Park & Rec Board - MINUTES - 1/11/2010
City of Muskego
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
Monday, January 11, 2010
Approved 2/8/10
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 7, 2010.
Present: Mr. Gary Boisits, Mr. Eric Hetzel, Mr. Jerald Hulbert, , Mr. Toby Whipple and Recreation Program
Manager Tammy Dunn
Absent: Mr. Brett Hyde (excused), Mrs. Kelly Koble (excused), Ald. Neome Schaumberg (excused), Director
Anderson (excused)
GUESTS: Dave Burch of Bonestroo, Ald. Neil Borgman, Larry Lefebvre
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
December 14, 2009 Minutes
Mr. Eric Hetzel moved to approve the minutes of the December 14, 2009 meeting, seconded by Mr.
Gary Boisits. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
Park Arthur Update
Mr. Dave Burch of Bonestroo was present to give the Board members an update on the Park Arthur
development. He distributed a Project Status Report which is an official part of these minutes. He spoke
briefly on the status of the WDNR (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources) stewardship grant monies. He
mentioned there may be between $85,000 and $100,000 in grant money available for the first grading phase.
A visual aid showed the Phase I project area. They looked at how to minimize the grading and it will focus on
the roadway, the winter sledding area and ball fields. A portion of the hill will be terraced so it can be used for
seating during activities. They are currently working on a Phase I bidding package, prevailing wage
determination and the project manual. They will not be disturbing any wetlands in the Phase I area and they
need to do a grading permit with the WDNR. Part of the project will also include the weed tipping area. They
will be incorporating millings that have been stockpiled from the Martin Road project into the parking lot
development. Bonestroo is looking at letting out bids sometime in February, getting the contracts out in March,
and as soon as the weather turns nice, to start construction. Ald. Borgman inquired about the entrances. Mr.
Burch stated the ingress would be through the other existing parking lot. The construction entrance will be off
of College. Ald. Borgman questioned how many ball fields are being done in Phase I. Mr. Burch said they
would be rough grading and seeding the ball field areas, not constructed for play until the next phase. The
parking areas will be fine graded to enable people to use them for parking. Mr. Hetzel asked what would be
ready after Phase I? Mr. Burch stated this would be the sledding hill, fields for practice is possible, hockey
area, parking lots, storm water ponds and a portion of the trail system. Mr. Hulbert inquired when they would
be able to do one or more ball fields, will there be a list that the Board could choose from based on cost if
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necessary? Mr. Burch advised as part of the initial phasing plan, there was a cost estimate and they can
update that with a 2010 cost on what it would take to construct the fields. Mr. Hetzel asked how long the
grading process would take, weather permitting? Mr. Burch stated probably a ninety-day process. Mr. Hulbert
concurred that theoretically next year this time, they could be sledding and playing hockey. Mr. Boisits inquired
if the archery range was set up. Mr. Burch said they will have it at least ready to go and any excess material
they have, they will use to build a small berm behind it. The initial stations will be done, but possibly not the
towers.
Muskego Canal Bridge Update
Mr. Burch reported that the bridge is scheduled to be put in place on January 20. Once they have a definite
time, they will notify the department staff. After the bridge is in, the contractor will have some approach work
and clean up work to be done in the spring. He thanked the Board members for the opportunity of helping with
this project.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
Board members were in receipt of two requests for waiver of facility usage fees. Board President
Whipple advised that in 2009, the two organizations had received waivers.
American Legion Post #356 Waiver Request
Mr. Jerald Hulbert moved to approve the fee waiver request from the American Legion Post #356. Mr.
Boisits seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried.
VFW Post #8171 Waiver Request
Mr. Jerald Hulbert moved to approve the fee waiver request from the VFW Post #8171. Mr. Hetzel
seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Muskego Historical Society Update
Mr. Hulbert went over the purpose of the Muskego Historical Society being the discovery, collection,
preservation and publication of historical records and data pertaining to Muskego, its surrounding area and the
State of Wisconsin. He went over the Society’s past activities and their planned future activities. One future
project of note to be done as an Eagle Scout project is the upgrading of the lower level of the Old Town Hall.
A copy of his report is included with these official minutes. Though they have a membership of 200-300
members, only a few show up at the meetings and these are dedicated people. He appreciated that when
someone leaves, another steps forward to carry on the office/work. They are blessed with a core group of
volunteers with the others supporting them financially with their memberships.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
ALDERMAN’S REPORT: Ald. Borgman was in attendance and shared that the Common Council is looking at
combining the Public Works and Public Utilities Committees and bringing back the Safety Committee and also
looking at establishing a committee relative to the fire department.
STATUS OF PROJECTS:
Park Arthur—Update given by Dave Burch of Bonestroo.
Hwy 36 Trail—Update given by Dave Burch of Bonestroo.
Moorland Park/InPro Skate Park—Board President Whipple mentioned that at the November meeting, the
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Board was going to wait until spring for an update on the seeding status.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Winter/Spring Session Underway
Board President Whipple reported that the guide was mailed out in November. After the holidays, registration
has picked up. Recreation Program Manager Dunn stated the league has 155 enrolled which is the lowest
rdth
since she has worked with the program. Due to the club basketball having added to their 3 and 4 grade
teams, the youth league is down in numbers by 36 children. The revenue stream, however, has not changed
as the department also gets revenue from club basketball.
2010 Baseball/Softball Leagues
Board President Whipple advised that the annual mailing went out January 5. Director Wisniewski is still
working to see if a program could be developed whereby leagues could schedule their games and practices on
line. Recreation Program Manager Dunn thought he would have something in place in March.
OTHER BUSINESS: Nothing from the Plan Commission. Mr. Hulbert shared that things have slowed down.
There is not a lot of major development, mostly garages, shelters and other structures being done.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
The next meeting is February 8.
ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Mr. Hulbert moved for adjournment at 6:35 p.m.
Seconded by Mr. Boisits. 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,
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