PRB051297minutesMINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD, CITY OF MUSKEGO
MONDAY, MAY 12, 1997
The monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board, City of Muskego, was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairperson Jerald Hulbert.
PRESENT: Jerald Hulbert, Debbie Carlson (excused at
9:40 p.m.), Richard Manchester, Howard Schneider,
Alderman Mark Slocomb, Ron Stephens, Toby Whipple, Gordon L. Jacobson (Recreation Director), Peter
Theis (Parks Director)
GUESTS: List attached.
Notice of the meeting was posted on May 8 in accordance with
the Open Meeting Law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A motion was made by Toby Whipple to approve the minutes of the
Board meeting held on Monday, April 14, 1997, as mailed. Howard
Schneider seconded. Motion carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
Public Address System at Denoon Park
Toby Whipple shared background of Muskego Kickers "Soccer Fest"
for the Park Board. He presented to the Board members his
request for a public address system for announcements of events
and awards and a proposal to have Music on Motion out to
provide music from 1:00 p.m.-4:OO p.m. on Saturday, June 14,
with a raindate of Sunday, June 15. Richard Manchester moved
to approve the request for the public address system to be used
at Denoon Park durinq the "Soccer Fest." Ron Stephens
seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried with Toby Whipple abstaininq from voting.
WaterBugs 1997 lease agreement and concession stand
Parks Director Peter Theis shared WaterBugs lease agreement with the Board. Richard Manchester asked if the department had
received any complaints. Pete responded that there were no complaints. Ron Stephens moved to approve the 1997 WaterBugs
Lease Agreements. Debbie Carlson seconded. Jerry Hulbert questioned ski jump policy and liability. Howard Schneider questioned the cost of passes for the ski club. Upon a voice
vote, the motion carried. No action taken on the concession stand.
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Priority Watershed Proqram
Mark Paulat did not appear to present the Priority Watershed Program.
Little Muskeqo Lake Association's July 3 festival
Jeff Musialowski handed out information on the Little Muskego Lake Association's event and requested approval for the event.
Richard Manchester questioned time limit for potential damage
repair. Jeff Musialowski agreed to complete any repairs by the
end of July. Richard Manchester moved to approve the event with damaqe repairs which may occur to be completed by the end
of July. Howard Schneider seconded. Ron Stephens questioned the prohibition of closed containers which may contain beer,
soda, food. Jeff Musialowski responded that it was a liability issue and that they would take steps to advertise the event
including the prohibition issue. Pete suggested the raindate of July 9. Jeff Musialowski agreed to change the raindate. Pete questioned closing at 1l:OO p.m. and further suggested
closing beer sales and music at lo:30 p.m. on July 3. On the July 9 (raindate), sales would stop at 10:00 p.m. Richard Manchester amended the motion to include closing beer sales and
music at lo:30 p.m. on July 3 and that on the raindate July 9 the event would shut down at 10:00 p.m. Howard Schneider
seconded. Upon a voice vote, the amended motion carried and
the main motion carried. Pete questioned liability insurance.
Jeff Musialowski will look into this issue, with one million dollars usually being the norm. Pete questioned need for more
portable toilets. Doug Aird estimated 500 people on land
during last year's event. Jerry Hulbert questioned the cleaning schedule of the portable toilets.
Concession Stand
Mr. Doug Aird indicated there was an interest between the Little Muskego Lakes Association and the WaterBugs to run the
concession stand. The WaterBugs are considering operating the
concession stand on practice dates, show dates, and ski school
through the Parks and Recreation Department. A written proposal will be prepared and brought to the June Board meeting.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
Lakes request for batting cage at Horn
Although the written request had not been received in time for the meeting, Pete shared information on batting cage with the
Board. It would be 70' in length, 18' wide and 18' in height.
There would be no conflict with the recreation trail as it would be erected beyond the left field fence in the area of the scoreboard. The posts would be permanent: the netting would be taken off and on. Chairman Hulbert felt it was a good idea for
locating away from the crowd. The netting can be stored in Horn Park garage. Ron Stephens moved to approve the Lakes
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l request for a battinq caqe at Horn. Richard Manchester seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
Kurth Park
Pete reviewed overview of Kurth Park with the Board members.
Chairman Hulbert and Toby Whipple felt a sub-committee should be established to review park to bring back to the June meeting. Ron Stephens agreed to serve along with Toby Whipple and Chairman Hulbert. Pete to contact Paul Skidmore to see if
it is feasible to have Paul attend sub-committee meeting.
Vending Machines at Parks
Gordy shared vending machine and scoreboard proposals from Coca
Cola and Pepsi Cola with the Board members. Chairman Hulbert
gave a summary as to what has transpired regarding concessions
and scoreboard up until now. Toby Whipple moved to neqotiate
with the vendors which provides the bl est deal not to exceed one
year at Horn and Idle Isle Parks per consulting with Alderman Slocomb, President of Parks and Recreation Board, and Mayor and
continuinq discussions on the scoreboard at Horn Park. Howard
Schneider seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried.
Lannon Drive bike path
Parks Director Pete Theis reported that the low bid was
accepted a while back but due to it being over budget, they were looking at a financial arrangement with the contractor
which called for some financing of a balance to be paid in the
future. The Finance Director is looking at proposing a package
that won't include any financing. The Parks Dedication Account
has money but not enough designated for this project. Discussion continued regarding details on bike path
construction.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
RECREATION
Proqram status
Recreation Director Gordy Jacobson reported that the program
brochure was mailed out last week. Information that the
department would not be offering swim lessons this summer was
in the book and the reason why. He updated the Board members
on the consignment ticket program.
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Park Buildinqs and Shelter policy
Gordy reviewed revised policy with the Board. The policy was updated to reflect the Board's definition of resident and non-resident as discussed at the April meeting.
Ads in Summer Recreation Brochure
Gordy reported at this time that all monies have been submitted
except for $200. The $200 is expected shortly. The Board members were in receipt of the ad contributors and the ads submitted for publication.
Seasonal recreation book status
Gordy shared status of seasonal recreation book with bringing it in-house for production.
PARKS
Denoon Park shelter buildinq
Pete reviewed status of the shelter building on the three
points discussed at the sub-committee. Additionally, a handicap accessible walkway was put in. This item was outside the original contract and involved some additional grading and erosion control mats. It was worked out with the contractor that he would provide grass seed and erosion control mats. The turf restoration and replacing of some roof shingles appear to
be the two items to complete prior to final payment. Pete informed the Board that the first reservation for the shelter
is for the 15th of May.
Lions Park Drive/HiqhwaY Y pedestrian access
Parks Director Peter Theis updated the Board on the progress of
the pedestrian access for Lions Park Drive. This is a county right-of-way and the county approved the permit to install the
access. According to their specifications, they want it 5' wide, no wider to discourage vehicle traffic, 24" pipe, 24' long with end walls, with a 6:l ratio for side slopes. He
provided these specifications to the Public Works Department
and received an estimate of $691 to do the work. Howard Schneider moved to recommend to the Finance Committee
appropriation of funds not to exceed $700 for the pedestrian
access for Lions Park Drive. Debbie Carlson seconded. Toby Whipple expressed his concerns regarding location of the path. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried with Richard Manchester
opposed.
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Park Arthur lease aqreement
Pete provided the Board members with the Park Arthur lease
agreement which is on the next Finance agenda for action. The forty-six acres have been sectioned off into four areas: (a)
non-row crop, with grass to be mowed (b) off-limits wood area,
(c) row crop with exception of grassy waterway, (d) slope with grass to be cut. He reported, also, that the wetlands have
been delineated by the Army Corps and Ruekert and Mielke will
be doing a certified survey map in anticipation of development.
Baseball maintenance/usaqe fees
Pete shared the 1997 baseball maintenance/usage fee information with the Board members. Ron Stephens moved to approve the 1997
baseball maintenance/usage fees. Toby Whipple seconded. Upon
a voice vote, the motion carried.
Eaqle Scout project review
Parks Director updated the Board members on the proposal for a
wetlands boardwalk, a 350' section between Elizabeth court and
the first footbridge to the west, at Denoon Park. A scout is
interested in doing this as an Eagle Scout project. He
estimated about $6.500 for the material which is about $18 a
foot. Toby Whipple~moved to recommend to Finance Committee
expenditure of $6,500 for the project. Ron Stephens seconded.
The Board members discussed the possibility of dredging the ponds in the future which would make the boardwalk
unnecessary. They did recognize the importance of the project
to make areas of the park more accessible to the public. Upon
a voice vote, the motion carried.
Idle Isle Concession Stand equipment
Pete reported that there are five items left at the Idle Isle
Concession Stand to be removed. The previous owner has been
notified that they need to be removed by a certain date or the City would take possession.
Police Department incident reports
Pete shared with the Board the following police reports: (1) pay phones at Idle Isle and Mill Valley damaged, (2) vehicles
on the lawn and graffiti at Denoon, (3) Kurth restroom broken
in to, (4) loitering at Jensen Park, (4) two sets of lights taken off vehicles in Parks lot and vehicles in the police
impound lot were vandalized, (5) graffiti at Horn, and (6)
graffiti at Schmidt. These incidents occurred since the April
Board meeting.
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l Project Status
Pete updated the Board on the graveling in the area of the south entrance of Horn Park to provide for overflow of parking,
possibly provide for a dozen cars.
Adopt-a-Trail program with Superior landfill in cooperation with the electric company has five interested participants. Superior is picking up the cost of signage. A packet on the
program will be provided for the June meeting. Toby Whipple
moved to approve the concept of the Adopt-a-Trail proqram. Ron
Stephens seconded. Chairman Hulbert suggested putting out a
press release at the appropriate time. Upon a voice vote, the
motion carried.
Seasonal employee status
Parks Director Theis informed the Board his seasonal employees
fall into two categories: (1) Idle Isle workers and (2)
maintenance workers. At this time, he has all but one position
filled on the parks crew. On May l,,Eric will be working on
weekends. The employees attending high school cannot start
until June 16. Parking attendants returning for Idle Isle.
Four people hired to fulfill the duties of the Park Manager at
Idle Isle. Full staffing should be available by the 16th of
June.
0 Channel fishinq at Idle Isle Park
From time to time, the Board has established where fishing is
prohibited. Pete updated the Board on the "no fishing" area of
the Idle Isle park channel. A resident has requested that the
whole channel be ooened UD for fishina. Discussion followed on
the channel fishing policies. Ron Stephens moved to increase
open fishinq footage up to the start of the parking lot.
Parks Department will take down "No Fishinq" siqns. Toby
Whipple seconded. Richard Manchester gave a historical
background on the no fishing area at Idle Isle Park. Upon a
voice vote, the motion carried with Debbie Carlson, Toby Whipple and Ron Stephens voting yes; Howard Schneider and
Richard Manchester votinq no; Alderman Slocomb abstained from
votinq, not enough background information to make a iudqement.
NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS
Subdivision plans from Plan Commission
In the matter of the Deer Creek Addition #l plan, Chairman
Hulbert updated the Board on conversation with the developer at
the Planning Commission level regarding sidewalks and the main
entrance. He also pointed out the area that the developer has
l been putting in the trails.
In the matter of the Champions Village, the Muskego Recreation Trail-South along North Cape Road connection was reviewed.
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COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:
Election of Officers
Ron Stephens moved, Toby Whipple seconded, to nominate Jerry
Hulbert for President. Nominations closed. Upon a voice vote,
the motion carried with Jerry Hulbert abstaining. Alderman
Mark Slocomb moved, Ron Stephens seconded, to elect Jerry
Hulbert for President. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried
with Jerry Hulbert abstaining.
Ron Stephens moved, Howard Schneider seconded, to nominate Toby Whipple for Vice-President. Nominations closed. Upon a voice
vote, the motion carried with Toby Whipple abstaining. Alderman Mark Slocomb moved, Ron Stephens seconded, to elect
Toby Whipple for Vice-President. Upon a voice vote, the motion
carried with Toby Whipple abstaining.
Toby Whipple moved, Howard Schneider seconded, to nominate
Debbie Carlson for Secretary. Nominations closed. Upon a
voice vote, the motion carried with Debbie Carlson abstaining.
Ron Stephens moved, Alderman Mark Slocomb seconded, to elect
Debbie Carlson for Secretary. Upon a voice vote, the motion
carried with Debbie Carlson abstaining.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Richard Manchester moved to adjourn, Toby Whipple seconded. The motion carried, all
approved. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
for Parks and Recreation Board
sjd
pc: Board Members, Mayor, Aldermen, City Clerk, Parks Dir.,
Plan Dir, Recreation Dir, Recreation Supvr, News Media
Released hy J. Hulhert
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