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    MUSCATINE CITY COUNCIL
      
     
    Osama Shihadeh
    At Large
     
    Dick O'Brien
    Mayor
     
    Jerry Lange
    At Large
     
    Anne Lesnet
    2
    nd
    Ward
     
     
     
    Phil Fitzgerald
    1
    st
    Ward
     
    Bill Trent
    5th Ward
     
     
    2005 MEETING SCHEDULE
     
     
    Jerry Root
    4th Ward
     
    Scott Day
    3
    rd
    Ward
     
     
    (All meetings start at 7:00 PM
    unless voted upon by Council.)
     
     
    Lorrie Fry
    City Clerk Aide
     
    Harvey Allbee, Jr.
    City Attorney
     
     
     
    Regular Meetings In­depth Meetings
     
     
    A.J. Johnson
    City Administrator
    January 6 & 20 July 7 & 21 January 13 July 14
    February 3 & 17 August 4 & 18 February 10 (None in August)
    March 3 & 17 September 1 & 15 March 10 September 8
    April 7 & 21 October 6 & 20 April 14 October 13
    May 5 & 19 November 3 & 17 May 12 November 10
    June 2 & 16 December 1 & 15 June 9 December 8
      
     
     
     
    AGENDA
     
    THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2005, 7:00 P.M.
    COUNCIL CHAMBERS ­ CITY HALL
     
     
     
    1.
     
    CALL TO ORDER
     
    2. ROLL CALL
     
     
    3. OPENING PRAYER
     
     
    4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
     
     
    5. COMMUNICATIONS – CITIZENS
     
     
    6. MINUTES ­ APPROVAL
     
    A.
     
    Regular City Council Meeting – March 17, 2005

     
     
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    7. CONSENT AGENDA
     
    The following items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one
    motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or citizen
    so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in
    its normal sequence from the Agenda.
     
    * 9 – A
    * 13 – A­K
    * Bills*
     
    * Approval of attached Bills for Approval totaling $1,514,907.37 is subject to the approval of
    any related agenda item(s).
     
    8.
     
    PUBLIC HEARING
     
     
    A.
     
    Proposed Rezoning of City Property
     
    Previously the City Council took action to establish a public hearing for the proposed
    rezoning of city property. The property commonly known as “Lincolnshire Village City
    Park”, located at the southeasterly corner of 2
    nd
    Avenue and Cleveland Street, has been
    deemed by the City Council to be of no further benefit as a city park. The property has been
    declared surplus and City Council has approved of its disposal. As part of the disposal
    process, Council also wishes to rezone the property from its current R­L (large scale
    residential) designation to a C­3 (commercial) designation. The city’s Planning & Zoning
    Commission has reviewed and approved this zoning change as well. Prior to any formal
    action being taken on this rezoning request, a public hearing is required.
     
    Now is the time for the public to comment on the proposed rezoning of city property known
    as “Lincolnshire Village City Park” from R­L (large scale residential) to C­3 (commercial).
     
    9.
    PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
     
     
    A.
     
    Request for renewal of a Class E Liquor License and Sunday Sales Permit for Hy­Vee Food
    Store, 2400 2
    nd
    Avenue – Hy­Vee Inc. (pending inspections)
     
    B.
     
    Request to Approve Revocation of Dance Permit
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is an opportunity to review the possible
    revocation of a dance permit for the “Fiesta Inc.” located at 1919 Grandview Avenue. The
    City Council has previously reviewed the issue associated with the original request for
    revocation of the dance permit with the subsequent revocation and reinstitution of the permit.
    At this time the outstanding citations against the owner of the facility have been adjudicated
    and this matter is once again before City Council for consideration and action.
    At this time City Council could take action to consider the revocation of the dance permit for

     
     
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    the “Fiesta Inc.” located at 1919 Grandview Avenue.
     
    C.
     
    Request Approval to Move House
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to relocate an existing home from 511
    E. 11
    th
    Street to a vacant lot of record at 717 E. 11
    th
    Street or a distance of approximately 2 ½
    blocks. If approved, the owners will have to provide the city with a minimum 48 hour notice
    of the move of the home as well as make arrangements with the appropriate utility
    companies, etc. All costs associated with the move of the home will be the responsibility of
    the owners.
     
    At this time City Council could take action to approve the request to move an existing home
    from 511 E. 11
    th
    Street to 717 E. 11
    th
    Street.
     
    D.
     
    Request to Improve City Property
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to improve city property. In
    conjunction with the current renovation project at the Welch Apartments, the Signature
    Holding Company has requested that the city approve the following public improvements to
    support and enhance their renovation activities. The first is to allow for the placement of
    planters separating the public parking lot and the Welch courtyard, replacing a parking space
    along Iowa Avenue with a concrete planter, and replacing a no parking zone along 3
    rd
    Street
    with a concrete planter. In addition, there is an additional request for the replacement of
    existing light poles and lights along Iowa Avenue and 3
    rd
    Street and finally for the removal
    of a section of the existing sidewalk along Iowa Avenue to be replaced with the same
    engineering sidewalk to match the original treatment.
     
    At this time City Council could take action to approve the request from Signature Holding to
    make public improvements associated with the Welch Apartments Renovation Project.
     
    E.
     
    Request Approval to Use City Property for Farmer’s Market
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request for the use of the riverfront city
    parking lot for a Tuesday Farmer’s Market. The event would utilize the parking lot between
    Iowa Avenue and the Pearl City Station. The dates would be from May 31, 2005 through the
    end of September on every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m.
     
    At this time City Council could take action on a request from the Greater Downtown
    Muscatine Association to allow for a Tuesday Farmer’s Market between May 31, 2005
    through the end of September on city property.
     
    10.
    FROM THE MAYOR
     
     
    11. FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
     
     
    12. FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
     

     
     
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    A.
     
    Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Muscatine
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is the final reading of an ordinance amending the
    zoning ordinance of the City of Muscatine. As part of a recent voluntary annexation project,
    the city has agreed to rezone 32.14 acres of real estate from the county’s I­1 (light industry)
    to the city’s M­1 (light industrial). The property, owned by Gary Karkosh, is intended to be
    developed as a business condominium park.
     
    At this time City Council could take action on the third and final reading of an ordinance
    amending the zoning ordinance of the City of Muscatine and to direct for its publication in
    the Muscatine Journal
    .
     
    B.
     
    First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Muscatine
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is the first reading of an ordinance amending the
    zoning ordinance of the City of Muscatine. Previously a public hearing was held to receive
    public comment on the proposed rezoning of the city property known as the “Lincolnshire
    Village City Park” from R­L (large scale residential) to C­3 (commercial).
     
    At this time City Council could take action on the first reading of an ordinance amending the
    zoning ordinance of the City of Muscatine.
     
    C.
     
    Resolution Setting the Time and Place of a Public Hearing on the Vacation of a Utility
    Easement in the North Park Addition
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution setting the time and place of a
    public hearing on the vacation of a utility easement in the North Park Addition. Clark
    Johnson, owner of Lots 11 and 12 of this subdivision, has requested that the existing utility
    easement located between these two lots be vacated for development purposes. The request
    has been reviewed and approved by all affected utilities. Prior to any formal action by City
    Council, a public hearing is required.
     
    At this time City Council could take action by resolution setting the time and place of a
    public hearing on the vacation of a utility easement in the North Park Subdivision for
    Thursday, April 21, 2005, at 7 p.m.
     
    D.
     
    Resolution Accepting Northland II Sanitary Sewer
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution accepting the Northland II Sanitary
    Sewer. The public sanitary sewer improvements associated with the Northland II sanitary
    sewer extension had been installed according to the submitted plans and specifications and
    have been recommended for acceptance by the city’s engineering department. The sewer
    consists of 1,050’ of 8” truss pipe located on the east side of University Drive between Ford
    Avenue extended and Oak Grove Drive.
     

     
     
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    At this time City Council could take action by resolution accepting the sanitary sewer
    extension for Northland Development in the City of Muscatine.
     
    E.
     
    Resolution Approving the Sale of W. 3
    rd
    Street Properties
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the sale of the W. 3
    rd
     
    Street properties. The city accepted bids until 5 p.m. on March 18, 2005 for the properties
    located at 124 and 126 W. 3
    rd
    Street. One bid was received in the amount of $25,100 from
    the non­profit corporation Muscatine – Beyond 2000. In accordance with our agreement with
    the Department of Housing and Urban Development, that agency must now concur with the
    recommendation for sale. Representatives of HUD have been contacted and the city is
    currently awaiting their recommendation on this sale. In advance of receiving formal
    notification from HUD on this matter, City Council could consider approval of this sale that
    would be subject to final authorization from HUD.
     
    At this time City Council could take action by resolution approving the sale of the properties
    located at 124 and 126 W. 3
    rd
    Street to Muscatine – Beyond 2000 (pending final
    authorization by HUD) for $25,100.
     
    F.
     
    Resolution Approving the Executed Deed for the W. 3
    rd
    Street Properties
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the executed deed for
    the W. 3
    rd
    Street properties. Previously the City Council took action to authorize the sale of
    124 and 126 W. 3
    rd
    Street in the amount of $25,100 to the non­profit organization Muscatine
    – Beyond 2000. In conjunction with that action, the Department of Housing and Urban
    Development is required to approve the sale of the property and this action is pending that
    approval. In conjunction with that sale, it is also necessary that City Council take action to
    approve an executed deed. Approval of the executed deed would also be subject to final
    approval from HUD.
     
    At this time City Council could take action by resolution approving the executed deed for the
    W. 3
    rd
    Street properties pending final authorization for the sale of the properties from the
    Department of Housing and Urban Development.
     
    G.
     
    Resolution Accepting Low Bid for Housing Rehabilitation Program
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution accepting the low bid for the
    housing rehabilitation program. Bids on a single CDBG housing rehabilitation project
    located at 918 E. 7
    th
    Street are scheduled to be open on April 5, 2005. Following the opening
    and evaluation of the bids, the presentation will be made to City Council.

     
     
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    H.
     
    Resolution Approving the Sale of Cemetery Property
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution authorizing the sale of city real
    estate to Allan and Jeanette Phillips. Recently the City Council declared city property (1829
    Lucas Street) as surplus and offered it for public sale. The city received nine bids for the
    property with the highest bid being that of Allan Phillips in the amount of $21,110. The City
    Council had previously taken action to declare the property as surplus.
     
    At this time City Council could take action by resolution authorizing the sale of city property
    to Allan and Jeanette Phillips in the amount of $21,100.
     
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    Resolution Approving an Executed Deed for Sale of Cemetery Property
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving an executed deed for the
    sale of the cemetery property. Previously the City Council took action to authorize the sale of
    city property (1829 Lucas Street) to Allan and Jeanette Phillips in the amount of $21,110. At
    this time it would be appropriate for Council to approve the executed deed for this sale.
     
    At this time City Council could take action by resolution approving an executed deed for the
    sale of city property to Allan and Jeanette Phillips.
     
    J.
     
    Resolution Setting Time and Place of a Public Hearing Authorizing Submission of Public
    Housing Agency Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution setting the time and place of a
    public hearing for the Public Housing Agency Plan. Periodically the city’s housing
    operations are required to update the Public Housing Agency Plan that affects public housing
    activities within the City of Muscatine. Opinions and information are gathered from residents
    and resident councils, city staff, and other affected individuals. In addition, a public hearing
    is established to receive other public comments on the Plan itself. The Plan is required for the
    city to continue receiving federal dollars for housing assistance.
     
    At this time City Council could take action by resolution establishing a public hearing for the
    Public Housing Agency Plan review for Thursday, April 14, 2005, at 7 p.m.
     
    K.
     
    Resolution Setting the Time and Place of a Public Hearing Concerning a Complaint Against
    a Cigarette Permit Holder
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution setting the time and place of a
    public hearing concerning a complaint against a cigarette permit holder. Periodically the city,
    through the Police Department, conducts cigarette sales information activities that monitor
    local establishments to ensure they sell cigarette and tobacco products only to those of legal
    age. On or about February 10, 2005, the operators of DrugTown violated Iowa Code by
    allegedly selling cigarettes to minors. In accordance with city and state statutes, a public
    hearing can be set concerning the complaint against the cigarette permit holder for violation

     
     
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    of Iowa Code and to seek an imposition of a civil penalty.
     
    At this time City Council could take action by resolution setting a public hearing concerning
    a complaint against a cigarette permit holder for violation of Iowa Code Chapter 453A and
    seeking the imposition of a civil penalty for Thursday, April 21, 2005, at 7 p.m.
     
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    Request to Approve Change Order #4 for the Riverfront Pearl Project
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve Change Order #4 for the
    Riverfront Pearl Project. Previously staff reviewed with City Council the request for
    approval of a change order to incorporate additional work as part of the Pearl of the
    Mississippi Project associated with the Riverview Center restoration. All the particular
    details have been reviewed and are being submitted for City Council’s consideration which
    takes the total project cost not to exceed $29,500.
     
    At this time City Council could take action to approve Change Order #4 for the Riverfront
    Pearl Project in an amount not to exceed $29,500.
       
    M.
     
    Request to Approve Nuisance Abatement Contract Agreement
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve a nuisance abatement
    contract agreement. In 2003 the City Council approved an agreement with Kellor & Kellor
    Landscaping Inc. to perform nuisance abatement activities as directed by the city. Within the
    agreement was a clause that allowed for an additional two year extension upon successful
    completion of the first two year time period. This has been a successful relationship. They
    have requested a 10% adjustment in the amount they charge for the use of their equipment
    due to the increase in fuel costs. The labor costs will remain the same. Over a four year
    period this represents a 2 ½% increase for each year for the contract.
     
    At this time City Council could take action to approve the nuisance abatement contract
    agreement between the City of Muscatine and Kellor & Kellor Landscaping Inc. including a
    10% adjustment for the amount charged for the use of equipment.
     
    N.
     
    Request Approval of Traffic Items
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve traffic items. The
    following items have been submitted for City Council’s consideration and approval:
     
    1.
     
    Stop sign at the intersection of Oak Valley Drive and University Drive

     
     
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    The city is in the process of installing street signs and markers in this area, and we
    have been requested to place a stop sign on Oak Valley Drive at the University
    Avenue intersection. This is a “T” intersection that accesses a very busy arterial street
    (University Avenue) that has a speed limit of 45 miles per hour. The Traffic
    Committee has reviewed and concurs with this request.
     
    2.
     
    No parking between signs at McKinley School.
     
    This request is for signs to indicate no parking between signs on the street side of the
    island in front of McKinley School. The Traffic Committee has reviewed this request
    and agrees that the signs are needed.
     
    At this time City Council could take action to approve the request for a stop sign at the
    intersection of Oak Valley Drive and University Drive as well as the installation of no parking
    between signs at McKinley School
     
    13.
     
    COMMUNICATIONS ­ RECEIVE AND FILE
     
     
    A.
     
    Muscatine County Board of Supervisors – March 7, 14 & 21, 2005
    B.
     
    Muscatine School District – March 7, 14 & 28, 2005
    C.
     
    Library Board of Trustees – February 23, 2005
    D.
     
    Art Center Board of Trustees – February 17, 2005
    E.
     
    Airport Advisory Commission – February 28, 2005
    F.
     
    Historic Preservation Commission – March 1, 2005
    G.
     
    NFPA Fire Survey – January 2005
    H.
     
    MP&W Operating Statements – February 2005 – Electric Utility
    I.
     
    MP&W Operating Statements – February 2005 – Water Utility
    J.
     
    MP&W Operating Statements – January 2005 – Communications Utility
    K.
     
    City of Muscatine Financial Statements – February 2005
     
    14. APPROVAL OF BILLS
     
     
    It is recommended bills totaling $1,514,907.37 be approved and that the City Council authorize
    the Mayor and City Clerk to issue warrants for the same. It should be noted that this listing is
    subject to the approval of any related agenda item(s).
     
    15. COMMUNICATIONS ­ COUNCIL MEMBERS
     
     
    16.
    OTHER BUSINESS
     
    17. ADJOURNMENT
     

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