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Osama Shihadeh
CITY COUNCIL
At Large
Dick O'Brien
Mayor
Robert Howard
At Large
Robert Bynum
4
th
Ward
Phil Fitzgerald
1
st
Ward
Bill Trent
5th Ward
2007 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
In-depth Meetings
A.J. Johnson
City Administrator
January 4 & 18
July 5 & 19
January 11
July 12
February 1 & 15
August 2 & 16
February 8
(None in August)
March 1 & 15
September 6 & 20
March 8
September 13
April 5 & 19
October 4 & 18
April 12
October 11
May 3 & 17
November 1 & 15
May 10
November 8
June 7 & 21
December 6 & 20
June 14
December 13
AGENDA
THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2007
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. City Council Meeting – July 5, 2007
B. In-Depth Session – July 14, 2007
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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.
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9 – A-E
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13 – A-B
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Bills*
* Approval of attached Bills for Approval totaling $1,575,996.16 is subject to the approval of
any related agenda item(s).
8.
PUBLIC HEARING
A. Proposed Amendment of City Code Pertaining to Existing Cemeteries
Previously City Council took action to establish a public hearing to receive comment on the
proposed change to the ordinance allowing for the installation of a crematorium at Memorial
Park Cemetery in Muscatine. The city was recently approached by a representative of
Memorial Park Cemetery requesting an amendment to this ordinance. Appropriate
notification has been made to the neighbors and this matter has been reviewed by the city’s
Planning and Zoning Commission. Prior to any formal action by City Council on this matter,
a public hearing is required.
Now is the time for the public to comment on the proposed amendment to the city ordinance
pertaining to existing cemeteries in the City of Muscatine.
9.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Request to extend Outdoor Service Area for Rumors, 1415 Grandview Avenue – August 17-
19, 2007
B. Request for renewal of a Class B Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice
Cream Parlor, 927 Grandview Avenue – Max Brewer Corp. (pending receipt of final
paperwork)
C. Request for renewal of a Class B Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice
Cream Parlor, 203 Lake Park Boulevard – Max Brewer Corp. (pending receipt of final
paperwork)
D. Request for renewal of a Class C Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Hyink’s Service, 1206 E.
2
nd
Street – Hyink Service Inc.
E. Request approval of Cigarette Permit for Missipi Brewing Co., 107 Iowa Avenue, July 2007
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through June 30, 2008
F. Request Approval from Muscatine Association of Firefighters #1672 for Use of City Streets
for MDA Boot Drive
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve the request from the
Muscatine Association of Firefighters #1672 for the use of city streets for the MDA Boot
Drive. Representatives of the Association will be present Thursday night to make their
request for City Council’s consideration.
G. Request to Close Weed Park to Vehicular Traffic for HNI Picnic
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request for the closure of Weed Park on
August 19, 2007 for the Annual HNI Employee Picnic. This event involves thousands of
participants and in the past has caused public safety concerns. If Council concurs, the park
will be closed to the public as well as the adjoining streets to vehicular traffic on Sunday,
August 19, 2007, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Is there a motion to take action to close Weed Park and adjoining streets on Sunday, August
19, 2007, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. for the Annual HNI Employee Picnic?
H. Request for Use of City Streets for Watermelon Stampede
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to hold the Annual Watermelon
Stampede. The race will take place on Saturday, August 18, 2007, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The
route will take runners from the First Baptist Church located at 3003 Mulberry Avenue to
Parham Street down to Cedar Street and from Cedar Street to the high school. Once at the
high school, runners will go out Bonnie Drive to Mulberry Avenue and back to the church.
This event has been successfully conducted for a number of years and the city expects no
problems with this event.
Is there a motion to take action to authorize the use of city streets for the Annual Watermelon
Stampede on Saturday, August 18, 2007, beginning at 8:30 a.m.?
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FROM THE MAYOR
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FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
A. Resolution Approving the Combined Preliminary/Final Plat for the Musser Street First
Addition in the City of Muscatine
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the combined
preliminary/final plat for the Musser Street First Addition in the City of Muscatine. This two-
lot subdivision contains 23.077 acres and is located at the intersection of Musser and Houser
streets. Lot 2 of the subdivision contains 4.414 acres and is the site of On-Time Delivery, an
existing light industrial user. The property is being divided to comply with requirements of
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the lender and will allow the real estate to transfer from one LLC to another. The subdivision
does not require the extension of any public improvements. This matter has been reviewed
and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Is there a motion to take action by resolution approving the combined preliminary/final plat
for the Musser Street First Addition in the City of Muscatine?
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FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
A. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Ordinance Allowing Bow Hunting within the
City Limits
Presented for City Council’s consideration is the first reading of an ordinance amending the
ordinance allowing bow hunting within the city limits. As a result of the discussion that took
place at last week’s in-depth meeting, it was the consensus of City Council to make two
changes in the current bow hunting ordinance. The first change would allow for hunters to
hunt deer on parcels of two acres or more. Property owners with adjoining lot lines will be
permitted to combine properties to reach the minimum two acres required and there will be
no zoning restrictions. The second change will allow for hunting to occur with 150’ of any
residence, church, or occupied structure or park ground.
Is there a motion to take action on the first reading of an ordinance amending Title 7 Police
Regulations, Chapter 24 Weapons, Section 5 Bow Hunting of Deer?
B. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Title 10, Chapter 19, Section 6 of the City Code
Presented for City Council’s consideration is an ordinance amending Title 10, Chapter 19,
Section 6 of the City Code. Previously a public hearing was held to receive public comment
on the proposed alterations of this ordinance that would allow for the placement of a
crematorium within Memorial Park Cemetery in the City of Muscatine. This issue was
forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission and to the City of Muscatine at the
request of the owner/operator of Memorial Park Cemetery.
Is there a motion to take action on the first reading of an ordinance amending Title 10,
Chapter 19, Section 6 of the City Code?
C. Resolution Approving Contract and Bond for the Isett Avenue Force Main Improvement
Project – Phase 2
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the contract and bond
for the Isett Avenue Force Main Improvement Project – Phase 2. Previously the City Council
took action to accept the bid from Sulzberger Excavating Inc. in the amount of $527,113.55
for the project. The engineer’s estimate for the project was $705,300. The contract and bond
have been reviewed by city staff and it is recommended they be approved by City Council at
this time.
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Is there a motion to take action by resolution approving the contract and bond from
Sulzberger Excavating Inc. for the Isett Avenue Force Main Improvement Project – Phase 2?
D. Resolution Setting Public Hearing on W. 2
nd
Street Retaining Wall Improvement Project
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution setting a public hearing on the W.
2
nd
Street Retaining Wall Improvement Project. Recently the City Council directed staff to
retain engineering services to assist in the assessment and design for the rebuilding of the W.
2
nd
Street retaining wall. There are a number of components to this project that would be
incorporated into the final design and construction. Prior to any formal action by City
Council on this matter, a public hearing is required.
Is there a motion to take action by resolution setting the time and place of a public hearing on
the W. 2
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Street Retaining Wall Improvement Project for Thursday, August 2, 2007, at 7:00
p.m.?
E. Resolution Setting Public Hearing on the Horizontal Expansion at the Landfill – Phase 2
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution setting a public hearing on Phase 2
of the Horizontal Expansion at the landfill. The city recently secured the services of Fox
Engineering to assist in the development of the horizontal expansion of the Muscatine
County Landfill. Prior to any formal work on this project by the city, a public hearing is
required.
Is there a motion to take action by resolution setting the time and place of a public hearing on
Phase 2 of the Horizontal Expansion at the landfill for Thursday, August 2, 2007, at 7:00
p.m.?
F. Resolution Awarding the Contract for the Municipal Airport Improvements Identified as
“Parallel Taxiway to Runway 12/30”
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution awarding the contract for
municipal airport improvements identified as “Parallel Taxiway to Runway 12/30”. Recently
the city solicited bids from qualified vendors for work to be done on the crosswind runway
taxiway project. Five bids were received with the lowest responsible bid being submitted by
All American Concrete Inc. of West Liberty in the amount of $946,934.20. The engineer’s
estimate for the project was $1,225,000. The project is under final review by the FAA and
any approval by the City of Muscatine would be subject to funding availability and
concurrence of the award by the FAA.
Is there a motion to take action by resolution accepting the low bid and awarding the contract
for municipal airport improvements identified as “Parallel Taxiway to Runway 12/30” to All
American Concrete Inc. in the amount of $946,934.20?
G. Request Approval to Submit an Application to the Iowa Department of Transportation on
Behalf of Leadership Muscatine
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Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request for authorization to submit an
application to the Iowa Department of Transportation on behalf of Leadership Muscatine.
Continuing its tradition in working with the Leadership Muscatine program, city staff is now
forwarding for Council’s consideration a request for a grant application that must be done
through the City of Muscatine to assist in the identified project for this class. The project that
has been identified is a Cross Alert System to assist those using the trail system at roadway
intersections. The IDOT’s traffic safety improvement program is available for applications
for such items. The projected amount of funds needed for this project is $60,000. No
matching funds would be required from the city.
Is there a motion to take action to approve the submission of an application to the IDOT on
behalf of the Leadership Muscatine class?
H. Request Approval to Enter Into an Agreement for General Contractor Services
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to authorize entering into an
agreement for general contractor services. Recently the City of Muscatine solicited bids for
this service. One bid was received from BMW Contractors. Prices for their services have not
risen for the last four years other than electrician fees. The city contractor is one option for
departments to consider when looking at approved improvements to facilities or other related
projects.
Is there a motion to take action to approve the general contractor services of BMW
Contractors?
I. Request Approval of Supplemental Agreement for Maintenance of Primary Roads with the
Iowa Department of Transportation
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve the supplemental
agreement for maintenance of primary roads with the Iowa Department of Transportation.
Annually the city is asked to enter into an agreement with the IDOT for maintenance of
primary roads inside the City of Muscatine. This current agreement will run from July 1,
2007 through June 30, 2008. Maintenance is targeted for state highways that are within the
city limits. The agreement will pay the city $16,286.
Is there a motion to take action to approve the supplemental agreement with the IDOT for
maintenance of primary roads within the City of Muscatine?
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J. Request Approval to Replace Storm Damaged Benches and Bleachers at Kent Stein Park
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request for authorization to replace storm
damaged benches and bleachers at Kent Stein Park. During the June 2007 tornado, several
bleachers and benches were damaged beyond repair. Several quotes were solicited from
qualified vendors for replacement of the storm damaged items. At this time we are proposing
to replace four 5-row bleachers, one 10-row bleacher, and four 15’ benches. These items are
covered by insurance net the overall event insurance deductible in the amount of $5,000.
This request will be broken into two items with the first purchase order to Anthem Sports in
the amount of $21,834 for the bleachers. The second purchase order will be issued to Gopher
in the amount of $2,199 for the benches.
Is there a motion to take action to approve the issuance of a purchase order to Anthem Sports
in the amount of $21,834 for the replacement of damaged bleachers and a purchase order to
Gopher in the amount of $2,199 for the replacement of damaged benches?
K. Request Approval to Purchase SCBA Upgrades Fire Department
Presented for City Council’s consideration is the request to approve the purchase of self-
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) upgrades for the Fire Department. Two bids were
solicited with the low apparent bid being from Ed M. Feld Company of Carroll, Iowa, in the
amount of $64,960. This purchase is part of the assistance to Fire Departments grant award
the city received. The federal share is 90% with the city responsible for 10% or $6,496.
Is there a motion to accept the bid received from Ed M. Feld Company in the amount of
$64,960 for the SCBA upgrades for the Fire Department?
L. Request Approval to Purchase Breathing Air Compressor for Fire Department
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve the purchase of a breathing
air compressor for the Fire Department. As part of the assistance to Fire Departments grant
award, the city took bids for a new breathing air compressor unit. Four bids were received.
After reviewing the bids, it is recommended that the bid submitted by Midwest Breathing Air
of Wapello in the amount of $34,635.88 be accepted. This purchase is part of the assistance
to Fire Department grant award that the city received. The federal share is 90% with the city
responsible for 10% or $3,464.
Is there a motion to take action to authorize the purchase of a new breathing air compressor
for the Fire Department from Midwest Breathing Air in the amount of $34,635.88?
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M. Request Approval to Purchase Scanner for Police Department
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve the issuance of a purchase
order for a scanner for the Police Department. Included in this year’s budget is $6,800 for the
purchase of this unit. After reviewing models available, it is recommended that Council take
action to approve the purchase of a Canon CD4070NW from Koch Brothers of Des Moines
in the amount of $6,500. The city is not recommending the service agreement at this time.
Is there a motion to take action to approve the issuance of a purchase to Koch Brothers in the
amount of $6,500 for the purchase of a scanner for the Police Department?
N. Resolution Setting Public Hearing on the Pearl City Trail and Riverfront Improvement
Project
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution setting a public hearing on the
Pearl City Trail and Riverfront Improvement Project. The city was awarded $100,000 of
Enhancement funds and has been working with the Iowa Department of Transportation to
build a trail on the riverfront from Chestnut to Cedar streets. As a stipulation for this project
to move forward, the city will be allowed to let the bid as long as we are willing to meet
certain required IDOT criteria. This project will develop 1,000’ of separated-corridor trail
between Chestnut and Cedar streets along the Mississippi riverfront. The trail will be 12’
wide and will include a barrier fence similar to what currently exists west of Chestnut Street.
It will also feature period lighting. The trail project fills a gap in the American Discovery
Trail (ADT) and the Mississippi River Trail (MRT) both of which utilize the Muscatine
riverfront trail alignment and completes a continuous four-mile trail connection between
Musser Park and Weed Park. Prior to this project being undertaken, a public hearing is
required.
Is there a motion to take action by resolution setting a public hearing for Thursday, August 2,
2007, at 7 p.m. for the Pearl City Trail and Riverfront Improvement Project?
13.
COMMUNICATIONS - RECEIVE AND FILE
A. Muscatine County Board of Supervisors – June 18 & 25, 2007 and July 2, 2007
B. Library Board of Trustees – May 16, 2007 and June 20, 2007
14.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
It is recommended bills totaling $1,575,996.16 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).
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15.
COMMUNICATIONS - COUNCIL MEMBERS
16.
OTHER BUSINESS
17.
ADJOURNMENT
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