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Coralville Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes June 19, 2017 Call to Order Commission Chairperson Fred Fevold called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Present were Commission Members Eve Casserly, Alex Taylor, and David Thayer, Council Member Laurie Goodrich, and Parks and Recreation Director Sherri Proud. Citizen Comments No Comments Approval of Minutes Commission Member Taylor made the motion to approve the meeting minutes from May 15, 2017 with spelling corrections as noted. Commission Member Thayer seconded the motion; unanimous approval. Discussion of Agreement for Cyclocross Course – Parks and Recreation Director Proud shared that the course has been seeded with plans to mow the terrace. Iowa City Cyclocross Club and Goosetown Racing will develop an agreement with the City of Coralville. The City of Coralville will maintain the course doing the routine mowing. A site manager will be determined with both entities who will assist in monitoring the site and traffic management. Cyclocross members will promote the sport, riding events, and publicity regarding when the course is unavailable (rest periods). When the course is ready, one promotion will include a weekly ride with technical skill clinics. The cyclocross season is typically August through the spring thaw; from April to June, seeding and resting will occur. A November cyclocross event is being considered by Iowa City Cyclocross Club. In addition to cyclocross, this site may also be considered for cross country and cross country skiing. Annual Report 2016 – The Annual Report was provided in written format with Proud sharing highlights of the Parks and Recreation Departments. Proud noted that efforts were to focus on what are we doing, why are we doing, how are we doing while focusing on the variety and culture of trends and activities. The theme was Celebrate Forward with recognition of the bronze status related to Coralville becoming a Bicycle Friendly Community to receiving a Healthy Forestry Stewardship Grant. Additional features included a rebooted monthly newsletter Refresh and Eagle Scout projects. Facilities also included were the fifth anniversary of the Coralville Center for Performing Arts and record breaking outings at Brown Deer Golf Course. City Council Report Council Member Goodrich shared her appreciation to the Commission and the Staff for the work they do throughout the year. A highlight of last Tuesday’s Council meeting including the recognition of Parks Seasonal Staff Person Ashley Neece and three police officers with their lifesaving efforts utilizing CPR involving Neece’s landlord. Director Report Parks and Recreation Director Proud shared that summer challenges have included swim pool patrons with a high number of rescues being required with people who misjudge their swimming abilities. The lifeguard staff go through over thirty hours of training to prepare for the summer and continue training at bi-monthly staff meetings. Featured summer events, the Fifth Street Social and 4th of July events were also announced. Commission Member Casserly expressed concerns regarding the communication with Bridgewater representatives being so far away in Florida and Minnesota. Grand Living is opening an office in Coralville this fall. Commission Comments Commission Member Fred Fevold No additional comments. Commission Member Eve Casserly No additional comments Commission Member Alex Taylor No additional comments Commission Member David Thayer No additional comments Adjournment Commission Member Thayer moved to adjourn at time 7:46 p.m.; Commission Member Casserly seconded the motion; unanimous approval.