Muscatine County public meetings in 2024

General

The Art Center Board of Directors is meeting to review committee reports and approve bills. Discussions include a request for proposals for an architect and updates on custodial and education coordinator positions.

• Request for Proposals for Selecting Architect (de Novo Marketing)
• Review of Japanese Garden (Building & Grounds)
• Personnel discussion regarding Education Coordinator and Custodial positions
• Approval of bills (total amount not specified)

General

The Board of Water, Electric, and Communications Trustees will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings and ratify payments for November expenditures and transactions.

• Approve minutes of previous meetings
• Ratify payment of November expenditures and transactions
• Public Comment period

City Council

The Muscatine City Council will swear in a new City Clerk, Assistant City Administrator, and City Administrator. It will consider several routine items on the consent agenda, including purchase orders for police radar units, an odor control system, and a large bill package totaling $2,949,427.89. The council will also set a public hearing for proposed zoning changes at 3580 Mulberry Avenue and discuss a contract for residential model home designs.

• Swearing in of Cinda Hilger as City Clerk, Anthony Kies as Assistant City Administrator, and Matt Mardesen as City Administrator
• Purchase order of $9,579 to Stalker Radar for three in‑car police radar units
• Purchase order of $10,798 to Hometown Mechanical for an ionizing odor control unit at the Water & Resource Recovery Facility Grit Building
• Approval of bills totaling $2,949,427.89
• Resolution to hold a public hearing on Jan 2 2025 for proposed zoning changes at 3580 Mulberry Avenue

General

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review administrative reports and approve routine payments. The board is deciding on a specific equipment change order and the 2025 holiday closure schedule.

• Change order 1 for $5,293.57 to add two Coin & Bill Acceptors to Envisionware kiosks
• Approval of calendar year 2025 closure dates

General

The Muscatine School Board of Education, City Council, and County Board of Supervisors are holding a joint council meeting. The session includes a summit debrief from Collaborate Muscatine.

• Collaborate Muscatine Summit Debrief

General

The Muscatine City Council will discuss and vote on appointing Cinda Hilger as City Clerk, effective Dec. 16, 2024. The council will also discuss and vote on appointing Anthony Kies as Assistant City Administrator, also effective Dec. 16, 2024. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Appointment of Cinda Hilger as City Clerk (effective Dec. 16, 2024)
• Appointment of Anthony Kies as Assistant City Administrator (effective Dec. 16, 2024)

City Council

The Muscatine City Council will hold an in-depth meeting to review Muscatine County EMS Essential Services processes and current initiatives, as well as discuss progress on goals within the Comprehensive Plan.

• Review of Muscatine County EMS Essential Services processes
• Discussion on Comprehensive Plan goals
• Presentation by Battalion Chief Gary Ronzheimer

General

The Muscatine Planning and Zoning Commission will review two rezoning applications. One proposes changing 5.56 acres at 3580 Mulberry Avenue from R-1 Single-Family Residence to C-1 Neighborhood and General Commercial for an ORA Orthopedics medical clinic. The other seeks to rezone the 40.5‑acre Muscatine Community College campus from R-3 Single-Family Residence to C-1 to make the current use conforming and permit a medical clinic on the southwest portion of the campus.

• Rezone 3580 Mulberry Avenue (5.56 acres) from R-1 to C-1 for a 21,200‑sq‑ft ORA Orthopedics medical clinic
• Rezone Muscatine Community College campus (40.5 acres) from R-3 to C-1 to conform existing use and allow a medical clinic
• Approval of minutes from the October 8, 2024 meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to create two new city official positions. The body is also reviewing several demolition change orders and purchase orders for city infrastructure and sports facilities.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2024-0527 to add Assistant City Administrator and City Clerk positions
• Approval of bills totaling $2,952,496.61
• Purchase order of $78,584.80 to Breedlove's Sporting Goods for Musco Sport Center amenities
• Purchase order of $39,727 to Sportaflex for Musco Sports Center fence systems
• Demolition change orders for 707 E 7th Street ($13,702.50), 613 East 6th Street ($12,800.00), and 601 East 6th Street ($3,000.00)

General

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will review the latest information on the indoor sports complex, including usage guidelines and fee structure. It will also provide status updates on other parks and recreation projects, programs, and special events. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Indoor Sports Complex – discussion of usage guidelines
• Indoor Sports Complex – discussion of fee structure
• Parks & Recreation projects – status updates
• Programs and project updates
• Special events updates

General

The Muscatine County Board of Water, Electric, and Communications Trustees will consider several financial actions, including ratifying October expenditures and approving contract changes for utility projects. The meeting includes a public hearing on the 2025 operating budgets and a resolution to adopt the budget estimate summary. Additional items cover agreements with labor unions and accounting for interest and lead service line replacements.

• Recommendation to accept contract change order for the West Hill Pump Station exterior improvements project
• Recommendation to approve a revised PSF for the Substation Communication System Replacement project
• Recommendation to approve agreement between MPW and IBEW Local No. 55.10
• Recommendation to approve accounting for interest during construction of Unit 10
• Recommendation to approve accounting for lead service line replacements

General

The Airport Advisory Commission will review project updates, including the Kent Corp. Hangar, the MPW Solar Project, and a training facility. They will also receive a tree removal update and status reports on fuel, lighting, and SRE systems. The meeting includes a public comments period before adjourning.

• Tree removal update
• Kent Corp. Hangar
• MPW Solar Project Update
• Training Facility Update
• Fuel System update

General

The Art Center Board will consider approving bills (total amount not specified) and a credit card approval. Committee reports will be presented on long-range planning, finance and budget, grants, and community events. No final decisions are noted beyond these agenda items.

• Approval of bills (total amount not provided)
• Credit card approval
• Long‑range planning committee report (architect RFPs, comprehensive plan)
• Finance & budget committee report (grant update, budget process, server)
• Community engagement updates (cultural luncheon, holiday events, summit)

City Council

The Muscatine City Council will consider routine consent‑agenda items, including approval of meeting minutes, a commercial/industrial tax abatement, several alcohol‑license applications, and a purchase order for $11,313.00. The council will vote on bills totaling $2,548,695.32 and hold public hearings on the Houser Lift Station Improvement Project and a lease of municipal‑airport land for a solar generating facility. Additional items include ordinances and contracts such as a $19,000 engineering services agreement and an $849,700 contract for a water‑facility electrical assets project.

• Vote on bills totaling $2,548,695.32
• Purchase order to ASC Pumping Equipment, Inc. for $11,313.00 for a new Aurora pump for the Aquatic Center
• Public hearing on the Houser Lift Station Improvement Project
• Engineering services agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for $19,000.00 for Park Avenue West Bridge Replacement analysis
• Engineering contract with Stanley Consultants for $849,700.00 for the Water & Resource Recovery Facility Electrical Assets Project

General

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to conduct regular business and undergo board training via ILA video presentations. The board is also reviewing a list of library furniture items for the 2024 City Surplus Auction.

• Approval of library furniture items for the 2024 City Surplus Auction
• Board training via ILA video presentations by Emma Stoffer and Emerson Taylor

City Council

The Muscatine City Council will hold an in‑depth session to hear presentations on the Aquatic Center update, the Boat Harbor and Marina update, a Tax Increment Financing request from Carver Pump, a proposal to add public art to MuscaBus shelters, and a traffic control plan for the Leroy and Bidwell intersection. The meeting also includes an engineering division project update and routine mayor and council reports.

• Presentation on Muscatine Aquatic Center Update Plan
• Presentation on Muscatine Boat Harbor and Marina Update Plan
• Presentation on TIF Request from Carver Pump (Andy Carver)
• Proposed installation of public art on MuscaBus shelters
• Discussion of proposed traffic control at Leroy and Bidwell Intersection

General

The Muscatine City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss collective bargaining strategy and employment conditions. The meeting is exempt from public observation under Iowa Code 20.17(3) and 21.9.

• Exempt session to discuss collective bargaining strategy and employment conditions
• Meeting held at City Hall Council Chambers
• Council members: Brad Bark, Don Lampe, Angie Lewis, Jeff Osborne, Peggy Gordon, John Jindrich, Matt Conard, Nadine Brockert
• Interim City Admin: Tony Kies
• Deputy City Clerk: Cinda Hilger

City Council

The Muscatine City Council will vote on bills totaling $3,944,850.38 and hold a public hearing on the potential environmental impacts of the West Hill Phase 6D Sewer Separation Project. Routine items on the consent agenda include approval of recent meeting minutes, several retail alcohol license requests, and multiple purchase orders. Additional actions include adopting a parking meter rate ordinance and several resolutions for internal fund advances and project contracts.

• Approve bills totaling $3,944,850.38
• Public hearing on environmental impacts of West Hill Phase 6D Sewer Separation Project
• Purchase order $5,860 to Hanell Construction for Greenwood Cemetery Chapel stained‑glass replacement
• Resolution approving $73,180 contract with Park Associates for Pocket Park Playground development
• First reading of ordinance amending City Code Title 7, Chapter 9 on parking meters and rates

General

The Muscatine City Council held a special meeting on November 6, 2024 at the Musser Public Library. Council members and staff discussed goals for the upcoming year. No formal actions or decisions were listed on the agenda.

• Council and staff discussion of goals for the upcoming year

General

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will review updates on the indoor sports complex usage guidelines, the Weed Park Lagoon project, and Southend improvement projects. It will also present the Marina Masterplan and the Aquatic Center Masterplan. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Update – Indoor Sports Complex usage guidelines
• Update – Weed Park Lagoon project
• Update – Southend improvement projects
• Presentation – Marina Masterplan
• Presentation – Aquatic Center Masterplan

General

The Zoning Board of Adjustments will meet to review a variance appeal for a residential property. The board will determine if a property owner can build a garage closer to the property line than city code allows.

• Variance Appeal ZBAV11-2024: request to build a 24’x38’ garage at 811 Leroy St with a 12’ setback instead of the required 25’

General

The Muscatine City Council will hold a special meeting on October 30, 2024. Council members will discuss goals for the upcoming year. No specific actions, contracts, or ordinances are on the agenda.

Boards and Commissions

The Public Art Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss the Guide to Public Art and the City of Muscatine’s Comprehensive Plan. The body will also receive updates on the Bus Shelter Project and a sculpture lending program with Quad City Arts.

• Bus Shelter Project update
• Sculpture Lending Program with Quad City Arts
• City of Muscatine’s Comprehensive Plan
• Guide to Public Art
• Introduction of new member Krista Regennitter

General

The Muscatine City Council will consider a request to enter a closed session under Iowa Code Section 21.5.1.i. The request seeks to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment or employment is under review, to protect the person’s reputation. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed‑session request under Iowa Code 21.5.1.i to evaluate professional competency of an individual

General

The Muscatine City Council will discuss a request to enter a closed session under Iowa Code Section 21.5.1.i. The closed session would be used to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is under consideration. The request cites the need to protect the individual's reputation. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Request to enter closed session per Iowa Code §21.5.1.i to evaluate an individual's professional competency

General

The City Council is meeting for a special session. The primary item is a request to enter a closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual.

• Request for closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5.1.i regarding personnel evaluation

General

The Water, Electric, and Communications Trustees will present and discuss the 2025 annual operating budgets for the three utilities. They will also set dates for a public hearing on those budgets. Additional items include ratifying September expenditures, receiving ten‑year financial projections, and recognizing longtime employee Doug White.

• Ratify payment of September expenditures and transactions
• Recommendation to receive and place on file the ten‑year financial projections for the utilities
• Present and review the 2025 annual operating budgets for electric, water, and communications utilities
• Recommendation to set dates for a public hearing on the 2025 operating budgets
• Resolution recognizing Doug White for his years of service at Muscatine Power and Water

General

The Muscatine Historic Preservation Commission will review recently issued permits, elect officers, receive updates from its subcommittees, and consider a recommendation for the Paul Bruhn application. The meeting also includes routine communications and an adjournment.

• Review permits: 130 E 2nd St (new exterior lights), 208 W 2nd St (RTU replacement), 403 W 4th St (garage demolition, new garage, furnaces and AC units)
• Election of officers for the commission
• Recommendation on Paul Bruhn application
• Update on Preserve Iowa Summit (June 5‑7)
• Update on Intensive Survey subcommittee

Boards and Commissions

The Construction Appeals and Advisory Board is meeting to discuss a potential code amendment. This change would remove the requirement to submit engineered plans for post-framed buildings smaller than 1,440 sq. ft.

• Proposed code amendment regarding engineered plans for post-framed buildings under 1,440 sq. ft.

General

The Muscatine Art Center Board of Directors will discuss approval of bills and authorize the City Council to issue warrants. They will also approve a credit‑card request. Committee reports will cover a request for qualifications to select an architect, a brand‑development proposal from de Novo Marketing, and updates on grants and upcoming community events.

• Approval of bills (total amount unspecified)
• Credit card approval
• Request for qualifications to select an architect
• Brand development proposal from de Novo Marketing
• Grant updates

City Council

The City Council will discuss the issuance of $8 million in General Obligation Annual Appropriation Sewer Improvement Bonds. The meeting includes public hearings on the disposal of city-owned property and the replacement of the Park Avenue West Bridge.

• Proposed $8,000,000 General Obligation Annual Appropriation Sewer Improvement Bonds, Series 2024
• Contract awards for demolitions at 601 E 6th St ($24,450), 613 East 6th Street ($10,925), and 707 East 7th Street ($16,025)
• Contract for Pocket Park Playground Development for $73,180
• Purchase order for snow removal and hauling 2024/2025 with Brauns Excavating LLC for $50,000
• Approval of bills totaling $3,527,124.84 and a supplemental list of $385,000 for dredge spoils site property

General

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review routine reports and bills. The board is considering the purchase of replacement kiosks and updates to the public use of meeting rooms policy.

• Purchase of (4) x 11 replacement kiosks from Envisionware for $12,285
• Proposed changes to 1.15 Public Use of Meeting Rooms Policy Section 13

City Council

The City Council is holding an in-depth meeting to discuss a proposed medical facility and a potential solar generating facility. Members will also review ARPA fund expenditures and address the DOT's rejection of automated traffic enforcement applications.

• Proposed medical facility at 200th Street and Mulberry Avenue and request for financial assistance
• Proposed lease with Muscatine Power & Water for a solar generating facility at Muscatine Municipal Airport
• DOT rejection of Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) applications
• Update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund expenditures and obligations

General

The Muscatine City Council will review several discussion items, including a parking‑meter technology proposal, a budget‑basis financial statement overview, and a sidewalk plan for the West Hill Project. Council members will also consider a request to move into closed session to discuss a specific real‑estate transaction under Iowa Code 21.5.1.j. The meeting includes routine reports and a summary of Chamber summer events.

• Parking Meter Technology – review of a parking app system proposal
• Overview of Budget Basis Financial Statements for the year ended June 30, 2024
• Sidewalk Discussion for West Hill Project
• Request to enter closed session to discuss purchase or sale of particular real estate per Iowa Code 21.5.1.j
• Summary of Chamber Summer Events

General

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review two subdivision proposals: one to create two residential lots at the end of Hale Street and another to divide a property at 707 E. 7th Street into two single-family homes. The body will also approve minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of August 13, 2024 minutes
• Hale Street Addition: 5 lots at east end of Hale St.
• 707 E. 7th Street Subdivision: 2 lots for new single-family homes

City Council

The Muscatine City Council will hold a public hearing on the October 2024 amendment to the Consolidated Muscatine Urban Renewal Plan. Council members will also consider several purchase orders, including a $152,645 order for equipment and a $19,750 order for a material bucket. The agenda includes approval of bills totaling $8,890,961.74 for June 2024. Additional items such as license petitions and grant approvals are listed on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing on Urban Renewal Plan amendment for the Consolidated Muscatine Urban Renewal Area (Item 15)
• Purchase order to Martin Equipment for $19,750.00 (material bucket and coupler)
• Purchase order to Henderson Products for $152,645.00 (dump body, hydraulic hoist, snow equipment)
• Purchase order to Goddard Heating and Cooling for $6,430.48 (heating/cooling system for golf course building)
• Approval of bills totaling $8,890,961.74 (Item 14)

General

The Zoning Board of Adjustments will consider a conditional use request to allow Aurum Northland LLC to build a data processing center on parcel 0919100007, including a 20‑ft gravel road off Solomon Ave that must later be hard‑surfaced. The board will also hear four variance appeals filed by Muscatine Center for Social Action for single‑family homes on 707 E 7th St, 409 E 6th St, and 718 E 7th St, each seeking reduced side‑yard setbacks. A fifth variance appeal from Skuared Properties seeks to remodel 316 Chestnut into a duplex despite lacking the required off‑street parking. Procedural items include call to order, mission statement, and approval of June and September minutes.

• Conditional Use No. ZBACU01-2024: data processing center by Aurum Northland LLC on parcel 0919100007, with 20‑ft gravel road off Solomon Ave (hard‑surfaced required).
• Variance Appeal No. ZBAV07-2024: Muscatine Center for Social Action seeks two single‑family homes at 707 E 7th St, requesting 5'1" side‑yard setback (code requires 6 ft).
• Variance Appeal No. ZBAV08-2024: Muscatine Center for Social Action seeks one single‑family home at 409 E 6th St, requesting 5'1" side‑yard setback (code requires 6 ft).
• Variance Appeal No. ZBAV09-2024: Muscatine Center for Social Action seeks one single‑family home at 718 E 7th St, requesting 5'1" side‑yard setback (code requires 6 ft).
• Variance Appeal No. ZBAV10-2024: Skuared Properties proposes converting 316 Chestnut into a duplex but lacks the required off‑street parking spaces.

General

The Muscatine City Council will consider three requests to enter closed session under Iowa Code Section 21.5.1.i. The purpose is to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered, and to protect that person’s reputation. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed‑session request (Iowa Code 21.5.1.i) to evaluate professional competency of an individual – appointment/hiring/performance/discharge
• Closed‑session request (Iowa Code 21.5.1.i) to evaluate professional competency of an individual – appointment/hiring/performance/discharge
• Closed‑session request (Iowa Code 21.5.1.i) to evaluate professional competency of an individual – appointment/hiring/performance/discharge

City Council

The Muscatine City Council will hold three separate closed‑session meetings. Each request is made under Iowa Code Section 21.5.1.i to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered. The closed sessions are intended to protect that individual’s reputation. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed‑session request (Iowa Code §21.5.1.i) to evaluate professional competency of an individual – first request
• Closed‑session request (Iowa Code §21.5.1.i) to evaluate professional competency of an individual – second request
• Closed‑session request (Iowa Code §21.5.1.i) to evaluate professional competency of an individual – third request

General

The Construction Appeals and Advisory Board is meeting to discuss building code updates. The board will consider recommendations regarding historic building codes and requirements for post-framed building plans.

• Recommendation to adopt State Historic Building Code into City Building Code
• Proposed code amendment to remove engineered plan requirements for post-framed buildings under 1,440 sq. ft.

General

The Muscatine County Board of Water, Electric, and Communications Trustees will hold a regular meeting at 4:00 p.m. on September 24, 2024. The agenda includes public comment, approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, and ratification of August expenditures and transactions. The board will recommend a closed‑session discussion on the strategy for renewing cable channel contracts and on collective‑bargaining negotiation strategy. The trustees will also receive and place on file the September 2024 utility reports and related financial statements.

• Public comment (no action)
• Approve minutes of the previous meeting
• Ratify payment of August expenditures and transactions
• Recommend a closed session to discuss renewal strategy for cable channel contracts and cable system operations
• Recommend a closed session to discuss collective bargaining negotiation strategy

General

The Muscatine Historic Preservation Commission and Friends of Muscatine Historic Preservation are meeting to review issued permits and elect officers. The body will also receive updates on Papoose Creek and the Preserve Iowa Summit.

• Review of permits for 504 W 4th St, 403 W 4th St, 415 W 3rd St, 417 W 3rd St, and 513 W 3rd St
• Election of Officers
• Papoose Creek update
• Preserve Iowa Summit update
• Discussion of HPC Guidelines, Certificate of Appropriation, and booklet

General

The Art Center Board of Directors is meeting to review committee reports and administrative items. Discussions include the process for selecting an architect for pre-design and a proposal for community feedback on a new name and brand for the center.

• Proposal for community surveying to determine new name, brand, and visitor experience priorities
• Process for selecting an architect for pre-design
• Motion to amend bylaws to change board meeting time
• Discussion of custodian position and fall intern
• Approval of bills (amount not specified)

City Council

The Muscatine City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed amendment to the historic preservation commission appointments and qualifications, and on a general‑obligation loan of up to $8,000,000 for sewer improvements. The meeting also includes approval of several contracts, including a $134,697.52 underpinning project at Sunset Park, a $59,897.65 asset‑management software contract, and a $718,473.00 airport lighting contract. Bills totaling $2,604,707.99 will be approved, and various alcohol‑license petitions will be reviewed.

• Public hearing on amending City Code sections for Historic Preservation Commission appointments
• Public hearing on borrowing up to $8,000,000 for a General Obligation Sewer Improvement Loan
• Contract and bond with MidAmerica Basement Systems for $134,697.52 underpinning at Sunset Park
• Contract with Brightly for asset‑management software for Public Works, $59,897.65
• Contract and bond with Kimrey Electric for $718,473.00 Airport Lighting Project

General

The Muscatine Library Board will consider several items in its September meeting. Items include approving a two‑day library closure on Nov. 8‑9 for staff in‑service and carpet cleaning, authorizing five staff members to attend the ILA conference in October, adopting revisions to the collection development policy, and approving the list of items for the Fall 2024 City Surplus Auction.

• Approve closure of the library on Friday, Nov 8 and Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 for staff in‑service and carpet cleaning
• Approve travel for Emerson Taylor, Emma Stoffer, Chad Yocom, Molly Garrett, and Robert Fiedler to attend the ILA conference Oct 9‑11, 2024
• Approve changes to Chapter 3, Section 3.17 of the Collection Development Policies
• Approve the list of items to be sold at the Fall 2024 City Surplus Auction

City Council

The Muscatine City Council held an in‑depth meeting on September 12, 2024. Council members received an informational presentation on Construction Management At Risk (CMAR) for project delivery. The council reviewed the Muscatine Art Center’s museum planning study conducted by Lord Cultural Resources. Staff also provided an update on the Ignite Vitality: Mulberry neighborhood revitalization project.

• Informational presentation on Construction Management At Risk (CMAR) for project delivery
• Muscatine Art Center – museum planning study update
• Ignite Vitality: Mulberry neighborhood revitalization project update

City Council

The City Council will vote on a contract for an airport fuel system relocation project, approve the purchase of a new truck for roadway maintenance, and consider a development agreement with Merge, LLC. The body will also approve bills totaling over $11 million and various purchase orders.

• Contract with Unified Contracting Services for Airport Fuel System Relocation Project
• Purchase of 36,200 lb. truck for Roadway Maintenance
• Development agreement with Merge, LLC
• Bills totaling $11,091,715.08
• Underpinning at Sunset Park contract

General

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider two variance appeals and one conditional use request. The board will also approve minutes from the June 4, 2024 meeting and elect officers.

• Variance appeal for a 6'x14' porch at 216 Roselawn Ave
• Conditional use for a data processing center at parcel 0919100007
• Variance appeal for a 22'x30' garage at 403 W 4th St
• Approval of June 4, 2024 minutes
• Election of officers

General

The Board of Water, Electric, and Communications Trustees will hold a public hearing on a transmission rate update, approve the minutes from the previous meeting, and ratify July expenditures. They will discuss a solar lease agreement with Blackhawk Capital Investments, LLC in a closed session and recommend authorizing it. The board will also consider a revised per‑square‑foot fee for the AO Emergency Generator Replacement Project and a resolution to designate October 6‑12, 2024 as Public Power Week. Utility reports and departmental updates will be received and placed on file.

• Public hearing on MISO Attachment O transmission rate update
• Ratify payment of July expenditures and transactions
• Recommendation to authorize a solar lease agreement with Blackhawk Capital Investments, LLC
• Recommendation to approve a revised PSF for the AO Emergency Generator Replacement Project
• Resolution to request designation of Oct 6‑12 2024 as Public Power Week

General

The Muscatine Airport Advisory Commission will meet on August 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. to receive updates on the fuel system, lighting, and SRE projects. The agenda also lists discussion items such as a regulator inspection update, commission term discussion, tree removal update, and the Kent Corp. Hangar. No formal decisions are indicated; the items appear to be informational and for discussion. The meeting will conclude with public comments before adjournment.

• Fuel system update
• Lighting update
• SRE update
• Regulator inspection update
• Kent Corp. Hangar discussion

General

The Muscatine Historic Preservation Commission will review permits issued in June and July for several historic houses. The commission will receive an update on the Papoose Creek project and hear reports from subcommittees on the Preserve Iowa Summit and an intensive survey. Members will also elect officers and discuss new guidelines, a certificate of appropriation, and a booklet.

• Review permits: 504 W 4th St furnace/AC; 403 W 4th St remodel; 415 W 3rd St roofing/siding; 417 W 3rd St roofing/siding; 513 W 3rd St outlet & porch
• Election of officers
• Papoose Creek update
• Preserve Iowa Summit update – June 5-7
• HPC guidelines, certificate of appropriation, and booklet

Boards and Commissions

The Muscatine County Board will vote to approve the minutes from the July 18 regular meeting. It will also consider approval of multiple bill and credit‑card expenses listed as $xxx, each requiring signatures of three board members. Additional items include authorizing travel for two staff members to an Iowa Museum Association conference and setting a date to discuss an architect RFQ. The meeting concludes with routine reports and scheduling of the next board session.

• Approve minutes from the July 18, 2024 regular board meeting
• Approve bills for $xxx – three board members sign each bill
• Approve credit‑card expense for $xxx – three board members sign
• Travel authorization for Alexander and Loos to attend the Iowa Museum Association Conference
• Executive Committee to set date for meeting to discuss RFQ for architect (Long‑Range Planning)

City Council

The Muscatine City Council will consider a range of routine items on the consent agenda, including minutes, a road‑closure request on Jefferson Street, and several purchase orders. Council members will also discuss and give second readings to multiple ordinances covering the city code, zoning changes, traffic enforcement, and a law‑enforcement training facility. A key resolution will authorize up to $1,303,500 of ARPA funding for the Muscatine Indoor Sports Dome project.

• Resolution authorizing up to $1,303,500.00 of ARPA funding for the Muscatine Indoor Sports Dome Project
• Approval of bills totaling $2,749,341.07
• Purchase order for $146,910.00 to Stivers Ford Lincoln for two F‑350 dump trucks with lift gates for park maintenance and water pollution control
• Road closure request on Jefferson Street between Fillmore Street and Hill Avenue for sewer installation
• Purchase order for $11,987.78 to Plumb Supply for a water filter system for Taylor Park

General

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approval of a combined preliminary and final plat for a 0.34‑acre lot at 1820 Park Avenue to allow Best Sandwich Stores, Inc. to build a drive‑thru sandwich restaurant. The commission will also approve the minutes from its July 9, 2024 meeting. Additionally, three commission members will be selected to serve on the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, which will guide the city’s new comprehensive plan.

• Approval of minutes from the July 9, 2024 meeting
• Review and approval of BSS-1 subdivision plat for 0.34‑acre at 1820 Park Avenue
• Selection of three commission members for the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

General

The City Council is meeting to approve the appointment of Tony Kies as Interim City Administrator. The body will also discuss the selection of a hiring agency to find a permanent City Administrator.

• Appointment of Tony Kies as Interim City Administrator
• Selection of hiring agency for permanent City Administrator
• Exempt session to discuss collective bargaining strategy and employment conditions

City Council

The City Council will consider a contract for the Muscatine Indoor Sports Complex and hold public hearings on zoning, annexation, and the city code. The body will also review various purchase orders for city equipment and infrastructure projects.

• Contract for Muscatine Indoor Sports Complex to Merit Construction Company for $6,954,600.00
• Public hearing for zoning change at the southeast corner of Hershey Avenue and Green Street
• Public hearing for voluntary annexation and severance request for Niemann Acres Subdivision
• Grant acceptance of $788,850.00 from the FAA for a Runway Lighting Project
• Purchase order of $177,697.00 to Valley Commercial Construction for demolition at 417 Mulberry Avenue

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to allow law enforcement training facilities and ranges in specific agricultural zoning locations. The body is also reviewing several purchase orders, alcohol license renewals, and property use requests.

• Public hearing on establishing law enforcement training facilities as permissive use in agricultural zoning
• Purchase order for road salt from Compass Minerals for $106,344.00
• Supplemental purchase order to Valley Commercial Construction for $177,697.00 to demolish 417 Mulberry Avenue
• Change order for West Hill Sanitary Phase 5A/B in the amount of $176,218.39
• Approval of bills totaling $3,745,181.04

General

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the recruitment process for a City Administrator. The body will also discuss the recruitment process for an Interim City Administrator.

• Discussion on process for recruitment of City Administrator
• Discussion on recruitment process for Interim City Administrator

City Council

The City Council will discuss forming a task force to study downtown parking configurations and pay options. The meeting includes an update on Muscatine Connect and a presentation on public improvement projects. Additionally, the council will discuss the use of Orangeburg Sanitary Tile within the city.

• Formation of a downtown parking task force
• Update on Muscatine Connect (SeeClickFix)
• Presentation on Public Improvement Projects
• Discussion regarding the use of Orangeburg Sanitary Tile