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Home My Public Portal About2022 03-March Newsletter From the City of RIVERDALE www.riverdaleia.org | 110 Manor Drive | (563) 355-2511 | deputyclerk@riverdaleia.org | March 2022 3 - National Anthem Day 8 - International Women's Day 12 - National Girl Scout Day 13 - Daylight Saving Time Begins 15 - World Social Work Day 16 - National Freedom of Information Day 17 - St. Patrick's Day 20 - First Day of Spring 25 - National Medal of Honor Day 30 - National Take a Walk in a Park Day March is National Nutrition Month! National Nutrition Month is an educational campaign focusing on the significance of physical fitness as well as eating nourishing meals. Taking charge of your health contributes to overall well-being. Share your tips, recipes, and progress using #NationalNutritionMonth on social media! Have an idea for the next newsletter? Email deputyclerk@riverdaleia.org Upcoming Events: March 8 7:00 p.m. - Council meeting March 11 5:00 p.m. - Public budget hearing March 22 7:00 p.m. - Council meeting April 9 2:00 p.m. - Spring/Easter event April 12 7:00 p.m. - Council meeting April 26 7:00 p.m. - Council meeting March Survey Question: With all of the people moving to Riverdale, what is something you want to let the new residents know about our community? Email your response to mayor@riverdaleia.org Canadian Pacific Updates Canadian Pacific (CP) representatives came to Riverdale on February 23rd to meet with Mayor Heddlesten about the CP-KC merger that we shared in our previous newsletter. You should know that the expected intersection disruption in our neighborhoods should be approximately 21 crossings for up to 3 minutes per crossing on the average train. If you ever notice a train blocking an intersection for more than 10 minutes, please call the number listed at the intersection and file a complaint with CP AND let the city know that you’ve done this for our records. It doesn’t matter what company’s train is on the tracks, call the number on the intersection for CP as it is their rail line. Iowa Code 327G.32 regulates the time at intersections. We also discussed two grant programs to help fund quiet zone approved crossings including the 130 and CRISI programs. We hope to look into these and additional opportunities to minimize impacts from the increased traffic and improve intersection safety within our community. * * * Budget News * * * The city will again have a balanced budget in FY23 and is proposing a smaller total levy than our 5 year average. Major capital projects for FY23 include Woods Estates/Pleasant Hills Emergency Access, rehabilitation of the US-67 trunk sewer, Woods Estates hiking trails, park equipment improvements, Fenno Drive repairs & widening project engineering, and a new furnace at the fire department. Our top few standard operating costs include personnel, sewer bill to Davenport, garbage and recycling fees, and engineering services. It's noteworthy to mention that the city is debt-free! Read the National Weather Service's 2022 Spring Flood Outlook at: https://www.weather.gov/dvn/2022_springfloodoutlook C O R N O R D I N A N C E R Did you know? Ordinance 55.05 Livestock, states that: It is unlawful for a person to keep livestock within the city except by written consent of the Council or except in compliance with the City's zoning regulations. Mayor Heddlesten has proclaimed: February 16, 2022 Dr. Charles DCamp Day Dr. DCamp was a longtime resident of Riverdale and a beloved music instructor for Riverdale's own Pleasant Valley School District. Dr. DCamp recently celebrated his 90th birthday. Please join us in wishing Dr. DCamp a happy birthday and thank him for his years of service to our community and the greater Quad City region! February 20-26, 2022 Engineers Week Mayor Heddlesten encourages all residents, staff, and visitors to our community to explore the great engineering opportunities within our community and reflect on the improvements that engineers have made to our community since its founding, 69 years ago. Kelly lives in the Haven's Acres neighborhood of Riverdale in a home that her grandparents built in 1961. She's a proud Riverdale resident who is excited about working for the city she lives in and loves! Kelly is the mom of a PVHS freshman and loves spending time with her daughter and working in her yard. If you haven't met Kelly, stop by City Hall and say hello! While we have your attention..... If you read the above article, then you know that we need to fill Kelly's Council seat! Candidates must be Riverdale residents. If you, or someone you know, is interested, please contact mayor@riverdaleia.org. "Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve." - Martin Luther King, Jr. Friendly Reminder: Your participation in government censuses is vital to the stability and growth of our community. Did you take part in the recent census? While Riverdale's population is growing by leaps and bounds, our population declined, according to the most recent census. What does this mean for Riverdale? A loss of $14,000 in Road Use Tax funds ANNUALLY. Please help us by participating in the next census! From the City of RIVERDALE www.riverdaleia.org | 110 Manor Drive | (563) 355-2511 | deputyclerk@riverdaleia.org | March 2022 City Commemorates Successful Completion of Fenno Road Rehabilitation Project On Monday, February 21, the city held a ribbon cutting event and reception to celebrate the successful completion of the Fenno Road Rehabilitation Project. Attendees included the Mayor, several Council members, City staff, many residents, and representatives from project partner Iowa American Water. KWQC covered the event; watch the clip at the 9:15 mark at https://www.vuit.com/publishers/312/kwqc-news/vod#vod:20202609 Welcome Deputy Clerk Kelly Krell Former Council member Kelly Krell has accepted the position of Deputy Clerk and is already on the job! Kelly comes to us from Palmer College of Chiropractic after serving for nearly 11 years as a Program Coordinator. She has an A.A. in Government, a B.A. in Communication, and an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership.