PRB011094minutesMINUTES
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD, CITY OF MUSKEGO
MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1994
PUBLIC HEARING:
The public hearing to discuss a proposed relocation of the
public access site on Little Muskego Lake in Idle Isle Park was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Board President Jerry Hulbert.
After Peter Theis, the Parks Director, reviewed the proposed
plan, the floor was open to comments from the general public in attendance.
GUESTS: (see attached list)
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Question was raised about motor loading. Question was raised about resurfacing drive.
Concern expressed about the speeds of boats near old
launch.
Water Bugs concern about what their options are if the new
launch is placed where their current pier is.
Concern raised about adding additional parking for cars and
trailers. Most people preferred two piers on sides.
Concern raised about need for dredging both for
installation and on an on-going basis.
Dave Taube suggested that the old site is best and the old
site should be improved.
Pier down center would cause problems for both weed cutting
equipment and ski jump.
It was suggested that the old pier have a gate across it so
it could be used for the weed cutting equipment.
A concern about the current sea wall around the corner.
Needs to be improved to prevent soil from going through
railroad ties. Perhaps the railroad ties could be removed and stones put
in place.
A concern about using the new launch for the heavy weed
cutting equipment. Water Bugs would like to have a location to the west of new
launch.
The public hearing closed at 6:55 p.m.
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The monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board, City of
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Muskego, was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Board President Jerry Hulbert.
PRESENT: Jim Dumke, Jerald Hulbert, Richard Manchester, Howard
Schneider, Ron Stephens, Ald. Donna Woodard, Adele
Kehoe (departed at 7:25 p.m), Gordon L. Jacobson (Recreation Director) and Peter Theis (Parks Director)
GUESTS: see attached list
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Richard Manchester moved to approve, as mailed, the minutes of
the December 13 meeting. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion
carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
There was none.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
There was none.
OLD BUSINESS:
l Community Survey
The Board reviewed the community survey proposed for 1994 and
made the comment that the printing would need to be larger.
Biq Muskeqo Lake access proposal
Pete reported to the Board that the City accepted the gift of
land for the lake access. The Board members assume the club
will continue to be involved with this project and will supply
some funds.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
RECREATION
Proqram Status
Gordy reported that the bus for the senior tours this year will
be leaving from Hardee's, not City Hall.
Gordy will be going to "Sign Up Software demonstration on
January 12, 1994 at Greenfield.
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PARKS
a Land acquisition priority list
Pete had provided the Board members with a priority list for
land acquisition, including sketches of the land areas. The Board reviewed the list and commented as follows:
1. Kurth acquisition completed. 2. City Hall: Pete will check on wetlands and value.
3. Bentley/Dawson: northeast outlot being set aside, leave on priority list as is.
4. Bluhm: Tudor Oaks property may not be available because it
is included in PUD (Planned Unit Development).
The Board members also reviewed the open space plan.
NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS:
Relocation of Idle Isle Park public access site on Little
Muskego Lake
Richard Manchester moved to approve the move to this new
location. Ron Stephens seconded. Jim Dumke expressed concern
about upkeep after launch is installed. Motion passed, all in
favor. Pete will have consultants check on cost of ramp for motor launching, two piers on sides and one pier down center.
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He will also check on how much dredging is needed. A new launch
would also be a time to review launch fees.
Subdivision plans from Plan Commission
Plum Creek East
In the matter of Plum Creek East, the Board members reviewed the
plan. Developer will contact Pete about WEPCo. (Wisconsin
Electric Power Co.) intersect.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:
Jim Dumke noted that the Icetronauts Snowmobile Club had not
installed fences at Bluhm Farm Park as they had agreed to do.
Snowmobiles are riding over ballfields. Alderwoman Donna
Woodard moved to have Pete contact the Club to either install fences by January 15, 1994 or remove trail signs. Richard
Manchester seconded. Motion passed, all in favor.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Richard Manchester moved to adjourn. Howard Schneider seconded. Motion passed, all in
favor. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
l Jim Dumke
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
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