Bettendorf Park Board Minutes 2/11/04

MINUTES of BETTENDORF PARK BOARD FEBRUARY 11, 2004

The Bettendorf Park Board held a regular meeting on February 11, 2004 at City Hall in the Council Chambers at 7:00 pm.

Present: Kamp, Makoben, Beckman, Gackle, and Glenn
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.

Jason Decker, 3441 James Avenue, was present to address the Board regarding lot 62 near Field Sike Park. He presented a copy of the Highland Green Second Addition layout showing how the lots are located around the park area. He informed the Board that he recently put money down on lot 62. Currently there is a 15 foot easement on lot 62. What Mr. Decker was requesting from the Board is to move his property line 10-15 foot to the Southeast, because of the easement. The drawing is annex #1 to these minutes.

Steve Grimes informed the Board that the only plan for this area is grading and seeding at this time. The property in question is designed for the trail access connection and a sledding hill.

Mr. Decker stated that the layout of the land would not warrant any development.

Greg Jager indicated that a legal description of the ground you would transfer needs to be constructed, a public hearing of the transfer, and a value determined for the land before this can take place. This ground was partially paid for by taxpayers and partially by gift.

Chairman Kamp informed Mr. Decker that since this item was not on the agenda, no action could take place. The Director will review the request and place this item on the Agenda for next month.

On motion by Gackle, seconded by Makoben, that the minutes of the special meeting held on January 13, 2004 and the regular meeting held on January 14, 2004 be approved and placed on file for future reference.

Roll call on motion: Ayes: Kamp, Makoben, Beckman, Gackle, and Glenn
Nays: None

On motion by Beckman, seconded by Gackle, 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, Makoben, Beckman, Gackle, and Glenn
Nays: None

A list of the bills is annex #2 to these minutes.

Brian Mykleby, Bettendorf Swim Club President, was present to address the Board. He presented an informational handout about their program, which is annex #3 to these minutes. The Park Board has affiliated the program for around 30 years. They currently use Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley High Schoolís pools. They have over 100 swimmers at all different levels. They employ one full time coach and four assistant coaches. The Life Fitness Center lap pool has been used in emergency situations. Because the program is growing, Mr. Mykleby requested fitting in some time at the Life Fitness Center lap pool for the beginner group.

Mr. Mykleby also reported that the program uses the 50-meter pool in Scott County Park for summer practices. Splash Landing is a good training pool, which they have used in the early part of the season. They did not use Splash Landing much last year, but would like consideration to use it when it is possible within the schedule.

Mr. Mykleby stated that they are still trying to merge both swim clubs (Bettendorf and PV), but it has not worked out yet.

The revenue and budget reports for January are annex #4 to these minutes.

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

On motion by Makoben, seconded by Beckman, to receive and file the Trees Are Us Committee minutes dated December 10, 2003. The minutes are annex #5.

On motion by Makoben, seconded by Beckman, to approve the Special Event application from the PV Terminators requesting to hold a NSA Girls Iowa State Softball Tournament in Crow Creek Park May 14-16, 2004 from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. The Special Event application is annex #6 to these minutes.

On motion by Makoben, seconded by Beckman, to approve the 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 Trial on April 17, 2004 from 8:00 am to noon. The Spcial Event application is annex #7 to these minutes.

On motion by Makoben, seconded by Beckman, to approve the change order from Shive Hattery to amend the 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. The change order is annex #8 to these minutes.

On motion by Makoben, seconded by Beckman, to approve the Special Event application from Midland Press Corporation to hold their annual company picnic at the Bandshell Shelter and stage on July 31, 2004. The Special Event application is annex #9 to these minutes.

On motion by Makoben, seconded by Beckman, to approve the concession contract for August 2-7, 2004 ASA Tournament in Crow Creek Park with Hungry Boy Deli. The concession contract is anenx #10 to these minutes.

On motion by Makoben, seconded by Beckman, to approve the fencing proposal from Scott County Fence in the amount of $1,399.00for work at Splash Landing. The fencing proposal is annex #11 to these minutes.

On motion by Makoben, seconded by Beckman, to adopt Resolution #04-04, approving the proposal from HomeTown Plumbing to revise the existing chlorine ejection system at Splash Landing and the lap pool at the Life Fitness Center. Resolution #04-04 is annex #12 to these minutes.

Roll call on motion: Ayes: Kamp, Makoben, Beckman, Gackle, and Glenn
Nays: None

Commissioner Glenn suggested looking into property for a park near Lincoln Road and I-74.

Commissioner Makoben stated that he read the Bettendorf Chamber newsletter regarding their support for the recreation trail along the riverfront. Perhaps they have funds to help with the project.

Greg Jager informed the Board that he talked with the Chamber about this. He explained that he has been working on it and it would get done. The Chamber does not have funding for this.

Steve Grimes reported that Ashton Barnes completed the preliminary alignment. The Chamber is very supportive in getting the trail to the downtown area.

Steve Grimes stated that he has talked with Mark Brockway regarding additional funding for the Field Sike project. He is meeting with him tomorrow to look at his marketing tool. There will be materials for the Board to review at the next Board meeting.

Steve Grimes also reported that Mrs. Kelly, resident concerned about the Splash Landing fees, will not be attending a Board Meeting, but will be sending a letter. She would like the Board to review the fees at the end of the pool season.

Steve Grimes informed the Board that the IPRA Conference would be held April 4-7, 2004 in DesMoines. He requested the Board members let him know if they are interested in attending.

On motion by Glenn, seconded by Makoben, the meeting was adjourned.

Kamp (Chairman)

Makoben (Vice Chairman)