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OFFICIAL MINUTES
Mayor Grindle opened the regular meeting of the Riverdale City Council at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2008.
Roll Call:
Present: Franklin, Halsey, Littrel, Channon
Absent: None
Also present: Floyd Bruns, Jim Beran, John Kempton, Larry Shoultz, Bonita Grindle, Ann Shoultz, Jim Mahler, Beth Mahler, Teri Stickler, Don Fisher and Julie Meyer
Agenda:
A motion to approve the agenda was made by Franklin and seconded Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried.
Minutes:
Motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Littrel to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of December 18, 2007. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried.
Warrants:
A motion was made by Halsey and seconded by Channon to approve the following warrants for payment. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried.
January 2, 2008 General Fund ACCT # COMPANY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 10-53 RACOM CORPORATION edacs access $79.50 10-53 US BANK Batteries Plus, batteries $99.94 10-53 US BANK UPS
Store, mailing air test $7.91 10-54 US BANK Factory Outlets, gps $1,779.96 10-54 VERIZON cell phone $16.10 10-55 US BANK Walgreens, photo finish $10.46 10-56 US BANK Sams internet,
digital camera $318.18 10-57 US BANK HyVee, pop and water $73.80 20-30 DECCO parking lot lamp out of fixture $98.92 20-50 NORTH AMERICAN SALT CO road salt $4,099.87 20-50 MAHLER
CONCRETE & EXCAVA snow removal 12-18 thru 1-1-08 $12,880.00 20-70 D AND S street & parking lot sweeping $700.00 40-30 US BANK Barco Products, 10' shelter $5,270.50 60-20 MARY FRANCES
BLEVINS semi monthly $402.21 60-20 THERESA RALFS semi monthly $796.36 60-51 AT&T long distant service $22.17 60-52 MYRA HALSEY December cleaning $200.00 60-61 QUAD CITY TIMES publishing $233.02 60-62 COMMAND
BUSINESS SYSTEMS copies maintance and repair $282.00 60-63 US BANK WM supercenter, bird seed & water $37.04 60-63 US BANK Staples, desk pads & printer ink $99.26 60-63 IOWA LEAGUE
OF CITIES budget workshop $80.00 60-63 IOWA MUNICIPAL FINANCE membership dues $30.00 60-63 CAREERTRACK seminar $99.00 Total Gen. Fund Warrants $27,716.20 RECEIPTS CD Interest $2,556.99 Can
return $40.15 QC Bank CD Interest $2,556.99 room rent $10.00
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Halsey to table the issue of the flag pole light repair until further information is received. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried.
The council discussed solutions to the unwanted behavior in Bicentennial Park. Littrel stated he looked at the basketball court and felt moving it wouldn’t make much difference. Halsey
stated the basketball court should be eliminated. The council then discussed changing the hours the park would be open. Angela Reier (attorney) stated an Ordinance would be necessary
to change the hours. A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Halsey to have the city attorney produce an Ordinance for the open times of Haven’s Acres Park and Bicentennial Park
to be 8 a.m. until sundown. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. The issue regarding Bicentennial Park was revisited during Public Communications. Teri Stickler asked if the park
was only open from 8 a.m. till sundown did this mean individuals out for an early morning walk couldn’t be in the park. Ms. Stickler stated she felt the issue was noise at night and
the lack of being able to enforce the hours. Don Fisher thanked Franklin for addressing the issues at Bicentennial Park. Mr. Fisher stated the problem is not the residents of Riverdale
using the park, it is people using the park after dark to party. Mr. Fisher continued by saying it would be unfortunate to make the park unavailable to residents with the suggested hours.
Mr. Fisher suggested the council take down the basketball hoop. The council then discussed solutions to cars being in the park after dark. It was suggested putting a chain across the
entrance. Jim Beran offered to put the chain on and off. Jim Mahler offered to donate his time to install the post. Other suggestions were made regarding the location of the posts and
the color of the chain. John Kempton stated the council should ask for a drawing to put the ideas in front of them. Jim Beran stated he would do a drawing. A motion was made by Franklin
and seconded by Halsey to install two steel posts on each side of the entrance to Bicentennial Park far enough back that vehicles will not hit them and to install a chain with reflectors.
Also to take Jim Beran’s offer to make a drawing of the project and to put the chain up and down and Jim Mahler’s offer to donate his time to install the post with the City paying for
all materials. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Franklin made a motion to have Jim Mahler take down the basketball hoop, seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion
carried.
Mayor Grindle read Resolution #2008-01. Resolution #2008-01 states:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING the final proposal
for the recreational trail
WHEREAS, the City of Riverdale (“Riverdale”) is among several local communities represented and participating in a cooperative effort for the creation, improvement and extension of
a recreational trail, a portion of which will be located in Riverdale (the “Trail”);
WHEREAS, there have been several public meetings regarding plans and proposals for the construction of the Trail, and
WHEREAS, representatives from Missman, Stanley & Associates, P.C., the engineering firm overseeing the Trail project (“Missman”), presented the final proposal for the Trail, as modified
to enter onto property currently owned by Alcoa (the “Final Plan”), to the City Council on December 4, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the Final Plan projects that the portion of the cost of the Trail to be assessed to the City of Riverdale to be $40,000 to $60,000; and
WHEREAS, the City Council upon motion unanimously approved the Final Plan, including the cost projection, at the December 4, 2007, meeting.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Riverdale, Iowa, that the City formally approves the Final Plan submitted to it by Missman representatives and authorizes
progression to the environmental and wetlands study phase of the Trail project pursuant to the Final Plan.
Franklin stated he would like the City Clerk to number the plan and sign it as an identifier that ties the drawing of the approved final plan to resolution #2008-01. A motion was
made by Franklin and seconded by Channon to approve Resolution #2008-01 with the drawing of the approved final plan numbered and signed by the City Clerk. Roll call vote: Franklin-yes,
Channon-yes, Littrel-yes, Halsey-yes, all ayes, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Grindle announced the following appointments: Mayor Pro Tem-Jack Franklin, Fire Chief- Floyd Bruns, 1st Asst. Chief- Dale Hupp, 2nd Asst. Chief- Eric Hupp, Zoning Inspector- Lou
Wren. A motion was made by Channon and seconded by Littrel to accept Mayor Grindle’s appointments. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried.
Mayor Grindle made the following council appointments. Infrastructure-Dean Halsey/Doug Littrel, Contracted Support Services-Jack Franklin/Cheryl Channon, Safety-Doug Littrel/Jack Franklin,
Parks-Dean Halsey/Cheryl Channon, NPDES Management-Doug Littrel, Budget-Jeff Grindle/Jack Franklin, Holiday Celebrations- Council as a whole. Franklin questioned legal counsel about
the Holiday Celebrations appointment. Ms. Reier (attorney) suggested tabling the appointments of Holiday Celebrations. A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Channon to accept
the 2008 appointments with the exception of Holiday Celebrations. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried.
A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Halsey to appoint Theresa Ralfs as City Clerk, Mary Hanson as Asst. City Clerk, Mary Frances Blevins as Asst. City Clerk and Steve Hunter
as City Attorney. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried.
The council discussed filling the vacant council seat by appointment or special election. Littrel stated the council seats have been filled by appointment in the past and sees no reason
to change that. A motion was made by Littrel and seconded Halsey to fill the vacant council seat by appointment. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Franklin
and seconded by Halsey to give the City Clerk authority to follow the official process of publishing the notice of the vacant council seat in the newspaper. Roll call vote: all ayes,
motion carried.
Grindle read the officers elected by the fire department at the December 2007 meeting.
Chief-Floyd Bruns
1st Asst. Chief-Dale Hupp
2nd Asst. Chief- Eric Hupp
Captain- Chris Bernard
Captain- Mike Kleinsmith
Lieutenant- George Miller
Lieutenant- Rodney Fink
President- Philip Bowers
Vice President- Brian Ballard
Franklin made a motion to approve the officers elected by the fire department at the December 2007 meeting with one spelling correction seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes,
motion carried.
A motion to approve the request to serve alcohol in the community room of January 25, 2008 was made by Channon and seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS:
Littrel questioned why parking was allowed on the street in front of some businesses. Mayor Grindle stated that it was considered private property.
Franklin welcomed Cheryl Channon to the council.
Mayor Grindle stated I would like to thank all of the residents of Riverdale for the opportunity to serve the City as your Mayor. I will serve all the residents of Riverdale. If there
has been a problem in the past, feel free to contact me at home or City Hall. Attend meetings, call or just stop and talk. Let’s start new. I believe we can be proactive on all issues
of the City. With lines of open communication and with the help of all the citizens of Riverdale, we can move our City forward and begin a healing process. I have lived in Riverdale
for over 22 years. In that time, I have learned that family and friends are what it’s all about, and it’s time we get back to that simple idea.
PUBLIC communications:
Julie Meyers raised concern regarding the water that gathers at the bottom of Manor Drive. Different suggestions were discussed, and Mayor Grindle stated he would look into the problem.
Teri Stickler welcomed Jeff Grindle, Cheryl Channon, Doug Littrel and the rest of the council and thanked them for serving, and stated she knows they will get help and support from Riverdale’s
residents.
Jim Beran stated people should be able to talk about something if it is on the agenda, and not wait until public communications at the end of the meeting.
Jim Beran is concerned the center line of Belmont Road being the new boundary line after the road repair project. Mr. Beran stated the engineers will need to give the City a new description
of the boundaries and it will have to be filed at the courthouse.
Jim Beran stated if Schebler wants to have a Bettendorf address, even though they are located in Riverdale, then they should pay Bettendorf taxes.
Beth Mahler gave her best wishes to the new mayor and council.
A motion to adjourn was made by Halsey and seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:28 pm
____________________ ____________________
Jeff Grindle, Mayor Theresa Ralfs, City Clerk
OFFICIAL MINUTES
Mayor Grindle opened the regular meeting of the Riverdale City Council at 6:05 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2008.
Roll Call:
Present: Franklin, Halsey, Littrel, Channon
Absent: None
Also present: Steve Hunter (attorney), Mike Motto (attorney)
A motion was made by Channon and seconded by Halsey that in accordance with the Open Meeting law of the State of Iowa, Iowa code Section 21.5, Subsection (c), the Regular Meeting of
the Riverdale City Council held at City Hall, in Riverdale, Iowa at 6:00 p.m. on January 15, 2008 be CLOSED to the public for the following reason: To discuss strategy with counsel in
matters that are presently in litigation where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Roll call vote: Franklin-yes,
Channon-yes, Littrel-yes, Halsey-yes. All ayes, motion carried. The closed session opened at 6:07 p.m. and closed at 6:56 p.m. on January 15, 2008.
Mayor Grindle reopened the regular meeting of the Riverdale City Council at 7:03 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2008.
Roll Call:
Present: Franklin, Halsey, Littrel, Channon
Absent: None
Also present: Steve Hunter (attorney), Floyd Bruns, Jim Beran, John Kempton, Teri Stickler, Bonita Grindle, Linda Hupp, Dale Hupp, Harry Pelton and Ann Shoultz
Agenda:
A motion to approve the agenda was made by Franklin and seconded Halsey. 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 January 2, 2008. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried.
Warrants:
A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Littrel to approve the following warrants for payment. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried.
January 15, 2008 General Fund ACCT # COMPANY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 10-52 MHC CONVENIENCE LLC SERIES fuel $101.81 10-53 K & K HARDWARE vehicle maintenance $62.49 20-30 MID AMERICAN
ENERGY street lighting $947.21 20-50 NORTH AMERICAN SALT CO bulk hwy salt $1,398.71 20-90 ALLIED WASTE garbage & recycling $2,300.00 60-20 MARY FRANCES BLEVINS semi monthly $207.18 60-20 THERESA
RALFS semi monthly $796.36 60-20 MARY HANSON monthly $73.45 60-20 US BANK withholding $703.11 60-20 IPERS withholding $291.42 60-40 STANLEY, LANDE & HUNTER intergovernmental agreements $312.50 60-40 STANLEY,
LANDE & HUNTER city resolutions $625.00 60-40 STANLEY, LANDE & HUNTER litigation/water tower park $425.71 60-51 IOWA AMERICAN WATER utilities $71.07 60-51 MEDIACOM on line service $45.95 60-51 MID
AMERICAN ENERGY utilities $1,192.89 60-51 QWEST utilities $154.57 60-52 GABRILSON replaced blower motor & capacitor/ replaced heat exchanger $425.00 60-52 K&K HARDWARD supplies $2.43 60-61 QUAD
CITY TIMES publishing $185.98 60-62 DECCO cat 5E cable installed $798.77 60-62 BETTENDORF OFFICE PRODUCT supplies/envelopes $56.37 60-62 THERESA RALFS supplies/stamps - Zoning Inspector $41.00 60-62 PITNEY
BOWES postal rental $123.25 60-63 POSTMASTER mailing calendar, newsletter, directory $92.95 60-63 BI-STATE REGIONAL COMMISSIO membership $249.50 60-63 CAREERTRACK seminar-ralfs $99.00 60-63 IOWA
ONE CALL service $1.80 Total Gen. Fund Warrants $11,785.48 SEWER FUND 90-20 City of Davenport $1,369.20 90-20 City of Davenport $2,636.30 RECEIPTS room rent $30.00 copies $10.00 QC
Bank CD interest $2,556.99 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
Teri Stickler suggested to the council that when reviewing the deer hunting resolution for the 2008-2009 deer hunting season that the city provide a map to the hunters showing where
deer hunting is allowed in the city. Ms. Stickler stated this past season a map indicating hunting areas within Bettendorf city limits was made available to hunters, and maybe Bi State
could develop one for Riverdale. Ms. Stickler also stated that the council intended hunting to take place on Scott Community College property behind the college but found a tree stand
near the ball diamonds. Ms. Stickler asked if it was known how many deer have been taken out. Mayor Grindle stated he has not received an update on the number of deer that have been
taken out.
Harry Pelton thanked everyone that helped take down the lights, and especially Ralph Parry that donated a timer. Mr. Pelton stated that Jim Beran is willing to restring the deer with
lights if the council wants. Mr. Pelton asked the council to think about getting rid of the old lights and buying new lights for next year.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Mayor Grindle acknowledged a letter of consideration from Linda Hupp for the vacant council seat. Mayor Grindle asked if anyone else would be interested in the vacant council seat. A
motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Halsey to appoint Linda Hupp to fill the unexpired term of Jeff Grindle’s seat on the Riverdale city council. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion
carried. Mayor Grindle stated Linda Hupp would do a fine job. Franklin asked Steve Hunter (attorney) if Linda Hupp should be sworn in to join the meeting. Mr. Hunter stated it would
be better to wait until the next meeting.
A motion was made by Channon and seconded by Franklin to table the issue of the flag pole light repair until further information is received. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Grindle read Resolution 2008-2.
Resolution 2008-2
RESOLUTION APPROVING EMERGENCY SPENDING AUTHORITY FOR
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
WHEREAS, the City of Riverdale (“Riverdale”) recognizes that certain emergency situations occasionally arise that require the immediate commitment of city funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Riverdale City Council finds that the needs of Riverdale and its residents are best served in such situations when its City Council members can severally authorize
emergency expenditures, up to a maximum amount, to facilitate the procurement of goods and services in such situations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Riverdale, Iowa, that each City Council member is severally authorized to commit up to $500 from Riverdale’s general
fund for emergency expenditures, without prior formal Council approval, provided that: (1) under the circumstances, the Council member determines in good faith that it would be detrimental
to Riverdale’s interests to hold the expenditure for formal Council approval; (2) the Council member reports on the record at the next Council meeting the amount of the emergency expenditure
and the reason therefore; and (3) all such emergency expenditures are provided for in the city’s local budget and there are funds currently available to cover all such expenditures in
the city’s general fund.
This Resolution shall take immediate effect.
A motion was made by Littrel and seconded by Channon to approve Resolution 2008-2. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried.
A motion was made by Channon and seconded by Halsey to accept the Surety Bond for Mayor Jeff Grindle and Mayor Pro Tem Jack Franklin. Roll call vote: Franklin-abstain (named on surety
bond), Channon-yes Littrel-yes, Halsey-yes, motion carried. The Surety Bonds were signed by councilmember Cheryl Channon.
Fire Chief Bruns gave the final 2007 Riverdale Fire Department report to the council.
ACTIVITY:
Incidents Man Hours
Alarms: 67 497
37 EMS
5 Accident
9 Fires
14 Mutual Aid Fires
2 Other
Drills: 28 818 Man Hours
Meetings: 20 454 Man Hours
Training outside of Dept: 196 Man Hours
Maintenance, Public Relations: 1282 Man Hours
Miscellaneous: 230 Man Hours
Total: 3477 Man Hours
Past Years Alarms: 2001=42, 2002=55, 2003=61, 2004=52, 2005=92, 2006=84, 2007=67
Chief Bruns stated currently the fire department has 25 members. Franklin and Halsey thanked the fire department for the outstanding amount of hours that they put in.
Mayor Grindle informed the council that Ralph Parry’s seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission has expired and recommended the council reappoint Mr. Parry to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Halsey to appoint Ralph Parry to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The December 2007 Financial report was discussed. A motion was made by Franklin and seconded by Channon to approve the December 2007 Financial report. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion
carried.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS:
Franklin requested an updated list from the copy request spreadsheet be printed in the minutes with the names and addresses removed.
Date request submitted Description of record requested Date documents were received # of Copies Amount paid Time spent 126 10/3/2007 Copy of Records request spreadsheet 10/3/2007 11
copies/5 free $1.50 1-15 min. Free 127 10/3/2007 View 2008 FYE Budget 10/3/2007 1 copy $0.25 1-15 min. Free 128 10/3/2007 Copy of 3rd page of June 19, 2007 minutes 10/3/2007 1
copy $0.25 1-15 min. Free 129 10/3/2007 How records request spreadsheet was authorized by council or City attorney 10/5/2007 1 copy Given to by Mayor Wren Free 130 10/10/2007 View
minutes from March 2004 on. Copy of 2nd page of 11/21/06 minutes. Copy of 2nd page of 4/5/2005 minutes. Copy of 3rd page of 11/7/06 minutes. Three pages of 3/20/07 minutes. 10/10/2007 6
copies $1.50 75-90 min. $25.00 (TR) 131 10/23/2007 Copy of Aug 21st regular agenda faxed on 10/23/07 1 copy free 1-15 min. free (TR) 132 10/23/2007 Copy of request spreadsheet 10/23/2007 5
free/6 copies $1.50 1-15 min. free (TR) 133 10/25/2007 View and copy as needed all reciepts for payment, bills, invoices from Aunt Rhodies to City of Riverdale from May 2006 to
present Mr. Motto has original invoice from Aunt Rhodies- called and left message that he could view copy of the invoice or make an appt. w/ Mr. Motto to view original. On 10/30/07 None None None
134 11/5/2007 Re Campaign Mailings 11/6/07 faxed request to Angela Reier Letter sent from Steve Hunter on November 6, 2007 and November 13, 2007 None None None 135 12/4/2007 minutes
on Kensington Stop signs 12/4/2007 6/5 free $0.25 1-15 min. free (MFB) 136 12/5/2007 Minutes regarding Kensington & State Street 12/5/2007 6 copies $1.50 1-15 min. free (MFB) 137 12/26/2007
postmarked 12/21 letter dated 12/19 Job description for three part-time city clerks 1/3/2008 3 copies $0.75 1-15 min free (MFB) 138 12/26/2007 postmarked 12/21 letter dated 12/19 Snow
plowing surcharges 1/3/2008 1 copy $0.25 1-15 min free (MFB) 139 12/26/2007 postmarked 12/21 letter dated 12/19 Letters of Appreciation 1/3/2008 2 copies/ letter from attorney $0.50
1-15 min free (MFB) 140 1/2/2008 Adopted budget summary page for 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 1/2/2008 5 copies 5/free annually 1-15 min. free (MFB) 141 1/3/2008 Complete copy of
2008 budget 1/3/2008 9 copies $2.25 1-15 min. $5.00 (TR) 142 1/8/2008 Fiscal year end report on sheet sent to the State 2003 - 2007 1/8/2008 6 copies $1.25 1-15 min free (MFB)
Franklin asked the council to view the pictures of the Bicentennial park entrance that were provided by Jim Mahler. Franklin thanked Jim Beran for the drawing he made of the entrance
with the chain and Jim Mahler for donating his work to the project. Franklin stated some new fence and materials were needed for the project and Mr. Mahler will submit those receipts
to the city. Franklin stated the finished project looks very nice and Mr. Mahler and Mr. Beran will be taking care of the chain to the entrance.
Channon read a letter received from the Bettendorf Director of Public Works regarding the Belmont Road project. The council discussed some of the issues that were raised in the letter
such as: splitting the construction into two phases, budgeting and right-of-way. Franklin will contact Ament and arrange a meeting, were some of the questions that the council has regarding
the Belmont Road project can be addressed.
Halsey reported to the council that some of the residents located in the Haven’s Acres area are very unhappy about the condition of the roads after the slag seal was put down. Halsey
stated the particles from the sealant are causing rust spots on the vehicles. Mayor Grindle informed Halsey that he went to the area with Ed Evans from Tri City Blacktop and spoke with
some of the residents about the situation. Mayor Grindle stated the roads will be swept again (weather permitting) and if anyone has concerns about their vehicles to contact Ed Evans
and Tri City Blacktop’s insurance. Franklin stated the slag is not formed from steel but comes from boiler coal.
Halsey stated it is time to take down the red flags from the signs by Haven’s Acres Park. Channon will tell John Channon.
A motion to adjourn was made by Halsey and seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm
____________________ ____________________
Jeff Grindle, Mayor Theresa Ralfs, City Clerk
Minutes of a meeting between Officials of the City of Riverdale and Ament, Inc. held on January, 24 2008 for the purpose of discussing the Belmont Road reconstruction project
The meeting started at 6:35 PM
Those present were: Bill Molison, Mike Dryden and Tully Heath from Ament, Inc.
City council persons Cheryl Channon, Linda Hupp, Dean Halsey, Doug Littrel, Jack Franklin and Mayor Jeff Grindle (who was a few minutes late)
Franklin opened the meeting at 6:35. Franklin stated that there has been some confusion about the cost of the Belmont Road project, project scope and land acquisition. He then turned
the meeting over to Mike Dryden of Ament, Inc. Ament is the engineering firm that is designing Belmont Road.
Dryden gave an overview of the scope of the project with the city council and the mayor asking many questions.
Belmont Road is to be rebuilt from Pleasant Valley High School to Valley Drive. The Road will remain within the current easement except near the intersection with Valley Drive where
Belmont Road will be angles to the north so as to make a 90 degree intersection. The ‘S’-curve will not be straightened. Roadway elevation will change slightly to reduce the road’s
current grade and to improve sight distances. Scott Community College’s entrance will be moved to the east, farther from the ‘S’-curve. The new location will allow for turn lanes provide
better sight distances.
The new roadway will be 29 feet wide with curb and gutters. A storm water sewer system will be installed including a box culvert under the roadway near Elk Drive. Ditches will be filled
and graded for side walks. Side walks will not be installed on either side of the road. A multi-use trail (Bike path) will be installed on Scott Community Colleges property from the
box culvert to the tennis courts at PV High School.
Construction will take place in 6 stages over two building seasons. The current plan is to build the first two stages, from the high school to partway down the hill, during the 2008
building season, roughly from July through October. During the construction, traffic will be one-way, from Valley Drive to the west (up the hill). Between building seasons, the road
will be two way. The remaining 4 stages will be building during the 2009 building season.
Belmont Road was first built in 1850. The old (1950’s) way of building a road was to acquire easements from the property owners and to build the road on those easements. That’s the
way the current Belmont Road was built. Currently residents along Belmont Road own property to the centerline of the road. The current easement is 66 feet wide from the high school
to a point near Elk Drive. From Elk Drive to Valley Drive the easement is (or will be) 60 feet.
The new way of building a road is for the city to buy the easement from the land owners and to temporarily rent a wider construction easement from the property owners. Easement surveying
is underway by Verbic-Meyer. The easements and temporary easements will be appraised and offers will be made to land owners. Negotiation with land owners will then take place.
The original grant from Bi-state was for $3,900,000 with each city paying 10 percent of the cost. The roadway was originally estimated to cost $3,000,000 with each city contributing
$300,000. The current estimated costs are:
$2,782,000 cost of construction
553,000 cost of engineering
447,000 contingency and land acquisition
No historical treasures, including Indian mounds, have been found along the road. Environmental clearance is still needed. The State of Iowa is scheduled to let the contract in June
of 2008 with construction start at the end of June beginning of July.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM
Jack Franklin
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From the City of Riverdale
January 2008
Due to an error with the printing of the calendars,
you will find enclosed stickers to use on the months of November and December.
We are sorry for any
inconvience.
Please update your Riverdale Phone Directory:
Douglas & Susan Littrel- Phone # 359-1343
Mayor Grindle taking the Oath of Office
January 2, 2008
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Thank you, Harry Pelton, Ralph Parry, Larry Shoultz, Jim Beran, Don Fisher, Dale Hupp & Floyd Bruns for your help with taking down the holiday lights!
Your Council and their committee appointments are as follows:
Jack Franklin (359-6612)-Mayor Pro Tem, Contracted Support Service & Budget
Cheryl Channon (332-4730)-Contracted Support Service
Linda Hupp (355-3386)-
Dean Halsey (355-2013)-Infrastructure & Parks
Doug Littrel (359-1343)-Infrastructure & NPDES Management
Mayor Jeff Grindle can be reached at 359-7676
Lou Wren is the Zoning Inspector. You may contact Lou at
355-1300. Please contact him regarding any construction projects.
Fire Department Report for
December 17 to January 15, 2008
Calls: 2-EMS call
1-Mutual Aid Fire
Training:
Forcible Entry
Aerial Class
Serve your community-Come and join us!
Fire Department- Final Report for 2007
ACTIVITY:
Incidents Man Hours Alarms: 67 497
37 EMS
5 Accident
9 Fire
14 Mutual Aid Fires
4 Mutual Aid EMS
2 Other
Drills: 28 818
Meetings: 20 454
Training Outside
Of Department: 196
Maintenance,
Public Relations: 1282
Miscellaneous: 230
TOTAL: 3477
Past Years Alarms
2001 – 42
2002 – 55
2003 – 61
2004 – 52
2005 – 92
2006 – 84
2007 – 67