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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, MARCH 2, 2006
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.
Budget Review Session – February 4, 2006
B.
Budget Review Session – February 7, 2006
C.
Budget Review Session – February 9, 2006
D.
Special City Council Meeting – February 15, 2006
E.
Regular City Council Meeting – February 16, 2006
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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 – AB
* 13 – AE
* Bills*
* Approval of attached Bills for Approval totaling $927,920.49, as well as receipt summaries for
January 2006, is subject to the approval of any related agenda item(s).
8.
PUBLIC HEARING
A.
Proposed Declaration of Property as Surplus
Previously the City Council took action to establish a public hearing to receive public
comment on the proposed declaration of city property as surplus and to offer it for sale. The
property in question is located at 1204 E. 4
th
Street and was recently acquired by the City of
Muscatine’s housing division through the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Following the public hearing, action will be offered to City Council to take action to
officially declare the property as surplus, and the city will begin the process of marketing the
house for sale. 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 declaration of property located at
1204 E. 4
th
Street as surplus.
B.
Proposed Issuance of $1,925,800 General Obligation Essential Corporate Purpose Bonds
Previously the City Council took action to establish a public hearing for the issuance of
$1,925,800 of General Obligation Essential Corporate Purpose Bonds. As required by
statute, the City Council has published the appropriate notices to signify its intent to issue the
$1,925,800 of General Obligation Essential Corporate Purpose Bonds. This amount and the
amounts in the upcoming separate public hearings total $2.9 million in General Obligation
Corporate Purpose Bonds that the city intends to issue later this year. The purpose of the
bond issue is to fund all or a portion of the cost of the following projects: E. 5
th
Street Bridge,
Kent Stein Park Trail, Fuller Park Trail, Pearl of the Mississippi (Series B), Pearl Project
Phase II, cemetery chapel improvements, Art Center building improvements, building
demolitions, joint communications capital funding, airport land acquisition and pavement
markings, a new fire pumper, and landfill acquisition costs.
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Now is the time for the public to comment on the proposed issuance of $1,925,800 of
General Obligation Essential Corporate Purpose Bonds.
C.
Proposed Issuance of $89,200 General Obligation Art Center Bonds
Previously the City Council took action to establish a public hearing for the proposed
issuance of $89,200 of General Obligation Art Center Bonds. These bonds are specific to
improvements recently completed at the Muscatine Art Center. Prior to any formal
authorization for issuance of such bonds, a public hearing is required.
Now is the time for the public to comment on the proposed issuance of $89,200 General
Obligation Art Center Bonds.
D.
Proposed Issuance of $500,000 General Obligation Park Improvement Bonds
Previously the City Council took action to establish a public hearing for the proposed
issuance of $500,000 of General Obligation Park Improvement Bonds. The proceeds from
this bond issuance will be used to satisfy the city’s requirement for its participation in the
Pearl of the Mississippi Project. Prior to the issuance of such bonds, a public hearing is
required.
Now is the time for the public to comment on the proposed issuance of $500,000 General
Obligation Park Improvement Bonds.
E.
Proposed Issuance of $385,000 General Obligation Riverfront Improvement Bonds
Previously the City Council took action to establish a public hearing for the proposed
issuance of $385,000 of General Obligation Riverfront Improvement Bonds. The issuance of
the not to exceed amount will cover the city’s anticipated participation in the Pearl of the
Mississippi Phase II Project. Prior to any issuance of such bonds, a public hearing is
required.
Now is the time for the public to comment on the proposed issuance of $385,000 of General
Obligation Riverfront Improvement Bonds.
F.
Proposed Usage of 2006 Justice Assistance Grant Direct Award
Previously the City Council took action to establish a public hearing on the proposed usage
for the 2006 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Direct Award. For the past several years the
City of Muscatine has made application and received funding from the JAG Direct Award.
As in the past, the city plans to use these funds for technology and equipment upgrades and
also for the possibility of wages for Task Force personnel for special programs that the
Police Department is involved with. It is anticipated the city will receive $12,325 from this
grant. Prior to the city’s ability to utilize these funds, a public hearing is required.
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Now is the time for the public to comment on the proposed usage of the 2006 JAG Direct
Award program.
G.
Proposed Amendment #1 to the FY2005/2006 Budget
Previously the City Council took action to establish a public hearing for the proposed
Amendment #1 to the fiscal year 2005/2006 budget. During the recent fiscal year budget
review process, the Council took action to authorize a number of adjustments in the current
fiscal year pertaining to both revenues and expenditures. The city takes the opportunity twice
each fiscal year to amend the budget to account for these changes in both revenue and
expenditures. Also, in accordance with State Code, those amendments are filed with the State
of Iowa as amendments to the already certified city budget. 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 #1 to the fiscal year
2005/2006 budget.
H.
Proposed Budget for FY2006/2007
Previously the City Council took action to establish a public hearing for the proposed budget
for fiscal year 2006/2007. Following the recent completion of the budget review sessions
held by City Council, a public hearing was set to receive public comment on the proposed
fiscal year budget that begins July 1, 2006 and ends June 30, 2007. The proposed budget
outlines the estimated revenues and corresponding expenditures by city departments for the
upcoming fiscal year. It is proposed through this budget process that the overall city tax levy
will be increased by 3.4% to $16.03891 per $1,000 of taxable valuation. The budget also
accounts for fee adjustments within the various Enterprise Fund activities as well.
Now is the time for the public to comment on the proposed fiscal year 2006/2007 city
budget.
9.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A.
Request on second reading for a new Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales and Outdoor
Service Area for Rumors, 1415 Grandview Avenue – Fluff LLC (pending inspections)
B.
Request for Cigarette Permit for Rumors at 1415 Grandview Avenue – Fluff LLC
10.
FROM THE MAYOR
11. FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
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12. FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
A.
Resolution Declaring Property as Surplus and Authorizing Its Sale – 1204 E. 4
th
Street
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution declaring property located at 1204
E. 5
th
Street as surplus and authorizing its sale. Previously a public hearing was held to
receive public comment on the proposal to declare this property as surplus and offering it for
sale to the public. The city recently acquired this home through the Department of Housing
and Urban Development.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution declaring city real estate located at
1204 E. 4
th
Street as surplus and authorizing its sale.
B.
Resolution Determining Not to Exceed $2,900,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose
Bonds and Levying Property Taxes for Payment of Said Bonds
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution determining not to exceed $2.9
million in General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds and levying property taxes for
payment of said bonds. Previously the City Council conducted public hearings concerning a
number of public bond offerings for various projects that have been recently completed or
are underway within the City of Muscatine. It is the intent of the city to issue General
Corporate Purpose Bonds to cover the cost for those projects. This is an amount not to
exceed $2.9 million. This includes $1,925,800 of General Obligation Essential Corporate
Purpose Bonds, $89,200 General Obligation Art Center Bonds, $500,000 General Obligation
Park Improvement Bonds, and $385,000 General Obligation Riverfront Improvement Bonds.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution determining not to exceed
$2,900,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds and levying property taxes for
payment of said bonds.
C.
Resolution Authorizing Usage of 2006 Justice Assistance Grant Direct Award by the Police
Department
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution authorizing the usage of the 2006
Justice Assistance Grant Direct Award by the Police Department. Previously a public hearing
was held to receive public comment on the proposed use of these funds. It is anticipated that
the City of Muscatine’s Police Department will receive Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
Funds in the amount of $12,325 to be used for technology, equipment, local incentive, wages
for Task Force personnel, etc., for the upcoming fiscal year.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution authorizing the usage of the 2006
Justice Assistance Grant Direct Award by the Police Department.
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D.
Resolution Approving Amendment #1 to the FY2005/2006 City Budget
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving Amendment #1 to the
fiscal year 2005/2006 city budget. As part of the overall budget review process, the Council
took action to make adjustments both to the revenue and expenditures stream for the current
fiscal year. Council will also have an opportunity in May of this year to make the final
adjustments through budget amendments to the current fiscal year. These amendments are
then filed with the State of Iowa. This amendment also reflects the updated capital projects
construction schedule and reflects financing of those projects.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution to approve Amendment #1 to the
fiscal year 2005/2006 city budget.
E.
Resolution Approving the Adoption of the Budget and Certification of Taxes for
FY2006/2007
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the adoption of the
budget and certification of taxes for fiscal year 2006/2007. Following the City Council’s
budget review sessions in February of this year, the City Council has determined their budget
for the next fiscal year beginning July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2007. This resolution is
an adoption of that budget and certification of taxes for the fiscal year 2006/2007. It is
anticipated that the overall tax rate will increase 3.4%.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution approving the adoption of the
budget and certification of taxes for fiscal year 2006/2007.
F.
Resolution Setting Time and Place of a Public Hearing for the Riverfront Force Main
Improvement Project
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution setting the time and place of a
public hearing for the Riverfront Force Main Improvement Project. Previously the City
Council took action to authorize a contract for engineering services between the City of
Muscatine and Stanley Consultants Inc. for this project. Cost estimates for the project have
not yet been developed but it is anticipated they will be in excess of $25,000 which by state
statute requires a public hearing for this type of public improvement.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution establishing a public hearing for
Thursday, March 16, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. for the Riverfront Force Main Improvement Project.
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G.
Resolution Awarding a Contract for the E. 5
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Street Bridge Project
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution awarding a contract for the E. 5
th
Street Bridge Project. Recently bids were received by the State of Iowa for construction of
the E. 5
th
Street Bridge Project. Four bids were received with the lowest responsible bid
being submitted by Iowa Bridge & Culvert of Washington, Iowa, in the amount of
$1,159,396.89. The engineering estimate for the project was $1,278,000.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution awarding the contract for the E. 5
th
Street Bridget Project to Iowa Bridge & Culvert of Washington, Iowa, in the amount of
$1,159,396.89.
H.
Resolution Approving the Contract and Bond for the 2006 Poplar Street Area Sewer
Separation Project
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the contract and bond
for the 2006 Poplar Street Area Sewer Separation Project. Previously the City Council took
action to award the contract to Sulzberger Excavating Inc. in the amount of $369,450.50. The
appropriate contract and bond have been submitted and approved by staff at this time.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution approving the contract and bond for
the 2006 Poplar Street Area Sewer Separation Project to Sulzberger Excavating Inc. in the
amount of $369,450.50.
I.
Resolution Setting Time and Place of a Public Hearing on a Proposed Zoning Change at the
Intersection of Tipton Road and the U.S. 61 Bypass
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution setting the time and place of a
public hearing on a proposed zoning change at the intersection of Tipton Road and the U.S.
61 Bypass. Recently a request was filed by Robert Simmering, agent for Cedar Plaza LLC,
was filed with the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission for a change of zoning of a 12.24
acre parcel of real estate located at the southeast intersection of Tipton Road and the U.S. 61
Bypass. The request is to change the current zoning from a single family residential (R1) to
a large scale residential (RL).This will allow for the construction of 29 duplex (58 units)
residential structures for owneroccupied housing. This matter has been reviewed and
approved by the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission and is being forwarded for City
Council’s consideration and approval. Prior to any formal action by 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 proposed zoning change at the intersection of Tipton Road and the U.S.
61 Bypass for Thursday, March 16, 2006, at 7 p.m.
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J.
Request Approval to Declare Drug Task Force Vehicle as Surplus
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve the Drug Task Force
vehicle as surplus. Recently the Muscatine County Drug Task Force Board voted to replace
the 2002 Pontiac Montana minivan that is currently used by the police officer assigned to
the Drug Task Force. Originally the vehicle was purchased using Drug Task Force funds for
the purpose of those investigations. The vehicle is titled to the City of Muscatine, and in
order for the vehicle to be used in the acquisition of a new vehicle, the city must declare it as
surplus. Once a new vehicle is purchased, it will also be titled to the City of Muscatine.
At this time City Council could take action to declare the Drug Task Force vehicle as surplus
property to allow for its disposal.
K.
Request Approval to Set Date for Spring Cleanup Week
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve Spring Cleanup Week.
Annually the City Council establishes a “Spring Cleanup Week” at which time residents are
encouraged to engage in spring cleaning and beautification of their property. It is being
proposed that Spring Cleanup Week for 2006 be established for the week of April 2428,
2006.
At this time City Council could take action to establish the date for Spring Cleanup Week for
April 2428, 2006.
13.
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVE AND FILE
A.
Muscatine County Board of Supervisors – February 1, 6 & 13, 2006
B.
Senior Resources – January 24, 2006
C.
Library Board of Trustees – January 18, 2006
D.
Historic Preservation Commission – January 18 & 31, 2006
E.
City of Muscatine Financial Reports – January 2006
14. APPROVAL OF BILLS
It is recommended bills totaling $927,920.49, as well as receipt summaries for January 2006, 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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