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PRB041095minutesMINUTES PARKS & RECREATION BOARD, CITY OF MUSKEGO MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1995 The monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board, City of Muskego, was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by President Jerald Hulbert. It was noted that this meeting was posted on April 6, 1995, in accordance with the Open Meeting Law. PRESENT: Jerald Hulbert, Howard Schneider, Toby Whipple, Adele Kehoe, Richard Manchester, Ron Stephens, Gordon L. Jacobson (Recreation Director) and Peter Theis (Parks Director). ABSENT: Alder-woman Donna Woodard GUESTS: (see attached list) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Ron Stephens moved to approve the minutes of the March 13 meeting as mailed. Adele Kehoe seconded. Motion carried. PERSONAL APPEARANCES: MHS Weiqht Room expansion proposal Mr. Mike Nitka presented the Board members with his proposal for expansion of the Weight Room at Muskego High School. An estimate of the project costs would be $10,000 for volunteers to do the work. He would like to work out a joint venture with the City for cost sharing which would not include equipment. The Board members gave conceptual plan approval. Gordy will bring back next month estimated numbers regarding fees and target market for community participation in the fitness/weight room. Further review of land donation on Lake Drive (Norqal) Mayor De Angelis brought before the Board members again for acceptance Mr. Norgal's offer to donate land on Lake Drive. Discussion followed. The Board members upheld their earlier decision not to accept the donation. Muskeqo Community Festival Mr. Jerry Pronschinske presented the Board members with the layout for the 1995 festival. Additional requests from last year was to extend electricity down the east side of the Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, April 10, 1995 - 2 woodline about 250 feet north of the wood lot corner and to install an electric box to service the carnival for their use involving the hookup of their travel homes for the week's stay, and to request DPW or the Parks and Recreation Department to throw some grass seed down on some of the bare spots each spring. Ron Stephens moved to approve, Toby Whipple seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Water Buqs Ski Team Fourth of July Mr. Jerry Hayden requested the Board's approval for a fireworks/water ski show at Idle Isle on July 4. Discussion followed and one of the main concerns was the limited area at the park for the proposed event. Howard Schneider moved to give conceptual approval, Adele Kehoe seconded. The motion carried. Jerry Hayden was requested to come back next month with a more specific parking plan. Little Muskeqo Lake dredqinq Mr. Mike Morack asked the Board for their approval to proceed with property owners' plans to do dredging of Little Muskego Lake. In view of the proposed dredging to be done by the Little Muskego Lake Association, they felt it would be timely to have the area by their properties dredged. They have received pledges from some of the owners. Howard Schneider moved, Ron Stephens seconded, to give them approval to go ahead with their plans for the project. The motion passed, 5 ayes, 1 nay. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE: Kurth Park Attorney Joel Rosenthal had sent a letter to Mayor De Angelis regarding the proposed high density sports complex currently being considered for Kurth spark. A copy of the letter will be kept on file with the official minutes of this meeting and will be considered a part of the minutes. Denoon Park vandalism The Board members reviewed correspondence from Toby Whipple and Chief John Johnson regarding the damage that has been done to the soccer fields, etc. at Denoon Park. Boulders have been placed, possibly more are needed. Muskeqo Sports Inc. waiver request The Board rejected the Muskego Sports, Inc. waiver request citing that last year's reduced usage fee assessment was a one-time only approval. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, April 10, 1995 - 3 OLD BUSINESS: Kurth Park alternatives No action was taken on Kurth Park alternatives. Idle Isle concession stand Pete reported that no offers were received from the newspaper ad. The Water Bug Ski Team may operate the concession stand on ski nights. The Board recessed for 10 minutes. CLOSED SESSION: At 8:30 p.m., Ron Stephens moved, Howard Schneider seconded, to convene into Closed Session pursuant to Section 19.85 (1) (3), deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, more specifically the potential parkland sites, including cost of the same and strategy concerning said possible acquistions. Upon a roll call vote, with all members voting yea, the motion carried. Motion by Ron Stephens and a second by Toby Whipple to reconvene into Open Session at 8:53 p.m. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: RECREATION Program status Gordy reported that the Parks and Recreation brochures will be out first week in May. VISA/Mastercharge proposal Gordy reviewed a proposal to initiate accepting VISA/Mastercharge for the registering of programs. If the accepting of charge is found feasible, it will be installed for the Fall/Winter/Spring season. Refund policy The current refund policy was discussed. No changes made. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, April 10, 1995 - 4 PARKS Amended lease aqreement with W.E.P.Co. A copy of the proposed amended lease agreement with W.E.P.Co. in reference to the addition of equestrian use was circulated among Board members and put on file. Idle Isle launch site The Board reviewed the proposal to have the paving contractor expand the scope of their service to include repaving of the area designated as Section IV. Adele Kehoe moved, Toby Whipple seconded, to approve the request for Section IV in the amount of $9,621. The motion carried. Lannon Drive enqineerinq quotes The Board reviewed Ruekert and Mielke's estimate for engineering services for an off-road path on the east side of Lannon Drive running between Janesville Road and the Muskego Recreation Trail (W.E.P.Co. right-of-way). Howard Schneider moved, Richard Manchester seconded, to accept quote from the City's engineering firm to complete the project, but not to exceed $5,200. The motion carried. Closure of Muskeqo Recreation Trail between Durham and North w Pete reported that the restoration of contractual work being done for W.E.P.Co. will be monitored. 1995 baseball maintenance fee Pete presented the 1995 baseball maintenance fees. Ron Stephens moved, Toby Whipple seconded, to approve. Motion carried. Highway "L" update Pete stated that the culverts are due to be installed this week, with paving to follow on the Highway "L" Muskego Recreation Trail project. Playqround project update Pete informed the Board members that the sub-committee had met to discuss the playground structure project. The financing, design, and site are under discussion. Builder's Square donation A letter of thanks will be sent to the Silver Spring location of Builder's Square for their 5,000+ pounds fertilizer donation. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, April 10, 1995 - 5 (Adele Kehoe was excused at 10:00 p.m.) NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS: Subdivision plans from Plan Commission There were no plans for the Board's review. Amendinq A Park and Open Space Plan for the City of Muskego No action necessary at this time. Reqional bicycle and pedestrian plan The Board reviewed a regional bicycle and pedestrian plan. The plan was placed on file. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED LAW: Members were invited to a Court of Honor ceremony honoring Eagle Scout Mark Krueger who completed his project for the City of Muskego last fall on the Muskego Recreation Trail. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Toby Whipple moved to adjourn. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at lo:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ricttara lllanchester for Parks and Recreation Board sjd pc: Board Members, Mayor, Aldermen, City Clerk, Parks Dir., Plan Dir, Recreation Dir, Recreation Supvr, News Media March 17, 1995 LUCK & ROSENTHAL, SC. Attorneys and Counselors at Law BROOKFIELD OFFICE Metro Talsphons: 1414, 704-0789 15850 W. Bluemound. Sfa. 200 Tslacopiar: (4141 7845330 L’ Brookfield. WI 53005 (414l7840789 < MILWAUKEE OR=,CE .- I4141 347-0340 vw.“KESHA C0”Nl-f OFFICE (4141 784-0789 PLEASE REPLY TO Brookfield Mr. David De Angelis Mayor of the City of Muskego City Hall W182 S8200 Racine Avenue Muskego, WI 53150 Re: Kurth Park Dispute Our clients: Dr. Manfred M. and Mrs. Christine C. Kreuzpaintner Dear Mayor De Angelis: As you know, this firm represents Dr. Manfred M. and Mrs. Christine C. Kreuzpaintner in reference to the proposed high density sports complex currently being co~nsidered for Kurth Park. In this regard, I have been in communication with Attorney George T. Weber who represents Shirley Krahn, the personal representative of the estate of Albert Lutsch, and have been advised in writing by Mr. Weber that Mrs. Krahn will not oppose the proposal of the Kreuzpaintners for a nature preserve in Kurth Park, if placed before the Parks and Recreation Board for adoption, and would accept and abide by any decision made by the City of Muskego with respect to the disposition of the land in question. I would ask that this information be brought to the attention and made a part of the record before the Board of the City of Muskego. Very truly yours, cc: Dr. Manfred M. and Ms. Christine C. Kreuzpaintner Attorney George T. Weber Attorney Donald S. Molter, Jr.