Bettendorf Park Board Minutes 5/14/03

Board hears presentation by Bettendorf Supt. John Perdue and Pleasant Valley Asst. Supt. Jim Spellhaug on year round (balanced) calendar proposal.

MINUTES

BETTENDORF PARK BOARD

MAY 14, 2003

The Bettendorf Park Board held a regular meeting on May 14, 2003 at City Hall in the Council Chambers at 7:00 pm.

Present: Kamp, Glenn, Beckman, and Worley

Absent: Makoben

Chairman Kamp opened the meeting to anyone present to address the Board regarding any item of interest that does not appear on the agenda.

There was no one present to address the Board regarding items not on the agenda.

On motion by Worley, seconded by Glenn, that the minutes of the special meeting held on April 14, 2003 and the regular meeting held on April 16, 2003 be approved and placed on file for future reference.

Roll call on motion: Ayes: Kamp, Glenn, Beckman, and Worley

Nays: None

On motion by Glenn, seconded by Beckman, that the bills be allowed as presented and that the Secretary be instructed to have checks drawn in the respective amounts.

Roll call on motion: Ayes: Kamp, Glenn, Beckman, and Worley

Nays: None

A list of the bills is annex #1 to these minutes.

John Perdue and Jim Spellaug were present to address the Board regarding year-round school sessions for Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley School Districts.

Mr. Perdue explained that they have been making presentations to various community agencies. They presented a draft calendar, survey, and explanation of what the year-round scheduling is all about. This information is annex #2 to these minutes.

Mr. Perdue further explained that year-round school or Balanced Year Calendar has the students still only attend 180 days of school per year as they do now. The difference is that the schedule is more evenly distributing the days students are in and away from school. The earliest date possible to start the new calendar would be 2004-2005.

Mr. Perdue stated that he realizes that there will be some concerns with the recreation programs, but hopes that the programs could be repositioned throughout the year and work with the schools intersession programs. The school plans on having one week of time scheduled at the end of each quarter for remediation and enrichment opportunities for the students. The schools will work with the parks concerning Splash Landing, which will probably be the biggest concern, since school is back in session the first week of August.

Mr. Spellaug stated that the time line issue could be more accelerated for Pleasant Valley. All along the way, they have been doing measurements. Recently a survey was sent to the parents. If the survey comes back from the parents negatively, it could side track the program. The faculty has been surveyed and they feel it is a good thing. They are also looking into feedback from the major employers in the community.

Commissioner Glenn recommended that the recreation department sit down with the school officials and talk about ideas on how to work with the schools and how the schools can work with us.

Mr. Spellaug stated that the summer break could be looked at having an eight week break, instead of a seven week break, with a shorter winter break. This could help with Splash Landing and the recreation programs.

Chairman Kamp thanked Mr. Perdue and Mr. Spellaug for attending the meeting and explaining their proposed school balanced calendar.

Trevor Miller, Troop 89 and freshman at Bettendorf High School, was present to explain an Eagle Scout Project. His presentation materials are annex #3 to these minutes.

Trevor Miller explained that he would like to build and install wood duck houses in Crow Creek and Pigeon Creek Parks. He will also have displays built and placed near the houses telling and showing the community why the houses are so important. He is asking the Park Board for permission to do the project and to provide the funding in the amount of $198.64.

On motion by Glenn, seconded by Beckman, to approve Trevor Miller’s Eagle Scout project and provide the necessary funding.

Roll call on motion: Ayes: Kamp, Glenn, Beckman, and Worley

Nays: None

Mr. Bud Dillon was present to update the Board on the Veterans’ Memorial in Middle Park. He informed the Board that the ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled to be held on June 6, 2003 and the dedication will be held on Veterans’ Day at 8:00 pm.

The Board reviewed the April budget and financial reports, which are annex #4 to these minutes.

The proposal for the Pigeon Creek Park wetland plantings was approved by motion at the Monday Board meeting.

Steve Grimes informed the Board that the Goettsch family requested to install a new sign on the front of the Community Center building. The lighted activity sign has Herbert D. Goettsch Community Center, however the sign across the top of the building says, Bettendorf Community Center. The family is willing to pick up the cost.

The Board directed staff to go ahead with the sign change and work with the family to have it installed on the Community Center building.

The following items appeared on the consent agenda and were enacted by one motion:

On motion by Worley, seconded by Beckman, to receive and file the Bettendorf Park and Recreation Foundation meeting minutes for February 27, 2003 and the financial report ending March 31, 2003. The minutes and financial report are annex #5.

On motion by Worley, seconded by Beckman, to receive and file the Bettendorf Trees Are Us Committee minutes for March 19, 2003. The minutes are annex #6.

On motion by Worley, seconded by Beckman, to approve the request from Leon Kruse, representing a Tuesday morning golf group, to donate a six-foot Austrian Pine and plaque for a memorial to George Curta to be installed at Palmer Hills Golf Course. The request is annex #7 to these minutes.

On motion by Worley, seconded by Beckman, to approve the request from Dennis Duff, for a memorial tree and plaque in the name of Michael Wiley Johnson, to be placed near the lagoon in Middle Park. The request is annex #8 to these minutes.

On motion by Worley, seconded by Beckman, to adopt Resolution #24-03, approving retention time for tapes of Park Board meetings. Resolution #24-03 is annex #9 to these minutes.

On motion by Worley, seconded by Beckman, to approve the request from MetroLINK dated April 11, 2003 for use of Leach Park as a docking site for the Channel Cat Water Taxi for the 2003 operating season. The request is annex #10 to these minutes.

On motion by Worley, seconded by Beckman, to approve the request from Chris Anthony to host an Athletic Enhancement Program at Crow Creek Park from June 25 through August 5, 2003. The request is annex #11 to these minutes.

On motion by Worley, seconded by Beckman, to approve the special event request from Christ’s Family church for a service and picnic at the Bandshell Shelter on July 13, 2003. The special event request is annex #12 to these minutes.

On motion by Worley, seconded by Beckman, to approve the special event request from Vanguard Distributing for a company picnic at the Bandshell Shelter on September 20, 2003. The special event request is annex #13 to these minutes.

On motion by Worley, seconded by Beckman, to approve the special event request from the First Assembly of God for a citywide celebration at the Bandshell on June 28, 2003. The special event request is annex #14 to these minutes.

Greg Jager, City Attorney, had nothing to report. He is continuing to work on the riverfront recreation trail.

Monty Yegge informed the Board that the Bettendorf Park Foundation donated $200.00 to be used for the special population events.

On motion by Worley, seconded by Beckman, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm.

Kamp (Chairman)

Glenn (Vice Chairman)