Minutes of the June 8, Natural Resource Commission 2017 Meeting
Meeting Held at: Tama County Nature Center 2283 Park Road Toledo, Iowa
For Office Use Only
Date Minutes Approved By NRC: 07 /13/17
Director's Signature: c'L .. c.] ~~ Chuck Gipp Director RECORD COPY File Name: ADM 1·1-1 NRCMINUTES June 8, 2017 Natural Resource Commission Minutes
TABLE OF CONTENTS(* indicates consent item) Call to Order ...... 2 Commissioner Attendance ...... 2 Public Participation ...... 2 1. Approval of Agenda ...... 2 CARRIED AS PRESENTED ••.•..•....•...•..•...... •...... •.•...•..•.•...... •.••.•.•...... 2 2. Approve Minutes of 05/11/17 NRC Public Meeting ...... 3 CARRIED AS PRESENTED ...... •.....•..•...... •...... •....•...... •..... 3 3. Director's Remarks ...... 3 4. Division Administrator's Remarks ...... 3 5. Donations ...... 3 CARRIED AS PRESENTED .•...... •..•...... •..•..•....•.....•..•....•...... •..•....•..•...... 5 *6. Contract with Custom Seeding and Habitat (Gudmonson) - IHAP ...... 5 CARRIED UNDER CONSENT ...... ••...... •...•.•.•...... •.5 7. Contract Amendment-2 with Ducks Unlimited, Inc ...... 6 CARRIED AS PRESENTED ...... •....•...... •...... •.•.•...... •..••...... 6 8. 2017-2018 Deer Management Zone Hunts ...... 7 CARRIED AS PRESENTED ...... •..•..•....•..•.•...•...... •...... 10 *9 Brushy Creek Trails Advisory Board Appointments - Amended ...... 10 CARRIED UNDER CONSENT ...... •..•....•..•••.•...••...... • 10 10. Contract Amendment-1 with Shelby County Conservation Board ...... 10 CARRIED AS PRESENTED ....•.•...... •...... •...•...••....•.....•.•...... 11 11. Contract with Iowa State University (Water Trails Master Planning) ...... 11 CARRIED AS PRESENTED .•....•...... •...... ••.....•.•.•..•.•....•..•....•...... 12 *12. Publicly Owned Lakes Program Watershed Eligibility- FY18 ...... 12 CARRIED UNDER CONSENT ..•.•..•...•...... •....•..•.•.•..•.•.•.•...•.•..•...... 13 *13 Public Land Management Project - Management Agreement -Village Creek Area - Allamakee County Conservation Board ...... 13 CARRIED UNDER CONSENT ...... •..•.•...... •...... •...... •.•.•..•..... 13 14. Public Land Acquisition Projects ...... 13 14.1. Swamp White Oak Wildlife Management Area, Louisa County- INHF ...... 13 CARRIED AS PRESENTED .....•....•...... •...... •...... •....••.•..•.•....•..•..... 14 14.2. Christopherson Slough Wildlife Management Area, Dickinson County- INHF ...... 14 CARRIED AS PRESENTED ...... •..•...... ••....•.•..•..•.•..•...... 14 14.5. Big Marsh Wildlife Management Area, Butler County- INHF ...... 14 CARRIED AS PRESENTED ...... •...... •...... •....•..•..•....•.•..•...... 15 14.4. Big Marsh Wildlife Management Area, Butler County- INHF ...... 15 CARRIED AS PRESENTED ...... 16 14.5. Big Marsh Wildlife Management Area, Butler County- INHF ...... 16 CARRIED AS PRESENTED ...... 16 15. Construction Projects ...... 16 15.1. Pleasant Creek SRA, Campground Electric Upgrade - Linn County ...... 16 CARRIED AS PRESENTED ...... 17 15.2. Bellevue State Park, Sidewalk and Trail Improvements -Jackson County ...... 17 CARRIED AS PRESENTED ...... 18 15.3. Iowa State Fair Building Renovation Project - Polk County ...... 18 CARRIED AS PRESENTED ...... 19 15.4. Manchester Fish Hatchery, Fish Room Remodel - Delaware County ...... 19 ljPage June 8, 2017 Natural Resource Commission Minutes
CARRIED AS PRESENTED ...... 20 15.5. Mcintosh Woods State Park, Road Repair- Cerro Gordo County ...... 20 CARRIED AS PRESENTED ...... 20 15.6. Gull Point State Park, Restroom Replacements - Dickinson County ...... 21 CARRIED AS PRESENTED ...... 21 16. Orientation ...... 21 17. General Discussion ...... 22 Adjournment ...... 22 CARRIED- MEETING ADJOURNED ...... 22 Upcoming NRC Meeting Dates ...... 22
MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Natural Resource Commission was called to order by the NRC Chair, Margo Underwood, on 06/08/17 at 8:30am. Commissioners shared their thoughts and appreciation for the staff and field tour. Commissioner Underwood also noted the importance of the Friends Group partnerships.
COMMISSIONER ATTENDANCE Present Marcus Branstad [8:30am-11:14am] Kim Francisco, Secretary [8:30am-11:14am] Laura Hommel [8:30am-11:14am] Tom Prickett [8:30am-11:14am] Phyllis Reimer [8:30am-11:14am] Dennis Schemmel [8:30am-11:14am] Margo Underwood, Chair [8:30am-11:14am]
Absent None
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NAME ADDRESS ·•. REPRE.SEN;l"ING SUBJECT Mark Ackelson 5525 Schweiker Dr, Self and Iowa Parks DNR Budget and IPF Update Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 Foundation Commissioner Underwood requested to have a Parks 2020 update presented to the Commissioners that would include partners involved.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion - Commissioner Schemmel Seconded - Commissioner Reimer Decision -Approved by Unanimous Vote CARRIED AS PRESENTED II
2jPage June 8, 2017 Natural Resource Commission Minutes 2. APPROVE MINUTES OF 05/11/17 NRC PUBLIC MEETING Motion - Commissioner Francisco, noting the published agenda should read the approval of the minutes dated 05/11/17 versus 04/13/17. Seconded - Commissioner Reimer I I Decision -Approved by Unanimous Vote
CARRIED AS PRESENTED
3. DIRECTOR'S REMARKS Director Gipp provided an update on the legislatively approved budget, Union Grove State Park improvements and partnerships to improve water quality through in lake and watershed protection work, and the Loess Hills Visitor Center dedication naming it the Brent S. Olson Visitor Center.
4. DIVISION ADMINISTRATOR'S REMARKS Division Administrator, Dr. Dale Garner, offered his thanks to the Commission for attending the field tour yesterday and his appreciation for staff's dedication and expertise and who, also, enjoy showing the work they are doing. He also provided an update regarding Chronic Wasting Disease.
5. DONATIONS The Natural Resource Commission is requested to approve the following donations: Donation to: Amount Description Donation Provided by:
Manchester Trout $161.00 Funds for fishing licenses and trout Josh Entler, Woodrow Hatchery fees for a veteran fishing event. Morris Lodge No 680 Fish and Wildlife $162.50 Final balance of bequeath in Jana Welcher, Exec of the Trust Fund memory of Bryan Jon Timmerman. Bryan Jon Timmerman Estate Red Haw State Park $75.00 Food for hot dog roast at Red Haw Hy-Vee Food Store Kid's Fishing Day Red Haw State Park $100.00 Fishing tackle for prizes at Kid's Norm Paulson, Hook, Line Fishing Day and Sinker Bait and Tackle Red Haw State Park $40.00 Night Crawlers for Kid's Fishing Day Blyzo Bait Red Haw State Park $50.00 Fishing tackle for prizes at Kid's Craig and Kim Stansbery Fishing Day Red Haw State Park $30.00 Fishing tackle for prizes at Kid's Jim And Roberta Reynolds Fishing Day Loess Hills State $244.72 Funds to support upkeep on the Rik Homstad, Trustee of Forest Water Ordway memorial in the the Walter H. Ordway Loess Hills State Forest. Trust Decorah Fish $900.00 Automated External Defibrillator Friends of the Decorah Fish Hatchery (AED) Hatchery Decorah Fish $14,348.00 Kawasaki Mule Pro FX (UTV) Friends of the Decorah Fish Hatchery Hatchery Decorah Fish $2,229.00 H&H Utility Trailer Friends of the Decorah Fish Hatchery Hatchery
3jPage June 8, 2017 Natural Resource Commission Minutes Iowa Outdoors $25.00 Funds to offset the cost of Iowa Art and Carol Ades Magazine Outdoors magazine subscriptions for Iowa schools Iowa Outdoors $30.00 Funds to offset the cost of Iowa Wayne Anderson Magazine Outdoors magazine subscriptions for Iowa schools Fish and Wildlife $25.00 Funds to support the Fish and Lou Braun Trust Fund Wildlife Trust Fund in memory of James Shay Parks and Forestry $25.00 Funds to support Parks and Forestry Louis Braun in memory of James Shay General $25.00 Funds to support the IA DNR in Victoria Clyde memory of James Shay Fish and Wildlife $250.00 Funds to support the Fish and Marlene Koski Trust Fund Wildlife Trust Fund in memory of James Shay Fish and Wildlife $100.00 Funds to support the Fish and Christina Wichers Trust Fund Wildlife Trust Fund in memory of Jim Shay Fish and Wildlife $50.00 Funds to support the Fish and Jacquelyn Niedermayer Trust Fund Wildlife Trust Fund in memory of James "Jim" D. Shay Fish and Wildlife $100.00 Funds to support the Fish and John and Kathy Barnhart Trust Fund Wildlife Trust Fund in memory of James D. Shay Fish and Wildlife $30.00 Funds to support the Fish and Deb Kriegermeier Trust Fund Wildlife Trust Fund in memory of Jim Shay General $100.00 Funds to support the work of the IA Paul McCoy DNR. Shimek State Forest $100.00 Funds to support equestrian trail Paul and DeMaris Hawkins maintenance. Fish and Wildlife $250.00 Funds to support the Fish and Krause Gentle Foundation Trust Fund Wildlife Trust Fund in memory of Harold "Bud" Carpenter Fish and Wildlife $20.00 Funds to support the Fish and Frank Niedermayer Trust Fund Wildlife Trust Fund in memory of Jim Shay Parks and Forestry $25.00 Funds to support Parks and Forestry Hunter and Abby Leland in memory of Arnie Baier. Hawkeye Wildlife $650.00 Labor and materials to build 24 Carter LeaVesseur Area wood duck houses for an Eagle Scout Project.
41Page June 8, 2017 Natural Resource Commission Minutes Motion - Commissioner Francisco, with great thanks Seconded - Commissioner Prickett Discussion -Tamara Mcintosh, DNR Attorney, provided information regarding the purpose and legalities of the NRC body to approve donations. Decision -Approved by Unanimous Vote CARRIED AS PRESENTED
*6. CONTRACT WITH CUSTOM SEEDING AND HABITAT {GUDMONSON) - IHAP Commission approval is requested for a contract with Custom Seeding and Habitat, Humboldt, IA. Contract Terms Amount: not to exceed $45,248.82 Dates: June 10, 2017 -September 1, 2017 Funding Source{s): Voluntary Public Access Grant - Iowa Habitat Access Program Contract Purpose: Complete tasks to establish 13.3 acres of native pollinator grassland habitat, 31.2 acres of n;itive shortgrass prairie, 78.3 acres of native tallgrass prairie and 35.5 acres of switchgrass for the Iowa Habitat Access Program Landowner and Property Description: Dennis and Duane Gudmonson own a 158.3-acre property in Winnebago County, Iowa, that has been enrolled in the Iowa Habitat and Access Program (IHAP). IHAP Agreement Dates and Access: February 15, 2016 until May 31 2026; the property will be open to public access for hunting from September 1, 2016 - May 31, 2026. land Management Tasks: The Wildlife Management Plan for this property has identified the need for 158.3 acres of native prairie seeding to improve the wildlife habitat on the property. Tasks for this work includes: seedbed preparation through disking as well as providing and planting seed mixes. % of Reimbursement to DNR by Landowner: Approximately 80% Source of Landowner's Reimbursement to DNR: The acres that require a native diverse prairie seeding is also enrolled in the USDA Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) CP42 Pollinator Habitat, CP38E Gaining Ground, and CP27-28 Farmable Wetland Program practices. The landowners have agreed to remit CRP cost-share for the establishment of the native seed. Selection Process Summary: The Department solicited proposals from targeted small businesses and also utilized the Request for Quote process. The RFP was also shared with many local contractors who have completed this type of work for the Department in the past or have expressed interest in completing this type of work for the Department in the future. • Quote Due Date: 05/17/2017 • Recommendation: Custom Seeding and Habitat Vendor Vendor Location {city, state) Cost Custom Seeding and Habitat Humboldt, IA $45,248.82 Freedom Creek Prairie Prescott, IA $48,135.36 Lesueur River Seeding and Conservation Waseca, MN $48,786.14 Hunters Management Group Promise City, IA $63,459.51
CARRIED UNDER CONSENT
S[Page June 8, 2017 Natural Resource Commission Minutes 7. CONTRACT AMENDMENT-2 WITH DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. Commission approval is requested for a cooperative agreement amendment with Ducks Unlimited, Inc., Boone, IA. Amendment-# 2 Terms: Amendment Amount: $24,813 Amendment Dates: 06/08/17 to 03/19/18 Funding Source(s): Iowa Migratory Bird Fees Amendment Purpose: With the finalization of the engineering plans, it is determined additional funds are needed to complete the work. The DNR and DU provided a detailed review of the plans and made revisions to reduce costs that brought in acceptable construction bids. DU received 7 bids ranging from $128,813 to $239,139 and intends to accept the low bid of $128,813 pending approval of this amendment. Original Contract Purpose: To partner with Ducks Unlimited, Inc., (DU) to construct a new water control structure and invasive fish passage barrier on Cone Marsh in Louisa County. DU's professio~al bio-engineering staff had completed a preliminary survey and engineering design for a new water control structure and invasive fish passage barrier on the lower end of Cone Marsh. This 450 acre marsh provides important breeding and stopover habitat for migratory birds and water filtration for the Iowa River. Historically, in years with large storm events, wetland habitats within Cone Marsh can become severely degraded due to a lack of effective water level management and an overabundance of exotic fish, such as carp, entering the marsh. This project is one in support of DU and DNR's Big Rivers Initiative, an effort to restore and enhance waterfowl migration and breeding habitat along the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, and to improve water quality within the Upper Mississippi River Basin. The project is for the construction of a new water control structure and invasive fish passage barrier. DU will provide bid letting and construction management services. DU tasks include: Prepare all project bid specifications, accept or reject all project bids, and be solely responsible for making any contract changes, additions, or deletions as the work progresses; Provide construction management inspection services to confirm that all site developments are completed in a timely manner; Review and verify all contractor invoices prior to DU's submission of invoices to DNR for payment; Provide 50% in cost share toward engineering services (up to $15,000) as identified in the Iowa Mississippi River Valley NAWCA grant. The DNR will approve final engineering designs, routinely inspect the site when any construction is in progress, and keep DU advised of any desired changes, additions, or deletions to the project construction; Manage the site to provide habitat that is beneficial to migratory birds. Original Selection Process: Cooperative Agreement based on statutory authority provided in Iowa Code section 28E.4 and 484A.4. Contract History: Original Contract Terms: Amount $125,000; Timeframe: 06/26/15 to 03/19/17 Amendment- 1 Terms: Timeframe: 03/19/17 to 03/19/18; Purpose: Extend agreement by 1 year. Motion- Commissioner Reimer Seconded - Commissioner Branstad Decision -Approved by Unanimous Vote
CARRIED AS PRESENTED
6IPage June 8, 2017 Natural Resource Commission Minutes 8. 2017-2018 DEER MANAGEMENT ZONE HUNTS The Commission is requested to approve the Deer Management Zone Hunts for the upcoming season as required by 571 Iowa Administrative Code 105.3. The list includes zones to be open to hunting, season dates, legal weapons, license types, quotas, and other information required by rule. Representatives for all of the cities on the list have indicated by letter than they want to be included in the list of special hunts. There will be 48 different locations, although several will have multiple hunts on them. 2017-2018 DEER MANAGEMENT ZONES Cancelled or new hunts as well as any changes from last year are highlighted. Zone Zone Season Season License Any Name # Season Name Number Begin Season End Quota Deer Amana Colonies Zone 1 Youth 1 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Amana Colonies Zone 1 Disabled 2 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Amana Colonies Zone 1 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 Amana Colonies Zone 1 Early Muzzle 4 10/14/2017 10/22/2017 250 Amana Colonies Zone 1 Reg Gun 1 5 12/2/2017 12/6/2017 Amana Colonies Zone 1 Reg Gun 2 6 12/9/2017 12/17/2017 Amana Colonies Zone 1 Late Muzzle 7 12/18/2017 1/10/2018 ----· ____Am<:s (City) 2 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 50 2 Ames (Perimeter) 3 Youth 1 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Ames (Perimeter) 3 Disabled 2 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Ames (Perimeter) 3 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 Ames (Perimeter) 3 Early Muzzle 4 10/14/2017 10/22/2017 Ames (Perimeter) 3 Reg Gun 1 5 12/2/2017 12/6/2017 50 Ames (Perimeter) 3 Reg Gun 2 6 12/9/2017 12/17/2017 Ames (Perimeter) 3 Late Muzzle 7 12/18/2017 1/10/2018 Bettendorf & Riverdale (City) 7 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 125 5 Cedar Rapic!_:;jCity) 8 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 400 18 Cedar Rapids (Perimeter) 40 Youth 1 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Cedar Rapids (Perimeter) 40 Disabled 2 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Cedar Rapids (Perimeter) 40 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 Cedar Rapids (Perimeter) 40 Early Muzzle 4 10/14/2017 10/22/2017 400 Cedar Rapids (Perimeter) 40 Reg Gun 1 5 12/2/2017 12/6/2017 Cedar Rapids (Perimeter) 40 Reg Gun 2 6 12/9/2017 12/17/2017 Cedar Rapids (Perimeter) 40 Late Muzzle 7 12/18/2017 1/10/2018 Clinton (City) 9 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 300 5 Coralville (City) 10 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 200 12 Coralville (Perimeter) 25 Youth 1 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Coralville (Perimeter) 25 Disabled 2 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Coralville (Perimeter) 25 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 Coralville (Perimeter) 25 Early Muzzle 4 10/14/2017 10/22/2017 500 Coralville (Perimeter) 25 Reg Gun 1 5 12/2/2017 12/6/2017 Coralville (Perimeter) 25 Reg Gun 2 6 12/9/2017 12/17/2017 Coralville (Perimeter) 25 Late Muzzle 7 12/18/2017 1/10/2018 Council Bluffs (City) 69 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 300
71Page June 8, 2017 Natural Resource Commission Minutes Davenport (City) 11 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 500 11 Decorah (City) 8S Cancelled 2017 3 Denison (City) 12 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 so DeSoto NWR 13 Early Muzzle 4 10/21/2017 10/22/2017 100 DeSoto NWR 14 Late Muzzle 7 12/16/2017 12/17/2017 100 Dubuque (City) 16 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 400 12 Dubuque County 17 Youth 1 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Dubuque County 17 Disabled 2 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Dubuque County 17 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 Dubuque County 17 Early Muzzle 4 10/14/2017 10/22/2017 2SO Dubuque County 17 Reg Gun 1 s 12/2/2017 12/6/2017 Dubuque County 17 Reg Gun 2 6 12/9/2017 12/17/2017 Dubuque County 17 Late Muzzle 7 12/18/2017 1/10/2018 Eldora (City) 42 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 so Elk Rock State Park 18 Late Muzzle 7 1/6/2018 1/7/2018 25 Green Valley State Park 20 Early Muzzle 4 11/18/2017 11/19/2017 30 IA Ammunition Plant 21 Youth 1 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 IA Ammunition Plant 21 Disabled 2 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 IA Ammunition Plant 21 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 IA Ammunition Plant 21 Early Muzzle 4 10/14/2017 10/22/2017 1200 IA Ammunition Plant 21 Reg Gun 1 5 12/2/2017 12/6/2017 IA Ammunition Plant 21 Reg Gun 2 6 12/9/2017 12/17/2017 IA Ammunition Plant 21 Late Muzzle 7 12/18/2017 1/10/2018 Iowa Falls (Perimeter) 23 Youth 1 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Iowa Falls (Perimeter) 23 Disabled 2 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Iowa Falls (Perimeter) 23 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 Iowa Falls (Perimeter) 23 Early Muzzle 4 10/14/2017 10/22/2017 30 Iowa Falls (Perimeter) 23 Reg Gun 1 5 12/2/2017 12/6/2017 Iowa Falls (Perimeter) 23 Reg Gun 2 6 12/9/2017 12/17/2017 Iowa Falls (Perimeter) 23 Late Muzzle 7 12/18/2017 1/10/2018 Iowa Falls (City) 24 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 so Jefferson County Park 64 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 25 1 Kent Park 26 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 100 4 Keokuk (City) 83 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 150 1 Knoxville (City) 7S Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 25 Lake Aquahbi State Park 29 Cancelled 2017 4 Lake Aquahbi State Park 19 Bow 3 10/15/2015 1/10/2018 30 Lake Darling State Park 30 Reg Gun 1 5 12/2/2017 12/3/2017 100 Lake Iowa County Park 70 Bow 3 10/7/2017 12/17/2017 50 2 Lake Iowa County Park 71 Late Muzzle 7 12/18/2017 1/10/2018 7S 1 Lake Macbride State Park 32 Cancelled 2017 3 Lake of Three Fires 34 Gun 7 1/6/2018 1/7/2018 40 Ledges State Park 39 Bow 3 10/1/2017 12/31/2017 30 Maquoketa Caves 84 Bow 3 9/16/2017 12/1/2017 30 Marshalltown (City) 78 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 60 3 SI Page June 8, 2017 Natural Resource Commission Minutes Marshalltown (Perimeter) 79 Youth 1 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Marshalltown (Perimeter) 79 Disabled 2 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Marshalltown (Perimeter) 79 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 Marshalltown (Perimeter) 79 Early Muzzle 4 10/14/2017 10/22/2017 40 Marshalltown (Perimeter) 79 Reg Gun 1 5 12/2/2017 12/6/2017 Marshalltown (Perimeter) 79 Reg Gun 2 6 12/9/2017 12/17/2017 Marshalltown (Perimeter) 79 Late Muzzle 7 12/18/2017 1/10/2018 Mason City (City) 5 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 100 Mount Pleasant (City) 41 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 150 Muscatine (City) 43 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 150 6 Oskaloosa (City) 6 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 200 4 Ottumwa (City) 44 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 300 5 Pine Lake State Park 47 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 30 1 Polk-Dallas Archery-only Zone 48 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/28/2018 1000 50 Licenses valid within POLK/DALLAS Urban deer management zone in urban areas, Polk CCB properties and certain Say/orville Federal lands. Local ordinances ar rules apply. Polk-Dallas Rural Zone 61 Youth 1 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Licenses valid within 61 Disabled 2 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 POLK/DALLAS deer 61 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 75 management zone, outside 61 Early Muzzle 4 10/14/2017 10/22/2017 controlled/permit-only areas. 61 Reg Gun 1 5 12/2/2017 12/6/2017 61 Reg Gun 2 6 12/9/2017 12/17/2017 61 Late Muzzle 7 12/18/2017 1/10/2018 Reichelt Area 74 Gun 4 10/21/2017 10/26/2017 30 Riverside Park (Carroll CCB) 81 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 40 Scott County Park 50 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 50 Smith Wildlife Area 66 Reg Gun 1 5 12/2/2017 12/6/2017 3 Smith Wildlife Area 67 Reg Gun 2 6 12/9/2017 12/17/2017 3 Smith Wildlife Area 68 Late Muzzle 7 12/18/2017 1/10/2018 3 Springbrook State Park 51 Cancelled 2017 1 Squaw Creek Park 53 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 100 5 Stone State Park 82 Bow 3 10/1/2017 12/1/2017 50 Wapsi Environmental Ceriter 55 Mentor Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 4 Waterloo/Cedar 56 Bow 3 10/10/2017 1/10/2018 290 16 Falls/Evansdale/Elk Run Hts.
Motion - Commissioner Schemmel Seconded - Commissioner Francisco Discussion - Dr. Garner provided information regarding the Deer Management Zone application process and how the local biologists assist the applicants with the process and fulfillment of the hunt. Tamara Mcintosh provided information regarding the law's requirement for the State to have at least two depredation biologists. Decision -Approved by Unanimous Vote 9IPage June 8, 2017 Natural Resource Commission Minutes·
CARRIED AS PRESENTED
*9 BRUSHY CREEK TRAILS ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS -AMENDED The Commission is requested to approve the following amended appointment recommendations for the volunteer Brushy Creek Trails Advisory Board. Board Purpose: As outlined in Iowa Code 455A.8, the Board is composed of 10 members: the Director or his designee, a member from the State Preserves Board, the park employee responsible for Brushy Creek Recreation Area, and 7 board members recommended by the Director or his designee for Natural Resource Commission approval. The Trails Advisory Board advises the Department and Natural Resource Commission regarding issues and recommendations relating to the development and maintenance of trails and related activities at or adjacent to the Brushy Creek Recreation Area. Each voting member of the board shall serve for terms of three years, and shall be eligible for reappointment. Summary of Selection Process: As directed by criteria under Iowa Code 455A.8, Board members must actively participate in recreational trail activities such as hiking, bicycling, an equestrian sport, or a winter sport at the Brushy Creek Recreation Area. The selection committee consisted of six DNR and CCB members. For 2017, four board member applications were reviewed and scored by the selection committee. BCTAB 2017 applications Applicant Average Score Application Status Sue Maiwald 33.16 Appointed 02/2017 Jeff Glock 31.83 Appointed 02/2017 Beth Aswegan 29.67 Open Application Julie Bishop 27.33 Open Application Amendment Purpose: In 02/2017, Jeff Glock and Sue Maiwald were successfully appointed to the board to fill vacancies. In 04/2017, standing Board Member Mike O'Brien submitted a letter of resignation due to health reasons leaving two years remaining on his term. Recommendations: The committee recommends Beth Aswegan to fill the remaining 2 years of Mike O'Brien's term for 2017 and 2018. If Ms. Aswegan declines the appointment the committee requests authority to offer the next ranked applicant that meets the board position criteria.
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10. CONTRACT AMENDMENT-1 WITH SHELBY COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD Commission approval is requested for a contract amendment with Shelby County Conservation Board, of Harlan, IA. Amendment-1 Terms: Amendment Amount: $79,320 Amendment Dates: 07 /01/2017 to 06/30/2019 Funding Source(s): General Fund Amendment Purpose: This amendment will continue the two year agreement to jointly provide stewardship education and conservation literacy opportunities to the residents of Shelby County and to the customers of Prairie Rose State Park through a full time naturalist position with the County Conservation Board.
lOIPage June 8, 2017 Natural Resource Commission Minutes Original Contract Purpose: To provide 50% toward a two year shared interpretive position between Shelby County Conservation Board and Prairie Rose State Park. Shelby County Conservation Board will provide the other 50%. PRSP is a highly visited state park within an active local community. With a newly-renovated lake and updated state park infrastructure, opportunities exist to further connect the visitors to the resource combining efforts with another local conservation group that is just five miles down the road from the park. At least 50% of the total work activities will be directed by the Prairie Rose State Park manager. Naturalist tasks will include: • provide public programming in the county and in the state park • provide the PRSP Park Manager a weekly schedule • organize monthly meetings with the Park Manager to discuss completed and future activities • present, bi-annually, activity reports to the County Conservation Director and DNR • attend annual training opportunities as approved by the DNR and County This agreement will bring added partnership and cooperation between the two governmental agencies while assisting with interpretive efforts in state parks within Southwest Iowa. Original Selection Process: Intergovernmental contracting with Shelby County Conservation Board is authorized under 456A.23 and 456A.24(7). Contract History: Original Contract Terms: Amount $72,008; Timeframe: 08/20/2015 to 06/30/2017 Motion - Commissioner Francisco Seconded - Commissioner Reimer Decision -Approved by Unanimous Vote
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11. CONTRACT WITH IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (WATER TRAILS MASTER PLANNING} Commission approval is requested for a contract with Iowa State University, Ames, IA. Contract Terms Amount: $76,573 Dates: June 15, 2017 to December 31, 2018 DNR shall have the option ta extend this Contract for up to six years from the beginning date of the original contract by executing a signed amendment prior to the expiration of this contract. Funding Source(s): Rebuild Iowa's Infrastructure Fund (RllF). Contract Purpose: This contract will result in the final master plan relating to recreational and economic development and river conservation for the West Fork, Des Moines River Water Trail. This project was selected based on local support, partnering regional balance, and status of existing conditions projects. This plan will identify infrastructure improvements (water accesses, restroom facilities, paddlecraft campsites, other amenities) and management, conservation, and interpretive needs telling the unique story of the river and its valley. ISU's department of landscape architecture has demonstrated capacity and expertise through their work on the statewide water trails plan and work on three other water trail master plans. ISU tasks include: • Conduct in-depth stream assessment of water trail study route. • Provide assistance to local entities with social organizing and education about low-head dam mitigation (steering committee and public input meetings). HI Page June 8, 2017 Natural Resource Commission Minutes • Review, explore options, and provide analysis for improved fish habitat, fishing accesses, local capacity for river management, and river restoration components. • Prepare conceptual design plans for on-water improvements with cost estimates. • Graphically design complete master plan in Adobe CS6, including existing conditions, vision, recreational development plan, and conservation and protection plan. DN R tasks include: • Assist with stream assessment of water trail study route. • Provide technical assistance, review and provide feedback for all elements of the water trail plan (existing conditions, vision, recreational development plan, and conservation protection plan). • Develop and draft historic context of water trail study area to enhance the conservation and protection plan. • Attend all steering committee and public input meetings as state representative for water trails to respond to questions and provide project support. This project's local support is being provided by Emmet County Conservation Board and the City of Estherville. They will ensure accesses and amenities are maintained to certain standards identified by DNR. The Emmet County Water Trails Association (a local 501c3) will also be partnering in this project to assist in the marketing of water trail events. Selection Process Summary: Intergovernmental contracting with Iowa State University is authorized under 11 IAC 106.4. Motion - Commissioner Reimer Seconded - Commissioner Branstad Decision -Approved by Unanimous Vote
CARRIED AS PRESENTED
*12. PUBLICLY OWNED LAKES PROGRAM WATERSHED ELIGIBILITY-FY18 Purpose: The Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) - Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality manages and provides funding for Iowa's Publicly Owned Lakes Program. This program establishes and maintains a priority list of watersheds above publicly owned lakes and reservoirs. In order to be eligible to receive IDALS's Publicly Owned Lake (POL) Program funds, an applicant must be a soil and water conservation district and submit an application for POL priority designation to IDALS. The application must include a map of the watershed identifying the sources of significant sediment delivery to the lake and documentation of the existence of a watershed plan that targets significant sources of sediment delivery to the lake. Applications are approved based on adequacy of the watershed plan for the publicly owned lake, presence on the priority list for lake restoration, and available funding. As outlined in Iowa Administrative Code 571, Chapter 31, Public Owned Lakes Program, the DNR is part of the application review and recommendation process. The DNR is to, then, submit the recommended list of publicly owned lakes eligible under the program to the NRC for approval. Summary of Selection Process: The Review and Selection Committee evaluated applications based on the criteria above. Locations within the watersheds that contribute significant sediment to the lake have plans for targeted installation of permanent soil conservation practices or management practices that will reduce sediment delivery. Selection Committee Members: The review and selection committee consisted of four members: • IDNR Staff-Conservation and Recreation Division (2)
121Page June 8, 2017 Natural Resource Commission Minutes • IDNR Staff- Environmental Services Division (1) • IDALS Staff (2) Number of Applications Received: 11 Recommendations: In accordance with the administrative rules, the Review and Selection Committee has determined that the following meet program requirements and recommends approval of the following list of watersheds for program eligibility: • Lake Binder, Adams SWCD • Centerville Reservoir, Appanoose SWCD • Clarke County Reservoir, Clarke SWCD • Lake Geode, Des Moines and Henry SWCD's • Lake of the Hills, Scott • Lake lcaria, Adams SWCD • Otter Creek Lake, Tama SWCD • Three Mile Lake, Union and Adair SWCD's • Twelve Mile Lake, Union and Adair SWCD's • West Lake, Clarke SWCD • Willow Lake, Harrison SWCD I~ ~-~~~~~~~C~A~R~R~IE~D~U~N~D~ER~C~O~NS~E~N~T~~~~~~~~~~==;i
*13 PUBLIC LAND MANAGEMENT PROJECT- MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT- VILLAGE CREEK AREA -ALLAMAKEE COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD The Natural Resource Commission is requested to approve a management agreement with the Allamakee County Conservation Board. Location: Village Creek Area, Allamakee County, Iowa Site Purpose: The purpose of the agreement is to transfer care and maintenance of the 51 acre Village Creek Area to the Allamakee County Conservation Board. The area is located immediately south of Lansing, Iowa. It includes a boat ramp and large parking area providing access to the Mississippi River. The area will be managed as an access area in the same manner as other state-owned access areas. Management History: The Department has managed the property since acquiring it in 1978. The CCB has constructed a nature center adjacent to the site and have personnel in close proximity. Management Agreement Term: The term of this agreement is 25 years.
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14. PUBLIC LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS 14.1. SWAMP WHITE OAK WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA, LOUISA COUNTY- INHF The Natural Resource Commission's approval is requested to purchase a tract of land located in Louisa County adjacent to Swamp White Oak Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Seller: INHF Acreage: 135 DNR Purchase Price: $121,000 Appraised Value: $121,000 Property Description: This property is located 2 miles north of Columbus Junction in north central Louisa County. The level, bottom land tract is adjacent the Cedar River, consisting of 129 acres enrolled
Bl Page June 8, 2017 Natural Resource Commission Minutes in the Wetlands Reserve Program, a 2-acre cabin site, and 4 acres of road right-of-way. The cabin is on stilts in the floodplain and subject to a 12-year lease. The seller is working to buy out the lease prior to closing. A county road provides access along the entire east boundary of the property. Purpose: Acquisition of this tract will provide access to a land-locked 145 acres adjacent north and west. This tract has a 15-acre restorable wetland as well as numerous threatened and endangered herbs found up and downstream from this location. The property will provide public access to hunting and other outdoor recreation opportunities. DNR Property Manager: Wildlife Bureau Funding Source(s): $80,000 Wildlife Habitat Stamp, $41,000 Federal NAWCA Incidental Costs: This property will remain on the tax rolls. Incidental closing costs will be the responsibility of the Department. Motion - Commissioner Branstad Seconded - Commissioner Schemmel Decision - Approved
CARRIED AS PRESENTED
14.2. CHRISTOPHERSON SLOUGH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA, DICKINSON COUNTY- INHF The Natural Re_source Commission's approval is requested to purchase a tract of land located in Dickinson County adjacent to Christopherson Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Seller: Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Acreage: 40 DNR Purchase Price: $145,000 Appraised Value: $205,100 Property Description: This property is located 2Y, miles northeast of Superior in northeastern Dickinson County. The gently to moderately sloping tract consists of 16 acres of cropland (CSR 52), 20 acres of grassland enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program, with the remainder trees and road right-of way. There are no building improvements. A county road provides access along the entire east boundary of the property. Purpose: Acquisition of this tract will connect public lands to the north and south sides. This tract will allow for the restoration of a large wetland basin as well as an additional wetland basin that is shared on County Conservation Board land to the south. The property will provide public access to hunting and other outdoor recreation opportunities. DNR Property Manager: Wildlife Bureau Funding Source(s): $100,000 Federal Upper Prairie Pothole NAWCA, $45,000 Wildlife Habitat Stamp Incidental Costs: Incidental closing costs will be the responsibility of the Department. This property will remain on the tax rolls. Motion - Commissioner Prickett Seconded - Commissioner Branstad Decision - Approved
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14.3. BIG MARSH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA, BUTLER COUNTY-INHF The Natural Resource Commission's approval is requested to purchase a tract of land located in Butler County adjacent to Big Marsh Wildlife Management Area (WMA).
14 I P a g e June 8, 2017 Natural Resource Commission Minutes Seller: INHF Acreage: 44 DNR Purchase Price: $46,640 Appraised Value: $46,640 Property Description: This property is located five miles northwest of Dumont in extreme west central Butler County. The level to gently sloping tract is enrolled in a permanent Iowa Wetland Reserve Program Easement, and is, also, part of the Iowa Habitat Access Program. The property contains a stand of mature timber in the northwest corner, with remainder consisting of grasses, shrubs and volunteer saplings. There are no building improvements. Access to the property is provided by a county gravel road forming the west boundary. Purpose: This acquisition will be managed primarily for seasonal wetland habitats and tallgrass prairie. The property will provide public access to hunting and other outdoor recreation opportunities. DNR Property Manager: Wildlife Bureau Funding Source(s): Wildlife Habitat Stamp Incidental Costs: This property will remain on the tax rolls. Incidental closing costs will be the respons_ibiHty of the Department. Motion - Commissioner Francisco Seconded - Commissioner Schemmel Discussion -- Kelly Smith, Wildlife Bureau, provided information regarding the IHAP and WRP programs and landowners' consideration for putting land into permanent protection. Decision -Approved
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14.4. BIG MARSH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA, BUTLER COUNTY- INHF The Natural Resource Commission's approval is requested to purchase a tract of land located in Butler County adjacent to the Big Marsh Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Seller: Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Acreage: 21 DNR Purchase Price: $21,659 Appraised Value: $21,659 Property Description: This property is located six miles south of Allison in central Butler County. The level tract was cropland prior to enrollment into a permanent Wetlands Reserve Program easement. There are no building improvements. Access to the property is provided by county roads along the north and east sides of the property. Purpose: This acquisition will be managed as marsh and prairie, supporting Wood and Blanding's turtles and Red-Shouldered hawks. The property will provide public access to hunting and other outdoor recreation opportunities. DNR Property Manager: Wildlife Bureau Funding Source(s): Wildlife Habitat Stamp Incidental Costs: Incidental closing costs will be the responsibility of the Department. This property will remain on the tax rolls. Motion - Commissioner Schemmel Seconded - Commissioner Reimer Decision - Approved
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14.5. BIG MARSH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA, BUTLER COUNTY- INHF The Natural Resource Commission's approval is requested to purchase a tract of land located in Butler County adjacent to Big Marsh Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Seller: JNHF Acreage: 61 DNR Purchase Price: $59, 760 Appraised Value: $59, 760 Property Description: This property consists of two, non-contiguous tracts bisected by State Highway 3, located adjacent southwest of Dumont in west central Butler County. The level to gently sloping tracts were previously riparian pasture, hayland, and cropland prior to enrollment into a permanent Wetlands Reserve Program easement. Hartgrave Creek meanders through the southwest corner ofthe north tract, and forms a portion of the north boundary of the south tract. There are no building improvements. Access to the property is provided by Cedar Avenue along the east side of both tracts. Purpose: This acquisition will be managed as semi-permanent marsh, along with riparian forest and forested wetlands along Hartgrave Creek, and prairie and herbaceous wetlands along the riparian corridor. The property will provide public access to hunting and other outdoor recreation opportunities. DNR Property Manager: Wildlife Bureau Funding Source(s): Wildlife Habitat Stamp Incidental Costs: This property will remain on the tax rolls. Incidental closing costs will be the responsibility of the Department. Motion - Commissioner Branstad Seconded - Commissioner Francisco Decision -- Approved
CARRIED AS PRESENTED
15. CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 15.1. PLEASANT CREEK SRA, CAMPGROUND ELECTRIC UPGRADE- LINN COUNTY The Department requests Commission approval of the following construction project: Project Summary: Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area is located approximately 15 miles northwest of Cedar Rapids. The area includes a 410-acre lake and more than 1500 acres of land with many outdoor recreation activities available. The campgrounds feature 71 campsites, 57 electrical hook-ups and 2 modern shower and restroom facilities. This project will address upgrading 27 campsites from 30 amp service to SO amp service. This will facilitate the larger campers that use the pull-through sites, which have a higher demand for electric power, and make the sites safer for the park users and staff. The underground primary electric service in the park was upgraded in the Spring of 2013. Linn County Rural Electric installed approximately 3S,OOO feet of wire, new transformers and cabinets. The electric lines were replaced due to their poor condition. Construction Needed: This project consists of removing 27 electric pedestals and replacing them with new SO amp pedestals, installing 2 distribution panels, installing new wire from the panels to the
16 I P a g e June 8, 2017 Natural Resource Commission Minutes campsites and site restoration of disturbed areas. The construction will start after Labor Day and finish before Memorial Day. Engineering Project#: 17-06-57-04 Cost Estimate: $72,000.00 Operating Bureau: Parks Funding Source: Park Infrastructure Fund Plans Issue Date: 05/01/2017 Bid Letting Date: 05/18/2017 Construction Completion Date: 04/30/2018 Number of Bids Received: 6
Bidders Thomas Company Tama, IA $98,343.00 Price Industrial Electric Robins, IA $106,870.00 E&J Electric Solon, IA $117,927.00 Delancey Electric Anamosa, IA $133, 768.61 FL Krapfl Inc. Dyersville, IA $136,242.00 Matt Construction, Inc. Sumner, IA $139,874.00 Upon Engineering's review of bids, IDNR recommends awarding the contract to Thomas Company. I Moti;n - Commissioner Schemmel Seconded - Commissioner Francisco Discussion - Travis Baker, Bureau Chief, provided information regarding the bid estimates and I bid process. I Decision -Approved by Unanimous Vote
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15.2. BELLEVUE STATE PARK, SIDEWALK AND TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS-JACKSON COUNTY The Department requests Commission approval of the following construction project: Project Summary: Bellevue State Park is located just south of the picturesque town of Bellevue off the Mississippi River. Built on a 300-foot high limestone bluff, the Bellevue northern track offers 770 acres of timbered bluffs with scenic views, walking trails, a unique butterfly sanctuary and an enclosed nature center. There is an existing gravel parking area and a dirt trail that provides access to the butterfly gardens, which is difficult to use when wet. The trail then continues to the north down the limestone bluff to eventually meet the Big Mill Creek which is along northern edge of the park. The City of Bellevue recently received funds to construct a concrete A.D.A. accessible trail along the creek including a new pedestrian bridge to connect to the Park's hiking trail. This project will construct a concrete parking area near the butterfly garden and 1,000-feet of concrete sidewalk to provide A.D.A. access to the butterfly gardens. The remaining 3,600-feet of dirt trail will be surfaced with rock to provide a more stable, accessible trail as well as creating a contiguous access with the City's trail. Construction Needed: Construction elements include paving 1,000-feet of concrete sidewalk and a parking area, and grading and rock surfacing 3,600-feet of existing dirt trail. Engineering Project#: 17-06-49-03 Cost Estimate: $67,000
17 I P a g e June 8, 2017 Natural Resource Commission Minutes Operating Bureau: Parks Funding Source: Park Infrastructure Fund Plans Issue Date: 05/01/2017 Bid Letting Date: 05/18/2017 Construction Completion Date: 09/15/2017 Number of Bids Received: 2
Bidders Lansing Brothers Construction Luxemburg, Iowa $61,580 Ardo Schmidt Construction Preston, Iowa $64,399
Upon Engineering's review of bids, IDNR recommends awarding the contract to Lansing Brothers Construction. Motion - Commissioner Reimer Seconded - Commissioner Branstad Decision -Api:in:ived _by Unanimous Vote II CARRIED AS PRESENTED
15.3. IOWA STATE FAIR BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT- POLK COUNTY The Department requests Commission approval of the following construction project: Project Summary: The DNR Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds has been a marquee destination for fair goers since it opened almost a century ago. The DNR believes the Iowa State Fair is an opportunity to showcase its mission and achievements to the citizens of Iowa during this time. Over the past few years, the Department has completed needed maintenance and building improvements, such as roof replacement, ADA compliant bathroom renovation, building shell tuckpointing, electrical and lighting work, replaced overhead doors, aquarium plumbing and electrical work, and paved the parking area in cooperation with the Fair Board. This project will replace the small porch stage on the north wall with a new entry canopy and siding which will reflect the Design Guide. A new air circulator (industrial size fan) will be installed on the south end of the building to increase visitor's comfort during the hot days of the Fair. Also, a new drinking fountain with bottle filler will replace the current fountain, which will provide an opportunity to reduce and reuse disposable bottles. Construction Needed: Construction elements include the removal of the cabin front and siding on the north wall a.nd replacing with hardy plank siding and new Design Guide entry canopy. Additional features include new doors, a new drinking fountain with bottle filler and new air circulation fan on south side of building. Engineering Project#: 17-05-77-08 Cost Estimate~ $66,000.00 Operating Bureau: Director's Office Funding Source: REAP Land Management Plans Issue Date: 05/01/2017 Bid Letting Date: 05/18/2017 Construction Completion Date: 08/04/2017 Number of Bids Received: 3
18 I P a g e June 8, 2017 Natural Resource Commission Minutes Bidders Blue Ribbon Builders, LLC Earlham, IA $82,860.00 Minturn, Inc. Brooklyn, IA $89,215.00 Vieco Development & Construction St. Joseph, MO $108,800.00 Upon Engineering's review of bids, IDNR recommends awarding the contract to Blue Ribbon Builders, LLC. Motion - Commissioner Schemmel Seconded - Commissioner Francisco Discussion -Director Gipp provided a history of the DNR State Fair building and its use. Travis Baker, Land and Waters Chief, provided information regarding value-in-use of the DNR State Fair building, its purpose and uniqueness, the maintenance and improvement projects completed and pending, and funding for the projects. Decision - Approved by Unanimous Vote II CARRIED AS PRESENTED
15.4. MANCHESTER FISH HATCHERY, FISH ROOM REMODEL - DELAWARE COUNTY The Department requests Commission approval of the following construction project: Project Summary: The fish room at Manchester Fish Hatchery was constructed in 1959; since then, little to no updating has occurred in the past 60 years. The building is block and brick with minimal insulation, glass block windows, asbestos ceiling tiles, and doors which are poorly hung and frames are rotting away. Lighting and electrical also need to be brought up to Code. This project will remove the doors, windows, ceiling tiles, electrical, and lighting and install new insulation, windows, doors, hardware, electrical, lighting, and HDPE plastic ceiling tiles (which will withstand cleaning spray downs). Construction Needed: Demolition consists of the removal of all asbestos ceiling panels which will include abatement, insulation, doors and hardware, windows, electrical, and mechanical. Construction consists of the installation of new electrical, LED fixtures, HDPE ceiling panels, insulation, and HVAC. Green features include LED lighting and closed-cell spray-foam insulation. Engineering Project#: 17-03-28-04 Cost Estimate: $154,000.00 Operating Bureau: Fisheries Funding Source: 75% Federal Dingell-Johnson, 25% REAP Land Management Plans Issue Date: 04/26/2017 Bid Letting Date: 05/18/2017 Construction Completion Date: 09/15/2017 Number of Bids Received: 2
Bidders Loecke Building Service, Inc. Manchester, IA $167,081.00 Matt Construction, Inc. Sumner, IA $182,000.00 Upon Engineering's review of bids, IDNR recommends awarding the contract to Loeke Building Services, Inc. Motion - Commissioner Francisco Seconded - Commissioner Branstad Discussion - Director Gipp shared that evaluations are made to determine repairs or replacement on assets. Travis Baker, Land and Waters Chief, provided information regarding 19 I P a g e June 8, 2017 Natural Resource Commission Minutes value-in-use of hatcheries, their specific purpose, and current asset listings with known purchase prices. Decision -Approved by Unanimous Vote
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15.5. MCINTOSH WOODS STATE PARK, ROAD REPAIR- CERRO GORDO COUNTY The Department requests Commission approval of the following construction project: Project Summary: Mcintosh Woods State Park is located near the cities of Clear Lake, Ventura, and Mason City. The Park is a popular spot for picnickers, boaters and campers. The campground was extensively renovated in the early 1980s and has 49 campsites, 45 with electricity, a modern restroom and shower building, and a playground. A new boat ramp is currently under construction at the park, as well. An assessment of the roadway indicates it is structurally sound as very little rutting is present, however, pavement deterioration is occurring that requires maintenance. The existing Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) shows signs of surface oxidation, raveling, fatigue, block, and edge cracking, as well as longitudinal transverse joint distress and failure, and a limited number of localized failures. Extensive map cracking and joint failure are the main causes of water infiltration into the roadway base, which will eventually lead to pavement failure. This project will repair sections of the road and seal all HMA roads within the Park. Also, three roadway culverts are past their design life and need to be replaced and three culverts need to have their inlet and outlet cleaned to improve drainage. Construction Needed: Replace approximately 24' of 24-inch Reinforced Concrete Pipe with a Flared End Section, install new connections, pins, and wrap. Remove two culverts (15-inch and 18-inch) and install two 18-inch PVC culverts, plus HMA road repairs at those locations. Clean out three culvert inlets and outlets. Roadway repairs include approximately 21.6 tons of transverse joint repair (17 12" wide and 8 24" wide), 265' of 12" wide longitudinal repair, approximately 53 SY for five 5" thick HMA patches, clean and fill cracks on HMA roadways, and spread 18.2 ton of 1-inch road rock. A bituminous fog seal on all HMA roads will complete the project. Engineering Project#: 16-03-17-02 Cost Estimate: $70,000 Operating Bureau: Parks Funding Source: 96% DOT Park & Institutional Road Fund, 4% REAP Open Spaces Plans Issue Date: 04/24/2017 Bid Letting Date: 05/18/2017 Number of Bids Received: 1
Bidders Heartland Asphalt, Inc Mason City IA $79,000.00 Upon Engineering's review of bids, IDNR recommends awarding the contract to Heartland Asphalt, Inc. Motion - Commissioner Branstad Seconded - Commissioner Francisco Decision -Approved by Unanimous Vote
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20 I P a g e June 8, 2017 Natural Resource Commission Minutes lS.6. GULL POINT STATE PARK, RESTROOM REPLACEMENTS-DICKINSON COUNTY The Department requests Commission approval of the following construction project: Project Summary: Gull Point State Park is located on the southwest shore of West Okoboji Lake. The campground is one of the most popular campgrounds in the Iowa Great Lakes area. Amenities include 112 campsites, two flush restrooms, one shower building, a dump station, a CCC lodge, and 1.3 mile long trail. The west restroom is a two hole wood framed pit latrine constructed in 1972. It was converted to a flush facility in the 1980's. This project will remove the existing building and install a new unisex two stall pre-cast concrete shower building. The central restroom is a four hole concrete block modern restroom also constructed in 1972. This project will remove the existing building and replace it with a four hole precast concrete restroom. Future plans for this park include upgrade the campground (pads and electrical) and renovate the existing east shower building. Construction Needed: Construction consists of demolishing the existing restrooms. New pre-cast concrete restrooms will be installed in new reinforced concrete footings. ADA parking spaces and sidewalks will be constructed for access. New electrical service will be bored from the existing main panel to each building. Construction will not begin until after Labor Day Weekend. Green features include LED lighting and low flow plumbing. Engineering Project#: 17-01-30-07 Cost Estimate: $270,000 Operating Bureau: Parks Funding Source: Park Infrastructure Fund Plans Issue Date: 4/28/2017 Bid Letting Date: 5/18/2017 Construction Completion Date: 3/31/.;i-OP 2018 Number of Bids Received: 3
---Bidders Diamond Concrete & Construction Spirit Lake, IA $299,842.00 Midstates Builders Inc. Spencer, IA $305,625.00 Wilcon Construction, Inc. St. James, MN $383,599.00 Upon Engineering's review of bids, IDNR recommends awarding the contract to Diamond Concrete & Construction, Inc. Coned;oo co bdef ooCedo Coo"mct;;o ~CompleUoo 0.Ce ,ho old 1eed 03/31/2018 ~ 3/31/ml 7 I Motion - Commissioner Reimer Seconded - Commissioner Prickett Decision -Approved by Unanimous Vote
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16. ORIENTATION • DNR Organizational Chart • Role of the Natural Resource Commission • Communication and External Contact Forms
21 I P a g e June 8, 2017 Natural Resource Commission Minutes 17. GENERAL DISCUSSION • Commissioner Branstad shared his concern about the drastic 60% budget cut to State Parks over the last 3 years and it is time the legislature understands we need to protect Iowa's natural resources. In the next legislative session, he will commit to let his legislators know how he feels and encourages others to do so, also. He noted the outdoors has direct ties to healthcare and education. • Commissioner Francisco expressed his appreciation for the field staff and tour yesterday. • Commissioner Prickett shared that he was contacted by a local resident reporting that land in Mills County, adjacent to wetlands, was burned in early May and the citizen was upset and thought it might have affected the waterfowl. He believes the citizen spoke with Matt (Dollison -the local Wildlife biologist) who did the burning, then contacted Commissioner Prickett who said he would bring it up at the Commission meeting. • Commissioner Schemmel thanked local and Des Moines staff for the field tour. • Commissioner Underwood reported that she able to attend the Cedar Rock State Park's Frank Lloyd Wright's Boat House renovation ribbon cutting held by the Friends Group and encouraged others to visit the home and boathouse. She, also, noted appreciation for the staff and being able to tour and see the work done in the field.
ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting- Commissioner Schemmel Seconded - Commissioner Francisco Decision - Approved by Unanimous Vote With no further business to come before the Natural Resource Commission, Chair Underwood adjourned the meeting on 06/08/17 at 11:14am
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UPCOMING NRC MEETING DATES • July 13, 2017 -9:30 am: Business Meeting, IA DNR, 502 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA • August 9, 2017 - 8:00 am: Field Tour, Olofson Range, 11652 NW Nissen Dr, Polk City, IA • August 9, 2017 - 1:00 pm: Business Meeting, Olofson Range, 11652 NW Nissen Dr, Polk City, IA • September 13, 2017 - llam: Field Tour (Storm Lake, Buena Vista County) • September 14, 2017 - 8:30am: Business Meeting (Storm Lake, Buena Vista County)
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100 YEARS, 100 WAYS TO CELEBRATE IOWA STATE PARKS How WILL YOU CELEBRATE?
We want all Iowans, including corporations, service clubs, schools, churches, families and individuals, to celebrate Iowa's State Parks Centennuial. The following list is meant to serve as inspiration. Whether it's something on the list --- or your own idea, just find a way to join in and enjoy the celebration!
The objectives of Iowa's State Park Centennial Celebration are simple. Ensure all Iowans know 2020 is the I OOth anniversaty of/0111a s State Parks • Increase public mvareness and value ofsta te parks • Encourage use ofparks/or good physical and mental health • Create state park events and stewardship opportunities prior to 2020 • Propel Jo111a State Parks into the next I 00 years with 2020 celebrations Events in State Parks 100 WAYS TO CELEBRATE • Food events and/or cook-offs • Organize and lead tours in the park Arts • State park birthday parties with birthday cake • State Park Centennial print • Something on New Year's Eve Day 2020 to conclude • Coloring books for children and adults the yearlong celebration • Coffee Table book • Every park has a special event has an event sometime • Theatrical and performances at various state parks by during the year; type of event depends on the park major entertainers and local talent and resources in the park, Friends Group, relationship • Impersonators playing the roles of early state parks with nearby communities leaders such as Louis Pammel, Ding Darling, Margo Frankel, etc. Faith and Local Communities • Artist in residence program at State Parks arts • Explore the spiritual nature of state parks, churches in including theater, poetry, storytelling, painting, music the woods • Poster, photo, selfie, video, art, writing, and • At least one church service in each state park storytelling contests with parks as the subject; award • Floats in community celebrations parades major prizes; option to display winners at the • Booths at County Fairs State Fair
Beautification/Environmental • Sponsor cleanup crew similar to AmeriCorps, to clean up state parks in 2019 • Supply paint for picnic tables, signs, buildings, etc. • State Parks paint day including picnic tables and buildings • Provide or plant trees, shrubs, flowers and do landscaping • Organize park cleanup projects • Adopt a state park
Capital Improvements • Lodges • Cabins • Shower buildings • Shelter buildings • Restrooms • Playgrounds • Kiosks including campground registration kiosks • Repair and enhance trails in parks • Gravel camping pads • Boat docks
Challenges • Prizes for the people with the highest number of visits, number of parks visited, or number of camping nights • Prizes everyone who visits every state park in Iowa during 2020 • Private sponsor to hide very high value item (or a symbol of that item) in a state park for visitors to find • Daily, weekly and monthly drawing for park visitor of the day at each park • Passports with brief description of each park; stamps to mark which parks have been visited Fishing • Nursing homes and adult day care. Park tours, • Multigenerational fishing contests picnics, fishing tournaments • Cops and Bobbers: Law enforcement officers take • History project for high school students researching youth fishing, especially high-risk youth state park history • Other civic clubs take youth fishing for a day: Lions, • Define a program to bring youth to the parks Rotary, Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlim-ited, etc. • Volunteer interpreters for youth, adults and seniors
Historical/ Restoration Other Items of Interest • Documentary on State Parks: • Fireworks, perhaps on New Year's Eve 2020 at a major + Recognizing history of state parks state park • 1st National Conference on State Parks held in • Create a logo and slogan Des Moines • Make a commemorative coin or other collectable • Recognize Iowa's leadership role in t he state park • State Fair booth/display in 2020 and the years leading movement nationally in the early 1900s up to the centennial • CCC - Civilian Conservation Corps story. Perhaps set • Recognize celebration on a food and/or beve rage up a replica of a CCC camp container: Loca l beers, American Popcorn, Palmer • Highlights of today's state parks. Candy Co. in Sioux City, Candy Company in Creston • Collect each park's history including photos, stories, memorabilia, etc.
Intergenerational Projects • Bring together a youth congress to get their opinions of what parks should be in the future • Mentoring program for elders bringing youth to the State Parks • State Parks Scholarship Program • Get schools involved • Classroom in the pa rk. Schools have class in a park • Get private clubs and organizations of all types involved including aut o clubs, RV travel clubs, flying clubs, geocache, earth-cache, gardening, hiking, birders, fishing, scouts, 4-H, etc. • Involve local and state dignitaries • Get youth involved in tree planting and other hands-on projects Recognition Setting a Course for the Next 100 Years • Iowa State Park Hero's Program with the introduction • Creation of a New State Park -- Blood Run State Park of the first"Major John F. Lacy" Award • Native American site inhabited for about 300 • Identify and recognize the longest standing family years between 1300 to 1600 A.D. reunion located in a state park • Proposed to be a joint state park with South • Feature volunteer projects and outst anding individual Da kota which has already its side as a state park or group volunteers throughout the year • South Dakota has named their side Good Earth • Volunteer of the week State Park. • New project ceremonies and ribbon cuttings • Iowa to host national parks and state parks • Help provide prizes for contests and challenges symposium - "Future of Parks in the Nat ion" • Iowa t o host worldwide parks symposium -"Future of Technology Parks in the World" • Website for all events going on in parks and websites for local parks State Agencies • Photo contest using Pinterest or Facebook • Iowa Outdoors magazine series of articles throughout • Geocaching 2020 • Park video competition • DNR staff presentations mention State Pa rks • Online map of all state parks in Iowa Centennial • State Park Centennial on DNR stationary (possible Tours all state government stationary) and email formats, • Traveling exhibit of state park history Including DNR letterhead featuring State Parks • Feature a State Park tour by commercial bus line Centennial • Winnebago and/or RV dealer to sponsor a "wrapped" • Collect stories from park employees, past and present RV that travels thoroughout the state during the year • Fisheries partner with fishing contests • Vintage car tours of selected state parks • Wildlife partner with bird watching • Flyovers of state parks by flying clubs • Cabin and campsite giveaways throughout the year • Bike, horseback or motorcycle tours • Governor makes a declaration with resolutions • Proclamations with a pledge for cities, counties and Wellness/Health state governments • Legislative efforts and special recognitions • Bike ride to several st.1te parks using Angela's map • State Parks 2020 day or w eek at the Capitol. Set • Runs, triathlons and walks up area at the Capitol to di splay photos, videos, • First Day Hikes in state parks on Jan 1, 2020 handouts, etc. Find a sponsor for each day to provide • Bike rides in parks food and drinks • Kayak and canoe races • Picnics in the parks. Schedule visits to parks by public officials. Governor, Lt. Governor, legislators and loca l officials • Picnic at the Capitol grounds • Iowa 2020 license plate design and state highway map • Postage stam p
Fo r more information ~ l 0 WA D E PA RT M E N T 0 F N AT U RA L R E S 0 U RC E S IOWA STATE PARKS
VISITS & OVERNIGHTS 15,532,330 DAY VISITS I 902,395 GUEST OVER.N IGHT V ISITS OVERNIGHT: 781,862 CAMPING I 69,571 CABINS/COTTAGES I 14,462 GROUP CAMP I 36,500 RESORT LODGE
VALUING OUR STATE PARKS Towa's state parks are composed of both natural features and constructed fac iljties. Both require continued management and maintenance to keep them in good shape. The fo llowing physical assets make up Iowa's state park system:
CAPITAL AsSETS* 71 PARKS & RECREAT ION AREAS 56,867 /\CRES 77 campgrounds I 59 picnic shelters I 09 modern restroom buildings 260 full hook-up campsites 380 picnic areas 220+ pit toi lets 2,499 electrical campsites 373 miles of hiking trails 70+ miles of electric Ji.nes 1599 non-electrical campsites 11 2 mil es of equestrian trails 45 sewage lagoons 484 equestrian campsites 194 miles of mountain bi.ke trails 85 septic fields 72 year-round cabins/cottages 21 0 mi les of snowmobile trai ls 80+ rniles of sewer lines 47 seasonal cabins/yurts 58 miles of paved bicycle trails 42 drinki11g water wells 3 organized group facilities 37 beaches 100+ miles of water lines l year-round resort lodge, I 05 rooms 75 playgrounds 650+ paved gravel parking lots I indoor waterpark 132 boat ramps I golf course, I 8 holes 75 shower/restroom buildings 9 concession operations *rhese fig11res are.for state-owned 29 day-use lodges and managed parks 23 Rice Lake 9 Mines of Spain & SOUTHEAST State Parks and IOWA 24 Springbrook E.B. Lyons 1 ElkRock Recreation Areas 25 Stone Interpretive Ctr 2 Fairport STATE 26 Templar Park 10 Palisades-Kepler 3 Geode (state owned 27 Trappers Bay 11 Pikes Peak 4 Honey Creek and managed) PARKS 28 Twin Lakes 12 Pine Lake 5 Honey Creek 29 Browns Lake- 13 Pleasant Creek Resort (state owned, NORTHWEST Bigelow Park 14 Rock Creek 6 Lacey-Keosauqua managed by 1 Ambrose A. Call 30 Crystal Lake 15 Union Grove 7 Lake Ahquabi others) 2 Big Creek 31 Eagle Lake 16 Volga River 8 Lake Darling 3 BlackHawk 32 Frank A. Gotch 17 Wapsipinicon 9 Lake Keomah 4 Brushy Creek 33 Kearny 18 Yellow River 10 Lake Wapello 5 Claire Wilson 34 Lake Cornelia Forest Camp 11 Nine Eagles 6 Clear Lake 35 Margo Frankel 19 Echo Valley 12 Red Haw 7 Dolliver Memorial Woods 20 Heery Woods 13 Shimek Forest 8 Elinor Bedell 36 OakGrove 21 Pioneer Camp 9 Emerson Bay & 37 Silver Lake 14 Stephens Forest Lighthouse 38 Spring Lake SOUTHWE.;T Camp 1 O Fort Defiance 39 Swan Lake 1 Badger Creek 15 Summerset 11 Gull Point 2 Green Valley 16 Walnut Woods 12 Ledges NORTHEAST 3 LakeAnita 17 Wildcat Den 13 Lewis and Clark 1 Backbone 4 Lake Manawa 18 Bobwhite 14 Lower Gar 2 Heeds Lake 5 Lake of Three 19 Galland School 15 Mcintosh Woods 3 Bellevue Fires 20 Lake Odessa 16 Marble Beach 4 Cedar Rock 6 Viking Lake Campground 17 Mini-Wakan 5 Fort Atkinson 7 Waubonsie 21 Sharon Bluffs 18 Okamanpedan Preserve 8 Wilson Island 19 Pikes Point 6 George Wyth 9 Cold Springs 20 Pilot Knob Memorial 10 Pammel 21 Prairie Rose 7 Lake Macbride 22 Preparation 8 Maquoketa Canyon Caves
•s,s, 9, 11, 14, 16, 17,19, 26, 27 Iowa Department of Natural Resources !,; I :ffIi 7 /Vf/.L vvd-j 'v- This form must be completed after corresponding with any news media representative in writing, on the phone or in person. Upon completion, please save as a word document and email to [email protected] and [email protected], (ESD cc: Sharon Tahtinen, CRD cc: Tammie Krausman). D Legislature D Member of Congress D Member of News Media D Constituent DAM D PM Name of Contact: Name of Legislator/Member of Congress (ifapplicableJ: Name .of News Organization lif applicable): In accordance with the DNR Media Relations Policy, any media inquiries relating to political questions, departmental positions or policy, executive orders, litigation, legislative issues or actions and budget questions should be referred to your supervisor or the DNR Communications Bureau Chief. D Supervisor Potential for Controversy: D Yes D No Who did you contact? D Communications Bureau Chief D Political Question D Department Position or Policy D Executive Orders D Litigation D Legislative Issues or Actions D Department Budget D Other (please explain): Detailed Response/Summary of Interview: Run Date of Broadcast/Article (if applicable): 03/2017 cmc FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY: A copy of this form should be retained by the Director's Office. DNR Form 542-0164 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION NRC Presentations/Field Tour Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2017 Meeting Location: Tama County Nature Center, 2283 Park Road, Toledo, IA NRC FIELD TOUR/PRESENTATIONS AGENDA Approximate time 11:30a-5:00p 11:30am – 1:00pm Presentations 1:00pm – 5:00pm Field Tour Optional: 6:00p Dinner NRC Business Meeting Date: Thursday, June 8, 2017 NRC Meeting Location: Tama County Nature Center, 2283 Park Road, Toledo, IA NRC BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA Meeting convenes at 8:30am Public Participation begins at approximately 9:30a 1. Approval of Agenda Decision Commission Consent Agenda (*within agenda indicates proposed consent agenda item) *6. Contract with Custom Seeding and Habitat (Gudmonson) - IHAP *9. Brushy Creek Trails Advisory Board Appointments - Amended *12.Publicly Owned Lakes Program Watershed Eligibility – FY18 *13.Public Land Management Project -Management Agreement Village Creek Area - Allamakee County Conservation Board 2. Approve Minutes of 04/13/17 NRC Public Meeting Decision Commission 3. Director’s Remarks Information Director 4. Division Administrator’s Remarks Information Dale Garner 5. Donations Decision Dale Garner *6. Contract with Custom Seeding and Habitat (Gudmonson) - IHAP Decision Todd Bishop 7. Contract Amendment-2 with Ducks Unlimited, Inc. (Cone Marsh) Decision Todd Bishop 8. 2017-2018 Deer Management Zone Hunts Decision Todd Bishop *9. Brushy Creek Trails Advisory Board Appointments - Amended Decision Todd Coffelt 10. Contract Amendment-1 with Shelby County Conservation Board Decision Todd Coffelt 11. Contract with Iowa State University (Water Trails Master Decision Travis Baker Planning) *12. Publicly Owned Lakes Program Watershed Eligibility – FY18 Decision Travis Baker *13. Public Land Management Project -Management Agreement Decision Travis Baker Village Creek Area - Allamakee County Conservation Board 14. Public Land Acquisition Projects 14.1 Swamp White Oak Wildlife Management Area, Louisa County – Decision Travis Baker INHF 14.2 Christopherson Slough Wildlife Management Area, Dickinson Decision Travis Baker County – INHF For details on the NRC meeting schedule, visit: http://www.iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/BoardsCommissions/NaturalResourceCommission.aspx Comments during the public participation period regarding proposed rules or notices of intended action are not included in the official comments for that rule package unless they are submitted as required in the Notice of Intended Action. Any person attending the public meeting and has special requirements such as those related to mobility or hearing impairments should contact the DNR or ADA Coordinator at 515-725-8200, Relay Iowa TTY Service 800-735-7942, or [email protected], and advise of specific needs. Page 1 of 2 - 05/30/17 14.3 Big Marsh Wildlife Management Area, Butler County – INHF Decision Travis Baker 14.4 Big Marsh Wildlife Management Area, Butler County – INHF Decision Travis Baker 14.5 Big Marsh Wildlife Management Area, Butler County – INHF Decision Travis Baker 15. Construction Projects 15.1 Pleasant Creek SRA, Campground Electric Upgrade – Linn County Decision Travis Baker 15.2 Bellevue State Park, Sidewalk and Trail Improvements – Jackson Decision Travis Baker County 15.3 Iowa State Fair Building Renovation Project - Polk County Decision Travis Baker 15.4 Manchester Fish Hatchery, Fish Room Remodel – Delaware Decision Travis Baker County 15.5 McIntosh Woods State Park, Road Repair – Cerro Gordo County Decision Travis Baker 15.6 Gull Point State Park, Restroom Replacements – Dickinson County Decision Travis Baker 16. Orientation: Information Commission DNR Organizational Chart Role of the Natural Resource Commission Communication and External Contact Forms 17. General Discussion Upcoming NRC Meeting Dates: July 13, 2017 – 9:30 am: Business Meeting, IA DNR, 502 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA August 9, 2017 - 8:00 am: Field Tour, Olofson Range, 11652 NW Nissen Dr, Polk City, IA August 9, 2017 – 1:00 pm: Business Meeting, Olofson Range, 11652 NW Nissen Dr, Polk City, IA September 13, 2017 - 11am: Field Tour (Storm Lake, Buena Vista County) September 14, 2017 – 8:30am: Business Meeting (Storm Lake, Buena Vista County) For details on the NRC meeting schedule, visit: http://www.iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/BoardsCommissions/NaturalResourceCommission.aspx Comments during the public participation period regarding proposed rules or notices of intended action are not included in the official comments for that rule package unless they are submitted as required in the Notice of Intended Action. Any person attending the public meeting and has special requirements such as those related to mobility or hearing impairments should contact the DNR or ADA Coordinator at 515-725-8200, Relay Iowa TTY Service 800-735-7942, or [email protected], and advise of specific needs. Page 2 of 2 - 05/30/17 Iowa Department of Natural Resources Natural Resource Commission #5 Decision Item Donations The Natural Resource Commission is requested to approve the following donations: Donation to: Amount Description Donation Provided by: Manchester Trout $161.00 Funds for fishing licenses and Josh Entler, Woodrow Morris Hatchery trout fees for a veteran fishing Lodge No 680 event. Fish and Wildlife $162.50 Final balance of bequeath in Jana Welcher, Exec of the Trust Fund memory of Bryan Jon Bryan Jon Timmerman Estate Timmerman. Red Haw State Park $75.00 Food for hot dog roast at Red Hy-Vee Food Store Haw Kid’s Fishing Day Red Haw State Park $100.00 Fishing tackle for prizes at Kid’s Norm Paulson, Hook, Line and Fishing Day Sinker Bait and Tackle Red Haw State Park $40.00 Night Crawlers for Kid’s Fishing Blyzo Bait Day Red Haw State Park $50.00 Fishing tackle for prizes at Kid’s Craig and Kim Stansbery Fishing Day Red Haw State Park $30.00 Fishing tackle for prizes at Kid’s Jim And Roberta Reynolds Fishing Day Loess Hills State $244.72 Funds to support upkeep on the Rik Homstad, Trustee of the Forest Water Ordway memorial in the Walter H. Ordway Trust Loess Hills State Forest. Decorah Fish $900.00 Automated External Friends of the Decorah Fish Hatchery Defibrillator (AED) Hatchery Decorah Fish $14,348.00 Kawasaki Mule Pro FX (UTV) Friends of the Decorah Fish Hatchery Hatchery Decorah Fish $2,229.00 H&H Utility Trailer Friends of the Decorah Fish Hatchery Hatchery Iowa Outdoors $25.00 Funds to offset the cost of Iowa Art and Carol Ades Magazine Outdoors magazine subscriptions for Iowa schools Iowa Outdoors $30.00 Funds to offset the cost of Iowa Wayne Anderson Magazine Outdoors magazine subscriptions for Iowa schools Fish and Wildlife $25.00 Funds to support the Fish and Lou Braun Trust Fund Wildlife Trust Fund in memory of James Shay Parks and Forestry $25.00 Funds to support Parks and Louis Braun Forestry in memory of James Shay General $25.00 Funds to support the IA DNR in Victoria Clyde memory of James Shay Fish and Wildlife $250.00 Funds to support the Fish and Marlene Koski Trust Fund Wildlife Trust Fund in memory of James Shay Fish and Wildlife $100.00 Funds to support the Fish and Christina Wichers Trust Fund Wildlife Trust Fund in memory of Jim Shay Fish and Wildlife $50.00 Funds to support the Fish and Jacquelyn Niedermayer Trust Fund Wildlife Trust Fund in memory of James "Jim" D. Shay Fish and Wildlife $100.00 Funds to support the Fish and John and Kathy Barnhart Trust Fund Wildlife Trust Fund in memory of James D. Shay Fish and Wildlife $30.00 Funds to support the Fish and Deb Kriegermeier Trust Fund Wildlife Trust Fund in memory of Jim Shay General $100.00 Funds to support the work of Paul McCoy the IA DNR. Shimek State Forest $100.00 Funds to support equestrian Paul and DeMaris Hawkins trail maintenance. Fish and Wildlife $250.00 Funds to support the Fish and Krause Gentle Foundation Trust Fund Wildlife Trust Fund in memory of Harold "Bud" Carpenter Fish and Wildlife $20.00 Funds to support the Fish and Frank Niedermayer Trust Fund Wildlife Trust Fund in memory of Jim Shay Parks and Forestry $25.00 Funds to support Parks and Hunter and Abby Leland Forestry in memory of Arnie Baier. Hawkeye Wildlife $650.00 Labor and materials to build 24 Carter LeaVesseur Area wood duck houses for an Eagle Scout Project. Dale Garner, Division Administrator Conservation and Recreation Division June 8, 2017 Iowa Department of Natural Resources Natural Resource Commission *#6 (*indicates proposed consent) Decision Item Contract with Custom Seeding and Habitat (Gudmonson) - IHAP ______Commission approval is requested for a contract with Custom Seeding and Habitat, Humboldt, IA. Contract Terms Amount: not to exceed $45,248.82 Dates: June 10, 2017 – September 1, 2017 Funding Source(s): Voluntary Public Access Grant – Iowa Habitat Access Program Contract Purpose: Complete tasks to establish 13.3 acres of native pollinator grassland habitat, 31.2 acres of native shortgrass prairie, 78.3 acres of native tallgrass prairie and 35.5 acres of switchgrass for the Iowa Habitat Access Program Landowner and Property Description: Dennis and Duane Gudmonson own a 158.3-acre property in Winnebago County, Iowa, that has been enrolled in the Iowa Habitat and Access Program (IHAP). IHAP Agreement Dates and Access: February 15, 2016 until May 31 2026; the property will be open to public access for hunting from September 1, 2016 – May 31, 2026. Land Management Tasks: The Wildlife Management Plan for this property has identified the need for 158.3 acres of native prairie seeding to improve the wildlife habitat on the property. Tasks for this work includes: seedbed preparation through disking as well as providing and planting seed mixes. % of Reimbursement to DNR by Landowner: Approximately 80% Source of Landowner’s Reimbursement to DNR: The acres that require a native diverse prairie seeding is also enrolled in the USDA Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) CP42 Pollinator Habitat, CP38E Gaining Ground, and CP27-28 Farmable Wetland Program practices. The landowners have agreed to remit CRP cost- share for the establishment of the native seed. Selection Process Summary: The Department solicited proposals from targeted small businesses and also utilized the Request for Quote process. The RFP was also shared with many local contractors who have completed this type of work for the Department in the past or have expressed interest in completing this type of work for the Department in the future. Quote Due Date: 05/17/2017 Recommendation: Custom Seeding and Habitat Vendor Vendor Location (city, state) Cost Custom Seeding and Habitat Humboldt, IA $45,248.82 Freedom Creek Prairie Prescott, IA $48,135.36 LeSueur River Seeding and Conservation Waseca, MN $48,786.14 Hunters Management Group Promise City, IA $63,459.51 Todd Bishop, Wildlife Bureau Chief Conservation and Recreation Division June 8, 2017 Iowa Department of Natural Resources Natural Resource Commission #7 Decision Item Contract Amendment-2 with Ducks Unlimited, Inc. ______Commission approval is requested for a cooperative agreement amendment with Ducks Unlimited, Inc., Boone, IA. Amendment-# 2 Terms: Amendment Amount: $24,813 Amendment Dates: 06/08/17 to 03/19/18 Funding Source(s): Iowa Migratory Bird Fees Amendment Purpose: With the finalization of the engineering plans, it is determined additional funds are needed to complete the work. The DNR and DU provided a detailed review of the plans and made revisions to reduce costs that brought in acceptable construction bids. DU received 7 bids ranging from $128,813 to $239,139 and intends to accept the low bid of $128,813 pending approval of this amendment. Original Contract Purpose: To partner with Ducks Unlimited, Inc., (DU) to construct a new water control structure and invasive fish passage barrier on Cone Marsh in Louisa County. DU’s professional bio‐engineering staff had completed a preliminary survey and engineering design for a new water control structure and invasive fish passage barrier on the lower end of Cone Marsh. This 450 acre marsh provides important breeding and stopover habitat for migratory birds and water filtration for the Iowa River. Historically, in years with large storm events, wetland habitats within Cone Marsh can become severely degraded due to a lack of effective water level management and an overabundance of exotic fish, such as carp, entering the marsh. This project is one in support of DU and DNR’s Big Rivers Initiative, an effort to restore and enhance waterfowl migration and breeding habitat along the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, and to improve water quality within the Upper Mississippi River Basin. The project is for the construction of a new water control structure and invasive fish passage barrier. DU will provide bid letting and construction management services. DU tasks include: Prepare all project bid specifications, accept or reject all project bids, and be solely responsible for making any contract changes, additions, or deletions as the work progresses; Provide construction management inspection services to confirm that all site developments are completed in a timely manner; Review and verify all contractor invoices prior to DU’s submission of invoices to DNR for payment; Provide 50% in cost share toward engineering services (up to $15,000) as identified in the Iowa Mississippi River Valley NAWCA grant. The DNR will approve final engineering designs, routinely inspect the site when any construction is in progress, and keep DU advised of any desired changes, additions, or deletions to the project construction; Manage the site to provide habitat that is beneficial to migratory birds. Original Selection Process: Cooperative Agreement based on statutory authority provided in Iowa Code section 28E.4 and 484A.4. Contract History: Original Contract Terms: Amount $125,000; Timeframe: 06/26/15 to 03/19/17 Amendment- 1 Terms: Timeframe: 03/19/17 to 03/19/18; Purpose: Extend agreement by 1 year. Todd Bishop, Wildlife Bureau Chief Conservation and Recreation Division June 8, 2017 Iowa Department of Natural Resources Natural Resource Commission #8 Decision Item 2017-2018 Deer Management Zone Hunts ______ The Commission is requested to approve the Deer Management Zone Hunts for the upcoming season as required by 571 Iowa Administrative Code 105.3. The list includes zones to be open to hunting, season dates, legal weapons, license types, quotas, and other information required by rule. Representatives for all of the cities on the list have indicated by letter than they want to be included in the list of special hunts. There will be 48 different locations, although several will have multiple hunts on them. 2017-2018 DEER MANAGEMENT ZONES Cancelled or new hunts as well as any changes from last year are highlighted. Zone Zone Season Season Season Season License Any Name # Name Number Begin End Quota Deer Amana Colonies Zone 1 Youth 1 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Amana Colonies Zone 1 Disabled 2 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Amana Colonies Zone 1 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 Amana Colonies Zone 1 Early Muzzle 4 10/14/2017 10/22/2017 250 Amana Colonies Zone 1 Reg Gun 1 5 12/2/2017 12/6/2017 Amana Colonies Zone 1 Reg Gun 2 6 12/9/2017 12/17/2017 Amana Colonies Zone 1 Late Muzzle 7 12/18/2017 1/10/2018 Ames (City) 2 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 50 2 Ames (Perimeter) 3 Youth 1 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Ames (Perimeter) 3 Disabled 2 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Ames (Perimeter) 3 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 Ames (Perimeter) 3 Early Muzzle 4 10/14/2017 10/22/2017 Ames (Perimeter) 3 Reg Gun 1 5 12/2/2017 12/6/2017 50 Ames (Perimeter) 3 Reg Gun 2 6 12/9/2017 12/17/2017 Ames (Perimeter) 3 Late Muzzle 7 12/18/2017 1/10/2018 Bettendorf & Riverdale (City) 7 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 125 5 Cedar Rapids (City) 8 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 400 18 Cedar Rapids (Perimeter) 40 Youth 1 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Cedar Rapids (Perimeter) 40 Disabled 2 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Cedar Rapids (Perimeter) 40 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 Cedar Rapids (Perimeter) 40 Early Muzzle 4 10/14/2017 10/22/2017 400 Cedar Rapids (Perimeter) 40 Reg Gun 1 5 12/2/2017 12/6/2017 Cedar Rapids (Perimeter) 40 Reg Gun 2 6 12/9/2017 12/17/2017 Cedar Rapids (Perimeter) 40 Late Muzzle 7 12/18/2017 1/10/2018 Clinton (City) 9 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 300 5 Coralville (City) 10 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 200 12 Coralville (Perimeter) 25 Youth 1 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Coralville (Perimeter) 25 Disabled 2 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Coralville (Perimeter) 25 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 Coralville (Perimeter) 25 Early Muzzle 4 10/14/2017 10/22/2017 500 Coralville (Perimeter) 25 Reg Gun 1 5 12/2/2017 12/6/2017 Coralville (Perimeter) 25 Reg Gun 2 6 12/9/2017 12/17/2017 Coralville (Perimeter) 25 Late Muzzle 7 12/18/2017 1/10/2018 Council Bluffs (City) 69 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 300 Davenport (City) 11 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 500 11 Decorah (City) 85 Cancelled 2017 3 Denison (City) 12 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 50 DeSoto NWR 13 Early Muzzle 4 10/21/2017 10/22/2017 100 DeSoto NWR 14 Late Muzzle 7 12/16/2017 12/17/2017 100 Dubuque (City) 16 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 400 12 Dubuque County 17 Youth 1 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Dubuque County 17 Disabled 2 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Dubuque County 17 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 Dubuque County 17 Early Muzzle 4 10/14/2017 10/22/2017 250 Dubuque County 17 Reg Gun 1 5 12/2/2017 12/6/2017 Dubuque County 17 Reg Gun 2 6 12/9/2017 12/17/2017 Dubuque County 17 Late Muzzle 7 12/18/2017 1/10/2018 Eldora (City) 42 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 50 Elk Rock State Park 18 Late Muzzle 7 1/6/2018 1/7/2018 25 Green Valley State Park 20 Early Muzzle 4 11/18/2017 11/19/2017 30 IA Ammunition Plant 21 Youth 1 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 IA Ammunition Plant 21 Disabled 2 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 IA Ammunition Plant 21 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 IA Ammunition Plant 21 Early Muzzle 4 10/14/2017 10/22/2017 1200 IA Ammunition Plant 21 Reg Gun 1 5 12/2/2017 12/6/2017 IA Ammunition Plant 21 Reg Gun 2 6 12/9/2017 12/17/2017 IA Ammunition Plant 21 Late Muzzle 7 12/18/2017 1/10/2018 Iowa Falls (Perimeter) 23 Youth 1 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Iowa Falls (Perimeter) 23 Disabled 2 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Iowa Falls (Perimeter) 23 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 Iowa Falls (Perimeter) 23 Early Muzzle 4 10/14/2017 10/22/2017 30 Iowa Falls (Perimeter) 23 Reg Gun 1 5 12/2/2017 12/6/2017 Iowa Falls (Perimeter) 23 Reg Gun 2 6 12/9/2017 12/17/2017 Iowa Falls (Perimeter) 23 Late Muzzle 7 12/18/2017 1/10/2018 Iowa Falls (City) 24 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 50 Jefferson County Park 64 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 25 1 Kent Park 26 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 100 4 Keokuk (City) 83 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 150 1 Knoxville (City) 75 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 25 Lake Aquahbi State Park 29 Cancelled 2017 4 Lake Aquahbi State Park 19 Bow 3 10/15/2015 1/10/2018 30 Lake Darling State Park 30 Reg Gun 1 5 12/2/2017 12/3/2017 100 Lake Iowa County Park 70 Bow 3 10/7/2017 12/17/2017 50 2 Lake Iowa County Park 71 Late Muzzle 7 12/18/2017 1/10/2018 75 1 Lake Macbride State Park 32 Cancelled 2017 3 Lake of Three Fires 34 Gun 7 1/6/2018 1/7/2018 40 Ledges State Park 39 Bow 3 10/1/2017 12/31/2017 30 Maquoketa Caves 84 Bow 3 9/16/2017 12/1/2017 30 Marshalltown (City) 78 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 60 3 Marshalltown (Perimeter) 79 Youth 1 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Marshalltown (Perimeter) 79 Disabled 2 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Marshalltown (Perimeter) 79 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 Marshalltown (Perimeter) 79 Early Muzzle 4 10/14/2017 10/22/2017 40 Marshalltown (Perimeter) 79 Reg Gun 1 5 12/2/2017 12/6/2017 Marshalltown (Perimeter) 79 Reg Gun 2 6 12/9/2017 12/17/2017 Marshalltown (Perimeter) 79 Late Muzzle 7 12/18/2017 1/10/2018 Mason City (City) 5 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 100 Mount Pleasant (City) 41 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 150 Muscatine (City) 43 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 150 6 Oskaloosa (City) 6 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 200 4 Ottumwa (City) 44 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/10/2018 300 5 Pine Lake State Park 47 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 30 1 Polk-Dallas Archery-only Zone 48 Bow 3 9/16/2017 1/28/2018 1000 50 Licenses valid within POLK/DALLAS Urban deer management zone in urban areas, Polk CCB properties and certain Saylorville Federal lands. Local ordinances or rules apply. Polk-Dallas Rural Zone 61 Youth 1 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 Licenses valid within 61 Disabled 2 9/16/2017 10/3/2017 POLK/DALLAS deer 61 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 75 management zone, outside 61 Early Muzzle 4 10/14/2017 10/22/2017 controlled/permit-only areas. 61 Reg Gun 1 5 12/2/2017 12/6/2017 61 Reg Gun 2 6 12/9/2017 12/17/2017 61 Late Muzzle 7 12/18/2017 1/10/2018 Reichelt Area 74 Gun 4 10/21/2017 10/26/2017 30 Riverside Park (Carroll CCB) 81 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 40 Scott County Park 50 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 50 Smith Wildlife Area 66 Reg Gun 1 5 12/2/2017 12/6/2017 3 Smith Wildlife Area 67 Reg Gun 2 6 12/9/2017 12/17/2017 3 Smith Wildlife Area 68 Late Muzzle 7 12/18/2017 1/10/2018 3 Springbrook State Park 51 Cancelled 2017 1 Squaw Creek Park 53 Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 100 5 Stone State Park 82 Bow 3 10/1/2017 12/1/2017 50 Wapsi Environmental Center 55 Mentor Bow 3 10/1/2017 1/10/2018 4 Waterloo/Cedar Falls/Evansdale/Elk Run 56 Bow 3 10/10/2017 1/10/2018 290 16 Hts. Todd Bishop, Wildlife Bureau Chief Conservation and Recreation Division June 8, 2017 Iowa Department of Natural Resources Natural Resource Commission *#9 (*indicates proposed consent item) Decision Item Brushy Creek Trails Advisory Board Appointments - Amended ______The Commission is requested to approve the following amended appointment recommendations for the volunteer Brushy Creek Trails Advisory Board. Board Purpose: As outlined in Iowa Code 455A.8, the Board is composed of 10 members: the Director or his designee, a member from the State Preserves Board, the park employee responsible for Brushy Creek Recreation Area, and 7 board members recommended by the Director or his designee for Natural Resource Commission approval. The Trails Advisory Board advises the Department and Natural Resource Commission regarding issues and recommendations relating to the development and maintenance of trails and related activities at or adjacent to the Brushy Creek Recreation Area. Each voting member of the board shall serve for terms of three years, and shall be eligible for reappointment. Summary of Selection Process: As directed by criteria under Iowa Code 455A.8, Board members must actively participate in recreational trail activities such as hiking, bicycling, an equestrian sport, or a winter sport at the Brushy Creek Recreation Area. The selection committee consisted of six DNR and CCB members. For 2017, four board member applications were reviewed and scored by the selection committee. BCTAB 2017 applications Applicant Average Score Application Status Sue Maiwald 33.16 Appointed 02/2017 Jeff Glock 31.83 Appointed 02/2017 Beth Aswegan 29.67 Open Application Julie Bishop 27.33 Open Application Amendment Purpose: In 02/2017, Jeff Glock and Sue Maiwald were successfully appointed to the board to fill vacancies. In 04/2017, standing Board Member Mike O’Brien submitted a letter of resignation due to health reasons leaving two years remaining on his term. Recommendations: The committee recommends Beth Aswegan to fill the remaining 2 years of Mike O’Brien’s term for 2017 and 2018. If Ms. Aswegan declines the appointment the committee requests authority to offer the next ranked applicant that meets the board position criteria. Todd Coffelt, State Parks Bureau Chief Conservation and Recreation Division June 8, 2017 Iowa Department of Natural Resources Natural Resource Commission #10 Decision Item Contract Amendment-1 with Shelby County Conservation Board ______Commission approval is requested for a contract amendment with Shelby County Conservation Board, of Harlan, IA. Amendment-1 Terms: Amendment Amount: $79,320 Amendment Dates: 07/01/2017 to 06/30/2019 Funding Source(s): General Fund Amendment Purpose: This amendment will continue the two year agreement to jointly provide stewardship education and conservation literacy opportunities to the residents of Shelby County and to the customers of Prairie Rose State Park through a full time naturalist position with the County Conservation Board. Original Contract Purpose: To provide 50% toward a two year shared interpretive position between Shelby County Conservation Board and Prairie Rose State Park. Shelby County Conservation Board will provide the other 50%. PRSP is a highly visited state park within an active local community. With a newly-renovated lake and updated state park infrastructure, opportunities exist to further connect the visitors to the resource combining efforts with another local conservation group that is just five miles down the road from the park. At least 50% of the total work activities will be directed by the Prairie Rose State Park manager. Naturalist tasks will include: provide public programming in the county and in the state park provide the PRSP Park Manager a weekly schedule organize monthly meetings with the Park Manager to discuss completed and future activities present, bi-annually, activity reports to the County Conservation Director and DNR attend annual training opportunities as approved by the DNR and County This agreement will bring added partnership and cooperation between the two governmental agencies while assisting with interpretive efforts in state parks within Southwest Iowa. Original Selection Process: Intergovernmental contracting with Shelby County Conservation Board is authorized under 456A.23 and 456A.24(7). Contract History: Original Contract Terms: Amount $72,008; Timeframe: 08/20/2015 to 06/30/2017 Todd Coffelt, Bureau Chief Conservation and Recreation Division June 8, 2017 Iowa Department of Natural Resources Natural Resource Commission #11 Decision Item Contract with Iowa State University (Water Trails Master Planning) ______Commission approval is requested for a contract with Iowa State University, Ames, IA. Contract Terms Amount: $76,573 Dates: June 15, 2017 to December 31, 2018 DNR shall have the option to extend this Contract for up to six years from the beginning date of the original contract by executing a signed amendment prior to the expiration of this contract. Funding Source(s): Rebuild Iowa’s Infrastructure Fund (RIIF). Contract Purpose: This contract will result in the final master plan relating to recreational and economic development and river conservation for the West Fork, Des Moines River Water Trail. This project was selected based on local support, partnering regional balance, and status of existing conditions projects. This plan will identify infrastructure improvements (water accesses, restroom facilities, paddlecraft campsites, other amenities) and management, conservation, and interpretive needs telling the unique story of the river and its valley. ISU’s department of landscape architecture has demonstrated capacity and expertise through their work on the statewide water trails plan and work on three other water trail master plans. ISU tasks include: Conduct in-depth stream assessment of water trail study route. Provide assistance to local entities with social organizing and education about low-head dam mitigation (steering committee and public input meetings). Review, explore options, and provide analysis for improved fish habitat, fishing accesses, local capacity for river management, and river restoration components. Prepare conceptual design plans for on-water improvements with cost estimates. Graphically design complete master plan in Adobe CS6, including existing conditions, vision, recreational development plan, and conservation and protection plan. DNR tasks include: Assist with stream assessment of water trail study route. Provide technical assistance, review and provide feedback for all elements of the water trail plan (existing conditions, vision, recreational development plan, and conservation protection plan). Develop and draft historic context of water trail study area to enhance the conservation and protection plan. Attend all steering committee and public input meetings as state representative for water trails to respond to questions and provide project support. This project’s local support is being provided by Emmet County Conservation Board and the City of Estherville. They will ensure accesses and amenities are maintained to certain standards identified by DNR. The Emmet County Water Trails Association (a local 501c3) will also be partnering in this project to assist in the marketing of water trail events. Selection Process Summary: Intergovernmental contracting with Iowa State University is authorized under 11 IAC 106.4. Travis Baker, Land and Waters Bureau Chief Conservation and Recreation Division June 08, 2017 Iowa Department of Natural Resources Natural Resource Commission *#12 (*indicates proposed consent item) Decision Item Publicly Owned Lakes Program Watershed Eligibility – FY18 ______Purpose: The Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) - Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality manages and provides funding for Iowa’s Publicly Owned Lakes Program. This program establishes and maintains a priority list of watersheds above publicly owned lakes and reservoirs. In order to be eligible to receive IDALS’s Publicly Owned Lake (POL) Program funds, an applicant must be a soil and water conservation district and submit an application for POL priority designation to IDALS. The application must include a map of the watershed identifying the sources of significant sediment delivery to the lake and documentation of the existence of a watershed plan that targets significant sources of sediment delivery to the lake. Applications are approved based on adequacy of the watershed plan for the publicly owned lake, presence on the priority list for lake restoration, and available funding. As outlined in Iowa Administrative Code 571, Chapter 31, Public Owned Lakes Program, the DNR is part of the application review and recommendation process. The DNR is to, then, submit the recommended list of publicly owned lakes eligible under the program to the NRC for approval. Summary of Selection Process: The Review and Selection Committee evaluated applications based on the criteria above. Locations within the watersheds that contribute significant sediment to the lake have plans for targeted installation of permanent soil conservation practices or management practices that will reduce sediment delivery. Selection Committee Members: The review and selection committee consisted of four members: IDNR Staff – Conservation and Recreation Division (2) IDNR Staff – Environmental Services Division (1) IDALS Staff (2) Number of Applications Received: 11 Recommendations: In accordance with the administrative rules, the Review and Selection Committee has determined that the following meet program requirements and recommends approval of the following list of watersheds for program eligibility: Lake Binder, Adams SWCD Centerville Reservoir, Appanoose SWCD Clarke County Reservoir, Clarke SWCD Lake Geode, Des Moines and Henry SWCD’s Lake of the Hills, Scott Lake Icaria, Adams SWCD Otter Creek Lake, Tama SWCD Three Mile Lake, Union and Adair SWCD’s Twelve Mile Lake, Union and Adair SWCD’s West Lake, Clarke SWCD Willow Lake, Harrison SWCD Travis Baker, Land & Waters Bureau Chief Conservation and Recreation Division June 8, 2017 Iowa Department of Natural Resources Natural Resource Commission *#13 (*indicates proposed consent item) Decision Item Public Land Management Project - Management Agreement – Village Creek Area - Allamakee County Conservation Board ______ The Natural Resource Commission is requested to approve a management agreement with the Allamakee County Conservation Board. Location: Village Creek Area, Allamakee County, Iowa Site Purpose: The purpose of the agreement is to transfer care and maintenance of the 51 acre Village Creek Area to the Allamakee County Conservation Board. The area is located immediately south of Lansing, Iowa. It includes a boat ramp and large parking area providing access to the Mississippi River. The area will be managed as an access area in the same manner as other state-owned access areas. Management History: The Department has managed the property since acquiring it in 1978. The CCB has constructed a nature center adjacent to the site and have personnel in close proximity. Management Agreement Term: The term of this agreement is 25 years. Travis Baker, Land & Waters Bureau Chief Conservation and Recreation Division June 8, 2017 Iowa Department of Natural Resources Natural Resource Commission #14 Decision Item Public Land Acquisition Projects ______ 1. Swamp White Oak Wildlife Management Area, Louisa County – INHF The Natural Resource Commission’s approval is requested to purchase a tract of land located in Louisa County adjacent to Swamp White Oak Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Seller: INHF Acreage: 135 DNR Purchase Price: $121,000 Appraised Value: $121,000 Property Description: This property is located 2 miles north of Columbus Junction in north central Louisa County. The level, bottomland tract is adjacent the Cedar River, consisting of 129 acres enrolled in the Wetlands Reserve Program, a 2-acre cabin site, and 4 acres of road right-of-way. The cabin is on stilts in the floodplain and subject to a 12-year lease. The seller is working to buy out the lease prior to closing. A county road provides access along the entire east boundary of the property. Purpose: Acquisition of this tract will provide access to a land-locked 145 acres adjacent north and west. This tract has a 15-acre restorable wetland as well as numerous threatened and endangered herbs found up and downstream from this location. The property will provide public access to hunting and other outdoor recreation opportunities. DNR Property Manager: Wildlife Bureau Funding Source(s): $80,000 Wildlife Habitat Stamp, $41,000 Federal NAWCA Incidental Costs: This property will remain on the tax rolls. Incidental closing costs will be the responsibility of the Department. 2. Christopherson Slough Wildlife Management Area, Dickinson County – INHF The Natural Resource Commission’s approval is requested to purchase a tract of land located in Dickinson County adjacent to Christopherson Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Seller: Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Acreage: 40 DNR Purchase Price: $145,000 Appraised Value: $205,100 Property Description: This property is located 2½ miles northeast of Superior in northeastern Dickinson County. The gently to moderately sloping tract consists of 16 acres of cropland (CSR 52), 20 acres of grassland enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program, with the remainder trees and road right-of-way. There are no building improvements. A county road provides access along the entire east boundary of the property. Purpose: Acquisition of this tract will connect public lands to the north and south sides. This tract will allow for the restoration of a large wetland basin as well as an additional wetland basin that is shared on County Conservation Board land to the south. The property will provide public access to hunting and other outdoor recreation opportunities. DNR Property Manager: Wildlife Bureau Funding Source(s): $100,000 Federal Upper Prairie Pothole NAWCA, $45,000 Wildlife Habitat Stamp Incidental Costs: Incidental closing costs will be the responsibility of the Department. This property will remain on the tax rolls. 3. Big Marsh Wildlife Management Area, Butler County – INHF The Natural Resource Commission’s approval is requested to purchase a tract of land located in Butler County adjacent to Big Marsh Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Seller: INHF Acreage: 44 DNR Purchase Price: $46,640 Appraised Value: $46,640 Property Description: This property is located five miles northwest of Dumont in extreme west central Butler County. The level to gently sloping tract is enrolled in a permanent Iowa Wetland Reserve Program Easement, and is, also, part of the Iowa Habitat Access Program. The property contains a stand of mature timber in the northwest corner, with remainder consisting of grasses, shrubs and volunteer saplings. There are no building improvements. Access to the property is provided by a county gravel road forming the west boundary. Purpose: This acquisition will be managed primarily for seasonal wetland habitats and tallgrass prairie. The property will provide public access to hunting and other outdoor recreation opportunities. DNR Property Manager: Wildlife Bureau Funding Source(s): Wildlife Habitat Stamp Incidental Costs: This property will remain on the tax rolls. Incidental closing costs will be the responsibility of the Department. 4. Big Marsh Wildlife Management Area, Butler County – INHF The Natural Resource Commission’s approval is requested to purchase a tract of land located in Butler County adjacent to the Big Marsh Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Seller: Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Acreage: 21 DNR Purchase Price: $21,659 Appraised Value: $21,659 Property Description: This property is located six miles south of Allison in central Butler County. The level tract was cropland prior to enrollment into a permanent Wetlands Reserve Program easement. There are no building improvements. Access to the property is provided by county roads along the north and east sides of the property. Purpose: This acquisition will be managed as marsh and prairie, supporting Wood and Blanding’s turtles and Red-Shouldered hawks. The property will provide public access to hunting and other outdoor recreation opportunities. DNR Property Manager: Wildlife Bureau Funding Source(s): Wildlife Habitat Stamp Incidental Costs: Incidental closing costs will be the responsibility of the Department. This property will remain on the tax rolls. 5. Big Marsh Wildlife Management Area, Butler County – INHF The Natural Resource Commission’s approval is requested to purchase a tract of land located in Butler County adjacent to Big Marsh Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Seller: INHF Acreage: 61 DNR Purchase Price: $59,760 Appraised Value: $59,760 Property Description: This property consists of two, non-contiguous tracts bisected by State Highway 3, located adjacent southwest of Dumont in west central Butler County. The level to gently sloping tracts were previously riparian pasture, hayland, and cropland prior to enrollment into a permanent Wetlands Reserve Program easement. Hartgrave Creek meanders through the southwest corner of the north tract, and forms a portion of the north boundary of the south tract. There are no building improvements. Access to the property is provided by Cedar Avenue along the east side of both tracts. Purpose: This acquisition will be managed as semi-permanent marsh, along with riparian forest and forested wetlands along Hartgrave Creek, and prairie and herbaceous wetlands along the riparian corridor. The property will provide public access to hunting and other outdoor recreation opportunities. DNR Property Manager: Wildlife Bureau Funding Source(s): Wildlife Habitat Stamp Incidental Costs: This property will remain on the tax rolls. Incidental closing costs will be the responsibility of the Department. Travis Baker, Land & Waters Bureau Chief Conservation and Recreation Division June 8, 2017 Iowa Department of Natural Resources Natural Resource Commission #15 Decision Item Construction Projects 1. Pleasant Creek SRA, Campground Electric Upgrade – Linn County The Department requests Commission approval of the following construction project: Project Summary: Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area is located approximately 15 miles northwest of Cedar Rapids. The area includes a 410-acre lake and more than 1500 acres of land with many outdoor recreation activities available. The campgrounds feature 71 campsites, 57 electrical hook-ups and 2 modern shower and restroom facilities. This project will address upgrading 27 campsites from 30 amp service to 50 amp service. This will facilitate the larger campers that use the pull-through sites, which have a higher demand for electric power, and make the sites safer for the park users and staff. The underground primary electric service in the park was upgraded in the Spring of 2013. Linn County Rural Electric installed approximately 35,000 feet of wire, new transformers and cabinets. The electric lines were replaced due to their poor condition. Construction Needed: This project consists of removing 27 electric pedestals and replacing them with new 50 amp pedestals, installing 2 distribution panels, installing new wire from the panels to the campsites and site restoration of disturbed areas. The construction will start after Labor Day and finish before Memorial Day. Engineering Project #: 17-06-57-04 Cost Estimate: $72,000.00 Operating Bureau: Parks Funding Source: Park Infrastructure Fund Plans Issue Date: 05/01/2017 Bid Letting Date: 05/18/2017 Construction Completion Date: 04/30/2018 Number of Bids Received: 6 Bidders Thomas Company Tama, IA $98,343.00 Price Industrial Electric Robins, IA $106,870.00 E&J Electric Solon, IA $117,927.00 DeLancey Electric Anamosa, IA $133,768.61 FL Krapfl Inc. Dyersville, IA $136,242.00 Matt Construction, Inc. Sumner, IA $139,874.00 Upon Engineering’s review of bids, IDNR recommends awarding the contract to Thomas Company. 2. Bellevue State Park, Sidewalk and Trail Improvements – Jackson County The Department requests Commission approval of the following construction project: Project Summary: Bellevue State Park is located just south of the picturesque town of Bellevue off the Mississippi River. Built on a 300-foot high limestone bluff, the Bellevue northern track offers 770 acres of timbered bluffs with scenic views, walking trails, a unique butterfly sanctuary and an enclosed nature center. There is an existing gravel parking area and a dirt trail that provides access to the butterfly gardens, which is difficult to use when wet. The trail then continues to the north down the limestone bluff to eventually meet the Big Mill Creek which is along northern edge of the park. The City of Bellevue recently received funds to construct a concrete A.D.A. accessible trail along the creek including a new pedestrian bridge to connect to the Park’s hiking trail. This project will construct a concrete parking area near the butterfly garden and 1,000-feet of concrete sidewalk to provide A.D.A. access to the butterfly gardens. The remaining 3,600- feet of dirt trail will be surfaced with rock to provide a more stable, accessible trail as well as creating a contiguous access with the City’s trail. Construction Needed: Construction elements include paving 1,000-feet of concrete sidewalk and a parking area, and grading and rock surfacing 3,600-feet of existing dirt trail. Engineering Project #: 17-06-49-03 Cost Estimate: $67,000 Operating Bureau: Parks Funding Source: Park Infrastructure Fund Plans Issue Date: 05/01/2017 Bid Letting Date: 05/18/2017 Construction Completion Date: 09/15/2017 Number of Bids Received: 2 Bidders Lansing Brothers Construction Luxemburg, Iowa $61,580 Ardo Schmidt Construction Preston, Iowa $64,399 Upon Engineering’s review of bids, IDNR recommends awarding the contract to Lansing Brothers Construction. 3. Iowa State Fair Building Renovation Project - Polk County The Department requests Commission approval of the following construction project: Project Summary: The DNR Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds has been a marquee destination for fair goers since it opened almost a century ago. The DNR believes the Iowa State Fair is an opportunity to showcase its mission and achievements to the citizens of Iowa during this time. Over the past few years, the Department has completed needed maintenance and building improvements, such as roof replacement, ADA compliant bathroom renovation, building shell tuckpointing, electrical and lighting work, replaced overhead doors, aquarium plumbing and electrical work, and paved the parking area in cooperation with the Fair Board. This project will replace the small porch stage on the north wall with a new entry canopy and siding which North Wall will reflect the Design Guide. A new air circulator (industrial size fan) will be installed on the south end of the building to increase visitor’s comfort during the hot days of the Fair. Also, a new drinking fountain with bottle filler will replace the current fountain, which will provide an opportunity to reduce and reuse disposable bottles. Construction Needed: Construction elements include the removal of the cabin front and siding on the north wall and replacing with hardy plank siding and new Design Guide entry canopy. Additional features include new doors, a new drinking fountain with bottle filler and new air circulation fan on south side of building. Engineering Project #: 17-05-77-08 Cost Estimate: $66,000.00 Operating Bureau: Director’s Office Funding Source: REAP Land Management Plans Issue Date: 05/01/2017 Bid Letting Date: 05/18/2017 Construction Completion Date: 08/04/2017 Number of Bids Received: 3 Bidders Blue Ribbon Builders, LLC Earlham, IA $82,860.00 Minturn, Inc. Brooklyn, IA $89,215.00 Vieco Development & Construction St. Joseph, MO $108,800.00 Upon Engineering’s review of bids, IDNR recommends awarding the contract to Blue Ribbon Builders, LLC. 4. Manchester Fish Hatchery, Fish Room Remodel – Delaware County The Department requests Commission approval of the following construction project: Project Summary: The fish room at Manchester Fish Hatchery was constructed in 1959; since then, little to no updating has occurred in the past 60 years. The building is block and brick with minimal insulation, glass block windows, asbestos ceiling tiles, and doors which are poorly hung and frames are rotting away. Lighting and electrical also need to be brought up to Code. This project will remove the doors, windows, ceiling tiles, electrical, and lighting and install new insulation, windows, doors, hardware, electrical, lighting, and HDPE plastic ceiling tiles (which will withstand cleaning spray downs). Construction Needed: Demolition consists of the removal of all asbestos ceiling panels which will include abatement, insulation, doors and hardware, windows, electrical, and mechanical. Construction consists of the installation of new electrical, LED fixtures, HDPE ceiling panels, insulation, and HVAC. Green features include LED lighting and closed-cell spray-foam insulation. Engineering Project #: 17-03-28-04 Cost Estimate: $154,000.00 Operating Bureau: Fisheries Funding Source: 75% Federal Dingell-Johnson, 25% REAP Land Management Plans Issue Date: 04/26/2017 Bid Letting Date: 05/18/2017 Construction Completion Date: 09/15/2017 Number of Bids Received: 2 Bidders Loecke Building Service, Inc. Manchester, IA $167,081.00 Matt Construction, Inc. Sumner, IA $182,000.00 Upon Engineering’s review of bids, IDNR recommends awarding the contract to Loeke Building Services, Inc. 5. McIntosh Woods State Park, Road Repair – Cerro Gordo County The Department requests Commission approval of the following construction project: Project Summary: McIntosh Woods State Park is located near the cities of Clear Lake, Ventura, and Mason City. The Park is a popular spot for picnickers, boaters and campers. The campground was extensively renovated in the early 1980s and has 49 campsites, 45 with electricity, a modern restroom and shower building, and a playground. A new boat ramp is currently under construction at the park, as well. Pavement Failures An assessment of the roadway indicates it is structurally sound as very little rutting is present, however, pavement deterioration is occurring that requires maintenance. The existing Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) shows signs of surface oxidation, raveling, fatigue, block, and edge cracking, as well as longitudinal transverse joint distress and failure, and a limited number of localized failures. Extensive map cracking and joint failure are Joint Failure the main causes of water infiltration into the roadway base, which will eventually lead to pavement failure. This project will repair sections of the road and seal all HMA roads within the Park. Also, three roadway culverts are past their design life and need to be replaced and three culverts need to have their inlet and outlet cleaned to improve drainage. Construction Needed: Replace approximately 24' of 24-inch Deteriorating and Clogged Culvert Pipes Reinforced Concrete Pipe with a Flared End Section, install new connections, pins, and wrap. Remove two culverts (15-inch and 18-inch) and install two 18-inch PVC culverts, plus HMA road repairs at those locations. Clean out three culvert inlets and outlets. Roadway repairs include approximately 21.6 tons of transverse joint repair (17 12” wide and 8 24” wide), 265’ of 12” wide longitudinal repair, approximately 53 SY for five 5” thick HMA patches, clean and fill cracks on HMA roadways, and spread 18.2 ton of 1-inch road rock. A bituminous fog seal on all HMA roads will complete the project. Engineering Project #: 16-03-17-02 Cost Estimate: $70,000 Operating Bureau: Parks Funding Source: 96% DOT Park & Institutional Road Fund, 4% REAP Open Spaces Plans Issue Date: 04/24/2017 Bid Letting Date: 05/18/2017 Number of Bids Received: 1 Bidders Heartland Asphalt, Inc Mason City IA $79,000.00 Upon Engineering’s review of bids, IDNR recommends awarding the contract to Heartland Asphalt, Inc. 6. Gull Point State Park, Restroom Replacements – Dickinson County The Department requests Commission approval of the following construction project: Project Summary: Gull Point State Park is located on the southwest shore of West Okoboji Lake. The campground is one of the most popular campgrounds in the Iowa Great Lakes area. Amenities include 112 campsites, two flush restrooms, one shower building, a dump station, a CCC lodge, and 1.3 mile long trail. The west restroom is a two hole wood framed pit latrine constructed in 1972. It was converted to a flush facility in the 1980’s. This project will remove the existing building and install a new unisex two-stall pre-cast concrete shower building. Current West Restroom The central restroom is a four hole concrete block modern restroom also constructed in 1972. This project will remove the existing building and replace it with a four hole precast concrete restroom. Future plans for this park include upgrade the campground (pads and West Replacement Plan electrical) and renovate the existing east shower building. Construction Needed: Construction consists of demolishing the existing restrooms. New pre-cast concrete restrooms will be installed in new reinforced concrete footings. ADA parking spaces and sidewalks will be constructed for access. New electrical service will be bored from the existing main panel to each building. Construction will not begin until after Labor Day Weekend. Green features include LED lighting and low flow plumbing. Current Central Restroom Engineering Project #: 17-01-30-07 Cost Estimate: $270,000 Operating Bureau: Parks Funding Source: Park Infrastructure Fund Central Replacement Example Plans Issue Date: 4/28/2017 Bid Letting Date: 5/18/2017 Construction Completion Date: 3/31/2017 Number of Bids Received: 3 Bidders Diamond Concrete & Construction Spirit Lake, IA $299,842.00 Midstates Builders Inc. Spencer, IA $305,625.00 Wilcon Construction, Inc. St. James, MN $383,599.00 Upon Engineering’s review of bids, IDNR recommends awarding the contract to Diamond Concrete & Construction, Inc. Travis Baker, Land & Waters Bureau Chief Conservation and Recreation Division June 8, 2017