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PRB021395minutesMINUTES PARKS & RECREATION BOARD, CITY OF MUSKEGO MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 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 February 9, 1995, in accordance with the Open Meeting Law. PRESENT: Jerald Hulbert, Howard Schneider, Toby Whipple, Adele Kehoe, Richard Manchester, Ald. Donna Woodard, Ron Stephens, Gordon L. Jacobson (Recreation Director) and Peter Theis (Parks Director). GUESTS: (see attached list) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Howard Schneider moved to approve, as mailed, the minutes of the January 9th meeting. Toby Whipple seconded. Motion carried. PERSONAL APPEARANCES: Muskeqo Historical Society site review, buildinq proposal, phone request Ken Pakulski and Ron Peters presented their project proposal (placed on file) for church building and general store to the Parks and Recreation Board. The $6,000 to refurbish the church building is all being paid by the historical society. Jerry Hulbert raised the question as to whether the building project had to meet the commercial building code. Mr. Pakulski indicated that building permits have yet to be obtained. No water, sewer or electricity will be required. Construction completion estimated for June 1, 1995. The Muskego Historical Society is also looking at a future farmer's market. Ron Peters indicated that the Society will be installing telephone service at the Old Town Hall. The Society would like the City to help with cost of installing telephone service. Alderwoman Donna Woodard moved that the Information Systems Department pay for the installation of telephone service at the Old Town Hall and send to the Finance Committee. The motion was seconded by Ron Stephens. Motion carried. Muskeqo Jaycees softball tournament request Mr. Jim Heiden requested approval to sell concessions at their softball tournament at Bluhm Park. Ron Stephens moved that l Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, February 13, 1995 - 2 tournament request to sell concessions be approved. Howard Schneider seconded the motion. Their request for license to sell concessions they will need to present to the Finance Committee. Motion carried. (LMLA) use of Idle Isle Park as an access site to dredqinq project; request for additional funds Mr. Frank Kurka appeared before the Board members to request additional funds for their dredging project. A copy (placed on file) of the bid results and the sources of funding was presented to the Board. Howard Schneider moved that the Board approve spending an additional $8,000 from Parks Dedication Account to help pay for the dredging project. Ron Stephens seconded the motion. Discussion followed. $2,000 of the $8,000 is going into contingency. Frank Kurka indicated if the contingency is not used, it would be returned. Motion carried, with Richard Manchester opposed. Water Buqs Ski Team, Inc. 1995 dates Jerry Hayden submitted to the Board the practice dates and show dates (placed on file) for their 1995 season at Idle Isle Park. The pier for the Water Bug usage should be 30' from the new boat launch toward the beach and extend 30' maximum into the lake. Adele Kehoe moved that the Board approve the practice and show dates as proposed by the Water Bugs Ski Team. Howard Schneider seconded the motion. Motion carried. Kurth Park JoAnn Gillespie presented an analysis (placed on file) of the Kurth Park wetlands to the Board. Based on review of existing information and ecological assessment, it is the recommendation of the Country Wetlands Nursery & Consulting Ltd. that the City develop the area as a low intensity recreational park, a nature preserve or sanctuary for nature hiking and possibly cross-country skiing. The proposal will be reviewed with Paul Skidmore of Quality Consultants by for Paul's input. Alderwoman Donna Woodard moved that the current Kurth Park project be abandoned based on Country Wetlands proposal. Motion died for lack of a second. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from Shirley Krahn reqardinq Kurth Park Jerry Hulbert read the letter (placed on file) from Shirley Krahn regarding the City considering the sale of the parkland they purchased from the Lutsch Estate. She also reminded the Board that the City had promised that a road would carry the Lutsch name. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, February 13, 1995 - 3 Letter to Roland Haut reqardinq land acquisition In response to Pete Theis' letter to him regarding land acquisition in the area of Denoon Park, Mr. Roland Haut indicated that they would listen to any offers. Letter from Laura Davis reqarding donations for Bay Lane teen night The Board was in receipt of a letter (placed on file) from Laura Davis requesting the donation of tickets as prizes for their teen night activity. Richard Manchester moved that the Recreation Department not fund teen center in anyway. Motion died for lack of a second. No action. OLD BUSINESS: Horseback ridinq on W.E.P.Co. trail Al Spitzner requested the Board approve duel pedestrian/bike/horse trail for approximately l-1/2 miles from Janesville Road to Woods Road. The Board reviewed the plan Pete proposed to present to W.E.P.Co. should the Board approve the request. Alderwoman Woodard moved the Board send preliminary plan from Pete Theis to W.E.P.Co. for review regarding building a multiple use bike/pedestrian/horse trail from Woods Road to Janesville Road. Use subject to annual review by the Parks and Recreation Board. Motion was seconded by Richard Manchester. Discussion followed. Motion carried, with Ron Stephens opposed. Kurth Park alternative sites Pete Theis presented to the Board some suggested sites as alternates to the Kurth Park site. DEPARTMENT REPORTS: RECREATION Proqram status Gordon Jacobson informed the Board members of programs to be offered by the department included a new karate program and Young Rembrandt's drawing program. He further mentioned that Mike Nitka would be presenting a proposal regarding public access to the Weight Room Expansion at the next meeting. Tent request for soccer camp The Muskego Kickers Soccer Club is requesting permission to erect a tent during their soccer camps at Denoon in July and August. The tent would provide shelter in case of inclement and/or torrid weather. The tent would be removed in between camp dates. Ron Stephens moved that the Board approve allowing Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, February 13, 1995 - 4 Muskego Kickers Soccer Club to set up tent at Denoon for Muskego Kickers and Milwaukee Wave soccer camps in July and August. Motion was seconded by Alderwoman Donna Woodard. Discussion followed. Motion carried, with Toby Whipple abstaining. Aquatic program review The Board reviewed the aquatic program (placed on file) as presented by Gordon Jacobson. He recommended an increase in the pool usage fees starting with the summer 1995 pool programs. Adele Kehoe moved that the Board approve acceptance of pool usage fees as proposed by Gordon Jacobson. Howard Schneider seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Motion carried. Reqistration software update Finetuning software for preparation for summer registration. Computer terminal and counter extension added to registration window. PARKS Funds for W.E.P.Co. trail seqment Pete recommended that the Board approve a maximum of $9,050. Alderwoman Donna Woodard moved that the Board approve the request and send on to the Finance Committee for their approval. Howard Schneider seconded the motion. Motion carried. Full-time employee Pete informed the Board that he had hired Eric Zillgitt to fill the newly created Parks Maintenance Position II position. Biq Muskeqo Lake access update Pete presented the Board with a plan showing the location of the public access and the additional parking area. Equipment and truck quotes Pete recommended the Board members approve, presenting his reasons (placed on file), his request for an additional $3,280 to purchase a truck. He further indicated the sources for these additional funds. Richard Manchester moved the Board accept Pete's recommendation and forward to the Finance Committee for approval. Alderwoman Donna Woodard seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Motion carried. Bike trail plans No plans available at this time for review. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board Meeting, February 13, 1995 - 5 Idle Isle Concession Stand 1995 lease Pete informed the Board that the Grenz's had not indicated whether or not they were interested in renewing the lease for 1995. Pete will contact them to find out their intentions. Ron Stephens moved that the Board advertise for the 1995 concession stand lease. Howard Schneider seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Motion carried. Fencinq at Horn Pete presented a quote to erect 2,880 square feet of additional netting at Horn Field. Netting is to run along the first base line, for a cost of $6,300. The Board decided to use the budgeted money for property line fencing as already approved. Directed Pete to include the cost for additional netting in a future budget proposal. NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS: Subdivision plans from Plan Commission In the matter of the Deer Creek subdivision, Jerry Hulbert reviewed with the Board members the bike path locations. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW: There was none. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Adele Kehoe moved to adjourn. Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at lo:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, for Parks and Recreation Board sjd pc: Board Members, Mayor, Aldermen, City Clerk, Parks Dir., Plan Dir, Recreation Dir, Recreation Supvr ATTENDANCE PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING, CITY OF MUSKEGO MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1995 Please register: Thank you! l MEMORANDUM TO: Parks & Recreation Board Members FROM: Pete, Parks Director DATE: February 21, 1995 RE: MARCH BOARD MEETING Please be aware that the March 13th Parks and Recre- ation Board meeting will be held in the Muskego Room on the lower level of City Hall. Thank YOU, sjd