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    MUSCATINE CITY COUNCIL
      
     
    Osama Shihadeh
    At Large
     
    Dick O'Brien
    Mayor
     
    Robert Howard
    At Large
     
    Robert Bynum
    4
    th
    Ward
     
     
     
    Phil Fitzgerald
    1
    st
    Ward
     
    Bill Trent
    5th Ward
     
     
    2006 MEETING SCHEDULE
     
     
    Marie Press
    2
    nd
    Ward
     
    Scott Day
    3
    rd
    Ward
     
     
    (All meetings start at 7:00 PM
    unless voted upon by Council.)
     
     
    Fran Donelson
    Administrative Secretary
     
    Harvey Allbee, Jr.
    City Attorney
     
     
     
    Regular Meetings In­depth Meetings
     
     
    A.J. Johnson
    City Administrator
    January 5 & 19 July 6 & 20 January 12 July 13
    February 2 & 16 August 3 & 17
    February 9 (None in August)
    March 2 & 16 September 7 & 21 March 9 September 14
    April 6 & 20 October 5 & 19 April 13 October 12
    May 4 & 18 November 2 & 16 May 11 November 9
    June 1 & 15 December 7 & 21 June 8 December 14
      
     
     
     
    AGENDA
     
    THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2006
    COUNCIL CHAMBERS ­ CITY HALL
     
     
     
    1.
     
    CALL TO ORDER
     
    2. ROLL CALL
     
     
    3. OPENING PRAYER
     
     
    4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
     
     
    5. COMMUNICATIONS – CITIZENS
     
     
    A. Swearing in of Councilmembers Press, Bynum, and Howard and Mayor O’Brien
     
    At this time City Councilmembers will be sworn in for the 2006 City Council year.
     
    B. Swearing in of Police Officer Shawn J. Sullivan
     
    At this time Police Officer Shawn J. Sullivan will be sworn in.
     
     
     
     
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    6. MINUTES ­ APPROVAL
     
     
    A.
     
    Regular City Council Meeting – December 15, 2005
     
    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 – A­B
    * 13 – A­I
    * Bills*
     
    * Approval of attached Bills for Approval totaling $648,277.79 is subject to the approval of any
    related agenda item(s).
     
    8.
     
    PUBLIC HEARING
     
     
    9.
    PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
     
     
    A.
     
    Request on first reading for a new Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales Permit for
    Mami’s Authentic Mexican Food Services, 201, 203, 205 W. 2
    nd
    Street – Elsa de la Paz
    (pending inspections)
     
    B.
     
    Request on second reading for a new Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales Permit for
    Las Lomas, 1519 Park Avenue – Juan Inc. (pending inspections)
     
    10.
    FROM THE MAYOR
     
     
    11. FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
     
    A. Resolution Approving the Final Plat for the Carver’s First Addition in the City of Muscatine
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the final plat for the
    Carver’s First Addition in the City of Muscatine. This is a seven­lot subdivision located off
    of Lucas and James streets in the S­3 zoning district. Lot 7 of the plat is the site of a
    banquet/catering facility which was originally proposed by the developers. The remaining six
    lots meet the dimensional requirements of residential development. All residential lots will
    have their frontage on Cherokee Lane, a new public street that will be constructed as part of
    the development. The entire subdivision will be served by city utilities. The city’s Planning
    and Zoning Commission reviewed and approved the final plat at their December 13, 2005
    meeting.
     
     
     
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    At this time City Council could take action by resolution approving the final plat of the
    Carver’s First Addition in the City of Muscatine.
     
    12. FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
     
    A.
     
    Resolution Authorizing the Assessment of Unpaid Abatement Costs to Private Properties
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution authorizing the assessment of
    unpaid abatement costs to private properties. There are a total of 18 incidences totaling
    $1,505.69. Every effort has been made to collect these fees through traditional means and at
    this time it is being requested that Council authorize the assessment of the unpaid abatement
    costs to the various properties as listed.
     
    At this time City Council could take action by resolution authorizing the assessment of
    unpaid abatement costs to private properties.
     
    B.
     
    Resolution Setting Time and Place of Public Hearing for the Poplar Street Sewer Separation
    Project
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution setting the time and place of a
    public hearing for the Poplar Street Sewer Separation Project. As part of the city’s 1% sales
    tax program, the city has pre­identified projects within the city requiring sewer separation
    activities. The Poplar Street Project is one such project. Prior to any formal action on this
    program, a public hearing is required.
     
    At this time City Council could take action by resolution setting the time and place of a
    public hearing for the Poplar Street Sewer Separation Project for Thursday, January 19,
    2006, at 7 p.m.
     
    C.
     
    Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications and Setting Bid Opening Date for the E.
    5
    th
    Street Bridge Replacement Project
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the plans and
    specifications and setting the bid opening date for the E. 5
    th
    Street Bridge Replacement
    Project. The Iowa Department of Transportation has set February 21, 2006 as the bid opening
    date for this project. The engineer’s estimated cost for this project is $1,275,000. The city has
    secured the engineering services of Shoemaker­Haaland who has worked with state and
    federal agencies to ensure our design standards are met for the construction and for the
    enhancement of flood protection along the Mad Creek area.
     
    At this time City Council could take action by resolution approving the plans and
    specifications, form of contract, cost estimate, and setting the bid opening date for the E. 5
    th
     
    Street Bridge Replacement Project for February 21, 2006.
     
    D.
     
    Resolution Accepting Completed Work Performed Under the Demolition of Vacant
    Warehouse at 1004 E. 5
    th
    Street and Authorizing Final Payment
     
     
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    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution accepting the completed work
    performed under the demolition of the vacant warehouse at 1004 E. 5
    th
    Street and authorizing
    final payment. Previously the City Council authorized a contract with Iowa­Illinois Taylor
    Insulation of Davenport, Iowa, to remove the vacant warehouse as part of the E. 5
    th
    Street
    Bridge Project. The total contract amount was $32,560 with no change orders being
    submitted. The final inspection of the property has been completed and the work has been
    performed satisfactorily.
     
    At this time City Council could take action by resolution accepting the completed work
    performed under the demolition of the vacant warehouse at 1004 E. 5
    th
    Street and authorizing
    final payment to Iowa­Illinois Taylor Insulation of Davenport, Iowa.
     
    E.
     
    Resolution Setting the Time and Place of a Public Hearing for Operating and Capital
    Financial Transit Assistance
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution setting the time and place of a
    public hearing for operating and capital financial assistance from the Federal Transit
    Administration and the Iowa State Transit Assistance for the 2006/2007 fiscal year.
     
    At this time City Council could take action by resolution setting the time and place of a
    public hearing for Thursday, February 16, 2006, at 7 p.m. for operating and capital financial
    assistance from the Federal Transit Administration and the Iowa State Transit Assistance for
    the 2006/2007 fiscal year.
     
    F.
     
    Request Approval of Lease Between the City of Muscatine and Iowa Department of
    Transportation for Property Located at Iowa Highway 92 and 2
    nd
    Street (Mark Twain
    Overlook)
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve a lease agreement between
    the City of Muscatine and the Iowa Department of Transportation for property located at
    Iowa Highway 92 and 2
    nd
    Street (Mark Twain Overlook). Previously the City of Muscatine
    had petitioned the State of Iowa for the vacation of property located in this general vicinity as
    part of the overall improvement efforts at the Mark Twain Overlook which includes the
    installation of a community sign. The city has received notice from the state that they have
    decided not to give or sell the city any property at this time but will allow the city to lease
    this property on an annual basis. The amount of the lease will be recognized through the
    mutual benefit that both the state and city will receive from the entryway sign that has been
    placed at this location.
     
    At this time City Council could take action to approve the lease between the City of
    Muscatine and the Iowa Department of Transportation for the placement of an entryway sign
    at the “Mark Twain Overlook” and authorize the Mayor to sign said document.
     
    G.
     
    Request Authorization to Issue Purchase Order for the Fuller Park Erosion Control Project
     
     
     
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    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to authorize the issuance of a
    purchase order for the Fuller Park Erosion Control Project. The Fuller Park Erosion Control
    Project is a 1% local option sales tax project and reflects future storm water related issues.
    City staff has met a number of times to discuss the appropriate way to approach this project.
    After several meetings and evaluation sessions, it was determined that the city can best be
    served by issuing a purchase order to Muscatine Bridge in an amount not to exceed $35,000
    to perform the proper cuts in the ravine to allow for city crews to apply the appropriate liners.
    The total project cost will range from $50,000 to $100,000.
     
    At this time City Council could take action to authorize the issuance of a purchase order for
    an amount not to exceed $35,000 to Muscatine Bridge for the Fuller Park Erosion Control
    Project.
     
    H.
     
    Request Approval of a Contract for Services Agreement
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve a professional services
    agreement between the City of Muscatine and Veenstra & Kimm Inc. for consultation and
    updating of the sewer user charge rates. The proposal is based on the concept of updating the
    sewer user charge rates generally utilizing the existing rate structure. In addition, the
    proposal also includes work associated with negotiating a renewal agreement with Heinz to
    extend the existing agreement that expires in 2006. The analysis would also include a review
    of revenues and expenses of the sewer enterprise funds and would update and extend the
    projection of future revenue and expense needs. It will also update the projections of future
    capital funding required in the enterprise fund. The study would be on an hourly fee basis
    with a maximum fee amount of $9,200. Work would begin in early January with late March
    2006 as the goal set for completion of the study.
     
    At this time City Council could take action to approve the professional services agreement
    between the City of Muscatine and Veenstra & Kim Inc. at a maximum fee amount of
    $9,200.
     
    13.
     
    COMMUNICATIONS ­ RECEIVE AND FILE
     
     
    A.
     
    Muscatine County Board of Supervisors – December 5, 12 & 19, 2005
    B.
     
    Historic Preservation Commission – November 15, 2005
    C.
     
    Senior Resources – November 22, 2005
    D.
     
    Art Center Board of Trustees – December 15, 2005
    E.
     
    Board of Water, Electric, and Communications Trustees – November 29, 2005
    F.
     
    MP&W Electric Utility – November 2005
    G.
     
    MP&W Communications Utility – November 2005
    H.
     
    MP&W Water Utility – November 2005
    I.
     
    NFPA Surveys – October & November 2005
     
    14. APPROVAL OF BILLS
     
     
    It is recommended bills totaling $648,277.79 be approved and that the City Council authorize the
     
     
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    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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