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Parks and Recreation Commission
Wednesday, January 9, 2019 R
5 P.M.
Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Meeting Room B
AGENDA
ITEM 1 CALL TO ORDER
ITEM 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES, DECEMBER 12, 2018
ITEM 3 PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
ITEM 4 ELECTION OF OFFICERS—JOE YOUNKER
ITEM 5 PARKS & RECREATION REVIEW OF FEES & CHARGES — BRAD BARKER
ITEM 6 REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF
a) Parks & Recreation Director—Juli Seydell Johnson
b) Recreation Division Superintendent— Brad Barker
c) Parks Division Superintendent—Zac Hall
ITEM 7 CHAIRS REPORT—JOE YOUNKER
ITEM 8 COMMISSION TIME/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ITEM 9 ADJOURN
If you will need disability -related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please
contact Tammy Neumann, Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department at 3191356-5210 or tammy-
neumann@iowa-city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your
access needs.
IOWA CITY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES PRELIMINARY
DECEMBER 12, 2018
RECREATION CENTER — MEETING ROOM B
Members Present: Suzanne Bentler, Steve Bird, Wayne Fett, Ben Russell, Angie Smith, Jamie
Venzon, Joe Younker
Members Absent: Cara Hamann, Lucie Laurian
Staff Present: Brad Barker, Zac Hall, Juli Seydell Johnson
Others Present: Ellen Sweet
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Younker called the meeting to order at 5 p.m.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council action):
Moved by Fett, seconded by Russell, that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend to
Council as follows: 1) the current distribution of various playground surfaces is adequate: 2)
inclusivity and accessibility issues, however, should be reviewed on a regular basis: and 3) the review
should include the consideration of a variety of features to address inclusivity and accessibility issues.
The Council should know that the Commission is committed to review issues relating to the inclusivity
and accessibility of local narks on at least an annual basis. Passed 6-0 (Hamann & Laurian Absent).
OTHER FORMAL ACTION:
Moved by Bentier. seconded by Fett, to approve the November 14, 2018 minutes as written. Passed
7-0 (Hamann & Laurian absent).
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
None
PLAYGROUND SURFACES — ZAC HALL
In January of 2018 Hall presented to the Commission a report on playground accessibility. The three
system -wide priorities outlined in the master plan include: (1) maintain fall -zone surfaces; (2) provide
accessible picnic tables; (3) provide parking, truncated curb ramps and paths to park amenities. He also
reported at that time that the 2018 park projects would include the addition of accessible pathways to
amenities within Pheasant Hill, Highland, and Mercer Parks. At that time, Commission requested a map
showing playground locations and the surface type at each one. Hall has been in contact with the Iowa City
School District regarding their playground surface testing. Seydell Johnson pointed out that the engineered
wood fiber surfacing is ADA compliant. Hall shared a map showing most playgrounds in Iowa City (map
attached). He explained that the black dots on the map designate those playgrounds that have a wood fiber
surface while the yellow dots are those that have a rubberized surface. The red dots designate the school
playgrounds. This map shows approximately 44 playgrounds with 34 of those owned by the City of Iowa
City. Hall found a there to be a deficiency of rubberized playground surfaces on the west side of Iowa City,
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December 12, 2018
Page 2 of 5
however, with the Willow Creek upgrades, including ADA accessibility to the playground and the addition
of rubberized surfacing, this deficiency will be eliminated.
Seydell Johnson asked the Commission for their input on the use of various surfaces of playgrounds in Iowa
City of if they would prefer more be replaced with a solid surface. Younker asked if staff has an idea of
when parks are scheduled for upgrades. Seydell Johnson stated that one per quadrant per year is the plan.
However, she explained, that does not mean that they will be all have a poured playground surface. She
noted that the budget is based on the cost for wood fiber surfacing, although some parks are better suited
for a poured surface due to their topography. Hall added that rubberized material is ever -changing to meet
accessibility requirements. He pointed out that the Ped Mall surface has been replaced three times since its
initial installation. He said that the upgrades to Villa and Creekside Parks playgrounds will include paths
and ramps to and from the playground and sidewalk. Seydell Johnson had the opportunity today to see the
plan for Willow Creek Park. She noted that in one of the concepts there is an area of play -equipment
(musical instruments) that will not require a fall -safe surface. Smith noted that the playground at the U of I
Hospital is not included in the map and suggested that doing so may impact the overall results of their
findings. Younker suggested that this item be placed on the agenda annually.
Seydell Johnson mentioned that the Council has requested a recommendation from the Commission on how
to proceed. Fett asked if Council had a budget prediction for these projects.Venzon asked if this was
something that could be reviewed and discussed as each park comes up for renovation rather than looking
at the entire system as a whole. Seydell Johnson said that staff currently looks at each playground site by
site to determine what is the best surface solution for the park.
Moved by Fett. seconded by Russell, that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend to
and accessibility of local narks on at least an annual basis. Passed 6-0 (Hamann & Laurian Absent).
URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN — ZAC HALL
Hall reported that in 2015 the department began the process of creating a tree inventory of the city trees. In
December of 2016, Plan -It Geo was hired to begin the process. That inventory was complete in the Spring
of 2018. The next step was to develop a management plan. Plan -It Geo was again hired to assist in the
process. Hall provided an overview of the management plan to the Commission. Of note is that the
inventory shows there to be 25,451 street trees, 19,563 park trees, and 4,972 planting sites within the city.
There are 66 genera and 178 species of trees with the top species, at 8%, being the silver maple. He reported
that the ash tree count is 3,515 (2,300 along streets and 1,215 in the parks). He talked about the benefits of
city managed trees, reporting that staff and Plan-It-Geo staff reviewed an ordinance to provide urban forest
goals, recommendations and strategies. Hall distributed a 46-page report as well as appendices to
Commission of the Urban Forest Management Plan Commission members were asked to review the report
and contact staff with any comments, questions and to be prepared to make an official recommendation at
the January meeting. Younker asked what the commission could do to help with the education component
of the plan. She noted that the newly formed Tree Committee will likely assist with that. Hall reported that
staff is moving forward with notification of neighborhoods regarding EAB efforts. This will include
notification of home owners, property owners, as well as tenants. To see the overview, as well as the entire
Urban Forest Management Plan, please go to www.ic og v.or masteEplan.
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REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF
Parks & Recreation Director — Juli Seydell Johnson:
• Project updates: Seydell Johnson reported that some projects are wrapping up for the winter and
will begin again in the spring. She also reported that Happy Hollow is nearing completion and that
work on a shelter at Riverfront Crossings continues with workers placing a tent over the area
allowing them to do so.
• Riverfront Crossings Grand Opening Celebration: Staff has begun planning for the grand opening
celebration of Riverfront Crossings on July 20, 2018. Commission will be kept apprised as plans
progress.
• Events: Seydell Johnson noted that the Robert A. Lee Recreation building has been very busy
recently with the second of two Holiday Farmers Markets held this past weekend and reported that
they were both well attended.
Recreation Division Superintendent — Brad Barker:
• Winter/Spring Activity Registration: Barker reported that registration for winter/spring activities
began today and went smoothly.
• Equity Impact Efforts: Barker shared that Recreation staff is working with the College of Public
Health and the Healthy LifeStars program. The LifeStar challenge motivates and teaches kids
how to live an active and healthy life. The program will bring in 60 elementary age children from
Alexander Elementary to participate in 30 minutes of swimming lessons and 30 minutes of
healthy living education. Staff is also working on another initiative to get kids outdoors by
organizing a three-day camp. Both are free.
• Hiring Processes: Barker is working with staff to standardize forms and the process when
bringing on new staff, making sure that all supervisors are providing them with the same
materials and information.
• Donation Requests: Barker is working towards creating a form to track donations requests and
what items those include.
• Affiliate Agreements: Barker is working to standardize the contracts with affiliate groups.
■ ActiveNet Agreement Review: Barker explained that ActiveNet is the online registration and
reservation program used by the department. Barker is reviewing the contract that was signed in
2012. Staff will be looking at and likely renegotiating this contract. He will keep Commission
informed of the details.
Parks Division Superintendent — Zac Hall
• Fall/Winter Tasks: Hall reported that due to the lack of snow, Parks staff has been able to help
with other tasks, both within the Parks Division, and the Streets and Refuse Divisions. Both Parks
and Streets staff have been assisting with creek cleanup.
• Prairie Burns: Staff continues with the prairie bum process, the most recent burn taking place at
Terry Trueblood Recreation Area. The goal is to complete 12 acres of prairie burn each year,
However, this year staff has been able to complete 25 acres of bum.
• Staff Certifications: Hall reported that staff member Tyler Baird, Horticulturist, recently
completed and passed the NRPA Parks and Recreation Professional exam. Another staff
member, Steve Erickson, recently went through the commercial track master garden program and
is now certified as well.
• Other Proiects: Parks staff is working to convert two baseball fields into soccer fields at the
Kickers complex.
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December 12, 2018
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Bird mentioned the lack of trash receptacles along paths in the parks. Hall noted that this is intentional as
the department is encouraging recycling rather than disposing of items in the parks. Bentler asked if staff
has found there to be more littering in the parks since removing the bins. Hall said staff has not found that
to be the case. Hall is working with Jane Wilch, Iowa City Recycling Coordinator, and Lyndsey Kent,
Parks & Recreation Event and Communications Supervisor, in developing siguage to educate the public
of this effort.
CHAIRS REPORT
Younker announced that Commission Members Wayne Fett and Lucie Laurian's terms expire at the end
of December. He thanked Fett for his insight and thoughtful discussion. Although Laurian was absent,
Younker praised her for her pointed questions and follow-up over the years, further stating that they will
both be missed. Two new members, Brianna Wills and Lucas Foelsch, will join the Commission in
January.
COMMISSION TIME/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE ATENDA ITEMS
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by Bentler, seconded by Smith, to adiourn the meeting at 6:05 p.m. Motion passed 7-0
(Hamann & Laurian absent).
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December 12, 2018
Page 5 of 5
PARKS AND RECREATION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused
NAME
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A
Suzanne
12/31/20
O/E
X
X
O/E
NM
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Bentler
Steve Bird
12/31/21
X
X
O/E
X
NM
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Wayne Fett
12/31/18
X
O/E
X
X
NM
X
O/E
X
X
O/E
X
X
Cara
12/31/19
X
X
X
X
NM
X
X
O/E
X
O/E
X
O/E
Hamann
Lucie
12/31/18
X
X
O/E
X
NM
X
O/E
O/E
X
X
X
O/E
Laurian
Ben Russell
12/31/21
X
O/E
X
X
NM
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Angie Smith
12/31/21
X
X
O/E
X
NM
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
Jamie
12/31/20
O/E
X
O/E
X
NM
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
Venzon
Joe Younker
12/31/19
X
X
X
X
NM
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
NM = No meeting LQ = No meeting due to lack of quorum
* = Not a member now
Date: January3, 2019
To: Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks & Recreation
From: Brad Barker, Superintendent of Recreation
Re: Parks and Recreation Fees and Charges
Commission Role:
Provide review, recommendations, and approval
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Background:
The City Code requires the Parks and Recreation Department to submit a schedule of fees and
charges every year for approval by the City Council. The Parks and Recreation Commission
annually reviews and approves fees and charges for all Parks and Recreation Department
services and programs.
Recommended changes in the fee schedule include the following:
• Lowering the minimum price point for Adult Sports Program from $90 to $30. This
change allows more flexibility in pricing for individual participants as well as
non-traditional sporting leagues and/or tournaments.
• Completely removing fees for City Park Rides.
• Reducing dog -park daily tag fees from $7 to $5 in an effort to maintain attendance rates
and affordability. Daily tag fees were $5 in FY 2018.
• Farmers Market Land Rental fees increased to correctly reflect the FY19 approved
changes.
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70.00
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10520200
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382400
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22.00
25.00
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26.00
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40.00
40.00
40.00
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45.00
46.00
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25.00
26.00
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40/70
40.OW70.00
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382200
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45.00
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25.00
25.00
25.00
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20.00
26.00
26.0030.00
26.DD30.00
27.OD31.00
28.0048.00
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363910
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12.00
12.00
12.00
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346300
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28.00
26.00
28.0030.00
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27.0010.00
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10520490
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348300
Patera Studio Pass
200.00
210.00
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2.O.W
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10520480
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Lessons
150.00
155.00
180-775
160-185
17&00
1W.00
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340400
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948400
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36.00
32.00
36.00
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96.00
38.00
36.00
75.00
54.00
56.00
93.00
50.00
-Custom Private
90.00
90.00
90.00
90.00
93.00
93.00
89.00
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34.00
34.00
34.00
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100.00
100.00
135.00
135.00
165.00
165.00
165.DO
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125.00
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140.00
140.00
175.00
175.00
175.00
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4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
1052D541
Roo Center Pod Oper
348MO
Punch Pass
28.00
28.00
30.00
30.00
30.00
31.00
31.00
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Roo Center Pod Oper
346300
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-Annual Paw
194.00
19400
208-402
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214.00414.00
220.00428.00
220.013-426.00
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16.00
18.00
19.03-N.00
19.0D36.00
20.0037.00
20.50-38.00
20.5038.00
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3822DO
Building/Room Rental
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
4.00
10520542
Mercer Prk Pool Oper
346100
4.00
4.00
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4.00
10520512
Mercer Prk Pool Oper
948200
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Punch Pass
28.00
28.00
0.00
90.00
0.00
30.00
30.00
1.00
91.00
31.00
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Mercer Prk Pool Oper
3483W
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194,00
194.00
208-402
208-402
214.00414.00
220.00426.00
220.00426.00
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16.00
18.00
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19.D036.00
20.0037.00
20.5038.00
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75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
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75.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
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City Park Pool Oper
346100
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S2-$4
$2440.00
2.00
2.00
10520543
Gry Perk Paul Oper
348200
Punch
Punch Paw
28.00
28.00
0.00
30.00
0.00
30.OD
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30.00
1.00
31.00
1.00
91.00
10520543
City Park Pool Oper
346300
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-Annual Pasa
194.00
194.00
2DB402
208-402
214.OD414.00
220.00428.00
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346000
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8.50-25.00
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346700
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90.00
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21.00
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22.00
23.00
25.00
25.75
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25-100/hr
50-100/hr
50-150 hr
50-150 hr
51.50-154.50
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382700 Reservatlons
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14-52/5hr
14.52/5hr
14-6Mhr
16.104/5hr
16-104/4hr
16.50-107.00
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60.00
60.00
60.00
60.00
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25.00
33.00-walk/event
150.00
195.00-walk/event
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100.00
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40-1000
50-1500
50-1500
54.00-2000.00
70-2600
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167.00
167.001
167.001
167.00
217.00
217.00
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382700 Reservations
1 40-750
40-750
40-750
50.00-500.00
65-650
65-650
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382100 Toum. Fees (land rental)
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21.00
23.00
25.00
30.00
30.00
31.00
40.00
40.00
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13.00
14.50
15.00
20.00
20.00
21.00
27.00
27.00
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13/hr
13.50/hr
13.501hr
15.00
15.00
16.00
21/hr
21/hr
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382700 Reservations
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9.25/hr
10.501hr
11.00
15.00
15.00
16.00
21/hr
21/hr
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22.00
23.00
25.00
30.00
30.00
31.00
40.00
40.00
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13/hr
13.501hr
13.50/hr
15.00
15.00
16.00
21/hr
21Ihr
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12/hr
13.5
13.50
18.00
18.00
19.00
25.00
25.00
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27.75
27.75
29.DOI
35.00
35.00
36.00
47.00
47.00
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382700 Reservations
field Rental Local
18/hr
19/hr
19/hr
20/hr
20/hr
21/hr
27/hr
27/hr
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24/hr
25/hr
25/hr
25/hr
25/hr
26/hr
34/hr
34/hr
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250.00
325.00
325.00
10530212 Soccer
382100 Toum. Fees (land rental)
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28/hr
29/hr
29/hr
30/hr
301hr
31/hr
40/hr
40/hr
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23/hr
23/hr
25/hr
25/hr
25/hr
33/hr
33/hr
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34600 Admissions
Single Ticket
0.75
0.75
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
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346100 Admissions
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35-115
35-115
40-135
40-135
40-135
52-176
52-176
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5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
7.00
5.00
-Special Events
50.95
50-95
65124
65-124
10540100 Cemetery
348890 Charges for Services
80.20080-200
80.200
90.250
90.250
90-250
98-258 83-258
392100 Sales of Land
-Interments
100-1000
100-1000
100-1000
125-1100
125-1100
125-1100
129-1133 129-1133
4.ot Sales
200-1600
200-1600
200-1600
300-1600
300-1600
300-1600
309-1442 309-1442
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January 9, 2019
Upcoming Events
• January 9-10, Special Olympics Winter Games, Dubuque
• January 21, Martin Luther King Day Program, Mercer Park Aquatic Center
• February 10, Freeze Fest, Terry Trueblood Recreation Area
Status — Previous Commission Items and Discussions
November 2018 —Request for continued updates on use of Equity Toolkit.
December 2018 — Request for continued updates on efforts to increase playground accessibility and
inclusion.
Notable from Parks & Recreation Staff
Parks:
• Tyler Baird has been promoted from Senior Maintenance Worker Horticulture Specialist to the
new Assistant Superintendent of Parks position.
• The Urban Forest Management Plan has been completed and sent to the City Council.
• Staff has been busy performing controlled prairie burns and invasive species removal.
Recreation:
• 26 athletes will compete at the Special Olympics Winter Games in Dubuque January 9-10.
• Indoor soccer for youth and adults is being played on Saturdays at RALRC and MPAC.
• Staff has is working on grants for educational signage at the renovated cabins
• New Instagram account has been activated in an effort to reach additional audiences
• New themed tot time format starting this year
• Winter Solstice event went well and had an attendance of approximately 200
Cemetery:
• Staff continues to collect limbs and leaves around the cemetery as weather permits.
• The cemetery will employ a local tree service to grind 6 stumps on the grounds.
• Todd Mclnville, Cemetery MWII, resigned at the end of December.
Facilities:
• Staff have completed ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) training on 12/20.
• Mercer and RALRC maintenance staff completed stripping and wax floors at Mercer/Scanlon.
• City Hall staff removed old signage and prepping walls at City Hall for signage updates.
Top Staff Issues
Parks
• Unseasonably mild weather and soft ground conditions has made it challenging for staff to
access areas such as creek and river bottom sections.
Recreation
• Staff working on winter/spring hiring, training and scheduling of temporary staff
• Promotion of Winter/Spring events and programs.
• Working with youth sports affiliates and clubs on spring field allocations and events
• Planning for Riverfront Crossings Park Grand Opening
Cemetery
• Staff has been doing routine maintenance & repairs to equipment.
Facilities:
• Mercer/Scanlon Boiler and BAS project- punch list to be complete by 12/31
• City Hall Bell to be restored over the winter months
• Contracting painting for Ashton and TTRA in January and February.
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Project
Timellne
Status
Villa Park Playground
Summer/Fall 2018
Construction spring of 2019
Creekside Park Redevelopment
Summer 2018
Construction has started.
City Park Cabin Restoration
Construction Fall 2017
Project nearly complete.
Happy Hollow Shelter & Restroom Upgrades
Construction Fall 2017
Project nearly complete.
Riverfront Crossing Park, Phase 1
Fall 2017 —Spring 2018 (Phase 1 and Nature Play)
Project nearly complete.
Chauncey Swan Park
TBD — Park rebuild at end of building project.
Park construction 2018.
Hickory Hill Trails, Signs & Bridges
Construction Spring 2019
Construction spring of 2019.
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FY 19 Revenue Report
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Revenue from Lot Sales
tot Sale Syr,
Average
# of
Interments
Interments
Syravg.
Revenue
from
Interments
S year Avg.
On
Interments :
Total
Revenue
Syr Avg. on
total
revenue
July
$11,050.00
$4,510.00 ,
9
6.4
$4,630.00
$3,315.00 -
$15,680.00
$7,825.00
August
$3,712.50
$6,540.00
6
8.8
$3,747.50
$4,383.00'
$7,460.00
$10,923.00`
Sept
$5,568.75
"$7,580.00
10
7.8
$7,192.50
$3,887.00
$12,761.25
$11,467.00
Oct
$825.00
-,$9,890.00.
6
6.4
$3,390.00
$3,572.26.11
$4,215.00
$13,462.26`-
Nov
$0
"$5,400.00;
7
6.6
$3,627.50
- $2,977.50 `
$3,627.50
$8,377.50,
Dec
$4,505.00
$2,580.0
6
6
$3,185.00
$3,046.00 ,
$7,690.00
$5,626.00
Jan
Feb
March
April
May
June
Totals 1
$25,661.2536,500.00
44
42 1
$25,772.50
$21,180 26
$51,433.75
$57,680.76'
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