Minutes_Park and Recreation Commission 9 14 18 Copyrighted
September 17, 2018
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Cable N Commission of 9/5; Catfish Creek Watershed
Management Authority of 9/5, City Council Proceedings of
9/4, 9/10; Historic Preservation Commission of 8/16; Park
and Recreation Advisory Commission of 8/14; Resilient
Community Advisory Commission of 8/2; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 9/5/18; Zoning Board of Adjustment of
8/23; Proof of publication for City Council Proceedings of
8/13, 8/15, 8/20.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Cable N Commission Minutes of 9/5/18 Supporting Documentation
Caffish Creek WMA Minutes of 9/5/18 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 9/4/18 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 9/10/18 Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 8/16/18 Supporting Documentation
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission of 8/14/18 Supporting Documentation
Resilient Community Advisory Commission Minutes of Supporting Documentation
8/2/18
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of 9/5/18 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes of 8/23/18 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication-City Council Proceedings 8/13/18 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication-City Council Proceedings for Supporting Documentation
8/15/18
Proof of Publication-City Council Proceedings for Supporting Documentation
8/20/18
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
4:30 p.m., Storybook Hill Children's Zoo
PRESENT: Matthew Garrett, Robin Kennicker, Richard Kirkendall, Jennifer
Tigges and Ray Werner
ABSENT: Rebecca Kuhle
STAFF PRESENT: Marie Ware, Steve Fehsal, Dan Kroger and
Eileen Trimble
OTHERS PRESENT: Gil Spence, Zoo Boosters Representative
MINUTES APPROVED; VOTE:
It was moved by Tigges, seconded by Werner, to approve the minutes of the
July 10, 2018 meeting. Unanimous.
UPDATE BY CHILDREN'S ZOO BOOSTERS REPRESENTATIVE:
Gil Spence was present to represent the Storybook Hill Boosters. He
distributed a list of improvements that have been made to the Zoo with grants
from the Dubuque Racing Association. Since 1997 the DRA has awarded
$158,078 in grants to the Children's Zoo. Board members are all volunteers.
The Zoo has an annual budget of approximately $18,000. They have an annual
fundraiser each year. They rent the two pavilions if someone wants to
guarantee usage, otherwise they are first-come, first-served. They serve
approximately 6,700 visitors per year. The Board appreciates the partnership
with the city. The Zoo is open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR R.E.A.P. GRANT FOR FOUR MOUNDS AND
NRPA GRANT FOR COMISKEY PARK; VOTE:
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens asked for letters of support from
the commission for a R.E.A.P. grant application for Four Mounds Environmental
Restoration Project and an application for a National Recreation and Park
Association Great Urban Parks grant for the Comiskey Park Development
Project.
It was moved �Werner, seconded � Garrett, to approve letters of sUppOrt for
Four Mounds R.E.A.P. qrant and NRPA Great Urban Parks qrant for Comiskev
Park Development. Unanimous.
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ORDINANCE RELATED TO FIRES / GRILLS IN PARKS; VOTES:
It was moved � Kirkendall, seconded � Garrett, to remove the proposed
ordinance amendment related to fires from the table. Unanimous
Commissioners had previously received information obtained from the Fire
Marshal related to recreational fires. Commissioner Tigges asked if we have a
problem with personal grills in the parks. The current ordinance does not allow
people to bring grills, however people do request it. Commissioners Kirkendall
and Werner asked if the language of the ordinance could be changed and a few
words deleted for clarity.
It was moved � Kirkendall, seconded �Werner, to approve the proposed
ordinance amendment with one chanqe — remove the words "in accordance
with olp icies adopted �the C� Manaqer" so ordinance reads ..... in ap rks•
parkways, trails, or open spaces provided �the C�for that up rpose.
Unanimous.
PARK NAMING DISCUSSION:
Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware said this topic will be moved to
September meeting.
DISCUSS POSSIBLE TOUR SITES FOR SEPTEMBER MEETING:
Ms. Ware asked if commissioners wanted to have a tour in September and if
they had any specific facilities they would like to visit. If they did not have
locations, staff would choose the tour sites.
Suggestions during discussion: good to reflect on the priority list that went to
City Council to see some of the outdated facilities that need upgrade and
repairs; Eagle Point Park with the major projects that are coming up; McAleece
and Miller Riverview Park; any small undeveloped properties in vicinity of
suggested areas; and Bee Branch.
It was decided the tour will start at the All Veterans Memorial by McAleece.
Everyone will meet by the Memorial at 420 p.m., parking their cars at
McAleece. Tour will return to the Memorial after visiting sites.
PARK DIVISION REPORT:
Park Division Manager Steve Fehsal updated commissioners:
. Refurbishing and repainting the Gazebo in Washington Park was completed
by Herb Klinkhammer of Colonial Painting. The landscaping has not been
completely replaced yet.
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. Playground at Creek Wood Park has been installed and the forming up for
concrete starts tomorrow. Orange fencing has been placed around the
playground area.
. Paul Meissner was awarded the Indian Room roofing project. He will start
Wednesday on replacing the cedar shake shingles.
. Skate Park project is moving ahead. The company should have about eight
workers on the project by the end of next week.
. Additional playground equipment will be installed at Flora Park in September.
. Valentine Park restoration project moving forward.
. Bids were opened today for the Eagle Point Park water line project. The
water lines will be replaced by the Band Shell, spray fountain, Open Air
Pavilion and rest room building in that area. An additional fire hydrant is
being placed by the Open Air Pavilion.
. All the new hanging baskets will be hung by the September meeting.
Riverwalk baskets are contracted out; we grow Millwork District baskets in
our greenhouse; and Bee Branch spring and fall baskets are contracted out
with Blooms and Plumes.
. RFP went out for Eagle Point Park Restoration project consultant.
. Work on pickleball courts at Veterans' Memorial Park start this week. The
courts must sit for 30 days before they can be painted. This project provides
9 dedicated pickleball courts.
RECREATION DIVISION REPORT:
Recreation Division Manager Dan Kroger updated commissioners:
. Summer season ends this Friday for most programs. Playground program
was extended for two weeks at Flora and Comiskey to end on August 17th.
The Boys' and Girls' Club are providing lunches and snacks.
. Fall brochure comes out this Friday.
. The Rec 'n Roll trailer last scheduled event is tomorrow with COPs at
Jackson Park.
. Teen program consistently had 16 or 17 participants depending on the
scheduled event, but as high as 30 people.
. Golf: ♦ There were five golf sessions with the Boys' and Girls' Club with six
or seven participants each time. The Club provided transportation to/from
golf course to the participants. ♦ Golf lesson revenue is higher than last
year; increase in ladies' clinics. ♦ There are golf outings scheduled every
Saturday through the end of October and eight Sunday outings. ♦ The
snack bar and pro shop revenue is where it was last year even though
revenue was down approximately $23,000 in March and April 2018 due to
bad weather.
. Pools: ♦ Collected over $8,000 more in revenue than last year ($5,000 at
Flora) through the end of July. ♦ Sold over 2,900 season swim passes. ♦
Group swim lessons had 2,200 participants. ♦ There were 101 registered
for private swim lessons. ♦ Between the two pools there were 63 water
saves this summer which is almost double last year.
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. Marina: ♦ The military ship will be docked at the Marina August 23rd
through 27th. ♦ The Twilight paid to have docking system put in at the
Marina so their riders are purchasing items at our store. ♦ There were only
five boats for the Lighted Boat Parade, but store sales were as good as
previous years. We distributed 2,000 glow-in-the-dark bracelets to people
on the Riverwalk. Queen B Radio will work with us next year to get a more
regional market.
MANAGER REPORT:
. FDR Park: Manager Ware gave a little history on Roosevelt Park. In the
1980's FDR was an active park (160 acres) but then it was closed due to
budget issues back then. The Storybook Hill Children's Zoo and Tri-State
Model Airplane Club both lease a section of the park. There is a Master Plan
for FDR Park which does feature a dog park. Forty acres is currently rented
for farmland.
. City Council goal setting will finish up tomorrow night and they will have
their priority list.
SPECIAL MEETING DATE:
Manager Ware requested consideration for a special meeting date for a
potential agreement with a recreational group.
COMMISSION QUESTIONS / COMMUNICATIONS:
. Commissioner Kirkendall asked why Sutton Pool closed so early. Manager
Kroger said it is a staffing issue. If the pool is open, you need 14 certified
lifeguards at all times plus extras to rotate. We keep one pool open longer,
extend waterwalking times and have waterwalker appreciation week.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Kirkendall, seconded by Kennicker, to adjourn the meeting at
5:59 p.m.
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