Miller-Riverview Pk Mgmt AgreeMEMORANDUM
April 1, 2003
TO:The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT:Miller-Riverview Park Management Agreement
Leisure Services Manager Gil Spence is recommending City Council approval of the
Management Agreement for Miller-Riverview Park with Pat Felderman.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Michael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Gil D. Spence, Leisure Services Manager
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
March 31, 2003
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Gil D. Spence, Leisure Services Manager
SUBJECT: Miller-Riverview Park management agreement
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to ask for City Council approval of the
management agreement for Miller-Riverview Park with Pat Fetderman.
DISCUSSION
This agreement formalizes the working relationship we have for management of the
campground operation. It cleady states what is expected from Pat Felderman and from
the City, and works out very well for both parties. Pay to Ms. Felderman is based on the
number of camping units served, so that the City is assured it Will not lose money on the
operation.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the management agreement for Miller-
Riverview Park with Pat Felderman, and authorize the City Manager to sign it.
ACTION STEP
The action requested is for the City Council to approve the maJnagement agreement for
Miller-Riverview Park with Pat Felderman and to authorize the City Manager to sign it.
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LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
City of Dubuque, Iowa
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
FOR
MILLER-RIVERVIEW PARK CAMPGROUND
This agreement, made and entered into this day of April, 2003, by and between the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, acting through the Park and Recreatiod Commission, hereinafter
called the "City," whose address for the purpose of this agreement is 2200 Bunker Hill
Road, Dubuque, Iowa, and Pat Felderman, acting as "agent" of the City, for whom the City
is responsible in all respects, hereinafter called "Felderman,i" whose address for the
purpose of this agreement is 1850 Admiral Sheehy Drive, DubUque, owa
It is agreed by and between the parties as follows:
1. The term of this agreement shall be from April 1st to November 1, 2003. This
agreement may be terminated by the City with three (3) days' written notice and by
Felderman with thirty (30) days' written notice.
Felderman will manage the camping operation at MiIler-Riiverview Park. She shall
register all camping units, collect fees, keep accurate and detailed records, and open
and close the park. Records shall be made available for review by the City on a
monthly basis or as desired by the City.
All expenses for operation of the park and campground shall be the responsibility of
the City. Said expenses shall include, but are not limitedito, electricity, telephone,
and rest rooms.
General maintenance of the park and campground shall b~ the responsibility of the
City and include, but is not limited to, grass cutting, road maintenance, trash
collection, grounds maintenance, and equipment maintenance.
Felderman shall supervise the area, including the enforcement of rules, regulations,
and ordinances established by the City. This shall include, but is not limited to, the
ban on swimming in the river, hours of operation, ban on the consumption of keg beer,
ban on sale of alcoholic beverages, and sale of concessions.
Felderman shall be paid a management fee of $2.00 per camping unit paid per day.
Said sum shall be paid by the City on a monthly basis. The City shall not be providing
worker's compensation for Felderman. Pay shall be $3.00 per camping unit if
Felderman cleans the rest room facility.
7. All funds received in conjunction with the rental of camping facilities shall be turned
over to the City.
8. This agreement does not allow for the operation of a concession business or any
other type of business without written approvaI of the Leisure Services Manager.
Felderman will manage the park in such a reasonable manner as to enhance the
reputation of the City and will not do anything which might unreasonably damage that
reputation.
FOR THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
/s/ Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
date 4/9/03
FOR FELDERMAN
address
phone
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