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PRB080993minutesMINUTES PARKS & RECREATION BOARD, CITY OF MUSKEGO MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 1993 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: Adele Kehoe, Jim Dumke, Ron Stephens, Howard Schneider, Jerald Hulbert, Richard Manchester, Gordon L. Jacobson (Recreation Director), Pete Theis (Parks Director), and George Hansen (Recreation Supervisor) EXCUSED: Alderwoman Donna Woodard GUESTS: see attached list APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Richard Manchester moved, Ron Stephens seconded, to approve the minutes of the July 12th Board meeting as mailed. Motion passed, all in favor. PERSONAL APPEARANCES: VFW use of Jensen Buildinq Mr. Joseph Warchol was present to request the Board members waive the fees for the VFW's use of Jensen; approximately 25 members. They are requesting Jensen for their monthly meetings and several special meetings. Adele Kehoe moved to have the usage fees waived for Jensen. Ron Stephens seconded. The motion passed. LMLA's use of Idle Isle Park Mr. Frank Kurka discussed with the Board members the LMLA's plan to excavate on south side of bridge and wanted to use boat ramp to get out of channel with trucks and cut in temporary ramp to get off island. Ron Stephens made motion, seconded by Howard Schneider, that Pete would draft an agreement to be acted on at next meeting once Mr. Kurka got back to him. Motion passed. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE: Lions Park well abandonment--D.N.R. The department was in receipt of a letter from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The well has been inactive since 1989. Discussion followed. Ron Stephens made motion to test well and review the results at the September meeting, seconded by Adele Kehoe. Motion passed. Water line cost approximately $40 per foot. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, August 9, 1993 - 2 OLD BUSINESS: Freedom Acres tennis courts/ponds Discussed on park tour, Mayor to follow up with report. Lakefest restoration of Idle Isle qrounds Pete informed the Board that the restoration was done satisfactorily. D.N.R. pier rebid The Board reviewed the bids submitted for the pier at Idle Isle Park. Aqua-Doe's bid of $24,768 was invalid due to no bid bond being submitted. Shoremaster's bid amounted to $29,850. Finance to review tomorrow night. Park Dedication fee structure After discussion of the material presented on the current park dedication fee structure, comparison with other communities, the Parks and Recreation Board is recommending to the Plan Commission a $200 fee increase (from $400 to $600). The item to be discussed at their next meeting. Subdividers' handbook addendum The Board members discussed having verbage in subdividers' handbook guaranteeing access to recreation facilities and parkland. Pete will refine concluding statement and bring back to next month's meeting. PARK TOUR: The Board members commenced the park tour at 6:30 p.m. with Mayor De Angelis, Alderman Misko, and George Hansen attending. Ridges Subdivision Viewed by members from the end of Adrian Drive. Idle Isle Park boat launch relocation Pete felt the boat launch would be a 1994 project pending D.N.R. funding application process. Idle Isle Park D.N.R. pier Bids are within budget and pier could be in this fall if accepted by Finance Committee and Common Council. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, August 9, 1993 - 3 Jensen Park School facilities are sometimes available, but school functions take priority. Gordon addressed the possibilities. for either an addition or renovation project for the Jensen building. Kurth Park (land acquisition) Board members discussed how land acquistion could improve Kurth Park: 2 full-size soccer fields, 3 or 4 U-10 soccer fields, 2 baseball fields. The well needs periodic chorination. Relocation of the building (fieldhouse) is a possibility. The parking lot could be enlarged or possible parking lot off Woods Road. Candlewood Creek (bike path proposals) Viewed from both Janesville Road and Woods Road. Parkland Plaza park site Viewed from Parkland Drive south with conceptual previous study. Freedom Acres tennis courts/ponds layout of a It will take an estimated $13,000 to $15,000 to upgrade. Parking may be needed. It was questioned if courts should be taken over in substandard condition. Purchase price is a question. Mayor's office to look into. Parks Headquarters Buildinq The renovation of the interior of the Parks Headquarters Building is 75% to 80% done. Deadline for completion by end of August. Muskeqo Hiqh School softball fields Passed up due to darkness. Muskeqo Recreation Trail extensions/connections The Board looked at trail connections in Foxboro subdivision. Importance of getting bike trails in early to avoid later problems was mentioned. The Board members reconvened at City Hall at 8:45 p.m. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: RECREATION Proqram Status Gordon commended his supervisors and staff for their work this summer under the adverse conditions (school construction, pool Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, August 9, 1993 - 4 problems, etc.) He explained problem getting gymnastics l instructor. Review WSI, lifequard, and pool supervisors' starting wage Gordon recommended wage increase from Level PC-7 at $5.65 starting to Level PC-10 at $7.20 for WSI (Water Safety Instructor); from Level PC-5 at $5.00 starting to Level PC-7 at $5.65 for lifeguards; from Level PC-4 at $4.85 starting to Level PC-5 at $5.00 for open gym and pool supervisors. He also recommended the addition of Swim Instructor Aide position at Level PC-7 at $5.65. Ron Stephens made motion to accept wage recommendation. Jim Dumke seconded. Motion passed. PARKS Shop interior status update Discussed during park tour. August 16th contract deadline may not be met. Deferred revenue account--transfer of funds Jim Dumke moved to transfer funds from deferred revenue account to park dedication fund. Richard Manchester seconded. Motion passed. The entire amount of $1,352.34 to be transferred. l Idle Isle income report Discussion regarding concession stand hours and vehicles on grass. Income report noted. NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS: Subdivision plans from Plan Commission Kimberly Estates--preliminary In the matter of the Kimberly Estates, Ron Stephens made a motion to pave path on first lift, seconded by Jim Dumke. Motion carried. Lakeview Highlands--final In the matter of Lakeview Highlands, the Board reviewed. Easement request--W.E.P.Co. The Wisconsin Electric Power Company have requested an easement through Denoon Park. Documentation was presented to the Board members. Howard Schneider moved to approve the easement request. Adele Kehoe seconded. Motion passed. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, August 9, 1993 - 5 COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED By LAW: There was none. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Ron Stephens moved to adjourn. Adele Kehoe seconded. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 11:lO p.m. Respectfully submitted, H0IDARD ti0HNEIDER for Parks and Recreation Board sjd pc: Board Members, Mayor (2), Aldermen, City Clerk, Parks Director, Plan Director, Recreation Director, Recreation Supervisor ATTENDANCE LIST PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING, CITY OF MUSKEGO i'/'MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 1993 Please sign in. Thank you.