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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Ames Park and Recreation Commission Meeting 04/19/2018AMES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES DATE: April 19, 2018 COMMISSION PRESENT: Allen Bierbaum, Jeremy Bristow, Sarah Cady, Kelsey Culbertson, Eve Lederhouse, Ed Moran, ABSENT: Sarah Litwiller STAFF: Keith Abraham, Kellee Omlid, Joshua Thompson, Jill Burt, Jan Britson CALL TO ORDER: 4:00 PM ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Abraham introduced two new Parks and Recreation Commission members. Eve Lederhouse will serve a three year term and Kelsey Culbertson will serve a one year term. a. Chairperson Bierbaum nominated Moran with a second by Bristow. There were no other nominations. No discussion. No opposition. Motion Approved. b. Vice-Chairperson Bristow nominated Bierbaum with second by Cady. There were no other nominations. No discussion. No opposition. Motion Approved. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Bierbaum, with second by Bristow, to approve the March 22, 2018, meeting minutes. No discussion. No opposition. Motion Approved PUBLIC FORUM No Public Forum DIRECTOR’S REPORT a. Recognition: Red Cross Gold Level Learn to Swim Provider Cindy Dassow, American Red Cross, presented Jill Burt, Aquatics Manager, and Jan Britson, Swim Lesson Coordinator, with a plaque recognizing Ames Parks and Recreation as a Gold Level Learn to Swim Provider for providing 1,000 plus swim lessons in 2017. b. Update: Healthy Life Center Abraham indicated City Council approved its continued support for the Healthy Life Center and directed staff to continue to move forward with this project. Coun cil also approved waiving the process for naming rights and providing the philanthropic chairs (Ann Campbell, Bev and Warren Madden) with the flexibility to set dollar amounts for each naming opportunity. Lastly, Council appropriated funding for the printing of brochures to help educate residents on the Healthy Life Center. Abraham also shared there are four upcoming Healthy Life Center educational sessions to be held May 3 (Ames Public Library), May 7 (Mitchell Elementary School), May 9 (Ames High School), and May 15 (Ames Middle School). c. Commission Action Form: Ames Cyclone Aquatics Club Agreement Omlid reviewed the agreement mentioning no changes from last year. Staff recommended Alternative #1. Bierbaum moved with a second by Bristow to approve Alternative #1. Bierbaum asked if staff could clarify lanes during early bird lap swim at Furman Aquatic Center for consistency when ACAC and ISU Swim team is practicing. No opposition. Lederhouse abstained. Motion Approved. d. Commission Action Form: Green Hills Health Care Center, Inc. Agreement Abraham explained that this agreement is the same as last year and staff is recommending Alternative # 1. Bierbaum moved with second by Cady to approve Alternative #1. No discussion. No opposition. Motion approved. e. Commission Action Form: Adaptive Sports Iowa Request to use Community Center Abraham explained to the Commission Adaptive Sports Iowa requested to use the Community Center as housing during RAGBRAI for 40 athletes with disabilities. Camping isn’t an option for these athletes and the Community Center’s proximity to Main Street and the entertainment makes this an ideal location for them . Staff recommends Alternative #2. Bierbaum asked about number of staff working. Abraham stated during regular business hours two staff members and one staff member overnight. Bierbaum asked what time is RAGBRAI coming through and will City Hall be open for use by RAGBRAI. Lederhouse asked if we know what they are paying at other facilities during the ride. Lederhouse also asked about the insurance requirements. Staff responded Sports Iowa will provide a Certificate of Insurance. Moran asked if there was a cost for camping at Brookside. Abraham stated water and sewer will be charged for vendors. It was moved by Bierbaum with second by Culbertson to approve Alternative #2. No opposition. Motion Approved. f. Update: RAGBRAI Abraham stated City Council passed the first reading of waiving the ordinance regarding overnight camping in Brookside Park. Council also read the first reading of allowing bike riding on all hard surface paths in Brookside Park. Moran asked if there are other parks where the ordinance is in effect. Abraham stated no. Next week, Main Street Cultural District will be discussing entertainment on Main Street and staff has recommended no beer garden in Tom Evans Plaza, but willing to waive the no alcohol ordinance for the park. g. Project Update Abraham stated staff brought Brookside Park Path Lighting Project to City Council to award a contract. City Council voted to report bids and recommended staff determine the impact of the lights on wildlife. Staff is working on the Council Action Form. Moran stated there was discussion about different fixtures and timers. Abraham stated the higher the Kelvin value the bluer the light. Research recommends 3,000K or less to minimize mpact to wildlife. h. Correspondence None MONTHLY REPORT Omild reminded that aquatic passes for the summer season are on sale at a discount until May 1. Thompson shared turning on water to restrooms and drinking fountains has been delayed due to the cooler temperatures. Staff hopes to have all the restrooms operable by end of next week . Water to drinking fountains will be restored by May 11. Bierbaum stated the clearing of snow from paths this winter has been great! COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS Cady stated the Mayor’s Bike Ride is Saturday, May 12 at 9:00 AM starting at City Hall riding north to Ada Hayden. She also stated Monday, May 14 is the Bike to Work breakfast in front of City Hall. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Bierbaum to adjourn. The meeting concluded at 4:55 PM. Next Meeting: Thursday, May 17, 2018, at 4:00 PM