Minutes_Park and Recreation Commission 09.09.25City of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
Copyrighted
November 3, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of October 20, 2025; Airport
Commission of August 12, 2025; Arts and Cultural Affairs
Advisory Commission of August 26, 2025; Building Code
Advisory and Appeals Board of September 11, 2025; Historic
Preservation Commission of September 18, 2025; Parks and
Recreation Advisory Commission of September 9, 2025;
Zoning Board of Adjustment of September 25, 2025.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 10 20 25 City Council Minutes
2. Airport Commission Minutes
3. Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Minutes
4. Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board Minutes
5. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
6. Parks and Recreating Advisory Commission Minutes
7. Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Eagle Point Park Tour
2601 Shiras Ave. Dubuque, Iowa 52001
PRESENT: Jess Ochoa, Jennifer Tigges, Robin Kennicker, Ron Axtell,
Lori 011endick, and Jason Henkel
ABSENT: Josh Jorgenson
STAFF PRESENT: Dan Kroger, Steve Fehsal
CALL TO ORDER: Ochoa called meeting to order at 4:38 p.m.
MINUTES APPROVED VOTE:
It was moved by Axtell, second by Kennicker, to approve the amended
minutes of the August 12, 2025, meeting. Unanimous.
PUBLIC INPUT:
None
HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES — REFLECTIONS IN THE PARK LEASE
AGREEMENT REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION:
Both Tigges and Axtell asked if there were any changes to the agreement. Park
Division Manager Fehsal stated that there were no changes from the previous
year agreement. The motion was made by Kennicker to recommend approval of
the Hillcrest Family Services — Reflections in the Park Lease Agreement. This
was second by 011endick. Unanimous.
EAGLE POINT PARK TOUR
COMMISSION COMMUNICATION / QUESTIONS:
Tigges asked staff if they knew about a permit being granted to a group that
utilized AY McDonald Park in July. Staff was unaware of any special event
permit being provided to the group in question and the City Clerks Office had not
reached out to the Department for approval.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Tigges, second by Axtell, to adjourn the meeting at 6:00
p.m. Unanimous.
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