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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Ames Park and Recreation Commission Meeting 12/06/2018AMES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CIP Meeting Minutes DATE: December 06, 2018 COMMISSION PRESENT: Sarah Litwiller, Sarah Cady, Ed Moran, Jeremy Bristow, Eve Lederhouse ABSENT: Kelsey Culbertson STAFF: Keith Abraham, Kellee Omlid, Joshua Thompson, Steve Schainker CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 4:00 PM PUBLIC FORUM No Public Forum CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN DISCUSSION Omlid reminded the Commission of the City Council goals and explained that the proposed Parks and Recreation Projects should align with those goals. Abraham went over the development of the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) and explained to the Commission the differences between the Operations Budget and the CIP Schainker explained the revenue generated by local option sales tax is allocated to property tax relief and funding human service agencies. The rest is divided between Streets, Fire, Police, Library and Parks and Recreation. He also explained that online shopping has had a negative impact on the number of sales tax dollars available. He informed the Commission that after January 1, local option sales tax will be collected from online sales with the delivery point being where the tax originates. Abraham went over the 2019/20 items. Abraham asked for discussion including any items that the Commission did not wish to include and/or what were the top priorities. Lederhouse asked if there were any expenses for the department with the Miracle League. Abraham stated that there were none in 19/20 but the funds to finish the sidewalks were included in 20/21. Moran asked if the other playgrounds in Inis grove will be obsolete once the miracle playground is open. Abraham answered that Staff feels the people who reserve the shelters will still use the playgrounds. Schainker stated that the repairing of current amenities is not as exciting as getting new goodies. The new clubhouse and the splash pad are both exciting things. Abraham went over the 2020/21 items. Abraham asked for discussion including any items that the Commission did not wish to include and/or what were the top priorities. The Commission had no questions regarding the 20/21 items. Abraham went over the 2021/22 items. Abraham asked for discussion including any items that the Commission did not wish to include and/or what were the top priorities. The Commission had no questions regarding the 21/22 items. Abraham went over the 2022/23 items. Abraham asked for discussion including any items that the Commission did not wish to include and/or what were the top priorities. The Commission had no questions regarding the 22/23 items. Abraham went over the 2023/24 items. Abraham asked for discussion including any items that the Commission did not wish to include and/or what were the top priorities. The Commission had no questions regarding the 23/24 items. Abraham asked if there were any questions, comments or priorities that the Commission wanted to discuss with Schainker or Staff. . Lederhouse asked if the funding for work on the dam in River Valley was all in the 18/19 plan. Abraham told her that she was correct; however the project has been on hold due to high water levels. The work will be finished in the spring and the money is already there. Abraham informed the Commission that the new Homewood clubhouse cost estimate has come in over budget. Staff is now taking a look at all the amenities in the design and providing value to each one. Bristow asked for an update on the splash pad. Abraham reminded him that the pad was delayed one year. Lederhouse asked if the City Council had any particular concerns on any of these items. Abraham informed her that the City Council had not seen the CIP at this time. Litwiller asked for an update on the Munn Woods project. Abraham informed her that no one likes to take down trees. Paul Tauke, City Forrester, did a great job walking the trail and explaining to the public why particular trees were targeted for removal. Abraham also informed the Commission that the fundraising for the Healthy Life Center will most likely be short of the $18,000,000 goal. The six entities governing bodies will meet January 31, 2019 to discuss the status of this project. The Commission was asked which projects they thought were the most exciting. Lederhouse is excited about the restroom project in Brookisde Park. Cady would be able to use a bridge in Emma McCarthy Lee to walk to work. Lederhouse stated that sometimes we apologize for things we are not able to do. She reminded the Commission that it is a benefit to be able to maintain what we have. . Litwiller inquired about the Auditorium budget as she does not remember seeing anything in the CIP regarding the Auditorium. Abraham informed her that there are no capital projects scheduled for the Auditorium. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Litwiller to adjourn. The meeting concluded at 5:06 PM. Next Meeting: - Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 4:00 PM