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MUSCATINE CITY COUNCIL
IN-DEPTH MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2022 – 7:00 P.M.
AGENDA

MUSCATINE CITY COUNCIL

IN-DEPTH MEETING

THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2022 – 7:00 P.M.


Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8, an electronic City Council meeting is being held on Thursday January 13 2022, in conjunction with an in person meeting to allow those who may have concerns for their health and safety due to COVID-19 to attend virtually using the information below:


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AGENDA

1. Roll Call/ Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Second Reading of an Ordinance Revising Title 10, Chapter 4-FP Flood Plain District & Chapter 5 FC Flood Channel (Floodway) District (Andrew Fangman, Assistant Community Development Director)
Presented for City Council’s consideration is the second reading of an ordinance revising Title 10, Chapter 4 FP Flood Plain District & Chapter 5 FC Flood Channel (Floodway) District. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources, acting as the agent for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is requesting that the City make a number of revisions to the City’s floodplain management regulations, which are contained in Chapter 4 and 5 of City Code. These revisions are necessary for the City’s floodplain regulations to be in compliance with Title 44 Code of Federal Regulations 60.3. Such compliance is required for residents and businesses in the City of Muscatine to remain eligible to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program.
Is there a motion to approve the second reading of this Ordinance as submitted?
4. Resolution Establishing a Moratorium on Portions of Title 6, Chapter 9 of the Code of the City of Muscatine related to the keeping of pit bulls. (Carol Webb, Anthony Kies)
At its January 6, 2022 regular meeting, City Council directed City staff to prepare a resolution establishing a moratorium on Portions of Title 6, Chapter 9 of Muscatine City Code related to the Keeping of Pitbulls. City staff and legal counsel drafted a proposed resolution that contains the following key provisions:
● Establishes of a moratorium on certain portions of Title 6, Chapter 9 until May 11, 2022 (four months);
● Does not allow individuals to bring pit bulls within the corporate City limits after the date this moratorium is adopted;
● Allows City Council time to conduct research regarding whether Title 6, Chapter 9 should be stricken, revised, or remain in effect;
● Allows any citations issued prior to the moratorium to remain in effect and prosecuted at City staff’s discretion;
● Ensures Title 6, Chapter 8 involving animal regulations remain in full effect during the moratorium, including but not limited to, the enforcement of regulations regarding vicious and/or dangerous animals.
Is there a motion to adopt this resolution as submitted?

5. Riverfront Amphitheater

The purpose of this item is to provide the City Council with an update on the design of a Riverfront Amphitheater and to inform the Council regarding the upcoming public process and fundraising campaign.
A riverfront amphitheater was identified as a goal as early as 1997 upon completion of the Consensus Plan Mississippi Riverfront Study and was reaffirmed as a goal in the 2012 City Comprehensive Plan, the 2017 Riverside Park Master Plan, and by the City Council at its December 2021 Goal Setting Session.
In July 2021, City Council awarded a contract to RDG Planning & Design to develop a conceptual design for a Riverfront Amphitheater. The conceptual design has been completed by RDG with input from a committee of City staff, elected officials, amphitheater user groups, and citizens. A consensus was reached on the conceptual design, which will now move forward to the next phase of the project.

6. Lake Park Boulevard Watershed Study Review and Findings (Brian Stineman, Public Works Director)

Street flooding has been a recurring issue in the 700 block of Lake Park Boulevard. In July of 2021 the City Council approved a contract with Watersmith Engineering to prepare a watershed study of the Lake Park Boulevard Area. This presentation will provide a summary of the study.

7. Animal Control Regulations

At its October 14, 2021 In-Depth Session, City Council directed staff to explore updating City Code Title 6 Police and Public Safety, Chapter 8 Animal Control Regulations.
The discussion presented this evening includes staff insights and research conducted to date on animal control regulations, including proposed changes to regulations related to animal registration and licensing, animal care, irresponsible animal ownership, dangerous animals, tethering, and fine structure.

8. Adjournment


3.	Second Reading of an Ordinance Revising Title 10, Chapter 4-FP Flood Plain District & Chapter 5 FC Flood Channel (Floodway) District (Andrew Fangman, Assistant Community Development Director)
	Presented for City Council’s consideration is the second reading of an ordinance revising Title 10, Chapter 4 FP Flood Plain District & Chapter 5 FC Flood Channel (Floodway) District. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources, acting as the agent for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is requesting that the City make a number of revisions to the City’s floodplain management regulations, which are contained in Chapter 4 and 5 of City Code. These revisions are necessary for the City’s floodplain regulations to be in compliance with Title 44 Code of Federal Regulations 60.3. Such compliance is required for residents and businesses in the City of Muscatine to remain eligible to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program.
	Is there a motion to approve the second reading of this Ordinance as submitted?
4.	Resolution Establishing a Moratorium on Portions of Title 6, Chapter 9 of the Code of the City of Muscatine related to the keeping of pit bulls. (Carol Webb, Anthony Kies)
At its January 6, 2022 regular meeting, City Council directed City staff to prepare a resolution establishing a moratorium on Portions of Title 6, Chapter 9 of Muscatine City Code related to the Keeping of Pitbulls. City staff and legal counsel drafted a proposed resolution that contains the following key provisions:
● Establishes of a moratorium on certain portions of Title 6, Chapter 9 until May 11, 2022 (four months);
● Does not allow individuals to bring pit bulls within the corporate City limits after the date this moratorium is adopted;
● Allows City Council time to conduct research regarding whether Title 6, Chapter 9 should be stricken, revised, or remain in effect;
● Allows any citations issued prior to the moratorium to remain in effect and prosecuted at City staff’s discretion;
● Ensures Title 6, Chapter 8 involving animal regulations remain in full effect during the moratorium, including but not limited to, the enforcement of regulations regarding vicious and/or dangerous animals.
	Is there a motion to adopt this resolution as submitted?


	The purpose of this item is to provide the City Council with an update on the design of a Riverfront Amphitheater and to inform the Council regarding the upcoming public process and fundraising campaign.
A riverfront amphitheater was identified as a goal as early as 1997 upon completion of the Consensus Plan Mississippi Riverfront Study and was reaffirmed as a goal in the 2012 City Comprehensive Plan, the 2017 Riverside Park Master Plan, and by the City Council at its December 2021 Goal Setting Session.
In July 2021, City Council awarded a contract to RDG Planning & Design to develop a conceptual design for a Riverfront Amphitheater. The conceptual design has been completed by RDG with input from a committee of City staff, elected officials, amphitheater user groups, and citizens. A consensus was reached on the conceptual design, which will now move forward to the next phase of the project.


6.	Lake Park Boulevard Watershed Study Review and Findings (Brian Stineman, Public Works Director)


	Street flooding has been a recurring issue in the 700 block of Lake Park Boulevard. In July of 2021 the City Council approved a contract with Watersmith Engineering to prepare a watershed study of the Lake Park Boulevard Area. This presentation will provide a summary of the study.


	At its October 14, 2021 In-Depth Session, City Council directed staff to explore updating City Code Title 6 Police and Public Safety, Chapter 8 Animal Control Regulations.
The discussion presented this evening includes staff insights and research conducted to date on animal control regulations, including proposed changes to regulations related to animal registration and licensing, animal care, irresponsible animal ownership, dangerous animals, tethering, and fine structure.