PRB050895minutesMINUTES
PARKS 6 RECREATION BOARD, CITY OF MUSKEGO MONDAY, MAY 8, 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 May 4, 1995, in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
PRESENT: Jerald Hulbert, Howard Schneider, Toby Whipple, Adele Kehoe, Richard Manchester, Ron Stephens, Ald. Mark Suhr, Gordon L. Jacobson (Recreation Director) and Peter Theis (Parks Director).
GUESTS: (see attached list)
INTRODUCTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBER:
Alderman Mark Suhr was introduced as the new Council representative.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: l Ron Stephens moved to approve the minutes of the April 10 meeting as mailed. Toby Whipple seconded. Motion carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
MHS Weiqht Room expansion proposal
Mr. Mike Nitka was not present at the Board meeting. The Board members discussed whether the Board should be putting money
into the actual school building.
Water Buqs Ski Team July 4 Fireworks/Idle Isle
Mr. Jerry Hayden of the Water Bugs Ski Team cancelled his appearance before the Board. No discussion.
Idle Isle concession stand
Judi Grenz was not present to discuss the Idle Isle concession stand.
Waiver of Usaqe Fees for Impact
Jim Haag was present to request waiver of usage fees for Impact
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baseball league. He asked the Board why tavern leagues weren't paying field usage fees also. Pete stated the priority was
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determined by origin of the league, not just the team. Land of Lakes league is Priority IV. Average age of players is 23-24. Adele Kehoe moved to grant youth rate (Resident $10.00). Seconded by Ald. Mark Suhr. Discussion. Motion withdrawn. New motion by Adele Kehoe, seconded by Ald. Mark Suhr, to go with youth organization, non-resident fee of $20.00 for Land 0' Lakes team. Discussion. Mr. Joe Ussel, private citizen, said he would pay fees for this year. Discussion regarding possible policy changes. Motion passed, 6 yeahs, 1 nay (Richard Manchester).
Mr. Jim Haag further asked the Board if they would consider discussing lighting of an athletic field at this time. Chairman Hulbert inquired of Board members if they would allow this discussion at this time. The Board okayed discussion of
lighting by Jim Haag. Mr. Haag felt there was interest in lighting a hardball field, switching use from Horn Field to Bluhm Park. The Board has funds set aside for lighting and M.A.A. (Muskego Athletic Association) and Land 0' Lakes would be interested in matching funds. The lighting of another
athletic field will be an agenda item for June Board meeting.
Horn Field fence
Ed Niezgoda appeared before the Board to discuss the issue of the Horn Field fence. He stated he had appeared before the Board on January 9, 1995. He thought the property line survey could create problems. He submitted a letter requesting payment of damages to his cars with a copy to the Mayor and the school district. He felt the fence should protect the third base side and should be on the field, not property line, and also stated dust from dragging was a problem. Said trespassing was only a problem when players were chasing balls. Mr. Niezgoda to site a location where backstop netting extends into field of play and pass it on to Parks Director in order to secure cost estimates for 1996 budget.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
Letter from attorney reqardinq Horn Field
The Board members reviewed a letter addressed to Mayor David De Angelis notifying the City that trespassing citations would be issued for any trespassers from the first baseball game and/or practice games played in 1995 and future years of games played at Horn Field.
Horn Fence
Chairman Hulbert discussed survey and problems with Mr. & Mrs. Heckert's property having a 2' to 5' discrepancy. Mr. Joe Ussel in attendance as a citizen suggested a gate in the
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fence. Alderperson Salentine said three neighbors were in favor of a gate, four against. It was noted that a fence above
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6' would require a setback. Ron Stephens made a motion to install a 6'-gated fence as close to the property line as reasonable, seconded by Toby Whipple. The motion was contingent on final approval of city attorney. Discussion. Motion failed, 3 yeas (Jerry Hulbert, Ron Stephens, Toby
Whipple) , and 4 nays (Adele Kehoe, Ald. Mark Suhr, Richard Manchester, Howard Schneider). Richard Manchester made a motion to defer money for fence and use money to install netting, seconded by Alderman Suhr. Discussion. The motion was withdrawn and issue was deferred to June meeting..
Roller hockey court at Lions Park
Sean Delaney came before the Board members to request that they consider establishing an asphalt area at Lions Park for roller hockey court. At this time, the children use a portion of the basketball court area which is conflicting with the basketball players. He mentioned that there was an area approximately 50' x 50' off court that could be resurfaced. Peter will get an estimate on resurfacing this area. The Board members asked how popular roller hockey was becoming. It was felt the area could have other uses if roller blading lost popularity.
OLD BUSINESS:
Kurth Park alternatives
Residents asked if the City was still considering selling the Kurth Park property. It was noted the Board could not sell the property alone, it would have to go to Plan Commission and the Common Council as well.
CLOSED SESSION:
At 8:35 p.m., Toby Whipple moved, Ron Stephens 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 Richard Manchester and a second by Ald. Mark Suhr to reconvene into Open Session at 9:28 p.m. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried. The Board members took a lo-minute recess.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
RECREATION
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Proqram status
l Recreation program books have been distributed to the public
and registration has been steady.
Facility space needs for community proqramminq
Gordy reported that gymnasium space is needed. School
facilities are being used more by the shools. This leaves less
time for recreation department programs. Gordy thought we need
more communication with schools. We may have to cut back
programs because of limited time and space. We should have
input into sports and recreation facilities for new schools.
PARKS
Idle Isle old launch site
The Board members discussed what would become of the old launch site once the new launch is open to the public. Motion made by
Ron Stephens, seconded by Howard Schneider, to close off old
launch with availability to Lake District for launching equipment. Motion passed unanimously.
Park Director's job description
The City Clerk has requested department heads to update job
0 descriptions in accordance with the A.D.A. requirements. The Board members deferred this issue to the Mayor's office to
oversee the finalized description as submitted by Peter.
Seasonal employment status
Pete said he had problems filling some positions taking care of
baseball fields. The pay may not be competitive enough. Maintenance fees to be refunded if service is not provided.
NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS:
Subdivision plans from Plan Commission
Deer Creek
In the matter of the Deer Creek subdivision plans, the off-road
path to be shown on the north side of Bridgeport Way and on
east side of Parkland. The Board questioned whether bike path should be off-road on east side of Lannon Drive or be next to pavement.
Culver's proposal
In the matter of Culver's proposal, the new restaurant at
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W.E.P.Co. trail and Racine, owners are agreeable to bike path along Racine.
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Election of Officers
Chairman Hulbert called for nominations for the office of Secretary. Ron Stephens moved, Richard Manchester seconded, to nominate Howard Schneider for Secretary. Motion carried. No other nominations. They so moved and seconded to close the nominations. Motion carried. Ron Stephens moved to elect Howard Schneider for Secretary, Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried, with Howard abstaining. It was noted that the recording of the minutes of the Board meeting will be shared by all Board members on a rotating basis.
Chairman Hulbert called for nominations of the office of President. Ron Stephens moved, Alderman Mark Suhr seconded, to nominate Jerry Hulbert for President. Motion carried. No other nominations. They so moved and seconded to close the nominations. Motion carried. Ron Stephens moved, Alderman
Mark Suhr seconded to elect Jerry Hulbert for President. Motion carried, with Jerry abstaining. It was noted that the
Board President serves on the Plan Commission.
Chairman Hulbert called for nominations for the office of Vice-president. Richard Manchester moved, Ald. Mark Suhr seconded to nominate Ron Stephens for Vice-president. Motion carried. No other nominations. They so moved and seconded to close the nominations. Motion carried. Richard Manchester moved, Ald. Suhr seconded, to elect Ron Stephens for Vice-president. Motion carried, with Ron abstaining.
Fee and pass structure at Idle Isle
Pete stated the DNR (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources) would not allow the present season pass structure. If season passes are sold to Muskego residents they would have to be sold to any non-resident as well. Motion made by Ald. Mark Suhr that daily and seasonal launch fees to remain at 1995 level, while non-resident season pass rate will not exceed 150% of resident pass rate. Discussion. Motion carried. The Board discussed proposed changes in senior season passes. No change made.
Highway L bike siqns (Tess Corners to Muskego)
The issue had been brought to Public Safety Committee regarding signs designating a bike path on Highway L. Public Safety Committee referred to Parks and Recreation Board. The motion to defer to next month was made by Alderman Mark Suhr, seconded by Toby Whipple. Motion carried.
Amending "A Park and Open Space Plan for the City of Muskego"
No action taken.
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COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED LAW:
No other communications or miscellaneous business.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Richard Manchester moved to
adjourn. Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned at 11:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rnloara tichtteiaer
for Parks and Recreation Board
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