City Staff

If you’re looking for help with city services or want to discuss an issue, the City of Riverdale’s staff is happy to help. It’s best to contact by phone during regular business hours (Tuesday – Thursday between 10am and 5pm). Calls made to the mayor are typically returned within one business day.

Riverdale City Hall

Email messages are usually answered within 24 hours.

(HINT: We encourage people to use our online forms to communicate with members of the City’s council, staff and volunteers. Email forms are routed immediately and flagged for follow-up, making them more noticeable to the recipient.)

Mayor
Mike Bawden | Email | Phone: 563-949-2056

City Administrator
Tim Long | Email | Phone: 563-949-2800

City Clerk & Treasurer
Mary Frances Blevins | Email | Phone: 563-355-2511

Assistant City Clerk
Scharlott Blevins | Phone: 563-355-2511

Maintenance
George Miller | Email | Phone: 563-949-0464

Fire Chief
Floyd Bruns | Email | Phone: 563-355-2211

Public Records Administrator
Mary Frances Blevins | Email | Phone: 563-355-2511

Grants and Research
Scharlott Blevins | Phone: 563-355-2511

NPDES Management
George Miller | Email | Phone: 563-949-0464

Committee Contacts on City Council

Administration/HR Mike Bawden
Economic Development Mike Bawden
Finance Cheryl Channon
Fire & Public Safety Paul DCamp
Parks & Recreation Kelly Krell
Public Works Anthony Heddelsten
Zoning Doug Littrel

Zoning and Building Contacts

Zoning Inspector
Lou Wren | Email | Phone: 563-355-1300

Zoning Board of Adjustments Chair
Dean Hiles

Planning & Zoning Commission Chair
William Briesch

City Consultants

City Attorney (on retainer)
Michael C. Walker, Hopkins & Huebner, P.C. | Email | Phone: (563) 445-2245

City Engineer (on retainer)
Chris Cooper, MSA Professional Services | Email | Phone: (563) 424-3696

Floodplain Ordinances Enforcement
Scott County Planning & Development Dept. | Phone: (563) 326-8643

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Latest News

Snow advisory for Riverdale January 10, 2020
Special City Council meeting set for Tuesday, January 7th at 7:15 pm. January 6, 2020
City Council goal setting and work session set for Sunday, January 5. December 29, 2019
Illinois-bound drivers will see some changes due to I-74 bridge construction modifications. December 26, 2019
Public hearing on acceptance of phase 1 plat for Woods Estates of Riverdale set for Tuesday, 01/07 December 26, 2019
Beware of scam text messages offering $1000 gift cards! December 22, 2019
New traffic signals at Arconic gate entrance should be operational by January 8th. December 20, 2019
Riverdale P&Z recommends approval of Woods Estates Phase 1 final plat December 19, 2019
Riverdale participates in state-wide tribute to former Hawkeye coach Hayden Fry December 18, 2019
Riverdale lights up for the holidays. December 18, 2019
Parks planning kick-off meeting generates a few new ideas. December 17, 2019
Want a job next year? The US Census Bureau raised pay rates for 2020 Census. December 17, 2019
City Landscaping RFP (2020-2023) December 16, 2019
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project December 16, 2019
Havens Acres Roadway Rehabilitation Project December 16, 2019
City to repair RFD air compressor December 16, 2019
Tree removal, clean-up and on-going care scheduled for parks December 14, 2019
Planning and Zoning Commission to review Woods Estates Phase 1 materials December 13, 2019
Public hearings on the Phase 1 plat for Woods Estates set December 12, 2019
Lisa Kotter named Interim City Administrator December 12, 2019
City gives final authorization to issue up to $10,000,000 in conduit bonds December 12, 2019
Council approves changes to the Planning & Zoning Commission December 12, 2019
City Council agrees to sell street sweeper – will contract service December 11, 2019
After violence occurs in our community, what’s next? December 11, 2019
Meeting Notice: Regular City Council Meeting (12-10-19) December 7, 2019