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Bettendorf council unanimously approves fire station renovation, police‑station design amendment, bridge work and rezoning
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Summary
On Nov. 18, 2025, the Bettendorf City Council unanimously approved four infrastructure resolutions — including plans for the Spruce Hills Fire Station renovation, a Frey Architects amendment for police-station design and an HDR amendment for the Gateway Pedestrian Bridge — and adopted a rezoning ordinance for 2395 Spruce Hills Drive.
The Bettendorf City Council on Nov. 18, 2025, unanimously approved a series of infrastructure measures and adopted a zoning change affecting 2395 Spruce Hills Drive.
Council member Jaeger introduced and moved a resolution approving the plan, specifications and form of contract for the Spruce Hills Fire Station interior renovation project; the motion was seconded and the council voted in favor. Michelle (staff) conducted the roll call and the resolution passed unanimously.
Council member Brown presented and moved approval of an amendment with Frey Architects to complete final design work on the new police station; after a second the council voted unanimously to adopt that resolution.
Council member Baden moved a resolution approving an amendment with HDR Engineering for construction administration and inspection services on the Gateway Pedestrian Bridge project. Council member Palczynski praised staff review and noted opportunities to reduce cost on elements such as lighting and signage, saying he “appreciate[d] the the thoroughness that Brent and team went through last night … it sounds like we have an opportunity to save a little bit of money.” The council approved the HDR amendment by unanimous vote.
Baden also presented a measure to temporarily suspend certain civil-service hiring requirements for police officer positions for up to one year pursuant to Iowa Code section 412a; the council moved, seconded and unanimously approved the temporary suspension.
On ordinance business, Council member Palczynski read the third and final reading of an ordinance to amend Bettendorf's zoning map, rezoning 2395 Spruce Hills Drive from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial District) to C-2 (Community Commercial District). The ordinance had been before the council previously and was adopted at final reading by unanimous vote.
All items reported above were approved on the council's Nov. 18 consent and business agenda; the meeting adjourned after the votes. The record in the transcript does not specify effective dates for the ordinance or contract start dates for the projects.
