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Home My Public Portal About2024 03-MarchHappy St. Patrick’s Day Happy Easter from your City Hall staff! 4– RFD Training, 7p 5 - 8– Annual Examination with Iowa State Auditor 10– Daylight Savings Time starts 11– RFD Training, 7p 12– Council Meeting, 7p 14– Sewer-Utilities Review Committee, 5p 17– St Patrick’s Day 18– RFD Training, 7p 21– Planning & Zoning meeting, 6p 23– Easter Egg Hunt, 2p 25– RFD Training, 7p 26– Council Meeting, 7p 29– Good Friday 31– Easter *All events at City Hall unless stated Spring Forward Sunday March 10 Operation Station: A Message from Riverdale’s Public Works Department If you see suspicious activity, please call 911. 911 will determine if your call is an emergency or a non-emergency, and will respond accordingly. Photos are not helpful to law enforcement if there is no report to go with the pictures. We know it may feel weird to call 9-1-1 but that is truly what all Riverdale residents need to do– even for things like noise complaints, parking issues, loose dogs, etc. So, please remember– if something doesn’t look right, please don’t hesitate to call! See something? Say something! Did you know that Riverdale residents are allowed one bulky item pickup per month? Please call the office (563-355-2511), or email deputyclerk@riverdaleia.org, by Friday at noon to let us know your address and what item will be at the curb. Then have that item at the curb the following Monday by 7a for pickup. The following items are not eligible for bulky pickup: electronics, shingles of any type, liquids or paint, construction debris (e.g. large sections of drywall, lumber, decking, fencing, etc.), appliances, and/or tires. (Note: Appliances and tires can be picked up on city-wide cleanup days! 2024 dates are Saturday, April 6 and Saturday, October 19!) From the City of RIVERDALE, Iowa www.riverdaleia.org | 110 Manor Drive | (563) 355-2511 | deputyclerk@riverdaleia.org | March 2024 Riverdale Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 23, at 2p Located at Peggy’s Park (110 S Kensington St, Riverdale) Come enjoy the egg hunt at 2p and stay for face painting, treats, and other surprises! We can’t wait to see you there! Special “thank you” to the Halsey Family for planning this event! Connie Allen Connie Allen, long-time Riverdale resident, is our Get to Know Your Neighbor this month! Connie has lived in the Haven’s Acres neighborhood of Riverdale for over 30 years! Please, get to know your neighbor: Connie Allen. How long have you lived in Riverdale? I have lived in Riverdale over 30 years with my husband, David Allen. David had lived here for over 40 years! He passed away one year ago this month. Where did you grow up? I grew up in southeastern Iowa in a little town called Donnelson. Would you like to share about your family? Dave and I have 3 grown children, 2 daughters, Carlee and Natalie, and one son, Eddie. We have 5 grandchildren ranging from ages 6 to 26 years old! Tell me about your job: I am a retired elementary and college teacher with a Masters in Elementary Math. Do you have any hobbies? I guess my passion is Special Olympics in Scott County. My husband and I started volunteer coaching year-round over 30 years ago. I am continuing to coach many sports. Right now it is powerlifting at the QC Strongman facility. Tennis is my favorite though. What is your favorite thing about Riverdale? During the days, weeks, and months after my husband died, there were so many cards and condolences from so many of our Riverdale residents. Neighbors stopped by just to see if I needed anything or just to talk. Have you ever served or volunteered in Riverdale? I have helped with the Easter egg hunts and earlier fireworks programs that we used to have. Do you have a favorite Riverdale event? Probably the Easter egg hunts! Biggest change in Riverdale over the years? Dave and I loved to walk our dog down to the Mississippi Trail off of Kensington, as well as watch all of the courteous bikers. When the gates were installed, that kind of stopped. I really do miss that. Any hidden gems in the Quad City area that you would like to share? The QC Strongman right in our backyard. It is a wonderful facility, open 24 hours, with wonderful and experienced trainers. It is really something to check out! They allow my 17 powerlifting athletes free admission. They also spend many hours training and empowering them to be their best. They are a wonderful group of people that I am so glad to be a part of! Anything you would like to add? I really love living in Riverdale! Be sure to say hello to Connie when you see her out and about in Riverdale! Thank you for being in the newsletter, Connie! The Mayor’s Corner – March 2024 3/5 – Meeting with Bettendorf on Quiet Zone Study 3/5 - 3/8 - Annual Examination with Iowa State Auditor’s office 3/6– Mayor’s office hours are in Des Moines this month at the Iowa League of Cities Legislative Day 3/24 – 1500-1700 – Mayor’s Monthly Town Hall at City Hall (meeting ends when everyone has questions answered, after 2 hours, or after 15 minutes without attendees) Need a separate time? Book an appointment here: https://calendly.com/heddlesten/ Spring Floods? If you weren’t able to join us on February 15th at City Hall for the Flood Alliance meeting, you may want to know that we have much lower than normal flood risks for this spring due to limited snow pack to the north of us. You can read the official write up every two weeks on the National Weather Service website here: https://www.weather.gov/dvn/2024_springfloodoutlook Some key details for the Rock Island gage: Risk of minor flooding - ~30% chance (normal ~60%) Risk of moderate flooding - ~20% chance (normal ~50%) Risk of major flooding - ~10% chance (normal ~25%) Remember – it takes 30 days to get flood insurance and there’s still a risk of flooding no matter what. Details: https://www.floodsmart.gov/ LMI Ad Hoc Committee When TIF is used in residential construction, a percent of that money is required to be reinvested in Low to Moderate Income Housing. We are forming a committee to explore and recommend ways to expend this money by reinvesting it into the residents in our community first. If you’re interested in joining, please reach out to staff or the Mayor. Have something to celebrate? Did you know you can request a mayoral proclamation to celebrate great accomplishments? We’ve celebrated milestone birthdays, state championships, Eagle Scout awards, business anniversaries, and other special days related to residents, businesses, and organizations in our community. Email me at mayor@riverdaleia.org to request yours today! February Top 10 List: 1. Welcomed Mike Mangels to the Sewer/Utilities Review Committee 2. Established a Low-to-Moderate Income Program Committee 3. Established an Alternative Routes Through Riverdale Committee 4. Joined the QC Chamber of Commerce 5. Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Scott County EMA to host a flood pump at all times on behalf of the County 6. Approved a new part time administrative assistant position 7. Approved the new, official City Seal 8. Submitted paperwork to request a cost estimate for a special census 9. Were alerted about a metering issue that may positively impact the City’s Sewer Account. 10. Approved a summer maintenance worker position for a second year. Wondering how you can give back to your community? I’m always looking for residents to serve on our boards and commissions! Please reach out to mayor@riverdaleia.org if you’re interested! Mayor’s Monthly Question! Each month, one resident who fills out our monthly question will be en- tered to win brunch with the mayor at Duck Creek Pancake House! Please return this section of the news- letter to City Hall or submit the online form to have an entry and let your voice be heard! What forms, permits, or other items would you like to see the City digitize on the website? Current ones can be found by visiting riverdaleia.org, clicking on “documents”, then clicking on “Forms & Permits”. Spring is on the way! Time to get a rain barrel! Visit riveraction.org/sustainability or call 563-322-2969 purchase a rain barrel. River Action is ‘Rolling Out the Barrels’ for their 40th Anniversary! Cost: $110-$115 (depending on gutter size) Pick Up: River Action 822 E River Drive Davenport, IA M-F 8:30-5:00 Each gallon of rainwater collected is a step towards cleaner rivers, protected basements, and a healthier environment. Rain barrels intercept rain before it becomes polluted with harmful chemicals from various sources, contributing to the overall well-being of our waterways. Scan Me!