supervisor, Recreation
Supervisor
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