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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, DECEMBER 18, 2003, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL
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CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. OPENING PRAYER
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. COMMUNICATIONS CITIZENS
A. Swearing In of Mayor O’Brien and Councilmembers Trent, Fitzgerald, Day and
Shihadeh
At this time Mayor Dick O’Brien and Councilmembers Bill Trent, Phil Fitzgerald,
Scott Day and CouncilmemberElect Osama Shihadeh will be sworn in to office
for terms effective January 1, 2004.
6. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Regular City Council Meeting – December 4, 2003
B. InDepth City Council Meeting – December 11, 2003
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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 – A
* 13 – AF
* Bills*
*Approval of attached Bills for Approval totaling $1,250,432.66 is subject to the
approval of any related agenda item(s).
8. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Proposed Utility Easement for Cobblestone Place – Part I
Previously the City Council took action to establish a public hearing for a
proposed utility easement for Cobblestone Place – Part I. The owners of real
estate north of Colorado Street plotted a fourlot subdivision known as
Cobblestone Place – Part I in 1996. The developer intends to replat this area for
singlefamily homes. The flexibility associated with this type of development
warrants the vacation of existing but underdeveloped street rightofway and
perimeter utility easements. Prior to any formal action being taken on this matter,
a public hearing is required.
Now is the time for the public to comment on the proposed utility easement for
Cobblestone Place – Part I.
B. Proposed Concession Agreement
Previously the City Council took action to establish a public hearing on the
proposed concession agreement between the City of Muscatine and Big 10
Concessions for a fiveyear time period. The concession agreement would run
for five years beginning January 1, 2004 and ending December 31, 2008. The
concession services would be for concession locations at Kent Stein Park, the
Muscatine Soccer Complex, and the new aquatic center currently under
construction. The agreement calls for the concession owner to provide for the
services as directed by the city, supplying labor, concessions, and supervisory
staff for all three locations. In return the city will receive 20% of the gross receipts
for each of the five years. Because of the proposed length of the contract for
services, a public hearing is required.
Now is the time for the public to comment on the proposed fiveyear concession
agreement between the City of Muscatine and Big 10 Concessions.
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9. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Request for renewal of a Class C & BW Beer & Wine Permit for Fareway Store
#998, 2100 Cedar Plaza Drive – Fareway Stores Inc.
B. Request Approval of Burn Permit
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request that the city has received
from Larry Duvall, 116 Lord Avenue. Mr. Duvall is requesting a joint burn permit
for himself and his neighbor, Jeff Lee. They are requesting a 30day permit
beginning as soon as possible to accommodate a large amount of debris
associated with both properties.
At this time City Council could take action to consider a request from Larry
Duvall, 116 Lord Avenue, for a 30day burn permit.
10. FROM THE MAYOR
A. Appointment of Bob Howard to the Planning & Zoning Commission
At this time City Council could take action to approve the appointment of Bob
Howard to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
11. FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
A. Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat for Cobblestone Ridge
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the
preliminary plat for Cobblestone Ridge. On November 11, 2003, the city’s
Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed and approved the Cobblestone Ridge
preliminary plat (72 lots). The 72lot preliminary plat is in conformance with the
residential district of the area and would comply with singlefamily residential
standards. An onsite storm water retention area is being provided.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution approving the preliminary
plat for the Cobblestone Ridge Subdivision.
B. Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Cobblestone Ridge – Phase I
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the final plat
for the Cobblestone 7Lot Final Plat – Phase I. In addition to the Cobblestone 72
lot preliminary plat, it is proposed that Cobblestone Drive be extended in a
northerly direction to provide access to this sevenlot subdivision. Due to
previous development plans for the area, it will be necessary to vacate the
platted utility easements. The developer intends to start several model homes yet
this construction season and is therefore asking approval of this first phase of the
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development. This matter has previously been reviewed by the city’s Planning &
Zoning Commission and approved for Council’s consideration.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution approving the final plat of
the Cobblestone Ridge – Phase I Subdivision.
12. FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
A. First Reading of an Ordinance Establishing a TIF District
Presented for City Council’s consideration is the first reading of an ordinance
establishing a TIF District. As part of the City of Muscatine’s commitment for
providing tax increment finance development incentives to Cedar Development,
LLC, it is necessary to establish a tax increment finance district to comply with
this agreement. Previously the city entered into an agreement to provide this
incentive in exchange for the voluntary annexation of approximately 105 acres in
the northeast quadrant of the community. Planned development includes retail,
commercial, light industrial and a small portion for residential development. In
order to provide this incentive, the TIF District must be created.
At this time City Council could take action on the first reading of an ordinance
providing for the division of taxes levied on taxable property in the Northeast
Urban Renewal Area of the City of Muscatine pursuant to Section 40319 of the
Code of Iowa.
B. Resolution Approving Vacation of Utility Easement in Cobblestone Place
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the vacation
of a utility easement in Cobblestone Place. Previously a public hearing was held
to receive public comment on the proposed utility easement for Cobblestone
Place – Part I. The original fourlot subdivision known as Cobblestone Place –
Part I was created in 1996. The developers intend to replat this area for single
family homes. The flexibility associated with this type of development warrants
the vacation of existing but underdeveloped street rightofway and perimeter
utility easements to fit into the current development plans.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution approving the vacation of
utility easement in Cobblestone Place.
C. Resolution Setting Time and Place of a Public Hearing for a Development
Agreement
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution setting the time and
place of a public hearing for a development agreement between the City of
Muscatine and Cedar Development, LLC. As reviewed with City Council at the
December InDepth Meeting, a development agreement is being proposed
between the City of Muscatine and Cedar Development, LLC, to provide tax
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increment finance assistance for infrastructure development of the property. In
concurrence with the city’s policy concerning the use of tax increment financing,
the agreement calls for the use of up to 50% of the increment to be used by the
developer for infrastructural improvements on site. This will exclude any
residential development activities. The agreement will also call for a provision in
which the developer will have the option to implement the agreement for a 10
year period at any time during the 20year life of the tax increment finance
district. The developer will receive no more than 50% of the increment generated
by the tax increment finance district for any longer than 10year period. Prior to
any formal agreement being reached by the city and Cedar Development, LLC, a
public hearing is required.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution establishing a public
hearing for the development agreement between the City of Muscatine and
Cedar Development, LLC, for Thursday, January 8, 2004, at 7:00 p.m.
D. Request Approval of Concession Agreements
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve a concession
agreement. Previously the City Council conducted a public hearing to receive
public comment on the proposed approval of a concession agreement between
the City of Muscatine and Big 10 Concessions. The proposed agreement would
be five years in length and would have the city receive 20% of the gross sales for
each of the five years.
At this time City Council could take action to approve the concession agreement
between the City of Muscatine and Big 10 Concessions.
E. Request Approval of Health Insurance Renewal
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve the health
insurance renewal. In previous communications and review sessions with
Council, changes in the city’s health insurance program have been provided and
reviewed with City Council. Also, through the process of collective bargaining, the
city has reached an agreement with two of the city’s collective bargaining units
for changes in the health insurance program. The changes involve raising the
deductible from $200 to $300 for single coverage and $400 to $600 for family
coverage. The annual outofpocket maximums will also be increased from $500
to $600 for single coverage and from $1,000 to $1,300 for family coverage.
At this time city Council could take action to approve the health insurance
renewal policy for the calendar year 2004.
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F. Request Approval of Grant Writing Service Agreement
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve a grant writing
service agreement. Earlier this year the City Council recognized changes in
structural and organization arrangements within the city to assist in saving
additional funds as reduced by the state legislature. One recommendation
brought forward to Council and approved was the contracting of services for the
Muscatine Police Department grant writing activities. The agreement being
presented for Council at this time would be between Torgerson Associates and
the City of Muscatine and would call for a specific dollar amount for the first year
of the twoyear agreement and then that amount being increased by a specific
percentage as linked to the city’s health and dental insurance costs. The
agreement would be for a twoyear period and would be renewed for an
additional twoyear period upon a mutual agreement between the city and
Torgerson Associates.
At this time City Council could take action to approve the grant writing service
agreement between the City of Muscatine and Torgerson Associates.
G. Request Approval of Water Main Extension Agreement
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve a water main
extension agreement between the City of Muscatine and Muscatine Power &
Water. At the City Council’s December InDepth Meeting, the agreement was
reviewed with City Council outlining the responsibilities of both parties on the
proposed upcoming south end water main extension program. The agreement
calls for the City of Muscatine to provide for the funding for the project and in
return Muscatine Power & Water will provide for the design, construction and
oversight of the project.
At this time City Council could take action to approve the request of a water main
extension agreement between the City of Muscatine and Muscatine Power &
Water.
13. COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVE AND FILE
A. Muscatine County Board of Supervisors – November 24 & December 1, 2003
B. Art Center Board of Trustees – November 20, 2003
C. Planning & Zoning Commission – November 11, 2003
D. BiState Regional Commission – November 19, 2003
E. Fire Department NFPA Survey – July, August, September October & November
2003
F. Police Department Monthly Report – November 2003
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14. APPROVAL OF BILLS
It is recommended bills totaling $1,250,432.66 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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