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Bettendorf Park Board
MEETINGS: Special ñ Tuesday, August 9, 2005, 4 p.m.
Regular - Wednesday, August 10, 2005, 7:00 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 City Hall, 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, August 9, 2005, 4 p.m.
A. Roll Call
B. Staff Operational Updates (Exhibit #2)
1. Stu Smith
2. Rita VanWetzinga
3. Jon Waddell
4. Brad Peterson
C. Directorís Operational Updates (Exhibit #3)
D. Address the Board
E. Updates Regarding Unfinished Business (Exhibit #4)
F. New Business (Exhibit #5)
1. Review Palmer Hills Golf Course Clubhouse bids. (Set date for special meeting to award contract.)
G. Changes to Consent Agenda (Exhibit #6)
H. Adjourn
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, August 10, 2005, 7:00 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.
B. Payment of Bills
C. Address the Board
1. Tyler Dryg will present his Eagle Scout project.
2. Frank Hocker will report on the Shriners Softball Tournament.
D. Review Financial Reports and Operational Monthly Reports (Exhibit #3)
E. Unfinished Business (Exhibit #4)
1. Discussion of Palmer Hills Golf Course 11th fairway fence issue.
F. New Business (Exhibit #5)
G. Approval of Consent Agenda (Exhibit #6)
H. Legal Updates / Executive Session (Exhibit #7)
I. Gifts (Exhibit #8)
J. Commissioner Updates (Exhibit #9)
K. Adjourn
CONSENT AGENDA
August 10, 2005
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. Minutes of Special Meeting, July 12, 2005, and Regular Meeting, July 13, 2005. (Approve, Receive and File)
B. Bettendorf Park Foundation Minutes for June 2005 and Financial Reports for July 2005. (Receive and File)
C. Trees Are Us minutes for June 8, 2005. (Receive and File)
D. Our Savior Lutheran Confirmation Class adoption of Crow Creek Park for a Community Service Beautification Project. (Receive and File)
E. Letters and petitions from residents of The Legends Subdivision regarding removal of the fence along the 11th fairway at Palmer Hills Golf Course. (Receive and File)
F. Thank you from the Bettendorf Ole Timers. (Receive and File)
G. Special Event application from Russ Johnson for a tournament at Crow Creek Park Fields 1, 2 & 3 on September 11, 2005. (Approve, Receive and File)
H. Resolution #36-05 approving purchase of a æ ton 4x4 with plow for the amount of $24,173.30, a 1-ton 4x4 with service box for $29,989.00, and a 1-ton 4x4 with dump box and plow for $29,142.10, all from River City Ford. (Approve, Receive and File)
I. Letter from Jennifer A. Tanis regarding a dog park. (Receive and File)
J. Approve payment to Northwest Mechanical, Inc. for installation of indoor condenser coil at the Life Fitness Center indoor pool in the amount of $2,654.00. (Approve, Receive and File)
K. Approve payment to Trane for a condenser / hot gas reheat coil for the Life Fitness Center indoor pool in the amount of $3,819.00. (Approve, Receive and File)
L. Thank you to Kiwanis Park staff from Dean and Brenda Smith. (Receive and File)
Reminder
September Meeting Schedule
Special: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 4:00 p.m.
Regular: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 7:00 p.m.
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