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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMarch 2016,docPage 1 of 8 FFrroomm tthhee CCIITTYY OOFF RRIIVVEERRDDAALLEE 556633 335555--22551111 rriivveerrddaallee@@mmcchhssii..ccoomm MMaarrcchh 22001166 SPRING EGG HUNT PEGGY’S PARK off Kensington MARCH 26 AT 1:00 P.M. SNOW OR RAIN DATE APRIL 2 AT 1:00 P.M. PHOTOS WITH BUNNY, EGG HUNT & OTHER ACTIVITIES VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! CALL MYRA HALSEY 355-2948 Congratulation’s PV Robotics Team! Pleasant Valley High School has an expanding selection of S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) classes. Riverdale sophomore Cheyenne Griswold, daughter of Mark and Sue Griswold, is on PV’s robotics team. The team has made it through the league championship, state championship and will be competing in the Super Regionals in Cedar Rapids on March 17 – 19. The team has also won two Rockwell Collins innovative design awards. Garlic Mustard: Serious Threat to Iowa’s Woodlands Riverdale has an abundance of an invasive plant called Garlic Mustard that is destroying our woodlands. It is one of many “invasive” plants that need to be eradicated in Riverdale. If you can help, or need service learning hours, or know of a Boy Scout or Girl Scout troop that needs a project please contact Mayor Paddock at City Hall. Mayor Paddock is determined to spend many days pulling the plants and would be happy to show anyone what the plants look like. If you would like to work together or on your own let Mayor Paddock know. Garlic Mustard… • is one of the first Spring blooming white flowered plants to bloom. • can take a forest down in 5-10 years. • pulls very easily. • smells like garlic • easy to identify The City will provide garbage bags for those helping. Do not put this plant in yard waste for pick up. It should be burned or bagged in plastic and put in the garbage. Riverdale Alcoa To Become Arconic Alcoa will soon spin-off into two companies. The “A” in Arconic echoes “Alcoa’s heritage”, the “Arc” represents the “arc of progress and the continued pursuit of advancement for customers, employees, shareholders and communities”, and that the “conic” speaks to the company’s history of creating “iconic products and its constant focus on the next breakthrough innovation.” The spinoff is expected to take place 2nd half of 2016. Congratulations Alcoa on your 127 year history. 1st year 2+ years Page 2 of 8 Council &Their Committee Appointments: Sonya Paddock (355-6363) - Mayor Cheryl Channon (332-4730)- Mayor ProTem, Contracts & Budget Dean Halsey (355-2013) - Infrastructure, Parks & Safety Linda Hupp (355-3386) - Parks, Contracts & Budget Doug Littrel (209-7479) - Infrastructure, & NPDES Management, George Seaberg (359-1835) - Safety, NPDES Management Infrastructure Lou Wren (355-1300) - Zoning Inspector. Please contact him regarding any Construction projects. City Hall (563)355-2511 www.RiverdaleIA.org Financial Report for February 2016 February Beginning Balance = $ 1,029,560.77 February Ending Balance = $ 1,033,374.63 General Fund = $ 194,312.29 Special Revenue Fund = $ 147,635.86 Propriety (Sewer) Fund = $ 124,571.73 Capital Project Fund = $ 368,588.57 Debt Service = $ 145,105.44 TIF = $ 8,432.73 Total Monies = $ 1,033,374.63 Yard Waste Pick-Up Season Begins April 4th Yard waste removal is one of the services the City provides its citizens and is paid for by property taxes. Yard waste is defined as grass, leaves, flowers, stalks, stems, tree trimmings, branches, and tree trunks that come from a Ri verdale residence. Anything less than 2 feet in length and less than 2 inches in diameter needs to be in paper bags or containers and must not weigh more than 35 lbs. Larger tree trimmings shall be laid neatly in tied Bundles with a maximum weight of 35lbs. Contractor shall be obligated to collect no more than what can reasonably be expected from a sing le home per week from each Residential Unit. Please Help by Remembering… • Residents are responsible for yard waste to the center of the street along their property lines. • Make sure grass clippings and yard waste that find their way to city streets is blo wn back into your yards. Don’t leave it in the street or sweep it into storm drains. NPDES VIOLATION! • Yard Waste must be at the curb properly discarded for Monday pick-ups by 6 a.m. (This does not mean they will pick it up at 6 a.m.) Public Hearing Notice Tuesday, April 19th, 2016, at 7p.m. At City Hall- 110 Manor Dr., Riverdale Council Chambers. A Draft Copy of Ordinance No. 2016-199 An Ordinance Amending The Commercial District C-2 Section Of The Zoning Ordinance will be posted at City Hall, Volunteer Park Kiosk, and Haven’s Acres Park Kiosk. Additionally you can view on the city website www.Riverdaleia.org or request a copy at City Hall. Now Taking Sealed Bids for 2016/2017 Snow Removal Season Contract is available at City Hall for those interested in bidding. MRT Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! Saturday, April 9th at 9 a.m. Please join us for the official opening of the Mississippi River Trail Phase 2 ribbon cutting ceremony. The ceremony will take place in front of the Fire Department located at 110 Manor Dr. Rain date: April 16th at 9 a.m. Page 3 of 8 RIVERDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 1, 2016 Mayor Paddock opened a regular session of the Riverdale City Council at 7:00 p.m. on March 1, 2016. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Present: Channon, Seaberg, Hupp and Littrel. Halsey was absent. Also present Riverdale Fire Chief Floyd Bruns, and Maintenance George Miller. Agenda: Mayor Paddock asked to remove the first item under Unfinished Business, Snow Removal Contract. Channon moved to approve the agenda with the change seconded by Hupp. All ayes motion carried. As Part of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements Riverdale Provides Important Information to their Citizens On Stormwater Runoff. What is Stormwater Runoff? Stormwater runoff occurs when precipitation from rain or snowmelt flows over the ground. Impervious surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and streets prevent stormwater from naturally soaking into the ground. Why is Stormwater Runoff A Problem? Stormwater can pick up debris, chemicals, dirt, and other pollutants and flow into a storm sewer system or directly to a lake, stream, river, wetland, or coastal water. Anything that enters a storm sewer system is discharged untreated into the waterbodies we use for swimming, fishing, and providing drinking water. What are some of the Effects of Polluted Stormwater? Polluted stormwater runoff can have many adverse effects on plants, fish, animals, and people. It starts in our own driveways and on our lawns. Fertilizers, household hazardous wastes like insecticides, pesticides, paint, solvents, used motor oil, and other auto fluids can poison aquatic life. Land animals and people can become sick or die from eating diseased fish and shellfish or ingesting polluted water. In addition, yard clippings and leaves can wash into storm drains and contribute nutrients and organic matter to streams. Polluted stormwater often affects drinking water sources. This, in turn, can affect human health and increase drinking water treatment costs. This is one reason you see many Cities starting a storm water utility. In the upcoming Newsletters we will begin a series of “Stormwater Pollution Solutions” in hopes that EVERYONE will become a good steward of our environment. Congratulations Floyd Bruns on 40 years of Service! Chief Floyd Bruns has served the City and the Volunteer Fire Department for over 40 years! His volunteer dedication to both the fire department and the City is appreciated. Dedication that is most admirable in a day when it is hard to find volunteers. In forty years he has been dedicated to 3 hours a week or more training, fighting fires, working auto accidents, hazmat situations, teaching, and countless things for the City. There are times he comes in before or after work or weekends to fill out paper work, repair something, change the oil, design, plan or install something for the fire department or city asking for nothing in return. There is no telling how much time he spends at home preparing. He is a creative, innovative, selfless, and a strong behind the scenes kind of man. He is a role model and a pillar of the community. “Thanks”, seems so inadequate, but we want to say, “Thank you Floyd for your committed service both past and future!” Page 4 of 8 Public Communications To The Council: Fire Chief Floyd Bruns wanted to thank the Scott County Sheriff’s Office and the Bettendorf Police Department for their part in the controlled fire burning of the house on Belmont Rd. Chief Bruns thanked Gypsum Supply and Fireplaces Plus for donating pallets for the controlled burn. Chief Bruns said it was a very successful day and excellent training for the Riverdale Fire Department. The Riverdale Fire Department also had an opportunity to do Search and Rescue Training at Jumer’s Lodge. Minutes February 16, 2016: Channon moved to approve the minutes from the meeting dated February 16, 2016 seconded by Hupp. All ayes motion carried. Warrants: Channon moved to approve the warrants for March 1, 2016 seconded by Littrel. Roll call vote: All ayes motion carried. CLAIMS LIST MARCH 1, 2016 VENDOR NAME REFERENCE TOTAL Advance Business Systems Sharp MX-3115n Copier $6,787.01 American Water Usage Data Reading $1.00 Risk Management Services F.D. Insurance $2,222.00 Century Link F.D./City Hall Telephone $196.12 City of Davenport PYM To Davenport Sewage Treatment $2,366.68 DECCO Street Light Repair Alcoa $1,589.56 Menard’s City Hall Misc. Expense 252.91 Mid-American Energy Co. Streets Utilities $1,586.48 Myra Halsey Janitorial $350.00 Shive Hattery MRT Phase II Engineering $1,341.07 Stanley, Lande & Hunter General Legal Expense $37.50 Hartford Life & Accident Co. F.D. Insurance $2,740.00 Total General Expenses $15,761.58 Total Capital Reserve $1,341.07 Total Sewer $2,367.68 Total $19,470.33 PAYROLL MARCH 1, 2016 Paula McIntosh $864.88 Mary Frances Blevins $574.27 George Miller $214.05 Brian Ballard $40.21 Total Of All Payroll $1,693.41 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: • Seaberg moved to remove the fax line from City Hall and use that line for a second phone line for the city office. Seconded by Hupp all ayes motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: • Seaberg moved to approve Resolution 2016 – 4 A Resolution Authorizing The Transfer Of Funds For The Fiscal Year 2015-2016. Seconded by Channon. All ayes motion carried. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 HEREAS, the City of Riverdale has operational transfers that are budgeted to be made; and HEREAS, the City Council of the City of Riverdale, Iowa, wishes to make the needed transfers; and WHEREAS, the City Clerk/Treasurer has submitted the following list of transfers needed. Section 1. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized to transfer $16,693.00 from the TIF Urban Renewal Fund to the General Fund. Section 2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized to transfer $95,000.00 from the Local Option Fund to The General Fund. RECEIPTS FEBRUARY 2016 Sewer Revenue $422.30 Room Rent $60.00 Local Option Sales Tax $9,182.18 Grant Reimbursement $90,136.22 Road Use Tax $4,186.09 Property Tax $4,959.92 Mediacom Franchise Fees $1,347.21 IPAIT $2.63 Page 5 of 8 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City Riverdale, Iowa, that the City Clerk/Treasurer is directed to make these recommended transfers. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk/Treasurer are hereby authorized and directed to execute said resolution. • Hupp moved to table Resolution 2016 – 3 A Resolution Establishing A City Of Riverdale Investment Policy until all corrections are completed by the Riverdale City Attorney. Seconded by Channon all ayes motion carried. • Mayor Paddock presented the minutes from the Planning and Zoning meeting dated February 23, 2016 which included recommendations in red from Attorney Steve Hunter for revisions to the Zoning Ordinance. Hupp moved to proceed with the recommendations from Planning and Zoning and to move forward with changes to the Ordinance to be prepared by Attorney Hunter. Seconded by Seaberg. All ayes motion carried. • Channon moved to table Discussion And Possible Action on setting date for a Public Hearing to add Warehouse District to C2. Seconded by Seaberg. All ayes motion carried. • Mayor Paddock stated she was chosen to receive this year’s Eddy Award for her part in the MRT. The Awards Banquet, hosted by River Action, will be held at the Modern Woodmen Park on April 22, 2016. Mayor Paddock felt the MRT was a joint effort and would like to include past Mayors who played a part in the MRT as well as the MRT Committee, Riverdale City Council and spouses. Hupp moved to approve for the city to pay for past Mayors, MRT Committee members, Riverdale City Council, and spouses to attend the Awards Banquet. Seconded by Seaberg, all ayes motion carried. COMMUNICATION FROM COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS: • Channon and Hupp will begin working on the new Snow Removal Contract for the city. • Mayor Paddock thanked Jim Beran for spending half a day in the office helping sort through all the oversized documents and maps. • Littrel stated D&S will be out to do street cleaning at the end of March. • Mayor Paddock reminded council of the Capital Improvement Meeting on March 8 at 6:00 p.m. • Mayor Paddock congratulated Alcoa for receiving the Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Business Award. • Mayor Paddock received a thank-you from the Iowa Caucus for allowing them to use the Community Room for the Caucus. • Mayor Paddock stated the Riverdale Spring Clean-up will be on May 14, 2016. • Mayor Paddock reported on the Coyote Hunt. The traps were set today, March 1, 2016 and will be in place until the end of March. The traps are on the Welch property and the wooded area directly behind cit y hall. Traps will not be placed on Alcoa’s land at this time due to the nesting season for the Bald Eagles. • Channon made a motion to adjourn at 7:48 p.m. Seconded by Seaberg. All ayes motion carried. Sonya Paddock, Mayor Attested By: Paula McIntosh, City Clerk RIVERDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 15, 2016 Mayor Paddock opened a regular session of the Riverdale City Council at 7:00 p.m. on March 15, 2016. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Present: Channon, Littrel and Halsey. Seaberg and Hupp were absent. Also present Riverdale Fire Chief Floyd Bruns, and Maintenance George Miller. Agenda: Channon moved to approve the agenda seconded by Littrel. All ayes motion carried. Minutes March 1 & 8, 2016: Channon moved to approve the minutes from the meeting dated March 1, 2016 seconded by Littrel. Channon – aye, Littrel – aye, Halsey - abstain. Channon moved to approve the minutes from the meeting dated March 8, 2016 seconded by Halsey. All ayes motion carried. Warrants: Halsey moved to approve the warrants for March 15, 2016 seconded by Channon. Roll call vote: All ayes motion carried. Page 6 of 8 CLAIMS LIST MARCH 15, 2016 VENDOR NAME REFERENCE TOTAL AAA Storage & RV Parking Storage Rental $75.00 Adel Wholesalers, Inc. City Hall Maintenance $10.12 City Of Davenport Pym To Davenport V&K $48.46 Crown Trophy F.D. Misc. Expense $227.40 Iowa Fire Chief’s Assoc. F.D. Membership Dues $75.00 K&K True Value Street Snow Removal $160.45 Mediacom Computer Expense $55.30 Menards Containers For Salt Storage $10.00 MSA Engineering For Storm Water $7,688.15 QC Analytical Water Testing Storm Drain $41.00 Quad City Times & Journal Publishing $325.23 Republic Services Monthly Garbage Contract $3,098.98 River Action Eddy Awards Banquet $750.00 Sandry Fire Supply, LLC F.D. Uniforms $16.00 Tri-State Fire Control F.D. Vehicle Maintenance $231.64 Wells Fargo Street Expense $10.00 Wells Fargo General Snow Removal $20.00 Wells Fargo Street Snow Removal $17.02 Wells Fargo City Hall Misc. Expense $15.00 Wells Fargo Parks Misc. Expense $10.00 Wells Fargo City Hall Supplies $96.80 Wells Fargo Annual Egg Hunt Expense $178.91 Wells Fargo Mayor Conference $400.00 Wells Fargo City Hall Maintenance $326.20 Wells Fargo F.D. Maintenance $326.21 Wells Fargo F.D. Expense $21.26 Wells Fargo Federal Grant Expense $44.14 Wells Fargo Training $28.64 Total General Expenses $13,048.79 Total Road Use Tax $116.96 Total Sewer $1,092.70 Total Sewer Capital Projects $48.46 Total $14,306.91 PAYROLL MARCH 15, 2016 Paula McIntosh $860.78 Linda Hupp $691.62 Mary Frances Blevins $570.38 Cheryl Channon $691.62 George Miller $370.41 Doug Littrel $691.62 Scharlott Blevins $353.99 George Seaberg $691.62 Sonya Paddock $748.54 Dean Halsey $691.62 Total Of All Payroll $6,362.20 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: • Change Order No. 4 was presented from Valley Construction for the MRT Phase II project. Halsey moved to approve the Change Order seconded by Littrel. Channon had questions concerning the Change Order. Channon moved to table Change Order No. 4 until the next council meeting, seconded by Littrel. All ayes motion carried. • Mayor Paddock suggested 2 changes to the Snow Removal Contract. Halsey moved to approve the Snow Removal Contract with the changes, seconded by Littrel. All ayes motion carried. The Snow Removal Contract will go out for sealed bids. • Mayor Paddock presented Resolution No.2016-3. Section 5 – Depositories was changed from $2,000,000 limit in a financial institution to $4,000,000 per financial institution. With that change Channon moved to approve Page 7 of 8 Resolution No. 2016-3 A Resolution Establishing A City Of Riverdale Investment Policy. Seconded by Halsey. All ayes motion carried. This resolution will be posted in the outside bulletin boards at City Hall due to the length of the Resolution. • Attorney Steve Hunter completed Ordinance 2016-199 that refers to the changes to be discussed at the hearing and will be posted in the Cities 3 posing locations. Channon moved to hold a Public Hearing on April 19, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. concerning adding Special Provisions to C2 Warehouse. Seconded by Halsey all ayes motion carried. • Halsey moved to approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2016-199 An Ordinance Amending Articles VI-A And IX Of The Zoning Ordinances Of The City Of Riverdale, Iowa. Seconded by Channon. All ayes motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: • Channon moved to approve City Officials attending the Municipal Leadership Academy seconded by Halsey. All ayes motion carried. • Halsey approved to move the bus stop in Haven’s Acres from its present location to around the corner to face Kensington St. Seconded by Channon all ayes motion carried. • Halsey moved to have Dale Hupp serve as the Grand Marshall of the Riverdale 4th of July Parade seconded by Littrel. All ayes motion carried. • Channon moved to approve the salt purchase for the 2016/2017 snow season. We are waiting to hear from Bettendorf on how much salt is left from this season. When that number is received we will order an amount to not exceed 250 ton in storage. Seconded by Halsey. All ayes motion carried. • Mayor Paddock discussed the Iowa DOT Project Patching on US 67. Mayor Paddock spoke with the DOT and relayed the many complaints. Hawkeye Construction started the project earlier than they were supposed to and were supposed to notify the businesses and residents affected 1 week before the project was to begin. This was not done. There was discussion of a manhole that the DOT said was not in their project bu t must be something one of the businesses has worked out with Hawkeye. Mayor Paddock said the business would need to apply for a permit before they could begin and that Manhole covers have to be adjusted if concrete is replaced or added. • Littrel moved to place Bi-State Trail Counters in June and Riverdale would accept the liability for the counters. Seconded by Halsey. All ayes motion carried. • Littrel needs supplies to create a portable 3 hole mini golf site for the Ride The River event on Father’s Day in June. River Action is supplying the carpet. Littrel is creating a Pop-Up Park in front of the Alcoa Learning Center for this event. Halsey moved to approve the purchase of supplies needed seconded by Channon. Channon – aye, Halsey – aye, Littrel – abstain. Motion carried. This 3 hole mini golf will also be used during the Riverdale 4th of July festivities. • Halsey moved to approve for Maintenance George Miller to purchase dirt, sod or spray seed for the grass area that was disturbed during the repaving of the parking lot entrance at city hall and along Manor Dr. Seconded by Channon. All ayes motion carried. • Halsey moved to approve Riverdale purchasing trash bags for the purpose of removing invasive weeds around Riverdale. Seconded by Channon. All ayes motion carried. Mayor Paddock is going to ask residents to help remove invasive weeds and wants to have trash bags available for those willing to help. COMMITTEE REPORTS: • Channon is going to meet with Cribbs Landscaping on Monday March 21, 2016 to finalize and si gn the mowing contract. • Mayor Paddock noted that the permeable parking lot near the MRT Phase II needs to be vacuumed two times per year. Littrel will check with D&S Street Cleaners if they provide that service. The other option would be to borrow the street sweeper that Davenport uses for their permeable parking lots. COMMUNICATION FROM THE COUNCIL AND OTHER OFFICIALS: • Mayor Paddock stated the Alcoa plant will soon be called Arconic. • Mayor Paddock stated the Quad Cities will be hosting the 2018 Mississippi River Cities and Towns Annual Mayors Conference. • Halsey moved to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. seconded by Channon. All ayes motion carried. Sonya Paddock, Mayor Attested By: Paula McIntosh, City Clerk Page 8 of 8 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID BETTENDORF, IA PERMIT NO. 28 Riverdale Resident Survey Council is still seeking citizen responses on the items that are still being considered. Please use the check boxes to record your answers and return to City Hall by April 15th. Your Name: Address: Yes No Project Hi-speed internet/broadband speeds of a Gigabyte Add on to existing building to make room for storage and maintenance vehicle. Condos/Zero lot line residential area Havens Acres land acquisition, voluntary buy-out Purchase Property West of City Hall 1 to 3 acres for future expansion Welch Farm, buy all and sell off to developers, with focus on development of commercial piece Baseball backstop in park Bi-centennial Park Bathrooms/ Maintenance building in parks Pavilion in Peggy’s Park Built by Volunteers Security Cameras In Parks Havens Acres Flood Protection Storm siren Havens Acres Walking nature path in Cities natural areas Multi-use trail at the end of Manor connecting to Deere Brook and the High School Sidewalk along Manor from Circle to City Hall Multi-use trail from Fenno to Windsor