Park & Rec Board- MINUTES - 11/9/2009
City of Muskego
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
Monday, November 9, 2009
Approved 12/14/09
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, November 5, 2009.
Present: Mr. Gary Boisits, Mr. Eric Hetzel, Mr. Jerald Hulbert, Mr. Brett Hyde, Mrs. Kelly Koble, Ald. Neome
Schaumberg, Mr. Toby Whipple and Director Anderson
GUESTS: Ald. Neil Borgman, Larry Lefebvre, Ald. Harenda
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
October 12, 2009 Minutes
Mr. Jerry Hulbert moved to approve the minutes of the October 12, 2009 meeting, seconded by Mr. Eric
Hetzel. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried with Mr. Hyde abstaining.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
Little Muskego Lake District Weed Tipping Agreement
Director Anderson advised that the agreement with the Little Muskego Lake District for weed tipping in Park
Arthur is an annual agreement. The renewal would be from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. The
Board members were in receipt of the agreement document. Mr. Lefebvre said in 2009 they used Park Arthur
after 5:00 p.m. in the beginning of the summer and a few times on Saturdays. After receiving a concern from
Ald. Borgman about trucks being on the site on Saturdays going back and forth, they stopped. From mid-June
on, they would then leave the cutters and truck loaded and the next morning unload to the quarry. For July,
August, September, they hardly used Park Arthur at all and that will be their intention for 2010. They will be
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using the site less than this year. He mentioned that on Thursday, the 12, they will be meeting with the Little
Muskego Lake Association and the Muskego Lakes Conservancy about acquiring some land within the
watershed for future needs. If they are successful in acquiring the land, then they would not need to use Park
Arthur nor the quarry. Board President Whipple questioned if Park Arthur would be a back up site for them. Mr.
Lefebvre stated that was correct as it has been for the last two years. Mr. Hulbert moved to amend the
agreement to reflect what was done in 2009 that the site would be only used for emergency tipping on
Saturdays and after 5:00 p.m. during the week and not to exceed 20 loads. Mrs. Koble seconded. Mr.
Lefebvre indicated that 20 loads would be 40 cutter loads and that should be fine. Upon a voice vote, the
amendment to the agreement carried. Upon a voice vote, the agreement as amended was approved.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
Horn Brothers Agreement
Board members reviewed the annual agreement with Horn Brothers for parking in the parks headquarters
parking lot. Director Anderson advised that it doesn’t disrupt any of the operations of the parks headquarters.
They know where they should be parking and don’t get outside the area. Mr. Brett Hyde moved to approve
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the agreement with Horn Brothers. Mr. Hetzel seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried with
Mr. Hulbert abstaining.
NEW BUSINESS:
Muskego Historical Society Update for January 11, 2010 Board Meeting
This item was just a reminder to the Muskego Historical Society to give the Board an update in January on
their past activities and their planned future activities. No financials would be requested for the Parks and
Recreation Board. Director Anderson recommended that they also make a similar report to the Common
Council.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
ALDERMAN’S REPORT: Ald. Schaumberg shared that the Council is still involved with the budget process.
STATUS OF PROJECTS:
Park Arthur
Director Anderson stated he will be meeting with David Burch of Bonestroo to discuss what is being awarded
by the WDNR (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources) for the two years of funding. They will be looking
at estimates to determine what can be accomplished in 2010 with bidding requests going out near the end of
January. It is anticipated that the work, being done during the summer and into the fall, will then incorporate
just the east side of the park. A more detailed report should be available in February. Mr. Hulbert inquired if
the engineering had been done to correct the slope of the ski/sledding hill. Director Anderson reported he had
not seen any drawings but the area was to be three-fold—a toboggan area for little children, sledding and
toboggan in the middle, then a ski/snowboard area.
Hwy 36 Trail
Board members were provided with a work schedule from the contractor. Director Anderson had visited the
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site on Monday, the 9, and they had already done the clearing and grubbing and were starting to work on the
abutments. Bearing no weather delays and following the schedule, they should have the bridge set by
December 14. The restoration of the area will take place next spring. Mr. Hulbert inquired about the looks of
the bridge. Director Anderson said it is a prefabricated steel truss bridge with wood deck and with rails at 54
inches.
Moorland Park/InPro Skate Park
The contractor did put down the weed eradication. About two-three weeks ago, they did the over seeding,
covered with straw. With the recent rain and the sun, the grass should start germinating. The department will
be re-inspecting the area in the spring. If there is 80 percent coverage, then the contractor will be done.
Director Anderson expects the fields to be ready for use in the fall of 2010.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Winter/Spring 2010 Program Guide
The guide will be sent to the printer on Tuesday or Wednesday. It should then be mailed the week of
Thanksgiving with registration starting that week for winter/spring programs.
Closing Down Parks for Winter
Parks crew is winterizing the parks. They are in the process of taking meters out of the shelters and shutting
off the water. They are taking the docks out at the launches. Steel plates at the bottom of the posts had been
put in at the Boxhorn launch to hopefully promote easy removal of the docks this fall.
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Baseball Game/Practice Field Reservations On-line
Director Anderson shared that department staff had met with Information Systems staff to see if a program
could be developed whereby leagues could schedule their games and practices on line. There are many
parameters that need to be met to accomplish this in fairness to all leagues. The department will find out if it
can be done and should have an update by the December meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS: Nothing from the Plan Commission.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
The next meeting is December 14.
ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Mr. Hulbert moved for adjournment at 6:17 p.m.
Seconded by Mrs.Koble. 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,