HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-09-2015 Parks and Recreation CommissionAGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
5:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2015
ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER
MEETING ROOM B
5:00 p.m. Call to order
5:01 p.m. Staff Introduction
5:07 p.m. Approval of Minutes from Meeting of November 12, 2015
5:09 p.m. Public Discussion of any Item not on the Agenda
5:15 p.m. Election of Officers
5:20 p.m. Recreation Division Report — Chad Dyson
• Eastside Sports Complex
• Parks & Recreation Fees & Charges Review
Winter/Spring Programs
Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center Closure Plans
5:25 p.m. Parks Division Report — Zac Hall
• Biodiversity Management Strategy
• Hickory Hill Park Update
• Mercer Park Playground Update
• Willow Creek Project Update
• Staff Training
5:40 p.m. Directors Report — Geoff Fruin
• Farmers Market Update
• Commission Lighting Comments at November meeting
• Staff Report Feedback
6:00 p.m. Chairs Report — Clay Claussen
6:10 p.m. Commission Time/Suggestions for Future Agenda Items
6:20 p.m. Adjournment
MINUTES
DRAFT
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 12, 2015
ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER — MEETING ROOM A
Members Present: Suzanne Bentler, David Bourgeois, Larry Brown, Clay Claussen, Maggie Elliott,
Cara Hamann. Lucie Laurian, Paul Roesler, Joe Younker
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Geoff Fruin, Chad Dyson, Zac Hall, Tammy Neumann
Others Present: Diane Allen, Laura Hawks, Austin Petroski
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Claussen called the meeting to order at 5 p.m.
STAFF INTRODUCTION:
Fruin noted that the Parks and Recreation Department is one of the more challenging departments to
manage in that the staff is located in various locations throughout the City and work a variety of shifts.
The department also has an immense temporary staff to manage. He further stated that while credit
should be given to the Director, Superintendent, and Program Supervisors, it is the office staff that keeps
the department running smoothly.
Fruin introduced Jessica Lang, the Office Coordinator for the Parks and Recreation Department to the
Commission. Lang shared that she will celebrate her 11 °i anniversary with the department in March of
2016. Until recently, Lang hired, trained and supervised the department's reception staff. This part of her
position was reassigned to the newly hired Customer Engagement Program Supervisor, Amanda Opitz.
However, Lang has since added additional duties to her position with the recent staff changes within the
Parks Department. While she has always done the payroll for the Recreation Division, she has now added
all of the Parks employees to that list as well. She plays an integral role in the human resources
management of the department. Lang meets with each of the many temporary staff hires to complete their
new hire paperwork as well as set them up in both the payroll and personnel systems. She takes care of a
great deal of the departments financials such as paying the many invoices that come into the department
on a daily basis. She also assists in the training of the receptionists when necessary, covers for the
Administrative Secretary during her absence and assists the public with online issues and program
registration. Lang commented that she really enjoys the people she works with and loves that the job
keeps her hopping. Claussen thanked Lang on behalf of the Commission for her hard work.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council action):
Moved by Boureeois, seconded by Hamann that once the additions noted by Commission are
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OTHER FORMAL ACTION:
Moved by Bourgeois, seconded by Elliott to approve the October 14 2015 minutes as written
Passed 8-0 (Roesler absent).
Roesler arrived at 5:10 p.m.
PROJECT GREEN PRESENTATION:
Diane Allen was present from Project GREEN, along with Laura Hawks with Hawks Design. Allen
started by sharing a little history about the organization. She explained that Project GREEN was founded
in 1968. The program is solely staffed by volunteers. Project GREEN started with the beautification of the
entrances into the city as well as parkways, public spaces, and public schools. As part of their goal to
educate the public, they invite them to see the projects that have been completed and those that are still in
progress. They will begin holding garden lbrums at the Library in January. Two of their ongoing
educational programs include the annual Garden Fair in May and the annual Garden Tour in June. Project
GREEN is funded in part by these two programs as well as through contributions. Allen noted that many
of the current volunteers are aging and they are in need of some younger volunteers to keep the program
going.
Allen introduced Laura Hawks who is a landscape architect, as well as a Project GREEN volunteer. She
has worked on many designs for the group including that of parkways, maintenance specifications and
most recently the Ashton House. Hawks wrote the grant application that was recently awarded to the City
for ongoing projects at the Ashton House. To date Project GREEN has provided the implementation as
well as maintenance of the flower beds at the house. Hawks shared a future design plan showing the
existing improvements as well as proposed future improvements that were included in the grant
application. The plan includes enlarging the terrace area and the placement of underground drainage
system, as well as reforestation by planting of flood resilient trees. The also propose the placement of two
rain gardens and interpretive signage on the property. Also included in the plan is a north parking lot that
would allow for additional parking and ADA accessibility to the lower lot from the Ashton House. This
past summer Project GREEN held a dedication for one of the founders of Project GREEN, Nancy
Seiberling. They planted a peony bed in her honor on the Ashton property.
Laurian asked if the group would accept student volunteers. Allen said absolutely and also mentioned that
they do not have to have gardening experience. Laurian said she would be happy to connect them with
potential volunteers. She then asked if Project GREEN is moving towards more native plantings. Hawks
said that they are and also drought tolerant plantings.
Claussen expressed appreciation on behalf of the Commission for all of the work that Project GREEN has
done for the community and continues today and into the future. He also commended Hawks for writing
the REAP Grant application.
RECREATION DIVISION REPORT:
Eastside Sports Complex: Dyson announced that the initial kick-off meeting with Hitchcock Design
Group was held on October 27. He is in the process of putting together a meeting for stakeholders as well
as a public forum. These will both take place on December 3. Stakeholders will meet throughout the day
and the public meeting will start a 5 p.m. Stakeholders will include athletic directors, club sports teams,
affiliates, other city staff, and special interest groups such as pickle ball, tennis and cricket. There will be
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an online public portal meeting launched on November 16. Commission Members Brown and Claussen
are both serving on the steering committee. Bourgeois asked how many acres of land would be used for
this complex. Dyson said it is a 73-acre parcel of land north of Highway 6 off of Taft Avenue, south of
American Legion Road. It will be a multisport facility that will include ball diamonds, football and soccer
fields, and will have the potential for other sports that we don't currently offer. Laurian asked if it will
replace the current soccer park. Dyson answered that initially it will not. Roesler asked if this facility
would offer a naming opportunity if given a large enough donation. Frain said that he believes that the
City would welcome this as long as it fits within the City's Naming Policy.
Youth Snorts Council: The group is working to put together a sponsorship packet with the hopes of
offsetting affiliate costs. While it is still a work in progress, the intent is to distribute this packet in
February, prior to all of the spring seasons starting. Opitz assisted Dyson in creating the packet. Dyson
said that there will be options forgiving. For example, one might pledge a total of $2500 given over a 5
year time frame. Laurian suggested that maybe that was too small of an amount to ask for. Dyson said
that it may be, however, the group wants to make it affordable for the small business owner. Claussen
expressed his appreciation to Dyson and Opitz for the time they put into creating this sponsorship packet.
Parks & Recreation Fees & Charges Review: Dyson distributed a matrix of the departments proposed fees
and charges for Commission review, He highlighted in yellow the areas/programs where changes were
made. He noted that the department is looking at restructuring the swim lesson program to offer
customized private lessons. This allows the parents/participant to schedule directly with the instructor.
The department has seen a growing demand for this option.
Dyson noted that an increase in the rental fee for meeting rooms at Mercer is proposed. There is also an
adjustment to a couple of adult sports programs to meet with cost recovery requirements of the
department. Hall has recommended an increase in the garden plot fees from $22 to $25 as well as
changing park shelter reservation windows from 5 hours to 4 hours.
Frain and Neumann met with department staff, Farmers Market staff and the Johnson County Local Food
and Planning Specialist to discuss options for incorporating the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP) within the farmers market. Right now this is done on a vendor elective basis. They
would like to see a standard solution where every eligible vendor would participate. Frain said that he
personally feels that this is a priority for the Farmers Market and would like to figure out a way to get this
done.
Bourgeois asked if we should add fees for the dog park shelters and dog birthday party packages to the
department fees and charges matrix. Dyson said that he can put something together for the parties and add
to the document.
Moved by Bourgeois, seconded by Hamann that once the additions noted by Commission are
added, that City Council approve the Proposed fees and charges for the Parks and Recreation
Department for FY17. Passed 9-0
PARKS DIVISION REPORT
Prairie Update: Hall said that the department is transitioning into the late fall/winter season. They are
cutting down all prairie areas in the parks. In the future they will identify areas that can be burned, but for
now will mow. Staff will again practice over -seeding the prairie area at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area
over the winter.
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Seasonal Projects Update: Staff is in the process of winterizing and painting the park restrooms. They are
also preparing to shut down the parks for the winter. He also mentioned that a few of the Parks staff have
been assisting Streets Department with leaf pickup,
Willow Creek/Kiwanis Park Project Update: Staff met with HBK on Tuesday and has since received
emails and phone calls about the project. All American Concrete from West Liberty was in the process of
laying the trail but for whatever reason, has stalled in the process. Hall is working with them to keep the
momentum going. He has asked that it be complete by Thanksgiving. Hall expects that the restroom
construction will begin after the first of the year. They are contracted to complete this project by May I,
2016.
DIRECTORS REPORT:
Parks & Recreation Director Update: Fruin announced that they had identified two finalists and have
since chosen the top candidate for the Parks and Recreation Director position. They are currently in the
negotiating process with that person. He hopes to update staff and commission next week. He noted that
they were very happy with the pool of candidates and thinks that the department will be very well off with
their selection.
Mercer Park Playground Bids: Fruin noted that the Council approved this project; however the bids came
in at about $35,000 over budget. The department is looking at some of the parkland improvement funds
available to make up the difference. About $100,000 a year are put into this account for miscellaneous
projects that come up. He said that there are adequate funds available to finish this project and other work
throughout the fiscal year. The contract was awarded to Dostals Construction of Nebraska. They have
worked very closely with the playground equipment manufacturer in the past. Staff hopes to have this
project in the works by spring.
Hickory Hill Master Plan: Fruin noted that there have been many starts and stops on this project in terms
of getting a consultant on board. After attempts at negotiating with the # I pick, they have moved on to #2.
A consultant agreement will be signed in the next week or two with a kick-off meeting to be scheduled
the first week of December. Hall will manage this project.
Lower City Park Master Plan Update: Fruin shared with Commission both the Parks and Recreation
Commission input results as well as the public input meeting results of the concepts presented by
Confluence. He noted that there were also comment cards that were turned in that are not included with
these handouts tonight. Confluence is reviewing those. Staff will be meeting with Confluence again next
week for the first time since the public input meeting.
Fruin shared that Tim Kemp, a sixth grade teacher at Hills Elementary and Mayor of Hills, reached out to
him after he saw the article in the newspaper about the master plan process. He mentioned that he had
shared the article with his class and they have put together a list of items that they like that are currently
offered at the park as well as a list of their suggestions for improvements in the park. The class presented
their items to Fruin and he shared with the Commission. He said that their comments arejust as
important as those gathered from the public meeting. Laurian agrees that staff needs to take into account
the younger age group.
Laurian expressed her concerns about the sloping design that Confluence shows which seems to block the
view of the stage. Fruin noted that the lawn is not meant for seating for the stage but would get a
perspective from Confluence. Laurian also noted that there seems to be strong public support for a
sledding hill. Fruin said that this could be challenging due to the natural topography of the land. Claussen
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also mentioned that there was a liability issue that came up in Dubuque with sledding hills and wondered
if Iowa City would be putting them in the same situation. Frain noted that the City has the same type of
immunity as skate parks.
Commission Appointments: Fruin announced that the City Council reappointed Hamann and Younker to
the Commission. He thanked them for reapplying.
Parks & Recreation Foundation Update: Tammy Neumann and Fruin met with the Community
Foundation of Johnson County. They are exploring the option of transitioning the Parks and Recreation
Foundation into the Community Foundation. Fruin said that we need to evaluate holistically. He said that
there are some administrative benefits as reporting on foundations becomes risky to maintain. Claussen
said that he recently spoke with Ron Clark, previous manager of Riverside Theatre, who is extremely
interested in participating in some type of a fundraising capacity for the community or the Parks and
Recreation Foundation. Claussen asked if Commission members want to be involved in fundraising as
there is a need to populate the current parks and recreation foundation. He said that he would hate to see
competition in the community going after the same pockets for support, but would like to see a more
coordinated effort. Fruin said that the Community Foundation serves as an umbrella for multiple Iowa
City focused missions. He said that a person can contribute towards an Iowa City umbrella fund or can
specify sub -categories. There is already a parks improvement fund that has been established. He said that
marketing would become important directing people to the different options within that fund. Elliott said
she is a big believer in the community foundation and further noted that there is a 25% tax credit through
the Community Foundation.
CHAIRS REPORT:
None
COMMISSION TIME/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Younker asked if there is a plan for any additional lighting in Lower City Park. He also addressed a letter
to the editor that was written about the lack of involvement into the bike trail system. He wanted to know
if this is something that the commission needs to respond to. Fruin said that that item has been addressed
with him. He also noted that he will forward the suggestion to City Council about the need for an updated
bike trail master plan. He said that the City currently meets with the Think Bicycles group on a quarterly
basis. lie believes it was a fair criticism and it will be addressed during the master planning process.
Roesler noted his desire to explore the possibility of an archery range at one of the city parks. He said that
there may be some funding available to help with that.
Bourgeois mentioned that when he went to vote on Tuesday night at Mercer, there was a concern brought
about by the poor lighting of the walkway that needs to be addressed. Bourgeois also announced that he
will be in Arizona from November 30 through March 1. He has yet to determine whether he will be
returning to Arizona for good. He would like to be present for a grand opening of the pond at Thomberry
Off -Leash Dog Park.
Laurian would like to review the bio-diversity strategy that was proposed to Council in March and discuss
how we can integrate within the goals of the Commission. Fruin will distribute with the next commission
packet.
ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by Bourgeois, seconded by Bentler, to adjourn the meeting at 6.30 p.m. Motion Passed 9 0
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
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David
1/1/15
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Larry Brown
1/1/18
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X
X
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X
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Clay
1/1/18
X
X
X
X
X
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X
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X
X
X
X
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X
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1/1/17
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X
X
X
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Cara
1/1/16
X
X
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X
X
X
O/E
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X
X
X
Hamann
Katie Jones
1/1/18
X
X
O/E
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X
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X
X
Lucie
1/1/15
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
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X
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Laurian
Paul Roesler
1/1/18
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*
*
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*
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X
X
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Joe Younker 1/1/16
X
X
X
X
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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
220 S. Gilbert Street
TO: Geoff Fruin
FROM: Chad Dyson
DATE: December 1, 2015
RE: November 2015 Monthly Report
S.P.I.
SPI Special Olympics Winter Sports training began with 37 athletes who have been entered to
compete and are preparing for the upcoming Winter Games in Dubuque in January. The SPI
"Happy Harvest" fall cooking class had 35 registrations. (Master Plan: Enhance Program
Development)
The Recreation Division had 11 Special Olympics Bowlers who placed first at the Area
Tournament and advance to the State Competition. (Master Plan: Enhance Program
Development)
Program information was completed for the Winter/Spring 2016 Activity Guide.
(Master Plan: Enhance Program Development)
Iowa City Recreation Division Special Olympics athletes participated in the Unified Sports Day
at the UI Field House. This event was sponsored by Special Olympics Iowa and partnered UI
students with SO athletes to play baseball, bag toss, basketball and other sports and activities.
(Master Plan: Enhance Program Development)
PRESCHOOL/JR./SR. HIGH ACTIVITIES - SCANLON GYM
The IC Parks and Rec began the demolition of the 12 year old accordion partition in the P&G
Room. The updated partition will be 3 ft. moveable panels like at TTRA. Completion date is by
the end of December 2015.
For the first time, the Mercer Aquatic Center Scanlon Gym hosted a 2-day Gymnastic meet. The
meet was sponsored by the Iowa Gym -Nest. The 2-day event had 396 athletes participate and
1200 spectators. The MPACSG also hosted Lemme Elementary School Night, 13 birthday party
packages and 9 meetings.
The IC Parks and Rec 3 on 3 basketball program is winding down. 186 boys and girls, Preschool
— 6s' grade are participating with 24 volunteers coaching. Registration for the 5 on 5 programs
begins earlier this year, December 2.
The IC Parks and Rec continues to offer free roller-skating at the Grant Wood Gym on Fridays,
6-8 pm, unfortunately numbers have dwindled to 15-20 participants per night.
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SPORTS & WELLNESS
All the equipment in the new fitness room is in working order at the RAL Recreation Center.
(Goal #9 — Continue to Provide Equitable LOS in Existing Parks and Facilities).
Staff posted upcoming program information on the department's web page. Staff also posted
articles on the department's website regarding the upcoming holiday facility schedules. (Goal # 6
— Increase Awareness of Program Offerings).
Staff reviewed and edited the upcoming Winter/Spring brochure for content. (Goal # 6 - Increase
Awareness of Program Offerings).
Fall volleyball continues in November with the season ending tournaments schedule for early
December. (Goal # 6 — Increase Awareness of Program Offerings and Goal #2 — Track
Performance Measures).
SOCIAL/CULTURAL
As you may remember, the Parks and Recreation Department was awarded an Iowa Department
of Agriculture grant to build an OUTDOOR CLASSROOM on the south side of the Recreation
Center. The space, within the fenced confines, will build upon the success of the Discovery
Garden and will feature specialty crops in an outdoor edible learning space. Department staff
have met with Backyard Abundance representatives to collaborate on curriculum, publication,
development of the demonstration site and to make decisions on the outreach programming to be
provided. This project will be implemented over a 29 month period beginning with a visioning
event on February 6, 2016 and culminating with celebratory events for educators and designers.
(Master Plan: Enhance Program Development, Collaborate with Community Organizations)
The ACTIVITY GUIDE was compiled, proofed and sent to print this month. Release is expected
to be December 4 and distribution to the schools will be done Dec 8 and 9. Registration opens
December 16. (Master Plan: Increase Awareness of Program Offerings)
WINTER BREAK CAMP activities were planned; materials designed and distributed.
Registration opens December 3. Please see attached information for details. (Master Plan: FUN)
Several ART AND DANCE INSTRUCTORS are graduating this December. Several interviews
for replacements were conducted and to date we are nearly ready for January sessions.
Several meetings were held to provide information to the Project Manager for the Cabin
Restoration Project. Marlin Ingalls of the Office of the State Archaeologist will be presenting us
with a project plan in early December.
A group of ten rich and 6th graders from Penn Elementary toured the Discovery Garden on Nov
11. The Youth Programs Coordinator from Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County brought
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the students. We toured the garden and students were able to sample oregano, thyme current
tomatoes and kale. Inside, we looked at a variety of seeds and discussed how they germinate. We
made seed necklaces for the students to take home and watch grow. (Master Plan: Collaborate
with Community Organizations and Reach out to those in Financial Need)
And, although difficult to believe, meetings have been held and planning has begun to
investigate new and exciting camp offerings for summer 2016. (Master Plan: Enhance Program
Development, Identify and develop programs related to new trends, and Collaborate with
Community Organizations and Businesses)
AQUATICS
Last month we reported an expanded and more regimented training system for our lifeguard
staff. Now in the third month of existence it has proved to be invaluable. Our monthly attendance
percentage (staff attending) has increased from 95% to nearly 99%. Of course our ultimate goal
is 100%, that number is nearly unattainable due to varying schedules and outside conflicts. The
staff is responding very well; the number of missed shifts has decreased, the number of sub
requests has decreased, and the staff overall is more professional. We expect these trends to
increase and develop even further. While staff development is not directly related to the
Departments Master Plan, it does help to enhance program development (Goal 43).
Beginning next month we are rolling out a revamped private lesson swim program. We have
been using our traditional format for quite some time and we felt it was time to develop it
further. We have been experimenting with a custom lesson format that has proven quite
successful. The program allows for an increased level of customization and access to the
instructor of their choice. The revamped design will allow for an increased number of
participation without taking away valuable swim lesson time. By doing this we can also add one
more section of group lessons, our largest revenue driver.
The Robert A. Lee Recreation Center pool has been experiencing some mechanical difficulties.
These have resulted in two 24 hour closures in the last month. The largest issue, the water loss,
seems to have been fixed. We contracted with an outside agency to locate the alleged leak and
perform the repair if possible. Initial indications are that the repair has been made and the closure
was not in vain. Next month we will take advantage of the facility closure to conduct some
preventative maintenance. We will also use this time to paint the wading pool.
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winter exploration camp! Activities include:
• Arts & Crafts • Bowling Poetry
• STEM Activities
• Ice & Roller Skating
• Story Time • Festive Singing
• Swimming • Puppet Making
Forms available at wwwicgovorg/pr
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Winter Camp Hours: Camp activities take place at the Robert A. Lee Recreation
Center from 9am to 4pm. Children may be checked in beginning at 7:30am- gam
for supervised indoor games and free play in the gym. Children may be checked
out beginning at 4pm- 5::30pm. There is no additional fee for supervised play.
Fees: Residents of Iowa City: $40 per day; Non-residents: $45 per day.
What to Bring:
• Lunch (am and pm snacks are included in the fee)
• Swimsuit and Towel (12122 and 12/29 only)
• Tennis Shoes and Socks
■ Warm Winter Clothing (jacket, hat, gloves, boots)
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Robert A. Lee Recreation Center
220 S. Gilbert Street, Iowa City
Mercer Park/Scanlon Gym
2701 Bradford Drive, Iowa City
Sorry but there is no online registration for this program. Please go to
wwwicgovorgT for a printable registration form or stop by one of
the locations mentioned above.
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Monday, 12/21 2"ou Are The Puppet Master (5267) �ulel
To kick off this winter camp, students will learn to construct their own
character sock puppet and participate in a puppet show, create homemade
snowflake decorations, engage in a story and make an art project based off the
author's illustration techniques, take part in a dance off, and test their knowledge
during winter math games.
Tuesday, 12/22 Snow Globes and Sun Catchers (5268)
Join in the fun as we create artistic paper snow globes, learn about science by
making crystal sun catchers, engage in a story and make an art project based off
the author's illustration techniques, swim in the indoor pool, and play various
winter games.
Wednesday, 12/23 Spin Me Around (5269)
Bring your mittens as we spend our morning ice skating at the Coral Ridge Ice
Arena, followed by learning and creating seasonal silhouettes using fun painting
techniques. In the afternoon we will roll up our sleeves and get in the kitchen by
cooking yummy Funfetti popcorn while singing new and old holiday songs to get
us in the winter spirit!
Monday, 12/28 Pick Up The Spare (5270)
Come and experience the fun as we draw ornaments using popular Zintangle
designs, write and create our very own holiday concrete poetry, participate in
various science mystery bag experiments, and even test our bowling skills by
making a trip to Colonial!
Tuesday, 12/29 Catch Me If rou Can (5271)
Have you ever wanted to learn how to juggle? Now you can! Today we will hang
out with a professional juggler where he will perform a show and even share some
tricks! We will also create our very own artist trading cards, learn fun fonts and
apply them to a creative journal page, and swim in the indoor pool.
Wednesday, 12/30 The Art of STEM (6272)
Using pine cones collected outside, we will make winter figurines, engage in a
story and make an art project based off the author's illustration techniques,
participate in a color chromatography science experiment, and finish the day by
making New Years Eve hats and roller skatiney!
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Health Information/Special Accommodations: Please indicate any health
information that would be important for staff to know (i.e. asthma, allergies,
medications, physical, mental, or emotional disabilities). Also note if English is not
the child's primary language. Should your child require special accommodations in
order to participate, please contact Joyce Carroll at the Iowa City Recreation Division
(319-356-5100) as soon as possible. Insufficient notice may result in a delay of your
child's participation.
I give permission for my child, I to participate
in the Iowa City Recreation Program for which I have registered him/her. I give
permission for my child to leave the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center for
trips by bus, car, public transportation, or foot to local parks and other program
destinations. I understand that some of these field trips may occur outside the city
limits of Iowa City limits via hand-out and/or posted message.
Signature of Parent/Guardian: Date:
'this the UpsoD A Pe rreezwl
2015 k-Cth WMer Cirlxap
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
12/21
12/22
12/23
12/28
12/29
12/30
(5267)
(5268)
(5269)
(5270)
(5271)
(5272)
Puppet Master
Snow Globe &
Spin Me
Pick Up The
Catch Me If
The Art of
Sun Catcher
Around
Spare
You Can
STEM
Resident:
$40/day
Non -
Resident:
$45/day
Number of Days:
R#:
Amount $: Non -Resident: Person who does
Clerk's Initials: not reside within the corporate
limits of Iowa City.
S Ways to Register!
Mail with payment: Iowa City Recreation Division, 220 S. Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA 52940
Fax with payment: (819)-856-5487 Be sure to include your credit card #, expiration date,
and signature. Fax available 24 hours.
Walk in: Register in person at the Iowa City Recreation Division customer service desk or leave
registration and payment in our drop box. Reduced rate available for those who qualify.
Refunds: Only available with s business days notice. Sorry but no refunds due to weather! In cases
of inclement weather, all programs will still be held at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center.
Should you require a returned receipt or confirmation, please include self-addressed, stamped envelope with your payment, or
be sure we have your current email address.
Method of Payment: CheWM*ney Discover Master Card Visa
Credit Card Number.
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Li Li Li El 1 � L� Li Li u
Explmtlon Date• _
Authorized Signature: ( �
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: RECREATION 1XVISION 3 DIGR CODE
ON BACK OF CARD
Monthly Report for November 2015
From: Russell Buffington
Oak' A,Cemetery
J
ra non-petpetuel care cerueteril
estubli5hed in 1843
I. OPERATING AMOUNT
A. Interments ( 7 )
1. Infant Burial, Non -Resident, Weekend
1 @ $262.50 $262.50
2. Adult Full Burial, Resident
1 @ $700.00 $700.00
3. Cremation, Resident
2 @ $300.00 $600.00
4. Cremation, Resident, Weekend
1 @ $400.00 $400.00
5. Cremation, Non -Resident, Weekend, Tent & Chairs
1 @ $780.00 $780.00
6. Niche Cremation, Resident
1 @ $300.00 $300.00
INCOME FROM INTERMENTS $3,042.50
B. Lot Sales
1. Non -Resident, Monument Space
1 @ $1,200.00 $1,200.00
2. Resident, Flush Cremation Space
1 @ $400.00 $400.00
3. Resident, Columbarium Niche
4 @ $800,00 $3,200.00
INCOME FROM LOT SALES $4,800.00
TOTAL INCOME FROM INTERMENTS & LOT SALES $7,842.50
IvLiiiing.1dti', ems. Phv) a (31973,56-5105 Lax,kiun;
sl0East WushinVja Street F,�x (319) 3il-4179 1000Bmwa Street
Imm Cik, IA 52240-1326 lown City, iA 52240
II. CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
A. Funerals
B. Ground Maintenance
C. Equipment Repair & Maintenance
D. Building Maintenance
E. Cemetery Plantings
F. Mow/Mulch/Leaf Pick-up
G. Trim Cemetery
TOTAL CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
III. BUDGETED & SPECIAL PROJECTS
A.
Lot Sales
B.
Lot Locating
C.
Meetings
D.
Genealogy Requests
E.
Funeral O.T.
F.
Monument Repair
G.
Grave Repair
H.
Safety Training
I.
Cemetery Snow Removal
J.
Cemetery Snow Removal O.T.
TOTAL BUDGETED & SPECIAL PROJECTS
IV. ADMINISTRATIVE & OFFICE DUTIES
V. OUTSIDE MAINTENANCE.
A. Outside Cemetery Snow Route
B. Outside Cemetery Snow Route O.T.
TOTAL OUTSIDE MAINTENANCE
TOTAL CEMETERY HOURS
*total hours include the following
1. Leaves with pay
2. Rest Periods
3. Supervisor x 1
4.PFTx2
HOURS
26
41.5
62.5
21
0
71.5
0
222.5 HOURS
HOURS
3
2
6.5
1
7
0
1
6
0
27.5 HOURS
102.5 HOURS
HOURS
3
8
11 HOURS
502 HOURS
iY ling Address: Phone (319) 355-5105 Lomhon:
410 Enst MsAingtma Street Fax (319) 341-4179 1000 Brown Street
lava Gh1, lA 52240-1826 Zana Cihl, L4 52240
war®M�
December 1, 2015 „�--
CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
(319) 356-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
www.icgov.org
MONTHLY FACILITIES REPORT
MONTH REPORTED:
November 2015
PREPARED BY:
Scott Justason, Facilities Manager
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Tuftfiffiv
December 1, 2015
Page 2
1. ENERGY PERFORMANCE TRENDS
ElectricTotai
Cas Total
Total Calandaryear20i5
October 2015 Energy Profile: RAL Recreation Center
(Billing cycle is 1 month behind)
Total Usage Profile
RALCRC
lGw Usae Profile - therms
RALCRC
EI«trm usa Profile-KWH
RALCRC
Penod
0ct9-Nov9,2015
Avg Cost
Per Dav
Period Days
Avg Cost Avg Use
a D per Da
Penod Days
Avg Cost Avg Use
per Da per Da
Average Temp=52'
$120.9g
Oct-15 31
$51.90 33184
OR-15 31
$69.08131
1.1 Electrical Usage:
Facilities Total
Parks Total
Total Calandar year 2015 .�
December 1, 2015
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Fetllitiesaecttic Charges
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
atvlJau
$4,494.29
$4706.16
$4,403.29
IS4,650.59
$8,392.07
$9060.17
$9,98&40
$9619.16E37
.48
$4645.65
WRC
$1,829.73
SZ13761
$2033.99
$2,217.15
$3754.91
$4,010.18
$4524.86
$3,965.82.26
$2.142.01
Mercer/scanlon
$4733.55
$4,529.25
$4376.35
$4,499.28
$7820.06
$7575.88
$7,358.57
$7272.97.45
$4136.19
71gA-kodw
$354.53
$264.69
$289.13
$39&97
$663.45
$595.32
$581.55
$504.97.32
$384,10
$11458
$109.Ig
$113.17
$120.92
$200.34
$24470
$230.36
$237.4241
$11&18
Fire Dept -Station 82
$90&10
$869.01
$710.36
$902.13
$902.13
$942.01
$863.41
$642.28.59
$770.37
Fire Dept -Station g3
$213.93
$19662
$195.65
$202.13
$326.91
$348.19
$360.42
$342,2188
$198.26
Flre Dept-sbtlpnp4
$899.32
$927.70
$700.61
$625.97
$625.97
$763.74
$959.50
$826.79.51
$607.63
SeniorCeneer
$ 493.58
$ 495.79
$1,670.51
$1967.21
$3,339.44$3653.85
$4,247.87
$3890.37
.87
$1875.00
Ashton
$7707
$56.89
$47.22
$37.81
$233.00
$139.39
$9691
$81.48.92
$47.24
ParkShpp
$532.61
$476.81
$422.29
$321.68
$932.51
$4]9.2]
$575.54
$499.62.14
$265.90
TOTAL
$1S,651.29
$15,769.06
$14,540.28
$15,622.16
$26,700.79
$27333.43
$29,121.85
92],883.11
8.69
$14,924.83
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December 1, 2015
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P.I.M.Wa.Charge.
Jan Fab Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug up Oct
W.Benten St Park
$23.56
S23.561
$23.43
$23.47
$37.00
$22.13
$37.01
$23.46
$23.47
$23.47
Napoleon Maimenance Gamp
$13.37
$12.22
1 $13.30
$16.34
$23.81
$25.16
$22.10
$1&23
$17.21
$14.39
No poleon BFLD Light
$27.24
$26.73
1 $94.10
$108.47
$226.83
$226.83
$49.95
$36.51
$57.20
$181.50
Napoleon Concessions
$24.76
$14.94
$26.23
$168.71
$296.26
$290.50
$251.32
$230.57
$69.66
$3140
RockyShore Dr
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$LOAD
MOO
$10.00
Green Mtn DrPheasam Hill
$13.53
$13.47
$27.00
$13.48
$27.01
$13.49
$27.01
$13.47
$26.94
$26.98
550 Greenwood Dr
$2&58
$23.49
$23.88
$25.88
$30.70
$27.09
$25.74
$23.15
$19.12
$24,26
City Park Pool
$10.89
$10.56
$13.12
$14.52
$1645
$1645
$16.39
$16.17
$13.62
$13.17
City Park Stap
$65.52
$56.63
$84.05
$88.05
$104,70
$91,46
$87.47
$96.48
$80.06
$76.53
City Park Boys Ball Lot RB
$11.59
$21.04
$24,77
$16.68
$18.93
$17,75
$18.79
$20.16
$1&86
19.20
City Park Bova B4ell Lights
$10.00
$10.00
$23.80
$10263
$151.21
$50.17
$69.74
$115.09
$63.90
$20,23
Q ParkBow B-ball Clubhouse
$11,15
$10.76
$18.95
$136.51
$259.83
$193.64
$198.61
$207,05
$77.90
$14.47
City Pa rk Security Light
$64.89
$64.48
$129.37
$64.58
$M.40
$64.6D
$129.40
$64.52
$129.03
$64.48
CityPark Cabins
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$30.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
CityPark Flagpole
$10.00
$10.00
$10.0D
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$11.64
Cit Park Sheltergl
$15.22
$13.34
$19.12
$15.74
$1&48
$19.84
$37.47
$20.26
$15.33
$11.37
City Park Shelterp0
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$1192
$13.73
$10.00
$10.00
$11.36
$10.34
$10.00
❑ty Park Shelterm
$10.00
$1125
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.22
$10.00
$10.52
CityPark ShelcerN
$14.87
$13.47
$14.52
$11.48
$17.48
$16.12
$1639
$15.93
$16.20
$1422
City Park ShelterE
$19.50
$21.68
$]&16
$27.28
$31.84
26.06
$22.31
$31.63
$31.97
$20.83
CiPark GreyBrick
$16.01
$14.44
$21.11
$29.71
$55.83
$42.70
$36.12
$33.50
$25.90
$21.69
City Park Red Brick
$37.61
$30,15
$24.50
$24.50
$27.52
25.73
$47.66
$5605
$32.99
$25.13
Oty Park Tennis Building
$10.17
$30.00
$49.76
$90.14
$260.72
$127,45
$221,42
$2n&15
$26&05
$12&80
City Park Tennis Shed Lts
$94.82
$84.04
$16&15
$84.20
$169.0p
.25
$168.90
$84.12
$16&19
$84.01
Gty Park Machine Shad
$239.61
$159.27
$6791
$53.41
$47,23
$33.09
$27.92
$30.88
$39.66
$52.21
City Park Shop$73.85
$S02
$56.09
$49.33
$64.54
$6D.80
$6L01
$5&83
$45.51
$45.42
City Park Pond
$3140
$24.10
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$]0.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
Taylor or Light
$65.62
$71.00
$59.80
$73.42
$134.22
$69.42
$69.36
$67.97
$52.08
$84.12
Falrchdd St Lights
$63.76
$39.94
$34.92
$2&32
$29.80
$27.42
$2&81
$32.94
$33.D4
$3&80
N Dubuque Terrell MI II Lts
$124.50
$8193
$94.73
$89.88
$217,96
$108.77
$114.18
$126.95
$11&22
$149.51
Bloomington St Garabo
$10.71
$10.49
$10.52
$10.35
$10.33
$10.33
$10.45
$10.33
$10.43
$10.43
Bloomington St Light
$12.72
$19.43
$6&69
$45.99
$54.83
$36.27
$53.31
$53.88
$47.61
$3&32
Harnson Hill Light
$14.41
$1428
$28.53
$24.30
$28.66
$14.31
$2&61
$14.29
$2857
$28.63
7thA.Q
$19.81
$17.37
$18.08
$22.32
$2&66
$26.85
$26,31
$30.77
$19.63
$19.03
DDyerSt Tenms Court
$10.17
$71.15
$145.01
$135.11
$62.96
$246.94
$82.79
$189.59
$110.66
$109.11
Doyerststarap
$16.54
$13.82
$14.60
$20.25
$26.52
$18.16
$1627
$1639
$13.62
$13.62
DoyerSt Light Mercer
$20.72
$27.34
$62.20
$117.76
$29210
$360.00
$79.86
$152.87
$257.78
$168.34
DcverSt Shelter
$25.32
$25.21
$3345
$95.37
$222.17
$203.17
$172.30
$154.35
$121.18
$81.53
DoyerSt Pump
$32.64
$27.66
$21.29
$18.51
$26.97
$29.46
$16.61
$15.60
$13.69
$35.54
DoverSt Diamonds3 d4 Lts
$20.97
$11.53
$90.48
$.180.70
$270.25
$71.00
$11.36
$122.39
$123.12
$80.83
Reno Stshelter
$11.76
$1125
$11.38
$11.22
$11.58
$11.35
$10.00
$13.43
$13.36
$14.30
Dcdp St Light College Green
$8171
$62.19
$67.04
$64.60
$82.07
$86.03
$83.26
$9L46
$75.50
$86.43
Brown St Shelter
$10.72
$16.89
$55.76
$33.40
$37.84
$17.32
$40.43
$35.50
$33.03
$35.67
Page St Security Light
$13.60
$13.44
$26.86
$13.47
$27.02
$13.48
$26.96
$13.46
$26.91
$13.45
Myrtle Ave Security Light
$13.56
$13.47
$26.92
$13.48
$27.01
$13.49
$26.98
$13.47
$26.94
$13.46
CourtHill Parkshahern
$10.44
$10.00
$10.95
$14.34
$15.65
$15.43
$15.48
$16.05
$14.04
$13.94
Miemi Dr Li ht
$13.60
$13.44
$26.86
$13.47
$27.02
$13.48
$2696
$13.46
$26.91
$13.45
Conklin Ln Sheltrr
$10.00
$10.00
$10.17
$11.04
$11.69
$12.27
$11.49
$11.71
$10.86
$10.86
1st Ava Peninsula Brtdp
$66.92
$53,17
$4&82
$46.73
$56.50
$52.99
$52.99
$10.00
$10.00
$11.03
1117 Tag Or Shelter
$27,85
$26.24
$26.31
$34.34
$35.14
$48.78
$37.05
$30.67
$2979
$28.79
TOTAL
$1,586.19
$1,414.68
$1,982.69
$2,335.40
$3,61545
$3,042 03
$2,674.55
f2,014J9
r$2..17.00 $1,07111
December 1, 2015
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1.2 Gas Consumption:
Facilities Total $67,875.36
Parks Total $:,5A5.65
Total Calanclar year 2015 $69,Q1.01
wdlOeaeasch a
Jan Fab Mar Apr May Jun Jul puff Sep Oct
atyl+all
$2,043.60
$404.13
$1,283.75
$735.08
$533.85
$788.99
$689.33
$813.11
$902.69
$1 106.64
6Jupc
$3,057.34
$3 396.57
$2 369.19
$1,51M90
$1 181.39
$1,038.76
$779.64
$824.65
$1066.23
$1,608.85
Mercer/Scanlon
$7361.28
$6,449.75
$5664.86
$4,335.62
$2740.09
$653.84
$207.00
$207.00
$207.00
3 -1a4ffe
$214.05
$194.90
34
$41.44
$30.67
$21.70
$19.12
$20.80
$24.76
$37.11
FlreDept-Station M2
$92.31
$63.97
$45.82
$32.63
$32.63
$24.20
$23.32
$26.77
$31.97
$71.62
FlreOept-Statlon M3
$350.64
$311.53
$86.09
$31.96
$2279
$20.68
$19.63
$19.77
$2L60
$37.11
FlreDa -Station=
$340.14
$371.98
$51.03
$2&90
$2&90
$28.29
$2&30
$29.62
$30.54
$31.98
amOrQmnter
$1630.46
$1633.86
$781189
$440.10
$371.21
5337.76
$230.42
$331.72
$377.22
$577.83
pin.n
$273.74
$126.78
$11&86
$24.21
$14.20
$1212
$12.14
$13.27
$23.73
$49.68
Park Shop
$713.52
$12131
$205.,2
$84.361
$20.83
$14.07
$14.56
1 $14.63
$15.27
$40.76
7PEAL 1
$16,077.08 1
$15,6=74
1 $10,492.83
1 $7,261.20
$4,935.73
$2,-2534
$2,008.90
1 $2,286.71
1 42,701.01
$3,52082
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Parks4as Char a
Jan Fab Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
W.rCl Park
$263.41
$183.01
$70.51
$24.85
$12.00
$11.53
$23.06
$12.0816
awark Shelterm
$70.39M$77.18$37
$11.49
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.0000
Gty Park Red8nck
$117.61
$16.93
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.0021
A$24.73$27..38
oty Park Zoo
$107.46
$21.39
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00.38JOTAk
$5688]
$]4.66
$g2.pg
$g1.83
$53.06
$g2.0e
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1.4 Excessive water consumption:
We appear to be experiencing further excessive consumption from the RALCRC pool
system draining directly into the main drain pit. May 2015 shows 70,000 gallons used,
May 2014 we used 17,000 gallons. We are investigating the cause. A water sample
was taken and it was determined to be pool water.
July - We can see water leaking into the drain pit from a pipe presumed to be coming
from the surge tank. We are unable to determine where the pipe is actually connected
without draining the pool again. We placed a test plug in the open pipe in an attempt
to see if the water will back up in another location. It has been several weeks and it
has not caused any issues, the plug remains in the line. It is most likely the line is a
drain from the tank and a valve within the tank is not holding. There are no prints
available indicating the function of this pipe. The next quarterly water reading will
help us determine if we continue to loose water.
October 2015 - During a motor failure of the pool main pump it was noted that the
water makeup valve was running excessively and the pool level had dropped a full 4"
over a 12 hour period. Our latest meter readings again show excessive water
consumption over the past few months. The test plug installed in July 2015 remains
in place. It is unknown at this time as to where the water is draining to. A December
scheduled pool shutdown may give us an opportunity to further investigate. (It should
be noted here that on occasion, I have noticed pool water (chlorine) odors emanating
in the east parking lot, near the (newer) ramp entrance to the building especially in
the early morning hours. I have brought other staff members to try to catch the odor
but it would seem to dissipate rapidly.).
November 2015 - American Leak detection out of the Quad -Cities was called in to aide in
identifying the leak. They were successful in that after diving in the surge tank a hole
approximately 1" diameter was discovered. The water was leaking into the ground. The hole
was plugged and the leak stopped. Maintenance staff purchased and installed a water meter
on the make-up water line which will be monitored to verify the water use to the pool and
December 1, 2015
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help determine if this would have been the only leak. The diver performed an inspection of
the entire pool system and that was the only leak he found. Two leaks in this same tank were
found and plugged about 18 months ago by maintenance staff. At this point we should
remain wary of the integrity of the tank walls and look for means of repair or replacement.
Matthew Eckhardt, Aquatics Supervisor is making inquiries to help us determine the best
course of action as well as costs that will be incurred.
2. BAS/EMCS (BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM/ENERGY MANAGEMENT CONTROL
SYSTEM)
These systems control facility HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) equipment
along with the associated mechanical and electrical components. In some facilities the BAS will
control lighting as well. This section contains a brief explanation of existing conditions and
justification to bring the City of Iowa City BAS/EMCS systems up to modern standards.
Upgrading the building automation systems will have a significant positive impact on energy
consumption and conservation as well as make great strides in helping to reach city
sustainability goals. Significant energy rebates are also available for many projects of this type.
Steps have been taken to consolidate BAS systems so that the city uses one manufacturer for
all BAS/EMCS systems city wide. With multi- departmental cooperation, this strategy has 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/EMCS Technology Plan/ Energy Strategy Master Plan:
We have developed a BAS/EMCS Technology Plan/ Energy Strategy Master Plan. The plan
along with a memorandum of introduction is located on the T drive. T:\REC\Facilities Manager.
This plan will also be updated as BAS systems throughout the city are integrated to the Niagara
platform.
2.2 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. There is a very old
pneumatic control system that is completely stand- alone and inefficient. 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 accordingly.
RALCRC - 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.
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
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to access the system and troubleshoot on a somewhat limited basis until the existing controls
can be upgraded.
Mercer/Scanlon — This facility is currently using some of the oldest pneumatics controls in the
state. Serious consideration to upgrade the controls to this facility is urgently needed. As the
controls fail, upgrades will be required on an emergency basis. This makes repairs and
upgrades unnecessarily expensive. Field devices and controllers are obsolete and can't be
obtained. The same Barber Coleman DDC system as City Hall and RALCRC operates portions
of the facility. There is also no remote connectivity. This is the 3id building discussed in section
4.2 Project to Upgrade Building Automation System (BAS) to Connect Three Buildings.
TTRA — 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. A Honeywell Gateway device was installed by Affordable Heating and Cooling. This
allows remote connectivity to the HVAC thermostats to control the building temperatures
remotely.
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. This was completed in April.
Animal Care and Adoption Center — This facility is operational as of August 2015. We have
taken over the new BAS system and responsibility for MEP and structure maintenance.
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.
2.3 BAS controlled Equipment Operating in a Manual, Operator, or Failure Mode:
City Hall, RALRC, Mercer/Scanlon and Senior Center have several devices, valves and other
equipment components operating manually. This is mainly due to equipment age and system
capability.
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2.4 Overrides to Sequences of Operations in Effect:
Several pumps and fans are overridden "on" or "off' under various circumstances. In some
cases, this has become the norm. This is primarily due to lack of functionality and age of BAS
systems. It also causes excessive energy consumption.
3 ADDITIONAL SERVICES WORT(
3.1 Contractor Service Calls:
3.2 Contractor Service Contract Work:
AAA Mechanical of Iowa City has been awarded a 3-year HVAC Preventive Maintenance
service contract beginning in October 2014.
3.2a HVAC PM —
3.3 Project Requests:
3.3a Pool temperature control/automation —
4. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS 2015
4.12014 City Hall HVAC Replacement Project:
PHI PD/FD RTU replacement has been completed.
PH2 North Court RTU replacement — Completed
4.2 Animal Shelter — completed
4.3 Robert A Lee Recreation Center Fitness Room Enclosure — Substantially complete.
Punch list items remain. Complete
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 productivity of maintenance workers. 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.
December 1, 2015
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5.2 Antero — the CMMS database
We have spent several months gathering equipment lists and other pertinent data to enter into
the system. A maintenance staff member is being trained on the system and assists with some
data entry duties to help expedite the process moving forward. We are nearly ready to run a test
batch of recurring work orders for auto generation. We are excited to be having this software
very close to implementation.
Update: July 2015 — We've reached a point where we can use Antero to track work and
enter/complete work orders manually as a schedule is developed.
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 170 work orders completed.
Normal daily maintenance/custodial routine = 97
Building occupant requests = 59
In-house maintenance repairs = 12
Service calls to contractors = 2
RALRC - There were 56 work orders completed.
Normal daily maintenance/custodial routine 31
Building occupant requests = 10
In-house maintenance repairs = 10
Service calls to contractors = 3
Aquatics = 2
Mercer/Scanlon - There were 78 work orders completed.
Normal daily maintenance/custodial routine = 26
Building occupant requests = 0
In-house maintenance repairs = 12
Service calls to contractors = 6
Aquatics = 34
Other = 0
Other Aquatics Facilities - There were 0 work orders completed.
Normal daily maintenance/custodial routine = 0
Building occupant requests = 0
In-house maintenance repairs =0
Service calls to contractors = 0
Aquatics = 1
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TTRA • There were work 3 orders completed.
Normal daily maintenance/custodial routine = 3
Building occupant requests = 0
Service calls to contractors = 1
Ashton House - There were 2 work orders completed.
Normal daily maintenance/custodial routine = 4
Building occupant requests = 0
Service calls to contractors = 1
Fire Stations - There were 4 work orders completed.
Building occupant requests =
In-house maintenance repairs = 2
Service calls to contractors - 2
5.4 Staffing
Jim Wombacher retired Oct 30 and has been replaced. Steve Ralph transferred from
wastewater Nov 2.
Brian Buhr has moved into the open MWIII position. Eric Alvarez has moved into the MWII-
Pools position. We have 2 custodial positions which we expect to fill in late December or early
January.
5.5 Miscellaneous
L WATER TREATMENT LAB RF'
Aqua Technologies pulled samples from the FD stations 2 and 4 in February. Some
contamination was found. Recommendations to flush portions of the system have been
forwarded to Battalion Chief Nurnberg. Work is approved and scheduled to place in December.
7. MAJOR MAINTENANCE REPORTS:
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7.1 The RALRC pool is being monitored.
7.2 RALCRC Gilbert St handicap ramp Completed.
7.3 RALCRC — both boilers were determined to have failed heat exchangers during a PM. AAA
Mechanical found the problems while performing annual maintenance. We are working on
emergency replacement of the boilers and hope to have them replaced by mid January.
8. FACILITIES INSPECTIONS:
None to report.
9. WARRANTY REPAIRS:
No issues to report for November.
10. LOST TIME ACCIDENTS, SAFETY PROBLEMS, OR HAZMAT INCIDENTS:
No issues to report for November.
11. MAJOR EQUIPMENT OUT OF SERVICE:
No issues to report for November.
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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
220 S. Gilbert Street
TO: Geoff Fruin, Interim Director
FROM: Chad Dyson, Recreation Superintendent
DATE: December 2, 2015
RE: Revised fees and charges schedule
Back rground
At the November 12, 2015 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting the schedule of fees and
charges for FY17 was presented and approved. Following that meeting staff discovered a
discrepancy in what Commission approved and what the department was actually charging for the
Park Lodge at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area for FYI 6. The chart below shows the FY16 fees as
approved along with the rate that has been charged.
FY16 Approved TTRA Reservations
-Lodge $50-$1200
FYI Actual TTRA Reservations
-Lodge $50-$1500
Also at the November 12, 2015 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting there was a discussion
regarding instituting birthday party packages at the dog parks. Staff is working to finalize details for
this new offering.
Discussion of Solution
In the FY17 schedule of fees and charges the FYI Park Lodge fee has been revised to accurately
reflect the correct charges and a Special Event fee has been added to the dog park fees. The fees and
charges schedule is attached for review and approval by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
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From:
Fred Meyer <fred.meyer@BackyardAbundance.org>
Sent:
Monday, March 09, 2015 6:53 AM
To:
Council
Cc:
Scott Koepke; 'Laurian, Lucie'; Liz Maas; 'Connie Mutel'; Tom Markus
Subject:
City Biodiversity Management Strategy
Attachments:
BiodiversityManagementStrategy.pdf
Dear City Council Members:
I am resending this Biodiversity Management Strategy message to the council email address so it is available to
the public.
Thanks, again, for your assistance.
Fred Meyer
Backyard Abundance Director
httD://www.BackvardAbundance.or
httDs://www.facebook.com/BackyardAbundance
319-325-6810
From: Fred Meyer [mailto:fred.meyer@BackyardAbundance.org]
Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2015 11:53 AM
To: 'matt-hayek@iowa-city.org; 'susan-mims@iowa-city.org; 'Kingsley-Botchway@iowa-city,org'; 'terry-
dickens@iowa-city.org; 'rick-dobyns@iowa-city.org'; 'michelle-payne@iowa-city.org ; ']im-
throgmorron@iowa-city. org'
Cc: Scott Koepke (skoepke@newpi.coop); 'Laurian, Lucie; Liz Maas (transitionecology@gmail.com); 'Connie
Mutel'
Subject: City Biodiversity Management Strategy
Dear City Council Members:
Please consider implementing a Biodiversity Management Strategy for Iowa City.
A Strategy Created by Experts
As you likely know, the decline of monarchs, honeybees, and other species is becoming commonplace and Iowa
City residents are very concerned. To address this issue, experts from Backyard Abundance, New Pioneer,
Transition Ecology, and the University of Iowa collaborated to create the attached Biodiversity Management
Strategy that we urge you to help implement.
This heavily -researched strategy includes the following core components:
Update and improve the Sensitive Natural Areas Ordinance
Transform the City's Forestry Department into a new Department (or Division) of Biodiversity Services
Increase biodiversity by devising an ecological network
Educate Iowa Citians about what has been accomplished in other cities
Build Upon Past Success
We can leverage past habitat restoration successes that are represented in many Iowa City landscapes. In
addition to a summary of the strategy and rationale for its importance, the attached document contains details
about how these landscapes can be expanded and replicated.
Next Steps
We will publically request your assistance with the strategy during the March 9 council meeting. This will be
the first step in taking ongoing actions that will eventually permeate many of Iowa City's landscape decisions.
Many organizations and residents are prepared to assist you and city staff with planning and implementation.
Thank you in advance for helping increase the biodiversity of Iowa City,
Fred Meyer
Backyard Abundance Director
http://www.BackyardAbundance.org
hgps://www.facebook.com/BackyardAbundance
319-325-6810
Biodiversity for a Healthy Future February 18, 2015
A Proposed Btodiversity Management Strategy for Iowa City
Executive Summary Prepared By
This past summer we heard innumerable Iowa Citians express a complex of interrelated worries: "Have Scan Peopho
you seen any Monarch Butterflies this summer?" "I haven't seen any bees; have you?" "Where are the iduconan WrOads
bats?" "Oh no, I've Just heard that the Ash trees are dying and must be cut down." And many more. All of coordwawr
these worries are related to the decline in biodiversity, both here and worldwide. Now Pioneer Co -Op
In light of these and many other signals, we believe Iowa City should develop a biodiversity management
strategy.
Our purpose is to identify the core parameters of such a strategy and to encourage the City Council to
incorporate the strategy into Iowa City's Comprehensive Plan, Annual Budget, Capital Improvements
Program, Strategic Plan, and other relevant city policies and programs.
We urge Iowa City government to devise and follow a biodiversity management strategy, which would
include the following core components:
• Update and improve the Sensitive Natural Areas Ordinance
• Transform the City's Forestry Department into a new Department (or Division) of Biodiversity Services
• Increase biodiversity by devising an ecological network
• Educate Iowa Citians about what has been accomplished in other cities.
What is biodiversity?
Scientists define biodiversity as the variability among living organisms from all sources, including among
other things, terrestrial, marine, and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they
are a port. It refers to diversity within species, among species, and among ecosystems. It can, therefore,
be measured in different ways, depending on the style used. There are approximately 1.2 million
officially named species, and there may be as many as --30 million additional species that have not yet
been classified or named.
Why is biodiversity important?
Healthy ecosystems perform services that are vital to the
physical and mental/emotional health of humans and to the
long-term survival of the human species. As Iowa City's 2013
Sustainability Assessment lip, 48) states, "Native
ecosystems...clean water, and air, provide flood protection by
decreasing runoff, sequester carbon, and ore habitat for a wide
array of animals, insects, microbes and plants that provide us
with medicine, pollination, foods, and aesthetic beauty." These
ecosystem services are often ones that economic markets either
cannot provide or else can provide only at much higher cost.
What has happened to this biodiversity in the Iowa City area?
The site of Iowa City used to be located amid one of the most diverse and complex landscapes in North
American: the tallgrass prairie. Our city was built on the western edge of still another major biological
community: the ook-hickory woodlands. Interspersed with these woodlands and grasslands were wetlands
- communities defined by plants and animals adapted to an abundance of water.
Together, these communities housed many thousands of species, which worked together to provide homes
and food for all residents In perpetuity. In a time frame meaningful to humans, these communities were
highly resilient and regenerative; they attained what we should now be emulating.
In the years since 1830, settlers and residents converted nearly all of these original ecosystems into
farmland and cityscapes. Here in Iowa City, the native prairies, woodlands, and wetlands were plowed
up, paved over, built upon, and Influenced by humans in less obvious ways, for example, by the
construction of transportation networks that interrupt species migration pathways.
The disappearance or extensive decline of native species from the Iowa City area and the more recent
Biodiversity for a Healthy Future
Lode laurion
Associate Pro%czor
School of Urban Piomana
University of kiwa
J. intalwit Maas
Tromp kcology, dLC
Fred Meyer
Daeater
Bakyard Abundance
Connie Metal
Sr. Scwrwe Vhaei and
Ardtivist
Hydrosaenw end
Engineering
University of Iowa
signals of further decline ore not isolated events. They are instead port of a much larger worldwide
problem with global repercussions. That worldwide problem is what prominent contemporary biologists
have termed the 6th mass extinction of life on earth.
The current loss of biodiversity in Iowa City (e.g., the Indiana bat and ornate box turtle) and elsewhere is,
in other words, mused by human activities.
Habitat fragmentation, habitat loss, pollution, and Invasive species are the principal factors leading to the
loss of biodiversity. Climate change and over-horvestng are also contributors to biodiversity loss, but they
are difficult to measure for Iowa City.
In spite of these many threats, a few remnants of Iowa's pre -settlement woodlands, prairies, and wetlands
can still be found in Iowa City. Examples include Ryerson Woods and large portions of Hickory Hill Park,
and the Sand Prairie located south of Highway 6 and just east of Sand Road.
What has Iowa City already done to preserve and fortify biodiversity?
Native biodiversity can be fostered through efforts such as replanting prairies, restoring woodlands, and
replenishing wetlands. Iowa City has already taken many positive steps in this direction, including,
• In the mid- 1990s the City inventoried and mapped all "sensitive natural areas" within the city. That
Inventory was used as the basis for adopting a Sensitive Natural Areas Ordinance in 1995.
• In 2001 the City created Sycamore Greenspace, a 55-acre wetland.
• The City created Waterworks Park as a 230-acre constructed prairie and wetland.
• In 2014 the City produced its first Sustainoblltty Assessment.
What more can be done?
We urge Iowa City government to devise and follow a biodiversity management strategy, which would
induce the following core components.,
• Update and improve the Sensitive Natural Areas Ordinance. Adoption of the Sensitive Natural
Areas ordinance was an important first step. But the Inventory of areas needs to be updated,
biodiversity inventories need to be conducted, and the ordinance needs to be strengthened.
• Transform the City's Forestry Department into a New Department (or Division) of Biodiversity
Services. Creating this new organizational unit and providing it with adequate resources would be a
major step toward protecting, enhancing, and expanding the quality of natural areas within the city.
We recognize that budgetary constraints limit what Iowa City government can actually do in the short
run. With that in mind, we urge the City and a new Dept. of Biodiversity Services to recruit volunteers
who con assist in conducting "bioblitzes" and to support/assist citizen science activities.
• Increase biodiversity by devising an ecological network. Provided with adequate resources,
assisted by other experts in the Iowa City area, and aided by organized teams of volunteer "citizen
scientists," the proposed Dept. of Biodiversity Services could devise an ecological network strategy
that would Integrate the local Iowa River watershed into a coherent system of protected core natural
areas ecologically connected to one another by both natural and semi -natural linkages.
• Educate ourselves about what has been accomplished in other cities. Several cities in Europe and
the United States have already prepared inspiring biodiversity plans, and much can be learned from
them.
Conclusion
Iowa City has taken important actions over the past 20 years,
but much more can and should be done. Rather than being an
agent of biodiversity decline, we Iowa Citions con play an
important role in fostering and protecting the world's
biodiversity.
When we look many decades into the future, we foresee an
Iowa City that constitutes a place in which not just humans but an
increasingly wide range of native and beneficial species can
thrive. But this future can exist only if we take action now to
increase our collective capacity to make it happen.
Biodiversity for a Healthy Future
Biodiversity for a Healthy Future
This past summer we heard innumerable Iowa Citians express a complex at interrelated worries: "Hove
you seen any Monarch Butterflies this summer?" "I haven't seen any bees; have you?" "Where are the
bats?' "Oh no, I've just heard that the Ash trees are dying and must be cut down," And many more. All of
these worries are related to the decline in biodiversity, both here and worldwide.
In light of these and many other signals, we believe Iowa City should develop a biodiversity management
strategy.
Our purpose Is to Identify the core parameters of such a strategy and to encourage the City Council to
Incorporate the strategy into Iowa City's Comprehensive Plan, Annual Budget, Capital Improvements
Program, Strategic Plan, and other relevant city policies and programs.
We urge Iowa City government to devise and follow a biodiversity management strategy, which would
include the following care components:
• Update and Improve the Sensitive Natural Areas Ordinance
• Transform the City's Forestry Department into a new Department (or Division) of Biodiversity Services
• Increase biodiversity by devising an ecological network
• Educate Iowa Citians about what has been accomplished in other cities.
What is biodiversity?
Scientists define biodiversity as the variability among living
organisms from oil sources including, among other things,
terrestrial, marine, and other aquatic ecosystems and the
ecological complexes of which they are a part.
Biodiversity refers to diversity within species, among species,
and among ecosystems. It can, therefore, be measured in
different ways, depending on the scale used.
Ecosystem diversity can be measured by counting the number
and variety of community types in on area. Greater ecosystem
diversity Indicates greater potential for different types of
species to Inhabit an area. For example, an area with a variety
of vegetation holds more biodiversity than the some size area with one plant type.
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Measurement of species biodiversity involves counting the numbers of different types of organisms in a
habitat.
Measuring genetic diversity, on the other hand, requires counting the number of genetically different
organisms in the population of a single species. While one might think that a larger number of species
demonstrates a higher level of biodiversity, it Is important to recognize that the survival of a species
requires a habitat that can support an appropriate number of individuals to keep the gene pool healthy.
Measuring biodiversity then is very challenging. There are approximately 1.2 million officially named
species. However, there may be as many as —30 million or more additional species that have not yet
been classified or named. Again It depends on the scale and the definition of species.3
Over the last 3.6 billion years, all species have been evolving intricate mechanisms to work with other
species, to compete for resources, and to develop a very multifaceted interactive system that we are only
just beginning to understand. For example, the suitability of soil for growing productive crops depends on
the interconnected nature of plants, soil microbes, fungi, invertebrates, and protisM How this multitude
contributes, and what happens when even one species is missing, is still unknown3, but plants may use
fungi as a communication system.4
Why Is biodiversity important / advantageous?
Healthy ecosystems perform services that are vital to the physical and mental/emotional health of humans
and to the long-term survival of the human species. As Iowa City's 2013 Sustainability Assessment (p. 48)
states, "Native ecosystems... clean water, and air, provide flood protection by decreasing runoff,
sequester carbon, and are habitat for a wide array of animals, insects, microbes and plants that provide
us with medicine, pollination, foods, and aesthetic beauty."
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These ecosystem services are otten ones that economic markets either cannot provide or else can provide
only at much higher cast. Environmental economist Robert Costanza calculated the value of 17 ecosystem
services, the functioning of which depends on maintaining functional, high levels of species biodiversity. He
measured what it would cost if citizens had to pay for services like pollination, soil formation, erosion
control, flood mitigation, water supply, food provision, etc. According to Costonza's initial estimate, the
total cost/value of these ecosystem services for the United States as a whole was $46 trillion per year (in
2007 dollors).s In May of this year, an independent scientist re -calculated Costonza's estimate for 2071
dollars and believes the value to be $1 25 trillion.6
What has happened to this biodiversity in the Iowa City area?
The site of Iowa City used to be located amidst one of the most
diverse and complex landscapes In North American: the tollgross
prairie. Our city was built on the western edge of still another
major biological community: the oak -hickory woodlands that
stretched from here eastward to the Atlantic Ocean.
Interspersed with these woodlands and grasslands were
wetlands - communities defined by plants and animals adapted
to an abundance of water.
Together, these communities housed many thousands of species,
which worked together to provide homes and food for all
residents in perpetuity. In a time frame meaningful to humans,
these communities were highly resilient and regenerative. They
attained what we should now be emulating. They assured that
their resident species would survive into the indefinite future -
just as they had survived (with one major caveat discussed
below) since the last glaciers disappeared over 10,000 years
ago.
In the years since 1830, nearly all of these original ecosystems were converted into farmland and
cityscapes. Here In Iowa City, the native prairies, woodlands, and wetlands were plowed up, paved over,
built upon, and influenced by humans in less obvious ways, for example, by the construction of
transportation networks that interrupt species migration pathways.
The disappearance or extensive decline of native species from the Iowa City area and the more recent
signals of further decline are not isolated events. They are instead part of a much larger worldwide
problem with global repercussions. That worldwide problem is what prominent contemporary biologists
such as Edward O. Wilson have termed the sixth mass extinction of life an earths
In the Iowa City area this sixth mass extinction in geological history has come in three phases over the past
15,000 years: the first phase involved the mass extinction of Megafauno (e.g, giant sloth) following the
arrival of the first human hunter -gathers; the second involved the conversion of Iowa's prairies into
farmland during the 1800s; and the third has involved the industrialization of agriculture, the dramatic
spatial expansion of urban areas, and the construction of extensive transportation systems in the period
after 1950.
The current loss of biodiversity in Iowa City (e.g., the Indiana bat and ornate box turtle) and elsewhere is,
in other words, caused by human activities.6 9
Habitat fragmentation, habitat loss, pollution, and invasive species are the principal factors leading to the
loss of biodiversity. Climate change and over -harvesting are also contributors to biodiversity loss, but they
are difficult to measure for Iowa Clty.nn
Habitat Fragmentation
Throughout Iowa, native habitats hove been fragmented by industrial agriculture, urban development,
and highways and roadways. If individuals of the some species connot travel to and find each other, they
cannot mate and the overall genetic diversity of a population is reduced, putting that species at risk for
extinction. This is, for example, the case for many amphibian species across Iowa. These small and
seemingly Insignificant species are actually very important as they are near the bottom of the food web
and provide nutrients to many birds and mammals.
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Habitat Loss
Less than 1 /10 of 1 % of the state's native prairie remains; Iowa
is the most altered landscape in the United States." Again
consider the scale: many diverse habitats can support many
different species; however, much of this native habitat has been
either removed or altered. The State lists 109 animals and 360
plants endemic to Iowa as threatened or endangered with
extinction or extirpation (removal from a particular area).ls (The
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lists 43 different pollinators as
nationally threatened or endangered. Its website states, "Early
conservation to avoid the need to list species is a for more
economical and practical approach to protecting our nation's
biological heritage."19
Pollution
Iowa's riven, creeks and streams are contaminated with too much soil from erosion produced by
agricultural practices and urban development, with high levels at bacteria tram human and animal waste,
and with high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus from fertilizers and other chemical pollutants from
herbicides and pesticides used on both lawns and agricultural areas. Coal buming for electrical
generation also contributes to air and water pollution. A 201 1 report (Losing Ground) from Iowa State
University and the Environmental Working Group documents that parts of Iowa lost 2 to 12 times more
than the 3.9 tons/acre/year average reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 2007.1s A 2000
report from the U. S. Geological Survey finds that Iowa has higher concentrations of nitrate and total
phosphorus in streams than in the rest of the nation.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources' 303(d) list Identifies over 770 creeks, streams, lakes, rivers as
"impaired." For these impaired waterways, effluent limits will not be sufficient to meet all state water
quality standards as defined by the Clean Water Act and within the context of "pollution" as defined by
the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. The State is required to calculate Total Maximum Doily Loads
(TMDLs) for pollutants causing impairments. Ralston Creek, Muddy Creek, on unnamed tributary of Ralston
Creek, Old Man's Creek, Snyder Creek, and all three reaches of the Iowa River as it flows through Iowa
City are an this list of "impaired" waterways.
Invasive Species
Invasive species can alter entire native habitats by reducing ecosystem functions, by replacing native
species, and thereby reducing diversity.18 The threats posed by invasive species are costly to manage:
removal of invasive species takes Pine, much physical labor, and the use of chemicals, and it is rarely fully
successful. The best defense against invasive species is a healthy, functional ecosystem that can rebuff
exotic species that are trying to get a "foothold." Many invasive species are still sold at local nurseries
and planted by residents. They then escape to natural areas where land managers must deal with them.
In 2014 one of us completed a prescribed fire on a trust property in an effort to manage burning bush, a
cultivor species many folks have in their landscaping but which has now escaped to the woods. Despite
paid labor by our Land Steward and the Conservation Corps of Iowa, and despite many volunteer hours,
the species remains present and is gaining ground. The State has a noxious weed list'9; however, it takes
action by the State Legislature to have invasive cultivar species added to the list. Until that happens,
nurseries can continue to sell these species.
In spite of these many threats, a few remnants of Iowa's pre -settlement woodlands, prairies, and wetlands
can still be found in Iowa City. Examples include Ryerson Woods, large portions of Hickory Hill Pork, and
the Sand Prairie located south of Highway 6 and just east of Sand Road. Friends of Hickory Hill Park
exemplifies the extent to which local volunteers are willing and able to donate extensive amounts of time
and money toward restoring these remnants.
What has Iowa City already done to preserve and fortify biodiversity?
Native blodiversity can be fostered through efforts such as replanting prairies, restoring woodlands, and
replenishing wetlands. Iowa City has already taken many positive steps toward preserving and fortifying
biodiversity, including,
• In the mid-1990s the City inventoried and mapped all 'sensitive natural areas" within the city. This
inventory was used as the basis for adopting a Sensitive Natural Areas Ordinance in 1995. This
ordinance intends to preserve natural areas and maintain native populations of plants and animals.
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• In 2001 the City created Sycamore Greenspace, a 55-acre wetland which olds in the management
of stormwater runoff and provides space for native plants, wildlife habitat, trolls, and public art. It is
maintained by volunteers and the City's Public Works Department.
• The City created Waterworks Prairie Park in 2003 as a 230-acre constructed prairie and wetland.
• In the early 2010s the City assessed the physical conditions of the 3,347-acre Willow Creek and
5,850-acre Ralston Creek watersheds, focusing especially on stream bank erosion carrying
contaminants such as nitrogen and phosphorous from lawns. The 16,400-acre Snyder Creek
watershed (much of which currently lies outside Iowa City) has not yet been assessed.
• In 2014 the City produced its first Sustainability Assessment. This marks a major step forward and
provides on excellent preliminary foundation for subsequent work.
What more can be done?
Following are the core components of a biodiversity management strategy for Iowa City.
Update and improve the Sensitive Natural Areas Ordinance
Adoption of the Sensitive Natural Areas ordinance was an
Important first step. But the inventory of areas needs to be
updated, biodiversfty inventories need to be conducted, and the
ordinance needs to be strengthened. In December 2014, for
example, the City Council approved a Sensitive Areas
Development Plan and preliminary plat for a 115-lot, —35-acre
residential subdivision in the southeastern part of the city,
despite the fact that only 37.7% of the existing 9.9 acres of
woodland would be preserved. Elimination of these woodlands
— which were acting as a carbon sink; as a sponge for
absorbing precipitation and delaying runoff; and as habitat for
mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, and bats — was permitted because the sensitive areas
ordinance currently allows for more than 50% of the woodlands on a property to be removed if an
appropriate tree replacement plan is submitted indicating a replacement ratio of 1 tree per 200 square
feet of woodland lost above the 50% allowed.
Transform the City's forestry Department into a new Department (or Division) of Biodiversity Services
Creating this new organizational unit and providing it with adequate resources would be o major step
toward protecting, enhancing, and expanding the quality of natural areas within the city. As one
important initial action, this new department could inventory and evaluate the age, species, condition and
location of trees within the city. Such an inventory/evaluation would enable city staff and volunteers to
respond effectively to future infestations (such as the current infestation by the Emerald Ash Borer). it
should also be City policy to replace trees that must be removed on a one-to-one basis. Over the longer
term, this new department should Inventory other important mobile species (except perhaps deer). By
undertaking these and other actions, this new Department of Biodiversity Services could help to transform
Iowa City into on oasis for diverse species trying to make it through the forthcoming "bottleneck"
associated with biodiversity decline and species extinction. The Department could also focus attention on
botanical systems that enhance pollinators and beneficial insects (as recommended in the research by
Xerces Invertebrate Society).
We recognize that budgetary constraints limit what Iowa City government can actually do in the short run.
With that in mind, we urge the City and its new Department of Blodiversity Services to recruit volunteers
who can assist In conducting "bioblitzes" and to support/assist citizen science activities. In 2006 New York
City conducted a "bioblitz" in Central Park, which may have been the first urban event of its kind. Urban
bioblitzes have been replicated since in a few other large cities. Iowa City could be the first Midwestern
city to conduct one of these."
Increase biodiversity by designing an ecological network
Provided with adequate resources, assisted by other experts in the Iowa City area, cooperating with
partners such as the University of Iowa's Office of Sustainability, and aided by organized teams of
volunteer "citizen scientists," the new Department of Biodiversity Services could design on ecological
network that would integrate the fowl Iowa River watershed into a coherent system of protected care
natural areas (both public and private), which would be ecologically connected to one another by both
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natural and semi -natural linkages. Such an approach would increase biodiversity and enhance ecological
functioning by growing the natural connections between core areas and their surroundings. This would
enable animals, plants and ecological processes to persist by facilitating critical processes such as nutrient
flow, genetic exchange, resource movement, and food growth.
An ecological network has three main landscape elements: core areas, linkages, and matrix
Care areas: Core areas are habitat patches of suitable size and quality to provide environmental
conditions that support entire populations of animals and plants and associated ecological functions.
The City of Iowa City owns extensive parcels of land, which could ad as the care areas of an
ecological network. Several of these parcels are quite large, most notably: 200-acre Waterworks
Prairie Park, 185-acre Hickory Hill Park, 152-acre Trueblood Recreation Area, 140-acre Peninsula
Park, 108-acre IC Kickers Soccer Park, 107-acre City Park, 49-acre Ryerson Woods Park, 43-acre
Scott Park, 38-acre Sturgis Ferry Park, 55-acre Sycamore Greenspace (wetland), and the planned
Riverfront Crossings Regional Park. City government currently spends a fair amount of money mowing
large parts of these core areas. Instead of being mowed, much of this land could be managed for
biodiversity.
Linkages: Natural or semi -natural vegetation should be linked to enhance either structural
and/or functional connectivity (for species, communities or ecological processes) among the core
areas. Key types of linkages include:
• Stepping stones: These are non -linear patches that provide many resources for species but may
not be of sufficient size or quality to provide for all habitat requirements or ecological functions.
They are usually separated by a less hospitable matrix or linked by corridors. For example,
residential landscapes and small city -owned urban parks and natural areas could serve as
stepping stones; e.g., Longfellow Prairie, Rohret Road Prairie, Sand Prairie, Oxeye Prairie, and
Whispering Meadows Weiland Park.
• Corridors: These are linear patches that enhance movement among other habitat patches such as
core areas or natural stepping stones. The city's three major creeks — Ralston, Willow, and
Snyder — and their tributaries could act as major corridors. The city's extensive and growing
network of bike trails could provide additional corridors, as could portions of major street right-
of-ways, such as Highways 1 and 6.
• Matrix: This includes all land not considered part of core areas or linkages. Primary examples of
land that could be made more supportive of biodiversity include rooftops and parking lots.
Three other elements are critical to the proper functioning of on ecological network: buffers, barriers, and
social structure.
• Buffers: Core areas and linkages should be protected from negative impacts associated with
roadways, parking lots, and other routine human activities. In other words, a buffer allows conflicting
land uses to coexist and mitigates edge effects.
• Barriers: Elements that currently deter reduce connectivity and constrain the movement of wildlife
(such as roads) should be identified and, where possible, ameliorated.
• Social structure: Improving the way humans relate to landscapes and wildlife is crucial for the
ecological network's long-term health and management. By weaving desired food, energy, and other
natural capital Into all relevant landscapes, people will be encouraged to learn how to assist with
management activities and thereby contribute to the health of the network.
Educate ourselves and other Iowa Citions about biodiversity
management in other cities
Several titles in Europe and the United States have already
prepared Inspiring hlodiversity, plans, and much can be learned
from them. A few notable examples include the following:
• The Biodiversity Plan of Paris, France: Paris' biodiversity
planning represents a comprehensive approoch.Rz The city
emphases corridors, ponds/wet areas within the city, bee
populations, and ecological management of city -owned
parks. Paris officials mapped temperature distributions, air
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pollution, tree heights, and green walls and roofs.rs
• London's Biodiversity Action Plon:24 The London Plan organizes its biodiversity initiatives by habitat
type. Arguably, the habitat-by-hobitat structure makes a lot of sense for a huge land area like the
greater London. It allows both thorough and targeted interventions. A few Interesting elements of
London's plan include: the participation of churchyards, cemeteries etc.; the "Design for diversity"
element under "built structures," especially on green roofs; and treating previously developed
wastelands as a habitat form of their own.
• New York City's "Forever Wild" programs Arguably New York City is among the top cities in the
U.S. for biodiversity protection; they have a huge amount of parkland, wetlands, etc, in all five
boroughs. The City Parks and Recreation Department's Forever Wild program highlights, protects and
restores wilderness elements in the city.25 The city's Natural Resources Group — which began as a
group of experts who wanted to inventory existing wilderness in the city — could provide a model for
Iowa Chy.26
• Edmonton, Canada: Edmonton is much closer than Paris and New York to Iowa City in scale and
environmental context. Their Biodiversity Action Plan builds explicitly on the programs created by the
International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), which emphasizes core natural areas
and ecological network5.27 All elements have related implementation strategies, monitoring, and
responsibilities spelled out. It too could provide an excellent model for Iowa City.
• Existing urban biodiversity programs: According to ICLEI's Local Action for Biodiversity (LAB)
progrom,28 the first step is to prepare a biodiversity assessment report, which mainly involves
preparing an inventory and conducting a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT)
analysis. The second step is to prepare a local Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan which contains
one or two separate documents which define specific ecosystem -based solutions and interventions. The
biodiversity report (2013) for the City of Helsingborg, Sweden, has been recognized for its
excellence by the ICLEI - LAB.z°
• Urban bees: Paris was among the first cities to focus on urban bees, with on apiculture school that
opened in the 1880s. And now 300+ beehives, some in parks, some managed as part of (organic)
community gardens, can be found in the city. The Paris bee population is thriving, especially when
compared to rural bees. The same is true in London now. Some U.S. and Canadian cities ore making
the some observation and are seeking to develop urban bees. There is a research center on urban
bees at Virginia Tech, and there are local organizations in places such as New York City, Portland,
Vancouver, Seattle, and elsewhere. The fact that bee colonies are collapsing in rural areas but doing
well In urban areas highlights the possibilities for cities to add/restore/contribute to ecological
balance.
Conclusion
Iowa City has token important actions over the post 20 years, but much more can and should be done.
Rather than being an agent of biodiversity decline (or, put more strongly, an agent of mass extinction),
we Iowa Citians can play an important role in fostering and protecting the world's biodiversity.
When we look many decades into the future, we foresee an Iowa City that constitutes a place in which not
Just humans but an increasingly wide range of native and beneficial species can thrive. But this future can
exist only if we take action now to increase our collective capacity to make it happen.
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Appendix
biodiversity, Climate Change, and Resources for Humans
We see great value in protecting and restoring the glory that was the native prairie/savanna/woodland
ecosystems of our state. At the very least, we think it is important to keep the regional native genes
around because our planet might need them in coming decades and centuries. However, we also
recognize that the approaching changes in climate are likely to entail significant changes in local
biodiversity. These changes in local climate appear likely to involve warmer temperatures and sometimes
wetter, but possibly sometimes drier, conditions. Prairie plants are likely to do better under these
emerging conditions.
We also believe it is necessary to be producing healthy food from sources that are regional and viable.
In other words, food for humans must be a vital part of a biodiverse ecosystem. With proper design,
native plants can be integrated with or adjacent to edibles while supporting biodiversity.30 Likewise, we
believe it is necessary to be obtaining useful energy from viable regional sources (such as wind and
solar). Moreover, we also recognize that gardens geared toward human use (but which contain species
with long flowering seasons) are excellent for bees and other pollinators. Furthermore, we know it is
possible to support rich soils, increase rainwater infiltration land hence reduce the severity of floods), and
save money and energy an mowing by replacing some or most conventional lawns with ecolowns and/or
with species of grass that have deeper roots and naturally stop growing before reaching 10 inches or so
in height.
All these comments imply a fairly broad definition of biodiversity, which would include species that
provide for humanity, native and otherwise. We imagine interconnected urban and rural islands that keep
the prairie genes and plants readily available so they can expand and cover more land as climate
allows, possibly during major future shifts in human populations and land use. However, by embracing this
larger definition we also emphasize that any species running out of control (e.g., Kudzu in the southern
part of the country) is also a threat to biodiversity. This reinforces the need for a biodiversity plan.
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pass through am cubic foot over a 24-hour period. The photos collected in a Costa Rican roinforest displayed over 150 different
plants and animals (birds, beetles, flies, moths, and bugs). Compare this to the eight species identified in a 24-hour period, by the
some one cubic foot tronseci, in an Iowa cornfield. See:
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10. See Appendix. We are hopeful that work currently being done by Iowa City's Surtainability Coordinator will provide useful
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23. See maps on pp. 19, 23, 26 of Paris' plan and photographs on P. 32 (mosses on old walls contribute to biodiversity, as well as
grasses between cobble stones), and on p. 51 and 67 (structures pieced in public parks to support insect populations).
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26. See their early publications at: http://www.nycgovparks.org/greening/natural-resources-group/publication. The 2003 report
discusses, for instance, forest restoration in the Bronx. Pick any park at the bottom of the page, and you will see tree inventories,
habitats of concern, etc.
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