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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.
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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.
L.
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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