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Home My Public Portal About2022 10-October Newsletter From the City of RIVERDALE, Iowa www.riverdaleia.org | 110 Manor Drive | (563) 355-2511 | clerk@riverdaleia.org | October 2022 City Wide Clean Up Day – October 15th As part of our contract with Republic Services, we have twice annual clean up days for bulky items. Please have all your items to the curb no later than 6 a.m. on the 15th for collection. It is recommended to place them out the night before. At 10:30 a.m., meet at Van Gundy Park at the corner of State Street and Kensington Street and join us in cleaning up Riverdale and the Quad City region in partnership with the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative (MRCTI) as we help eliminate and quantify potential plastic pollution headed to the Gulf of Mexico. Participants will be provided access to a cell phone app to help track pollution. Learn more by scanning the QR code above. The 100th Fire Prevention Week – October 9th-15th Did you know that the US Fire Administration reports that the top reason for structure fires is cooking? Yet only 43% of Americans own a fire extinguisher, and only 59% have working smoke detectors! We urge all Riverdale residents to update their fire safety equipment as often as possible. Learn more by scanning the QC code. Chili Cook Off – October 8th Join the Riverdale Fire Department and many other regional departments in the inaugural Quad Cities Firefighters Chili Cook Off! The event will be held outdoors at the Isle of Capri covered parking lot from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. $10 entry fee benefits Firefighter Benevolent Funds. Scan the QR code for further details! Library Feedback Requested! Annually, we invest around $16,000 in the regional Scott County Library System as we do not have our own library. One of the major benefits to us in Riverdale is the Bookmobile stopping at several locations every three weeks. We can also check books out and return them at the Scott Community College Library, right here in Riverdale, as well as access a variety of online resources such as the Libby App on cell phones/tablets and a plethora of genealogy information. To submit your feedback about the library, please complete this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CBRR69C 3 RFD training, 6:30p, Fire Station 8 RFD Chili Cookoff, 1p-4p, Isle of Capri 9 Mayor's Town Hall/FY24 Budget Intake Session, 4p, City Hall 10 Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day 10 RFD training, 6:30p, Fire Station 11 Council meeting, 7p, City Hall 14 Last Day to Submit EIS Comments on CP-KCS Merger 15 Fall Cleanup Day, 6a, Curbside 15 MRCTI Marine Debris Event, 1030a, Van Gundy Park 17 RFD training, 6:30p, Fire Station 19 City Hall closed, pm only 20-21 City Hall closed 24 RFD training, 6:30p, Fire Station 25 Council meeting, 7p, City Hall 25 Bookmobile Madison Drive 3:30p-4:00p City Hall 4:10p-4:45p Circle & Manor 4:50p-5:10p Circle Drive (by park) 5:15p-6:15p 31 Trick or Treat, 5:31p-7:31p Calling All Veterans Did you know that the City of Riverdale has a lovely Veteran's memorial at the east kiosk in Volunteer Square Park? We're updating this tribute to Riverdale veterans, and we need your help. If you're a veteran, or if you know of a current or former Riverdale veteran, and their name is not on the kiosk, please submit information to clerk@riverdaleia.org From the City of RIVERDALE, Iowa www.riverdaleia.org | 110 Manor Drive | (563) 355-2511 | clerk@riverdaleia.org | October 2022 It Flows Downhill! The City of Riverdale has been very fortunate to have one of the lowest sewer bills in the State of Iowa for several years an d a rate change hasn't occurred since 2019. Rate increases are necessary for two major reasons: 1) To pay for several sewer upgrades throughout Riverdale that were completed over the past 3 years to reduce inflow and infiltration into our local sewer system per EPA requirements. 2) To pay for system upgrades to the Davenport wastewater facility which are also required by EPA requirements. We are partners in this facility with Panorama Park, Davenport, and Bettendorf. The last ordinance rate change was completed in 2014, which set annual increases from 2015 through 2019. Recently, council engaged PFM Financial Advisors, LLC, from Des Moines to review the rates, expenses, and our future growth to propose a new rate structure that will extend 7 years. Council also applied $64,000 in ARPA funding from the federal government to our sewer capital projects to keep rates as low as possible. What does this mean for you? • Based on last month’s survey response – we will keep billing QUARTERLY • The rate increases are expected to pass via new ordinance shortly and go into effect on January 1, 2023 • You should see your first increased bill in APRIL 2023 • You can join our committee to reassess these rates going forward by emailing mayor@riverdaleia.org User Type Average Flow Rate (100 Cubic Feet/Quarter) Estimated Average Quarterly Bills Now 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Residential 17.25 $18.39 $ 25.48 $ 35.67 $ 46.33 $ 55.60 $ 56.74 $ 57.90 $ 59.05 Commercial 39.30 $51.20 $ 128.23 $ 179.52 $ 233.30 $ 279.96 $ 285.64 $ 291.39 $ 297.22 Public Authorities 91.14 $171.93 $ 185.25 $ 259.36 $ 336.98 $ 404.38 $ 412.64 $ 420.99 $ 429.41 Industrial 290.31 $606.47 $ 594.34 $ 832.08 $ 1,081.12 $ 1,297.34 $ 1,323.87 $ 1,350.64 $ 1,377.65 More Derecho Recovery Completed Thanks to Mark Griswold & Marcus Welding for reaching out about getting a new tree planted in the Elmhurst Lane circle! Marcus and his family were able to get bids on trees and the City had this new one purchased and delivered for Marcus to plant on City property. Thank to the Elmhurst neighbors for working on this project!! If you’re interested in volunteering for a City project, volunteer forms are available at City Hall. October Survey Question October 9th is our first FY24 (July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024) budget intake session. What are your priorities that council should focus on budgeting for in the coming year? New park equipment? A road in need of repair? Budget & service cuts? Email your ideas by October 6th to: mayor@riverdaleia.org Have a story idea for a newsletter? Email clerk@riverdaleia.org Mayor’s Town Hall & FY24 Budget Intake Session Sunday, October 9, 2022, 4:00 p.m., City Hall Did you know you can now follow the City on Facebook? Find us at: https://www.facebook.com/CityOfRiverdaleIowa/ Farewell Former First Lady From August 26th through internment, City of Riverdale flags were lowered in honor of former First Lady of Riverdale, Lois Kempton, of Circle Drive. She was an important part of our community, and she will be greatly missed by many! Thanks to all of those who attended her memorial in September. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/qctimes/ name/lois-kempton-obituary?id=36483942 MRT Ribbon Cutting: Thanks to those who joined us, including the Quad City Bicycle Club and Quercus Land Stewardship Services, at the ribbon cutting in September for the new bike repair and monarch way stations. City Hall Realignment Has Begun! With recent departures of City staff, council has started to rehire and realign City positions. Our new City Hall layout will be as follows: • City Administrator (on call/contract): Brent Hinson (this position is part-time, hourly, and will be phased out) • Clerk: Kelly Krell (this position is full-time, salaried) • Deputy Clerk: TBD (this position is part-time, hourly, and applications are being accepted through 9/30/22) • Public Works/Code Enforcement: TBD (this position is full-time, salaried, and you can apply soon) Job postings & how to apply can be found at www.riverdaleia.org by clicking “Documents” and then “Job Openings” or by visiting City Hall. From the City of RIVERDALE, Iowa www.riverdaleia.org | 110 Manor Drive | (563) 355-2511 | clerk@riverdaleia.org | October 2022 What Council Actions Were Taken in September? September was a particularly busy month for City Council! 3 ordinances and 12 resolutions were considered before council this month: Ordinances: 1) Updating the code for lawncare requirements to be more easily measured and enforced 2) Updating sewer rates for 2023-2029 3) Updating sewer code for unpaid charges to match state code requirements Resolutions: 1) Establishing bow & arrow season for deer & coyote within city limits 2) Engaging TIF counsel to update TIF payment documentation 3) Transferring TIF payments from Woods Construction & Development to Woods S&K Capital 4) Change order for Sanitary Sewer Rehab 5) Amending Sanitary Sewer Rehab Project 6) Change order for Bicentennial Park Emergency Access 7) Initial Payment for Bicentennial Park Emergency Access 8) Issuing contract to Humane Society for management of stray and neglected animals 9) Adopting Operations Manager/Public Works revised job description 10) Appointing Athena Smith to Zoning Board of Adjustment 11) Setting Trick-or-Treat date and time 12) Changing fall fest date for 2022 Download the Debris Tracker App on your device. Select ‘Mississippi River Plastic Pollution/MRCTI' from the organization list. Visit http:// www.xstreamcleanup.org/ citizenscience to learn more and select a location. Download the Mississippi River Citizen Science Field Guide. The guide provides detailed information on how to use the App, and how to collect data easily and safely. If you aren't able to select a designated location, tracking with Debris Tracker wherever you are is still valuable for expanding our understanding of plastic pollution in the Mississippi River Basin. You can track wherever you are – even if it’s just out for a walk in your neighborhood. XSTREAM CLEANUP Last Stop: The Ocean Saturday, October 15, 2022 xstreamcleanup.org