Bettendorf Park Board Meeting Minutes for March 12, 2001

Park board to apply for grants to help fund Skate Park at Crow Creek Park and shelter, picnic tables at Hollowview Park

BETTENDORF PARK BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 12, 2001

The Bettendorf Park Board held a special meeting on March 12, 2001 at the Herbert D. Goettsch Community Center in the Canteen Room at 4:00 pm.

Present: Hutter, Adamson, Kamp, and Makoben
Absent: Glenn



Brad Peterson reviewed the golf maintenance monthly report, which is annex #1 to these minutes. He informed the Board that the equipment is on the golf course to begin the renovation of hole #9 as soon as the weather permits.

Brad explained that he is planning on the expansion of the maintenance facility to begin this fall. He has rough drawings at this time to add 50 feet to the West End of the building and move two interior walls to expand the cold storage area. He recommended replacing the siding on the entire maintenance facility.

The new section would include two overhead doors, two main doors, and six windows. Decking would be built around the inside of the facility for storage, another restroom added, and the offices would be moved.

This will give the maintenance department a lot more room. The final plans and drawings should be available by the next Board meeting.

Steve Grimes explained that we need to determine if the project can be broken down into phases so we can be our own general contractor. If not, we will have to bid the project out and have a public hearing.

Stu Smith reviewed the park maintenance monthly report, which is annex #2 to these minutes. He reported that the parks department is currently remodeling the restroom facilities at the Warming House in Middle Park. Also, a lot of time has been spent trimming trees.



Commissioner Adamson asked how many days the ice skating facility was open this season.



Stu stated approximately 50 days, which is more than we have had in a long time.

Rita VanWetzinga was on vacation. The Board reviewed the recreation report, which is annex #3 to these minutes.



The Board reviewed the golf administration monthly report submitted by Jon Waddell, which is annex #4 to these minutes.

The Board requested to find out why the Alzheimer's Organization cancelled their golf tournament at Palmer Hills this year.



Steve Grimes's monthly administration report is annex #5 to these minutes.

Steve reported that Karen Hanssen from Power Tumbling submitted a letter to address the Board regarding the gymnastic proposals submitted last month. She was notified that she could address the Board at the Wednesday meeting under the Public Forum section of the Agenda, if she wishes.



Chairman Hutter stated that no Board action takes place under the Public Forum, however, she has the right to attend the meeting and address the Board. The Board will get more involved next year with the request for proposals, since we have two people interested in gymnastic programming.



Steve reminded the Board that he would be in Dubuque at the end of the month for the Iowa Park and Recreation Spring Conference.



The Board reviewed the golf course policy changes. They will be placed on the consent agenda for approval by Resolution at the Wednesday meeting.



The Board discussed what projects they want to apply for grants from the Riverboat Gaming Funds. The number one priority will be the Skate Park and the other project will be a shelter and picnic tables at Hollowview Park.



The Board discussed scheduling a parks tour date. They tentatively set May 12, 2001 as the date. They requested before finalizing the date to check with Commissioner Glenn. The Board also would like to include the City Council, Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley School Boards.



The Board reviewed the three proposals received to build an additional weight room area in the vacant track area at the Life Fitness Center. The low bid will be approved by Resolution and will be placed on the consent agenda at the Wednesday meeting.



Steve informed the Board that Rita is recommending allowing the Life Fitness Center memberships for lap swim at Splash Landing.



On motion by Makoben, seconded by Adamson, to approve the Life Fitness Center Memberships for lap swim at Splash Landing at the times recommended by staff and that we review this next year.



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



On motion by Adamson, seconded by Kamp, to adjourn at 4:50 pm.