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Park & Rec Board- MINUTES - 7/8/2013 City of Muskego PARKS & RECREATION BOARD Monday, July 8, 2013 Approved 8/12/13 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 Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Present: Mr. Jerald Hulbert, Mr. Brett Hyde, Mrs. Kelly Koble, Mr. Paul Peardon, Ald. Dan Soltysiak, Mr. Toby Whipple and Director Anderson. Absent: Mr. “Butch” LeDoux (excused) GUESTS: Ald. Borgman, Ald. Kubacki, Cheryl Kovacovich, Ms. Bennett APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 10 Minutes Mr. Peardon moved to approve the minutes of the June 10 meeting, seconded by Mrs. Koble. Upon a voice vote, the motion to approve carried. COMMUNICATIONS: Use of Lake Access #16 for Wedding Cheryl Kovacovich presented her request for usage of Lake Access #16 for her daughter’s wedding celebration on September 21. Director Anderson advised the Board members that they had previously used the lake access for another wedding celebration. There were no adverse issues that occurred. Mr. Hulbert moved to approve the request with the same caveats as in the previous approval. Mrs. Koble seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried. Bounce House Request A written request was received from Kelly and Rob Totero to have an inflatable bounce house, 13’x13’, at their birthday event at Bluhm Farm Park on July 14, 2013. Mr. Peardon moved to approve, seconded by Mr. Hyde. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried. Kurth Park Issues Director Anderson reviewed the eMail from Ald. Wolfe relative to several issues at Kurth Park. He felt what initiated the citizen’s concern was the Warriors’ use of the park for their tournament. Citizen complaint encompassed parking, vehicles on the trail, selling things in the park. The citizen probably wasn’t used to seeing these things occurring in Kurth Park but because of the tournament, it was written down. Two good ideas that the citizen came up with was (1) putting signs up at the entrance off of Belmont indicating that parking is available off of Woods Road and (2) put signs up at both ends of the trail stating no motorized vehicles. These signs have been ordered. inutes, Parks & Recreation Board, July 8 2013, page 2 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Future Dog Park Agreement Director Anderson presented a draft of a dog park agreement for future use. He noted that within the inventory of park lands, there is nothing available that is 10 or more acres. The document listed the responsibilities of the volunteer group and the city. The onus of the maintenance of a dog park would fall on the volunteer group. Ald. Soltysiak commented that the paved parking lot would be a great expense and suggested there may be a park where the parking lot is already available to use. The agreement should indicate the parking lot to be determined based on the location of a dog park. The trail was also an item with paving to be determined. Mrs. Koble felt they could start with a traffic bond trail. The main purpose for the document would be to have guidelines in place for any group inquiring about establishing a dog park. Naming of Small Park Brought up for discussion was the naming of the little park on Pioneer Drive. It was noted that if named after a person, the name would have to remain for 100 years as outlined in Chapter 26. Board members will accept requests in writing from individuals for their name for the park along with the reasoning behind the request. The information on the naming of the park will be placed on Facebook and notice also given to the news media. The general public will have until a week before the August 12 meeting to submit their choice of name. WeEnergies Easement, Park Arthur Board members reviewed the easement giving WeEnergies access to Park Arthur to install their electric and gas lines. Director Anderson shared that the document will go before the Common Council on Tuesday. Mr. Hulbert moved to approve, Mrs. Koble seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried. ALDERMAN’S REPORT: No report. STATUS OF PROJECTS: Park Arthur Director Anderson shared that they have not started the lighting project yet as they are waiting on WeEnergies. Creative Constructors already have their job trailer on site and have been excavating, putting footings in, etc. Substantial completion has to be done by the end of October with the final being done in November. No real issues but they have been on site only a week-and-a-half. Ball field construction should start mid-to-late August. The equestrian trail should be started this week. Bob required some barricades to indicate when the trail is closed due to maintenance. Bob had been to three other equestrian trails and all three allowed dogs on the trail. The department will also allow dogs on the trail and the signage in the park has it posted. Waterbugs June Report In June, there was one complaint that the announcer was too loud. Contact was made with the Waterbugs and they turned the system down. DIRECTOR’S REPORT Recreation Programming is going great. All of the sports camps have unbelievable numbers. Parks Lake Access #12 Update Mr. Mortle has signed the revocable occupancy permit. Director Anderson has emailed him as to when he will be doing the agreed upon things. Staff has started trimming back the west side and contact was made with the homeowner who had no inutes, Parks & Recreation Board, July 8 2013, page 3 problem with the work being done and the fence coming down on the lot line. Once the area is trimmed back, the Department of Public Works will remove the fence. Idle Isle Dumpsters Update The two dumpsters will be done after Labor Day. Right now, with the current traffic flow, it would not be safe to do the project. It will take about three days per dumpster. The work will be done the same time that Payne and Dolan will be doing the parking area. OTHER BUSINESS Subdivision Plans from Plan Commission None Mr. Hulbert shared what he observed on a visit to Park Arthur and Idle Isle Park. It was obvious that there was a shortage of parking areas. He felt the added stalls planned for Idle Isle Park would be welcomed. In response to Mrs. Koble’s inquiry, the added stalls would be for cars. Mr. Hulbert announced that he had received some verbiage that could be used at Park Arthur relative to Mr. Thiesenhusen’s request. He’ll bring it to the August meeting. Some update was given by Director Anderson on the geese at Idle Isle. Also, Mr. Hulbert further shared what he noted at Minocqua and what they did about their geese in one of their parks. Director Anderson stated that the department still has its grant to use next year. More discussion ensued on the goose population at Idle Isle Park. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Mr. Hyde moved for adjournment at 6:13 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