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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
1st Ward
Bill Trent
5th Ward
2004 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 8 & 22 July 1 & 15 January 15 July 8
February 5 & 19 August 5 & 19 February 12 (None in August)
March 4 & 18 September 2 & 16 March 11 September 9
April 1 & 15 October 7 & 21 April 8 October 14
May 6 & 20 November 4 & 18 May 13 November 11
June 3 & 17 December 2 & 16 June 10 December 9
AGENDA
THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2004, 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 – April 1, 2004
B. InDepth City Council Meeting – April 8, 2004
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.
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* 9 – AC
* 13 – AJ
* Bills*
*Approval of attached Bills for Approval totaling $946,338.63 is subject to the
approval of any related agenda item(s).
8. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Proposed Declaration of City Property as Surplus
Previously the City Council took action to establish a public hearing to declare
city property as surplus. The city has received a request from John Timm who
owns property adjacent to a remnant parcel owned by the city on E. 6
th
Street
between Spring and Poplar streets. If both properties are combined, it will result
in a property equaling 60’ x 140’, which will result in a buildable lot. Prior to any
formal action by the City Council to declare this property as surplus, a public
hearing must be held.
Now is the time for the public to comment on the proposed vacation of city
property located on the west half of Lot 9, Block 107 of the Original Town of
Muscatine, in the general vicinity of E. 6
th
Street between Poplar and Spring
streets.
B. Proposed Riverfront Improvements
Previously the City Council took action to establish a public hearing for
consideration of riverfront improvements. Under the Pearl of the Mississippi
Project as well as anticipated sanitary improvements, city staff will be preparing
the plans, specifications, form of contract, and establishing a bid opening date for
the construction of the riverfront development projects and sanitary sewer
replacement. Included as part of the Pearl of the Mississippi Projects, the city will
be relocating the existing boat launch, making parking lot improvements, trail
extension with lighting improvements, public utility improvements, and the
replacement of the stationary breakwater with a floating breakwater in the harbor.
Prior to any formal action by City Council on these projects, a public hearing is
necessary.
Now is the time for the public to comment on the proposed riverfront
improvements.
9. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Request on second reading for a new Class “C” Liquor License and Sunday
Sales Permit for The Fiesta, 1919 Grandview Avenue – The Fiesta Inc. (pending
receipt of dram shop insurance and fire inspections)
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B. Request for renewal of a Class “C” Liquor License for Mike’s Hilltop Tap, 929
Lucas Street – Mike’s Hilltop Tap Inc. (pending receipt of dram shop insurance)
C. Request for renewal on a Class “B” Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Pizza Hut
of Muscatine, 2512 Park Avenue – Pizza Hut of Muscatine Inc.
D. Hyink’s Service Center – Cigarette Permit Suspension
Recently the City of Muscatine received notification from the Iowa Attorney
General’s Office of required action against Hyink’s Service Center for their
second conviction of illegal sale of cigarettes to minors. As a result of a second
conviction of such an offense, Hyink’s Service Center agreed to a 30day
suspension of their permit to sell cigarettes. As requested by the Iowa Attorney
General’s Office, the City Council is requested to authorize the Mayor to sign an
order to suspend the cigarette license at this location.
At this time City Council could take action to authorize the Mayor to sign an
Order to Suspend Cigarette Sales License for Hyink’s Service Center for a 30
day period.
10. FROM THE MAYOR
A. Resolution of Appreciation for Senator Richard Drake
At this time City Council could take action to approve the Resolution of
Appreciation for Senator Richard Drake.
B. Proclamation Declaring April 30, 2004 as “Arbor Day”
C. Proclamation Declaring April 20, 2004 as “Equal Pay Day”
At this time City Council could take action to approve the above proclamations.
11. FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
12. FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
A. Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of $420,000 Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue Bonds – Hawkeye Lumber Acquisition
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution authorizing the
issuance of two $420,000 Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Bonds for the
Hawkeye Lumber acquisition. The city has recently concluded its acquisition of
the former Hawkeye Lumber site to assist the city in riverfront redevelopment
efforts. Prior to the acquisition of the site, the City Council determined that
proceeds from a downtown tax increment financing district would be utilized to
pay for the property and related improvements. Under the direction of the bond
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counsel, the city did take action to negotiate the private sale of tax increment
financing debt with the three local lending institutions. The subsequent action
required by bond counsel at this time would be for the authorization of the
issuance of the $420,000 of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Bonds for
this acquisition.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution authorizing the issuance
of $420,000 of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Bonds to finalize the
acquisition of the Hawkeye Lumber property.
B. Resolution Authorizing 20042005 Public Housing Agency Plan Required by HUD
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution authorizing the 2004
2005 Updated Public Housing Agency Plan as required by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). At City Council’s April InDepth
meeting, a presentation was given from city staff concerning the Plan and
modifications contained therein. The City Council of Muscatine also serves as the
Public Housing Agency and is thereby required by HUD to formally adopt the
plan that was submitted previously for review.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution authorizing the 2004
2005 Public Housing Agency Plan.
C. Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Purchase Order for a John Deere Tractor to
use at Sunset Park Apartments
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution authorizing the
issuance of a purchase order for a John Deere tractor for Sunset Park. City staff
solicited bids from three vendors for the replacement of this piece of equipment
at Sunset Park. The lowest responsible bid was received from Muscatine Farm
Equipment in the amount of $22,888. There was $30,000 budgeted in the public
housing capital fund for the fiscal year 2004/2005. The equipment will be
purchased in the next fiscal year.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution accepting the bid from
Muscatine Farm Equipment in the amount of $22,888 for a John Deere tractor for
Sunset Park.
D. Resolution Approving to Declare City Real Estate as Surplus Property
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution declaring city real
estate as surplus property. Previously the City Council conducted a public
hearing on the proposed declaration of property as surplus. The property, located
on E. 6
th
Street between Spring and Poplar streets, is legally described as the
west half of Lot 9, Block 107 of the Original Town. The adjoining property owner
had requested the declaration of surplus in order to acquire the property to make
it a buildable lot. Following the declaration of surplus property, the city will
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advertise the property as available for sale.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution to declare city real estate
as surplus property.
E. Resolution Approving the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract & Establishing
a Bid Opening Date for the Riverfront Development Projects
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the plans,
specifications, form of contract and establishing a bid opening date for the
riverfront development projects. Previously a public hearing was held to receive
public comment on the proposed improvements associated with the Pearl of the
Mississippi Project as well as the construction of the replacement of a sewer
interceptor on the riverfront. Overall, the plans call for the relocation of the
current boat ramp facility on the riverfront, the construction of a new adjoining
parking lot, the relocation of an existing frontage road to service this area, the
replacement of a permanent breakwater with a floating breakwater wall on the
harbor, relocation and establishment of various utilities, and the replacement of
the current sewer interceptor from the Mad Creek Lift Station to the Papoose Lift
Station. The bid opening date will be established for May 14, 2004 at 2:05 p.m.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution approving the plans,
specifications, form of contract and establishing a bid opening date for the
construction of riverfront development projects.
F. Resolution Accepting the Completed Work for the West 7
th
Street Sewer
Replacement Project and Authorizing Final Payment
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution accepting the
completed work for the W. 7
th
Street Sewer Replacement Project and authorizing
final payment. As part of the city’s 1% sales tax sanitary and storm sewer
improvement program, the Council had previously authorized the replacement of
the W. 7
th
Street sewer. The bid price accepted from Sulzberger Excavating at
the time was $72,981.50 with the actual cost being $62,698.21, resulting in a
savings of $10,283.29. The work has been completed and inspected by the city’s
engineering representatives and is recommended for acceptance at this time. In
addition, final payment will be made to Sulzberger Excavating in the amount of
$4,212.92.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution accepting the completed
work performed under the W. 7
th
Street Sewer Replacement Project and
Authoring Final Payment.
G. Resolution Accepting Low Bid for Muscatine OwnerOccupied Housing
Rehabilitation Program – 1119 E. 8
th
Street
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution accepting the low bid
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for the Muscatine OwnerOccupied Housing Rehabilitation Program for 1119 E.
8
th
Street. As part of the city’s participation in the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation
Program, the residents at 1119 E. 8
th
Street were eligible to participate. Bids
were received on April 7, 2004, with three bids being submitted. The low bid was
submitted by Carver Construction Company in the amount of $28,194.90. The
city’s estimate for the project was $32,486.25. The grant agreement allows for
funding of $24,999 for each housing rehabilitation action. In addition, funding is
available for leadbased paint control for each eligible residence.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution accepting the low bid for
the Muscatine OwnerOccupied Housing Rehabilitation Program for 1119 E. 8
th
Street and awarding the bid to Carver Construction in the amount of $28,194.90.
H. Resolution Approving the Corrected Contract for the Airport Terminal
Replacement Project
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the corrected
contract for the Airport Terminal Replacement Project. On November 6, 2003, the
City Council took action to approve the contract for the Airport Terminal Building
Project in the amount of $760,743. After further review of the contract
documents, a corrected amount has been submitted for Council’s reauthorization
in the amount of $745,581, resulting in a reduction of $15,162. Items that were
shown on the original bid document for information purposes were included in the
bid analysis at that time. Upon further review, those items, which were priced
separately, were already included in the base bid.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution approving the corrected
contract for the Airport Terminal Replacement Project between the City of
Muscatine and BiState Contracting of Burlington, Iowa, in the amount of
$745,581.
I. Request Approval to Close Mississippi Drive Between Cedar Street and Iowa
Avenue for Great River Days
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to close Mississippi Drive
between Cedar Street and Iowa Avenue for Great River Days. The city has
received a request from the Muscatine Quarterback Club who will be sponsoring
this year’s Great River Days activities for the closure of Mississippi Drive from
Iowa Avenue to Cedar Street to facilitate this event. The closure would take place
beginning at 6:00 a.m. on July 26, 2004 and would end at 6:00 p.m. on August 1,
2004. The city in the past has worked with the IDOT on the closure of this portion
of Mississippi Drive to facilitate Great River Days due to high water conditions on
the riverfront. As a condition of the closing of this portion of the U.S. Business 61
Highway, the city is required to provide an alternate transportation route for
vehicles that normally travel this route. The detour route has been established
utilizing E. 3
rd
Street, E. 5
th
Street, and Mulberry Avenue.
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At this time City Council could take action to approve a request to the Iowa
Department of Transportation to close Mississippi Drive between Cedar Street
and Iowa Avenue for Great River Days beginning July 26, 2004 and ending
August 1, 2004.
J. Request to Approve Change Orders 1, 2 and 3 for the Airport Terminal Building
Project
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve Change
Orders 1, 2 and 3 for the Airport Terminal Building Project. The three change
orders submitted at this time are for additional work at the airport not originally
included in the bid document. They include asbestos removal in the amount of
$3,432, airport communication relocation in the amount of $24,182, and finally
asbestos inspection ($700), roof vents ($2,125), and relocation of weather cable
and hookup activities at temporary trailer ($1,450) for a total change order of
$4,275. In all, the three change orders equal $31,689. In accordance with city
policies, the changes have already occurred but it is necessary for City Council to
take action after the fact to approve them.
At this time City Council could take action to approve Change Orders 13 for the
Airport Terminal Building Project.
13. COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVE AND FILE
A. Muscatine County Board of Supervisors – March 22 & 29, 2004
B. Muscatine School Board – March 22, 2004
C. Zoning Board of Adjustment – February 3, 2004
D. Planning & Zoning Commission – February 10, 2004
E. Library Board of Trustees – February 18, 2004
F. Police Department Monthly Report – March 2004
G. NFPA Fire Survey – February 2004
H. MP&W Operating Statement – Communication Utility – February 2004
I. MP&W Operating Statement – Water Utility – February 2004
J. MP&W Operating Statement – Electric Utility – February 2004
14. APPROVAL OF BILLS
It is recommended bills totaling $946,338.63 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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