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HomeMy Public PortalAboutJuly 09x SAVE THE DATE September 20, 2009 FIRE DEPARTMENT APPRECIATION OPEN HOUSetails in future newle STOP IN CITY HALL AND SEE THE PICTURE COLLAGE DISPLAY OF THE 4TH OF JULY ACTIVITIES Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s 4th of July celebration. It was a wet one but it looked like everyone had a really good time. A special thank you to all those who helped in the planning and execution of all the activities associated with the celebration. They are as follows: 4th of July Committee: Judy Hiles, Chairman Sonya Paddock, Co-chairman Rosie Parry Linda Hupp Dick Hansen Sue Littrel Shirleen Hoots Eric Syverud Bob Picchiotti Anne Shoultz Teri Stickler Bonnie Grindle Violet Talbot Others who assisted: Carla Taylor Dean Hiles Don Paddock Ralph Parry Mac McIntosh Paula McIntosh Mary Frances Blevins Joe Kosinski Jim Tucker Montie Gauss Floyd Bruns Bruce Bowers Randy Bowers Norma Wren John Kempton Jay Richter Rick Ricketts Myra Halsey David Hill Levi Brockhouse Ed Veit Dan Dirksen Bev Neely Bud Neely Bert Rose Art Rose Patti Franklin Dave Geisler Susan Geisler Don Fisher Pat Fisher Larry Shoultz Bonnie Keeley Dennis Keeley Kent Parry Carol Tucker Dale Hupp Jack Spratt Jim Partridge Ed Collins Meg Collins Bob Kramer Duke Pelton Cheryl Pelton Bonnie Wolff Larry Wolff Jim Beran George Seaburg Jack Franklin Jan Curran Cole Griswold Tess Griswold Gwen Liston City Council and Mayor Jeff Grindle, Mayor Linda Hupp Jack Franklin Dean Halsey Doug Littrel Cheryl Channon VFW of Bettendorf Robert Chitwood John Cepican Frank McNeil Riverdale Fire Department in charge of Fireworks Bruce Bowers Randy Bowers Floyd Bruns Eric Hupp Jake Harkey Andy Hendry Ramona Imming Brian Buck Jake Clinton Mike Kleinsmith Tim Manning Brian Ballard All of you made the 4th a very enjoyable event for our community. If you don’t see your name here and you assisted in any way, please know that you were not left off intentionally. If you didn’t find the time to help this year, please consider offering a little of your time next year to help with this community event. Judy Hiles, Committee Chairma OFFICIAL MINUTES Mayor Grindle opened the regular session of the Riverdale City Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on July 7, 2009. Roll Call: Present, Franklin, Channon, Hupp, Littrel, and Halsey. Others in attendance were Attorney Angela Reier, Tully Heath, Chad Macke, Judy Hiles, Ann Shoultz, Rosie Parry, Bonnie Keeley, Teri Stickler, Fire Chief Floyd Bruns, and Charles Harrington Agenda: Franklin made a motion to approve the agenda as written, second by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Minutes: Channon made a correction to the minutes from the meeting dated 06/16/09. Hupp made a motion to purchase mulch and Preen for Bicentennial Park. It should have said: Hupp made a motion to purchase mulch and Preen for Bicentennial Park not to exceed $200.00. Channon then made a motion to approve the Warrants, seconded by Halsey with said corrections. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Warrants: Judy Hiles wanted some clarification on why it appeared we paid D&J’s Touch of Wildlife Petting Farm $600.00 for their service on the 4th of July 2009. D& J’s charge $300.00 for the day’s service, but they had not been paid for their time on the 4th of July 2008. After checking last year’s invoices it was discovered that they had not been paid and therefore compensated this year. Hupp questioned the invoice from Horizon Outdoor Services. She had ordered the mulch and thought she had been quoted $30.00 per cubic yard, not $65.00 per cubic yard. Hupp will check with Horizon to see if there is a mistake. Halsey made a motion to pay the warrants except the invoice from Horizon Outdoor Services, seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: Franklin – aye, Channon – aye, Hupp – abstain, Littrel – aye, Halley – aye, motion carried. Claims List Bettendorf Office Products Office Supplies $133.48 Bi-State Barricade Rental Barricades 4th of July $134.00 Bi-State Regional Comm. Dues $264.75 Cribbs Landscaping Mowing $1,515.51 DataTechnologies Software Install $2,641.46 Eric Hupp Fire Gloves $60.00 Fire Service Training Training FD $100.00 Floyd Bruns Fireworks Permit $10.00 Iowa American Water City Hall $73.23 Iowa League of Cities Dues $440.00 Judy Hiles Supplies 4th of July $31.45 K& K True Value FD Supplies $261.57 Linda Hupp Brass Plaques for Park $410.84 Matt Parrott & Sons Laser Checks $306.52 Mid American Energy Co. Utilities $1,518.40 Mike Kleinsmith Wire 4th of July $125.32 Myra Halsey Janitorial $200.00 QC Analytical Engineering Storm Water $372.00 QC Times Publishing $152.05 Randy Bowers Trophies FD $41.94 Tri-City Blacktop Street repair $271.98 US Bank Uniforms FD, Office Supplies, & 4th of July Supplies $2,555.97 Wallace’s Garden Center Preen for Park $39.99 Total Gen. Fund $10,617.37 Total RUT $941.09 Total Sewer $372.00 Total All Funds $11,930.46 Receipts Quad City Bank & Trust CD Interest $747.95 Room Rent $50.00 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL: Judy Hiles reported for the 4th of July Committee. All though the entire day was pretty soggy there was a good turn-out. She wanted to thank the Council and the Riverdale Fire Department for all their hard work. Judy stated that without the Fire Department the festival would just not happen. She wanted everyone to know all the time and effort the Fire Department devotes to the celebration. Judy also thanked all the volunteers for their hard work. Judy also asked if the “balloon man” Ricki Rowray could be compensated for the extra time he spent crafting his balloons for all the kids. This will be on the July 21st agenda to compensate Mr. Rowray $50.00 for the extra time. The council thanked Judy, Floyd, and the entire Riverdale Fire Department. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Tully Heath gave an update on the progress of Volunteer Square Park. The landscaping should be started next week and will take about 2 weeks to complete. The striping still needs to be done and the grading is finished. The Mayor and Council had questions about the color and finish of the concrete. They felt it does look nice, but really isn’t what they thought they had ordered. Hupp stated that the colors are supposed to be varied and to have a natural look. Mayor Grindle said there are places in the Gazebo with no sealer or very little sealer and the drain that was installed is way too high and no water would ever flow to it. Hupp said the Engineers should have known that the drain wasn’t correct. Franklin commented that the gutter is higher than it should be and should be ground down. Tully stated that the intention of that drain was to eliminate any water flow from entering the park area, and to capture any overflow. Chad Macke then stated the drain was put in to just “catch” any overflow and not intended to drain rainwater. Hupp mentioned the mistake made on the water hydrants. She felt the error was Aments fault. The correct hydrant was listed on the bid documents, but was listed as a farm hydrant on the plans. Consequently the wrong hydrant was installed and had to be changed. Hupp felt that Ament should take responsibility for the error. There was discussion of the “beehive”. It was originally installed too low and has been raised, but there was discussion about whether or not it still needs to be raised more. Chad Macke from Ament said the ‘beehive” is designed as a water retention area. Hupp stated there will be fabric around the “beehive” area to hold the soil in place. Hupp presented a Maintenance Agreement from the Green Thumbers. This agreement is for maintenance and care of the new landscaping at Volunteer Park. Hupp made a motion to accept the Maintenance Agreement with Green Thumbers, seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Ament Engineering presented Change Order #2585 from Kelly Construction in the amount of $6,217.86, for additional berm work, raising the beehive, and Kiosk cabinet addition. Hupp made a motion to pay change order # 2585, seconded by Franklin. Roll call vote: Franklin – aye, Channon – aye, Hupp – aye, Littrel – nay, Halsey – nay, motion carried. Resolution #2009-13 was read by Attorney Angela Reier. RESOLUTION 2009-13 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A POLICY TO ALLOW THE CITY TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS PROPERTY OWNERS FROM LIABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH RECREATION TRAILS PLACED IN EASEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY WHEREAS THE CITY COUNCIL OF RIVERDALE has identified the value of recreational trails in our community, AND WHEREAS THE CITY COUNCIL OF RIVERDALE has identified the need to acquire easements that will allow the development and maintenance of recreational trails, AND WHEREAS THE CITY COUNCIL OF RIVERDALE recognizes the value in waiving the liability of property owners that we intend to acquire easements for those trails to avoid the need for outright acquisition of those properties, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERDALE, IOWA: That as a condition of acquisition of easements for the placement and maintenance of recreational trails, the City will indemnify and hold harmless the underlying property owner from liability associated with the public’s lawful use of the easement for recreational trail purpose, as provided on attached Exhibit A PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 7TH day of July, 2009 Exhibit A Indemnification. The City of Riverdale, pursuant to policy adopted in Resolution 2009-13, will indemnify and hold harmless the property owner upon whose ground the recreational trail easement is placed from any and all liability associated with the public's lawful use of the easement for its intended purpose. The property owner claiming indemnification under this paragraph shall cooperate in the defense of any claim, accept joint defense paid at the City's sole cost, and shall forego any objection to any settlement made on behalf of the owner and City so long as such settlement does not create any cost to Owner. In making this indemnification, the City is not waiving any statutory rights of immunity it otherwise may enjoy by virtue of law. In the event the City procures insurance for this obligation, such insurance shall likewise not be deemed a waiver of any statutory immunity. This indemnification shall exist for so long as the easement exists, and shall apply to all subsequent owners. Owner agrees to abide by any roles or regulations adopted by the City governing the public's use of the easement granted. Franklin made a motion to approve Resolution #2009-13 A Resolution Approving A Policy To Allow The City Indemnity And Hold Harmless Property Owners From Liability Associated With Recreation Trails Placed In Easements Within The City, seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. A bid was received from Hometown Plumbing in the amount of $2,960.00, for repair of a water line at Haven’s Acres Park, storm sewer repair at 302 Circle Drive, and Valve installation at Bi-Centennial Park. Littrel made a motion to approve the bid from Hometown for all 3 repairs not to exceed $3,000.00 seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. Mayor Grindle appointed Jack Franklin as the contact person for the Scott County Hazardous Mitigation Plan. A motion was made by Hupp to accept that appointment, seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: Franklin – abstain, Channon – aye, Hupp – aye, Littrel – aye, Halsey – aye, motion carried. There was discussion about the wood chips at Bi-Centennial Park. Mayor Grindle stated that Scott Carlson has had the Cities permission to put the wood chips there. Hupp stated that she didn’t want the wood chips there because it is not good mulch to use around plants. Franklin and Halsey thought it would be good mulch to use at Haven’s Acres Park under the pine trees. Franklin thought we should let Mr. Carlson know that he shouldn’t just dump tree waste from anywhere in that area. Mayor Grindle will talk to Mr. Carlson to let him know what the City will and will not allow. Fire Chief Floyd Bruns presented the council with a list of things from the FD that need to be destroyed. The list consisted of old batteries, chargers, EMT supplies that needed replaced, a sprinkler valve and compressor, old fire hose, and various other miscellaneous items. A motion was made by Halsey to have Floyd destroy or get rid of the items on the list, seconded by Franklin. Roll call vote: all ayes, motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS: Franklin mentioned that someone said they would like to see more swings as well as a handicapped swing at the Haven’s Park. We do have the new swings to put there, it just has not been done yet. The council felt that the handicapped swing at Bi-Centennial Park was all we needed at this time. Channon stated that the garage doors on the Fire Station need to be painted. Halsey will get bids for all the exterior doors on City Hall. Channon asked if council had made a decision where the City Hall signs should be placed. John Channon will get the signs up. Littrel mentioned that he thought Cribb’s Landscaping did an awesome job around City Hall. They had trimmed bushes and mulched and everything really looks good. Hupp thought the City should look at other Engineering Firms. Attorney Reier thought we should maybe hire a City Engineer. Mayor Grindle wanted to thank everyone that worked on the 4th of July as well as all of those that attended the event. It was certainly a wet day, but it was a good time anyway. Mayor Grindle stated that Fenno Road looks great. He also stated that he thought Linda has done an excellent job on Volunteer Square Park. Halsey made a motion at 9:30 p.m. to adjourn. Jeffrey J. Grindle, Mayor Attested by Paula McIntosh, City Clerk City of Riverdale, Board of Adjustment Minutes Meeting 7/8/09 Members Present: Fisher, Hiles, Seaberg, Pelton, McDaniel Presiding: Fisher Recorder of Proceedings: Hiles Call to Order 7:00 Adjourned: 7:30 New Business: Election of officers: Fisher nominated as Chariman by Seaberg, seconded by McDaniel. All ayes. Pelton nominated as Vice-Chairman by Seaberg, seconded by Fisher. All ayes. Hiles nominated as Secretary by Fisher, seconded by Pelton. All ayes. Old Business: Fisher reported that attempts to attend meeting of Planning and Zoning committee to discuss the ordinances for garages and sheds have been unsuccessful. Future meetings of the Board of Adjustment will be : January 13, 2010 at 7:00 PM July 14, 2010 at 7:00 PM Motion by Seaberg, seconded by McDaniel to adjourn at 7:30. Motion approved by all. Submitted by: Dean Hiles OFFICIAL MINUTES Mayor Grindle opened the regular meeting of the Riverdale City Council at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 Roll Call: Present: Hupp, Halsey, Channon, Littrel, Absent: Franklin Also present: Attorney Angela Reier, Teri Stickler, Jim Beran, Fire Chief Floyd Bruns, Charles Harrington, Ellie Heath, Tully Heath, Patricia Schult, and Eric Schult. Agenda: A motion to approve the agenda was made by Channon and seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: Channon-yes, Halsey-yes, Hupp-yes, Littrel-yes, Franklin-absent, motion carried. Minutes: Attorney Reier made a correction to the July 7, 2009 minutes. Resolution 2009-13 should read after public’s lawful use of the recreational trail purpose, (insert) as provided on attached exhibit A. Hupp asked for clarification on Mayor Grindle talk with Mr. Carlson regarding wood chips being placed in Bi-Centennial Park what the City will and will not allow. Mayor Grindle asked Mr. Carlson not to dump the wood chips unless requested by the City. A motion was made by Channon and seconded by Littrel to accept the minutes with correction of the regular meeting of July 7, 2009. Roll call vote: Channon-yes, Hupp-yes, LIttrel-yes, Halsey-yes, Franklin-absent, motion carried. Warrants: Littrel questioned if the MidAmerican charge for the park was for lighting. The Assistant Clerk confirmed the charge was for electrical service to the park. Hupp explained the Horizon Outdoor Service bill was for $130 as quoted not the $270 originally billed. Halsey asked if the D and S bill for street cleaning was a one time charge. The charges were for 7 hours. A motion was made by Channon and seconded by Hupp to table the Warrants until after the New Business. Roll call vote: Channon-yes, Hupp-yes, Littrel-yes, Halsey-yes, Franklin-absent, motion carried. CLAIMS LIST JULY 21, 2009 VENDOR NAME REFERENCE TOTAL ALLIED WASTE Waste service 2,400.00 AMENT Engineering Capital Imp. 3,113.35 D AND S Street cleaning 700.00 DECCO Traffic light repair 98.71 ENVIROMARK Storm sewer clean out 758.58 GRASS GOOMERS Port-a -potties 296.00 HORIZON OUTDOOR SERVCIE Mulch for Bi-Centennial Park 130.00 IOWA ONE CALL Fax’s Iowa One Call 41.40 JUDY HILES Postage 8.10 LINDA HUPP Supplies Volunteer Park 121.89 MEDIACOM Internet service 45.95 MID-AMERICAN ENERGY CO. Gazebo light 11.79 PHILLIPS CONOCO 76 FD fuel 198.27 RICK ROWRAY Balloon man 4th of July 50.00 SANDRY FIRE SUPPLY, LLC FD supplies 17,154.00 SECRETARY OF STATE Notary renewal Paula McIntosh 30.00 STANLEY, LANDE & HUNTER Capital Projects-Legal Services 6,927.89 TOTAL PAID 32,085.93 PAYROLL MARY FRANCES BLEVINS 551.22 PAULA MC INTOSH 586.96 TOTAL PAID 1,138.18 FUNDS TRANSACTIONS TOTAL GENERAL 26,866.36 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT 4,460.99 STORM WATER 758.58 TOTAL 32,085.93 RECEIPTS Room Rent 25.00 IPAIT interest 88.47 Property Taxes 484.28 Fire Department from LeClaire FD 2,370.55 TOTAL RECEIVED 2,968.30 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: Tully Heath gave an account of his meeting with Scott Community College and Pleasant Valley High School regarding the shared-use path alignment and Elias property. Jim Beran suggested that an Engineer should look at the shut off value in Volunteer Square Park to be sure there is a shut off on both sides of the meter. The Water Company, Plumber, Floyd and Dean have keys to the shut off. A resident presented photos of privately owned sewers line for Manor Drive and Circle Drive. Teri Stickler recognized Ray Kirschbaum who passed away July 16, 2009, he was a long time Resident of Riverdale. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Tully Heath gave a report on the progress at Volunteer Square Park. Landscaping should be completed this week, parking lot will be stripped this week, kiosks installation was delayed due to rain and there will be a final walk through the end of next week. Hupp reported because the berm was moved an additional 200 sq yards of sod was needed. Green Thumbers did not charge for the additional sod which saved the City approximately $1000. There was nothing set up in the maintenance agreement for watering the sod and if Green Thumbers did it they would hire someone to put in a temporary irrigation system costing between $1000 to $2000. Hupp asked if the Community could do the watering and have Green Thumbers be a consultant to check on the watering. We will pay them for the trips out to check the progress, saving the City a considerable amount of money for the watering. Hupp is looking for Volunteers to help with the watering, the sod needs an inch of water per day and the plants need to be watered every 2-3 days with a wand for approximately 3 weeks until everything takes hold and then a few times a week through fall. Hupp also stated the plans for the run off of water from the parking lot to the bee hive was changed from using a mat to weaving the sod around the bee hive. Linda made a motion for the Council to approve the change order of weaving the sod around the bee hive instead of the mat not to exceed $500, seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: Hupp-yes, Channon-yes, Littrel-yes, Halsey-yes, Franklin-absent, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Tully Heath gave his opinion of anticipated costs for repairing the storm water sewer on the north end of Fenno Drive. Patricia Schult presented photos of the problem on Fenno Drive near her home. Doug Littrel will work with the Engineers and Hometown Plumbing to repair the storm sewer. A motion was made by Littrel and seconded by Halsey to repair the storm water sewer on the North end of Fenno Drive in conformity with July 21 recommendations not to exceed $15,000. Roll call vote: Channon-yes, Hupp-yes, Littrel-yes, Halsey-yes, Franklin-absent, motion carried. Fire Chief Floyd Bruns read the Fire Department report for May 19 to June 16, 2009. A motion was made by Hupp and seconded by Halsey to accept the May 19 to June 16 report as read. Roll call vote: Channon-yes, Hupp-yes, Littrel-yes, Halsey-yes, Franklin-absent, motion carried. Mayor Grindle appointed Ed Collins to the Planning and Zoning Board. A motion was made by Hupp and seconded by Channon to accept the appointment of Ed Collins to the Planning and Zoning Board. Roll call vote: Cannon-yes, Hupp-yes, Littrel-yes, Halsey-yes, Franklin-absent, motion carried. A motion was made by Halsey and seconded by Littrel to pay Rickie Rowray an additional $50 for the 4th of July, he well deserved it. Roll call vote: Channon-yes, Hupp-yes, Littrel-yes, Halsey-yes, Franklin- absent, motion carried. Hupp discussed the repairs of the picnic tables at the parks. She described and presented a bid from Larry Wolff on estimates for repairing the tables using the existing frames. Following Council discussion it was decided to invite Mr. Wolff to the next Council meeting to answer questions about the repairs. A motion was made by Hupp and seconded by Channon to table the repairs on the picnic tables until the next meeting. Roll call vote: Channon-yes, Hupp-yes, Littrel-yes, Halsey-yes, Franklin-absent, motion carried. A motion was made by Channon and seconded by Halsey to allow alcohol on September 9, 2009. Roll call vote: Channon-yes, Hupp-yes, Littrel-yes, Halsey-yes, Franklin-absent, motion carried. A motion was made by Channon and seconded by Halsey to pay the warrants. Hupp questioned the invoice from Ament, Inc. and commented on their past weeks work. Roll call vote: Channon-yes, Hupp-abstain, Littrel-yes, Halsey-yes, Franklin-absent, motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORT: Littrel reported that the water fountain near Duck Creek has been repaired. There is a new shut off at Bi-Centennial Park and the Storm Sewer has been fixed at Seabergs. Littrel is checking into the Storm Sewer repairs on Fenno Drive. Halsey clarified the number of doors at City Hall for painting, 5 garage doors and 5 service doors. Bids will be available at the next meeting. Hupp received a call from a resident regarding the slide at Bi-Centennial Park being unsafe for 2 year olds. On the sign before entering the playground it states for 5-12 year old children and adult supervision is required. The answer to the resident, children must have supervision. Hupp also stated there is increased in traffic going up Manor Drive and finding out there isn’t an outlet, turning around going back down. There is a sign stating no outlet. Do we need another sign? It was decided an additional sign was not necessary Attorney Reier informed the Council on a pending lawsuit regarding the security system. There was a settlement conference July 20 between the two sides and a settlement wasn’t reached, that means next month we will proceed to trail, Attorney Reier asked the Assistant Clerk to put a closed session on the next agenda to discuss the litigation strategy for the Council in close session. Halsey asked about placement of No Parking Signs, by Haven’s Acres Park on Sycamore if they were regulated by the Fire Department so that the trucks could get down the streets when needed. Fire Chief Bruns said that was a City Ordinance. Halsey asked if the No Parking signs could be moved from the Park side to across the street from the Park so people didn’t need to cross the street to get to the park. Mayor Grindle reminded the Council about the Bus stop, it was suggested that a No Parking Sign could be installed near the Bus stop saying No Parking From Here to Corner to alleviate problems of cars parking near the Bus stop. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS: Mayor Grindle commented on Volunteer Park nearing completion and looking good. Mayor Grindle thanked all the Volunteers who have helped with the park and asked for VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH THE WATERING OF THE SOD AND PLANTS. A motion to adjourn was made by Halsey and seconded by Hupp. Roll call vote: Channon-yes, Hupp-yes, Littrel-yes, Halsey-yes, Franklin-absent, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:50p.m. ___________________ _______________________________________ Jeffrey J.Grindle, Mayor Mary Frances Blevins, Assistant City Clerk 1 From the City of Riverdale July 2009 Paula and Mary Frances has 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 May 19 to June 16, 2009 Calls: 1-Mutual Aid Fire 3- EMS calls 1- Fire Call 2-Car Accidents Training: Flammable Liquids Training Ventilation Aerial Check Off Other: Serve your community- Come and join us! SAVE THE DATE SEPTEMBER 20TH FIRE DEPARTMENT APPRECIATION OPEN HOUSE Look for details in August newsletter!! Once again the Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department helped make the 4th of July a BOOMING success. All total there were 352 volunteer hours of setting up the fire works, setting off the fire works, and finally the clean up & helping with the 4th activities during the day. When you see a Volunteer Firemen tell him thanks for all their work, dedication and how much they are appreciated. 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 Jeffrey Grindle (349-7606) Lou Wren is the Zoning Inspector. You may contact Lou at 355-1300. Please contact him regarding any construction projects. CITY PARKS CLOSE AT 10 PM! If you see any suspicious activity in Riverdale parks, please call 911. GET INVOLVED to keep our community safe! July 4th Celebration Update You can help our city comply with the mandated storm water management program by not mowing grass clippings etc. into the city streets. When the clippings are put into the street they are carried into our storm drains. The requirements of cleaning the storm drains is an added expense to our city which comes from your city taxes. Please either blow the debris back into your yard or bag it for weekly collection. We are fortunate in that we are one of very few communities that do not require an additional charge for picking up yard waste. The only requirement is that it be placed in Kraft paper bags or loose in garbage cans for pickup. Also, sticks or branches need to be bundled in lengths not to exceed 4 feet. Please do not mow your grass clippings in the city streets. We were honored to have Bud and Bev Neeley as our Grand Marshals for this years 4th of July Parade. The Neeley’s moved to Riverdale in April 1948, 2 years before Riverdale became a town. They have been married 63 years and were pleased to have had a special part in this 4th of July Celebration. Bud was on the original Volunteer Fire Department and also served on the City Council over the years.