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Rollin' Recmobile

6/22/2020

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Fun is rollin' into Cleveland Park on Wednesday mornings this summer! The Rollin’ Recmobile will take to the streets to bring recreational activities to your neighborhood. While some traditional summer programs have been canceled due to COVID-19, the Rollin’ Recmobile will fill the gap by providing neighborhood activities and fun from June 22 through August 14. The van, loaded to the top with recreation equipment and games, brings staff to lead activities at fourteen different parks, six days of each week. The van also has a WIFI hot spot that you can use during park visits.
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The Rollin’ Recmobile provides flexibility to offer youth recreation activities while following health guidelines for COVID-19. Programming will follow recommendations from the CDC and Linn County Public Health. Changes in activities will be based on social distancing guidelines.
- Phase I: Come by, pick up some food, use the WIFI, and grab an activity kit to do with your family at home or in the park.
- Phase II: As social distancing requirements ease, we will offer small activities in small groups.
- Phase III: Finally, when safe to do so, we will provide large group recreation activities including sports, playground games, fitness, and visits from organizations in the community.

Rollin’ Recmobile is supported by: 
City of Cedar Rapids Iowa Government
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Cedar Rapids Kiwanis Club
Cedar Rapids Parks Foundation

Questions? Contact Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation at 319-286-5566 or email us at recreation@cedar-rapids.org.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the Rollin’ Recmobile do?

Rollin’ Recmobile is a new summer program that brings the fun to you. Our bright van is scheduled to stop at 14 different Cedar Rapids parks each week. Join us for activities to meet new friends and beat summer boredom.

How much does it cost?
Rollin’ Recmobile is free!

Can I only attend the stop in my neighborhood?
You are welcome to attend at any park and time that fits your schedule. You can come as many times a week as you would like, but during Phase I, the activity packet handed out will be the same at all stops.

How were the locations determined?
We have tried to balance the locations between multiple areas of Cedar Rapids and stop at as many of our larger parks as we can. Some locations were chosen due to the number of children who have limited access to transportation to other neighborhoods.

What happens if the weather is bad?
If there are storms in the area or tornado watches, we will postpone or cancel the stop until the storm has passed. Get notifications of those changes on CRNewsNow. If a storm comes up quickly, we will send children home. Please make sure your child knows what to do in the event that this happens.

Will the schedule ever change?
We plan to follow a consistent schedule that is easy to remember. However, we may occasionally have to make adjustments. Sign up for CRNewsNow to receive changes
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Is the van available to be rented for parties?
The van is only used for public programs through the Parks and Recreation Department.

Where can I find the schedule?
A link to the schedule will be sent out weekly through CRNewsNow. We will also send updates on programs and guests who may be at a park visit with us.

SCHEDULE AS OF 6/22/2020
Check the schedule weekly for any changes and information about community organizations who may join us: http://www.cedar-rapids.org/residents/parks_and_recreation/rollin_recmobile.php

NOTE: You can get updates sent directly to your phone by signing up for CRNewsNow and selecting the Rollin’ Recmobile category. A second van and route may be available later this summer.

Monday:
9:30-11:30 a.m. - Redmond Park, 1545 3rd Ave SE
1:30-3:30 p.m. - Jacolyn Park, 198 Jacolyn Dr NW
Tuesday:
9:30-11:30 a.m. - Daniels Park, 940 Oakland Rd NE
1:30-3:30 p.m. - Hayes Park, 1924 D St SW
6:00-8:00 p.m. - Cherry Hill Park, 341 Stoney Point Rd NW
Wednesday:
9:30-11:30 a.m. - Cleveland Park, 1600 8th Ave SW
1:30-3:30 p.m. - Cedar Valley Park, 2250 Blakely Blvd SE
6:00-8:00 p.m. - Delaney Park, 5150 20th Ave SW
Thursday:
9:30-11:30 a.m. - Time Check Park, 1131 5th St NW
1:30-3:30 p.m. - Greene Square, 400 4th Ave SE
Friday:
9:30-11:30 a.m. - Bever Park, 2700 Bever Ave SE
1:30-3:30 p.m. - Hidder Park, 1248 10th St SE
Saturday:
9:30-11:30 a.m. - Noelridge Park, 4900 Council St NE
1:30-3:30 p.m. - Jones Park, 201 Wilson Ave Dr SW
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June 2020 Meeting Minutes

6/16/2020

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CANA June 2020 Meeting Minutes
ATTENDANCE: Henrietta Mueller, Amy Hall-Haney, Ltd. Welsh, George Heeren, Rose Heetland, Gaylon Heetland, Jackie MacLaren, Nicole Schroeder, Denise Klemp, Ashley Vanorny, Marlene Hunt

Meeting starts at 7:02pm.

  • Treasurer's Report - Nicole Schroeder / Amy Hall-Haney
    Balance: $108.07?? Have not received June statement to confirm this balance.
    + $24.22 reimbursement today
    + $1,268.18 in pending reimbursements (USPS, ink from Office Express, annual insurance, HyVee food purchases)
    = $1,400.47 sub total
    - $333.95 owed to George ($250 deposit to cover expenses + $83.95 from HyVee)
        Remaining balance = $1,066.52

  • City Report - Neighborhood News will be in email. Bike Share program is back in action this summer. 
  • New CRPD Contact for CANA / West District: Lt. Welsh - Introduction of Lt. Welsh. Review of Neighborhood reports. Review of current world events. Review of current CRPD standing and rules of incident relating to George Floyd incident in Minneapolis. Review of safety protocol for protests. 
  • COVID-19 Resources on website / Facebook page. Review of City protocols with Councilwoman Vanorny.
  • Cleveland Elementary School Food Drive received $425 in monetary donations plus six LARGE boxes of food donations. In total, CANA donated almost $700 worth of food from HyVee, plus the donated items, to Cleveland Elementary Students on June 1st. 
  • Paving for Progress Update on Chandler St SW - Crews are beginning work with the water main between 9th and 10th Ave SW, which will include connecting homes to the new water main. Watch for door hangers for more information as the project progresses. The intersection between Chandler St SW and 10th Ave SW will be closed for the water main work and all work should be completed by early August.
  • Splash Pads will be reopening by Wednesday 6/17. Cleveland Park Splash Pad was opened today. 
  • HACAP Mobile Food Pantry is scheduled for Wed 6/17 from 12:30-2:30pm at Vets Memorial Stadium. 
  • Safety Fair postponed indefinitely
  • National Night Out cancelled for 2020
  • Cleveland Park Playground Project has started construction! Between now and the end of June, the new playground should be constructed with two play structures plus the additional upgrades we requested. 
  • Rose Heetland inquired about city parks restrooms as she had an incident with a  person urinating in her garden. George Heeren mentioned that the parks department came to clean today, but they were locked tonight. Councilwoman is going to inquire about the current status of public park restrooms. She mentioned the city is working to get facilities open, but compliance with COVID-19 rules and regulations has been difficult to navigate. 
  • Rose Heetland also reported off-leash dogs in the park. She asked about getting additional signs along 8th Ave. Nicole Schroeder will contact Annette with SAFE-CR about this. 
  • Rose and Gaylon Heetland also requested a trash can along 8th Avenue nearer the fence closer to Vets Memorial Stadium. 
  • Nicole Schroeder reported that the vacant duplex at the bottom of the Jefferson hill that was damaged in a fire in 2019 has had activity for repairs and regular exterior maintenance. 
  • George Heeren spoke with a city representative about transferring the $6,000 to the park playground project. He would like to look into confirmation of this and find out the remaining balance that we can spend before the end of June. Nicole Schroeder will look into this with Jeff Wozencraft. We would like to look into additional trees along with the additional trash cans, dog signs, or perhaps some sort of shade feature nearer the 1st Ave side of Cleveland Park to keep kids that play on the splash pad close to their families. 
  • George Heeren reported on the quote for the information kiosk for the park. The quote is $1,129 and the size would be 35x46 double-sided in glass. Neighbors collectively decided that it may be too large and too breakable. George will look into a single sided kiosk that could be attached to the park building.
  • George Heeren spoke with Karen, a neighbor on 17th St SW. They are having issues with the drainage tile that the City installed last summer. George will look into this concern with the city officials personally.
  • Jackie MacLaren asked about the status of the Kwik Star remodel on 16th Ave SW and 20th St SW. Neighbors did not know anything about this development. Nicole Schroeder will look into who at the city who may have this information available. 
  • George Heeren inquired with the city about resurfacing the parking lot at Cleveland Park. The city said it would be between $5,000-$6,000. He would like to ask the city if we could contribute to speed up the resurfacing process.
  • Ashley Vanorny mentioned that Cedar Rapids has a supply of tear gas. Ashley is advocating for different policies in our city, and she asked about our opinion about the city police department having the tear gas in possession. Gaylon Heetland asked when the last time our CRPD deployed the tear gas and how the police feel about our supply. Ashley mentioned it has been well over a decade since it was used in our community. The civilian review board unanimously agreed that tear gas cannot be accepted as a use in our community. CRPD Chief Wayne Jerman mentioned that he has no plans to dispose of the tear gas, but agreed to continue to be 100% transparent that we have the supply and CRPD has no plans to use it. Jackie MacLaren and Amy Hall-Haney were both concerned that there is no purpose to the tear gas to "protect and serve" the community. Gaylon Heetland commented that the city could use the disposal of the tear gas as a piece to accommodate the requests of community members for the CRPD. Ashley asked that neighbors who want to continue the conversation as citizens please email her to set up a time to talk. 

Meeting adjourned at 8:27pm.
June 2020 Neighborhood News

UPDATES / ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS FROM JUNE MEETING

Kwik Star project on 20th St SW / 16th Ave SW
"The site plan for Kwik Star has been approved and construction could start this summer. For safety, the plan includes sidewalk along both streets and new driveways will be placed further away from the intersection than the existing driveways."
Update provided by: Ken DeKeyser, P.E. - Development Services Manager

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Remaining balance for CANA FY20 budget
  • Budget: $10,000
    • Expense: $558.59 (National Night Out 2019)
    • Expense: $24.22 (Easter egg hunt / animal crackers)
    • Expense: $106.00 (Annual USPS box)
    • Expense: $486.81 (ink for printer)
    • Expense: $269.37 (HyVee / food drive)
    • Expense: $400.00 (Annual insurance payment)
    • Expense: $6,000 (park playground improvement project) 
  • Remaining balance as of 6/16/2020: $2,155.01

Trees in Cleveland Park for shade near splash pad
With the remaining funding in our FY20 budget, we will be installing three benches in the playground ($1,500 total) and splash pad area as well as trees ($600 total)  in the splash pad area. The total cost of these two projects is $2,100. This is being handled by the City Parks Department once the Playground Improvement Project is complete. 

Trash cans along 8th Ave & additional dog signs
Nicole Schroeder has not received a response to the inquiry about the three additional trash cans to be added along 8th Avenue or the additional "off-leash dogs" signage. She will be following up on these items in the coming weeks.  7/17/2020
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June 2020 Meeting Reminder

6/13/2020

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CANA will be hosting our June monthly meeting on Monday, June 15th, 2020 at 7pm. June's meeting will be held at Cleveland Park - NOT Central Church of Christ.

We ask that attendees observe social distancing as much as possible. You are encouraged to wear a mask, but it is not required. We look forward to seeing you there! 
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Cleveland Park Playground Update 6.8.2020

6/8/2020

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PARKS DEPARTMENT IN CEDAR RAPIDS
Beginning today, June 8, 2020, the existing playground at Cleveland Park will be closed so that it can be removed. This will make way for a new playground that will be installed later this week and the week following. The new playground at Cleveland Park will include a 2-5 year old play structure and a 5-12 year old play structure. There will be new swings, including a companion swing. There will also be musical instruments, spring rider, net climber and other exciting features. The new playground features many universally accessible features.

The Parks Department is looking at a 2-3 week time line to complete construction of the new playground depending upon weather.
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Streets update 6.5.2020

6/5/2020

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A MESSAGE FROM THE CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS
Work begins on Monday, June 8 for the Chandler Street project. Crews will begin with water main work between 10th Avenue and 9th Avenue, which will include connecting homes to the new water main. If you live in this area, watch for door hangers that will alert you to any temporary water service disruption during this time.


The intersection of Chandler Street and 10th Avenue will be closed starting next week for the water main work, and will remain closed for upcoming storm sewer improvements and reconstruction of the intersection. Since this intersection is near the Jefferson High School softball complex, a temporary sidewalk will be constructed to provide safe access while this work is underway.


We anticipate all work on school grounds and at the intersection of Chandler Street/10th Avenue to be completed before the 2020-2021 school year starts mid-August. Thank you for your patience as this project gets underway. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact a member of our project team.
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Cleveland Elementary School Food Drive

6/1/2020

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THANK YOU to our neighbors who contributed to the food drive for Cleveland Elementary School.

Together, we contributed six LARGE boxes (and one smaller one!) of food donations, PLUS almost $700 in grocery money that we sent CANA President George Cathy Heeren to spend at our Hy-Vee store. Shout out to Kiki and Brian at the Hy-Vee for supporting our neighborhood projects!! 👏
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