Author: Theresa Rose

BIKE VAN BUREN XXXV

AUGUST 21-22, 2021

The Villages of Van Buren County, Iowa will be hosting the 35^TH annual Bike Van Buren on August 21 & 22. Bicycling enthusiasts will pedal their way through the historical villages during this two-day event in the hills of Southeast Iowa. The Villages will welcome the bicyclists with a variety of refreshments and outstanding hospitality, all included as part of the registration fee! The routes will lead you through some of the most picturesque countryside in Iowa! You can register for Bike Van Buren online at villagesofvanburen.com through August 18. Walk-up registration is welcome and will be held at the Keosauqua City Park, Saturday 7-8:30am. Sunday only riders and walk-up registration will also be at the Keosauqua City Park on Sunday from 7:30-8:00am. Two-day registration fees: Adults: $45, Children under 18 years: $37. Single day registration: Adults: $35, Children $27.

Routes for both Saturday and Sunday have a primary route along with alternate routes. Riders are always welcome to create their own route as well. All routes will begin and end at the Keosauqua City Park, and all are clearly marked with large colored arrows. Bickel’s Cycling & Fitness of Burlington will provide technical support and sag wagons will be en-route with the riders at all times. Phone numbers for staff support crews are provided on the maps riders will receive upon registration. Riders are encouraged to carry a cell phone. All support crews will be equipped with free cold bottled water, courtesy of the Bonaparte Retreat, and limited first aid.

Riders will have the option to purchase a lunch band at registration ($10 adults, $7 youth). Saturday’s lunch will be prepared by the Stockport Public Library and held at the American Legion in Stockport. Sunday’s lunch will be provided by Cantril Grass Roots and held at the Township Hall at Waubonsie Park in Cantril. Registered riders will take advantage of 100% complimentary refreshments at each hospitality stop. Hospitality stops will include some fascinating sites such as the Stone House in Bentonsport, Harrisburg Church, and the Birmingham Shelter (next to the recently restored historic log cabin).

The Poker Run is back for 2021!  Riders will try to build their best hand of poker by drawing cards at designated hospitality stops. The best hand on each day will win $50 cash. Bickel’s Cycling & Fitness in Burlington will provide prizes for the remaining place winners.

Saturday’s ride will conclude at the Keosauqua City Park. The Villages Folk School will be holding their Outdoor BBQ and Bake Sale under the big tent in the Keosauqua City Park beginning at 5pm. Purchase a brisket meal for $10 or pulled pork meal for $8 which includes two sides, chips and drink. The bake sale table will be full of pies, cakes, cookies, and bars and available to purchase individually or as a whole. Enjoy with your meal or take home to enjoy later!

Hotel Manning will be providing musical entertainment at the Hotel’s Riverside Courtyard both Friday and Saturday evenings! Get the weekend started on Friday night with the Strait Run, a family band out of Vinton, Iowa. They will be performing their mix of classic rock and roll from 7-10pm. After a long day of riding and a great meal in the park, relax on Saturday night to the musical talents of Southeast Iowa’s own John Boyer from 5-9pm.

Also back for 2021 is the delicious Keosauqua Lions all-you-can-eat Pancake breakfast under the big tent in the Keosauqua City Park and EVERYONE is invited! Get your fill of pancakes and sausage both mornings from 6:30-9am. Bring the family down and support your local organizations!

For more information contact: Villages of Van Buren 800-868-7822 / 319-293-7111 villagesofvanburen.com

The Iowa Department of Transportation is distributing the free paper version of the map at Iowa DOT driver’s license centers, county treasurer’s offices, the six Iowa DOT district offices, Iowa DOT rest areas, and state welcome centers. There are also static and interactive online versions at https://iowadot.gov/iowabikes/transportation-map-for-bicyclists.

This popular publication has been updated to show new four-foot, paved shoulders and recreational trails completed since the 2019-2020 version was published. As in past versions, the map highlights bike-friendly routes when traveling on two wheels through Iowa by identifying bike trails and traffic levels on all paved roads. The map also includes insets of Iowa’s 16 largest cities.

A person riding on a public road has all the rights and is required to know and obey all traffic laws and rules of the road, applicable to the driver of a motor vehicle. To assist bicyclists in understanding their rights and responsibilities, a section of the map is dedicated to highlighting rules of the road. Also, bicyclists are urged to always wear helmets, use lights at night and watch out for road hazards including parallel-slat stormwater grates, gravel, sand, and debris.

AGENDA

August 3, 2021

Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes

9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update

Motion to approve final design contract for

Bridge #105 with Calhoun-Burns

Other County Business as time allows

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

275^th Street in Henry County will be closed for box culvert replacement on Tuesday, August 3^rd.

Closure will be from Franklin Ave west to Erickson Ave (south).

Please use alternate route.

In the interest of keeping Henry County residents informed, the Henry County Sheriff’s office has requested KILJ post the daily jail count. During the jail referendum campaign it was publicized that the jail would be able to house additional inmates from surrounding counties and this would generate revenue for Henry County.

Date:   08-02-2021______

JAIL COUNT

  _25_      Henry County Inmates

  _43_      Out of County Contract Inmates              

 _68_     TOTAL

AUGUST 3RD, 2021 – TUESDAY EVENING – 6:00 P.M.
CITY OFFICE – 112 W. MAIN ST.
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING: Mayor Kirk Miller
2. ROLL CALL: Travis Benz, Brad Helmerson, Dan Berner, Scott Campbell and January Benjamin
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. INVOCATION: Kirk Miller
5. PUBLIC HEARING:
a. Citizens question and comments on the proposal to convey property to Tyler J. Thein
and April E. Thein
b. Approve Resolution #340 making final determination on potential conveyance of
property to Tyler J. Thein and April E. Thein related to a lot line adjustment for Lot 5 in
the Adams Street Subdivision (1-3)
c. Citizen questions and comments on Ordinance #60 Amending Chapter 69 – Parking
Regulations
d. Approve Ordinance #60 Amending Chapter 69 – Parking Regulations pertaining to snow
removal and creating snow emergency routes (4-5)
e. Citizen questions and comments on Ordinance #62 Amending Chapter 69 – Parking
Regulations
f. Approve Ordinance #62 Amending Chapter 69 – Parking Regulations pertaining to no
parking zones and parking prohibited during certain times (6-8)
6. REPORTS:
a. Police Dept.
b. Fire Department (9)
c. Public Works (10)
d. Parks & Recreation
e. Utilities (11-14)
f. Child Care (15-20)
g. Mayor
7. OPEN FORUM:
8. CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approve minutes of previous meetings (21-26)
b. Accept Clerk’s Financial Reports (27-29)
c. Approve Payment of Claims (Handouts)
d. Approve Mike Phillips Jr. & Bryan Kleinkopf to attend the IAWEA Region 6 Conference in
Iowa City, September 1st, 2021 (30)
9. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Discuss and the commercial development and/or tax increment financing on the City
property southeast of 814 E. Adams St. (46)
b. Discuss the proposed New London Community School Sport Championships Sign (47)
c. Discuss the extension of the sanitary sewer and re-zoning of part of Dover Circle as
requested by Dan Delaney
10. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Resolution #341 (1) approving the minimum requirements, competitive criteria, and
procedures for disposition of certain property located within the City’s South Pine Street
Urban Renewal Area; (2) determining that the proposal submitted by Randy D. Hammer
and Lisa J. Hammer satisfies the offering requirements and declaring the intent of the
City to convey the property to Randy D. Hammer and Lisa J. Hammer in the event that
no competing proposals are submitted; (3) ratifying publication of a Notice of
Competitive Bidding and soliciting competing proposals; and (4) fixing date for a public
hearing on the proposal to enter into a purchase, sale, and development agreement
with Randy D. Hammer and Lisa J. Hammer related to the conveyance of Lot 5 in the
Pine Street Subdivision First Addition (31-36)
b. Approve investing capital improvement funds, child care, in a CD (37)
c. Accept the resignation of Mike Westerbeck from the Planning & Zoning Commission
d. Discuss and take action on the duplicate ERTs for sewer and back billing/refunds due to
customers (38-45)
e. Discuss Danville Telecom expanding telephone and/or internet service into the City of
New London
f. Discuss constructing a new sidewalk through the yards of the property at 307 S. Pine St.
and 602 S. Maple St. connecting the 200 and 400 blocks of W. Adams St. or in the right
of way in the 200 and 300 blocks of W. Thompson St.
2. MEETINGS:
a. Public Works Committee, August 18th
, 2021 at 6:30 a.m., Shop at WWTP
b. Public Safety Committee, August 18th, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., City Office
c. Regular City Council Meeting, September 7th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., City Office
3. ADJOURNMENT