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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-11-2012 Parks and Recreation CommissionAGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 5:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JULY 119 2012 U OF I BECKWITH BOATHOUSE 5:00 p.m. NOTE: Commission members will meet at the Butler Bridge Ribbon Cutting Ceremony located at Iowa River and N. Dubuque St. (north of interstate 80). Parking is available at the waterworks Prairie Park trailhead. 5:30 p.m. Call to order Approval of minutes from June 12, 2012 5:35 p.m. Public discussion of any item not on the agenda 5:15 p.m. Discuss status of Commission Member Aaron Krohmer 5:30 p.m. Posting Agenda Packets 5:50 p.m. Parks Tour Discussion 6:00 p.m. Neighborhood Open Space Review 6:10 p.m. Recreation Division Report 6:15 p.m. Parks Division Report 6:20 p.m. Directors Report • TTRA UpdateNendors • Neighborhood Meetings • Commission Orientation • Review of Johnson County Conservation Board Long -Range Planning Priorities 2010-2015 • Ashton House Update • Dog Park Access Road 6:30 p.m. Chairs Report 6:35 p.m. Commission Time/Suggestions for Future Agenda Items 6:45 p.m. Adjournment MINUTES DRAFT PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION JUNE 11, 2012 UNIVERSITY OF IOWA BECKWITH BOATHOUSE Members Present: David Bourgeois, Clay _Claussen, Maggie Elliott, Allie Gnade, Cara Hamann, Lucie Laurian, John Westefeld, Joe Younker Members Absent: Aaron Krohmer Staff Present: Mike Moran, Chad Dyson, Terry Robinson Others Present: None CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairman Claussen. RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council action): None OTHER FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: Claussen discussed his concern with the absence of Commission member Aaron Krohmer. There have been attempts made to reach Krohmer via telephone and email with no response. Krohmer has informed staff of his absence from meetings. Therefore, Claussen asked that the minutes from January through May 2012 be amended to change Krohmer from excused absences to absent. Claussen will also send a registered letter to Krohmer letting him know of this decision. Gnade mentioned that Krohmer was recently injured in a bicycle accident and was awaiting surgery. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None Memorial Wall Request: Moran introduced Bob Deatsch, Cemetery Supervisor to the Commission. Deatsch is proposing the addition of a memorial wall to the Oakland Cemetery. This wall is to memorialize those who have deeded their bodies to the University for research purposes. The wall would include an 11' x 56' pad and would eventually hold three tablets (a tablet is the piece which the names and other information are placed) that would be able to accommodate over 2300 names. Each space would allow for the deceased's name, date of birth and date of death. There would be a fee of $400 for PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION June 13,2012 Page 2 of 5 each vault. The vaults will be sold on a first come first served basis and will be placed on the tablet in the order that requests are received There initially would be one tablet in place and other would be added as needed (up to three total). Applications for these vaults will be distributed to families through the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. They will also be distributed at cemetery events, such as the annual Memorial Day celebration. . Bourgeois stated that he thinks this is a very good idea. All others agreed. Moran will discuss funding with Kevin O'Malley, Finance Director. The fees for the vaults will cover the cost for the construction of this wall. being absent. Disc Golf at Wetherby: Moran has been approached by two different groups suggesting that a 9-hole disc golf course be added to Wetherby Park. He explained to Commission members that currently the park offers the community garden plots, a splash pad, park shelter and a playground. Staff has also received a recent request from the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County to expand on the existing ball field. Dyson noted that they are looking for a location closer to their participants as they have to transport many of them to the baseball fields at City Park. Dyson stated that the Recreation Center uses those fields for Special Population Involvement softball and baseball only. There was some concern discussed about the lack of parking available at the park. Moran that all of these activities can be accommodated, however, with the additional need for parking, they can expect some neighborhood complaints. The disc golf course at Peninsula Park is considered a challenging course. Adding a smaller, mobile course at Wetherby would offer play for some of those that are not up for a challenging course. Moran estimates between $2000-$3000 cost for placement of this course. He also mentioned that the baskets that would be used at Wetherby would be mobile. Moran and staff will take a closer look at this park with these concerns in mind. Younker asked if there are any other plans for parks that would be tabled due to this addition. Moran said no. Westefeld suggested that since these baskets would be mobile, perhaps it is worth a trial run. Longfellow Neighborhood Request: Moran received a letter from Will Thompson on behalf of the Longfellow Neighborhood Association proposing that the recently acquired tract of land in that area be designated as "Rogers Green" They would like to do this to honor the many years that Mr. Rogers faithfully maintained this property as a public green space. Moran noted that based on the city's naming policy, he has the authority to approve this request without taking it to council. RECREATION DIVISION REPORT: Dyson shared a drawing of the proposed Aquaclimbing Wall to be added to the Recreation Center Pool. This will be placed in the southeast corner of the pool. This wall is being funded by the money the department received as part of the 3-Point Program. He is expecting to have this available at the pool sometime in the fall. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION June 13, 2012 Page 3 of 5 Dyson noted that the bid opening for the east entrance of the Recreation Center building will be on June 14. This project will be phased in so that entrance will still be usable. Dyson will report bid results at August Commission meeting. Claussen mentioned to staff that the T-Ball program that the Recreation Center is running is very well done. Dyson said he would pass this on to Matt Eidahl who is the program supervisor for this program. PARKS DIVISION REPORT: Robinson noted that the final walkthrough at North Market Square Park is schedule for Friday, June 15. The neighborhood has reserved the park for an opening celebration on September 9. Robinson announced that the restrooms will be opening this coming weekend at Court Hill Park. DIRECTORS REPORT: TTRA: Sewer and water lines are laid and 63 pilings are scheduled to go in on Friday. Fin and Feather will start renting out canoes, paddle boats, and kayaks on July 1. Neighborhood Meetings: Moran asked Commission if they would be willing to attend some more neighborhood meetings as they had done in the past. Westefeld said that these meetings were very useful and sees them as a good way to communicate with the public. Moran will bring a meeting schedule to the July meeting. Commission Survey: Members were reminded that if they wish to take this survey they need to do so soon. They can find the survey at http://www.icgov.org/default/?id- =2225. Normandy Dr. Moran stated that the landscape plan for the final phase will go before Council in July. Park & Activity Signage: Moran discussed the possibility of sponsors purchasing space at the dog park to advertise on the fence. There would be guidelines put in place to keep it aesthetically pleasing and they would be up for a limited amount of time. Laurian said she would be okay with this as long as the signs are moved regularly. There was some discussion on different ways of making these more tasteful such as engraved rock, or something that blends in with the surroundings. Elliott agreed. Laurian wants to avoid the billboard effect. Gnade noted that she does not like the idea of advertising at the parks, that they are meant to be a sanctuary from every day chaos. Bourgeois discussed his idea of sponsors offering discounts on items if patron purchases a dog tag, and stated that he feels that anytime we can bring in revenue for the city, that we should. Younker suggested to perhaps allowing one sponsor per month rather than numerous sponsors with numerous signs at one time. Westefeld said that there should be limits, however, understands the importance of community relationships with merchants. Moran said that there will be more discussion and he and staff will come up with a concept plan for this program. Hamann suggested that perhaps the staff look instead at something more artistic (more like an exhibit) to be put up and have merchants sponsor that particular piece of art. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION June 13, 2012 Page 4 of 5 Doq Swim: Moran noted that DogPAC has decided not to run the dog swim this year. Therefore, he met with aquatics staff and the Animal Foundation who decided to run this event. It will likely be scheduled the day after Labor Day (as in past years). Moran discussed the idea of possibly giving DogPAC part of the proceeds. Neighborhood Open Space: This item will be added as a regular addition to the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting agendas. Park Tour: Moran noted that the annual park tour will likely be scheduled during the September meeting. He would like to talk about places to visit at the July or August meeting. CHAIRS REPORT: Claussen noted that there was some confusion as to what exactly the Council would be reviewing regarding the Iowa City Farmers Market Strategic Plan. Some thought they were reviewing a summary of ideas, while others assumed they would be reviewing and approving/denying the actual strategic plan. It was determined that they would be reviewing the actual plan. City Manager pulled this item from the recent council agenda as he had some questions regarding the plan. Specifically he was concerned about the idea of either adding staff or making the market coordinator a full- time position. He wanted it to be understood that the City is not able to approve additional staff costs at this time. COMMISSION TIME/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Elliott asked what happened to DogPAC as commission has not heard from them in some time. Moran stated that they are still active; however, he has not heard much from them either. They have been taking care of some maintenance items at the dog parks. Elliott also noted that the North Market Shelter is very nice. Bourgeois stated that the boards and commission training that was offered at the library was very informative. r_1oil lei I I;Rg16I:11Z1114 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION June 13, 2012 Page 5 of 5 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD YEAR 2011 NAME N N m o m •' o TERM EXPIRES David 1/1/15 X X O/E X X X Bourgeois Clay 1/1/14 X X X X X X Claussen Maggie 1/1/13 X O/E X X X X Elliott Allison 1/1/14 X X X O/E X X Gnade Cara 1/1/16 X X X X X X Hamann Aaron 111113 O 0 0 O 0 0. Krohmer Lucie 1/1/15 X X X X X X Laurian John 1/1114 X X X X O/E X Westefeld Joe 1/1/16 X X X X O/E X Younker KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused NM = No meeting LQ = No meeting due to lack of quorum * = Not a member at this time **=Member was listed as absent/excused status January through May. These have been changed to absent status. city of iowa city PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 220 S. Gilbert Street TO: Michael Moran FROM: Chad DysorgAl,. DATE: July 6, 2012 RE: June 2012 Monthly Report S.P.I. New staff members were hired and attended SPI orientation sessions in preparation for the summer programs. (Master Plan: Enhance Program Development) SPI Summer Session I programs began with 74 participants in Special Olympics (SO) Softball, 65 in SO Bocce, 85 in SO Track & Field and 37 in the Adapted Aquatics programs. The new Banana Rama cooking class had 32 registrations. (Master Plan: Enhance Program Development) Recreation Division Special Olympic athletes who compete in tennis participated in the USTA Missouri Valley's All Stars Day in Des Moines. (Master Plan: Enhance Program Development) The SPI Goodtimers Club held an evening of summer art at City Park. Participants planted flowers in the pots they decorated and made friendship bracelets. (Master Plan: Enhance Program Development) Over 50 people attended The SPI Rockin' in the USA Dance Party for dancing and 4`h of July crafts and games. (Master Plan: Enhance Program Development) PRESCHOOL/JR./SR. HIGH ACTIVITIES - SCANLON GYM Summer youth sports began: Tee Ball, Skateboarding, Taekwondo, Youth/Adult Tennis and ICRD sport camps. Changes from summer 2011 include: 2 additionally tee ball locations, moving skateboarding to Creekside Park, adding tennis lessons back at City Park and offering 7 ICRD sport camps. (Goal 3: Enhance Program Development and Goal 10: Plan for Continued Equitable Level of Service as Community Grows) This month the Daily Iowan has featured articles about the Skateboard Lessons, ICRD Floor Hockey sport camp, ICRD Adult Tennis, and ICRD Volleyball sport camp. Next month the Press Citizen will be featuring the ICRD Sport Camps. (Goal 6: Increase Awareness of Program Offerings) Recreation Division June 2012 Monthly Report Page 2 of 3 • The Mercer Aquatic Center Scanlon gym hosts the ARC of Johnson County Day Camp Monday —Friday 7 am — 5 pm and the Grant Wood Gym Tuesday — Thursday 12 noon — 5 pm. (Goal 8: Collaborate with Community Organizations) • Continue to promote and advertise upcoming youth programs and special events on ICRD web page, e-subscriptions, rec ware, and Facebook for all programs. (Goal #6: Increase awareness of Program Offerings) Staff is working with a possible instructor for a Tai Chi class beginning this fall. (Goal #3 — Enhance Program Development). Staff posted upcoming program information on the department's web page. Staff also posted articles on the department's website regarding the Independence Day facility schedules/closures. (Goal # 6 — Increase Awareness of Program Offerings). 11,660 people were recorded on the hourly attendance in the month of June at the RAL Recreation Center. (May 2012- 7,980. June 2011- 13,980) (Goal 42 — Track Performance Measures). The cable for the arm curl machine has been replaced. Now all the equipment in the fitness room is in working order again. (Goal #9 — Continue to Provide Equitable LOS in Existing Parks and Facilities). Fall softball registration begins July 9 and ends August 10. The University of Iowa Recreational Services is running intramurals on Thursdays this fall, so we are running leagues Sundays thru Wednesdays. (Goal # 6 — Increase Awareness of Program Offerings). SOCIAL/CULTURAL The FREE FISHING WEEKEND event at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area was not very well attended but those who did come out had a great time. Many other events were planned in the Iowa City area for the free fishing weekend and this was also the weekend of the Iowa Arts Fest, no doubt affecting our numbers. (Master Plan: Enhance program development, collaborate with organizations and businesses) SUMMER PLAYGROUNDS are experiencing record numbers of children at most sites. Arts and Crafts, games and water activities are most popular. Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County continue to take advantage of our programs at Willow Creek and Wetherby Parks. (Master Plan: Pursue comprehensive service delivery, reaching out to those with financial need and assuring programming opportunities are available in all geographic sectors of the city) Art classes and camps are filling the craft room with upwards of 40 kids making art each weekday, all day! This is the time of year we really bust at the seams. Some creative planning and collaboration by art and camp staff has resulted in using the DISCOVERY GARDEN space and the gathering area outside the craft room as outdoor classroom. (Master Plan: enhance program development) Recreation Division June 2012 Monthly Report Page 3 of 3 Neil Keane, Recreation Intern has completed his trails project and all routes are now posted on our website. This was a great project and a super way for our interns to learn about our parks and trails system. (Master Plan: Increase awareness of program offerings) Staff are working hard to meet the next National Register deadline for consideration of the log cabins in City Park. If successful, designation of the National Historic Register would come with the ability to apply for funds otherwise not available to us. Two fundraisers are also currently in the works and should take place in late summer and early fall. (Master Plan; research potential funding possibilities and pursue alternate funding sources) The DISCOVERY GARDEN has been recertified with Nature Explore as an outdoor classroom. We continue to see many changes in the garden daily. Sadly though, we have lost our gathering area tree to disease. Its removal has left a hole in the area that we hope to fill with ceramic drums and seating in the near future. Summer Art Campers are participating in the Farmer's Market KID'S DAY shirt design contest. We hope to have 40 - 50 entries before the deadline. Hopefully by now you have heard of the Coca Cola contest we have entered online. If not, go to www.LivePositively.com/parks or the Facebook page at http://apps.facebook.com/coca- colaparks There you will also find instructions on how to earn 100 votes each time you check in. Sign in and vote, vote, vote for City Park and the chance for us to receive thousands of dollars for park improvements. (Master Plan: pursue alternate funding sources) AQUATICS June has proven especially trying for the lifeguard staff. The heat has been extreme and the hours have been long. However, they seem to be responding very well to some of the adjustments made this summer. In order to increase access to City Park Pool we moved the opening time for 50m lap swim up to 11:30am from 12pm. We have also increased access to the wading pool area at City Park Pool. In previous years we opened the wading pool at Ipm, the same time we opened for open swim. This year we opened the wading pool to parents and children 5 years of age or younger. So far this arrangement seems to working out well. City Park Pool has been standing up to the elements very well. We have experienced excessive bather loads for nearly two straight weeks. The pool generally does well with a "rain day" to help it catch up. However this year the pool has stood up very well to the conditions. We have experienced very little turbidity and the chemical levels are maintaining at solid levels. We are hoping that these conditions continue throughout the rest of the summer. ov Iowq„ TO: Mike Moran, Director FROM: Bob Deatsch, Oakland Cemetery O, DATE: July 6, 2012 a non-perpetunI care cemetery established in 1843 RE: Monthly Report (June) AMOUNT L OPERATING A. Interments (9) 1. Adult, Res, 1 @$600.00 $600.00 2. Cremation, Res., 1@$200.00 $200.00 3. Adult, Non -Res. 2@$900.00 $1800.00 4. Cremation, Res, Sat. 2@$300.00 $600.00 5. Youth, Res./Sat. 1 @$500.00 $500.00 6. Cremation, Non -Res. 2@$300.00 $600.00 INCOME FROM INTERMENTS $4300.00 B. Lot sales (4) 1. Resident, adult monument space, 0 2. Resident, adult flat stone space, 0 3. Non-resident, adult monument space 2@$1050.00 $2100.00 4. Non-resident, adult flat stone space, 2@$900.00 $1800.00 5. Resident, cremation space, 0 6. Non-resident, cremation space, 0 7. Resident, Columbarium Niche 0 8. Non-resident, Columbarium Niche 0 9. Resident, infant space, 0 10. Non -Resident, Infant space, 0 11. Resident, Infant Niche 0 12. Non -Resident, Infant Niche 0 INCOME FROM LOT SALES $3900.00 TOTAL CEMETERY INCOME $8,200.00 Page 2 of 2 7/6/12Cemetery II. CEMETERY MAINTENANCE A. Funerals B. Grounds maintenance C. Equipment repair & maintenance D. Cemetery Plantings E. Building Maintenance F. Mow Cemetery/Mulch Leaves G. Trim Cemetery H. Snow Removal in Cemetery I. OT Snow Inside Cemetery TOTAL CEMETERY MAINTENANCE HOURS 67.5 193.25 35.5 76.5 25 105.75 119 0 0 622.5 III. CEMETERY BUDGETED & SPECIAL PROJECTS HOURS A. Lot sales 5 B. Safety 1\Ieeting/Staff/Park Commission 2 C. Lot Locations 8 D. FuneralOT 14 E. Grave Repair (4) 8 F. Monument Repair (17) 22 G. Safety Training (Seasonal Employee) 0 H. Computer Mapping 0 I. Deeded Body Sign Planter 43 TOTAL CEMETERY BUDGETED & SPECIAL PROJECTS 102 IV. ADMINISTRATIVE AND OFFICE DUTIES 123.25 V. OUTSIDE 1\ AINTENANCE A. Mow outside cemetery 1 B. Trim outside Cemetery 1 G 1435 Snow 0 D. 1435 Overtime Snow 0 TOTAL OUTSIDE MAINTENANCE 2 NOTE: Total Cemetery hours, including leave with pay and rest periods = 973.75 DEPARTMENT Of PARKS & RECREATION DIVISION Of PARKS, FORESTRY, ANd CBD Date: Judy 3, 2012 To: Michael Moran, Director From: Terry Robinson, Superintendent Re: Parks Monthly Report — June 2012 I. GENERAL OPERATIONS A. Mowing B. Ground Repairs Lower City Park, Willow Creek, Sand Prairi Brookland and Scott Parks C. Parks Security Duties D. Cleaning Shelters and Restrooms E. Facility Repairs F. North MarketSquare Laying and Watering Sod and Installing Foi G. Construction H, Garbage Pick Up 1. Equipment Maintenance & Repairs J. Vandalism Repairs K. Elech'ical and Plumbing Repairs L. Weed Trimming M. Dog Parks Mowing, Collecting Money, Water, Weed Trimming N. Flower Bed Maintenance O. Drop Off and Pick Up Materials / Equipment P. City Park Ride Maintenance hours 658 641 433 256 137 110 98 92 84 75 67 67 67 54 45 42 Q. Shop Cleaning R. Misc. Tasks S, Spraying for Weeds T. Meetings U. Playground Fquipment Maintenance V. Signs W. Picnic Table Repairs and Moving 26 17 17 14 DEPARTMENT Of PARKS & RECREATION DIVISION Of PARKS, FORESTRY, ANd CBD Date: July 3, 2012 To : Michael Moran, Director From: Terry Robinson, Superintendent RE : Forestry Monthly Report — June 2012 I, FIELD OPERATION / SERVICE REQUESTS HOURS A. SERVICE REQUESTS; 30 Trees Pruned = 56 Trees Removed = 11 273 4.5 hours for posting "No Parking " signs B, PARKS/ SPECIAL REQUESTS: 14 Trees Pruned= 9 Tress Removed = 12 50 11 > FIELD OPERATIONS/ GENERA A, ROUTINE STREET MAINT; Tre Watering Street Trees = 103 hour. Norlhside Neighborhood, Longfei; B. ROUTINE PARK MAINT: Trees See Attached Delail Includes 37.5 hours for watering C, TRAIL MAINTENANCE; Napoleon, 4.5 hrs, and Whispering D, NURSERY Watering Trees A = 20 Trees Removed = 0 128 ghborhood, Sycamore St by Mall, = 14 Trees Removed = 7 82 Terry Trueblood, Cumberland Trail 21 ws Welland 16.5 hrs 20 E. TREES REMOVED Size Distribution CLASS 1=8 CLASS II = 16 CLASS III = 7 III, MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS A, CHAIN SAW/ HAND TOOL MAINT Saws & chains 16 firs Hand tools 10 Ins 26 B. EQUIPMENT TRANSFER/ EQUIP MAINT. 23 Transfers 8 hrs Maintenance 15 hrs C, SHOP TIME 14 Cleaning 14lirs D. DUMP CHIPS/ FUEL TRUCKS 10.5 IV. ADMINSTRATION A. New Service requests 30 B, Sidewalk Inspection 3 C. Contract Prep ( Stump) 14 D.Other - 107 Office work - 3 hrs , Logs- 10 hrs, Flood Lots 6 IAA Workshop — 42 hrs, CDL Training — 46 hrs FORESTRY WORK COMPLETED IN VARIOUS PARKS, RIGHT OF WAYS & GREENSPACES LOCATION 'Trims Removal Class Work Hours Chipping Only Other City Park 3 2 / II 8 Scott Park 4.5 X Terrill Mill Park 2 x Chauncey Swan 5 2 / II 7.5 Villa Park 1 4.5 Plus vegetation Removal Court Hill Park 5 1/1 12 Windsor Ridge 1/I & 1/II 2 Napoleon Shop 4 X TOTALS 14 1/I & 6/II 44.5 TRAILS Napoleon Trail 4.5 Vegetation removal Whispering Meadows Welland Trail 16.5 Vegetation Removal TOTAL 21 June Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Total Ground Litter CBD plaza 23 60 56.5 64.5 37 241 CBD StScp 6 43 52 55 32.5 188.5 Parks 0 Hazardous Clean Up CBD 1.5 2 3.5 Parks 0 Designed Flower Bed Maintenance CBD 71 44 17 6 16 90 Parks 18 49.5 12 21 100.5 Planting CBD 2 18 12 26.5 58.5 Parks 0 Watering CBD 48 67 85 80.5 280.5 Parks 10.5 10.5 Fertilizing CBD 5 4 0.5 9.5 Parks 0 Mulching CBD 44 5 4.5 53.5 Parks 0 Pruning CBD 1 7 1 17 2.5 28.5 Parks 0 Weeding CBD 2.5 7 26.5 311 28 95 Parks 7 24 6 37 Mow/Cord Trim CBD 41 21 24 13.5 12 74.5 Parks 0 Equip Repair & Maintenance CBD 1 6.5 9 11 13 40.5 Parks 0 Event Prep/Cleanup CBD 3 11 2 0 6 22 Parks 0 Graffiti Removal CBD 9.5 1 6 1 17.5 Parks 0 Vandalism Repair CBD 0 Parks 0 Play Equipment/Surface Maintenance CBD 0 Parks 0 Plaza Fountain Maintenance CBD 1 11 2 Parks 0 Construction CBD 4 4 Parks 0 Art Sculptures/Literary Plaques CBD 0 Parks 0 Ash Urns CBD 3.5 5 5 3 16.5 Parks 0 Benches CBD 1.5 6 7.5 Parks 0 Bike Racks/Bikes CBD 2 1 3 Parks 0 Drinking Fountains CBD 1 1 Parks 0 Light Poles/Outlets CBD 0 Parks 0 Posting Pillars/Kiosks CBD 12 12 2 26 Parks 0 Recycle Units CBD 2 21 3 7 Parks 1 0 Trash Receptacles CBD 7 2.5 4 5 18.5 Parks 1 0 Tree Grates CBD I 5 5 Parks 0 Water Hydrants/Hose Bibs CBD 3 12 15 Parks 0 Landfill CBD 3 4 2 7 16 Parks 0 Cleaning/organizing CBD 1 3 2 1 6 Parks 0 Snow Removal CBD 0 Parks 0 Holiday Decor CBD 2 2 Parks 0 Administrative CBD 10 42 33 26 43 154 Parks 0 Misc CBD 7 41 17.5 9 37.5 Parks I 10 Monthly Total CBD 113 334.5 355 401 320.5 1524 Parks 18 60 191 451 61 148 Grand Total Parks 9% Monthly Total Grand Total CBD 91% Grand Total CBD Grand Total Parks May Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Total Ground Litter CBD plaza 38.5 53.5 64 51 28 235 CBD StScp 34 46.5 51.5 48 28.5 208.5 Parks 0 Hazardous Clean Up CBD 3.5 2 1.5 7 Parks 0 Designed Flower Bed Maintenance CBD 10 22.5 57.5 821 24 196 Parks 44 28 39 111 Planting CBD 3 7 0.5 10.5 Parks 0 Watering CBD 3 38.5 64 14.5 120 Parks 0 Fertilizing CBD 2 2 Parks 0 Mulching CBD 7 13 20 Parks 0 Pruning CBD 9 14 3 2 2 30 Parks 0 Weeding CBD 42.5 29.5 29 13.5 5 119.5 Parks 31 13.5 44.5 Mow/Cord Trim CBD 25 33.5 29 311 118.5 Parks 4 4 Equip Repair & Maintenance CBD 12.5 8.5 8.5 3 32.5 Parks 0 Event Prep/Cleanup CBD 12 12.5 24.5 Parks 0 Graffiti Removal CBD 1 1.5 1 3.5 7 Parks 0 Vandalism Repair CBD 0.5 0.5 Parks 0 Play Equipment/Surface Maintenance CBD 1.5 9 10.5 Parks 0 Plaza Fountain Maintenance CBD 4 5 3 1 13 Parks 0 Construction CBD 12 4 16 Parks 0 Art Sculptures/Literary Plaques CBD 0 Parks 0 Ash Urns CBD 2 4.5 2 8.5 Parks 0 Benches CBD 0.5 0.5 Parks 0 Bike Racks/Bikes CBD 0 Parks 0 Drinking Fountains CBD 0.5 0.5 Parks 0 Light Poles/Outlets CBD 0 Parks 0 Posting Pillars/Kiosks CBD 23 31 2 j 23 79 Parks I 1 0 • Recycle Units CBD 3 2 5 Parks 1 0 Trash Receptacles CBD 21 13 1 4 20 Parks 1 0 Tree Grates CBD 4 4 8 Parks 0 Water Hydrants/Hose CBD 0 Bibs Parks 0 Landfill CBD 5 10 4.S 4 23.5 Parks 0 Cleaning/Organizing CBD 1 10.5 0.5 1 2 14 Parks 0 Snow Removal CBD 0 Parks 0 Holiday Decor CBD 2 2 Parks 0 Administrative CBD 32 48.75 40.5 40.751 38 200 Parks 10 Misc CBD 8 6 61 4 24 Parks 0 Monthly Total CBD 293 346.75 366 371.75 178.51 1556 Parks 4 31 57.5 28 39 159.5 Grand Total Monthly Total Parks 9% Grand Total CBD Grand Total Parks Grand Total CBD 91% JUNE 2012 REPORT 1. Compared to a year ago total events are up from 673 in June 2011 to 737 in June 2012. 2. Man hours are down from 2887.5 in June 2011 to 2513.5 in June 2012. 3. Due to high heat without rain the irrigation hours are up from 128.5 hours in June 2011 to 421.5 hours in June 2012, repairs and hand watering is the key increases, staff has watered dry spots. 4. Soccer events are down from 63 in June 2011 to 54 in 2012 for June, IPSL soccer league had no games in 2012. 5. Softball events are up, we had 191 Softball events in June 2011 and 245 in June 2012 6. Baseball events did not have much change for total's, we had 405 baseball events in June 2011 and 403 in June 2012. 7. Due to dry weather mowing hours showed a large decrease from 321 in June in of 2011 to 215.5 in June 2012, 85% of mowing was done in irrigated area's. 8. 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Create a workable and comprehensive plan that is used and revised on an annual basis. ✓ This is the first review of activities and accomplishments through April 2012. • Continue collaboration with other programs and agencies with similar interests in order to achieve major goals. ✓ The JCCB continues collaboration and cooperation ivith the Nature Conservancy (TAU), Iowa DNR Fisheries Section, Iowa DNR Wildlife Section, Iowa DNR Water Trails Section, Iowa DNR Lake Restoration Division, Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County, Iowa Valley Resource Conservation & Development, The loiva Natural Heritage Foundation, Johnson County Soil & Water Conservation District, Haivkeye Cooperative Weed Management Association, the Clear Creek Watershed Improvement Association, US Arnry Corps of Engineers, Benton CCB, Iowa CCB, Louisa CCB, Buchanan CCB, the Iowa Association of Naturalists, Iowa Association of County Conservation Boards and the Iowa Wildlife Diversity Program - Multi -Species Inventory & Monitoring (MSIM) Program. • Continue to obtain additional resources through grants to leverage county funds ✓ Received an $183,823.00 Hazard Mitigation Program (HMGP) cost -share grant for the construction of a Tornado Saferoonn in the Kent Park Campground The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) share is 75% ($137,867.00). The State ofloiva HMGP share is 10% (S18,382.00), and the local share is 15% ($27,574.00). ✓ Secured an IDNR REAP Grant of $512, 642.00 Cost -Share for the Clear Creek Trail Construction ✓ Received IDNR REAP Grant $172,145.25 Cost -Share for the acquisition of the Cilia Fen. ✓ Received Iowa Department of Econotnic Development (IDED) Grant far 85, 409.00 Replacement of light fixtures with Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) Cost -Share. • Balance acquisitions with funding for maintenance ✓ Accepted 52-acres from Jim Walters & Julie Hausman. The offer of this high -quality timber tract was a once -inn -a lifetime opportunity that the JCCB agreed they could not pass up. Funding for maintenance is an issue, which must be addressed with the Board of Supervisors. ✓ Currently, the JCCB is considering the merits of becoming the grantee of a conservation easement for Wetland Mitigation Bank by River Products, Co. (the Grantor) Specific provisions to provide for payment of wages for JCCB maintenance of the easement, by the grantor are key to JCCB participation in this proposed venture. Continue appropriate use of Conservation Bond Funds for land acquisition ✓ On November 30, 2010, at the request of a landowner, the Director and Board Member Bouska walked a 62-acre tract in Hardin Township. The entire parcel was in cool season grasses. It did not score high enough on the Conservation Scorecard to warrant feather pursuit. Efforts have been made to connect the owner with a conservation buyer, but have not been successful - so far. ✓ On May 3, 2011, Ray & Shirley Hruby signed Right of Fast refusal on 22 acres of their property which adjoins the NE corner of Kent Park. ✓ A 90-acre timber tract, at the continence of Old Mans and Old Wornans Creek wets offered to the JCCB in April, 2011. The Director and Vegetation Specialist evaluated it using the Conservation Scorecard. Although it had many ivonderfrd natural attributes, the lack ofpublic access precluded action by the JCCB toward acquisition. However, a conunitted conservation buyer did purchase it later in the year —a happy ending which the JCCB Director helped to facilitate. ✓ The winning bid for the Clear Creek Trail Project was 48.82% of the Engineer's Estimate. Thus, cost -share on Clear Creek Trail, for the 5512, 642.00 REAP Grant from the Conservation Bond Fund was reduced to S42,846.00. ✓ The JCCB, and the owners of a 174-acre tract in Cedar Township, agreed to share the cost ofan appraisal in February, 2011. However, upon completion of the appraisal in April, the owners declined to sell the property for appraised value. • Plan for land acquisition — refine and expand checklist to evaluate potential land purchases ✓ The Scorecard for Land Acquisitions was reviewed and refined in Februaryl6, 2011. It is used to help evaluate each property that is considered for acquisition by the JCCB. • Continue public awareness of land acquisition program ✓ Land acquisition is part of every presentation to public and school groups by JCCB staff. Priority II - JCCB will demonstrate effective and efficient management of properties that are under the jurisdiction of the Conservation Board. • Continue high standards of maintenance in existing JCCB areas ✓ High standards of maintenance continue to receive praise frrorn the public. Continue restoration and management of native flora in existing JCCB areas ✓ Restoration efforts at Kent Park continue with the removal of non-native woody invasive species and the re -introduction of native grasses, forbs and trees. ✓ Progress on the removal ofnon-natives and restoration of the native flora the Williams Prairie, as outlined the Land Transfer & Management Agreement with the Nature Conservancy (TNQ is basically complete. This is one year ahead of the three-year completion date. ✓ Weather conditions in the spring of 2012 dictated that only a miniscule amount ofprescribedfrre projects to be completed. ✓ The inability to conduct prescribed fire on other areas, due to weather conditions, allowed the JCCB Vegetation crew to make huge inroads in the removal and chemical treatment of the stumps of woody invasive species at the Cilia Fen Preserve. As a result, restoration of the Cilia Fen Preserve by the removal of nonnative species is ahead of anticipated schedtde. • Employ sufficient staff to carry out above goals ✓ The extremely high motivation ofJCCB staff coupled with unusual weather conditions permitted the accomplishment of nraintenanceAand management that were not anticipated. ✓ However, it is an undeniable fact that lire JCCB cannot possibh, continue to move forward with these goads without additional staff Priority III — JCCB will be a model in demonstrating good environmental practices. Demonstrate good conservation practices in all facets of operations ✓ The Conservation Headquarters & Maintenance Facility Building both received LEED ratings at the Gold Level as established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verifted by the Green Building Certification Institute. ✓ A storm water retention structure, which serves the area around all of the JCCB headquarters buildings, was designed and constructed by JCCB Operations Supt. Larry Lovetinsky. ✓ The Iowa Chapter of the United States Green Building Council, and the Corridor Business Journal awarded the JCCB certificates of recognition for Excellence in Sustainable Building and, for achieving LEED Certification for both the Conservation Maintenance Facility and the Conservation Board Headquarters Building. ✓ Linn County REC, electricity provider for Kent Park, issued a rebate check in the amount of 521,205.00 for energy -saving heating, controls and lighting in the new Headquarters and Conservation Headquarters buildings and a second rebate of amount of $836.00 for the LEDs that were installed at Kent Park and Hills Access with finding front IDED Grant. • Address Kent Park Lake water quality impairment ✓ Studies and corrective measures to address the Kent Park Lake Water Quality Impairment have been put on hold, for a second year, due to a reduction in funding for the IDNR's Lake Restoration Program. ✓ A Watershed Development and Planning Assistance Grant Application for a Kent Park Lake Watershed Assessment was submitted to the Iowa Deparnnent ofAgricudture and Land Stewardship through the Johnson County Soil & Water Conservation District on February 14, 2012. No Word has been received, to date, on the status ofthis application. • Complete wetland mitigation projects ✓ Per the Mitigation Permit issued by the U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers (USACE), site preparation on mitigation projects for construction of the Clear Creek Trail segment f •om Ireland Avenue to Half Moon Avenue is underway at this writing. To compensate for 2.13 acres oj'ivetland impacts (2,04 acres forested and 0.09 acres emergent wetland), a 6.27-acre f inner agricultural field will be converted to an emergent forested wetland complex located in the Easterly Valley of Kent Park. Also, 11.56 acres of buffer will be monitored The 0.21 acre of temporarily impacted wetland, directly along the trail route, will be restored and monitored along with the mitigation ivetland. Mitigation work shall be completed within one year of the initiation of the project construction. This includes the planting of 225 trees of six species for the canopy. A mixture of 31 species of grasses, forbs and sedges will be planted at the herbaceous level. The project must be monitored for a period often years. • Reduce energy dependence at Kent Park ✓ The energy saving features of the lighting and HVAC systems installed in the construction of the new Conservation Headquarters and Conservation Maintenance Facility Buildings, which not only reduced energy independence, also netted a rebate of $21,305.00 from electrical supplier Linn County REC in Januaty, 2012. ✓ The installation of 89 grant-jmded Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and fixtures to replace outmoded interior fluorescents of both interior and exterior incandescent lights and fixtures throughout Kent Park, will result in a substantial reduction in energy consumption. These were also be eligible for an $836.00 rebates from Limn Coungv REC. ✓ A grant -funded LED was installed on the latrine at Hills Access to replace an outmoded sodium vapor security light. While saving energy by the installation of the LED, the removal of the security light pole provided space for another revenue -producing campsite. ✓ Xelerator7DKRD hand dryers were installed to the rest•ooms of the Kent Park Conservation Education Center (CEC) in late March, which was just before the start of the busy school field trip season. The new hand dryers will reduce energy consumption by eliminating the annual purchase of thousands of paper towels. ✓ Martin Design, Marion, IA has been engaged to, develop designs for year- round cabins at Kent Park and review by the JCCB is underway. Energy reduction will be integral to all aspects of the project. Priority IV — JCCB will increase in the ability to provide quality educational services regarding conservation and the natural world. • Work to obtain additional staff in order to achieve a higher level of services to the public ✓ One fidJdime naturalist and two seasonal intern naturalists, to serve a growing county of 131,000, greatly limits this agency's ability to adequately serve the public. Additional staffing is tied, directly, to additional funding. With four years of ' flat budgeting, "and no abatement of that condition on sight, realization of this priority remains a conundrum. • Expand environmental education programming including staff and facilities. ✓ Neither of the priorities can be met without additional staffing. Expand Kent Park Conservation Education Center ✓ Although the building is filled with educational materials from floor to ceiling, it is feckless to expand the building without an increase in staffing to operate it. Priority V — JCCB will provide and promote opportunities for recreational experiences. • Link recreation and educational experiences ✓ JCCB Naturalist Environmental Education (EE) prograns bear testanient to the fact that outdoor recreation and education are an inextricable pant of the triad of Conservation, Education and Recreation. The three go hand in hand and cannot be separated. Hands-on learning is the halbnark of JCCB EE programs. The primary limiting factor is the lack of sufficient staff. ✓ A Fen Field Day is being organized as part of the grand- opening/dedication ceremony of the Cilia Fen Preserve, which will be held later this sunnier. ✓ Fen Foray or Bio Blitz events will be conducted in the figure for intense learning /recreation events on the Ciha site • Expand quantity and quality of trails ✓ Progress on this priority is undenwary at this writing. Grading and surface preparation of the trail sun face on the Ireland Avenue to Half Moon Avenue segment of the Clear Creek Trail was just completed last week. This is the only county trial project underway in Johnson County at this time. When this work is completed, new efforts will be undertaken to acquire more right-of-way to extend the separated trail on to Kent Park. ✓ Work continues to obtain clear title to the Hoover Nature Trail (HNT) right -of -away. The immediate goal is to extend the route from Seven Sisters Road (Linn/Johnson Courtly Line Road) southeasterly to Solon. Expand overnight and year-round recreation opportunities such as cabins ✓ Martin Design, Marion, IA, has been engaged to develop the cabin design and site plan and their work is underway at this writing. How best to fund the construction of the project is a decision the JCCB will have to make. Completion of the recreational cabins will naturally include conservation and education. Structured activities can only be offered if there is additional staff to provide progrannning. Additional staff will also be needed to maintain the cabins. • Increase natural and educational experiences for children ✓ Richard Louv's seminal work, Lost Child in the Woods and the JCCB's recent joint sponsorship of the movie short Mother Nature's Child continue to drive hone the point that 21" century children are becoming more disconnected from nature with each passing day. The development of "Natural Playscapes© "are certainly worthy of investigation. However, before we go off to spend more scarce conservation dollars on a consultant to design and build "natural playground equipment " we will be well served to consider what can be done to direct children to the existing 1, 082 acre "playscape " that is Kent Park, ✓ Fishing clinics and other hands-on progrannning will continue to he offered through the EE programs. However, the lack of staff is omnipresent the linuitingfactor. An Independent Licensee of the Due Cross and Due SWd Asw abort Contact: Traci McBee Phone: 515-376-4338 E-mail: McBeeT@wellmark.com Hawkeye `3-point plays' supports expansion of youth fitness program and new aquatics climbing wall Wellmark's 3-Point Play with Ul generates more than $19,000 in 2012 DES MOINES, Iowa (June 22, 2012) — Iowa City residents are benefiting from each three -pointer made by the University of Iowa (UI) Hawkeyes during the 2011-12 football and basketball seasons. Wellmark's 3-Point Play made a donation to the Iowa City Parks and Recreation department for each field goal made during the Hawkeyes' 2011 football season, and each three-point basket during both the men's and women's 2011-12 basketball seasons. In total, $19,390 has been raised through the program to date. "The donations we receive from Wellmark allow us to continue offering valuable fitness options for our residents. This year, we plan to move forward with two exciting projects," said Chad Dyson, superintendent, Iowa City Parks and Recreation. "We plan to expand our youth fitness program by adding more equipment to the youth 'exergaming' area as well as build a new aquatics climbing wall to serve all ages." Wellmark will continue to make a donation to the Iowa City Parks and Recreation department for each field goal and three-point basket made during the 2012-13 Uls ports season. Five other Division I universities in Iowa and South Dakota are part of the 3-Point Play program. 0 About Wellmark's 3-Point Play program The purpose of Wellmark's 3-Point Play is to support active and vibrant communities by funding projects that might not otherwise be completed. A running scoreboard of the totals raised by all six Division I universities, as well as information on the community wellness projects they support, can be viewed on www.wellmark3nointolay. com. About Wellmark Wellmark, Inc. 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