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Parks and Recreation Commission
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Robert A. Lee Recreation Center — Meeting Room B CITY of IOWA CITY
220 S Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Public Comment for each item will be limited to 3 minutes for each person and a total for no more than 30
minutes per item. Written comments submitted to parksandrecreation@iowo-city.orq, prior to 5 p.m. on
Monday, July 08, 2024, will be distributed to the Commission in advance of the meeting.
AGENDA
ITEM 1 CALL TO ORDER
ITEM 2 APPROVAL OF APRIL 10, 2024, MINUTES
ITEM 3 PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The Commission cannot engage in discussion or debate. However, once the
commenter has left the stand, the Commission may ask staff to respond to
a concern or question posed by the public, or to follow up with the speaker.
ITEM 4 PARK PROJECT REVIEW — Bolton & Menk; Ryan Anderson
a) College Green Park
b) Brookland Park
c) New Park near Shannon Drive
d) Trail Connection — CalderPark
ITEM 5 PARK NAMING: NEW PARK NEAR SHANNON DRIVE — Dir. Seydell Johnson
ITEM 5 REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF
a) Parks and Recreation Director —Juli Seydell Johnson
b) Parks & Forestry Superintendent —Tyler Baird
ITEM 6 CHAIRS REPORT
ITEM 7 COMMISSION TIME/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ITEM 8 ADJOURN
If you will need disability -related accommodations to participate in this program/event please contact
Gabe Gotera, Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department at 319-356-5210 orggotero@iowo-city.org.
Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
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MINUTES OF APRIL 10, 2024
MEETING ROOM B — ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION CENTER
Members Present: Alex Hachtman, Virginia Hayes, Rachel McPherson, Connie Moore, Brian
Morelli, Aaron Broege.
Members Absent: Alex Stanton, Caleb Recker, Missie Forbes.
Staff Present: Juli Seydell Johnson, Gabe Gotera, Tyler Baird.
Others Present: Jerry Protheroe, Sue Protheroe, Hal Ide, Mitzi Read, John Downer, Mary
Helen Stefaniak.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Hachtman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council
action):
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OTHER FORMAL ACTION:
Moved by Broege, seconded by Moore, to approve the February 14, 2024, minutes. Motion
passed 5-0 (Stanton, Recker, Forbes, and McPherson absent).
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Sue Protheroe introduces herself as the chairperson for City Park Pool: Back to the Future, and
tells the Commission that next month, when they meet with City Council, will be their last
opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns about the project. Protheroe asks the
commission to view the designs through the lens of safety, specifically for lap swimmers.
Protheroe describes the image of City Park Pool as disorderly, intimidating, and sometimes
unsafe. Protheroe explains that the current 9 lap lanes are being used by a variety of water
walkers, aqua joggers, and swimmers all trying to get individual exercise in a shared space with
no lane ropes. Protheroe says that the swimmers themselves are expected to instruct new
participants on how and why to circle swim. Protheroe says that if the lap lanes are reduced from
9 lanes to 6, there will be a time when only the strongest and fittest are able to use the lanes at
all. Protheroe says that is the opposite of the welcoming environment that City Park Pool: Back
to the Future wants the project to embrace. Protheroe says that the project's architects have said
that the cost of adding two additional lanes to any of the designs is a million dollars, which is
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April 10, 2024
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money that needs to be spent. Protheroe says that 2-3 lap lanes being open all day is not enough
to offset the loss during high demand times, and that if the pool is being built for the next 50-70
years, then this cannot be ignored. Protheroe says that no matter the design chosen, lane dividers
must be purchased and used to keep people in the lane and avoid accidents. Protheroe explains
that the current lane dividers are only used by the Iowa City Eels, who add and remove them for
their morning practices. Protheroe says there is a need for lifeguards to be trained to
communicate with adults and actively be involved in educating people about circle swimming
and recommends placing one lifeguard on deck to help and instruct in the lap swim area.
Hal Ide says that whatever plan is selected needs to include 8-9 lap lanes. Ide says that the lanes
are very busy and usually have a line to use them. Ide fears that if there are only six lanes, then
only the most dedicated lap swimmers will be able to use them, where those learning how to
swim, or the elderly won't feel welcome. Ide has long thought that circle swimming should be
mandatory but understands that it may not be the best for everyone, explaining that the early
swimmers or the elderly can't exercise effectively, wondering if there is a speed demon coming
up behind them. Ide says that to be inclusive, there must be enough space for swimmers of all
capabilities. Ide recalls his first encounter at City Park Pool and says that he had to be brave. Ide
iterates the need for both 25-yard and 50-meter lap lanes if the City wants to be inclusive and
merge with the rest of the swimming world. Ide says not to build a pool that doesn't work for so
many people.
Dir. Juli Seydell Johnson comments that 25 yard/meter lap lanes will be included in the drawings
shown at the May 7 Joint Council -Commission work session. Seydell Johnson explains that
project consultants have been working on multiple versions of the 4 different design options to
see how the short course lanes could be added, with some options having the lanes attached to
the diving well, while others will see the lanes attached to the main pool. Seydell Johnson
clarifies that the price tag would be $1,000,000 per lane rather than $1,000,000 per 2 lanes.
STATUS UPDATE FOR PARK PROJECTS — Hitchcock Desi¢n: Eric Hornie
TERRELL MILL ROLLER PARK
Eric Hornig with Hitchcock Designs presents the attached PowerPoint presentation.
Commissioner Biran Morelli asks if a park design of this level could have skating
communities/events to draw in people to the area. Hornig says that this would be the goal to be
able to have such events if this park is constructed to the designed target level.
Chairman Hachtman asks about the accessibility of the park. Hornig responds that all of the
walkways and connectivity would be accessible with less than 2% slope. Hornig says that the
topography of the site matches the proposed site, allowing ease of access to the features of their
abilities.
Vice -Chairman Moore asks if the pump track would be wide enough for a person with a
wheelchair to use. Hornig confirms that a wheelchair can be used on the pump track
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April 10, 2024
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Hachtman refers to the flow of the lines on the design and asks how well the different areas
transition to each other. Hachtman asks if there is any feedback received addressing this yet or if
it is too early in the process. Hornig says that it is still too early to have feedback on this specific
design but explains that the elevation change between areas has been considered and that there is
intention in the shapes of the features to have proper momentum carried between events on the
tracks.
Commissioner McPherson arrives at 5:21 p.m.
Commissioner Broege asks what the dotted lines on the lawn area refers to. Hornig explains that
this would indicate elevation changes on the hill, specifically a 12 inches per line.
Commissioner Hayes asks if there will be picnic tables or places for people to gather. Hornig
explains that the areas designed to have shade structures would have benches for the public to
use. Hays says that she would like to see more trees. Hornig responds that trees are tricky to have
in a roller park as they can drop debris onto the track causing risk for skateboarders. Hornig says
that trees have been added to the design but strategically spaced from the track.
Hachtman asks if there are measures to ensure the integrity and safety of the park if the
floodplains flood. Hornig explains that there was a specific choice in the materials, using
concrete for its structural integrity. Hornig says that the placement of the roller park is on the
highest point in the park, giving the highest option for long-term success.
MERCER PARK & CITY PARK TENNISIPICKLEBALL COURTS
Eric Hornig with Hitchcock Designs presents the attached PowerPoint presentation.
MERCER PARK ATHLETIC FIELDS
Eric Hornig with Hitchcock Designs presents the attached PowerPoint presentation.
Dir. Seydell Johnson explains that Fields 1 & 4 will both be funded specifically by the Iowa City
School District while the rest of the project will be funded by the larger City.
Commissioner Broege asks if Fields 1 & 4 will be for public use after it opens or if it will be
solely for the school district. Seydell Johnson says that the entire complex will be funded by and
for the use of the public, but that Fields 1 & 4 will primarily be used by the two Varsity
programs, which has already been the case for the last 3-4 years.
REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF:
Parks and Recreation Director — Juli Seydell Johnson
Note on 2024 Park Projects: Dir. Seydell Johnson gives updates on park projects for the
playgrounds at Brookland Park & College Green Park, Calder Park Trail Access, and a new park
on Shannon Drive. Seydell Johnson says that staff were behind on getting the contracts to
consultants to begin the project, meaning that the construction for these projects likely won't
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April 10, 2024
Page 4 of 6
begin this summer as anticipated but the following spring. Seydell Johnson announces that the
public input meeting for these projects will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Seydell
Johnson says that the new park will include a small playground and a shelter.
May 7 Joint Meeting: Seydell Johnson reminds the commission of the joint work session with the
City Council being held on Tuesday, May 7. Seydell Johnson explains that there is no formal
recommendation being made at that time, but that this is the time for discussion. The commission
will sit with the City Council and see a presentation from the project consultants, which will
include the information gathered from the Phase 2 public input, and the recommended City Park
Pool design based on said input. After the presentation there will be time for discussion between
the Council and the Commission. Seydell Johnson says that would be the time to talk about what
the Commissioners do or don't like about the designs. Seydell clarifies City Council will not be
making a decision that same day but will instead 2 weeks later at the next City Council meeting.
Seydell Johnson tells the Commission to expect to be present for the fu112 hours from 4-6
p.m. Seydell Johnson expects that the consultants will address all things heard at the current
meeting. Seydell Johnson adds that it is part of the design that lane line would be included in the
new pool. Seydell Johnson says that staff will do their best to teach patrons how to share lanes
and circle swim, but says that it will have to be a cooperative effort from everyone that gets in
the pool.
Parks and Forestry Superintendent — Tvler Baird
Parks: Supt. Baird announces that Restrooms and water are turned on in all of the parks. Baird
says that the lockers on all the restrooms have all been replaced free -of -charge due to the
consistent issues spoken on in a prior meeting. Baird says that there are still some problems with
the restroom's locks at Riverfront Crossings but that it is being looked at by staff.
Baird says that staff have been quite busy with mowing, noting that the athletic fields staff have
mowed 3 times already this year. Baird adds that the addition of seasonal staff helps, but that the
pace keeps the same as the season ramps up. Baird says that perennials and trees have been
ordered to be planted later soon, with preparations being made for the fall tree plantings as well.
Baird explains that one difference this year is that all of the tree plantings will be from inhouse
staff and not contracted out.
Icehouse Single Track Trail: Baird announces that the June Commission meeting will be the
grand opening of the Icehouse Single Track Trail at Terrell Mill Park. Baird explains that the
name is derived from the old icehouse foundations that are featured on the track. Baird says that
staff have been installing the track skill features this week, noting that the features will be fun for
the public to use.
Arbor Day: Baird invites the Commission to attend an Arbor Day planting of 77 trees in Oakland
Cemetery. Baird details the event to be held on Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. The
event will include a brief intro/demonstration, an Arbor Day proclamation, and celebration of the
44 years of Tree City, USA, and a recent Growth Award.
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Commissioner McPherson asks what the Tree City, USA is. Baird explains that it is a world-
wide recognized certification, and that of the 46 years it has been around, Iowa City has been
certified for 44 consecutive years. The certification is determined by factors such as funds per
population associated with planting and a trained forestry staff. McPherson asks what kind of
trees are being planted at Oakland Cemetery. Baird says that staff worked with the University
forester and the County forester, Cemetery staff, and certain members of the North Side
Neighborhood to find a selection of species that will fit the local aesthetic and honor the Hickory
Oak Savannah of the Cemetery, while adding some needed diversity.
Commissioner Morelli says that there are still some downed trees in the parks from past storms,
asking if this will be addressed. Baird says that staff have been working and have cleared away
most of the downed trees, but that due to the huge, impacted area, there are some stragglers still
being found. Baird tells Morelli to email him any specific locations he knows about.
CHAIRS REPORT:
None
COMMISSION TIME/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Commissioner Morelli asks if there are plans to have more established restrooms or water
fountains near the entrance of Waterworks Park. Morelli acknowledges that there are portable
toilets but explains that they receive heavy use. Dir. Johnson says that there are not any plans in
sight for the next years and adds that there are some restrictions due to proximity to the Water
Treatment Plant.
Chairman Hachtman adjourns the meeting at 5:49 p.m.
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April 10, 2024
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PARKS AND RECREATION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
NAME
M
M
M
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O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
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TERM
N
N
N
N
N
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NM
O/E
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
NM
O/E
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Alex
12/31/24
X
X
NM
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Virginia
12/31/27
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X
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X
X
X
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Connie
12/31/25
X
X
NM
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
NM
X
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Brian
12/31/25
X
X
NM
X
X
X
O/E
O/E
X
X
O/E
NM
X
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Caleb
12/31/26
*
*
*
*
*
*
X
X
X
O/E
X
NM
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Alex
12/31/27
*
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X
X
X
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January 22, 2024
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Robert A Lee Recreation Center - Indoor Swimming Pool Totals - June 2024
ate
6-7a
7-8a
8-9a
9-10a
30-11a
11-12p
12-1p
1-2p
2-3p
34p
4-Sp
5-6 p
6-7p
7-8p
Daily Rec Totals
WaterFitness
Swim Lessons
Event# Count
Event Name
lun
4
3
1
3
6
1
5
1
024
3
Jun
11
$2 Swim
Jun
77J..
8
3
12
8
13
10
5
59
12
lun
7
7
9
4
12
11
3
53
11
Water Mindfulness
Jun
8
5
5
7
4
9
2
4015
Jun
7
9
7
3
4
5
2
37
-Jun
6
8
3
7
10
6
3
43
9
5
$2 Swirl class
Samway
8-Jun
8
3
6
6
9
6
0
0
0
38
3
4
LG class
Sunday
9-Jun
28
$25wim/LG class
Monday
10-Jun
11
9
1
11
11
7
2
52
12
Tueway
11-Jun
6
4
6
2
7
14
2
41
13
Water Mindfulness
wedneway
12-Jun
8
2
3
5
9
9
2
38
14
mursday
13-Jun
9
16
12
3
4
7
2
53
cnday
14-Jun
8
7
4
11
6
15
3
54
9
1
$2 Swim
Saturday
15-Jun
5
3
3
2
4
5
0
0
0
22
2
Sunday
16-Jun
13
$2 Swim
Monday
17-Jun
8
7
4
4
8
14
3
48
11
Tueway
18-Jun
8
6
8
2
11
8
4
47
21
Water Mindfulness
wednesday
19-Jun
6
5
4
9
2
10
6
42
13
mursday
20-Jun
8
5
4
2
11
9
4
43
Friday
21-Jun
8
5
2
9
7
13
4
48
0
$2 Swim
Samway
22-Jun
4
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
5
4
Sunday
23-Jun
55
27
$2 Swim
Monday
24-Jun
6
3
3
7
5
11
7
42
12
Tuway
25-Jun
5
4
8
7
6
7
5
42
20
Water Mindfulness
wedneway
26-Jun
7
2
2
3
9
12
4
39
15
mursday
27-Jun
6
1
3
9
5
9
4
37
Friday
28-Jun
12
5
2
8
10
10
4
51
8
6
$2 Swim
sxuway
29-Jun
5
3
1
3
1
6
0
0
0
19
4
Sunday
30-lun
59
40
$2 Swim
Total Scans: 975
Totals: 1017 146 I 114 200
Averages: 33.9 4.9 1 3.8 6.7
Grand Total
1477
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Mercer Park Aquatic Center - Indoor Swimming Pool Totals - June 2024
Day
Date
6-7a
7-8a
8-9a
9-10a
10-11a
11-12p
12-1p
1-2p
2-3p
3-4p
4-5p
5-6p
6-7p
7-8p
Daily Rec Totals
Water Fitness
Swim Team
Event 4 Count
Event Name
Saturday
1-Jun
1
3
6
30
11
13
6
14
27
7
13
9
8
3
131
92
Sunday
2-Jun
6
11
6
4
17
19
2
6
0
71
Monday
3-Jun
6
16
11
7
12
9
16
9
12
5
13
13
46
3
178
17
92
Tuesday
4-Jun
5
12
9
4
4
5
15
10
16
8
14
2
104
92
13
$2 Swim
wednesday
5-Jun
5
10
13
12
9
6
10
30
13
12
31
11
3
8
153
92
Thursday
6-Jun
7
7
10
8
16
4
11
7
16
6
10
6
108
92
26
$2 Swim
Friew
Sauna,
Sunday
Monday
7-Jun
8-Jun
9-Jun
10-Jun
7
6
9
8
14
18
8
12
12
11
17
12
13
12
7
11
19
9
12
19
16
13
8
13
2
4
0
6
144
154
11
15
92
Swim Meet
Swim Meet
117
Tuesday
11-Jun
2
10
9
7
3
15
7
13
8
6
20
6
106
92
5
$2 Swim
wednesmy
12-Jun
6
13
11
23
7
8
14
14
15
9
11
26
8
2
167
117
Thursday
13-Jun
10
7
6
9
11
23
9
13
16
11
6
3
124
117
18
$2 Swim
Friday
14-Jun
6
4
10
15
12
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
54
8
92
Saturday
15-Jun
0
3
2
0
0
4
4
8
15
16
5
6
3
3
69
92
sun ay
16-lun
12
9
0
6
9
9
5
0
0
50
Monday
17-Jun
8
17
19
20
16
17
6
17
2
5
21
8
25
2
183
17
117
Tuesday
18-Jun
2
9
13
6
12
10
12
11
8
13
10
4
110
92
23
$2 Swim
wedoeaaay
19-Jun
9
7
10
21
18
13
11
12
5
1
11
12
16
17
163
117
Thursday
20-Jun
4
6
15
4
10
26
19
14
6
15
11
3
133
117
25
$2 Swim
Friday
21-Jun
8
7
12
9
5
9
5
10
9
22
28
8
5
4
141
10
92
sammav
22-Jun
4
4
0
7
10
9
7
11
21
10
7
3
7
3
103
92
Sunday
23-Jun
20
8
11
13
30
9
7
10
30
98
Monday
24-Jun
5
12
19
11
30
17
12
11
14
8
13
17
11
3
183
16
117
ruesdar
25-Jun
4
9
15
6
5
12
11
4
9
10
15
0
100
92
33
$2 Swim
wedneway
26-Jun
9
15
11
15
11
18
7
5
17
9
12
16
7
6
158
117
Thursday
27-Jun
4
9
10
16
11
16
15
12
7
6
6
5
117
117
36
$2 Swim
Friday
28-Jun
11
8
8
18
14
7
7
17
21
8
15
13
8
11
166
9
92
Saturday
29-Jun
6
4
7
7
13
6
3
17
13
18
6
14
10
4
128
92
Sunday 30-lun
Total Scans:
2606
13 19 4
5 12 12 3
12 2
Totals:
82
3478
103
2433
179
Grand Total
6193
Averages:
115.9
3.4
81.1
6.0
206.4
Closed for Swim Meet:
Total using Robert A. Lee Pool Open Hours
1551
ICE =92 (includes masters)
Average using Robert A. Lee Pool Open Hours
51.7
City Park Pool - User Totals May/June 2024
Day
Date
67a
7-8a
8-9a 9-10a lGlla 1112P
12-1p
1-2p
2-3p
3-4p
4-Sp
5-6p
6-7p )-8p Daily Bec Totals
Water Fitness
Swim Lessons
Eventp Count
Even[Name
sx.,eav
25-May
24
40
28
37
59
44
25
1 258
26-May
3
3
9
18
39
25
23
5 125
a rn ,
27-May
30
78
43
65
61
23
0
0 300
*newav
28-May
3 7
6
1
1]
w.enew.v
29-May
0 11
14
5
30
30 May
12 11
30
]
46
rr"
31-May
9 19
18
7
53
1
1-lun
3
0
3
D
13
4
a
0 23
.neap
2-Jun
35
SO
67
35
84
65
4
0 340
rwmav
3-Jun
5 16
11
2
34
Teeww
4-Jun
5 7
9
8
29
weaewev
5-lun
1] 33
38
11
99
189
School's Out Party
Tmrww
6-Jun
8
0
4 28
28
23
43
25
18
177
reew
7-Jun
9
12
] 41
37
83
92
52
51
17
7 4 412
.nu,
8-Jun
3
1
2 12 7 6
4
S
8
10
9
67
9
.neap
9-Jun
3
1
1 0 ] 49
75
85
105
83
103
66
12 1 591
mnnan
ID -Jun
5
1
5 0
30
W
41
28
13
32
17 5 265
Tv�v
11 Jun
2
1
fi 23
12
85
17
26
49
221
weanewv
12-Jun
5
9
13 0
87
173
141
92
69
141
203 65 998
409
Pride @the Pool
I.ns.,13-Jun
3
14
8 0
54
104
71
0
0
264
175
Camps
suar
14-Jun
10
8
8 81
92
IS3
95
73
85
69
79 23 776
sxmeav
15-Jun
2
2
6 55 13 18
22
25
26
36
24
0
0 0 229
10
Pool Party not reserved
wnmv
15-lun
4
5
4 8 1] 43
30
46
85
92
51
66
26 14 491
nonmv
17 Jun
11
12
18 42
55
158
94
65
39
90
121 35 740
66
T.ww
18-Jun
7
10
13 0
76
132
115
90
73
516
172
n.. d,y
19-Jun
9
6
15 0
16
42
29
20
18
43
45 15 258
74
103
Ameteenth
TI-1,
20-lun
9
86
56
0
0
151
42
142
Camps
rrw
21-Jun
7
13
19 66
27
178
141
88
88
84
150 40 901
S—dr,
22-Jun
7
1 10
8 20 10 35
44
48
110
60
89
13
46 2 505
8
61
Pool Parry
wneav
23 Jun
2
1
3 4 16 36
105
155
117
121
120
66
26 15 787
wmav
24-lun
)
30
9 0
76
131
89
55
103
90
333 58 761
96
•.
25-lun
47
109
1D2
84
67
409
131
weenwv
26-Jun
46
17
10 0
77
118
IDS
81
81
79
102 66 782
78
247
Swim &Sounds
mmwar
27-Jun
6
22
6 0
49
41
231
0
0
355
180
272
Camps
snow
211
7
6
2
6
3 24
s wdw
29-Jun
3
7
8 31 30 30
56
86
152
123
134
25
43 1 729
8
55
Iowa City Autism Group
• +
30 Jun
5
3
4 3 11 56
54
52
65
47
69
39
36 3 447
136
Belin-Blank Center
Grantl Total
Clpsetl for weamec
Closet
Totals:
13215
35
839
1689
15778
Averages:
357.2
0.9
22J
45.6
4264
Community Foundation of Johnson County
City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation Accounts
Statement Activity
Iowa City Parks and Rec Charitable Giving Fund
May 01, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Beginning Balance:
$50,966.59
Total Fund Income:
$1,500.00
Total Fund Expenses:
$3,326.09
Ending Balance:
$49,140.50
Statement Activity
Iowa City Parks and Rec Endowment Fund
May 01, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Beginning Balance:
$208,915.78
Total Fund Income:
$7,324.85
Total Fund Expenses:
$50.48
Ending Balance:
$216,190.15
Iowa City Parks & Recreation Commission Packet
July 2024
Upcoming Events
• Iowa City Farmers Market —Season continues through October
• Party in the Park — Season continues on Thursdays through August 15, 6:30-8 pm; various park locations
• Play Daze — Season continues on Wednesdays through July 31; 9:30-11:30 am; various park locations
• Water Wednesdays — Season continues on Wednesdays through August 21; 5-8 pm; City Park Pool
• Discovery Garden Parties — Season continues on Tuesdays through July 30; 2-4 pm; RAL Discovery Garden
• Sunrise to Sunset: Learn -To -Swim Fundraiser —July 6, 6 am —8 pm; City Park Pool
• Hydrant Parties —July 11 (Broadway neighborhood), July 25 (Mercer Park), August 15 (Pheasant Ridge),
1-3 pm
• Yoga in the Park —July 13 (Willow Creek Park), August 10 (Ned Ashton House), 9:30-10:15 am
Notable from Parks & Recreation Staff
Parks:
• Staff have been busy keeping parks mowed and areas maintained.
• Pickleball and tennis court construction should be finished soon.
• Staff is working on the single track trail again and restoring areas that were flooded with the high river
levels.
• Storms continue to cause tree damage throughout the city. Forestry staff have been called in after hours
on a weekly basis this spring.
• We are in the hiring process for one permanent staff to fill an opening on our forestry crew.
• All the parks have been busy this summer with many rentals, tournaments, and festivals.
Recreation:
• Farmers Market continues to operate smoothly and attendance has been solid and consistent. The always
popular Kids Market day is set for September 28 and vendor spots filled within the first day of registration.
• The City Park Pool season has been going well and lifeguard staff have acclimated nicely.
• Staff have been involved with the planning and implementation of many events and programs that have
been or will be hosted within City facilities and throughout the community during the summer months. Staff
have also assisted with partnership events including the Juneteenth Celebration, Downtown Block Party,
Arts Fest, and the Rhythms and the Riverfront Crossings monthly concert series and others.
Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission Packet I City of Iowa City
Facilities:
• Weather Dance Fountain-
o Running at full compacity
• Riverside Festival Stage Construction is nearing completion-
o Rainy weather is delaying the painters from finishing the exterior.
• Senior Center construction, phase Two-
* Windows, Doors, Locks/Alarm.
o In design phase.
• Scanlon Gym Roof/Sky Lighting project-
o Contractor is waiting on supplies.
o Should be starting soon.
• Mercer Wading pool demolition-
• Wading pool has been removed.
o Fence is reinstalled.
o Finish grade and seeding will be this week, weather dependent.
Cemetery:
• A lightning strike with the last storm caused some damage to the computer/phone system at the cemetery.
The lightning also damaged the electrical box and the light for the flag pole.
• Total Tree care removed a large Oak tree that was dead and a smaller invasive tree near the gas pump.
Top Staff Issues
Parks
• Storm damage continues to keep Forestry staff busy.
• Equipment repair needs have strained our mowing capacity the entire season as repairs are made as
quickly as possible.
Recreation
• Rain and weather inconsistencies have provided challenges for some outdoor programs and events.
Facilities
• Staff has had roller coaster of facility issues over the last few months that have stretched our staff thin
but we are prevailing and making permanent needed fixes.
Cemetery:
• Staff is busy with mowing and trimming the grass at Oakland Cemetery.
• Staff continues to cage many of our new tress as the deer are eating/damaging the trees.
Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission Packet I City of Iowa City
Oakland
Cemetery
FY 24 Revenue Report
** shaded areas represent previous Syr average
Revenue from Lot Sales
Lot Sale Syr
Average
# of
Interments
Interments
Syr avg.
Revenue
from
Interments
5-year Avg.
on
Interments
Total
Revenue
Syr Avg. on
total revenue
July
$6,750.00
$4,550.00
3
6.6
$2,642.50
$3,504.00
$9,392.50
$8,054.00
August
$7,875.00
$7,039.00
7
7.0
$2,672.50
$4,321.50
$10,547.50
$11,360.50
Sept
$7,860.00
$7,624.25
7
7.8
$3,085.00
$4,741.25
$10,945.00
$12,365.50
Oct
$6,750.00
$11,157.00
9
7.0
$4,410.00
$3,899.50
$11,160.00
$15,056.50
Nov
$4,270.00
$5,257.50
4
6.8
$3,065.00
$4,070.50
$7,335.00
$9,328.00
Dec
$6,280.00
$2,390.50
2
5.8
$1,085.00
$3,511.00
$7,365.00
$5,901.50
Jan
$5,295.00
$4,225.50
4
4.4
$2,500.00
$2,405.00
$7,795.00
$6,630.50
Feb
$5,955.00
$3,914.00
3
3.8
$1,690.00
$2,798.70
$7,645.00
$6,712.70
March
$9,450.00
$6,008.00
6
4.8
$3,640.00
$3,476.50
$13,090.00
$9,484.50
April
$3,375.00
$4,138.50
4
4.8
$2,350.00
$3,062.00
$5,725.00
$7,200.50
May
$13,950.00
$3,821.50
9
6.0
$3,360.00
$3,043.00
$17,310.00
$6,864.50
June
$11,700.00
$9,365.00
11
7.8
$5,355.00
$3,820.00
$17,055.00
$13,185.00
Totals
$89,510.00
$69,490.75
69
72.6
$35,855.00
$42,652.95
$125,365.00
$112,143.70
Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission Packet I City of Iowa City
LATE HANDOUTS - THE
FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS
WERE DISTRIBUTED AT
THE MEETING
2024 Park Improvements
July 10, 2024
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• Brookland Park
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3. Public Input Summary
4. Park Design
5. Questions
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2831 Hickory Trail, Iowa City.
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Project GREEN Gardens (PGG), meeting #1, 2024
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Hi All,
Project GREEN volunteers' first work session for 2024 is planned May 6 from 9 -11 a.m. The address is 820 Park Road
and there are 26 parking places waiting for us to use. If more parking is needed we can park along Normandy Drive. Our
work sessions are planned for Mondays, unless some event like Memorial Day interferes. In cases like this we will plan
for a Tuesday, 9 - 11 a.m. If we have inclement weather, i will cancel our work session by 7:30 a.m. by email. Any
questions, give me a call 319-430-6649. I would like to put together a 2024 Volunteers List with email and cell phone
numbers. I will collect this information the first couple weeks of May. If anyone would be willing to organize a list like
this to share with all the volunteers, please let me know. I will also collect hours spent working at the 2024 PGG. Please
let me know if you've done any extra work besides our Monday morning, 9 - 11 a.m. sessions. Your time will be added to
our 2024 total. FYI: In 2023 Project GREEN Volunteers donated 26 weeks working at the Gardens totaling 1008 1/2
hours!
Our two hour work sessions go quickly! Please be prepared with gloves, hat, working shoes, bug spray, and your favorite
garden tools. Labeling your tools with a permanent marker is important and bring a bucket (with your name on it) to
carry your supplies & tools is helpful. Project GREEN has a nice collection of tools to borrow in the garage if needed. We
have been given permission to use the restroom in the lower level of the Ashton House. Our first session will include
general clean-up of our beds and surrounding areas. We have tarps to collect debris which will be collected and taken to
the Iowa City landfill.
Expect a weekly up -date about the PGG and progress made by volunteers. If you would like your name removed from
this email list, please let me know. If you know of anyone wanting to join our merry band of gardeners, please invite
them to our Monday morning sessions. All are welcome!
Here are a few pictures beginning with November 14, 2023 and the glory of autumn, followed by a picture taken by
Cindy Parsons showing the aftermath of the January 11-14, 2024 Iowa Blizzard and Extreme Cold.
The following pictures were taken in March, 2024 showing springtime beauty at the PGG.
A group of architects (OPN) met at the PGG April 24 to collect winter's debris around the Gardens. Pictured below are
two tarps full of sticks, branches, and leaves with another filled tarp not pictured. A total of 4 hours were donated to
the PGG by these hardworking volunteers. Project GREEN sends Steve Erickson and crew of the Iowa City Parks and
Recreation a huge THANK -YOU for faithfully collecting our weekly debris and taking to the Iowa City Landfill.
I am looking forward to seeing the Project GREEN volunteers next Monday! It's time to start building our hours count
for 2024. Right now we have 4 hours to build upon. See you soon and until then, happy gardening! Diane
Gabriel Gotera
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Hi All,
It was a beautiful morning for our first week together caring for the PGG! The temperature was 63-degrees and a calm
breeze. We did not have our rain gauges outdoors, so we'll begin measuring the weekly rain amount next week. We
had a long list of chores to tackle, but first it was time to say hello to our gardening friends! As I mentioned when we
gathered together in the parking lot, it seemed like the first day of school. There were lots of smiling faces and a few
hugs to get us started. There were twelve gardeners in attendance for week tt1. Here is the list of our 2024 Project
GREEN volunteers: Mary Laughlin, Monica Hoherz, Jim Peters, Dan Mascal, Rina Sjolund, Sue Terveer-Mullins, Lisa
Haverkamp, Jo Pattschull, Cindy Parsons, Evelyn Frey, Hetty Hall, and moi. Our official time together was 9 - 11 a.m., but
many arrived early and got to work and many stayed later, leaving around noon. Let's count our volunteer time as three
hours for the twelve in attendance. Welcome to our newest volunteer, Dan Mascal!
Thanks to Pat Yeggy who has volunteered to create our 2024 PGG Volunteer Directory. We plan to keep things simple,
collecting each volunteer's name, email, and cell phone number. If a volunteer does not have a cell phone a house
phone number will do. Pat and I will do our best to keep the directory up-to-date. Please let one of us know of any
errors or changes.
Volunteers got to work pulling garlic mustard, sweeping or blowing clean sidewalks, clearing flowerbeds of sticks,
branches, and of course, weeds. We used tarps to pull our debris to the end of the long driveway or where the sidewalk
to the house meets the parking lot.
It's fun to walk around the PGG and see how trees have grown! Here are a few pictures of trees showing off their
springtime beauty. Pictured first is a Flowering Dogwood, followed by a 2018 "Fifty Trees for Fifty Years' Purple Leaf
Beech tree located next to the Ashton House. The third picture shows a mature Purple Leaf Beech tree located at the
south east section of the parking lot. Lastly is 'Fort McNair" Red Horsechestnut tree, also planted in 2018 as part of the
"Fifty Trees for Fifty Years" Project GREEN celebration.
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There are a few new "artsy" additions to the north side of the Ashton House garage. Mark your calendar for the
Saturday, May 18 Native Plant Sale at the PGG! Troutleaf will be selling plants at the Ashton House patio from 9 a.m. -
noon. Project GREEN will also be selling "artsy" garden art like these two treasures.
Here are the numbers after week one at the PGG! Pre -season hours with OPN Architects+ Week 1 volunteers = 4 hours
+ 36 hours = 40 h o u rS donated by Project GREEN volunteers! Many thanks to all.
Our next work session will be Monday, May 13, from 9 -11 a.m. Our goal will be to plant canna lilies and a few elephant
ears down the center of the triangle bed and other places around the PGG, Fun! We will also continue preparing beds
for the annual plants which will arrive the week of May 20. Wishing everyone a good weekl Happy gardening, Diane
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Hi All,
We had rain this past Monday, our usual time to meet. Well, I should say where Rina, Hetty, and I live (rural Solon) we
had rain Monday, during our usual day & time to work at the PGG. Sorry I cancelled when Iowa City did not have rain
and we easily could have worked at the Gardens.
Jim Peters did not get the message on Monday and put in 2 1/2 hours clearing bedstraws from a long bed. Jim calls this
bed the "Bill Blair bed". There must be a good story to explain this. Here is a picture showing tarps with remains of
clearing the Bill Blair bed on Monday, May 13th. This plant is growing everywhere at the PGG and probably your
backyard, too. The plants are also known as Galium aparine or Stickywilly. "The pleasant smelling foliage of a yellow -
flowered species (G. serum) was used to stuff mattresses." I got this information from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower
Center. It's information like this that reminds me I love living in 2024! Thanks to Steve Erickson and crew for clearing
away two tarps of Stickywilly.
There were 11 Project GREEN volunteers who were able to attend Week #2's work session on Friday, May 17. Those
who were in attendance were: Monica Hoherz, Chris Ostrander, Jim Peters, Nick Goergen, Jo Pattschull, Mary Laughlin,
Evelyn Frey, Hetty Hall, Pat Yeggy, Cindy Parsons, and moi. Welcome to Nick who told us he lives up Park Road from the
Gardens! We had a busy morning planting six buckets of canna lilies and a few elephant ears in the middle of the
Triangle bed. We used pink flags to show where the canvas were dug in and blue flags showed elephant ears. We had
extra canvas and dug some into the bed directly east of the Triangle. There are pink flags used to mark these as
well, Sidewalks were cleared and weeds pulled and placed on tarps. The hose system was put in place by Jim Peters. 6
volunteers worked an extra 1/2 hour each
There are many places to find beauty at the Gardens. The iris are spectacular now and peonies are in bloom on the
north side of the garage and along Normandy Drive. "Pictures of the Week" are from the Dashes located along the
hiking/biking trail. These seven beds are designed and maintained by Monica Hoherz. The Dashes pictured are closest
to Park Road filled with Gas plants.
The native plants sale was held on the patio of the Ashton House on Saturday morning, May 18 from 9 - noon. The
Troutleaf group grew these plants to sell. Cindy Parsons had tables filled with artsy garden treasures asking customers
to give a donation to Project GREEN in order to purchase these gently used items. Some things had never been used!
was a busy morning with Project GREEN volunteers: Cindy Parsons, Larry Allen, Jo Pattschull, Sue Mullins, Rina Sjolund,
Linda Schreiber, and moi in attendance. Troutleaf is giving Project GREEN 30% of their profits & will donate plants to a
new native plant bed being installed at the PGG by Johnson County Master Gardeners on Sunday, May 19.
Here are the numbers after Week #2 at the Gardens. Week #1 + Week #2 + Native Plant and Artsy Garden Treasures
Sales = 40 hours+ 25 hours + 21 hours = 86 hou rS after working two weeks at the 2024 Gardens! Many thanks to
all the volunteers!
Week #3 will be fun as our annual plants will be delivered and ready to be planted at the Gardens. Ed Rinderspacher has
plowed the Triangle, Quilt, and Circle beds. They look beautiful and will make planting go quickly! If volunteers can
donate an extra hour, I believe our plants can be put into the ground from 9 - noon. Oh yes, Ed planted a few voodoo
lilies at the center of the Circle bed. Thanks, Edl
Looking forward to our next session Monday, May 20. If we have inclement weather, I will cancel by 7:30 a.m. fingers
crossed all the plants will be in the ground and rains will gently welcome them to their new home. Otherwise we'll use
the hoses Jim Peters has readied for volunteers. Enjoy the rest of Sunday and I'll hope to see you tomorrow
morning. Until then, happy gardening! Diane
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Hi All,
What a crazy week for Project GREEN volunteers! Our normal Monday meeting date was cancelled with Tuesday rain
forecast as well. By early Monday afternoon our Week #3 meeting time was changed to Thursday, May 23. It turned
out to be a good plan! Then our weather interfered once again. Read on...
With severe weather predicted Cindy Parsons, Larry Allen, and I met at the Ashton House Tuesday, May 21 moving all
our newly delivered and beautiful annual plants into the garage for safety against high winds, heavy rains, and possible
hail. This took an hour and possibly saved our plants.
Wednesday, May 22 Chris Ostrander, Mary Laughlin, Cindy Parsons, Pat Yeggy and I met at the Project GREEN Gardens
to relocate the annual plants from the Ashton House garage to the driveway. These volunteers worked from 9 a.m. to
noon or longer. Monica Hoherz came by at 1:30 p.m. and worked until 4 p.m. planting annual plants into Dashes 1- 7.
Thursday, May 23 Larry and I got to the Project GREEN Gardens by 8 a.m. to transport the annuals to plant. We were
able to get this accomplished by the time our Project GREEN volunteers arrived at 9 a.m. Thursday's goal was to plant
these beds: Triangle, Quilt, and Evelyn's Corner. Volunteers noticed many of our annual plants were soaking wet and
declining quickly. We did not plant the zinnias and marigolds thatwere in the worst shape. Volunteers in attendance
were: Nick Goergen, Evelyn Frey, Mary Laughlin, Rina Sjolund, Cindy Parsons, Lynn Giles, and moi. Most volunteers
stayed until noon and four volunteers continued working a couple more hours. Our last volunteer left after 2 30
watering every plant we'd put into the ground Thursday morning. Thankfully, our planting goals were accomplished.
Friday, May 24 Cindy Parsons dropped by the Gardens to evaluate our plants and remaining two beds to plant. We
decided to cancel planting Saturday, May 25 as the beds were soaking wet and unfit for planting.
Saturday, May 25 Cindy Parsons, Laura Hawks, and I met at 9 a.m. to evaluate our remaining plants that had been sitting
on concrete since Sunday (except for a dry overnight Tuesday in the garage). All these plants were in trouble needing
sunlight, a light breeze, and their pot bottoms above the driveway surface. The three of us spent 3 hours each
separating the plants, trimming flowers, and placing plants above the concrete. There was a lot of critical thinking and
imagination going on to accommodate our plants' needs. It was hard to leave our defenseless plants waiting their turn
to be planted.
Here are the numbers after our crazy Week #3. Weeks 1- 2 + Week 3 = 86 hours+ 561/2 hours = 142 1/2
hours after three weeks at the Project GREEN Gardens! We did our best, who can ask for more?
Below are pictures from Week 3.
Sunday, May 19 Plants delivered and gorgeous.
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Saturday, May 25 Remaining plants above the concrete, separated,
Let's plan to meet Tuesday, May 28 at 9 a.m. We will plant Mary's Tree and the Circle. Also, Rina is ready to fill her
containers and 2 red wagons with flowers and elephant ears. We will dig 3 fountain grasses into the bed in front of the
Ashton House entrance.
The "Party in the Park" committee will meet Wednesday, May 29, 9 a.m. at the Ashton House first floor.
Let's hope for a calmer Week #4 at the Project GREEN Gardens! See you Tuesday morning. Until then, happy
gardening! Diane
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Hi All,
Things are progressing at the PGGI Despite heat, high winds, lots of rain, delayed volunteer days, exhaustion, sore
muscles, and anxious worries Project GREEN volunteers have given their all to keep plants alive. So far, so good. Read
on for details...
Week 4's work session was May 28, which was a Tuesday. Nine volunteers stayed three hours each unless marked
differently. Those in attendance were: Larry Allen (1 hour), Hetty Hall, Nick Goergen, Linda Bergquist (2 1/2 hours),
Monica Hoherz, Rina Sjolund, Chris Ostrander, Cindy Parsons, and mot (4 hours). We had a long list of goals to
accomplish. Larry drilled holes in a second little red wagon for drainage. Yes, we now have two little red wagons filled
with beautiful flowers. The wagons are Project GREEN's welcome to the Summer Camp children who will begin their
weekly sessions soon. Volunteers planted the berm where Mary Gantt s memorial tree is located with pink
lantana. There are daffodil remains in this berm, but the flowers have been deadheaded and their leaves will be cut
down soon. The Circle was planted with blue and white annual salvia. Iris and peonies were deadheaded. Of course,
we weeded, again!
Extra Week 4 included: Mary Laughlin purchased and planted extra coleus and Cindy Parsons purchased marigolds,
zinnias, red salvia for the Triangle and Deer Away for Evelyn's Corner. Mary and Cindy were each given 1 1/2 hours for
extra Week 4 EGG work. Thursday, May 30,1-4:30 p.m. Cindy and Diane watered all new plantings our hoses would
reach and planted extra marigolds, red salvia, and zinnias. Friday, Cindy spent 4 hours watering all the plants with a
longer hose. Sunday, June 2, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Rina and Diane planted six containers located in front of the Ashton
House entrance.
Sue Mullins was not listed for Week 3 volunteering. Three hours will be added to our 2024 total. Thanks Sue!
Enjoy the pictures of our six beautiful containers.
These three containers are on the ground near the steps leading to the Ashton House front door. Each container has an
elephant ear planted. It'll be fun to watch elephant ears emerge in a few weeks!
Three containers are on the porch located at the top of the stairs or by using the ramp to access. All six containers are a
welcoming sight.
Here are the numbers after Week 4, Weeks 1-3+Week 4+extra Week 4=1421/2hours +251/2hours +24hours
=
192 hours for Project GREEN volunteers! Congratulations to all our extra -ordinary Project GREEN gardeners!
Week 5, Monday, June 3 from 9 - 11 a.m. Twelve volunteers were in attendance. They were: Jim Peters, Mary Laughlin
(11/2 hour), Rina Sjolund, Monica Hoherz (3 hours), Hetty Hall (3 hours), Dhyana Kaufman (4 hours total for weeks 4 &
5), Cindy Parsons, Chris Ostrander (3 hours), Susan Ahrens, Evelyn Prey, Linda Bergquist, and moi. Volunteers who
remained longerthan the usual 2 hours are noted after their name. This group of gifted gardeners spent their time
planting extra flowers, deadheading iris and peonies, clearing sticks and branches, clearing weeds, planting beds around
the Ashton House preparing for the June 22, "Party in the Park!", and planting fountain grasses. Truly, the Gardens
looked much better after volunteers accomplished these goals and more.
Extra Week 5 work Susan Ahrens spent two hours pretty-ing up the bed located on the north side of the garage.
Enjoy a couple more pictures!
The left picture shows The Circle filled with blue and white salvia. The right picture shows Marys Tree filled with
lantana. Chris Ostrander is making sure all the plants are happy in their new home.
Here are the numbers after Week 5 and Week 5 extras. Weeks 1- 4 + Week 5 = 192 hours + 301/2 hours = 222 1/2
Flours for Project GREEN volunteers! Many thanks to all!!
Would any volunteers be available tomorrow morning, Wednesday, June 5, 9 a.m, to plant our
remaining annual plants? They are all root bound and desperately needing to be in the ground! It
shouldn't take more than a couple hours to get this done. Anyone able to attend please let me
know, dial lenl6 hotmall.com. Thanks!
Wishing everyone a good week. If you have a chance, stop by the Gardens and see what 222 1/2 hours of gardening can
do. Diane
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Week 6 & finishing Week 5 at Project GREEN Gardens (PGG)
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Hi All,
Our last reckoning giving us a total for Week 5 ended Tuesday, June 4 with Sue Ahrens replanting the bed north of the
garage. By the way, it looks marvelous!
Work continued at the Gardens beginning June 5, Wednesday when 7 volunteers met at 9 a.m. to finish planting the
annuals. Those in attendance were: Nick Goergen - 2 hours, Monica Hoherz - 3 hours, Hetty Hall - 2 hours, Cindy
Parsons - 3 hours, Chris Ostrander - 1 hour, Linda Bergquist - 1 1{2 hour, and moi - 2 hours. We had a passel of plants to
get in the ground and water well. We finished these jobs by 10 a.m. Some volunteers continued working with Cindy,
cleaning up the islands located in the parking lot. Friday, June 7 Cindy worked 3 hours watering very thirsty plants and
Saturday morning, June 8 there was more watering needed with Rina and Diane working 2 hours each and Cindy
watering 3 hours. Saturday afternoon Jim Peters dropped by to water our newest bed filled with native plants. It seems
a lot of watering was needed for Week 5. Fingers crossed the rest of our summer will be filled with gentle, weekly
rains. I don't think that's asking too much.
Here are the numbers after Week 5's extra work at the PGG. Weeks 1- (partial) 5 + extra Week 5 = 222 1/2 hours + 25
1/2 hours = 248 hours for our 2024 Project GREEN gardeners! In 2023, gardeners had accrued 204 hours after
Week 5- This group collected over 1000 hours in their 2023 volunteering! It's possible 2024 will be another record
breaking year. I'll keep my calculator close by...
It was a beautiful morning when 14 Project GREEN volunteers met, June 10, 9 a.m. Those in attendance for Week 6 at
the Project GREEN Gardens were: Nick Goergen, Jim Peters (3 hours), Chris Ostrander (3 hours), Monica Hoherz, Lisa
Haverkamp, Rina Sjolund, Sue Terveer-Mullins (3 hours), Pat Yeggy, Linda Bergquist, Hetty Hall (3 hours), Jo Pattschull,
Mary McCarthy, Cindy Parsons (3 hours), and moi 13 hours). Those without a number after their name volunteered two
hours today. It's very possible I did not know when volunteers left, so if I've overlooked the correct amount spent by
you at the PGG, please let me know, dlallen160hotmail.com.
Volunteers got busy watering thirsty plants, fertilizing plants, organizing new flowerbeds, clearing the Pergola's
limestone flooring, did I mention watering?, weeding, picking up sticks and branches, watering/fertilizing 6 containers &
2 wagons, dealing with poison ivy, did I mention weeding?, clearing leaves and debris around the Ashton House,
purchasing supplies for the Gardens, and ID-ing plants to make plant ID signs for flowerbeds. Whew! That's a lot of
gardening.
Today was the first day of Summer Camp. It was fun to see the children walking from the east side of the driveway to
Normandy Drive. From there, campers headed to City Park and a fun day together.
Here are the numbers after our Monday, June 10 together for Week 6. Weeks 1- 5 + Week 6 = 248 hours + 34 hours =
282 hou rS for 2024 Project GREEN volunteers after 6 weeks! Many thanks for your continued care of the Project
GREEN Gardens. Project GREEN volunteers are an amazing, dedicated group, seriously.
Upcoming events:
Wednesday, June 12, 9 a.m. "Party in the Park" committee meeting. We will meet in the lower level of the Ashton
House.
Hope to see you next Monday, June 17, Until then, happy gardening! Diane
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Hi All,
It was a nice morning when we began our work together at the PGG, Monday at 9 a.m. The temperature was 81
degrees and ready to climb. There was nothing to report in our rain gauge since last week.
Thirteen volunteers signed in on ourweekly sheet. Those in attendance were: Sue Ahrens (4 hours in two days), Cindy
Parsons (2 112 hours), Jim Peters (1/2 hour), Linda Bergquist (2 1/2 hour), Evelyn Frey (3 1/2 hours), Rina Sjolund (11/2
hours), Dhyana Kaufman (6 1/2 hours In two days), Sue Terveer-Mullins (3 1/2 hours), Monica Hoherz (2 1/2 hours),
Mary McCarthy (11/2 hour), Hetty Hall, and moi (3 hours), Volunteers have been busy, often donating extra time at the
Gardens. First of all, anyone wanting to start our two hour work session at 8 a.m., please do! lust record your times or
shoot me an email. Secondly, it's starting to look a lot like last summer with hot temperatures and little to no rain. This
means extra watering will be necessary to keep our plants alive. I believe it's possible to water all our planted beds in six
hours. With two hoses working and two volunteers watering we can get the job done at least one extra time/week in
three hours. Are there any volunteers who could help with this chore? Think about it. Also while you're at it, do a rain
dance...
We had a special guest joining our team Monday morning! Juli Seydell Johnson surprised ourgroup as we were
discussing our activities for the morning. Juli thanked our Project GREEN volunteers for their dedication, improvements,
and enthusiasm to the PGG. Jul] also thanked Project GREEN for the party invitation, but explained she would be unable
to attend. Everyone was happy to meet Juli, our Iowa City Director of Parks and Recreation.
We had a busy list of goals for our time together today. Our main goal was to ready the Gardens for Saturday's Party in
the Park event. Lots of leaves and sticks were raked and put on tarps for Steve Erickson and crew to move to the
landfill. Weeds were pulled and it was time to remove daffodil leaves. One volunteer brought a sprinkler to set up
before leaving and returned later to turn off water and wind up the hoses. Two volunteers placed signs around the 8+
acre park that told about Saturday's party. The signs also reminded visitors the flowerbeds were planted and
maintained by Project GREEN. One volunteer has made it her 2024 goal to make labels for plants and shrubs in
beds. Many labels will be in place for the Party in the Park. Another volunteer made up 8 gallons of Miracle Grow water
to care for six thirsty planters and 2 red wagons. Of course, watering continued with two hoses making sure all the
plants will get a big drink of water. The Little Free Library was filled with books. This was a mighty list of to-do-s! Well
done volunteers!
Our Project GREEN volunteers were reminded to bring two dozen cookies to the lower level of the Ashton House
beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday morning. Please include the name of your cookies and any ingredients explaining
diet/health concerns (nuts, gluten, etc). Karen Chappell is in charge of cookies. She asks anyone bringing cookies to
place them in a container/bag that is disposable. Any volunteer who can help with set-up is welcome to join the team at
10 a.m. Tables need to be moved to the patio and other locations. Chairs will need to be put in place for listening to the
jazz band. A couple of tarps need to be placed over the lemonade - cookie area & the band. Would anyone like to give
tours of the Garden? Please let Sue Mullins or me know. Tours are planned every 1/2 hour, beginning at 2 p.m. The last
tour will begin at 3:30. There are decorations to place around the park. Laura Hawks will set up at the pergola with
easels and a few chairs. Her goal is to let interested guests know of the plans for 2023's REAP Grant awarded to Project
GREEN + Iowa City. Of course, we will need volunteers to help with clean-up. It will be a fun two hours to meet
neighbors, walkers/bicyclers/visitors, and special guests of the Project GREEN Gardens. Please take lots of pictures! It
would be fun to organize a photo album of the glorious afternoon party.
Thursday, June 20 is Project GREEN's steering committee meeting. We will meet at 11:30 a.m. in the Ashton House
lower level. All are welcome!
Tonight is the free showing of "Common Ground" at the Iowa City Public Library. The movie begins at 7:00 with a short
discussion afterwards.
Here are the numbers after seven weeks of gardening at the Project GREEN Gardens, Weeks 1- 6 + Week 7 = 282 hours
+ 33.5 hours = 315 1/2 hours for 2024 Project GREEN volunteers! Please remember to keep track of any extra
time spent doing Project GREEN chores. I will have a sign up sheet at the steering committee meeting and Saturday's
party set-up and clean-up. Whew!
How about a couple pictures?
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It's always challenging at the PGG. The Iowa River has been moving quickly and very high for the past few weeks. River
waterspilled through a culvert onto the Project GREEN yard in front of Dash 3. What fun to look closely and see two
ducks enjoying the water.
Wishing everyone a wonderful week and happy summer solstice on Thursday! Diane
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6/20 steering committee, 6122 "Party in the Park", 6/24 Week 8 Project GREEN Gardens
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Hi All,
It was a busy week for Project GREEN,
Steering Committee volunteers began their time at the Gardens on Thursday, June 20. Project GREEN's monthly steering
committee met at 11:30 a..m., the usual third Thursday morning. Remember any and all are welcome! We met in the
lower level of the Ashton House as the children's summer camp uses the first floor daily through the second week of
August. Those in attendance were: Linda Schreiber, Barb Burkhart (treasurer), Mary Lowder (secretary), Dhyana
Kaufman, and moi (co -president with Cindy Parsons). It was a good meeting. Anyone interested in reading the minutes
of the 1 1/2 hour, 6/20 meeting, please let me know.
The "Party in the Park" was held Saturday June 22, at the PGG, from 2 - 4 p.m. Volunteers began their set-up at 10 a.m.,
when cookies were dropped off and placed on platters, tables + tablecloths +flower bouquets were arranged,
decorations installed at the entrance off Park Road and LOTS of other locations around the 8+acre Park, clearing all
concrete areas of leaves etc, name tags distributed, lemonade prepared, signage was secured along Park Road, the
hiking/biking trail, and inside the fiowerbeds, Laura Hawks prepared the lower level of the Ashton House to display and
tell of the REAP Grant 2025 work, potted plants were placed along the outside stairs leading from the patio to the first
floor, ID labels were placed with plants. The band, SloMoBop, set up at the pergola with chairs ready for guests to sit
and enjoy the wonderful music. Volunteers headed home around 12:30 to ready for the party and returned by
1:30. When the party ended at 4 p.m., volunteers put items back in place as we had found them by 5 p.m. Here is the
Saturday list of volunteers in attendance: Laura Hawks, Lisa Haverkamp, Chris Ostrander, Monica Hoherz, Erin Buscher,
Karen Chappell, Sue and Sam Mullins (arrived at 9 a.m for set up), Rina Sjolund, Pat Yeggy, Linda Schreiber, Evelyn Frey,
Dhyana Kaufman, Susan Ahrens, and moi. Anyone missing? Please let me know! The party was a success! Despite hot
and humid conditions, our guests enjoyed the two hour event.
The "Party in the Park' committee began working on the June 22 event on November 6, 2023. Those in attendance
were: Pat Yeggy, Dhyana Kaufman, Jo Pattschull, Rina Sjolund, Susan Ahrens, Monica Hoherz, Sue Terveer-Mullins,
Evelyn Frey, Lisa Haverkamp, Linda Schreiber, Cindy Parsons, and moi. Karen Chappell and Erin Buscher joined our team
when we next met March 4, 2024. Many thanks to all for attending biweekly meetings, organizing the party -fun,
securing SIoMoBop, creating decorations, and MORE! Signage was placed around the park with information available
about Project GREEN. As always, our Project GREEN volunteers were well prepared for the party and it was fun to be
together.
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Left to right: Lower level Ashton House preparations, Signage in lovely flower bed telling of Project GREEN, cookies and
lemonade on the Patio, guests enjoying SIoMoBop.
Week 8, June 24, ten volunteers met at 9 a.m. to begin work at the Gardens. It was a nice morning with a temperature
of 76 degrees. The rain gauge showed 11/2 inches since last recorded on June 17. Those volunteers working extra time
at the Gardens since we last met were: Monica Hoherz (6/19 two hours), Jim Peters (1/2 hour June 20), and Pat Yeggy
(June 18 two hours). Volunteers in attendance from 9 -11 a.m., June 24 were: Susan Ahrens (11/2 hour), Rina Sjolund,
Nick Goergen, Linda Bergquist, Chris Ostrander, Hetty Hall (2 1/2 hours), Monica Hoherz, Evelyn Frey, Lisa Haverkamp (2
1/2 hours), Pat Yeggy (2 1/2 hours), and moi (2 1/2 hours). Chores completed were: watering, weeding, painting allium
balls, fertilizing 6 containers + wagons, and beginning preparations for the Open Gardens Weekend July 13 (4 - 8 p.m.) -
July 14 (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) at the PGG. Project GREEN Gardens are part of the Open Gardens Weekend and will provide
tours of our Project GREEN gardens along with maps to over 20 private homes on the tour. Please mark your calendars
for these dates and times.
Left to right: In front of the house entrance are: container fill with flowers, radio flyer filled with lantana, another
beautiful container (can you see the elephant ears beginning to grow?) and in west oval 2 Monarda (red bee balm) is a
spectacular sight!
Here is a message to all Project GREEN volunteers from Tyler Baird, Superintendent of Parks and Forestry.
"Hello everyone,
Good news for all volunteers. Starting July 11t, we no longer need the volunteer liability form filled out that we have
been using for the last few years. If someone were to get injured they would be covered by our occupational health. In
the event of an injury, I should be contacted as soon as possible (TBaird9Diowa-citv.ore) and if medical attention is
needed the volunteer should go to the emergency room for emergency conditions or get in touch with me so I can get
them set up with UI Occupational Health for non -emergency conditions."
Here are the numbers for Week 8 at the Project GREEN Gardens. Weeks 1- 7 + Week 8 = 315 1/2 hours + 127 1/2 hours
= 443 hours after 8 weeks volunteering at the Project GREEN Gardens. Whew, no wonder we were tired since our
busy weekend together! Congratulations to our volunteers for the accomplishments, extraordinaire! Well done, bravo,
you are the best!
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Hi All,
What a beautiful morning it was when 14 volunteers met July 1, 9 a.m. at the Project GREEN Gardens! The temperature
was 63 degrees and in one week our rain gauge showed 2 inches of rain. Those in attendance were: Nick Goergen,
Monica Hoherz, Rina Sjolund, Mary Laughlin (total 11/2 hour), Jim Peters, Hetty Hall (extra 11/4 hour), Susan Ahrens, Jo
Pattschull, Evelyn Frey, Chris Ostrander (extra 1 hour), Lisa Haverkamp, Erin Buscher, Cindy Parsons, and mot (extra 1
1/4 hours). Volunteers worked two hours unless noted differently.
We had a long list of goals for week 9. They included: weeding, ID-ing with labels, watering & fertilizing 6 containers and
2 wagons, pulling remaining daffodil leaves, spray painting spring allium balls, checking our beds making sure all was in
good shape, and filling the Little Free Library. Below find pictures showing our accomplishments.
Lots of weeding was completed for Week 9: Jim Maynard's berm, Susan Ahrens's north garage bed, 2 pictures of peony
line-out bed, parking lot with boulder.
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Ashton House. The picture with pachysandra shows an ID marker. The markers are found throughout the 8+ acre park!
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Another pretty walk begins at the Circle and heads south to Park Road. Lots of beauty can be found along the way. We
call this walk "Flower Avenue."
As I've mentioned many times, the PGG are over 8 acres and LOTS goes on that I am unaware what has been
accomplished. Next week's pictures will show some of our other beds after being mulched. Stay tuned!
Here are the numbers after nine weeks of work at the PGG. Weeks 1 - 8 + Week 9 = 443 hours + 31 hours = 474
hou rS for Project GREEN volunteers! Many thanks to all! i
We have one week until the Open Gardens Weekend. When signing -in for Week 10, please look for the sign -in sheets
for Saturday, July 13 from 4 - 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 14 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. If you can volunteer either of these dates
(or both!) please include your name with the Saturday and/or Sunday list. Of course you do not need to stay the entire
4 hours for each day! Please note the times you will be available. Project GREEN volunteers will welcome our guests
and tell about Project GREEN, handout maps to ZQ homes an the Garden Tour, give tours of the Project GREEN Gardens,
and offer water to our guests. It's a fun time to be together without weeding, but please make time to join the Garden
Tour yourself
our Week 1D work session is Monday, July g from 9 -11 a.m. Looking forward to seeing volunteers! Until then, happy
gardening. Diane