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HomeMy Public PortalAboutOct 06 OFFICIAL MINUTES Mayor Wren opened the regular meeting of the Riverdale City Council at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2006. Roll Call: Present: Stickler, Grindle, Halsey, Ulrich, and Franklin Absent: None Also present were Jim Rose (AMENT), Beth Mahler, Floyd Bruns and Jack Hill. Agenda: The agenda was modified with Public Communications moved to follow Warrants. A motion to approve the modified agenda was made by Stickler and seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: Grindle-yes, Halsey-yes, Franklin-yes, Ulrich-yes, Stickler-yes. Motion carried. Minutes: Motion was made by Halsey and seconded by Franklin to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of September 19, 2006. Roll call vote: All ayes, motion carried. Warrants: A motion was made by Stickler and seconded by Grindle to approve the following warrants for payment. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. October 3, 2006 General Fund COMPANY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT SMEAL FIRE APPARATUS lens/ foam stripes/gaskets $331.44 US BANK speed lube-oil change $38.51 VERIZON WIRELESS monthly cell phone $15.75 RACOM CORPORATION plastic belt/speaker mic w/coiled cord $322.00 US BANK hyvee-donuts $12.98 US BANK hyvee-pop & water $59.26 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY street lighting $12.40 DECCO street light repair $89.67 IOWA AMERICAN WATER CO. drinking fountain @ Kensington $18.99 CRIBBS LANDSCAPING monthly lawn service $1,147.37 THERESA RALFS semi monthly $576.82 CRIBBS LANDSCAPING monthly lawn service $289.58 MYRA HALSEY September cleaning $200.00 QUAD CITY TIMES publishing $142.83 US BANK walmart-supplies $53.65 JEFF GRINDLE mileage and parking $64.60 US BANK iowa league-training/USPS $279.00 BI-STATE REGIONAL COMMISSION qrtly dues $242.25 Total Gen. Fund Warrants $3,897.10 RECEIPTS CD interest (QC Bank) $1,053.59 Room Rent $10.00 Copy Fees $2.50 MidAmerican overpayment $7.73 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL: Jim Rose from AMENT, Inc. spoke to the city council about the NPDES report, and the revised sewer map. Franklin and Grindle will review the sewer map and bring it to the city council for approval. Beth Mahler informed the city council that the holiday lights will be set up on November 18th. Anybody wishing to help, can meet at City Hall on Saturday, November 18th at 8 am. At the end of the meeting, Jack Hill told the council he would like to see a berm or a split rail fence at Haven’s Acres Park. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Stickler updated the city council about the Tower Park committee’s meeting with a representative from Aunt Rhodies. Aunt Rhodies will draw up a couple plans in different price ranges, which will merge ideas from the public and the committee. Grindle informed the council that Cribbs Landscaping has filled in holes that were discussed at the September 19, 2006 meeting. Grindle is concerned about the broken picnic tables at Bicentennial Park. The council agreed to have the broken tables removed at the clean up day on Saturday, October 7th. OLD BUSINESS: A motion was made by Stickler and seconded by Franklin to accept the second reading of Ordinance No. 06-165 Post Construction Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance. The purpose of Ordinance No. 06-165 is to establish erosion, sediment controls and inspection procedures for controlling the introduction of pollutants to the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) from developed or redeveloped properties. This Ordinance is required by the NPDES permit. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Grindle and seconded by Halsey to have a single coat of liquid asphalt with black slag applied to Manor Drive for the amount of $7,880.00. The slag will be applied next spring when the weather becomes warmer. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Fencing for Haven’s Acres Park was tabled until a future meeting. NEW BUSINESS: Resolution 2006-9, a resolution acknowledging the Fire Dept. 501C7 foundation, was tabled until a future meeting. A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Halsey to approve the purchase of thirty (30)- 2x3 Riverdale Fire Department flags for the amount not to exceed $1000.00. These flags will be given to all full members of the fire department. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Grindle suggested flags should be available for purchase to support the fire department. Floyd Bruns will check pricing for a 3x5 flag. A motion was made Stickler and seconded by Grindle to approve Resolution No. 2006-8. RESOLUTION 2006-8 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO BEGIN NEGOTIATIONS WITH MISSMAN STANLEY AND ASSOCIATES FOR A DESIGN CONTRACT TO CONSTRUCT A RECREATION TRAIL FROM LEACH PARK TO THE DUCK CREEK RECREATION TRAIL IN RIVERDALE. WHEREAS, the Cities of Bettendorf and Riverdale, Iowa have mutually agreed to perform the project stated above and have agreed to share the local cost of the work based upon the percentage of the cost of the project in each community and have designated the City of Bettendorf as the lead agency, and WHEREAS, Requests for Proposals for the project were sent to qualified local engineering firms on July 17, 2006 and subsequently four firms submitted proposals, and WHEREAS, a selection team of evaluators provided an analysis and rating of the four submittals and subsequently selected the proposal of Missman Stanley and Associates, 1717 State Street, Suite 201, Bettendorf, IA 52722 as the response best meeting the needs of both communities, and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERDALE, IOWA that the Mayor is authorized and directed to begin negotiations with Missman Stanley and Associates for a contract to design the Riverfront Recreation Trail from Leach Park to the Duck Creek Recreation Trail in Riverdale. Roll call vote: Grindle-yes, Halsey-yes, Franklin-yes, Ulrich-yes, Stickler-yes, all ayes, motion carried. Mayor Wren informed the council about a program that provides grants for trees. Stickler will look into this program for trees at City Hall. A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Grindle to approve a three year contract with Cribbs Landscaping for lawn maintenance. Roll call vote: Grindle-yes, Halsey-yes, Franklin-yes, Ulrich-yes, Stickler-yes, all ayes, motion carried. Grindle and Halsey will review options of bike racks for Haven’s Acres Park. This issue will be discussed at the October 17, 2006 meeting. A motion was made by Halsey and seconded by Ulrich to purchase three 25mph/children playing traffic signs for the Haven’s Acres area. Roll call vote: 5 ayes, motion carried. After some discussion a motion was made by Halsey and seconded by Ulrich to approve a renewal liquor license for Riverdale Pub (Monkeys). Roll call vote: Grindle-yes, Halsey-yes, Franklin-yes, Ulrich-yes, Stickler-yes, all ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Stickler to approve a proposal from Tri City Blacktop for the amount of $975.00 for three areas of curb repair at City Hall, curbs will be repaired with concrete and pins. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. The council will install the sewer labels required by the NPDES permit. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS: Stickler reported the “For Sale” signs at the end of Manor should be moved slightly up the hill, because they are causing unsafe conditions. A motion to adjourn was made by Halsey and seconded by Ulrich. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. ____________________ ____________________ Norma Wren, Mayor Theresa Ralfs, City Clerk OFFICIAL MINUTES Mayor Pro Tem Ulrich opened the regular meeting of the Riverdale City Council at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2006. Roll Call: Present: Stickler, Grindle, Halsey, Ulrich, and Franklin Absent: Wren Agenda: The agenda was approved with a motion by Franklin and seconded by Grindle. Roll call vote: All ayes, motion carried. Minutes: Motion was made by Halsey and seconded by Stickler to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of October 3, 2006. Roll call vote: All ayes, motion carried. Warrants: A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Stickler to approve the following warrants for payment. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. October 17, 2006 General Fund COMPANY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT QUINT CITIES PETROLEUM fuel $334.39 CHRISTMAN'S WILDLIFE SERVICE deer removal $325.00 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY street lighting $998.94 NORTH AMERICAN SALT bulk coarse salt $628.09 ALLIED WASTE monthly service $1,795.00 AMENT, INC service from 8/26-9/29 $524.22 QC ANALYTICAL SERVICES storm water testing $292.00 SCOTT COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM library tax $9,823.50 THE OUTHOUSE portable restroom $100.00 THERESA RALFS semi monthly $576.82 MARY HANSON monthly $73.65 US BANK monthly withholding $472.55 IPERS monthly $159.08 STANLEY, LANDE & HUNTER legal services $916.00 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY utilities $725.97 IOWA AMERICAN WATER utilities $72.15 QWEST monthly phone $143.19 MCCLOUD pest control $75.00 CRIBBS LANDSCAPING hydro-seed/grading $800.00 QUAD CITY TIMES publishing $105.53 MEDIACOM monthly online service $45.95 PITNEY BOWES postage $200.00 BI-STATE REGIONAL COMMISSION lunch meeting $7.25 Total Gen. Fund Warrants $19,194.28 RECEIPTS CD interest (QC Bank) $3,745.23 Room Rent $30.00 Copy Fees $3.00 MediaCom $1,003.36 COMMITTEE REPORTS: The September 2006 Financial Report was discussed. A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Stickler to approve the September 2006 Financial Report. Roll Call Vote: 5 ayes, motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: A motion was made by Grindle and seconded by Stickler to accept the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 06-165 Post Construction Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance. The purpose of Ordinance No. 06-165 is to establish erosion, sediment controls and inspection procedures for controlling the introduction of pollutants to the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) from developed or redeveloped properties. This Ordinance is required by the NPDES permit. This ordinance will be added to the Code of Ordinances. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Resolution 2006-9 (a resolution acknowledging the Fire Dept. 501C7 Foundation) was tabled until a future meeting. Ulrich and Halsey will meet with Creative Fence to go over details regarding the fence for Haven’s Acres Park. More assessment is needed on the revised sewer map from AMENT. Approval of the map will be discussed at a future meeting. Halsey presented two quotes from Midwest Sales regarding a bike rack for Haven’s Acres Park. During discussion of this issue, it was decided that the location of the new fence would determine where the bike rack should be located. Halsey and Ulrich will meet at Haven’s Acres Park to determine location and the type of bike rack that will be needed. Stickler informed the council that she will meet with Mayor Wren to assemble more information needed for the MidAmerican Energy tree program application. NEW BUSINESS: The City Clerk gave a copy of an agreement from AMENT regarding the Belmont Road Reconstruction to each council member. This issue will be discussed at the November 7, 2006 meeting. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS: Franklin asked for an update on the lawsuit. The City Clerk told the council there is nothing new to report. The City Clerk informed the council that Mayor Wren had met with Mike Dryden (AMENT) regarding the annual NPDES report. The city has fulfilled the requirements for this years report and it will be sent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. A motion to adjourn was made by Halsey and seconded by Grindle. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m. _______________________ ____________________ John Ulrich, Mayor Pro Tem Theresa Ralfs, City Clerk From the City of Riverdale October 2006 Theresa has open office hours for the public on Wednesday’s from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. feel free to stop in with any questions or concerns and to pick up keys for the community room reservations. Other times, please leave a phone message and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you. Fire Department Report for September 18 to October 16, 2006 Calls: 1-Fire Call 3-Mutual Aid Fire 5-EMS call 1-Car Accident 1-Public Assistance Training: Flammable liquid Fire Team Building Quarterly recertification Driving Other: Oil Changes in trucks and fall cleanup Serve your community-Come and join us! j The calendar for this year is going to be formatted differently with a flip page for each month. Each page will feature a “Special” car owned by a Riverdale resident. To be able to do this, we need pictures of the “Special” cars. If you would like to have your special car featured, please call Judy Hiles at 359-0053 to schedule a time to have a picture taken. Thank you! Your Council and their committee appointments are as follows: Jack Franklin (359-6612)-Contracted Support Service & Budget Jeff Grindle (359-7676)-Infrastructure & Safety John Ulrich (359-5704)-Mayor Pro Tem/Parks/Budget Dean Halsey (355-2013)-Contracted Support Service & Parks Teri Stickler (359-3044)-Parks & Budget The Council as a whole will work on the Celebration Committee Mayor Norma Wren can be reached at 355-1300. Lou Wren is the Zoning Inspector. You may contact Lou at 355-1300. Please contact him regarding any construction projects. b cTRICK OR TREATc Will be Tuesday, October 31st from 5-7 pm BOO! d There have been some calls to City Hall regarding children playing in the street. The street is not a playground. Please be safe don’t play in the street. The Holiday Lights will be set up on Saturday, November 18th. Anybody wishing to help can meet at City Hall at 8 a.m.