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COUNCIL
Osama Shihadeh
At Large
Dick O'Brien
Mayor
Scott Natvig
At Large
Robert Bynum
4
th
Ward
Phil Fitzgerald
1
st
Ward
Dyann Roby
5th Ward
2010 MEETING SCHEDULE
Mark LeRette
2
nd
Ward
Jerry Lange
3
rd
Ward
(All meetings start at 7:00 PM
unless voted upon by Council.)
Fran Donelson
Administrative Secretary
Harvey Allbee, Jr.
City Attorney
Regular Meetings
In-depth Meetings
Gregg Mandsager
City Administrator
January 7 & 21
July 1 & 15
January 14
July 8
February 4 & 18
August 5 & 19
February 11
(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, MARCH 18, 2010
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
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CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. INVOCATION
4.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5.
COMMUNICATIONS – CITIZENS
6.
MINUTES - APPROVAL
A. City Council Meeting – March 4, 2010
B. Special City Council Meeting – February 24, 2010
C. In-Depth Council Meeting – March 11, 2010
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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 on the Agenda.
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9 – A-B
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13 – A-C
* Bills*
* Approval of attached Bills for Approval totaling $1,659,979.62 is subject to the
approval of any related agenda item(s).
8.
PUBLIC HEARING
9.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Second reading for a new Class B Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Supreme Fitness
LLC, 303 Cleveland Street (pending inspections and receipt of final paperwork)
B. Request for a new Class C Liquor License for Piazza Bella Roos LLC, 3901 Highway
38 North (subject to inspections and receipt of dram shop insurance)
C. Request Approval to Move Henry Jayne House
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to move the Henry Jayne
House from 1402 Mulberry Avenue to 1200 Iowa Avenue. Previously, Council had
approved a moving date of May 14, 2010; however, Brian Costas, the owner of the
house, is now requesting a moving date of March 24, 2010. The move is scheduled to
begin at 8 a.m. and be completed by noon. Rain dates are March 25 and 26, 2010.
The mover, Jeremy Patterson House Moving Inc. of Washington, Iowa, will obtain
the proper permits and furnish the necessary proof of insurance to the Planning,
Zoning & Building Safety Department prior to the move.
Is there a motion to approve the request as submitted?
10.
FROM THE MAYOR
A. Proclamations Recognizing the Shriners Hospitals and Endorsing Trinity Muscatine.
Is there a motion to approve the proclamations as submitted?
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11.
FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
A. Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Blain’s Farm & Fleet Subdivision in the City
of Muscatine
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the final plat for
the Blain’s Farm & Fleet Subdivision in the City of Muscatine. During the last
several months, city staff has been working with representatives of Blain’s Farm &
Fleet concerning a proposed subdivision of approximately 1.80 acres of real estate
located on the northeast corner of the property they own at 3307 Highway 61 North.
The purpose of the proposed subdivision is to allow future development. During a
recent on-site viewing of the request, the Planning and Zoning Commission addressed
concerns for traffic congestion in that area should the site be developed. At its March
9, 2010 meeting, Commission members reviewed and discussed various options for
traffic management in this area. They recommended the approval of the final plat and
urged the Site Plan Review Committee and City Council to carefully review
development proposals to minimize traffic congestion in the area.
Is there a motion to adopt the resolution as submitted?
B. Resolution Approving the Combined Preliminary/Final Plat for Haller’s Addition in
the City of Muscatine
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the
combined/final plat for Haller’s Addition in the City of Muscatine. The city received
a request from Marvin and Barbara Haller who own 2.233 acres of real estate located
behind their residence at 205 Kindler Avenue. They are now interested in subdividing
this real estate in order to sell it to adjacent property owners. The Haller’s have
obtained the necessary agreements with the property owners. Since the property is
being sold to adjacent property owners, no land-locked parcels are created. The
Planning and Zoning Commission conducted an on-site viewing of the property and
are now recommending the approval of the combined preliminary/final plat for the
Haller’s Addition.
Is there a motion to adopt the resolution as submitted?
C. Resolution Approving the Combined Preliminary/Final Plat for the Paradise Acres
Addition in the City of Muscatine
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the combined
preliminary/final plat for the Paradise Acres Addition in the City of Muscatine. The
city received a request from Jon Brauns who owns 6.411 acres of real estate located
at 2719 Highway 61 South. He is interested in creating a two-lot subdivision in the
Light Industry Zoning District. If approved, Lot 1 would be used for his existing
home and Lot 2 for the operation of his business. During the Planning and Zoning
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Commission’s recent on-site visit, the engineer for Mr. Brauns was advised to
increase the lot area for Lot 2 to provide the minimum lot area required for a single
family dwelling in the Light Industry Zoning District. In addition, the Commission
directed the engineer to provide an access easement across Lot 2 for use by Lot 1
should the property be sold in the future. The Commission is recommending the
approval of the combined preliminary/final plat for this addition.
Is there a motion to adopt the resolution as submitted?
12.
FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
A. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Gas Franchise Ordinance Which
Includes the Establishment of a Utility Franchise Fee and a Public Hearing on the
Proposed Revenue Purpose Statement Related to the Utility Franchise Fee
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution setting a public hearing on
the proposed gas franchise ordinance which includes the establishment of a utility
franchise fee and a public hearing on the proposed Revenue Purpose Statement
related to the utility franchise fee. The city is proposing to establish a 25-year utility
franchise agreement with Interstate Power & Light Company for the natural gas
distribution system within the city limits. This proposed new franchise ordinance
includes the provision for a utility franchise fee. The establishment of this franchise
fee must be done by ordinance. In addition, the city is also proposing a Revenue
Purpose Statement related to the utility franchise fee. The revenues collected by the
city are required to be deposited into a franchise account within the city’s General
Fund as required by the Code of Iowa which necessitates the adoption of a Revenue
Purpose Statement specifying the purpose or purposes for which the franchise fee will
be expended. Prior to taking action on first reading of the gas franchise ordinance and
the establishment of a Revenue Purpose Statement, public hearings are required. Both
public hearings will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2010, at 7 p.m.
Is there a motion to adopt the resolution as submitted?
B. Resolution Authorizing the Assessment of Unpaid Abatement and Rental Inspection
Costs to Private Properties
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution authorizing the assessment
of unpaid abatement and rental inspection costs to private properties. Periodically city
staff provides to City Council a request for the assessment of nuisance abatement and
rental inspection costs against private property owners. At this time staff is
forwarding the assessment list for these unpaid costs totaling $1,054.64.
Is there a motion to adopt the resolution as submitted?
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C. Request to Approve the Agreement for Tom Bruner Field
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve the agreement for
Tom Bruner Field. The agreement between the city, Muscatine Community College
and the Muscatine School District is effective January 1, 2010 through December 31,
2010 with automatic one-year renewals unless any party desires to terminate the
agreement. The college and school district will each appoint an individual responsible
for the day-to-day and long-term maintenance of the playing surface and surrounding
facility at Tom Bruner Field with the city providing general oversight when
necessary. The college and school district will each contribute $1,500 for
maintenance of the facility and the city will continue to provide (free of charge) all
necessary utilities for the facility. All parties to the agreement will continue to carry
all necessary and appropriate liability insurance for use of the facility. It is staff’s
recommendation this agreement be approved.
Is there a motion to approve the request as submitted?
D. Request Approval to Purchase High Speed Cooking Oven for Golf Course
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to purchase a high speed
cooking oven for the golf course. The purchase of this equipment will allow for
expansion of the menu at the golf course. Quotes were solicited with the low bid from
Multi Chef Motion Technology Inc. for a Multi Chef 3600 in the amount of $6,000. It
is staff’s recommendation that City Council approve the purchase of this oven.
Is there a motion to approve the request as submitted?
E. Request Authorization to Submit Grant Application to the Muscatine Health Support
Foundation for Carbon Monoxide Detector
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request for authorization to submit a
grant application to the Muscatine Health Support Foundation (MHSF) for a Carbon
Monoxide Detector. The Masimo Rad-57 is the only portable device in the field that
can be used to check carbon monoxide levels through a finger probe which will assist
paramedics in providing proper medical care to affected patients, civilians, and
firefighters. The grant request is for $5,000 and there is no match required by the city.
Is there a motion to approve the request as submitted?
F. Request to Approve Letter Commenting on the Proposed Reduction of the 2008
National Ambient Air Quality Standard
Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve a letter
commenting on the proposed reduction of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality
Standard (NAAQS). The Environmental Protection Agency is undertaking a
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reconsideration of the NAAQS for ozone. The lowering of the standard would result
in almost tripling the number of counties being designated non-attainment and means
most of the monitored areas in Iowa and Illinois would be classified as non-
attainment. Only areas without monitors, likely non-urban areas, would be able to
attract businesses and industries. This outflow of industry from urban areas would be
counter to smart growth and sustainability implementation strategies. The purpose of
this letter is to request the EPA’s reconsideration of the ozone NAAQS be postponed
and the 0.075 ppm standard reaffirmed. This issue is important to Muscatine and
Scott counties in Iowa and Rock Island County in Illinois.
Is there a motion to approve the request as submitted?
13.
COMMUNICATIONS - RECEIVE AND FILE
A. Muscatine County Board of Supervisors – February 22, 2010 and March 1, 2010
B. Art Center Board of Trustees – January 21, 2010
C. Planning and Zoning Commission – January 11, 2010 and February 9, 2010
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APPROVAL OF BILLS
It is recommended bills totaling $1,659,979.62 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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