Bettendorf Park Board Agenda

Parks and Recreation Agenda

Monday, August 12, 2002
HDG Community Center, Canteen Room, 4:00 PM
Regular - Wednesday, August 14, 2002
HDG Community Center, Canteen Room, 7:00 PM

PLACE: HDG Community Center, Canteen Room at
2204 Grant Street, Bettendorf, Iowa

DATE: Friday, August 9, 2002

TO: Board of Park Commissioners

FROM: Steve Grimes

RE: Parks and Recreation Agenda

POSTED: Friday, August 9, 2002

MEETINGS: Special - Monday, August 12, 2002
HDG Community Center, Canteen Room, 4:00 PM
Regular - Wednesday, August 14, 2002
HDG Community Center, Canteen Room, 7:00 PM

PLACE: HDG Community Center, Canteen Room at
2204 Grant Street, Bettendorf, Iowa

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable federal and state laws, all public hearings and meetings held or sponsored by the City of Bettendorf, Iowa, will be accessible to individuals with disabilities. Persons requiring auxiliary aids and services should contact the HDG Community Center, at 563-344-4113 by five (5) days prior to the hearing or meeting to inform of their anticipated attendance. Text telephone (TDD) is available at 563-344-4175. In addition, persons using a text telephone have the option of calling via the Iowa Compass Voice/TDD by dialing 1-800-779-2001.

ITEMS LISTED ARE TENTATIVE AND MAY BE DISCUSSED AT EITHER OR BOTH OF THE MEETINGS. FURTHER, AFTER DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM ON THE AGENDA, THE PARK BOARD MAY DECIDE TO ACT THEREON, EITHER BY MOTION OR RESOLUTION. SUCH ACTION SHALL BE DEEMED THE CULMINATION OF DISCUSSION AND A PART OF THIS POSTED AGENDA.

Exhibit #1: Minutes

Special, July 8, 2002
Regular, July 10, 2002

Exhibit #2: Staff Operational Updates
Brad Peterson
Stu Smith
Rita VanWetzinga

Exhibit #3: Director's Operational Updates
Budget and Financial Reports for July 2002

Exhibits #4 and #5: Unfinished and New Business

A. Address the Board
1. Monday
2. Wednesday
a. Gail Benson, Herb Goettsch and Jerry Springer will review a proposal to use Discover the River funds for improvements at Leach Park.

B. Updates Regarding Unfinished Business
1. Monday
a. Approve by motion Change Order for steps and handrails to the walk which
connects the pump building to the pool enclosure and adding a vent enclosure on
the mechanical building roof, totaling $3,072.30.
b. Discussion regarding revised proposal for Life Fitness Center locker room and
and cardio area expansion.

2. Wednesday
a. Discussion of grant applications.
b. Traffic count, cost of gate and speed bumps for Band Shell road improvements.
c. Review gymnastics program proposal for fall.

C. New Business
1. Monday
a. Review lease for Davenport Valley Archers to use Devils Glen Park facility.
2. Wednesday
a. Review request from Kathy Clevinger to waive Herbert D. Goettsch Community
Center fees.

Exhibit #6: Consent Agenda

Exhibit #7: Legal Updates and Executive Session

Exhibit #8: Gifts

Exhibit #9: Commissioners' Updates

Adjourn: ------_______________________________

Time: _______________________________
CONSENT AGENDA
July 10, 2002

All items listed below are considered by the Board of Park Commissioners and shall be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired, that item shall be removed and discussed separately.

A. Gene Meer's pool construction observation reports for the Splash Landing Project dated June 21, July 9, July 13, July 26, and August 3, 2002; and a Bandshell parking observation report dated August 3, 2002. (Receive and File)
B. Riverway Steering Committee meeting minutes for June 12, 2002. (Receive and File)
C. Riverway Wayfinding Committee meeting minutes for June 19, 2002. (Receive and File)
D. Bettendorf Park and Recreation Foundation meeting minutes and financial report for June 27 and June 30, 2002. (Receive and File)
E. Bettendorf Trees Are Us Committee meeting minutes for July 10, 2002. (Receive and File)
F. City of Bettendorf Joint City Council / Park Board meeting minutes dated July 1, 2002. Resolution #42-02 supporting the concept of an indoor water park for residents and supporting the YMCA application for a CAT grant from the State of Iowa. (Receive and File)
G. Bettendorf Chamber of Commerce Business Report dated July 2002, regarding the Park Ambassador Program. (Receive and File)
H. Letter from Norm Doty, Tri-County Community Band Co-Manager, thanking the Board for the opportunity to be a part of the concert series and articles on what the community band music means to their members. (Receive and File)
I. Special Event request from K & K Hardware to hold a Kids Fishing Derby at the Middle Park Lagoon on September 8, 2002 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Approve, Receive and File)
J. Copy of a letter submitted to Decker Ploehn dated July 13, 2002, regarding Meier Park and copy of response dated July 18, 2002 from the Director. (Receive and File)
K. Resolution #47-02, approving payment #3 in the amount of $56,700.00 to HomeTown Plumbing for work completed at Splash Landing through July 31, 2002. (Approve, Receive and File)
L. Resolution #48-02, approving payment #3 in the amount of $104,805.00 to General Constructors, Inc., for work completed at Splash Landing through July 31, 2002. (Approve, Receive and File)
M. Resolution #49-02, approving payment #3 to Hy-Brand Industrial Contractors, Ltd. in the amount of $23,006.47 for work completed at Splash Landing through July 23, 2002. (Approve, Receive and File)
N. Letter from Margie Martel (320 Holmes Street, Bettendorf), dated 7-1-02 requesting permission to have a memorial tree and plaque placed at Leach Park in honor of her mother. (Approve, Receive and File)
O. Special Event request from Ron Foster, dated 7-23-02, requesting permission to hold a softball tournament for Alcoholics Anonymous at Crow Creek Park fields #2 and #3 on September 21 and 22, 2002. (Approve, Receive and File)
P. Letter from Ruth Hitch***** dated 7-12-02 requesting permission to donate a swing bench and plaque in a Bettendorf Park. (Approve, Receive and File)
Q. Special Event request from Joyce Lee dated 8/7/02 to hold a wedding at the Herbert D. Goettsch Community Center gazebo on September 14, 2002.
R. Special Event request from John Truitt of Quad City Senior Softball, dated 8/7/02, to use two or three fields at Crow Creek Park for a tournament the second weekend of May, 2003.

Reminder:

September Meeting Schedule

Special: Monday, September 9, 2002 4:00 p.m.

Regular: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 7:00 p.m.