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Parks and Recreation Commission
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
5:00 p.m. I I N ,, t,II % ,
Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Meeting Room B
220 S Gilbert St, 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 parksondrecreation@iowa-city.org, prior to 5 p.m. on
Monday, Oct. 10, 2022 will be distributed to the Commission via email in advance of the meeting.
AGENDA
ITEM 1 CALL TO ORDER
ITEM 2 APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 MINUTES
ITEM 3 PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
ITEM 4 IOWA CITY BICYCLE MASTER PLAN UPDATE —
KENT RALSTON, SARAH WALZ; METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORG
ITEM 5 REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF
a) Parks & Recreation Director —Juli Seydell Johnson
b) Recreation Division Superintendent — Brad Barker
c) Parks Division Superintendent —Tyler Baird
ITEM 6 CHAIRS REPORT
ITEM 7 COMMISSION TIME/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ITEM 8 ADJOURN
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Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
IOWA CITY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION PRELIMINARY
MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
TERRY TRUEBLOOD RECREATIONAL AREA — PARK LODGE
Members Present: Alex Hachtman, Brian Morelli, Missie Forbes, April Schmidt, Melissa Serenda,
Brianna Wills, Connie Moore
Members Absent: Boniface Penandjo Lemoupa, Christopher Odinct
Staff Present: Juli Seydell Johnson, Brad Barker, Tyler Baird, Gabe Gotera
Others Present: Joan Russett, Eleanor Steele, Mickie Wiegand, Anne Tabor, Mitzi Read, Jack
Stapleton, Mary Teraberry, Denise Kanne, Anne Stapleton, Carin Crain, Mark
Cannon, Glenda Buender, Marjie Caruth, Sharon DeGraw, Nancy Romalov, John
Beaseley, Dan Katalinich, Diane Sondergard, Mary Helen Stefaniak, Susan
Mellecker, Sarah Clark.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Hachtman called the meeting to order at 5 p.m.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council action):
Moved by Wills, seconded by Forbes, to recommend to Council to move forward with City Park
Pool as recommended at May 23, 2022 meeting, then based on further data and discussion address
Moved by Wills, seconded by Serenda, to recommend to Council to approve the vision of all areas
Hollow Park Playground Replacement' park vroiect. Passed 5-1 (Hachtman Forbes Schmidt,
Wills Moore in favor: Serenda opposed) (Penandio Lemoupa Morelli & Odinet absent)
OTHER FORMAL ACTION:
Moved by Forbes, seconded by Serenda, to approve the August 10, 2022 minutes as written Motion
passed 7-0 (Penandio Lemouva, & Odinet absent)
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None
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RECREATION PROGRAM & FACILITY MASTERPLAN RECOMMENDATION: ROBERT A.
LEE POOL — Juli Sevdell Johnson
Johnson gives a recap of the process of the Masterplan. Johnson explains that initial public input was
gathered over a year, including focused outreach to underserved population, focus groups, and a
statistically valid survey. These along with the public concerns received up to that point, lead to the Phase
1 recommendation for Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center. The recommendations are that due
to lower use potential high costs for renovations and changes of that facility, the recreation master plan
would say that eventually, if space was provided at a different facility such as Mercer Park Aquatic
Center, that it would be in the best interests to decommission the pool to be used for other recreation
purposes. Johnson details various public ideas for the space such as an indoor skatepark, pickleball, or
indoor court space. Other public concerns that led to the Phase 1 recommendations includes not wanting
to drive downtown, not wanting to pay for parking, accessibility both into the building and through the
locker rooms into the pool, and largely the general size and age of the pool. Johnson reminds that this is
the third step of the Masterplan with plenty of time to take more attendance numbers.
Chairman Hachtman asks for a recap of the recent additional meeting with the public. Johnson explains
that City Manger, Geoff Fruin and Recreation Supt, Brad Barker met with the Save RALRC group
several weeks prior. Johnson said it was decided that a better counting/attendance system would be
worked out for the future that both staff at the Save RALRC group count agree on. Johnson says that after
staff have compared the number of people in the pool versus the check -ins at the desk and found that the
numbers are reasonably accurate. Johnson acknowledges that one or two swimmers may not be checking
in, but these are regular lap swimmers as opposed to daily paid people sneaking in. Johnson states that
lap swimmers in the water are still being counted at varied times in the day but reminds that this is not
related to the overall use of the pool. Johnson continues that the lap swim count derived from discussion
with the public on how many lap swimmers there were and if there were enough lap lanes. Johnson notes
the importance of other summer factors to consider, such as seeing how lap swimmer numbers change
with the seasonal closing of City Park Pool and Coralville pool being closed all summer. Johnson states
that Aqua Fitness counts, swim lesson counts, and special event counts are tracked separately due to the
resources involved. Johnson acknowledges that the Aqua Fitness count will have to evolve as many Aqua
Fitness users have switched from enrolling in classes to purchasing monthly fitness passes. Johnson
explains that the Masterplan has varied estimates and not specific costs as the numbers are based on
estimates from the architects and the pool consultants, recent projects, and other estimates gathered along
the way. Johnson continues that numbers for MPAC renovation are being around the nine -million -dollar
range and that the RALRC renovations being somewhere between four and five million -dollars. Johnson
reminds that these number are not toward remedial repairs to that would keep the pool operating but
towards a fully function long term investment.
Commissioner Wills asks to hear on the concern that there won't be enough space at MPAC as far as lap
swimming. Johnson replies that while the plan would not add lap lanes, it does add a warm water fitness
pool with shallow and possibly deep -water space that would pull other swimmers out of the lap lanes,
making more room. Johnson explain that the specific numbers for the actual size of pools would be
determined in the next phase of design and that therefore a lap swimmer specific count is being kept.
Wills asks for confirmation that this is a general layout, with a specific design coming next phase, which
would include how many lanes could be opened with the warm water addition. Johnson confirms that and
says that the number of lap lanes is a question heard during earlier aquatics planning, Wills says that there
seems to be a disconnect with the public not knowing that the designs proposed are very general in their
layout. Johnson says that all the currently presented designs were made from Phase 1 input and are not at
all a final design and that actual construction is years down the line after more public processes. Johnsons
explains that the recommend plan is for CPP construction to start in 2025, after such public processes will
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begin for MPAC renovations, followed again by public processes for RAL. Johnson says that with this
timeline a lot of data can be recorded to look at attendance along the way.
Commissioner Forbes acknowledges that from the beginning of planning, staff and consultants have been
very intentional on collecting data, as all the plan are derived of feedback from both people who use the
facilities but also from those who don't to see how the facilities can be used in different ways.
Commissioner Serenda inquires on the reduced pool hours at RALRC and how this is considered when
comparing usage. Johnson responds that the hours are limited based on of past years having a low number
of swimmers in at specific times of the day. Johnson continues that this is something staff is always re-
evaluating and that if numbers rise to a sufficient level, then the afternoon hours could be returned.
Johnsons says that in the evenings at RALRC there are swim lesson, while the evenings at MPAC have a
swim team which come to similar usage there. Johnson does not recommend adding more hours at the
current time.
Commissioner Wills asks if the issue with adding more hours is regarding the cost of lifeguards. Johnson
replies that that the concern is if there are enough lifeguards. Johnson brings up that Iowa City, Coralville,
North Liberty, and the University are finding it tough to find lifeguards in the current job environment.
When looking at how the guards can be used the most efficiently, the solution is to look at which pool has
the most usage and needs more lifeguard coverage. Johnsons says that based on the numbers at the time,
Mercer was determined to be the most used.
Commissioner Moore recognizes that there is a lot of time to look at RALRC usage but asks if there is a
stop point that the counting is done. Johnson replies that it's largely up to the commission or the council.
Johnson explains that the MPAC & RALRC projects do not have funding yet, which is why the CPP will
be the first to receive renovations in 2025, so a few more years of data will be gathered.
Commissioner Morelli asks what the plan is for funding the major projects. Johnson states that the CPP
project is already in the capitol improvement plan for FY25. Johnson continues that the MPAC & Scanlon
Gym project is much greater than what the city could bond, so it would likely go towards fundraising,
bond sales, or referendum. Johnson says that if the RALRC project is around $700,000 in projects, then
that would be within bonding capabilities. If it goes into the millions, then different funding plan would
need to be found. Johnson finishes that the only committed project is for CPP.
Commissioner Serenda asks on the possibility of a partnership with either the University or Coralville
Parks and Recreations to consolidate the metro area facilities and resources. Johnson says that there is not
a specific interagency agreement but that often these organizations are sharing part time staff. Johnson
explains that part time city staff are capped at 25 hours a week, so many lifeguards and customer service
staff also work at either the university or with Coralville.
Commissioner Wills asks if there has been discussion with the Iowa City School district on partnership
for facility use. Johnson confirms that the school district is already partnered with MPAC and that they
give so much money each year towards capitol funding for MPAC. Johnsons says that as discussions
happen on the need for a new elementary or middle school, it may be worked out on what their needs are
for outdoor/indoor space. Johnsons explains that this has a hand in the masterplan looking at a Recreation
Facility on the west side of Iowa City.
Commissioner Wills asks what kind of motion would be happening for this Item. Johnsons say that the
Commission has several options to choose from, they could move forward with the plan as presented in
its's draft form, they could choose to not recommend to approve the plan, or they could recommend to
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approve the plan but with their own caveats. Wills brings up that with the current plan, after CPP is
finished, MPAC would be looked at followed by RAL. Wills thinks that RALRC and MPAC should be
switched to not limit the options at MPAC by having RALRC decided after the fact. Johnsons suggest
that the commission could reevaluate the status of MPAC and RALRC after CPP is finished, and use data
gathered between now and then to determine the order of the two projects.
Commissioner Wills moves that after the CPP project, the specific plans for MPAC and RALRC would
be determined using data gathered up to that point. This is seconded by Commissioner Forbes initializing
public discussion.
Chairman Hachtman makes the clarification that CPP Phase 1 recommendations was approved at a prior
meeting and is only being used as a time marker for the motion on the floor. Johnson adds that the design
and development for CPP would not be finalized until late 2024 which gives lots of time for input to be
gathered.
Anne Stapleton says that staff need to consider three changes this month to truly consider the value of the
RALRC pool. Stapleton's first item is for hours to be added to RALRC pool to be more equitable with
MPAC pool. If the pool is open for longer, then more people will use it. Stapleton's second item is for
staff to inform the public of changes. If changes in the schedule aren't promoted, then how is the public to
know that the schedule has changed. Stapleton's third point is to hire more lifeguards at RAL. Stapleton
says that she polled close to a dozen lifeguards and a majority said that they prefer a full morning or
afternoon since they need the money. Stapleton continues that lifeguards prefer the location of RALRC
over MPAC as most are college students. Stapleton closes referring to a petition signed by over a
thousand Iowa City citizens who want RALRC pool to remain open.
Carin Crain refers to the Gather Here Phase 2 Survey which asked, "To what extend do you feel shifting
all indoor aquatics to Mercer would better serve the community's aquatic needs" to which 68.7% said
"unfavorable". Crain refers to petitions signed by 1,163 Iowa City that oppose closing RALRC pool and
asks the commission to consider the input before choosing to close RALRC pool. Crain asks what sort of
usage would support maintaining Robert A. Lee pool. Crain continues that on August 221 there were 22
people in the pool.
Madie Caruth, as interpreted by Carin Crain says that there is an issue of scheduling. Caruth says that one
part of MPAC pool is closed from 5:30-7:30 for the Iowa City Eels practice. This time coincides with
swim lessons at RAL. Caruth continues that if all these people were to swim in one location at the same
time then where would the lap swimmers and other families go. Caruth refers to the Gather Here survey
which found that 91 % of people who responded wanted all children to have the ability to swim, saying
that closing RALRC would not support this goal. On the topic of equity, Caruth says that staff have said
that they have numbers on diversity and who swims where. Caruth makes a specific request to see this
data as well as for accurate counting. Caruth says people aren't checking in and that she volunteers to
check in with her swim pass but that anybody could just walk by.
Jack Stapleton addresses concerns raised at the last Commission meeting about the aggressive nature of
the friends of the Iowa City Pool group and how comments the group made could be construed to be
offensive to public servants. Stapleton says that as a supporter of said group, the approach is not intended
to be offensive, but that they are only seeking the truth regarding inconsistencies between comments
made by the Parks and Recreation department and the written report of the consulting group. Stapleton
specifically points out pages of the report that that were identified in a letter sent to council on August 81
from Friends of RALRC Pool. Stapleton says that the group has not had a specific response directly
addressing the questions. Stapleton addresses a 21d concern of inaccurate data made from incomplete
counting methods. Stapleton states that any study relying on inaccurate data cannot be relied on. Stapleton
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concludes saying that closing RALRC is not consistent with the consultants' report and that very specific
questions asked to staff regarding costs and usage have received no response.
Marc Cannon shows a spreadsheet with a count for pool users from September 1" to September 14"'.
Cannon explains that this data is recorded by people who go to the pool and that with 29 data points, the
numbers are in the range of 21-22, with a low of 2 on only a single data point. Cannon refers to comments
from staff that numbers seen range 0-2, which Cannon does not see when counting people in the pool,
apples to apples. Cannon encourages the commission to read all the data and documents from the city to
have all the information.
Sharon DeGraw states that the RALRC pool needs updating, as it is in poor visual state. DeGraw says
that if the pool is invested in and promoted better, that it will get people coming, DeGraw suggests adding
a slide to RALRC to encourages kids to swim there during the winter season. Degraw comments that if
CPP is made to be a family friendly location for young children that it would not be sought by teenagers.
Susan Mellecker refers to the Phase 2 survey feedback that shows that 68.7% of respondents do not want
indoor aquatics to be centralized at MPAC. Mellecker states Director Johnsons having said in a
September 711 memo that "The voices of non -users" in the statically valid survey are really the most
accurate information considering the views of the entirecommunity. Mellecker says that even if Phase 2
data were to be ignored over Phase 1, then the top priorities according to Berry Dunn are pool programs,
water fitness, lap swimming, senior aquatics programs, and swimming lessons. Mellecker continues that
if these are priorities, then why would the city propose a plan to close a pool which already
accommodates warm water activities and completely redesign CPP which would reduce the number of lap
lanes from 34 to 19. Mellecker refers to Director Johnson stating that the University of Iowa CRWC pool
is an alternative for community members should the pool close but says the CRWC was not built as a
community recreation center as seen in their pricing of $87 per month per person for non-UI affiliated
individuals. Mellecker refers to the Berry Dunn top priorities of indoor walking and jogging track, weight
room, fitness room, and yoga studio and asks if the community is told to go to the CRWC for these as
well.
Nancy Romalov is a lifelong swimmer, a competitive master swimmer, and a certified to teach
swimming. Romalov states that each pool serves different population, which Romalov says is a positive.
Romalov says that MPAC and RALRC have very different clientele and very different needs. Romalov
points out that 1/3 Americans adults don't know how to swim, and that programs offered toa adults have
seen a huge increase because of pools like RAL. Romalov closes, saying that `If you build it, they will
come." Romolov sees RALRC as a perfect venue for a robust swimming program.
Mickie Wiegand has been involved with water aerobics for more than 20 years, fist as a student, then a
teacher, then again as a student. Wiegand recounts how deep -water aerobics helped her to recover from a
bicycle accident through low/no impact exercise. Wiegand says that deep -water aerobics is safe and
important for aging bones and joints and can be vital for someone with a joint replacement. Wiegand
remembers teaching a class of 12 or more at 5:30 in the evening and that reduced RALRC hours can have
an impact on attendance numbers. Wiegand states that having the opportunity to participate in deep -water
aerobics at RALRC has allowed seniors to form a community of their own to help maintain their health
and wellbeing. Wiegand says that the plans at MPAC would not accommodate these needs.
Mary Ellen Stefaniak says that she did not know how to swim at 40 years old in 1991 but since then she
has been swimming at RALRC for over 30 years. Stefniak recalls in 1991, when the only time that she
had to swim was in the morning before driving her child to school. Stefaniak states if she had to drive to
MPAC to swim in that time frame, she would not have time to swim at all. Stefaniak says that time
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involved for the people getting to the pool must be considered, and that without RALRC she would not be
able to swim.
Dan Katalinich states that in 1968, a smaller Iowa City decided that it needed a third pool and reinforces
that point. Katalinich says that if there was a need for a third pool, then it is beyond crazy to be closing
the pool most centrally located and accessible and affordable of the city pools. Katalinich says as the past
president of the Iowa City Eels swim club, that the eels take up a lot of time and space at MPAC, and that
when there was a swim meet, the whole facility would be closed. Katalinich says that between ICE and
the school district having meets, a lot of hours will be taken up at MPAC.
John Beasley states that 30 years prior he was in the Commission's seat with Terry Trueblood and Mike
Moran. Beasley gives context saying also was involved with the basketball courts at Mercer Park, served
on the board of directors at the Ronald McDonald House, served as the direct of the Public Library and is
now on the Harvest Preserve board. Beasley says this to express that he has been in the seat of the
commission. Beasley says that listening to comments, it seems that there is a distrust that has developed
between many individuals and the process. Beasley continues that if users of RALRC pool are using their
own time to count the number of swimmers in the pool, because they don't trust the stats coming from the
city, then that's a concern. Beasley voices that it's a concern seeing professors at the university getting cut
off mid -sentence because they speak slightly past 2 minutes. Beasley challenges staff to work to re-
establish the trust between the consumers of the product and the City of Iowa City.
Johnson clarifies several points. Regarding the request to add back RALRC pool hours, Johnson says that
once usage numbers go up, then hours would return. Johnson encourages higher attendance at the pools.
On the topic of hiring lifeguards, Johnson states that although some lifeguards may say they want more
hours. management must be efficient in the use of staff and make their decisions on where the most use is.
Johnson addresses the public comment in the report, pointing out that many comments referred to are
from Phase 2. Johnson says that this is not to discount the Phase 2 comments but that Phase 1 Specifically
went out into communities to do outreach to diverse groups, all areas of the community, all incomes.
Phase 2 comments are extremely important moving forward, but it does not have the statistic validity of
Phase 1.
Johnson states that counting lap swimmers began after public concerns expressed need specially for lap
lanes. Johnson clarifies that the aqua fitness attendance is not included with the lap swim count but can
range from 2 people to 18 for that one hour. Johnson acknowledges that MPAC pool closes for swim
meet but brings up that the proposed plans would add a second pool available which in the vision would
be for swim lessons and aqua finesses. While this does not answer questions on lap swimming, it would
provide a pool space that is not taken over by swim clubs.
Johnson addresses the questions on diversity, referred to the heatmaps done by Berry Dunn that showed
staff where residents are coming from for programs.
Johnson responds to the question about customer service staff not checking in patrons, saying that it's
often the regular swimmer coming in, chatting, not checking in. Johnson expresses that pool users need
to check in to keep the numbers accurate.
In response to comments about the aggressive nature of the group, Johnsons says that she does not
remember this and is unsure of what this is referring to.
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Johnson says to the group that says there have been no staff responses to questions, that this is because
the Save RALRC group asked staff not to respond in writing, specifically that there was too much
confusion in prior written information. For this reason, staff have scheduled a second meeting with the
Save RALRC group to sit down and answer these questions. Johnson says that anything that would have
been sent is included in the agenda packet tonight, which is publicly available
Johnson responds to comments on the need to update RALRC pool and add slides. Johnsons agrees that
RALRC pool needs updating, but the fact of how much updating the pool and locker rooms need. and the
cost associated is the issue at hand.
Johnson says on the subject of the University Pool being an option, that it truly is an option. Johnson says
it's not out of the question to look into subsidize passes or something similar in the future. Johnson does
note that the use of the three pools in Iowa City has changed since the university has built a pool.
On the comment that each pool serves a different population, Johnson agrees. Johnson says that starting
in 2016, the department had a vision of every child learning how to swim. Johnson explains how kids are
bussed in from locations like the Catholic workers house or the south district neighborhood centers and
are given free swim lesson with swimsuits and transportation provided if needed. Johnson acknowledges
that many of these programs happened at RALRC right now because that's where the space is. Johnsons
elaborates that the plan proposed says that those uses can be better served in a new facility design for
those specific things at MPAC.
Regarding questions on the Deep -Water Fitness classes, Johnson agrees that any design discussion for
any replacement pool needs room for deep water as Deep -Water Fitness attendance has increased.
Johnson acknowledges that there are also a number of people aqua running in the deep -water section in
the last month or two.
Commissioner Moore asks, with so many numbers coming in for attendance, what is the threshold for the
pool to be determined full and viable? Johnson says that currently pool attendance could be close to full
for a few hours out of the week but even if a full water fitness class is using the diving well, there may be
only 2 people using the lap lanes. The full use of the pool can depend on the mix of the uses. Overall,
Johnson says that until more than one person in each lap lanes, then the pool would not be full. Johnson
explains that when individual swimmers each have a lap lane, that can be great for the swimmers, but it is
not an efficient use of aquatic space. Commissioner Moore asks to confirm that there isn't a specific
cutoff number. Johnson says that if through the day people were sharing lap lanes, then that would be full.
Commissioner Morelli asks if staff can look at numbers now and say that there is low usage, then what
would be adequate usage. Johnson responds that she is not prepared to give a certain number as it is a
combination of how the two pools are being utilized at the same time.
Commissioner Wills asks that if RALRC pool was open for more hours, then wouldn't there be increased
usage? Wills addresses the impact of the cost of Lifeguards and the number of lifeguards needed per hour
and inquires the possibility of a trial period to keep the pool open max hours and get a `legitimate' count
to get a valid comparison. Johnsons responds that prior to reducing RALRC pool hours staff had been
comparing the data of both facilities over a timespan of one year, pre -pandemic. Staff had originally
thought it would be MPAC that would close for a few hours a day and were surprised to see that the data
made it obvious that there was almost no swimmer at RALRC during the afternoons and during that
window of time in the morning. Johnson states that they stand by this decision and suggests that a
decision could be reevaluated when the semesters change again, at which point staff could be lured if data
gathered between now and then support that. In response, Will asks if seasonal changes in attendance
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were considering when looking over the data. Johnson confirms that factor was looked at
comprehensively and that the decision to reduce hours predates the Master Plan.
Commissioner Serenda asks, when consistent and accurate counts of RALRC usage are compiled. how
the numbers are going to be shown and be interpreted going forward. Johnsons responds that that answer
would be most accurate, after the meeting with the Save RALRC group later in the month. Johnson says
that in the end it will likely be a headcount of how many swimmers are there for programs and which are
not there for programs. Johnson explains that the difference must be determined as programs require
instructors and other resources. Johnson adds that spot checks will be continued by staff other than
customer service or lifeguards, to ensure accuracy in the numbers.
Commissioner Wills addresses that the junior high and high schools will still be swimming at MPAC but
brings up that the Iowa City Eels swim club may not exist soon. Wills ask if this would have an influence
on the accessibility as far as timing for other groups. Johnson states that she cannot comment on the
status of ICE but does point out the fluid nature of the pool use and how programming is always changing
schedules.
Commissioner Morelli asks for clarification on the current motion if the vote is determining if the pool
will close. Johnson explains that there will be future public processes on several parts on the plan,
including a 2nd process for CPP, a new public process for adult fitness needs at MPAC, and another
process for RAL. Johnson continues that the plan states the recommendations based on estimated cost and
current usage numbers but that there is still a full process before any final decision. Johnons says that
what can be seen is a vision that there is a certain amount of indoor pool space and that the plan is saying
to potentially move to MPAC rather then RAL, but that there are checkpoints along the way to change
that decision. Johnson states that the commission can move to go through the RALRC process before the
MPAC process.
Commissioner Morelli speaks in favor of the motion but asks that in the future more choices of how to
move forward with RALRC be provided. Morelli acknowledges the importance of the downtown location
but is not fully convinced either way that the recreation center needs a pool or that it needs to close its
pool.
Park Aquatic Center. Passed 7-0 (Penandio Lemoupa, & Odinet absent)
RECREATION PROGRAM & FACILITY MASTERPLAN RECOMMENDATION:
MERCER/SCANLON RECREATION CENTER — Juli Sevdell Johnson
Johnson explain that the Item is looking at overall facility changes at MPAC, including the wane water
pool, the locker rooms, the lobby/entrance, the staff office area, the gymnasium/walking track, and other
adult fitness amenities. Johnson continues that the motion for this item would be if the commission is
willing to move forward with these long-term changes after CPP is done.
Moved by Wills, seconded by Serenda to recommend to Council to prioritize CPP, followed by the
consideration of any major renovation to RAL, then followed by consideration of MPAC.
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Commissioner Moore voices concern with the motion as the Commission has not heard from MPAC
users. Commissioner Forbes adds that she would like to see a discussion of which facility would be a
priority after City Park Pool. Forbes continues that moving with finality is an issue when discussion
would begin in 2025 when a different set of commissioners would be looking over the plan.
between RALRC and MPAC.
Chairman Hachtman explains to the audience that a motion has not been passed but only discussed and
amended. Commissioner Wills asks for clarification on if the Item is regarding the pool or the rest of the
facility. Johnson clarifies that the plan would be towards changes including the walking track, the gym,
and the adult fitness amenities. Wills responds that she would be happy to move forward with an
additional gym and a walking track at MPAC, if the decision of pool changes are not what is being
discussed. Johnson asks for confirmation that the motion in hand is to move forward with MPAC
renovations except for the pools discussion which will coincide with later RALRC pool discussions.
Commissioner Wills confirms that she would make that motion to not halt up other parts of the plan.
Susan Mellecker states that she would want the motion to remove the pool from the master plan.
Mellecker says that many complain about the difficulty of parking downtown but points out that MPAC
being near South East Junior High would create a bottle neck of traffic immediately before and after the
school day. Mellecker compares the difference of RALRC to MPAC to the difference of a Buddhist
retreat to a Catholic church basement potluck. Mellecker brings up the City's goal of reduce carbon
emissions by 55% yet moving indoor swimming to MPAC would cause many to drive to MPAC.
Mellecker continues that if people take the bus, downtown, they have an additional stop to reach MPAC,
causing more difficulty with transportation. Mellecker says that from an accessibility perspective, the
walk from the RALRC parking lot to pool is shorter than the walk from the MPAC parking lot to pool.
Anne Tabor brings up the growing population of pickleball players and one of the proposed changes to
the RALRC pool to turn it into pickleball courts. Tabor recommends that instead of making a warm water
therapy pool at MPAC that Tabor does not want to swim in, to make an indoor pickleball courts in the
same space.
Carin Crain says that Julie had mentioned that people who responded to Phase 2 were the users, but Crain
finds this not to be her experience. Crain continues that the 20 people in attendance in support of not
centralizing aquatics at MPAC, did not indicate that they were part of the Phase 2 responses. Crain states
that of the community that responded, almost 70% said that they did not want it. Crain says that if no one
from the MPAC community is advocating for the changes then they must not want it. Crain articulates
that she does not understand what the pool usage is being determined against and asks what the target
numbers are for a fully used pool to be determined viable.
Mickie Wiegand asks if the initial survey and plans mentioned the topic of closing one of the pools.
Johnson responds that the fast survey had asked people in general terns, "what would make Iowa City
Parks and Recreation services and facilities better?" It did not ask about closing the pool because that was
not the intent of the plan, it was the outcome of Phase 1 input. Johnson continues that the Phase 2 input,
does not have the same statistically validity, or outreach to underserved groups that Phase 1 had.
Commissioner Schmidt makes the point that while a lot of input and comments have been gathered from
people opposed to RALRC pool closing, which is encouraged for people to speak their mind on what they
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do or do not want, it needs to be kept in mind that if people are happy with the proposed plans at MPAC
then they are likely not to be showing up to the meeting when things are going their way.
Commissioner Moore asks for clarification that the motion is not to centralize indoor swimming.
Chairman Hachtman confurns that the discussion for the pools of MPAC and RALRC would be later
when more data is compiled.
Commissioner Serenda asks to hear more on about the accessibility of MPAC. Serenda mentions that she
had lived in the area and that is has one access point, which is hard to get in and out when there is an
excess of traffic. Serenda believes that if the facility is to be built into a large useful recreation destination
then the traffic pinch point needs to be considered. Johnson responds that the short-term plan, unrelated to
the present discussion, is to have two-way traffic through the parking lot, which is currently a one way.
Johnson says there can be high traffic before and after the South East Junior High school day, but it does
not impede the times of higher facility use. Commissioner Wills comments that the road at the mouth of
Bradford has been widened to accommodate the tight driveway. Commissioner Schmidt adds that there is
a second entrance into the parking lot.
Commissioner Forbes asks if there more diversity at MPAC due to the walkability of the residents.
Johnson responds that there is a lot of diversity seen at MPAC due to its proximity to South East Junior
High, this being based on visual observations for after school use of the overall facility. Johnson
continues that MPAC is the preferred facility of neighbors in the area, just as RALRC is preferred by
people closer to downtown.
Moved by Wills, seconded by Serenda, to recommend to Council to approve the vision of all areas
shown for the MPAC Master Plan, with the exception of the aquatics portion. The aquatics section
will be reevaluated alongside RALRC pool facilities at a later time after CPP renovations. Passed 6-
0 (Penandio Lemoupa, Morelli. & Odinet absent)
HAPPY HOLLOW PARK BALLFIELD — Juli Seydell Johnson
Johnson explains that the question regarding Happy Hollow Park as put forth by City Council Member,
John Thomas, was asking for the baseball diamond to be returned to its previous state, a
skinned/aglime/gravel infield. Johnson details that at the 2019 public input meeting, Parks staff found that
there were requests for an open space soccer field, and with low use of the actual baseball field, staff
chose to change it to a grass infield. The most popular use of the ball field was for the city T-Ball program
which typically use grass infields. Since then, several local residents have said that they would like for it
to be returned to the skinned infield. Johnson says that the staff recommendation would be to keep it grass
to be the most equitable across all city neighborhoods.
Commissioner Wills asks how this would be related to the maintenance of the fields, such as using no
weed killers. Wills mentions that some members of the community didn't like the feel of the field with
dandelions growing. Johnson says that the move towards less chemicals in the fields/parks was in 2015-
2016. Johnson continues that the maintenance of the field was difficult for staff since it is a standalone
field with very low use. To maintain the aglime field, specific equipment and staff had to be transported
once a week, 40 minutes both ways. The grass field can be maintained by regular park staff on a more
common basis. Johnson says that Happy Hollow Park itself is scheduled for a new playground in 2024,
which may be the best time for a recommendation to change the infield as the ground will already be
getting distrubed.
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Commissioner Wills moves to keep the field as is with consideration given to the 2024 planning year,
when additional park innovations including the playground will be discussed.
Sarah Clark states that Happy Hollow Park gets lots of use for things such as ball games, soccer, picnics,
basketball, and kite flying. Clark continues that prior to the removal of the infield, Happy Hollow was the
only neighborhood ball field in Iowa City. Clark says that the city metric of use by permits does not
consider the everyday use of the field. Clark quotes Zac Wedemeyer, founder of Tap Root;
"I think the ball field is a valuable part of the intermediate neighbor and all of the Iowa City area
in general. In normal, non -distancing times, the park is used every spring, summer and fall
evening by people, including baseball and softball teams, both formal and informal, and both kids
and adults. In my younger days, my college friends and I played softball at Happy Hollow
multiple times a week. Many years later, my own children, their friends, and I have used the ball
diamond countless times providing practice, pickup games, and even invisible baseball. As a little
league coach, it was clear there was no surplus of baseball fields in our area. It was often in
difficult to find a free diamond to hold practice, I'm sure other coaches have similar experiences."
Clark says that the survey done in 2019, no question was asked about infield removal. Clark continues
that in the 38 responses to surveys done in August, 25 responses asked for the skinned infield to return.
Sharon DeGraw says that she goes to the park every day and that prior to the grass infield, there was lots
of use. DeGraw states that people were not paying the $25 fee to use the field but often there were two
teams playing each other, or one team practicing. DeGraw says that there is a often a problem of not
enough fields in Iowa City, with DeGraw's family driving to Weber to find a baseball field that was
skinned and had an electricity outlet for a pitching machine. DeGraw advocates for the skinned field to
return and for the addition of an electricity outlet.
Dave Moore asks what the cost was for staff to go to Happy Hollow once a week to maintain. Johnson
answers that numbers are listed in the agenda packet and can be shown to Dave Moore after the meeting.
Dave Moore asks the commission to not postpone the decision until 2024 for the sake of expediency.
Commissioner Wills makes the clarification that the motion is not made from expediency but to avoid
tearing up the park ground more than necessary. Commissioner Forbes echoes this chain of thought.
Commissioner Serenda asks if the intention to deskin the infield was conveyed to the public in the
original project. Johnson explains that the decision to deskin the infield was a result of input gathered at
the Public Input Open House. Johnson continues that while the question was not specifically asked to the
public if they would like a skinned or grass infield in the neighborhood, this was not a question asked for
similar fields at James Allen McPherson Park, Willow Creek ark, Court Hill Park, or Mercer Park.
Serenda asks if the other locations had grass infields or whole time or if they were converted. Johnson
answers that they have been grass the whole time.
Commissioner Moore asks that if the field was skinned if there would be an issue of maintenance.
Johnson explains that there would be a need for additional maintenance, and while there would be a
higher cost associated, that can be made to happen
Sharon DeGraw speaks up, but Chairman Hachtman explains that public discussion on the Item is over.
DeGraw says something more to which Johnson responds that the Commission follows the same rules as
City Council.
Sharon DeGraw's comments were inaudible as she spoke from the audience not from the microphone.
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Commissioner Serenda asks if there are opportunities for the community to help with maintenance, or if
that is influence by liability. Johnson says that the community is always able to help if they are interested.
Commissioner Wills adds that near her local park, the community plants flowers, and helps with weeds
and mulch to help the appearance of the park.
Sarah Clark speaks up from the audience but is inaudible.
Commissioner Wills asks for clarification on the timeline that the commission would look over the 2024
Playground Project. Johnson explains that the commission would look over recommendations in late
2023.
Moved by Wills, seconded by Forbes, to recommend to Council to keen and maintain the Happy
Hollow Park Ballfield as is until it can be reevaluated when discussion begins for the FY24' `Happv
_Hollow Park Playground Replacement' park project. Passed 5-1 (Hachtman, Forbes Schmidt
Wills, Moore in favor: Serenda opposed) (Penandio Lemoupa, Morelli. & Odinet absent)
REPORT ON ITEMS FROM CITY STAFF 11:56:38
Parks & Recreation Director — Judi Sevdell Johnson
Peddle Paddle: Johnson details a region -wide grant, Pedal Paddle, that has been sent to the Destination
Iowa Grant Program. Pedal Paddle is focused to improve facilities along the river with renovations
including trails projects, the skate park, the pump track, the Sturgis Ferry boat ramp, and kayak -canoe
launch points.
Commissioner Wills asks much the grant asking for. Johnson explains that the grant includes components
from the City of Coralville and Johnson County, with City of Iowa City having roughly a third of the
grant.
Recreation Division Superintendent — Brad Barker
City Park Pool: Barker remarks that with the transition into the fall season, City Park Pool has closed.
The last day was the Dog Paddle Event which along with the entire season had a wonderful turnout.
Farmers' Market: Barker says that the Farmer's Market is doing well and just recently had its' 501
Anniversary, receiving great attendance. The Market's upcoming event is the Kid's Market, which in the
past has also been well attended.
Upcoming Events: Barker details several upcoming events for Recreation Programming. The Try Fishing
Derby is brand new event in Lower City Park. The Science and Technology House Party is an annual no -
charge event hosted at the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center. There will be eight different
Halloween events happening during October, including a Halloween Carnival with a sensory friendly
hour prior to opening.
Recreation Staff: Barker announces the Recreation Program Supervisor position looking over Adaptive
and Inclusive Recreation and outreach programs has recently been filled.
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May 23, 2022
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Parks Division Superintendent — Tyler Baird
Project Progress: Baird details the progress on several park projects. The Ped Mall playground is
currently being installed. The Court Hill Park playground has been installed but further site work is still
needed. The Court Hill Park Shelter shipment is expected to arrive within the month. Site work at Chadek
Green Park is done but staff are waiting on the shipment for restroom parts. Baird announces that the
Whispering Meadows Playground has been recently been shipped recently, with staff waiting on the
arrival to install.
Forestry: Baird explains that there are several new planting projects, of which includes a large portion of
the South District, and smaller sections on Kennedy Parkway and a Prairie du Chien. Baird announces
that the division has just received a $10,000 grant through the Community Forestry Grant through the
Department of Natural Resources. The grant will be used to plant 67 trees in Riverfront Crossings Park on
October 151 at 9:00 a.m. The local Rotary Club is lined up to assist with the RFX planting.
Commissioner Wills asks about the progress on the Ped Mall playground. Johnson explains that the
construction crew have run into expecting issues with the underground footing. Johnson says that
currently, the project is expected to finish in 2-3 weeks.
Commissioner Wills asks about the planting of trees on Scott Blvd. followed by a removal of the trees.
Baird explains that it is the responsibility of the contractor to remove any trees that did not survive, with
approximately 30% having died. Baird continues that staff chose to remove the trees now rather than
leave the trees in a dead state all summer. Some trees have already been replaced but many still need to
be.
Chairman Hachtman inquires on Whispering Meadows, asking if there is a community event planned for
after the playground installation. Johnson explains that ribbon cuttings were typical in the past but fell
away during COVID, due to lack of attendance. Johnson expects the project to finished sometime in
Spring of 2023 and would be open to an event such as Rec n' Roll for the reintroduction.
Chairman Hachtman is excited for the planting at RFX but asks about the plan regarding watering. Baird
explains that the variety and size of the trees have been considered. Baird continues that trees in the past
have been too large and have an increase change of transplant shock. To combat this, the trees will be not
too big and will have water bag around them with would be included with the grant.
Commissioner Serenda inquires on Whispering Meadows, asking if there are still plans to replant trees in
the area, updating the quality of the park. Baird details that the REAP grant is still in progress, with most
of the invasive species having been removed, allowing intended species to have a better chance going
forward.
CHAIRS REPORT:
Chairman Hachtman reports that the Tree Advisory Committee is recently, reviewing the current tree
planting processes. Hachtman takes the time to thank Commissioner Serenda for serving on said
committee and for the work put forward by Baird and his staff.
COMMISSION TIME/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
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Commissioner Forbes asks if there is any update on the Ashton Butler house. Johnson explains that the
council has not addressed since they were given information.
Commissioner Schmidt voices the importance of having people speak up for others at the meeting but
also says to keep in mind that when things are going right for people that there are less likely to say
something due to a lack of complaint. Schmidt explains that this could be the reason for a lack of voice
from Mercer pool users as things are going their way.
Chairman Hachtman expresses excitement for the Pedal Paddle grant and would like to learn more about
trail systems in the community and other goals for sustainability in the future.
Moved by Moore, seconded by Schmidt, to adiourn the meeting at 7:12 a.m. Motion Passed 6-0
(Penandio Lemoupa, Morelli, Odinet absent)
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
NAME
TERM
EXPIRE
S
Steve Bird
12/31/21
X
X
X
NM
Missie
12/31/25
*
*
*
*
X
NM
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
Forbes
Brian Morelli
12/31/25
*
*
*
*
X
NM
O/E
X
X
X
O/E
X
Alex
12/31/24
X
X
X
NM
X
NM
X
X
X
X
X
X
Hachtman
Connie
12/31/25
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
X
X
Moore
Christopher
12/31/24
X
X
X
NM
X
NM
X
O/E
X
O/E
X
O/E
Odinet
Boniface
12/31/23
X
O
O
NM
X
NM
X
O
OX
O
O/E
O/E
Penandjo
Lemou a
Ben Russell
12/31/21
X
X
X
NM
April
12/31/22
X
O
O/E
NM
O/E
NM
O/E
X
X
X
O/E
X
Schmidt
Melissa
12/31/23
X
X
X
NM
X
NM
X
X
X
X
X
X
Serenda
Angie Smith
12/31/21
X
X
X
NM
Brianna
12/31/22
X
O/E
O/E
NM
O/E
NM
X
X
X
X
X
X
Wills
Michelle
12/31/25
*
*
*
*
X
NM
X
O/E
Wiegand
KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused NM = No meeting
LQ = No meeting due to lack of quorum * = Not a member now
Iowa City Parks & Recreation Commission Packet
October 2022
Upcoming Events
• Iowa City Farmers Market; Saturdays, May through October; 7.30 am - Noon
• Halloween Movie in the Park: Coco; October 14, Mercer Park, 6 pm activities, 7 pm movie
• Cabin Campfire Freak Out; October 15, Upper City Park Cabins, 8-10 pm
• Haunted Nature Walk; October 15, South Hickory Hill, 8-10 am
• Sensory Friendly Halloween Carnival; October 21, RALCRC, 4-5 pm
• Halloween Carnival; October21, RALCRC, 5:30-7.30 pm
• Yoga in the Park: Saturday, October 15, 9:30-10:15 am, College Green Park
• Floating Pumpkin Patch; October 22, RALCRC Pool, 11 am and 12:30 pm
• Inclusive/Adaptive Halloween Bash & Dance; October22, RALCRC, 6-8 pm
• Two Sentence Spooky Stories; October22, Ned Ashton House, 8-10 pm
• Roller Skating Costume Party; October 29, RALCRC, 2-4:30 pm and 5:30-7.30 pm
• Tot Monster Mash; October 31, MPAC, 9:30-11:30 am
• Holiday Market; November 12, RALCRC, 8 am —1 pm
Notable from Parks & Recreation Staff
Parks:
• Construction of the Pedestrian Mall playground is still scheduled to finish this fall but has had delays
related to the manufacturing of some of the components.
• Tree planting is picking back up for fall with plantings for multiple contracts as well as staff plantings
occurring throughout the fall.
• A tree planting project is organized for October 15th to add trees to Riverfront Crossings Park. A DNR
grant has been received to cover the costs of the 67 trees and Rotary volunteers are organizing to assist
with the planting.
• Construction continues at Chadek Green, Whispering Meadows, and Court Hill Parks. Most work is
complete at Whispering Meadows and Court Hill, with more substantial work remaining at Chadek
Green. We are also still awaiting arrival of the Chadek Green Playground which will likely delay install
until spring.
• Work continues on the single-track trail staff is constructing at Terrell Mill Park.
• REAP Grant funded work at Ryerson's Woods has picked up pace as weather dependent work is being
accomplished throughout the seasons.
• Extension of the Hwy 6 trail from Fairmeadows Blvd to Heinz Rd has begun.
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• Staff added dog agility features to Rita's Ranch.
• The first of the public input meetings for the Kiwanis playground and Willow Creek Trail replacements
will occur the evening of October 4th.
Recreation:
• Iowa City Farmers Market hosted the annual Kids Market event on Saturday, September 24. The maximum
spaces for kids vendors was reached and the participating kids were well supported by the community.
• Try Fishing Derby was held at Lower City Park on September 25. 50-plus elementary school children tried
their hand at fishing with support from trained staff and parental guidance. Kids also enjoyed fish -related
activities including gyotaku fish painting, fish short stories and a casting game. Iowa CNR and the Iowa City
Public Library assisted with this event.
• Fall program availability! Some programs in late fall still have some availability. Share with your friends and
register yourself and your family today! Find our Rec Guide and registration information on our website:
https://www.lcgov.org/recreation
Facilities:
• The final items of the new splash pad features for Fairmeadows and Weatherby were delivered, installed
and recalibrated in mid -September. The total cost for both projects is $65,809.24, and they will have an
approximate water savings of 50,400 Gallons Per Day!
• The site has been marked for MidAmerican Energy Company to install 8 new street and parking lights south
of Mercer Park, the work will be occurring this early autumn. MidAmerican Energy Company is modifying
the new lamp fixtures to accommodate security cameras.
• Staff are continue working to adjust and accommodate occupancy building temperatures for the mixed
outdoor temperatures of this time of the year.
Cemetery:
• Staff has been busy hauling tree debris to the landfill.
• Staff has also been working on stocking our dry storage building with fill sand and black dirt before the
Fall/Winter seasons.
Top Staff Issues
Parks
• Finding seasonal staff to fill the fall season has been a challenge.
Recreation
• Covid and other illness continue to impact employee availability and has led to the
postponement/cancellation of some events and programs.
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Facilities
• Staff have completed winterizing the splash pads and City Park Pool. The motor at the Weatherdance
fountain is being repaired and staff will test operations of new unit and will winterize for the season.
• Staff are presently winterizing facilities, planning for switching operations and systems over. This
includes HVAC equipment and draining exterior water systems at City Hall, Recreation Centers, Senior
Center, TTRA Lodge, Ashton House and Fire Stations.
• After a summer of camp activities at Ashton House, maintenance staff are working on freshening up
interior spaces for fall and winter rentals.
Cemetery:
• Mowing and trimming has slowed due to the dry conditions.
• Staff has been busy watering sod/plants/trees.
• Staff will make ground repair (filling in low spots) a priority this month.
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August 2022 Water Fitness Classes
Class Name
Day of Week
Time
Location
Enrollment
Water Aerobic Class with Jen
Mondays (Last 3 Mondays)
8:15 - 9am
RALRC
7
Deep Water Aerobics Class with Helen
Mondays
5:15 - 6pm
RALRC
11
Arthritis Foundation Class with Rita
Mondays
11am - 12pm
MPAC
8
Aqua Bootcamp with Becky
Tuesdays
1:15 - 2pm
MPAC
9
Arhtritis Foundation Class with Becky
Tuesdays
12:30 - 1:15pm
MPAC
11
Water Aerobics Class with Jen
Wednesdays
8:15 - 9am
RALRC
7
Gentle Water Exercise with Deanne
Thursdays (1st 4 Thursdays)
9 - loam
MPAC
9
Aqua Bootcamp with Becky
Thursdays (Last 4 Thursdays)
1:15 - 2pm
MPAC
6
Arthritis Foundation Class With Becky
Thursdays (Last 4 Thursdays)
12:30 - 1:15pm
MPAC
8
Deep Water Aerobics Class with Helen
Fridays (Last 4 Fridays)
5:15 - 6pm
RALRC
10
Water Aerobics class with Jen
Fridays (No Class 9/23)
8:15 - 9 am
RALRC
5
Deep Water Gentle Exercise with Deanne
Saturdays
9 - loam
RALRC
5
Aqua Bootcamp with Connie
Sundays
11am - 12pm
MPAC
16
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