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MUSCATINE CITY COUNCIL
Osama Shihadeh
At Large
Dick O'Brien
Mayor
Jerry Lange
At Large
Anne Lesnet
2
nd
Ward
Phil Fitzgerald
1st Ward
Bill Trent
5th Ward
2004 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 8 & 22 July 1 & 15 January 15 July 8
February 5 & 19 August 5 & 19 February 12 (None in August)
March 4 & 18 September 2 & 16 March 11 September 9
April 1 & 15 October 7 & 21 April 8 October 14
May 6 & 20 November 4 & 18 May 13 November 11
June 3 & 17 December 2 & 16 June 10 December 9
AGENDA
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2004, 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 – January 8, 2004
B. Joint City Council/Legislative Meeting – January 8, 2004
C. InDepth City Council Meeting – January 22, 2004
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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 – AB
* 13 – AF
* Bills*
*Approval of attached Bills for Approval totaling $1,169,552.19 is subject to the
approval of any related agenda item(s).
8. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Proposed Vacation of Utility Easement in Cedar Plaza Subdivision
Previously the City Council took action to establish a public hearing on the
proposed vacation of a utility easement in the Cedar Plaza Subdivision. A
developer is purchasing two lots in the Cedar Plaza Subdivision and intends to
construct a building straddling the lot lines. It is therefore necessary to vacate the
platted utility easement to accommodate the building’s construction. Prior to any
such action, a public hearing is required.
Now is the time for the public to comment on the proposed vacation of a utility
easement in the Cedar Plaza Subdivision.
9. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Request for renewal of a Class C Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Fareway
Store #998, 2100 Cedar Plaza Drive – Fareway Stores Inc.
B. Request for renewal of a Class C Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for West Side
Store, 2201 Houser Street – DJMB, LLC.
10. FROM THE MAYOR
11. FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
12. FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
A. Resolution Approving Vacation of Portion of Utility Easement and Access
Easements in the Cedar Plaza Subdivision
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Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the vacation
of a portion of a utility easement and access easements in the Cedar Plaza
Subdivision. Previously a public hearing was held to receive public comment on
the proposed utility easement vacation between Lots 5 and 6 of the Cedar Plaza
Subdivision. A proposed building will straddle both lots and requires the vacation
of the existing easement and vacation of vehicular access easements as well.
Presently there are no utilities located in the easement corridor. Newly located
curb cuts will be part of the site plan process.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution concerning the vacation
of a portion of an existing city utility and access easements in the Cedar Plaza
Subdivision in the City of Muscatine.
B. Resolution Accepting Low Bid for Muscatine OwnerOccupied Housing
Rehabilitation Program – 902 E. 8
th
Street
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution accepting the low bid
for the Muscatine OwnerOccupied Housing Rehabilitation Program at 902 E. 8
th
Street. Three bids were submitted for the project with the low apparent bid being
that of North Construction in the amount of $27,730. The program allows for up
to $24,999 to be used for housing rehabilitation activities and would require the
homeowners to pay for the difference, if any, in the bids received for the project.
The bids have also been reviewed by the Muscatine Rehabilitation Committee
and are recommended for approval at this time.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution accepting the low bid for
the Muscatine OwnerOccupied Housing Rehabilitation Program for 902 E. 8
th
Street in the amount of $27,730 from North Construction of Muscatine.
C. Resolution Accepting Low Bid for Muscatine OwnerOccupied Housing
Rehabilitation Program – 503 E. 7
th
Street
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution accepting the low bid
for the Muscatine OwnerOccupied Housing Rehabilitation Program at 503 E. 7
th
Street. A total of three bids were received for the project with the apparent low
bid for the rehabilitation activity from North Construction in the amount of
$24,659. The program allows for up to $24,999 to be used for housing
rehabilitation activities and would require the homeowners to pay for the
difference, if any, in the bids received for the project. The bids have also been
reviewed by the Muscatine Rehabilitation Committee and are recommended for
approval at this time.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution accepting the low bid for
the Muscatine OwnerOccupied Housing Rehabilitation Program for 503 E. 7
th
Street in the amount of $24,659 from North Construction of Muscatine.
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D. Resolution Approving Development Agreement
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the
development agreement between the City of Muscatine and Cedar Development,
LLC. The development agreement has been subject to various reviews by city
staff, Cedar Development personnel, and the city’s legal representation. In
addition, the city has conducted a public hearing on the proposed agreement.
The agreement will provide for tax increment financing to be made available to
the developer in an amount not to exceed 50% of the increment generated within
a 10year time period. The tax increment finance district has been established
and is in place for a 20year time period.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution approving the
development agreement between the City of Muscatine and Cedar Development,
LLC.
E. Request Approval of Agreement Between the City of Muscatine and the Iowa
Department of Transportation for the Job Access Reverse Commute Program
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve a joint
participation agreement between the Iowa Department of Transportation and the
city for a twoyear contract for the Job Access Reverse Commute Program.
Currently the city participates in an annual Job Access Reverse Commute
Program and at this time has the opportunity to extend that to a twoyear
contract. The job access reverse commute program provides transportation
opportunities during nontraditional hours and on weekends for individuals with
and educational commutes. The twoyear program costs $55,000 with the city’s
share being $27,500 annually.
At this time City Council could take action to approve the joint participation
agreement between the IDOT and the City of Muscatine for a twoyear contract
for the Job Access Reverse Commute Program.
F. Request Approval of Partial Tax Exemption Requests
Presented for City Council’s consideration are requests for partial tax
exemptions. Previously the City Council established three urban revitalization
districts to provide economic incentives for individuals revitalizing properties
within those districts. In order for the property owners to take advantage of the
exemption within those districts, the City Council has to acknowledge the
application for partial tax exemptions and forward them to the County Assessor’s
office by February 1, 2004. The city has received three such requests at this
time. After reviewing the applications, all three properties fall within the
designated areas and qualify for the exemptions.
At this time City Council could take action to approve the partial tax exemption
requests and to forward them on to the County Assessor’s office.
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G. Request Approval of Goals & Objectives for 2004
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve the City
Council’s goals and objectives for 2004. On December 22, 2003, the City Council
met with Tim Shields from the University of Iowa’s Institute of Public Affairs to
establish and redefine the city’s goals and objectives for 2004. With approval of
these goals and objectives, they will be distributed to the various public agencies
within the city and periodic updates will be given to the Council and to the public
as to the progress in accomplishing those goals and objectives.
At this time City Council could take action to approve the 2004 goals and
objectives from the Muscatine City Council.
13. COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVE AND FILE
A. Muscatine County Board of Supervisors – December 22, 2003 & January 5, 2004
B. Art Center Board of Trustees – December 18, 2003
C. Planning & Zoning Commission – December 9, 2003
D. Police Department Monthly Report – December 2003
E. NFPA Fire Survey Report – December 2003
F. City of Muscatine Financial Reports – December 2003
14. APPROVAL OF BILLS
It is recommended bills totaling $1,169,552.19 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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