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Agenda for Bettendorf Park Board meetings
Special - Tuesday, June 8, 2004, 4 p.m.
Regular - Wednesday, June 9, 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, June 8, 2004, 4 p.m.
A. Roll Call
B. Staff Operational Updates (Exhibit #2)
1. Stu Smith
2. Rita VanWetzinga
3. Brad Peterson
C. Directorís Operational Updates (Exhibit #3)
D. Address the Board
E. Updates Regarding Unfinished Business (Exhibit #4)
1. Review proposal to award Nursery Expansion Design contract to Pea***** Associates.
2. Update on Y/Park joint meeting.
F. New Business (Exhibit #5)
1. Review and award park equipment bids.
2. Review and prioritize Community Center renovation plans.
G. Changes to Consent Agenda (Exhibit #6)
H. Adjourn
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, June 9, 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, May 11, 2004
2. Regular, May 12, 2004
D. Payment of Bills
E. Address the Board
1. Eagle Scout Nick Borcherding to present his project repainting the recreation trail; and Eagle Scout Eric Chaston to present his project for improvements at Kiwanis Park.
F. Review Financial Reports and Operational Monthly Reports (Exhibit #3)
G. Unfinished Business (Exhibit #4)
1. Review golf course clubhouse plans and specifications proposal from Tim Downing.
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
June 9, 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. Bettendorf Park and Recreation Foundation meeting minutes for April 22, 2004, and Financial Report for April 30, 2004. (Receive and File)
B. Trees Are Us committee minutes for April 14, 2004. (Receive and File)
C. Copy of letter from Denise Bulat, Bi-State Regional Commission, requesting Board to waive shelter fee for annual picnic. (Approve, Receive and File)
D. Status report from Ken Koehler, Park Ambassador Coordinator. (Receive and File)
E. Resolution #09-04 authorizing staff to award a contract to Pea***** Associates for professional services for the nursery expansion design at the Life Fitness Center not to exceed $6,700.00.
F. Resolution #10-04 to approve the bid submitted by Anchor for the Out-front Mower in
the amount of $12,975.00; and to approve the bid submitted by Kunau Implement for
the 52-60HP 4x4 Tractor in the amount of $12, 529.00.
Reminder
July Meeting Schedule
Special: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 4:00 p.m.
Regular: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 7:00 p.m.
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