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Park & Rec Board - MINUTES - 9/9/2013 City of Muskego PARKS & RECREATION BOARD Monday, September 9, 2013 Approved 10/14/13 Board President Whipple called the monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board (Board), City of Muskego, to order at 5:30 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 5, 2013. Present: Mr. Jerald Hulbert, Mr. Brett Hyde, Mrs. Kelly Koble, Mr. “Butch” LeDoux, Mr. Paul Peardon, Ald. Dan Soltysiak, Mr. Toby Whipple and Director Anderson. GUESTS: Pat Nakamura, Ald. Borgman APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 12 Minutes Mr. Hyde moved to approve the minutes of the August 12 meeting, seconded by Mrs. Koble. Upon a voice vote, the motion to approve carried. COMMUNICATIONS: Bluhm Park shelter fee waived for Cub Scout Pack 118 Director Anderson advised the Board members that the fee waiver request for August 21 came in after the Board meeting and based on past approvals, the department approved the fee waiver. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Muskego Centre Park; signage/placement Director Anderson refreshed the Board members on what transpired regarding the signage for the park. Also, shared the discussions he had with Mr. Hulbert. They both agreed that the sign should be a historical type so as not to mislead the people in thinking it is a big park when it represents a rest area, a very small park and it is of historical significance. Mr. Hulbert informed the Board that he was still waiting for Mr. Kulas to review the wording as he has more knowledge of the history of the area and wants to make sure the facts are correct. They have not yet discussed the placement of the sign. In regard to the spelling, Mr. Hulbert will bring in some documentation and he believed it would show up on plat maps. Director Anderson stated that as soon as the Board decides on the wording and the spelling of the park name, it would go before the Common Council for their approval. At the last meeting, there was mention of trimming along the creek’s edge. Director Anderson said he walked the whole line. He recalled that the people on the back side of the creek had asked for pine trees to be a buffer from the noise and sight of the bar. This foliage acts as a buffer and if the Board wanted it removed, the people will have the sight lines into that area and he foresaw the department receiving calls. He mentioned several other issues that the Board might want to consider in their deliberations. Mr. Hulbert moved that they clear an area adjacent to the bench not to exceed 30 feet in length and he volunteered and felt Mrs. Koble would also meet with Pete to take a look at the area if that would be agreeable to the Board. Mr. Hyde seconded. Mr. Hyde agreed with Director Anderson to make small changes to see how it is received. Director Anderson commented that they could redo the landscaping working with the residents. Upon a Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board, September 9, 2013, page 2 voice vote, the motion carried. Park Arthur Monument signage wording/placement Director Anderson stated that Mr. Hulbert was to check with Mr. Thiesenhusen about placement. Mr. Hulbert had received a note from Mr. Thiesenhusen. Mr. Thiesenhusen believing the sign may not stand up to the weather, recommended the sign be close to the shelter. Director Anderson shared that the path to the shelter would now be wider to accommodate a fire truck getting to the shelter. The sign could be placed just north of the walkway to the shelter. Mr. Thiesenhusen will be paying for the signage. Taking the Board’s comments into consideration, the final placement of the sign will be left up to Director Anderson. NEW BUSINESS: Discuss Park Arthur Overlow Parking Lot Complaints To address Ald. Borgman’s concerns from the last meeting, Director Anderson requested and received the police reports for the Park Arthur area. The reports were from January 2013 to current. He summarized some of the complaints the police had received which included portable toilet being tipped, suspicious person, traffic stop, vehicle complaints and an animal complaint. Board members did not see anything significant related to Ald. Borgman’s mentioned concerns. They asked that the people notify the police department so they would have something to respond to relative to recorded activity in the park. ALDERMAN’S REPORT: Ald. Soltysiak reported that Council had discussed the Racine Avenue trail which was discussed to be put in next year and will be going before Council again on Tuesday. Word from Dave Simpson was the project cost would increase 10 percent if they wait another year. Council approved the grading for the western part of Park Arthur. Because of the foreseen overrun on the Racine Avenue trail, Council will be pushing the rest of the trail segments back a year. At a future Committee of the Whole meeting, he will be proposing taking some of the landfill funds and use it for future maintenance costs associated with the parks projects when the landfill closes. STATUS OF PROJECTS: Park Arthur The electric is being trenched and the pedestals will be going in for the lighting. Next week the poles and the assembly for the lighting poles will be done. Excavation will start on the three baseball fields so they are done by October 1. Mr. Hulbert inquired on the status of the equestrian trail. Director Anderson said the department is waiting for input on the signs from Mr. Janke and once the signs are installed, the barricades will be removed. Mr. Janke did an outstanding job on the establishment of the trail. Mr. Hulbert also asked about the entry for the western part of the park. Director Anderson will be meeting with GRAEF on Tuesday and should have more information after the meeting. Waterbugs Report Police department received no complaints in August. Director Anderson announced that the Waterbugs have a new president. The new officer will be asked to attend a Board meeting. In October, the Waterbugs have their annual review before the Board. DIRECTOR’S REPORT Recreation Fall Programs/Registration Registration started off very slow. He attributed this in part to the time getting the approval for the use of school facilities. He advised the Board that since doing statistics on participant numbers, this past summer the numbers were outstanding. The department does expect the registration numbers to increase. Parks Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board, September 9, 2013, page 3 Dumpster enclosures at Idle Isle are being done. The paving in the parking lot is starting. They should be striping either Tuesday or Wednesday. The striping at the Park Arthur middle parking lot should be done this week. Most of the striping in the parks should be done by the end of the week. OTHER BUSINESS Subdivision Plans from Plan Commission None Announcements Director Anderson announced that the work on the Boxhorn launch will start September 16. It should be done by the start of duck hunting season. Director Anderson shared that the 1992 GMC truck has been salvaged and it will not be replaced. Muskego Kickers will have a new contact who will be invited to a Board meeting. Received two phone calls on the Idle Isle parking lot being installed stating they knew nothing about it even though there were public meetings. They may be wanting to put in landscaping that they will pay for installing. They are to present it first to the Board and also to be reviewed by the Conservation Commissioner. Mr. Hulbert voiced his concern that they might be blocking off what access people have for using the area. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Mr. Hulbert moved for adjournment at 6:14 p.m. Seconded by Mr. LeDoux. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried. Stella Dunahee, CPS Recording Secretary pc: Board Members, Craig Anderson; email: Peter Theis, Tammy Dunn; posted: www.cityofmuskego.org