PRB111395minutesMINUTES
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD, CITY OF MUSKEGO MONDAY, November 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 November 9, 1995,
in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
PRESENT: Jerald Hulbert, Howard Schneider, Ron Stephens, Ald.
Mark Suhr (left at 7:00 p.m. for budget hearing, returned at 8:00 p.m.), Toby Whipple, Gordon L. Jacobson (Recreation Director) and Peter Theis
(Parks Director).
ABSENT: Adele Kehoe (excused), Richard Manchester
GUESTS: Daniel Lecus, Jr., Mark Paulat
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A motion was made by Ron Stephens to approve the minutes of the
Monday, October 9, meeting, as mailed. Toby Whipple seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
Icetronauts snowmobile trails
Mr. Daniel Lecus, Jr. was present to request use of Bluhm Farm
Park, Denoon Park and Lake Access #17 for their trails again
this season. The Board members required the Icetronauts to erect fencing at Bluhm Farm Park as directed by Pete. Further,
they are not to plow at Bluhm. Mark Paulat suggested a trails
open or trails closed sign. At Lake Access Site #17, liability
during the dredging project was a concern. Icetronauts said
they would put up an enter-at-your-own risk sign. Motion was
made by Ron Stephens to approve Bluhm and Denoon. Seconded by
Alderman Suhr. (Alderman Suhr will put clarification on Rules,
Laws, Ordinance Committee agenda regarding road use by
snowmobiles.) Icetronauts use of Lake Access #17 will be placed on the December Board agenda.
Lake Access #17
l Mark Paulat reported that he had talked to Tom Blots of the
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and said that they
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would have to go to Waterways Committee to try to get more
funding (10%) related to water patrol hours. Mark stated the lake accesses could use some work and would oversee erosion concerns by utilizing a soil control grid during restoration phase.
Jewel Crest dredqing project
Mark Paulat said he would volunteer to oversee the Jewel Crest
project. Contractors would be asked to look into options for
working around pier.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
There was none.
OLD BUSINESS:
Denoon Park shelter buildinq
Toby Whipple brought in budget proposals for a shelter building
at Denoon with concrete floor. Toby Whipple made a motion that
the Parks and Recreation Board recommend to the Finance
Committee, allowing the Parks and Recreation Board to spend a
not to exceed figure of $19,500 for a shelter and concrete slab
at Denoon Park, with the money coming from the Denoon Park Improvements Account. Further, that the project be put out for
bids as soon as possible so that construction can be started
when soil conditions allow in early spring of 1996. Motion was
seconded by Ron Stephens. Motion carried. Chairman Hulbert
called for discussion. It was discussed that the cost of the
shelter building on June 12, 1990, was $16,660. Toby and Pete
will set up a meeting to discuss location of the shelter and detail specifications.
Lannon Drive bike path
The Board members reviewed the plan for the Lannon Drive bike
path. They had concerns regarding parking on the path,
escalating costs of the project. They also discussed possible
cost-sharing with the Public Works Department. Howard Schneider made a motion, seconded by Ron Stephens, to send the
conceptual plan to Public Works to see if they could be of
assistance on this project.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
RECREATION
Program status
Gordy reported that approximately 560 children attend the
Halloween Spooktacular.
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Gordy discussed with the Board members establishing an Advisory
Council for People with Disabilities. Gordy will follow up with the Mayor.
Pool fees--Summer 1996
Gordy had been asked by the Common Council to balance the aquatics program budget. The swim lesson fees will be $18.00,
$21.00 Resident and $27.00, $31.50 Non-resident for Summer. The open swim fee will be $1.50 starting in January. Motion to approve the fee schedule was made by Ron Stephens, seconded by
Toby Whipple. Motion carried.
Norway Recreation Department
Discussion of working with Norway Recreation Department. It
was thought that the Board should be cooperative with Norway in
regards to programs, however, should keep the recreation
program brochures separate at this time.
PARKS
1996 Budqet(s) status
Pete reviewed the budgets with the Board members. In current
operating budget proposal, retains Park Maintenance I position,
however, contract out major repairs.
Parkland Plaza development
Grading is proceeding at this time. Jerry felt the Board
should come up with an overall plan for this area. Pete showed
conceptual plan from September, 1989. There is money in
account for playground equipment.
Thiesenhusen property
Chairman Hulbert reported that the title search has been
completed. Pete reported the City is looking into certified
appraiser and would be eligible for grants under ADLP program.
NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS:
Subdivision plans from Plan Commission
Champions Villaqe Addition #l final
In the matter of the Champions Village Addition #l, Chairman
Hulbert will talk to the city planner regarding more access to
the bike path.
Kurth Park alternatives public hearina dates
It was felt there should be separate hearings on each site and
possibly Bluhm could be done in mid-January. Improvements to
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existing Kurth Park should also be considered, but not necessarily at the same meeting. Discussion on this at the December meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:
Information on invasive plants from Betty Czarapata was given
to the Board members. She will be appearing at the December
meeting.
Pete updated the Board members on the progress of brushing the W.E.P.Co. right-of-way west of Woods Road.
Gordy will be on vacation for the December Park Board meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Alderman Mark Suhr moved to
adjourn, Toby Whipple seconded. The motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Hnward S;chneiher
for Parks and Recreation Board
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