Parks & Recreation

PARKS & RECREATION Lower Level Council Chambers Wednesday, January 17, 2024 6:00 PM MINUTES ROLL CALL Meeting called to order by Megan Scherrman at 6:01 pm. PRESENT Jason Lang, Jon Scherbring, Megan Scherrman, Sarah Goldsmith, Casey Frye ABSENT Nathan Huebner APPROVAL OF AGENDA Scherrman asked for review and approval of the agenda. Motion made by Goldsmith, seconded by Scherbring. Voting Yea: Lang, Scherbring, Scherrman, Goldsmith, Frye Motion Carried AGENDA ITEMS 1. Approve Meeting Minutes - December 13, 2023 Scherrman asked for comments or changes and there were none. Motion made by Goldsmith, seconded by Lang. Voting Yea: Lang, Scherbring, Scherrman, Goldsmith, Frye Motion Carried 2. Receive & File Director's Report - December 2023 Scherrman asked for comments or changes and there were none. Motion made by Goldsmith, seconded by Lang. Voting Yea: Lang, Scherbring, Scherrman, Goldsmith, Frye Motion Carried 3. Aquatic Center Hours Huehnergarth sent the results of his Survey Monkey regarding the Aquatic Center to the entire commission. They thought the information was good for planning purposes. We discussed that there will not be a set temperature to open the pool for the adult swim at 6:00 am. We do not 340 1st Avenue East, Dyersville, Iowa 52040 • Phone: 563-875-7724 • Fax: 563-875-8238 www.cityofdyersville.com  want to cut back on our lessons because this is at least 50% of our revenue. Therefore, Huehnergarth is recommending the following aquatic center hours & services: Adult Swim 6 am - 7:30 am (Monday - Friday) Swim lessons 9 am - 12:50 am (7 weeks) | 6:30 pm & 7:30 pm (3 weeks) Afternoon Adult Swim 12 pm - 12:50 pm Weekday Open Swim 1 pm - 7 pm (2 - 10 minute breaks at 3 pm & 5 pm); 1 pm - 6 pm (Sat/Sun) Evening Adult Swim 7 pm - 8 pm (Monday - Friday) Parties 7 pm - 9 pm any day of the week Special late night themed events once a month ( ie. Teen Night, Movie Night, etc.) Concessions open from 1 pm - 6 pm Huehnergarth is also recommending that we have a parent & toddler time at 12 pm - 12:50 pm for parents with little kids under the age of 5. The parent is required to be in the pool with the child. The commission voted on the new changes to the Aquatic Center. Voting Yea: Lang, Scherbring, Scherrman, Goldsmith, Frye Goldsmith also stated that in the Survey Monkey there were comments/recommendations to make some changes at the Aquatic Center. She would like us to start discussing ways to make improvements. For example, there were several comments regarding the grassy area at the pool and wanting more seating. There were comments as to how we could utilize this space in a better manner. 4. Fitness Connection Goldsmith got a group together to examine the information from the National Fitness Campaign to construct an outdoor fitness area in our parks. Her group is referred to as Fitness Connection with Goldsmith & Scherbring as the liaison. The group includes members of the community that are involved in fitness activities and active in the community. They, at first, thought it might be a great idea. However, after looking at the needs of the entire community, they have back- peddled a bit. They are focusing on the Well-Being & Fitness of our community. They decided to make a few goals. They would like to see improvements in our current parks. They would like to see more fun runs as well. Scherrman recommended making something like they have on Heritage Trail, stations that you can access as you run. The committee is concerned about how the community would feel about raising a large amount of money for this type of addition to the parks. They reached out to members of the community and they were not very excited about this idea. We have other areas that need our attention and funds. The Fitness Connection will meet again in the near future. 5. Soccer Girls League Huehnergarth is looking at having an all girls league (6th - 8th grade) that would play 4 games for a trial league. We would start earlier in August than the Co-Ed league and the games would be on Wednesday nights. Frye had mentioned this to some of the coaches and they seemed very excited about this opportunity. It was asked if we could just split it into a girls league and boys league. We decided to start with the girls and see where it goes from there. Huehnergarth recommended doing another survey after the season is over to get feedback. He wants it to remain a recreation league and not be so competitive that inexperience kids don't want to play. Goldsmith asked her middle school students/parents and they were excited about the idea. 340 1st Avenue East, Dyersville, Iowa 52040 • Phone: 563-875-7724 • Fax: 563-875-8238 www.cityofdyersville.com  Huehnergarth is hoping to get 4 teams. We voted on the instituting of this new league. Voting Yea: Lang, Scherbring, Scherrman, Goldsmith, Frye It was also discussed that we will have a requirement with girls playing on the Co-Ed team. 1 to 2 girls need to be on the field at all times. In the past, some of the girls have gotten limited playing time. The referees would monitor this new rule. We will address this in the future. 6. Commission Member Comments The commission would like the rules for Prairie League to be closer to high school rules for the older grades. Huehnergarth is unsure how much he can do to change these rules, but he can bring in up to the league. For example, having home plate open for Softball 7th & 8th graders or being able to lead off in 6th grade. Huehnergarth thought having East & West divisions worked well last year. Frye thought the City Tournament in July was one of the best experiences for the kids. 7. Set Next Meeting Date for Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 6:00 pm. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 P.M. on a motion made by Goldsmith, seconded by Scherbring. Voting Yea: Lang, Scherbring, Scherrman, Goldsmith, Frye Motion Carried January 17, 2024 Sandy Oberbroeckling Date 340 1st Avenue East, Dyersville, Iowa 52040 • Phone: 563-875-7724 • Fax: 563-875-8238 www.cityofdyersville.com