PRB060898minutes
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF MUSKEGO
Monday, June 8, 1998
The Monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board, City of Muskego, was called to order at
6:05 p.m., by Chairperson Jerald Hulbert
PRESENT: Craig Anderson (Parks and Recreation Director), Howard Schneider, Alderman Pat
Patterson (6:15), Richard Manchester, Ron Stephens. Toby Whipple and Debbie Carlson were
excused.
The meeting notice was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on June 4, 1998.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Rich Manchester moved to approve minutes of the May 11, 1998
meeting with corrections. Seconded by Howard Schneider. Carried by all. The corrections were:
Ron Stephens, excused, not absent and under Parks Reporting, Idle Isle changed to Horn Park.
COMMUNICATIONS
PERSONAL APPEARANCES: - None
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE
Police Department incident reports - One incident occurring on 5/20/98 at Denoon Park with
individuals drinking in the area. A license plate number was called into the Police and the individual
was advised by the officer.
Idle Isle Park - Request to erect a tent - Jerald Hulbert received a written request to erect a tent (20 x
20) on Idle Isle park on August 1, 1998. Ron Stephens moved to approve the tent for August 1,
1998. Seconded by Howard Schneider. Carried by all.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
President: Ron Stephens nominated Jerald Hulbert. Howard Schneider seconded.
Howard Schneider moved to close nominations. Seconded by Ron Stephens. Carried by all.
Vote: Carried by all to elect Jerald Hulbert as Parks and Recreation Board President.
Vice President: Rich Manchester nominated Howard Schneider as Vice President. Seconded
by Ron Stephens.
Howard Schneider nominated Toby Whipple as Vice President. Seconded by Ald. Pat
Patterson.
Ron Stephens moved to close the nominations. Seconded by Rich Manchester. Carried by all.
Vote: Howard Schneider for Vice President, 3 votes in favor.
Vote: Toby Whipple as Vice President, 2 votes in favor. Due to a 3-2 vote, Howard Schneider
elected Vice President of Parks and Recreation Board.
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Secretary: Clarification of this position will be obtained from the Mayor’s office and may be dissolved
if found to be unnecessary.
Ron Stephens nominated Rich Manchester for position of Secretary. Seconded by Howard
Schneider.
Ron Stephens moves to close nominations. Ald. Patterson seconded. Carried by all.
Vote: Rich Manchester as Secretary, carried by all.
OLD BUSINESS
Park Dedication Carry-overs - Due to Board members need to fully review materials for prioritization
of projects, Rich Manchester moved to defer until next months meeting. Seconded by Ald.
Patterson. Carried by all.
Easement Widths (bike path standards) - Craig Anderson provided the minimum specification for off-
road trails. Currently 10 feet is the easement standard used by the City. 20 feet is the easement
used by the utilities. Discussion regarding keeping all easement standards uniform within the City
for equipment accessibility. Howard Schneider moved to recommend a 12 foot easement. Ald.
Patterson seconded. Motion withdrawn. Due to this Board requiring additional data on this
particular issue, Jerald Hulbert directs Craig Anderson to obtain figures to substantiate the easement
change.
Woodfield Estates - Craig Anderson reports that the plat previously reviewed by this Board had a
wetland area that was desirable. This area will be re-delineated in June and the Mayor believes that
the City would have to purchase this parcel outright rather than acquire the area using Park
Dedication fees.
Launch Fee Policy - Craig provided a brief history of past meetings regarding the pricing structure of
launch fees to residents and non-residents of Muskego and how those fees apply to Senior Citizens.
Ald. Patterson and the rest of the Board agree that non-residents should fall into the “Non-Resident”
fee structure regardless of age.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
RECREATION
Evaluations - Craig shared evaluations from recent classes held. Those that were received were
favorable with minor revisions to the offering.
Goals/objectives for 1999 - Craig provided a draft version (attached) of his Departments
goals/objectives for 1999. Questions from the Board members included TQM team meeting time
commitment, needs assessment data vehicle, focus groups, funding of projects and employee
impact with additional work load. A minor edit under Parks and Recreation Goal #6 added the words
“Non-Mailings within the target solicitations. At 6:45, Jerald Hulbert was excused from the meeting,
Vice President, Howard Schneider assumed the Chair. Ron Stephens moved to approve the
goals and objectives for 1999 with edits made. Seconded by Rich Manchester. Carried by all.
PARKS
Fence Cost Estimates - Craig has received 2 quotes for the fence at Horn Park. This fence will run
rd
along the 3 base side to protect cars from balls and those using the batting cage. Century Fence
provided a $2,175.00 bid and J&R Fence submitted a $2,716.00 bid. Due to the number of Board
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members unable to attend this meeting and the amount of money in question, Ald. Patterson
moved to defer item until next month. Seconded by Ron Stephens. Carried by all.
Emergency Access (Canfield Drive) - Following direction from this Board, last month, Craig Anderson
had a pole installed in a safety yellow sleeve with a padlock to deter autos from using the bike path.
To-date it is working well. Residents along the bike path are also looking at options to make the
areas along the bike path hazardous to illegal auto traffic.
Boat Launches - Prior to her leaving the City, Craig met with Kristy Rogers regarding the Denoon
boat launch. Kristy suggested that large rocks be placed at the end of the launch. This has been
done, and no complications have been observed. All of the other boat launches will need to be
visited, however, there is a 4-6 month wait on permits from the DNR to add material to the launches.
Craig is instructed to also find out if a “Open-ended” permit is available. Discussion regarding the
possibility of installing “No Power Loading” signs to help protect the launches. Craig will find DNR
factual data to substantiate the restriction if imposed.
Kurth Park - Craig reports that due to numerous delays and fluctuating fees, Continuum Architects
bid has been rejected. Toki and Associates bid was accepted and the contract is currently with the
City Attorney for review.
Parks Clean-up from Storm - Due to the amount, size of the trees and safety issues, a private
contractor was hired to facilitate the clean-up of the numerous trees that fell or were in precarious
states. The cost was $2,000.
Park Arthur (lease) - The yearly renewal of this lease was reviewed by the Board. Karl
Thiesenhusen farms and maintains this property. Ald. Patterson moved to offer the lease as is to
Karl Thiesenhusen. Seconded by Ron Stephens. Carried by all.
NEW BUSINESS
Bike Path (Ruekert & Mielke plans) - The Parkland Drive bike path plans were reviewed by this
Board. The Mayor and Peter Theis have already reviewed the path plans and have found no
problems with them as submitted. Ald. Patterson moved to approve the plans as submitted by
R&M. Seconded by Ron Stephens. Carried by all.
Scoreboard - Craig provided two proposals for a scoreboard partnership agreement with both Pepsi
and Coke. Due to the emotional nature of this issue, Ald. Patterson moved to defer this item until
next months meeting. Seconded by Ron Stephens. Vote: 2 yes, 1 no (Manchester). Motion
carries. Craig was instructed to stipulate on contract proposals that City Hall is not a potential
machine placement area.
S.W.A.T. Proposal - The South Western Aquatic Team has provided a proposal to use the Muskego
High School Pool. Only 20% of the participants are Muskego resident and the proposal is
requesting a 4:45 - 6:00 p.m. usage time. This is prime-time for the pool and the City-sponsored
events (i.e., swimming lessons). Due to the following reasons; suggested fee payment of $15.00
($10.00 under fee charged to City), times requested (infringe on City-sponsored events) and use of
non-City employee life guards (liability issue to the City), Rich Manchester moves to deny request
of S.W.A.T. Swim Club access to the Muskego High School pool. Seconded by Ron Stephens.
The Board indicated that they were receptive to any new proposals the group may suggest
Hillview Drive Beach Guest Pass - Craig provided a sample of a “guest pass” being used by guests
of the Hillview Drive Beach. The individual who contacted Craig wondered if this “pass” could be
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made “official” by this Board to ensure that he would not be ticketed for not possessing a launch
sticker when he has already launched his boat on their own property. Ron Stephens indicated that
this Board is not able to name any item as an “Official” pass not originating from the City.
OTHER BUSINESS
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Craig reports that he has met with R&M regarding the Denoon Park project. Fill will be coming in this
week and the area currently being worked on, will not be able to be used until the entire project is
complete. Craig indicated that this area was previously unusable to begin with.
Craig updated the Board on the library expansion. After talking with the Mayor, Craig reports that
the pond on the property, will be expanded. It will abut the tennis courts but the 4 to 1 slope should
eliminate any water problems.
Kristy Rogers position was placed in the want ads and several responses have been received.
Ron Stephens questioned the Linne Lac Dam. The Lake District had a meeting to take ownership of
the dam. The DNR received the request for ownership too late. Ownership transfer did not occur.
The entire situation is currently up in the air.
ADJOURNMENT - Being no further business to discuss Rich Manchester moved to adjourn the
meeting at 8:18, seconded by Ald. Patterson. Motion carried by all.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Gulgowski
Recording Secretary