Bettendorf Park Board Minutes 9/10/03

MINUTES

BETTENDORF PARK BOARD

SEPTEMBER 10, 2003

The Bettendorf Park Board held a regular meeting on September 10, 2003 at City Hall in the Council Chambers at 7:00 pm.

Present: Kamp, Glenn, Beckman, Makoben, and Worley

Absent: None

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.

On motion by Makoben, seconded by Worley, that the minutes of the special meeting held on August 12, 2003 and the regular meeting held on August 13, 2003 be approved and placed on file for future reference.

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

Nays: None

On motion by Worley, seconded by Makoben, 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, Makoben, and Worley

Nays: None

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

Greg Dwyer was not present to discuss with the Board his request for a golf outing at Palmer Hills Golf Course to honor veterans and current serving members of the Armed Forces. He had wished to ask the Board for their support, and he was talking with Jon Waddell regarding prices and details.

Steve Grimes stated that he would try to contact him and get back to the Board on the status of this request.

The July and August Utility Reports and the June Attendance Report are Annex #2 to these minutes.

Commissioner Makoben asked to have the Utility Report simplified into divisional categories instead of actual facilities. The Board Members agreed this was their desire as well.

The Board discussed a date for a public hearing on the Field Sike project.

Steve Grimes stated that the engineerís conceptual plan was not ready and asked that the timeline be pushed back. He suggested to move it to the next Board Meeting in October. He also mentioned that the public hearing may take at least one hour, involving public input, and asked if this should be combined with a Park Board meeting or kept separate.

Greg Jager stated that if the engineer is unsure then we should give them extra time.

Steve Grimes stated that we could tentatively schedule the public hearing for the 15th of October, the Park Boardís regular meeting, and if that doesnít work out with the engineer, we can reschedule. A follow-up public hearing will happen before this goes out to bid.

On motion by Makoben, seconded by Worley, that the public hearing for Field Sike Park be scheduled for October 15th, contingent upon the engineerís readiness.

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

Nays: None

Commissioner Worley mentioned that Northern Bettendorf residents would like to see the new tornado siren be placed in Field Sike Park so itís audible by all new development. Power is already supplied within the park.

Greg Jager stated that the government puts the sirens in a variety of locations and that they would need Park Board approval to put it into a park.

Commissioner Worley stated that the residents would like for it to be at the park end or greenway end so it would not be an eyesore. Heís looking at it aesthetically, so it can be as non-offensive as possible.

Commissioner Makoben agreed but would want to see plans first.

Pictures of the siren are Annex #3 to these minutes.

Commissioner Beckman mentioned that he had been contacted to create a dog park. He has asked others for opinions and there seems to be a positive response in the area. Rock Island has a dog park that he and Steve Grimes plan on reviewing. He informed the Board that Steve Grimes had suggested joining Scott County and creating a dog park in West Lake, but he felt that West Lake was too far for residents to travel.

Steve Grimes stated that West Lake was just one idea.

Commissioner Beckman asked that this topic be added to New Business at next monthís meeting for discussion. He asked that Steve Grimes research funding ideas for the fencing, etc. He added that he would not want to purchase land, but would like to find our own or combine with others.

Chairman Kamp stated that it is hard to find 2+ acres of available land.

Steve Grimes and Commissioner Beckman agreed to gather more information and Commissioner Makoben will get information from the National Parks and Recreation Association (NRPA).

Steve Grimes added that some of the larger dog parks charge general admission and have staff to maintain them.

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

On motion by Glenn, seconded by Beckman, to receive and file the Bettendorf Park Foundation meeting minutes for July 24, 2003. The minutes are annex #4 to these minutes.

On motion by Glenn, seconded by Beckman, to approve, receive, and file the request from K&K Hardware to host a Kidís Fishing Derby on September 21st at the Middle Park Lagoon. The request is annex #5 to these minutes.

On motion by Glenn, seconded by Beckman, to adopt Resolution #38-03 approving payment #5 in the amount of $24,942.83 to Hy-Brand Industrial Contractors, Ltd. for work completed on the Life Fitness Center Cardio and Womenís Locker Room Addition through September 8, 2003. The resolution is annex #6 to these minutes.

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

Nay: None

Commissioner Glenn mentioned that the bike trails were still pretty busy. He is looking forward to connecting with Davenport.

Commissioner Beckman mentioned that he had received a letter from a woman inquiring about adding Botchy Ball to the parks.

Steve Grimes stated that he would talk with Moline about their Botchy Ball amenities. He also mentioned that Burbach Aquatics still thinks liquid chlorine is a good idea and will have a report for the Board to review in two weeks. Burbach Aquatics will be here October 14th to advise the Board.

Steve Grimes reminded the Board to review Chapter 20 and make any suggestions. City Council will need to approve final revisions. He also mentioned that we received reimbursement for the REAP grant at Pigeon Creek Park and the Water Access grant for dredging at Leach Park.

A copy of Chapter 20 is annex #7 to these minutes.

On motion by Worley, seconded by Makoben, that the meeting be adjourned at 7:30pm.

Kamp (Chairman)

Glenn (Vice Chairman)