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PRB031494minutesMINUTES PARKS & RECREATION BOARD, CITY OF MUSKEGO MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1994 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: Jim Dumke, Ald. Donna Woodard, Adele Kehoe, Ron Stephens, Richard Manchester, Gordon L. Jacobson (Recreation Director) and Peter Theis (Parks Director) ABSENT: Jerry Hulbert, Howard Schneider (excused) GUESTS: see attached list APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Richard Manchester moved to approve, ads mailed, the minutes of the February 14th Board meeting. Adele Kehoe seconded. Motion carried, 4 yeas. PERSONAL APPEARANCES: M.A.A.'s Bay Lane fencinq proposal Joe Thibedeau of the M.A.A. appeared before the Board. He reported that the school board had turned down M.A.A.'s request to share cost. Adele Kehoe motioned that the Board approve $2,500 in funding. Alderwoman Woodard seconded. Discussion followed. Adele Kehoe amended her motion to $3,000 to include moving benching. Alderwoman Woodard seconded. Board's main concern is safety. Amended motion passed, 3 yeas 1 abstention. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE: Fee waiver and pass request The Board members were in receipt of a letter that fees be waived and an annual pass be issued due to special medical circumstances. Alderwoman Woodard motioned that five swim passes be issued through the end of 1994. Jim Dumke seconded. Discussion followed. Richard Manchester expressed concern about legal responsibility of having this child in the pool. Gordy will discuss with the Mayor and City Attorney. Motion passed, 4 yeas. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, March 14, 1994 - 2 Lake Access Parcel #4 (Diamond Drive) named Lee Hubka Memorial Park A letter was received requesting the Board members name Lake Access Parcel #4 Lee Hubka Memorial Park. The correspondent noted how Mr. Hubka was instrumental in establishing the park. Ron Ford, who was in attendance, offered to donate labor and materials for the cost of the sign. Richard Manchester moved to accept the request to rename parcel #4 to Lee Hubka Memorial Park. Adele Kehoe seconded. Motion passed, 4 yeas. OLD BUSINESS: Baseball/softball leaque and tournament schedules for 1994 Gordy presented to the Board the master schedule for 1994 softball/baseball fields. Don Dietzler requested six home dates. It was felt the county could work around the high school and boys' Magic schedules. Mr. Dietzler's (Mavericks) tournament request for July 16 and 17 to be held at Mill Valley and Horn will be added as number 4 to the tournament schedule. The Board noted that the Muskego Women's Softball League has a tournament at Bluhm on July 16 and 17. Richard Manchester moved to approve the schedule. Alderwoman Woodard seconded. Discussion followed. Richard Manchester amended the motion to include that the grounds crew would service fields that were received and scheduled first. The fields for the Muskego Women's Softball League tournament would have priority over the Maverick's tournament. Amended motion passed, 4 yeas. Outdoor ice rink site Pete presented several sites for a proposed outdoor ice rink: The Ridges and the Parkland Plaza. Adele Xehoe moved to move Cowtown/baseball diamonds agenda item to be discussed at this point in the meeting. Richard Manchester seconded. Motion passed, 4 yeas. Art Dyer was present to answer any questions the Board members had regarding his Cowtown development proposal. Alderwoman Woodard made the motion that the Board feels that the recreation portion of Cowtown is needed by the City of Muskego, and could offset tax money for development in the future of recreation facilities. Richard Manchester seconded. Upon a roll call vote the motion carried as follows: Richard Manchester "Yes," Alderwoman Woodard "Yes," Adele Kehoe "No," Jim Dumke "Yes," Ron Stephens "Yes." Freedom Acres property transfer This item was deferred to the April meeting. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, March 14, 1994 - 3 DEPARTMENT REPORTS: RECREATION Program Status Gordy reported that a theatre camp at the high school will be a new program for the summer session. The summer brochure should be out by May 1st. Summer proqram fees The department is recommending the following increase in program fees: (a) basketball camp from $17 to $20; (b) open basketball from $10 to $12; (c) track and field from $16 to $20; (d) Kid-connectionplayground and Summermania playground increase both sessions by $5 and (e) Summer Fun Spots increase to $7. The increases are being asked to offset the costs for instructors and T-shirts. PARKS Review of land acquisition priority list The Board reviewed Priority #2, the area between Horn Field and City Hall. Review revised plan for Idle Isle boat launch Pete reported that the State's funds had not been applied for yet (2nd qtr). The new plan calls for two piers; one on each side of the ramp. The department has received the permit for the project. Adele Kehoe moved to submit the revision dated 3/14/94 to the State for funding. Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried, all in favor. Idle Isle concession stand Peter presented the Idle Isle concession stand arrangement to the Board. Richard Manchester moved to approve the 1994 Idle Isle concession stand arrangement as presented. Adele Kehoe seconded. Motion passed, all in favor. 1994 overtime status report The Board reviewed the overtime report as presented by Peter. Portable toilet quote for 1994 season Pete had received two quotes for the portable toilets for the 1994 season. The quote in the amount of $5,084.80 from Port-A-Jon was accepted. It was within the budgeted amount. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, March 14, 1994 - 4 NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS: Subdivision plans from Plan Commission Plum Creek East--Final In the matter of the final plat for Plum Creek East, the bike path over W.E.P.Co. right-of-way will be 8' and drop removed. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW: There was none. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Richard Manchester moved to adjourn, Adele Kehoe seconded. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jim Dumke for Parks and Recreation Board sjd Board Members, Mayor . 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