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Coralville Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes April 15, 2013 Call to Order Commission Chairperson Fred Fevold called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. Present were Commission Members Eve Casserly, Laurie Goodrich, and Marti Mount, Council Member Jill Dodds, and Center for Performance Arts Managing Director Megan Flanagan, Parks and Recreation Director Sherri Proud. Citizen Comments None Approval of Minutes Commission Member Mount made the motion to approve the meeting minutes from March 25, 2013 with the addition of the attending members; Commission Member Goodrich seconded the motion; unanimous approval. Update on Coralville Center for the Performing Arts and Proposed Rates and Packages for July, 2013 – June, 2014 --Megan Flanagan, Managing Director, CCPA Managing Director Flanagan presented a revised pay fee targeting the varied options for patrons to select from that include packages and individual selections related to theater rentals and services. In addition, Flanagan reported the efforts of the Coralville Center of Performing Arts to partner with renters for services such as technical support and marketing. She noted that rentals are up 20% over 2011. Efforts related to recruiting, managing, and training volunteers continues to be important. Commission Member Mount made the motion to accept the revised pay fee schedule for the Coralville Center of Performing Arts. Commission Member Casserly seconded the motion; unanimous approval. Approval of Agreement for Development and Management of Single Track Off Road trails in the Clear Creek Greenbelt -- Sherri Proud, Director of Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Director Proud reviewed the agreement which contains natural surface trails, joint wetland mitigation efforts, partnerships which have been created as a result of this endeavor, and overall amenities of the area. Proud also reviewed the partnerships with outside businesses and coalitions. Maintenance which will be required for this site was reviewed related to resources and manpower. Proud reported that the agreement will be reviewed by City of Coralville Attorney Olson before Council will review and approve. Commission Member Casserly made the motion to accept the agreement and management plan associated with the off road natural surface trails. Commission Member Mount seconded the motion; unanimous approval. Dodds reported that the business Sedgewick provides an additional two hundred jobs to the community. There are already employees working offsite in rental facilities while their building is being completed. Director’s Report Parks and Recreation Director Proud reported that the North Ridge Pavilion phone and internet are changing to fiber. Street improvements in Coralville will impact residents this summer in particular, th 12 Avenue will have closures in several places. At the Iowa River Power, the concrete walls and channels to connect the berms has been started within the flood mitigation plan. Given the wet conditions at the community gardens, the opening will be postponed. Proud shared some of the recent highlights of a conference held in the Des Moines area. Council Report Council Member Dodds reported on her attendance to the ongoing meetings specific to the paratransit and the decrease in funding from Johnson County Board of Supervisors to the respective cities. Dodds reviewed the components which were recently addressed related to the five year contract, financial subsidies and Coralville’s investment in the related services. Dodds explained varied components of previous services and proposed services as they correlate with the fixed routes already in place. She also noted that there are many agencies that have expressed interest in supporting the needs and this will be a work in motion as these groups come together. Eligibility may be reviewed which may alter services to individuals who have had services who may now not have services. Commission Comments Commission Chairperson Fred Fevold No additional comments. Commission Member Eve Casserly No additional comments. Commission Member Laurie Goodrich Commission Member Goodrich encouraged members to participate in the Coralville Comprehensive Plan as patrons and facilitators. Commission Member Marti Mount No additional comments. Adjournment Commission Member Goodrich moved to adjourn at 9:00 p.m.; Commission Member Mount seconded the motion; unanimous approval.