Park & Rec Board - MINUTES - 10/14/2013
City of Muskego
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
Monday, October 14, 2013
Subject to Approval
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, October 10, 2013.
Present: Mr. Jerald Hulbert, Mr. Brett Hyde, Mrs. Kelly Koble, Mr. “Butch” LeDoux, Mr. Paul Peardon,
Ald. Dan Soltysiak (5:34 p.m.), Mr. Toby Whipple and Director Anderson.
GUESTS: Ald. Kubacki, Ald. Borgman, Mark Moriarty, Rick Nelson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
September 9 Minutes
Mr. Brett Hyde moved to approve the minutes of the September 9 meeting, seconded by Mr. LeDoux Upon a voice
vote, the motion to approve carried.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Water Bugs Ski Team 2013 Review
Mr. Moriarty introduced the Water Bugs new president Rick Nelson who will be taking over for the next year. Director
Anderson reported that on June 26, there was a noise complaint which they addressed by turning down the public address
system. There were no other complaints from the public. Parks Supervisor Theis had spoken to Mr. Moriarty about the
clean up after one of their Wednesday shows. Mr. Hulbert inquired about the status of the ski jump; was it used the past
summer and where it is stored during the winter and is it coming back next year. Mr. Moriarty stated the jump is where it
has been the last couple of years and in the winter, it is at M&W and in the spring, it is returned to the lake location. Another
inquiry from Mr. Hulbert regarding the ski lessons was addressed. Director Anderson further advised that in 2014, once the
agreements are signed, he’ll meet with Mr. Nelson and go over the roles of the department and the ski team.
Lake Access 14
Director Anderson refreshed the Board that back in the spring, there was a Girl Scout who wanted to do their gold award by
sprucing up Lake Access 14 (Schubring). He recommended they talk to both neighbors about their plans. Once that has
been done, then come before the Board with their plans which may be at the November meeting. Once they are done, the
younger Girl Scout group will adopt the lake access.
Copper Stolen from Pavilion at Park Arthur
Director Anderson shared the police report on the copper stolen from the Park Arthur pavilion. As the copper had been
installed, the department was responsible for the cost of the stolen copper estimated at $750.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Muskego Centre Park; signage/placement
Mr. Hulbert presented the proposed language for the sign at the park. He made some changes relative to the name due to
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the fact there is a Muskego Centre mini-mall in the city. He recommended the sign be Historic Muskego Centre. He shared
with the Board members the supporting information which was a plat map from 1873 to verify the spelling of Muskego
Centre. The sign would also incorporate some names of the businesses that were in the area at the time. Mr. Hulbert
moved to change the name to Historic Muskego Centre Park if it is acceptable and moved to accept the verbiage
for the sign in its draft form. Ald. Soltysiak seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried. Ald. Soltysiak
suggested posting the plat map at the park. Mr. Hulbert spoke with a couple of sign companies. He would like to go with the
aluminum sandwich type as he felt it would last longer.
NEW BUSINESS:
Discuss Trail Addition, College to Kipling
Board members discussed Ald. Wolfe’s request for an addition to the Muskego Recreation Trail from College to Kipling
along Janesville Road. City Engineer Simpson had been consulted and stated it would be very costly for .23 miles due to
the steep ditch in the area. In reviewing the area map, Board members felt that the Muskego residents in the area
subdivision could access the already existing trail by using Windsor and Poe which run nearly parallel to Janesville Road.
ALDERMAN’S REPORT:
Ald. Soltysiak announced that the hearing on the budget was scheduled for October 21. He mentioned the grading of Park
Arthur West as well as no trails for 2014 as the Racine section will be done this year. There has been some concern from
the football group on the grading of Park Arthur West that the city’s not going to move forward on it. Also, the Lemke family
has offered to sell lake property to the city for a lake park. The Council discussed the offer at their last meeting. They have
requested additional details. He advised that a write up on the plan and other data can be found on the city’s web site. He
assured that there would be a public information meeting possibly in November or December to get input from Muskego
residents.
STATUS OF PROJECTS:
Park Arthur
Park Arthur is looking real nice. Lighting is up other than at the sledding hill; however, the pedestals are up. The sledding hill
has been mowed. Sewer lateral is going in on the Martin side. The three baseball fields will be done by November 1.
Fencing should be done this week. With the pavilion, received the numbers they wanted with the well. Everything in the
pavilion has been enclosed. They are about a week behind so the pavilion should be finished by mid-November. Mr. Hulbert
asked if the grading goes ahead on the western portion, what is the timeline. Director Anderson said that GRAEF is doing
the topography survey right now and wetland delineation and, if approved, there will be a meeting with GRAEF next year to
start on the preliminary stages of development. Discussions would also start with the Kickers soccer and Warriors football
team regarding their contribution towards putting in soccer and football fields.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Recreation
Gleanings
The Gleanings was distributed the end of September.
Parks
2013 Projects
Boxhorn launch is done and is fantastic and very, very nice. Once all the paperwork is received, Director Anderson will be
closing out the grant. Mill Valley fencing is done and payment has been received from the school district and M.A.A.
Kurth Park south section washout area should be done by the end of the week. Park Arthur is moving along. All the paving
work has been completed. Schmidt trail is in and completely paved. Lions, Kurth, Idle isle and the Pleasant View launch
restoration should be done by the end of the year.
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Mr. Hulbert inquired about the status of taking a look at where the shop is and Jensen; an assessment and usability of those
areas relative to the facility study. Ald. Soltysiak said that a report had been done and is available. There were places for
improvement, but no immediate needs. Mr. Hulbert expressed his concerns about the Jensen facility. Director Anderson
shared that it is basically used for the dance program which is held on the upper level. With mirrors and bars needed to
teach dance, it was unlikely that the program could be moved to another facility. He commented that there had been other
discussions on facility changes in the past. Ald. Soltysiak stated that the Mayor may be working on a proposal to present to
Council.
OTHER BUSINESS
Subdivision Plans from Plan Commission
None
Announcements
Director Anderson announced that the department had received the Idle Isle pier grant. The pier will go in next spring.
With Park Arthur pavilion being used year-round, cleaning will be year-round. The police have graciously agreed to open up
the bathrooms when they open the gates. Beginning October 25, he’ll be on leave for 3-4 weeks, but will be accessible
through email and telephone.
Mr. Hulbert shared that the historical society’s Ghost Walk is this Friday-Saturday. Other events coming up are the city’s
anniversary celebration and Country Christmas at the Old Settlement Centre site.
ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Mr. Hyde moved for adjournment at 6:27 p.m. Seconded by Mr.
Hulbert . 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