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HomeMy Public PortalAboutNov 07 OFFICIAL MINUTES Mayor Wren opened the regular meeting of the Riverdale City Council at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6, 2007. Roll Call: Present: Franklin, Stickler, Grindle, Halsey Absent: Ulrich Also present: Angela Reier (attorney), Jim Beran, Floyd Bruns, Marie Randol, Ileene Graves, Bonita Grindle, Ann Shoultz, Vi Stickler, Cheryl Channon, Jim Mahler, John Channon, Jim and Carol Tucker, Pat Mohr, Larry Shoultz, Doug Littrel Agenda: A motion to approve the agenda was made by Grindle and seconded Stickler. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Minutes: Motion was made by Halsey and seconded by Franklin to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of October 16, 2007. 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. November 6, 2007 General Fund ACCT # COMPANY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 10-53 TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS maintenance & supplies $167.78 10-53 RACOM CORPORATION edacs access $79.50 10-53 TRI-STATE quarterly air sample program $350.00 10-53 CAR QUEST trk.filter wrench & oil $18.97 10-53 K&K HARDWARE supplies $6.97 10-54 TRINITY WORK FITNESS laboratory tests $50.50 10-54 VERIZON cell phone $32.11 10-55 FIRE SERVICE TRAINING BUREA conference banquet $20.00 10-56 HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT protech & gloves $780.00 10-57 US BANK pop, water, food for work day FD $166.81 20-13 AMENT, INC Bellingham Dr. intake replacement $60.00 20-13 MAHLER CONCRETE & LANDS. Bellingham Dr. intake replacement $10,160.50 20-30 MID AMERICAN ENERGY CO. street lighting $891.22 40-30 K&K HARDWARE supplies $40.48 40-30 IOWA AMERICAN WATER utilities $22.99 40-30 CRIBBS LANDSCAPING monthly lawn service $1,181.79 60-20 MARY FRANCES BLEVINS semi monthly $266.00 60-20 THERESA RALFS semi monthly $796.36 60-51 AT&T long distance service $53.87 60-51 MID AMERICAN ENERGY CO. utilities $550.91 60-52 MYRA HALSEY October cleaning $200.00 60-52 CRIBBS LANDSCAPING monthly lawn service $298.27 60-61 QUAD CITY TIMES publishing $486.29 60-62 BETTENDORF OFFICE PRODUCT supplies $514.90 60-62 ALLMAKES desks, chair $1,149.03 60-63 SECRETARY OF STATE Theresa Ralfs, notary $30.00 60-63 SECRETARY OF STATE Mary Frances Blevins, notary $30.00 60-63 USBANK business furniture $160.24 60-63 BI-STATE REGIONAL COMMISS. committee lunch meeting $8.11 80 CITY OF BETTENDORF Belmont Road $200,000.00 Total Gen. Fund Warrants $218,573.60 RECEIPTS Copy Fees $1.75 Room Rent $20.00 Mediacom $1,107.42 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: After some discussion a motion was made by Stickler and seconded by Grindle to accept the first reading of Amendment to Ordinance No. 69.08 with the addition of the word “old” to describe the fire station driveway in number 8 and the addition of number 13-Bellingham Road. Roll call vote: Franklin-yes, Stickler-yes, Grindle-yes, Halsey-yes. All ayes, motion carried. The second reading of Amendment to Ordinance No. 69.08 will be at the November 20th council meeting. Amendment to Ordinance 69.08 The City of Riverdale Ordinance Number 69.08 is amended to include an additional no parking zone included in the Ordinance as item 13. Ordinance 69.08 now reads: 69.08. NO PARKING ZONES. No one shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in any of the following specifically designated no parking zones except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the direction of a peace officer or traffic control signal.(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.236[1]) 1. State Street (U.S. No. 67 through the City; 2. Valley Drive for its entire length; 3. South Kensington Street within five hundred (500) feet southerly of the southerly line of U.S. Highway No. 67; 4. The cul-de-sac at the westerly terminus of Sycamore Lane; 5. The cul-de-sac at the westerly terminus of Wisteria; 6. Fenno Road from Valley Drive to State Street; 7. Windsor Drive from Manor Drive to Elmhurst Lane; 8. Elmhurst Lane from Windsor Drive to old Fire Station driveway; 9. Manor Drive within one hundred seventy-four (174) feet northerly of the centerline of U.S. Highway 67; 10. Fenno Road within one hundred eighty-seven (187) feet southeasterly of the centerline of U.S. Highway 67; 11. The north side of the entire length of Sycamore Lane; 12. The north side of the entire length of Wisteria Lane. 13. Bellingham Road A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Grindle to table the repair bid for the flag pole light until the November 20, 2007 council meeting. Further information is needed. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Grindle informed the council regarding a driveway joint repair that is needed at the Fire Station. A bid from Mahler Concrete and Excavating in the amount of $750.00 was discussed. A motion was made by Grindle and seconded by Halsey to accept the bid from Mahler Concrete and Excavating for the amount of $750.00 to repair the Fire Station slab to driveway joint. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Mayor Wren informed the council that the current wireless internet access is not working in the Fire Department due to the construction of the building. The council discussed a bid from DECCO to install cabling and conduit/raceway from the city hall office to the fire department. A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Stickler to accept the bid from DECCO in the amount of $1253.00 to install cabling and conduit to fire department radio room for internet access. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. The council discussed a network card that will be needed in the fire department computer for the new internet cabling. A motion was made by Stickler and seconded by Halsey to accept the bid from Computer Team in the amount of $119.95 for a network card and labor. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Mayor Wren explained to the council, when individuals want to look at the official city minutes they are charged the supervisory fee after the free 15 minutes, because the individual is viewing original documents. Mayor Wren stated it has been suggested that the city make a binder of copied minutes available for viewing so the supervisory fee would not be necessary for viewing copied minutes. Mayor Wren stated the original minutes would still be available for viewing, and the current minutes are available on the city’s website, mailed to residents in the monthly newsletter and published in the newspaper. Stickler questioned if the binder would be necessary when the minutes will be available on the new document management system. Mayor Wren stated it is hard to know how long it will take to scan all of the minutes into the new system, but eventually the binder will not be necessary because all of the minutes will be available on the document management system. A motion was made by Stickler and seconded by Halsey to create a binder of copied official city minutes of one current year at a time beginning with January 2007 and to discard the binder of copied minutes when they become available on the document management system. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Halsey and seconded by Grindle to accept the requests to serve alcohol in the community room on December 1 and 14th. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Franklin informed the council that there have been some complaints from residents about unwanted activities in Bicentennial Park after dark. Franklin would like some opinions and solutions to deter this activity. Franklin stated some residents have suggested removing or relocating the basketball court or light the parking lot. The council discussed further options such as closing the park at dusk or fencing off the parking lot. Jim Mahler suggested a skate park or a town marshal. Mayor Wren stated it is her understanding that laws have changed regarding town marshals, and that town marshals are now required to go to through the police academy. Mayor Wren stated that all suggestions are welcome and to discuss them with Franklin. Mayor Wren stated that by establishing a fund, the fire department assets that were located in the Alcoa Credit Union and obtained by fundraising efforts by the members of the Riverdale Fire Department will be used for fire department use and not melt into the city’s general fund. A motion was made by Grindle and seconded by Franklin to approve Resolution #2007-24 a resolution establishing the Riverdale Firefighters Support Fund. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Resolution #2007-24 states: RESOLUTION # 2007 - 24 Resolution Establishing the Riverdale Firefighters Support Fund Whereas, in accordance with the recommendations of the Iowa State Auditor, the City of Riverdale has secured a transfer of the funds previously held in the Ascentra Credit Union, formerly known as the ALCOA Employees Credit Union, for the Riverdale Fire Fund (“Fire Fund”) in the amount of $6,366.97; and WHEREAS, the City of Riverdale has transferred $1,434.30 of the funds received from the Fire Fund to its general fund in reimbursement of firefighter training expenses in accordance with the recommendations of the State Auditor; and WHEREAS, the balance of the funds received from the Fire Fund in the amount of $4,932.67 are substantially attributable to the fundraising efforts of the members of the Riverdale Fire Department and contributions to the Riverdale Fire Department, which are not attributable to City revenues. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERDALE, IOWA, that a special account be established and maintained for deposit, investment, and reinvestment of the $4,932.67 received from the Fire Fund to be designated the Riverdale Firefighters Support Fund. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that expenditures from the Riverdale Firefighters Support Fund shall be limited to expenditures approved by further motion or resolution of the City Council in support of the Riverdale Fire Department and Firefighters for City purposes and as established within the annual budget for the City of Riverdale Fire Department. Mayor Wren stated the assistant city clerk’s old desk needed to be replaced because it could not hold all the equipment needed for the new document management system and the desk top is also delaminating. The fire department has no use for the desk and it must be disposed of. After some discussion, the council determined the desk had no value and should be given away. A motion was made by Grindle and seconded by Halsey to put the desk out by the street and mark it free to anyone interested. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. The city clerk will contact a representative at Computer Team to determine the value of the old cpu. Mayor Wren suggested the appointment of Dennis Stolk to the Plan and Zone Board. A motion was made by Stickler and seconded by Grindle to approve the appointment of Dennis Stolk to the Planning and Zoning Board. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Mayor Wren informed the council that it was brought to her attention the company that is hunting deer on Alcoa property was under the impression that because the bow hunter education course and proficiency test was waived last year it was again this year. The bow hunting education and proficiency test was waived last year because the city council approved the City of Riverdale Bow and Arrow Deer Hunting rules and regulations after all bow hunting education classes had already been completed. The hunting on Alcoa’s property has stopped until the council makes a decision regarding the waiving of the education course and proficiency test. Mayor Wren stated the hunting that Alcoa pays for benefits the people in Haven’s Acres and they are the ones that will be punished if hunting is stopped. Mayor Wren asked the council to consider waiving the bow hunter course and proficiency test for the company hunting on Alcoa’s property for this year only because it is a Riverdale rule and not a DNR rule. Angela Reier (attorney) would like to look into the issue of the rule being Riverdale’s or the DNR’s. Stickler questioned the time limit on the bow hunting education course and proficiency test. Stickler stated maybe the hunters that have taken the education course and proficiency test are still eligible to hunt. Angela Reier will ask the DNR. After further discussion a motion was made by Stickler and seconded by Halsey to waive the requirement of successfully completing an Iowa DNR bow hunter education course ad proficiency test or its equivalent approved by another State only on Alcoa property pending Ms. Reier findings that the class is not required under State law for the 2007-2008 season. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: The city clerk went over the fiscal 2007 annual financial report with the council. A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Stickler to approve the 2007 annual financial report. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. The September financial report was discussed. A motion to approve the September 2007 was made by Stickler and seconded by Grindle. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Rosie Parry announced the election results. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS: Stickler stated a resident is burning every night and would like to remind residents that items that are burned should be refuse from your property and not brought in. Stickler would like a reminder put in the newsletter. Stickler also stated residents should take advantage of the excellent garbage disposal and clean up days that are provided. Grindle thanked all the residents of Riverdale for their continued support. Grindle stated he did his very best to run a grass roots campaign and took time to share his ideas with as many residents as possible and give residents the opportunity to share their ideas with him. Grindle also stated he took the time to stop at every house, as well as sending out flyers. Grindle said it was his goal to run a clean campaign and is proud to say that he won this election without any help from Tom Saul and the Quad City Times, or our friends at WOC talk radio. Grindle declared family and friends are what it’s all about, and it is time to get back to that simple idea. Grindle ended by saying thank you to all. Dean Halsey informed the council that the bike rack has been delivered and he will get with Ulrich to lay the needed concrete. Mayor Wren reported the problems with the slag seal in the Haven’s Acres area have been taken care of. Mayor Wren informed the council that the board minutes from public schools gives a notice about the deer hunt and the areas to avoid. PUBLIC communications: Jim Mahler raised concerns about deer finding safe haven on his property. Cheryl Channon thanked the voters and stated she hopes she can do as well as current council. Doug Littrel gave his thanks to all the voters for a good turn out. Mayor Wren stated she was told this is the highest number of voters going to the polls in Riverdale. John Channon questioned if bus stop signs will be needed and to let him know. Mr. Channon asked how long the red flags need to be on the playground signs in the Haven’s Acres. Mayor Wren will look into the time limit. Jim Beran stated this would be Teri Stickler’s last meeting and thanked her for all her years of service to the city. Stickler stated she is thrilled to see the voter turn out, and there are a lot of people who care about the town. Stickler stated Riverdale is the envy of many towns across the state, because we care about each other and help people and we are there for on another. Stickler stated she was glad to have the chance to serve and gave her best wishes to Doug Littrel and Cheryl Channon and to Jeff Grindle. Doug Littrel also thanked Mayor Wren for all of her work to the city. Mayor Wren thanked Teri Stickler for her service to Riverdale on this, her last meeting. A motion to adjourn was made by Halsey and seconded by Franklin. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:28 pm ____________________ ____________________ Norma Wren, Mayor Theresa Ralfs, City Clerk OFFICIAL MINUTES Mayor Wren opened the regular meeting of the Riverdale City Council at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20, 2007. Roll Call: Present: Franklin, Ulrich, Littrel, Grindle, Halsey Absent: None Also present: Steve Hunter (attorney), Mike Kleinsmith, Floyd Bruns, Marie Randol, Jack Hoots, Harry Pelton, Bonita Grindle, Ann Shoultz, Cheryl Channon and Jim Mahler Agenda: A motion to approve the agenda was made by Franklin and seconded Ulrich. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Minutes: Motion was made by Grindle and seconded by Halsey to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of November 6, 2007. Roll call vote: Franklin-yes, Ulrich-abstain (not present at meeting), Littrel-yes, Grindle-yes, Halsey-yes, motion carried. Warrants: Franklin questioned if the sewer intake work on Bellingham had been completed because plywood was still present. Franklin did not want to hold payment on the invoice from Mahler Concrete and Excavating. A motion was made by Halsey and seconded by Littrel to approve the following warrants for payment. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. November 20, 2007 General Fund ACCT # COMPANY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 10-52 MHC CONVENIENCE LLC SERIES fuel $59.55 10-55 SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE Kent Gullion courses $922.50 10-55 FIRE SERVICE TRAINING registration fee Eric Hupp $60.00 10-55 ERIC HUPP food,hotel,fuel $202.69 10-55 GEORGE T. MILLER food,hotel,mileage $277.12 10-57 IOWA FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION membership $210.00 20-13 MAHLER CONCRETE & EXCAVA. Bellingham Dr. intake replacement $21,977.00 20-90 ALLIED WASTE SERVICE garbage & recycling $2,300.00 40-30 THE OUTHOUSE rental $34.65 60-20 MARY FRANCES BLEVINS semi monthly $188.61 60-20 THERESA RALFS semi monthly $796.36 60-20 MARY HANSON monthly $73.45 60-20 US BANK withholding $676.34 60-20 IPERS withholding $274.00 60-40 STANLEY,LANDE & HUNTER zoning code $225.00 60-40 STANLEY,LANDE & HUNTER closed meeting $462.50 60-40 STANLEY,LANDE & HUNTER City Ordinances $335.50 60-40 STANLEY,LANDE & HUNTER Litigation/open meetings/water park $98.00 60-40 STANLEY,LANDE & HUNTER intergovernmental with Bettendorf $100.00 60-40 STANLEY,LANDE & HUNTER financial reviews $75.56 60-40 STANLEY,LANDE & HUNTER general $2,287.08 60-40 STANLEY,LANDE & HUNTER declaratory judgment action $224.79 60-40 STANLEY,LANDE & HUNTER open records/open meetings $563.06 60-51 AT&T long distance service $113.25 60-51 QWEST utilities $149.52 60-51 MEDIACOM on line service $45.95 60-52 MAHLER CONCRETE & EXCAVA. caulking, paint steel door fire station $750.00 60-52 DECCO replace receptacle in kitchen $65.95 60-61 QUAD CITY TIMES publications $228.65 60-63 HARRY PELTON holiday lights $179.88 60-63 POSTMASTER fee renewal $175.00 60-63 STANLEY STEEMER carpet cleaning $210.00 TOTAL WARRANTS $34,341.96 SEWER FUND 90-20 CITY OF DAVENPORT $1,775.99 RECEIPTS ALCOA traffic light repair $92.67 ALCOA traffic light repair $316.05 Room Rent $20.00 Ascentra Credit Union Fire fund $6,366.97 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Mayor Wren stated Resolution No. 2007-23 needed to be resubmitted for council action because the resolution number was not posted on the October 16, 2007 agenda. A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Grindle to accept Resolution No. 2007-23 a resolution accepting the bid of $32,137.50 from Mahler Concrete and Excavating for sewer intake replacement and joint repair on Bellingham Road. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Resolution No. 2007-23 states: RESOLUTION # 2007-23 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF $32,137.50 FROM MAHLER CONCRETE & EXCAVATING FOR SEWER INTAKE REPLACEMENT AND JOINT REPAIR ON BELLINGHAM ROAD WHEREAS, the sewers on Bellingham Road are becoming damaged due to their location; and WHEREAS, moving the location of the sewers to the side of the road is in the City’s best interest. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Riverdale, Iowa, that the City shall accept the bid of $32,137.50 from Mahler Concrete & Excavating for sewer intake replacement and joint repair. This resolution shall take immediate effect. Mayor Wren state Resolution No. 2007-24 needed to be resubmitted for council action because the resolution number was not posted on the November 6, 2007 agenda. A motion was made by Ulrich and seconded by Halsey to accept Resolution No. 2007-24 a resolution establishing the Riverdale Firefighters Support Fund. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Resolution No. 2007-24 states: RESOLUTION # 2007 - 24 Resolution Establishing the Riverdale Firefighters Support Fund Whereas, in accordance with the recommendations of the Iowa State Auditor, the City of Riverdale has secured a transfer of the funds previously held in the Ascentra Credit Union, formerly known as the ALCOA Employees Credit Union, for the Riverdale Fire Fund (“Fire Fund”) in the amount of $6,366.97; and WHEREAS, the City of Riverdale has transferred $1.434.30 of the funds received from the Fire Fund to its general fund in reimbursement of firefighter training expenses in accordance with the recommendations of the State Auditor; and WHEREAS, the balance of the funds received from the Fire Fund in the amount of $4,932.67 are substantially attributable to the fundraising efforts of the members of the Riverdale Fire Department and contributions to the Riverdale Fire Department, which are not attributable to City revenues. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERDALE, IOWA, that a special account be established and maintained for deposit, investment, and reinvestment of the $4,932.67 received from the Fire Fund to be designated the Riverdale Firefighters Support Fund. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that expenditures from the Riverdale Firefighters Support Fund shall be limited to expenditures approved by further motion or resolution of the City Council in support of the Riverdale Fire Department and Firefighters for City purposes and as established within the annual budget for the City of Riverdale Fire Department. After some discussion a motion was made by Ulrich and seconded by Franklin to accept the second reading of Amendment to Ordinance No. 69.08 with the addition of the word “old” to describe the fire station driveway in number 8 and the addition of number 13-Bellingham Road. Roll call vote: Franklin-yes, Ulrich-yes, Littrel-yes, Grindle-yes, Halsey-yes. All ayes, motion carried. The third and final reading of Amendment to Ordinance No. 69.08 will be at the December 4th council meeting. Amendment to Ordinance 69.08 The City of Riverdale Ordinance Number 69.08 is amended to include an additional no parking zone included in the Ordinance as item 13. Ordinance 69.08 now reads: 69.08. NO PARKING ZONES. No one shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in any of the following specifically designated no parking zones except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the direction of a peace officer or traffic control signal.(Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.236[1]) 1. State Street (U.S. No. 67 through the City; 2. Valley Drive for its entire length; 3. South Kensington Street within five hundred (500) feet southerly of the southerly line of U.S. Highway No. 67; 4. The cul-de-sac at the westerly terminus of Sycamore Lane; 5. The cul-de-sac at the westerly terminus of Wisteria; 6. Fenno Road from Valley Drive to State Street; 7. Windsor Drive from Manor Drive to Elmhurst Lane; 8. Elmhurst Lane from Windsor Drive to old Fire Station driveway; 9. Manor Drive within one hundred seventy-four (174) feet northerly of the centerline of U.S. Highway 67; 10. Fenno Road within one hundred eighty-seven (187) feet southeasterly of the centerline of U.S. Highway 67; 11. The north side of the entire length of Sycamore Lane; 12. The north side of the entire length of Wisteria Lane. 13. Bellingham Road The council discussed different repair options for the flag pole light at City Hall. Grindle suggested putting the light on the building. A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Grindle to table the issue of the flag pole light until the December 4, 2007 council meeting to obtain information on the cost of putting the light on the building. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Ulrich informed the council that he spoke to an individual at the bus barn regarding the location of the bus stop. Ulrich was told it would be acceptable to put the bus stop on Sycamore Lane a couple feet from the curb. Grindle stated he spoke with a different individual that gave a different answer. Ulrich stated if Grindle wants to take over the bus stop project he should communicate that. Grindle stated his concern is pouring the cement for the slab before the weather turns to bad. Ulrich will confirm the location of the bus stop with the bus barn and will contact Jim Mahler to get the project done. NEW BUSINESS: Harry Pelton thanked Bonita Grindle, Ralph Parry and Beth Mahler for helping with the lights. Mr. Pelton stated to finish the job, 20 sets of the LED 100 bulb string lights will be needed. A motion was made by Ulrich and seconded by Halsey not to exceed $350.00 for the purchase of holiday lights. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Mr. Pelton stated anyone that is interested in helping finish the lights can meet at City Hall on Saturday, November 24th at 9:00 a.m. COMMITTEE REPORTS: The October financial report was discussed. A motion to approve the October 2007 was made by Grindle and seconded by Franklin. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS: Franklin informed the council that he spoke with four families that live around Bicentennial Park regarding some of their concerns about the park. One of the main concerns was people in the park after dark. Franklin stated one of the ideas was to put down directed lights in the parking lot. Another suggestion was to block off the entrance with a chain, but was not sure who would hang the chain every night. It was also suggested that a mechanical gate could be used, but Franklin stated this sounded rather elaborate. Also suggested was putting cameras on the antenna tower. Franklin stated problems happen in spells and vandalism sometimes results during this time. The basketball court also is a concern for some residents and it was suggested to move the basketball court to where the volleyball court is now located. Franklin would still like any suggestions people have regarding these issues and asked anyone with ideas to please contact him. Littrel asked for an update on the DSL issue. Ulrich stated he has contacted Qwest and there is nothing else that can be done at this time to get DSL in Riverdale. Halsey is concerned with trains stopping on the tracks and blocking crossings. Halsey stated the train stopped on the track for almost an hour and is concerned for the safety of the people in that area. Halsey asked if there was anything that could be done. Mayor Wren stated the city would have to do something legally. Halsey stated the bike rack is ready, and he will contact Jim Mahler to start with the concrete slab. Mayor Wren read a letter form MediaCom regarding rate changes. Mayor Wren read a letter from Ament with an update on the Belmont Road project. Belmont Road Reconstruction Project Update: The reconstruction of Belmont Road from Pleasant Valley High School to Valley Drive is a jointly funded project between the Iowa Department of Transportation (80%) and the Cities of Riverdale and Bettendorf (10% each). Total project costs are estimated at $3.9 million. The new roadway will follow the alignment of the existing roadway as closely as possible. Some of the areas with poor sight visibility will be eliminated, the high crown of the surface will be reduced and a storm water drainage system, (curb, gutter and storm sewer) will be incorporated into the design. A multi-use recreational trail on one side of the roadway is being considered. The Belmont Road Steering Committee, consisting of representatives and residents from both Riverdale and Bettendorf, have met numerous times throughout 2007 to assist with design decisions. Additionally, two Public Open Houses have been held where all residents in the area were invited to give their input and express their interest and/or concerns regarding the project. Check Plans (95% complete) have been submitted to the DOT for review. We are currently waiting on approval from DOT to begin the appraisal process. Letters have been mailed to the 32 property owners along Belmond Road from whom either temporary or permanent easements may be required, informing them that the appraisal process should be starting soon. The project is scheduled for a Spring 2008 bid letting with construction during the Summer and Fall of 2008. Franklin stated he is disturbed by the total cost estimate of 3.9 million that was reported in the letter because the project was supposed to be 3 million. The council discussed the right of way issues regarding the Belmont Road project. Mayor Wren stated residents have received a letter about right of ways that need to be purchased. Franklin stated the purchase of right of ways is a very emotional issue and feels the resident should have a choice. After further discussion Mayor Wren stated the road is not expected to come out in the same place, but where ever it ends up the center of the road will be the corporate boundary. PUBLIC communications: Mike Kleinsmith asked if the council could approve a request to serve alcohol in the community room. Because this issue was not on the agenda the council could not take action. Jim Mahler informed the council that a fuel surcharge will be assessed to the snow removal because of fuel prices. Mr. Mahler will research the actual cost and report back to the council at the next council meeting. Franklin asked Jim Mahler about the plywood still remaining on the Bellingham sewer intakes. Mr. Mahler stated he is going to pull out the plywood and will be painting the forms a bright yellow. Jack Hoots is concerned about the trains blocking the crossings and would like to know what is going to be done if emergency vehicles need to get past the crossing. Floyd Bruns stated he has a plan to get people out if he needed to. Mr. Hoots stated he would like to be updated on the emergency plan. Jack Hoots stated the slag seal on the streets in the Haven’s Acres area is still not right and the slag seal is being tracked into driveways and homes. Grindle stated it is ready to be swept again. Mr. Hoots stated however the slag seal was done it was not done correctly. A motion to adjourn was made by Franklin and seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:04 pm ____________________ ____________________ Norma Wren, Mayor Theresa Ralfs, City Clerk 1 From the City of Riverdale November 2007 10 Things You Can Do to Prevent Stormwater Runoff Pollution Use fertilizers sparingly and sweep up driveways, sidewalks, and gutters Never dump anything down storm drains or in streams Vegetate bare spots in your yard Compost your yard waste Use least toxic pesticides, follow labels, and learn how to prevent pest problems Direct downspouts away from paved surfaces; consider a rain garden to capture runoff Take your car to the car wash instead of washing it in the driveway Check your car for leaks and recycle your motor oil Pick up after your pet Have your septic tank pumped and system inspected regularly Clean Water… Everybody’s Business For more information, visit www.epa.gov/nps or www.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater 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. Please make every effort to not mow/rake leaves and grass into the street which then goes into the storm drains. The storm water management program is a federally mandated program to clean up what goes into our streams, creeks, and rivers. Everyone’s effort can make a big impact. Thank you for your help! Fire Department Report for October 16 to November 20, 2007 Calls: 2-EMS call 1-Fire 2-Mutual Aid Fires 1-Accident Training: Search and Rescue Quarterly refresher CPR Recert Fire Ground Safety Other: Serve your community-Come and join us! PLEASE REMEMBER TO BURN YARD WASTE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY ONLY. DO NOT BURN YARD WASTE IN THE STREET. ALL FIRES NEED TO BE EXTINGUISHED AT NIGHT. j Thank you, Harry Pelton, Ralph Parry, Beth Mahler, Bonita Grindle, Ann Shoultz and Floyd Bruns for your help with the Christmas lights! The lights look beautiful! 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 Doug Littrel (355-5654)- 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.