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PRB050994minutesMINUTES PARKS & RECREATION BOARD, CITY OF MUSKEGO MONDAY, MAY 9, 1994 The monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board, City of Muskego, was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by President Jerald Hulbert. PRESENT: Ald. Donna Woodard, Jerald Hulbert, Ron Stephens (arrived 6:30 p.m.), Howard Schneider, Adele Kehoe, Gordon L. Jacobson (Recreation Director) and Peter Theis (Parks Director) ABSENT: Jim Dumke (excused), Richard Manchester (excused) GUESTS: see attached list APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Howard Schneider moved to approve, as mailed, the minutes of the April 11th Board meeting. Alderwoman Woodard seconded. Motion carried. PERSONAL APPEARANCES: Muskeqo Community Festival Jack Spoerl appeared before the Board for approval of gravel path from Pioneer Drive entrance to connect with the western side gravel path and all the other items in letter of May 9. (Approval for light that was completed along the woods from 1st year with consent coming from Parks and Recreation Board; approval of a possible third light pole in the middle of the area to further light and electrical capacity; approval for the possibility of locating 8-10 post anchors, cemented approximately 24 inches under ground level to support street and informational signs. They would be capped with a cover and would be 4 inches open in diameter.) Adele Kehoe moved to approve the request. Alderwoman Woodard seconded. The lawn at City Hall will not be used for parking. Motion carried. Muskeqo Historical Society No one from the Muskego Historical Society was present regarding questions on the City's involvement with the society's affairs. Bay Lane access to Basse woods Cynthia Stock presented her plans for a one-mile nature trail. Ron Stephens made motion to allow them to create an access design to the park to be reviewed by Parks Director Peter Theis. Adele Kehoe seconded. Motion carried. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, May 9, 1994 - 2 WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE: Idle Isle channel fishing The Board members reviewed Chief Johnson's letter regarding the channel fishing at Idle Isle. Frank Kurka appeared before the Board to request no change in the ordinance. The Board recommended to take the request to the Rules, Laws and Ordinance June meeting. W.E.P.Co. trail usaqe Recent correspondence from the Wisconsin Electric Power Company states that the company only permits hiking, bicycle riding and cross-country skiing on their right-of-ways. Land O'Lakes waiver request Land O'Lakes submitted a letter to the Board requesting waiver of the field maintenance/usage fees for their team. Adele Kehoe made motion to charge youth rate for one year only. The adult rate will take effect in 1995. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried. LMLA carp out at Idle Isle Karla Deming was present before the Board members to request parking on the grass at Idle Isle park for a carp.outevnn* on June 11, 1994, and parking would termin-'-- ward Schneider made motion to approve the ret seconded. Motion carried. D/P I%' OLD BUSINESS: 1t bL/lDL SPSI recreation software update gQL)lPEn There are five communities that will be recreation software. They are Marshfiel DLJMB s/t!% :ld, Muskego and West Bend. The initial estil $5,000, maximum cost of $8,000 and would capabilities, the same as the City. Tf Tennis court windscreens The school district is requesting the Par bfk 9 /If Department absorb 50% of the cost for win ._ .~,uuhego High School tennis courts. Adele Kehoe made motion to share in the cost with Muskego/Norway School District which will be $364.45 for windscreens for tennis courts. Alderwoman Woodard seconded. Board recommends money be taken from Freedom Square since all the money won't be used from Freedom Square. Motion carried. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, May 9, 1994 - 3 Kurth Park development plan The department is soliciting fee proposals from architectural firms to take to public hearing. Bay Lane fencinq project The Bay Lane fencing project is almost completed. It was noted that $3,000 of Parks Dedication funds were used to improve school district property after school board denied a request to participate in helping to fund this project. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: RECREATION Proqram status The department was able to purchase two refrigerators totalling $300, one at Horn and one at Jensen. The Muskego High School swimming pool possibly will not be ready for the first session of swim lessons in June; if so, the department will have to cancel first two weeks. There will be someone at the Muskego High School during evening hours for programs. Reqistration reports The Board members reviewed the registration reports. PARKS Bluhm 11~ renovation specifications The Board members reviewed the specifications for the renovation of Bluhm II ballfield. Ron Stephens made motion to remove the grass infield. Howard Schneider seconded. Motion carried. Parkland Plaza site review The Board reviewed the Parkland Plaza site. Water Buq follow-up Everything went okay with the leases the department has with the Water Bug Ski Team for their use of Idle Isle Park. Freedom Acres tennis courts Adele Kehoe made motion for Pete to resurface, fill in cracks and fix up. Alderwoman Woodard seconded. Erecting basketball standards on one side, tennis courts on other side. Pete advised this resurfacing procedure was not the equivalent of a reconstruction procedure he was recommending. Motion carried. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, May 9, 1994 - 4 Plum Creek East trail restoration 0 The Muskego Recreation Trail has been regraded on both sides. NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS: Subdivision plans from Plan Commission Kimberly Estates (final) In the matter of the final plat for the Kimberly Estates, the Board reviewed. Wilkinson Estates Add'n 1 (preliminary) In the matter of the preliminary plat for the Wilkinson Estates Addition 1, the Board reviewed. Lakewood Meadows Add'n 1 (final) In the matter of the final plat for the Lakewood Meadows Addition 1, the Board reviewed. Firstar Bank Site and Operation Plan In the matter of the Firstar Bank site and operation plan, the Board reviewed. l Elections: President Adele Kehoe nominated Jerry Hulbert for President. Ron Stephens seconded. Nominations closed. Adele Kehoe moved to elect Jerry Hulbert for President. Alderwoman Woodard seconded. Motion carried. Vice President Adele Kehoe nominated Ron Stephens for Vice President. Alder-woman Woodard seconded. Nominations closed. Adele Kehoe moved to elect Ron Stephens for Vice President. Alderwoman Woodard seconded. Motion carried. Secretary Alderwoman Woodard nominated Adele Kehoe for Secretary. Ron Stephens seconded. Nominations closed. Ron Stephens moved to elect Adele Kehoe for Secretary. Alderwoman Woodard seconded. Motion carried. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, May 9, 1994 - 5 Ron Stephens moved that the elected Secretary would serve the Board; however, the taking of the minutes at the Board meeting would be rotated among the Board members. Alderwoman Woodard seconded. Motion carried. Kurth Park basketball courts In the matter of the Kurth Park basketball courts, the Board recommended to hold off until Kurth Park is rebuilt since several new basketball hoops have been put up and torn down right away. Parkland Plaza land lease agreement Jerry Hulbert intends to renew his lease of the Parkland Plaza land. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW: There was none. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Howard Schneider moved to adjourn, Ald. Donna Woodard seconded. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 1O:lO p.m. Respectfully submitted, AId. DUltXtil Bnatiarfi for Parks and Recreation Board sjd pc: Board Members, Mayor (2), Aldermen, City Clerk, Parks Dir., Plan Dir, Recreation Dir, Recreation Supvr ATTENDANCE PARKS h RECREATION BOARD MEETING, THE CITY OF MUSKEGO MONDAY, MAY 9, 1994 a Please sign in. Thank you.