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JANUARY 20, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ The City Council of the City of Idaho Falls met in Special Council Meeting (Council Work Session), Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at the City Council Chambers in the City Annex Building located at 680 Park Avenue in Idaho Falls, Idaho at 3:00 p.m. There were present: Mayor Rebecca L. Noah Casper Councilmember Ed Marohn Councilmember Michael Lehto Councilmember Barbara Ehardt Councilmember Thomas Hally Absent was: Councilmember Sharon D. Parry Councilmember Dee Whittier Also present: Mark McBride, Police Chief Joelyn Hansen, Community Project Coordinator Kami Morrison, Executive Assistant, Mayor’s Office Randy Fife, City Attorney Kerry McCullough, Public Information Officer Dave Lane, Idaho Falls Auditorium District Greg Weitzel, Parks and Recreation Director Wayne Hunt, Hunt Design Jen Bressler, Hunt Design Chris Fredericksen, Public Works Director Dave Hanneman, Fire Chief Brad Cramer, Planning and Building Director Luke Ramseth, The Post Register Rosemarie Anderson, City Clerk Mayor Casper called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m., by starting with the Mayor and City Council Reports. Mayor Casper handed out the results of a poll showing that residents are split on whether Idaho is headed in the right direction. The survey was conducted for Idaho Politics Weekly, a new weekly political/business newsletter in the state being sponsored by Zions Bank. Here are the numbers found in the new Dan Jones & Associates (http://www.djasurvey.com/) survey:  Only 20 percent of Idahoans believe the United States is going in the right direction; 71 percent said our nation is going in the wrong direction and 9 percent didn’t know.  43 percent of Idahoans say the state is going in the right direction, while 44 percent say it is off track and going in the wrong direction. Thirteen percent didn’t know – a rather high number of undecided on such a simple public opinion question. When you break out the questions by partisanship, the differences are clearer: Jones finds that:  JANUARY 20, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________  84 percent of Republicans say the United States is going in the wrong direction. Only 9 percent think the nation is going in the right direction under the leadership of Democratic President Barack Obama and (when the poll was taken) a GOP-controlled U. S. House and a Democratic-controlled U. S. Senate.  52 percent of Idaho Democrats believe the U. S. is going in the right direction, 39 percent say the wrong direction.  Two-thirds of political independents say the U. S. is going in the wrong direction, only 24 percent say going in the right direction. Asked about Idaho itself:  65 percent of Republicans say it is going in the right direction under the leadership of GOP Gov. C. L. “Butch” Otter and a Republican-controlled Legislature.  22 percent of state Republicans believe the state is going in the wrong direction.  Only 20 percent of Democrats believe Idaho is going in the right direction; 78 percent say it is going the wrong way.  55 percent of Idahoans say the state is headed in the right direction; 31 percent say no, it’s going the wrong way. Questions like which way is the government/state/nation going, says Jones, shows the general optimism and pessimism of the people and how they feel about their political leadership. The responses to such questions, especially around election time, indicates whether incumbents have an easier route to re-election, or if they have to do some real work to get citizens’ votes. Mayor Casper then handed out the January 22, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda. Regarding the Run-Off Election Item, a press release should be developed so that the public is aware that the City Council may be considering a change to that Ordinance. The City Attorney has prepared a Draft Ordinance, which should accompany the Press Release. The Press Release should include that contact should be made to any Councilmember for questions or comments. Mayor Casper stated that the Citywide Signage and Wayfinding Master Plan is complete. The Zoo still needs work, in that rebranding runs a collision course with tradition. The Zoological Society will vet the name “Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park”. The City Council discussed this for a short time and agreed with the name change. Community opinion will matter. The reasoning for the name change is to draw more visitors to the zoo. A person could find “Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park” much easier than “Tautphaus Park Zoo”, when doing a search for the name of the City’s zoo. Councilmember Lehto stated that the Idaho Falls Power Board Meeting will be held on Thursday morning on January 22, 2015. He did not have anything further for this meeting. Councilmember Ehardt and Councilmember Marohn did not have any information for this meeting. Councilmember Hally stated that the State Legislature is being addressed this legislative session regarding Redevelopment Agencies. Renee Magee will remain on the Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency Board until this legislation has been considered.  JANUARY 20, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ The Police Chief appeared to review and further explain the following item: 1. Idaho Falls Police Division (IFPD) Policing and Community Survey: The Police Chief presented the following Prezi Presentation for the Mayor and City Council to review: Slide 1 21st Century Policing – Idaho Falls Police Department Integrity – Trust – Professionalism – Respect Slide 2 We say the word “IFPD”, you say? Police – Good – Tickets – Safety – Speeding – Protect – Protection, etc. Slide 3 Policing Philosophies – Sir Robert Peel:  9 Principles of Modern Policing.  “The ability of the police to perform their duties is dependent upon public approval of police existence, actions, behavior, and the ability of the police to secure and maintain public respect.” Sir Robert Peel  “The Police at all times should maintain a relationship with the public that give reality to the historic tradition that the police are the public and the public are the police; the police are the only members of the public who are paid to give full- time attention to duties which are incumbent on every citizen in the interest of the community welfare.” Sir Robert Peeler Slide 4 What is the approach to policing? Slide 5 Evolution of Policing.  Political Era o Function: Political favors/wide array of services to neighborhoods. o Response: Decentralized/precincts run independently/foot patrol/detective case load per person. o Focus: Crime prevention, control and order, social services. o Measured Outcomes: Political and citizen satisfaction with social disorder.  Reform Era o Function: Narrow function to crime control and arrest. o Response: Reactive/limited span of control. o Focus: Arrest. o Measured Outcomes: Crime stats, arrests, response times.  Professional Model o Function: Centralized command o Response: Reactive/Patrol o Focus: Reaction o Measured Outcomes: Crime stats, arrests, response times.  Community-Oriented Policing o Function: Crime control, crime prevention, problem-solving, order maintenance, conflict resolution. o Response: Proactive, creates police legitimacy through trust/detective work cases by specialty. o Focus: Addresses causes of crime, reduce fear of crime and social disorder, problem-solving, victim counseling, community organizing, education, ride-alongs, special patrols, rapid response, information sharing between patrol and detectives. o Measured Outcomes: Quality of life and citizen satisfaction.  JANUARY 20, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________  Problem-Oriented Policing o Function: Identify problems to develop effective response strategies. o Response: Reactive, proactive using SARA model to prevent future crimes or solve community problems. o Focus: Reactive. o Measured Outcomes: Crime stats.  Comp-Stat o Function: Accountability model to hold command staff accountable for reduction in crime and improved quality of life. o Response: Reactive, incident-driven, crime-mapping. o Focus: Numbers drive to quality results. o Measured Outcomes: Disrupt crimes.  Intelligence-Led Policing o Function: Gather information about crime trends to develop effective response strategies, hot-spot policing. o Response: Reactive, process analyze, disseminate information. o Focus: Strategies and Joint Terrorism Task Force. o Measured Outcomes: Reduced crime stats.  Evidence-Based Policing o Function: Research, policing strategies, tactics, best practices. o Response: Quick response, identify community problems (scan), analyze cause, response, assess. o Focus: Research and best practices. o Measured Outcomes: Smart about crime. Slide 6 Idaho Falls Police Department – Models best practices from all models of the Reform Era with primary focus on Community-Oriented Policing. Slide 7 Measured Outcomes: Quality of life and citizen satisfaction Outcomes obtained through public responsibility to participate in police process, established ties with community groups, crime prevention achieved through positive interactions and partnerships between police and public. Slide 8 IFPD Mission: “The Idaho Falls Police Department strives to create an environment free from crime and disorder through efficient service and valuable community collaboration.” Slide 9 How are policing styles used in Idaho Falls? Slide 10 Community Engagement Slide 11 Police Legitimacy: Consent of the Public Communication Partnerships Slide 12 Community Surveys:  Victim Satisfaction Surveys – Past 5 Years – 97-98% Satisfaction  2014 Public Opinion Survey Slide 13 Do you generally feel safe in Idaho Falls? 97% - Yes Slide 14 Who/what helps you feel safe? Culture – 123 City – 88 Self – 87 Family/Friends – 72  JANUARY 20, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ Police Department – 55 Crime Rate – 38 Other - 16 Slide 15 Overall opinions of respondents about the IFPD (positive statements): Approximately 72% agreed - I have confidence Approximately 22% neutral – I have confidence Approximately 5% disagreed – I have confidence Approximately 40% agreed – Effective at investigating crime Approximately 48% neutral – Effective at investigating crime Approximately 2% disagreed – Effective at investigating crime Approximately 42% agreed – Treats everyone fairly Approximately 38% neutral – Treats everyone fairly Approximately 19% disagreed – Treats everyone fairly Slide 16 Overall opinions of respondents about the IFPD (negative statements): Approximately 12% agreed – Perception is negative Approximately 27% neutral – Perception is negative Approximately 60% disagreed – Perception is negative Approximately 24% agreed – Too little presence Approximately 42% neutral – Too little presence Approximately 34% disagreed – Too little presence Approximately 11% agreed – Media coverage is negative Approximately 49% neutral – Media coverage is negative Approximately 39% disagreed – Media coverage is negative Approximately 12% agreed – Not effective at preventing crime Approximately 40% neutral – Not effective at preventing crime Approximately 48% disagreed – Not effective at preventing crime Slide 17 Desired Improvements: Assaults/Threats/Stalking – 138 Community Relations – 135 Theft/Robbery/Burglary – 123 Vandalism/Trespassing – 117 Traffic Accident Responses – 76 Other – 71 Animal Control – 68 Responding to Complaints – 46 It needs no improvements – 43 I don’t know – 40 Slide 18 Did the IFPD Address the Issue(s) Adequately: Victim – Yes – 73% Witness – Yes – 76% Other – Yes – 81% Victim – No – 27% Witness – No – 24% Other – No – 19% Slide 19 Why the IFPD Did Not Address the Issue Adequately: 2% - Understaffed 6% - Lazy 12% - Poor Communication/didn’t follow up or through 2% - Biased 2% - Didn’t take care of issue quickly enough 3% - Wrongly accused  JANUARY 20, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ 4% - Officers thought issue was unimportant 4% - Don’t Investigate 13% - Other Slide 20 Interest in Classes Offered by the IFPD: Drug Education: Yes – Approximately 60; No – Approximately 210; Maybe – Approximately 80 Home/Business Security: Yes – Approximately 115; No – Approximately 119; Maybe – Approximately 110 Internet Safety: Yes – Approximately 125; No – Approximately 128; Maybe – Approximately 80 Emergency Response: Yes – Approximately 154; No – Approximately 125; Maybe – Approximately 90 Using Crime Mapping/AlertID: Yes – Approximately 75; No – Approximately 175; Maybe – Approximately 90 Property Crime Prevention: Yes – Approximately 105; No – Approximately 155; Maybe – Approximately 105 Frauds/Scams/Identify Theft: Yes – Approximately 138; No – Approximately 135; Maybe – Approximately 105 Police Tactics Education: Yes – Approximately 100; No – Approximately 165; Maybe – Approximately 90 Bicycle Safety: Yes – Approximately 55; No – Approximately 235; Maybe – Approximately 65 SWAT Response: Yes – Approximately 90; No – Approximately 190; Maybe – Approximately 85 Anti-bullying: Yes – Approximately 125; No – Approximately 127; Maybe – Approximately 95 Car Seat Safety: Yes – Approximately 75; No – Approximately 210; Maybe – Approximately 70 Reporting Crimes: Yes – Approximately 110; No – Approximately 160; Maybe – Approximately 75 Slide 21 Influences of Perception: Stories – 301 Personal Contact – 284 Local Media – 243 Past Experiences with Other Officers – 216 National Media – 57 Slide 22 Influences of Perception Respectful of Rights – Personal Contact – 1.94 Respectful of Rights – Local Media – 1.75 Respectful of Rights – Stories – 2.13 Respectful of Rights – Police Officers from Other Areas – 2 Friendly – Personal Contact – 2.02 Friendly – Local Media – 1.92 Friendly – Stories – 2.08 Friendly – Police Officers from Other Areas – 2.09 Helpful – Personal Contact – 2.08 Helpful – Local Media – 1.74 Helpful – Stories – 2.04 Helpful – Police Officers from Other Areas – 2.11 Fair – Personal Contact – 2.15 Fair – Local Media – 1.89  JANUARY 20, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ Fair – Stories – 2.19 Fair – Police Officers from Other Areas – 2.3 Use Adequate Force – Personal Contact – 2.22 Use Adequate Force – Local Media – 1.92 Use Adequate Force – Stories – 2.24 Use Adequate Force – Police Officers from Other Areas – 2.31 Slide 23 Key Findings:  97% of the community feels safe o Culture of Idaho Falls  The citizens of Idaho Falls consider the IFPD respectful of rights, friendly, helpful, fair and adequately forceful.  Exposure to local media helps create a more positive perception.  Zip code 83406 think the IFPD has too little presence (City of Ammon)  Classes that respondents are most interested in are: o Emergency Response: 154 o Frauds/Scams/Identity Theft: 138 o Internet Safety: 128 o Anti-Bullying: 127 Slide 24 What do we take away from the surveys? Slide 25 Goals – Where do we go from here? Police Division Goals and Programs:  Community o Neighborhood Policing Emphasis o School Safety o Strategic Plan o Citizens Review Committee  Leadership and Accountability o Performance Management o Leadership Initiative o Policy Review and Update o Re-Accreditation o Evidence Room Audit o Airport Security Staffing  Officer Safety o Below 100 training, strategies and policies o Staffing Models Review o Building Public Trust  Recruitment and Retention o Review job descriptions for consistency with Civil Service o Review officer career paths and initiatives o Review and adopt recruitment strategies  Information Technology and Building o Social Media Policy o In-car laptop replacement with tablet o In-car printer replacement with thermal printer o Replace cellphones with smartphones o E-citation software changeover o New Records Management System Software o New Police Building  JANUARY 20, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ The Police Chief provided the Executive Summary for the Idaho Falls Police Department Public Opinion Survey (Fall 2014), which was conducted by the Eastern Idaho Entrepreneurial Center, as follows: Executive Summary This report provides methodology for distributing a public opinion survey to the Idaho Falls community as well as an analysis of the survey results. Methods of analysis include: cross tabulation, t-test, p-value tests, and excel formulas. The following was found to be statistically significant through an analysis of 437 respondents from the Idaho Falls area:  97% of respondents reported that they feel safe o Culture of Idaho Falls is the biggest reason  The three main services the community would like to see the Idaho Falls Police Department (IFPD) improve are: o Assaults/threats/stalking investigations and responses o Community relations o Theft/robbery/burglary investigation and responses  People who have developed their perceptions about the IFPD through local media tend to have a better perception about the IFPD than those whose perception was formed through other sources.  The people who live in the zip code 83406 are the most likely to think that the Idaho Falls Police Department has too little presence in the community (City of Ammon Zip Code).  People who have had interactions with the IFPD are more likely to have a negative perception.  Out of the qualities friendly, helpful, fair, respectful of rights, and adequately forceful, adequately forceful is the quality that the IFPD is rated the most poorly on. The perception of the IFPD ranges from very good to very bad throughout the community. However, the people who perceive the IFPD very poorly are outliers as there is a general positive feeling within the community of IFPD. To have a confidence level of 95% with a confidence interval of 5, a total of 382 surveys were to be collected. These surveys were collected. However there is a 5% probability that conclusions were drawn based on data that are incorrect. The Parks and Recreation Director appeared to review and further explain the following item: 1. Signage and Wayfinding Master Plan Presentation: The Parks and Recreation Director appeared to introduce Wayne Hunt and Jen Bressler from Hunt Design. Mr. Hunt and Ms. Bressler presented the following PowerPoint Presentation: Slide 1 Council Work Session – Final Signage Plan Slide 2 City of Idaho Falls Master Wayfinding and Signage Plan – Draft Report Evaluation Report Slide 3 City Site Work – Aerial Photo showing locations for signs  JANUARY 20, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ Slide 4 Sign Type Menu – Primary City Identification, Secondary City Identification, Tertiary City Identification, Parking Directional, Vehicular Directional, Park Identification, Pedestrian Directional, and Downtown Banner (Size of Signs). Slide 5 Sign Type Menu – Primary City Identification, Secondary City Identification, Tertiary City Identification, Parking Directional, Vehicular Directional, Park Identification, Pedestrian Directional, and Downtown Banner (Example of what signs would look like). Slide 6 Destinations – List of Vehicular Destination Signs and Pedestrian Destination Signs Slide 7 Vehicular Programming – Map of sign locations and list of formal names to be placed on the sign. Slide 8 Pedestrian Programming – Map of sign locations and list of formal names to be placed on the sign. Slide 9 Design sketches Slide 10 Design sketches Slide 11 Design for Primary City Identification Sign Slide 12 Design for Primary City Identification Sign – Waterfalls and Base Slide 13 Design for Secondary City Identification Sign Slide 14 Design for Tertiary City Identification Sign Slide 15 Design for Vehicular Directional – Large Sign Slide 16 Design for Vehicular Directional – Small Sign Slide 17 Design for Public Parking Sign Slide 18 Design for Parking Directional Sign Slide 19 Design for Pedestrian Directional Sign Slide 20 Design for Banner Slide 21 Design for Park Identification Sign Slide 22 Design for Park Identification – Small Sign Slide 23 Design for Park Rules Sign Slide 24 Site Photos showing banners and identification sign The Parks and Recreation Director indicated that they are applying for a grant for the Greenbelt signs. The names chosen for the signs were the ones that made the most sense. 2. Funland Inspection Report: The Parks and Recreation Director submitted the following report from International Leisure Consulting, Inc.: International Leisure Consulting, Inc. P. O. Box 33724 Seattle, WA 98133-0724 October 15, 2014 Paul K. Holm, Jr. Parks and Recreation Division 520 Memorial Drive Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402 RE: Funland Inspection Dear PJ:  JANUARY 20, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ At your request, I met with Ann Rehnberg, Owner/Manager of Funland Park, on September 9, 2014, to complete a general ride and risk management inspection of the facility. Ms. Rehnberg was very cooperative and made many corrections as we progressed through the inspection procedure. Overall the rides were in fair to good condition considering their age. As we know, these are older rides and were built to different industry standards. Now with higher liability concerns and today’s litigation the rides should be updated to any and all of the manufacturer’s required upgrades. The manufacturer’s representatives should be contacted for the safety bulletins that are pertinent for the ride. The following items were noted during my visit to the park and should be addressed prior to the 2015 season: Entrance walkway/sitting area The structure was showing signs of age, insect infestation and serious deterioration of the construction material. Roof stringers are on 6’ centers and constructed with chip board. This should be torn down and rebuilt to code due to the poor design and serious deterioration ASAP. 12 Wheel Eli Bridge 1. Install hair guards as per manufacturer. 2. Install “Do Not Rock” warning signs on back of seats as per manufacturer. 3. Install keeper ½” grade 5 bolt w/locknut in “Y” casting (seat hanger) as per manufacturer. 4. Install secondary lap bar as per manufacturer. 5. Install 3/8” grade 5 bolts, w/locknut in the lap bar hinge as per manufacturer. 6. Check wear tolerance on the “Y” castings. 7. Check wear tolerance on the seat hanger pin. 8. Check with manufacturer about installing seat belts that may over ride some of the required upgrades and can reduce the size of patrons riding. 9. Install cam locks on foot rest as per manufacturer. 10. Replace deteriorating mudsill blocking. 11. Post sign on gas drive engine “Push Button to Kill Engine”. 12. Have 10 lb. fire extinguisher near the gas engine. 13. Post “No Smoking” sign near gas drive engine. 14. Truing turnbuckles should have lock nuts install as per manufacturer. 15. Tree limbs should be trimmed back at least 10’ from seats. Octopus Eyerly Manufacturing 1. Degrease and inspect all components for wear and damage. 2. Repair damaged car tubing. 3. Repair cracked car tubing at hinge point on No. 4 and No. 5. 4. Replace missing wooden steps on cars as needed. 5. Repair worn car latch linkage. 6. Secure seat bottoms with clip. 7. Tighten guide collars on foot tray.  JANUARY 20, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ 8. Check all fasteners on the drive cage for proper tightness. 9. Adjust all drive chains. 10. Adjust clutches and brakes. 11. Repair and adjust control levers at operator position. 12. Verify that all mudsill pins have cotter pins installed. 13. Check sweep support rod bronze bearings for wear. 14. Complete manufacturer annual Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) on eccentric and sweep support rods. 15. Label “On/Off” switch function. 16. Repair electrical conduit at operator’s position. 17. Clean dust and dirt out of electrical disconnect. 18. Lock gate behind ride to golf course. Train Manufacturer Unknown 1. Proper ASTM fence should be installed between Train and Airplane Ride. 2. Monitor seat belts for damage daily and replace as needed. Merry-Go-Round Allen Herschel 1. Damaged platform keeper tabs should be realigned so they hold the platform from spreading and possibly dropping to the ground, causing a severe accident. 2. Horse rod bearings clearance to horse rod should be checked to ensure they meet manufacturer specifications, replace as needed. 3. Old style electrical does not have a ground and wiring is aged. This should be completely upgraded or the voltage reduced to 242 volts which does not require a ground. 4. Leather stirrup supports should be monitored daily and replaced as needed. 5. Merry-Go-Round Operation: A. I was told that the ride operator starts the ride from the center and goes to the outside of the ride to monitor the patrons on the moving platform. B. I observed that the operator started the ride from the center with the door closed, with no view of patrons on the horses and then after 20-30 seconds came out and rode the platform opposite the patrons, again no view of the patrons. C. To meet today’s operation codes; if the ride is to be operated from the center then there must be an operator next to the controls, mainly to be near the “stop switch” and a second operator on the outside to monitor the patrons on the ride. This can be easily resolved by moving the operator and main disconnect to the outside of the ride. Airplane Manufacturer Unknown 1. Excessive movement noted on the top rotating bearing. This should be disassembled, inspected, and repaired as needed. 2. Backup safety cables should be installed in case the main support chain fails. 3. Chain wear was noted on the bottom 2 links. The top should be checked for wear. 4. If chain wear exceeds 20% the chains should be replaced.  JANUARY 20, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ 5. Vehicle support chains and hardware are not rated for load. Chains and hardware should be scheduled for replacement with graded chain. 6. Broken and low asphalt should be repaired to help minimize tripping. 7. Proper ASTM style fence should be installed between the Airplane Ride and Train. 8. At the present time the ride is operated at the center. To meet today’s operation codes; if the ride is to be operated from the center then there must be an operator next to the controls, mainly to be near the “stop switch” and a second operator on the outside to monitor the patrons on the ride. This can be easily resolved by moving the operator and main disconnect to the outside of the ride. Mini Golf Course 1. Electrical boxes in the golf course should have the covers installed properly and all 110 volt receptacles should be GFCI protected. General 1. Owner/Operator Responsibility ASTM F-770 A. Pre-opening inspection and documentation. B. Specific Operation Procedures (SOP) posted at the operators position. C. Emergency Evacuation Procedures posted at the operators position. D. Operator Training Documentation. E. Maintenance Log 2. The chain link fence should be secured properly to the steel pipe frame and all end wires should be monitored to insure they are not sticking out causing a catch or injury to a patron. If you have any questions please feel free to call. If Ms. Rehnberg should need any help getting the information for her rides or outlines to comply with the ASTM-F-770 we will be happy to help. Best Regards, Joe E. Bixler President Site Photos of Funland were attached to letter and addressed in letter above. The Parks and Recreation Director also handed out the “Funland Visual Inspection Results”, as follows: Slide 1 Funland Visual Inspection Results Inspected by: Gary Allen and PJ Holm Inspection Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Slide 2 Main Entrance Concerns:  Awning roof is rotted  Edges are broken  Middle support posts on east side are not anchored to the ground or attached to the roof  JANUARY 20, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________  Roof is sagging from rot  Part of the seal edge is missing  Spider webs, bird nests, and dead bird is under side of roof rafters  Chain link fence in this area has many issues: o Top support rails are not attached at ends o Top of chain link is bent over where kids could reach and cut their hands o Section between entrance and golf area is not secured well at all Slide 3 Site Photos of Missing Seal Edge Slide 4 Site Photos of Roof Issues Slide 5 Site Photos of Underside of Rotting Roof and Unattached Posts Slide 6 Miniature Golf Course Concerns:  Some structures need repair work because of weather o New wood, scraping, sanding, paint, screws, nails  Putting green border boards are made out of Trex type materials. They are attached with angle brackets on the top where people will step, they are sharp, broken, uneven, bent, loose, missing and some of the Trex boards are at angles because the wood under them is rotting away. Some of the boards are not even attached, you can just lift them up.  Broken and warped bench  Long weeds and grass throughout  Hoses laying out and across holes  Pine cones and needles are all over and need to be raked up  Electric outlet hanging out of box with wire exposed at ground level. Slide 7 Site Photos of Electrical Issues Slide 8 Site Photos of Structure Issues Slide 9 Site Photos of Border Board Issues Slide 10 Site Photos of Course Grounds Slide 11 Chain Link Fence Concerns:  Fencing needs work around the entire facility o Loose sections o Bent sections o Sections not attached o Some fixed areas repaired wrong Slide 12 Site Photos of Fence Issues Slide 13 Common Area Concerns:  Two sided red bench needs repair work o Wobbly o Legs are uneven o Needs to be painted  Tree next to the kitchen needs to be trimmed up  Cracks in black top need to be sprayed for weeds. Slide 14 Site Photos of Common Area Issues Slide 15 Dining Hall Exterior Concerns:  Outside walls are covered in bird feces  Funland sign is covered in bird feces  Bird nests and feces all over door frame into the dining hall. Slide 16 Site Photos of Dining Hall Entrance Issues Slide 17 Site Photos of Exterior of Dining Hall  JANUARY 20, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________ Slide 18 Kitchen and Dining Hall Concerns:  Light fixtures in food storage area are filled with bugs and need to be cleaned.  Equipment on counter needs to be moved and cleaned under.  Ice maker freezes up so they leave front cover off so they can work on it each day.  Box of moldy filters sits on the floor next to the ice maker.  Tile in dining hall is breaking out and needs replaced. o With the age of the building, they may have asbestos which makes them dangerous when breaking apart.  Random garbage is kept in the fireplace.  Outlet on wall is burned and evidence of smoke damage is on the wall above it.  Dryer sheet hung in the doorway for some reason. Slide 19 Site Photos of Kitchen Issues Slide 20 Site Photos of Dining Hall Issues Slide 21 Rides and Attractions Concerns:  Yellow fence around Ferris Wheel needs paint  Loading ramp on Ferris Wheel is not level. One side is level but the other side sticks up about 1”-2” making a trip hazard.  The ramp for the Ferris Wheel has metal strips with screws holding down the green indoor/outdoor carpet. Several of the screws are missing and several others are sticking up making a trip or cutting hazard.  The carousel lights are zip tied to the structure. Slide 22 Site Photos of Rides and Attractions Issues The Parks and Recreation Director stated that there is a provision in the Agreement that requires the owner/manager to adhere to every request before opening for this season. Ms. Rehnberg must show proof that the items are taken care of, along with paying half of the cost of bringing the inspector back to review the corrections. The owner/manager would like to have a longer lease, which was not granted due to the fact that the Master Plan for Tautphaus Park is almost complete. There being no further business, it was moved by Councilmember Marohn, seconded by Councilmember Ehardt, that the meeting adjourn at 4:45 p.m. _______________________________________ _____________________________________ CITY CLERK MAYOR ************************