Minutes_Park and Recreation Commission 04.11.23Copyrighted
March 4, 2024
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Airport Commission of January 16, 2024; Arts and Cultural Affairs
Commission of December 27, 2023 and January 23, 2024; Cable
Television Commission of August 29, 2023; City Council Proceedings of
February 19, 2024; Historic Preservation Commission of February 15,
2024; Park and Recreation Commission of April 11, 2023; May 9, 2023;
June 13, 2023; August 8, 2023; October 10, 2023; November 14, 2023;
December 12, 2023; January 13, 2024; Resilient Community Advisory
Commission of September 7, 2023; October 5, 2023; November 2,
2023; December 7, 2023; Transit Advisory Board of September 14,
2023; Zoning Board of Adjustment of January 25, 2024; Draft Zoning
Board of Adjustment of February 22, 2024; Proof of Publication for City
Council Proceedings of February 5, 2024.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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City Council Proceedings of February 19, 2024
Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication —February 5, 2024
Supporting Documentation
Park and Rec April 2023
Supporting Documentation
Park and Rec_May 2023
Supporting Documentation
Park and Rec_June 2023
Supporting Documentation
Park and Rec August 2023
Supporting Documentation
Park and Rec_October 2023
Supporting Documentation
Park and Rec_November 2023
Supporting Documentation
Park and Rec_December 2023
Supporting Documentation
Park and Rec_January 2024
Supporting Documentation
RCAC_September 2023
Supporting Documentation
RCAC_October 2023
Supporting Documentation
RCAC_November 2023
Supporting Documentation
RCAC_December 2023
Supporting Documentation
Transit September 2023
Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes Jan 2024
Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes Feb 2024
Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
Arts Commission Minutes December
Arts Commission Minutes —January
Cable TV Commission Minutes
Airport Commission Minutes
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
City Council Chambers 350 W 5th Street
Dubuque IA 52001
PRESENT: Jennifer Tigges, Josh Jorgenson, Ron Axtell, and Robin
Kennicker, Jess Ochoa, and Lori 011endick.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Steve Fehsal, Dan Kroger, and Kristen Dietz.
CALL TO ORDER: Kennicker called meeting to order at 4:37pm.
MINUTES APPROVED; VOTE:
It was moved by Tigges, seconded by Axtell, to approve the minutes of
the March 21, 2023 meeting. Unanimous.
PUBLIC INPUT:
Kevin Firnstahl 525n Candlewick Lane — recommended "Sister City Park".
Lois Dolphin 1150 Carmel Drive — recommended "Sister Carolyn Farrell Park".
Roger Maiers 3161 Pasadena Court - recommended "Jaycee's Park & Trail".
PRESENTATION AND REQUEST — TEENS TAKE CAARE PROGRAM:
Teens alongside Jared McGovern, National Mississippi River Museum and
Aquarium shared the project/program they have been working on. The city
already has some Pesticide Free Parks, and the teens request the
possibility of adding Bergfeld Recreation Area to be added. Park Division
Manager Fehsal shared the primary area that currently is not pesticide free
is the landscaped area near the entrance in addition to the restroom and
flag area. It is possible to make this request happen. There are pollinator
friendly plans.
DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF RENAMING PYATIGORSK
PARK:
Commissioner Axtell shared this has been an extensive process with
excellent selections with the three finalists. Based upon location it would
make sense with the Jaycee's Trail there and since being near the river,
Gordon Kilgore would make sense. Gordon Kilgore was connected to the
river for over 40 years — he was the Voice on the River. Other possible
names could be used for future park names.
Commissioner Jorgenson shared this has been a very difficult decision
with all being names being excellent choices. This assists us with
renaming future parks in the future and has created high exposure.
Commissioner Ochoa shared she liked all three names. Kilgore is related
to the KDTH River Show. She provided a shout out to the sisters who
have been awesome. Continuity is very important with the naming.
Naming is also important to the history. Fireworks have been hosted by
the Jaycee's. All are important and liked the Sister City name
recommendation.
Commissioner 011endick shared she agreed with Ochoa. Representation
of the Sister City is important but could be another park submission. That
the park is connected to it.
Commissioner Kennicker knew Kilgore, Sister, and Jaycees. All is a
difficult decision and appreciate all the public input we received.
Commissioner Tigges shared this has been a difficult decision. She was
park of the naming policy drafted and approved in 2017. Based on the
criteria, Jaycees over 4, Sister Carolyn Farrell covers 3, and Kilgore
covers 2. The Jaycees have over 80 years of history.
It was moved by Tigges, seconded by 011endick , to recommend the
renaming of Pyatigorsk Park to Jaycee's Park. 5-1 vote, Jorgenson
against.
DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF DUBUQUE WATER SPORTS
CLUB LEASE:
It was moved by Ochoa, seconded by Jorgenson, to approve the Dubuque
Water Sports Club Lease. Unanimous.
RECOMMENDATION AND APPROVSL OF MILLER RIVERVIEW
CAMPGROUND MANAGER CONTRACT:
It was moved by Axtell, seconded by Ochoa, to approve the Miller Riverview
Campground Manager Contract. Unanimous.
TEMPORARY STAFFING UPDATE:
Recreation Division Manager, Kroger shared that both pools will be able to open
this upcoming season and can provide full programming. The only area needing
additional applications is parks groundskeeper. With the collaboration with the
Human Resources Dept and Public Information Office this has become possible.
DISCUSSION OF COMMISSION GOALS AND PRIORITIES:
Commission members reviewed previous goals and initiatives and created new
ones.
MANAGER REPORTS — COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS:
None.
COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS/QUESTIONS:
Park Division Manager Fehsal shared Jennifer Tigges won the Claude Ahrens
Community Service Award at the Spring Iowa Park and Recreation Association
Conference.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Tigges, seconded by Jorgenson, to adjourn the meeting 6:25
p.m. Unanimous.