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Park & Rec Board- MINUTES - 9/11/2006 PARKS & RECREATION BOARD Monday, September 11, 2006 Approved 10/9/06 Board President Whipple called the monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board (Board), City of Muskego, to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting notice was posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law on Thursday, September 7, 2006. Present: Mr. Eric Hetzel, Mr. Brett Hyde, Mr. Richard Manchester, Ald Tracy Snead, Mr. Toby Whipple and Director Craig Anderson. Absent: Mr. Jerald Hulbert, Mrs. Kelly Koble (excused) GUEST: Dan Lecus APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 14, 2006 Mr. Manchester moved to approve the minutes of the August 14, 2006 meeting, seconded by Ald. Snead. Upon a voice vote, the motion to approve the minutes carried unanimously. PERSONAL APPEARANCES: (The following item was moved forward from New Business.) Snowmobile Trails in Denoon, Bluhm, BML Overflow Lot, #17 Lake Access Mr. Dan Lecus was present in support of the Muskego Icetronauts request for snowmobile trails through the parks and to answer any questions. Their request was for the same sites as previous years to use Denoon Park, Bluhm Park, Big Muskego Lake Overflow Lot, and #17 Lake Access. Director Anderson advised the Board that no problems incurred with their usage last year. Mr. Manchester moved to approve the request. Mr. Hyde seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE Dog Park Board members reviewed the request asking if there was any future plans to put in a dog park. Director Anderson reported that in the last three or four years he has had conversations with residents on dog parks. There is always the possibility that people will get bit as there was one incident in the past. They are allowed on the recreation trails but on short leashes. Board would be looking at a new park with a large open area for such an activity. Director Anderson mentioned that usually dog parks are fenced. Mr. Manchester expressed that the ¼ -or ½-acre lots should allow plenty of room for the dogs to run around. If the people are willing to totally fund such a park and the maintenance of it, then he’d maybe consider it. Director Anderson had talked to Ald. Snead that there may be some sponsorship dollars and that would have to come from the people. They would need to express their interest before the Board. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board, September 11, 2006, page 2 NEW BUSINESS 4-Year Parks Project List Director Anderson condensed the 5-year projects into the 4 years, 2007-2010. He reviewed briefly the 2006 projects that still needed to be completed at an estimated cost of $175,824 leaving a beginning balance for 2007 of $343,815. The items for 2007 would include: Park Arthur  Turn lanes for east section of park  Parking lot  Hockey rink (side boards, surface, nets, etc.)  Grading turf/restoration of landscaping Horn Field rd  Install new backstop and 3 base side netting (1 post)  Update playground pieces Jensen Park  Update playground Muskego Recreation Trail  Highway 36 trail from Muskego Dam Road to bridge  Trail installation (stone, etc.) In regard to Park Arthur, Director Anderson had discussion with Director McMullen on moving the access from College Avenue to Martin Drive. They then would propose an asphalted service drive through the park. With the change in access point, this may negate having a large amount spent on turn lanes as proposed by the county. The city engineer will put together a cost on putting this change into the road program and it will be brought before the Board for discussion. Board President Whipple stated it was an excellent thought and something to consider and also to take another look at the layout of the park. For the years 2008-2010, Director Anderson noted that the bulk of the funding for the projects would come from the landfill tipping fees. No dollars were included from developer fees. If the Legislature changes the law in January and park dedication fees once again become available, then the Board can re-evaluate the priorities. Mr. Brett Hyde moved to approve the 2007 park projects. Mr. Manchester seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. Old Town Hall Lights Director Anderson shared that the bid was for the infrastructure for the lights for $17,000—the trenching, the restoration, the wiring for the project. The city will be purchasing the lights, setting the lights and connecting the lights at the Old Town Hall with help from Pinky Electric. Pieper will put in the concrete pedestals and wiring for the poles and Pinky will set the six poles. $28,000 was budgeted from park dedication so $11,000 remains for contingency. This project should be done by the second week in October. Mr. Manchester moved to approve acceptance of the bid. Mr. Hetzel seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board, September 11, 2006, page 3 Denoon Park—Parking on Road Board President Whipple explained that on September 23, there is a very large cross-country meet as well as a full slate of soccer matches. He thought that the parking areas at the park and the middle school may not be adequate and therefore was requesting that angle (nose facing into the fence) parking be allowed along the fence which currently is posted as a non-parking area. He would like it allowed for safety reasons as the roadway does not allow enough room as the ditch drops off too much to allow for adequate parking. Director Anderson had spoken with the police department to allow parking on this one specific date and they could see no problem but wanted it brought before the Board. Board President Whipple would have members of the soccer club to monitor the parking. They would then only park the cars along the fence if there was no space available in the park or at the middle school. Mr.Manchester moved to approve this one time only for September 23, 2006, parking along the fence area. Ald. Snead seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried with Board President Whipple abstaining. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None ALDERMAN'S REPORT: Ald. Snead reported the Committee of the Whole will be working on the budget. She will keep the Board posted. STATUS OF PROJECTS: Director Anderson updated the Board members on the following project: Kurth Park—no update. Board President Whipple asked about the work to be done on the southern section by the parking lot. Director Anderson said it should be started within the next few weeks. Park Arthur—an update was given under Park Projects. Geese Control Program—Program is stable right now. Looking toward the end of September or early October when they start flying away and if they are in the park, then will bring the collies back to the park. It has been a very good program. Idle Isle Water Quality—The department is done checking for the season. This year, the department did not have to close the beach. Water Bugs (Water Bugs Ski Team, Inc.) Compliance Check—Board members reviewed the reports. Director Anderson noted that most of the reports were about the announcer except for the first one which concerned a paddleboat. The police did an actual decibel testing during a show and when Director Anderson compared it to the testing he did with Officer Mrotek, it was pretty consistent on the decibel readings. DIRECTOR’S REPORT Movie Night in Park Director Anderson shared that there were about 120 people at the movie. This was without any press release. Everybody had a blast. The Water Bugs had concessions. A member of the library staff expressed an interest in sponsoring a movie so there may be three shown next year. The movie was well received. The screen worked out just fine. The Water Bugs have offered their sound system for future movies. The movie was done by 9:15 p.m. Weather was okay. It turned out real well. Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board, September 11, 2006, page 4 Gas Meter Director Anderson said that the crew was mowing the side by Pioneer Drive and the parks supervisor assumed that someone turned the out-front mower and clipped the meter. We Energies looked at the meter and said it was not We Energies that damaged the meter so they assumed it was the city. They filed a claim with the city for damages and the claim has been turned over to the city’s insurance carrier. OTHER BUSINESS Subdivision Plans—None. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW th Mr. Manchester shared that on Wednesday, September 13, it’s his 59 wedding anniversary. Board members congratulated Mr.Manchester. Next Meeting—October 9, 2006 ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Mr. Manchester moved for adjournment at 6:33 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Hetzel. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried. Stella Dunahee, CPS Recording Secretary pc: Board Members, Craig Anderson email: Mayor, Alderpersons, Department Heads, Peter Theis, Tammy Dunn,