PRB081197minutesMINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD, CITY OF MUSKEGO
MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 1997
The monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board, City of
Muskego, was called to order at 6:OO p.m. by Chairperson Jerald
Hulbert.
PRESENT: Jerald Hulbert, Richard Manchester, Howard
Schneider, Ron Stephens, Alderman Mark Slocomb, Toby
Whipple, Gordon Jacobson (Recreation Director), and
Pete Theis (Parks Director)
ABSENT: Debbie Carlson
GUESTS: List attached.
Notice of the meeting was posted on August 7 in accordance with
the Open Meeting Law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A motion was made by Ron Stephens to approve the minutes of the
Informational Public Hearing meeting of Monday, July 14, as
mailed. Howard Schneider seconded. Motion carried, all in
favor.
Richard Manchester questioned residency status of participants in last month's discussion. Alderman Slocomb explained
situation to his satisfaction.
A motion was made by Alderman Slocomb to approve the minutes of
the Board meeting held on Monday, July 14, 1997, as mailed.
Howard Schneider seconded. Motion carried, all in favor.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
There was no personal appearances.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
There was no written correspondence.
OLD BUSINESS:
Kurth Park
Chairman Hulbert brought up the sale of the property again.
Ron Stephens also asked the same question. There was no
information from the Mayor's office on this. Richard
Manchester asked where were the Woods Road residents when City
bought the property. "Flood plain" and "wetland meadow"
discussed further. Toby Whipple explained terms and Alderman
Slocomb further explained the difference and limitations.
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Chairman Hulbert asked Board members for motion to move on to
next approvinq body. Ron Stephens made the motion, Tobv Whioole seconded. Chairman Hulbert called for any discussion.
Alderman Slocomb asked for any changes and/or modifications; for instance, the fencing issues. Chairman Hulbert commented that plan details should be kept limited at this point in time.
Details should not be needed at this point in the process.
Chairman Hulbert explained that the Planning Commission will want to see specific "site plan." Richard Manchester and Toby Whipple commented on additional fencing requests made at last
month's informational hearing. Gordy asked how Planning
Commission would handle citizen questions. Chairman Hulbert
explained the commission's functions and procedures. Mayor De
Angelis to decide where plan goes from the Board level.
Planning Commission could review on an informal basis under miscellaneous business. Plan will go to the Mayor's office for
a determination. Motion carried, all in favor. This will be
an agenda item for September.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
RECREATION
Prooram status
Gordy updated Board and singled out some staff members for jobs
well done.
0 Non-resident fees for all non-City subsidized recreation
prosram trips
Gordy and Irene formulated a proposal regarding this matter.
Alderman Slocomb commented if these activities are not subsidized directly by the City, then there is no extra
incurred cost to the City for people attending them and they
should be opened. Toby Whipple questioned if the City was subsidizing the trips? Gordy indicated that the students in
the school district paid the resident fee and the only trips
subsidized by the City are the senior trips. Chairman Hulbert
expressed his concern that the City employee time is spent
doing this and recommended a percentage. Percentaqe looked at as being a guideline for setting a fee. A deadline date also
considered to determine a procedure. Further discussion
continued. Motion made bv Ron Stephens to "establish a
deadline date where a non-subsidized trip would have to meet a
75% residency status before openins UP to non-residents. Tobv
Whipple seconded. Richard Manchester questioned the motion by
giving an example of how it may not work. Howard Schneider
asked to include the term "non-subsidized" trips. Ron Stephens
and Toby Whipple agreed to amend the motion to include the term "non-subsidized" trips. Motion carried, 4-l. with Richard
Manchester opposed.
MHS pool
Gordy reported to the Board members that the liner has been
installed in the pool. They are in the process of adding
water, chemicals, doing mechanical calibration, etc.
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Fall recreation book
l Gordy updated the Board on the new program software and new
printer. The department secretary is handling the project
well. The computer procedures going well. Chairman Hulbert
asked for internet access on Muskegonet for future recreation
booklets. Alderman Slocomb commented on graphic features.
PARKS
Parkland Plaza pavins quotes
The Board was in receipt of quotes for paving the Parkland
Plaza parking lot: Suburban Asphalt ($8,450), Merit Asphalt
($9,980), Poblocki Paving ($9,997). Motion made bv Tobv
Whipple to recommend to the Finance Committee the acceptance of
the Suburban Asphalt quote of $8,450. Alderman Slocomb
seconded. Motion carried, all in favor. Chairman Hulbert
commented on the Parkland Drive bike path's connection to
Parkland Plaza Park and his proposals to developers at the
Planning Commission level.
Capital Budqet for 1998
Parks Director Theis presented his capital budget for 1998 in
the amount of $95,230 to the Board. Budget items included a
Toro Groundsmaster 325-D, 50" 2-stage snowthrower, l-ton 4 x 4
dump truck, 9'2" snow plow, 55 h.p. diesel tractor, 6' rear
rotary mower, Kubota B7300 tractor, two 72" side-discharge
mower decks, and 20' trailer. Justification for each of these
items was given by Pete. Richard Manchester made the motion to
approve the capital budqet for 1998 as presented. Ron Stephens
seconded. Alderman Slocomb requested to be provided additional
information on (1) replacements, (2) hours/miles on equipment,
(3) existing inventory, and (4) privatization would cause what
equipment to disappear?
Parks Dedication Budqet for 1998
Parks Dedication Budget for 1998 was presented for review. The
projects being carried over amounted to $221,675. Pete updated
the Board on the status of the carry-over projects. At the
time of this meeting, some cost figures were still pending for
additional projects proposed for 1998 and would increase the
budget figure. These projects include backstop upgrades, Kurth
Park development, and Lions Park building rehabilitation.
Justification for each of the projects was given by Pete.
Alderman Slocomb questioned the Big Muskego Lake Access
account. Howard Schneider questioned the boat launching
revenue and how it is incorporated into improvements. Chairman
Hulbert questioned the Horn Field projects. Tobv Whipple moved
to remove the $5,422 for Horn Field nettinq from the budqet.
Howard Schneider seconded. Discussion followed. Motion
carried, 4-l with Richard Manchester votinq asainst. Motion
made to approve the Parks Dedication Budqet as amended. Ron
Stephens seconded. Motion carried, with Richard Manchester
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abstaining. Pete questioned increase to $710 for park dedication which would bring in more revenue to the account.
Alderman Slocomb updated the Board members on this increase,
indicating that it should go before Council in about two weeks.
Parks and Open Space Plan
The Board members reviewed the Land Acquisition list. The location of these proposed acquisitions was pointed out on a
map by Pete.
Priority #l - Horn Field/City Hall Connection
Alderman Slocomb commented on historical society's interest and
present negotiations.
Prioritv #2 - Ridges Subdivision Park
Chairman Hulbert updated the Board.
Priority #3 - Bluhm Farm Park Expansion
Chairman Hulbert updated the Board regarding Mayor's discussion
with Tudor Oaks.
Non-prioritized Sites.
These sites were reviewed by the Board.
Additional Sites
The Board reviewed the additional sites. One property abutting
Horn Field and two properties abutting Park Arthur.
Appraisal values were discussed. Park Arthur site was
discussed in further detail by Board members. Access off of
Martin Drive viewed as a high priority. Ron Stephens asked
about the Lake District's interest in the property. Land in
question is in a sewer service area.
Land for sale off of College Avenue drew interest from Board
members.
Ron Stephens commented that priorities may need to be
rearranged. Motion made bv Ron Stephens to add additions into
master plan. Howard Schneider seconded. Council to be
notified that additional acquisition sites have been included
in Parks and Open Space Plan for their approval. Notification
to property owners discussed. Richard Manchester questioned
increase of traffic patterns on Martin and College, trouble
with neighbors, etc. S.E.W.R.P.C. (South Eastern Wisconsin
Regional Planning Commission) correspondence discussed. Original proposal to be accepted. Priority watershed issues to be eliminated from the next Parks and Open Space Comprehensive
Plan. Motion carried.
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Emolovee Chanses for 1998
Board members were in receipt of a current and proposed
organization chart for the Parks Department. The chart reflected changes in some employee positions based on growth
and needs of the department. This will become a part of the
1998 Operating Budget.
Police Department incident reports
Police Department incident reports were given as occurring
throughout the month. There was some vandalism to vehicles
parked behind the Parks Department shop, split-rail fence
damaged at Denoon, stolen vehicle at Bluhm Park, non-payment of
launch fees at Idle Isle, graffiti at Schmidt. Rich Manchester
questioned the "for sale" cars on Lions Park Drive. Alderman
Slocomb updated the Board that another committee will review this concern as complaints have already been generated.
NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS
Subdivision plans from Plan Commission
There were no plans submitted for the Board to review.
Denoon Park boat launch
The Board reviewed the site and the minutes of the
informational public hearing held regarding Denoon Park in
1983. Richard Manchester reviewed historical background
issues. Board members are aware of the situation and will
monitor it.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:
Howard Schneider informed the Board that members of Linnie-Lac requested a fund raiser at Idle Isle Park.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Richard Manchester moved to adjourn, Alderman Slocomb seconded. The motion carried, all in
favor. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
PEZER CHE:IS
for Parks and Recreation Board
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pc: Board Members, Mayor, Aldermen, City Clerk, Parks Dir.,
Plan Dir, Recreation Dir, Recreation Supvr, News Media
RELEA$ED 3y CHAIRlllAN HLICBERC S/20/97