Minutes_Park and Recreation Commission 12.10.24Copyrighted
February 3, 2025
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of January 21, 2025; Airport
Commission of October 22, 2024; Arts and Cultural Affairs
Advisory Commission of October 22, 2024; Civil Service
Commission of January 17, 2024; Historic Preservation
Commission of November 21, 2024; Park and Recreation
Commission of December 10, 2024; Zoning Board of
Adjustment of December 19, 2024; Proof of Publication for
City Council Proceedings of January 6, 2025.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. City Council Proceedings of 1 21 25
2. Airport Commission Minutes
3. Arts and Cultural Affairs Minutes
4. Civil Service Commission Minutes
5. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
6. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
7. Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes
8. Proof of Publication for 1.6.25 Proceedings
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Bunker Hill Golf Course
2200 Bunker Hill Road, Dubuque, Iowa 52001
PRESENT: Jennifer Tigges, Robin Kennicker, Ron Axtell, Jessica Ochoa
and Lori 011endick, Josh Jorgensen, Jason Henkel
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Steve Fehsal, Dan Kroger, Jared Charland, Marie Ware,
Wally Wernimont, and Angie Metcalf.
CALL TO ORDER: Jennifer called meeting to order at 4:35 pm.
MINUTES APPROVED; VOTE:
It was moved by Kennicker seconded by Axtell, to approve the minutes of the
November 12th, 2024 meeting. Unanimous.
PUBLIC INPUT:
Chuck Isenhart with Dubuque Audubon Society sent a letter to the Parks and
Recreation commission regarding the review and selection of bids for the Parks
and Recreation Master Plan. Audubon Society offered input based on the RFP for
the project.
CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW AND
RECOMMENDATION:
Leisure Services Director, Marie Ware, provided a brief overview of Chaplain
Schmitt Island Development Plan and the public input received regarding the
development plan. The City of Dubuque's Planning Services Director, Wally
Wernimont, spoke about the public input received during the Chaplain Schmitt Island
Development plan Open House held on November 12th 2024. Kennicker made a motion
to recommend Council approval of the Champlain Schmitt Island plan.. Henkel
seconded. Unanimous.
DIVISION MANAGER REPORTS:
Project Facilities Manager, Jared Charland provided an update on Eagle Velly
Park, English Ridge Park, Westbrook Park Development. He advised due to delay
in the receipt of playground equipment. The three mini parks should be completed
spring of 2025. Charland also provided an update on the Jefferson Retaining wall
Replacement.
COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS/QUESTIONS:
Ochoa asked for an update on retaining wall at Cancer Survivor Park as it
looked like bricks were falling, possible car accident. Fehsal advised he would
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look into that because the retaining wall is complete, and bricks should not be
falling.
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It was moved by Kennicker, seconded by Axtell, to adjourn the meeting 5:47
p.m. Unanimous.
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