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Park & Rec Board - MINUTES - 1/8/2007 City of Muskego PARKS & RECREATION BOARD Monday, January 8, 2007 Approved 2/12/07 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, January 4, 2007. Present: Mr. Brett Hyde, Mr. Jerald Hulbert, Mrs. Kelly Koble, Mr. Richard Manchester, Ald. Tracy Snead, Mr. Toby Whipple and Director Craig Anderson. Absent: Mr. Eric Hetzel (excused) GUESTS: Ald. Schaefer, Meg Schaefer APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 13, 2006 Mr. Manchester moved to approve the minutes of the November 13, 2006 meeting, seconded by Ald. Snead. Upon a voice vote, the motion to approve the minutes carried unanimously. PERSONAL APPEARANCES: Teen Advisory Board--Projects Megan Schaefer was present on behalf of the Teen Advisory Board. She mentioned the Teen Advisory Board’s success in getting the skateboard park last year. This year, they would like to have a basketball court with a track around it at Moorland Park. They did a survey of the middle schools and the high school and this is what the students wanted. With the Muskego High School track locked up, the students have nowhere to run to know how far they are running. They also said they don’t have courts to go to for pick-up basketball. They will be raising the funds for these projects. Director Anderson was concerned that the dimensions of track was not going to be a full track. He liked the idea in terms of even the elderly being able to use it. However, as it would be a very small track, for those in training, there would be stress put on the knee as more laps would be needed to make up for a full track. He did think the basketball court would be used. Further, there are basketball courts in parks right now--Kurth Park, Freedom Square, Schmidt Park, Lions Park and Jensen/Lee Hubka Park. Also, some of the schools have basketball courts. To see the need for a basketball court, he would like to see the survey. Mr. Hulbert’s thought on the track was to look at the whole area including the recreation trail and maybe have it along the perimeter with distances measured. Mrs. Koble also liked the idea of being along the perimeter and thought that it would work out. In regard to the basketball court, Mr. Hulbert would like to see the survey and where the children are. There may be adequate basketball courts available already. It could be the children don’t know where the courts are because they are not that visible. Mr. Hyde stated that the court at Kurth Park has not been utilized and possibly because it is located in the Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board, January 8, 2007, page 2 parking lot. Director Anderson thought that was because mostly the users were there for the other activities going on in the park. He brought up the subject of the BMX bike trail that had been previously discussed by the Board. Mr. Hyde wanted to know what other outdoor activities would interest the teens that the Board might want to provide for in the future. A basketball court and a track may take up room for something else in the future. Mrs. Koble said originally when the park was open, people were interested in riding bikes on the structure. It’s a very distinct, separate sport. The Board had left it up to the Teen Advisory Board if they wanted to pursue this type of trail and would a dirt trail satisfy the need. Director Anderson said the department had not received calls lately about the bikes. Mr. Hulbert would like another survey to be done and skew it towards a list of activities. Ald. Snead would like to see a map of the area and anything planned for the land and have a plan laid out for the park. Other activities such as a movie in the park being sponsored by the Teen Advisory Board and battle of the bands were discussed. This will be an agenda item for February. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE: Muskego Warriors Youth Baseball Tournament Director Anderson reviewed the field request from Mr. Prusinski for the proposed tournament from June 22- 24, 2007. It is the same weekend as in the past. In keeping with the Board’s recommendation last year, they are contacting the other leagues to make sure that weekend is open for the tournament. Mrs. Koble moved to approve the request. Mr. Hulbert seconded. Director Anderson also requested that Mr. Prusinski be the main contact for that league. Mr. Manchester noted the date should be 2007, not 2006. Mrs. Koble amended her motion to (a) confirm the dates of June 22-24, 2007, providing other leagues will be contacted to see if the dates are opened, (b) approve use of the facilities, and (c) Mr. Jim Prusinski is the contact. Mr. Hulbert seconded the amendment. Ald. Snead asked if there would be follow up to make sure the other leagues had been contacted. Director Anderson said they would be sending through the field request and he can check it against the other field requests submitted. Upon a voice vote, the motion as amended carried unanimously. Jensen Park Turf Damage Director Anderson shared that a police officer had noticed ruts in the outfield area at Jensen Park due to snowmobile usage. The individual responsible had been contacted about restitution for the restoration which is expected to be done in the spring. NEW BUSINESS: Veterans Memorial Park Donation of Grill Director Anderson requested this item be deferred until a letter was received from the Kiwanis Club. Mr. Hulbert said he would like to see grills in the heavily used parks. Director Anderson would like to see how the grill proposed for Veterans Memorial Park works out before adding grills to other parks. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None ALDERMAN'S REPORT: Ald. Snead reported the budget was done. The department did receive back the critical dollars that had been proposed to be cut. She said the meetings with the historical society are continuing. They are making progress and getting close to having an agreement initiated. They should be done by the end of February. STATUS OF PROJECTS: Kurth Park Director Anderson reported this project should be done by the Department of Public Works this year. Park Arthur Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board, January 8, 2007, page 3 The bid opening scheduled for January 11 has been removed. Some items in the bid documents need clarification. This should take about 2-3 months and then will be coming back to the Parks and Recreation Board. Geese Program Due to the success of the Geese Police program last year, the department will be using this vendor for 2007. Water Bugs Ski Team, Inc. Compliance Checks The ski team should be submitting their 2007 dates for the March meeting. Muskego High School Softball Project Director Anderson shared that he and Tom Zagar are working on this project and have submitted the necessary paperwork to the WDNR (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources). They should be finding out within 30 days if the project is eligible. Then, it will be going on for approval and as there are only two individuals in the State that look at wetland mitigation, it may be a drawn out process. The ultimate goal is to have the approvals done by the spring so that the project can be done in 2007. Hwy 36 Trail Tom Zagar and Director Anderson are working on this project also. They met with the WDOT (Wisconsin Department of Transportation), WDNR and We Energies. They are meeting with We Energies this Wednesday and looking at the route of the actual trail. It looks like there will be no need to purchase additional property if they stay within the right-of-way on the high end of the ditch. WDOT has the necessary paperwork and a decision should be forthcoming. WDNR has already been to the site and are fine with it. For the bridge, a permit may have to be obtained and they will be working with the WDNR and We Energies. Mr. Hulbert asked about the steel for the bridge. Director Anderson said they will have to order it. The bridge is at DPW. Once it is measured, these measurements will be forwarded on to the involved entities. DIRECTOR’S REPORT Year-end Report The department is starting to work on the year-end report. It should be ready by the end of January. Treasure of the Holidays Turf Damage There was some turf damage done during the Treasure of the Holiday event. This resulted from the snow falling before the event. They had to plow along the asphalt trail and shot across the grass area towards the entrance and came back. The ruts will be taken care of in the spring. Mr. Hulbert asked if planning ahead toward another year, they could look at having the parks crew plow it out as a back up. Director Anderson said it was more preplanning on their part as the department did have staff on duty shoveling and plowing making sure everything was accessible. Even the morning of the event, staff was on hand, salting, etc. Had they made it known they wanted something to go through there, the department would have done it. OTHER BUSINESS Subdivision Plans—None. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW Mrs. Koble shared that she had received two phone calls, one from an adult and one from a child, on the skateboard park. Trash was strewn all over the area. Director Anderson said this is the #1 problem in all Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board, January 8, 2007, page 4 skateboard parks. The department staff was out at the park between Thanksgiving and Christmas cleaning it up. Two staff spent 4-1/2 hours and removed 18 garbage bags of stuff. Some discussion ensued on having the Teen Advisory Board members be responsible for keeping the area clean. Mr. Hulbert suggested setting funds aside, offering it to scout groups to keep the area clean. Board President Whipple said they should let the Teen Advisory Board know they are having a garbage problem at the skateboard park. Mrs. Koble asked if they could have a group adopt the park. Director Anderson said the next group that comes in to ask about the adopt-a-park program would be given that park to keep clean. In regard to the weed tipping, Mr. Manchester asked if there was some way they could have the weeds shredded before putting them on the trucks. He thought this would make them easier to spread out. Board members did not think it was likely but will present it to the district. Director Anderson added that the turning over of the weeds is going to be helpful. February 12, 2007 Next Meeting ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Mr. Manchester moved for adjournment at 6:56 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Hulbert 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, Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board, January 8, 2007, page 5