PARKS AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE Minutes - 4/8/2019
Unapproved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PARKS AND CONSERVATION
COMMITTEE MINUTES
April 8, 2019
5:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Peardon called the meeting to order at 5:02 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Paul Peardon, Bill Miller, Terri Boyer, Barbara Erdmann, Barb Schroeder, Ald. Bob
Hammel; Tammy Dunn, Recreation Manager; Scott Kroeger, Director of Public Works and
Development
Absent: Toby Whipple
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
This meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting laws.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Boyer made a motion to approve the minutes of October 2, 2018. Mr. Miller
seconded. Motion was approved unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Muskego Rotary Club Service Project – Denoon Bridge
Director Kroeger said this is being deferred to the May 7, 2019 meeting.
Idle Isle – Shelter & Picnic Area Rentals
Manager Dunn reviewed her memo and map for the Committee members. Before the
Committee discussed anything further, Alderperson Borgman spoke to the Committee on
behalf of the other Alderpersons in the audience. He asked the Committee members to not
consider the shelter rental area, as part of this proposal, at this time, because the Common
Council is considering a different proposal to run a business from the Idle Isle shelter.
Ms. Boyer made a motion to exclude the shelter area rental from this proposal.
Seconded by Ald. Hammel.
Miller and Schroeder abstained. Motion was approved.
Mr. Peardon then called for a vote on the picnic area rentals.
Miller and Schroeder abstained. The picnic area rentals were approved.
STATUS OF PROJECTS
Director Kroeger read though and briefly touched on each agenda item listed. He gave some
additional information regarding the Beer Garden Events and 5K Blitzen Run.
Director Kroeger also stated the City will be looking into future Capital projects this summer.
He mentioned the Parks buildings are all being re-keyed and will be handed out accordingly.
He also told the Committee the City regularly has to deal with vandalism. The City has installed
cameras in some park areas and is looking to install more in the future.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Manager Dunn presented her report to the Committee.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Miller made a motion to adjourn at 5:27 PM. Ms. Schroeder seconded.
Motion was approved unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wendy Fredlund
Recording Secretary