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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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pc: Board Members, Mayor, Aldermen, Clerk, Parks Director,
Plan Director, Recreation Director, Recreation Supervisor
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