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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-07-2019 Parks and Recreastion CommissionIowa City Parks and Recreation Commission Wednesday, August 7, 2019 ,1. 0111.. _,.. 5 P.M. MERCER PARK AQUATIC CENTER/SCANLON GYM — PROCTER & GAMBLE ROOM AGENDA ITEM CALL TO ORDER ITEM 2 APPROVAL OF JULY 10, 2019 MINUTES ITEM 3 PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA ITEM 4 EASTSIDE SPORTS COMPLEX — ERIC HORNIG, HITCHCOCK DESIGN ITEM S 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 6 CHAIRS REPORT—JOE YOUNKER ITEM 7 COMMISSION TIME/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ITEM 8 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 PRELIMINARY MINUTES JULY 10, 2019 RECREATION CENTER — MEETING ROOM B Members Present: Suzanne Bentler, Ben Russell, Luke Foelsch, Cara Hamann, Angie Smith, Jamie Venzon, Brianna Wills, Joe Younker Members Absent: Steve Bird Staff Present: Zac Hall, Juh Seydell Johnson Others Present: Nancy Footner, Connie Roberts 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): Reviewed December motion regarding playground locations and surfacing. No changes made. The December motion was as follows: 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 parks on at least an annual basis. Passed 7-0 (Hamann & Laurian Abseng. Moved by Wills, seconded by Smith that City Council consider the following improvements in fees when offered through future development. 2) Increase outreach to the community making the public aware of options that are currently available in the south district. 3) Consider installation of traditional play equipment in the south district. Motion passed 8-0 Bird absent). Moved by Bentler, seconded by Foelsch, that City Council consider the following improvements in response to location inequities noted in the 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan for the southeast district of Iowa City: 1) Add new connection to underpass at American Legion Road to expand access around the new Hoover Elementary. 2) Add to current Iowa City Bike Mao to include routes to Mercer from adiacent neighborhoods. Passed 8-0 Bird absent). Moved by Bentler, seconded by Wills, that City Council consider the following improvements in response to location inequities noted in the 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan for the west district of Iowa City: 1) As per Open Space Ordinance, consider land made available through future development to be used for placement of a new parks and recreation center in the west central district. 2) Keep apprised of development of the Johnson County Poor Farm for possible trail connection opportunities. Passed 8-0 Bird absent). Moved by Bentler, seconded by Foelsch, that City Council consider the following improvements in response to location inequities noted in the 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan for the central district of Iowa City: Revise the current assessment of parkland and open space to include both University and Iowa City School District properties. Passed 8-0 Bird absent). PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION July 10, 2019 Page 2 of 5 Moved by Wills, seconded by Russell, that City Council consider the following improvements in response to location inequities noted in the 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan for the west Ashton House. 4) Consider parkland and trail connections as Manville Heights Neighborhood continues to change. Passed 8-0 Bird absent) Moved by Bentler, seconded by Venzon, that City Council consider the following improvements in response to location inequities noted in the 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan for the north district of Iowa City: 1) Reassess potential bike connectivity as area develops. 2) Remove need for park facilities near Scott Blvd and Rochester Ave. from plan recommendations. Passed 8-1 Bird absent). Moved by Wills seconded by Russell, to consider continued development of plans for an eastside sports complex in the southeast district. OTHER FORMAL ACTION: Amendments to the minutes requested as follows Bentler referred to page 3, paragraph 4 and asked to revise statement she made regarding biodegradable bags. Cara Hamann noted that the minutes listed her as being present, however, she was absent from the May meeting. Moved by Bentler, seconded by Wills, to approve the May 9.2019 minutes as amended. Passed 8-0 Bird absent). PUBLIC DISCUSSION Nancy Footner and Connie Roberts, members of the public, were present to express their concerns regarding a change in hours at City Park Pool. Footner noted that she arrived at the pool on a Saturday evening to find that it was closed. She later discovered that the City no longer offers twilight swim on Saturday and Sunday evenings but rather opened it up for private rentals from 6-8 p.m.. Footner expressed her disappointment in this decision, explaining that the twilight swim was such a great time to visit the pool as it is much quieter and not as busy. She further noted that when she arrived at the pool that Saturday evening, there was no party taking place and felt I was a shame that the pool was closed. She wanted to bring her concern to the Commission and requested that the board discuss further. Roberts also expressed her disappointment in the change. She explained that Sunday evenings are such a wonderful time to swim. It is a time where those who want a quiet time to swim and don't want to sunbathe can enjoy the pool. She agreed with Footner that a private party at a public pool does not seem okay. Seydell Johnson explained that the staff did change the hours this summer. She understands that while the twilight swim provided a very relaxing atmosphere, the number of swimmers averaged less than 25. The policy states that if there are fewer than 25 people at the pool, it can close. However, she further noted, that the pool does not often close unless it is cold and rainy. The low attendance one Saturday and Sunday nights was the reason that aquatics staff chose to make the change. Staff also increased the lap swim hours on PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION July 10, 2019 Page 3 of 5 weekday mornings at the same time which has proven quite successful. She reported that to date there have been five private party rentals with more on the books. Seydell Johnson said that staff will reevaluate at the end of the summer. She also explained that typically schedule changes are determined by the Recreation Superintendent and the facility supervisors and that Commission doesn't usually get involved. Footner said that she understands closing for weather, but why close when there are low numbers. She asked if that is the case at the Recreation or Mercer Pools, or even the library. Seydell Johnson said the closing due to low numbers had not been implemented during evening swims but that there are often less than 25 people present. She said that staff attempts to tailor schedules and uses based on when most people are using the facility. Seydell Johnson reported that these private parties bring in over 100 people. Wills noted that there may not yet be many private party rentals as with most new schedules etc., the public is not yet aware of the changes. As the word gets out, she believes that more groups will take advantage of the opportunity to rent the pool. Footner suggested that when there is not a party scheduled at the pool, that staff open it up to the public. Seydell Johnson explained that this then becomes problematic because there is not consistency. Venzon asked if there are more rentals on Saturdays than Sundays. Seydell Johnson said she would have to check with staff. Roberts noted that if low numbers were the catalyst, why not have private parties and open swim at the same time. Seydell Johnson said the groups want exclusive use when renting the pool. Footner asked if the twilight swim was advertised enough. Wills noted that Parks & Recreation staff do a very good job with their programs and with subsidizing swim lessons for children, they are doing great things to offer programming to the underserved population. Staff is offering services that appeal to many groups at different times. Younker asked commission members for their input. Bentler said she likes the idea of posting online if it is open for twilight swim due to no party being scheduled. She believes that people are more attuned to looking online for information than they were in the past. Smith asked Foomer and Roberts what time they like to swim and if they swim the full two hours, wondering if there may be a happy medium. Both stated they swam the full two hours during twilight swim. Younker said that while Commission doesn't usually get involved with staff scheduling, he does agree that this may be worth further discussion. He would like to see how this summer goes and then place this item on the October Commission agenda. GATHER IIERE-2017 PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE — JULI SEYDELL JOHNSON Seydell Johnson explained that tonight's presentation is to give a brief overview of recommendations made in the 2017 master plan and then will address areas where location inequities have been identified. After that overview, she will go through each district of the city and ask for Commission input for each of those areas. She reviewed the mission statement of the masterplan explaining that it focuses on diversity and inclusivity of park spaces. She shared that there were many diverse focus groups that took part in the process, as well as commission members. The plan also included an inventory and accessibility audit of the parks and recreation system. She reviewed some of the changes that have already occurred with the mission in mind. For example, the City has added nongender restrooms to many of the parks and recreation facilities. Staff took it a step further by adding large changing tables at the request of service providers of adults. This need was learned during the public input process. The Iowa City Parks Master Plan strategy includes access, play, restore, educate, sustain, and measure. The plan also fosters equity by identifying the neighborhoods and their cultural identity, equity in park facilities and services in all area, be aware of transportation barriers, work to dismantle systemic barriers and more. Seydell Johnson shared that a report from The Trust for Public Land reported that 83% of Iowa City residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park. She shared a map of identified areas of the city where the plan found them to be lacking in parkland and playgrounds. She explained that in many of these areas there PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION July 10, 2019 Page 4 of 5 are obstacles. For example, one of the areas identified is the land near the airport. Another area identified is hindered by railroad tracks, etc. Seydell Johnson also suggested some topics that need to be included in a future recreation facilities master plan. These included athletic fields and facilities, recreation centers, aquatic facilities, the development of an eastside sports master plan and the lower city park master plan. Wills asked why these items were not included in the 2017 master plan. The priority of the council was park focused. Much of the plan looked at accessibility issues and was focused on playgrounds and shelters. Seydell Johnson shared a map that was color coded based on playground surfacing. Hall reported that he has been talking with the school district who is going through their process of resurfacing playgrounds. Map shows that the City has a pretty good distribution of playgrounds however, there is not a lot of parkland available in the northwest portion of the City. Seydell Johnson explained to commission that the goal this evening is to review their recommendation from Decembers meeting. If commission is still satisfied with that motion, they she would ask that they affirm or add to it at this point. She will present each area of the city in a district format (districts created specifically for this master plan and does not follow other city processes) and ask for commission input. Seydell Johnson's presentation is attached to these minutes. Below are the recommendations from Commission to Council. Reviewed December motion regarding playground locations and surfacing. No changes made. The December motion was as follows: and accessibility of local parks on at least an annual basis. Passed 7-0 (Hamann & Laurian Absent). SOUTH DISTRICT Seydell Johnson noted that more parkland will become available as the development at McCollister Blvd. progresses. She also noted that this area has a very organized and active neighborhood association. Hall stated that the south district offers the most diverse park amenities. fees when offered through future development. 2) Increase outreach to the community making the public aware of options that are currently available in the south district. 3) Consider installation of traditional play equipment in the south district. Motion passed 8-0 Bird absent). Seydell Johnson believes that the underpass at American Legion Road will open connectivity opportunities. The master plan suggests the need for better connectivity to Mercer Park, however, there isn't much that can be done in this area. Younker proposed that the Iowa City Bicycle Map could be updated to include a route to Mercer. Foelsch agreed that with the cul-de-sac type neighborhoods, there really is not good opportunity for a through route to Mercer. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION July 10, 2019 Page 5 of 5 Some discussion ensued regarding an eastside sports complex. It was determined by commission that this is an item that should be discussed in more depth and should be added to a future agenda. access around the new Hoover Elementary, 2) Add to current Iowa City Bike May to include routes to Mercer from adjacent neighborhoods. Passed 8-0 Bird absent). WEST CENTRAL DISTRICT Seydell Johnson stated that this area is somewhat of a challenge as there are not as many opportunities to add parkland in this district. While there are neighborhood open space funds available, the neighborhood surrounding land on Camp Cardinal Road made it clear that they don't want a park in this space. They agreed that Borlaug School is near the development and serves as a playground. Walden Green Park is included in this district and will include community garden spaces. Hunters Run Park will be updated in 2023. The space that is north of U of I Sports complex provides a lot of space. City will need to pursue open space land when is becomes available. The Johnson County Poor Farm continues to develop and may offer some open space in this area, although is county property. There is some talk of a large development going in west of Highway 218 that will likely include space for a large park and potentially another recreation center. Froesch thought there was some offerings from the churches west of Mormon Trek for parkland. Seydell Johnson said that the there was hope when completing the masterplan that there would be opportunity for a partnership with a couple of the churches. However, issues with liability insurance hindered these proposals. Wills asked for more information about the Johnson County Poor Farm regarding its relationship as a county entity with the City. Moved by Bentler, seconded by Wills. that City Coancil consider the followine improvements in response to location inequities noted in the 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan for the west district of Iowa City: 1) As per Open Space Ordinance, consider land made available through future development to be used for placement of a new parks and recreation center in the west central district. 2) Keep apprised of development of the Johnson County Poor Farm for possible trail connection opportunities. Passed 8-0 Bird absent). CENTRAL DISTRICT Seydell Johnson stated that this is the most densely populated area in the city. Commission determined that it would be wise to reassess the map for this area as it should include University of Iowa property as well as the school district. Moved by Bentler, seconded by Folsch, that City Council consider the following improvements in University and Iowa City School District properties. Passed 8-0 Bird absent). PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION July 10, 2019 Page 6 of 5 Bentler mentioned that Black Spring Circle Park is in this district but feels that much of the public is not aware that it exists. Moved by Wills, seconded by Russell, that City Council consider the following improvements in response to location inequities noted in the 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan for the west district: 1) Maintain progress on parks currently in development. 2) Increase outreach to make public aware of Black Springs Circle Park in this district. 3) Expand on outreach regarding the Ashton House. 4) Consider parkland and trail connections as Manville Heights Neighborhood continues to change. Passed 8-0 Bird absent) t►fs%t71 Y:"7k4-1-PR OW 1 Seydell Johnson announced that there will be a Party in the Park event held at Happy Hollow Park on Thursday, July 11. There will also be the opportunity for public input regarding the park upgrades. She also shared that Terrill Mill Skate Park is well used. The masterplan listed a need for more parkland west and north of Dodge St. Moved by Bentier, seconded by Venzon. that City Council consider the following improvements in response to location inequities noted in the 2017 Parks & Recreation Master Plan for the north district of Iowa City: 1) Reassess potential bike connectivity as area develops. 2) Remove need for park facilities near Scott Blvd. and Rochester Ave. from plan recommendations. Passed 8-1 Bird absent). Moved by Wills, seconded by Russell, to consider continued development of plans for an eastside snorts complex in the southeast district. Moved by Hamann, seconded by Venzon, that Council recommend staff pursue a master planning process to include athletic fields and facilities, recreation facilities and aquatic facilities. Passed 8-0 Bird absent). EASTSIDE SPORTS COMPLEX DISCUSSION: Seydell Johnson said that there is currently a group who is interested in bringing this facility to fruition. Josh Schaumburg, from the Convention and Visitors Bureau, has agreed to fund an update to the 2015 Eastside Sports Master Plan. Hitchcock Design Group has been hired by the CVB to complete a design concept. Hitchcock will also look at an update of Mercer Park ballfields. Hitchcock Design Group will be present for the August Commission Meeting. There will be a public focus group meeting with Hitchcock immediately following the Commission Meeting. Wills noted that even thought this is an east side project, a complex such as this will become a regional usage complex. It will bring in tournaments, be used by Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, and other cities. It will be a driver for economic development. We do not expect the City of Iowa City to fund exclusively. The local kids and economy will benefit as well. Younker suggested that the topic of playing fields be added to a future agenda. He would like to get an overall sense of what consensus is of the playing fields in Iowa City. Are people happy or unhappy. He understands that there are some fields that are older and have infrastructure issues and are difficult to drain during the rainy season. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION July 10, 2019 Page 7 of 5 Moved by Wills, seconded by Russell, to consider continued development of plans for an eastside sports complex in the southeast district. Moved by Hamann, seconded by Venzon, that Council recommend staff pursue a master pianninn process to include athletic fields and facilities, recreation facilities and aquatic facilities. Passed 8-0 Bird absent). REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF Parks & Recreation Director — Juli Seydell Johnson: Seydell Johnson reminded Commission of the Riverfront Crossings Grand Opening event on Saturday, July 20. All are encouraged to attend. Parks Division Superintendent — Zac Hall Hall noted that after a very wet spring and early summer, the parks are now very dry CHAIRS REPORT: Younker suggested a comprehensive review of the outdoor playing field (e.g. soccer, baseball, softball etc.) needs and projections. COMMISSION TIME: Hamann asked for an update on the proposed space for nonprofit groups at the Recreation Center. Seydell Johnson reported that the Bike Library declined the offer for various reasons. Public Space One has moved into a house so won't be using the space either. Now the plan is to renovate as a generic recreation space. The design process is not in process with construction planned to start in December. Luke Foelsch announced that this is his last meeting has he is moving out of state. He will notify the City Clerk's Office who will advertise the position. Smith asked why there is not a composting program offered at the Farmers Market. Seydell Johnson and Neumann explained that it has been discussed in detail. It is necessary to have staff or volunteers at every receptacle to make sure that the compost is not contaminated. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Bender, seconded by Russell to adiourn the meeting at 7:04 p.m. Motion passed 8-0 Bird absent). 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Seydell Johnson, Parks & Recreation Director FROM: Brad Barker, Recreation Superintendent DATE: August 2, 2019 RE: Eastside Sports Complex Update The issue regarding limited playing space for area sports organizations has been noted and the plan for the Eastside Sports Complex has been reopened. The feasibility of this project is being actively worked on by a number of stakeholder groups and individuals within the community. Our department has extended an invitation to additional organizations for a representative of theirs to attend one of two informational meetings that will further detail what is being planned and to provide additional input. Eric Hornig from the Hitchcock Design Group will be in attendance at both of these informational meetings. In the next phase, Hitchcock Design Group is updating the existing master plan. Stakeholders will be reconvening focus groups to re-evaluate plans/layout for cost, use, layout (e.g., field sizes, number of fields, indoor complex, etc). The purpose of these meetings is to give the stakeholders of this project an opportunity to let Hitchcock Design know exactly what is needed in the plans. We are leaning on the various stakeholders to be the experts on best practice for this space which will allow Hitchcock Design to come back with an updated plan. We have organized two meeting dates in the hopes that interested participants can make it to one of these meetings. Meeting Information: Wednesday, August 7 Mercer Park Aquatic Center, P&G Meeting Room 6 — 7:30 PM Thursday, August 8 Mercer Park Aquatic Center, P&G Meeting Room Noon — 2 PM 220 S. Gilbert Street • Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1632 • (319) 356-5100 • FAX (319) 356-5487 Iowa City Parks & Recreation Commission Packet August 2019 Upcoming Events • August, Party in the Park continues! Various Parks, Thursday evenings o August 8, Scott Park, Rita's Ranch o August 15, Fairmeadows Park o August 22, Riverfront Crossings Park o August 29, Creekside Park • Farm to Street Dinner, August 15 • Taste of Market, Wednesday, August 28 • Monarch Festival, August 25, IC Municipal Airport, 10 AM - Noon Notable from Parks & Recreation Staff Parks: • The City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with Green Iowa Americorps, Hoover Elementary, and City High, received the Trees Forever Outstanding Youth Group Award for this year's Arbor Day tree planting project at TTRA. • The contracted treatment of city -owned Ash trees to slow the infestation of Emerald Ash Borer began at the beginning of May and will continue through the fall. Recreation: The Parks & Recreation Department team were prepared and well -staffed for the Riverfront Crossings Park grand opening celebration on July 201h. Hot and stormy weather conditions impacted the participant turnout and the entertainment schedule, but ICPRD will take the information learned from this year's event highs and lows to create an annual signature event at RFX Park in future years. • Fall activity guides are now available to the public; registration begins August 15 Rec staff has teamed up with various Iowa City departments and the University of Iowa College of Public Health and pediatricians at the University of Iowa Health Care to develop a 'Prescriptions for Play' program and a 'Hit the Ground Fitness' campaign. These initiatives aim to develop ways to increase activity in young children ages 2-12 as well as have kids get out into their neighborhood parks and trails. • The Parks & Recreation team were able to put together on short notice a large swim meet at Mercer for the Iowa Long Course Championships on July 25-28. This event was originally to take place at the University of Iowa but broken glass in their pool on Wednesday forced them to seek an alternative location. This meet brought in approximately 900 swimmers from around the state. Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission Packet I City of Iowa City Cemetery: • Staff will be working on the U of I Deeded Body area this month in preparation for the upcoming program in September. • Staff will also start putting fencing around all of the small trees, before the deer start rubbing antlers. Facilities: • Eric Alvarez and the Mercer Maintenance Staff pulled together to assist in hosting the Iowa Swimming Long Course Championship, after it was unexpectedly moved from the UI Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. The Mercer facility and staff accommodated 800 swimmers and their families, it required bringing in a larger order of sanitation supplies including an additional 4 cases of toilet paper (that's a lot of TP!). • RALRC Recreation and City Hall staff have been working hard to prepare for the City Police officer's move out of the Police substation at Pepperwood Plaza. The community police officers will be moving to a former storage area, and now an office in City Hall and the former Aquatic Supervisor's office in the RALRC lower level. Staff have been moving furniture, prepping and painting. It will be great to have the Community Service Officer presence here at RALRC. Senior Center staff have been working with coordinating with contractors on the new water main work and new pressured gas line into the Senior Center building. Top Staff Issues Parks After approximately a month behind on mowing, due to the unseasonably wet Spring, Parks staff and our mowing contractor are nearly caught up and back on a regular schedule. Storm damage, trail closures and localized flooding have been issues staff have been addressing. Recreation • Lyndsey Kent, Communication & Special Events Program Supervisor, left her position with the department on July 5. Work has begun to find a replacement for her position. • Staff is busy with the conclusion of summer programming and the transition into fall programs. Cemetery • Mowing and trimming has finally slowed down, so staff has been busy doing monument repair. We have repaired 34 monuments in July. • With the lack of rain recently staff has been watering sod/new grass/flowers. Staff will cut down 2 smaller ash trees in August. Facilities • Maintenance staff have been working through issues with the Fire alarm panel at RALRC and burglar alarms system at Mercer. • Public Works Facility- The interior grading is complete and the contractor is working on pouring the interior finish slab. Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission Packet I City of Iowa City • Cabin structures are complete, next steps will be finish grading and seeding. • City Hall Boiler Project has been bid, and will move forward for council action on August 6th, Project Timeline Status Villa Park Playground Summer/Fall 2018 Waiting for 1 ramp to complete project. Creekside Park Redevelopment Summer 2018 Construction nearly complete. Seeding as weather allows. City Park Cabin Restoration Construction Fall 2017 Waiting for design of ADA accessible path/entrance.. Willow Creek Park Construction Summer 2019. Project started. City Park Playground Construction Summer 2019. Construction contract awarded. Project to start soon. Riverfront Crossing Park, Phase 3 Project nearly complete. Seeding as weather allows. Phase 4 is out of bid (inside traffic circle) Chauncey Swan Park TBD — Park rebuild at end of building project. Park construction 2019. Hickory Hill Trails, Signs & Bridges Construction Spring 2019 Construction spring of 2019. Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission Packet I City of Iowa City City of Iowa City Facility Sustainability Projects One of the seven City of Iowa City strategic Goals. Promote Environmental5ustainability Project Description cost Rebate Stage Mercer/Scanlon Boiler and HVACReplacment(and Family Replaced 1988 Boilers and AHU, $882,387.00 Transfergas/no Punchlist/re Restroom/shower remodel)[R4331 and see below] with high efficient condensing construction rebate tainage boilers and separate water heaters. cost/Ind. BAS Mercer/Scanlon Building Automation Systems (HAS) [R4332] $1,936.00 rebate for Punchlist $90,000.00 Scanlon Gym portion Install BAS with Bolters/pool water Incl. in total of BAS system temp/minimal AHUs costs above ($18,196) Robert A. Lee Recreation Center RAS[R4332] $91,330 $ 15,500 standard Accepting incentive and $1,839 Install RAS with Boilers/pool water bonus for a total of temp/minimal AHUs $17,339.00 City Hall Boller Replacement and BAS project[R4129] Install BASto Boilers/pool water $487,500 $16,700 for RAS& Bidding temp/AHUs total** boilers City Hall MPO Lighting Replacement [E4522, +Energy paybackfund] LEDoffice llghtingupgrade with does notqualify Punchlist remodel $28,250 Mercer/Scanlon Exterior LED lighting Replacement Replace original hallide lights with Incentives pending Contracts LED pending pending Mercer Aquatic Center Natatorium Lighting Replacment Replace original hallide lights with Incentives pending LEDs pending City Hall Exterior Lighting Replacment Replace fluroescent tights with LED $ 4,100.00 does not qualify installation Public Works Mainteance Facility- LEED certified building [P3959] Incentives pending Under construction pending Public Works Solar Project Potential PPA Solar project on new n/a Pending RFP Public Works Structure. pending Terry Trueblood Recreation Area Solar Project pending n/a Pending RFP Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission Packet I City of Iowa City Oakland Cemetery FY 19 Revenue Report "°* shaded areas r-eoresent previous Syr aveme Revenue from Lot Sales tot Sale Syr Average # of Interments Interments Syr avg. Revenue from Interments 5 year Avg. on Interments Total Revenue Syr Avg. on total revenue July $3,810.00 $6,120.00 7 8.0 $3,380.00 $4,121.00 $7,190.00 $10,241.00 August Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March April May June Totals $3,810.00 $6,120.00 7 8.0 $3,380.00 1 $4,121.00 1$7,190.001 $10,241.00 © Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission Packet I City of Iowa City