Parks and Conservation Minutes 06172025Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
PARKS AND CONSERVATION
COMMITTEE MINUTES C
June 17,2025 �T SKEGO
5:00 PMM I
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue �
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Whipple called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Ald. Schroeder, Toby Whipple, Cassandra Hughes, Matthew Bughman, Barbara
Erdmann, Bill Miller and Barbara Schroeder
Also Present: Rick Petfalski, Mayor; Scott Kroeger, Director of Public Works and
Development; Tammy Dunn, Recreation Manager and Tom Zagar, Conservation Coordinator
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
This meeting was noticed in accordance with open meeting laws on June 16, 2025.
NEW BUSINESS
Update on Parks Capital Projects for 2025
Director Kroeger presented his memo and drone pictures of Park Arthur #4, Idle Isle boat
launch and parking improvements and Boxhorn boat launch dredging project that was carried
over from 2024. He stated the hardest part of the dredging project was obtaining the permits
required through the DNR.
Updates on Parks Capital Projects 2026-2030
Director Kroeger presented his memo and spreadsheet. He stated the number one request to
date is to build a splash pad, storage building for mechanicals and two heated bathrooms at
Vets Park. He mentioned they are still putting costs together for this project. He followed up
by stating this needs to go before Common Council for approval during budget season.
Director Kroeger said they will be dredging the Lake Denoon boat launch. The project will be
very similar to Idle Isle as far as obtaining the permits through the DNR and the work itself.
This project is expected to take a bit longer than Idle Isle due to different conditions and being
narrow. The remaining two items for 2026 are the Manchester Park Pavillion roof and a roll -up
type window at the Idle Isle Snack Shack.
Ald. Schroeder asked about available grants for the dredging. Director Kroeger stated that he
obtained grants for the boat launch and shoreline work (totaling $150,000) but did not find
anything specific to dredging. She asked about the soils that were removed. Director Kroeger
stated that they were left onsite to completely dry out. After the soil samples are cleared
through the DNR (as not contaminated), we can use it as a City.
Ms. Hughes asked about future maintenance of the splash pad that was not included in the
spreadsheet numbers. Director Kroeger stated we need to get it passed by Council first and
then come up with more concrete numbers for the build and future maintenance. He expects
most items can be maintained in-house, but there could be extra costs as well in the future.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Recreation Manager's Report
Manager Dunn presented her report to the Committee. She also added a Beer Garden that is
taking place at Idle Isle on July 24, 2025. That will be run by and proceeds for the Recreation
Department.
Conservation Coordinator's Report
Mr. Zagar presented his report and slide show to the Committee. (Slide show can be seen
within the meeting video).
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Miller made a motion to adjourn at 6:45 PM. Ms. Hughes seconded. Motion was
approved unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wendy Fredlund
Recording Secretary