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PRB121492minutesMINUTES PARKS & RECREATION BOARD. CITY OF MUSKEGO MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1992 The monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board, City of Muskego, was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Board President Jerry Hulbert. PRESENT: Richard Manchester, Fran Burgeson, Alderman Brian Misko, Adele Kehoe, Jerald Hulbert, Jim Dumke, Ron Stephens (arrived 6:50 p.m.), Gordon L. Jacobson (Recreation Director) and Peter Theis (Parks Director) GUESTS: Attorney Boris Sodos, Paul Tate, Marian Tate APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Fran Burgeson moved to approve, as mailed, the minutes of the November 9th Board meeting. Adele Kehoe seconded. Motion carried. PERSONAL APPEARANCES: Country Club Village, Inc. Attorney Boris Sodos was present to address the issue of the park dedication fee for the Country Club Village, Inc. development. Alderman Misko moved to assess $400 park dedication fee. Adele Kehoe seconded. Motion carried. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from Attorney Sodos Prior to the meeting, the Board members had received and had read a letter from Attorney Sodos regarding the developer's concerns about the park dedication fees for Country Club Villages. OLD BUSINESS: Bridgeport Way off-road path Mr. and Mrs. Tate appeared before the Board and discussed the Bridgeport Way off-road path and were not in favor of the bike path. The Board members discussion on the bike path with the residents. At the conclusion of the thirty-minute discussion, the Board members concurred that no action was necessary. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, December 14, 1992 2 General Facility Aqreement between City and School District The Board members reviewed the proposed agreement between the City and School District regarding joint use of facilities. This document had been reviewed by the Joint City/School Committee earlier in the year. The agreement will be sent to the Finance Committee and the School Board for their review. Ron Stephens moved and Alderman Misko seconded to approve the agreement. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: DEPARTMENT REPORTS: RECREATION Program status Gordy reported on the senior tours, Christmas tree lighting, and basketball program. Milwaukee Kickers soccer program The Milwaukee Kickers soccer program was reviewed favorably by the Board members. Ron Stephens moved, Fran Burgeson seconded, to approve the soccer program for implementation in the Fall of 1993. Motion passed unanimously. PARKS Interior Restoration plans for Parks Headquarters Building Pete reviewed with the Park Board members the plans for the park building's interior restoration and the finances available for the project. Ron Stephens moved to have Pete proceed with the shop interior renovation up to $31,883 available for 1992. Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried unamimously. Assessment of Freedom Acres tennis courts Pete had provided the Board members with an assessment on costs to restore the Freedom Acres tennis courts. Fran Burgeson moved, Adele Kehoe seconded, to proceed to the next step as to the feasibility of acquiring property. Discussion followed on the future maintenance and accessibility of the tennis courts. Motion carried with 4 aye and 2 nay, with Ron Stephens and Rich Manchester voting nay. Holz Island report The Board instructed Pete to refer any contacts to Rules, Laws & Ordinance Committee. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, December 14, 1992 3 Equestrian usage of W.E.P.Co. right-of-way Pete reported that a great deal of study will be needed for an equestrian trail within the W.E.P.Co. right-of-way. Lake Access #l agreement Pete reported that the agreement for Lake Access #l is in the hands of the resident on Jewel Crest Drive. D.N.R. pier grant Pete reviewed the D.N.R. (Department of Natural Resources) pier funding program with the Board members and a diagram of the proposed location. The pier would be primarily used for fishing and the parks department would maintain the pier. At the November meeting the Board approved the D.N.R. request for pier funding at Idle Isle. Richard Manchester moved, Ron Stephens seconded, to get D.N.R. grant for the pier. Discussion followed and some concerns expressed were the conflict with the Water Bugs' ski location and the ski path, additional need for parking. The pier is designed to attract up to 40-70 people at a time. Boaters would not be allowed to use the pier. Motion approved unanimously. Idle Isle boat launch This item deferred to the January meeting. RECESS: The Board members recessed at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:05 p.m. NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS: Candlewood Creek sketch In the matter of the Candlewood Creek sketch, concern was expressed about the Woods Road exit from the subdivision. Ron Stephens moved, Alderman Misko seconded, to pursue a bike path to follow the creek. Motion passed unanimously. Champions Village preliminary In the matter of the Champions Village preliminary, the recommendation of the Board members is under Personal Appearances (Attorney Sodas). Lakewood Meadows final The Board members reviewed the final plan for the Lakewood Meadows development. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, December 14, 1992 4 Parkland Plaza city-owned land for lease The portion of land of Parkland Plaza that the city owns and leases out was discussed. Ron Stephens moved, Alderman Misko seconded, to send to Finance Committee to advertise for bids . COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW: Pete brought to the Board's attention the water and utility project crossing the Jensen Park baseball field. This project should not affect our renovation plans in the spring of next year. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Adele Kehoe moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Fran Burgeson. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Richard Ranchester for Parks & Recreation Board sjd pc: Board Members, Mayor, Aldermen, Clerk, Parks Director, Plan Director, Recreation Director, Recreation Supervisor --- __. __ -.-~ - I-0 - - - - -~ __--- _--- -~- __- -