A regular meeting of the Riverdale City Council will take place on Tuesday evening, May 26th at 7pm. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the meeting will be held virtually as a GoToMeeting web conference.

Attending the Meeting Online

To attend the City Council Meeting on Tue, May 26, 2020 (from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM), just join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone by clicking on the button or this link. You can access the meeting by using the access code: 569-793-517

Not comfortable joining online? You can dial into the meeting with your phone, just call: (872) 240-3212 and use the access code (569-793-517) when prompted.

Please Note: It’s highly recommended you get the GoToMeeting app and install it on your computer before the meeting starts so you’ll be ready when we begin.

Just Click Here to download the app.

Agenda

Among the other issues to be considered and discussed by the City Council:

Presentations to the City Council include:

• Reports by the Fire Chief and Maintenance Department
• City Engineer’s Progress Report on a variety of projects
• Status Report from Woods Construction & Development
• An update from the Staff Search and Selection Committee

Resolutions addressing the following:

• The FIRST READING of a new CITY ORDINANCE establishing a Sewer/Utility Review Committee for the City of Riverdale
• A Resolution to Certify Certain Past Due Sewer Fees as Past Due Taxes and Pursue a Tax Lien on Property in the City of Riverdale
• A Resolution to Approve Recommendations on Moving Forward with the Staff Search/Selection Process
• Resolutions to Approve Payments to Contractors on the Havens Acres Roadway Rehabilitation Project, the Fieldcrest Drainage Way Project (Phase I) and the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (Phase I)
• Resolutions to Approve Guidelines for Opening the City’s Parks, Playgrounds and Public Meeting Places in Light of the COVID-19 Outbreak

Discussion of various items include:

• • An update on the Parks & Trails Survey currently underway
  • A quick review of where things stand on a Tree Management Program
  • A final call for tech issues to review as part of the City’s IT Upgrade
  • An update on the Long-Term Budgeting Project kicking off in June
  • A review of the timeline for a Public Hearing and Approval of FY 20 Budget Amendments
  • An update on how things are progressing on the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
  • An update on modifications being made at City Hall and the Fire Station
  • Information on XStream Clean-Up and how residents can participate
  • Updates on the Ice Cream Social and Community Conversations programs
  • A quick review of recent PPE purchases made through SCEMA
  • Questions for the Council to gauge their interest in a strategic planning process for the fire department
  • An update on the Meals-To-Go program

A copy of the agenda for the meeting can be found here.

A copy of the information packet sent to Council Members can be found here (note: the Council Packet is 99 pages in length).

A copy of the City Engineer’s report from MSA can be found here.

A report from the mayor covering administrative work over the last two weeks can be found here.

Meeting minutes will be posted following their approval at the following meeting of the City Council on June 9, 2020.

* NOTE: If you would like a copy of the Council Packet or Budget Report, please call City Hall during regular business hours (10-5pm, Tue-Thu) and one can be made for you at a cost of $.25 per page.

A regular meeting of the Riverdale City Council will take place on Tuesday evening, May 12th at 7pm. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the meeting will be held virtually as a GoToMeeting web conference.

Attending the Meeting Online

To attend the City Council Meeting on Tue, May 12, 2020 (from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM), just join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone by clicking on the button or this link. You can access the meeting by using the access code: 418-666-325

Not comfortable joining online? You can dial into the meeting with your phone, just call: (646) 749-3122 and use the access code (266-590-501) when prompted.

Please Note: It’s highly recommended you get the GoToMeeting app and install it on your computer before the meeting starts so you’ll be ready when we begin.

Just Click Here to download the app.

Agenda

Among the other issues to be considered and discussed by the City Council:

Presentations to the City Council include:

• Reports by the Fire Chief and Maintenance Department
• City Engineer’s Progress Report on a variety of projects
• Status Report from Woods Construction & Development
• An update from the Staff Search and Selection Committee

Resolutions addressing the following:

• Re-consideration of Approval of the Final Plat for Phase 2 of the Woods Estates Subdivision
• Consideration of Approval of the Recommendations of the Search Committee for Recruitment of Full-Time Staff, and for Intermediate Staff Support During the Recruitment Process
• Consideration of Amending Resident Qualifications for Participation in the Meal Delivery Program Funded by an Iowa CDBG Grant in FY21
• Consideration of Purchase Authorization for New Signage Along the Mississippi River Trail to Notify Bikers and Pedestrians of Route Changes

Discussion of various items include:

• • An update on the boundary fence project to be built along the MRT in Riverdale
  • A review of the City’s progress on a tree management program
  • A final status report on the IT upgrade at City Hall
  • A review of the plan to begin long-range budget planning for the City of Riverdale
  • Overviews of new accounting projects to clear up confusion over TIF accounting and Sewer Utility fund and rate accounting
  • A review of documents provided to Council Members regarding the proposed FY 20 Budget Amendments
  • Update on landscaping the City’s grounds
  • Fieldcrest Drainage Way Completion Update
  • Discussion of roof repair and other maintenance issues at City Hall
  • Proposed X-Stream Clean-up activities in Riverdale during the summer
  • A review of events planned for through the summer
  • Update on Friday Night Community Conversation program
  • An update on the installation of the flood gauge on Duck Creek in the Havens Acres area
  • A final report on the coyote trapping program for the season
  • An update on the Meals-To-Go program that kicked off this past week

A copy of the agenda for the meeting can be found here.

A copy of the information packet sent to Council Members can be found here (note: the Council Packet is 94 pages in length).

A copy of the City Engineer’s report from MSA can be found here.

A report from the mayor covering administrative work over the last two weeks can be found here.

Meeting minutes can be found here.

* NOTE: If you would like a copy of the Council Packet or Budget Report, please call City Hall during regular business hours (10-5pm, Tue-Thu) and one can be made for you at a cost of $.25 per page.

A regular meeting of the Riverdale City Council will take place on Tuesday evening, April 28th at 7pm. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the meeting will be held virtually as a GoToMeeting web conference.

Attending the Meeting Online

To attend the City Council Meeting and FY 21 Budget Public Hearing on Tue, April 28, 2020 (from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM), just join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone by clicking on the button or this link. You can access the meeting by using the access code: 418-666-325

Not comfortable joining online? You can dial into the meeting with your phone, just call: (224) 501-3412 and use the access code (418-666-325) when prompted.

Please Note: It’s highly recommended you get the GoToMeeting app and install it on your computer before the meeting starts so you’ll be ready when we begin.

Just Click Here to download the app.

Agenda

Among the other issues to be considered and discussed by the City Council:

Presentations to the City Council include:

• Reports by the Fire Chief and Maintenance Department
• City Engineer’s Progress Report on a variety of projects
• Status Report from Woods Construction & Development

Resolutions addressing the following:

• Consideration of Approval of the Final Plat for Phase 2 of the Woods Estates Subdivision
• Consideration of a No-Interest Loan Program for Riverdale-based Businesses Affected by the COVID-19 Outbreak
• Consideration of Authorizing the Hiring of a Part-Time, Summer Administrative Intern for the City of Riverdale, Iowa
• Consideration of Authorizing $1,000 in Matching Funds for a “Trees Please!” Grant Award from MidAmerican Energy
• Consideration of the Proposed Budget for Volunteer Firefighter Recognition and Support for FY21
• Consideration of Authorizing an Additional $9,000 for the Fieldcrest Drainage Way Project (Phase I)
• Consideration of Authorizing $7,500 for a Senior/LMI Meal Delivery Program to be Funded by an Iowa CDBG Grant in FY21

A Motion will be discussed regarding the following: 

• Action to create a bike-friendly space in the Bellingham Road parking lot near the Mississippi River Trail
• Action to hold a public hearing, amend and approve proposed adjustments to the FY20 budget for the CIty of Riverdale
• Action to clean and inspect the privately-owned drainage lines behind homes in the 200 block of Manor Drive so possible project scope can be defined and budgets determined

Discussion of various items include:

• • Next steps on boundary fence construction along the MRT in Riverdale
  • An explanation of the We Need Trees Grant program
  • An update on the Invasive Plant Study
  • A summary report on the IT upgrade that has been completed at City Hall
  • Update on City Hall staffing, job definitions and process development
  • Update on the recovery of costs associated with repair of a retaining wall surrounding a storm intake catch basin on the east side of Manor Drive hill which was damaged in an auto accident
  • A review of the plan to begin long-range budget planning for the City of Riverdale
  • Overviews of new accounting projects to clear up confusion over TIF accounting and Sewer Utility fund and rate accounting
  • An explanation of the CDBG Grant Application to IEDA
  • Update on landscaping the City’s grounds
  • Fieldcrest Drainage Way updates
  • Discussion of hail damage to City Hall roof and associated projects
  • Plans for resumption of curbside yard waste collection
  • Need to meet with Fenno Drive residents to discuss sanitary sewer project
  • Proposed X-Stream Clean-up activities in Riverdale during the summer
  • Plans for the citywide appliance pick-up on May 1
  • A review of events planned for through the summer
  • Discussion of having Friday Night Community Conversations online
  • An update on the installation of the flood gauge on Duck Creek in the Havens Acres area
  • Concerns about nuisance properties in the Fenno Hill neighborhood
  • An update on issues surrounding coyote trapping near the Woods Estates neighborhood

A copy of the agenda for the meeting can be found here.

A copy of the information packet sent to Council Members can be found here. (Please note, this document is 88 pages long* and the file is approximately 9.4 MB.)

A memo that spells out recommended next steps and a time line for the final plat of the second phase of the Woods Estates Subdivision can be found here.

A summary memo explaining the proposed no-interest loan program for Riverdale-based, small businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak can be found here.

A copy of the City Engineer’s report from MSA can be found here.

A report from the mayor covering administrative work over the last two weeks can be found here.

Meeting minutes can be found here.

* NOTE: If you would like a copy of the Council Packet or Budget Report, please call City Hall during regular business hours (10-5pm, Tue-Thu) and one can be made for you at a cost of $.25 per page.

A regular meeting of the Riverdale City Council will take place on Tuesday evening, April 14th at 7pm. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the meeting will be held virtually as a GoToMeeting web conference.

Attending the Meeting Online

To attend the City Council Meeting and FY 21 Budget Public Hearing on Tue, April 14, 2020 (from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM), just join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone by clicking on the button or this link. You can access the meeting by using the access code: 823-571-765

Not comfortable joining online? You can dial into the meeting with your phone, just call: (571) 317-3112 and use the access code (823-571-765) when prompted.

Please Note: It’s highly recommended you get the GoToMeeting app and install it on your computer before the meeting starts so you’ll be ready when we begin.

Just Click Here to download the app.

Agenda

Among the other issues to be considered and discussed by the City Council:

A Public Hearing on the Final Plat for Phase 2 of the Woods Estates Subdivision

Presentations to the City Council include:

• • Reports by the Fire Chief and Maintenance Department
  • City Engineer’s Progress Report on a variety of projects
  • Status Report from Woods Construction & Development

Resolutions addressing the following:

• • Consideration of Approval and Certification of the Proposed FY 21 Budget for the City of Riverdale
  • Consideration of a Resolution to Increase the Budget for Staff Search/Selection Services Consulting
  • Consideration of Conditional Approval of the Final Plat for Phase 2 of the Woods Estates Subdivision
• A Motion will be discussed regarding the following: 
• • Development and consideration of a motion to define how the City Council would like the City the provide some assistance/relief to Riverdale-based businesses dealing with interruptions associated with COVID-19

Discussion of various items include:

• • Results of the first meeting on the Parks & Trails Needs Assessment Project
  • Next steps on boundary fence construction along the MRT in Riverdale
  • An update on the development of a plan to create a bike station at the parking lot on Bellingham Road
  • A summary report on the IT upgrade that has been completed at City Hall
  • Update on City Hall staffing, job definitions and process development
  • A review of the plan to begin long-range budget planning for the City of Riverdale
  • Overviews of new accounting projects to clear up confusion over TIF accounting and Sewer Utility fund and rate accounting
  • An update on the Arconic TIF
  • Next steps on the Citywide Clean-up on April 18
  • Review of the construction plan for the Havens Acres Roadway Rehabilitation Project
  • A discussion of possible next steps on the Manor Drive drainage issue explored last year
  • An update on landscaping and invasive species audit projects managed by Quercus
  • An update on the accident damaging a section of retaining wall on Manor Drive Hill
  • The status of the Tour de Brew Event (scheduled for May 2)
  • A review of other events planned for through the summer
  • An update on the installation of the flood gauge on Duck Creek in the Havens Acres area
  • A current review of PPE currently on hand for use by the Riverdale Fire Department
  • Concerns about nuisance properties in the Fenno Hill neighborhood
  • An update on issues surrounding coyote trapping near the Woods Estates neighborhood

A copy of the agenda for the meeting can be found here.

A copy of the information packet sent to Council Members can be found here. (Please note, this document is 100 pages long* and the file is approximately 10.1 MB.)

A copy of the budget report for the City can be found here. (Please note, this document is 13 pages long.)

A copy of the presentation on the final plat for the second phase of the Woods Estates Subdivision can be found here.

A copy of the City Engineer’s report from MSA can be found here.

A report from the mayor covering administrative work over the last three weeks can be found here.

Meeting minutes can be found here.

* NOTE: If you would like a copy of the Council Packet or Budget Report, please call City Hall during regular business hours (10-5pm, Tue-Thu) and one can be made for you at a cost of $.25 per page.