Park Board Meeting Minutes February 1, 2001

Bettendorf Park Board minutes of meeting Feb. 1.

The Bettendorf Park Board held a Special Meeting on February 1, 2001 at 4:00 pm in the Administration Office at the HDG Community Center.

Present: Hutter, Adamson, Glenn, Kamp, and Makoben
Absent: None



The Board deferred discussion of the Capital Improvement Program reduced funding due to Steve Grimes not being present at the meeting.



Brad Peterson reviewed the bids received for the Palmer Hills Golf Course renovation of
the 9th hole. A copy of the bid list is annex #1 to these minutes.



Brad informed the Board that the low bid was from Johnson Construction. He is a new company and does not have a lot of experience. He has built tees at Deere Run Golf Course. The bid was a lot lower than others submitted. He indicated to Steve Grimes that he has lower overhead and wanted to get his foot in the door in doing business with us.



On motion by Makoben, seconded by Glenn, to adopt Resolution #8-01, awarding the contract for the Renovation of the 9th Hole at Palmer Hills Golf Course to Johnson Construction of East Moline in the amount of $26,862.50.



Roll call on motion: Ayes: Hutter, Adamson, Glenn, Kamp, and Makoben
Nays: None



Resolution #8-01 is annex #2 to these minutes.



The Board reviewed the recommendation from staff to approve a policy that no person shall use park and recreation facilities or equipment for personal gain or profit. A memo from Rita VanWetzinga is annex #3 to these minutes.



On motion by Adamson, seconded by Glenn, to adopt Resolution #7-01, approving a policy that no person shall use equipment or services provided by the Parks and Recreation Department for anything other than recreation enjoyment. No person shall be allowed to use a Parks and Recreation facility for personal gain or profit unless authorized by the Bettendorf Park Board.



Roll call on motion: Ayes: Hutter, Adamson, Glenn, Kamp, and Makoben
Nays: None



Resolution #7-01 is annex #4 to these minutes.



The Board discussed setting a Public Hearing date for the location of a Skate Park.



The Board suggested setting the date on February 14, 2001, the same day as the regular Park Board Meeting. The notice will be posted in the Quad City Times. It will be placed as the first item on the agenda.



Commissioner Kamp asked how soon the Board could vote on a location?



Chairman Hutter stated that the Board could vote on a location on February 14, 2001.



The Board requested that a representative from the Scott County Regional Authority and the Riverboat Development Authority be invited to attend to explain why they want the Skate Park in Middle Park.



Stu Smith informed the Board that he would be staking the recommended locations in Middle Park and Crow Creek Park.



Chairman Hutter stated that the recommended locations need to be staked out before the Courtesy Public Hearing notification letters are mailed to the residents. In the letter, inform the residents where the proposed locations are, so they can go view them before the hearing.



The Board requested a copy of the letter that will be sent to the residents living in the proposed area of the proposed skate park locations in Middle Park and Crow Creek Park.



On motion by Makoben, seconded by Adamson, to set the Skate Park Location Courtesy Public Hearing for February 14, 2001 at 7:00 pm.



Roll call on motion: Ayes: Hutter, Adamson, Glenn, Kamp, and Makoben
Nays: None



Chairman Hutter recommended placing on February's agenda to draw up a request for proposal to contract out the back washing, monitoring, and record keeping of Splash Landing.



On motion by Adamson, seconded by Makoben, to adjourn the meeting at 4:30 pm.

Hutter (Chairman)

Adamson (Vice Chairman)