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HomeMy Public PortalAboutOctober 2012 SPECIAL RIVERDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 Mayor Franklin opened a Special Session of the Riverdale City Council at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call: Present: Hupp, Channon, Paddock and Littrel. Halsey was absent. Agenda: Mayor Franklin asked to add Communications From Council And Other City Officials to the agenda. Hupp moved to approve the agenda with said addition, seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL: Mayor Franklin asked if there were any Public Communications and noted there was none. NEW BUSINESS: Paddock presented 3 proposals for consideration for the Recreation Trail Beautification Grant that she is working on. There was discussion on what kind of fencing to use as well as what types of plants, trees, shrubs, or groundcover would best serve the homeowners as well as make the recreation trail attractive. Paddock presented a sample of vinyl fencing that would act as a sound barrier, look nice and be low maintenance. Littrel moved to approve and submit the proposal for $28,659.00 for the privacy buffer from the east end of the safety fence to Kensington along the Mississippi River Trail and to submit the Grant to the Riverboat Development Authority. Seconded by Hupp. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL AND OTHER PUBLIC OFFICIALS Paddock stated she had the information for the class being offered by Bi-State. Littrel asked about purchasing a “dead end” sign for Fenno Dr. There are a few homes for sale and creates more traffic in that area. Mayor Franklin suggested that Realtors use better signage for their homes for sale. Hupp stated that she is going to be staking trees in Volunteer Square Park to alleviate the deer damage during the winter months. Mayor Franklin stated that he had received a letter from James R. Anderson the President/CEO of Schebler’s Company. In the letter Mr. Anderson asked why the tax assessment has increased. Mayor Franklin wrote a letter to Mr. Anderson outlining the details for the tax increase. Mayor Franklin spoke about the Roadway Project. Hawkeye is still working on some of the inlets, there are still some property pins to replace and a few driveways that have to be looked into. MSA will do a survey of all the driveways. Hupp asked if the city would address the Riverdale Firefighters payout once the Road Construction is complete. Paddock moved to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried ___________________________ _____________________ Jack Franklin, Mayor Attested by: Paula McIntosh City Clerk PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE RIVERDALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND RIVERDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 2012 Mayor Franklin called the Public Hearing to order at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Franklin stated that the Public Hearing was to hear all comments concerning the Riverdale Comprehensive Plan. Those attending the Public Hearing were Mayor Franklin, Hupp, Channon, Paddock, Halsey, City Clerk Paula McIntosh, Jared Fluhr from MSA, Dale Hupp, Steven Townsend, and Dr. Spelhaug from Pleasant Valley High School. Steven Townsend stated that he had attended the last Planning and Zoning meeting and presented a petition with 150 signers stating they were opposed to an access road connecting the Welch property to the existing streets in Riverdale. Dale Hupp stated there were lights for athletic fields in the plan and he would like the plan to state that all lights would be turned off by 10:00 p.m. Dr. Spelhaug responded by saying that the School District is very aware of that and it would be a very rare occurrence that lights would be on past 10:00 p.m. Maybe in the case of tournament play, but that would not happen on a regular basis. Channon moved to close the Public Hearing at 6:08 p.m. seconded by Paddock. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Mayor Franklin opened a regular session of the Riverdale City Council at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call: Present: Hupp, Channon, Paddock, and Halsey. Littrel was absent. Also present: Attorney Eric Long, Jared Fluhr, Dale Hupp, and Richard Wells. Agenda: Channon moved to approve the agenda for October 2, 2012 seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Minutes: Channon moved to approve the minutes from the meeting dated 9/11/12 as written seconded by Paddock. Roll call vote: Channon – aye, Paddock – aye, Hupp – aye, Halsey – abstain. Motion carried. Channon moved to approve the minutes for the meeting dated 9/18/12 as written seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: Channon – aye, Paddock – abstain, Hupp – aye, Halsey – aye. Motion carried. Warrants: Channon moved to approve the warrants for October 2, 2012 seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. CLAIMS LIST OCTOBER 2, 2012 VENDOR NAME REFERENCE TOTAL Century Link Telephone City Hall $6.99 City Of Davenport Payment to Davenport $2,727.47 Cribbs Landscaping Mowing Contract $1,857.78 Iowa American Water Utilities Parks $67.21 K&K True Value Misc. Expense Parks $239.76 Matt Parrott & Sons Utility Billing Supplies $344.41 Mid-American Energy Utilities and Street Lights $1,469.34 MSA Engineering Bike Path $6,577.80 Myra Halsey Janitorial $350.00 QC Analytical Services Storm Water Testing $322.00 US Bank Expenses City Hall & FD $1,109.61 General $6,315.87 Capital Reserve $183.00 Capital Project Bond $5,501.62 Sewer $3,071.88 Total $15,072.37 PAYROLL OCTOBER 2, 2012 Paula McIntosh $826.80 Mary Frances Blevins $571.35 Total $1,398.15 RECEIPTS SEPTEMBER 2012 Transfer From Ipait $41,323.32 Property Tax $7,709.12 Iowa American Water $277.18 Road Use Tax $3,871.85 Copies $19.00 Room Rent $25.00 CD Interest $642.87 Alcoa Sewer Payment $5,139.40 Ipait Interest $5.60 Total $59,013.34 COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL Richard Wells spoke to the council about issues of conformance to city ordinance of his existing fence or of a new fence. Attorney Long will take this issue under advisement and will get back to Mr. Wells. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Jared Fluhr gave an update on the Road Construction Project. Hawkeye is finishing with defective work on some of the inlets. Finalizing quantities will be done soon. The next Change Order will be extensive because of changes in quantities. Mayor Franklin stated there are still a few issues. Hupp moved to have MSA work with Hawkeye to replace and lower the manhole cover and frame in Carla Taylor’s yard for a cost not to exceed $600.00. Seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. There was discussion of issues at Fieldcrest near Harry Pelton’s home. There is an issue of downspout water draining slowly through a riprap field causing water to pool at the edge of the property. Mayor Franklin thought moving some of the riprap may alleviate the problem but does not think Hawkeye should take heavy equipment into the area because the equipment would leave ruts. There is also a low spot at the end of Fieldcrest that does not percolate very well and remains wet. Jared stated that hauling a load of dirt would not help because the ground has been compacted and that area will not drain. Mayor Franklin stated that he thinks the area should sit and stabilize for now. Ordinance No. 2012-4 “An Ordinance Amending The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Riverdale, Iowa, By Adding A New Chapter Regarding A Multi-Use Recreational Trail Advisory Committee” was presented for the 1st reading. Paddock asked why we needed this Ordinance because the Beatification Grant has been submitted and the Committee will not be meeting again. Attorney Long stated it is because there has been so much controversy over the recreation trail and the city will probably need a similar committee in the future. Hupp stated she does not understand the need for the Ordinance. Mayor Franklin suggested that the Ordinance be generalized for establishing any type of committee as needed. Paddock moved to table the Ordinance until Attorney Long could look into it further, seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. The 2nd reading of the Amendment to the Riverdale Subdivision Ordinance was presented. Paddock moved to approve the 2nd reading seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Resolution No. 2012-17 City Of Riverdale Comprehensive Plan Approval was presented. Hupp stated that the Comprehensive Plan is an overall plan of want we want the City to be in future years. A generalization, a broad plan. On page 2-16, 5. Schools – it states “Specifically, the City will work with the Pleasant Valley School District to improve recreational facilities in a way that minimizes light trespass”. Hupp feels like this statement should be taken out of the plan. Mayor Franklin stated that the Comprehensive Plan is just a plan and does not have the weight of law. Lighting requirements need to be an Ordinance if the light and noise are going to impact the neighborhood. Attorney Long stated that the Comprehensive Plan is not meant to regulate conduct an Ordinance would do that. Jared stated that Comprehensive Plan does not give the school permission to do anything. Hupp thinks we should pass a Lighting Ordinance and then pass the Comprehensive Plan. Hupp moved to table Resolution No. 2012-17 seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Mayor Franklin read the Riverdale Fire Department Report for August 21 to September 18, 2012. Halsey moved to approve the Riverdale Fire Department Report for dates given seconded by Hupp. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Channon moved to approve the renewal of the Liquor License for the Riverdale Pub. Seconded by Paddock. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Hupp reported that supplies for the protection of trees in the park have been acquired. There were supplies left from last year and Sonya Paddock donated supplies. Thanks to Don and Sonya Paddock, Dale and Linda Hupp, and Larry Wolff for donating their time securing the trees in the parks. Hupp moved to authorize Mayor Franklin, Jared Fluhr and Attorney Long to negotiate Liquidated Damages with Hawkeye Paving. Seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. This allows the City to do checks and balances with Hawkeye Paving. Halsey moved to hire Lovewell Fencing to repair the fence around the sump in Haven’s Acres at a cost not to exceed $300. Seconded by Paddock. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS Paddock stated the 2 grants she was working on have been turned in. One was to Scott County Regional Authority for new Turnout Gear for the Riverdale Fire Department. The other grant was to Riverboat Development Authority for beautification of the Recreation Trail. Channon stated it was time to start working on the Budget. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER PUBLIC OFFICIALS Paddock stated that she has called Mediacom repeatedly to put their cable wire where it belongs instead of hanging from her tree. It was severed several times during the road construction project. Mayor Franklin stated that he had a conversation with Dr. Spelhaug about Scott Community College conveying property to the High School near the soccer field and baseball diamonds. Dr. Spelhaug asked if property owners would like to have a berm between their homes and the soccer field. Mayor Franklin thought residents would prefer not to have a berm. Mayor Franklin stated that Dr. Spelhaug may be willing to plant more trees in the green space area. Mayor Franklin will find letters concerning that green space and the city’s and residents expectations. Hupp asked to have a Lighting Ordinance on the next agenda. Halsey stated there was graffiti in Haven’s Acres Park again. Mayor Franklin asked Council if they were interested in City Calendars again. Paddock moved to adjourn at 8:57 p.m. seconded by Halsey. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. ___________________________ ___________________________ Jack Franklin, Mayor Attested by: Paula McIntosh City Clerk RIVERDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 16, 2012 Mayor Franklin opened a regular session of the Riverdale City Council at 7:00 p.m. on October 16, 2012. Roll Call: Present: Hupp, Channon and Paddock. Littrel and Halsey were absent. Also present Dale Hupp, Richard Wells, Attorney Eric Long and Fire Chief Floyd Bruns. Agenda: Mayor Franklin noted that Jared Fluhr from MSA was not at the meeting and the first 3 bullets in Unfinished Business that relate to the Road Construction should be removed from the agenda. Hupp moved to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Minutes: Channon moved to approve the minutes from the meeting dated 9/25/12. Paddock made a correction to the minutes from that meeting. The second bullet in New Business says “Littrel moved to approve and submit the proposal”, Paddock asked that it be changed to “Littrel moved to approve and submit the grant proposal”. Paddock seconded with the correction. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Hupp moved to approve the minutes from the meeting dated 10/02/12, seconded by Paddock. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Warrants: Paula stated there was a mistake on the warrants. The warrant written to Allied Insurance Counselors should have been written to Allied Waste for the city’s garbage contract. Hupp moved to approve the warrants for 10/16/12, seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. CLAIMS LIST OCTOBER 16, 2012 VENDOR NAME REFERENCE TOTAL AAA Storage Storage Garage $70.00 Aflac Aflac Insurance $99.46 Allied Waste Garbage Contract $2,873.00 Bettendorf Office Products Office Supplies $386.97 Bi-State Regional Commission Quarterly Dues $264.75 Century Link Telephone City Hall $151.07 City Of Bettendorf Recreation Trail $22,060.07 Eastern Iowa Comm. College Training FD $1,445.90 EFTPS Processing Center Fed/Fica Taxes $700.92 Grass Groomers Porta Potties $200.00 Iowa American Water Utilities City Hall $128.15 Iowa One Call Iowa One Call $22.50 IPERS IPERS $610.16 Mediacom Internet $55.30 Mid American Energy Utilities Parks $7.45 Physio Control, Inc. Vehicle Operations FD $2,797.92 Quad City Times Publishing $893.97 Scott County Library Library Payment $7,133.00 Sonya Paddock Mileage to Ames $215.34 Stanley, Lande, & Hunter Legal $7,025.30 General $20,718.36 Capital Reserve $22,135.07 Capital Project Bond $4,287.80 Total $47,141.23 PAYROLL OCTOBER 16, 2012 Paula McIntosh $826.80 Mary Frances Blevins $571.35 Jack Franklin $550.62 Total $1,948.77 COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COUNCIL Richard Wells stated he was told at the last council meeting that Attorney Long was going to look into his fence issue. Mayor Franklin stated that he and Attorney Long had discussed the fence issue. Mayor Franklin explained if you are putting up a new fence, you need a permit from the Riverdale Zoning Inspector. If you are repairing an existing fence no permit is required. Paddock stated she had spoken with Lou Wren, the Zoning Inspector. Mr. Wren asked that Mr. Wells call him to clarify what he was going to do. Mr. Wren will issue a letter of permission if required. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Channon moved to approve the 3rd reading of the Riverdale Subdivision Ordinance, seconded by Paddock. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: There was discussion of a proposal from MSA to analyze possible flooding of Havens Acres during times of high water in Duck Creek and discussion of a Back Flow Preventer for Haven’s Acres. Mayor Franklin stated that MSA’s analysis from a earlier date did not give him all of the information he was looking for. Mayor Franklin asked that the council take all the information home and review it in detail. Mayor Franklin asked the council to think about what the city needs to do concerning the Back Flow Preventer. The Amendment To Chapter 52 Of The Code Of Ordinances – Lighting Ordinance was presented. Paddock asked what the procedure was if someone violated the Ordinance. Attorney Long stated that Chapter 50 is the Nuisance Abatement Chapter and explains the procedure to enforce Municipal Infractions. Hupp stated that she does not want to be a bad neighbor to the school, but wants the school to show respect for the neighbors around them. Channon moved to approve the 1st reading of Ordinance 2012-4 Amendment to Chapter 52 of the Code of Ordinances, seconded by Paddock. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Hupp moved to approve the alcohol request for November 10, 2012 seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. Paddock stated she would Chair putting up the Holidays Lights. This event will take place on November 4, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. COMMITTEE REPORTS Paddock stated she had received a letter from the Riverboat Development Authority concerning the Grant for Beautification of the Recreation Trail near Haven’s Acres. The city’s application was accepted for review. We will be notified on November 14, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER PUBLIC OFFICIALS Paddock thanked Mayor Franklin for calling Mediacom about a temporary Mediacom cable strung across Elmhurst from a telephone pole to her tree. The previous cable was severed during road reconstruction and has now been repaired. Paddock stated she would like to meet with the Planning and Zoning Committee to review the Zoning Ordinance. Mayor Franklin stated that Comprehensive Plan needs to be complete by November 19, 2012. The Riverdale City Council will hold a Special Meeting on October 30, 2012 for the 2nd Reading of the Amended Lighting Ordinance. Mayor Franklin stated that the city needs to turn in a Concept Statement to the State Of Iowa for Phase 2 of the Recreation Trail. Hupp moved to adjourn at 8:29 p.m. seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: all ayes motion carried. __________________ ________________________________ Jack Franklin, Mayor Attested by: Paula McIntosh, City Clerk City of Riverdale 110 Manor Drive Riverdale, Iowa 52722 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID BETTENDORF, IA PERMIT NO. 28 1 From the City of Riverdale 563 355-2511 October 2012 City of Riverdale Financial Report September 2012 Beginning Bank Balance September 2012 = $ 156,013.87 Ending Bank Balance September 2012 = $ 142,985.54 General Fund = $ 102,899.00 Special Revenue Fund = $ 146,007.05 Propriety (Sewer) Fund = $ 162,863.66 Capital Project Fund = $ 377,419.33 Total Monies = $ 789,189.04 Fire Department Report for September 19 to October 16, 2012 Calls: 1-Fire 4-EMS call 1-Mutual Aid Fire 1-Public Assistance Training: High Angle Rescue Hose Application Drill Other: Fall Clean Up Serve your community- Come and join us! 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 Your Council and their committee appointments are as follows: Cheryl Channon (332-4730)- Mayor Pro Tem, Contracted Support Service & Budget Linda Hupp (355-3386) – Parks & Safety Dean Halsey (355-2013)-Infrastructure, Parks & Safety Doug Littrel (209-7479) – NPDES Management Sonya Paddock (355-6363) Parks & Grants Mayor Jack Franklin - (484-0222) Lou Wren, Zoning Inspector, (355-1300) Please contact him regarding any construction projects. TRICK OR TREAT Will be Wednesday October 31st From 5-7 p.m. BOO! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED SONYA PADDOCK (355-6363) WILL CHAIR & ORGANIZE PUTTING UP THE HOLIDAY LIGHTS Holiday Lights WILL be put up November 4th at 1:00p.m. Anybody wishing to help can meet at City Hall Come One Come All - get into The Holiday Spirit - give Sonya a call if you can help!!!