COWM.2022.03.22 ApprCITY OF MUSKEGO APPROVED
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March 22, 2022 l�
5:30 PM q F SKEO
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Petfalski called the meeting to order at 5:34 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: Alderpersons Wolfe, Hammel, Terrence, Engelhardt, Kubacki, and Madden. Also
present: City Attorney Warchol, Public Works & Development Director, Superintendent of
Public Works Beilfuss, Recreation Program Manager Dunn, and Assistant Deputy Clerk -
Treasurer Crisp. Absent: Alderperson Kapusta
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Ms. Crisp stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Alderperson Kubacki moved to approve. Alderperson Madden seconded; motion
carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderperson Madden moved to approve the Committee of the Whole Minutes from
January 25, 2022. Alderperson Wolfe seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion on Park Arthur Field Access - Alderman Terrence
Alderman Terrence stated he brought this up as he had a few community people reach out
to him regarding when the fields were going to be open. After checking in with Parks, he
found out that the fields will be locked 24/7 unless there is a rental. He is concerned that
all three fields are inaccessible. He suggested that maybe one of them could be left open.
Mayor talked about the investment the City put into putting in turf rather than doing a
seeded field. Access to the field was discussed when turfing the field was first approved
and it was agreed that the fields would not be available for the public to use on a walk-up
basis as they can get damaged easily if not used properly. There are plenty of fields and
open space for practices. The City can also look into adding a batting cage and bull pen
area in the future which would remain open and put it in the Capital Budget for next year.
The main concern is not having a registered responsible party using the fields in case any
damage occurs from improper use.
Ms. Dunn mentioned that there are cameras in the parks. There are people hopping the
fence. They do call the police who are giving friendly reminders. The police do have the
right to write a citation. The fields are now closed because they are not done yet.
Mayor mentioned that this has nothing to do with loss of revenue. His interest is to protect
our assets and believes that this is a great community asset and one that the public has
access to for a reasonable fee when they want to use it. The fee is to keep the asset going
to be able to refurbish it when needed. He doesn't want the taxpayers having to foot the
bill to repair any damages.
Mr. Beilfuss mentioned that he had renderings made a few months ago. There is an area
they could put in a batting cage with two lanes in it with a turf which would be very cost
effective. There is also a spot for a full bull pen. He can get used turf very reasonably.
Alderpersons Madden, Kubacki, Engelhardt, and Hammel would all like to see the fields
kept locked.
Mayor suggested we could bring this back after a full year using it the way we are doing it.
He mentioned that he does have a donor to convert field #4 to turf but needs more time to
line up a few more sponsors to complete that. Then we can look at the park as a whole
and do some master planning.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
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ADJOURNMENT
Alderperson Kubacki moved to adjourn at 6:05 p.m. Alderperson Madden seconded;
motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Ms. Crisp.