PRB030893minutesMINUTES
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD, CITY OF MUSKEGO
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 1993
The monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board, City of Muskego, was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Board
Vice-President Ron Stephens.
PRESENT: Richard Manchester, Fran Burgeson, Alderman Brian
Misko, Jim Dumke, Ron Stephens, Peter Theis (Parks
Director), and Gordon L. Jacobson (Recreation
Director)
ABSENT: Adele Kehoe (excused)
LATE ARRIVALS: Jerry Hulbert (excused)
GUESTS: see attached list
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Alderman Brian Misko moved to approve, as mailed, the minutes
of the February 8th Board meeting. Jim Dumke seconded. Motion
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carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
Idle Isle boat launch
Mr. Lloyd Mlejnek of Quality Consulting Services, Inc. made an
in person appearance to present the proposal for relocating the
Idle Isle boat launch. It is proposed that the new boat launch
be located to the west of crane. Ideal location is where it's
at. Cost of dredging the area was not in the estimate. $6 a yard extra and will be needed due to the shallownest of the
area. The Board would be looking at this as a 1994 proposal.
Design phase is necessary in order to get DNR funding.
Alderman Brian Misko moved to defer action until next month. Jim Dumke seconded. Motion carried.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
The Board members reviewed a letter from Alderman Simmons
regarding the February meeting.
The Board received no response from the Finance Committee regarding the Board's responsibility in setting salaries.
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a OLD BUSINESS:
Bridgeport Way bike path
A letter from Tom Brown, principal at Bay Lane, stating his
position on the bike path was sent to Jerry Hulbert. (Copy is
on record with these minutes.) A statement from Fran Burgeson
was read. The Board members concurred with the position taken in the statement. Richard Manchester moved, Jim Dumke
seconded, to a 20-minute time limit on discussion of the Bridgeport Way bike path item. Motion carried. Some of the
questions asked by the citizens in attendance were what date was the path made a part of the subdivision plan, is this a
well thought out plan, how much of W.E.P.Co. trail is to be
utilized, how long has the master plan been in existence? The
few suggestions that were made to the Board were to alter the
plan and wait on putting in the bike path, put money for the
bike path in escrow, delay the bike path until feeder roads are
in. Concerns were also expressed regarding snowmobiles being a
hazard and concern for children's safety. Alderman Brian Misko
moved to defer any further action until the April meeting.
Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried.
Baseball/Softball diamond schedule 1993
Much discussion centered on the diamond schedules presented for
l 1993. Several options giving consideration to priority levels
and actual requests, were introduced in an attempt to
accommodate the leagues requesting ball fields . The decision
lies with the M.A.A. and the Women's League. The M.A.A. has
increased in numbers since last year and will continue to increase. A representative of the women's league stated their
league has been here 20 years and has always been relegated to
a secondary position. Both men and women leagues
representatives stated if they should have to change their
league from Wednesday or Thursday, respectively it would be the
demise of the leagues because players are committed on weekends
to tournament play. Last year a concession was made by the M.A.A. and they do not appear to be willing to do that this
year. The Board recognized that there is a need for more ball
fields in the City and lighted fields to enable leagues to play later in the evening. The Muskego Flames at this time have no
problems, but could have as the league grows. Richard
Manchester moved that the department stay with last year's
baseball schedule. Fran Burgeson seconded. Richard Manchester
called for question. Motion was defeated 1 yea, Brian Misko
and Ron Stephens voting nay, Jim Dumke abstained due to his
involvement with the M.A.A. program. A suggestion was made to
rent temporary lighting for a field. Mayor Salentine suggested taking money out of Park Dedication fees and put in
lights. Richard Manchester moved to work out two tentative
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schedules; using last year's and one with the additional lighted field. Jim Dumke seconded. Motion was defeated with 1 yea and 2 nays, with Jim Dumke abstaining. Discussion continued
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on lighting a field. Alderman Brian Misko moved to defer to
next month's meeting when more information would be available
on cost, et cetera for lights. Richard Manchester seconded.
Motion carried with 3 yeas, Jim Dumke abstained.
Tennis courts--review permit system
(Jerald Hulbert arrived and chaired the meeting.)
Gordy reported on the permit system for tennis court usage. The demand for use of the tennis courts is increasing. Ron Steohens moved to exulore oermit and fee structure further.
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Alderman Brian Misko*secon&ed. Motion carried.
Freedom Acres tennis courts
The Board discussed the possibility of leasing the tenn courts from the lessee. This item will be on the April
agenda.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
RECREATION
Program status
Gordy informed the Board that he would like to offer a 55 Alive Driving Program and Country Line Dancing for the summer. Ron
Stephens moved to approve the two programs for the summer. Alderman Misko seconded. Motion carried.
Milwaukee Brewers fund-raiser
This item was dropped from consideration.
PARKS
Hwy L bike path/easements
Peter presented a sketch to the Board members showing the County's right-of-way and the easement required for the bike
path along Hwy L. Richard Manchester moved that Pete proceed
to obtain easements in front of Firstar bank and house west of Parkland Drive on L and that the mayor's office be involved in
obtaining these easements. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion
carried. It was also noted at this time that the intersection
of Lannon Drive and Janesville Road is being redesigned and
should be tied into this project.
Hwy L path survey requirements
After discussion of the area for the Hwy L path, the Board
members felt that an official survey was not needed at this time.
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Concession agreement
Pete reported that the Grenz's had paid the monies owed.
Another party checked out the site and maybe will put a bid in
by April 12. The Board members suggested Pete run a security
check on the person.
W.E.P.Co. lease aqreement for equestrian usaqe
Pete informed the Board that he had received a letter from the
W.E.P.Co. representative. Feedback on a letter circulated to
the 8-10 division of W.E.P.Co. indicated several negative
comments especially concerning liability issues. Also, a major
delay would be an environmental impact report that needs to be
done subject to a site inspection. The lowlands adjacent to
the right-of-way are under the D.N.R.'s jurisdiction so that
agency would have to be contacted for any permits required.
Status of land acquisition negotiations
Ridges subdivision
A letter addressed to Mayor Salentine regarding the possible
purchase of the Dawson property using park dedication funds was
reviewed by the Board. The Board members suggested that Pete
inform Schober & Radtke that park funds are not available as
stated in his letter due to prior commitments. Alderman Brian
Misko moved that Mr. Dawson be sent a letter informing him that
the Parks and Recreation Department does not have funds
available, but will keep the property on the master plan. Jim
Dumke seconded. Motion carried. After continued discussion on
the Ridges subdivision, Alderman Brian Misko moved that the
Finance Committee be directed to investigate purchase of Tax
Key #2173.998 property as to ownership and availability. Ron
Stephens seconded. Motion carried.
Kurth Park
Board members discussed the possible addition of 10 acres to
Kurth Park. Addition of this piece of land would mean another
access to the park off of Woods Road. Ron Stephens moved to
set the appraisal process in motion on the Lutsch property.
Alderman Brian Misko seconded. Motion carried.
D.N.R.'s land acquistion funding proqram
Pete had prepared and had presented to the Board members a
report on monies available in major funding programs.
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l Parks Master Plan addendum and revisions
Pete presented to the Board an addendum to the parks master plan that updates the priority list for acquisitions and other revisions for their files.
Parks Headquarters Buildinq plan
Pete presented the plans from PSI Design, Inc. for the interior of the parks headquarters building. Ron Stephens moved, Richard Manchester seconded, to go with the interior plans from
PSI. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS
Subdivision plans from Plan Commission
Lutsch property (Kurth Park)
In the matter of the Lutsch property, please refer to item
discussed earlier as part of park acquisitions.
Plum Creek addition #l
In the matter of the Plum Creek addition #l, the project is being held up until a problem with the City ordinance is l resolved.
Moorland Road extension/bike path considerations
In the matter of the Moorland Road extension, the Board
discussed the side of the road for placement. This extension
would allow access to trails in New Berlin and Milwaukee. Ron
Stephens moved that the bike path for the Moorland Road
extension be constructed on the west side of the road. Jim
Dumke seconded. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Parkland Plaza rental property
There has been no interest shown in renting this property.
Jerry Hulbert will write a proposal to the Finance Committee regarding this property.
Woodcrest
A $100 bid for renting this property has been accepted.
Special Meeting
A meeting will be set up regarding lights for a ball field.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Fran Burgeson moved to
adjourn. Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 12:25 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Fran Burgesnn
for Parks & Recreation Board
pc: Board Members, Mayor (Z), Aldermen, Clerk, Parks Director,
Plan Director, Recreation Director, Recreation Supervisor