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MUSCATINE CITY COUNCIL
Gary Gray
At Large
Dick O'Brien
Mayor
Jerry Lange
At Large
Anne Lesnet
2
nd
Ward
Phil Fitzgerald
1st Ward
Bill Trent
5th Ward
2003 MEETING SCHEDULE
Jerry Root
4th Ward
Scott Day
3
rd
Ward
(All meetings start at 7:00 PM
unless voted upon by Council.)
Lorrie Fry
City Clerk Aide
Harvey Allbee, Jr.
City Attorney
Regular Meetings Indepth Meetings
A.J. Johnson
City Administrator
January 2 & 16 July 3 & 17 January 9 July 10
February 6 & 20 August 7 & 21 February 13 (None in August)
March 6 & 20 September 4 & 18 March 13 September 11
April 3 & 17 October 2 & 16 April 10 October 9
May 1 & 15 November 6 & 20 May 8 November 13
June 5 & 19 December 4 & 18 June 12 December 11
AGENDA
THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2003, 7:00 P.M.
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 19, 2003
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.
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* 9 – AC
* 13 – AE
* Bills*
*Approval of attached Bills for Approval totaling $863,083.23 is subject to the
approval of any related agenda item(s).
8. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Proposed Weed Park Aquatic Center
Previously the City Council took action to establish a public hearing for the
proposed Weed Park Aquatic Center as part of the “Pearl of the Mississippi”
community improvement project. The aquatic center will be constructed in Weed
Park to replace the current municipal swimming pool. The facility will incorporate
a number of design and construction features that will enhance the overall
swimming experience for the public. It will include a zero depth entry design,
water slide, laps for competitive swimming, and other amenities to attract and
entertain the public. The estimated construction cost of the project is $3.5 million
and the total overall estimated cost is $3.8 million.
Now is the time for the public to comment on the proposed Weed Park Aquatic
Center.
B. Proposed 10Year Farm Lease
Previously the City Council took action to establish a public hearing for a
proposed 10year farm lease for approximately 4.67 acres of land located west of
the Muscatine Slough on the municipal airport property. Currently the city is
involved in a lease arrangement with James Findley of Muscatine to farm this
property. It has been determined that it would be in the best interest of both
parties to extend this lease for an additional 10year period that would reflect an
increase in the lease payment to the city as adjusted by the annual consumer
price index. Prior to any extension of the current lease, a public hearing is
required.
Now is the time for the public to comment on the proposed 10year farm lease
extension between the City of Muscatine and the James Findley family of
Muscatine.
9. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Request for renewal of a Class C Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Express
Mart, 4804 Grandview Avenue – EMart Inc.
B. Request for renewal of a Class B Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Pete’s Tap,
1820 Angle Street – Curtis & Colletta Logel
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C. Request for five (5) Cigarette Permits from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004
10. FROM THE MAYOR
A. Request Approval of Appointments and Reappointments to the Various Boards
and Commissions
At this time City Council could take action to approve the appointments and
reappointments to the city’s various boards and commissions.
11. FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
12. FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
A. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance
Presented for City Council’s consideration is the second reading of an ordinance
amending the zoning ordinance. The city’s Planning & Zoning Commission has
recommended and approved the rezoning of 5.397 acres of real estate located in
the 3200 block of Highway 61 North from residential (R1) to light industrial (M1).
The proposed zoning change is consistent with the city’s Comprehensive Plan
and land use outline.
At this time City Council could take action on the second reading of an ordinance
amending the zoning ordinance for the City of Muscatine.
B. Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications and Setting the Bid Opening
Date for the Weed Park Aquatic Center
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the plans,
specifications and setting the bid opening date for the Weed Park Aquatic
Center. Previously a public hearing was held to receive public comment on the
proposed aquatic center at Weed Park. The estimated cost for the construction is
$3.5 million with the overall cost estimated at $3.8 million for the project. If
approved by City Council, the resolution would establish a bid opening date for
the project for Wednesday, July 20, 2003, at 2:05 p.m.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution approving the plans,
specifications, form of contract and setting the bid opening date for Wednesday,
July 20, 2003, at 2:05 p.m. for the Weed Park Aquatic Center.
C. Resolution Approving Contract and Bond for the Muscatine Skate Park
Equipment Purchase Contract
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the contract
and bond for the Muscatine Skate Park equipment purchase contract. Previously
the City Council took action to approve the purchase of equipment for the skate
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park from the American Ramp Company of Joplin, Missouri, in the amount of
$84,972.15. The appropriate contract and bond have been submitted and
reviewed by city staff and are now being submitted for Council’s consideration
and approval at this time.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution approving the contract
and bond for the Muscatine Skate Park Equipment Purchase Project between the
City of Muscatine and the American Ramp Company of Joplin, Missouri, in the
amount of $84,972.15.
D. Resolution Setting the Time and Place of a Public Hearing on Airport Projects
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution setting the time and
place of a public hearing on airport projects. In anticipation of the installation of
the instrument lighting system (ILS) at the municipal airport, the FAA is requiring
improvements to the runway 6/24 safety area and also the repainting of
pavement markings. The city has an application pending for the various airport
improvements with the FAA in the amount of $160,000 to complete this work.
The FAA funding represents 90% ($144,000) of the total project cost with the
city’s share being 10% ($16,000). If approved, a public hearing will be held on
Thursday, July 17, 2003, at 7:00 p.m.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution setting the time and place
of a public hearing on the plans and specifications for improvements to the
runway 6/24 safety area and the pavement marking project at the municipal
airport for Thursday, July 17, 2003, at 7:00 p.m.
E. Resolution Approving Replacement of Signs at the Clark House and Sunset Park
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the
replacement of signs at the Clark House and Sunset Park housing projects.
Included in the capital funds for both the Clark House and Sunset Park
operations is the replacement of the curbside signs. Four bids were solicited with
two bidders responding to the request for signage. After a review of the bids
submitted, it is recommended that the proposal submitted by Parker Signs of
Indianola, Iowa, in the amount of $7,310 be accepted for the project.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution to accept the bids for the
new signs for the Clark House and Sunset Park projects from Parker Signs of
Indianola, Iowa, in the amount of $7,310.
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F. Request Approval of Change Order #2 for Municipal Airport Engineering Services
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve Change Order
#2 for the municipal airport engineering services. The proposed amendment will
allow for additional work to be completed for the Runway 6 Safety Area
Improvement Project. The work is eligible for 90/10% ratio funding between the
city and the FAA. The amount of the change order is $10,030. The city’s share of
this change order will be $1,003.
At this time City Council could take action to approve Change Order #2 for the
municipal airport engineering services.
G. Request Approval of 10Year Farm Lease at the Municipal Airport
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve the 10year
farm lease at the municipal airport. Previously the City Council conducted a
public hearing on the proposed 10year extension of the current farm lease at the
airport. The city currently leases 4.67 acres located west of the Muscatine Slough
to the James Findley family. The city receives $116.75 per year for the lease.
The 10year contract extension would allow for changes in the lease amount paid
to the city as adjusted by the consumer price index.
At this time City Council could take action to approve the 10year farm lease
agreement at the municipal airport between the City of Muscatine and the James
Findley family.
H. Request Approval of Labor Contracts
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve the bargaining
agreements between the City of Muscatine and the three union bargaining
groups, which represent Police Department, Blue/White and Fire Department
employees. All three agreements will be for a oneyear time period beginning
July 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2004. Slight variations in the contract have
been negotiated but the significant issues center around vacation and wages for
the next year. All three groups will see an increase in their base wages from 2%
beginning July 1, 2003 with an additional 1% increase on January 1, 2004.
At this time City Council could take action to approve the authorization of the
three bargaining unit contracts between the City of Muscatine and the bargaining
groups representing the Police Department, Fire Department and Blue/White
employees.
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I. Request Approval to Purchase Real Estate
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve the purchase
of real estate. The city has successfully completed its negotiations with Juanita
Bierman to purchase property necessary for the implementation of the ILS
(instrument lighting system) project at the airport. An avigation easement and fee
simple real estate is being acquired for $30,000. The FAA will fund 90% of this
amount and the city is responsible for the remaining 10% ($3,000).
At this time City Council could take action to authorize the purchase of real estate
associated with the Municipal Airport Improvement Project.
J. Request Approval to Submit Grant Application to the Iowa Department of
Transportation for Phase I of the Mark Twain Outlook Renovation
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve the submission
of a grant application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for Phase I of the
Mark Twain Outlook Renovation Project. At the June InDepth meeting, the City
Council received an update concerning the Mark Twain Outlook Project as part of
the Community Improvement Action Team’s Landscape Committee work for
community beautification. The IDOT has grant funding available that would
provide up to $50,000 for the first phase of the renovation project and that is the
native vegetation enhancement and restoration component of the project. There
are no matching funds required for this grant application at this time.
At this time City Council could take action to approve the submission of a grant
application to the IDOT for Phase I of the Mark Twain Outlook Renovation
Project.
K. Request Approval to Perform Additional Restoration on the Greenwood
Cemetery Chapel/Office Building
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request for additional funding for
restoration work at Greenwood Cemetery. The city is completing restoration work
at the chapel under a grant from the State Historical Society. In the process of
the restoration work, additional needs were identified and funded with excess
funds from the original project. At this time, additional work has been identified
that has no funding source. It is being requested that an additional $10,036 be
allocated to this project from the City of Muscatine to address window
replacement at the administrative building adjacent to the chapel.
At this time City Council could take action to approve the additional expenditure
for window replacement associated with the Greenwood Cemetery Chapel
Improvement Project in the amount of $10,036.
13. COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVE AND FILE
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A. Board of Water, Electric, and Communications Trustees – May 27, 2003
B. BiState Regional Commission – May 28, 2003
C. MPW Operating Statements – Electric Utility – May 2003
D. MPW Operating Statements – Water Utility – May 2003
E. MP&W Operating
Statements – Communications Utility – May 2003
14. APPROVAL OF BILLS
It is recommended bills totaling $863,083.23 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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