PRB031395minutesMINUTES
PARKS ti RECREATION BOARD, CITY OF MUSKEGO MONDAY, MARCH 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 March 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:
In review of the minutes of the February 13 meeting, Toby Whipple requested under "Horseback riding on W.E.P.Co. trail"
be corrected to reflect 3/4 mile and review horse use each
year. Adele Kehoe moved to approve the minutes as corrected.
Howard Schneider seconded. Motion carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
Kurth Park development
Mr. Paul Skidmore of Quality Consulting Service was requested
by the Parks and Recreation Board to be present and address two
points.
(1) Should this type of park be in the community7 He
referred to the parks master plan for the City.
(2) Can it accommodate7 Mr. Skidmore talked about their qualifications. He stated that these wetlands would
preclude this development and as long as you don't change
cross-section, it will not affect wetlands. The plan can and is reasonable for this park. He felt that with proper development, this plan can improve the stream.
Note: The.Board members recessed at 7:30 p.m. and reconvened
at 7~40 p.m.
Status of horses on Muskeqo Recreation Trail
Mr. Al Spitsner was present and wanted to know why further
discussion was necessary and why the proposal did not go to
W.E.P.Co. Discussion followed. Richard Manchester made a
motion that the Parks Director go ahead with plans to W.E.P.Co.
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"3-Point Plan" as requested by W.E.P.Co. (1) development, (2)
operation, (3) maintenance. Alderwoman Donna Woodard seconded. Motion carried, 4 to 2 (Adele & Ron voting nay).
Boy Scout Troop-0-Rama
Mr. Pat Murray and Mr. Don Carter were present to request a park site near City Hall to promote scouting through
demonstrations. They presented an outline to be followed to
set up the model troop site. The dates requested were April 7,
8 and 9 and their first preference would be at the Old
Settlement Park. Discussion followed. Adele Kehoe moved, Toby
Whipple seconded, to approve their request as long as it is
okay with the Muskego Historical Society and the insurance is
okayed. Motion carried.
Muskego Women's Softball Leaque
Mr. Ron Ford had notified the office that he would not be
present and will introduce the new league members at a future
meeting.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
M.A.A. fencinq request at Bluhm Farm
A letter was received from Joseph Thibedeau of the M.A.A. (Muskego Athletic Association) requesting cost ($3,100) sharing
of 50% for installing fencing at Bluhm Farm. Discussion also
followed regarding installation of benches. Howard Schneider moved, Alderwoman Donna Woodard seconded, to approve cost
sharing of fence installation and include addition cost of benches, the total City share of $1,950. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
Bay Lane Teen Night donations
Gordy reviewed with the Board the prize to be offered for the
teen night program would be one pool rental with a maximum of
90 in the pool. The department would provide lifeguards and
supervision for teen night. Toby Whipple moved, Alderwoman
Donna Woodard seconded, to approve prizes. Motion carried, 5-l
(Rich voting nay).
Development plan for equestrian usaqe of Muskego Recreation
Trail
The item was discussed under Personal Appearance.
CLOSED SESSION:
At 8:45 p.m., Adele Kehoe moved, Richard Manchester seconded,
to convene into Closed Session pursuant to Section 19.85 (1)
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(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.
The Board reconvened into Open Session at 9:35 p.m. and after a
short recess, continued with the remaining agenda items.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
RECREATION
Program status
Gordy reported that Bay Lane School will be dropping their gymnastics curriculum. The gymnastics equipment will remain in
use for the recreation gymnastic program. Bay Lane staff
requested that the "old" uneven bars be removed by the Parks
and Recreation Department.
Baseball/softball schedule for Summer 1995
Gordy submitted the field schedule for the Summer of 1995.
There were no conflicts on the field schedule for games. On the tournament schedule, there was one conflict with starting
times which Gordy will confirm and inform Pete. Ron Stephens
moved, Alderwoman Donna Woodard seconded, to accept the schedule. Motion carried.
Pay scale chart
Gordon presented a revised pay scale chart for the seasonal staff. Discussion followed. Adele Kehoe moved, Howard Schneider seconded, to accept as Gordon presented. Motion carried.
(Adele Kehoe was excused at 10:00 p.m.)
School district's request to share cost of new volleyball
standards
Gordy reported that the high school program people, physical
education instructors, etc. recommend that the volleyball standards be upgraded due to stress factor, wear, years in
use. They are further requesting that the City share the cost of replacement. Discussion followed. Adele Kehoe moved, Alderwoman Donna Woodard seconded, to share cost, City's estimated cost of $540. Motion was contingent upon Gordon's evaluation and recommendation. Motion carried.
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PARKS
Idle Isle concession stand
Pete reported that there was no interest from past renters for
operating the concession stand in 1995. Peter further checked with the water ski club to see if they had an interest, no
response from them at this time. He received one inquiry from the newspaper ad.
Idle Isle channel dredging project
Pete reported that the dredging project at Idle Isle had been put off due to the weather. They will start the project up the
Winter of 95/96.
Review engineerinq quotes for proposed projects
Pete reviewed with the Board members engineering quotes he had
received. Richard Manchester moved, Howard Schneider seconded,
to approve cost to do survey work for fencing at Horn Park not to exceed $1,600 as submitted by City engineer firm, Ruekert &
Mielke. Motion carried.
Ruekert & Mielke engineer's proposal to do Lannon Drive bike
path proposal to W.E.P.Co. was $8,100 (1 to 20 profile) and
$5,200 (1 to 50 profile). The Board instructed Pete to check further into the differences of these costs and deferred until
next month.
Review contractor quotes for Hiqhway L path (Phase 2 and 31
Pete submitted an update on quotes for the Highway L path.
Quotes were received from Suburban and Poblocki. Total funds
needed to complete the Highway L path will be $18,990 or $3,855
over the budgeted amount. Alderwoman Woodard moved, Toby Whipple seconded, to approve an amount not to exceed $3,855 to complete the Highway L path (Phase 2 and 3), utilizing the bike
path extensions allocation in the Parks Dedication budget. Motion carried.
Parks Maintenance Person I job description
Pete updated the Parks Maintenance Person I job description to
comply with the A.D.A. (American Disabilities Act)
requirements, and also included in the job description that a C.D.L. (Commercial Driver's License) be required in future if
position so warrants. Toby Whipple moved, Richard Manchester seconded, to approve the updated job description. Motion carried.
Lake Access #17 (Cook Drive) snowmobile trail
The Erosion Control Inspector had pointed out to Pete that the
Board should be aware and maybe put into effect minimum snow
inch signage and maybe ground cover, etc. for next year. Board to review as part of future requests by Icetronauts.
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l Storaqe space arranqements
The Board reviewed the list presented by Peter of organizations
that are using park facilities for storage.
NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS:
Subdivision plans from Plan Commission
In the matter of Overlook Bay, Phase II, the concensus of the
Board members was that Jerry Hulbert pursue the bike path proposal with the developer.
Potential parkland sites
There was no discussion at this time.
DNR March 14, 1995
Pete wanted to make sure that no one had missed being invited to attend the meeting being held by the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources. He noted that Toby Whipple and Mark Paulat would be attending along with himself.
Site approval for conceptual playqround structure
l The Board reviewed with Pete his conceptual playground structure. He would like to install it at Leisure Park. The
Board would like Pete to look into it further and bring back
more information.
Amendinq parks master plan
No action on the parks master plan was taken at this time.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED LAW:
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Toby Whipple moved to
adjourn. Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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for Parks and Recreation Board
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pc: Board Members, Mayor, Aldermen, City Clerk, Parks Dir.,
Plan Dir, Recreation Dir, Recreation Supvr
ATTENDANCE
PARKS & RECREATION HOARD MEETING, CITY OF MUSKEGO
MONDAY, MARCH 13, 1995
.ease register. Thank you.