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PARKS 6 RECREATION BOARD, CITY OF MUSKEGO MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1995
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.
It was noted that this meeting was posted on December 8, 1995, in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
PRESENT: Jerald Hulbert, Adele Kehoe, Howard Schneider, Ron
Stephens, Ald. Mark Suhr, Toby Whipple, and Peter
Theis (Parks Director).
ABSENT: Richard Manchester, Gordon L. Jacobson (Recreation
Director)
GUESTS: Daniel Lecus, Jr., Betty Czarapata, Kevin Johnson,
Dave Aird
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A motion was made by Ron Stephens to approve the minutes of the Monday, November 13, meeting, as mailed. Howard Schneider
seconded. Motion carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
Invasive Plants
Ms. Czarapata came to share her concern about the invasive
plants she has observed at several Muskego parks. She would
like permission to start a volunteer group to begin working in
the parks by removing honeysuckle and garlic mustard and other invasive foreign plants. She would like to set up a native
plant restoration fund also. A motion was made by Howard
Schneider to give permission to Ms. Czarapata and volunteer group to begin removing foreign invasive plants from Muskego parks with Pete's direction (in targeted areas). Pete will have city employees who are licensed apply pesticides where
necessary. Areas deemed by the Parks Director as "sensitive" will be brought back to the Board for their review. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried by all.
Lake Access #17 snowmobile trail
Dan Lecus stated that the dredging project should not interfere
with the Icetronauts use of Lake Access #17. The contractor will put flashing amber lights on heavy equipment after dark so
it will be visible. Also, the Icetronauts wou Id like to erect travel-at-own-risk signs. Motion made by Ron Stephens to
approve use of Lake Access #17 for this season by the
Icetronauts providing heavy equipment is marked by flashing lights at night as described by Mr. Lecus and equipment is not on parkland or its extension, but on the lake itself.
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Travel-at-own-risk construction signs should be at both ends of
the bay for safety purposes. Subject to legal review and approval. Alderman Suhr seconded. Motion carried with Howard Schneider dissenting.
Fireworks and pontoon boat
Mr. Aird would like to make plans for a fireworks display
similar to what was done in July 1995 at Idle Isle, again in
July 1996. They would like to have their display on July 3
(Wednesday), the Water Bugs regular show night. A rain date of
July 10 is planned. of the display: Melrose Pyrotech would handle all aspects set up, shooting off, and clean up. Pete stated that everything went well and, providing we get
reimbursed for portable toilets, would have no objection to a similar display occurring this next July. Ron Stephens moved to accept fireworks display dates. Toby Whipple seconded. Motion carried.
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Water Bugs would like to use a pontoon where the sailboat lift is for the first half of the show, the second half of the show
it would be near the fishing pier. This would increase the area used in the show. This would speed up the show. Mr. Aird will bring a schematic to the park board to explain how the
suggested new plan will look. Mr. Aird also stated that the number of take-offs near the island will be decreased, that
should help protect the island from erosion.
Wind Lake Youth Baseball Assn use of Idle Isle
Kevin Johnson would like permission to use Idle Isle in a
fund-raising snowball tournament to benefit Wind Lake Youth
Association.
17-18.
They are looking at tournament dates of February
Kevin does not foresee parking as a problem. The dredging project on the lake may be done before that time, but there is no guarantee.
sold. Concessions (non-alcoholic) would be
There are no toilet facilities at Idle Isle during the winter and the building is not heated. Water is not available
during that time either. Kevin will take the information back to the Wind Lake Youth Baseball Association.
touch. He will keep in
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
There was none.
OLD BUSINESS:
Kurth Park alternatives public hearinq
Discussion of possible expansion of Bluhm Farm Park into the
Tudor Oaks property that the Board hopes to lease will be scheduled for 6:00 p.m.-7:OO p.m. on Monday, January 8, 1996,
in the form of a public hearing.
should be contacted. Pete asked how neighbors
President Hulbert responded it would be up to the aldermen to make contact.
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a Denoon Park shelter
Toby and Pete met to lay out building location. This will be on the agenda next month with details of the proposed specifications presented.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
RECREATION
No report.
PARKS
NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS:
Thiesenhusen land acquisition
An appraiser has been approved. Appraisals are running from 2
to 3 weeks to up to 6 weeks. Pete will agendize this next
month if there is more information to share at that time.
Tudor Oaks property lease
The title search on the property is being done. The conceptual
plan, sent to Tudor Oaks for their evaluation of the leased land, contains one softball field, one U-6 soccer field (open
space area), two U-8 soccer fields, one regulation soccer field, and one U-10 soccer field. Amenities which were part of
the Kurth park design.
Lannon Drive bike path
Public Works will review the plans with Ruekert and Mielke and
place on the December 18, 1995 Public Works Committee agenda.
Incident reports
Break in at Jensen Park last month. Graffiti and gang symbols appeared at Idle Isle over the past weekend. These were
reported to the police. They will be painted over as quickly
as weather permits. Lake District will put information in their newsletter regarding the need to keep alert to such goings-on.
Kurth Park improvements
Pete discussed a plan for the renovation of Kurth Park. costs
for this project run about $95,000. This will be on the agenda
in January. Alderman Suhr contact the neighbors along Belmont and Settler's Way regarding their feelings about the park.
0 Idle Isle electrical charges
The electrical charges remain unpaid. Pete has twice contacted
Judi Grenz regarding the $440.78 due the City. A registered
letter will be sent.
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e 1996 boat launching forms
Season passes and daily passes were discussed. Pete showed a type of adhesive sticker for a vehicle's windshield as a
possible season pass. Board approved the forms presented to be used in 1996.
Parkland Plaza development
The pond is being dug. The parkland is being graded. Stakes
currently there are survey stakes. Seeding and/or mulching won't take place before spring.
NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS:
Subdivision plans from Plan Commission
Candlewood Creek (2nd revision of preliminary plan)
In the matter of the second revision of the preliminary plan
for Candlewood Creek, the Board reviewed the plan. Toby Whipple moved that the access to Basse's Woods be moved to the
south end of Outlot 10. Howard Schneider seconded. Motion
carried.
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Champions Village--Phase II
In the matter of the Champions Village Phase II plan, the Board
reviewed the plan and connection being proposed to the
W.E.P.Co. right-of-way between Lots 84 and 33.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:
Pete shared details of the Idle Isle dredging project and the
access agreement of utilizing the park including the parking of
the contractor's trailer, electrical usage and the expanded trucking boundary limits in the park.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Alderman Mark Suhr moved to
adjourn, Adele Kehoe seconded. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Afle1e Kenae
for Parks and Recreation Board
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