Minutes_Park and Recreation Advisory Commission 6 25 13PRESENT:
STAFF
PRESENT:
MINUTES
APPROVED;
VOTE:
ORDIANCE
REVISION TO
ADD PORT OF
DUBUQUE
MARINA:
PARK AND
RECREATION
ORDINANCE
REVISIONS;
VOTE:
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
4:30 p.m., Brick Open Air Pavilion, Flora Park
Bob Blocker, Chuck Harris, Paul Hoffmann, Ken Klinge, Karen Lyness, Evelyn
Nadeau and Dave Schlueter
Marie Ware, Steve Fehsal, Dan Kroger and Eileen Trimble
It was moved by Harris, seconded by Lyness, to approve the minutes of the May
14, 2013 meeting with two corrections: 1) Chuck Harris was not present at May
meeting; and 2) on top of page two, Commissioner Hoffmann asked if there are
spaces available for local people to park their cars for several days and would
we charge them rent. The motion passed unanimously.
Leisure Services Manager Ware explained that this proposed ordinance revision
would add the Port of Dubuque Marina to the list of areas alcohol is allowed.
It was moved by Hoffmann, seconded by Harris, to add Port of Dubuque Marina
as a location in the Code of Ordinances as proposed. The motion passed 6 -1
with Blocker, Harris, Hoffmann, Klinge, Lyness and Schlueter voting yes,
Nadeau voting no.
There are several revisions proposed to the Parks and Recreation section of the
Code of Ordinances: m Definitions were added. ® Restricting horse drawn
vehicles — allows for the opportunity to allow horse drawn vehicles through the
Special Event Permit process. Permitting leashed dogs and cats in certain
trails (Heritage Trail, Powerline Trail, Northwest Arterial Trail and Southern Levy
Trail). The leash portion of the City Ordinance will be under Animal Control
Section of the Code and is referenced in the Park and Recreation section.
Clean -up requirements were established. m Park, Open Spaces and Trails
description section was revised. m The bow / deer hunt is revised to make it
consistent and referenced to the Animal Control section.
♦ Commissioner Hoffmann asked if signage could be put up for bikers on trails
where pets are allowed — "caution - dogs allowed" or something similar. He does
not feel pets should be allowed on Jaycee Trail or Riverwalk. E Commissioner
Harris thinks pets should be allowed on the Jaycee Trail and Riverwalk and
since we allow on the south levy trail, we should include the floodwall going the
other way. Commissioner Nadeau said she can see both sides of the issue.
The Riverwalk is a very popular spot and attracts lots of tourists so it doesn't
seem very welcoming if the pets are not allowed, but if they are not allowed, we
need to make sure the signage gets up and is very clear. Manager Ware said
there is no signage at the Riverwalk about no pets allowed.
It was moved by Lyness, seconded by Schlueter, to approve ordinance revisions
as proposed. The motion passed 6 -1, with Harris, Hoffmann, Klinge, Lyness,
Nadeau and Schlueter voting yes, Blocker voting no.
continued
June 25, 2013 meeting
page two
PARK DIVISION Park Division Manager Steve Fehsal informed commis sioners:
REPORT:
• The river is predicted to hit 20.6 feet Thursday afternoon so Miller Riverview
campground will not be open for the July 4th holiday; refunds will be issued to
those with reservations. At this point there is no anticipated opening date. •
Everyone worked together to help get the marina up and running. • Greenhouse
staff has all the flowers planted and the baskets are all hung at the appropriate
sites. • Consideration is being given to security cameras at Jackson Park; 23
trees have been pruned up and the canopy raised. • Park Foreman Gerry Apel
retired June 14th after 38 years of service.
o Manager Ware shared that the Mystique Casino is having Island Fest in
September. + Commissioner Nadeau asked if staff that work at Jackson Park
get any cultural sensitivity training and training on how to communicate with
different cultures. Ware said full time staff does Intercultural Competency
Training and the AmeriCorps employees get some training through AmeriCorps.
RECREATION Recreation Division Manager Dan Kroger informed commissioners:
DIVISION
REPORT: • Department has 5,000 registrations for summer programs. • Golf rounds this
year through June 25th total 9,000; there were 11,000 at this time in 2012. • The
marina opened June 1st. There were 30 boats for Riverfest (19 advance
reservations and 11 that came that day). July has 24 solid booking so far. Fuel
sales have been strong. • He is working toward hiring the third full time
Recreation Program Supervisor. • Recreation staff is working on a new look for
the fall brochure and we will be trying to market it in advance of publication. •
Recreation is working with Abeni El -Amin, Multicultural Family Center Director,
on partnerships and cooperative programming.
MANAGER
REPORT:
+ Commissioner Nadeau asked about Aqua Zumba discounted fees for drop -in
registrations as opposed to registering in advance online or through the office.
Manager Kroger said he would check with staff. o Commissioner Klinge
commended golf course employees because the course looks really good.
Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware informed commissioners:
• The Park and Recreation Commission will begin to look at potential pet park
locations for recommending to the City Council. The FIDO group would like to
be part of that discussion. • The League of Cities Conference is in Dubuque in
September so there are lot of priority projects that will get done before that time.
+ Commissioner Nadeau asked if the IDOT location was completely thrown out
as a possible pet park location. Ms. Ware said it is still on the table as a
possibility. Nadeau asked if we could ask for a list of criteria from the Council of
what they want us to look for in a pet park location and get clarification.
Commissioner Lyness suggested having the Council look at a map of the city
and have them tell commissioners what areas they would like checked out for
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OTHER
BUSINESS:
June 25, 2013
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possible sites. Commissioner Hoffmann said he keeps hearing that people want
to be able to walk their dog to the pet park, but he thinks you will always have to
drive to a pet park because people don't want a pet park in their back yard.
Commissioner Harris asked about the status of the Comiskey project. Ms. Ware
said it will start after September.
® Council goal setting is in August and last year commissioners sent a memo to
the City Council regarding Commission items for consideration. Commis-
sioners agreed to look over that information and communicate directly with
Council Members or e-mail Manager Ware with information about projects.
• The Commission decided there will not be a July meeting.
® Commissioner Hoffmann was thanked for all his years of dedicated service
as a Park and Recreation Commissioner. Paul served 27 years on the Park
and Recreation Commission, plus 3 years on the Plumbing Commission.
ADJOURN; It was moved by Hoffmann, seconded by Schlueter, that the meeting be
VOTE:
adjourned at 5:30 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Chairperson