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prbm20110509 City of Muskego PARKS & RECREATION BOARD Monday, May 9, 2011 Approved 6/13/11 Board President Whipple called the monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board (Board), City of Muskego, to order at 5:30 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 Thursday, May 5, 2011. Present: Ald. Kert Harenda, Mr. Brett Hyde (excused at 5:57 p.m.), Mrs. Kelly Koble (5:44 p.m. arrival), Mr. William “Butch” LeDoux, Mr. Toby Whipple and Director Anderson Absent: Mr. Gary Boisits (excused), Mr. Jerald Hulbert (excused) GUESTS: Bob Kosharek, Heidi Lindhorst APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 14 Minutes Mr. Hyde moved to approve the minutes of the March 14, 2011 meeting, seconded by Mr. LeDoux. Mr. Hyde amended the minutes on page 2: Mr. Hyde was in agreement that they need to keep the speaker/music volume under control and suggested wireless speakers as an alternative. Upon a voice vote, the motion to approve the minutes, as corrected, carried. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Plan Commission Representative Mr. LeDoux moved to nominate Mr. Jerald Hulbert in absentia as Plan Commission Representative. Mr. Hyde seconded. No other nominations. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried. President Mr. Hyde moved to nominate Mr. Toby Whipple as Board President. Mr. LeDoux seconded. No other nominations. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried . Vice-President Mr. LeDoux moved to nominate Mr. Gerald Boisits in abstentia as Vice-President. Mr. Hyde seconded. No other nominations. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried. Secretary Mr. LeDoux moved to nominate Mrs. Koble in absentia as Secretary. Mr. Hyde seconded. No other nominations. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS: Pickle Ball Court Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board, May 9, 2011, page 2 Director Anderson refreshed the Board members that his request for a pickle ball court had come before them years ago. The Board at that point decided they didn’t want to create any new space for that sport; but if any new park development was occurring, they would entertain the idea of pickle ball. At the beginning of this year, Mr. Kosharek called him and he had also received a call from Scott Kugi about pickle ball. Shortly thereafte r, on a tour of the parks with Parks Supervisor Theis, they saw a patch of asphalt in Lions Park that could be used for a pickle ball court with minimum investment. The area in the park that was previously used for tetherball between the basketball court and the playground could be used. Mr. Kosharek was asked to look at the area to see if it would be doable for the sport. He looked at the area and informed Director Anderson that it would work. Director Anderson said it would need the court painted and creating a portable net system; however, the paddles and balls would be provided by participants. Lions Park does have bathrooms, water fountain, playground, parking lot. He also spoke to Mr. Kosharek about possibly in the fall advertising it as a pickle ball court but asking him for some hours that he would be willing to show up for people that are interested in playing pickle ball. He could teach the sport or join in playing with those interested. Mr. Bob Kosharek presented his request for a pickle ball court and also acquainted the Board members with the pickle ball sport. Board President Whipple commented it seemed to be like tennis but on a much smaller court. Mr. Kosharek said you could get four pickle ball courts on a tennis court. Mr. Hyde inquired what the startup cost would involve? Director Anderson stated a net would be roughly $100, the moveable posts, etc. between $50 - $100 and paint so it would be between $250 -$300 and would be out of the operating budget. (Mrs. Koble arrived.) This would be a short-term program to see if there is interest. Mr. Kosharek would be asked to keep numbers on participation. Depending on the weather, the program could be implemented by mid -June. Mr. Brett Hyde moved to approve the request for pickle ball and the court. Ald. Harenda seconded. Board President Whipple mentioned that the Board hasn’t provided much in the community for older adults in the way of sports and this would be a good start. Director Anderson said that the Lions Park building has a storage area where the equipment could be stored. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. 5-K Charity Run Along Hwy 36 Trail Director Anderson shared that he had received a communication from the Oak Creek Ducks Unlimited that they would not have enough time to plan the 5-K event this spring. They will plan it for next spring. He recommended that the Board discuss this issue in the fall in regard to the costs, rules and policies in using the recreation trail for the event. Muskego Historical Society Annual Update Mr. Hulbert provided Director Anderson with a written annual report on the historical society’s events. August--Muskego Community Fest--Parade tractors, Old time machinery demos and refreshments for participants September--Our craft fair. Vendors used buildings. October--Ghost Walk in cooperation with the Muskego Players: All buildings used November--Country Christmas; in cooperation with Muskego Chamber of Commerce Private tours were done throughout the year. An Eagle Scout finished off the basement of OTH putting in wainscoting and chair rail. The Victory garden was installed and the harvest was donated to the Muskego Pantry. Memorial bricks were sold and installed. Electrical work was done to bring power to all the buildings and outside elect rical was added to the barn and other buildings. They are continuing to work on reinforcing the beams in the barn. The tail-spin restoration (the old sign from the ride at Dandelion Park) has begun. They are in the process of replacing all of the windows in the Wollman House. The log cabin is being repurposed to be a Trading Post and General Store. Signage is being constructed. They have other Eagle Scout projects beginning. Their 2010 income was $12,638 and the Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board, May 9, 2011, page 3 expenses were $9,437. He noted that the group has come a long way in the last few years. If any Board member has any questions, please see Mr. Hulbert at the next meeting. Vandalism—Idle Isle & Durham Boat Launch Director Anderson reported that the lid at the pay box at Idle Isle was torn off durin g the week of May 1. The same weekend at the Durham Boat launch, the ranger found the box unsecured. Don’t know if someone cut the lock but it was missing. It has since been replaced. Today, staff noticed that over the past weekend, at the Inpro Skate Park, there was very racial graffiti on the top of the ¼ pipe, top half of the staging area where the kids usually stand. Board members inquired about the cameras at Moorland Park. Director Anderson said due to the failing of the original DVR, Centec put a new DVR in last Friday which would be recording, but the department is waiting for Centec to give instruction on the new DVR as the formatting screen is different. Depending on what shows up on the video, they may be able to find who did the graffiti. Mr. Brett Hyde stated he had no problem with shutting the facility down for a month due to the vandalism. Board President Whipple inquired if there had been any other incidences at the park this spring. Director Anderson said none. NEW BUSINESS: Kurth Park Improvements by Jr. Warriors Director Anderson informed the Board members that the Jr. Warriors are doing some more improvement to the Kurth Park field. In consideration of their efforts and investment of approximately $6,000, they are asking that their priority usage of this field be extended for five more years. Prior to the work beginning, they were given approval by Director Anderson. Board President Whipple asked if there were any issues if the Board approved the extension. Director Anderson did not have any issues. Mr. LeDoux moved to extend the Jr. Warriors priority usage of Kurth Park for seven years, 2011-2017. Ald. Harenda seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. Director Anderson noted that the improvements in which the priority usage was given was for restoration work that would normally be done by the department. Park Arthur West Farming Use Agreement Director Anderson presented the lease that the Board has had with Mr. Schaefer for farming a portion of Park Arthur. He checked with Mr. Delikat who said the going rate was $55 per acre which the Board has been charging for the last 5 or 6 years. The only thing changed in the lease is the dates. No problem with the work being done on the east side. He would have access of f of Martin. Ald. Harenda moved to approve the annual lease. Mrs. Koble seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None ALDERMAN’S REPORT: None STATUS OF PROJECTS: Park Arthur Grading was started two weeks late because of the weather. Director Anderson distributed a work schedule on the project. If everything goes as planned, they should be done by the end of July. The department had the pre-con meeting with BCF, they got their equipment out there right away, but were delayed because of the weather to one point where they tried but did get stuck. They have started grading. One thing the department did was contact the DNR regarding the grant. Originally, included in the grant was $25,000 for an open -air shelter. With the type of Phase I project going on, there would just be the grading and the shelter with no parking lot, subject to vandalism; therefore, Director Anderson contacted the DNR to see if they would be agreeable to take the $25,000 for the open -air shelter and wrap it into the grading project. They agreed to do it. Now, when the department decides to put in the open-air shelter, it would be a cost to the department unless additional funding was sought. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board, May 9, 2011, page 4 DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Director Anderson provided the Board with a report on the following: Summer Registration Summer registration is going extremely well. The G.A.P. program and All-sport Camp is filling up quickly. People are becoming more comfortable with the economic condition and appear to be spending money more freely as opposed to what it was a few years ago. InPro Skate Park @ Moorland Park A memo from John Hunter of American Ramp Company was shared with the Board. The vendor that installed the equipment was True Ride and they no longer are in business. The department doesn’t have a company that represents its best interest with the skateboard park should any service or maintenance be needed. Director Anderson, therefore, contacted American Ramp Company to come out when they are in the area. They did an assessment of the skateboard park and the results were included in the memo. Eventually, the Skatelite Pro which is the surfacing will need to be replaced. Normally, the surfacing lasts for 7 -8 years. There is a newer product called Ramp Armor with a higher resin contact; it is thicker, will last longer and is actually cheaper than Skatelite Pro. The replacement will probably be done based on structure and one structure a year. Director Anderson asked Mr. Hunter if BMX bikes could go on the equipment. According to Mr. Hunter, BMX bikes can use the structure. Does the Board want to allow BMX bikes to use the skateboard park? Director Anderson noted, and Board members confirmed, that they are already using the equipment. Board President Whipple asked if there was any issue with the bikers and skateboarders using the equipment at the same time. Members commented they are now so apparently it is not an issue. Director Anderson said the signage will have to be changed indicating that BMX bikes were al lowed, or block the line indicating they are not allowed off the current rules posted. Mr. LeDoux moved to allow BMX bikes to use the skateboard equipment effective June 1 based upon American Ramp’s suggestion. Ald. Harenda seconded. The department will be monitoring this activity. The police department will be notified of the change in the rules. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. Denoon Park Vandalism Director Anderson shared pictures of the turf damage to the outfield and upper porti on of the soccer field at Denoon Park. It happened during the two weeks of rain two-and-a-half weeks ago. Mick’s Landscaping rolled the area while it was still wet. The grass has come in nicely though there is one area in left field that is somewhat bare. The parks staff used the department’s equipment on the ruts in the soccer field. The damage is hardly visible now. Goose Round-up Information Posted The signs on the goose round-up are ready to be posted so that when people come to Idle Isle they know why they are noticing more geese. The department will be using the goose poopbuster to clean up the area. After talking to the Dept. of Agriculture and Geese Police, the Geese Police will not be used after June 1 so that whatever birds are in the park when they become flightless, they stay. There may be a higher count of geese as they get closer to the flightless period. Little Muskego Lake District has alerted their people through a notice in their newsletter and asking anybody who is not interested in participating in the round-up to contact them. The Department of Agriculture will go out into the lake and on to people’s property to herd the geese. The round-up would be between the third week of June to the third week of July. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board, May 9, 2011, page 5 OTHER BUSINESS: The next meeting is June 13, time to be determined. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Mr. LeDoux moved for adjournment at 6:25 p.m. Seconded by Mrs. Koble. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried. Stella Dunahee, CPS Recording Secretary pc: Board Members, Craig Anderson email: Peter Theis, Tammy Dunn posted: www.ci.muskego.wi.us