Bettendorf Park Board Agenda 09/10/04

Bettendorf Park Board

MEETINGS: Special - Tuesday, September 14, 2004, 4 p.m.
Regular - Wednesday, September 15, 2004, 7 p.m.

PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers
1609 State Street, Bettendorf, Iowa

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, September 14, 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. Discussion of a discounted daily admission rate in cooperation with the Bettendorf Y.
2. Discussion of behavior problems at the Crow Creek Park Skatepark.

F. New Business (Exhibit #5)
1. Discussion of the payment request from Brockway Land Planning Associates

G. Changes to Consent Agenda (Exhibit #6)

H. Adjourn

Regular Meeting
Wednesday, September 15, 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, August 10, 2004
2. Regular, August 15, 2004

D. Payment of Bills

E. Address the Board

1. Joel Jacobsen, review of Eagle Scout Project at the Middle Park Lagoon.
2. Ken Kohler, report on Park Ambassadors Program.
3. U.S. Cellular representative, Sean Turner, review of proposal for a cellular tower at Pigeon Creek Park.

4. Public hearing to review the renaming of the section of Middle Park south of Duck
Creek to Veteransí Memorial Park.

a. Affidavit was published in the newspaper on September 9, 2004.
b. Open Public hearing.
c. Any citizen present who wishes to comment on the renaming of the section of Middle Park south of Duck Creek to Veteransí Memorial Park.
d. Any written correspondence.
e. Close the public hearing.
f. Adopt Resolution # 15-04 approving the renaming of the section of Middle Park south of Duck Creek to Veteransí Memorial Park.

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
September 15, 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. Thank you from Charles DCamp for allowing Army Band concert in Middle Park on August 13, 2004. (Receive and File)
B. Thank you from John & Kristin Foley for Playground Program. (Receive and File)
C. Bettendorf Park Foundation financial report for month ending June 30, 2004. (Receive and File)
D. Trees Are Us minutes for August 11, 2004. (Receive and File)
E. Special Event application from Scot Schaar to hold a bicycle race sponsored by DICE at Crow Creek Park on October 10, 2004. (Approve, Receive and File)
F. Request from Sue Rebro to place a bench and plaque in Middle Park to honor the retirement of Mike Rebro and his 30 years at Deere & Co. (Approve, Receive and File)
G. Request from Mike Scott to hold a golf marathon at Palmer Hills Golf Course on September 27th or 28th, 2004. (Approve, Receive and File)
H. Request from Margie & Rex Schwaninger dated September 1, 2004 to place a memorial bench and plaque at Hollowview Park for Roy Sharar. (Approve, Receive and File)
I. Approval of 2004/05 Lease for the Davenport Valley Archers group to use the Devils Glen Park facility from 9-1-04 to 5-31-05. (Approve, Receive and File)

Reminder

October Meeting Schedule

Special: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 4:00 p.m. (To pay bills only)

Special: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 4:00 p.m.

Regular: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 7:00 p.m.