Our Agency

 

Committee Members in   Attendance	Other Board Members   in Attendance
Mike Broshar	Kyle Carter
John Burns	Pat Deignan
Rita Frahm	Mary Wells
Valerie Van Kooten
Lisa Hein
Staff Members in   Attendance
Alaina Santizo	Megan Andrews
Jessica O’Riley
Lisa Connell
Maicie Pohlman

CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Van Kooten called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m. Five Committee members were present. The agenda was approved. The minutes from the October 7, 2021 meeting were approved.


REPORTS
Ms. Santizo gave the Program Manager’s Report dated October 21, 2021:


COMMUNITY ATTRACTION & TOURISM (CAT)
Applications Received: 117    Next Application Deadline: TBD
Funded Projects: 83
CAT Amount Awarded:     $26,339,725
Total CAT Project Costs: $345,216,372

CAT Funds Currently Available
$5,126,278.60

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	$2,389,877	$723,211
FY2022	$1,666,666

Pending CAT Applications
There are currently 17 pending applications requesting $7.5 million.
 

Project	CAT Request	Total Project Cost	Project Status
Grimes Public Library New Building   Project, Grimes	$419,726	$8,494,965	Committee Review
Epworth Splash Pad, Epworth	$60,000	$380,000	Committee Review
Marshalltown Arts and Civic Center   Renovation, Marshalltown	$500,000	$3,937,806	Committee Review
McKinley Park Aquatic Center   Phase1, Creston	$200,000	$1,613,325	Committee Review
Nevada Fieldhouse, Nevada	$750,000	$7,784,674	Committee Review
Hartley Community Pool, Hartley	$374,818	$2,367,324	Committee Review
Willow Lake Nature Center, Harrison   County	$610,000	$4,351,700	Committee Review
All-Inclusive Area at Triumph Park,   Waukee	$348,544	$1,831,440	Committee Review
Adair Community Center, Adair	$158,925	$749,025	Committee Review
Nahant Marsh Education Center,   Davenport	$500,000	$3,700,000	Committee Review
Fort Madison Marina Revitalization,   Fort Madison	$500,000	$4,999,945	Committee Review
Grinnell Veterans Memorial Building   Renovation, Grinnell	$400,000	$2,056,000	Committee Review
Sunflower Discovery Center, Decorah	$703,713	$3,518,566	Committee Review
Igniting a Healthy Legacy, Spirit   Lake	$405,000	$3,573,310	Committee Review
Keokuk Library Park, Keokuk	$157,430	$787,153	Committee Review
American State Bank Sports Complex,   Sioux Center	$1,000,000	$8,770,719	Committee Review
Clinton Riverfront Improvements   Project, Clinton	$400,000	$5,012,446	Staff Review

APPLICATIONS

Camp Foster YMCA // Igniting a Healthy Legacy project representatives gave the initial presentation on plans to expand, repurpose and construct new buildings on property. Additional discussion included project financing and plans to close the fundraising gap. There are plans to bid the project in January with dirt work beginning Spring 2022. Major construction will occur following camp season – late August 2022.

City of Sioux Center & Dordt University // American State Bank Sports Complex project representatives gave the initial presentation on the plans to construct a sports dome for joint use between the City of Sioux Center and Dordt University. Discussion included the dome’s life expectancy and plans for repair/replacement costs. 

City of Grinnell // Grinnell Veterans Memorial Building Renovation project representatives gave the initial presentation on the renovation of the Grinnell Veterans Memorial Building. The presentation also included information about how the facility will be used for artist residency. The project will be bid in January of 2022 with construction be complete in May 2023. 

Harrison County Conservation Board // Willow Lake Nature Center project representatives gave the initial presentation on the construction of the nature center located in the Loess Hills. Plans to increase local fundraising through local businesses and additional grant opportunities were discussed. The project has been bid and site preparation has begun. Board members raised concern about the lack of city participation and minimal individual donor participation. Discussion also included how the fundraising gap would be closed. 

Recess: 10:52 

Resumed: 11:02

Keokuk Library Foundation // Keokuk Library Park project representatives gave the initial presentation on the construction of the public park. Contractors will be lined up December/January to start construction by April 2022. Memorial bricks will be sold to close the fundraising gap.  

Nahant Marsh Education Center // Nahant Marsh Education Center project representatives gave the initial presentation on plans to expand the nature education center and add trails. A committee member raised a concern about functional space located on second floor with no elevator. An explanation was provided that the second level would not have public use. Funds spent were used to purchase land and restore wetlands. The project has been bid and is waiting to break ground until funding is finalized. Discussion also included an explanation of the Wetland Mitigation Bank and how it will be managed. 

Sunflower Child Development Center // Sunflower Discovery Center project representatives gave the initial presentation on plans to construct a youth discovery center. Discussion included how the childcare facility and discovery center will operate. 

City of Fort Madison // Fort Madison Marina Revitalization project representatives gave the initial presentation on the marina revitalization project. The committee raised questions about the status of Army Corp approval. IEDA staff noted that the 501(c)3 organization will be added as an applicant/recipient once all determinations are finalized. Currently, dredging and pier construction are underway and are not included in the CAT request. This project will include the docks and marina with plans to be complete within a year.

Committee Action on Applications/Recommendations to Board Next Steps & Direction to Staff
No Committee Action on Applications/Recommendations to Board Next Steps & Direction to Staff.

OTHER BUSINESS
Ms. Van Kooten requested that staff provide the committee with a spreadsheet summarizing each project, grant request, request percentage, and fundraising gap for review. Mr. Broshar plans to bring forward initial recommendations for discussion purposes to committee meeting on December 2nd. 

CLOSING BUSINESS
The next CAT Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for December 2, 2021 at 1963 Bell Ave, Des Moines. 

ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Ms. Frahm seconded by Mr. Broshar, with no objection, the meeting adjourned at 12:33 p.m.