Bettendorf Park Board Minutes 08/10/04

MINUTES
BETTENDORF PARK BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 10, 2004

The Bettendorf Park Board held a special meeting on August 10, 2004 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Present: Kamp, Makoben, Beckman, Gackle, and Glenn
Absent: None

MINUTES
BETTENDORF PARK BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 10, 2004

The Bettendorf Park Board held a special meeting on August 10, 2004 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Present: Kamp, Makoben, Beckman, Gackle, and Glenn
Absent: None

Brad Peterson reviewed the golf course maintenance monthly report, which is annex #1 to these minutes. He informed the Board that he had not yet received three quotes for the 11th tee crossing and requested the Board defer discussion until the Wednesday meeting.

The Board deferred the discussion of the 11th tee crossing until the Wednesday Board meeting.

Stu Smith reviewed the park maintenance monthly report, which is annex #2 to these minutes. He informed the Board that the Bettendorf/Pleasant Valley Bronco tournament was not held due to the lack of teams. The ASA girlís softball tournament was held in Moline and Rock Island, but due to the lack of teams, they did not need to use the Crow Creek Park ball fields.

Rita VanWetzinga reviewed the recreation monthly report, which is annex #3 to these minutes. She reported that there would be a new rental at the Life Fitness Center teaching American Ju-Jitsu classes. They will provide their own liability insurance and will be charged $10.00 per hour.

Jon Waddellís golf administration monthly report is annex #4 to these minutes.

Steve Grimesí administration monthly report is annex #5 to these minutes. He reported that there was a representative from US Cellular that contacted him regarding placement of a 250-foot high cell tower in Pigeon Creek Park. When all the information is received, this will be brought back to the Board.

The Board set the Fall Strategic Planning workshop on September 7, 2004 from 2:00-5:00 pm. Greg Jager will facilitate the workshop and will work with Steve Grimes to draft the agenda prior to the workshop for the Board to review.

Chairman Kamp informed the Board that the Golf Course Clubhouse Committee is still working on other funding commitments and will soon get the information for the Board.

Chairman Kamp appointed an ad hoc committee for renaming of 23rd Street in Middle Park to Veteransí Memorial Park as follows: Steve Grimes, Larry Makoben, Judy Gackle, Greg Adamson, and Dave Hurt. Steve Grimes will coordinate and set the date for a meeting and a public hearing will be set in September or October.

Steve Grimes informed the Board that he has only heard positive comments on the renaming of the park. A letter will be sent to all the property owners in the area when the public hearing would be held for their input.

Steve Grimes informed the Board that he and two members of the Board would be at the National Park and Recreation Conference on the regularly scheduled meetings in October and requested Board approval to change the dates. He also requested the three remaining Board Members meet prior to the meeting just to approve the payment of bills.

On motion by Beckman, seconded by Gackle, to approve meeting on October 12, 2004 at 4:00 to approve the payment of bills and reschedule the regular meetings to October 19 and 20, 2004.

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

On motion by Kamp, the meeting was adjourned at 5:17 pm.

Kamp (Chairman)
Makoben (Vice Chairman)