Parks and Conservation-Minutes 10182021 Unapproved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PARKS AND CONSERVATION
COMMITTEE MINUTES
October 18, 2021
5:00 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Whipple called the meeting to order at 5:02 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Toby Whipple, Terri Boyer, Matthew Bughman, Barbara Erdmann and Bill Miller
Also Present: Scott Kroeger, Director of Public Works and Development; Tammy Dunn,
Recreation Manager; Tom Zagar, Conservation Coordinator
Absent: Ald. Tom Kapusta and Barbara Schroeder
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
This meeting was noticed in accordance with open meeting laws on October 15, 2021.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes from the April 12, 2021 Meeting
Mr. Bughman made a motion to Approve the Minutes of April 12, 2021. Ms. Boyer
seconded. Motion was approved unanimously.
Approval of Minutes from the July 12, 2021 Meeting
Mr. Bughman made a motion to Approve the Minutes of July 12, 2021. Mr. Miller
seconded. Motion was approved unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Ryan Drive Trail Discussion
Director Kroeger started by saying this request was brought forward by a resident that wants
the City to consider a trail along Ryan Drive. He also gave additional background to the
Committee in regards to Bay Lane Drive (road construction with trail) and Hillendale Drive
(road construction without trail). Trails can be expensive given storm water and potential ROW
purchases. The Committee needs to decide if they want this request to move forward to the
Public Works & Safety Committee.
Resident Pam Swanson (W137S9667 Fairway Ln) began stating the request is for a trail from
North Cape Road all the way to Big Muskego Lake. The main concern is pedestrian safety.
She went onto explain the road is only 22’ wide with no shoulder. The area continues to grow
yearly with new housing and additional traffic. Adults and children alike use Ryan Drive
frequently for exercise.
Resident Sam Steffan (S95W13457 St. Andrews Dr) thinks the American Transmission
Company trail should be explored first. He stated contractor vehicles are regularly speeding
which could be remedied with Police Dept enforcement. It also won’t last forever as that
subdivision is almost built out. He understands building a trail would be expensive and
suggested rehabbing the road by building up the shoulders 2-3’ with new gravel. He said that
idea would be possible on close to 70% of Ryan Drive.
The Committee and Director Kroeger discussed what the next steps would be, possible
location, traffic accidents and cost.
Ms. Erdmann made a motion to send the Ryan Drive Trail request forward to the Public
Works & Safety Committee. Chairman Whipple seconded. Motion was approved 4-1
with Mr. Bughman voting against.
Muskego Icetronauts Snowmobile Club Request for Trail Markings
Ms. Dunn stated this is the club’s annual request to the City. No changes.
Ms. Boyer made a motion to Approve the Muskego Icetronauts Snowmobile Club
Request for Trail Markings. Mr. Miller seconded. Motion was approved unanimously.
Parks and Conservation Plan Update
Director Kroeger stated the Parks survey was sent out last week. Responses are already
being returned via mail and online. This will help plan the City and Committee plan for the
future.
Athletic Field Use Policy Update
Ms. Dunn stated this policy was last updated in 2017. Now that Park Arthur has been turfed,
the policy needed to reflect that change and the fees that will be passed onto users. She
highlighted a few other changes as well.
Mr. Bughman made a motion to Approve the Athletic Field Use Policy Update. Mr. Miller
seconded. Motion was approved unanimously.
Beer Garden Update
Director Kroeger presented the memo written by Adam Young. The City will send out an RFP
for the 2022 season that will continue to take place at Veteran’s Park. Also considering non-
profit users for one day events.
Mr. Miller made a motion to Approve the 2022 Beer Gardens at Veteran’s Park. Ms.
Boyer seconded. Motion was approved unanimously.
Idle Isle Staffing
Ms. Dunn talked about the Park Ranger position that is being requested due to the large
increase in use of Idle Isle. She also explained the Snack Shack was finally up and running in
July and incurred many startup costs, staffing issues and product delays. Next year it will be
open starting in May and should expect to see a much larger profit.
Recommendation to Not Purchase Land East of Park Arthur
Director Kroeger presented his memo on behalf of Planning Manager Trezbiatowski. The
current Comp Plan states the City should look into buying the land to the East to expand Park
Arthur. The land currently has an approved preliminary plat for 108 single family homes. The
City does not have the funds to purchase this land, plus we still have land on the West side of
Park Arthur to develop.
Mr. Bughman made a motion to Not Purchase Land East of Park Arthur. Ms. Boyer
seconded. Motion was approved unanimously.
Update on Park Projects 2021/Update on Park Capital Projects 2022-2026
Director Kroeger presented his memo and video of Park Arthur Fields 1-2-3 and Lake Access
Point #9. The City used MMSD GI funds to update the Lake Access Point. He also reviewed
the Proposed Capital Projects spreadsheet with the Committee.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Recreation Manager’s Report
Ms. Dunn presented her report.
Conservation Coordinator’s Report
Mr. Zagar presented his report.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Miller made a motion to adjourn at 6:20 PM. Ms. Boyer seconded. Motion was
approved unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wendy Fredlund
Recording Secretary