HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021 0109 Council Special MinutesRIVERDALE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PLACE: Riverdale City Hall,110 Manor Drive, Riverdale, Iowa
DATE: January 9, 2021 TIME: 9:00 A.M.
Please Note: In accordance with Governor Reynolds's disaster decree and under Section 21.8 of the
Code of the State of Iowa, this meeting will be held online. To attend this meeting, please visit the City
of Riverdale's website (www.riverdaleiowa.com) for attendance instructions. Links to the meeting
and instructions for participating/observing the meeting telephonically will be provided on the City's
website, posted for public notice and on all available social media channels.
WELCOME -CALL TO ORDER -The meeting was called to order at 9:07 am by Mayor Mike Bawden,
ROLL CALL -Council Members Present: DCamp (via online), Heddlesten (via online), Krell (via
online), Adams (via online), Littrel (via online). Also present: Mayor Mike Bawden (via online), City
Administrator Kent Royster (via online).
Mayor Mike Bawden reviewed projects and improvements the City completed over the past fiscal year. Major strides
were made with Woods Estates, City Hall received a new roof, the Fire Department received a new air compressor, and
road repairs were done in Haven Acres.
Mayor Mike Bawden then summarized goals from the last fiscal year that will continue through the next fiscal year.
He would like to create a five year plan for the City to help with projects and budgeting. Council members reviewed
their own list of goals or projects they would like to see completed in the next fiscal year. Adams would like to see
work done to Fenno Drive and Bellingham Road. Krell also suggested Fenno Road repair/work, fixing the light at
Bellingham Road and creating a safer intersection. Heddlesten suggested a summer intern, budgeting money better for
tree clean-up and flooding. He would also like more transparency with residents and staff, park updates, road work,
and ways of helping citizens like the Meals -To -Go Program. DCamp discussed road work, sewer projects, utility shed
for salt storage,a bike path from Fenno to College, and a neighborhood watch program. Littrel was also on board with
road work to Fenno and a salt storage building. Mayor Mike Bawden recapped the projects and added a few more
plans to the list like increasing sewer rates, working with Scott Community College more, a public works truck
maintenance plan, and using LaserFiche for all City documents.
Mayor Mike Bawden stressed the importance of creating a five year plan for the City and budgeting for projects.
DCamp mentioned the land next to City Hall and what to use it for in the future.
Littrel made a motion to adjourn and was seconded by Krell. All Ayes. Meeting was adjourned at 11:07am.
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Attested B . atie Enloe, Deputy City Clerk