PRB021494minutesMINUTE
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD,
MONDAY, FEBRUARY
The monthly meeting of the Parks and
Muskego, was called to order at 6:00
Jerry Hulbert.
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
14, 1994
Recreation Board, City of
p.m. by Board President
PRESENT: Jim Dumke, Jerald Hulbert, Howard Schneider (arrived
6:30 p.m.), Ald. Donna Woodard, Adele Kehoe, Ron
Stephens, and Gordon L. Jacobson (Recreation
Director)
ABSENT: Richard Manchester (excused), Peter Theis (excused)
GUESTS: see attached list
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ron Stephens moved to approve, as mailed, the minutes of the
January 10 public hearing and Board meeting. Ald. Donna Woodard
seconded. Motion carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
Joseph Thibedeau appeared to summarize the M.A.A.'s (Muskego
Athletic Association's) proposal for protective fencing at the Bay Lane baseball diamonds. Injuries have occurred with youth
boys and older girls leagues. The M.A.A. proposes to split the cost of the fencing with the Parks and Recreation Board. Board
concerns of additional maintenance, excavation around diamond
where mounded dirt exists, and monetary participation of the
school district were discussed.
Motion made by Ron Stephens that we accept the concept of the fencing contingent upon points 1, 2 and 3 of Pete Theis' memo
and participation of the school district so that the financing
be set at 50% M.A.A., 25% Parks and Recreation Department, 25%
School Board. Motion carried. This item will be on the agenda
for the March meeting.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
The Board members reviewed a report on Outdoor Ice Rinks
submitted by the Parks Director. The Board would like Pete to
start researching possible locations for an ice rink with
possible costs. This item will be on the agenda for the March
meeting.
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OLD BUSINESS:
Bike Trail Extension Hwy L/DOT Grant
In regard to the Muskego Recreation Trail extension along Highway L, we are still short two properties along the trail. Grant monies need to be spent in 1994. Motion made by Alderwoman Woodard to accept participation in the Highway L extension to the bike trail, seconded by Jim Dumke. Motion passed. Pete was requested to measure the right-of-way.
Bloodborne Pathoqens Plan update
Mayor De Angelis stated that a comprehensive citywide plan is not feasible. Each department will have to train their own
people. Parks and Recreation Board will need to formulate their
own plan.
Freedom Acres tennis courts update
The Freedom Square residents have stated that they are willing
to donate the tennis courts at Freedom Square. Mayor De Angelis
shared with the Board the process of acquiring the courts should
the Board so choose. The property should be available by May.
Motion made by Ron Stephens to accept the donation of the .861
acres of land with existing tennis courts. Second was made by
Howard Schneider. Motion passed. This should be an agenda item
for the March meeting.
Icetronauts--Bluhm Park fence for snowmobile trail
The fence is now up and meets the Park Director's approval.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
RECREATION
Program Status
A request has been made to Gordy for an "astronomy opportunity"
to use the telescope at the high school. Gordy will look into
it. Programming at Jensen is back on schedule after the water problems during the cold snap. Gordy brought to the Board's
attention the concerns of Scott Kugi, Activities Director for
the School District, regarding the lack of staff needed to
monitor the co-ret volleyball league and not rely on referees to
monitor. Gordy will bring info back to the Board regarding the Youth Activities program similar to Glendale Recreation and
Community Services.
Reqistration software workshop update
SPSI will research and meet with several local communities' Park
and Recreation Departments to see if it is feasible to write a program that the City can use for the AS400. Greenfield is
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currently usinq a PC-based software called "RecWare" and is very
0 pleased with the results.
Addition of a third proqram book
Gordy would like to add a third program book so that there would
be a summer book, fall book, and winter-spring book. Gordy will
research the cost and bring back more information later.
Bluhm Park rental procedures
Rental requests usually start in May. Gordy has already been
approached about rental for this summer. There was discussion
of rental of Bluhm Farm Park and direction given to Gordy.
SAM'S Club membership
Gordy has been approached by SAM'S Club in Franklin. The Board
discussed the possibility.
PARKS
No report. Parks Director vacationing.
NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS:
Subdivision plans from Plan Commission l The Board reviewed Apple Tree and Plum Creek plans.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Jim Dumke moved to adjourn.
Howard Schneider seconded. Motion passed, all in favor. The
meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Adele Kehce
for Parks and Recreation Board
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pc: Board Members, Mayor (2), Aldermen, City Clerk, Parks Dir., Plan Dir, Recreation Dir, Recreation Supvr
GUESTS
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD, CITY OF MUSKEGO
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