Des Moines, Iowa – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold its monthly meeting on May 8, at 9:30 a.m., in the Walnut Woods conference room, 6200 Park Avenue, in Des Moines. The meeting is open to the public.
Two new commissioners will be sworn in during the May meeting. Bill Moritz, of Fairfield, and Collin Brecher, of West Des Moines, will join the NRC, replacing outgoing members Marcus Branstad and Laura Foell.
The public may also participate remotely either by video conference at https://meet.google.com/sco-mbns-qva or phone by dialing 442-242-3609 a few minutes before the meeting begins. When prompted, enter the pin 883 789 392 followed by the # key.
Members of the NRC are Tom Prickett, Uriah Hansen, Tammi Kircher, KR Buck, Laura Kudej, Bill Moritz, and Collin Brecher. The director of the DNR is Kayla Lyon.
Any person participating in 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 Webmaster@dnr.iowa.gov, and advise of specific needs.
The following is the agenda for the May 8 meeting.
- Approval of Agenda
- Consent Agenda (*within agenda indicates proposed consent agenda item)
- *Donations
- *Contract with JEO Consulting Group, Inc.
- *Public Land Management Projects
- *Contract with Terrain360 LLC-Panoramic Imagery of the Des Moines River Water Trails
- Natural Resource Commission Oath of Office for New Commissioners
- Election of Officers
- Approval of the Minutes
- Director’s Remarks
- Division Administrator’s Remarks
- *Donations
- Contract with Friends of Lake Darling State Park
- *Contract with JEO Consulting Group, Inc.
- Chapter 33, Resource Enhancement and Protection Program: County, City, Private Open Spaces and Conservation Education Grant Programs –Competitive Grant Program Selection Criteria
- *Public Land Management Projects
- Chapter 17 Lease Renewal, Royal Retreat LLC - Dickinson County
- Chapter 17 Lease Renewal, Guardian Holdings, LLC - Scott County
- Boundary Resolution, Harrison County – Loess Hills State Forest
- Small Construction Projects-Low Water Crossing Stabilization at Deception Hollow Boat Ramp, Site Repair after Building Removals at Ledges and Viking Lake State Parks
- Large Construction Projects
- Lake Manawa State Park, Rock Reef Habitat and Outlet Pipe Work – Pottawattamie County
- Rathbun Hatchery, Pond Liner Replacement – Appanoose County
- Saylorville Wildlife Management Area, Upper Fraser Boat Ramp Renovation – Boone County
- Land Acquisition Projects
- Springbrook WMA, Guthrie County – Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation
- Heritage Valley Forest Legacy Area, Allamakee County – Van Gerpen
- Heritage Valley Forest Legacy Area, Allamakee & Winneshiek County – A.T.M.S. Real Estate LLLP
- Heritage Valley Forest Legacy Area, Allamakee & Winneshiek County – A.T.M.S. Real Estate LLLP
- Loess Hills State Forest, Monona County – Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation
- *Contract with Terrain360 LLC-Panoramic Imagery of the Des Moines River Water Trails
- Contract Amendment with Shive-Hattery-Plan and Design of Septic Tank Replacement and Sand Filter at Backbone State Park
- Contract with Shelby County Conservation Board-Interpretive Services
- General Discussion
Next meeting, June 11-12, in Woodbury County.
For a complete agenda and tour schedule, go to www.iowadnr.gov/nrc