Minutes_Park and Recreation Commission 07.08.25City of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
Copyrighted
September 2, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings for August 18, 2025; Historic
Preservation Commission of July 17, 2025; Human Rights
Commission of July 8, 2025; Library Board of Trustees
Minutes of June 23, 2025; Library Board of Trustees Update
of July 24, 2025; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
of May 21, 2025; Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
of July 8, 2025.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 8 18 25 City Council Minutes
2. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
3. Human Rights Commission Minutes
4. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Minutes
5. Library Board of Trustees Update
6. Carnegie -Stout Board of Trustees June 2025 Minutes
7. Park and Recreation Commission 7.8.2025 Meeting Minutes
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Comiskey Park Building, 255 E 24th Street,
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
PRESENT: Jennifer Tigges, Lori 011endick, Ron Axtell, Josh Jorgenson,
Robin Kennicker, Jason Henkel
ABSENT: Jessica Ochoa
STAFF PRESENT: Dan Kroger, Angie Metcalf
CALL TO ORDER: Tigges called the meeting to order at 4:40 p.m.
MINUTES APPROVED; VOTE:
It was moved by Kennicker, seconded by Axtell, to approve the minutes of
the June 10, 2025, meeting.
OATH OF OFFICE - LORI OLLENDICK, JOSH JORGENSON, JASON
HENKEL:
Lori 011endick, Josh Jorgenson, and Jason Henkel were sworn into the
Parks and Recreation Commission and signed the Oaths of Office.
ELECTION OF OFFIERS:
It was moved by Kennicker and seconded by 011endick to elect Jess
Ochoa as Chairperson, Lori 011endick as Vice -chairperson, and Ron Axtell
as Secretary for fiscal year 2026.
PUBLIC INPUT:
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DISCUSSION AND FINIALIZATION OF TOUR DESTINATIONS IN
SEPTEMBER:
It was discussed and finalized that the 2025 facility tour will be September
9t" 2025 at Eagle Point Park starting at 4:30 p.m. and going to 6:00 p.m..
PARKS AND RECREATION COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN UPDATE:
Recreation Division manager Dan Kroger provided updates on the Master
Plan as well as details regarding upcoming public engagement sessions
that are scheduled.
DIVISON MANAGER UPDATE:
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Recreation Division manager Dan Kroger provided an update to the Parks
and Recreation Department leadership structure. Effective July 7t", Marie
Ware has retired from the Parks and Recreation Director position. She will
then step into the role of Project and Facilities Manager working 20 hours
per week while Jared Charland is serving our country effective July 8th until
Jared's return and reorientation. Her last day will be November 3rd. Steve
Fehsal has been named Interim Parks and Recreation Director until a
permanent director is hired.
COMMISSION COMMUNICATION / QUESTIONS:
Commissioner Tigges shared a letter she received from Dubuque Area
Land and Water Legacy.
Commissioner Kennicker asked for details regarding the lighted boat parage
that the Parks and Recreation Department is hosting August 9t". Parks
Division Manager Kroger for provided information.
Commissioner Axtell had questions on a greenspace park that may be
going in in the Historic Millwork District. Kroger had advised the Planning
Department is heading that.
Commissioner Henkel had been asked by a community art group about
painting of the Jefferson Wall. Henkel wanted to know what the proper
procedure for that would be. Kroger advised he should reach out to Parks
Division Manager, Steve Fehsal.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Kennicker, seconded by Henkel, to adjourn the meeting 5.30
p.m. Unanimous.
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