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Coralville Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes September 9, 2013 Call to Order Commission Chairperson Fred Fevold called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Present were Commission Members Eve Casserly, Laurie Goodrich, Marti Mount, and David Thayer, and Parks and Recreation Director Sherri Proud. Citizen Comments None Approval of Minutes Commission Member Mount made a motion to accept the previous meeting minutes dated August 19, 2013 with the noted corrections. Motion seconded by Commission Member Goodrich; unanimous approval. Officer Nominations Commission Chairperson Fevold revisited the nominations for elections with Commission Member Casserly accepting the nomination for Vice Chairperson. Commission Thayer made the motion to confirm the nomination and appointment of Eve Casserly as Vice Chairperson. Motion seconded by Commission Member Goodrich; unanimous approval. Golf Cart Tour  Kate Wickham Elementary - Proud spoke about the initial playground and the park development sponsored by ICCSD and the City of Coralville which was constructed when the school opened and the need for more playground space. In ongoing cooperation with the City of Coralville, the PTO is undergoing an effort to add additional playground space that will have a rubberized surface.  Auburn Hills Trail – Proud explained how the water has created the structure damage of this trail. After an initial study, recommendations were made with varied considerations for a band aid approach or overhaul including the fix and mitigation needs with the proposal being directed to FEMA for payment.  Thayer Conservatory – Proud identified that a natural surface trail may benefit users in the conservatory.  Regional Retention Basin – While being cared for by the City, the open basin has seen a good amount of siltation from construction but engineering has examined and feels it is functioning as intended. Staff will continue to monitor.  Wetlands – MMS Consultants continue to monitor these areas. Given that there is no funds within operating budget for putting sidewalks across outlots, it is critical for the City of Coralville to insist on developers connect sidewalks across these outlots.  University Parking – Oakdale Campus – Proud noted that for future park land development, it is imperative that the structures be identified to be maintained. She identified trees along the trailways were lost given the planning and implementation of the trail system but others that were kept but design was not far enough away from the trees and they have died since construction.  North Liberty Trail Connection to Coralville Trail – Proud identified sites within the trail which may be relocated. The respective challenges for maintaining varied trail locations were reviewed. Proud noted that a speed on the trail may be posed specific to the engineer design and the trail structure.  North Ridge Pavilion – Signage replacement is being reconsidered as current signage is flat and difficult for identification. The well project was completed west of the pavilion.   Clear Creek Trails – The projected timelines has been limiting and long term. Alternate funding sources and segmenting the trail may allow ongoing projections for development. Proud shared varied grants and their respective criteria, timelines, limitations, targets, and values.  James Street Wetland was pointed out as the group passed as one of our first wetlands  Clear Creek Bridge Trail – Proud identified the off road bike trail and shared projections for the trail. Concern was shared regarding the culvert south of Applebee’s and how silt washes in after each th rainfall. This is something engineering has been made aware of and with the project on 12 Avenue, it is thought that infiltration to the pipes will get better.  Biscuit Creek Trail – Proud featured the beginning of the berm work being conducted and the near completion of the trail from First Avenue to Biscuit Creek. Council Report Council Member Dodds was not present. Director’s Report Proud reported that Staff are completing summer reports and preparing for fall activities and programs. Commission Comments Commission Chairperson Fred Fevold No additional comments. Commission Member Eve Casserly Commission Member Casserly inquired about the Council and community response to the Center for the Performing Arts proposed restructure. Proud reported that the overall message received was that alternative pursuits were acceptable to be pursued. In October, additional information will be shared regarding partnerships. In November and December, a transition plan will be projected and then later implemented. Commission Member Thayer expressed concerns about the partnership and his thoughts about the quality of programming from City Circle. Proud addressed that with a merger, the it becomes one producing entity under the theater so quality is equally on the CCPA staff to help control. The goal will be to encourage the partnerships to unify and highlight a mutual educational and community performance mission within the Center. Commission Member Laurie Goodrich Commission Member Goodrich filed paperwork for her Council candidacy. Goodrich encouraged the Commission and community members to participate in the Coralville Community Plan. The next meeting will be held Tuesday @ 7 p.m. at the Coralville Library. Commission Member Marti Mount No additional comments. Commission Member David Thayer No additional comments. Adjournment Commission Member Thayer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 p.m. Commission Member Mount seconded the motion; unanimous approval.