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prbm20111010 City of Muskego PARKS & RECREATION BOARD Monday, October 10, 2011 Approved 11/14/11 Board President Whipple called the monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board (Board), City of Muskego, to order at 5:32 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, October 6, 2011. Present: Mr. Gary Boisits. Ald. Kert Harenda, Mr. Jerald Hulbert, Mr. Brett Hyde, Mr. William “Butch” LeDoux, Mr. Toby Whipple and Director Anderson Not Present: Mrs. Kelly Koble GUESTS: Ald. Borgman, Denise Konkol of MUSKEGO PATCH, Mark Moriarty, Renee Reckin, Bob Bueckers, Rick Nelson, Lisa Niles, Mark Harrison, et. al. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 12 Minutes Mr. LeDoux moved to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2011 meeting, seconded by Ald. Harenda. Ald. Harenda offered the following clarifications and inclusions in the minutes. Under New Business, clarify Mr. Harenda’s comment “…would not be in favor of selling any parkland to offset the cost of the purchase because of the comments made on the open green space would contradict selling of parkland.” Include Mr. Hulbert’s comment in response to Ald. Harenda’s inquiry about rezoning the parcels. Mr. Hulbert responded originally when Ingersoll developed the property, he thought they had used up all their REC units so there would not be an opportunity under current zoning to add additional units ; if that is the case, he didn’t know for sure not having a conversation with the city planner. On the other hand, as a long-term resident, he really wanted to see a park there and he would be agreeable to take a look at a rezoning of the property if the city actually gains from that and gets a park. He did not like the idea of a developer saying if you don’t do this, I am just going ahead and do it anyway. Thinking that if you don’t have the RECs there, you may not move it forward. If we don’t get a park there, he’d be less incline to go with the rezoning without knowing all the facts off the top of his head. Under Park Arthur update, Ald. Harenda wanted his comment included on establishing x amount of funding available for finishing the parking lot and money has not been budgeted for movin g forward at this point. His point being they still need funding to finish the park before moving on to purchase another park. He asked about the funds for Park Arthur. Director Anderson stated the purchasing of the park has never been brought back to the Board. He further stated, they have $185,000 that will be used next year which will be used to finish off the road, the half parking lot, along with the other parking lot. Upon a voice vote, the motion to approve as amended carried. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board, October 10, 2011, page 2 COMMUNICATIONS Idle Isle Project Lisa Niles and Renee Reckin of the Little Muskego Lakes Association shared pictures of the improvements to the landscaping and planters at Idle Isle Park. Board members commented that phase l of the project turned out very nice. They are now looking forward to phase 2, the signage. They plan to put individual signs in the planters that would identify the plants and also recognize the donors for their contribution to the project. For the regulation signs, they would like to try vinyl wrapping (skins). Signs that would identify Idle Isle at the top of the sign would be fixed and the changeable skins would be on the bottom section. Also, commented they would like to put messages on the backside of the signs by the launch for boaters coming off the lake. Mr. Hulbert commented on how well he liked this idea and the messages could relate to boating etiquette. Director Anderson liked the idea of using the skins on the signage. He would like to see them do something as they enter the park, mimicking whatever is done down by the launch. They will work at getting sign designs and pricing and bring back to the Board. Water Bugs Ski Team Review Board members were in receipt of a summary of the compliance checks and the Water Bugs usage of Idle Isle during 2011. In June, high water levels were brought to their attention to which they complied. In May, July and August, there were neither complaints nor compliance checks. A compliance check was done in the month of June and they were in compliance. They were on the lake less this year. Board President Whipple inquired about the ski class dates and the participation. Mr. Moriarty said they had decreased the dates in 2011 because of timing. They have good participation, about 20, and the lessons are offered to those between 8-14 years of age. Kiwanis Club Letter Letter to Dave Taube on the archery range at Park Arthur was shared with the Board members. The berm is done. Director Anderson will be meeting with Mr. Taube at Park Arthur. Bonestroo did hav e some regulatory guidelines as far as the signage and where it could be placed. Park Arthur Vehicle Vandalism Director Anderson reported that a person was caught after doing the damage at Park Arthur. The person admitted going into Park Arthur off the weed tipping area, continued over the little berm and did some doughnuts in the area and then left. A neighbor in the area called the police. The department filled out the victim restitution form which will be taken to court. The damage came to $9 90 and the contractor did the restoration. Mr. Hulbert felt the Board members needed to have a discussion on whether they want to have an entrance off of College. As it is now, there is only one entrance to the park and it’s easy to maintain. If there is another entrance off of College, this could create a thoroughfare and they have no control over it. He wanted to have better control over the flow of traffic as he could foresee a constant problem with vandalism. He added that Denoon Park has only one entrance. Ald. Borgman voiced his concerns once again about the area being a gathering place for partying. He gets frequent complaints about others freewheeling in the area. He would like to see something done to close off the area. Director Anderson said the activity has been happening in the park for a long time, but now can be seen because of the development being done. They have taken the larger rocks to block off some of the area. Also, there are ruts and vandalism in other parks. Last year, damage was done to the ball field in Denoon Park. This will be an item for the November agenda. NEW BUSINESS: Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board, October 10, 2011, page 3 Water Bugs Ski Jump Placement Director Anderson introduced that the Public Safety Committee sent the placement of the ski jump back to the Parks and Recreation Board even though the Board did not have any authority and did not have any jurisdiction. Common Council is the body that approves the placement of the ski jump along with the WDNR. The Board was asked to look at viable options for the ski jump placement and forward those options on to the Public Safety Committee. He shared some of the history of the ski jump with the Board members and those in attendance. Director Anderson, Board President Whipple and Mr. Moriarty did a boat tour of the lake looking for viable options. Pictures of the ski jump, its present location, and the viable options were shared with the Board members. The following options were presented: Current location (Chiconas Island) Behind Chiconas Island There are some limitations as to the shallowness of the water. It would bring the ski jump closer to those on the south side to where it is 175 yards on the tip and on the south, 322 yards. Mr. Harrison would then be 715 yards from the ski jump. Sauer Location This was a previous location. It is about 878 yards away or 1,000 and a little over 850 yards. The ski jump was moved from this location due to an erosion problem along the shore line. They would need a WDNR permit to install rip-rap along the shore. Holz Island This would be 283 yards from an individual and 542 yards from Bay Breeze. Rip-rap was just installed a few years ago to protect the shore line and the habitat. Mr. Mark Harrison has been asking for the ski jump to be moved and suggested that the location be rotated from year-to-year. Mr. Harrison’s property is roughly 620 yards away from the ski jump. To the side, it is 253 yards and to the far south, it is 424 yards. Mr. LeDoux questioned how difficult it would be to move the ski jump location. Mr. Moriarty said they would have to set up another anchoring system. Mr. LeDoux felt rotating the locations would have a positive effect for the ski team and the residents. Mr. Moriarty said it wasn’t a hardship to move the anchors, but to find a second location. Ald. Harenda thought that Holz Island would be the alternative as it already has rip-rap protecting the shore line. It seemed to Mr. Boisits that Sauer Island was the best location except for the fact they would have to install rip-rap. Director Anderson said that Mr. Sauer’s previous approval was rescinded because of the erosion problem caused by the wave action from the boats and he did not think that he’d want to get the permit for the rip-rap. Mr. Harrison did confirm that Mr. Sauer does not want the ski jump at his location. After discussing the viable options, Mr. Hulbert moved, Ald. Harenda seconded, to recommend the present location and Holz Island and to rotate it after a year. Director Anderson cautioned that if Conservation Commission is not agreeable to Holz Island, the n they would be back to the current location. The Sauer location isn’t a viable option right now because the approval is not there. He did not want the ski jump back in the bay. Some discussion continued on the Water Bugs using the ski jump for practices a nd training during the week. Mr. Hulbert called for the question; all in favor. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None ALDERMAN’S REPORT: Nothing to share. STATUS OF PROJECTS: Park Arthur The contractor will be almost done with the work by the end of the week. Once they are done, the department will be looking at closing off all the entrances to prevent access. There will be no use in the park over the winter. DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Director Anderson provided the Board with a report on the following: Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board, October 10, 2011, page 4 Winter/Spring Program Guide Staff is working on the winter/spring guide. It is targeted to be mailed November 9. Parks and Open Space Plan He advised that the Board will be reviewing the parks and open space plan later this year or early next year. Members will be emailed sections of the document for their review. They will have a meeting to discuss the complete document and then forward on to the Common Council for public hearing. Woods Road Trail This trail will be done in 2012. The trail will go from Racine to Quietwood. Mr. Hulbert questioned if money was appropriated for it. Director Anderson stated it was borrowed. Baseball League Meeting This meeting will be scheduled later this month. He met with Mick to get estimat es for the field development. He has had initial conversations with the M.A.A. last month. Once he has the estimates, he will meet with the leagues toward the end of the month and, hopefully, may be able to create some of these fields next year. Some leagues have been asking about estimates for lighting, warning tracks, etc. so they are giving it some thought. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Boisits shared that he had toured the recreation trail with Lee Elger. He requested the Board consider clearing the trail, or part of it in the wintertime. This will be an agenda item for November. The next meeting is November 14, time to be determined. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Mr. Hyde moved for adjournment at 6:35 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Hulbert. 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