HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022 0524 Council PacketRIVERDALE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
PLACE: Riverdale City Hall, 110 Manor Drive, Riverdale, Iowa
DATE: May 24, 2022 TIME: 7:00 p.m.
The regular meeting of the City Council of Riverdale, Iowa, will be conducted according to the following
order and actions will be considered on the items listed. The notice of this meeting is not considered
final until 24 hours prior to the meeting and may be further modified if 24 hours’ notice is impossible or
impractical for good cause.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable federal and state
laws, all public hearings and meetings held or sponsored by the City of Riverdale, Iowa, will be
accessible to individuals with disabilities. Persons requiring auxiliary aids and services should contact
City Hall at (563)355-2511 five days prior to the hearing or meeting to inform of their anticipated
attendance.
The requirement that an Ordinance be read three times before passage may be waived by council upon
an affirmative vote of four (4) of the five (5) council members. The public is advised to take note of this
process and be prepared to speak either for or against any ordinance at the time of the first reading.
Per Chapter 21 of the Iowa Code, more specifically described in sections 21.3 and 21.8, a member of the
Council may attend the meeting either in-person or by electronic means, as defined in said sections.
1.WELCOME
1.1 Call to Order
1.2 Roll Call
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
2.PUBLIC COMMENT
Per Iowa Code 21.7, this governmental body make and enforce reasonable rules for the conduct
of its meetings to assure meetings are orderly, and free from interference or interruption by
spectators.
The public is encouraged to provide and insights on the proposed agenda and other items of
concern. Public comment time is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. Speakers will
introduce themselves, their topic(s) concern, and provide their address for the record. Public
comments do not need to be in support of proposed actions but are to be constructive and
respectful. A lack of decorum will result in the end of comment period and possible removal
from the meeting. All members of council, the public, and staff are encouraged to find ways to
effect positive change in their comments and their actions for the betterment of our community.
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3.PRESENTATION AND PROJECT UPDATES
3.1 City Administrator Report ........................................................................................................................ 4
3.2 Deputy Clerk Report .................................................................................................................................. 22
3.3 Maintenance Report .................................................................................................................................. 26
3.4 MSA Engineer Report ................................................................................................................................ 29
3.5 Developer Report ........................................................................................................................................ 31
Fence, berms, access to commercial property.
4.REVIEW/APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
All items under the consent agenda will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a request is made prior to the Council votes
on the motion.
4.1 Consideration of Council Meeting Minutes from May 10, 2022 ............................................... 54
4.2 Consideration of Treasurer's Financial Reports 1st Half of May 2022 .................................... 56
4.3 Consideration of Warrants for May 24, 2022 ................................................................................... 62
5.DISCUSSION AGENDA
5.1
5.2
Domestic chickens
All and utility terrain vehicles
6.RESOLUTIONS
6.1 2022-39 Resolution Amending the Appointment of Officers and Members of the
Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department of Riverdale, Iowa ............................................................ 66
6.2 2022-40 Resolution pledging financial support to the Scott County Assessor for the Re-
Assessment of the ARCONIC Property .............................................................................................. 68
7.ORDINANCES
7.1 01-2022 Ordinance Setting a City Code of the City of Riverdale (rental fees and
policies), 2nd reading ............................................................................................................................. 74
7.2 02-2022 Ordinance Amending a City Code of the City of Riverdale (Deputy Clerk
job duties), 2nd reading ......................................................................................................................... 77
8.ADMINISTRATION
9.REPORT FROM MAYOR
9.1 Scott County Emergency Board meeting
9.2 Iowa Mayor's Association meeting
9.3 QC Flood Alliance meeting
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10.PUBLIC COMMENT
The public is welcome to provide any follow-up on comments to the proceedings of the meeting
subject to all rules established in the first comment period.
11.PROJECT PRIORITIZATION
The Council will go through a list of due outs developed during the meeting and prioritize staff
workload for the coming two weeks.
11.1 Completed Actions
Audit
11.2 Pending Actions and Completion Date
Maintenance Worker Completion Date 5/1/2022
Sewer Rates Completion Date 6/19/2022
Fence by Brenny’s Completion Date 05/31/2022
Budget Development
11.3 Actions Not Started
Zoning Ordinances Changes 2/15/2022
15.ADJOURNMENT
OTHER MEETINGS/CITY EVENTS OF NOTE
Meeting Date Time Location
Ice Cream Social Saturday 06/04/2022 2:00 p.m. Volunteer Square Park
Primary Election Tuesday 06/07/2022
7:00 a.m.
to
8:00 p.m.
City Hall
3rd Annual Team Analiese Memorial
Water Fight Saturday 06/11/2022 11:00 a.m. City Hall
Woods Estates Emergency Access
Route Public Hearing Tuesday 06/14/2022 6:30 p.m. City Hall
Council Meeting Tuesday 06/14/2022 7:00 p.m. City Hall
Council Meeting Tuesday 06/28/2022 7:00 p.m. City Hall
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Memorandum
Date: May 20, 2022
To: Mayor Anthony Heddlesten
Members of the City Council
From: City Administrator Kent Royster
Re: Administrative Notes (May 5, 2022-May 20, 2023)
1. Exam Exit Interview/Report
I have attached the report and press release to my report for your review.
2. Woods Development
I have included a copy of the site plan and a copy of the sign for your review. And,
a copy of the Rules regarding the overlay district as well as the sign ordinance.
3. Sewer Rate Analysis
Update: I met with Susan Gerlach. She has all of the information. PFM is in the
process of formulating the recommendation. I think by mid-June I will have a
some recommendation for your approval. .
4. Public Hearing on June 14th
We will be holding a Public Hearing on June 14th at 630 to discuss the Emergency
Access Road.
As always thank you for the opportunity to be your City Administrator.
Kent Royster
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May 5, 2022
Rob Sand
Auditor of State
State Capitol Building
Des Moines, IA 50319
Dear Mr. Sand:
This representation letter is provided in connection with your engagement to apply agreed-upon
procedures on the City of Riverdale for the year ended June 30, 2021, which has been conducted for the
purpose of performing an annual examination pursuant to Chapter 11.6 of the Code of Iowa. We understand
the annual examination is designed to focus on the financial processes of the City and compliance with
certain Code of Iowa requirements to help ensure accountability and compliance and minimize the
opportunity for fraud and to review selected City records for propriety and determine whether adequate
records are maintained by the City.
Certain representations in this letter are described as being limited to matters which are material.
Items are considered material, regardless of size, if they involve an omission or misstatement of accounting
information that, in the light of surrounding circumstances, makes it probable the judgment of a reasonable
person relying on the information would be changed or influenced by the omission or misstatement. An
omission or misstatement which is monetarily small in amount could be considered material as a result of
qualitative factors.
We confirm, to the best of our knowledge and belief, as of May 5, 2022, the following representations
made to you during your engagement.
1. We have fulfilled our responsibilities, as set out in the terms of the engagement letter
dated February 21, 2022.
2. We have provided you with:
a. Financial records and related data and all audit, agreed-upon procedures or
relevant monitoring reports, if any, received from funding sources or others.
b. Access to all information and have disclosed all matters we are aware of which you
determined are relevant to the agreed-upon procedures engagement, such as
records, documentation and other matters.
c. Additional information you have requested from us for the purpose of the
engagement.
d. Unrestricted access to City officials and employees from whom you determined it
was necessary to obtain documentation or information.
e. Minutes of meetings of the City Council or summaries of actions of recent meetings
for which minutes have not yet been prepared.
f. Response to all inquiries made to us by you during your engagement.
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3. There have been no communications from regulatory agencies concerning non -
compliance with or deficiencies in financial reporting practices.
4. We acknowledge our responsibility for the design, implementation and maintenance of
internal control to prevent and detect fraud.
5. Section 11.6.7 of the Code of Iowa requires the city to immediately notify the Auditor of
State regarding any suspected embezzlement, theft or other significant financial
irregularities. We have no knowledge of any fraud or suspected fraud affecting the City
involving:
a. Management.
b. Employees who have significant roles in internal control.
c. Others where the fraud could have a material effect on the financial data
significant to the engagement objectives.
6. We acknowledge we are responsible for the subject matter and the assertion.
7. We have no knowledge of any allegations of fraud or suspected fraud affecting the City
communicated by employees, former employees, analysts, regulators or others.
8. There are no violations or possible violations of budget ordinances, laws and
regulations, including those pertaining to adopting, approving and amending budgets,
provisions of contracts and grant agreements, tax or debt limits and related debt
covenants whose effects should be considered for reporting on noncompliance.
9. We have a process to track the status of findings and recommendations.
10. We have identified to you previous audits, attestation engagements and other studies
and whether related recommendations have been implemented.
11. The findings, conclusions and recommendations to be reported have been
communicated to us for our review.
12. We have complied with all aspects of contractual agreements that would have a material
effect on the financial data significant to the engagement objectives in the event of
noncompliance.
13. We are responsible for compliance with laws, regulations and provisions of contracts
and grant agreements applicable to the City, including tax or debt limits and debt
covenants, and we have identified and disclosed to you all laws, regulations and
provisions of contracts and grant agreements we believe have a direct and material effect
on the financial data significant to the engagement objectives.
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14. We have followed all applicable laws and regulations in adopting, approving and
amending budgets.
15. We have disclosed to you all known events, noncompliance, including noncompliance
occurring subsequent to the period covered by your report, which could have a material
effect on the engagement.
16. We are not aware of any material misstatements in the City’s financial records.
Very truly yours,
______________________________
Mayor
______________________________
Administrator/City Clerk
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NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Brian Brustkern
FOR RELEASE 515/281-5834
Auditor of State Rob Sand today released an agreed-upon procedures report on the City of Riverdale, Iowa,
for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. The agreed-upon procedures engagement was
performed pursuant to Chapter 11.6 of the Code of Iowa.
Sand reported nine findings related to the receipt and disbursement of taxpayer funds. They are found on
pages 9 and 10 of this report. The findings address issues such as a lack of segregation of duties, the lack
of independent reviews of bank reconciliations, lack of utility reconciliations, disbursements exceeding
budgeted amounts, unallowable use of tax increment financing receipts, errors in the Annual Urban
Renewal Report and a deficit balance in the Special Revenue, Tax Increment Financing Fund. Sand
provided the City with recommendations to address each of the findings.
Eight of the nine findings discussed above are repeated from the prior year. The City Council has a
fiduciary responsibility to provide oversight of the City’s operations and financial transactions. Oversight
is typically defined as the “watchful and responsible care” a governing body exercises in its fiduciary
capacity.
A copy of the agreed-upon procedures report is available for review on the Auditor of State’s web site at
https://auditor.iowa.gov/audit-reports.
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CITY OF RIVERDALE
AUDITOR OF STATE’S INDEPENDENT REPORT
ON APPLYING AGREED-UPON PROCEDURES
FOR THE PERIOD
JULY 1, 2020 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021
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City of Riverdale
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May 5, 2022
Officials of the City of Riverdale
Riverdale, Iowa
Dear Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council:
I am pleased to submit to you the agreed-upon procedures report for the City of Riverdale, Iowa, for the
period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. The agreed-upon procedures engagement was performed
pursuant to Chapter 11.6 of the Code of Iowa and in accordance with attestation standards established
by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the standards for attestation engagements
contained in Government Auditing Standards.
I appreciate the cooperation and courtesy extended by the officials and employees of the City of Riverdale
throughout the agreed-upon procedures engagement. If I or this office can be of any further assistance,
please contact me or my staff at 515-281-5834.
Sincerely,
Rob Sand
Auditor of State
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Table of Contents
Page
Officials 3
Auditor of State’s Independent Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures 5-7
Detailed Findings and Recommendations: Finding
Segregation of Duties A 9
Journal Entries B 9
Reconciliation of Utility Billings, Collections
and Delinquent Accounts C 9
Independent Review of Bank Reconciliations D 9
Certified Budget E 10
Deficit Balance F 10
Disbursements G 10
Tax Increment Financing H 10
Annual Urban Renewal Report I 10
Staff 11
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City of Riverdale
Officials
Term
Name Title Expires
Michael Bawden Mayor Jan 2022
Paul D’Camp Council Member Jan 2022
Anthony Hiddleston Council Member Jan 2022
Kelly Krell Council Member (Resigned Feb 2022)
Beth Halsey (Appointed) Council Member Nov 2023
Kevin Adams Council Member Jan 2024
Doug Littrell Council Member Jan 2024
Kent Royster Administrator/Clerk Indefinite
Katie Enloe Deputy City Clerk/Treasurer (Resigned Nov 2021)
Kelly Krell Deputy City Clerk/Treasurer Indefinite
Michael Walker Attorney Indefinite
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City of Riverdale
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Auditor of State’s Independent Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures
To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council:
We performed the procedures below, which were established at Iowa Code Chapter 11.6, to provide
oversight of Iowa cities. Accordingly, we have applied certain procedures to selected accounting records
and related information of the City of Riverdale for the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021,
including procedures related to the City’s compliance with certain Code of Iowa requirements identified
below. The City of Riverdale’s management, which agreed to the performance of the procedures
performed, is responsible for compliance with these requirements and for the City’s records.
This agreed-upon procedures engagement was conducted in accordance with attestation standards
established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the standards for attestation
engagements contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States. The City of Riverdale’s management has agreed to and acknowledged that the procedures
performed are appropriate to meet the intended purpose to report, in accordance with Chapter 11.6 of
the Code of Iowa recommendations pertaining to selected accounting records and related information of
the City, including the City’s compliance with certain Code of Iowa requirements. This report may not
be suitable for any other purpose. The procedures performed may not address all of the items of interest
to a user of this report and may not meet the needs of all users of this report and, as such, users are
responsible for determining whether the procedures performed are appropriate for their purposes.
The procedures we performed are summarized as follows:
1. We observed selected City Council meeting minutes for compliance with Chapters 21,
372.13(6) and 380 of the Code of Iowa.
2. We obtained an understanding of the City’s internal controls to determine if proper control
procedures are in place and incompatible duties, from a control standpoint, are not
performed by the same employee.
3. We observed surety bond coverage for compliance with Chapter 64 of the Code of Iowa.
4. We obtained and observed the City Clerk’s financial reports and selected bank
reconciliations to determine whether the bank balances properly reconciled to the general
ledger account balances and monthly financial reports provided to the City Council.
5. We scanned City funds for consistency with the City Finance Committee’s recommended
Uniform Chart of Accounts (COA) and to determine required funds and fund balances are
properly maintained and accurately accounted for.
6. We observed the City’s fiscal year 2021 Annual Financial Report to determine whether it
was completed and accurately reflects the City’s financial information.
7. We scanned investments to determine compliance with Chapter 12B of the Code of Iowa.
8. We scanned depository resolutions, the City’s investment policy and reporting of unclaimed
property to the State of Iowa to determine compliance with Chapters 12C.2, 12B.10B and
556.1(12) of the Code of Iowa.
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9. We scanned debt, including general obligation and revenue bonds/notes, and related
transactions for proper authorization and compliance with Chapters 75, 384 and 403.9 of
the Code of Iowa and to determine whether the debt and related proceeds and repayments
were properly accounted for.
10. We scanned selected tax increment financing (TIF) transactions, including receipts,
disbursements and transfers, for compliance and accurate accounting, including
compliance with the TIF reporting requirements of Chapter 384.22 of the Code of Iowa.
11. We observed the City’s TIF debt certification forms filed with the County Auditor, including
requests for collection of reduced TIF amounts and to decertify certain TIF obligations, as
applicable, for proper support and compliance with Chapter 403.19(6) of the Code of Iowa.
12. We traced selected receipts to accurate accounting and consistency with the recommended
COA.
13. The City had no voted approved levies.
14. We traced selected disbursements to proper approval, adequate supporting documentation,
accurate accounting and consistency with the recommended COA and compliance with the
public purpose criteria established by Article III, Section 31 of the Constitution of the State
of Iowa.
15. We traced transfers between funds to proper authorization and accurate accounting and to
determine whether transfers were proper.
16. We traced selected payroll and related transactions to proper authorization and accurate
accounting and determined whether payroll was proper.
17. We observed the annual certified budget for proper authorization, certification and timely
amendment.
Based on the performance of the procedures described above, we identified various findings and
recommendations for the City. Our findings and recommendations are described in the Detailed Findings
and Recommendations section of this report. Unless reported in the Detailed Findings and
Recommendations, items of non-compliance were not noted during the performance of the specific
procedures listed above.
We were engaged by the City of Riverdale’s management to perform this agreed-upon procedures
engagement and conducted our engagement in accordance with attestation standards established by the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the standards for attestation engagements
contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.
We were not engaged to and did not conduct an examination or review engagement, the objective of which
would be the expression of an opinion or conclusion, respectively, on specific accounting records and
related information of the City, including compliance with specific Code of Iowa requirements.
Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion or conclusion. Had we performed additional procedures,
other matters might have come to our attention that would have been reported to you.
The purpose of this report is to report, in accordance with Chapter 11.6 of the Code of Iowa, certain
agreed-upon procedures and the resulting findings and recommendations pertaining to selected
accounting records and related information of the City, including the City’s compliance with certain Code
of Iowa requirements. This report is not suitable for any other purpose.
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We would like to acknowledge the many courtesies and assistance extended to us by personnel of the
City of Riverdale during the course of our agreed-upon procedures engagement. Should you have any
questions concerning any of the above matters, we shall be pleased to discuss them with you at your
convenience.
Brian R. Brustkern, CPA
Director
May 5, 2022
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Detailed Findings and Recommendations
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(A) Segregation of Duties – Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control.
A good system of internal control provides for adequate segregation of duties so no one individual
handles a transaction from its inception to completion. In order to maintain proper internal control,
duties should be segregated so the authorization, custody and recording of transactions are not
under the control of the same employee. This segregation of duties helps prevent losses from
employee error or dishonesty and maximizes the accuracy of the City’s financial statements.
Generally, one individual has control over each of the following areas for the City:
(1) Cash – handling, reconciling and recording.
(2) Investments – investing, recordkeeping and custody.
(3) Receipts – collecting, depositing, recording, reconciling and posting.
(4) Disbursements – invoice processing, check writing, reconciling and recording.
(5) Payroll – recordkeeping, preparing and distributing.
(6) Utilities – entering rates, billing, depositing and posting.
(7) Journal entries – preparing and recording.
(8) Long-term debt - maintaining records, recording and reconciling.
Recommendation – We realize segregation of duties is difficult with a limited number of employees.
However, the City should review its control procedures to obtain the maximum internal control
possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff, including elected officials.
Independent reviews of reconciliations should be documented by the signature or initials of the
reviewer and the date of the review.
(B) Journal Entries – Journal entries were not reviewed and approved by an independent person.
Recommendation – Journal entries should be reviewed and approved by an independent person, and
the approval should be documented by the signature or initials of the reviewer and the date of the
review.
(C) Reconciliation of Utility Billings, Collections and Delinquent Accounts – Utility billings, collections
and delinquent accounts were not reconciled throughout the year and a delinquent account listing
for each billing period was not maintained.
Recommendation – A listing of delinquent accounts should be prepared for each billing period.
Procedures should be established to reconcile utility billings, collections and delinquent accounts
for each billing period. The City Council or other independent person designated by the City Council
should review the reconciliations and monitor delinquent accounts. The review of the reconciliations
should be evidenced by the signature or initials of the reviewer and the date of the review.
(D) Independent Review of Bank Reconciliations – Although monthly bank reconciliations were prepared,
there was no evidence of review and approval performed by an independent person.
Recommendation – An independent person should review the reconciliations and document their
review by signing or initialing and dating the monthly reconciliations.
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(E) Certified Budget – Disbursements during the year ended June 30, 2021 exceeded the amounts
budgeted in the public safety, public works, health and social services, culture and recreation,
community and economic development, general government, debt service and capital projects
functions. Chapter 384.20 of the Code of Iowa states, in part, “public monies may not be expended
or encumbered except under an annual or continuing appropriation.”
Recommendation – The budget should have been amended in accordance with Chapter 384.18 of
the Code of Iowa before disbursements were allowed to exceed the budget
(F) Deficit Balance – The Special Revenue, Tax Increment Financing Fund had deficit balance of
$320,928 at June 30, 2021.
Recommendation – The City should investigate alternatives to eliminate this deficit to return the
fund to a sound financial position.
(G) Disbursements – One credit card transaction tested included a late fee and interest charges of $95.
Recommendation – The City should develop procedures to ensure all payments are made timely to
avoid late fees and interest.
(H) Tax Increment Financing – Chapter 403.19 of the Code of Iowa provides a municipality shall certify
indebtedness to the County Auditor. Such certification makes it a duty of the County Auditor to
provide for the division of property tax to repay the certified indebtedness. Chapters 403.19(10) and
403.22 of the Code of Iowa provide moneys in the Special Revenue, Urban Renewal Tax Increment
(TIF) Fund shall not be used for any purpose except for the payment of loans, advances, indebtedness
or bonds which qualify for payment from the TIF Fund or to provide allowable low to moderate
income (LMI) assistance.
The City has certified a total of $49,891 to the County Auditor as TIF debt. However, through
June 30, 2021, the City has paid a total of $417,275 from the Special Revenue, Tax Increment
Financing Fund primarily for engineering costs and legal fees, or $367,384 more than was certified.
These costs do not represent TIF obligations and, accordingly, are not an allowable use of tax
increment financing receipts.
Recommendation – The City should consult TIF legal counsel to determine the disposition of this
matter. In the future, if the City makes disbursement for a qualified TIF obligation, the City should
pay these costs from an allowable fund, such as the General Fund, and may approve an advance
(interfund loan) from the General Fund to the TIF Fund and certify the advance to the County Auditor
as a TIF obligation for future collection of TIF receipts and reimbursement to the General Fund to
repay the advance.
(I) Annual Urban Renewal Report – The City overstated the beginning and ending cash balances, on
the Annual Urban Renewal Report Levy Authority Summary by $131,947 and $120,924,
respectively. In addition, the TIF collections and TIF disbursements reported on the Annual Urban
Renewal Report Levy Authority Summary were understated by $64,615 and $53,592, respectively.
Recommendation – The City should ensure the amounts reported on the Levy Authority Summary
agree with the City’s records.
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This engagement was performed by:
Brian R. Brustkern, CPA, Director
Pamela J. Bormann, CPA, Manager
Allison L. Carlon, Staff Auditor
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City of Riverdale, Iowa
110 Manor Drive, Riverdale, Iowa 52722 (563) 355-2511 www.riverdaleiowa.com
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Deputy Clerk Report
05/06/2022 to 05/20/2022
Project Updates:
Code of Ordinances online - The City had 11 new/updated ordinances to be codified from 2019 to
present. I sent them all to Simmering, and the updates are scheduled to go live on Monday, May 23,
2022.
Laserfiche - I've continued to work on cleaning up Laserfiche in anticipation of some files being publicly
accessible via the new website. This work will continue for some time to come.
Website - The new website will go live on Monday, May 23, 2022. CivicPlus will redirect from the current
website to the new website automatically. However, if you have bookmarks, please update them to
www.riverdaleia.org. The public can access public files in Laserfiche to include agendas, minutes, meeting
packets, ordinances, resolutions, proclamations, executive orders, forms, newsletters, and a list of city
officials since 1951. One caveat is council agendas, minutes, and packets. I've only screened 2022, 2021,
and 2020. As I finish 1951 - 2019, I'll load them into the public files.
Ice Cream Social - Whitey's has donated a door prize for the Ice Cream Social; the DCamp Family Band is
confirmed; PV is sending service learning students; and Jeff Struve has offered to do a sky viewing
through this telescopes. We're on track for a great event!
Sewer Bills - I've been working diligently to clean up the sewer billing, but there's still a lot of work to
do. I've consulted with Paul Macek on three delinquent accounts over $100 and sent demand letters to
those owners and tenants (where applicable). I've calendared myself to check delinquent accounts
quarterly. Paul recommends updating our sewer bill delinquency ordinance to align with state
requirements. Would you like to continue to send postcards or convert to a full-size sheet of paper?
Samples are at the end of this document. If you'd like to continue using postcards, I'll need to order
more; we have enough for one more billing.
Permit Fees - The City Administrator would like to add an Excavation for Right-of Way Work Permit and
fee, which will require a resolution and possibly an ordinance. I'm in the process of benchmarking what
other cities charge for fees, in general and specifically for this type of permit, and will report back.
Printing - I designed new business cards that mirror our new website, which have been printed and
delivered. Regular and window envelopes that also correlate have been ordered.
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City of Riverdale, Iowa
110 Manor Drive, Riverdale, Iowa 52722 (563) 355-2511 www.riverdaleiowa.com
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MEETING DOCUMENTS:
•Assisted in the creation of the 5/24/2022 council meeting agenda and assembled the meeting packet.
Posted agenda in 4 locations; emailed to interested parties; delivered to Beth, Doug, and Kevin.
•Created 1 resolution.
•Prepared 5/10/2022 council meeting minutes and sent to QC Times for publication.
MEETINGS:
•Attended a kickoff meeting with Christopher Fennelly, financial auditor.
•Attended a CivicEngage training to learn how to edit the new website.
OFFICE/ORGANIZATIONAL:
•Continued to work on Laserfiche reorganization.
•Ordered office supplies and began reorganizing the supply closet.
•Set up a One Drive folder for Chris Fennelly and began loading documents.
FINANCIAL:
•Scanned and mailed all checks approved at the 5/10/2022 council meeting.
•Entered invoices and printed checks for approval at the 05/24/2022 council meeting.
•Resolved several sewer billing issues; will continue to work on others.
•Installed two gWorks updates.
•Per their request, invoiced the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for the Trees for Kids grant.
EVENTS/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
•Participated in the Get Out And Trail event; set up, greeted trail riders, provided snacks, cleaned up,
with the help of a PVHS service learning student. About 25 people stopped by.
•Worked on the June 2022 City newsletter.
MISC.:
•Ordered and received window envelopes and business cards. Ordered regular envelopes.
•Coordinated headshots, printed photos, ordered name plates, and plan to hang on the wall at City
Hall by Tuesday 05/24/2022.
•Worked with Twin States twice on Microsoft Outlook issues.
•Researched ordinance requirements.
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Task name Duration Duration in hours Duration in percentage
Building 20:31:08 20.5190212 42.27%
Streets 14:30:00 14.5 29.87%
Parks 13:31:22 13.5227354 27.86%
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Task name Task description Start time End time Duration Duration in hours Note Tag
Building May 7, 2022 at 7:45:00 AM May 7, 2022 at 9:00:00 AM 1:15:00 1.25 Raise flags. Assist Kelly with canopy setup respond to security alarm issues.
Building May 9, 2022 at 8:00:00 AM May 9, 2022 at 9:00:00 AM 1:00:00 1 Checking emails follow up on calls etc
Parks May 9, 2022 at 9:00:00 AM May 9, 2022 at 12:00:00 PM 3:00:00 3 Locate and install RPZs at each location. Empty all trash and pick up litter at parks.
Building May 9, 2022 at 12:00:00 PM May 9, 2022 at 1:00:00 PM 1:00:00 1
Paperwork phone calls etc
Building May 9, 2022 at 12:47:03 PM May 9, 2022 at 12:50:41 PM 0:03:38 0.0606195
Building May 10, 2022 at 8:02:29 AM May 10, 2022 at 9:00:00 AM 0:57:30 0.9584026
Streets May 10, 2022 at 9:00:00 AM May 10, 2022 at 10:00:00 AM 1:00:00 1
Parks May 10, 2022 at 10:00:00 AM May 10, 2022 at 11:31:21 AM 1:31:21 1.5227356
Building May 11, 2022 at 8:00:00 AM May 11, 2022 at 9:00:00 AM 1:00:00 1 Emails/computer work etc.
Streets May 11, 2022 at 9:00:00 AM May 11, 2022 at 12:00:00 PM 3:00:00 3
Get street sweeper to Elliot equip. Had to move other equipment out of the way learn to operate/drive
machine.
Building May 12, 2022 at 8:15:00 AM May 12, 2022 at 12:15:00 PM 4:00:00 4
Emails/computer work…work on setting up OMNIA Partners membership gaining vendor account
access. Meet with Seth Woods re: tree removal for commercial zoned. Reading MUTCD to learn signage
regs.
Parks May 12, 2022 at 1:00:00 PM May 12, 2022 at 5:00:00 PM 4:00:00 4 Limbing trees and debris/garbage pickup at Peggy’s/Vangundy
Building May 13, 2022 at 8:00:00 AM May 13, 2022 at 9:00:00 AM 1:00:00 1 Emails/computer work. Researching product/vendors for equipment/supply purchases etc
Parks May 13, 2022 at 9:00:00 AM May 13, 2022 at 1:00:00 PM 4:00:00 4 Finish limbing trees/cleanup at parks.
Building May 13, 2022 at 1:00:00 PM May 13, 2022 at 2:00:00 PM 1:00:00 1 Back on computer work from earlier this morning.
Building May 17, 2022 at 8:00:00 AM May 17, 2022 at 11:00:00 AM 3:00:00 3
Computer work/emails. Researching sign regulations. Trying to gain access to order from IPI for signs
and find alternative sources for orders.
Streets May 17, 2022 at 11:00:00 AM May 17, 2022 at 12:00:00 PM 1:00:00 1 Inspecting physical locations to determine needs re: signage installs
Streets May 17, 2022 at 2:45:00 PM May 17, 2022 at 3:45:00 PM 1:00:00 1 Meet w/Paul of DECCO at Brenny’s Intersection to go over panel
Building May 17, 2022 at 3:45:00 PM May 17, 2022 at 4:30:00 PM 0:45:00 0.75 Emails computer work clean up for day etc.
Building May 18, 2022 at 8:00:00 AM May 18, 2022 at 9:30:00 AM 1:30:00 1.5
Coordinate mowing of hills w/ Leclaire PWD. Follow up re: street sweeper setup IPI account-previous
account was wrong email and we were locked out. Old account deactivated. Set up one call tickets etc.
Parks May 18, 2022 at 9:30:00 AM May 18, 2022 at 10:30:00 AM 1:00:00 1 Trash etc
Streets May 18, 2022 at 10:30:00 AM May 18, 2022 at 2:00:00 PM 3:30:00 3.5
Continue learning MUTCD for signage regs. Determine physical needs for sign/sign post install. Go
through materials on hand to determine if any current inventory could be used. Negative.
Building May 19, 2022 at 8:00:00 AM May 19, 2022 at 11:00:00 AM 3:00:00 3 Emails placing orders learning how to do billing etc
Streets May 19, 2022 at 11:00:00 AM May 19, 2022 at 2:00:00 PM 3:00:00 3 Working on street signs that need installed. Site survey one call ordering materials needed etc.
Building May 20, 2022 at 8:00:00 AM May 20, 2022 at 9:00:00 AM 1:00:00 1 Emails/computer work etc
Streets May 20, 2022 at 9:00:00 AM May 20, 2022 at 11:00:00 AM 2:00:00 2 Signal maintenance/training with Kyle from itiris.
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City of Riverdale, IA
PROJECT UPDATE
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PROJECT UPDATE ½ A Review of MSA Projects in Your Community
CLIENT LIAISONS:
Kevin Bailey, PE, Team Leader & Office Manager
Phone: (563) 424-3701
Email: kbailwey@msa-ps.com
Christian R. Cooper, PE, CPESC.
Phone: (563) 424-3696
Email: ccooper@msa-ps.com
DATE: MAY 24, 2022
SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT – PHASE 2
MSA submitted an assessment of the manhole and adjacent lands restoration to the City
Adminstrator and the Contractor. MSA met with the Contractor to begin this work. MSA will
provide a synopsis of the progress at City Council Meeting.
Visu-Sewer indicated they will be back in town to complete their work during the first part of June.
WOODS ESTATES EMERGENCY ACCESS ROUTE
MSA has completed the plans, provided the City with an opinion of the probable construction cost,
and has provided the Administrator with a draft of a Public Hearing Notice. The Public Hearing is
scheduled June 14, 2022.
WOODS ESTATES OTHER
The Development sign and new berms have been placed at the location of the approved
(Preliminary) entrance to the platted commercial area. MSA has concerns about locating an
entrance to the commercial area closer to the existing intersection. The currently approved
location was discussed extensively with Mr. Woods’ Engineer, who is no longer under contract
with him. Moving this entrance any close to the existing intersection significantly impairs the
operation of this intersection.
RIVERDALE STORM SEWER STRUCTURES EVALUATION
MSA is working on the final report for this project.
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PROJECT UPDATE
City of Riverdale, IA
May 24, 2022
SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADDITIONS
MSA has not received revised plans or revised SWPPPs from IMEG.
OTHER?
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ARTICLE III-A
HCOD HIGHWAY CORRIDOR
OVERLAY DISTRICT
SECTION 36. TITLE AND INTENT.
The ordinance codified in this Article III-A shall be known and cited
as the Highway Corridor Overlay District Ordinance of Riverdale,
Iowa". The district created hereunder is intended to establish a
physically attractive pattern of development on certain major
entrance corridors into the City of Riverdale, to protect these
areas from the negative effects of incompatible development and
to protect the traffic carrying of important highways within the city.
SECTION 37. APPLICABILITY.
The regulations set forth in this chapter, or set forth elsewhere in
this title when referred to in this chapter, are the regulations in the
HCOD" highway corridor overlay district. The HCOD highway
corridor overlay district shall apply to all property in the City of
Riverdale which is within 400 feet of either side of the right of way
of U.S. Route 67 (State Street), as well as property within 400 feet
of the right of way of Valley Drive from U.S. Route 67 (State
Street) to Fenno Road.
SECTION 38. USE REGULATIONS.
Permitted uses shall be all uses allowed in the underlying zoning
districts. All future rezonings in the "HCOD" highway corridor
overlay district other than single family residential shall be limited
to "C-1" local shopping district, "C-2" community shopping district,
M-1" light industrial district, and "M-2" heavy industrial district, as
these districts allow the degree of review and control necessary to
achieve the goals of the "HCOD" highway corridor overlay district
and allow a complete range of allowable uses for low density
residential to retail to industrial. Any property which is zoned "C"
commercial district within the HCOD highway corridor overlay
district prior to January 1, 2001, shall be permitted to continue its
use under this Article III-A without change, so long as the property
is not expanded or developed further or so long as its use is not
changed. In those instances, the property must conform to one of
the four allowed zoning districts within this Section 36.03.
This chapter shall not apply to single family detached homes or
single family subdivisions.
If there is a conflict between the requirements of the "HCOD"
highway corridor overlay district under this Article III-A and the
provisions of any applicable zoning district for any property, the
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requirements of this Article III-A shall govern and prevail for such
property.
SECTION 39. HEIGHT, YARD, LOT WIDTH AND AREA REGULATIONS.
All requirements of the underlying zoning districts concerning
building height, lot area, and yard depths shall remain applicable
with the following exceptions:
a) A twenty-five foot landscape buffer shall be required on all
major arterial or minor arterial streets. Parking lot
circulation may cross the landscape buffer area but parking
may not be developed within the required setback. On all
other streets, a similar ten foot landscape buffer shall be
required. In cases where other provisions of the zoning
ordinance requires more restrictive standards, the more
restrictive standards shall apply.
b) All immediate structures for non-residential uses shall be
set back from any immediately contiguous property used
for residential development a minimum of twenty-five feet
for a one and one-half story building (maximum height
fifteen feet) and forty feet for a two story building
maximum height twenty-five feet). Structures shall be set
back an additional one foot for each foot of building height
over twenty-five feet to a maximum setback of seventy feet
from any immediately contiguous residential property line
or residential zone. Property separated by public rights-of-
way shall not be considered immediately contiguous
property.
The zoning board of adjustment may grant variances in cases
where the above setback regulations (subsections A and B)
unduly impact the developability of any lot subdivided for
development prior to the passage of this chapter. The Board may
consider the feasibility of complying with the additional setback
requirements based upon all of the following:
1.Existing lot size.
2.Compatibility with adjacent development.
3.Locational and topographical factors.
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SECTION 39A. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
All uses and buildings permitted within the "HCOD" highway
corridor overlay district shall comply in total with the following
performance standards:
A) Open Space and Landscaping Requirements.
The total ground area devoted to open space for natural
landscape and landscape beautification shall not be less
than fifteen percent on any development site within the
HCOD" highway corridor overlay district. Such open
spaces will be free of all drives, parking areas, structures,
buildings, except for those walkways, monuments, and
ornamental features considered to be necessary and
essential to the central landscape theme. In the case of
underlying zones which require more restrictive standards,
the more restrictive standard shall apply.
Additional plantings, and larger caliper sizes and heights
may be required to achieve the goals of this chapter. This
landscaping shall be designed to minimize the adverse
effects of long expanses of wall, exposed parking, and
service areas.
Tree planting shall include a combination of evergreen and
deciduous trees and shrubs. In the required front yard,
canopy trees shall have a minimum caliper of two and one-
half inches, multi-stem clumps shall have a minimum
height of ten feet, understory trees shall have a minimum
height of five feet, deciduous shrubs shall have a minimum
height of twenty-four inches, and evergreen shrubs shall
have a minimum height of eighteen inches.
Caliper" shall be defined according to the standards of the
American Association of Nurserymen.
Where fences are necessary for commercial projects,
masonry, wrought iron/aluminum, moisture resistant wood
other than stockade) and hedges are encouraged. If
visible from a public street, galvanized chain link fences
are not to be allowed unless complemented by continuous
tall shrubbery completely obscuring the fence.
B) Architectural Standards.
Buildings within the "HCOD" highway corridor overlay
district shall be constructed of quality materials that have
strength and permanence. Permanence means that
buildings will age without deteriorating, given a minimum
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level of maintenance. The development shall recognize
the strength and permanency of stone, brick, concrete, and
steel as opposed to the frailty of light gauge sheet metal
and constant maintenance of wood veneer. While no
specific materials are disallowed, certain materials will be
approved for exterior use only if they are an integral part of
a design of unusual merit. Among those materials are
architectural metal wall panels, plywood and composition
siding such as hardboard. Other materials may be
appropriate in one use or situation but be totally
inappropriate in another.
The city council may establish design guidelines to help
guide the decisions by the Planning and Zoning
Commission and to aid petitioners with design
considerations.
C) Restricted Uses.
There are some uses that require additional restrictions
within the "HCOD" highway corridor overlay district to
lessen their negative impact and make them more
compatible with the goals of this chapter. The following
uses are restricted:
1. Automobile salesroom or showroom, or new or
used car sales or vehicle storage lots. Design
principles shall be incorporated into the design of
auto dealerships which minimize the unattractive
aspects of large areas of parked cars. One-car-
deep display areas along arterial and collector
streets and freeways shall be permitted. Display
rows shall be screened from public rights-of-way
with an eighteen inch earth berm. Additional rows
of cars shall be separated from the initial row by a
shrubbery hedge that completely conceals the view
of these additional rows of cars from the public
right-of-way. Five percent of the balance of the
parking lot shall be landscaped and permeable in
the form of islands and peninsulas. Signs applied
to, located in, or painted onto vehicle bodies or
windshields on cars in the display area are
prohibited with the exception of factory invoices.
The use of pennants and tinsel are prohibited.
Elevated or tilted vehicle display platforms are
prohibited. An earth berm or other form of
landscape buffer shall be located around the sides
and rear of the property to shield the view of stored
cars from adjoining residences and streets, if any.
Berming and landscaping may be required to shield
the view from commercial areas depending on sight
lines. Lighting design shall be integrated with the
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design of the dealership. Non-glare, cut off
luminaries shall be required so that lighting does
not spill over onto adjacent properties. The leasing
or renting of trucks intended for short term lease of
less than seven days shall be prohibited either as a
primary or an accessory use.
2.Public garages, service stations, car washes, repair
shops, auto parts installation shops, auto service
malls, and other similar uses. Building forms and
materials shall emphasize masonry and be
compatible with nearby retail buildings. Canopies
over pumps and their supports shall have no
lettering, logos, or striping, and shall be integrated
with the building design. The use of pennants and
tinsel are prohibited. Car wash structures shall be
a minimum of fifty feet from any residential property
line or residential zone. Outdoor storage shall be
confined to areas enclosed by masonry walls.
Stacks of tires, oil cans, and promotional items are
not permitted. Garage bays shall be concealed
from view from adjacent streets and parking lots
whenever possible. The leasing or renting of trucks
intended for short term lease of less than seven
days shall be prohibited either as a primary or an
accessory use.
3.Outdoor Retailing.
Outdoor retailing areas, such as garden centers,
shall be orderly and attractive, with low screening
walls concealing merchandise, except plant
materials, from view.
4.Contractor's yards and other similar uses involving
the outside storage of materials and/or vehicles and
equipment. Contractor's yards and other similar
uses shall be orderly with screening walls, berms,
and landscape buffers to completely screen them
from adjacent properties and public roads.
5.Outdoor Vending Machines.
For the purposes of this chapter, outdoor vending
machines shall also be considered outdoor
retailing. Such vending machines shall be
screened from public rights-of-way.
D) Environmental Performance Standards.
Complete abatement, elimination, or reduction of all
generally offensive characteristics such as odors, gases,
noise, vibration, pollution of air or water or soil, excessive
lighting intensity, hazardous activity, etc. which may be
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detrimental to the general welfare of the community shall
be accomplished. The standards for compliance with this
paragraph shall be as follows:
1. Air Pollution.
The use shall not emit any smoke, dust, odorous
gases, or other matter in such quantities as to be
readily detectable at any point beyond the
perimeter of the site area.
2.Noise.
Riverdale Municipal Code, Chapter 53, "Riverdale
Noise Control Ordinance," shall be used to regulate
noise within the "HCOD" highway corridor overlay
district.
3. Vibration.
The use shall not include vibration which is
discernible without instruments on any adjoining lot
or property.
4.Site Lighting and Glare.
All lights, other than street lights, shall be so
situated and installed as to reflect away from
adjacent streets and residential areas. Light and
pole designs shall be compatible with the overall
design of the building(s) and site. In large parking
lots, poles are to be located within the landscape
islands. The scale of the parking area shall be
considered in the selection of pole height and
spacing. Pole height shall decrease, where
possible, near property lines and in low intensity
use areas to further reduce glare. Uplighting trees
and fountains, accent lighting on shrubs and
entrances, and silhouette lighting may be used to
create special effects.
5.Traffic Hazard.
The use shall not involve any activity substantially
increasing the movement of traffic on public streets
to a point that capacity and safety limitations are
exceeded unless procedures are instituted to limit
traffic hazards and congestion.
6.Storm Water Detention and Erosion Control.
The use and development of the use will comply
with the soil erosion, sediment control, and storm
water runoff control standards and specifications of
the Scott County Soil Conservation District and the
general principles of the Subdivision Ordinance of
Riverdale, Iowa, including Section 30.12 of such
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ordinance. All development with a disturbed site in
excess of one acre shall submit a copy of State of
Iowa Department of Natural Resources Permit with
accompanying plans. On sites less than one acre,
an erosion control plan shall be required if, in the
opinion of the city engineer, it is necessary to
protect off-site properties. An approved grading
plan shall be required prior to the commencement
of any grading.
7.Overtax Public Utilities and Facilities.
The use shall not involve any activity substantially
increasing the burden on any public facilities or
utilities, unless provisions are made for necessary
adjustments.
8. All utilities provided as new installation shall be
underground and comply in full with the regulations
set forth in Article V, Required Improvements, of
the Subdivision Ordinance of the City of Riverdale,
Iowa.
E) Off-Street Parking and Loading.
The required number of spaces shall remain the same as
that of the underlying zoning districts. In all cases, parking
lots created in the "HCOD" highway corridor overlay district
shall be constructed with concrete or asphalt curbing. In
all cases, parking areas shall be screened from any public
right-of-way or adjacent residential area by proper siting,
the use of earth berms and vegetation. Earth berms shall
be a minimum of three feet in height (with the exception of
those on automobile sales display rows) and shall be
supplemented with substantially mature trees and shrubs
which have year-round effectiveness. Service areas,
loading docks, and garbage facilities shall be located
properly and screened as well. Landscaped parking
islands and peninsulas shall be included in lot layout to
reduce the visual impact and produce shade. In parking
lots of twenty or more spaces, an area equal to five
percent of the total parking lot area must be landscaped
and permeable. This shall not include perimeter plantings.
This requirement may be waived in the case of industrial
properties where interior landscaping may interfere with
the necessary movement of trucks and other equipment.
F) HCOD Highway Corridor Overlay District.
Signage shall be consistent with the central aesthetic
theme of the "HCOD" highway corridor overlay district; sign
materials shall be permanent or long lasting in quality. The
lighting of signs shall be non-intrusive with back lighting or
other methods of indirect lighting required. Project and
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business identification signage shall be limited solely to
wall signs, monument signs, ground signs and awnings.
Billboards are prohibited within the "HCOD" highway
corridor overlay district regardless of the underlying zoning.
1.Wall Skins.
Wall signs shall be limited in size by the regulations
of the underlying district. Signs painted on a wall
shall be prohibited.
2.Freestanding Ground Skins.
For the purposes of this chapter, a freestanding
ground sign shall mean a sign placed directly on
the ground the allowed height of which shall be
determined by land use. All such signs shall have
monument-type bases of masonry construction. A
comparable alternate base material may be used
upon written approval of the design review
committee or by the city council where signage
requires final development plan approval. Sign
setbacks shall be equivalent to those found in the
underlying zoning district.
a) Large Retail Stores and Shopping Centers.
For the purposes of this subsection, a large
retail store or shopping center shall be
defined as a single retail store or multiple
store center located on a site that is eight
acres or more in size. Such store or center
shall be allowed one ground sign a
maximum of twenty-five feet in height for
center identification with a maximum sign
area of four hundred square feet. Center
identification signs can state the name of
the shopping center and a major tenant or
tenants.
Pad sites or out lots incorporated into large
shopping centers shall be limited to one
ground sign a maximum of fifteen feet in
height with a maximum of one hundred
square feet of sign area.
All other signage shall consist of building
mounted signage consistent with the
regulations of the underlying zoning district.
b) Small Retail Stores and Shopping Centers.
For purposes of this section, a small store
or shopping center shall be defined as any
single retail store or multiple store center
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located on a site that is less than eight
acres in size. A retail store shall also be
limited to those structures in which the
primary use is for retail sales to the public.
Such store or tenant shall be limited to one
ground sign a maximum of fifteen feet in
height with a maximum sign area of one
hundred square feet.
All other signage shall consist of building
mounted signage consistent with the
regulations of the underlying zoning district.
c) Travel Related Uses.
For purposes of this subsection, travel
related uses are those uses that are used
primarily by the motoring public and are
limited to hotel/motel, service or gas
stations and restaurants. Such uses shall
be limited to one freestanding ground sign
fifteen feet in height with a maximum sign
area of one hundred square feet.
All other signage shall consist of building
mounted signage consistent with the
regulations of the underlying zoning district.
d) All Other Commercial, Industrial, and
Institutional Uses.
All other commercial, industrial, and
institutional uses shall be limited to one
freestanding ground sign not to exceed six
feet in height with the maximum area
determined by the zoning district. All other
signage shall comply with the regulations of
the underlying zoning district.
e) Subdivision, Apartment Complex Signs.
Subdivision, townhouse, condominium, and
apartment complex signs, regardless of
zoning district, shall be limited to monument
signs with a maximum height of four feet, a
maximum sign area of thirty-two feet, and a
minimum front yard setback of five feet.
f)Billboard Signs.
Billboards are prohibited within the "HCOD"
highway corridor overlay district regardless
of the underlying zoning.
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g) The use of tinsel and pennants or other
attention-getting devices other than
approved signage are prohibited in the
HCOD" highway corridor overlay district
other than for a thirty-day period
immediately following the granting of an
occupancy permit for a new business.
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ARTICLE IV
R-1" SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
SECTION 40. TITLE.
The regulations set forth in this Article or set forth elsewhere in this
Ordinance when referred to in this Article are the district regulations in the
R-1" Single-Family Residential District.
SECTION 41. USE REGULATIONS.
A building or premises shall be used only for the following purposes:
41.01. Single-Family Dwellings covering a minimum ground area of
twelve hundred (1,200) square feet for a single story and eight
hundred and fifty (850) square feet for a two-story dwelling.
41.02. Farm.
41.03. Churches and public and private schools.
41.04. Institutions except institutions for criminals and the insane.
41.05. Public parks and playgrounds.
41.06. Home occupations.
41.07. Single family dwellings shall be limited to accessory buildings
consisting of any combination of the following: (a) one (I) storage shed, as
defined in Section 20.35 herein; and/or (b) one (1)free-standing private
garage subject to the size restrictions herein; and/or(c) one (1) attached
private garage subject to the size restrictions herein. Each private garage
shall be limited to a maximum size of no more than 40% of the square
footage of the finished living space, except all residences may have
garage space of at least 704 square feet per garage. No residence may
have more than two (2) garage structures, either attached or detached to
the residence. No private garage incidental to single family dwelling shall
exceed one and one-half(1&1/2) stories in height.
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SECTION 64A
SIGNS
SECTION 64A. SIGNS
64A.1. Intent And Purpose.
This section is intended to control and regulate the development
of signs within the C-1 and C-2 districts. There is a significant
relationship between the manner in which signs are displayed, the
public health, safety and welfare, and the value, compatibility and
economic stability of adjoining property, its land use and the city.
The reasonable display of signs is necessary as a service to the
people in the conduct of competitive commercial and industrial
activity and to promote freedom of expression. The regulations in
this section establish standards for the display of signs in direct
relationship to the above stated purposes and directives.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the signs permitted under this
section are subject to and qualified by any signage requirements
under Article III-A for any property within the Highway Corridor
Overlay District.
64A.2. Reserved.
64A.3. Permits Required.
When the regulations of this section require a permit, said permit
shall be requested from the Riverdale Zoning Inspector and
issued by the Scott County Building Department.
64A.4. General Requirements.
All signs must comply with the following conditions:
1.No sign shall be placed so as to obstruct vision at street
intersections and driveway intersections for oncoming
vehicles.
2.When a permit is required on any particular sign, said sign
shall display the name of the owner and erector.
3.No sign shall block any required accessway or window.
4.No sign shall be attached to a tree or utility pole.
5. All signs not authorized by this section are prohibited.
6.No signs other than public service and safety signs shall
be permitted on public property unless authorized by the
governmental agency having control thereof.
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64A.5. Removal and Conformance Requirements.
It is the intent of this section to recognize that the eventual
elimination, as expeditiously as it is reasonable, of existing signs
that are not in conformity with the provisions of this section is as
much a subject of the health, safety and welfare of the public as is
the prohibition of new signs that would violate the provisions of
this section. It is also the intent of this section that any elimination
of nonconforming, signs shall be effected so as to avoid any
unreasonable invasion of established private property rights. The
building commissioner shall cause removal of a sign or sign
structure if the property owner fails to comply with the standards of
this section within ten (10) days after being issued a written
notification from the building commissioner. Any expense incurred
by the city in removing or repairing the sign or sign structure shall
be paid by the owner of the property to which the sign is attached.
1.Obsolete Signs.
Any nonconforming off-premises sign which does not
advertise a bona fide business, product or organization or
becomes obsolete because the business or organization
has relocated shall be removed by the owner within one
hundred twenty (120) days of the termination or relocation
of the business, product or organization being advertised.
Removal of obsolete signs shall include the supporting
structure, exclusive of any building, if all signs on the
structure are obsolete.
Any nonconforming off-premise sign which is severely
damaged and requires over fifty (50) percent of the cost of
replacement for repair shall be removed within one
hundred twenty (120) days after the date of the damage.
Removal of damaged signs shall include the supporting
structure exclusive of any building, if all signs on the
structure are nonconforming.
2. Any obsolete sign which does not advertise a bona fide
business conducted, or a product sold, shall be taken
down and removed by the owner, agent or person having
the beneficial use of the structure upon which such sign
may be found within ten (10) days after written notification
from the zoning administrator. Upon failure to comply with
such notice within the time specified in such order, the
building commissioner may cause removal of such sign,
and any expense incident thereto shall be paid by the
owner of the property to which such a sign is attached.
3.Unsafe and Unlawful Signs.
If the building commissioner shall find that any sign is
unsafe or insecure, or is a menace to the public, or has
been constructed or erected or is being maintained in
violation of the provisions of this section, he shall give
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written notice to the person to whom the zoning certificate
had been issued. If he fails to remove or alter the sign so
as to comply with the standards herein set forth within ten
10) days after such notice, such sign may be removed or
altered to comply by the zoning inspector at the expense of
the zoning certificate issuee or owner of the property upon
which it is located. The zoning inspector shall refuse to
issue a zoning certificate to any such party or owner who
refuses to pay costs so assessed. The zoning inspector
may cause any sign which is an immediate peril to persons
or property to be removed summarily and without notice.
4.Alterations.
No display sign or outdoor advertising device shall be
altered, rebuilt, enlarged, extended, or relocated except in
conformity with the provisions of this ordinance. The
repainting, changing of parts and preventative
maintenance of signs shall not be deemed to be
alterations.
5.Maintenance.
The owner of any sign requiring a permit shall be required
to maintain an exterior which is properly painted,
galvanized or otherwise treated to prevent rust and
deterioration of all parts and supports.
64k6. Permitted Sign Within C-1 and C-2 Districts.
This subsection sets forth which types of signs are permitted in
C-1 and C-2 zoning districts of the city. The notation "NP"
indicates that "no permit" is required for that sign. The notation "P"
indicates that a permit is required for that sign. The following
signs are permitted in the commercial districts as indicated below
with detailed regulations for each number are listed in subsection
64A.7:
001 Awning Sign. C-1, C- 2, NP
002 Automobile Gas Station Sign Oil Can Rack. C-1, C-2, NP
003 Automobile Gas Station Sign Tire Rack. C-1, C-2, NP
004 Automobile Gas Station Sign Door. C-1, C-2, NP
008 For Sale and For Lease. C-1, C-2, P
009 Flags. C-1, C-2, NP
011 House Number. C-1, C-2, NP
016 Nameplate. C-1, C-2, NP
020 On-Premise Identification. C-1, C-2, P
022 Parking Lot Instructional. C-1, C-2, NP
023 Parking Lot Entrance/Exit. C-1, C-2, NP
025 Temporary Mobile. C-1, C-2, P
027 Shopping Center. C-2, P
028 Subdivision Temporary. C-1, C-2, P
029 Political Signs. C-1, C-2, NP
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64A7. Specific Sign Regulations.
All signs which are listed in section 64A.6 are listed below. The
following regulations govern the use of specific types of signs
which are allowed within the applicable zoning districts.
Subsections (1) through (8) below explain the standards, phrases,
and abbreviations subsequently used for each type of sign.
1.Type: Each sign has a "Type Str." item which shows the
permitted type of sign structure which is permitted as
shown in the applicable table.
Mon" shall indicate a ground-mounted monument sign.
Pole" shall indicate a sign mounted upon a pole or poles
raised up seven (7) feet above ground level.
Bldg" shall indicate signs attached to a building.
1 face" shall indicate a sign structure with not more than
one sign surface.
2 face" shall indicate a sign with one sign surface or not
more than two (2) sign surfaces where the two (2) sign
surfaces back to each other and face opposite or nearly
opposite directions.
Types of sign not listed below are not permitted for that
sign.
2.Size.
Any sign shall not exceed the maximum number of square
feet listed for that sign on any one side or surface as
shown in the applicable table.
3.Illumination.
Signs may be illuminated when indicated in the applicable
table by one of four(4) general methods shown as "Ill."
Flood" for an illumination permitted by a light shining upon
the sign located apart from the sign structure and directed
toward the sign.
Back" for an illumination permitted by producing a sign
translucent in total or in part and placing light behind and
within the structure of such sign.
Sil" for an illumination permitted by producing a sign with
opaque characteristics and placing a light behind the
characteristics so as to outline the characteristic with the
glow from the lighting source creating a silhouette.
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None"for no illumination permitted at all.
4.Height.
Any sign shall not exceed the maximum height in feet
above average ground level listed for that sign as shown in
the applicable table. The bottom of any pole sign shall not
be lower than seven (7) feet above average ground level.
NTE" refers to "not to exceed."
5.Location.
Signs (not attached to buildings) are permitted on that
portion of each parcel indicated for that sign as shown on
the applicable table. The notation " NCT" shall mean that a
sign must be located "not closer than" the designated
distance from the property line. "None" shall mean no
restriction as to location on the parcel other than those
written in 64A.4 above.
6.Number.
No category of sign shall be displayed in greater number
than listed in the applicable table except the phrase "1 per
interior lot" shall also mean two (2) per corner lot with one
sign oriented to each of the streets forming the corner.
7.Special Conditions.
Each sign may have a "Special Conditions" item which
may indicate other condition or restriction not previously
listed.
8.Projection. Sign may project from a building into the
setback by not more than the applicable number shown in
the table below.
TABLE OF SIGN TYPES, DEFINITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
Listed below are the types of signs permitted followed by a definition of
each sign type and a table of the standards governing the characteristics
of each.
001 Awning sign.
A sign which is designed into the material composing the awning
which may serve as an on-premise identification and advertising
sign.
Type Str: On awning, 1 face Size: 300 sq. ft. ea. per frontage
Ill: Flood Height: Same as awning NTE 30 ft.
Loc: Same as awning Number: Same as awning up to 4
Projection: 4 ft.
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002 Automobile gas station sign oil can rack.
A sign on an oil rack at a service station.
Type Str: Attached to rack, Size: Area of oil rack
1 face Height: 6 ft.
Ill: None Number: 2
Loc: On gasoline pump Projection: None
island or within 15 ft. of
building
Special Conditions: Signs
only permitted at gasoline
service stations
003 Automobile gas station sign tire rack.
A sign on a tire rack at a service station.
Type Str: Attached to rack, Size: Area of tire rack
1 face Height: 10 ft.
Ill: None Number: 2
Loc: On tire rack within Projection: None
15 ft. of bldg.
Special Conditions: Signs
only permitted at gasoline
service stations
004 Automobile gas station sign door.
A sign painted or otherwise attached to the door on a service
station.
Type Str: Attached to door Size: Same as doors
of bldg, 1 face Height: Same as doors
Ill: None Number: Same as doors
Loc: Buildable area on Projection: None
overhead door
Special Conditions: Signs
only permitted at gasoline
service stations
008 For sale and for lease.
A sign which is temporary and is intended to indicate that the
immediate perimeter or land is available for sale or for lease and
contains the corporate and/or private name and phone and/or
address of the agent who may be contacted for inquiries
concerning the property.
Type Str: Mon, Pole, Bldg, Size: 32 sq. ft.
2 face Height: 15 ft.
III: None Number: 1 per interior lot
Loc: No restriction Projection: None
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009 Flaps.
A flag of the United States, the State of Iowa or the City of
Riverdale. Insignia of United States, State of Iowa or City of
Riverdale.
Type Str: Pole, Bldg, Size: No limit
2 face Height: 50 ft.
III: Flood Number: No limit
Loc: No restriction Projection: 30 ft. from pole
011 House numbers.
Also known as street address numbers, is a small sign with the
numerals or written number which has been assigned as the
progressive number which indicates the relative location along a
street or place of the premises concerned.
Type Str: Bldg, 1 face Size: 2 sq. ft.
III: Back, Flood, Sil Height: 10 ft. in res.
Loc: Buildable area on Number: 1 for each wall of each
building bldg.
Projection: 2 ft. from structure
016 Nameplates.
A small sign which contains the name of one individual or a
married couple or a family surname or company name, as an
identification for a specific doorway or building.
Type Str: Bldg, Mon, 2 face Size: 1 sq. ft.
III: Flood, Back Height: 15 ft.
Loc: No restrictions Number: 1 per dwelling
Projection: 2 ft.
020 On-premise identification and advertising sign.
A sign which displays the name and/or products and/or service
which can be purchased on the premises where the sign is
located.
Type Str: Pole, Mon, Bldg, Size: 300 sq. ft. if erected at or
2 face behind the required yard line.
III: Back, Flood, Sil 60 sq. ft. if erected, within a
Loc: Minimum of 15 ft. required yard.
from the property line Height: 30 ft. if erected at or
or 1/2 the distance of the behind the required yard line.
required yard whichever 20 ft. if erected within the
is greater or within the required yard.
buildable area. Number: 1 business, street
frontage
Projection: 4 ft.
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022 Parking instructional signs.
A sign located adjacent to driveway. and parking areas which
instructs the users as to restriction and regulations controlling the
parking area such as but not limited to private parking areas,
hours of parking, one-way entrances, no parking area, towing
policy.
Type Str: Bldg, Pole, Mon, Size: 9 sq. ft.
2 face Height:7 ft.
Ill: Back, Flood, Sil Number: 1 per interior lot
Loc: Buildable area Projection: 4 ft.
023 Parking entrance exit.
A sign located along a driveway entrance or exit to some type of
parking area which indicates the use of the driveway as an
entrance and/or exit.
Type Str: Bldg, Pole, Mon, Size: 2 sq. ft.
2 face Height: 7 ft.
III: Back, Flood, Sil Number: 1 per entrance
Loc: No restriction Projection: 4 ft.
025 Temporary mobile sign.
Signs which are temporary and can easily be moved to another
location and which have moveable type.
Type Str: Mon, 2 face Size: 32 sq. ft.
Ill: Back, Flood Height: 10 ft.
Loc: No restriction Number: 2
Special conditions: No sign Projection: None
shall be permitted for more
than 30 days and one
renewal of 30 days. No
additional re-application
shall be considered sooner
than 90 days after
termination of the last
such permit.
027 Shopping center.
A sign which identifies a complex of retail or office establishments
which are serviced by common parking and driveway facilities and
are in a complex of at least three (3) commercial establishments
on the same property or adjacent properties. Such a sign is
allowed in lieu of on-premise identification pole signs for each
individual business.
Type Str: Pole, 2 face Size: 500 sq. ft.
Ill: Back, Flood, Sil Height: Min. 8 ft., Max. 30 ft.
Loc: No restriction Number: 1 per interior lot
Projection: 4 ft.
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028 Subdivision Temporary.
A sign located at a new development which is intended to identify
the development until the project is complete, where there are
multiple lots.
Type Str: Pole, Mon, 2 face Size: 100 sq. ft
Ill: None Height: 15 ft.
Loc: Buildable Area Number: 1 per entrance to area
Special Condition: 180-day Projection: None
can be renewed until
project is 90% completed
on 10 renewals.
029 Political Signs.
Political signs are permitted in all districts, subject to the following
conditions:
1.Location and Size.
No such signs shall be placed on public property. Such
signs may be located in a required yard in any district,
except none shall be within thirty (30) feet of a corner
street lot line intersection. No such sign shall exceed
thirty-two (32) square feet in surface area nor eight (8) feet
in horizontal length.
2.Height.
Such signs shall not exceed five (5) feet in height.
3.Time Limit.
Such signs shall not be erected more than forty-five (45)
days prior to the election to which they pertain. Such signs
shall be removed or caused to be removed by the person
or organization responsible for the erection or distribution
of such signs, or by the owner of the property upon which
they are located, or by such owner's agent no later than
seven (7) days after the election to which such signs
pertain unless a primary or special election sign continues
to be pertinent to a general election to be held within
forty-five (45) days after said primary or special election, in
which case such signs may remain for a period not to
exceed seven (7) days after such general election.
4.Permit.
No additional permits shall be required.
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5.Penalty.
Any person who violates this section will be given
forty-eight (48) hours from the time the violation is
discovered and the offender notified to come into
compliance herewith. Thereafter the offense may be
prosecuted as a municipal infraction.
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RIVERDALE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
PLACE: Riverdale City Hall, 110 Manor Drive, Riverdale, Iowa
DATE: May 10, 2022 TIME: 7:00 p.m.
NOTE: The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held in-person at the appointed time and day in
accordance with open meeting laws set and defined by the State of Iowa (Sections 21.2 and 21.8).
1. WELCOME
1.1 CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Anthony Heddlesten.
1.2 ROLL CALL - Council Members present: Adams, DCamp, Halsey, Jurgena, Littrel. Absent: None. Also
present: Engineer Chris Cooper, City Clerk Kent Royster, and other residents and visitors.
1.3 AGENDA APPROVAL - Motion by Adams, seconded by DCamp, to approve the agenda. All ayes. MC
2. REVIEW/APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by DCamp, seconded by Halsey, to approve the consent agenda. All ayes. MC
Claims Report:
VENDOR REFERENCE AMOUNT
BROOKS LAW FORM VETERANS PREFERENCE REVIEW $ 742.50
CENTURY LINK MONTHLY TELEPHONE SERVICE $ 11.28
CITY OF DAVENPORT MARCH SEWAGE TX PLANT OPER $ 5,087.44
CIVICPLUS DOMAIN SETUP & REGISTRATION $ 328.60
DEAN HALSEY JANITORIAL CITY HALL $ 375.00
DECCO REPAIR ARCONIC LIGHT $ 471.55
FLEMING NURSERY INC 23 TREES IOWA NATIVE $ 3,500.00
HUMANE SOCIETY OF SCOTT TRIP FEES $ 100.00
IOWA AMERICAN WATER MONTHLY UTILITIES $ 93.51
IOWA ONE CALL SEWER LOCATES $ 27.90
KELLY KRELL MILEAGE IMFOA CONFERENCE $ 209.43
MARY HANSON COMMUNITY ROOM DEPOSIT REFUND $ 30.00
MEDIC RFD SUPPLIES $ 228.31
METRO FIBERNET LLC FIBER-SPEED INTERNET $ 102.20
MID-AMERICAN ENERGY CO. GAS & ELECTRIC $ 1,151.33
PS3 ENTERPRISES, INC TOILETS IN 4 LOCATIONS/PARKS $ 500.00
QC PRESS EVENT SIGNS $ 210.00
QC WILDLIFE CONTROL LLC BEAVER TRAPPING $ 2,200.00
QUAD CITY TIMES 4/12/22 NOTICE BUDGET HEAR $ 371.79
REPUBLIC SERVICES TRASH & RECYCLING SERVICES $ 3,783.78
AUDITOR & COMM. OF ELECTIONS 2021 CITY ELECTION COSTS $ 139.26
S&R LAWNCARE & SNOW REMOVAL APRIL MOWING SERVICES $ 3,000.00
VISA CONFERENCE MEALS, TRUCK DETAIL, ETC. $ 3,293.36
VISA OFFICE SUPPLIES, ETC. $ 63.40
Accounts Payable Total $ 26,020.64
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Payroll-First Pay Period of May 2022
Anthony Heddlesten $461.30; Sam Hollars $403.51; Kelly Krell $1,330.21; Kent Royster $1,921.74
3.RESOLUTIONS
3.1 2022-33 Resolution Approving a Contract for a Review of Funds and Account Balances and
Expenditures for FY21 and FY22. Motion to un-table by Littrel, seconded by Adams. All ayes. MC Motion to
amend the resolution by Adams, seconded by Littrel. All ayes. MC Motion to approve by Adams, seconded
by Littrel. Ayes 4; Abstentions 1. MC
3.2 2022-38 Resolution Approving the Transfer of FEMA Storm Funds to the General Fund. Motion to
approve by Adams, seconded by Halsey. All ayes. MC
4.ORDINANCES
4.1 01-2022 Ordinance Setting a City Code of the City of Riverdale (rental fees and policies). Motion to
approve the first reading by Adams, seconded by DCamp. All Ayes. MC
4.2 02-2022 Ordinance Amending a City Code of the City of Riverdale (Deputy Clerk job duties). Motion to
approve the first reading by Adams, seconded by Halsey. All ayes. MC
5.ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Adams, seconded by Halsey. All ayes. MC. The regular meeting of the City Council was formally
adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
FOR THE CITY OF RIVERDALE: ATTESTED BY:
___________________________________________ ___________________________________________
Anthony Heddlesten, Mayor Kent Royster, City Administrator
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RESOLUTION 2022-39
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF
THE RIVERDALE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT OF RIVERDALE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Riverdale, Iowa (“City”) is a Municipal Corporation, organized and
operating under the laws of the State of Iowa.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority granted to the City Council for the City of Riverdale (“City”)
by section 372 of the Code of Iowa, and Chapters 16 through 21 of the City of Riverdale Code,
the City Council makes various appointments to its officers and responsibilities annually; and,
WHEREAS, the Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department experienced the vacancy of an officer
position that needed to be filled; and,
WHEREAS, the amended roster of the Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department for 2022, including a
comprehensive list of office and office holders, is attached as Exhibit “A”.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIVERDALE,
IOWA;
SECTION 1: The City Council hereby approves the appointment of those listed who have
volunteered to serve the community as firefighters and thanks them for their
dedicated service.
SECTION 2: The City Council hereby approves and recognizes the selection of those
department members who have been elected to offices within the department
for the calendar year ending December 31, 2022.
Passed and approved this 24th day of May 2022.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
______________________________________________ ______________________________________________
Anthony Heddlesten, Mayor Kent Royster, City Administrator
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Exhibit A
Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department Officers and Roster
Officer terms end December 31, 2022
Amendments in red
Fire Chief Chris Bernard
1st Assistant Chief Randy Bowers
2nd Assistant Chief Eric Hupp
Captain Rodney Fink
Captain Kevin Kluger
Lieutenant George Miller
Lieutenant Chelsea Jewell
President Philip Bowers
Vice President Jon Clinton
Fire Fighter Floyd Bruns
Fire Fighter Bruce Bowers
Fire Fighter John Clausen
Fire Fighter John Demay
Fire Fighter Dennis Glew
Fire Fighter Adam Guillion
Fire Fighter Dale Hupp
Fire Fighter Jakob Kluger
Fire Fighter Donte Peterschmidt
Fire Fighter Hunter Symmonds
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RESOLUTION 2022-40
RESOLUTION PLEDGING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE SCOTT COUNTY
ASSESSOR FOR THE RE-ASSESSMENT OF THE ARCONIC PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the City of Riverdale, Iowa ("City") is a municipal corporation, organized and operating under
the laws of the State of Iowa; and,
WHEREAS, as the City was notified that ACRONIC will be seeking a re-assessment of all ARONIC
property; and,
WHEREAS, the Scott County Assessor has sought and received a quote for services from Kenneth Voss,
MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, CAE; and,
WHEREAS, the City wishes to support the Scott County Assessor's efforts to obtain a fair and equitable
assessment; and,
WHEREAS, ARCONIC’s tax contribution is valuable in delivering essential services to the City; and,
WHEREAS, the Scott County Assessor has requested the City contribute $5,000 toward the Assessor’s re-
assessment efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Riverdale, Iowa, that the City
Council hereby approves a pledge of a $5,000 for the Scott County Assessor's re-assessment effort; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator is directed to secure funding for the City's
contribution from account 001-650-6401.
Passed and approved this 24th day of May 2022.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
______________________________________________ ______________________________________________
Anthony Heddlesten, Mayor Kent Royster, City Administrator
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