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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 15, 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.
     
    Regular City Council Meeting – June 1, 2006
    B.
     
    In­Depth City Council Minutes – June 8, 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 – A­H
    * 13 – A­G
    * Bills*
     
    * Approval of attached Bills for Approval totaling $1,096,836.19 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 B Native Wine Permit for The Flower Gallery, 131
    E. 2
    nd
    Street – Karen Diercks (pending inspections)
     
    B.
     
    Request for renewal of a Class LA Liquor License, Sunday Sales Permit and Outdoor Service
    for Geneva Golf and Country Club, 3100 Bidwell Road
     
    C.
     
    Request for renewal of a Class LC Liquor License and Sunday Sales Permit for Escorpion
    Bar, 500 Mulberry Avenue – Sylvia Garcia (pending receipt of dram shop certificate)
     
    D.
     
    Request for renewal of a Class LC Liquor License and Sunday Sales Permit for Tailgater’s,
    214 Iowa Avenue – RST Investments LLC (pending receipt of dram shop certificate)
     
    E.
     
    Request for renewal of a Class BW Beer/Wine and Sunday Sales Permit for Peking
    Restaurant, 1700 Park Avenue Suite C – Peking Chinese Restaurant Inc. (pending receipt of
    dram shop certificate)
     
    F.
     
    Request for renewal of a Class BB Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for China Buffet, 1903
    Park Avenue – China Buffet of Muscatine (pending receipt of dram shop certificate)
     
    G.
     
    Request for renewal of a Class BC Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for El Olmito Mexican
    Grocery, 502 Mulberry Avenue – Felix Jr. and Norma Calderon
     
    H.
     
    Request Approval of Cigarette/Tobacco Permits for July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007

     
     
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    I.
     
    Request Approval of Street Closure for Block Party
     
    The city has received a request from Beth and John Elshoff of 106 Lord Avenue to host a
    neighborhood block party on June 17, 2006 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. The request is to block
    Lord Avenue between Park Avenue and Fairview Avenue. In accordance with city policy, a
    request for a block party must be accompanied by an acknowledgement of the affected
    residents of this event. Said acknowledgements have been obtained and are on file with the
    city. No other city involvement is required for this activity.
     
    At this time City Council could take action to authorize the closure of Lord Avenue between
    Park Avenue and Fairview Avenue for Saturday, June 17, 2006, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a
    neighborhood block party.
     
    10.
    FROM THE MAYOR
     
     
    A. Proclamation Declaring June 12­18, 2006 as “United States Army Week”
     
    B. Proclamation Declaring June 15­22, 2006 as “National Certified Nursing Assistant Week”
     
    The above proclamations have been for City Council’s consideration and approval.
     
    11. FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
     
     
    12. FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
     
    A.
     
    Resolution Approving the Grant Offer for Municipal Airport Improvements
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the grant offer for
    municipal airport improvements. Previously the City Council had taken a series of actions to
    approve the selection of a contractor for improvement projects at the municipal airport
    known as the “Rehabilitation Runway 6/24” project. The final component of this project is to
    execute a grant agreement between the City of Muscatine and the Federal Aviation
    Administration. Once the grant agreement has been executed, a series of administrative
    requirements will be set in motion in order to be accomplished prior to the project being
    finalized.
     
    At this time City Council could take action by resolution approving the grant offer for
    municipal airport improvements.

     
     
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    B.
     
    Resolution Authorizing the Building Official to Proceed with Specified Work on the
    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. At the City
    Council meeting of Thursday, June 1, 2006, the City Council took action to table a
    consideration for demolition of this property until this meeting when it was anticipated that
    the owner of the property would have an opportunity to respond to the needs of the property
    and to outline a workable plan to address those concerns. City staff has met with the owner
    of the property and he has agreed in writing to complete a specific list of improvements
    within a four month period from the date that the schedule is accepted and approved by City
    Council.
     
    At this time City Council could take action to approve the schedule of improvements for the
    property located at 2203 Lucas Street.
     
    C.
     
    Resolution Authorizing the Submission of an Application to the Iowa Department of Natural
    Resources for Wastewater Projects
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution authorizing the submission of an
    application to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for wastewater projects. At the
    recent City Council in­depth meeting, information was provided to City Council outlining
    the loan program as administered by the IDNR for wastewater projects. The loan program
    provides low interest, long term financing to municipalities within the State of Iowa for
    wastewater related projects. In order for municipalities to be eligible for funding
    opportunities, an application to the IDNR’s State Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan
    Program must be made. Application to the program does not require participation; however,
    municipalities may not participate in the program without making a prior loan application
    request.
     
    At this time City Council could take action by resolution authorizing the submission of an
    application to the IDNR’s State Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Program for
    wastewater projects for the purpose of water pollution control plant improvements in the City
    of Muscatine.
     
    D.
     
    Resolution Approving the Final Plat of the Muscatine Mall
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the final plat of the
    Muscatine Mall. Over the last several years, the final configuration of the property known as
    the Muscatine Mall has been developing based upon usage and potential usage of the
    property. The owners of the mall at this time have submitted for Council’s consideration
    approval of the final plat. In total, there will be seven separate and distinctive lots outlined
    within the subdivision. The Planning and Zoning Commission will be reviewing this matter
    at its June 13, 2006 meeting.
     

     
     
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    At this time City Council could take action by resolution approving the final plat of the
    Muscatine Mall.
     
    E.
     
    First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Title 4, General Provisions, Section 5, Sewage
    Rate System, Section 4, Collection and Drainage, and Section 5, Sewage Rate Component
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is the ordinance amending Title 4, General
    Provisions, Section 5, Sewage Rate System, Section 4, Collection and Drainage, and Section
    5, Sewage Rate Component. Previously the City Council received an update and
    recommendation from city staff and the city’s consultant concerning a rate recommendation
    for both sanitary sewer and collection and drainage operations. Based on the thorough
    analysis of current costs and projected needs, it is proposed that the current rate for collection
    and drainage be increased from $5.75 per bill to $8.00 per bill effective July 1, 2006 through
    June 30, 2007. In addition, it is also being recommended that the sanitary sewer rate
    customer charge be lowered from $7.25 per bill to $5.50 per bill. All changes would take
    effect July 1, 2006.
     
    At this time City Council could take action to approve on first reading an ordinance
    amending Title 4, General Provisions, Section 5, Sewage Rate System, Section 4, Collection
    and Drainage, and Section 5, Sewage Rate Component.
     
    F.
     
    Request Approval of Joint Participation Agreement Between the City and Iowa Department
    of Transportation for State Transit Assistance
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve a joint participation
    agreement between the City of Muscatine and the Iowa Department of Transportation for
    state transit assistance. Previously the city conducted a public hearing concerning the receipt
    of state transit assistance for the city’s MuscaBus operation. For fiscal year 2006/2007 the
    city will receive $157,857. These monies will be used for operating expenses required to
    support the city’s transit system.
     
    At this time City Council could take action to approve the joint participation agreement
    between the City of Muscatine and the Iowa Department of Transportation for state transit
    assistance.

     
     
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    G.
     
    Request Approval of Local Bidder Preference Policy
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve the Local Bidder
    Preference Policy. Previously the City Council reviewed a draft proposal that would
    incorporate a Local Bidder Preference Policy into the city’s purchasing guidelines. If
    adopted, the policy would provide the City Council with the opportunity to consider local
    preference in competitive bidding situations for vehicles and equipment valued at $5,000 or
    more when the local vendor’s competitive bid is within 2% of the apparent low bid. The
    policy further outlines and defines what a local business is and also makes reference to
    exclusions from this policy when in conflict with state statutes or federal or state grant
    requirements for receipt of funds.
     
    At this time City Council could take action to approve the Local Bidder Preference Policy.
     
    H.
     
    Request Approval to Write Off Receivables Doubtful for Collection
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve the writing off of
    receivables doubtful for collection. Annually the city reviews the receivables to determine
    which outstanding receivables, if any, are to be considered uncollectible. This listing
    includes checks that were returned for non­sufficient funds as well as uncollected billed
    charges. A total of 10 checks in the amount of $502.98 as well as four other receivables
    totaling $656.99 for a total of $1,159.97 are being presented for City Council’s consideration
    and action at this time.
     
    At this time City Council could take action to approve the writing off of receivables doubtful
    for collection.
     
    I.
     
    Request Approval to Purchase Mower for the Water Pollution Control Plant
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to purchase a mower for the Water
    Pollution Control Plant. Included in the fiscal year 2005/2006 budget are funds to purchase a
    replacement mower for the Water Pollution Control Plant. Specifications were sent to three
    local vendors with two bids being received. After a review of the bids submitted, it is the
    recommendation from city staff that the bid submitted by Muscatine Lawn & Power in the
    amount of $10,059.32 be accepted. It was determined that the other bid submitted did not
    meet the requested specifications. A total of $12,000 was budgeted for this purchase.
     
    At this time City Council could take action to authorize the purchase of a mower for the
    Water Pollution Control Plant from Muscatine Lawn & Power in the amount of $10,059.32.
     
    J.
     
    Request Approval of Engineering Design Services Agreement for Marquette Street
    Neighborhood New Public Sanitary Sewer Improvements

     
     
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    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve the engineering and design
    services agreement for the Marquette Street neighborhood new public sanitary sewer
    improvements. As part of the city’s 1% sales tax program, the Marquette Street sanitary
    sewer project had been previously identified for work to be conducted during that time
    period. Previously the city had secured the services of Shoemaker­Haaland to complete an
    initial concept study, house inventory, survey, and preliminary design for four alternatives
    for extending public sanitary sewer to the Marquette Street neighborhood. At this time city
    staff is requesting that an additional contract be entered into with Shoemaker­Haaland for
    design services that would include topographic design, survey, and base mat preparation,
    development of final construction plans, development of final contract bid documents,
    preparation of IDNR sewer construction permit application, coordination of soil boring and
    report, presentation of construction documents to the city, and provision of base bid services.
    The cost for this service will be $27,000.
     
    At this time City Council could take action to approve the engineering design services
    agreement from Shoemaker­Haaland for the Marquette Street sanitary sewer project.
     
    K.
     
    Request Approval to Extend Agreement Between the City of Muscatine and Heinz North
    America for Wastewater Services
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve the extension of an
    agreement between the City of Muscatine and Heinz North America for wastewater services.
    Previously the City Council received a report concerning negotiations between the city and
    Heinz North America for wastewater services at the Muscatine facility. The existing
    agreement expired April 30, 2006. The agreement outlines the annual wastewater charges
    based on annual flow units used by the company. Pricing for this service is broken down by
    volume of waste treated as well as content of waste treated. Representatives of Heinz North
    America have agreed to the terms and conditions of this agreement.
     
    At this time City Council could take action to approve the extension of the agreement
    between the City of Muscatine and Heinz North America for wastewater services.
     
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    Request Authorization to Proceed with Airport Beacon Project
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request for authorization to proceed with the
    airport beacon project. Previously the city had indicated through the Iowa Department of
    Transportation’s Aviation Division their willingness to participate in a joint program
    bringing together several Iowa general aviation airports in a joint bidding process for repair
    and painting of rotating beacons at those locations. The original anticipated cost for the
    project was $15,000. Seventy percent of the project cost will be provided through the state
    with 30% being a local responsibility. Bids have now been secured by the State of Iowa for
    the project with a total per unit cost coming in at $17,900. Based upon this number, the city’s
    local share has risen from $5,000 to $5,370.
     
    At this time City Council could take action to authorize the city to proceed with the airport

     
     
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    beacon project.
     
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    Request Approval to Renew Insurance Policies for Worker’s Compensation and Crime
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request for renewal of insurance policies for
    worker’s compensation and crime. The city staff and Insurance Committee are currently in
    the process of reviewing and making recommendations for renewal options for the city’s
    insurance program for the next fiscal year. Recommendations are being forwarded for
    worker’s compensation and crime at this time. The recommendation is to remain with both
    providers, United Heartland for worker’s compensation and The Hartford for the city’s
    crime­city blanketed bond. Both premiums for policies are below the budgeted amount for
    those policies.
     
    At this time City Council could take action to approve insurance renewal for the city’s
    worker’s compensation and crime policies.
     
    13.
     
    COMMUNICATIONS ­ RECEIVE AND FILE
     
     
    A.
     
    Muscatine County Board of Supervisors – May 22, 2006
    B.
     
    Planning & Zoning Commission – May 9, 2006
    C.
     
    Board of Water, Electric and Communications Trustees – April 25, 2006
    D.
     
    Police Department Monthly Report – May 2006
    E.
     
    MP&W Operating Statements – Electric Utility – April 2006
    F.
     
    MP&W Operating Statements – Water Utility – April 2006
    G.
     
    MP&W Operating Statements – Communications Utility – April 2006
     
    14. APPROVAL OF BILLS
     
     
    It is recommended bills totaling $1,096,836.19 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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