Rock Receives Noise Citation - Crystal Ridge is BACK! - Taylor Stages Phony Golf Tournament


You may be thinking this is an April Fools Edition of Franklin Community News.  This is not. The headline is true.


Rock Receives Noise Citation

On Thursday, August 22, Mike Zimmerman CEO of Rock Ventures posted a copy of a Notice of Citation issued by the Frankin Police Department on an exchange in a post on the Franklin Area Community Facebook Page.  The citation was issued for "A violation of the noise provision of an extraordinary event permit".  The Citation requires a Rock representative to appear in Franklin Municipal Court on September 25, 2024, at 8:30am.

The citation was issued for a noise violation on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 7:48pm.  According to the Visit Ballpark Commons webpage calendar of events, there were two events on this day.  The Milwaukee Milkmen vs. Kane County Cougars at 6pm and Generation Z performing at the Umbrella bar at 6:30pm.

According to the citation it was issued for violating Franklin Municipal Ordinance 121.9(e).  The ordinance specifically states:

"Noise. No licensee shall permit any sound created by the special event activity to carry unreasonably beyond the boundaries of the special event premises."

 According to 129(L) of the Frankin Municipal Code, Enforcement:

Any person who violates any provision of this section or who violates any condition upon which a special event license is granted shall be subject to a forfeiture of not less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000. Each day of violation shall be considered a separate offense. In addition, the City may enforce this section by way of injunctive relief and all other remedies available at law and in equity.

On February 17, 2024, Franklin Community News published an article titled "Konstanktakis Supported by Steve Taylor for Franklin Municipal Judge". As FCN has reported Milwaukee County Supervisor Steve Taylor is also the Executive Director of the ROC Foundation, a Foundation based upon reported reviews of ROC Foundation tax returns, that makes no money and donates no money.  Taylor and Franklin Mayor John Nelson both supported Konstanktakis's run for Municipal Judge.

The moment of truth will be on September 25, 2024, if now Judge Konstanktakis will uphold the rule of law and hold the Rock (Mike Zimmerman) finally accountable or if she will let the violation slide as part of the Franklin political payback and corruption to Taylor and Nelson for working to have her elected. Also remember that Taylor, Zimmerman, and Kelly Hersh, the Franklin Director of Administration  were on the campaign team to have Nelson elected Mayor.


Crystal Ridge is BACK!


The owners of Crystal Ridge, the former Rock Snow Park, made the following statement in a press release on August 14, 2024:

Rock Snowpark announced that the ski area will return to its roots and once again be known as Crystal Ridge. First opened in 1987 by John Kaishian, current ownership felt it was time for a refresh and rebrand that better represents what they are.  A new Crystal Ridge logo and website were also released. The new name goes into eect immediately with updated branding, signage, and merchandise for the 24/25 winter ski season.

The ski area was named “Rock Snowpark'' when new ownership took over from Kaishian in 2012. Changes and improvements were made not only to the ski area but to the entire complex as the developer began to build The Rock Sports Complex - a multi-use sports and entertainment complex. In 2017, Little Switzerland co-owners Rick and Mike Schmitz took over Rock Snowpark ski hill operations from The Complex. With two prior successful ski hill operations (Little Switzerland in Slinger, and Nordic Mountain in Wild Rose) the brothers began extensive snowmaking, lift, and equipment upgrades.

The Crystal Ridge team and ownership are passionate skiers and snowboarders who aim to introduce the sport to as many people as they can each winter. This business embraces its local community while operating a family-friendly environment to get on snow on skis, snowboards, or tubes. The reimagined Crystal Ridge brand better aligns with these goals.

General Manager, Riley May, grew up skiing around Wisconsin and often visited The Rock Snowpark during his time in college. “We are thrilled to bring back the Crystal Ridge name. I think what Kaishian built here in Franklin and Milwaukee County is something this community should be proud of. We want to honor that name as well as give it some new life. Crystal Ridge captures that ‘ski-hill-feel’ better than the previous name. It also allows us to have one cohesive name and branding for both winter and summer business (wedding & events).”

Crystal Ridge will continue to invest in snowmaking infrastructure, lodge improvements, and grooming equipment to provide its loyal pass holders and new customers the best experience possible. Located just 15 minutes from downtown Milwaukee, this urban ski hill attracts thousands of visitors each winter for skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing. Crystal Ridge gives a local, Midwest, vibe that is convenient and close to home for kids, families, and winter sports enthusiasts alike. Being under the same ownership as Little Switzerland and Nordic Mountain allows customers to explore skiing at two other great Midwest hills. Crystal Ridge ski area provides one double chair lift, a high-speed rope tow, two beginner conveyors, a handle tow, and a 19-lane snow tubing park. Learn more about Crystal Ridge and its name change at www.crystalridge.com 

It seems very apparent that Crystal Ridge wants to create distance and separation between Crystal Ridge and the Rock Snowpark.  The new owners must know what most of Franklin already knows…that the city of Franklin has become fractured over the Rock and Crystal Ridge wants to avoid any association with the Rock

We look forward to Crystal Ridge back in Franklin and being a responsible corporate citizen.


Steve Taylor stages phony ROC Foundation Golf Tournament 

Residents of Franklin and Oak Creek, there seems to be a little sleight of hand by your County Supervisor and ROC Foundation Executive Director Steve Taylor.  On August 10, 2024, FCN reported "Updated 8/12/24 - Steve Taylor Should Stop Losing Money on the ROC Foundation Before Attempting to Fix County Budget" and that there was no ROC Foundation Golf Tournament scheduled for 2024.


There appeared to be in a matter of days a "foursome" or maybe a "fivesome".  There was no 5th Annual ROC Golf Tournament as the Visit Ballpark Commons webpage would have you believe. Not necessarily a "Fundraiser" for the ROC Foundation but maybe just a bunch of Taylor's groupies playing golf together and pretending to be raising money for "Charity".

As FCN reported NONE of the Rock or ROC Foundation webpages including Visit Ballpark Commons had any mention of a "5th Annual 2024 ROC Foundation Golf Tournament" as of August 12, 2024.  Well, there must be some of that "greater good" pixie dust over at the ROC Foundation.

As of August 24, 2024, the following information now appears for the ROC Golf Outing:

5th Annual ROC Foundation Golf Tournament

Please join us on August 23, 2024, for the 5th Annual ROC Foundation Golf Tournament presented by The Boldt Company! Shotgun start will begin at 7:45 AM and is located at Whitnall Golf Course in Franklin, WI. We also invite you to join us for lunch at the Leinenkugel’s Hop Yard in Franklin Field following golf.

This is a fantastic opportunity to hit the links and give back to the community, so don’t miss out! For further information, please contact Steve Taylor at stevet@rocventures.org


OOPS ......the following also appears directly below

ROC Foundation 4th Annual Golf Tournament Luncheon Presented By BOLDT®

 OOPS ......then when you click on the link to sign up the following appears:

Registration Details
Shotgun Start: 8:00am Lunch will be served following the tournament at: Leinenkugel's Hop Yard Milkmen Stadium 7035 S. Ballpark Drive Franklin, WI
Round 1
Four Person Scramble
August 18, 2023
8:00 AM CDT
18 holes
Whitnall Park Golf Course
6751 S 92nd Street

Franklin, WI 53132 


However, Mr. Taylor did attempt to update the "sponsors" for this year


OOPS  EVEN MORE......the following also appears directly below listing last year's sponsors

ROC Foundation 4th Annual Golf Tournament Luncheon Presented By BOLDT®



Is it possible that the "Sponsors" do not know that they contributed toward a "bogus" not to be confused with a "bogey" non-existent golf tournament?  Or maybe this is all smoke and mirrors and the sponsors were never contacted to be sponsors?

Well, all we could hope for is that County Supervisor Taylor believes he raised lot of money for the ROC Foundation, and the proceeds raised will serve many children in Wave and Milkmen Sports Camps.

Well done Mr. Taylor.  Let's hope you did not lose any money this year as you did last year. We will be pulling the tax returns of the ROC Foundation to see your success for 2023.  ROC according to the ROC Website is Return on Community.

IRS Tax returns for the nonprofit ROC Foundation shows County Supervisor Taylor earns over $75.000 in salary and benefits as Executive Director.  County Supervisor Taylor earns more in salary than the ROC Foundation “donates” to charities or supports the stated mission of the ROC Foundation. 

What is it exactly that MIlwaukee County Supervisor Steve Taylor does to earn over $74,000 as Executive Director of the ROC Foundation?  There are three stated missions published on various ROC websites so you can take your pick.

If County Supervisor Steve Taylor in his full-time job is brazen and smug enough to stage a fake golf tournament for charity, can you imagine what he does with his part-time job as County Supervisor, at the County Board, with your tax dollars?  Would you trust Taylor with your check book?

Remember Mr. Taylor, it is for the greater good.  Rent Free.


 




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