# September 14, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting


**Body:** City of Bettendorf, Iowa
**Date:** September 13, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The City of Bettendorf, Iowa Committee of the Whole meeting on September 14, 2026, focused primarily on the Forest Grove Park feasibility study and a site development plan for an industrial contractor condo project. The park study outlined a phased 6-10 year capital improvement plan with an initial $800,000 budget for soft surface trails, aiming to begin construction next summer. Subsequent phases include fee-based amenities, water features, and event spaces with varying potential for cost recovery and community value. The council discussed funding strategies, including pursuing federal grants and private donations, with an emphasis on balancing public access and revenue generation. The study was set to be received and filed for further consideration at the upcoming city council meeting. Additionally, the council reviewed a site development plan for contractor condos on Lot One of Rodri's First Edition, including infrastructure and engineering considerations, with no immediate financial commitments. The meeting also touched on annexation and sewer district discussions, emphasizing the need for further negotiations and council approvals. A motion was passed to keep the park feasibility study on the agenda for the next meeting, with no immediate action on grant writing until further council guidance.

**Source:** City of Bettendorf, Iowa