PRB071095minutesMINUTES
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD, CITY OF MUSKEGO MONDAY, JULY 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 July 6 & I, 1995, in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
PRESENT: Jerald Hulbert, Howard Schneider, Toby Whipple, Ron
Stephens, Ald. Mark Suhr, Gordon L. Jacobson
(Recreation Director) and Peter Theis (Parks
Director).
ABSENT: Adele Kehoe (excused), Richard Manchester (excused)
GUESTS: (see attached list)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Board President Jerald Hulbert corrected the June minutes under
Horn Field fencing to include Horn Park fence was to be placed as close to the property line as possible. Ron Stephens moved
to approve the minutes of the June 12 meeting as corrected.
Howard Schneider seconded. Motion carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
Jaycees tournament
Jim Heiden appeared on behalf of Mike Congemi. Discussion
ensued regarding payment of an approximately $650 bill incurred
by the Jaycees for field preparation. Motion by Ron Stephens
to split the $650 cost of field preparation with the Jaycees
with funds coming from the grounds maintenance fund. Motion
seconded by Howard Schneider. (Motion included the refund of
their $200 field usage fee.) Motion carried.
Muskeqo Historical Society site plan
Ken Pakulski and Mr. Peters appeared before the Board to review
the site plan and update the Board as to status of Muskego
Historical site. Muskego Historical Society directed to
provide the Board with a further update at the September meeting.
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Water Buqs July 4th fireworks
Melissa Schwalbach appeared before the Board to review the
Water Bugs July 4th fireworks. No problems with fireworks
presentation were experienced per report of Melissa
Schwalbach. Ron Stephens moved to allow Water Bugs to sell 200 necklaces through the end of the current ski season. Seconded
by Alderman Suhr. Motion carried. (Asked to pay their share
of the portable toilet fee ($180) by August.)
Plum Creek playqround recreation area
Kelly Bognar appeared before the Board to review the playground
recreation area for Plum Creek. Robert Patch also appeared
before the Board to discuss the location of playground
equipment. Alderman Suhr moved to recommend site plan to
Finance Committee. Second by Ron Stephens. Motion carried.
Petitioners to have plans reviewed further by Play Works.
(Provisions for handicap accessibility was recommended by the Parks Director.)
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
Recreation/bike trail desiqnation
Request by G. T. Gorski for recreational/bike trail designation
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on County Highway L was discussed. No action was taken by the
Board.
West Lake Homeowners Association
Correspondence from West Lake Homeowners Association regarding trespassing in Bluhm Field area was discussed. The relative
lack of prior police complaints was discussed. Recreation
Director Gordon Jacobson directed to respond to correspondence.
L.M.L.A. electrical charqes at Idle Isle
No information presented.
Park Board approval for licenses
Board discussed Jean Marenda's request for establishment of a policy regarding approval of soda licenses. Board took no
action regarding establishment of a soda license policy.
OLD BUSINESS:
Senior trips, non-resident fee
Recreation Director Gordon Jacobson presented cost information regarding resident/non-resident senior trip charges. Board l took no action regarding any changes in fee structure.
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Ball diamond liqhtinq
Parks Director Peter Theis reviewed ball diamond lighting with Board. Board discussed status of ball lighting and took no
action regarding further appropriation of allocated funds.
July 4th fireworks event
Discussed under personal appearance of Melissa Schwalbach.
Kurth Park alternatives
Kurth Park alternatives discussed. No contact from owners of
two out of the three alternative sites. Further discussion
deferred to August meeting.
Lions Park hard-surface area expenditure
Board discussed expenditure of funds for Lions Park hard
surface area. Parks Director Peter Theis is to seek additional
quotes.
Little Muskego Lake safety issues
Safety issues on Little Muskego Lake were discussed. Howard
Schneider suggested that a letter to Little Muskego Lake Association be sent notifying members that boating safety
issues are currently being discussed by the Board. Alderman
Suhr moved to defer further action to August meeting, pending receipt of further information. Second by Ron Stephens.
Motion carried.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
RECREATION
Proqram status
Recreation Director Gordon Jacobson informed committee Of
Safety City events scheduled for July 31, 1995.
PARKS
Horn Field fencing and nettinq
Status of Horn Field fencing and netting discussed. cost
estimates of $1,200-$1,500 for netting were discussed with
further action regarding netting deferred until completion of
the budget process. Peter Theis to direct letter to neighbors
regarding removal of debris in area of Horn Park, subject to
review by Board President Jerry Hulbert.
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Kurth Park expansion funds/parkinq needs
Parks Director Peter Theis reported that
in Parks Dedication fund for Kurth Park. Whipple to allocate not more than $5,000
$39,950 was allocated Motion by Toby for expansion of Kurth Park parking area. secona by Ron stepnens. Motion carried.
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Denoon Park escrow account/parking
Peter Theis noted that approximately $32,000 was in Denoon Park escrow account. Feasibility of expanding parking or establishment of a shelter were discussed. Toby Whipple
discussed possibility of having volunteers from soccer club maintain grass area used for parking.
CLOSED SESSION:
President Jerry Hulbert stated the closed session would not be
held.
NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS:
Subdivision plans from Plan Commission
Candlewood Creek preliminary plat.
In the matter of the Candlewood Creek preliminary plat, the Board reviewed and took no action.
Foxboro North, final plat.
In the matter of the Foxboro North, final plat was reviewed and
the Board took no action.
Open Space Plan for the City of Muskeqo
No discussion.
Bike path on Lannon Drive
Alderman Suhr addressed Board on citizen interest in initiating a portion of the bike path along Lannon Drive. Peter Theis
reported that $43,105 was in Parks Dedication fund for bike path construction. Peter Theis directed to contact Ruekert/Mielke regarding status of bike path design.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED LAW:
Peter Theis presented plans for bike path along County Highway
Y near MS1 project.
(Board reviewed Muskego Regency proposal.)
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Alderman Suhr moved to
adjourn. Toby Whipple seconded. Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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