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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, JUNE 1, 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 Police Officer Jody Christopher Andronaco
At this time Police Officer Jody Christopher Andronaco will be sworn in.
6. MINUTES APPROVAL
A.
Regular City Council Meeting – May 18, 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 – AE
* 13 – AG
* Bills*
* Approval of attached Bills for Approval totaling $760,148.03, as well as receipt summaries for
April 2006, is subject to the approval of any related agenda item(s).
8.
PUBLIC HEARING
A.
Proposed Muscatine PCC Bonded Inlay and Patching Project for 2006
Previously a public hearing was scheduled to receive public comment on the proposed
Muscatine PCC Bonded Inlay and Patching Project for 2006. In conjunction with the E. 5
th
Street Bridge Project, it is proposed that the city proceed with a bonded inlay and patching
project from the bridge up E. 5
th
Street to Park Avenue. This project involves the removal of
the center portion of the roadway and replacing it concrete. There was $100,000 budgeted for
this project. Prior to any formal action being taken by Council, a public hearing is required.
Now is the time for the public to comment on the proposed Muscatine PCC Bonded Inlay
and Patching Project for E. 5
th
Street.
9.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A.
Request on second reading for a new Class BW Beer/Wine Permit with Outdoor Services for
Salvatore’s Italian Restaurant, 3901 North Highway 38 – Salvatore’s Italian Restaurant LLC
B.
Request for renewal of a Class LA Liquor License for Veterans of Foreign Wars Club Inc.,
421 Mulberry Avenue
C.
Request for renewal of a Class LC Liquor License for Jody’s, 226 Walnut Street – Jody’s
Corner Tap Inc.
D.
Request for renewal of a Class LE Liquor License for WalMart Supercenter #559, 3003
North Highway 61 – WalMart Store’s Inc.
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E.
Request for renewal of a Class BC Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Scott’s Outdoors, 1907
Stewart Road – General Outdoors Inc.
F.
Request to Close 400 Block of E. 3
rd
Street
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to close the 400 block of E. 3
rd
Street.
The city has received a request from Gary Boche of Boche Plumbing and Heating to close
the 400 block of E. 3
rd
Street from June 1923, 2006. The request is in conjunction with the
installation of a water main from the north side of the street too the south side of the street
and into the building located at 414 E. 3
rd
Street.
At this time City Council could consider the request from Boche Plumbing and Heating for
the closure of the 400 block of E. 3
rd
Street from June 1923, 2006.
10.
FROM THE MAYOR
11. FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
12. FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
A.
Final Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Sign Regulations in the City of Muscatine
Presented for City Council’s consideration is the final reading of an ordinance amending the
sign regulations in the City of Muscatine. The proposed changes pertain to electronic
message centers (EMC’s) and would include a definition of these signs and the appropriate
placement of those signs in the various zoning districts within the City of Muscatine. Finally,
the terms and conditions for the use of these signs within the districts would also be outlined
in the proposed changes.
At this time City Council could take action on the third and final reading of an ordinance to
amend the sign regulations in the City of Muscatine and direct for its publication.
B.
Second Reading of an Ordinance Adopting the Code of Ordinances and Supplement of the
City of Muscatine
Presented for City Council’s consideration is the second reading of an ordinance adopting the
Code of Ordinances and Supplement of the City of Muscatine. Recently the update of the
city ordinances and appropriate supplement was completed. Pursuant to Iowa Code Section
380.8, the city does need to adopt the City Code of Muscatine and Supplement #6 to include
ordinances and amendments adopted by City Council on or prior to December 31, 2005.
At this time City Council could take action on the second reading of an ordinance adopting
the Code of Ordinances and Supplement #6 of the City of Muscatine.
C.
Resolution Approving Specifications, Form of Contract, Cost Estimate and Setting Date for
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Receipt of Bids for the Muscatine P.C.C. Bonded Inlay and Patching Project 2006
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the specifications, form
of contract, cost estimate and setting the date for the receipt of bids for the Muscatine PCC
Bonded Inlay and Patching Project for 2006. Previously a public hearing was held to receive
public comment on the proposed project that involves the removal of the center portion of the
road on E. 5
th
Street from the E. 5
th
Street Bridge to Park Avenue and replacing it with
concrete. The project is estimated at $100,000.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution approving the specifications, form
of contract, cost estimate and setting the date for the receipt of bids for the Muscatine PCC
Bonded Inlay and Patching Project for 2006.
D.
Resolution Approving Contract and Bond for the Municipal Airport Project Known as
Rehabilitation of Runway 6/24
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the contract and bond
for the Municipal Airport Project known as Rehabilitation of Runway 6/24. Previously City
Council had taken action to accept the bid from Illowa Investment Inc. in the amount of
$33,920 for this project. The appropriate contract and bond have been submitted for city
staff’s review and have been forwarded on for Council’s action at this time.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution approving the contract and bond
from Illowa Investment Inc. in the amount of $33,920 for the Municipal Airport Project
known as Rehabilitation of Runway 6/24.
E.
Resolution Approving Assessment of Unpaid Nuisance Abatement Costs
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the assessment of unpaid
nuisance abatement costs. Periodically city staff forwards on for Council consideration
assessment requests for unpaid abatement costs to private property owners. At this time there
are five properties totaling $1,494.67 that are being forwarded for Council’s consideration
and formal action.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution approving the assessment of unpaid
abatement costs to private properties.
F.
Resolution Authorizing the Building Official to Proceed with Specified Work on Premises
Located at 1111 Nebraska Street
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution authorizing the building official to
proceed with specified work on premises located at 1111 Nebraska Street. City staff began
working to address problems at this property beginning June 9, 2005 and ending May 15,
2006. A variety of postings and cleanup orders had been issued on this property. Unpaid
statements totaling $964.95 have been assessed to the property taxes for 2005 as well. The
last posting on the property dated May 15, 2006 pertains to the request for City Council to
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take action to demolish the property. The current property owner of record has failed to make
significant improvements that were required and/or to make any recent contact with the city
in regard to these matters.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution authorizing the building official to
proceed with specified work on the premises located at 1111 Nebraska Street.
G.
Resolution Authorizing Building Official to Proceed with Specified Work on Premises
Located at 2203 Lucas Street
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution authorizing the building official to
proceed with specified work on the premises located at 2203 Lucas Street. City staff has been
working on this property since March 2005 through May 23, 2006. At this time staff’s
recommendation is to proceed with activities that will lead to the demolition of this property.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution authorizing the building official to
proceed with specified work on the premises located at 2203 Lucas Street.
H.
Resolution Adopting VantageCare Retirement Health Savings Program
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution adopting the VantageCare
Retirement Health Savings Program. Approximately six years ago, the city implemented a
program called the Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP). This program included a
contribution by the city each year and upon retirement a payment of accrued six leave (40%)
into an account set up for each employee. Employees may access this money, tax free, in
order to pay for medical expenses upon retirement or termination. This program was offered
to us through Nationwide Retirement Services. Recently city staff investigated an alternative
program offered by the ICMA Retirement Corporation that offers a very similar plan. There
are enhancements that attracted us to this program. After a thorough review of the program
offered by the ICMA Retirement Corporation, city staff is requesting that City Council
authorize the change of program providers. There will be no additional impact financially by
the City of Muscatine.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution for the adoption of the VantageCare
Retirement Health Savings Program.
I.
Resolution Approving Write Off of Debts of Certain Former Public Housing Tenants
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution requesting the write off of debts of
former housing tenants. Annually the city takes action to write off the debt of former tenants
of the Muscatine public housing operation. Up until this time, every attempt has been made
to collect outstanding debt from these individuals. This action covers both Sunset Park and
the Clark House. There are 11 individuals at both locations involved for a total of $7,674.30.
In accordance with guidelines established by the Department of Housing and Urban
Development, it is necessary for the Housing Agency to take action to write off this debt as
uncollectible once every reasonable attempt has been made to collect the outstanding debt.
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At this time City Council could take action by resolution to write off debts of certain former
public housing tenants.
J.
Request Approval to Write Off Uncollected Parking Tickets for 2003 and 2004
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve the write off of uncollected
parking tickets for 2003 for and 2004. Periodically the city reviews its uncollectible fines in
the parking department to make recommendations for writing off of those uncollectible
debts. Overall, the city has over an 80% collection rate for outstanding parking violations.
However, there are individuals who choose not to pay their tickets and the normal means of
collection are unsuccessful in securing these outstanding debts. Many of the unpaid tickets
are for vehicles with only one $3 or $5 ticket outstanding. For 2003, uncollectible tickets
were $3,517 totaling $19,935.56. For 2004, uncollectible tickets were 2,525 totaling
$14,367.70.
At this time City Council could take action to approve the writing off of parking tickets for
2003 and 2004.
K.
Request Approval of Low Bid for Purchase of Dump Body
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve the low bid for the
purchase of a dump body. The City of Muscatine received two bids for a dump body for a
tandem axle truck with the lowest responsible bid being submitted by Henderson Truck
Equipment of Manchester, Iowa, in the amount of $18,648. This was over the budgeted
amount of $15,000 by $3,648. The increase in the bid price is due to the price of steel and
transportation costs.
At this time City Council could take action to approve the request for the purchase of a dump
body for a tandem axle truck from Henderson Truck Equipment of Manchester, Iowa, in the
amount of $18,648.
L.
Request Approval of Amendment to the Greenwood Cemetery Business Office Operations
Agreement
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve the amendment to the
Greenwood Cemetery Business Office Operations Agreement. The city has received a
request from the Peter Troost Monument Company to extend the current agreement for the
Greenwood Cemetery business operations for an additional two years. There will be no other
changes in the agreement’s terms and conditions. The current service provider is paid $600
per month. City staff recommends the extension of this agreement.
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At this time City Council could take action to approve the amendment to the Greenwood
Cemetery business office operations agreement.
M.
Request Approval of Amendment to the Retail Sales and Service Agreement and Lease for
Greenwood Cemetery
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve the amendment to the
retail sales and service agreement and lease for Greenwood Cemetery. Previously the City
Council took action to approve an extension of the Greenwood Cemetery business operations
agreement. This companion agreement would pertain to the retail sales and service
agreement and lease for the Greenwood Cemetery operation. The requested change is to
extend the current agreement by two years. The City of Muscatine receives a commission of
approximately $1,200 from services and goods provided through this contract agreement.
At this time City Council could take action to approve the amendment to the retail sales and
service agreement and lease for Greenwood Cemetery.
13.
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVE AND FILE
A.
Muscatine County Board of Supervisors – May 8 & 15, 2006
B.
Senior Resources – April 25, 2006
C.
Airport Advisory Commission – February 27, 2006
D.
Library Board of Trustees – April 19, 2006
E.
Police Department Monthly Report – April 2006
F.
NFPA Fire Survey – April 2006
G.
City of Muscatine Financial Reports – April 2006
14. APPROVAL OF BILLS
It is recommended bills totaling $760,148.03, as well as receipt summaries for April 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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