Minutes_Park and Recreation Commission 3 13 18 Copyrighted
April 16, 2018
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Airport Commission of 3/26; Cable TV Commission of 4/4;
Community Development Advisory Commission of 3/28;
Historic Preservation Commission of 3/15; Human Right
Commission of 3/12; Library Board of Trustees Update of
3/29; Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission of 3/13;
Resilient Community Advisory Commission of 3/1 ; Zoning
Advisory Commission of 4/4; Zoning Board of Adjustments
of 3/22; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings
3/19
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Airport Commission Minutes of 3/26 Supporting Documentation
Cable N Commission Minues of 4/4 Supporting Documentation
Community DevelopmentAdvisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
3/28
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 3/15 Supporting Documentation
Human Right Commission Minutes of 3/12 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of trustees Update of 3/29 Supporting Documentation
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
3/13
Resilient Community Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
3/1
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 4/4 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 3/22 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings 3/19 Supporting Documentation
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
4:30 p.m., Snack Bar, Bunker Hill Golf Course
PRESENT: Robin Kennicker, Ken Klinge, Rebecca Kuhle, Karen Lyness,
Jennifer Tigges and Ray Werner
ABSENT: Richard Kirkendall
STAFF PRESENT: Marie Ware, Steve Fehsal, Dan Kroger and Eileen Trimble
MINUTES APPROVED; VOTE:
It was moved � Kuhle, seconded � Lvness• to approve the minutes of the
February 13• 2018, meetinq. Unanimous.
PARK NAMING PROCESS FOR FUTURE CITY PARKS AND OPEN
SPACES:
Ideas were discussed with general thoughts: • it helps citizens to identify a
park or open space if it is named after the street or area where it is located; • if
someone donates land and wants the area/park named after them, it should be
approved by the Commission first and then by the City Council.
PROJECT UPDATES:
Updates on various projects were provided by Managers Marie Ware, Steve
Fehsal and Dan Kroger.
. Five Flags Study: The consultant is nearing the end of the study and will
schedule a presentation to City Council and a council work session in May.
. Creek Wood Park: Currently at the planning and cost estimate process. We
hope to include the public input meeting as part of the April commission
meeting. The park will include a playground, native areas, lighting and
sidewalk. It will be a 1 .85 acre park.
. Splash pad: Manager Kroger has been researching the different types of
splash pads and related costs.
. Comiskey Park improvements: The City received a grant in the summer of
2018 and the grant paperwork is at the federal level right now. Once all the
funds are eligible for use, we will put together an RFP for consultant
seroices.
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. Skate Park: It is hopsed for construction to be completed in the fall.
. Multicultural Family Center: The City Council approved a budget including
renovation of the building which will become connected to the current
Multicultural Family Center.
. Chaplain Schmitt Island: The Park and Recreation Commission
recommended approving the plan and the City Council approved the plan.
An agreement with the Dubuque Racing Association (DRA) is being drafted.
DISCUSS WAIVING ENTRANCE FEE TO EAGLE POINT PARK FOR KIDS
TO PARKS DAY; VOTE:
Manager Ware shared with Commissioners that the "National Kids to Parks
Day" will be celebrated on Saturday, May 19th. The last several years the
commission waived the Eagle Point Park entrance fee to celebrate the day and
encourage families to be active and get out and enjoy one of the many parks.
The Proclamation will be on the May 7th City Council agenda.
It was moved � Klinqe• seconded � Lvness• to waive the entrance fee to
Eaqle Point Park all d� on National Kids to Parks �, Mav 19• 2018.
Unanimous.
PARK DIVISION REPORT:
Park Division Manager Steve Fehsal reported:
. Seasonal job applications are being accepted. Short term laborers work
from April through August and long term from mid-April through end of park
season in October.
. Greenhouse is filling up with flowers and hanging baskets have been
planted.
. Proposals for campground management are due Friday. Predictions for the
river are reporting spring flooding will be above average.
. Funding is available to refurbish the Gazebo in Washington Park so we will
be advertising an RFP for repainting and replacing the decorative pieces
that are missing. Project will also include re-landscaping around Gazebo.
. Tree crew is noticing a lot of decline in the Ash trees. Department
purchased some new tree crew equipment this winter including a new aerial
tower that has a 5-foot higher reach than the old one plus more reach from
the side. This will allow them to work on some larger trees than they were
able to do before.
. Dubuque Trees Forever have funds to plant some trees and they will offer a
$75.00 match cost for homeowner. They are hoping to plant 30 trees. The
Forestry Crew will check the sites for size of planting lawn, underground
cables, etc.
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RECREATION DIVISION REPORT:
Recreation Division Manager Dan Kroger reported:
. Hiring for summer seasonal positions is in progress. Jon Rothering was
hired as the Assistant Golf Pro.
. Summer brochure is in final stages and will be out on April 6th.
. Summer playground program has been restructured.
. Four Mounds is partnering with the Dream Center again this year and will
offer three weeks of the Day Camp which would expand the number from 50
participants last year to 90 this year.
. Facilities Supervisor Ben Alden left the department at the end of December
to accept a job in Chicago.
. Sandblasting at both pools is completed for the painting project. Painting
will begin soon if the weather cooperates. The waterslide flume at Sutton is
also being replaced.
MANAGER REPORT:
Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware reported:
. The group responsible for America's River III is working on naming and
sponsoring rights for areas of Bee Branch. A brochure is being developed.
COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS / QUESTIONS:
. Mr. Klinge asked about the status of the Miracle League. Manager Ware
said staff is working on the agreement with Miracle League and if necessary
we may schedule a special meeting once the agreement is finalized.
. Ms. Tigges asked about the status of Winter Farmer's Market in the old
Colts building. Ms. Ware said they were able to use the space this year
since no renovation had started in the building. The Farmer's Market
representative will be meeting with MFC Board to discuss potential usage
and options.
. Mr. Warner asked if there were any community orchards in any other park in
town. Ms. Ware said there have been some groups discussing food sources
being available but nothing specific. Once the Sustainability Coordinator
position is filled, that person would work with groups interested in orchards.
. Mr. Warner asked about progress on the new dog park. Ms. Ware said the
CIP budget in FY 19 has $20,000 for planning and FY 20 has $100,000 for
development. The location is set to be the area south of the Julien Dubuque
Bridge.
. Ms. Lyness asked how well the Rec 'n Roll trailer did last year. Mr. Kroger
said it was in service for six weeks last year and it was at 16 different
events. Additional funds were approved in the FY 19 Improvement Level
budget for extra staff for the trailer.
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. Ms. Tigges asked if the commission priorities for the City Council could be
placed on the next commission agenda and send commissioners the most
recent list they had compiled. She would like to make sure the City Council
consultant gets the list in time for council goal setting session this summer.
ADJOURN; VOTE:
It was moved � Kennicker, seconded � Klinqe, to ad�iourn the meetinq at 5:52
p.m. Unanimous.
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