BETTENDORF PARK BOARD
PUBLIC HEARING
MARCH 25, 1999
The Bettendorf Park Board held a Public Hearing to review the plans for the renovation of Middle Park Swimming Pool on March 25, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. in the Crimson Room at the HDG Community Center.
Present: Brown, Hutter, Adamson, Glenn, Makoben
Absent: None
The notice for the courtesy public hearing was published in the Bettendorf News on March 18, 1999. A copy of the affidavit is annex #1 to these minutes.
Chairperson Brown opened the public hearing.
Dean Mueller and Larry Raffel , the Consultants from Water Technology, Inc., presented the preliminary design.
Mr. Raffel explained that repairs only will be made to the existing pool. Grinding off the rough spots on the pool skin, repairing leaks, replacing pumps and other mechanical equipment.
The baby pool will be eliminated. A new children’s water playground will be built with a “0” depth edge to a 24-inch depth. The area will contain water play elements, a slide, and funbrellas for shade.
The old baby pool was 1200 square feet and the new facility will be 3200 square feet. In the same area, there will be a sand playground with shower controls before going in and out of the water playground.
There will also be a separate turf area. The existing controls for the baby pool will be replaced and relocated close to the bathhouse.
The concession patio will be expanded, shade and a turf area will be provided for people eating and standing in line at the counter. New concession tables and lounge chairs will be purchased.
The existing building for the bathhouse will be brought up to code and will meet ADA requirements.
The shade structures that will be placed throughout the site are 20-foot diameter umbrellas. The deck areas and drainage system will all be replaced, and all new fencing.
Other amenities include: slide tower, flume slide, enclosed slide, drop slide, recreational diving board, water basketball and volleyball. The parking area improvements include a drop off area for safety and the parking area will be expanded to the east.
Mr. Raffel stated that the project is planned for the year 2000 and will begin construction after the facility closes this summer. Middle Park will not be without a pool for a season.
Mary Ann Sears, 2215 23rd Street, stated that she encourages as much parking as possible. She was concerned about the 23rd Street entrance into the park.
Chairperson Brown stated that the City Engineering Department has developed a new entrance to have better site lines to be completed before the renovated pool opens.
Mrs. Sears recommended that the entrance be moved further south.
Steve Grimes stated he will get clarification from the City Engineering Department and will contact her back with a response.
Pete Castro, 2935 Magnolia Drive, stated his concerns with the loss of a lap lane with the addition of the slide.
Rita VanWetzinga stated that she felt that the lanes could be adjusted to accommodate the swim team needs.
Pete Castro asked if all the Health Department issues are being addressed with the renovation concerning the recycling of water.
Mr. Mueller explained that a variance from the Health Department will no longer be necessary. All problems will be corrected.
There being no one else present to speak in favor of or against the proposed plans, specifications, and form of contract for the renovation of the Middle Park Swimming Pool, Chairperson Brown closed the Courtesy Public Hearing.
On motion by Hutter, seconded by Glenn, to adopt Resolution #7-99, to adopt Resolution #7-99, approving the plans, specifications, and form of contract for the renovation of the Middle Park Swimming Pool.
Roll call on motion: Ayes: Brown, Hutter, Adamson, Glenn, Makoben
Nays: None
Resolution #7-99 is annex #2 to these minutes.
On motion by Hutter, seconded by Glenn, to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Brown (Chairperson)
Hutter (Vice Chairperson)
MINUTES
BETTENDORF PARK BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 16, 1999
The Bettendorf Park Board held a special meeting on March 16, 1999, at the HDG Community Center in the Canteen Room at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Brown, Adamson, Glenn
Absent: Hutter, Makoben
Dean Mueller and Larry Raffel from Water Technology, Inc., presented the preliminary design of the Family Aquatic Facility. They presented an updated projected budget which is annex #1 to these minutes.
Dean Mueller stated that the Schemmer Associates has conducted a site survey in order for Water Technology to make sure everything proposed fits on the site. They tried to document the priorities determined at the last meeting.
Larry Raffel reviewed the proposed site plan. The top priority was to increase the bather capacity. The capacity was increased to 1,000 bathers and 3500 feet of water level was added.
The main change is in the children’s pool. There is a separate water playground that is no deeper than 24 inches. The water level starts at “0” depth to 12 inches to 24 inches.
There is an active area containing water spray equipment, a slide, and separate turf area. A sand play area is possible in the future near the children’s pool. A decorative barrier will be placed between the children’s pool and main pool.
The only change to the main pool is repairs. All the deck, fencing, and curbs will be removed and replaced. A flume slide will be installed which will be 120 feet long and 17 feet high and enters into the 36 inches to 42 inches of water.
The slide will only effect one lane of the lap pool. The mechanical building will remain the same. Fun umbrellas will be added for shade. The deck will be narrowed and additional turf area added. The fencing was expanded to include the concession patio. A drop off area in front of the bathhouse was created and the handicap parking was moved. The bathhouse will be remodeled for ADA compliance.’
Modifications will be made in the bathhouse and concession area for better traffic flow. There will be no access to the restrooms or concession stand from the exterior. The two outside restrooms will be converted to storage. An awning will be installed over the entrance for shade and there was discussion for a picnic shelter for additional shade.
The Board discussed amenities to apply for a SCRA Grant.
A Second Flume Slide
Sand Play Area
Additional Water Play Equipment
There was discussion on the importance of the diving boards versus another drop slide. Only recreational diving boards can be installed, due to the depth requirements.
Mr. Mueller stated that the stairway for the other slide can be used and another platform added, which will bring the cost down to around $75,000 for another slide.
Lisa recommended having one open and one closed slide. We have to find a reason to draw the people to our pool. The more attractions we have, the more people we will draw. Water Basketball and Volleyball should be added for the Middle School age.
Steve stated that the City Engineering Department has a drawing for changing of the entrance.
Dave Irish from The Schemmer Associates stated that the new entrance should not effect the parking lot. The code will need to be checked on required parking due to the bather capacity increase.
Chairperson Brown recommended having a theme through the whole facility.
Mr. Raffel suggested doing that with signage. Water Technology has someone in their company that does themes through signs, colors, etc. If you have a theme, we can work with that.
Liz Solis asked if the “0” depth pool could be reversed. The children are accustomed to having the shallow end on the other side.
Mr. Raffel stated that due to the space available, it cannot be reversed. However, the entrance can be changed so they can only enter at the shallow end.
A representative from the swim club asked if there would be underwater lighting.
Steve Grimes stated that there was not enough usage to justify it. The cost is estimated at $42,000. The only programs identified after the pool closes are rentals, which have not been successful, teen swims that have been nothing but problems, and swim team practices. Traditionally, use of the pool after hours is hard to justify because of the high cost of operation.
Liz Solis stated that all programs, including swim team practices, are required to have a certified lifeguard on duty. Swim teams can have their coaches, but they must be certified.
Mr. Mueller stated that you have the ability to put in overhead lights, but have to have under water lights in the deep end.
It was decided to include the underwater lights and bases for the overhead lights in the base bid and add the overhead light fixtures as an alternate or as part of the grant.
Mr. Raffel recommended to have awnings in the concession area to match the front awning and this will be part of the base bid under site furnishings.
Mr. Raffel stated that the landscape allowance is $6,000. There is a lot of turf and deck area and not a whole lot of landscape areas. From a maintenance standpoint, you don’t want much.
Steve stated that we could concentrate on the front entrance for landscaping.
Mr. Mueller stated that they will be back on March 25 with the revisions of the site plan and the budget to present at the public hearing.
An update of the changes to be made from the plan presented today:
Additional Storage
Overhang at entrance
Additional Shade for Concession
Water Basketball & Volleyball
Additional Slide
More water play elements
Sand play area
Steve Grimes stated that Water Technology and The Schemmer Associates looked at the Life Fitness Center facility today to review placement of the lap pool because of the need for a conceptual plan to present to the school.
Steve also informed the Board that an additional alteration was discussed for expanding the cardio room. This room is used extensively and there is a need for additional space. It would be a simple process to add additional square footage to extend the wall out the same width as the building. If we are going to do this, it would make since to do this with the construction of the pool. The Schemmer Associates can prepare the conceptual plan for this expansion. The funding for the plan could come from the enterprise account.
Chairperson Brown stated she would like all Board Members present before approving Steve’s request.
Steve will investigate as to how much funding is left in the enterprise fund.
On motion by Glenn, seconded by Adamson, to adjourn at 8:15 p.m.
Brown (Chairperson)
Hutter (Vice Chairman)
MINUTES
BETTENDORF PARK BOARD
MARCH 10, 1999
The Bettendorf Park Board held a regular meeting on March 10, 1999, at 6:00 p.m. in the Canteen Room at the HDG Community Center.
Present: Brown, Hutter, Adamson, Glenn
Absent: Makoben
Tom Hosheid presented his Eagle Scout Project summary for the birdhouses installed in Pigeon Creek Park. His handout is annex #1 to these minutes. The expenditures totaled $269.14 for the project. The expense for the birdhouses has already been paid. The amount due to Tom totaled $134.14.
Tom also presented pictures of the project for the Board to review. He is working on a sign with Bob Fleck from the city sign department.
On motion by Hutter, seconded by Glenn, to approve payment of $134.14 to Tom Hosheid for the birdhouse project in Pigeon Creek Park.
Roll call on motion: Ayes: Brown, Hutter, Adamson, Glenn
Nays: None
The Board ascertained that the minutes of the special meetings held on February 8 and 16, 1999, and the regular meeting held on February 10, 1999, be approved and placed on file for future reference.
On motion by Glenn, seconded by Hutter, that the bills be allowed as presented and that the secretary be instructed to have checks drawn in the respective amounts.
Roll call on motion: Ayes: Brown, Hutter, Adamson, Glenn
Nays: None
A copy of the bills is annex #2 to these minutes.
Brad Peterson was present to review the golf course monthly report which is annex #3 to these minutes.
He reported that the fire department does a yearly inspection of all city facilities and they indicated their concerns about bringing up the Club House to code. The biggest expense will be in the furnace room upstairs. Three contractors were contacted to submit a quote for drywall. Two quotes were received. The low quote was from Phil Smith Plastering in the amount of $2,470.
On motion by Hutter, seconded by Glenn, to approve the quote received from Phil Smith Plastering in the amount of $2,470.00.
Roll call on motion: Ayes: Brown, Hutter, Adamson, Glenn
Brad also reviewed the quotes received for the Dick Ross Memorial and Jamie Hill Memorial landscape projects. The low quote submitted was from Heritage Landscape. The Boardís contribution to the Dick Ross Memorial will be $1,526.48 and $433.81 for the Jamie Hill Memorial.
On motion by Hutter, seconded by Adamson, to accept the quote from Heritage Landscape for the memorial landscape projects at Palmer Hills Golf Course and provide $1,960.29 in funding.
Roll call on motion: Ayes: Brown, Hutter, Adamson, Glenn
Nays: None
Stu Smith, Park Maintenance Manager, report is annex #4 and Jon Waddell, Golf Professional, report is annex #5 to these minutes.
Rita VanWetzinga was present to review the recreation monthly report, which is annex #6 to these minutes. The Pleasant Valley Stingrays Swim Club is requesting summer time use of Middle Pool be split in the mornings with the Bettendorf Swim Club. This request is being made, due to not having lights in the pool this season. The pool would have to be closed by 9:00 p.m., which only gives Pleasant Valley one hour of practice time in the evening.
Rita recommended splitting up the mornings with both swim groups. Pleasant Valley to have Tuesday and Thursday mornings and Bettendorf to have Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. However, they will have to share the pool with the lap swimmers from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
On motion by Glenn, seconded by Adamson, to approve for the 1999 season, Bettendorf Swim Club use of Middle Pool on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and Pleasant Valley Swim Club use of the pool on Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. and four lanes from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m., with both groups being responsible to open in the mornings.
Roll call on motion: Ayes: Brown, Hutter, Adamson, Glenn
Nays: None
Steve Grimes reviewed his monthly report, which is annex #7 to these minutes. An aquatic meeting is scheduled on March 16, 1999 to review the preliminary design with the focus committee.
The consultant from Water Technology will be in Bettendorf at 3:00 p.m. to review the lap pool at the Life Fitness Center and will be back at the Community Center by 6:00 p.m. to prepare for the meeting at 7:00 p.m. A public hearing is scheduled on March 25, 1999. After the public hearing, the final design, specifications, and bid documents will be prepared.
Commissioner Glenn stated that he has been approached by the principals at Middle School wanting to know what portion of property is needed for the lap pool.
Commissioner Hutter stated that two members of the Park Board should meet with two members of the School Board after we find out how much property is needed.
Steve will contact the principals at Middle School and let them know that we don’t have any information yet.
Steve informed the Board that the City received the City Tree USA certification for the third year. The presentation will take place in Des Moines on April 8, 1999. The Board was invited to attend. Commissioner Hutter will let Steve know if he can attend.
Steve reported that a $35,000 Grant was received by the Marine Fuel Tax for the boat dock and parking lot at the 62nd Street Court launch area. A letter from the Water Recreation Access Committee dated March 3, 1999, is annex #8 to these minutes.
Steve presented a list of potential grant projects for 1999, which is annex #9 to these minutes. Steve stated that he and Lisa Brown will be meeting with the Scott Country Regional Authority representative to discuss a grant for the aquatic facility and was not sure on a dollar amount to apply for at this time.
The Board was in agreement to see how the meeting goes with the Scott County Regional Authority for funding for the pool to determine what other grants should be applied for. The Board was interested in also applying for the Crow Creek Shelter, Leach Park Paving , and the Alcoa grant for the Pigeon Creek Shelter.
Chuck Nolting, Bettendorf High School Athletic Director, was present.
Chairperson Brown presented him with a Certificate of Appreciation plaque for his many years of service to the citizens of Bettendorf from the Board of Park Commissioners.
Chairperson Brown adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
Chairperson Brown reopened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. with roll call.
Present: Brown, Hutter, Adamson, Glenn
Absent: Makoben
On motion by Hutter, seconded by Adamson, to add to the agenda discussion of use of Middle Pool for the Bettendorf Swim Club competitive meet.
Roll call on motion: Ayes: Brown, Hutter, Adamson, Glenn
Nays: None
Chairperson Brown opened the Public Forum.
There being no one wishing to address the Board, Chairperson Brown, closed the Public Forum.
Deb Bowen was present to address the Board regarding a request for an event to be held at the Bandshell for a March for Jesus Rally and parade on May 22, 1999. She informed the Board that 3,000 people have attended this activity in the past. She has been working with the Police Department on a parade route and wishes to use the Bandshell area for a rally following the parade.
Commissioner Hutter requested that two off duty policemen be hired for the event to handle crowd and traffic control.
On motion by Hutter, seconded by Adamson, to approve the May 22, 1999, March for Jesus Rally with details to be worked out with the police department and staff.
Roll call on motion: Ayes: Brown, Hutter, Adamson, Glenn
Nays: None
A copy of Debbie Bowenís application for special events is annex #10 to these minutes.
The Board reviewed the budget and revenue reports for February, 1999.
On motion by Hutter, seconded by Glenn, to receive and file the budget and revenue reports for February, 1999.
Roll call on motion: Ayes: Brown, Hutter, Adamson, Glenn
` Nays: None
Budget and revenue reports are annex #11 to these minutes.
There was no discussion on the Life Fitness Center priority basis for admission to classes.
Steve informed the Board that there were preliminary discussions with the representatives of the Latter Day Saints Church regarding a potential trail spur connection to the Duck Creek Recreation Trail from the 30th Street area. The church is interested in working with us and have proposed granting an easement in return for paving their 350-foot access road at an estimated cost of $12,000.
Steve felt that the request was too much to justify. It was suggested to re-examine this issue following the completion of the Duck Creek Trail link between Hollowview and Devils Glen Parks.
On motion by Hutter, seconded by Glenn, to table this request for the trail spur.
Roll call on motion: Ayes: Brown, Hutter, Adamson, Glenn
Nays: None
A copy of a letter from the Church dated February 22, 1999, and estimate for the connection trail from Ashton Engineering dated March 9, 1999, is annex #12 and #13 to these minutes.
Greg Jager stated that he felt the easement agreement with the other property owner should be finalized soon.
Steve stated that once the easement has been finalized, we need to start the bid and specification process.
On motion by Hutter, seconded by Adamson, that as soon as all the legal business is completed by the City Attorney in acquiring the easement, to approve Ashton Engineering to proceed putting a proposal together for design, specifications and contract preparation and administration.
Roll call on motion: Ayes: Brown, Hutter, Adamson, Glenn
Nays: None
The Board discussed the renewal of the Bettendorf Jaycees lease for Crow Creek Park concession stand.
On motion by Hutter, seconded by Adamson, to enter into an agreement, the same as last year, for the summer of 1999 with the Jaycees for the concession stand in Crow Creek Park.
Roll call on motion: Ayes: Brown, Hutter, Adamson, Glenn
Nays: None
The Board reviewed the request dated February 15, 1999, from the MetroLINK to use the Leach Park boat dock again this year for the continued operation of the water taxi, Channel Cat. The request is annex #14 to these minutes.
On motion by Hutter, seconded by Glenn, to approve MetroLINKís request to use the Leach Park boat dock for their 1999 water taxi season.
Roll call on motion: Ayes: Brown, Hutter, Adamson, Glenn
Nays: None
Chairperson Brown stated that members of the Bettendorf Swim Club are present regarding use of Middle Pool in the year 2000 for a swim meet. They have to submit their bid one and one half years in advance.
The Board stated their concerns about the swim meet being held the first weekend in June and that the renovated facility may not be completed in time. They did not want to commit to something and not have a pool available.
The Board recommended the swim club contact Scott County Park to see about using their pool in 2000. The staff and Board may be able to help secure the pool for them.
LuAnn Klein informed the Board that Scott County pool is not heated and generally, the first weekend in June is cool. She also informed the Board that they paid $1,000 and 25% of the concession for use of the pool last year, and the Board has the position to renegotiate the rent for 2000.
On motion by Hutter, seconded by Adamson, to approve the Bettendorf Swim Meet on June 5 and 6, 1999, at the same rental as last year.
Roll call on motion: Ayes: Brown, Hutter, Adamson, Glenn
Nays: None
Commissioner Hutter stated that the renovated pool will be different than the pool we have today. The Swim Club may not be able to afford to rent the facility. We have the responsibility to at least break even and may not be able to afford to close the pool for a weekend.
Mrs. Klein stated that she was okay not bidding the swim meet in 2000, but wanted to know if the pool would be available in 2001 for their swim meet.
The Board was in agreement that they would look at the weather historically that weekend and evaluate the revenues generated from the new facility. The swim club can come back a year from now and make another request.
The following items appeared on the consent agenda and were enacted by one motion.
On motion by Glenn, seconded by Adamson, to approve the request for Middle Park as the location for the Bettendorf Jaycee’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, scheduled on March 27, 1999, at 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 (noon). The letter dated February 19, 1999, from the Bettendorf Jaycees is annex #15 to these minutes.
On motion by Glenn, seconded by Adamson, to approve the affiliation of the Mississippi Valley Track Club for the 1999 year. The letter from Ben Hulbert is annex #16 to these minutes.
On motion by Glenn, seconded by Adamson, to waive the rental fee for the Summit Organization Basketball Tournament on March 13, 1999, at the Community Center and charge only for the building supervisor as recommended by staff. The letter dated December 13, 1998, is annex #17 to these minutes.
On motion by Glenn, seconded by Adamson, to approve the request from the Bettendorf Jaycees to use the Duck Creek Recreation Trail from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on September 6, 1999, for the Run With Carl Race. The letter dated March 1, 1999, is annex #18 to these minutes.
On motion by Glenn, seconded by Adamson, to approve the request from Tim Wernentin, Bettendorf Middle School, to use one basketball court at the Life Fitness Center from 3:00 p.m. until 4:45 p.m. during the girls basketball season; late October through mid December) on Mondays and Thursdays. A copy of the request is annex #19 to these minutes.
Roll call on motion: Ayes: Brown, Hutter, Adamson, Glenn
Nays: None
Commissioner Glenn informed the Board that perhaps a statement should be issued that we as a Board support the tennis program and it is a viable source of revenue at the Life Fitness Center. The members are satisfied with our programs and facility.
Steve stated that there is some discussion about a new tennis facility, but nothing has been proposed to actually respond to.
Greg Jager informed the Board that discussions are continuing with the railroad concerning an agreement for a recreation trail on River Drive. A copy of the information is annex #20 to these minutes.
Commissioner Adamson stated that he is not convinced that the underwater lights are not needed at the swimming pool.
The Board reminded him that the lights will be bid as an alternate.
Commissioner Adamson also informed the Board that he will not be at the April 12, 1999, meeting.
The Board requested Steve check with Commissioner Makoben to see if he will be attending the April meeting. If not, the meeting will need to be rescheduled on April 12 or 13, 1999.
On motion by Hutter, seconded by Glenn, to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Brown (Chairperson)
Hutter (Vice Chairman)
