HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Ames Park and Recreation Commission Meeting 01/12/2017AMES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
DATE: January 12, 2017
COMMISSION
PRESENT: Julie Johnston, Allen Bierbaum, Melissa Rowan, Ed Moran
ABSENT: Vikki Feilmeyer, Sarah Litwiller, Jason Schaben
STAFF: Keith Abraham, Kellee Omlid, Joshua Thompson
CALL TO ORDER: 4:03 PM
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Rowan with second by Johnston to approve the December 6, 2016, meeting minutes and
the December 22, 2016, workshop minutes. No discussion. No opposition. Motion Approved
PUBLIC FORUM
No Public Forum
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
a. Staff Report: 2017 – 2022 Proposed Capital Improvements Plan
Abraham went over the final compilation of the Capital Improvement Plan. Moved by
Rowan with second by Johnston to recommend the CIP as presented to the City
Council. No discussion. No opposition. Motion Approved
e. Update: Healthy Life Center Item. Out of Order
Abraham stated that a small group of individuals met on January 3, 2017 to discuss
what big things need to happen to move this project forward. Abraham stated that land
acquisition would be first then a feasibility study. Abraham stated that before we go to
bond there needs to be commitments or agreements on the additional funds that need
to be raised must be in place. Abraham also reminded the Commission that
commission members and city staff may only inform and educate regarding this project
but cannot recommend a person vote yes or no.
Rowan asked if there was progress on location. Abraham said that possible locations
have been looked into by the committee. He does not feel that it is appropriate to
discuss this publically at this time.
Susie Petra (2009 Duff Ave) asked from the audience about staffing. Abraham stated
that staffing the facility would be one of the items addressed in the feasibility study.
Jan Beran (1801 20th St A11) asked from the audience about volunteer leadership
regarding promoting voting for this kind of facility. Abraham explained where a friends
group or other effort would fit into this proposal.
b. Staff Report: 2017/18 Proposed Budget
Director Abraham went over the 17/18 operations budget. Bierbaum asked Abraham
about the general fund subsidy on recreation, he would like to see a breakdown of what
programs receive the most subsidies. He would like to see tax subsidy analysis sheets
for programs.
c. Commission Action Form: Program Fees
Abraham explained the fee document for the Commission. Staff recommends
Alternative #1. Rowan moved to approve the fees and charges as written, second by
Johnston. No discussion. No opposition. Motion Approved
d. Discussion: Franklin Park
i. Purchasing property from Iowa State University
Abraham informed the Commission that the City Council gave approval to purchase
Franklin Park from Iowa State University. This measure will go to the Attorney
General and the Board of Regents.
ii. Possible relocation of Franklin Park to 321 State Avenue
Abraham spoke regarding the development of the property at 321 State Avenue.
There was a suggestion that the current Franklin Park property would be a better
place to put medium density housing moving the park to the 321 State property.
The whole idea was not to make a decision but to further conversation regarding
this property. A motion was made and seconded by the City Council to continue
the conversation regarding this matter, however this motion was defeated. Council
did not show any interest in moving the park.
Bierbaum asked if there was still an interest in the Park Master Plan. Abraham said
the City Land Use Policy Plan needs to be completed before a Park Master Plan.
Should be in the 2018-19 operating budget.
Meeting was stopped due to lack of quorum.
e. Project Update
f. Correspondence
MONTHLY REPORT
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Bierbaum to adjourn the meeting. The meeting concluded at 5:30 PM due to lack of
quorum.
Next Meeting: - Thursday, February 16, 2017, at 4:00 PM