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Coralville Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes September 17, 2018 City of Coralville Tour Commission Members in attendance toured the City of Coralville trails, open spaces, and projects via golf carts from Brown Deer Golf Club across the west side of the community. The tour started at 6 p.m. and concluded back at the golf course at dusk for the business meeting. The following are some of the sites which were visited: Brown Deer Golf Club Dovetail Lake – wetlands, habitat island, native grasses Residential easement to Breconshire with new walk connection Eugene and Pat Meade Nature Trail Old Farm Pond at Meade open space Auburn Hills Park Eagle Scout project at the Brown Deer wetlands Muddy Creek Trail Thayer Conservatory Mitigation Storm sites Pine Hills Section Youth Sorts Complex Forever Green Trail Bike Fix It stations North Ridge Park – Gemini sculpture Oakdale Blvd/Road North Ridge Shelters Call to Order Commission Chairperson Fred Fevold called the meeting to order. Commission Members Marti Mount, Alex Taylor (joined the tour late) but in attendance for the business meeting) and David Thayer, Council Member Jill Dodds, and Parks and Recreation Director Sherri Proud. Citizen Comments Parks and Recreation Director Proud reported that she has fielded positive comments about the natural habitat around Morrison Creek Channel and an inquiry to make sure the natural vegetation is not mowed too early in order to continue this habitat into the fall. Approval of Minutes Commission Member Mount made the motion to approve the meeting minutes from July 16, 2018. Commission Member Taylor seconded the motion; unanimous approval. No meeting was held in August 2018. Council Member Comments Council Member Dodds highlighted City Administrator Kelly Hayworth’s Hall of Fame with the League of Cities award. Mayor John Lundell just completed the role of President for the League of Cities. The Council held September 11 meeting at the Iowa Children’s Museum and received a tour viewing their recent improvements. Dodds shared that a four acre area from the Brown Deer parking lot to First Avenue will be rezoned as Medium Density Residential. The Watts Group has discussed with the neighbors on Country Club Drive their plan for town homes and condos for the area. At this time, the neighborhood has not expressed a positive outlook on the development. Parks and Recreation Director Comments Proud noted that for the Clear Creek Trail, costs average a million dollars per mile for Phase 6 and 7; $500,000 per mile on other phases of the trail system. Construction under the interstate to the ballpark will be delayed due to the interstate interchange project. The trail system consists of 45 miles of overwide and/or paved trails. The older section of Coralville does not have as many connections and staff continue to look at ways to develop more trail or on street accommodations. Proud shared that over eighty people participated in the employment appreciation event which featured two food trucks and yard games. Additional amenities are being added to Rotary Camp with fireplaces and shelter areas. Altmaier Family Park will be featured with a family event September 30. Creekside Cross will feature their first event of the season at the end of the month. Additional activities include a youth soccer tournament. Commission Comments Commission Member Fred Fevold No comment. Commission Member Marti Mount No comment.  Commission Member Alex Taylor Commission Member Taylor shared how pleased he is with the Coralville trail system; Taylor shared that he is able to take advantage of the trail system. Commission Member David Thayer No comment. Adjournment Commission Member Thayer made the motion to adjourn at 8:23 p.m.; Commission Member Mount seconded the motion; unanimous approval.