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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-07-14 Info PacketJuly 14, 2022 j � 1 �..®a lll�, CITY Of IOWA CITY www.icgov.org City Council Information Packet IPI. Council Tentative Meeting Schedule Miscellaneous July 14, 2022 IP2. Press Release: City of Iowa City is holding listening post on deer management IP3. Civil Service Examination: Cashier - Revenue IP4. Civil Service Examination: Communication Aide IP5. Civil Service Examination: Housing I nspection Assistant IP6. Civil Service Examination: Maintenance Worker I - Refuse Draft Minutes IP7. Airport Commission: June 6 IP8. Parks & Recreation Commission: May 23 City of Iowa City Page 1 Item Number: 1. ..71441 CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org July 14, 2022 Council Tentative Meeting Schedule ATTACHMENTS: Description Council Tentative Meeting Schedule ' J' •Zoliirato qr. CITY OF IOWA CITY City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule Subject to change July 14, 2022 Date Time Meeting Location Monday, July 18, 2022 4:00 PM Reception City Hall 4:30 PM Joint Entities Meeting Council Chambers Hosted by the City of Coralville 1512 7th Street Tuesday, August 2, 2022 4:00 PM 6:00 PM Work Session Formal Meeting City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, August 16, 2022 4:00 PM 6:00 PM Work Session Formal Meeting City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, September 6, 2022 4:00 PM Work Session 6:00 PM Formal Meeting City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, September 20, 2022 4:00 PM Work Session 6:00 PM Formal Meeting City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street Monday, October 3, 2022 4:00 PM 6:00 PM Work Session Formal Meeting City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street Monday, October 17, 2022 4:30 PM Joint Entities Meeting City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall Hosted by City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, October 18, 2022 4:00 PM 6:00 PM Work Session Formal Meeting City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, November 1, 2022 4:00 PM Work Session 6:00 PM Formal Meeting City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, November 15, 2022 4:00 PM Work Session 6:00 PM Formal Meeting City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street Tuesday, December 6, 2022 4:00 PM 6:00 PM Work Session Formal Meeting City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street Item Number: 2. ..71441 CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org July 14, 2022 Press Release: City of Iowa City is holding listening post on deer management ATTACHMENTS: Description Press Release: City of Iowa City is holding listening post on deer management Kellie Fruehling From: City of Iowa City: Do Not Reply <CityoflowaCity@public.govdelivery.com> Sent: Monday, July 11, 2022 10:01 AM To: Kellie Fruehling Subject: City of Iowa City to hold listening post on deer management SI -ARE Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. �ty°f IOWA CITY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 07/11/2022 Contact: Rachel Kilburq, Assistant City Manager Phone: 319-356-5014 City of Iowa City to hold listening post on deer management Deer Management Listening Post Mon. 712515:30 p.m. 0 Emma 1 Harvat Hall, City Hall lc►wc Ci+y Deer Manaciemerti Pian Bow hurl+ pro/ram Non -lethal monrarnienf s+ra+e9ies owIOWA CITY A UNESCO CITY Of LITERATURE The City of Iowa City will hold a listening post on the City's deer management program at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 25, 2022 at Emma J. Harvat Hall (City Council chambers) in City Hall, 410 E. Washington St. The public is encouraged to attend to provide their feedback. The listening post will focus on the City's adopted Deer Management Plan, bow hunt program, and ongoing non -lethal management activities. Feedback from the listening post will be used to consider improvements to the current Deer Management Plan. Comments can also be sent to deermanagement@a.iowa-city.orq. The City's Long -Term Deer Management Plan included one year of professional sharpshooting in 2019 and an urban bow hunt in 2020 — 2024. More information about deer in Iowa City and the city's deer management efforts are available at www.icgov.orQ/deerprogram. S: .ter 4:41 .1,1114747,11at ..Nrirsomegir CITY OF IOWA CITY masa* CITY OF ttfRAIURi STAY CONNECTED: Questions? Contact Us SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manacle Preferences 1 UnsubscribeHelp This email was sent to kellie-fruehling@iowa-city.org using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: City of Iowa City •410 E Washington Street • Iowa City, IA 52240 9Ov©ELIVERY93 2 Item Number: 3. ..71441 CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org July 14, 2022 Civil Service Examination: Cashier - Revenue ATTACHMENTS: Description Civil Service Examination: Cashier - Revenue 1 ®gra oviscaaw CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org June 22, 2022 TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination -- Cashier — Revenue Under the authority of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, I do hereby certify the following named person(s) as eligible for the position of Cashier — Revenue. Monica Davis Iowa City Civil Service Commission Ann Rhodes, Chair Item Number: 4. ..71441 CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org July 14, 2022 Civil Service Examination: Communication Aide ATTACHMENTS: Description Civil Service Examination: Communication Aide 1 ifeiguaRr CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.ICgov.org July 8, 2022 TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Communications Aide Under the authority of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, I do hereby certify the following named person(s) as eligible for the position of Communications Aide. 1. Zachary Slocum 2. Georgia Black Iowa City Civil Service Commission Ann Rhodes, Chair Item Number: 5. ..71441 CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org July 14, 2022 Civil Service Examination: Housing Inspection Assistant ATTACHMENTS: Description Civil Service Examination: Housing Inspection Assistant 1 hieuzipizar. CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org July 1, 2022 TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Housing Inspection Assistant Under the authority of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, I do hereby certify the following named person(s) as eligible for the position of Housing Inspection Assistant. Zackery Rundlett Iowa City Civil Service Commission Ow -1/4) - Ann Rhodes, Chair Item Number: 6. ..71441 CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org July 14, 2022 Civil Service Examination: Maintenance Worker 1 - Refuse ATTACHMENTS: Description Civil Service Examination: Maintenance Worker I - Refuse �:. a7 CM`S CITY of IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City. Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org June 22, 2022 TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Maintenance Worker I — Refuse Under the authority of the Civil Service Commission of lowa City, Iowa, I do hereby certify the following named person(s) as eligible for the position of Maintenance Worker 1— Refuse. Mohamed Bashir Iowa City Civil Service Commission Ann Rhodes, Chair ..71441 CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org July 14, 2022 Airport Commission: June 6 ATTACHMENTS: Description Airport Commission: June 6 Item Number: 7. MINUTES IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION June 6, 2022 — 6:00 P.M. AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING DRAFT Members Present: Warren Bishop, Scott Clair, Judy Pfohl, Hellecktra Orozco, Chris Lawrence Members Absent: Staff Present: Michael Tharp, Jennifer Schwickerath Others Present: Matt Wolford, Carl Byers, DETERMINE QUORUM A quorum was determined at 6:04 pm and Clair called the meeting to order. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Lawrence moved to accept the minutes of April 21, 2022, seconded by Pfohl. Motion carried 5-0 PUBLIC COMMENT None. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION / ACTION a. FAAIIDOT Projects — Tharp began by stating that the FAA threw us a "curveball" and pushed the Runway Approach flight to November 3rd i. Runway 7/25 Rehab East End — Tharp stated that they are working with contractors to shift the schedule, so they delay some aspects of the runway work. Tharp stated that some of the lighting work could still be done now, but they would hold off on the things that cause the approach to be shut off until later. He stated that they were meeting with the contractors the next day and would have more information regarding a new schedule. Lawrence asked about the approach to 30 and Bishop asked about the VOR -A approach, Tharp responded to both. Tharp mentioned that both of these approaches are available during the day. Wolford noted that the VOR -A approach noted circling to 7, 12, 30 as not available at night. Lawrence asked how much this hurt the airport. Tharp stated that its not great, but that the situation hadn't changed too much. Tharp stated they're going to be in a similar situation as planned because they still have to paint the runway markings, survey them, and submit the data to FAA for verification and then flight check. Clair asked about what caused the delay. Tharp noted that ATC had requested more locations be marked on the enroute chart and that the FAA system had a couple of trees that were still showing up as obstructions even though they've been removed, and the airport has submitted the data to verify those removals. Airport Commission May 12, 2022 Page 2 of 5 Runway 25 Threshold Relocation -- Tharp stated this is the grant offer from the FAA that covers the cost of the runway projects. 1.Consider a resolution #A22-18 accepting FAA Grant 3-19-0047-34-2022 - Lawrence moved the resolution, seconded by Orozco. Motion carried 5-0 South T -hangar infrastructure 1.Consider a resolution rejecting bids, authorizing addendum, and setting rebid — Tharp stated that the bids came in for this were higher than the funds available. Tharp noted that due to the process where they have to ballpark the project, go for grant money the project was already higher than anticipating and the bids were higher still. Tharp noted they were working on an addendum to be ready at the next meeting for the Commission to review and they should be able to have a successful project. Tharp noted that this would build the strip that would potentially have hangars on both sides of it. Tharp asked the commission to defer the resolution to the July meeting so they could have the addendum for the Commission to review and approve. Clair asked about a secondary access point to the south hangar area. Tharp noted that the master plan calls for a parallel taxiway to 12/30 and that having something coming off this new area would be an option. Clair asked about bid tab to which Tharp responded. Clair asked what Tharp needed from the Commission to which Tharp responded he was asking the Commission to defer the resolution. Bishop moved to defer the resolution to the next meeting, seconded by Lawrence. Motion carried 5-0. iv. Hangar A Door Replacement (phase 1) — Tharp noted that this project received a single bid and that bid priced the doors at $47,000 per door. Tharp stated that he did not have a good path forward for this project. Commission members asked questions about contacting companies to buy the doors from and then arranging for the install. Tharp responded to those. Lawrence asked about what happens to the grant funds. Tharp stated the funds would be returned to the state. Tharp also stated that their current grant application contained what would have been phase 2 of the project. Commission members discussed different ideas to ask the state to shift the funds to a different project. Tharp noted that the state doesn't typically like to do that. Clair asked about what kind of projects these funds are used for. Tharp responded these funds were part of the vertical infrastructure program. Wolford asked about considering changing out someone hangar doors that were using cables, with straps saying that one of their contractors had offered that option on one of their construction projects. Tharp noted that he would ask the state if they would allow that shift in projects. 1.Consider a resolution #A22-19 rejecting bids. Bishop moved the resolution, seconded by Orozco. Motion carried 5-0 b. Airport "Operations" i. Management — Airport Commission May 12, 2022 Page 3 of 5 1. Airport Operations/Commission handbook — Tharp noted that a lot of the documentation is online, and discussed the option of the Airport Commission having an account with the city network. That way the city could access some of these documents that would otherwise need to be printed out. 2. Consider a resolution #A22-20 approving agreement with Iowa Region Sports Car Club of America — Tharp stated that the autocross group that uses the runway had approached him about doing some maintenance work on the area. Tharp noted that he responded that the airport didn't have any current plans for maintenance work in the area. They asked if they could do something an their own and instead of paying a fee to the airport have that work contribute to the fees. Tharp noted the agreement memorialized the conversation and gives the group access to the airport for a couple of more years in exchange for the repairs. Lawrence asked about sections of the runway that we do use. Tharp noted that they used the middle portion for parking and sometimes for ag sprayers. Bishop moved resolution A22-20, seconded by Pfohl. Motion carried 5-0 ii. Budget — Tharp noted that they were in the final month of the budget year. He stated that the budget looked fine and he didn't expect any large ticket items. Tharp stated that with the fiscal year change they didn't have any Targe tickets item in the budget. Tharp noted that its never too early to start looking at next years budget if there were some specific items Commission members were thinking of. Tharp noted that hangar painting was one of those prior topics that have been brought up. Clair noted they did sign the agreement with the Foundation for donations. Tharp said Judy had made contact with the group that sold AEDs to local agencies. Pfohl stated that the cost was $750 per AED. Tharp stated that they had the cash for this but since it wasn't a budgeted item, he needed consensus to purchase. Commission members agreed to purchase 2 AED devices for the airport. Clair stated that he had also received the draft film agreement to review. Tharp stated that the vinyl signage for the door replacement was due to happen tomorrow. iii. Events — Tharp noted that they event list was what was currently planned. He was waiting for a better schedule for the runway work to reach out to the Young Eagles group about an event at Iowa City. Clair asked with respect to the pancake breakfast, if the airport had hosted other fly -ins. Tharp noted that the airport has done single one-off events with different groups. Tharp noted that because the airport community has shown up to events, they've become an airport that unique aircraft will stop at between airshows. Tharp noted they also hosted the Air Race Classic a couple of times as a start site, and as a mid - route stop. Tharp noted that he would still like to get the airport to be a final stop of the race. 1. Autocross: July 24; August 21 2. Drive-in Movies: May 28, Oct 8 3. Pancake Breakfast: August 28 Tharp stated that if the Commission hadn't been out to the viewing area lately there were 2 new picnic tables that were donated by the Eno family. Tharp noted that he had planned to do a little "thank you" meeting with the family on Airport Commission May 12, 2022 Page 4 of 5 June 17th. c. FBO 1 Flight Training Reports - Wolford noted that they had been doing a lot of mowing through the end of May, and that right before Memorial Day, the new zero -turn mower broke. Wolford noted that they distributor had supplied the airport with a temporary replacement mower while the airport's mower was being worked on. Wolford noted that they had done work to make sure the airport's lighted "X's" were ready to go for the runway project. Lawrence asked about what happens when both runways were closed. Tharp noted that the contractor would have to use snow fence or some other method to signal the runway was closed. L Jet Air — Wolford stated that there was a Cirrus event being held the following Thursday stating they had over 65 RSVPs for the event. Wolford stated that he had also started the review of the taxiway and was researching the costs to build a hangar. Wolford discussed that fuel prices were set to go up again. Wolford also stated that business travel was back. He noted that the businesses that had stopped flying due to covid were now back to flying. Clair asked if business travel had changed in terms of the number of passengers to which Wolford responded. d. Commission Members' Reports — Lawrence noted that he and his wife had noticed the taxiway markings had faded away dramatically in some spots. Tharp noted they would take a look and maybe they can sneak in some paint with the runway project. e. Staff Report Tharp noted that on the 15th he would be out of the office for the Iowa Public Airport's Association Board of Directors meeting and on the 14th the Governor was scheduled to sign the legislation that included the tax exempt status for aircraft parts and labor. He also noted that on the 17th he would be out of the office in the afternoon attending the city's strategic planning session. SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING The next meeting is scheduled for 6:00 pm, July 14, 2022, at the Airport. ADJOURN Pfohl moved to adjourn, seconded by Orozco motion carried 5-0. Meeting was adjourned at 7:17pm. CHAIRPERSON DATE Airport Commission May 12, 2022 Page5of5 Airport Commission ATTENDANCE RECORD 2022 NAME TERM EXP. a wc� n3 __n is) i 0 0 w 0 CO¢� la a w IN -3 - "a N 'u CO CO ns - CO ra 3 COC . a CO_ i o - w N s w iv 2/10/22 0 0 N iti 04121/22 05/12/22 Warren Bishop 06/30/22 X X X X O/E X X X X XXX X X X X Scott Clair 06/30/23 O/E X X X X X X X O/E X X X X X X X Christopher Lawrence 06/30/25 X X O/E X X XX X O/E X X X X X O/E X Hellecktra Orozco 06130124 0/EX X O/E O/E X X X X XXX X X X X JudyPfohl 06/30/22 X X X X X XXX X XXX X X X X Key' X = Present X/E = Present for Part of Meeting 0 = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused NM = Not a Member at this time Item Number: 8. ..71441 CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org July 14, 2022 Parks & Recreation Commission: May 23 ATTACHMENTS: Description Parks & Recreation Commission: May 23 IOWA CITY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES May 23, 2022 ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION CENTER— SOCIAL HALL PRELIMINARY Members Present: Alex Hachtman, Brian Morelli, Christopher Odinet, April Schmidt, Melissa Serenda, Brianna Wills Members Absent: Missie Forbes, Boniface Penandjo Lemoupa, Staff Present: Juli Seydell Johnson, Brad Barker, Gabe Gotera Others Present: Jill Fishbaugh, Justin Fishbaugh, Carin Crain, Susan Mellecker, Mark Nidey, Amy Dobrian CALL TO ORDER: Vice -Chairman Odinet called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council action): None OTHER FORMAL ACTION: Moved by Wills, seconded by Serenda, to approve the April 13, 2022 minutes as written. Motion passed 6-0 (Penandio Lemoupa, & Forbes absent) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: None Recreation Facilities and Program Master Plan Review of Draft Recommendations — Dannielle Wilson, Elsa Fischer, Berry Dunn Consulting Wilson & Fischer both present and discuss the attached PowerPoint. Justin Fishbaugh asked if the survey showed that people wanted Robert A. Lee Pool closed. Johnson explained that the recommendation is based on the amount of the cost of the repairs needed for the swimming pool itself. The repair costs would instead be spent at Mercer for the expansion and RAL Pool would close after that point. Fishbaugh asked for comment on the cost of RAL repairs vs MPAC renovations. Johnson commented that, yes Mercer costs are about twice as much as RAL costs, but the final product is a facility with amenities that several groups of people have been asking for and would include a more efficient cost of staffing and maintenance. Fishbaugh says that it looks like a large portion of lap swimming will be getting cut away with nothing added to Mercer. Johnson responds that staff feel that Mercer Pool is large enough to accommodate all the lap swimmers. Fishbaugh refers to the earlier slides, saying that there's a lot of participating from the west side of Iowa City, for pool participation. Does it make a difference how far people must drive to go to a pool? Johnson points out that that is PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION May 23, 2022 Page 2 of 6 primarily the people coming for swimming lessons, and that they are following where the lessons are, not the specific facility. Fishbaugh points out that Iowa City is always improving their downtown, and that a pool would be beneficial for the downtown area. Johnson says the facility itself will stay downtown but while the space may not be used for swimming it would be turned into a different form of public use. Susan Mellecker voices concern with the plan to close RAL Pool when Mercer Pool renovations would cost twice as much. Mellecker asks how the pool area would be used for other purposes. Johnson responds that there has not been a discussion on the use of the pool area as consultants wanted to get this part of the recommendations out and see if this plan is a realistic one before moving further down that route. Mellecker brings up that the City Park Pool plan would remove half of the lap lanes, having only three 50 -meter lanes and no 25 -yard lanes. Johnson explains that just as many non -lap swimmers are wanting different types of pool space as there are lap swimmers asking for lap lanes. The recommended plans are the middle ground of those suggestions while trying to keep within the same footprint as the current City Park Pool. Mellecker asks if the City of Iowa City can provide free parking at RAL, as a talking point of Mercer is free parking. Johnson says that the issue is the number of college students who would immediately take over the parking lot. Mellecker suggests having a more expensive pool pass that would include parking for the patron. Mellecker asks about what demographic was pulled for data. Danielle Wilson explains that the data is derived from the US Census Bureau 2010 data, as the 2020 census data has not been approved. This is followed by a company calls Esri that interprets the data and makes predictions of what the population might look like into the future. The final data is composed of 2010 actual data, projections for 2026 and the estimates for 2021. Mellecker asks about putting money into the Ball Diamonds at City Park when they get flooded quite often. Johnson explains that this has been considered, and that the long-term lower city park plan shows a raising of the road around them, to provide a levy, which is included in the 1 -2 -million -dollar costs. Mellecker states that Farmer's Market vendor have worked out how to do business aside from the market, with the public buying straight from the farmers. Johnson elaborates that the empty stalls during the first 3 weeks of the season is due to the produce vendors not having their full crops yet but asserts that the farmer's market vendors spaces are filled up in just a few weeks. Jill Fishbaugh states there aren't enough lanes at Mercer during the busy periods such as just before work to accommodate the population from RAL, with RAL having its lanes full until close at 9am. Fishbaugh questions how much budget should go towards the athletic fields for programming that would be present for only a portion of the year as opposed to aquatics which is creating a community that swims all year. Fishbaugh would like for this money to go towards expanding the Mercer Pool and keeping the RAL Pool. Fishbaugh points out the demographics of the downtown area, and witha heavy increase in student housing downtown, this would cause an increase in pool use downtown. Commissioner Wills counters that university students aren't using the RAL Rec Center but instead the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. Fishbaugh says that any professionals or other people who are brought into the community could use the pool. Carin Crain says that having lived in Los Angeles, she is familiar with a city razing and replacing its buildings and believes that Iowa City is trying to find efficiencies where none lie. Crain says that while the Mercer lot is free, she is not always able to find parking there. Crane also comments that Mercer Pool is occupied by City High swim teams and ICE and that she can't foresee enough space in the lanes. Commissioner Wills asks about the dates that the Water Treatment Facility would increase size and take over the space that is currently Kickers. Johnson explains that Kicker's would need to eventually move location, but it is not the focus of this Master Plan as the Water Treatment Facility said they would not need the land for 15-20 years and this plan is a 10-15 year plan. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION May 23, 2022 Page 3 of 6 Commissioner Odinet asks what would use the space after the pool is no longer there and how much will it cost. Will it be a non-profit or a private developer? Johnson replies that a private entity is not likely, but several ideas have been suggested, such as partnering with a youth non-profit organization or investing in an indoor skate park. Odinet asks if RAL Pool hours were constricted due to staffing limitations or a different reason. Johnson says that it was to have more efficient use of staff as it was common to have two lifeguards for one or two people in the water. Odinet inquires on what will happen to people on the west side of town using the facility. What is the data showing that these people are using the pool for? Johnson elaborates that on the west side of the heat map in the presentation, a large part of the patrons using the facilities are swimming lesson parents, who are following the lessons to RAL and would follow the lessons to MPAC if moved. Johnson continues to say that the City Transit services are looking to starting Sunday routes, allow bus service out to Mercer seven days a week. Odinet asks if there is a plan for expanding the Mercer parking lot. Johnson says that it has not been considered yet, but it is not out of the question. Commissioner Morelli asks if any traffic studies have been conducted in the area for if Mercer is expanded. Johnson replies that MPO staff could investigate this but affirms that the department is speaking with the school district and can get in touch with the City's traffic engineers regarding the area should that direction be recommended. Morelli asks what the cost of an Annual Pool Pass is. Johnson did not have that number on hand. Jill Fishbaugh spoke up and said that an Annual Pool Pass costs $200. Sue Mellecker speaks up and says that Aquacise class is $4/class and when going 5 days a week can cost up to $100 a month. (Staff note. Annual Pool Pass costs $227, Monthly Water Fitness Pass costs $50) Commissioner Schmidt makes a comment that while the Mercer Parking Lot can get congested it is large and often empty. Schmidt also points out that the drive from Downtown or the West Side to Mercer can take five minutes to ten minutes, comparing it to their experience with Minneapolis traffic, in which that drive could take forty-five minutes to an hour. Commissioner Serenda voices that she felt unconformable with the idea of removing of Downtown amenities and shifting outwards, leaving a large gap downtown. Serenda continues to say that upon seeing the heat map showing the usage of the recreation facilities, there was already a big gap downtown which soothes some of her original concerns. Serenda moves towards lap swimming, asking if the numbers have been gathered for how many lanes are currently available, what it will be going down to and how that would impact the people using the lanes. Johnson explains that those numbers have been considered and that the recommendations look at the overall broader efficiency and the way that we provide services to all. Johnson also says that there is an equally adamant push from other groups for the warm water pool. and accessibility ramps as there is for lap swimmers who want lap lanes. Carin Crain says that she does not think the gathered data is good data and that better data about usage needs to be collected before making a decision. Johnson responds that for public input data, the depatnient gathered public input from facility users all last summer going into the fall and winter. This large amount of public input was the basis of the recommendations given. Chairman Hachtman asks what the next steps are from a timing perspective. Johnson explains that tonight, the commission would weigh their thoughts on each of the agenda items, while more data would be collected via public input through June 4th. All of that, including the comments from the Commission, will go to the City Council as part of the June 21e meeting. The City council won't give a final acceptance this meeting but would give feedback on the direction the master plan is going in. The plan would likely be formalized in late summer or early fall. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION May 23, 2022 Page 4 of 6 Vice-chairman Odinet comments that he would feel very comfortable giving approval to the Council for City Park Pool, Facilities for Recreation Programming, and Recreation Programming. Odinet says that he is more uneasy regarding Mercer + Robert A. Lee Pools without more information or public input. Odinet asks for clarification on the lossigain of lap lanes. Johnson explains that a portion of lap lanes are used for the aqua fitness classes. These aqua fitness classes would take place in the proposed warm water pool instead of the larger Mercer Pool, which would open more lap lanes for other use. Moved by Odinet, seconded by Schmidt, to send Item A) City Park Pool to City Council. Motion passed 6-0 (Penandjo Lemoupa, & Forbes absent) Vice-chairman Odinet asks if what happens at Mercer is contingent on what happens at RAL. Johnson answers that that it is likely the case in terms of aquatics and that RAL pool is only recommended to close if the Mercer pool expansion is approved. Odinet asks whether Items A -D would be funded though the City's normal budget. Johnson replies yes, but not all of it. City Park Pool itself may take a bond referendum. Moved by Odinet, seconded by Serenda, to send Item C) Facilities for Recreation Programmint to City Council. Motion passed 6-0 (Penandjo Lemoupa, & Forbes absent) Moved by Odinet, seconded by Morelli, to send Item D) Recreation Programming to City Council. Motion passed 6-0 (Penandjo Lemoupa, & Forbes absent) Jill. Fishbaugh asks if there are Junior High Students that take over the pool. Johnson says that historically, that was the case which is why it was built in conjunction with the school, but the Junior High no longer use it for that purpose. Susan Mellecker states that there is an increase in crime in the Mercer area and that there have been shots fired in Mercer Park Recently. Vice-chairman Odinet replies that he does not want to decide based on statement alone without looking at crime statistics in the Mercer area. REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF Parks & Recreation Director—Juli Seydell Johnson Parks: Johnson explains that the recent heatwave has caused three of the department's largest lawn mowers to break down as well as give a boost to grass growth in the parks. Staff has been renting equipment where needed to catch back up on lawn maintenance. Volunteers: Johnson describes Project Green, a group that does volunteer work with Parks & Rec Staff. Recently Project Green has been working on Landscaping Beds around the community, specifically surrounding the Ashton House. Project Green has offered to send weekly email to the Parks & Recreation Commission, regarding their volunteer labor and accomplishments. Chairman Hachtnxan asked that the updates be sent once per month with regular Agenda Packet. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION May 23, 2022 Page 5of6 Recreation Division Superintendent— Brad Barker CPP Opening: Barker said that City Park Pool would be opening the upcoming weekend on modified hours. They pool will be open 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on the weekend followed by 11:30 a.m. — 3:OOpm. during the week. Following the first week, City Park Pool will operate off regular hours. Events & Programs: Barker spoke briefly about the Pedal Power event, an initiative to get kids on bikes. On June 5th at URA kids can learn how to bike using skills, courses, and education components. Barker also went into detail regarding the new Rec n' Ride program. In partnership with Transit, Recreation will subsidize half the round-trip cost to get to and from recreation experiences. If someone goes to the rec centers, the pools, summer camp or the farmer's market they can receive a pass that will let them take the bus home for free. CHAIRS REPORT: None COMMISSION TIME/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Odinet suggests leaving Item B) Mercer + Robert A. Lee Pools until the next meeting to receive more data and feedback from the public. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Hachtman adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION May 23, 2022 Page6of6 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD NAME TERM EXPIRE S - N Ci' ca C r,•, P1 4', ,� b N r-' © ,-4 N 'n r+ e.1 M r...."' ---I *-- N O ,~-� ,-.1 N c,--,-,,,1 ej — r r N ,--I eV hl a o © el M © © el N r1 '" Q NI e a M `1 C Steve Bird 12/31/21 X NM X X X X NM * * * Missie Forbes 12/31/25 * * * * * * * X NM X X O/E Brian Morelli 12/31/25 * * * * * * * X NM O/E X X Alex Hachtman 12/31/24 X NM O/E X X X NM X NM X X X Christopher Odinet 12/31/24 O/E NM X X X X NM X NM X O/E X Boniface Penandjo Lemou pa 12/31/23 O/E NM X X 0 0 NM X NM X 0 O/E Ben Russell 12/31/21 X NM X X X X NM * * * * April Schmidt 12/31/22 X NM X X O O/E NM O/E NM O/E X X Melissa Serenda 12/31/23 X NM X X X X NM. X NM X X X Angie Smith 12/31/21 O/E NM X X X X NM * * * * * Brianna Wills 12/31/22 X NM X X O/E O/E NM O/E NM X X X Michelle Wiegand 12/31/25 * * * * * * * X NM X O/E * KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused LQ = No meeting due to lack of quorum *= Not a member now NM = No meeting