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HomeMy Public PortalAboutAug 09 OUR CITY ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD NOVEMBER 3, 2009 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SERVING ON THE COUNCIL, THE CANDIDATE’S PAPERS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY OFFICE Special Deer Hunt To help reduce the deer population in the City of Riverdale a resolution was passed by the City Council. Bow and arrow deer and coyote hunting is allowed in the City of Riverdale during the period from September 12, 2009 through January 31, 2010, in areas of the City of Riverdale that are designated as a ‘Special Hunt Area by the Iowa DNR. Each hunter must comply with the Iowa DNR regulations covering bow hunting of deer and coyote as well as the City of Riverdale deer and coyote hunting rules and regulations outlined below. The hunter must: Successfully complete an Iowa DNR bow hunter education course and proficiency test or its equivalency approved by another State; Hunt on a parcel zoned agricultural or divided in a parcel of not less than three acres and obtain the express written permission of the owner of the parcel, and follow the rules and guidelines of the property owner. Maintain a minimum distance of 100 yards from any residence, occupied building, church, city park, street and/or roadway or other municipal property, or school property (exclusive of SCC property, where the hunter must maintain a minimum distance of 100 yards from the College’s building and parking lots); Hunt during the hours and days when such hunting is allowed by State or County law or regulation; Use proper field dressing techniques and not leave entrails; Possess all licenses or permits required by the State or County to hunt deer with a bow; Demonstrate compliance with these requirements to any police or DNR officer upon request; and Check in at a designated location to report hunting activity when Riverdale is designated by the DNR as a special hunt area; Through participation in the bow and arrow season, the hunter agrees that the property owner and/or the City of Riverdale are not liable for stolen deer stands or other equipment and items. The hunter agrees to hold harmless, indemnify and defend the property owner and/or the City of Riverdale in any action or claim resulting from participation in the bow and arrow season in the City of Riverdale. Any violation of the agreement may result in the revocation of permits and/or criminal charges under state and local law, as appropriate. These rules and regulations may be amended or modified by further resolution of the City of Riverdale at anytime. OFFICIAL MINUTES Mayor Grindle opened the regular meeting of the Riverdale City Council at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 Roll Call: Present: Franklin, Channon, Hupp, Littrel. Absent: Halsey Also present: Charles Harrington, Tully Heath (Ament), Dale Hupp, Teri Stickler, Jim Beran, Attorney Angela Reier, and Harry Pelton Agenda: A motion to approve the agenda as listed was made by Franklin and seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Minutes: The minutes from the meeting dated 07/21/09 were presented. Jim Beran wanted a correction made where it was stated “a resident presented photos of a storm sewer line located on private property.” Attorney Reier made the correction to state: Jim Beran presented photos of a storm sewer line in an easement at Manor Drive and Circle Drive. Mr. Beran approved that correction. Attorney Reier made a correction in the Committee Report section the word “trail” should be changed to “trial”. Jim Beran made a correction in Unfinished Business the word “strip parking lot” be changed to “stripe parking lot”. Hupp then made a motion to approve the minutes from the meeting dated 07/21/09 with the corrections. Seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: Franklin – abstain, Channon – aye, Hupp – aye, Littrel – aye, motion carried. Warrants: Hupp questioned the pay application from Kelly Construction. She asked if this was the final bill because the correct light sensor has still not been installed in the Gazebo. Tully Heath explained that they still had to stripe the parking lot and that Ament Engineering was still holding 5% of the payment until the project is complete and to our satisfaction. The correct light sensor will be installed before completion. City Clerk Paula McIntosh explained that the Hometown bill was over the bid price by about $300.00. Mayor Grindle talked to them and they explained that the repair work on the storm sewer required a little more material and labor than was originally planned. A motion was made by Channon to approve the Warrants, seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: Franklin – aye, Channon – aye, Hupp – abstain, Littrel – aye, motion carried. Warrants: Alex Air Apparatus, Inc. FD Equipment $1,765.33 Ament Duck Creek Engineering $477.00 AT&T Telephone FD & City Hall $116.16 Best Western Park & Inn Hotel Ames $192.56 City of Davenport Sewer Usage $3,266.40 Cribbs Landscaping Lawn care $1,515.51 Eide Bailly Conference Meeting $771.80 Enviromark Storm Sewer Repair $2,685.07 Fire Engineering Subscription $21.00 Hometown Heating & Plumbing Parks Water Repair $3,228.03 K& K 4th of July & Supplies $1,020.00 Kelly Construction Volunteer Park $58,461.75 Mary Frances Blevins Clerk Institute Ames $309.23 Paula McIntosh Clerk Academy Ames $127.27 Q West Phone Service FD $174.93 Quad City Times Publishing $243.43 Racom Edacs Access $82.65 US Bank 4th of July & Supplies $1,592.29 WB McCloud Pest Control $85.00 Total $76,135.41 Mary Frances Blevins Payroll Bi-Monthly $813.17 Paula McIntosh Payroll Bi-Monthly $690.02 Total $1,503.19 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: Dale Hupp addressed the problems with the water retention pond at Scott Community College. Water is already a problem for the homeowners and he felt with more construction the water problems will be worse. Tully presented some preliminary plans for the construction work. Linda Hupp suggested that we invite Dr. Coley from Scott Community College and the Engineers to our next meeting and put this item on the next agenda. Teri Stickler wanted to thank Linda Hupp for all her hard work on Volunteer Square Park. She stated that as she goes by she often sees Linda & Dale Hupp, and other volunteers watering, weeding, and other various things needed to get the park established. She wanted to express that anyone else that can volunteer some time to please do so. Ms. Stickler had written correspondence from Larry Shoultz with some concerns. He felt that the bid from Larry Wolff for repairing the picnic tables was too high. He stated that even thought Mr. Wolff is a master carpenter he thought the cost was too high. He also wanted to point out that some repairs need to be made to Manor Drive. Littrel stated that 2 catch basins need to be installed first so the water will not undermine Manor Drive. We will get bids for the repairs. Harry Pelton again praised the Fire Department for the fireworks on the 4th of July. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Tully Heath from Ament gave an update on Volunteer Square Park. The striping in the parking lot will be done on Thursday. He will see that the correct motion light gets installed in the Gazebo. The berm has been seeded. Hupp made a motion to have Larry Wollf repair the 3 picnic tables at the cost he quoted of $741.99. Seconded by Channon, roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Franklin made a motion at 7:55 p.m. to go into closed session to discuss strategy with council matters that are presently in litigation, Equity No. 110918 Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5 (c), seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. A motion was made by Franklin to go back to open session at 8:35 p.m. seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Paula presented Fire Chief, Floyd Bruns report from June 16, 2009 through July 21, 2009. Channon made a motion to approve the report for the dates given, seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Hupp made a motion to approve the alcohol request for the Community Room, seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. A bid was received from Color Inc. for painting the outside doors and the overhead doors of the Fire Station for $2,926.00. Channon made a motion to table the decision until there was some clarification on what kind of paint, what kind of guarantee and why 1 coat of paint, seconded by Franklin. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Hupp said the Fire Department is going to have an Open House on September 20, 2009. She asked if the Mayor and Council would be willing to cook the hamburgers and hotdogs for this event. Hupp asked if we had set money aside in the budget to fund the Open House. Franklin said the money had been placed under Celebrations. A bid was received from Tri-City Blacktop to spray the concrete on Fenno Drive with black asphalt seal for $445.00. A notation stating that the application will wear off and could peel off from snowplowing and etc. A motion was made by Littrel to table the Fenno Road sealer project, seconded by Franklin. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Hupp presented a revised Maintenance Agreement with Green Thumbers. Hupp felt the volunteers could maintain the new plants, trees, and sod with help from Green Thumbers next spring. Hupp wanted to make sure everyone knew that any help would be appreciated. A few of the things that need to be done is watering, weed, dead head the roses or various other things. Hupp made a motion to accept the new agreement with Green Thumbers, seconded by Franklin. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Attorney Reier asked to table Resolution # 2009-14 until a later date. Motion made by Channon to table Resolution #2009-14, seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes. Hupp made a motion to approve the Belmont Road Project: Approval of acquisition and temporary construction easement for Project Parcel 26 from Delores Wells, Executor of the Estate of Lucille Hass, for $1,016.00, seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Hupp reported that Jamie Logan had offered to re-mat and frame the pictures in Council Chambers for $125.00. Hupp made a motion to have Ms. Logan re-mat and frame the pictures not to exceed $125.00, seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. There was discussion on a new lawn care contract. This item will be on the next agenda. COMMUNCICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS: Channon want to thank Dale and Linda Hupp, Ralph and Rosie Parry, Tim Currans, Jeff Grindle, and Teri Stickler and any other persons that have volunteered their time at Volunteer Square Park. Hupp asked if we could pay for our volunteer firemen’s flu shots. Franklin stated that we have paid for their immunizations in the past. This will be on the agenda for the next meeting. Attorney Reier received the ruling on case Equity No. 110538. The court found that the Client – Attorney records are confidential and those “privileged” records do not have to be turned over. Mayor Grindle wanted to thank Attorney Reier and the other Attorney’s for all their hard work. We have been successful in the last few law suits. He also wanted to thank Linda and all the park volunteers and wanted to encourage others to volunteer their time. He also wanted to encourage everyone to come to the Riverdale Fire Department Open House on September 20, 2009. Be sure to thank all of our firemen and let them know we appreciate everything they do. City Clerk Paula McIntosh thanked the Mayor and Council for giving her the opportunity of attending Clerk’s Academy in Ames in July. She gave a short overview of some of the classes she attended. A motion was made by Littrel to adjourn at 9:18 p.m. Seconded by Franklin. ________________________ ________________________ Jeffrey J. Grindle, Mayor Attested by Paula McIntosh City Clerk Riverdale 4th of July Committee, July 9th, 2009 Meeting, City Hall Present: Linda Hupp Dick Hansen Ann Shoultz Judy Hiles Teri Stickler Sandra Paddock Rosie Parry This meeting was set up to primarily discuss the 2009 4th of July celebration and decide what we did that worked well and what would be a good idea to change for future celebrations. Sonya Paddock will chair the 2010 celebration. (I would suggest that a co-chair be established to help with the celebration and then be in place to chair the next year’s celebration.) Early the morning of July 4th rolls were taken to the Fire Department. They seem to enjoy this treat and it’s a good way of just establishing what is going to be done that day and make sure that everyone is on the same page. It was agreed that even with the wet weather, everyone enjoyed the day and we had a great turn out for the event. Parade: A suggestion was made to place Ray Richter before the children so he has space to ride. Behind the children is too slow for him to maintain his momentum to be steady on the unicycle. . The banner worked well in keeping the children corralled. However there needs to be an adult to walk with them to just be “there”. The banner is stored in the City Hall closet. . No ATV’s ridden by children should be allowed in the parade next year. Dick reported that one knocked down a small child this year. No injury resulted but it is felt the children are not able to control the ATV’s sufficiently enough to be in a crowd. . Sonya felt there needs to be a rain contingency time decided for the parade. . We need a new sign for the Grand Marshal. The one for this year became too wet to save. All the other signs are stored in the City Hall closet. . Speaking of Grand Marshals, Rosie states she obtained, from this year’s marshals, the Neelys, some historical information about them and Riverdale. She will write up this information and have it printed in the next Riverdale newsletter. She suggests, similar information is obtained from the grand marshals in the future and published prior to the parade. . Teri Stickler took several pictures of the parade and the day’s events. She plans to try to make a collage and have it published in an upcoming newsletter. . Sonya feels we need extra prizes for the floats in the parade as this year there were two children who made one float. She states she had DVDs so that each child who participated in the parade received one. Great idea! . The color guard was provided thru the efforts of Myra Halsey who contacted Jack Spratt. They came from the Bettendorf American Legion. A private donation of $50 was made to them for their efforts. We discussed it might be a good gesture to pay them for their efforts next year. Also since they only carry their flags and not the Riverdale flag, it might be a good idea to have a volunteer from Riverdale to carry the Riverdale town flag. . Ribbons left over for the children will be used for next year’s event. . Judy Hiles has volunteered to be in charge of the parade for 2010. 5K Fun Run – It was felt that everything went well. Golf carts have been picked up. Eric suggests no changes for the event next year. Prizes were 4-$5 Whitey’s gift certificates. Bungee Run and Dunk Tank – Only the dunk tank was used because it was too wet to use the Bungee Run. No money will be returned for the item per the company who rents them. Judy has researched Bounceqc.com, a company based in Eldridge. They will rent the same items for about half the money spent this year. They are insured and also, you don’t pay until they deliver the items requested and if the weather is inclement, you can call and cancel the day of the planned event without any charge. All the information was given to Sonya. Sonya suggested that face painting be included for next year. Sonya states that her daughter, Cassandra, offered to help. Also, friends of Cassandra’s, Laura Kosinski and Rochelle Kiems, have offered to assist. Everyone felt that this would be a good addition to the day. Popcorn and Soda – The total bill was $348.00 for the soda, per Rosie, but a return of unused soda gave us a $212.00 credit with the total bill being $136.00. The bad weather cut down the amount used, so it’s expected that next year more will be spent. The popcorn went very well also. There was a lot of help and we should get credit for a box of popcorn that has been returned. It was suggested that we have an additional table for this event and also have some kind of cleaner to clean the machine and paper towels for next year. The signs that were placed in the location of each event were a good idea and it was recommended that this be done next year as they let everyone know when and how long each event was to be held. The day’s activity listing was also a good idea. It took quite a bit of time to make these so it was suggested to find someone who has a “kirket” that is used to make letters for scrap booking to make the letters instead of using the stencils used this year. The signs were covered with dry cleaner bags to protect them from the weather. Children’s Games – It was felt that the games went well. There are still a lot of prizes left. They will be placed in the storage closet. We used only about 50 of the glow necklaces, which were a hit with the children on the evening of the fireworks, and they were clearly visible during the fireworks. The other half of the necklaces was mailed back for credit. Balloon Artist – He was scheduled for the times of 3 to 5 PM but started at 2:30 because the children were lined up and ready. The City Council has been approached to pay him an additional $50.00 for the ½ hour of extra time he worked. He also drives all the way from Cedar Rapids and doesn’t charge travel time. We might want to consider hiring him for 2 ½ hours next year. Free Throw – It was a great event. The bullhorn made announcing the different classes and winners easier. It was borrowed from the Fire Department. The set up of the tent with chairs and tables next to the event was a great idea, as it seemed that people enjoyed sitting and watching. Tractor Pull – This event went over well. The bullhorn would have worked well for it but wasn’t available at the time. Even with the weather, we had a good turn out. All the trophies were given away. Some of the ribbons remain. They will be stored in the City closet. Pony Rides – This event went well. Needs to be scheduled for next year before the first of summer. Band – It was recommended that we start locating a band earlier in the year next year. A suggestion was made that the band may want to be scheduled earlier in the day, maybe during the ice cream social. It was felt that when the band played, it was during the supper hour plus a lot of people were tired by that time of day and did not attend the concert. It was also questioned if we really needed a band that day. The music played on the CD player this year at the ice cream social seemed to be adequate. Decorating the Park – The park looked really nice. If this is to be done next year, we need to have someone as a chairman of this event. We also may want to get a few more drapes. Ice Cream Social – Linda Hupp states that we didn’t use the new scoops, as the ice cream was soft enough to dip. . The “no animals” signage in the area was a help in keeping the dogs out of the area. . The whipped cream froze this year. Recommended not to store it on the dry ice next year so it works better. . Recommended not to have peanuts next year. They are not used all that much and would be better to not have for those with peanut allergies. . The roping off of the area worked well to keep traffic from entering the serving area. May want to purchase a rope to be used for this next area. . We need at least 6 tables for the ice cream, soda and popcorn areas next year. Planning for the event needs to begin no later than April It was suggested that there be a mailbox decorating contest next year. Judges could drive thru the different areas of Riverdale to judge and pick winners. A comment was made that residents of Havens Acres and Fenno feel unwelcome in the festival area. A suggestion was made to place signs in yards of individuals willing to have parking available and allow their yards to be viewing areas for the parade for these individuals. More chairs need to be ordered next year. A complaint was made that there weren’t enough. Need to have two tents again. One will have 4 tables with 8 chairs to each table plus the 3 picnic tables already present in the park. The other tent will have 4 tables with 8 chairs to each table. All in all, it was agreed that it was a good event! OFFICIAL MINUTES Mayor Grindle opened the regular meeting of the Riverdale City Council at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 Roll Call: Present: Franklin, Channon, Littrel, and Halsey, Absent: Hupp Also present: Attorney Angela Reier, Teri Stickler, Ann Shoultz, Jim Beran, Fire Chief Floyd Bruns, Tully Heath. Agenda: A motion to approve the agenda as written was made by Franklin, seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Minutes: Attorney Reier had some corrections to make to the August 4, 2009 minutes. The minutes section should state Jim Beran presented photos of a storm sewer line along rear lot line of homes on Manor Drive. In New Business first paragraph should say counsel not council. The end of second paragraph should say No decision was made as a result of the closed session. Channon made a correction in Communications From the Council. Channon had thanked Dale and Linda Hupp for their hard work at Volunteer Square Park. Hupp had thanked Dale Hupp and all the others mentioned in the minutes. Channon then moved to approve the minutes from the meeting dated 08-04-09 with said corrections, seconded by Franklin. Roll call vote: Franklin – aye, Channon – aye, Littrel – aye, Halsey – abstain, motion carried. Warrants: Littrel made a motion to approve the warrants for August 18, 2009, seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. CLAIMS LIST AUGUST 18, 2009 VENDOR NAME REFERENCE TOTAL Air Control FD Repairs $718.62 Allied Waste Garbage Service $2,600.00 Altofer, Inc. Generator Repair $3,091.55 AT&T Telephone Service $107.38 Back Street Graphics, Inc. Uniforms FD $272.50 Computer Team Laserfiche Renewal $2,013.00 Danko Emergency Equip. FD Truck Repair $75.98 Decco Light Repair $1,434.88 Grass Groomers Porta Potties 4th of July $200.00 Mediacom Internet Service $45.95 Mid American Energy Street & City Hall Lights $1,551.48 Myra Halsey Monthly Janitorial $200.00 Phillips Conoco Fuel FD $157.21 Q West Telephone Services $175.08 QC Bank & Trust July Fed. Withholding $765.80 Stanley, Lande, & Hunter Legal Expenses $7,785.90 Treas. State of Iowa July Withholding $122.00 Total $21,316.33 PAYROLL MARY FRANCES BLEVINS $607.35 PAULA MC INTOSH $453.64 TOTAL PAID $1,060.99 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: Teri Stickler wanted to make some corrections to the minutes from the August 4, 2009 meeting. Ms. Stickler had written correspondence from Larry Shoultz concerning repairs on picnic tables. It was written in the minutes that Mr. Shoultz thought the quote for repairs was too high. What the correspondence actually said was that Mr. Wolff’s carpentry skills were second to none and the quality of the workmanship and longevity of the picnic tables would be far greater than anything store bought. Franklin made a motion to make the additional corrections, seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Tully Heath gave a report on the progress at Volunteer Square Park. The motion light in the Gazebo has been fixed. Tully had the final Pay Application from Kelly Construction and would like to schedule a final walk through with the City and Kelly Construction and see what else needs to be done. Littrel made a motion to purchase black stain sealer and the equipment to apply to Fenno Road not to exceed $160.00, seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. A bid from Hometown was received for the repair of a storm basin at the end of Fenno Drive for $1,145.00. A motion was made at the July 21, 2009 meeting to make these repairs not to exceed $15,000.00. Littrel moved to accept the Hometown Bid, seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: City Clerk, Paula McIntosh read Resolution # 2009-15 concerning the Street Financial Report. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-15 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY STREET FINANCIAL REPORT FROM JULY 1, 2008 TO JUNE 30, 2009. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERDALE, IOWA That the City Street Financial Report for the year ending June 30, 2009 be approved and the City Clerk is directed to file the report in the appropriate manner. PASSED AND APPROVED on August 18, 2009, by the following vote: Ayes: Nays: Absent: Franklin, Channon, Littrel, Halsey Hupp Franklin moved to approve Resolution # 2009-15 as written, seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Resolution #2009-16 concerning the Riverdale Deer and Coyote Hunting Rules and Regulations for the 2009/ 2010 Deer Hunting Season was presented. RESOLUTION 2009-16 CITY OF RIVERDALE BOW AND ARROW DEER AND COYOTE HUNTING RULES AND REGULATIONS 2009-2010 SEASON Bow and arrow deer and coyote hunting is allowed in the City of Riverdale during the period from September 12, 2009 through January 31, 2010, in areas of that City of Riverdale that are designated as a ‘Special Hunt Area’ by the Iowa DNR. Each hunter must comply with the Iowa DNR regulations covering bow hunting of deer and coyote as well as the City of Riverdale deer and coyote hunting rules and regulations outlined below. The hunter must: Successfully complete an Iowa DNR bow hunter education course and proficiency test or its equivalency approved by another State; Hunt on a parcel zoned agricultural or divided in a parcel of not less than three acre, obtain the express permission of the owner of the parcel, and follow the rules and guidelines of the property owner. Maintain a minimum distance of 100 yards from any residence, occupied building, church, city park, street and/or roadway, other municipal property, or school property (exclusive of Scott Community College property, where the hunter must maintain a minimum distance of 100 yards from the College’s buildings and parking lots); Hunt during the hours and days when such hunting is allowed by State or County law or regulation; Use proper field dressing techniques and not leave entrails; Possess all licenses or permits required by the State or County to hunt deer with a bow; Demonstrate compliance with these requirements to any police or DNR officer upon request; and Check in at a designated location to report hunting activity when Riverdale is designated by the DNR as a special hunt area; Through participation in the bow and arrow season, the hunter agrees that the property owner and/or the City of Riverdale are not liable for stolen deer stands or other equipment and items. The hunter agrees to hold harmless, indemnify and defend the property owner and/or the City of Riverdale in any action or claim resulting from participation in the bow and arrow season in the City of Riverdale. Any violation of the agreement may result in the revocation of permits and/or criminal charges under state and local law, as appropriate. These rules and regulations may be amended or modified by further resolution of the City of Riverdale at anytime. Passed and approved on August 18, 2009 by the following vote: A Motion was made by Halsey to pass Resolution # 2009-16 with Attorney Reiers corrections, seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Franklin stated that our mowing contract will be up in November of 2009. Franklin had prepared a Mowing Specifications and Request for Bids document. It was moved by Franklin to approve this with changes made by Attorney Reier and to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids. Seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Immunizations for the Riverdale Fire Department were discussed. Franklin stated that in the past the City has paid for them. Fire Chief Bruns stated that the County might provide the immunizations. Franklin moved that Riverdale would pay for the immunizations that the County did not pay for as determined by the Fire Chief. Seconded by Littrel, roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. A Labor Day Proclamation was read. Franklin made a motion to approve, seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Channon moved to approve 2 Alcohol Requests dated for August 22, 2009 and September 11, 2009, seconded by Franklin. Roll call vote: Franklin – aye, Channon – aye, Littrel – aye, Halsey – abstain, motion carried. No bid was received concerning the Handicap Ramp at City Hall. Motion by Littrel to table until a bid was received, seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORT: Franklin had information concerning our garbage and snow removal contracts. These items will be on the September 1, 2009 agenda. Littrel reported on damage done to Manor Drive due to heavy rainfall. He will get bids and this will be on the September 1, 2009 agenda. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS: Franklin discussed the proposed bike path. There was discussion about the viability of the bike path and water collection in that area. Mayor Grindle had a note from Linda Hupp and she wanted to thank Ralph and Rosie Parry for watering and spraying the roses in the park. They are out there every day making sure everything is watered. Also thanks to Mayor Grindle for watering the trees. If anyone can volunteer some time in the park please call Linda. Mayor Grindle also stated that we could use anyone willing to volunteer some time in helping watering or weeding at the park. A motion was made by Halsey to adjourn at 8:38 p.m. Seconded by Littrel. _________________________ _______________________________ Jeffrey J. Grindle, Mayor Attested by Paula McIntosh, City Clerk 8 From the City of Riverdale August 2009 August 2009 Paula and Mary Frances have open office hours for the public Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 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 we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you. Fire Department Report for June 16 to July 21, 2009 Calls: 2-Mutual Aid Fire 2-EMS call 2-Car Accidents Training: Fire Ground Safety Kick the Can Structure Collapse TNT Tools Other: 352 Hrs. for 4th Activities Serve your community- Come and join us! F Y I If you are in need of a Library card you may get one at the Bettendorf Library. In the past you had to go to the Scott County Library in Eldridge, Iowa, thanks to the efforts of Mayor Grindle and Bettendorf Mayor Freemier that is now changed! 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 & Budget Linda Hupp (355-3386) – Parks & Safety Dean Halsey (355-2013)-Infrastructure & Parks Doug Littrel (359-1343)-Infrastructure & NPDES Management Mayor Jeff Grindle (349-7606) Lou Wren (355-1300) - Zoning Inspector. Please contact him regarding any construction projects. RIVERDALE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE, at the FIRE STATION September 20, 2009 2:00pm to 5:00pm Come see demonstrations of the “Jaws of Life” and “Equipment Displays”. Feast on hamburgers, hot dogs, pop, chips, cookies and enjoy an afternoon of fun with the Firemen and City Residents. Mark your calendars! Fall Clean Up Day will be Saturday, October 3rd! Have items to the curb by 7 a.m. Absolutely NO household hazardous material or e-waste!