Bettendorf Park Board Minutes August 28, 2001

Skate Park equipment purchased; master recreation plan approved

MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 28, 2001

The Bettendorf Park Board held a special meeting on August 28, 2001, at the Herbert D. Goettsch Community Center in the Banquet Room at 7:00 pm.

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



Chairman Hutter asked if there was anything that needed to be added to the Agenda.

On motion by Kamp, seconded by Makoben, to add Resolution #41-01 for Board consideration to the Agenda regarding application for an Infrastructure Grant to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

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



The notice for the public hearing to receive community input on the purchase of the equipment for a Skate Park was published in the newspaper on August 23, 2001. The affidavit is annex #1 to these minutes.

Chairman Hutter opened the Public Hearing.

Terry Jay, member of the Trees Are Us Committee, stated that their organization will do the landscaping around the Skate Park once it is completed.



Steve Grimes presented drawings and price breakdowns for Phase I and Phase II Skate Park Equipment, which is annex #2 to these minutes. He also reviewed the unique qualities of the Skate Wave equipment designed by Outdoor Recreation Products. This information is annex #3 to these minutes. The Board is not bidding the equipment out because it is a unique product and no other company offers what we are interested in purchasing.


(1) Ten Year Warranty


(2) Mobility and Flexibility of Design


(3) Extensive Design and Testing Process


(4) High Levels of Liability Insurance Coverage ($5,000,000)
(5) Exclusive Polyester Wrinkle Powdercoat Finish


(6) All steel construction and tamperproof hardware


(7) Textured Coating for Sound Deadening


(8) Attractive Colorful Design.

Steve stated that the staff is recommending the purchase of the first phase of the Skate Park Equipment. A grant is being applied for the additional funding needed for the second phase of equipment.



No correspondence was received and Chairman Hutter closed the Public Hearing.

On motion by Adamson, seconded by Makoben, to adopt Resolution #36-01, approving the proposal from Outdoor Recreation Products for Skate Park Equipment in an amount not to exceed $58,980.00.



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



Resolution #36-01 is annex #4 to these minutes.

The notice for the public hearing to approve the plans, specifications, and form of contract for the construction of the Palmer Hills Golf Course Maintenance Building Addition was published in the newspaper on August 23, 2001. The affidavit is annex #5 to these minutes.



Chairman Hutter opened the Public Hearing.

Steve Grimes presented a drawing showing the site location of the addition and a diagram of the facility, which is annex #6 to these minutes.

Steve explained that the addition is 50 feet by 48 feet. Egger Engineering will be preparing a site plan that will be on the Planning and Zoning Agenda next month for approval. The project will be bid out in October and construction will begin shortly after that. There is an issue as far as funding that will be reviewed once the bids have been received.



No correspondence was received and Chairman Hutter closed the Public Hearing.



On motion by Makoben, seconded by Kamp, to adopt Resolution #35-01, approving the plans, specifications, and form of contract for the construction of the Palmer Hills Golf Course Maintenance Building Addition.

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

Resolution #35-01 is annex #7 to these minutes.

The notice for the courtesy Pubic Hearing to review the revised Park and Recreation Master Plan was published in the newspaper on August 24, 2001. The affidavit is annex #8 to these minutes.



Chairman Hutter opened the Public Hearing.

Doug DeLille from Bi-State was present to give a brief overview of the Comprehensive Park and Recreation Master Plan.

A few changes were recommended as follows: Categorizing the Regional Park section to take out the Life Fitness Center and Palmer Hills Golf Course, because they are facilities that cannot be used unless a fee is paid.



Steve stated that he received telephone calls with recommendations for changes as follows:

Mark Brockway would like to see included in the Recreation Trail Section reference made to a trail from Field Sike Road to Forest Grove Road.

Debe Lamar also recommended including in the Recreation Trail Section reference made to proposed connection to the trail in the Hollowview Park area from 30th Street.

Terry Jay recommended noting that the other three golf courses: Hidden Hills, Crow Valley, and Sunrise are privately owned.



Kathy Wine stated that she was glad to see that the riverfront recreation trail is a high priority.

Steve reviewed the planned alignment as it goes through the Isle of Capri area and Highway 67. He also reviewed the section that Riverdale is receiving funding for and where that trail will go.



There was also discussion on the plans for an on street trail connecting the downtown area through the residential area near Meier Park and connecting to the Duck Creek Trail.



Norm Voelliger stated that when the changes are made to I-74, it will no longer be elevated and the connection will be brought further east towards 10th Street. Grant Street will tie into 10th Street.

Steve explained that the Master Plan is a blueprint on what we would like to see in the future. Plans will change as other development takes place.



Chuck Oestreich, resident of Rock Island, stated that he is an active member of the Iowa Riverway Trails and is working on trying to connect the Iowa Cities along the river. He hopes that the Park Board will push the recreation trail along the river. This is the Mississippi Trail and we want people to be able to enjoy the Iowa side and not just the Illinois side. The Duck Creek Trail is wonderful and the plans for the Pigeon Creek Trail are very positive for the City of Bettendorf.



Doug DeLille reviewed the Program Activities, Needs Analysis, Land Acquisition, Policies and Appendixes in the Master Plan.



Commissioner Adamson stated that the situation at the pool was not a top priority a year ago and is now. The Park Board does not have taxing authority and more major funding needs to be placed at the pool. We are looking at a new surface and filter system. We will be looking at other funding, such as, grants. A lot of other priorities will have to wait.



Doug DeLille stated that on page 62 in the Master Plan in the Five Year Goals, it states "Preserving existing facilities". Repairs to the pool, fall within the Master Plan.



Chairman Hutter stated that the Master Plan is a road map for the future that will be changed and amended.



Steve received an email from Joe Taylor of the Quad Cities Visitors Bureau, supporting the Master Plan. A copy of the email is annex #9 to these minutes.



No other correspondence was received and Chairman Hutter closed the Public Hearing.



A list of the people that attended the Public Hearing is annex #10 to these minutes.



On motion by Kamp, seconded by Makoben, to adopt Resolution #40-01, approving the revised Comprehensive Park and Recreation Master Plan.

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

Resolution #40-01 is annex #11 to these minutes.

On motion by Kamp, seconded by Adamson, to adopt Resolution #41-01, approving making application to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for a Recreation Infrastructure Grant for the Skate Park.

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

Resolution #41-01 is annex #12 to these minutes.

On motion by Adamson, seconded by Kamp, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm.