Bettendorf Park Board Minutes 5/12/04

MINUTES
BETTENDORF PARK BOARD
May 12, 2004

The Bettendorf Park Board held a regular meeting on May 12, 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.

Mark Brockway was present to address the Board to provide an update on the Field Sike Park and Greenway Initiative Project. He presented a copy of the brochure and a list of the progress made. The handout is annex #1 to these minutes. There were 65 packets mailed to possible funding sources. He reported that contact has been made with approximately 20 of the priority funding sources. The feedback has been positive.

Commissioner Makoben asked for a list of the 65 priority funding sources.

On motion by Makoben, seconded by Glenn, that the minutes of the special meeting held on April 13, 2004 and the regular meeting held on April 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.

The Board reviewed the financial and operational monthly reports for April, which are annex #3 to these minutes.

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

On motion by Gackle, seconded by Makoben, to approve the Special Event Application from Brian Vickers of RSM McGladrey to hold a softball tournament at Crow Creek Park August 14-15, 2004 from 9:00 am to dark, using softball fields and Shelter #3. The Special Events Request is annex #4 to these minutes.

On motion by Gackle, seconded by Makoben, to approve the Special Event Application from Linda DeLessio with the Girl Scout Until #58 for their annual Twilight Camp at Devils Glen Park August 2-5, 2004, from 5:30 pm-9:00 pm. The Special Event Application is annex #5 to these minutes.

On motion by Gackle, seconded by Makoben, to approve the Special Event Application from Barry Bilkey with the Baseball Factory to hold an instructional camp at Crow Creek Park June 28-30, (raindate July 1), from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The Special Event Application is annex #6 to these minutes.

On motion by Gackle, seconded by Makoben, to receive and file the Bettendorf Trees Are Us Committee minutes for March 17, 2004. The minutes are annex #7.

On motion by Gackle, seconded by Makoben, to receive and file the Bettendorf Park Band Foundation minutes for November 3, 2003 and March 11, 2004. The minutes are annex #8.

On motion by Gackle, seconded by Makoben, to adopt Resolution #7-04, approving payment to Brockway Land Planning Associates in the amount of $5,040.00 for work completed on Field Sike Greenway and Park Initiative. Resolution #7-04 is annex #9 to these minutes.

On motion by Gackle, seconded by Makoben, to adopt Resolution #8-04, approving the lease of 10.26 acres of land at Pigeon Creek Park to Delbert Blunk to farm for the 2004 calendar year for the amount of $1.00. Resolution #8-04 is annex #10 to these minutes.

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

Steve Grimes informed the Board that Greg Jager reported that he hopes to have some progress within the next ten days on the riverfront recreation trail to be able to have it constructed this Fall.

The meeting was adjourned on motion by Glenn at 7:06 pm.

Kamp (Chairman)

Makoben (Vice Chairman)