Minutes_Park and Recreation Commission 09.10.24Copyrighted
November 4, 2024
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Airport Commission of September 24, 2024; Arts & Cultural
Affairs Advisory Commission of September 24, 2024; Cable
Television Commission of February 28, 2024; Community
Development Advisory Commission of September 4, 2024;
Equity and Human Rights Commission of September 10,
2024; Five Flags Civic Center Commission of June 13, 2024;
Historic Preservation Commission of September 19, 2024;
Housing Commission of July 23, 2024; Park and Recreation
Commission of August 13 and September 10, 2024; Resilient
Community Advisory Commission of September 5, 2024.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Airport Commission Minutes
2. Arts and Cultural Affairs Minutes
3. Cable TV Commission Meeting Minutes
4. Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes 09.04.24
5. Equity and Human Rights Commission Minutes
6. Five Flags Civic Center Commission Minutes
7. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
8. Housing Commission Meeting Minutes
9. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes 08-13-24
10. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes 09-10-24
11. Resilient Community Advisory Commission Minutes
12. Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 9.30.24
13. Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 10.7.24
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, September, 10, 2024
Eagle Point Park — Eagle's View Pavilion
2601 Shiras Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa 52001
PRESENT: Jennifer Tigges, Josh Jorgenson, Robin Kennicker, Ron
Axtell, and Lori 011endick(via phone)
ABSENT: Jess Ochoa, Jason Henkel
STAFF PRESENT: Steve Fehsal, Dan Kroger, Marie Ware, and Angie Metcalf.
CALL TO ORDER: Tigges called meeting to order at 4:37pm.
MINUTES APPROVED; VOTE:
It was moved by Axtell, seconded by Kennicker, to approve the minutes of
the August 13, 2024, meeting. Unanimous.
PUBLIC INPUT:
None
SCHMITT ISLAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN INFORMATION AND
DISCUSSION:
Director of Leisure Services Ware presented updates on the Schmitt Island
Development Plan. Ware provided print copes of the City Council Work Session
to the council members present and mailed print copies to Ochoa and Henkel.
DISCUSS AND RECOMMENDATION OF 897 CENTRAL PARK SUBLEASE
AND OPERATIONS AGREEMENT WITH DUBUQUE FORWARD LLC:
Kinnicker made a motion to recommend 897 Central Park Sublease and
operations agreement with Dubuque Forward LLC. Axtell seconded. Unanimous.
CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES REVIEW:
Kroger reviewed City Council Goals Top Priorities and High Priorities related to
Leisure Services. Committee had no questions.
LEASE WITH STONE CLIFF WINERY TO USE THE ALLIANT
AMPHITHEATER IN THE PORT OF DUBUQUE, RECENLTY UPDATED AND
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
Ware provided details regarding the new lease that was signed and
implemented.
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PROJECT UPDATES:
Fehsal provided updates on the 3 mini parks started and are remaining on track
to be completed. Jefferson park wall should be mobilized this week and fully
completed by mid to late October. Welu park, finalized structure based on
community input and working on contracts and working with playground vendor
to get playground purchased. Might not get completed by the end of this year.
Working on the comprehensive plan RPF hopefully funded by ARPA and has to
have a consultant hired by the end of the year. Hopeful to post that RFP the first
week in October. Working with a vendor to replace the sand at Flora Park
playground with rubber surfacing. October 7th is the date they will be on site.
Jared will be back October 14th.
MANAGER REPORTS:
None.
COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS/QUESTIONS:
Ware, Fehsal and Kroger provided detail on the upcoming discussion of dogs in
parks that was brough up in the City Council Meeting on 9/3/2024. Further
discussion with the Commission will occur during the October or November
meeting with data provided from Fehsal and Kroger. Axtel asked if the Alliant
Amphitheater will be large enough to accommodate the music that used to be
housed at the Arboretum. Ware explained she asked the organizer about the
number of attendees and did not see a concern
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Axtell, seconded by Kinnicker, to adjourn the meeting 6:10
p.m. Unanimous.
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