HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-09-2014 Parks and Recreation CommissionAGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
5:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2014
MEETING ROOM B
5:00 p.m. Call to order
Approval of minutes from meeting of March 12, 2014
5:01 p.m. Public discussion of any item not on the agenda
5:05 p.m. DogPAC Report
5:10 p.m. Friends of Hickory Hill Park Report
5:15 p.m. Trail Crossing Discussion — Kris Ackerson, MPO
5:40 p.m. Neighborhood Open Space Review
5:55 p.m. Recreation Division Report
• City Park Pool Project
• 28E Agreements
• Parks Temp Employees
• Recreation Division Affiliate Groups
• IPRA State Conference
6:00 p.m. Parks Division Report
6:05 p.m. Directors Report
• Ashton House Report
• TTRA Report
• Citizens Police Review Board Community Forum
• City of Iowa City Board & Commission Demographics Survey
• Parks Superintendent Update
6:15 p.m. Chairs Report
6:20 p.m. Commission Time/Suggestions for Future Agenda Items
6:30 p.m. Adjournment
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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
220 S. Gilbert Street
TO: Michael Moran
FROM: Chad Dyson
DATE: April 2, 2014
RE: March 2014 Monthly Report
S.P.I.
Recreation Division Special Olympics athletes and coaches attended the City Council meeting to support
the City's proclamation that March is Special Olympics Month in Iowa City.
(Master Plan: Increase Awareness of Program Offerings)
Over 1000 Special Olympic athletes, parents and coaches from across Iowa came to Iowa City for the
State SO Mid -Winter Tournament at the University of Iowa. The Opening Ceremonies, banquet and
dance were held the evening before the competition at the Coralville Marriott. The Tournament was held
at the UI Field House with Recreation Division athletes competing in basketball and cheerleading. Over
250 volunteers helped to make it a successful event.
(Master Plan: Enhance Program Development)
The Special Olympics Spring Games entries were completed for athletes competing in aquatics and track
& field events. Summer Games entries were submitted for soccer and tennis. ,
(Master Plan: Enhance Program Development)
Staff attended the IPRA Awards Committee meeting in Marshalltown to review and select the awards that
will be presented at the IPRA Spring Conference Awards Banquet in Cedar Rapids.
(Master Plan: Enhance Program Development)
Three SPI programs beginning this month were Special Olympics (SO) Tennis with 34 registrations, SO
Bocce with 76 participants and the "All the Buzz" art class had 30 registered.
(Master Plan: Enhance Program Development)
PRESCHOOL/JR./SR. HIGH ACTIVITIES - SCANLON GYM
• In collaboration with the ICPD and SE Jr High, started an Intramural 3 on 3 basketball program for
SE students. The program is held afterschool on Thursdays at the Scanlon Gym (continue through
April). One the first night, 7 teams consisting of 6 SE students (coed teams) participated against an
ICPD team. Due to popularity, registration will reopen to allow for more kids. Goal 4 Pursue
Comprehensive Service Delivery and Goal 8: Collaborate with Community Organizations I
have contacted several media outlets in hopes of gaining publicity for this event. Goal #6: Increase
awareness of Program Offerings
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• Continue to meet and work with Grant Wood School in regards to the PEP grant received by the
ICCSD. This 3 year grant that focus on testing students form Mark Twain, Grant Wood, Coralville
Central, and Kirkwood in overall health categories. Goal 8: Collaborate with Community
Organizations
• Hosted Family Fun Night at the Mercer Aquatic Center Scanlon Gym on March 7. Families could
participate in Roller Skating, Jump on hrflatables, Shoot hoops, or play in the game room at no fee.
Swimming was reduced to $1 per person. Goal 10: Plan for Continued Equitable Level of Service
as Community Grows
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• First session of youth winter sports ended. Conducted post parent evaluations for youth basketball
and youth volleyball. Goal #5: Solicit Community Involvement and Feedback.
• Continue to promote and advertise upcoming youth programs and special events on ICRD web page,
activenet, Facebook, Monitor production and school backpack. (Goal #6: Increase awareness of
Program Offerings) Continue to conduct post on -rental evaluations. Goal #5: Solicit Community
Involvement and Feedback. Continue to send out weekly updates to part time staff regarding
policies and upcoming information.(Goal #1: Maximize the Planning Process
SPORTS/WELLNESS
Winter sports leagues are coming to an end in late March and early April. Early Spring is also a busy
time for sports field rentals in our department. (Goal #2 — Track Performance Measures).
All the equipment in the new fitness room is in working order at the RAL Recreation Center. We have
been hearing many positive comments from the general public about the changes. (Goal 49 — Continue to
Provide Equitable LOS in Existing Parks and Facilities).
Staff assisted in the editing and publishing of the 2014 Sumner Brochure. (Goal # 6 — Increase
Awareness of Program Offerings).
Staff posted articles on the department's website and updated the website content regarding the upcoming
spring program registrations and the upcoming Easter facilities schedule. (Goal #6 — Increase Awareness
of Program Offerings).
Staff posted upcoming program information on the three slide -show monitors in the RAL Recreation
Center. Slides about our park shelters, the Backyard Abundance Plant Sale, and the spring youth sports
offerings are just a few of the new ones. (Goal # 6 — Increase Awareness of Program Offerings).
29 participants signed up for the third session of youth gymnastics. (Goal #2 — Track Performance
Measures).
13,111 people were recorded on the hourly attendance in the month of March at the RAL Recreation
Center. (February 2014- 11,213, March 2013- 14,370) (Goal #2 — Track Performance Measures).
SOCIAL/CULTURAL
The CITY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION POTLUCK was held on March 7. Parks and Recreation Staff
assisted in many ways to make the event a continued success.
Revisions were made this month to the grant application for a Historical Resource Development Program
grant to assist in the restoration of CITY PARK CABINS. Council approval was received on March 25"
and the application will be submitted in April. (Master Plan: Pursue alternative funding and enhance
program development)
Staff attended the two-day Kirkwood Community college BEYOND RUBIES CONFERENCE in Cedar
Rapids. Sessions ranged in focus from time management, coping with change, office politics, staying
focused, the state of tight budgets and much more. The keynote speakers and continuing education
sessions were superb and the conference was once again, worth attending.
SPRING BREAK CAMPS were well received and numbers attending increased somewhat from past
years. Most popular were the days including visitors from the Animal Shelter and the Humane Society,
trips to Colonial Lanes, Molly's Cupcakes and the Science Station in Cedar Rapids. It was a great week!
(Master Plan: Fun(D)
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Planning continues for SUMMER CAMP sessions and registration opened at the end of the month. Staff
are confirming many businesses and organizations to send "special visitors" to camp. (Master Plan:
Collaborate with Community Organizations and Businesses)
The SUMMER ACTIVITY GUIDE was organized and will be released the week of April 21
Registration will open April 301h. (Master Plan: Effectively communicate Department offerings to the
public)
Two SUMMER INTERNS have been interviewed. To date, one has accepted and is assigned to youth
sports. (Master Plan: Expand volunteer opportunities)
Staff attended forums for the redevelopment of the WETHERBY PARK EDIBLE FOREST MAZE
made possible through cooperation with BACKYARD ABUNDANCE and the Iowa Department of
Agriculture and Land Stewardship Specialty Crop Grant. (Master Plan: Collaborate with Community
Organizations, Enhance program development and continue to provide high level of service of natural
areas and environmental education and pursue alternate funding)
INTERVIEWS for many summer staff positions were conducted this month and will continue into April.
AQUATICS
Summer preparation is in high gear, new staff is being hired, City Park Pool is being cleaned, and we are
starting intensive staff training.
We are experiencing a moderate amount of roll over this spring. Normally we lose 15-20% of our
employees mostly due to graduation. This is summer we are expecting close to the same amount.
We are hoping to get into City Park as soon as possible to begin preliminary prep work for the 2014
summer season. However, the construction and renovation projects are approximately 3 weeks behind. As
of today, April 3`a, the construction lead assured its that substantial completion will be complete within 3
weeks. A few of out- items that will need to be addressed:
- Leaf and debris clean up, with assistance from the Streets Department (usage of the large leaf/
debris vac system)
- Extensive power wash of the pool and deck area
- Scrubbing the pool with mild detergents and cleaners
- Concrete and caulk repair/ replacement where needed
- Complete paint job (this year we will be painting the entire pool)
We are currently establishing a PR program to address any delay in opening of City Park Pool. It may
also be necessary to restrict deck access until the turf is suitable for traffic.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MARCH 12, 2014
ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER — MEETING ROOM B
Members Present: David Bourgeois, Clay Claussen, Cara Hamann, Katie Jones, Lucie
Laurian, Joe Younker
Members Absent: Suzanne Bentler, Larry Brown, Maggie Elliott
Staff Present: Mike Moran, Chad Dyson
Others Present: Del Holland
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Claussen called the meeting to order at 5 p.m.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council
action):
OTHER FORMAL ACTION:
Moved by Bourgeois, seconded by Jones to approve the February 26. 2014 minutes as
written. Motion passed 6-0 (Bentler, Brown & Elliott absent).
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
None
FRIENDS OF HICKORY HILL PARK REPORT:
No one was present from Friends of Hickory Hill. Moran reported that there will be a prairie
burn at North Hickory Hill Park the week of March 24, weather permitting. They will gain access
through the Cemetery.
DonPAC REPORT:
No one present from DogPAC. Bourgeois reported that there will be new signs for both parks in
place soon.
TRAIL CROSSING DISCUSSION:
Kris Ackerson was to discuss this topic with Commission tonight; however, he was not able to
attend due to an illness. He will be added to the April agenda. The discussion will include trail
crossing signs and etiquette. At Scott Blvd. and First Ave. there are "pedestrian refuge island"
meant for people to cross one section, stop and then continue on. Often cars will not let people
cross; however, it is also a concern for motorists as it presents a risk of other motorists running
into them when they do stop for pedestrians.
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NEIGHBORHOOD OPEN SPACE REVIEW:
None
RECREATION DIVISION REPORT:
Dyson reported that the City Park Pool project is picking up momentum, although weather has
put the project behind 2-3 weeks. The workers will be working longer days and weekends to
catch up. He is still optimistic about having a Memorial Day weekend opening but is also
working on a contingency plan. It may mean waiting until school is out to open the pool. While
this may upset some lap swimmers, Mercer and Recreation pools will be available. Swimming
lessons are scheduled to begin the second week of June so should not be an issue.
Dyson is working with Parks staff in hiring their new employees for the summer.
Dyson noted that the City Park Rides will again be run by Parks and Recreation Staff this year
rather than contracting them out. They will be open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day,
noon — 8 p.m. daily and then weekends only through the rest of September.
PARKS DIVISION REPORT:
Moran reported. He noted that he has made some changes in the interviewing process for the
summer temporary help for the Parks Department. He has assigned a senior maintenance
worker from Parks, Forestry, CBD and ball fields to work with a division head (Chad Dyson,
Recreation; Scot Justason, Maintenance; Russell Buffington, Cemetery) in interviewing and
hiring staff. There will be some changes in the job description of these employees to help better
identify their roles.
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Ashton House: The Ashton House will be opening on March 26. There will be a temporary ADA
accessible ramp in place for the first six weeks before being replaced by a permanent ramp.
We will contract with the same Event Services Coordinator that we use for The Park Lodge at
the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area,
School District: Dyson and Moran have met with them regarding their 28E agreement with the
City. The school district will be providing us with a flat rate for the use of their gymnasiums.
Chadek Property: An agreement has been sent to the Chadek sisters for their review as well as
their attorney's review. There will have to be an environmental assessment done of the
property. Phase one of the project will include paperwork while phase two will include locating
where trenches will be dug etc. Moran received a call from an Iowa City resident who is working
with a cohousing group and expressed interest in purchasing 2 acres of this land. Moran said it
was not likely to be approved as the neighborhood would likely not buy into that idea. Laurian
mentioned that phase 2 could also include locating the place for community gardens.
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Parks Superintendent: The City received 30 applications for the Parks Superintendent position.
Staff will begin interviewing candidates on Thursday, March 20. David Bourgeois will be sitting
in on the interviews. Following their interview with staff, they will be taken to the Parks Office
and then on for a parks tour. Moran hopes to have this person in place by mid -April.
Willow Creek Park: RFP's for Willow Creek will be reviewed by staff and Maggie Elliott from the
Parks and Recreation Commission. They will interview 2 to 3 companies to do the design work
and will also hold neighborhood meetings to get their input.
Senior Services Committee: Moran would like to see at least one member of this Commission
be a part of the Senior Services Committee. The Committee will be in charge of evaluating
current senior services and making recommendations to Council. Joe Younker expressed his
interest. Moran noted that applications are due by March 25 and they will appoint members at
the April 1 Council Meeting. This committee will exist through December 1 when their final
report will be due.
CHAIR'S REPORT:
Claussen noted that he attended the farewell reception for Terry Robinson. A plaque was given
to Robinson on behalf of the Commission recognizing him for his years of service.
COMMISSION TIME/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Jones noted that the Blue Zone activities are really vamping up in Iowa City. She asked if there
was anything the Commission could do. Dyson was involved with preliminary actions but not as
much so now. He said that city employees Brenda Nations and Kris Ackerson are involved.
Moran noted that when Ackerson gives his presentation next month on trail crossings,
Commission can also ask him about Blue Zone activities.
Laurian asked Moran about the plans for renovating the downtown area. Moran noted that there
is a whole downtown revitalization plan being done and that a scope of service for this project
will be presented to Council on Tuesday. He stated that there are projects on the list identified
as "Quick Start Projects." These include playground resurfacing, electrical components
installed/replaced and others. Moran said he can provide commission with that list after the April
council meeting. Laurian said she would like to see more edible gardens in the downtown.
Moran stated that they have hired an arborist to do an assessment of the existing trees. He will
keep the commission updated.
Laurian also announced that the School of Planning is holding its 15th anniversary in
September and shared some of their ideas with the Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Bourgeois, seconded by Hamann to adjourn the meeting at 5:40 p.m. Motion
passed 6-0 (Bentler, Brown and Elliott absent).
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
NAME
TERM
EXPIRES
Suzanne
1/1/17
X
X
X
NM
X
X
X
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Bentler
David
1/1/15
X
X
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X
X
X
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X
X
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Bourgeois
X
X
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Clay
1/1/14
X
X
X
LQ
X
X
X
X
NM
X
X
X
X
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Maggie
1/l/13
X
O/E
X
LQ
X
X
X
X
NM
X
X
X
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1/l/14
X
X
X
LQ
X
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X
NM
X
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Cara
1/1/16
X
X
X
LQ
X
X
X
x
NM
X
X
X
X
Hamann
Jones
Lucie
1/1/15
O/E
O/E
O/E
LQ
O/E
O/E
X
X
NM
X
O/E
X
X
Laurian
Alex
1/1116
X
X
X
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John
1/1/14
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X
X
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NM = No meeting LQ = No meeting due to lack of quorum
* = Not a member at this time
April 3, 2014
CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
(319) 356-5000
(319)356-5009 FAX
www.kgov.org
MONTHLY FACILITIES REPORT
MONTH REPORTED:
March 2014
PREPARED BY:
Scott Justason, Facilities Manager
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1. ENERGY PERFORMANCE TRENDS
1.1 Electrical Usage;
Electric Cha rges Jan Feb Mar
City Hall
$5,348.54
$5,099.39
$4,906.87
RALRC
$2,707.53
$2,599.24
$2,558.89
Mercer/Scanlon
$4,783.33
$4,535.49
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1.2 Gas Consumption:
Gas Charges Jan Feb Mar
City Hall
$3,871.39
$4,103.29
$3,829.63
RALRC
$5,274.54
$5,861.75
$5,574.98
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$6,673.31
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In January 2014, 1 sent a request to the water department for a report of past water usage by
Parks and Recreation. Upon review of the report, I noticed a sudden sharp increase in gallons
used at the RALRC showing 3 times the consumption than was normal. Upon initial
investigation and in conjunction with the water department it was determined that there is a
significant water leak somewhere in the system within RALRC. Further investigation showed
that the swimming pool surge/float tank located in the boiler room is leaking. We are currently
formulating a plan of action to make the repairs to the tank.
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2. BAS/EMCS (BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM/ENERGY MANAGEMENT CONTROL
SYSTEM)
These systems control facility HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) equipment along
with the associated mechanical and electrical components. In some facilities the BAS will
control fighting as well. This section contains a brief explanation of existing conditions and some
justification to bring the City of Iowa City BAS/EMCS systems up to modern standards. Several
city facilities are operating using controls that are over 20 years old. The control systems are
mixed with various applications on the DDC (Direct Digital Controls) side and antiquated
pneumatics where 1990's-2000's DDC upgrades were never completed. This makes it difficult,
expensive and sometimes impossible to locate system components due to limited product
availability and/or discontinued production. Building integration and system compatibility
between vendor products is problematic as well. System reliability with these older controls
become severely compromised which can lead to catastrophic failure and damage to equipment
and structures. Upgrading the BAS systems greatly reduce that possibility and would have a
significant positive impact on energy consumption and conservation. Many of our city facilities
are using newer BAS controls (2-10yrs) that may or may not require simple software updates in
order to maintain system compatibility with ITS server updates. Energy rebates are also
available for many projects of this type.
There are several different manufacturers of these types of systems installed throughout the
city. Consideration should be taken to consolidate systems so that the city uses one
manufacturer for all BAS/EMCS systems city wide. This strategy would have the potential for
significant savings in many areas including software licensing, installation and maintenance
costs as well as discounted service calls and future upgrades.
2.1 BAS Operating Summary:
City Hall — There are 3 separate systems controlling this facility. A Trane Tracer system
installed around 1992 handles the North Court section of the building. It is a stand-alone system
that is not compatible with new computer software, nor does it communicate with the rest of the
building. It can't be easily accessed remotely. There is a very old pneumatic control system that
is completely stand- alone and inefficient. Many actuators and devices are disconnected and
must be controlled manually. Valves and dampers are seasonally adjusted by hand. Some of
the pneumatics have been converted to DDC via a Barber Coleman DMS system that has
become unreliable over the years. The conversion was never completed. Most of the issues
with City Hall BAS are in progress to be corrected with the project discussed in section 4.1 City
Hall HVAC Replacement Project and 4.2 Project to Upgrade Building Automation System
(BAS) to Connect Three Buildings. Some equipment will still remain under older controls and
will need to be addressed.
RALRC - Old pneumatics are controlling approximately 50% of field devices such as valves
and dampers while the remaining half have been converted to DDC via a Barber Coleman DMS
system that has become unreliable over the years. This conversion was never completed. This
system is also not compatible with new computer software and cannot be accessed remotely.
Manual changes to valves and controllers must be made seasonally. The system is unreliable.
Any time a power "blink" occurs in the building the database is lost and the system defaults to
1993, which was when it was installed. This issue has occurred on 4 separate occasions
throughout the 2014 winter season alone. Luckily there were no catastrophic failures and loss of
control of domestic hot water temperatures in the showers were the main issue. With the project
discussed in section 4.2 Project to Upgrade Building Automation System (BAS) to Connect
Three Buildings, remote connectivity will be established making it possible to access the
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system and troubleshoot on a somewhat limited basis until the existing controls can be
upgraded.
Mercer/Scanlon — Here, there are some of the oldest pneumatics controls in the state still in
operation. Serious consideration to upgrade the controls to this facility is urgently needed. A
controls technician brought on site to review the system stated, "This stuff belongs in the
Smithsonian". As the controls fail, upgrades will be required on an emergency basis. Field
devices and controllers are obsolete and can't be obtained. There was a supply of various parts
and pieces kept on hand, some used parts had been saved for emergency purposes. This
supply is all but depleted. The same Barber Coleman DDC system as City Hall and RALRC
operates portions of facility controls. There is also no remote connectivity to the controls. This is
also the 3`d building discussed in section 4.2 Project to Upgrade Building Automation
System (BAS) to Connect Three Buildings.
TTRA — A new facility with what is basically considered residential HVAC equipment still under
warranty. There is a DDC system by Andover Controls "Continuum" that controls 1 ERU
(Energy Recovery Unit). Continuum is connected via the city network and is controlled from the
Facilities office.
Fire Stations —
Station 2 has a fairly new DDC "Metasys" by Johnson Controls. Installed in 2009, it needs to
have a simple "maintenance" update in order to allow system connectivity to the city server
upgrades.
Station 4 has a newer DDC "Metasys" by Johnson Controls. The BAS has connectivity and is
operating as designed.
The Center — has a fairly new DDC "Niagara" system by Schneider Electric. Installed in 2009, it
needs to have a simple "maintenance" update in order to allow system connectivity to the city
server upgrades.
Other City Facilities — there are several facilities throughout the city with HVAC equipment
operating via a BAS system that has not yet been viewed by the Facilities Manager. As the
departments/divisions and building operators become acquainted with the position of Facilities
Manager and the role it involves, and opportunity presents itself to review the system controls,
system summaries and status reports will be incorporated into the monthly report. Each of these
facilities will need to provide the IP address and a user account granting Facilities Manager
access to their respective building control system.
2.2 BAS controlled Equipment Operating in a Manual, Operator, or Failure Mode:
City Hall, RALRC and Mercer/Scanlon have several devices, valves and other equipment
components operating manually. This is mainly due to equipment age and system capability. As
stated previously, system upgrades are well past due.
2.3 Overrides to Sequences of Operations in Effect:
Several pumps and fans are overridden "on" in various circumstances. In some cases, this has
become the norm with varying reasons. This is primarily due to lack of functionality and age of
BAS systems.
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3 ADDITIONAL SERVICES WORK
3.1 Contractor Service Calls:
Prime Mechanical has performed service to City Hall, City Park Pool, and RALRC during the
month of March.
Advanced Electric has replaced contactors and transformers for the RALRC pool HS lights. At
the same time they also rewired a keyed switch located in the lifeguard office to control these
lights.
Advanced Electric also added a new keyed switch in the upper corridor near the lobby for the
same reason. The new switch controls the upper level public area lighting. This was done in
order to eliminate the need for staff to control the lights using the circuit breakers in the electrical
panel. The electrical panels now remain locked which eliminates concerns of incorrect circuit
breakers being switched. This was a safety issue as well.
3.2 Contractor Service Contract Work:
We are currently working with the Purchasing Department to develop an REP for a new HVAC
Preventive Maintenance contract. The goal is to make one contract city wide for all facilities.
This will have a significant cost savings effect by reducing service call rates and discounting
parts and other services.
I am also working with purchasing on proposals for city uniform services.
3.3 Work Status and Projected Completion:
We are currently developing schedules and assignments for maintenance and custodial staff in
an effort to reach higher standards of facilities appearance and public perception. This will be
ongoing and adjusted as necessary. Cooperation from all staff is required to reach the desired
goals.
4. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS
4.1 City Hall HVAC Replacement Project:
PHI PD/FD RTU replacement — bid opening was March 3 in City Hall. There were 6 bids with
Day Mechanical as the low bidder at $165,800. This was above the $147,000 estimate from
Design Engineers, but considered acceptable. City Council approved PHI on March 4, 2014. A
pre -construction meeting was held on March 24, 2014. Agenda and minutes are on file in the
Facilities Office.
PH2 North Court RTU replacement — A meeting was held on March 3 at City Hall to discuss
project scope. PH2 will be scheduled for fall 2014 completion.
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4.2 Project to Upgrade Building Automation System (BAS) to Connect Three Buildings.
This application is an extension of the existing BAS. The project has been approved and signed
by the City Manager and awarded to The Baker Group. The $24,548 project will provide three
network controllers with software and drivers that will allow communication between the three
building systems (City Hall, RALRC and Mercer/Scanlon. These will be installed as a
communication interface providing all of the system operational point data to be viewed and
operated from one location in the Facilities Office. Additionally, this is a web based application
allowing the Facilities Manager to connect to and view the system from home (or other off site
locations) as needed to check the building operations, check temperatures, alarms, etc.,
providing a much better means to effectively operate the buildings during off hours. A schedule
for project completion is currently being developed, and the system will be operational before
the PHI PD/FD RTU replacement project. A meeting and walk through was conducted on
March 19, 2014. Scott Justason and Trent Hansen for the city, along with Darwin Hochstedler
and Jarod Pourroy of the Baker Group met to discuss control panel locations and routing of
devices.
5. WORK FLOW
5.1 CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software)
This software maintains a database of information for maintenance operations. This information
is designed to enhance the performance of maintenance workers, helping staff to be more
productive. It also helps the management team make informed decisions, such as calculating
the cost of machine breakdown repair versus preventive maintenance or outright replacement,
which leads to better allocation of resources. Any asset, be it equipment or personnel
performance can easily be tracked and adjusted accordingly.
5.2 Antero
This program was purchased in November 2013 and is not yet fully functional for this
department. We have spent the winter gathering equipment lists and other pertinent data to
enter into the system. Data entry has been slow at times. Some building information is complete
while data continues to be gathered from other facilities. A maintenance staff member is being
trained on the system and assists with some data entry duties to help expedite the process
moving forward. When purchased, it was fully expected to take several months to enable the
software to perform as we desire. The water division uses the same program and has been for
quite some time. They have been very satisfied with Antero, which was a deciding factor in
selecting this particular CMMS.
5.3 Completed Work Order Summary:
Work orders are being completed using a temporary format which will be in place until staff is
trained on Antero is functional enough to enter work orders manually. Work orders are kept on
file.
City Hall — There were 67 work orders completed for the month of March.
Normal daily maintenance/custodial routine = 60
Building occupant requests = 2
In-house maintenance repairs = 4
Service calls to contractors = 1
April 3, 2014
Page 9
RALRC - There were 85 work orders completed for the month of March.
Normal daily maintenance/custodial routine = 34
Building occupant requests = 30
In-house maintenance repairs = 12
Service calls to contractors = 3
Aquatics = 6
Mercer/Scanlon - There were 72 work orders completed for the month of March.
Normal daily maintenance/custodial routine = 31
Building occupant requests = 2
In-house maintenance repairs = 15
Service calls to contractors = 2
Aquatics = 9
Other Aquatics Facilities - There were 1 work orders completed for the month of March.
Normal daily maintenance/custodial routine = 0
Building occupant requests = 0
In-house maintenance repairs =1
Service calls to contractors = 0
Aquatics = 0
TTRA - There were 3 work orders completed for the month of March.
Normal daily maintenance/custodial routine = 1
Building occupant requests = 2
Service calls to contractors = 0
Ashton House - There were 5 work orders completed for the month of March.
Normal daily maintenance/custodial routine = 3
Building occupant requests = 2
Service calls to contractors = 0
Fire Stations — No summary available at this time.
There were 0 work orders completed for the month of March.
Building occupant requests = 0
In-house maintenance repairs = 0
Service calls to contractors = 0
The Center — No summary available at this time.
There were 0 work orders completed for the month of March.
Normal daily maintenance/custodial routine = 0
Building occupant requests = 0
In-house maintenance repairs = 0
Service calls to contractors = 0
April 3, 2014
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6. WATER TREATMENT LAB REPORTS
Boiler and Chiller water chemical levels were reported normal at last sample submitted to Aqua
Technologies Inc., (AT[).
i. MAJOR MAINTENANCE REPORTS:
As noted in section 1.3, a plan to repair the surge tank at RALRC is under development.
8. WARRANTY REPAIRS:
There are no warranty issues at this time.
9. LOST TIME ACCIDENTS, SAFETY PROBLEMS, OR WAZMAT INCIDENTS:
No issues to report for March.
10. MAJOR EQUIPMENT OUT OF SERVICE:
No issues to report for March.
2014- parks and Recreation/Government Buildings Maintenance Worker g edule
Name Position
Recreaton Center
Day
Hours
BobBogs MWI
Monday -Friday
5:30am-
2:30pm
JarodTylee MWI/Pools
5unday-
Thursday
5am-2pm
Jarod has responsibility for the Recreation Center pool and FaPmeadows splash
pad, and will assist Tom on spedal ooi projects and seasonal ope ning/closing.
Jeff Crawford MWI
Monday -Friday
gam -Sp.
Mercer
Tom Snyder MWIII/Pools
Monday Friday
Sam-2pm
Tom has resp nsibilty for the Mercer and City Park pool facilities and special pool
projects along with seasonal open/close duties at all aquatic facilities.
Otis Kuehne MWI
Thr,cay -
SurMay
SamQpm
Monday
gam-Spm
Ent, Alvarez 3/4 MWI @Mercer
T.etd.,-Fdday
loam4pm
@Ret Carrier
Saturday
5am-11am
City Hail
Leff Crestzinger MWII
Monday-Frida
7am-3:30pm
Jim Wombacher MWI
Monday -Friday
bam-2:30pm
Mike Gonzales Custodian
Monday -Friday
4pm-Mid
Tony tee Custodian
Monday -Friday
Spm-11:30pm
The Center
Craig Buhman MWIII
Monday -Friday
6:30am3:30pm
To: Mike Moran
From: Russell Buffington
Date: April 3, 2014
Re: Monthly Report for March 2014
L OPERATING
A. Interments ( 3 )
1. Infant Cremation, Res, Weekend
1 @ $150.00
2. Cremation, Non-res., Weekend
1 @ $450.00
3. Cremation, Resident
I a, $200.00
INCOME FROM INTERMENTS
B. Lot Sales
1. Resident, Infant Cremation Space
1 a, $200.00
2. Non -Resident, Cremation Space
1 a $450.00
3. Resident, Columbarium Niche
2 @ $700.00
INCOME FROM LOT SALES
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tern
J
a rlotr-perpetual care ceutetenl
established in 1843
AMOUNT
$150.00
$450.00
$200.00
$800.00
$200.00
$450.00
$1,400.00
$2,050.00
TOTAL INCOME FROM INTERMENTS & LOT SALES
II. CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
A.
Funerals
B.
Grounds Maintenance
C.
Equipment Repair & Maintenance
D.
Building Maintenance
E.
Snow Removal In Cemetery
F.
OT Snow Removal In Cemetery
TOTAL CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
$2,850.00
HOURS
10.5
89
92
37
4
7
239.5 HOURS
Alaiiing Address: Phone (319) 356-5105
410 East I Vashin.0oi Shect Fax (319) 341-1179
Ionia Crhl, Itt 52240-132G
Lvation:
1000Bwwn lsheet
Iowa City. LA 52240
111. BUDGETED & SPECIAL PROJECTS
A. Lot Locating
13. Lot Sales
C. Meetings
D. Genealogy Requests
E. FuneralOT
TOTAL BUDGETED & SPECIAL PROJECTS
IV. ADMINISTRATIVE & OFFICE DUTIES
V. OUTSIDE MAINTENANCE
A. Outside Snow ( 1435 )
B. Outside Snow OT ( 1435 )
TOTAL OUTSIDE MAINTENANCE
VI. TOTAL CEMETERY HOURS
*Iolal hours include the 1611mring
1. Leaves with pay
2. Rest periods
3. Supervisor x 1
4.PFTx2
HOURS
5
1.5
10.5
1
4
22 HOURS
180.5 HOURS
HOURS
4
3
7 HOURS
526 HOURS
:bfmhi;y Address: Phtme (319) 356-5103 Lora lour
�10 F. nsllVeehingto)l Street Far (319)341 --1174 1000 Blou'a Sheet
Iowa Qti,. !A foua City. IA 5j31()
DEi>ARINIFNT Of PARks & RECREATION
DIVISION Of PARks, FORESTRY, ANC) CBD
Date: April2,2014
To: Michael Moran, Director
From: Earlis Stockman, Acting Superintendent
Re: Parks Monthly Report — March 2013
I. GENERAL OPERATIONS
A. Equipment Maintenance
B. Snow and Ice Removal
Includes time sweeping sand off the Irails
C. Garbage Pick Up
D. Meeting and Office Works
Includes times for interviewing
Includes 6 hours of New Employee Orientation
E. Ground Repairs
F. Facility Repairs and Maintenance
Includes vandalism repairs at Mercer
G. Construction Projects
H .Picking Up Dead fish from Various Ponds
1. Can Rack & Barricade Repairs & Placement
J. Drop Off & Pick Up Equipment & Maintenance Supplies
K. Tree Removal
L. General Cleaning of Buildings
M. Dog Park
1. Pick up Money
2. Stir & Pump Manure Tank
3. Snow & Ice Removal
4. Checking Water System
5. Pick Up Garbage
Hours
334
219
100
86
74
73
67
67
63
58
57
56
47
N. Attending Retirement Pasties
O. Skate pond Maintenance
P. Playground Maintenance
Q. Ned Ashton House Maintenance
R. Sips
S. Miscellaneous tasks
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DEPARTMENT Of PARks & RECREATION
DIVISION Of PARks, FORESTRY, ANd CBD
Date : April 2, 2013
To Michael Moran, Director
From: Rae Lynn Schepers, Sr. Maintenance worker - Forestr;y
RE : Forestry Monthly Report— Mm•ch 2013
I YIELD OPERATION / SERVICE REQUESTS HOURS
A. SERVICE REQUESTS: Trees Pruned =2 Trees Removed = 0 13
B. PARKS & SPECIAL REQUESTS: 2 Trees Pruned = 0 Removals= 0 5
C. STREETS DIVUSION.: 1 Trees Pruned= 2 Trees Removed = 0 5
Chipping along Hwy N 6 by VA Hospital
D. HOUSEHOLD INSPF,C'SERVICES ;1Trees Pruned= 0 Trees Rem = 1 2
Orchard Court Cul--de -sic
II FIELD OPERATIONS/ GENERAL
A. ROUTINE STREETMAINT: Trees Pruned = 46 Tree Removed = 0 48
Davenport, Friendship, Robert Rd, lakeside Dr,
Whispering Prairie and Aster
B. ROUTINE PARK MAINT: Trees Pruned = 39 Trees Removed = 5 92
See Attached
C. SNOW REMOVAL 62
D. TREES REMOVED
Size Distribution CLASS I = 0 CLASS II = 6 CLASS III = 0
III, MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
A. CHAIN SAW/ HAND TOOL MAINT 58
Saws & chains 12 hrs.
Hand tools 46 In,
B. EQUIPMENT TRANSFER/ EQUIP MAINT. 65
Transfers 10 hrs.
Maintenance 55 hrs.
C. SHOP TIME 24
Cleaning 28 hrs.
Misc. Errands 6 hrs.
D. DUMPCIIIPS/FUEL TRUCKS
IV, ADMINSTRATION
A. Meetings & Interviews
E. New Service Requests & PTNs
C. Contract Prep & Checking
D. Other
Office Work -11 hrs., Logs- 9 hrs.
FORESTY WORK COMPLETED IN VARIOUS
PARKS, RIGHTOF WAYS & GREEN SPACES
Month March 2014
34
22
18
20
Location
Trims
Removal
Class
Work
Hours
Chipping
Only
Other
Willow Creek Park
12
9
Fair Meadows Park
4
4
Wetherby Park
13
13
Lower City Park
3
X
Norniandy Flood Lots
3
X
Windsor Rid>e Green S ace
2
X
Mercer Park
10
6.5
Mercer Park (EAE Pre
4/11
40.5
Terrill Mill Park
2
X
Terrill Mill (EAB Prep) _
IlI1
9
TOTALS
39
5/1II
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City of Iowa City
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
220 S. Gilbert Street
TO: Mike Moran, Director
FROM: Joe Wagner, Turf Specialist
DATE: April 3 2014
RE: Athletic Facilities March Report
1. Turf growing is three weeks behind compared to the past two years. We are still hitting a
frost layer at 2'-3'. We are ahead of schedule compared to the previous two years for getting
fields open for play. We had 20 events in March of 2014. We had 0 evens in March of 2012
and 2013. We expect to have some damage to the turf due to weather. We are trying to
accommodate user groups, although fields are not ready for play.
2. We have painted all of the soccer fields and will be open for the first weekend of play April 5
and 6. We had a total of 154 hours for painting soccer fields in March of 2014 compared to
59.5 hours in March of 2012 and 0 hours in March of 2013. Weather prevented us from
painting in 2012 and 2013. Events had a later opening weekend.
3. Staff has worked hard to get the fields ready for games and practices to meet the opening an
date of April 1. We had a total of 159 hours for soccer field prep, installing nets, placing team
benches, bleachers and trash receptacles. We had 0 hours in March of 2013 and 59.5 homy in
March of 2012.
4. We have had a total of 14 man hours for mound repair and 156 hours for infield prep for the
baseball and softball fields in 2014. We had 56 hours in March of 2012 and 0 hours in March
of 2013. Staff could not work any infields until March 27 and had them ready for play on
March 31. Frost along with cold temperatures overnight prevented the infields from being dry
enough to work in.
5. In past years we have mowed all fields at once before events and all of the turf was at least
growing. The grass still has a brown appearance from the top of the crowns from winter kill
and cold weather causing it to still be in a dormant state. We hope next week we can try to
mow part of the fields at least once. Equipment still has snow equipment on and after the I"
of April, park staff will be removing part of it.
6. We have turned on the water to the concession stands and bathrooms at soccer to have them
open by April 5 and 6. We have had some damage to pipes and expect more throughout the
rest of the facilities as we progress with turning on water at other locations. At Mercer Park
and Boys Baseball at City Park we are using portable bathrooms for user groups. Those
facilities have non heated buildings while soccer has heated facilities. Napoleon Park softball
Fields do not begin events until April 7 and due to cold overnight temperatures we expect to
use portable bathrooms as well.
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Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Total
Ground Litter
CBD plaza
14
26.5
12
21.5
74
CBD StScp
14
18
7.5
29.5
69
Parks
0
Hazardous Clean Up
CBD
0
Parks
0
Designed Flower Bed
Maintenance
CBD
0
Parks
0
Planting
CBD
0
Parks
0
Watering
CBD
0
Parks
0
Fertilizing
CBD
0
Parks
0
Mulching
CBD
0
Parks
0
Pruning
CBD
0
Parks
0
Weeding
CBD
0
Parks
0
Mow/Cord Trim
CBD
0
Parks
0
Equip Repair &
Maintenance
CBD
28.5
19
13.5
4
65
Parks
0
Event Prep/Cleanup
CBD
0
Parks
0
Graffiti Removal
CBD
0
Parks
0
Vandalism Repair
CBD
0
Parks
0
Play Equipment/Surface
Maintenance
CBD
0
Parks
0
Plaza Fountain
Maintenance
CBD
0
Parks
0
Construction
CBD
6
6
Parks
0
Art Sculptures/Literary
Plaques
CBD
0
Parks
0
Ash Urns
CBD
1.5
4.5
6
Parks
0
Benches
CBD
0
Parks
0
Bike Racks/Bikes
CBD
0
Parks
0
Drinking Fountains
CBD
0
Parks
0
Light Poles/Outlets
CBD
0
Parks
0
Posting Pillars/Kiosks
CBD
3
3
Parks
0
Recycle Units
CBD
0
Parks
0
Trash Receptacles
CBD
3
7
10
Parks
0
Tree Grates
CBD
2
2
Parks
0
Water Hydrants/Hose
Bibs
CBD
0
Parks
0
Landfill
CBD
0
Parks
0
Cleaning/Organizing
CBD
6
13.5
19.5
Parks
0
Snow Removal
CBD
10
40
52.5
57.5
24
184
Parks
1
0
Holiday Decor
CBD
0
Parks
0
Administrative
CBD
32
39
30
62
163
Parks
0
Misc
CBD
9
9
Parks
0
Monthly Total
CBD
10
150
171.5
132
147
610.5
Parks 1
01
01
01
01
01
0
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Monthly Total
Grand Total CBD
100%
■ Grand Total CBD
■ Grand Total Parks
March
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Total
Ground Litter
CBD plaza
17.5
40
56.5
40
4
158
CBD StScp
18
33
18
27
96
Parks
0
Hazardous Clean Up
CBD
0
Parks
0
Designed Flower Bed
Maintenance
CBD
0
Parks
0
Planting
CBD
0
Parks
0
Watering
CBD
0
Parks
0
Fertilizing
CBD
0
Parks
0
Mulching
CBD
0
Parks
0
Pruning
CBD
0
parks
0
Weeding
CBD
0
Parks
0
Mow/Cord Trim
CBD
0
Parks
0
Equip Repair &
Maintenance
CBD
29
12
3
14
58
Parks
0
Event Prep/Cleanup
CBD
0
Parks
0
Graffiti Removal
CBD
0
Parks
0
Vandalism Repair
CBD
0
Parks
0
Play Equipment/Surface
Maintenance
CBD
0
Parks
0
Plaza Fountain
Maintenance
CBD
0
Parks
0
Construction
CBD
0
Parks
0
Art Sculptures/Literary
Plaques
CBD
0
Parks
0
Ash Urns
CBD
0
Parks
0
Benches
CBD
0
Parks
0
Bike Racks/Bikes
CBD
0
parks
0
Drinking Fountains
CBD
00
Parks
Light Poles/Outlets
CBD
0
parks
0
Posting Pillars/Kiosks
CBD
0
parks
0
Recycle Units
CBD
3
3
4
2
12
Parks
0
Trash Receptacles
CBD
2
2
Parks
0
Tree Grates
CBD
2
2
Parks
0
Water Hydrants/Hose
Bibs
CBD
0
Parks
0
Landfill
CBD
3
1.5
8
12.5
Parks
0
Cleaning/Organizing
CBD
3
6
9
Parks
0
Snow Removal
CBD
52
15
67
Parks
0
Holiday Decor
CBD
7
7
Parks
0
Administrative
CBD
20
6
3
46
4
79
Parks
0
Misc
CBD
0
Parks 161
ill
1
17
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CBD
145.5
100
90
159
8
502.5
Parks
6
0
11
0
0
17
Grand Total Monthly Total
Parks
3%
■ Grand Total CBD
■ Grand Total Parks
Grand Total CBD
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We invite YOU to attend a forum.
The City of Iowa City
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•
WHEN:
TIME:
WHERE:
TOPIC:
Amn"Mosim
Tuesday,
6:00 PM
Iowa City
123 Sout
May 13, 2014
h
Public Library, Rm A
Linn Street, IC
The Citizens Police Review Board will be holding a Community Forum
for the purpose of hearing Citizens' views on the policies, practices and
procedures of the Iowa City Police Department.
(Find ICPD General Orders at www.icgov.org under Police Dept)
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:
Send your questions or comments you'd like addressed at the forum
to the following by Monday, April 28th:
Please include full name and address. (All correspondence is public)
CPRB
City of Iowa City
410 E Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52240
Or e-mail to CPRB staff:
kellie-tuttle@iowa-city.org
The Board will attempt to address all correspondence received.
The forum will be taped for rebroadcast.