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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, JULY 1, 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 Army National Guard Team Medal to the City of Muscatine
At this time the City of Muscatine will be presented with the Army National Guard
Team Medal by a representative of the 2133
rd
Infantry Division.
6. MINUTES APPROVAL
A. Regular City Council Meeting – June 17, 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 – AJ
* 13 – AG
* Bills*
*Approval of attached Bills for Approval totaling $1,105,970.32, as well as receipt
summaries for March, April and May 2004, is subject to the approval of any related
agenda item(s).
8. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Proposed Fuller Park Trail Project
Previously a public hearing was established to receive public comment on the
proposed Fuller Park Trail Project. It is proposed to develop a Fuller Park Trail
system that would link Muscatine Power & Water, Muscatine High School, the
City of Muscatine and the Muscatine County Discovery Park activities together.
The estimated cost of this project is not to exceed $100,000. Work would also be
done in connection with this project to enhance and to improve the Fuller Park
storm drainage system that accounts for $50,000 of the $100,000 cost estimate.
Funding for this portion of the project will be provided through the 1% sales tax
program. Funding for the remaining $50,000 necessary for the project has yet to
be identified but grant applications have been submitted for consideration at this
time. Prior to any formal action by the City Council on this matter, a public
hearing is required.
Now is the time for the public to comment on the proposed Fuller Park Trail
Project.
9. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Request to change a Class B Beer to a Class BW (Beer/Wine) Permit with
Sunday Sales Permit for China Buffet, 1903 Park Avenue – China Buffet of
Muscatine Inc. (pending receipt of dram shop certificate)
B. Request for renewal of a Class BW Beer/Wine Permit with Sunday Sales Permit
for Peking Restaurant, 1700 Park Avenue – Peking Chinese Restaurant Inc.
C. Request for renewal of a Class A Liquor License and Sunday Sales Permit with
Outdoor Services for Geneva Golf & Country Club, 3100 Bidwell Road – Geneva
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Golf & Country Club
D. Request for renewal of a Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales Permit for
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 306 Cleveland Street – Apple Corps L.P.
E. 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 Corporation
F. Request for renewal of a Class B Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Happy Joe’s
Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor South – 927 Grandview Avenue – Max Brewer
Corporation
G. Request for renewal of a Class B Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Pete’s Tap,
1820 Angle Street – Curtis & Colletta Logel (pending receipt of dram shop
certificate)
H. Request for renewal of a Class C Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Babe’s
Sinclair, 2307 Lucas Street – Rodney L. Yocom
I. Request for renewal of a Class C Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Express
Mart, 4804 Grandview Avenue – EMart Inc.
J. Request for Outdoor Service Area for Bootleggers, 214 Iowa Avenue, on July 17,
2004
K. Request for six cigarette permits effective July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004
L. Request from the Library for Closure of a Portion of Iowa Avenue
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request from the Musser Public
Library to close that portion of Iowa Avenue in front of the library between 3
rd
and
4
th
streets for a “Hispanic Festival” to be held on September 16, 2004. The
celebration will take place from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
At this time City Council could take action to grant the request from the Musser
Public Library to close Iowa Avenue between 3
rd
and 4
th
streets on September
16, 2004 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the “Hispanic Festival”.
M. Request from Bootleggers for the Closure of a Portion of Iowa Avenue for Street
Dance
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request from Bootleggers to
conduct a street dance on Saturday, July 17, 2004, from noon to 2 a.m. The
request is to close Iowa Avenue from 3
rd
Street to an area just beyond the #2
alley. Outdoor entertainment is planned with two bands.
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At this time City Council could take action to approve the request from
Bootleggers to close a portion of Iowa Avenue to accommodate a street dance
on Saturday, July 17, 2004, from noon to 2 a.m.
10. FROM THE MAYOR
A. Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
At this time City Council could take action to approve appointments 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 Rezoning the Pine Ridge Acres Addition
Presented for City Council’s consideration is the second reading of an ordinance
rezoning the Pine Ridge Acres Addition. Previously the City Council took action
to authorize the voluntary annexation of 9.8 acres of property into the City of
Muscatine known as the Pine Ridge Acres Addition. The developer wishes to
develop the property into single family residential lots which is consistent with the
city’s comprehensive plan and with the current development scheme in the area.
The rezoning action would take the property from a county residential (R2)
district to a city large scale residential (RL) district.
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 Accepting the Low Bid for the Muscatine OwnerOccupied Housing
Rehabilitation Program
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution accepting the low bid
for the Muscatine OwnerOccupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. The city has
solicited bids for a CDBG housing rehabilitation project at 615 E. 8
th
Street. Two
bids were received for the project with the low apparent bid being that of Carver
Construction of Muscatine in the amount of $27,309.60. The bids were reviewed
by the Muscatine Rehabilitation Committee on June 23, 2004 and it is their
recommendation that the low bid be approved. This property represents the fifth
project for the 2003 housing rehabilitation program. Eleven projects are
anticipated under this current program.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution accepting the low bid
from Carver Construction in the amount of $27,309.60 for the CDBG housing
rehabilitation project at 615 E. 8
th
Street.
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C. Resolution Releasing Real Estate Mortgage
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution releasing a real estate
mortgage. In 2001 Jorge and Esmeralda Zapata, 309 E. 6
th
Street, participated in
the 2000 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program. The program is a fiveyear
forgivable loan program in which 20% of the loan is forgiven annually on the
mortgage’s anniversary date until the entire amount has been forgiven. As of this
month, 60% of the loan or $14,999.40 remains. The property has now been
purchased by Community Bank who wishes to demolish this structure to
accommodate its planned expansion. The balance has been paid to the city in
fulfillment of the outstanding debt and release of the mortgage is recommended.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution releasing the real estate
mortgage under the 2000 CDBG OwnerOccupied Residential Rehabilitation
Program.
D. Resolution Authorizing the Assessment of Unpaid Abatement Costs to Private
Properties
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution authorizing the
assessment of unpaid abatement costs to private properties. Periodically city
staff presents the City Council a request to authorize the assessment of unpaid
abatement costs to private properties. At this time there are 14 actions against 11
properties totaling $1,888.18. Prior to action requesting assessment against
property taxes, appropriate measures are taken by staff to collect outstanding
balances.
At this time City Council could take action by resolution authorizing the
assessment of unpaid abatement costs to private properties.
E. Resolution Accepting Low Bid for the Riverview Center Restoration
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution accepting the low bid
for the Riverview Center Restoration Project. Bids for the project are currently
under review by city staff, the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission, and the
Pearl of the Mississippi Advisory Team. Recommendations and reviews will be
presented at Thursday night’s meeting.
F. Request Approval of the Joint Participation Agreement with the Iowa Department
of Transportation for State Transit Assistance
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve a joint
participation agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for state
transit assistance. Previously the City Council conducted a public hearing
concerning the annual appropriations for operating assistance from the IDOT for
the city’s transit operation. It is anticipated that the city will receive $144,716 for
fiscal year 2004/2005.
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At this time City Council could take action to approve the joint participation
agreement with the IDOT for state transit assistance for the fiscal year
2004/2005.
G. Request Authorization to Issue Purchase Order for Pickup Truck for Transfer
Station
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to authorize the issuance
of a purchase order for a pickup truck for the transfer station. The city has
$28,000 budgeted for the purchase of a ¾ ton fourwheel drive pickup truck with
a snowplow for fiscal year 2004/2005. Three bids were received with the low
apparent bid being that of Krieger Motor Company for a 2004 Chevrolet 2500 HD
vehicle for a cost of $21,561.91, which includes a tradein value for an existing
vehicle within the department.
At this time City Council could take action to authorize the issuance of a
purchase order for a 2004 Chevrolet 2500 HD truck to Krieger Motor Company in
the amount of $21,561.91.
H. Request Approval of Traffic Item
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve the placement
of a stop sign at the intersection of Oakland Drive and Parkington. The city’s
Traffic Committee has reviewed a request to install a stop sign on Oakland Drive
at Parkington on the south side of the intersection. Currently there are no traffic
control devices at this intersection and with the aquatic center at Weed Park,
increased vehicular and pedestrian traffic is occurring. The Traffic Committee
concurs with this request.
At this time City Council could take action to authorize the installation of a stop
sign on the south side of the intersection of Oakland Drive and Parkington.
I. Request Authorization to Enter Into Agreement with Stanley Consultants for Pine
Ridge Acres Addition Sanitary Sewer Extension
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request for authorization to enter
into an agreement with Stanley Consultants for the Pine Ridge Acres Addition
Sanitary Sewer Extension. Following the voluntary annexation of the Pine Ridge
Acres Addition, the city has committed to extend sanitary sewer to this property.
City staff is requesting Council to consider the authorization to enter into an
agreement with Stanley Consultants Inc. to provide for regulatory and permitting
action, design, construction documents, bidding and service during construction
of the project. The cost of the contract will be $28,800. This will be paid from the
city’s sewer extension reserve fund.
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At this time City Council could take action to authorize the city to enter into an
agreement with Stanley Consultants for the Pine Ridge Acres Addition Sanitary
Sewer Extension.
J. Request to Approve Positions for the Joint Communications Staff
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve positions for
the joint communications staff. The Muscatine City/County Joint Communications
Commission will be respectfully asking both the City Council and the County
Board of Supervisors to officially authorize the number of employees needed for
the joint communications operation. At this time the City Council is being asked
to consider the designation of 12 dispatchers and one manager for this operation.
At this time City Council could take action to approve the positions of the joint
communications for the joint communications operation for the City of Muscatine
and Muscatine County.
13. COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVE AND FILE
A. Muscatine County Board of Supervisors – June 7 & 14, 2004
B. Art Center Board of Trustees – June 17, 2004
C. BiState Regional Commission – May 26, 2004
D. Library Board of Trustees – May 19, 2004
E. Senior Resources – May 25, 2004
F. NFPA Fire Survey – April 2004 & May 2004
G. City of Muscatine Financial Reports – May 2004
14. APPROVAL OF BILLS
It is recommended bills totaling $1,105,970.32, as well as receipt summaries for
March, April and May 2004, 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. Request Authorization to Enter Closed Session to Discuss Pending Litigation
17. ADJOURNMENT
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