Bettendorf Park Board Minutes 4/14/04

MINUTES OF BETTENDORF PARK BOARD APRIL 14, 2004

The Bettendorf Park Board held a regular meeting on April 14, 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.

Shirley Meade, 3396 29th Street in Bettendorf, was present to address the Board regarding consideration to lower the pool fees for senior citizens and the one through five-year-olds at Splash Landing. She and her grandchildren have lived at the pool in the summer. With the current fees and being on a limited income, she felt she would not be able to go to the pool as often. The pool should be for community use versus business use. Also, you are not allowed to bring in food and when you add that cost in, it is too high to go to the pool on a regular basis. She said that she has spoke to others that would go to the pool on a regular basis if the fees would be lowered.

Chairman Kamp informed Mrs. Meade that the rates for the pool have been set for this year. The Board will take her request under consideration when the fees are reviewed for next season. The pool revenue needs to come as close as possible to covering itís operational costs.

On motion by Gackle, seconded by Glenn, that the minutes of the special meeting held on March 9, 2004 and the regular meeting held on March 10, 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 Makoben, 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, Makoben, Beckman, Gackle, and Glenn
Nays: None

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

Gerry Schmidt, representing the Bettendorf Old Timerís Group, was present to address the Board. He requested the Park Board sponsor their yearly picnic that is held at the bandshell shelter. This group was organized 23 years ago and up until the last five years the picnic was held in Scott County Park. It is now held at the Bandshell Shelter on the last Sunday in June. He informed the Board that he was shocked at the cost this year for the deposit and insurance requirements.

Steve Grimes informed the Board that he recommended that the Old Timerís Group come to the Park Board for sponsorship. The insurance industry is getting more restrictive and charging more for this type of insurance requirement. Since it is a Bettendorf activity, and the type of activity the Park Board wants to support, it could be under the cityís insurance umbrella. The group would have to provide us with a summary of their income and expenses.

Mr. Schmidt indicated that their group members are asked for a donation to cover the cost of drinks and the meat. If there is extra money, they have a drawing.

On motion by Glenn, seconded by Makoben, to approve the request from the Bettendorf Old Timerís Group to sponsor their annual picnic.

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

The Board reviewed the March budget and revenue report which are annex #2 to these minutes.

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

On motion by Beckman, seconded by Makoben, to receive and file the Bettendorf Park Foundation Financial Report through February 29, 2004. The report is annex #3 to these minutes.

On motion by Beckman, seconded by Makoben, to approve the Special Event Application from Steve Ebel and Michael Blaser to hold a model boat regatta at the Middle Park Lagoon on May 22, 2004 from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. A letter and a copy of the Special Event Application is annex #4 to these minutes.

On motion by Beckman, seconded by Makoben, to approve the permit and adopt Resolution #5-04, approving the policy to regulate tree removal in the parks. The permit and Resolution #5-04 is annex #5 to these minutes.

On motion by Beckman, seconded by Makoben, to approve the salary adjustment for the golf pro per recommendation in the contract memo for Jon Waddell. A copy of e-mail to the Board is annex #6 to these minutes.

On motion by Beckman, seconded by Makoben, to approve the request from the Pleasant Valley School Boosters to have their annual shotgun golf outing at Palmer Hills on Sunday, September 19, 2004 at 1:30 pm. The letter of request is annex #7 to these minutes.

On motion by Beckman, seconded by Makoben, to approve the Special Event Application from Tri-State Companies for a company picnic at the bandshell on August 7, 2004 and also, serving keg beer. The Special Event Application is annex #8 to these minutes.

On motion by Beckman, seconded by Makoben, to approve the Special Event Application from Hoover Elementary School for an all-school year-end picnic on Thursday, May 13, 2004 at the bandshell. The Special Event Application is annex #9 to these minutes.

On motion by Beckman, seconded by Makoben, to approve the Bettendorf Park and Recreation Foundation request for 150 discounted golf rounds at $10.00 each for the Jamie Hill Golf Classic. The letter of request is annex #10 to these minutes.

On motion by Beckman, seconded by Makoben, to adopt Resolution #6-04, awarding the parks vending machine proposal to Pepsi Cola. Resolution #6-04 is annex #11 to these minutes.

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

Commissioner Glenn stated that he is sympathetic with Shirley Meadeís concerns about the pool fees. It would be nice to figure out a way to appease everyone.

Commissioner Makoben recommended the Director write a letter to her and thank her for attending the meeting and that her recommendation will be considered for next year.

The Board requested the Director e-mail them information on the Arbor Day tree planting ceremony on Friday, April 16 and the Volunteer Tree Planting on April 24, 2004. Commissioner Glenn will have to be called.

Commissioner Glenn requested to go with the Director when he reviews the property located behind the new Fareway Grocery Store.

Chairman Kamp congratulated Commissionerís Glenn and Makoben for being elected as delegates on the REAP Board.

Chairman Kamp adjourned the meeting at 7:20 pm.

Kamp (Chairman)

Makoben (Vice Chairman)