Our Agency

 

Committee Members in Attendance	Other Board Members in Attendance
Mike Broshar	John Burns
Kyle Carter	Rita Frahm
Doug Boone	Emily Ginnebarge
Pat Deignan	Lisa Hein
Valerie Van Kooten	Angie Pfannkuch
	Mary Wells
Staff Members in Attendance
Alaina Santizo
Jessica O’Riley
Lisa Connell

CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Broshar called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m. Five Committee members were present. The agenda was approved. The minutes from the July 29, 2020 meeting were approved.

REPORTS

Ms. Santizo gave the Program Manager’s Report dated July 29, 2020:
Applications Received: 100    Next Application Deadline: TBD
Funded Projects: 68
CAT Amount Awarded:     $21,274,848
Total CAT Project Costs: $269,043,321

CAT Funds Currently Available
$5,012,950.57

Small Population Area Applications
Legislation requires that one-third of each annual CAT allocation be reserved for small population area applications each year.  The chart below summarizes the status of this requirement: 
 

Year	1/3 CAT Allocation	Awards to Small   Population Areas	Amount Above or (Below)   Requirement
FY2017	$1,666,666	$3,122,498	$1,455,832
FY2018	$1,666,666	$3,452,505	$1,785,839
FY2019	$1,666,666	$2,701,200	$1,034,534
FY2020	$1,666,666	$1,864,804	$198,138
FY2021	$1,666,666	$0	($1,666,666)

Pending CAT Applications
There are currently 15 pending application requesting approximately $7,392,236:
 

Project	CAT Request	Total Project Cost	Project Status
Estherville Municipal Swimming Pool Project	$250,000	$5,101,400	Committee Review
Madison County Conservation Center	$548,226	$4,943,132	Committee Review
Expand the Grand - Phase II (Red Oak)	$150,000	$932,000	Committee Review
Winnebago County Environmental Education Center	$250,000	$1,399,744	Committee Review
Vikings Activity Center (Northwood)	$1,000,000	$5,648,530	Committee Review
Jackson County Fair & Extension / 4H Outreach Center	$500,000	$1,752,505	Committee Review
Woodbine Regional Wellness Center	$900,000	$8,063,810	Committee Review
Lakin Library and Envisioning Center (Tabor)	$193,866	$1,292,441	Committee Review
Holstein Aquatic Center	$472,000	$2,950,000	Committee Review
Sub-total (Small Pop. Area Projects)	$4,264,092	$32,083,562
All Aboard! Capital Campaign	$150,000	$882,030	Committee Review
ConnectCR (Cedar Rapids)	$1,000,000	$12,438,140	Committee Review
Morgan Creek Park Development - Phase I (Linn County)	$500,000	$5,539,000	Committee Review
Marion Public Library New Building Project	$500,000	$18,000,000	Committee Review
The Principal Pavilion (Mason City)	$400,000	$2,064,620	Committee Review
Chris Larsen Park Riverfront Development (Sioux City)	$578,144	$6,531,855	Committee Review
Sub-total (Large Pop. Area Projects)	$3,128,144	$45,455,645
TOTALS	$7,392,236	$78,184,102

APPLICATIONS

City of Holstein // Holstein Aquatic Center 
Project representatives provided an initial presentation of the project to the Board. Discussion included the existing pool, the pedestrian entrance, and the plan for a public fundraising campaign. The Committee encouraged the applicant to provide all fundraising information, so that it can be reflected in the Board’s materials and to proceed with planned fundraising activities. 

Jackson County Fair Association // Jackson County Fair & Extension / 4-H Outreach Center 
Project representatives provided an initial presentation of the project to the Board. Discussion included the existing facilities and unmet needs, the potential uses of a commercial kitchen, naming rights, and other fundraising activities. The committee asked for a copy of the proposed floor plan of the building. 

Woodbine Community Foundation, Woodbine Community School District, and City of Woodbine // Woodbine Regional Wellness Center 
Project representatives provided an initial presentation of the project to the Board. Discussion included the history and planning for the project and the proximity to the school and other amenities. The Committee complimented the ambitious fundraising efforts to date but noted that the Board typically expects a stronger commitment from the county for a project of this size and scope. 

OTHER BUSINESS
No other business.

CLOSING BUSINESS
The next CAT Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 20, 2020 at 1:00 pm, telephonically.

ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Mr. Deignan seconded by Mr. Carter, with no objection, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m.