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Meeting Agenda for the November 13 Meeting of the park board. Click Read More for the full agenda.
DATE: Friday, November 9, 2001
TO: Board of Park Commissioners
FROM: Steve Grimes
RE: Parks and Recreation Agenda
POSTED: Friday, November 9, 2001
MEETINGS: Special - Tuesday, November 13, 2001
HDG Community Center, Canteen Room, 4:00 PM
Regular - Wednesday, November 14, 2001
HDG Community Center, Canteen Room, 7:00 PM
PLACE: HDG Community Center, Canteen Room at
2204 Grant 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 the HDG Community Center, at 319-344-4113 by five (5) days prior to the hearing or meeting to inform of their anticipated attendance. Text telephone (TDD) is available at 319-344-4175. 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.
Exhibit #1: Minutes
Special, October 8, 2001
Regular, October 10, 2001
Special, October 22, 2001
Exhibit #2: Staff Operational Updates
Rita VanWetzinga
Stu Smith
Brad Peterson
Exhibit #3: Director's Operational Updates
Budget and Financial Reports for October 2001
Exhibits #4 and #5: Unfinished and New Business
A. Address the Board
1. Wednesday
a. Lee Lohman will be presented a plaque in appreciation for his contribution toward the Duck Creek Recreation Trail.
b. Ellen Bennett & Cecelia Barnes from the Jr. League of the Quad Cities will update the Park Board on changes to the playground plan and on their fundraising efforts.
c. Martin Bundy will be present to discuss his request for the Board to consider setting aside land for a BMX Dirt Bike Track.
B. Updates Regarding Unfinished Business
1. Monday
a. Review proposals for fee increases at the LFC and Palmer Hills Golf Course.
2. Wednesday
a. Review bids for golf course maintenance facility addition.
C. New Business
1. Monday
a. Review Capital Improvement Program for the next five years
2. Wednesday
a. Update on development plans for property adjacent to Sunnycrest Park.
Exhibit #6: Consent Agenda
Exhibit #7: Legal Updates and Executive Session
1. Update on Splash Landing situation status
Exhibit #8: Gifts
Exhibit #9: Commissioners' Updates
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. Special Event Request from Bettendorf High School After Prom Event to set up on May 11, 2002, and event hours to be from 12:00 a.m. (midnight) until 4:00 a.m. This request is only if Duck Creek Mall would not be available. (Approve, Receive and File)
B. Information from the Junior League of the Quad Cities regarding the Special Needs Playground that will be installed in McManus Park. (Receive and File)
C. Bettendorf Trees Are Us Committee minutes for September 19 and September 26, 2001. (Receive and File)
D. Bettendorf Park & Recreation Foundation Financial Report through September 30, 2001. (Receive and File)
E. Resolution #46-01 approving payment to Pleasant Valley Community Schools for the High School Tennis Court Project. (Adopt, Receive and File)
F. Special Event Request from Girl Scout Troop 2922 to hold a babysitting fundraiser event at the Community Center on December 1st & 8th, 2001. (Approve, Receive and File).
Reminder:
December Meeting Schedule
Special: Monday, December 10, 2001 4:00 p.m.
Regular: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 7:00 p.m.
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