PRB051093minutes.
MINUTES
., PARKS & RECREATION BOARD, CITY OF MUSKEGO
MONDAY, MAY 10, 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, Alderwoman Donna Woodard, Jim Dumke, Ron
Stephens, Jerald Hulbert, Richard Manchester, Peter
Theis (Parks Director), and Gordon L. Jacobson
(Recreation Director)
ABSENT: Fran Burgeson
GUESTS: see attached list
INTRODUCTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBER:
Alderwoman Donna Woodard was introduced to the Parks and Recreation Board members.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
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Richard Manchester moved to approve the minutes of the April 19
meeting as mailed. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
Lakefest
Mr. Frank Kurka sent a letter confirming Little Muskego Lake
Association's permission to use Idle Isle Park on June 18, 19,
and 20. Enclosed was a check for $200 donation for use of the
park in 1992. Ron Stephens suggested a thank you be sent to the
membership.
Muskeqo Community Festival
Jack Spoerl presented a request for Muskego Community Festival's
schedule and grounds layout. He mentioned, also, that the
Festival Committee would like to pick up the additional costs of completing the recreation trail between the existing recreation
trail and City Hall; estimated cost is $1,500. They would also
like to pick up the material costs for and seeding of grass that would be needed at the Festival site. Richard Manchester moved
for approval. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried.
Dawson property
.a Alderman Brian Misko brought in several letters written by Bay
Lane students to Dale Dawson asking him to reconsider selling
the land near the old Nike site to the City for a reasonable
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price. The land would be used for park land. He asked that we
pass the letters along to Mr. Dawson.
Muskeqo Power tournament
Jack Plemons provided the Board with details concerning food to
be sold as a fund-raiser at the Muskego Power baseball
tournament to be held June 5 and 6, 1993 at Bluhm Park. Motion
was made by Ron Stephens to approve the request, seconded by
Alderwoman Donna Woodard. Motion carried.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
Kaerek Builders, Inc.
Mr. Kaerek sent a quote for the road system for Lake Point
Estates West which included the Bridgeport Way off-road path.
OLD BUSINESS:
Freedom Acres tennis courts
Alderman Brian Misko will be back next month with details
concerning purchase price of the Freedom Acres tennis courts.
Parkland Plaza lease
l The lease is up this spring. The land was advertised for bids. No bids were received so the City sent letters to the past two lessees. Jerry Hulbert accepted the City's offer to maintain
the land at a cost of $l.OO/year for a two-year period. Richard Manchester moved to approve the contract as proposed. Jim Dumke seconded. Motion carried.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
RECREATION
Proqram status
Fifty-four children signed up for baseball clinic. Milwaukee Kickers will be assuming the recreation program's soccer program for fall 1993 and spring 1994. Gordy will get more clarification on the non-resident policy. Summer brochure was mailed Monday morning.
Janitorial service for summer swimming pool
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Due to the cutbacks, janitorial service will not be provided for
the summer swimming pool program. George Hansen has worked out a job description for a one hour/day ten-week position to be
posted at the high school. He would like permission to try this for the summer season. Ron Stephens moved to accept Gordy's proposal not to exceed one hour/day. Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried.
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Ball Field Usage policy
Ball field usage (practice) permits are currently issued on a
first-come, first-serve basis during 2:30 p.m.-4:OO p.m. at the recreation department. This policy has been in effect for
approximately 10 years. Gordy would like to rework the policy to make it more readable. Efforts will be made to streamline
the procedure.
PARKS
Idle Isle concession stand
Mr. Tom Barger withdrew his application. Pete contacted Ken and Judi Grenz concerning the renewing of their lease from last year
and presented a proposal to the Board members. Richard
Manchester moved to accept the terms of the proposed lease agreement contingent upon the city attorney's approval. Adele
Kehoe seconded. Motion carried.
Idle Isle boat launch preliminary desiqn
The Board members reviewed the Idle Isle boat launch preliminary
design. The existing launch ramp will be left as is. A 28' x 30' poured concrete ramp with removable pier is recommended to
be located on the south end of the park. The proposal will be
sent with the application to DNR (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources) for grant funds. Ron Stephens moved to
proceed based on the preliminary plans. Jim Dumke seconded.
Motion carried.
Kurth Park development plan
Discussion of how to develop Kurth Park. Pete will bring in
ideas at a future date.
Status of shop interior restoration project
Pete shared with the Board members the financial situation in regard to the shop interior restoration. Hopefully completion
will be July 16. Target date to commence the project is May 19.
Idle Isle boat launch pass
Pass fee was increased to $15. Second, passes would be issued
for half the cost of the first. Richard Manchester moved to
accept the increase in fees for the second pass to $7.50 as
suggested by Parks Director. Adele Kehoe seconded. Motion
carried.
Muskego Recreation Trail/Horn Park to City Hall
Pete recommended that the existing path between the recreation
trail and City Hall be elevated. The Board discussed the path.
Decided to leave existing path in wetland as is and develop the
connections needed between Muskego Recreation Trail and City
Hall.
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Overtime account
A lot of Sunday plowing this winter has depleted the overtime account to less than $200. A problem is not anticipated until
fall if we should get early snow. Summer overtime expenses are
assumed by users.
NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS:
Subdivision plans from Plan Commission
In the matter of the Candlewood Creek, Phase I, Beth Rummel
representing Towne Realty was present to clarify Towne's plans
for developing the area.
In the matter of Lakeview Meadows preliminary plat, the Board
members reviewed the plat.
In the matter of the Lutsch Estates preliminary plat, the Board
members reviewed the plat.
In the matter of the Champions Village, the final map was
reviewed by the Board members.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:
Park Dedication fees
Park dedication fee schedule was brought up. Pete will gather
information from surrounding areas.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Richard Manchester moved to
adjourn. Alderwoman Donna Woodard seconded. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
AaeIe Kehne
for Parks and Recreation Board
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pc: Board Members, Mayor (2), Aldermen, City Clerk, Parks Director, Plan Director, Recreation Director, Recreation
Supervisor
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING
CITY OF WJSKEGO
MONDAY, MAY 10, 1993
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