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Enhance Iowa Board Minutes - September 2019
ENHANCE IOWA BOARD MINUTES
Blank Park Zoo
7401 SW 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50315
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
10:00 a.m.
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Board Members in Attendance |
Board Members Absent |
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John Burns |
Emily Damman |
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Mike Broshar |
Jacqulyn Arthur |
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Kyle Carter |
Rita Frahm |
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Mary Wells |
Representative Chris Hall (Ex Officio) |
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Lisa Hein |
Representative Skyler Wheeler (Ex Officio) |
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Valerie Van Kooten |
Senator Bill Dotzler (Ex Officio) |
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Doug Boone |
Senator Carrie Koelker (Ex Officio) |
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Pat Deignan |
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Staff Members in Attendance |
Audience |
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Alaina Santizo |
Carol Lowery, Franklin County Fair |
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Maicie Pohlman |
Mark Lettow, Franklin County Fair |
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Rita Grimm |
Alan Brown, Franklin County Fair |
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Jacque Matsen |
Jon Baltes, Franklin County Fair |
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Bob Carlson, YMCA of Cedar Rapids |
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Steve Dolezal, YMCA of Cedar Rapids |
Sara Mentzer, YMCA of Cedar Rapids |
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Amber Corrier, Ames Foundation |
Katherine Ollendieck, Franklin County Fair |
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Ann Schmid, Des Moines Heritage Trust |
Lynne Carey, Ames Foundation |
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Burns called the meeting to order at 10:06. Eight voting members were present. The agenda was approved. The minutes from the August 14, 2019 meeting were approved.
CONTRACT AMENDMENTS & CONTINGENT AWARDS
Des Moines Heritage Trust // The Des Moines Heritage Center requested approval to assign the contract to The Des Moines Heritage Center. On a motion by Ms. Van Kooten seconded by Mr. Carter, the Board approved the request.
The Board recessed at 10:05 am.
The Board reconvened at 10:38 am.
REPORTS
Tourism Report
Ms. Matsen reported that the This is Iowa campaign is well underway and seeing great success.
Legal Report
Ms. Grimm reported that the vacant attorney to staff the Enhance Iowa Board position should be filled within the next two months.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
Due Diligence Committee Reports
No reports.
Negotiation Team Reports
No reports.
CAT Review Committee Recommendations
On a motion by Mr. Broshar and seconded by Mr. Deignan, the board awarded Ames Foundation // Ames Miracle Park – Inis Grove Accessibility Improvements a CAT Grant in the amount of $200,000, contingent upon the completion of fundraising by December 31, 2019.
On a motion by Mr. Broshar and seconded by Ms. Wells, the Board awarded Franklin County Agriculture and Fair Association // Franklin County Convention Center Extreme Makeover/Renovation a CAT Grant in the amount of $200,000, contingent upon formal approval by the City of Hampton for a contribution of $5,000 per year for four years and transfer of ownership of the property on which the center sit from Franklin County to the Fair Association.
On a motion by Mr. Broshar and seconded by Ms. Hein, the Board awarded Polk County // Lauridsen Skatepark & Spectator Park a CAT Grant in the amount of $500,000, contingent upon receipt within 60 days of documentation that fundraising has been completed.
On a motion by Mr. Broshar and seconded by Mr. Deignan, the Board awarded YMCA of Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area // New Regional YMCA in Marion a CAT Grant in the amount of $400,000, contingent upon the receipt within 60 days of documentation of completed fundraising.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment.
OTHER BUSINESS
No other business.
CLOSING BUSINESS
The next Enhance Iowa meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 9, 2019 at the Iowa Economic Development Authority (200 E Grand, Des Moines, IA 50309).
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Mr. Broshar and seconded by Ms. Hein with no objections, the meeting adjourned at 10:38 am.