Minutes_Park and Recreation Commission 02.10.26 Copyrighted
April 6, 2026
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of March 16 and 23, 2026; Airport
Commission of Janauary 27 and February 23, 2026; Arts and
Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of January 27 and
February 24, 2026; Building Code Advisory and Appeals
Board of October 30, 2025; Cable TV Commission of
February 17, 2026; Community Development Advisory
Commission of January 21, 2026; Historic Preservation
Commission of February 19, 2026; Human Rights
Commission of February 10, 2026; Library Board of Trustees
Update of February 26, 2026; Parks and Recreation Advisory
Commission of February 10, 2026; Zoning Advisory
Commission of March 4, 2026; Proof of Publication for City
Council Proceedings of March 2 and 16, 2026; Proof of
Publication for Expenditure Reports presented at the March 2
and 16, 2026 City Council meetings.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 3 16 26 City Council Minutes
2. 3 23 26 City Council Minutes - 6 pm Meeting
3. 3 23 26 City Council Minutes -630 pm Meeting
4. Airport Commission Minutes of January 27 2026
5. Airport Commission Minutes of February 23 2026
6. Arts Commission Minutes 1.27.26
7. Arts Commission Minutes 2.24.26
8. Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board Minutes
9. Cable TV Commission Meeting Minutes
10. Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes
11. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
12. Human Rights Commission Minutes
13. Parks and Recreating Advisory Commission Minutes
14. Library Board of Trustees Council Update
15. Proof- City Council Proceedings of March 2, 2026
16. Proof- Expenditure Reports from March 2 meeting
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17. Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes
18. Proof- City Council Proceedings of March 16, 2026
19. Proof- Expenditure Reports from March 16, 2026 meeting
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Wednesday, February 10, 2026
Bunker Hill Golf Course
2200 Bunker Hill Road, Dubuque, lowa 52001
PRESENT: Jennifer Tigges, Ron Axtell, Robin Kennicker, and Lori
011endick
ABSENT: Jason Henkel, Jess Ochoa, Josh Jorgenson
STAFF PRESENT:, Steve Fehsal, Matt Kalcevich, and Angie Metcalf
CALL TO ORDER: 011endick called meeting to order at 4:35 p.m.
MINUTES APPROVED VOTE:
It was moved by Kennicker, second by Tigges, to approve the minutes of
the January 21St, 2026 meeting. Unanimous.
PUBLIC INPUT:
None.
REQUEST FROM THE ORDER OF THE ARROW TO WAIVE THE EAGLE
POINT PARK FEE ON MOTHER'S DAY FOR THOSE ATTENDING THE
PANCAKE BREAKFAST:
Emma Karney from the Order of the Arrow provided a short presentation on
the history of the Order of the Arrow and the past partnership with the Parks
and Recreation Department. It was moved by Tigges, second by Axtel, to
approve the request from the Order of the Arow to waive the Eagle Point
Park entrance fee on Mother's Day for those attending the pancake
breakfast. Unanimous.
MATHIAS HAM HOUSE LEASE 3RD AMENDMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Park Division Manager, Steve Fehsal, explained the 3rd amendment to the lease
would extend the lease term to 2066. Kennicker made a motion to recommend
the Mathias Ham House Lease 3rd Amendment. Axtel seconded. Unanimous.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN UPDATE:
Park and Recreation Director, Matt Kalcevich, advised the master plan is going
to council on Monday, February 16th. He encouraged the commission members
to attend in person or online.
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DIVISION MANAGER REPORTS:
Park Division Manager, Steve Fehsal, provided an update on ongoing projects
for Parks and Recreation.
COMMISSION COMMUNICATION / QUESTIONS:
Commissioners showed interest in taking a tour of the Mathias Ham House in
May or June of 2026.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Kennicker, second by Axtell, to adjourn the meeting at 5:00
p.m. Unanimous.
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