New Pier at Idle Isle, Boxhorn Launch Need Grants to Become a Reality

A deteriorating pier at Idle Isle Park and needed improvements at the Boxhorn Launch are awaiting approvals for grant money, and the Common Council will have those items before them Tuesday night.

The fishing pier at Idle Isle was the largest budget item for 2013 in that park, but DNR grant dollars, which could fund up to 50 percent of the expected $63,000 price tag, won't become available until the end of next year. 

In addition, another DNR grant is being sought for the boat launch at Boxhorn Drive. The city purchased about 3 1/2 acres at the site in spring for $170,000, and hopes to improve the boat launch for access to Big Muskego Lake. The grant could be as much as $88,100.

Also on the agenda:

• Approval of the extension of the TIF 8 District to include more downtown businesses
• Approval of a grant application for next year's goose abatement program at Idle Isle Park
• Rezoning of property owned by Matt Amann; the bar and restaurant located on Denoon Lake has been in existence for decades, but the family has requested the parcel become residential, eliminating the use of the business. There will be a public hearing on the matter before the council votes on the resolution.

The council meets at 7 p.m. in the Muskego Room at City Hall, or directly after the 6:30 p.m. Finance Committee meeting ends.