Coralville Civil Service

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes June 15, 2015 Commission Chairperson Fevold called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Commission Members Eve Casserly, Marti Mount, and Alec Taylor, and Parks and Recreation Director Proud were in attendance. Citizen comments No citizen comments. Approval of minutes Commission Member Taylor made the motion to approve the meeting minutes from May 2015. Commission Member Mount seconded the motion; unanimous approval. Eagle Scout Presentation Luke Wenger, Scout Troop 207, posed an Eagle Scout Project by projecting a flag pole at Brown Deer Golf Club. Wenger shared his proposal including the location, the materials, the partnership with the City of Coralville, and identified outside resources which will assist in the completion of the project. Steve Rose will assist with the project. Dick Meyer will provide the flag from the American Legion which will match the size of the flag with the proportion of the flag pole length. The flag will be solar lit from above from the pole which will enable it to be flown both night and day. Given the seasonality of the golf course, the flag will be removed during the winter. Dick Meyer addressed the Commission specific to Luke’s project. The project should be completed in August. Proud asked that when the project is completed and the flag raising ceremony is planned, Wenger provide the date to the Commission. Commission Member Taylor made the motion to accept the Eagle Scout project as presented by Wenger. Commission Member Mount seconded the vote; unanimous approval. Brown Deer Golf Club Ten Year Report Proud provided members the report brochure which has highlighted the history of the Brown Deer Golf Club from expansion to 18 holes in 2004 to present. Several of the highlights included prices, package play, rounds by season fiscal year, and outings by season, impact of golf trends which has affected the fiscal revenue, section of reflections and improvements targeting the budget, as well as milestones which have occurred during the last ten years. The report also included banquet room, board room, and the full service restaurant features and highlights. Additional features highlighted in the ten year report included the wetlands and prairie, interpretive signs for wetlands, and the community buildings which has occurred during the last decade. Proud noted that future amenities on site will be posed for bids in August with monthly plans being projected respectively. Commission Members discussed expanding special events at the location and the quality of service specifically at DIVOTS! Council Report Council Member Goodrich was not present at the meeting. Director Report Parks and Recreation Director Proud reviewed the Meeting Agenda Notes. Proud continued to share that two memorial park benches will be placed in S.T.  Morrison Park. The Coralville Recreation Staff and Senior Exercise participants are sponsoring a bench in honor of Della Hartvigson which will be located north of the Aquatic Center. Della was recognized for her patronage and her volunteer work on the bond issues to build both the pool built in 1967 and the new pool in 2004. The West High classmates of Laura Porter Soukup are sponsoring a bench in her honor which will be located in the park near the middle of the park and 4th Fest events. The Porter and Soukup families have been patrons and supporters of the city and park events. Proud reported that Coralville Center for Performing Arts Theater Director Evan Hilsabeck began last Monday with the Glen Miller Orchestra as his first event. The press coverage for the event provided great publicity and was well attended. Proud noted that additional tasks across the city have included maintenance and clean ups for the upcoming RAGBRAI event, limestone cleaning, and within the Iowa River Landing, tree replacements. Proud noted an ash tree program has been drafted but has not yet been jump started. In addition, an application for a State Rec Trail Grant for the trail and bridge affected in the Flood 2008 will be coordinated with a Local Transportation Enhancement Grant with MPO. Coordination of the dates of receipt, implementation, and completion will need to be considered. Commission Member Mount inquired about whether the City has reconsidered the naming of the city portion referred to as Old Town. Mount plans to follow up with Council Members. Members are encouraged to volunteer for RAGBRAI utilizing the Sign Up Genius for duties, time slots, and locations. Commission Member Comments Commission Chairperson Fevold No Comments Commission Member Casserly Commission Member Casserly noted that respects were made on behalf of the Recreation Center and the City and were appreciated at a recent funeral visitation. Commission Member Mount No Comments. Commission Member Taylor Commission Member Taylor commented that he was a recent participant at a Brown Deer Golf Club event which included a very well run event with great service. Adjournment Commission Member Casserly made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Commission Member Taylor seconded the motion; unanimous approval. Commission Member Fevold reported that he will not be present at the July Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. Parks and Recreation Director Proud reminded members that there is currently no August meeting scheduled.