Park & Rec Board - MINUTES - 11/11/2013
City of Muskego
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
Monday, November 11, 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 November 7, 2013.
Present: Mr. Jerald Hulbert, Mr. Brett Hyde, Mrs. Kelly Koble, Mr. Paul Peardon, Ald. Soltysiak and Mr. Toby Whipple.
Not Present: Director Anderson (excused), Mr. “Butch LeDoux (excused)
GUESTS: Ald. Borgmann
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
October 14 Minutes
Ms. Koble moved to approve the minutes of the October 14 meeting, seconded by Mr. Hyde Upon a voice vote, the
motion to approve carried.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Girl Scout “Gold” Award, Lake Access #14
Madalin Stenzel presented her project proposal for Lake Access #14 to achieve her Girl Scout “Gold” Award. Her project will
involve creating a trail, adding a picnic table, planting flowers and shrubbery. It will be a school service project for the fifth
grade troops so that the access will always be maintained in the future. She has acquired donations from local businesses
for the project. She had met with Director Anderson as well as Mr. Planton, the neighbor on the west. Director Anderson had
critqued her project. Mr. Planton was concerned about erosion and would like the city to stop the erosion. Mr. Planton had
also expressed the other neighbor’s concern about planting trees as he did not want to block the view of the lake. Mr.
Hulbert questioned how she was going to solicit funding from businesses. She stated that she already had some funds and
would continue to contact Walmart and True Value and other businesses for the materials she would be needing. Mr.
Hulbert asked if she had a budget yet? She responded, not until spring when she expects to start the project. Board
members felt it was a great plan. In regard to Mr. Hyde’s comment on the split rail fencing, she said that was what the
neighbors wanted when they moved in. Board members commented that the city had installed split rail fencing in other
areas. She said the volunteers on the project would be scouts. Mr. Pearson moved to accept the plan. Mr. Hyde
seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried. Board President Whipple recommended she work with the department
on her project. Mr. Hulbert inquired if she had an end date. She stated the end of summer but hoping by the end of May.
Muskego Icetronauts use of Denoon Park and LML Access #17
Representatives from the Icetronauts were not present. Ms. Lago had made an email request for approval to mark their
snowmobile trail through Denoon Park as they had in the past. The trail would run north and south from Kelsey Drive to the
neighboring property to the south. The use of the property would allow parking as well as a drop off site where people can
access the trail system. In regard to any damage from last year, Board President Whipple had spoken with Tammy Dunn
and there was none. Mr. Hulbert moved to approve the request. Ald. Soltysiak seconded. Upon a voice vote, the
Minutes, Parks & Recreation Board, November 11, 2013, page 2
motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Historic Muskego Centre Park – Final Signage Language
Board members reviewed the council resolution on naming the park. Mr. Hulbert updated the Board members on the
signage proposed. There is still some unfinished things on the names of the streets. This last week one of the Borg family
said that their late husband remembered that mail had come addressed to Horn Brothers, Main Street Muskego
In checking with Mrs. Horn, she did not remember that so “Main Street” will remain as an informal thing. He had quotes from
two different sign companies and he felt they were almost ready to get signs made; one Pioneer Drive should be done the
end of this month and the Park Arthur Thiesenhusen sign should be done by next month. The verbiage on the Park Arthur
sign is okay as reviewed with Director Anderson. Mr. Hulbert would like someone from the city take a look at the signs
because of the various shape of the signs and the cost is being split. He mentioned the sign for Pioneer Drive is between
$400-$500.and as Thiesenhusen is paying for the Park Arthur sign, there is no cost to the city for that sign. Ald. Soltysiak
inquired on the life of the signs and Mr. Hulbert indicated none but the vendor indicated at least 7 years. The signs would be
aluminum with fiberglass sandwiched between the layers and he will have them put on a graffiti coating. Board members
reviewed the quotes for the signs looking for more input on signs from city staff. Once Mr. Hulbert has the proof, he’ll email
to Director Anderson.
ALDERMAN’S REPORT: Ald Solysiak announced there will be a public information meeting at city hall on Tuesday,
November 12, 5:00 pm.-7:00 p.m. for the latest lake park proposal coming before the city. In regard to the Racine Avenue,
trail, the city engineer advised that they will probably not get it paved this year, but people could walk on the gravel road
bond. Mr. Hulbert questioned if Janesville Road was on schedule to which Ald. Soltysiak replied that they are behind.but
expect to get the first lift of asphalt on the north side done this year
STATUS OF PROJECTS:
Park Arthur
Board members shared their observations on the Park Arthur projects.
OTHER BUSINESS
Subdivision Plans from Plan Commission
None
ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Mr. Hulbert moved for adjournment at _______ Ald. /Soltisak.
Recording Secretary
pc: Board Members, Craig Anderson; email: Peter Theis, Tammy Dunn; posted: www.cityofmuskego.org