PRB071293minutesMINUTES
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD, CITY OF MUSKEGO
MONDAY, JULY 12, 1993
The monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board, City of
Muskego, was called to order at 6:Ol p.m. by Board President
Jerry Hulbert.
PRESENT: Alderwoman Donna Woodard, Jim Dumke, Ron Stephens,
Jerald Hulbert, Howard Schneider (arrived at 9:45
p.m.), Peter Theis (Parks Director), and Gordon L.
Jacobson (Recreation Director)
EXCUSED: Adele Kehoe, Richard Manchester
GUESTS: see attached list
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ron Stephens moved, Alderwoman Woodard seconded, to approve the
minutes of the June 14th Board meeting as mailed. Motion
carried, 3-O. Note: Freedom Acres did not get to Finance.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
Eaqle Scout project at Denoon Park
Mr. Kendall Fredrick appeared before the Board to explain the
Eagle Scout project he finished at Denoon Park.
Lake Access #8 concerns
Mr. William McGowan voiced his complaints about the maintenance
of shore area of Lake Access #8. The Board members suggested a
group from the area get together to clean it up. If they do get
together for clean up, Pete Theis will arrange to haul away the
material.
Milwaukee Kickers qoals of proqram
Mr. Toby Whipple reported on the new soccer program in Muskego.
There will be an organizational meeting on August 2 and coaches'
training at Denoon Park on August 19 and August 24. The soccer
season will begin the Saturday after Labor Day and continue for
eight weeks. All games scheduled for Saturdays at Denoon Park.
George Hansen has been excellent in getting this program off the ground. There will be future discussion on securing soccer goals and soccer field availability.
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M.A.A. flag football field/facility request
Mr. Gino Klein presented his field/facility request for the
Muskego Athletic Association's flag football program for Ages
8-12. The participants are uniformed in full gear. Last year they played at Bluhm Farm Park. This year they are requesting a
scorer's box, goal posts and lining the fields for the season from September 11-October 3. Ron Stephens moved, Alderwoman Woodard seconded, that they be allowed to place a removable
scorer's box per department staff approval. Motion passed, 3-O.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
Idle Isle parking
Pete handed out a letter from Jerry Hayden of the Water Bugs.
The letter states that an officer should have ticketed cars that
were parked on the grass. A copy of the letter was forwarded to
the police department. The Board members also reviewed a letter
from Chief Johnson regarding Idle Isle parking; points 1 through 6 of his letter were discussed.
Bluhm Farm Park rental
The Board members were in receipt of a letter requesting refund
for Bluhm Farm Park rental due to the condition the party found the building in when they arrived and the time they spent
cleaning up the facility for their use. Alderwoman Woodard
moved to refund $25 to Sandra Hofer because park was not cleaned up after Friday night's ball games because of insufficient
overtime funds to cover the expense. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion passed, 3-O.
Finance Committee minutes of June 22
Finance Committee sent back the Bridgeport Way issue to the Parks and Recreation Board because easement would need owner's
approval to use. Owner (#19) indicated he would not allow this.
Alderwoman Woodard moved to postpone putting bike path in. Motion died for lack of a second. Ron Stephens moved to go back
to original plan where bike path crosses four lots along Bridgeport Way Lane. Jim Dumke seconded. Discussion. Ron
Stephens amended the motion for path to be six foot where
needed. Motion passed, 2-Yes, l-No (Alderwoman Woodard). The item will now go back to Finance Committee.
DJ request for Bluhm Farm Park rental
Party renting Bluhm Farm Park on July 31 has requested a DJ for
their event. Ron Stephens moved to okay the DJ, but music must
be over by 9:00 p.m. Alderwoman Woodard seconded. Motion passed 3-O.
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OLD BUSINESS:
Janitorial service for hiqh school pool
The school district will pay for the janitorial service for the
next four years which is the term of the facility agreement.
Parks Dedication fee survey
Ron Stephens moved to increase our park dedication fees from
$400 to $600. Alderwoman Woodard seconded. Motion passed, 3-O.
It will be sent to Finance Committee and Common Council for approval.
Freedom Acres tennis courts/ponds
This was not sent to Finance Committee after the June meeting.
It will go to Finance Committee to determine the cost of buying
the property.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
RECREATION
Program status
No questions from the Board members. Gordy is looking into some
theater programs, wood sculpture program, and ski lesson
programs.
Reqistration refund policy
Ron Stephens moved to amend refund policy for Item #3 to replace
"after the start of the program" to "three days before the start
of the program." Alderwoman Woodard seconded. Motion passed,
4-o.
PARES
Lakefest report
Wil Vidal reported that the park needs repair work from cars
driving on grass during Lakefest. The LMLA accepts
responsibility for the damage and agree to repair. They would
like to have until the end of July to complete work. Pete is
most concerned about getting it leveled out. BFI dumpster needs
to be moved. Also wood chips need to be cleaned up. Ron
Stephens moved to extend time to repair park until the end of
July, 1993. Alderwoman Woodard seconded. Motion passed, 3-O.
Parks Headquarters interior restoration project
The interior restoration of the parks headquarters building has been started. It is 30%-40% completed. The contractor is
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looking at a completion date of August 16. The parks director
will move out of Horn Field building by August 1 for the Safety
City program to occupy.
DNR pier proqram/bids
The bid opening was held; however, for lack of a bid bond and some bids coming in late, the project will be re-bid.
Auqust parks tour itinerary
There was concerned expressed about complying with the open
meeting law; therefore, the parks tour will be an agenda item. The Board will meet at City Hall to begin meeting at 6:00 p.m.
After short meeting, the tour will begin and follow the
itinerary set up by Pete. The group ,will meet back at City Hall
to close the meeting,
Muskeqo Recreation Trail specs for subdivider's handbook
The Board members reviewed the specs for the bike path to be
included in the subdivider's handbook. Pete will have a
follow-up report for the August meeting in an attempt to formulate an addendum to this handbook.
Lutsch property update
Mayor De Angelis was present to confirm the Board's understanding of the agreement for the Lutsch property. "The park will be an addition to Kurth and if a road is put in, the
road will be named" after the Lutsch family.
NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS:
Subdivision plans from Plan Commission
Lutsch Estates--final
In the matter of the Lutsch Estates, the final plan was reviewed
by the Board members.
Boehm and Heinrich--sketch
In the matter of the Boehm and Heinrich sketch, the Board is
looking for the bike path connecting the Muskego High School and
Parkland South along Woods Road. Ron Stephens moved that we
move ahead with a bike path along Woods road on the north side,
Jim Dumke seconded. Motion carried, 4-O.
Metro Eng. --sketch (Lions Park Drive)
In the matter of the Metro Eng. (Lions Park Drive), the Board
members reviewed the plans. If Lions Road becomes a cul de sac, then the Board would be looking for some type of walkway or bike
path. Concern was expressed about how Kingston Bay would be
dredged.
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Capital Budqet Committee member
The Board was asked to designate a member for the Capital Budget Committee. Alderwoman Woodard moved to have Ron Stephens serve
on the Capital Budget Committee. Howard Schneider seconded.
Motion passed, 4-O.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:
Two new softball fields at the Muskego High School were
discussed. Pete will need additional help to maintain these.
If this additional money is not approved, the department will
not request the fields be added to the existing lease agreement
with the school district.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Ron Stephens moved to adjourn.
Alderwoman Donna Woodard seconded. Motion carried. The meeting
adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
3im Dumke
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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ATTENDANCE
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING, CITY OF MUSKEGO
MONDAY, JULY 12, 1993
THANK YOU.