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Bettendorf Park Board
MEETINGS: Special - Tuesday, October 12, 2004, 4 p.m.
Special ñ Tuesday, October 19, 2004, 4 p.m.
Regular - Wednesday, October 20, 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, October 12, 2004, 4 p.m.
A. Roll Call
B. Payment of Bills
C. Adjourn
Special Meeting
Tuesday, October 19, 2004, 4 p.m.
D. Roll Call
E. Staff Operational Updates (Exhibit #2)
1. Rita VanWetzinga
2. Brad Peterson
3. Stu Smith
4. Introduction of new staff member.
C. Directorís Operational Updates (Exhibit #3)
D. Address the Board
1. Brad Gill Disc Golf Options discussion.
E. Updates Regarding Unfinished Business (Exhibit #4)
F. New Business (Exhibit #5)
1. Review of Frank Hockerís request to host a Shrinerís benefit Softball Tourney in 2005.
G. Changes to Consent Agenda (Exhibit #6)
H. Adjourn
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, October 20, 2004, 7 p.m.
F. Roll Call
G. 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.
H. Approval of Minutes (Exhibit #1)
1. Special, September 14, 2004
2. Regular, September 15, 2004
I. Address the Board
1. Presentation from Donna Backstrom from Mid-American Energy.
2. Public hearing to review the lease to place a cellular communications tower in Pigeon Creek Park.
a. Affidavit was published in the newspaper on October 14, 2004.
b. Open public hearing.
c. Any citizen present who wishes to comment on the lease to place a cellular
communications tower in Pigeon Creek Park.
d. Any written correspondence.
e. Close the public hearing.
f. Adopt Resolution #16-04 approving the rental of space to U.S. Cellular for a cellular communications tower.
J. Review Financial Reports and Operational Monthly Reports (Exhibit #3)
K. Unfinished Business (Exhibit #4)
L. New Business (Exhibit #5)
M. Approval of Consent Agenda (Exhibit #6)
N. Legal Updates / Executive Session (Exhibit #7)
O. Gifts (Exhibit #8)
P. Commissioner Updates (Exhibit #9)
Q. Adjourn
CONSENT AGENDA
October 20, 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 Velocity Skateboards for allowing their 2nd annual skate-off at Crow Creek Park. (Receive and File)
B. Girl Scout request from Kim Blake to waive fees for sleepovers for various troops dated 9-29-04. (Approve, Receive and File)
C. Girl Scout request to waive fees for Dreams to Reality event from Gina Holles dated 10-1-04. (Approve, Receive and File)
D. Letter from Deb Herbers requesting approval of a memorial tree and plaque at Leach Park for Steven Shadle dated 10-5-04. (Approve, Receive and File)
E. Letter from Joetta Goettsch requesting approval of a memorial bench and plaque at Middle Park in memory of Tako Sharoian dated 9-26-04. (Approve, Receive and File)
F. Resolution #17-04 approving a proposal for maintenance of various landscape sites for the balance of fiscal year 2004/05 from Fisher Lawn Care in the amount of $19,080.00. (Approve, Receive and File)
G. Bettendorf Park & Recreation Foundation meeting minutes for August 2004 and September 2004, and Financial Report for Month Ending August 31, 2004. (Receive and File)
Reminder
November Meeting Schedule
Special: Tuesday, November 9, 2004 4:00 p.m
Regular: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 7:00 p.m.
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