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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, FEBRUARY 19, 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
A. Presentation of Humanitarian Awards by the Human Rights Commission
At this time there will be a presentation of Humanitarian Awards by the Muscatine
Human Rights Commission.
6. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Regular City Council Meeting – February 5, 2004
B. City Council Budget Meeting – February 3, 4, 7, 9, 10 & 11, 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 – AI
* 13 – AD
* Bills*
*Approval of attached Bills for Approval totaling $1,300,513.80 is subject to the
approval of any related agenda item(s).
8. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Proposed Vending Services Agreement
Previously the City Council established a public hearing to receive public
comment on the proposed vending services agreement. Previously the city
solicited interest from qualified vendors for vending services at various city
facilities. After reviewing the proposals submitted, it is the recommendation from
staff to enter into a contract between the city and Sprouse Distributing for a five
year period that will provide 20% of all gross sales net the sales tax to the city for
each one of the five years. Sufficient vending machines shall be provided as
negotiated between the city and Sprouse Distributing to be placed at city facilities
and locations. Because the service agreement is in excess of three years, a
public hearing is required.
Now is the time for the public to comment on the proposed vending services
agreement.
9. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Request for new Class C Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for HyVee Gas, 2600
2
nd
Avenue – HyVee Inc.
B. Request for new Class C Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Bharti Food Mart,
704 Clay Street – Bharti Inc. (pending inspections)
C. Request for renewal of Class C Liquor License for Floodwaters Spirits &
Provisions, 101 W. Mississippi Drive, Suite M02 – Floodwaters Inc.
D. Request for renewal of a Class C Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Kum & Go
#438, 1010 Park Avenue – Kum & Go, LC
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E. Request for renewal of a Class C Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Kum & Go
#437, 709 Grandview Avenue – Kum & Go LC
F. Request for renewal of a Class C Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Kum & Go
#436, 501 Cedar Street – Kum & Go LC
G. Request for renewal of a Class C Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Loos
Station, 711 Park Avenue – Loos Inc.
H. Request for renewal of a Class C Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Wholesale
Food Outlet #312, 807 Grandview Avenue – Nash Finch Co.
I. Request for a new cigarette permit for Bharti Inc., dba as Bharti Food Mart, 704
Clay Street, effective February 20, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
J. Request for Use of City Property for Great River Days
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request from the Muscatine
Quarterback Club to use city property for the 2004 Great River Days Celebration.
The request is from Monday, July 26, 2004 to Sunday, August 1, 2004. Please
note that the dates are two weeks earlier than have been requested in the past.
At this time City Council could take action to approve the request from the
Muscatine Quarterback Club for the use of city property on the Muscatine
riverfront from July 26, 2004 through August 1, 2004 for the annual Great River
Days Celebration.
10. FROM THE MAYOR
11. FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
A. Resolution Approving Final Plat of Country Estates at Wildwood, a County
Subdivision
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the final plat
for the Country Estates at Wildwood, a county subdivision. The city’s Planning &
Zoning Commission reviewed and approved the final plat for a 39lot single family
residential development off North Isett Avenue and north of the Mark Twain
Addition. The proposal is to subdivide 91.5 acres into 39 lots with onsite storm
water retention basins incorporated into the design. The subdivision complies
with all county zoning and subdivision regulations.
At this time City Council could take by resolution to approve the final plat of
Country Estates at Wildwood, a development within the twomile limit of the City
of Muscatine.
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12. FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
A. Request to Approve Vending Contracts
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve a fiveyear
lease agreement for vending machines between the City of Muscatine and
Sprouse Distributing. If approved, Sprouse Distributing will pay the city 20% of all
gross sales net the sales tax. Additionally, Sprouse Distributing will pay for
vending service site preparation expenses. The city will locate vending machines
at the Muscatine Skate Park and selected locations at the riverfront. Sprouse
Distributing will be responsible for all maintenance of the machines.
At this time City Council could take action to approve the vending services
agreement between the City of Muscatine and Sprouse Distributing.
B. Resolution Setting the Time and Place of a Public Hearing on the Conveyance of
Utility Easements to Muscatine Power & Water
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution setting the time and
place of a public hearing on the conveyance of utility easements to Muscatine
Power & Water. In anticipation of an April start date for construction associated
with the installation of water mains to provide service to south end residents,
MP&W is negotiating for easements. Two of the easements that MP&W needs to
obtain are the city’s property at the airport and sewer pump station along 57
th
Street South. In order for the city to convey these utility easements to MP&W, it
is necessary for a public hearing to be held.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution to set a public hearing to
convey utility easements to the Board of Water, Electric and Communication
Trustees of Muscatine Power & Water for Thursday, March 4, 2004, at 7:00 p.m.
C. Request Approval to Issue Purchase Order for the Purchase of Transit Vehicles
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to issue a purchase for
the purchase of transit vehicles. The Iowa Department of Transportation
requested bids for statewide transit vehicles of which four will be provided to the
City of Muscatine. The city has $219,340 budgeted for four buses. Four bids
were received with the lowest cost per unit being that of Master Transportation in
the amount of $53,400. If approved by Council, this bid will result in a $5,740
savings.
At this time City Council could take action to authorize the issuance of a
purchase order to Master Transportation in the amount of $53,400 per unit or
$213,600 for four 19passenger buses for the city’s transportation system.
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D. Request Approval of Agreements for Operation of Greenwood Cemetery
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve agreements
for operations at Greenwood Cemetery between the City of Muscatine and Iowa
Memorial Granite Company. The agreement will be for a period from March 1,
2004 through June 30, 2005. The agreement will be for retail sales and service
operations at Greenwood Cemetery. In addition, the city will have the right to
terminate the agreement with notice in order to pursue realignment of
management and operational structure at the cemetery.
At this time City Council could take action to approve the operation agreement
between the City of Muscatine and Iowa Memorial Granite Company for
operations at Greenwood Cemetery.
E. Request Approval of Spring Cleanup Week
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve Spring
Cleanup Week. In association with “Keep America Beautiful Month”, the City
Council has established a week in which city residents can participate in the city’s
spring cleanup week. It is being recommended that Spring Cleanup Week for
2004 be established for April 2630, 2004.
At this time City Council could take action establish Spring Cleanup Week for
April 2630, 2004.
F. Request Authorization to Submit Grant Application
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request for authorization to submit
a grant application to the Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy for the
Muscatine Police Department’s participation in the “Byrne’s Grant”. These funds
are used to fund one of two city police officers assigned to the Muscatine Drug
Task Force. Federal funds that pass through the Governor’s Office equal
$53,525.54 with a 25% match ($17,841.85) required. The total program amount
is $71,367.39. This program is done in conjunction with the Muscatine County
Sheriff’s Department and the county attorney’s office. Both of these entities are
making separate grant applications on behalf of their program’s participation.
At this time City Council could take action to approve the application to the
Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy for the “Byrne’s Grant” in the amount of
$53,525.54.
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13. COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVE AND FILE
A. Muscatine County Board of Supervisors – January 26, 2004 & February 2, 2004
B. Planning & Zoning Commission – January 13, 2004
C. Muscatine School Board – February 9, 2004
D. Abstract of Votes for January 27, 2004
14. APPROVAL OF BILLS
It is recommended bills totaling $1,300,513.80 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
A. Joint Communications Update
17. ADJOURNMENT
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