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Bettendorf Park Board Agenda for meetings Tuesday, February 10, (4 p.m.) and Wednesday, February 11, 2004 (7 p.m.).
PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers
1609 State 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.
Special Meeting
Tuesday, February 10, 2004, 4 p.m.
A. Roll Call
B. Staff Operational Updates (Exhibit #2)
1. Brad Peterson
2. Stu Smith
3. Rita VanWetzinga
C. Directorís Operational Updates (Exhibit #3)
D. Address the Board
E. Updates Regarding Unfinished Business (Exhibit #4)
1. Discussion of revised Splash Landing fees.
2. Review proposals for new fencing at Splash Landing.
3. Discussion and approval of Splash Landing filter system change to liquid chlorine.
F. New Business (Exhibit #5)
1. Review and discuss the revised Five-Year Capital Improvement Program.
2. Discussion of Life Fitness Center payment plan.
G. Changes to Consent Agenda (Exhibit #6)
H. Adjourn
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, February 11, 2004, 7 p.m.
A. Roll Call
B. Comments and Suggestions from Audience:
1. Chairmanís Statement: At this time, I would like to invite any member of the audience to address the Board regarding any items of interest or concern that do not appear on the agenda this evening. Please begin by stating your name and address. It would be most appreciated if you would limit your comments to three minutes.
C. Approval of Minutes (Exhibit #1)
1. Special, January 13, 2004
2. Regular, January 14, 2004
D. Payment of Bills
E. Address the Board
1. Bettendorf Swim Club President, Brian Mykleby, will address the board on activities scheduled for the upcoming season.
F. Review Financial Reports and Operational Monthly Reports (Exhibit #3)
G. Unfinished Business (Exhibit #4)
H. New Business (Exhibit #5)
I. Approval of Consent Agenda (Exhibit #6)
J. Legal Updates / Executive Session (Exhibit #7)
K. Gifts (Exhibit #8)
L. Commissioner Updates (Exhibit #9)
M. Adjourn
CONSENT AGENDA
February 11, 2004
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. Trees Are Us committee minutes dated December 10, 2003. (Receive and File)
B. Special Event request from the PV Terminators requesting to hold the NSA Girls Iowa State Softball Tournament in Crow Creek Park May 14-16, 2004 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Approve, Receive and File)
C. Special Event application from Reverend Terry Plocher of Asbury United Methodist church requesting to hold a fundraiser bike-a-thon at the Middle Park Lagoon and Recreation Trail on April 17, 2004 from 8 a.m. to noon. (Approve, Receive and File)
D. Change order from Shive Hattery to amend original agreement on the Field Sike / Greenway Project in an estimated amount of $3,000 for construction easement preparation and Department of Natural Resources and Corp of Engineers Applications. (Approve, Receive and File)
E. Special Event application from Midland Press Corporation to hold their company picnic at the Bandshell Shelter and stage Saturday, July 31. (Approve, Receive and File)
F. Concession Contract for August 2-7 ASA Tournament at Crow Creek Park with Hungry Boy Deli. (Approve, Receive and File)
G. Fencing contract with Scott County Fence in the amount of $1,399.00 for work at the Splash Landing Family Aquatic Center. (Approve, Receive and File)
H. Resolution #04-04 approving proposal from HomeTown Plumbing to revise existing chlorine ejection system at Splash Landing and the lap pool at the Life Fitness Center. (Approve, Receive and File)
Reminder
March Meeting Schedule
Special: Tuesday, March 9, 2004 4:00 p.m.
Regular: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 7:00 p.m.
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