PRB010896minutes2a
MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD, CITY OF MUSKEGO
MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 1996
The monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board, City of
Muskego, was called to prder at 7:15 p.m. by Chairperson Jerald Hulbert.
PRESENT: Jerald Hulbert, Richard Manchester, Howard
Schneider, Ron Stephens, Alderman Mark Suhr, Gordon
L. Jacobson (Recreation Director) and Peter Theis
(Parks Director)
ABSENT: Adele Kehoe (excused), Toby Whipple (escused)
GUESTS: See attached list.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A motion was made by Richard Manchester to approve the minutes
of the Monday, December 11, 1995 meeting, as mailed. Howard
Schneider seconded. Motion carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
Dredqinq boat landinq on Hillview
Patty Zelechowski appeared on behalf of Lloyd Pickart to
discuss dredging of the boat landing on Hillview and to request an additional $214.25 to complete dredging for an additional 40
feet as required by the DNR (Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources). The total cost of the dredging would be $714.25.
Alderman Suhr moved to recommend the appropriation of $214.25
to the Finance Committee. Second by Ron Stephens. After
discussion, Richard Manchester called for the question. Motion
carried unanimously.
Holtz Island, Jewel Creek, Lake Protection Grant, Timber Gym
Grant
Mark Paulet, Priority Watershed Grant Coordinator, appeared, before the Board to discuss the following projects:
Holtz Island: Mark Paulet to submit a Chapter 30 permit to get
the project underway with several alternatives for shoreline preservation considered. Mark Paulet noted that there was a
$100 fee for any filling on the lakebed.
Jewel Creek: Mark Paulet noted that stream banks have been
eroded to vertical slopes for approximately 60 feet of the project area. No fees are required since no structure on
lakebed is required, only some riprap along stream bank is
required.
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Lake Protection Grant: Mark Paulet noted that there is a
November 1 deadline for the DNR's Lake Protection Grant Program which provides for a 7O:l cost sharing as to land acquisition. This grant could be applicable to the Thiesenhusen property as
well as to other lake sites within Muskego, in noting that the Thiesenhusen property was within the Little Muskego Lake
subbasin.
Timber Gym Grant: Peter Theis discussed the requirements for
placement of a timber gym including ADA (American Disabilities
Act) compliance and placement of a surface underneath the gym. Total project cost is $50,000, with a grant covering 50% of the
total cost.
Ron Stephens moved to allow for the application of qrants for
the Holtz Island project, includinq the $100 fee, the Jewel Creek project (no fee), and the Lake Protection Grant. Second
by Richard Manchester. Motion carried.
Howard Schneider moved to apply for the $25,000 Timber Gym
Grant. Second by Richard Manchester. Howard Schneider voted
yes. Alderman Suhr, Ron Stephens, and Richard Manchester voted
no. Motion defeated 3-l.
Jewel Crest dredqinq project and use of Lake Accesses #2 and #3 and Idle Isle
Jeff Musialowski appeared before the committee to request an
additional $8,000 in funding ($32,000 previously committed) due
to an unanticipated higher cost in dredging due to the failure of the lake to freeze as a result of water flow from the drawdown. Mr. Musialowski noted that in addition to the City's
$8,000 additional contribution, the Lake District, the Lake
Association, and property owners would each contribute $5,000.
The possibility of using pea gravel was discussed as well as the costs of additional sediment removal. Ron Stephens moved to appropriate $8,000 for additional costs incurred in
dredqing, with an additional amount not to exceed $4,000 for
sediment removal and pea qravel placement in the beach area (total of $12,000). Second by Howard Schneider. Motion
carried 3-1, with Richard Manchester votinq no.
The need to access through Lake Access Points #2 and #3 as well as Idle Isle was discussed. Alderman Suhr moved to require a
$3,000 bond for each area, with the Lake District bearinq
ultimate responsibility for site restoration and project
oversite. Second by Richard Manchester. Motion carried
unanimously.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
Tudor Oaks park expansion
Chairperson Hulbert summarized correspondence received from Randall and Catherine Hojnacki. Alderman Rasmussen indicated
that he would address Mr. Hojnacki's concerns and have the
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concerns placed on the appropriate committee's agenda. (Letter filed with the minutes of the meeting.)
Lake Access #17
Chairperson Hulbert read Attorney Molter's December 8, 1995,
letter regarding the Icetronaut's use of Lake Access #17 for snowmobiling into the minutes. (Letter filed with the minutes
of the meeting.)
OLD BUSINESS:
Denoon Park shelter
In Toby Whipple's absence, Chairperson Hulbert reported that
additional information would be presented at the February
meeting.
Xurth Park development
Alderman Suhr anticipated having additional information
available at the February meeting.
Lannon Drive bike path
Peter Theis reported that the Lannon Drive bike path was
awaiting additional engineering review.
Water Buqs Ski Club, Inc. show revisions'
The Board discussed the Water Bugs Ski Club, Inc. show revisions. Concerns were raised regarding the Water Bugs
possible over-utilization of Idle Isle, preventing other uses
at Idle Isle. Peter Theis noted that a manager would be
present at Idle Isle Park during peak times this summer.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
RECREATION
Proqram status
Recreation Director Gordon Jacobson presented participation
data for the Fall 1995 courses.
Facility status for summer programs
Gordon Jacobson reported that facilities at the high school,
including the swimming pool, would not be available during the
summer. Gordon Jacobson will present rental rates for use of alternative facilities. Use of Bay Lane School may have conflict due to summer school usage. The elementary schools
will not be available due to asbestos abatement programs.
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Muskeqo Hiqh School baseball facility
Gordon Jacobson reported that the baseball,staff at Muskego
High School expressed concerns about problems faced at Horn
Field. The possibility of establishing a field at Bay Lane or
Mill Valley is being considered by the staff.
PARKS
Ice rink
Peter Theis reported that an ice rink was being established on
the City grounds, with the possibility that the rink would be
open for use this weekend. Peter Theis noted that ice rinks
were currently last on the parks department snow removal list. Richard Manchester moved to move the ice rink up on the snow
removal list. Second by Alderman Suhr. Motion carried
unanimously.
Police Department incident reports
Peter Theis reported two graffiti incidents at Idle Isle.
NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS:
Subdivision plans from Plan Commission
Ridges subdivision park
In the matter of the Ridges subdivision park, Attorney Mike Schober noted there are plans to subdivide this area. Chairperson Hulbert noted that Attorney Schober requested this
item be removed from the agenda although Chairperson Hulbert
provided background as to why the item was placed on the
agenda. No action was taken.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Richard Manchester moved to
adjourn, Howard Schneider seconded. The motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
A 1 a. Illark Suhr
for Parks and Recreation Board
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