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Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center: Staff reported ongoing construction work in the natatorium and that the wellness pool basin had been formed. Staff said conduit and duct runs are in place and roof work largely complete; the project remains active and within contingency. Staff reported about $251,000 in contingency has been used from an original contingency pool of about $2.1 million (roughly 12%).

Shanker Plaza: Staff said planting and hydroseeding work will occur soon and that discussions with the contractor Henkel Construction about the ice ribbon remain ongoing. The city is seeking written proposals from Henkel describing options and cost; staff emphasized the city’s goal of receiving what it paid for and that no final decision on partial openings has been made.

Agility course: Contractor Caliber Concrete is installing underground drainage and preparing concrete pads; the equipment installer (Impella) is scheduled to install equipment in May if weather permits and staff expects substantial completion by June if schedules hold.

Daley Park splash pad and mini pitch: Staff said plans and specifications will go to the development review committee and staff intends to take the Daley Park plans and specifications to council May 13. Staff reported anticipated savings on several projects (including the mini pitch) that could be used to cover shortfalls on other projects.

Park maintenance facility expansion: Staff reported design alternates and growing cost estimates; staff plans to include a base bid and alternates in the May 13 council package so council can consider using savings from other projects to cover shortfalls in the maintenance facility budget.

Staff told commissioners they intend to take plans and specifications for the Ada Hayden trail project, the park maintenance facility expansion and the Daley Park splash pad to council on May 13 and have all three projects bid on the same schedule. The intent is to use savings from lower bids on some projects to offset shortfalls on others.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Ames City Parks and Recreation Commission | April 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Parks staff reported construction progress on Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center, Shanker Plaza and other park projects and told the commission it will present bids for three projects to City Council May 13.","taxTitle","Ames City, Story County, Iowa","taxId",4975,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6268804,"Parks commission seeks public input on micromobility, speed limits, dogs and park rules",885,2239000,3124000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3049541-f8d72d62330c4d4fb1d473111ed67493&start=2239&end=3124","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3049541-f8d72d62330c4d4fb1d473111ed67493/thumbnail_2239000.jpg","/articles/6268804/Ames-City/Story-County/Iowa/Parks-commission-seeks-public-input-on-micromobility-speed-limits-dogs-and-park-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6268804-676babac75691c42283dd295012e1b1a/orig.mp4?Expires=1776763474&Signature=n8OxxJchtAiH0tCptRJleYFXjr4v7K7mizfUdF3NQbLK6hj83YIzdUBg2WjOinHHHFfDyXW3oTalz7Uwds4rJbdeQb3bH42Bf3sw72ga1xu58TWai494bPDq1efC87S~pclpk9BRQIiytfl1Y7bRB49ohGmeqRfCsWWsZ2P1pMwhTqbdvfYrfAhSp19kwQ2BvuTxrls9SbfKB~Ak2IUePIGxCzfoc1hfp841rnnlyNTjEGVCARFR5WzSa1HsThPs5LHHQrrpuPXq5hYU9VYb-Z2lajmshgH22Hvqr3TMiGoaTsg2b~WnPkFtxIr099S8uDtvK3UVo1U38O-y~zGHRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ames Parks and Recreation staff presented public input and draft policy language on April 17 and the commission asked staff to develop a focused survey and return recommendations.

Staff summarized correspondence and two public input meetings. The comments ranged from proposals to ban personal transportation devices in parks to requests to preserve shared use. Staff noted the policy work is intended to balance access, safety and equity (for users who need mobility assistance such as e-trikes or e-bikes).

Staff described several specific questions for the commission to consider on micromobility: whether to allow particular devices, whether to set a numeric speed limit, how to mark trails (striping, signage or graphics), and what enforcement or voluntary etiquette steps to use. Staff cautioned that physical speed bumps were not being considered because of accessibility and plowing constraints. The city manager's office is preparing a separate micromobility survey and staff said they will coordinate to include relevant park questions.

Commissioners raised additional topics for the survey and future work: clarifying how people learn park rules, better signage at shelters and main entrances, dog-leash specifics and whether to restrict retractable leashes, and concerns about people experiencing homelessness and how enforcement would affect shelter or service access. Staff said they would coordinate with the city manager's office, include suggested questions, gather input from dog-training or user groups on leash issues and return with a draft survey and recommendations.","After public comment and staff outreach, the commission asked staff to develop a community survey and further study park rules covering e-bikes, micromobility devices, speed limits, park hours and dog policies.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6268808,"City staff to bid full closure for Ada Hayden trail replacement after council review",350,512000,862000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3049541-f8d72d62330c4d4fb1d473111ed67493&start=512&end=862","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3049541-f8d72d62330c4d4fb1d473111ed67493/thumbnail_512000.jpg","/articles/6268808/Ames-City/Story-County/Iowa/City-staff-to-bid-full-closure-for-Ada-Hayden-trail-replacement-after-council-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6268808-c2c60e6d197103d26b4e72c2d551db3a/orig.mp4?Expires=1776763474&Signature=dthycCZD7w8wLCCTm2D77kFlGBuNhn4aFsgTI0h5WSGdsOOx8hz6ivxXy2yVfmGjHO7mz-lGQQLxahR7SZQLZ0NacKa~mhodd2c3SAAGZ3aEv8ObCHeU-gVcm01vdmyPNsTv0hwwXk9AvNSXwNKoP1U4f8~yt~Do54GfiffxrK1yKntbobO4eRhsLAJovQ1BQTpbwJpA-Llj5akTze6cS62dI-9rw4xlB8aGszK4CyHcGQGB7xVS0xKagwNC~l5ek-Rb1Szdu16WWLXukdH-VUUvPncAg9MZWeGNLIfq5uObUcskL57HwXbZX0zXVNhBi3kC4i14fmzn~XoUzeAHcA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the Ames Parks and Recreation Commission on April 17 that City Council recommended proceeding with a full-trail closure to replace the deteriorating asphalt path around Ada Hayden Heritage Park and that staff will prepare the bid package accordingly.

Joshua (staff) told commissioners the city budgeted $700,000 in each of two fiscal years (a total of $1.4 million) for the project and that staff and consultant WHKS recommended a concrete surface for longevity and reduced long-term maintenance. He described two construction options presented to council: (1) close the entire trail and complete the work in roughly five to six weeks, or (2) stage construction to keep a loop open, which increases mobilizations and raised contractor estimates to roughly $1.3 million–a little over $1.4 million.

Staff said the base bid for the full closure (Option 1) was about $1.1 million; consultant costs of about $90,000 are included in the $1.4 million budget. At the April council meeting staff reported that adopting Option 1 would likely keep the project within available funds and limit total construction time. Joshua noted contractor availability may allow work this fall and that plans and specifications will go to council May 13 and bids will be due in early June.

Commissioners and staff discussed safety trade-offs for markings, physical barriers and signage. Staff said a physical barrier is unlikely given current funding and that striping or graphics were being evaluated; they also noted federal or local trail design guidance (SUDAS) recognizes different minimum widths for one- and two-way bike travel. Commissioners raised drainage and intermittent water over the trail in low spots, race-course distance concerns from local running groups, and how to communicate temporary closures and alternate trail options to park users.

Keith (staff) said option 1 leaves a contingency if alternates come in under budget and that staff will emphasize with the selected contractor the goal of reopening sections (for example the north loop) as soon as possible. Staff said the city will stress safety, provide extensive signage and coordinate outreach to inform the public about closures and alternate access. Staff also noted the Upland Trail, Hyde parking lot and other nearby trails will remain open for public use during construction.","City staff told the Parks and Recreation Commission that City Council recommended bidding a full-trail closure (Option 1) to replace the Ada Hayden Heritage Park loop with a concrete surface; the project has $1.4 million budgeted and anticipated bids range from about $1.1 million (base bid) to between $1.3–$1.4 million for phased work.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6268813,"Ames Parks and Recreation Commission elects Nathan Shimonik chair, Dwayne Reeves vice chair",295,69000,364000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3049541-f8d72d62330c4d4fb1d473111ed67493&start=69&end=364","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3049541-f8d72d62330c4d4fb1d473111ed67493/thumbnail_69000.jpg","/articles/6268813/Ames-City/Story-County/Iowa/Ames-Parks-and-Recreation-Commission-elects-Nathan-Shimonik-chair-Dwayne-Reeves-vice-chair","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6268813-afe71179c788545bc9a04a1c5019faed/orig.mp4?Expires=1776763474&Signature=b-6Pnggoff67NrY3X6RlFsTvm9Vaw1RtnWxoxLkbBkgyzA0cj727K2grVrtskqhtwNhDzVpyracocD7bQjZI7Hf2TSDKk0qYelO5aweq78tNH1Md66fWSLMt2PUA9CfUQx39FmD8JZq26A-dF5uxz9jBUVw52egNGgjrV~ooRRzZ115QCoNd8kSZ8kbI1GAsAjcT~0bFTP0VGjz9dMU-GvySyK2TYZ0bub~8nTvEmzl7TJhIDip-F03UzqNuq3H~pEx6bDgQxtgOoy6OUaLMf3h8wICbC2Q7kddZodluqp8M~xnZYQxaMe~GROTdy4oHTNy7C1-mwVoSU6kdLYUaMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ames Parks and Recreation Commission elected Commissioner Nathan Shimonik as chair and Commissioner Dwayne Reeves as vice chair at its meeting Thursday, April 17.

The commission opened the floor for nominations for chair. Commissioner Jeff Isles nominated Nathan Shimonik; Commissioner Jeff White seconded the nomination. Commissioners approved Shimonik by voice vote with no recorded opposition. After the vote Shimonik said, “It'll be a privilege to serve the citizens of Ames in this commission.”

The commission then opened nominations for vice chair. Shimonik nominated Dwayne Reeves. Commissioners approved Reeves by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

The elections were procedural and carried out by roll-call-style voice votes during the public meeting; commissioners did not record individual yes/no votes in the transcript. The commission moved on to its agenda after the officer elections.","At its April 17 meeting the Ames Parks and Recreation Commission elected Commissioner Nathan Shimonik as chair and Commissioner Dwayne Reeves as vice chair in unanimous voice votes.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6268794,"Commission approves minutes and 2025–26 meeting calendar; votes at a glance",3411,474000,3885000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3049541-f8d72d62330c4d4fb1d473111ed67493&start=474&end=3885","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3049541-f8d72d62330c4d4fb1d473111ed67493/thumbnail_474000.jpg","/articles/6268794/Ames-City/Story-County/Iowa/Commission-approves-minutes-and-202526-meeting-calendar-votes-at-a-glance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6268794-0c879f4890a706f2180d65350b9e7d44/orig.mp4?Expires=1776763474&Signature=hHP--Gp93FPtuma7fzUYWbnstihyFRf7bxgK8n25PRZQ67JojCUfTI68C7jPiv6OyuUD0Wp2KjRp8SSO9zVJEKAr4sn7iuQbVCONKfuwnfduy-vX3ybCSVukvHI9SJG3el-S6UFp~O7nNEq2QvkdrlvOkHMq0wZpoTRRExmozp48dTH92G189RDjImhvcfxDurdZITnBwCeCu320leFsD0mWDtQkQn~bLXtPkZmjNjRxA5Tm4I5bLSLfE3osgFkDuNINA8scAvI-Jm-wYJMB2MmoWXuSxP2Gxb1i1aLoidADasiYL7R6rYHpSBNS0hXt2KxJ7ZwYwaa1BVW7MkC8Uw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the April 17 meeting the Ames Parks and Recreation Commission approved minutes from its March 27 meeting and approved the 2025–26 commission meeting calendar.

Approval of minutes: Commissioner Dwayne Reeves moved to approve the March 27, 2025 minutes; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

Meeting calendar: Staff recommended meeting dates (generally the third Thursday of each month, with a few exceptions such as a December special meeting and a fourth-Thursday March meeting) and staff recommended Alternative 1 (the calendar attachment). A motion to approve Alternative 1 carried by voice vote; the commission noted that the June meeting often includes a site tour that may also include City Council.

No other formal votes were recorded during the business items portion of the meeting.","The commission approved minutes from its March 27 meeting and approved the proposed 2025–26 meeting dates (third Thursday schedule with two exceptions).","actionData","errors"]

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