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Parks and Conservation-Packet 05022022CITY OF MUSKEGO PARKS AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE AGENDA 05/02/2022 5:00 PM Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes from the October 18, 2021 Meeting Minutes 10182021.pdf NEW BUSINESS Parks Updates Parks Projects Update May 2022.pdf ine Cm10! .WSKEGO Parks Capital 2023-2027 Memo to Parks May 2022 - Capital Projects for 2023 - 2027.pdf Park Capital 2022-2026.pdf Veterans Memorial Park Playground 2023 / American Legion Donation Memo to Parks April 2022 - Veterans Memorial Park Playground Replacement.pdf DIRECTOR'S REPORT Conservation Coordinator's Report Conservation Report 05022022.pdf COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW ADJOURNMENT NOTICE IT IS POSSIBLE THAT MEMBERS OF AND POSSIBLY A QUORUM OF MEMBERS OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL BODIES OF THE MUNICIPALITY MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THE ABOVE -STATED MEETING TO GATHER INFORMATION; NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN BY ANY GOVERNMENTAL BODY AT THE ABOVE -STATED MEETING OTHER THAN THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY SPECIFICALLY REFERRED TO ABOVE IN THIS NOTICE. ALSO, UPON REASONABLE NOTICE, EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF DISABLED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH APPROPRIATE AIDS AND SERVICES. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR TO REQUEST THIS SERVICE, CONTACT MUSKEGO CITY HALL, (262) 679-4100. 1 Unapproved CITY OF MUSKEGO PARKS AND CONSERVATION COMMITTEE MINUTES C October 18, 2021 SKEGO 5:00 PM F I it Muske o CityHall, 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 3 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. 4 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 4i CITY OF MUSKEGO Staff Report to Parks & Conservation Committee May 2, 2022 To: Parks & Conservation Committee From: Tammy Dunn, Recreation Manager Subject: Parks Updates, 2022 Capital Budget Projects Date: April 28, 2022 Please note the following Parks items: New Pay Stations (2022 Capital Budget) at Idle Isle will be installed in mid -May and will be fully operational by Memorial Day weekend. The new vendor that was selected has a robust maintenance schedule as part of our service contract so we expect very minimal problems with these new machines. 2. Two new piers will be installed at Idle Isle Boat Launch to replace the old piers. These piers will be arriving and installed by mid -June. 3. Finance & Council approved the new Beer Garden format where vendors and local non -profits now have the opportunity to complete an application and have a beer garden event based on dates available on our calendar. Fee will remain the $400 per day flat rate. 4. Turf project at Park Arthur fields 1-2-3 is nearing its final completion. A few remaining punch list items are being finished up and games will be beginning the week of May 2 should weather cooperate. We currently have 10 weekend tournaments scheduled with the potential for a few more later in the season. This incredibly wet spring has impacted use there but we are hopeful for use this fall for leagues and tournaments. 5. New split rain fence and gates for the service drive (2022 Capital Budget) at Park Arthur have been installed already. These will help with keeping people off the grass areas and not being able to drive through the park when there are large events happening. 6. New surfacing of many of the skateboard ramps at Moorland Park has been completed. (2022 Capital Budget) 7. 2022 Capital Budget Projects that are to be completed this summer: a. Shade and Seating Structure at Lions Park near the Pickleball Courts. Everything is ordered just waiting on delivery in May with install happening soon after. b. Dumpster enclosures at Idle Isle, Park Arthur, Bluhm and Old Town Hall will be constructed. This will include removing the old structure, putting in a concrete base and building the new wood enclosure. c. Security Cameras will be installed at Denoon, Idle Isle, Sand Hill, and Manchester Park. These cameras will join the 38 cameras already installed at our parks. These cameras are instrumental in catching acts of vandalism, after hour park activities, and unauthorized users. d. New bathroom stall partitions will be installed at Kurth, Bluhm, Idle Isle, Veterans, Lions, Park Arthur, and the Old Town Hall. These will be done around use of these facilities. CITY OF MUSKEGO Staff Report to Parks and Conservation Committee To: Parks and Conservation Committee From: Scott Kroeger, PE, PLS, Public Works and Development Director Subject: Capital Projects for 2023-2027 Date: May 2, 2022 The City of Muskego Staff have started to look at Capital for 2023-2027. 1 have attached the approved Capital for 2022-2026. 1 want to highlight some big project proposals in the next couple of years: 2023: Veterans Memorial Playground Replacement 2024: Moorland Park — Pavilion with Bathrooms 2025: Sandhill Park — Permanent Bathrooms at the Pavilion Please provide suggestions or comments before our Capital submittal in July. Recommendation for Action by the Committee: No action required Page 1 of 1 7 Rugby, Soccer, Football) concrete pads) Lake CITY OF MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN PARK DEDICATION SPECIAL REVENUE PROGRAM FUND DETAILED PROJECT LISTING all: Hom Field safety improvements all: Jensen Field safety improvements A: Kurth Field safety improvements A: Denoon Field safety improvements all: Bluhm Field safety improvements Field: Bluhm Safety Improvements Field: Safety Improvements II Field: Safety Improvements Park Arthur (2) Bluhm (1) Old Town Hall (1) ins Park (New Playground Set) fester Park (New Playground Set to match funds for Memorial Play Structure) Playground replacement equipment chips for all playgrounds ate Apron around playgrounds (Bluhm, Jensen, Lions, Denoon) is no Moorland Park - Pavilion with Bathrooms (water and sewer hookup) Kurth Park Building Upgrades (new bathroom stalls) Bluhm Park Building Upgrades (new bathroom stalls) Idle Isle Park Building Upgrades (new bathroom stalls) Veterans Park Building Upgrades (new bathroom stalls) Lions Park Building Upgrades (new bathroom stalls Arthur Park Building Upgrades (new bathroom stalls) Old Town Hall (New bathroom stalls) Moorland Park - Skate Park Replace parking stations at Idle Isle eo nnn $35,000 $7,000 $7,000 $7,000 $7,000 1 $7,000 $15,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 1 $3,000 $22.500 $4,500 $4,500 $4,500 $4,500 $4,500 $20,000 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 $47,500 $17,500 $7,500 $7,500 11 7,500 $7,500 CITY OF MUSKEGO Staff Report to Parks and Conservation Committee To: Parks and Conservation Committee From: Scott Kroeger, PE, PLS, Public Works and Development Director Subject: Veterans Memorial Playground Replacement 2023/American Legion Donation Date: May 2, 2022 In 2023, the City of Muskego plans on replacing the Veterans Memorial Playground. It currently is one of our oldest playground and most used park. It will be a significant cost due to the size of the playground and the necessary improvements. The American Legion has generously decided to raise funds (Goal of $20,000) to help provide additional seating with shade around the new playground. The American Legion and City Staff had several meetings to discuss this goal. They have already started raising funds. The seating and shade will be similar to what is getting installed at Lions Park. Recommendation for Action by the Committee: No action required Page 1 of 1 9 Memo To: Parks and Conservation Committee From: Tom Zagar CC: Scott Kroeger, Tammy Dunn, Adam Trzebiatowski, Ryan Beilfuss Date: May 2, 2022 Re: Conservation Coordinator Update Highlights of recent conservation, lakes, and forestry projects: • Staff worked with a contractor last fall to plant 50 park trees, 8 library trees and replace 23 street trees on Janesville Road utilizing MMSD Green Infrastructure funding. A unique wetland plant community spanning the northern portion of Badertscher Preserve and the southern portion of Ridges Conservation Site received some needed management attention this past winter. In the city's first conservation plan (authored by Applied Ecological Services, 2000) this area was described as one of the highest quality sedge meadow sites found within Muskego. The area also has "fen" wetland characteristics because of many spring seeps with high pH groundwater. Unfortunately, the site was becoming rather heavily invaded by nonnative glossy buckthorn, which was impacting the uncommon native plants that grow there. Staff and contractors worked over the winter to remove the buckthorn and chemically treat the cut stumps over a seven -acre area. Follow-up work will include more invasive plant control, monitoring to see how the native plants recover, and potentially re- introduction of appropriate native species. • Prescribed burn season was a bit disappointing as the weather was not conducive to getting as many burns completed as planned. However, we did conduct burns at Badertscher Preserve, Engel Conservation Area, Kelsey Drive, Luther Parker Cemetery, and Kurth Park. Prairies, oak woodlands, oak savannas, and many wetlands require frequent fire to maintain their plant communities. • Although many of our conservation sites contain decent assemblages of native species special efforts have been made in some sites to introduce seed of many specialist plant species that are missing or exist in low numbers. These planting sites were marked with a GPS (global positioning system) application so that their establishment can be tracked. • A park tour was conducted a couple of years ago. I suggest we plan a tour at one of our conservation sites (Likely Badertscher Preserve or Engel Conservation Area) for the Parks & 10 Conservation Board in July. I would be happy to lead a short interpretive hike to showcase the land management and view the many colorful plants that are profusely blooming at that time of vear. • Page 2 11 ft Ism" i+ . }y• �"!,_`� - .ram.. -_ �� =� - - ,' -- ..- 1 •