Park & Rec Board Minutes - 9/8/2014
City of Muskego
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
Monday, September 8, 2014
Approved as corrected 10/13/14
Board President Whipple called the monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board (Board), City of Muskego, to order
at 5:36 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting notice was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on September 4, 2014.
Present: Ald. Borgman, Mr. Brett Hyde (excused at 5:51 p.m.), Mr. Jerald Hulbert, Mr. “Butch LeDoux, Mr. Paul Peardon,
Mr. Toby Whipple and Director Anderson.
Excused: Mrs. Kelly Koble
GUEST: Ald. Kubacki
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
August 11 Minutes
Ald. Borgman moved to approve the minutes of the August 11 meeting, seconded by Mr. Hulbert. Upon a voice
vote, the motion to approve carried.
Communications:
OTH Rental, partial waiver of fees requested
Director Anderson presented Mrs. Rinka’s request for waiver of additional two hours rental fee of the Old Town Hall. She is
renting the hall for her son’s Boy Scout Court of Honor ceremony. His project was putting in the paver walkway between the
Wollman House and Mill Valley School House. Mr. LeDoux moved to approve and Mr. Hulbert seconded the request.
Upon a voice vote, the motion carried.
Moorland Park Vandalism
Director Anderson reported on the vandalism at Moorland Park consisted of graffiti. It was reported by staff to the police.
Boxhorn Warehouse Garage Door
Board members reviewed the cost quote to repair the damage caused by a vehicle backing into the Boxhorn warehouse
door. It will be approximately $1000 and will be submitted to the city’s insurance company.
NEW BUSINESS:
Discuss Chapter 26 (529) Ordinance Draft
Board members were in receipt of the Chapter 26, Parks and Recreation Regulations, document for the purpose of
reviewing the proposed changes to update the ordinance. Director Anderson went over the changes and the rationale for
incorporating into the ordinance. He advised the Board that the Conservation Commission refers to this ordinance as the
Conservation Commission does not have one of its own; therefore, he has asked them to review and submit any changes
relative to their conservation lands for inclusion in this ordinance. Once these are received, he will be bringing the total
revised document before the Board for their input and approval.
Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board, September 8, 2014, page 2
ALDERMAN’S REPORT: Ald. Borgman reported that the capital budget was still being discussed by the Council.
STATUS OF PROJECTS:
Park Arthur
Some minor work on the building to be addressed yet. Need to regrade the east portion past the pavilion. There are water
drainage issues by the trail. They will be correcting these this month. Equestrian trail is being used. Bob completed the
gates, dug out some stumps and branches and mowed the grass into the sledding hill area.
Water Bugs—August Update
Police reported during the month of August, there were no complaints. They did compliance checks on August 6 and 27
and found no issues to report.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Active Net Recreation Registration Software
Not receiving a satisfactory response from Active Net on reduction of fees, staff is looking into other software companies
and setting up some demos to see if they can meet the current department parameters on registration. The department
needs to make a recommendation next year and start the budgeting process with implementation of the software in 2016.
2015 Capital Budget Update
Parks capital budget items (truck and park headquarters improvements) were approved with the exception of the tuck
pointing for the parks building. Tuck pointing will be put off until 2019. Mr. Hulbert gave some historical information on the
current tuck pointing which has lasted extremely well. Park Arthur items (east trail, bleachers, dugout) were approved. Horn
building removal was approved. Pickle ball court approved. Trails were not approved. Director Anderson thought there
would still be more discussion on trails and thought the OO trail will be discussed on Tuesday.
Mr. Hulbert questioned the status of the Bluhm project. Director Anderson shared that an inquiry had been made if
LAWCON funds had been used in the development of the park. Research revealed that they had. The project is now on
hold until DNR approval is received for a land use permit and then Council approval.
Idle Isle Surveys
Results of the summer surveys of Idle Isle Park were reviewed. There were 47 respondents with 98% rating the park as
excellent and good. Respondents expressed that more parking is needed and the goose droppings need to be cleaned up.
Of the boat rinse station, 86% indicated they would use it. The department surveys Idle Isle every year along with two other
selected parks. This year, Horn and Veterans were also surveyed and these will be presented next month. Next year will be
the second year of surveying and it should be interesting to see the evaluations of the parks in the second year after
improvements have been made.
OTHER BUSINESS
COMMUNICATIONS & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Ald. Borgman mentioned another fund-raising event for the senior taxi; a dinner event on Friday, October 17, at the
Regency.
Director Anderson shared that the school district is requesting that the city pay 40% ($20,000) of the cost to repave the
tennis courts at the high school. The Common Council will be discussing this on Tuesday. He also shared that the Freedom
Square fees had been paid. Next month the Board should receive a draft of the parking lot agreement.
Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board, September 8, 2014, page 3
Next meeting date is October 13.
ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Mr. Hulbert moved for adjournment at 6:18 p.m. Mr. Peardon
seconded. Motion carried.
Stella Dunahee, CPS
Recording Secretary
Pc: Board Members, Craig Anderson; email: Peter Theis, Tammy Dunn; posted: www.cityofmuskego.org