City Council

CITY OF BETTENDORF COMMITTEEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES JULY 20, 2026 The City Council of Bettendorf, Iowa held their Committee of the Whole on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at Bettendorf City Hall, 1609 State Street, Bettendorf, Iowa. The City of Bettendorf broadcasted this public meeting online at www.bettendorf.org/YouTube. Council Members Present: Naumann, Jager, Brown, Flaherty, Sechser, Baden, Palczynski Presiding: Mayor Robert S. Gallagher PRESENTATIONS Community Engagement Manager Angie Sharp gave an update on Community Engagement’s hard work from January – June 2026, which included a report on social media, Alert Iowa, the city’s website refresh, Communications Campaigns, and Community Engagement’s efforts with respect to the city’s Strategic Plan. Mayor Gallagher asked Council for any questions. Council Member Palcyznski questioned the estimated time of completion on the city’s website refresh and if staff is doing the refresh in-house. Ms. Sharp responded that she anticipates the refresh being concluded mid to late September, and that the refresh is part of the city’s contract with Revize. City Administrator Decker Ploehn went through the top and high priorities of the Policy and Management Agendas with respect to the city’s Strategic Plan. Council asked questions as they went through the update and staff responded accordingly. Mr. Ploehn concluded the update stating that he was proud of the team and all the work they have accomplished throughout the year. ITEMS TO APPEAR Mayor Gallagher asked Council for any questions on Items to Appear. None presented. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Gallagher asked Council for any questions on the consent agenda items. Council Members Flaherty, Palczynski, Jager, and Sechser questioned staff on Item F, a resolution awarding the contract and approving the contract and bond for the Learning Campus Sidewalk Replacement Project Phase 1, regarding the cost, expanding the project, and type of materials used. City Engineer Brent Morlok responded accordingly. Council Member Jager questioned staff on Item C, a resolution setting the date for a public hearing on the Middle park West Parking Lot Reconstruction Project, regarding any type of cost share agreement with the YMCA. City Administrator Decker Ploehn responded accordingly. Council Member Flaherty questioned staff on Item N, a resolution to purchase a 2026 Toyota Camry for the police department. A typo was discovered on the resolution regarding the year of vehicle being purchased, and Council Member Flaherty made a motion to correct the typo. Council Member Sechser seconded the motion. Viva Voce indicated all ayes, and the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Gallagher asked for a motion to keep all remaining consent agenda items as presented for consideration at tomorrow's regular city council meeting. Council Member Naumann made a motion to approve same, and Council Member Jager seconded the motion. Viva Voce indicated all ayes, and the motion passed unanimously. ITEMS ADDED BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL No items were added by Mayor and/ or Council. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Council Member Sechser made a motion to adjourn, and Council Member Baden seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:10 p.m. Altes~ ~ City Clerk Decker P. Ploehn  CITY OF BETTENDORF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 2026 The City Council of Bettendorf, Iowa met in regular session on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at Bettendorf City Hall, 1609 State Street, Bettendorf, Iowa. The City of Bettendorf broadcasted this public meeting online at www.bettendorf.org/YouTube. Council Members Present: Naumann, Jager, Brown, Flaherty, Sechser, Baden, Palczynski Presiding: Mayor Robert S. Gallagher Mayor Gallagher opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by an Invocation given by Bettendorf Police Chaplain and Pastor of Sacred Heart Cathedral Church, Reverend Jason Crossen. PUBLIC REQUESTS OF COUNCIL No one addressed the Council, and the session was closed. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE 2026 INTAKE REPAIR PROGRAM Mayor Gallagher asked council for any questions. None presented. Mayor Gallagher verified that the Notice of Public Hearing had been published and no written correspondence had been received on the matter. Mayor Gallagher then opened the public hearing. No one addressed the Council, and the public hearing was closed. RESOLUTION Council Member Jager presented a resolution approving the plans, specifications, and form of contract for the 2026 Intake Repair Program, and made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Council Member Brown seconded the motion. Mayor Gallagher asked for any discussion from Council. None presented. Roll call vote indicated Palczynski (aye); Naumann (aye); Jager (aye); Brown (aye); Flaherty (aye); Sechser (aye); and Baden (aye). The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE 2026 SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM Mayor Gallagher asked council for any questions. None presented. Mayor Gallagher verified that the Notice of Public Hearing had been published and no written correspondence had been received on the matter. Mayor Gallagher then opened the public hearing. No one addressed the Council, and the public hearing was closed. RESOLUTION Council Member Sechser presented a resolution approving the plans, specifications, and form of contract for the 2026 Intake Repair Program, and made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Council Member Baden seconded the motion. Mayor Gallagher asked for any discussion from Council. None presented. Roll call vote indicated Palczynski (aye); Naumann (aye); Jager (aye); Brown (aye); Flaherty (aye); Sechser (aye); and Baden (aye). The motion passed unanimously. ORDINANCE - SECOND READING AMENDING BETTENDORF CITY CODE SECTION 6-1-322(A)(2). "VEHICLES ENTERING A STOP OR YIELD INTERSECTION" BY ADDING A STOP SIGN INTERSECTION ON ONTARIO DRIVE AT PANDIT DRIVE Council Member Baden presented the second reading of an ordinance amending Bettendorf City Code Section 6-l-322(A)(2), "Vehicles Entering a Stop or Yield Intersection" by adding a stop sign intersection on Ontario Drive at Pandit Drive, and made a motion to approve the ordinance at its second reading as presented. Council Member Sechser seconded the motion. Mayor Gallagher asked for any discussion from Council. None presented. Roll call vote indicated Palczynski (aye); Naumann (aye); Jager (aye); Brown (aye); Flaherty (aye); Sechser (aye); and Baden (aye). The motion passed unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Gallagher asked for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Council Member Naumann made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, and Council Member Jager seconded the motion. Mayor Gallagher asked Council for any questions. None presented. Roll call vote indicated Palczynski (aye); Naumann (aye); Jager (aye); Brown (aye); Flaherty (aye); Sechser (aye); and Baden (aye). The motion passed unanimously. SUPPLEMENTAL Council Member Brown thanked staff for the strategic plan update last evening at Committee of the Whole and for their hard work all year to gets things done. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Council Member Naumann made a motion to adjourn, and Council Merl)ber Jager seconded the motion. The meeting jdurned at approximately 7:07 p.m. Attest: ~ fJ1Jl; City Clerk Decker P. Ploehn  CONSENT AGENDA JULY 21, 2026 ALL ITEMS APPEARING BELOW ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SHALL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM SHALL BE REMOVED AND DISCUSSED SEPARATELY A. Minutes from July 7, 2026. (Approve and Adopt) B. Resolution to receive and file the Financial Summary Report as of May 31, 2026. (Approve and Adopt) C. Resolution setting the date for a public hearing and directing the advertising for bids for the Middle Park West Parking Lot Reconstruction Project. (Approve and Adopt) D. Resolution awarding the contract and approving the contract and bond for the 2026 Alley Rehabilitation Program. (Approve and Adopt) E. Resolution awarding the contract and approving the contract and bond for the Turnberry Lane and Thomas Court Reconstruction Project. (Approve and Adopt) F. Resolution awarding the contract and approving the contract and bond for the Learning Campus Sidewalk Replacement Project Phase 1. (Approve and Adopt) G. Resolution accepting improvements for the 2026 Pavement Preservation Program. (Approve and Adopt) H. Resolution accepting improvements for the 2025 Street Resurfacing Program. (Approve and Adopt) I. Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to issue a purchase order to Martin Equipment for the purchase of one (1) new John Deere 544P Wheel Loader. (Approve and Adopt) J. Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to issue two (2) separate purchase orders for the purchase of one (1) new John Deere 331P Skid Loader with accessory equipment, and one (1) new Behnke Utility Trailer. (Approve and Adopt) K. Resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2026 Ford F150 4x4, fire administration front-line vehicle from Lindquist Ford; cost not to exceed $47,866. (Approve and Adopt) L. Resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2027 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD vehicle from McGrath Ford; cost not to exceed $45,161.00. (Approve and Adopt) M. Resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2027 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD vehicle from McGrath Ford; cost not to exceed $45,636.00. (Approve and Adopt) N. Resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2026 Toyota Camry from McGrath Commercial & Fleet; cost not to exceed $31,889.00. (Approve and Adopt) O. Resolution approving an annual mobile food unit license for Stan’s Ice Cream. (Approve and Adopt) P. Resolution approving alcohol license renewals and requests for HP Fuels and Central Avenue Tap, and a new license for Cisco Bettendorf. (Approve and Adopt) Q. Bills (Approve payment and direct City Clerk to issue checks in respective amounts)