Minutes_Park and Recreation Commission 02.13.24Copyrighted
April 1, 2024
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of March 18, 2024; Civil Service Commission
of March 7, 2024; Equity and Human Rights Commission of February 13,
2024; Historic Preservation Commission of February 15, 2024; Housing
Commission of April 25, 2023; Library Board of Trustees of March 23,
2023, April 27, 2023, May 25, 2023, June 22, 2023, July 27, 2023,
August 23, 2023, August 24, 2023, September 28, 2023, October 19,
2023, October 26, 2023, and November 16, 2023; Park and Recreation
Commission of February 13, 2024; Zoning Advisory Commission Draft
Minutes of March 6, 2024 and March 13, 2024; Proof of Publication for
City Council Proceedings of March 4, 2024 and March 7, 2024.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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Type
Civil Service Commission Minutes
Supporting Documentation
Equity and Human Rights Commission Minutes
Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
Supporting Documentation
Housing Commission Minutes
Supporting Documentation
Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission 3/6/24
Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission 3/13/24
Supporting Documentation
Library_March 23, 2023
Supporting Documentation
Library_April 27, 2023
Supporting Documentation
Library_May 25, 2023
Supporting Documentation
Library_June 22, 2023
Supporting Documentation
Library_July 27, 2023
Supporting Documentation
Library_August 23, 2023
Supporting Documentation
Library_August 24, 2023
Supporting Documentation
Library_September 28, 2023
Supporting Documentation
Library_October 19, 2023
Supporting Documentation
Library_October 26, 2023
Supporting Documentation
Library_November 16, 2023
Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of March 18, 2024
Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication 3.4.24 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication 3.7.24 Supporting Documentation
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Comiskey Park Building
255 E. 24t" Street Drive Dubuque IA 52001
PRESENT: Jennifer Tigges, Josh Jorgenson, Robin Kennicker, and Lori
011endick.
ABSENT: Ron Axtell, Jess Ochoa and Jason Henkel.
STAFF PRESENT: Steve Fehsal, Dan Kroger, Jared Charland and Kristen
Dietz.
CALL TO ORDER: Kennicker called meeting to order at 4:32pm.
MINUTES APPROVED; VOTE:
It was moved by Tigges, seconded by 011endick, to approve the minutes
of the January 23, 2024, meeting. Unanimous.
Tobey Carroll 6635 Kingsley Lane Dubuque Iowa 52003. Tobey and her
husband shared their disapproval of the original design for the English Ridge
Concept. They were disappointed because they felt like the form was not friendly
towards feedback and none of the ideas discussed were illustrated. They
expressed the want for possible courts and other amenities outside of the
original concept.
REQUEST FROM THE ORDER OF THE ARROW TO WAIVE EPP ENTRANCE
FEE ON MOTHER'S DAY FOR THOSE ATTENDING PANCAKE
BREAKFAST:
It was moved by Jorgenson, seconded by Tigges, to approve the request
from the Order of the Arrow to waive the Eagle Point Park entrance fee on
Mother's Day for those attending the pancake breakfast. Unanimous.
ADVERTISING PROGRAM PRESENTATION (HALEY FRANCKE,
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER):
Park and Recreation Business Development Manager Haley Francke
presented her roll out program for the Recreation Division. This was a
newly created program to allow businesses to purchase a banner that will
be displayed at a Leisure Services location during season with the option
of renewal. Francke has reached out to businesses locally via online,
emails, phone calls, and mailers.
STAFFING UPDATE:
Recreation Division Manager Kroger shared the numbers of applicants are very
promising and are increasing steadily. Park Division Manager Fehsal shared he
and the Urban Forester Robert Wegmann attended the Kirkwood Community
College to attend the job fair that connects with students who are going to a
forestry degree with eight completed on -site interviews.
PROJECT UPDATE:
Project and Facilities Manager Charland shared the update of the two mini parks
that went to the City Council and approved. Staff currently are reviewing the
50% plan reviews with internal city teams to continue to next steps.
REVIEW OF ENGLISH RIDGE CONCEPT:
Commissioners expressed the importance of public feedback and the needs for
active community members. The commissioners were interested in the feedback
that will be received this time around. It was moved by 011endick, seconded by
Tigges, to approve the English Ridge Conceptual Plan. Unanimous.
MANAGER REPORTS — COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS:
None.
COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS/QUESTIONS:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Jorgenson, seconded by Tigges, to adjourn the meeting 5:47
p.m. Unanimous.