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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, JUNE 2, 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 – May 19, 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 – BI
* 13 – AG
* Bills*
* Approval of attached Bills for Approval totaling $3,127,355.13 is subject to the approval of
any related agenda item(s).
8.
PUBLIC HEARING
A.
Proposed Vacation of Platted Lots in Riverbend First Addition
Previously City Council took action to establish a public hearing on the proposed vacation of
platted lots in the Riverbend First Addition. Riverbend Land Development has proposed to
replace five existing lots for four slightly larger lots within the Riverbend Fourth Addition.
The proposed change will allow larger lots to provide home design opportunities for the
development. The proposed action by Council will be to consider the vacation of Lots 2529
of the Riverbend Addition. Following the public hearing, Council will also consider by
resolution the vacation of Lots 2529 and the adoption of the final plat of the Riverbend
Fourth Addition with the new lot configuration. Prior to any formal action by City Council, a
public hearing is required.
Now is the time for the public to comment on the proposed vacation of platted lots in the
Riverbend First Addition.
B.
Proposed Amendment of Sewer Use Regulation Ordinance
Previously City Council took action to establish a public hearing on the proposed amendment
of the sewer use regulation ordinance. Specifically the amendment to the current sewer use
regulation ordinance would incorporate language that would be more restrictive concerning
the introduction of fats, oil, and grease into the system. Provisions of the ordinance would
establish parameters and time frames in which the city would work with the sanitary sewer
users who have been identified as contributors of these products into the system to gain
compliance with provisions of the ordinance. Prior to any formal action by Council, a public
hearing is required.
Now is the time for the public to comment on the proposed amendment of the sewer use
regulation ordinance.
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9.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A.
First reading for a new Class B Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Got Lips, 2114 Park
Avenue – Michael Raushenberger (pending receipt of dram shop insurance and inspections)
B.
Request for a fiveday Class B Beer Permit for Great River Days, July 2730, 2005 at
Riverside Park – Muscatine Quarterback Club Inc. (pending receipt of dram shop insurance
and inspections)
C.
Request to change from a Class BW Beer/Wine to a Class B Beer and Sunday Sales Permit
for China Buffet, 1903 Park Avenue – China Buffet of Muscatine Inc. (pending receipt of
dram shop insurance)
D.
Request for renewal of a Class A Liquor License for VFW Club, 421 Mulberry Avenue –
Veterans of Foreign Wars Club Inc.
E.
Request for renewal of a Class C Liquor License for Jody’s Corner Tap, 226 Walnut Street –
Jody’s Corner Tap Inc.
F.
Request for renewal of a Class C Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Cigarette Outlet #8, 426
E. 2
nd
Street – Cigarette Outlet Inc.
G.
Request for renewal of a Class C Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Fast Avenue One Stop,
2111 Park Avenue – JBC LLC
H.
Request for renewal of a Class C Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Scott’s Outdoor, 1907
Stewart Road – General Outdoors Inc.
I.
Request from Port City Underground, 208 W. 2
nd
Street – Port City Partnership – for a new
outdoor service area (pending inspections)
J.
Request Approval of Fire Works Display
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request from the Geneva Golf & Country
Club for permission to set off fireworks within the City of Muscatine for August 13, 2005.
For the past several years, this organization has requested such a permit from the City
Council. To date we have experienced no problems with this activity. This matter has been
reviewed and approved by the city’s Fire Department and has been submitted for Council’s
final authorization.
At this time City Council could take action to authorize the fireworks display at the Geneva
Golf & Country Club on August 13, 2005.
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K.
Update on Whiteway Hotel Property
At this time an update will be given on the Whiteway Hotel property by its owner, Greg
Johnston.
10.
FROM THE MAYOR
11. FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
12. FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
A.
First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Sewer Use Regulation Ordinance
Presented for City Council’s consideration is the first reading of an ordinance amending the
sewer use regulation ordinance. Previously a public hearing was held to receive public
comment on these proposed changes. The changes would be in the city’s sewer use ordinance
and would incorporate language that would be more restrictive concerning the introduction
of fats, oils, and grease into the system. Provisions of the ordinance would establish
parameters and time frames in which city officials would work with sanitary sewer users who
have been identified as contributors of these products into the system to gain their
compliance with provisions of the ordinance.
At this time City Council could take action on the first reading of an ordinance amending the
sewer use regulation ordinance.
B.
Resolution Approving Vacation of Lots in Riverbend First Addition
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the vacation of lots in
the Riverbend First Addition. Previously a public hearing was held to receive public
comment on the proposed vacation of platted lots in the first addition. The proposal is to
replace five existing lots for four slightly larger lots within the Riverbend Fourth Addition.
The lots in question are Lots 2529.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution approving the vacation of lots in the
Riverbend First Addition.
C.
Resolution Authorizing Building Official to Proceed with Specified Work at 1203 Hershey
Avenue
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution authorizing the building official to
proceed with specific work at 1203 Hershey Avenue. At the January 20, 2005 City Council
meeting Council took action to table any further action on the proposed abatement of
nuisance at 1203 Hershey Avenue. At that time City Council requested that the current
owner of the property provide to the city an assessment of the current property’s condition,
documentation of improvements or repairs that have been made that were not previously
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noted with the city, and finally a plan to address the conditions of the building itself.
At this time City Council could take action to consider a resolution authorizing the building
official to proceed with specific work on the premises located at 1203 Hershey Avenue.
D.
Resolution Setting Time and Place of a Public Hearing on Vacation of Utility Easement in
Rueben and Sarah Baker Addition – Phase III
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 Rueben and Sarah Baker Addition
– Phase III. The Muscatine Welfare Association, owner of Lots 1MA and 1MB, have
requested that the existing utility easement located between the two lots be vacated for
development of a two story structure containing 20 units for learning disabled residents. Prior
to any formal vacation of the utility easement, a public hearing is required.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution establishing a public hearing on the
vacation of a utility easement in the Rueben and Sarah Baker Addition – Phase III for
Thursday, June 16, 2005, at 7 p.m.
E.
Request Approval of Agreement Between the City of Muscatine and Muscatine Power &
Water for Utility Relocation for the E. 5
th
Street Bridge Replacement Project
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve an agreement between the
City of Muscatine and MP&W for a utility relocation for the E. 5
th
Street Bridge
Replacement Project. As part of the E. 5
th
Street Bridge Replacement Project, it is
appropriate for the City of Muscatine to enter into an agreement with MP&W for the
relocation of utilities. The electrical, communication, and water distribution lines that are
owned and operated by MP&W located within the road rightofway will be altered,
relocated, or adjusted by MP&W in accordance with the construction plans. The total
estimated cost for the work to be performed is $122,296. This work is considered part of the
STP funding from the State of Iowa and will be paid from that source.
At this time City Council could take action to approve an agreement between the City of
Muscatine and Muscatine Power & Water for utility relocation for the E. 5
th
Street Bridge
Replacement Project.
F.
Request Approval of Art Center Elevator Repair
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request for authorization to repair the elevator
at the municipal art center. Under the city’s purchasing policy, emergency repairs can be
made in advance of formal Council authorization. These repairs are underway at this time.
However, formal authorization is required by City Council on this project. The total cost for
repairs will be $25,673.
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At this time City Council could take action to authorize the KONE Elevator Company to
make repairs to the municipal art center elevator in the amount of $25,673.
13.
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVE AND FILE
A.
Muscatine County Board of Supervisors – May 9 & 16, 2005
B.
Art Center Board of Trustees – April 21, 2005 & May 19, 2005
C.
Senior Resources – April 26, 2005
D.
BiState Regional Commission – April 27, 2005
E.
Airport Advisory Commission – March 28, 2005
F.
NFPA Fire Survey – March 2005
G.
City of Muscatine Financial Reports – April 2005
14. APPROVAL OF BILLS
It is recommended bills totaling $3,127,355.13 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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