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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
    1
    st
    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, DECEMBER 16, 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.
     
    Swearing In of Police Officer Jack Bierman
     
    At this time Police Officer Jack Bierman will be sworn in.
       
    6. MINUTES ­ APPROVAL
     
     
    A.
     
    Regular City Council Meeting – December 2, 2004
    B.
     
    In­Depth City Council Meeting – December 9, 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 – A­
    * 13 – A­F
    * Bills*
     
    * Approval of attached Bills for Approval totaling $1,888,776.21 is subject to the approval of
    any related agenda item(s).
     
    8.
     
    PUBLIC HEARING
     
     
    A.
     
    Proposed Riverfront Trail Project
     
    Previously the City Council took action to establish a public hearing on the proposed
    Riverfront Trail Project. This is the last of the Pearl of the Mississippi Projects and completes
    the trail network from Weed Park to Musser Park. This portion of the trail system will
    connect the trail between Spillway Lane and the Mad Creek pedestrian bridge. There was
    $900,000 budgeted for this project with the estimated cost established at $883,253. A
    detailed presentation was provided to the City Council at the September 2004 In­Depth
    meeting. Working through the State of Iowa, bids will be opened in Ames, Iowa, on January
    25, 2005. It is anticipated that Council will take action to approve the project on February 3,
    2005.
     
    Now is the time for the public to comment on the proposed Riverfront Trail Project.
     
    9.
    PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
     
     
    A.
     
    Request for renewal of a Class B Liquor License and Sunday Sales Permit for Econolodge of
    Muscatine, 2402 Park Avenue – CCLL Investment Company (pending inspections)
     
    B.
     
    Presentation from Community Foundation
     
    Frank Kelly of the Community Foundation has requested to address the City Council on the
    opportunity for enhancement of Community Foundation activities in association with state
    funding.
     
    10.
    FROM THE MAYOR
     
     
    11. FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
     
     
     
     
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    12. FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
     
    A.
     
    Resolution Approving the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, Cost Estimate and Setting
    Date for Receipt of Bids for the Riverfront Trail Project
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the plans, specifications,
    form of contract, cost estimate and setting the date for receipt of bids for the Riverfront Trail
    Project. Previously a public hearing was held on the Riverfront Trail Project as part of the
    Pearl of the Mississippi Project. This project will complete the trail network from Weed Park
    to Musser Park. Specifically the portion of the trail system will connect the trail between
    Spillway Lane and the Mad Creek pedestrian bridge. There was $900,000 budgeted for this
    project. The January 25, 2005 bid opening date is anticipated from the State of Iowa on this
    project.
     
    At this time City Council could take action by resolution approving the plans, specifications,
    form of contract, cost estimate and setting the date for receipt of bids for the Riverfront Trail
    Project for January 25, 2005.
     
    B.
     
    Resolution Approving Maintenance Agreement for Clark House Elevators
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution approving the maintenance
    agreement for elevators at the Clark House. Bids were solicited for a five­year maintenance
    agreement for the elevators. Three responses were provided to the city, and after reviewing
    them, it is the recommendation from staff that the bid from Kone Inc. of Moline, Illinois, in
    the amount of $419 per month or $5,028 annually be approved.
     
    At this time City Council could take action by resolution approving the maintenance
    agreement between the City of Muscatine and Kone Inc. of Moline, Illinois, in the amount of
    $419 per month ($5,028 annually) for an elevator inspection and maintenance agreement for
    the Clark House.
     
    C.
     
    Resolution Setting the Time and Place of a Public Hearing Concerning Riverfront/Marina
    Operations
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a resolution setting the time and place of a
    public hearing concerning the riverfront/marina operations. For a number of years, the city
    has entertained the idea and has solicited interest from private individuals or organizations to
    manage and operate some of the amenities on the riverfront, including the gas dock and
    concession area, and assisting with some of the general activities that take place on the
    riverfront. Eight requests for proposals were sent to prospective individuals and
    organizations. One local response was received and following a series of negotiation
    sessions, a tentative agreement has been reached to provide these services. Prior to any
    formal action by City Council, a public hearing must be held to receive public comment on
    this proposed activity.
     
    At this time City Council could take action by resolution setting the time and place of a
     
     
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    public hearing concerning riverfront/marina operations for Thursday, January 6, 2005, at
    7:00 p.m.
     
    D.
     
    Request Approval to Adopt Parks and Recreation Reorganization Plan
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to adopt the concept plan for the
    Parks and Recreation reorganization. At the last City Council meeting, an in­depth
    presentation for proposed reorganization of the Parks and Recreation operation was
    presented to and received by the City Council. The reorganization opportunities were
    prompted by economic limitations within the General Fund that allows the city to take
    advantage of the pending retirement of the current Parks and Recreation Director. The
    reorganization opportunities will allow for the elimination of the Assistant Parks and
    Recreation Director position and the realignment of responsibilities and duties of existing
    staff members.
     
    At this time City Council could take action to approve the concept plan for the Parks and
    Recreation reorganization activity.
     
    E.
     
    Request Authorization to Purchase Squad Cars
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request for authorization to purchase squad
    cars. Included in this fiscal year budget are five squad cars for replacement of existing
    vehicles within the Police Department. Ten vendors were solicited for bids with one bid
    received from Ron Alpen Ford. A total of $119,000 has been budgeted for this purpose and
    the bid at this time is at $105,195.
     
    At this time City Council could take action to approve the purchase of five squad cars from
    Ron Alpen Ford in the amount of $105,195.
     
    F.
     
    Request Approval to Purchase Joint Terrorism Task Force Vehicle for Police Department
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve the purchase of a Joint
    Terrorism Task Force Vehicle for the Police Department. Following the action by City
    Council to approve the participation in the Joint Terrorism Task Force, it is necessary for the
    city to secure a vehicle for use by the officer who will be participating on behalf of the city.
    As part of the arrangement for participation in the operation, the city will be reimbursed for
    the cost of a new vehicle. Three quotes for the requested purchase of the vehicle were
    solicited with the local quote being submitted by Krieger Motor Company of Muscatine for a
    2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer in the amount of $24,700.
     
    At this time City Council could take action to authorize the purchase of a Joint Terrorism
    Task Force vehicle for the Police Department from Krieger Motor Company in the amount of
    $24,700.
     
    G.
     
    Request approval of Environmental Coordinator Position
     
     
     
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    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve the Environmental
    Coordinator Position. At the City Council’s December in­depth meeting, a review of the
    proposed position was presented to City Council. As stated at that time, the Environmental
    Coordinator position would be one that would assist all city departments in addressing
    environmental related issues as well as specific responsibilities concerning storm water
    management, pre­treatment activities at the Water Pollution Control Plant and other related
    activities associated with environmental concerns. There would be no new hiring associated
    with this position with an existing individual being identified to fill that position at the same
    rate of pay that they are currently receiving.
     
    At this time City Council could take action to approve the establishment of an Environmental
    Coordinator Position for the City of Muscatine.
     
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    Request Approval of Records Clerk Position at the Police Department
     
    Presented for City Council’s consideration is a request to approve a half­time records clerk
    position for the Muscatine Police Department. With the advent of the Joint Communication
    Operation, it was anticipated that the City of Muscatine and Muscatine County would
    collaborate in the establishment of a records clerk position to assist in additional records
    management activity. At this time, however, it has been decided by both entities that the
    sharing of this position does not meet the logistical needs of either department. Therefore it is
    being requested that a half­time position be established within the Muscatine Police
    Department for a records clerk to help assist in the records management activities of the
    Police Department. If approved by Council, the effective date of the position would be
    January 1, 2005.
     
    At this time City Council could take action to approve the establishment of a half­time
    records clerk position for the City of Muscatine’s Police Department.
     
    13.
     
    COMMUNICATIONS ­ RECEIVE AND FILE
     
     
    A.
     
    Muscatine County Board of Supervisors – November 22 & 29, 2004
    B.
     
    MP&W Adopted Budget Certificate for Calendar Year 2005
    C.
     
    Board of Water, Electric, and Communication Trustees – October 26, 2004
    D.
     
    MP&W Operating Statements – Electric Utility – October 2004
    E.
     
    MP&W Operating Statements – Communications Utility – October 2004
    F.
     
    MP&W Operating Statements – Water Utility – October 2004
     
    14. APPROVAL OF BILLS
     
     
    It is recommended bills totaling $1,888,776.21 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
     
     
     
     
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    16.
    OTHER BUSINESS
     
    17. ADJOURNMENT
     

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