Minutes_Park and Recreation Commission 3 12 19 Copyrighted
April 1 , 2019
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of 3/18; Parkand Recreation
Commission of 3/12; TransitAdvisory Board of 3/14; Proof
of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 2/25, 2/27,
3/4, 3/7, 3/11 ; Proof of Publication for List of Claims and
Summary of Revenues for Month Ending 2/28.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 3/18/19 Supporting Documentation
Park and Recreation Commision Minutes of 3/12/19 Supporting Documentation
TransitAdvisory Board Minutes of 3/14/19 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
2/25/19
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
2/27/19
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
3/4/19
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
3/7/19
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
3/11/19
Proof of Publication for List of Claims/Summary of Supporting Documentation
Revenues for Month Ending 2/28/19
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
4:30 p.m., Bunker Hill Golf Course
PRESENT: Matt Garrett, Jennifer Tigges, Rebecca Kuhle, Robin Kennicker
and Ray Werner
ABSENT: Richard Kirkendall and Rob McCoy
STAFF PRESENT: Marie Ware, Steve Fehsal, and Kristen Dietz
MINUTES APPROVED; VOTE:
It was moved by Tigges, seconded by Kennicker, to approve the minutes of the
February 12, 2019 meeting. Unanimous.
FOUR MOUNDS PARK PRAIRIE, SAVANNA AND FOREST MANAGEMENT
PLAN RECOMMENDATION:
It was moved by Werner, seconded by Kennicker, to approve the Four Mounds
Park Prairie, Savanna and Forest Management Plan recommendation.
CITY COUNCIL GOAL SETTING INPUT:
The Commission was discussed the current successes and initiatives and
determined at the next meeting they will discuss their successes and initiatives
for the coming year. The due date is May 8�h and it was agreed to get it done at
the April 9�h meeting as there is not another Commission meeting prior to the
due date.
EB LYONS CENTER STAFFING:
EB Lyons Center is currently being staffed with volunteers. The City Council
approved funds in the FY 20 city budget with $40,000 to be allocated for staffing
and $10,000 for utilities. Partners will be meeting to discuss what the staffing
plan will look like to propose back to the City Council. Werner mentioned the
possibility of using Loras Biology/Ecology as well as University of Dubuque
students but the partnership of DNR is still needed. Tigges mentioned the
possibility of fundraising on the behalf of the Friends of Mines of Spain in order
to get a larger amount of funds for staff. AmeriCorps was also. The lowa
Department of Natural Resources will be an active partner in the partnership.
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PET FRIEDNLY WORK GROUP UPDATE:
Commissioner Kuhle was able to update on the progress so far from the two
meetings held. Pet Friendly Committee has started an assessment that will
evaluate the city. The first portion getting completed is the Parks section. Park
Division Manager, Steve Fehsal and staff are preparing the information to
present to the committee. Pet Friendly Committee is currently meeting every
two weeks.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Werner, seconded by Kennicker, to adjourn the meeting at
5:16 p.m. Unanimous.
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