Parks and Conservation Minutes - 8/15/2017
Unapproved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PARKS AND CONSERVATION
COMMITTEE MINUTES
August 15, 2017
5:30 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Toby Whipple called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Toby Whipple, Ald. Eileen Madden, Brett Hyde, Barbara Erdmann, Barb Schroeder,
Bill Miller, Tammy Dunn and Scott Kroeger. Excused Paul Peardon.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
The meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting laws.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JUNE 6, 2017 MEETING.
Bill Miller made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 6, 2017 meeting. Ald.
Eileen Madden seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
Rent Bluhm Park Shelter with live music
Bill Miller made a motion to approve the rental of Bluhm Park Shelter with live music.
Barb Schroeder seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor.
Beer Garden at Veteran's Memorial Park
Brett Hyde made a motion to approve the Beer Garden at Veteran's Memorial Park.
Ald. Eileen Madden seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor.
Director Kroeger gave background on the beer garden. Veteran's Memorial Park is the ideal
location for this trial run due to the shelter, lighting, bathrooms, and play structure. The days
would be Friday and Saturday September 29th -30th. Friday 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM and Saturday
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM. The vendor provides staff, cups and yard games. This vendor will be
at the Muskego County park on September 8th and 9th. This event and other beer gardens
are family friendly orientated. Other positive aspects are getting people in the parks they
wouldn't normally go to, finding different amenities of parks and what they have to offer, and
bringing the community together.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Director Kroeger gave updates on the following:
Sandhill Park
Idle Isle parking station arriving soon
Dennon Park Disc Golf work starting this week
Lions Park pickle ball improvements
2018 Capital Budget
Facility need for recreation programs
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Announcements only. No discussion or action will be taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Bill Miller made a motion to adjourn at 6:23 PM. Barbara Erdmann seconded.
Motion Passed 6 in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Kellie McMullen,
Transcribing Secretary