PRB041993minutesMINUTES
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD, CITY OF MUSKEGO
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1993
The monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board, City of Muskego, was called to order at 6:OZ p.m. by Board President
Jerry Hulbert.
PRESENT: Adele Kehoe, Fran Burgeson, Alderman Brian Misko,
Jim Dumke, Ron Stephens, Jerald Hulbert, Peter Theis (Parks Director), and Gordon L. Jacobson (Recreation
Director)
ABSENT: Richard Manchester
GUESTS: see attached list
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Alderman Brian Misko moved to approve, as mailed, the minutes
of the March 8th Board meeting. Jim Dumke seconded. Motion
carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
Water Buqs 1993 Aqreements
Jerry Hayden presented the Water Bugs requests for use of Idle
Isle Park for their 1993 season for approval. Adele Kehoe
moved to approve the original proposal with two date
changes--the dates May 31 and July 5 to be removed from the practice schedule. Fran Burgeson seconded. Motion carried.
M.A.A. review maintenance fees for baseball diamonds
John Marson was not in attendance; therefore, the review of maintenance fees for baseball diamonds was not discussed.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
Towne Realty, Inc.
The Board members reviewed a letter sent to Board President
Hulbert from Towne Realty, Inc. regarding the bike path along
Moorland Road. A response was sent to Towne Realty, Inc. informing them that the bike path is on City property.
Hwy "L" easement
The Board members were in receipt of copies of letters the
Mayor's office sent regarding the Hwy "L" easement for the bike
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path. Contact was made with the property owners and the Mayor's office is to follow up on obtaining the required
easements.
Little Muskego Lake District's letter reqardinq the D.N.R.
funded pier
Mr. Wil Vidal, Chairman of the Little Muskego Lake Protection
and Rehabilitation District, informed Board President Jerald
Hulbert by letter that the lake district supports the proposed
pier and offered a few recommendations. Pete reported that an
application had been sent in to the D.N.R. (Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources) and the department is waiting for a response from the D.N.R. regarding funding.
OLD BUSINESS:
Tennis court reservation policy
Gordy presented a proposal for reserving the tennis courts.
The proposal included an update of the tennis etiquette policy on file as well as priority levels and a reservation form. Ron
Stephens moved to accept with a one-year trial period and
limited to a maximum of four (4) courts only at the Muskego
High School. Adele Kehoe seconded. Motion carried.
Softball/baseball diamond schedule 1993
The Board members reviewed the finalized softball/baseball
diamond schedule for 1993. Babe Ruth-Norway League approved
for Bluhm II on Tuesdays. Alderman Brian Misko moved to allow
Greater Muskego Men's Softball League to use Denoon Park field
on Wednesday nights. Fran Burgeson seconded. Discussion
followed. Parks Director did not recommend this proposal
citing maintenance problems and safety concerns. Motion
carried.
Alderman Misko moved to accept tournament dates as submitted
with the exception of the Muskego Power's (Plemons) request regarding food sale. Jim Dumke seconded. Motion carried.
Freedom Acres tennis court
In regard to the Freedom Acres tennis court, Alderman Misko
moved to defer until the May meeting. Fran Burgeson seconded.
Motion carried. Alderman Misko is to contact Attorney Molter
regarding a title report.
Kurth Park land acquisitions
Bob Pelzman, representing Krahn's, was present to offer Lot #ll
with an access to park to the north at a firm cost of $6,600
per acre (approximately 4.5 acres). The same cost of land
purchased to the north. Mr. Pelzman made a stipulation of
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drive to be named after Lutsch family. Alderman Misko moved to accept offer with minimum 100-foot wide access to park at north
of Lot #6. Adele Kehoe seconded. Motion carried.
Athletic field liqhtinq
Since there is a limited amount of monies available in Park
Dedication funds, Fran Burgeson moved to send a memo to the Council that the Parks and Recreation Board would rather use monies for land purchase at Kurth Park instead of lighting.
Adele Kehoe seconded. Motion carried.
Idle Isle boat launch relocation
Fran Burgeson moved to continue with the proposal by Peter to
have plans made by Quality Consulting Service, Inc. at a cost
of $4,345. Jim Dumke seconded. Motion carried.
Bridgeport Way bike path
Representatives from the area were present to express their concerns and to request the path be postponed. No motion was
made by the Board members.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
RECREATION
Proqram status
Gordy reported on construction locations for the schools this
summer and how it will affect summer programs.
Beer permit policy
Adele Kehoe moved to amend the beer permit policy as submitted
by Gordon. Fran Burgeson seconded. Motion carried.
PARKS
Idle Isle concession stand
Mr. Tom Barger presented an application and improvement
proposal for the Idle Isle concession stand. The proposal
submitted was not agreeable with Board members because of
approximately $5,000 cost by City to put in grill, fan, and
waive rent. Mr. Barger will consider options presented by the Board and report back if still interested in leasing the
facility.
Baseball maintenance charqes for 1993
Peter submitted the charges to be assessed the leagues for
optional maintenance. Adele Kehoe moved to approve the 1993
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Optional Maintenance Charges as submitted by Peter. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried.
Shop interior remodelinq bids
A proposed bid of $114,710 for the remodeling of the interior
of the Parks Headquarters Building was reviewed by the Board members. Upon a contingency fund request from Finance
Committee to meet budget of $40,000, Ron Stephens moved to
accept this proposal which was the low bid received from Matt Starck & Sons, Inc. Adele Kehoe seconded. Motion carried.
Boat launch forms
The Board members were in receipt of samples of the 1993 boat launch forms. Looks good!
NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS:
Subdivision plans from Plan Commission
In the matter of the Candlewood Creek, Phase I, the Board was
updated.
Baseball field usaqe desiqn evaluation
The Board included this item in their review of the
softball/baseball diamond schedule.
W.E.P.Co. trail snowmobile accesses
To allow snowmobiles access on the W.E.P.Co. trail would
require change in municipal ordinance and change in lease agreemnt with W.E.P.Co.'s present policy, neither of which the
Parks and Recreation Board wanted to pursue.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED By LAW:
Lakefest dates
Frank Kurka would like the Board to give tentative approval on
dates of June 18, 19, and 20 requested for Lakefest. Ron
Stephens moved to give tentative approval of June 18, 19, and
20 for Lakefest to be held at Idle Isle Park. Jim Dumke
seconded. Discussion followed. Mr. Kurka will make a formal
request at next month's meeting. Motion carried.
Parkland Plaza
The Board members discussed leasing of Parkland Plaza. Jerry
Hulbert to follow up on leasing arrangements with City.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Adele Kehoe moved to adjourn. Fran Burgeson seconded. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned
at 9:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Run Sbephens
for Parks and Recreation Board
sjd
pc: Board Members, Mayor (2), Aldermen, City Clerk, Parks
Director, Plan Director, Recreation Director, Recreation
Supervisor
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