Park Board reviews 2001 operating budget
MINUTES
BETTENDORF PARK BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
JANUARY 8, 2001
The Bettendorf Park Board held a special meeting on January 8, 2001 in the Canteen Room at the HDG Community Center.
Present: Hutter, Adamson, Glenn, Kamp, and Makoben
Absent: None
Nominations for Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Park Board for 2001 were opened.
On motion by Glenn, seconded by Makoben, to nominate Joe Hutter as Chairman of the Park Board for 2001.
Roll call on motion: Ayes: Hutter, Adamson, Glenn, Kamp, and Makoben
Nays: None
On motion by Makoben, seconded by Glenn, to nominate Greg Adamson as Vice-Chairman of the Park Board for 2001.
Roll call on motion: Ayes: Hutter, Adamson, Glenn, Kamp, and Makoben
Nays: None
All other nominations ceased on motion by Makoben, seconded by Kamp.
Roll call on motion: Ayes: Hutter, Adamson, Glenn, Kamp, and Makoben
Nays: None
The Board reviewed all staff operational reports, which are annex #1 to these minutes.
Steve Grimes informed the Board that there is only one item on the recreation report that needs Board action. Rita VanWetzinga is requesting the Board delay the sale of permanent court time from June 1st through August 1st.
On motion by Glenn, seconded by Makoben, to allow staff to push back the sale of permanent court time at the Life Fitness Center from June 1st through August 1st.
Roll call on motion: Ayes: Hutter, Adamson, Glenn, Kamp, and Makoben
Nays: None
Commissioner Adamson stated he received three comments from people that say they love the lap pool at the Life Fitness Center but feel the water is too cool.
Steve stated that he has received good comments from people using the lap pool, and they feel the temperature is fine at 80?. The problem is that the air outside of the pool is very warm and humid. When the humidity controller is installed, this should help correct the air temperature. The equipment should be installed within the next few weeks.
Commissioner Makoben requested more advertising of the lap pool in the newspaper.
The park and golf maintenance staff have been involved with snow removal for the month of December.
Commissioner Adamson complimented the staff for the good job of snow removal at City Hall.
Steve reported that the rounds are down at the golf course, which also effects the sales at the pro shop.
Chairman Hutter informed the Board that the two-year contract was signed for Jon Waddell.
Chairman Hutter discussed his concerns about the starting wage for lifeguards. With the training and responsibilities of a lifeguard, this position should not be at the same level as someone working in concessions. He requested the Board send a letter to the City Administrator encouraging consideration of raising the salaries of the lifeguards.
On motion by Glenn, seconded by Makoben, to write a letter to the City Administrator requesting consideration of raising the wage of lifeguards.
Roll call on motion: Ayes: Hutter, Adamson, Glenn, Kamp, and Makoben
Nays: None
Monty Yegge reviewed the 2000/2001 Preliminary Operating Budget for Parks and Recreation.
Chairman Hutter stated that with the number of increased facilities and park acreage, the 6.5% increase is a minimal request.
Steve requested the Board delay setting a date for the Splash Landing Filter Public Hearing and awarding of contracts for the filter project and Palmer Hills Golf Course #9 Hole Renovation Project until Wednesday's Board Meeting. Burbach has not responded with the information needed.
Commissioner Glenn stated that the Board needs to think about how the other facilities being planned in the community (the YMCA and the new sports facility on Utica Ridge Road) will effect our revenues. He stated his concerns about why they are offering the same services we offer.
Commissioner Kamp asked if we could get a representative from the YMCA to come to a Board Meeting and explain what they are planning.
Steve Grimes stated that the YMA does want to talk to the Board and explain their plans.
On motion by Adamson, seconded by Kamp, to adjourn the meeting at 4:40 pm.
