Muscatine County public meetings in 2025

General

The Board of Water, Electric, and Communications Trustees will hold a public hearing on the sale of a 5‑acre parcel of land to Muscatine County. They will also vote on routine items including approval of previous meeting minutes and ratification of November expenditures. Additionally, the board will consider resolutions related to electric utility bond financing.

• Public hearing on sale of 5‑acre parcel of land to Muscatine County
• Motion to approve minutes of previous meetings
• Motion to ratify payment of November expenditures and transactions
• Resolution recommending approval of the land sale to Muscatine County
• Resolution on electric utility bond financing

City Council

The Muscatine City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending Title 10 and Title 13 of the City Code to reflect state‑mandated changes for accessory dwelling units, group homes, and manufactured homes. The council will also vote on bills totaling $2,716,217.83 and consider several purchase orders and a professional services agreement. Additional agenda items include renewal requests for several liquor licenses and routine approvals of meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Title 10 & 13 for ADUs, group homes, manufactured homes
• Approval of bills totaling $2,716,217.83
• Purchase order to MTI Distributing for $17,537.60 (snow blower attachment for Musco Sports Center)
• Purchase order to Triple B Construction Corp. for $8,750.00 (storm sewer repair)
• Amendment to professional services agreement with Bolton & Menk Inc. for $715,420.00 (Carver Corner Roundabout Project)

General

The Art Center Board of Directors will meet to approve bills totaling an unspecified amount and receive committee reports on the Annual Budget Process, Collections Management, and the Japanese Garden.

• Approval of bills totaling $
• Annual Budget Process presentation
• Collections Management Project
• Japanese Garden updates
• Director's Medical Leave

General

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review the final plat submitted by T&T Hackett Development Group LLC for the second addition of the Hackett Development subdivision. The addition comprises 19 lots and a total of 28 single‑family homes, with new streets connecting Clarabeck Lane and Green Acres Drive and a hammerhead turnaround at the terminus of Clarabeck Lane. The commission will determine whether to recommend the final plat to the City Council, noting it conforms to the previously approved preliminary plat.

• Final plat submission for Hackett Development 2nd Addition (19 lots, 28 homes)
• New streets linking Clarabeck Lane and Green Acres Drive, including hammerhead turnaround

City Council

The City Council will hold an in-depth session to discuss infrastructure updates and city planning. The meeting includes a presentation on a proposed new Comprehensive Plan and a design update for Carver Corner construction.

• Carver Corner Construction Design Update
• Proposed New Comprehensive Plan presentation
• Review and update of City Council Goals
• Evaluation of downtown parking statistics

The council agreed to proceed with the proposed comprehensive plan presented by the senior planner. Council members gave the City Administrator permission to prepare financial information for evaluating downtown parking. The meeting was adjourned at 06:40 PM.

• Approved moving forward with the proposed comprehensive plan (no objections recorded)
• Authorized City Administrator to prepare financial information for downtown parking evaluation (no objections recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 06:40 PM (motion passed)

General

The Muscatine Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to approve minutes and consider a variance appeal for a property at 701 Orange St. The appeal seeks to expand the use of a dance studio to include weddings, concerts, and other events.

• Approval of September 2, 2025 minutes
• Variance Appeal No. ZBAV06-2025 for 701 Orange St.
• Request to expand use of dance studio to include weddings and concerts

City Council

The City Council will review requests for infrastructure contracts, property transfers, and liquor license renewals. The body is also discussing a public hearing for city code amendments regarding accessory dwelling units, group homes, and manufactured homes.

• Approval of bills totaling $3,631,159.99
• Contract for Riverview Center Improvement Project with Valley Commercial Construction for $332,500.00
• Final payment of $686,985.17 to Merit Construction Company for the Muscatine Indoor Sports Complex Project
• Change Order No. 9 for Park Avenue Four to Three Lane Conversion Project for $273,332.64
• Proposed code amendments to Title 10 and Title 13 regarding accessory dwelling units, group homes, and manufactured homes

The council unanimously approved bills totaling $3,631,159.99. It also adopted resolutions to transfer property to Lumber Lofts, set a public hearing on ADU and related housing code changes, and approved final payments and retainage releases for several construction projects. Additional approvals included a $273,332.64 change order, a $332,500 contract for the Riverview Center, and issuance of an RFQ for the Water Resource Recovery Facility project.

• Approved bills totaling $3,631,159.99 (7-0)
• Adopted resolution transferring property to Lumber Lofts (7-0)
• Adopted resolution setting public hearing on ADU, group home, manufactured home code amendment (7-0)
• Accepted Merit Construction work and authorized final payment of $686,985.17 (7-0)
• Accepted Boulder Contracting work and released retainage of $5,236.14 (7-0)
• Approved Change Order #9 for Park Avenue conversion project, $273,332.64 (7-0)
• Approved contract to Valley Commercial Construction for Riverview Center improvement, $332,500.00 (7-0)
• Approved issuance of RFQ for Water Resource Recovery Facility construction manager project (7-0)

General

The board will hold a public hearing on the sale of a 5‑acre parcel to Muscatine County and consider a revised project summary for the West Hill Sewer Separation PH6C project. It will also vote on the 2026 operating budgets for its electric, water, and communications utilities, appoint Trustee Tammi Drawbaugh, and approve the donation of two obsolete vehicles to Muscatine Community College.

• Public hearing on sale of a 5‑acre parcel to Muscatine County (Resolution 4)
• Recommendation to approve revised project summary for West Hill Sewer Separation PH6C (Motion 5)
• Review of electric utility financing documents and current financing status (No Action 6)
• Recommendation to approve 2026 annual operating budgets for electric, water, and communications utilities (Motion 7)
• Recommendation to appoint Trustee Tammi Drawbaugh to the MAGIC Governing Board (Motion 9)

The trustees approved the minutes from the October 28 meeting and ratified utility payments totaling $12,081,722.72. They set a public hearing for the 5‑acre land sale, approved a revised sewer project budget, and adopted the 2026 operating budgets. Trustees also appointed a member to the MAGIC Board and approved donation of two obsolete vehicles to Muscatine Community College.

• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified payments of $9,792,347.04 (Electric), $1,204,607.24 (Water), $1,084,768.44 (Communications) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-22 to hold public hearing Dec 18, 2025 on 5‑acre land sale (unanimous)
• Approved Revised Project Summary Form for West Hill Sewer Separation Phase 6C (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 operating budgets for Electric, Water, and Communications utilities (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-23 adopting the 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Appointed Trustee Tammi Drawbaugh to the MAGIC Board for a two‑year term starting Jan 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved donation of two obsolete MPW vehicles to Muscatine Community College (unanimous)

General

The Library Board will consider two new business items: a request to cancel the December 2025 board meeting and a request to approve travel, lodging, and registration costs totaling $3,911.12 for Molly Garrett and Emerson Taylor to attend the PLA conference. The board will vote on these items after routine agenda approvals and reports.

• Request to cancel the December 2025 board meeting
• Approval of $3,911.12 for travel, lodging, and registration for PLA conference attendees

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the October 15 minutes. It ratified bills for October 22 and November 4. The Board also approved travel, lodging and registration costs of $3,911.12 for the Public Library Association conference and cancelled the December 5 board meeting. All motions passed with unanimous ayes.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved October 15 minutes (all ayes)
• Ratified October 22 and November 4 bills (all ayes)
• Approved cancellation of December 5, 2025 board meeting (all ayes)
• Approved $3,911.12 travel, lodging, and registration costs for PLA conference (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding environmental impacts for West Hill Phase 6E. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and a temporary free parking program for downtown Muscatine.

• Contract with Heuer Construction, Inc. for $571,516.20 for the Muscatine Marina CDF Relocation Project
• Contract with Geograph Industries for $266,708.00 for wayfinding sign fabrication and installation
• Approval of bills totaling $2,886,399.54
• Purchase of a 2025 John Deere 4066 Tractor for $38,250 for the Soccer Complex
• Proposed 2 hour free parking once per day in downtown Muscatine from Nov 19, 2025 to Jan 3, 2026

The City Council approved several contracts and resolutions, including a $571,516.20 contract with Heuer Construction for the Muscatine Marina CDF Relocation Project and a $266,708 contract for wayfinding sign fabrication. They also authorized special assessments for unpaid abatement and rental‑housing fees, approved a $38,250 purchase order for a John Deere tractor for the Soccer Complex, and adopted a 2‑hour free parking pilot downtown from November 19, 2025 to January 3, 2026. The council entered and exited a closed session to discuss real‑estate matters and adjourned at 6:48 p.m.

• Approved agenda as presented (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,886,399.54 bills (all ayes)
• Closed public hearing on West Hill Phase 6E (all ayes)
• Approved $571,516.20 contract with Heuer Construction for Marina CDF Relocation (all ayes)
• Approved $266,708.00 contract with Geograph Industries for wayfinding signs (all ayes)
• Authorized special assessments for unpaid abatement and rental‑housing fees (all ayes)
• Approved $38,250 purchase order for John Deere tractor for Soccer Complex (all ayes)
• Approved 2‑hour free parking downtown Nov 19, 2025‑Jan 3, 2026 (all ayes)

General

The Art Center Board of Directors will meet to review committee reports and approve bills. Discussions include the annual budget process for the City of Muscatine and updates to board bylaws.

• Appointment of Mark Butterworth
• Annual Budget Process for City of Muscatine
• Amendments to Bylaws regarding meeting schedule
• Facility Usage Policy and Stanley Gallery use request
• Collections Management Project and deaccessions

The board approved the minutes from the October 21 meeting and approved operating bills of $2,668.43 and credit‑card charges of $84.00. The trustees voted to proceed with an Eden+ feasibility study starting in April 2026. They also approved the proposed deaccession list and set the holiday luncheon for December 8, 2025.

• Approved October 21 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved operating bills of $2,668.43 (motion carried)
• Approved credit‑card bills of $84.00 (motion carried)
• Approved Eden+ feasibility study to start April 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved deaccession list as presented (motion carried)
• Set holiday luncheon for December 8, 2025 (decision recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

General

The Muscatine Planning & Zoning Commission will review a proposed amendment to the City Code that would permit accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single‑family residential districts, as required by Iowa Senate File 592. The agenda also includes proposed regulatory updates for group homes and manufactured homes used as ADUs, approval of minutes from the October 20 meeting, and election of officers and standing meeting times.

• Proposed amendment to City Code to allow ADUs in single‑family zones per Senate File 592
• Proposed regulatory changes for group homes to treat certain types as single‑family residences
• Proposed regulations for manufactured homes used as ADUs, including conversion to real property
• Approval of minutes from the October 20, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
• Election of officers and setting the standing meeting date and time

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting. It also approved amendments to the City code that align zoning regulations with recent Iowa state law, allowing accessory dwelling units, group homes, and manufactured homes in single‑family zones. Both motions passed with all members voting aye.

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved amended zoning code changes for accessory dwelling units, group homes, and manufactured homes (all ayes)

General

The Muscatine City Civil Service Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 13, 2025. It will discuss a request to test and a request for approval of lists, after approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Request To Test
• Request Approval of Lists

The commission approved the minutes from the August 2025 meeting. A motion to approve testing for several positions—including Police Officer, Equipment Operator II, Housing Specialist, and others—was carried unanimously. The commission also approved the candidate lists for several internal promotions and declined an applicant’s request to add his name to a list. Finally, the Equipment Operator list was approved as presented.

• Approved test request for Police Officer, Equipment Operator II, Equipment Operator I, Housing Specialist, Assistant Police Chief, Police Captain, Fire Fighter, Ambulance Billing Coordinator, Athletic Facilities Specialist (all ayes)
• Approved candidate lists for Assistant Fire Chief, Equipment Operator II, Ambulance Billing Coordinator, Assistant Police Chief, Police Captain, Equipment Operator I (all ayes)
• Declined applicant’s request to add his name to the list (all ayes)
• Approved Equipment Operator list as presented (all ayes)

General

The Muscatine City Council will meet on November 10, 2025. The agenda includes a possible closed session under Iowa Code § 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an employee whose discharge is being considered. The council may take action regarding that employee’s discharge. All other agenda items are standard procedural matters.

• Possible closed session to evaluate professional competency of an employee and consider discharge

City Council

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts and equipment purchases. The body will also discuss downtown parking options and review the annual Urban Renewal Report for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.

• Contract for Muscatine Marina CDF Relocation Project with Heuer Construction Inc for $571,516.20
• Purchase order for a new ECO Combination Sewer Cleaner from Armor Equipment for $583,708.76
• Professional Services Agreement with Calhoun-Burns & Associates for 2026 bridge inspections for $5,500.00
• Approval of bills totaling $3,883,181.16
• Updated Hazardous Materials Response Fee Schedule

The council approved several appointments, contracts, and policy actions. It awarded a $571,516.20 contract to Heuer Construction for the Marina CDF relocation and authorized related infrastructure projects. Council also consented to a temporary downtown parking code stay from Nov. 19 to Jan. 2, pending a vote at the next meeting.

• Approved appointments to Historic Preservation, Art Center, and Public Art commissions (6-0)
• Approved $571,516.20 contract with Heuer Construction for Marina CDF relocation (unanimous)
• Approved $583,708.76 purchase order to Armor Equipment for new sewer cleaner (unanimous)
• Approved lease with Marco Technologies for Public Works copier/printer/scanner (unanimous)
• Approved $6,277.20 retainage release to Visu‑Sewer for pipe rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved Annual Urban Renewal Report FY 2024/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Updated Hazardous Materials Response Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Consented to pursue a temporary downtown parking code stay Nov 19–Jan 2 (to be voted Nov 18)

General

The Muscatine City Boards and Commissions Nominating Committee will discuss appointments to the Public Art Commission, the Art Center Board of Trustees, and the Historic Preservation Commission. No decisions are indicated; the items are listed as discussion topics. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Discussion on appointment to the Public Art Commission
• Discussion on appointment to the Art Center Board of Trustees
• Discussion on appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission

The council nominated Pat Carver to the Historic Preservation Commission, Jesse Garcia to the Public Art Commission, and Mark Butterworth to the Art Center Board of Trustees. Each nomination was moved by a councilmember and seconded by another member. All three motions received unanimous approval (All Ayes).

• Nominate Pat Carver to Historic Preservation Commission – approved (All Ayes)
• Nominate Jesse Garcia to Public Art Commission – approved (All Ayes)
• Nominate Mark Butterworth to Art Center Board of Trustees – approved (All Ayes)

Boards and Commissions

The Art Center Board of Directors will meet to review committee reports and approve bills. Discussions include the annual budget process for the City of Muscatine and updates to board bylaws.

• Approval of bills (amount not specified)
• Proposed amendments to bylaws regarding the meeting schedule
• Review of the Facility Usage Policy
• Request to use Stanley Gallery on February 14, 2026
• Discussions on the annual budget process for the City of Muscatine

The Board of Trustees approved the Muscatine Symphony Orchestra's request to use the Stanley Gallery on February 14 for a fundraiser, accompanied by a $500 donation. The board also approved the September 18 minutes, $4,489.41 in bills, and a $50 credit‑card bill. The board meeting schedule was changed to the third Tuesday of each month, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved bills totaling $4,489.41 (motion carried)
• Approved credit‑card bill of $50.00 (motion carried)
• Approved Symphony use of Stanley Gallery with $500 donation (motion carried)
• Changed board meeting date to third Tuesday of the month (decision noted)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The Muscatine City Council will vote to approve bills that total $11,133,837.94 for June 2025. It will also award a contract to Geograph Industries for wayfinding sign fabrication and installation up to $266,708.00. Additional items include road closures on Orange Street, several liquor license renewals, and a $75,000 purchase order for snow removal services.

• Approve bills totaling $11,133,837.94 for June 2025
• Award contract to Geograph Industries for wayfinding signs, up to $266,708.00
• Road closure on Orange St. (Nov 3‑7) for sewer disconnection
• Renewal of multiple Class C/E/B retail alcohol licenses (e.g., Bridgeside Pub, Tacos Jaliscience, Aldi Inc.)
• Purchase order to Brauns Excavating LLC for $75,000 snow removal and hauling

The Muscatine City Council approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It awarded a Wayfinding sign fabrication contract to Geograph Industries for up to $266,708. It adopted a series of Tax Increment Financing rebate resolutions for several development projects. It executed a Surface Transportation Block Grant with the Iowa DOT for the Carver Corner Roundabout construction.

• Approved agenda amendment (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda items (all ayes)
• Awarded Wayfinding Sign Fabrication contract to Geograph Industries, up to $266,708 (all ayes)
• Adopted multiple TIF rebate resolutions for various development projects (all ayes)
• Executed Surface Transportation Block Grant with Iowa DOT for Carver Corner Roundabout (all ayes)
• Approved $75,000 purchase order to Brauns Excavating LLC for snow removal (all ayes)
• Approved charitable donation agreement of real property with HNI Corporation (all ayes)
• Entered and exited closed session to discuss real‑estate transaction (all ayes)

General

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hear a presentation on the draft City of Muscatine Comprehensive Plan, which updates the 2013 plan and guides future land‑use decisions. Commissioners may vote now or later to recommend the plan’s approval to the City Council. The agenda also includes setting a standing meeting time and electing officers.

• Presentation of the draft Comprehensive Plan and possible recommendation to City Council
• Action to set 5:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month as the standing meeting date
• Election of Commission officers

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It recommended the new Comprehensive Plan, changing the land‑use map for the bypass and 200th St area from commercial to mixed‑use. The commission also set the regular meeting time to 5:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month and elected Jodi Hansen as Chair and Andrew Fangman as Vice Chair.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended the Comprehensive Plan with mixed‑use change for bypass/200th St (unanimous)
• Set standing meeting time to 5:30 p.m. third Monday each month (unanimous)
• Elected Jodi Hansen as Chair and Andrew Fangman as Vice Chair (unanimous)

General

The Muscatine Library Board of Trustees will consider two new business items: an amendment to Library Photo Policy 1.22 and the Calendar Year 2026 library closure dates. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss confidential records as required by Iowa law. Other agenda items include routine approvals such as ratifying bills for payment and receiving reports from staff and friends.

• Approve amendment to Library Photo Policy 1.22
• Approve Calendar Year 2026 Library Closure Dates
• Closed session to discuss confidential records per Iowa Code
• Ratify bills for payment
• Friends' report

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the September 17 minutes. It ratified the September 19 and October 8 bills for payment. The board also approved an amendment to Library Photo Policy 1.22 and the 2026 library closure dates, and entered a closed‑session as required by Iowa law.

• Approved agenda as submitted (All ayes)
• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (All ayes)
• Ratified bills for September 19 and October 8, 2025 (All ayes)
• Approved Library Photo Policy 1.22 amendment (All ayes)
• Approved Calendar Year 2026 library closure dates (All ayes)
• Entered closed session per Iowa Code 21.5.1.a and 622.10 (All ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:30 p.m. (All ayes)

General

The Public Art Advisory Commission is meeting to review pavement murals for crosswalks located near Jefferson Elementary. No new business is listed on the agenda.

• Review of pavement murals for crosswalks near Jefferson Elementary

City Council

The City Council will hold an in-depth session to receive presentations on the Ports of Eastern Iowa Authority and proposed parking changes. Members will discuss State Code changes regarding single-family residential zoning and review budget basis financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025.

• Presentation on the Ports of Eastern Iowa Authority
• State Code changes relating to single-family residential zoning and necessary City Code amendments
• Proposed parking changes presented by Councilmember Osborne
• Review of Budget Basis Financial Statements for the year ended June 30, 2025

The council recorded no objections to proceeding with changes to the City Code to align single‑family residential zoning with new state law. Council did not consent to weekend parking enforcement. Council approved a trial of free downtown parking from Nov 9, 2025 through Jan 2, 2026 as a Holiday Free Parking Event. Staff were directed to prepare a detailed plan for the proposed removal of metered parking.

• Approved moving forward with City Code changes to match state single‑family zoning
• Did not consent to weekend parking enforcement
• Approved free downtown parking Nov 9 2025 – Jan 2 2026 as a Holiday Free Parking Event

City Council

The Muscatine City Council will approve bills totaling $2.6 million and consider a public hearing for the Muscatine Marina Confined Disposal Facility relocation project. The council will also vote on contracts for bridge work, park improvements, and a new finance director.

• Approval of bills totaling $2,603,043.35
• Public hearing for Muscatine Marina dredge spoil relocation project
• Contract with Boulder Contracting for Lake Park Boulevard bridge overlay ($165,504.30)
• Contract with Diamond Doctors of Iowa for Kent Stein Park infields ($38,700)
• Appointment of Richard Hammond as Finance Director

The council approved a contract and bond with Boulder Contracting to overlay the Lake Park Blvd bridge deck over Mad Creek. It accepted completed work on the Fulliam Avenue Reconstruction Phase 3 and adopted resolutions to vacate and deed right‑of‑way on Smalley and Climer Streets. A public hearing was scheduled for West Hill Phase 6E on November 18 2025, and the council approved plans for the Muscatine Marina dredge‑spoil relocation. The Finance Director, Richard Hammond, was appointed.

• Approved contract and bond with Boulder Contracting for Lake Park Blvd Over Mad Creek Bridge Deck Overlay (6-0)
• Accepted completed work by Heuer Construction for Fulliam Avenue Reconstruction Phase 3 (6-0)
• Adopted resolution vacating and deeding undeveloped right‑of‑way on Smalley Street to adjoining owner (6-0)
• Adopted resolution vacating and deeding undeveloped right‑of‑way on Climer Street to adjoining owner (6-0)
• Adopted resolution setting public hearing for West Hill Phase 6E on Nov 18 2025 (6-0)
• Approved plans and specifications for Muscatine Marina Confined Disposal Facility relocation (6-0)
• Approved amendment 3 to professional services agreement with Martin Gardner Architecture for downtown revitalization (6-0)
• Appointed Finance Director Richard Hammond (6-0)

General

The Board of Water, Electric, and Communications Trustees will hold a public hearing on a resolution to begin proceedings for issuing Muscatine Electric Utility System revenue bonds not to exceed $168,000,000. The meeting also includes routine actions such as approving minutes, ratifying August expenditures, and receiving the 2025 residential customer satisfaction survey results. Additional items include a PFAS class‑action update, receipt of August utility reports, and a closed‑session review of a proposed new service for the communications utility.

• Resolution to issue Muscatine Electric Utility System revenue bonds up to $168,000,000
• PFAS class‑action update (no action required)
• Recommendation to receive and file the 2025 residential customer satisfaction survey results
• Receipt of August 2025 utility reports, including financial statements and competitive quotes for public improvements
• Closed‑session review of proposed new service for the communications utility

The Board approved the minutes from the August 25 Audit/Finance Committee and August 26 Public Hearing meetings. It ratified utility payments totaling $9,605,426.65 for electric, water, and communications services. The Board also received and filed the 2025 Residential Customer Satisfaction Survey and the August 2025 Utility Reports, and then moved into a closed session to discuss a proposed new communications service.

• Approved August 25, 2025 Audit/Finance Committee and August 26, 2025 Public Hearing minutes (4-0)
• Ratified payment of $7,457,181.38 for Electric, $1,106,883.95 for Water, and $1,041,361.32 for Communications utilities (total $9,605,426.65) (4-0)
• Received and placed on file the 2025 Residential Customer Satisfaction Survey (4-0)
• Received and placed on file the August 2025 Utility Reports (4-0)
• Moved into closed session to review proposed new service for the Communications Utility (4-0)

Boards and Commissions

The Public Art Advisory Commission will welcome members and approve minutes from May 16, 2025. It will receive updates on pavement murals near Jefferson Elementary, graphics on a bus shelter, the city’s public‑art inventory, and placement of MPW bike sculptures. The commission will also discuss the Iowa Public Information Board training requirement, the City of Muscatine Code of Ethics, and the Muscatine County Arts Council’s application for the Creative Places Accelerator Program.

• Update on pavement murals for crosswalks near Jefferson Elementary
• Installation of “Susie Clark” graphics on bus shelter
• Inventory of public art and murals in Muscatine
• Update on placement of MPW bike sculptures
• Review of Iowa Public Information Board training requirement and arts council program application

General

The Airport Advisory Commission will meet to receive updates on several airport projects. The body will also discuss a hangar update regarding Kent Corp.

• Fuel system updates
• Lighting updates
• SRE updates
• Hangar Taxilane updates
• Kent Corp. Hangar update

The commission unanimously approved the August 25, 2025 minutes. Members agreed to cancel the scheduled October 27 meeting and arrange a virtual meeting for November 24 (or another convenient November date). No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled October 27 meeting and scheduled virtual meeting for November 24 (agreement)

General

The Historic Preservation Commission will review three permits issued in August for historic properties at 303 E 2nd St, 327 W 2nd St, and 505 W 3rd St. The meeting will also consider the August 25, 2025 minutes, receive citizen communications, and hear updates from subcommittees and staff. No new business is scheduled.

• Review permit for 303 E 2nd St – split electrical panel – commercial building
• Review permit for 327 W 2nd St – replacing roofing material – M.W. Griffin House
• Review permit for 505 W 3rd St – sewer repair – Beedle House
• Consent agenda: August 25, 2025 minutes
• Other business: HPC Project – Guidelines

The commission approved the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting after a motion by Chris Post and a second by Jim Hetzler. Moriah Ellis announced she will resign in November, with her final meeting in October, and staff will advertise the vacant seat. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. with the next meeting set for October 27, 2025.

• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes (motion passed)

General

The Art Center Board of Directors will vote on approving a set of bills, though the total dollar amount is not listed. They will also approve a credit card for board use. Committee reports will cover long‑range planning discussions with de Novo and Eden+, a proposed change to the board meeting date in the bylaws, and a review of the facility usage policy. Additional updates include staff retirements and planning for the center's 60th anniversary.

• Approval of bills (total amount not specified)
• Credit card approval for board use
• Long‑Range Planning discussions with de Novo and Eden+
• Proposed change to board meeting date (bylaw adjustment)
• Review of Facility Usage Policy

The trustees approved the amended minutes from the August 21 meeting. They approved bills totaling $1,739.744. A motion to shift the Art Center Board meetings to the third Tuesday of each month was carried. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 21 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved bills totaling $1,739.744 (motion carried)
• Changed Board meeting day to third Tuesday of each month (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will review a series of purchase orders for fire department tools and sports complex equipment. The body is also considering ordinances to vacate right-of-ways and a resolution for a public hearing regarding the Muscatine Marina Confined Disposal Facility Relocation Project.

• Approval of bills totaling $2,974,206.60
• Purchase of battery operated extrication tools for Fire Department for $42,358.49
• Purchase of multi-purpose tractor/mower/snow blower for $61,153.52
• Purchase of 2019 JD2020 Sprayer for the Soccer Complex for $32,000
• Tax abatement application for 418 Aspen Trail

The Muscatine City Council approved a series of appointments, ordinances, resolutions, and procurement orders. Notably, it authorized special assessments for unpaid abatement service fees and rental housing fees to private properties and set a public hearing for the Marina Confined Disposal Facility relocation. Additional actions included extending the Transfer Station contract and approving several purchase orders for city equipment.

• Approved appointments of Tony Ledtje to Public Art Advisory Commission and Mark Fortenbacher to Planning and Zoning Commission (all ayes)
• Approved Consent Agenda covering property tax abatement, liquor licenses, and bills totaling $2,974,206.60 (all ayes)
• Waived third reading and adopted ordinance to vacate and deed right‑of‑way adjoining 716 and 720 Climer Street (all ayes)
• Adopted resolution setting public hearing on Oct 7, 2025 for Muscatine Marina Confined Disposal Facility relocation (all ayes)
• Adopted resolution authorizing special assessments for unpaid abatement service fees and rental housing fees to private properties (all ayes)
• Adopted resolution extending industrial contract for Muscatine Transfer Station/Landfill (Kraft Heinz Foods Company) (all ayes)
• Approved purchase order $42,358.49 to MacQueen for battery‑operated extrication tools for Fire Department (all ayes)
• Approved purchase order $61,153.52 to MTI Distributing for multi‑purpose tractor/mower/snow blower for Soccer Complex (all ayes)

General

The Muscatine Library Board of Trustees will consider several items, including ratifying bills for payment and receiving citizen communications. The board will decide whether to designate the Oscar Grossheim Digitized Photograph Collection as open source under Creative Commons. It will also vote on closing the library on November 14‑15 for staff in‑service day and carpet cleaning, and on approving the final patio design for Bolton & Menk.

• Ratify bills for payment
• Approve open‑source designation for Oscar Grossheim Digitized Photograph Collection
• Approve library closure on November 14–15, 2025 for staff in‑service day and carpet cleaning
• Approve final patio design for Bolton & Menk
• Board training: Summer Reading recap and fall programming presentation by Emerson Taylor

The Library Board ratified August and September bills, approved the Oscar Grossheim collection as open source, authorized a two‑day library closure for staff in‑service and carpet cleaning, and accepted the final patio design pending funding. All motions passed unanimously.

• Ratified August 22 and September 5, 2025 bills (All ayes)
• Approved open‑source designation for Oscar Grossheim Digitized Photograph Collection (All ayes)
• Approved library closure on Nov 14–15, 2025 for staff in‑service day and carpet cleaning (All ayes)
• Accepted final patio design for Bolton & Menk pending available funding (All ayes)

General

The Nominating Committee will discuss appointing Tony Ledtje to the Public Art Advisory Commission. They will also discuss appointing Mark Fortenbacher to the Planning and Zoning Commission. No other agenda items are listed.

• Consider appointment of Tony Ledtje to the Public Art Advisory Commission
• Consider appointment of Mark Fortenbacher to the Planning and Zoning Commission

The council unanimously approved Tony Ledtje's appointment to the Public Art Advisory Commission. They also unanimously approved Mark Fortenbacher's appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission. No other actions were taken.

• Approved appointment of Tony Ledtje to Public Art Advisory Commission (all ayes)
• Approved appointment of Mark Fortenbacher to Planning and Zoning Commission (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the vacation and deeding of undeveloped rights of way on Climer Street and Smalley Street. The body is also considering several purchase orders, liquor license requests, and a federal transit assistance contract.

• Public hearings for the vacation and deeding of undeveloped rights of way at Climer Street and Smalley Street
• Agreement with Iowa DOT for $500,543.00 in FTA Operating Assistance for transit expenses
• Purchase order of $71,712 for a 1-Ton Truck for Kent Stein Park/Muscatine Soccer Complex
• Approval of bills totaling $3,264,240.00
• Proposed 2025 Ambulance Fee Schedule

The City Council approved a FY2026 Transit Joint Participation Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for $500,543 to fund transit operating expenses. It also extended an industrial contract with Grain Processing Corporation, authorized special assessments for unpaid abatement fees, and adopted revised council rules (6‑1 vote). Additional approvals included a $71,712 purchase order for a truck, policies for Community Development Block Grant funds, and a new ambulance fee schedule.

• Approved FY2026 Transit Joint Participation Agreement with Iowa DOT for $500,543 (all ayes)
• Extended industrial contract with Grain Processing Corporation for Muscatine Transfer Station/Landfill (all ayes)
• Authorized special assessments for unpaid abatement service fees to private properties (all ayes)
• Adopted revisions to City Council rules (6 ayes, 1 nay)
• Approved purchase order to Ed Morse Automotive Group for $71,712 truck (all ayes)
• Adopted policies to access awarded Community Development Block Grant funds (all ayes)
• Approved proposed 2025 ambulance fee schedule (all ayes)
• Closed public hearings on vacation and deeding of right‑of‑way for Climer and Smalley Streets (all ayes)

General

The Zoning Board of Adjustments will consider a conditional use request for an auto repair business and a variance appeal for a two-unit condo project. The board will also review minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting.

• Conditional Use ZBACU01-2025: auto repair service and living quarters at 3800 Park Ave West
• Variance Appeal ZBAV05-2025: North Construction request for two-unit condos at Parcel 0827276003

The board approved the July 1, 2025 minutes unanimously. The conditional‑use request ZBACU01-2025 for an auto‑repair garage at 3800 Park Ave West was tabled for a future meeting. The variance appeal ZBAV05-2025 for two‑unit condos on parcel 0827276003 received no motion and therefore was not approved.

• Approved July 1, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Conditional Use ZBACU01-2025 discussion tabled for future meeting
• Variance appeal ZBAV05-2025 not acted on due to lack of motion

General

The Board of Water, Electric, and Communications Trustees will ratify July expenditures, approve a 2025 power supply study, and set a public hearing date for an electric utility bond issuance. The board will also consider internet product adjustments and grant acceptance.

• Ratify July expenditures
• Approve 2025 Power Supply Study
• Set Public Hearing for EcoGen 10 bond issuance
• Approve Internet Product Adjustments effective Sept. 1, 2025
• Authorize General Manager to accept NOFA 9 Grants

The trustees approved the July 29, 2025 board minutes and ratified utility payments totaling $10,367,746.52. They endorsed the strategic direction of the Powering The Future initiative and approved three Unit 9 ELG project summary forms costing $441,100, $900,000 and $409,500. The board also fixed a September 30, 2025 hearing to consider up to $168 million in electric utility revenue bonds, adjusted internet product pricing, authorized NOFA 9 broadband grants, and designated October 5‑11, 2025 as Public Power Week.

• Approved July 29, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified utility payments totaling $10,367,746.52 (unanimous)
• Approved strategic direction of Powering The Future initiative (unanimous)
• Approved three Unit 9 ELG project summary forms costing $441,100, $900,000 and $409,500 (unanimous)
• Fixed September 30, 2025 public hearing to consider up to $168 million electric utility revenue bonds (unanimous)
• Approved internet package price changes effective September 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized acceptance of NOFA 9 broadband grants up to $1,749,851 in project costs and $1,312,389 reimbursements (unanimous)
• Designated October 5‑11, 2025 as Public Power Week (unanimous)

General

The Airport Advisory Commission will meet to receive updates on several airport projects. The body will also discuss a hangar update regarding Kent Corp.

• Fuel System project update
• Lighting project update
• SRE project update
• Hangar Taxilane project update
• Kent Corp. Hangar update

General

The Muscatine Historic Preservation Commission will meet on August 25, 2025 at 5:15 p.m. in the Musser Public Library. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the June 23, 2025 minutes and a review of July permits, which shows no new permits issued. The commission will consider new business concerning the HPC Project guidelines. Additional updates will be provided by subcommittees and from Paul Bruhn.

• Approve June 23, 2025 minutes (consent agenda)
• Review July issued permits – none reported
• Discuss HPC Project – Guidelines (new business)
• Update from subcommittees
• Paul Bruhn update

The Muscatine Historic Preservation Commission approved the draft minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting after a motion by Mike Terry and a second by Chris Post. No other substantive actions were taken by the commission. The Friends of Muscatine Historic Preservation Commission voted to remove Fred Galoso from the group after a motion by Chair Chris Post and a second by Chris Hetzler; the motion carried. Both meetings adjourned and set the next meeting for September 22, 2025.

• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Removed Fred Galoso from Friends group (motion carried)

General

The Art Center Board of Directors will consider approving bills (amount not specified) and authorizing credit‑card use. Committee reports will be presented on long‑range planning assignments, the Cultural Leadership Partner grant, a Collections Management Project, storm‑related leaks, staff retirements, the center’s 60th anniversary, and upcoming exhibitions. The meeting also includes a director’s report and time for unfinished and new business.

• Approval of bills (amount unspecified) as recommended
• Authorization of credit‑card use
• Discussion of Cultural Leadership Partner (CLP) grant
• Report on Collections Management Project
• Report on leaks during severe storms

The trustees approved the amended minutes from the July 17 meeting. They also approved bills totaling $5,890.64 as presented. The meeting was then adjourned and the next board meeting was scheduled for September 18, 2025.

• Approved July 17 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved bills totaling $5,890.64 (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)
• Scheduled next board meeting for September 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM

General

The Muscatine City Civil Service Commission will consider requests to test candidates for a variety of internal positions, including maintenance, police, fire, and administrative roles. It will also vote on approving the candidate lists for several of those positions, some of which were previously approved by email. One agenda item proposes extending the Police Corporal list for a third year.

• Request to test for Maintenance Worker II (internal posting)
• Request to test for Police Officer
• Request to approve list for Maintenance Worker I (previously approved by email)
• Request to approve list for Police Corporal and extend its list for a third year
• Request to approve list for Fire Chief

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a General Obligation Annual Appropriation Sewer Improvement Loan. The body is also considering several airport improvements and liquor license requests.

• Public hearing for a sewer improvement loan not to exceed $5,200,000.00
• Proposed issuance of $5,115,000.00 in General Obligation Annual Appropriation Sewer Improvement Bonds
• Contract with Heuer Construction for Muscatine Municipal Airport taxilane paving for $281,704.25
• Purchase order to SHI for Cisco Meraki Licensing in the amount of $20,094.93
• Liquor license requests for Missipi Brewing Company, Brasero Cocina & Cantina, and Osaka Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar

The council authorized a $5,115,000 general‑obligation bond and loan for sewer improvements. It adopted several airport grant agreements, including a FAA snow‑removal grant and an Iowa DOT taxilane grant. Contracts and purchase orders were approved for airport paving, park building resurfacing, state transit assistance, CDBG shelter funding, and a sidewalk change order.

• Approved $5,115,000 General Obligation sewer‑improvement bond loan (unanimous)
• Adopted FAA grant for Snow Removal Acquisition Improvements at Muscatine Municipal Airport (unanimous)
• Adopted Iowa DOT grant for construction of a taxilane to the new corporate hangar (unanimous)
• Approved Heuer Construction contract for taxilane paving, $281,704.25 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order to Miles Construction LLC, $59,600, for resurfacing Old Maintenance Building at Weed Park (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of State Transit Assistance from Iowa DOT, $330,367 (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 CDBG subrecipient agreement with MCSA for shelter operations (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Mulberry Avenue Sidewalk Reconstruction, $4,843 (unanimous)

General

The Library Board of Trustees will ratify bills for payment and discuss two policy items: a request to approve amended patron confidentiality rules and a proposal to designate a digitized collection as 'Open Source' under Creative Commons.

• Ratify bills for payment
• Discuss patron confidentiality policy
• Discuss Creative Commons designation for digitized collection

The Library Board approved the agenda and the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting. The board ratified the July 18 and August 8, 2025 library bills. The board approved the Patron Confidentiality Policy amendment, authorizing Message Bee with a $2,200 setup fee and $1,215 annual cost. The meeting was adjourned at 5:24 p.m.

• Approved agenda as submitted (all ayes)
• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Ratified July 18 and August 8, 2025 library bills (all ayes)
• Approved Patron Confidentiality Policy 1.21.6 amendment (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:24 p.m. (all ayes)

General

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss the vacation of undeveloped right of ways on Climer St and Smalley St. The body will also vote on the approval of June 10, 2025, meeting minutes and the election of officers.

• Vacation of undeveloped alley right of way adjoining 720 and 716 Climer St
• Vacation of portions of undeveloped right of way adjoining 1315 Smalley St

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to vacate two undeveloped right-of-way parcels—one adjoining 720 and 716 Climer St. to be deeded to Nathan Bell and Gabriela Kruger, and another adjoining 1315 Smalley St. to be deeded to John and Charla Schafer. The commission also tabled the election of officers.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of alley right-of-way adjoining 720 & 716 Climer St., deeded to Nathan Bell and Gabriela Kruger (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of portion of undeveloped right-of-way adjoining 1315 Smalley St., deeded to John and Charla Schafer (unanimous)
• Tabled election of officers (unanimous)

City Council

The Muscatine City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed development agreement with Carver Pump Company and consider a resolution to borrow up to $5,200,000 for a sewer‑improvement loan. The council will also vote on bills totaling $3,991,551.37 and approve several purchase orders for city equipment and projects. Additional items include approvals for a development agreement, a contract for the Slough Lift Station upgrade, and various city property use requests.

• Public hearing on a proposed development agreement with Carver Pump Company
• Resolution to borrow up to $5,200,000 for a general‑obligation sewer improvement loan
• Approval of bills totaling $3,991,551.37
• Purchase orders: $14,681.33 to Bonnell Industries (rear cross conveyor), $20,687.00 to Play‑Pro Recreation (playground equipment), $23,402.00 to MacQueen Equipment (leaf boxes), $17,372.00 to Crawford Company (hydrants)
• Resolution awarding a $30,274.00 contract to Hy Brand Industrial Contractors for the Slough Lift Station Upgrade

The council adopted a resolution approving a development agreement with Carver Pump Company and authorized related tax‑increment funding. It also approved several large purchase orders for street‑department equipment, including a $158,148.08 articulating wheel loader and an $82,308.72 hydro‑excavator. The agenda, consent agenda, and a public hearing on the Carver project were each approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda as amended (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (1-0)
• Approved Item 13A equipment purchase (6-1)
• Approved Item 13C leaf‑box purchase (6-1)
• Closed public hearing on Carver Pump Company project (7-0)
• Adopted resolution approving Development Agreement with Carver Pump Company (7-0)
• Approved purchase order for articulating wheel loader $158,148.08 (6-1)
• Approved purchase order for hydro‑excavator $82,308.72 (5-2)

General

The Board of Water, Electric, and Communications Trustees will meet to review utility reports and update the board policy manual. The board is considering a contract change order and final acceptance for the West Sub Utility Building Project and a public hearing for a MISO transmission rate update.

• Contract change order and final acceptance for West Sub Utility Building Project
• Public hearing on MISO Attachment O Annual Meeting – Transmission Rate Update
• Approval of revised/updated Board Policy Manual
• Ratification of June expenditures and transactions
• Review of June 2025 Utility Reports

The trustees ratified June utility payments totaling $10,496,658.73 for electric, water and communications services. They approved a $4,155 contract change order, accepted the completed West Substation Utility Building contract, and set a public hearing for the annual transmission rate update. The 2025 Board Policy Manual was also approved, and the July utility reports were placed on file.

• Approved June utility payments of $8,175,421.40 (electric), $918,174.99 (water), $1,403,062.34 (communications) – all 5 trustees aye
• Approved Contract Change Order No. 1 increasing West Substation contract to $261,605 (+$4,155) – all 5 trustees aye
• Accepted completed West Substation contract and retained 5% for 31 days – all 5 trustees aye
• Scheduled public hearing for Transmission Rate Update (Attachment O) on Aug 26 2025 – all 5 trustees aye
• Approved the 2025 Board Policy Manual – all 5 trustees aye
• Received and filed July 2025 Utility Reports – all 5 trustees aye
• Approved minutes of the June 2‑4 2025 Board meeting – all 5 trustees aye

General

The Muscatine City Council will review two requests submitted by the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The first request seeks first and second reading approval for a new Special Class C retail alcohol license at 101 West Mississippi Drive, pending inspections. The second request asks permission to use city property for the Muscatine Triathlon scheduled for August 2, 2025. No other agenda items are listed.

• First and second reading of a new Special Class C retail alcohol license for Chamber Ambassador Network at 101 West Mississippi Drive
• Use of city property for the Muscatine Triathlon on August 2, 2025

The City Council unanimously approved a Special Class C retail alcohol license for the Chamber Ambassador Network at 101 West Mississippi Drive. The Council also approved the use of city property for the Muscatine Triathlon scheduled for August 2, 2025. Both motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Special Class C retail alcohol license for Chamber Ambassador Network (4-0)
• Approved use of city property for Muscatine Triathlon on Aug 2, 2025 (4-0)

General

The Muscatine Airport Advisory Commission will review several project updates, including fuel system, lighting, SRE, and the Hangar Taxilane. The commission will also discuss a specific update from Kent Corp. regarding its hangar. The meeting includes public comments before adjournment.

• Project update: fuel system
• Project update: lighting
• Project update: SRE
• Project update: Hangar Taxilane
• Kent Corp. Hangar update

The commission approved the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. No other actions were taken; the board received project updates on the fuel system, lighting, and SRE grant, and noted the Kent Corp. hangar remains on schedule. The next meeting is set for August 25 at 5:00 PM.

• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

General

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider one specific item. The body will review a resolution regarding the sale of city-owned real property to Lumber Lofts LLC.

• Resolution authorizing the sale of real property to Lumber Lofts LLC

The council voted to approve a resolution authorizing the sale of city-owned real property to Lumber Lofts LLC. The resolution gives the City Administrator and Mayor authority to sign a pre‑conveyance agreement for the closing. An additional public hearing and final conveyance will be scheduled at a future council meeting. Vote: 7 ayes, 0 nays.

• Approved resolution authorizing sale of city property to Lumber Lofts LLC (7-0)

General

The Art Center Board of Trustees will vote on approving bills listed on the agenda and authorize a credit card for the Center. Committee reports will be presented on long‑range planning, a Cultural Leadership Partner grant, collections management, and upcoming community events. The meeting will also include a director's report and discussion of any unfinished or new business.

• Approval of bills (amount not specified in agenda)
• Credit card approval for the Art Center
• Long‑range planning discussion with city leadership
• Review of Cultural Leadership Partner (CLP) grant
• Collections Management Project update

The trustees voted to approve the proposed officer slate for the 2025‑26 term. They also approved the minutes from the June 19, 2025 meeting and authorized payment of bills totaling $21,933.67. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved 2025‑26 officer slate (President Mark Seaman, Vice President David Meloy, Treasurer Kathy Haltmeyer, Secretary Vince Lawson)
• Approved amended minutes of the June 19, 2025 meeting
• Approved payment of bills totaling $21,933.67
• Adjourned the meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a development agreement and plat approvals for T & T Hackett Development Group, LLC. The meeting also includes a final reading of a zoning ordinance amendment for a 9.25-acre area. Members will review various municipal contracts and alcohol license renewals.

• Proposed development agreement with T & T Hackett Development Group, LLC
• Contract with Needham Excavating for $183,480.00 for Dredge Spoils Relocation Trenchless Pipe Installation
• Zoning ordinance amendment for 9.25 acres between Clarabeck Lane and Green Acres Drive
• Contract with Hy-Brand Industrial Contractors LTD for $85,646.00 for Mississippi Mist Spray Pad Improvement
• Approval of bills totaling $2,039,999.91

The council approved an agenda amendment adding a $908,373.31 Merit Construction bill (6-1). It adopted a zoning ordinance amendment for a 9.25‑acre area between Clarabeck Lane and Green Acres Drive (7-0). The council also approved the Development Agreement with T&T Hackett Development Group and related plat resolutions (each 7-0). Additionally, stop signs at several intersections were approved (amended motion 6-1) and various contracts and purchase orders were authorized, while a change order for the transit washbay facility was tabled (5-2).

• Approved agenda amendment adding $908,373.31 Merit Construction bill (6-1)
• Adopted zoning ordinance amendment for 9.25‑acre area (7-0)
• Adopted Development Agreement with T&T Hackett Development Group (7-0)
• Approved stop signs at W. 2nd cross streets and E. 4th & Fairview (amended motion 6-1)
• Approved special assessments for unpaid abatement and rental housing fees (7-0)
• Approved contract and bond with Needham Excavating for $183,480.00 (7-0)
• Approved purchase order for taxilane construction at Muscatine Municipal Airport (7-0)
• Tabled Change Order #3 for New Transit Washbay Facility ($77,770.50) (5-2)

General

The Muscatine Library Board of Trustees will consider routine agenda items, including ratifying bills for payment and receiving communications from citizens and staff. The meeting includes reports from the Friends group and the directors, and notes that no board training is scheduled this month.

• Ratify bills for payment
• Receive communications from citizens
• Friends' report
• Directors' report
• Board training: none this month

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes as amended. It ratified the library bills for June 20, 2025 and July 7, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:06 p.m.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved minutes as amended (all ayes)
• Ratified June 20, 2025 library bills (all ayes)
• Ratified July 7, 2025 library bills (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:06 p.m. (all ayes)

City Council

The Muscatine City Council will hold two public hearings: one to consider vacation, surplus, and deeding of the undeveloped right of way on Roby Avenue for specific parcels, and another on a proposed amendment to the Consolidated Muscatine Urban Renewal Area. The Council will also vote on appointing a new Fire Chief effective July 3, 2025, and approve several purchase orders for city equipment and services.

• Public hearing on vacation, surplus, and deeding of Roby Avenue right‑of‑way (parcels 1303456016, 1303456012, 1303456005)
• Public hearing on proposed amendment to the Consolidated Muscatine Urban Renewal Area
• Approval of appointment of the City of Muscatine Fire Chief (effective July 3 2025)
• Purchase order of $130,000 to Stivers Ford for two 2025 Ford Interceptor police vehicles
• Purchase order of $183,480 to Needham Excavating for dredge spoils relocation trenchless pipe installation

The council approved the appointment of Michael Hartman as fire chief and adopted several ordinances, including a community cat program and zoning amendments. It also approved multiple purchase orders and contracts for items such as road salt, police vehicles, and construction services. All motions passed unanimously except the community cat ordinance, which recorded one dissenting vote.

• Approved appointment of Fire Chief Michael Hartman (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Roby Ave right-of-way ordinance (7-0)
• Approved second reading of zoning amendment for Clarabeck Lane/Green Acres area (7-0)
• Adopted Community Cats ordinance on third reading (6-1)
• Approved $183,480 contract to Needham Excavating for dredge spoils relocation (7-0)
• Approved $109,188 purchase order to Compass Minerals for road salt (7-0)
• Approved $130,000 purchase order for two 2025 Ford Interceptor police vehicles (7-0)
• Approved resolution setting public hearing for T&T Hackett Development on July 17 (7-0)

General

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will meet to approve minutes and receive updates on the Indoor Sports Complex, Weed Park Lagoon, and other local improvement projects.

• Approval of February 5, 2025 minutes
• Update on Indoor Sports Complex project
• Update on Weed Park Lagoon project
• Update on Southend Community Improvement Project
• Update on Riverfront Improvements

The Park & Recreation Advisory Commission assigned Mario Lebron as Chair and Chris Boar as Second Chair, each motion passing unanimously. The commission also approved the minutes from the February 5, 2025 regular meeting with a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Assigned Mario Lebron as Chair (all ayes)
• Assigned Chris Boar as Second Chair (all ayes)
• Approved February 5, 2025 meeting minutes (all ayes)

General

The Muscatine Zoning Board of Adjustments will review Variance Appeal No. ZBAV03-2025, which requests a reduced rear setback for a new deck and pool at 307 Wood Creek Ln. The applicant seeks a 19‑foot setback instead of the required 25 feet in the R‑6 Multi‑Family Residential District. The board will also approve the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes and conduct routine business such as officer elections.

• Variance Appeal No. ZBAV03-2025: deck setback reduction from 25 ft to ~19 ft at 307 Wood Creek Ln
• Approval of April 1, 2025 minutes

The board approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes. Julie Wolf was elected Chairperson and Nancy Jensen Vice Chairperson. The board approved a variance for Alicia Yocom to install a deck and pool at 307 Wood Creek Lane, conditional on the pool not being filled until inspections are complete. The variance motion passed with three ayes and one nay.

• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Elected Julie Wolf as Chairperson (all ayes)
• Elected Nancy Jensen as Vice Chairperson (all ayes)
• Approved variance for 307 Wood Creek Lane deck/pool, condition: pool not filled before inspections (3 ayes, 1 nay)

General

The Muscatine County Board of Water, Electric, and Communications Trustees will consider public comment and approve the minutes from previous meetings. They will vote on a motion to ratify payment of May 2025 expenditures and transactions. Additional items include reviewing an updated policy manual, receiving a board member appointment for Kelly McGriff, electing 2025/2026 officers and committee members, and adopting a resolution recognizing Steven Bradford for his service. The meeting will also receive and file May 2025 utility reports and departmental updates.

• Ratify payment of May 2025 utility expenditures and transactions
• Present revised/updated Board Policy Manual for review
• Recommendation to receive and place on file board member appointment for Kelly McGriff
• Recommendation to elect 2025/2026 board officers and appoint committee members
• Resolution recognizing Steven Bradford for his years of service as a board trustee

The trustees elected Susan Eversmeyer as Chairperson, Keith Porter as Vice‑Chairperson, and Kelly Miller as Board Secretary for the 2025‑2026 term. They ratified utility payments totaling $8,871,668.90 for electric, water and communications services. The board also received Kelly McGriff’s appointment certificate and adopted a resolution honoring Steven Bradford’s 12 years of service.

• Approved May 27, 2025 Board meeting minutes (all present voted aye)
• Ratified utility payments: $7,227,288.04 electric, $521,875.69 water, $1,122,505.17 communications (total $8,871,668.90) (all present voted aye)
• Received and filed Certificate of Appointment for Kelly McGriff (all present voted aye)
• Elected Susan Eversmeyer Chairperson, Keith Porter Vice‑Chairperson, Kelly Miller Secretary (all present voted aye)
• Filed 2025/2026 Board Committee appointments (all present voted aye)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑11 recognizing Steven Bradford’s 12‑year service (Trustees Fields, Eversmeyer, Bradford voted aye)
• Received and filed June 2025 Utility Reports (all present voted aye)

General

The Airport Advisory Commission is meeting to receive updates on several airport projects and facilities. The agenda focuses on progress reports rather than new legislative decisions.

• Fuel System project update
• Lighting project update
• SRE project update
• Hangar Taxilane project update
• Kent Corp. Hangar and Training Facility updates

The Airport Advisory Commission approved the April 28, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. It also made a unanimous decision to power the precision approach path indicators (PAPIs) from the runway lights, which is expected to save costs. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved April 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved powering PAPIs from runway lights (unanimous)

General

The Muscatine Historic Preservation Commission will review permits issued in March, April and May for several historic properties. New business includes announcing a July 1 public meeting about the UGRR and discussing guidelines for the next HPC project. Subcommittees will report on the Preserve Iowa Summit and an intensive survey, and there will be an update from Paul Bruhn.

• Review permits for 206 Cherry St (bath remodel, laundry room) and 208 W 2nd St (RTU replacement)
• Review permits for 318 Chestnut St, 317 Cherry St, 509 W 4th St, 507 W 4th St, 716 W 3rd St, and 228 W 2nd St
• July 1 – UGRR public meeting announced
• Next HPC Project – discussion of project guidelines
• Subcommittee updates: Preserve Iowa Summit and Intensive Survey

The commission approved the draft minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting after a motion and second. They also set a public meeting for July 1, 2025 at the Musser Public Library to present the survey findings. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Scheduled July 1, 2025 UGRR public meeting at Musser Public Library

General

The Art Center Board of Directors will meet to review committee reports and approve bills. Discussions include the BNIM Agreement, collections grading, and summer internships.

• Approval of bills (amount not specified)
• BNIM Agreement
• Collections grading and Grant Wood’s Bather Triptych
• Onboarding for incoming board members
• Summer internships for collections and education

The trustees approved the amended May 15 minutes, authorized payment of $10,405.25 in bills, and approved a credit‑card charge of $11.80. The meeting was then adjourned. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved amended May 15 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved bills totaling $10,405.25 (motion carried)
• Approved credit‑card charge of $11.80 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a utility franchise fee increase for Interstate Power & Light and zoning changes for a 9.25-acre area. The body will also consider several infrastructure contracts and the purchase of a new mini bus.

• Proposed increase of Interstate Power and Light franchise fee to 5%
• Contract with Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for Mulberry Avenue sidewalk reconstruction for $269,305.70
• Purchase order for a low-floor mini bus from Hoglund Bus Company, Inc. for $222,894.00
• Change Order No. 3 for West Hill Sewer Separation Project Phase 6C for $1,118,586.97
• Purchase order to Uniform Den for nine ballistic vests not to exceed $8,000.00

The City Council approved a $1,118,586.97 change order for the West Hill Sewer Separation Project Phase 6C. It also approved several contracts and purchase orders, including a low‑floor mini bus and a sidewalk reconstruction project. Ordinances to increase the natural‑gas franchise fee and to amend zoning for a 9.25‑acre area received first‑reading approvals. All public hearings listed were closed without comment.

• Approved $1,118,586.97 Change Order 3 for West Hill Sewer Separation Phase 6C (6-0)
• Approved $222,894.00 purchase order to Hoglund Bus Company for a low‑floor mini bus (6-0)
• Approved $269,305.70 contract and bond with Eastern Iowa Excavating for Mulberry Avenue sidewalk reconstruction (6-0)
• Approved $125,492.00 contract with Visu‑Sewer LLC for underground pipe rehabilitation (6-0)
• Adopted resolution approving plans and contract for new hangar taxilane at Muscatine Municipal Airport (6-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance increasing Interstate Power & Light franchise fee to 5% (6-0)
• Closed public hearing on utility franchise fee increase for Interstate Power & Light (6-0)
• Approved first reading of zoning ordinance for 9.25‑acre area between Clarabeck Lane and Green Acres Drive (5-1)

General

The Muscatine Library Board will consider two main actions: approving FY2025/2026 board appointments recommended by the Ad-Hoc Nominating Committee, and ratifying annual Illinois Township contracts for library services. The contracts listed are with Drury ($4,726.70), Buffalo Prairie ($3,545.02) and New Boston ($2,614.83). The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as reports, training and old business.

• Approve FY2025/2026 Board Appointments: President Tony Loconsole, Vice President Steve Truitt, Secretary Kraig Reed
• Approve Illinois Township Contract with Drury – $4,726.70
• Approve Illinois Township Contract with Buffalo Prairie – $3,545.02
• Approve Illinois Township Contract with New Boston – $2,614.83

The Library Board ratified the May 16 and June 6, 2025 bills and approved the meeting agenda and minutes. It confirmed FY2025/2026 board officer appointments. The board also approved annual contracts with the Illinois townships of Drury ($4,726.70), Buffalo Prairie ($3,545.02) and New Boston ($2,614.83) to provide library services.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of May 21, 2025 meeting (all ayes)
• Ratified bills for May 16 and June 6, 2025 (all ayes)
• Approved FY2025/2026 Board appointments: President Tony Loconsole, Vice President Steve Truitt, Secretary Kraig Reed (all ayes)
• Approved annual Illinois township contracts: Drury $4,726.70, Buffalo Prairie $3,545.02, New Boston $2,614.83 (all ayes)

General

The Muscatine School Board of Education, City Council, and County Board of Supervisors are holding a joint meeting. The session includes discussions on the Regional Trail System and Collaborate Muscatine.

• Discussion on Regional Trail System
• Collaborate Muscatine presentation

The Muscatine School Board, City Council, and County Board met for a work session and received updates on community programs, trail planning, traffic studies, law‑enforcement training facility, school performance, and county projects. No formal actions or approvals were taken, and the only decision was a motion to adjourn the meeting.

• Motion to adjourn the meeting was approved (no vote tally recorded)

General

The Planning and Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. It will consider a rezoning request by T&T Hackett Development Group LLC to change a 9.25‑acre parcel between the south end of Clarabeck Lane and the north end of Green Acres Drive from R‑3 to R‑4 to allow a 28‑lot subdivision, along with preliminary and final plat submissions for that subdivision. The commission will also review a request from Clint Church to vacate an alley right‑of‑way on Roby Ave that bisects parcels 1303456016 and 1303456012.

• Rezoning 9.25‑acre parcel (Clarabeck Lane–Green Acres Drive) from R‑3 to R‑4 for 28‑lot Hackett Development
• Preliminary plat submission for Hackett Development’s 28‑lot subdivision
• Final plat submission for the nine northernmost lots of the Hackett Development subdivision
• Right‑of‑way vacation request for alley on Roby Ave adjoining parcels 1303456016 and 1303456012

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the May 13, 2025 minutes and amended the agenda order. It voted to vacate a portion of the alley right‑of‑way on Roby Ave. The commission also approved the rezoning of a 9.25‑acre parcel from R‑3 to R‑4 residential and approved both the preliminary and final subdivision plats for the Hackett Development.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Amended agenda order to start with right‑of‑way vacation (all ayes)
• Approved right‑of‑way vacation for parcels 1303456016 and 1303456012 on Roby Ave (all ayes)
• Approved rezoning from R‑3 to R‑4 residential for the Clarabeck parcel (all ayes)
• Approved subdivision preliminary plat for Hackett Development (all ayes)
• Approved subdivision final plat for Hackett Development (all ayes)

City Council

The Muscatine City Council will vote on routine consent‑agenda items, approve the May meeting minutes, and consider several petitions for new and renewed alcohol licenses. The council will also approve bills totaling $7,703,229.77 and a series of resolutions and contracts, including a sidewalk reconstruction contract and a federal transit grant agreement. A public hearing will be held on a proposed amendment to add a Community Cats Trap‑Neuter‑Release section to the city code.

• Approve bills totaling $7,703,229.77
• Award $269,305.70 contract to Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC for Mulberry Avenue sidewalk
• Approve $175,100 IDOT bus and bus facilities project grant agreement
• Public hearing on City Code amendment adding Section 16 – Community Cats – Trap Neuter Release
• Issue purchase order for $9,942.50 to Pure Fitness Innovations for workout equipment

The council approved the meeting agenda and consent items unanimously. It passed the first reading of a trap‑neuter‑release ordinance (6‑1) and adopted a rabies ordinance amendment without opposition. Several resolutions were adopted, including a $269,305.70 sidewalk contract, a subdivision plat, and public‑hearing schedules for airport and zoning projects.

• Approved agenda as presented (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (7‑0)
• Approved first reading of TNR ordinance (6‑1)
• Waived third reading and adopted rabies ordinance amendment (7‑0)
• Awarded $269,305.70 contract to Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete for Mulberry Avenue sidewalk reconstruction (7‑0)
• Approved final plat of 506 Spring Street subdivision (7‑0)
• Set public hearing for Taxilane construction project at Muscatine Municipal Airport (7‑0)
• Approved $30,000 agreement with Muscatine Center for Social Action for housing stabilization (7‑0)

General

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will meet to receive updates on several city projects. Discussion will focus on the fee structure, alcohol policy, and schedule for the Indoor Sports Complex.

• Indoor Sports Complex fee structure, alcohol policy, and schedule
• Indoor Tennis Court project update
• Southend Community Improvement Project update
• Programs and special events updates

General

The Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and ratify April expenditures. Members will review April 2025 utility reports, including financial statements and a project status report. The meeting includes an AECOM presentation.

• Ratification of April expenditures and transactions
• Review of April 2025 Financial Operating Statements and Balance Sheets
• Competitive Quotes for Public Improvements Report
• AECOM Presentation

The Board approved the April Audit/Finance Committee and regular Board meeting minutes. It ratified payments totaling $10,180,749.68 for the electric, water, and communications utilities. The trustees also moved to receive and file the April 2025 Utility Reports. All motions carried with all present trustees voting aye.

• Approved April Audit/Finance Committee and Board meeting minutes (all present aye)
• Ratified utility payments totaling $10,180,749.68: electric $8,161,929.33, water $879,906.11, communications $1,138,914.24 (all present aye)
• Received and placed on file the April 2025 Utility Reports (all present aye)

General

The Board will consider three new business items. It will vote on whether to approve the surplus of remaining Channel 5 broadcast equipment. It will consider approving a collection management fee for Library Systems & Services LLC and an agreement with Bolton & Menk for design services at the Musser Public Library and HNI Community Center.

• Approve surplus of remaining Channel 5 broadcast equipment
• Approve Library Systems & Services LLC collection management fee and onsite annual review
• Enter into agreement with Bolton & Menk for design services at Musser Public Library & HNI Community Center

The Library Board of Trustees approved a $15,000 agreement with Bolton & Menk to provide design services for a patio at the Musser Public Library and HNI Community Center. The board also approved the surplus of remaining Channel 5 broadcast equipment, a pro‑forma collection‑management fee for Library Systems & Services LLC, and ratified bills for security‑camera installation ($1,762.53) and kiosk completion ($13,831.96). All motions passed with unanimous aye votes.

• Approved $15,000 design services agreement with Bolton & Menk (all ayes)
• Approved surplus of remaining Channel 5 broadcast equipment (all ayes)
• Approved Library Systems & Services LLC collection‑management fee and onsite annual review (all ayes)
• Ratified $1,762.53 bill for Lucas Communications security cameras (all ayes)
• Ratified $13,831.96 bill for Envisionware kiosk installation (all ayes)
• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from April 16, 2025 meeting (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:22 p.m. (all ayes)

General

The City Council will meet via Zoom to review requests for a retail alcohol license and two purchase orders for the MUSCO Sports Center. The body will also discuss adding pool memberships for the Muscatine Aquatic Center.

• Special Class “C” Retail Alcohol License for Keep Muscatine Beautiful, Harbor Drive – Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine
• Purchase order to Yeadon Domes LLC for $28,471.00 for sponsorship banner cabling and installation in the MUSCO Sports Center
• Purchase order to Nesper Sign Advertising, Inc. for $27,096.00 for a MUSCO Sports Center video board
• Addition of pool memberships for the Muscatine Aquatic Center

The Muscatine City Council approved four items, each passing unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. They authorized a Special Class “C” retail alcohol license for Keep Muscatine Beautiful on Harbor Drive. They also approved two purchase orders for the MUSCO Sports Center and added pool memberships at the Muscatine Aquatic Center.

• Approved Special Class “C” retail alcohol license for Keep Muscatine Beautiful, Harbor Drive (4-0)
• Approved purchase order to Yeadon Domes LLC for $28,471.00 for sponsorship banner cabling and installation at MUSCO Sports Center (4-0)
• Approved addition of pool memberships for Muscatine Aquatic Center (4-0)
• Approved purchase order to Nesper Sign Advertising, Inc. for $27,096.00 for video board installation at MUSCO Sports Center (4-0)

General

The Muscatine Historic Preservation Commission will review a list of permits issued in March and April for work on several historic buildings. No new business or decisions are scheduled. The meeting will also include updates from subcommittees and a brief update from Paul Bruhn.

• 206 Cherry St – bath remodel and add laundry room
• 208 W 2nd St – RTU replacement
• 318 Chestnut St – remodel bathroom
• 317 Cherry St – steel roof on existing roof
• 509 W 4th St – remodel electrical

Boards and Commissions

The commission will discuss updates on Muscatine's public art inventory, bike sculptures, pavement murals near Jefferson Elementary, graphics on a bus shelter, and a downtown sculpture. It will also address outgoing and incoming commission members. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Outgoing and incoming Public Art Advisory Commission members
• Inventory of public art and murals in Muscatine
• Update on placement of MPW bike sculptures
• Update on pavement murals for crosswalks near Jefferson Elementary
• Update on installation of “Susie Clark” graphics on a bus shelter

The Public Art Advisory Commission approved the February 21, 2025 minutes. City Council approved Mary Alice Sessler as a new commission member. Other topics such as lighting for the Zenith sculpture, bike sculpture location, and upcoming art projects were discussed but no further actions were decided.

• Approved February 21, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• City Council approved Mary Alice Sessler as new commission member

General

The Muscatine Art Center Board will vote on approving bills whose total dollar amount is not listed and authorize the City Council to issue warrants. It will also approve the use of a credit card. Committee reports will cover long‑range planning with a BNIM agreement, the Japanese Garden project, and upcoming arts programs and internships.

• Approval of bills (total amount not specified) and warrant authorization
• Credit card approval
• Long‑Range Planning: City Council presentation and BNIM agreement
• Japanese Garden project discussion
• Board of Trustees appointments for 2025‑26 and related arts programs

The Board approved $4,014.58 in bills and a $90.00 credit card expense. It reappointed David Meloy and Vince Lawson for a second three‑year term and appointed six new members to the board. The Board also approved travel for Education Coordinator Rachael Mullins to attend a fine arts summit.

• Approved bills totaling $4,014.58 (motion carried)
• Approved credit card expense of $90.00 (motion carried)
• Reappointed David Meloy for a three‑year term (motion carried)
• Reappointed Vince Lawson for a three‑year term (motion carried)
• Appointed Mark Post to the board (motion carried)
• Appointed Diana Tank to the board (motion carried)
• Appointed Kelsie Foley to the board (motion carried)
• Appointed Laurie Johnson to the board (motion carried)

City Council

The Muscatine City Council will consider routine consent‑agenda items, approve several purchase orders, and vote on bills totaling $11,696,675.02. Public hearings will be held on a city‑code amendment for rabies, a grant application for CDBG‑CV funds, a budget amendment, and the Mulberry Avenue sidewalk project. Additional resolutions include contract approvals, a property sale, and adoption of a non‑union pay plan.

• Approve bills totaling $11,696,675.02 for city finances
• Purchase order $21,900.00 to Nesper Sign Advertising, Inc. for a video board at the MUSCO Sports Center
• Public hearing on amendment to City Code Title 6, Chapter 8, Section 8 (Rabies Suspects and Animal Bites)
• Resolution approving contract and bond with Heuer Construction, Inc. for $463,626.20 for Fulliam Avenue Reconstruction – Phase 3
• Resolution authorizing sale of city property at 910 East 2nd Street to Lumber Lofts

The Muscatine City Council adopted a series of resolutions and purchase orders covering road reconstruction, public‑works upgrades, and city policies. Major contracts were approved for the Fulliam Avenue Reconstruction Phase 3 and the Houser Street Lift Station Upgrade. Several financial and operational measures, such as a non‑union pay plan and parking lease rates, were also adopted.

• Approved contract and bond with Heuer Construction, Inc. for Fulliam Avenue Reconstruction Phase 3 ($463,626.20) – vote 7‑0
• Approved contract and bond with Keokuk Contractors, Inc. for Houser Street Lift Station Upgrade ($247,549.00) – vote 7‑0
• Approved purchase order $17,319.00 to General Traffic Controls for sign mounting brackets – vote 7‑0
• Approved purchase order $13,040.60 to Iowa Prison Industries for street name signs – vote 7‑0
• Approved purchase order $21,900.00 to Nesper Sign Advertising, Inc. for video board at MUSCO Sports Center – vote 7‑0
• Adopted non‑union pay plan effective July 1, 2025 – vote 7‑0
• Authorized sale of city property (910 East 2nd Street) to Lumber Lofts – vote 7‑0
• Established rates for leased parking in city lots – vote 4‑3

General

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a proposal to divide a parcel at 506 Spring Street into two lots. The commission will also review a request to vacate an alley right-of-way on Roby Ave.

• Proposed subdivision of 506 Spring Street into 2 lots for two single-family homes
• Request by Sulzco LLC to vacate alley right-of-way adjoining Parcel 1303456014 on Roby Ave

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the subdivision of 506 Spring Street into two lots. It also approved the vacation of the alley right‑of‑way adjoining parcel 1303456014 owned by Sulzco LLC. All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Approved 506 Spring St subdivision into two lots (all ayes)
• Approved right‑of‑way vacation for Sulzco LLC parcel 1303456014 (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will discuss proposed leased parking and parking ticket rates. The meeting includes presentations on a traffic calming program, the police department's co-responder program, and cat trap-neuter-release (TNR).

• Review of parking app usage and proposed leased parking and ticket rates
• Progress update on the 2022 Muscatine Art Center Institutional Plan
• Proposed Traffic Calming Program presentation
• Muscatine Police Department Co-Responder Program presentation
• Presentation on Trap Neuter Release (TNR) of cats by Courtney Patel

The council postponed the proposed parking lease and ticket fee increases, sending them back for future consideration. It approved moving forward with a design contract for the Muscatine Art Center expansion. Council members agreed to prepare a traffic‑calming policy to be reviewed later. The council also approved the trap‑neuter‑release program for stray cats.

• Postponed proposed parking lease and ticket fee increases (to be revisited)
• Approved contract for design services for Art Center expansion (no objections)
• Approved preparation of traffic‑calming policy for future meeting (no objections)
• Approved implementation of trap‑neuter‑release cat program (no objections)

General

The Boards and Commissions Nominating Committee will discuss the reappointment of current members and the appointment of new applicants to several city boards. These discussions cover vacancies effective immediately and those starting July 1, 2025.

• Reappointment of Derek Reed to the Airport Commission
• Reappointment of Vince Lawson and David Meloy to the Art Center Board
• Reappointment of Christine Post to the Historic Preservation Commission
• Reappointment of Tony Loconsole and Steve Truitt to the Library Board
• Reappointment of Larry Murray for the Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Muscatine City Council unanimously approved the reappointment of Derek Reed to the Airport Commission and the reappointment of Vince Lawson and David Meloy, plus new members Kelsie Foley, Rebecca Schmertmann and Laurie Johnson, to the Art Center Board. The council also appointed Mary Alice Sessler to the Public Art Commission, Kelly McGriff to the Water, Electric and Communications Board, and Christine Post to the Historic Preservation Commission. Additional approvals included Library Board members Tony Loconsole, Steve Truitt and new member Stacy Beatty, Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission members Diana Tank and Luis Cacho, and Ryan Streck to the Zoning Board of Adjustments. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved reappointment of Derek Reed to Airport Commission (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Vince Lawson and David Meloy and appointment of Kelsie Foley, Rebecca Schmertmann, Laurie Johnson to Art Center Board (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Mary Alice Sessler to Public Art Commission (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Kelly McGriff to Water, Electric and Communications Board (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Christine Post to Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Tony Loconsole and Steve Truitt and appointment of Stacy Beatty to Library Board (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Diana Tank and Luis Cacho to Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Ryan Streck to Zoning Board of Adjustments (unanimous)

City Council

The Muscatine City Council will vote on a $4,263,028.47 contract with KE Flatwork, Inc. for the West Hill Sewer Separation Phase 6D project. It will also consider additional contracts, purchase orders, and bills totaling $3,057,983.73, as well as several ordinance amendments and public‑hearing resolutions. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and license renewals.

• Approve contract and bond with KE Flatwork, Inc. for $4,263,028.47 (West Hill Sewer Separation Phase 6D)
• Approve contract with Heuer Construction for $463,626.30 (Fulliam Avenue Reconstruction – Phase 3)
• Approve purchase orders: $8,833.30 to KLM Solutions for three pond fountains; $6,120.00 to ZWB General Construction for electrical services for pond fountains
• Approve bills totaling $3,057,983.73
• Adopt ordinances amending side‑yard setback requirements for residential infill and removing engineered‑plan requirement for post‑framed buildings under 1,440 sq ft

The council adopted two ordinances—one easing side‑yard setbacks for narrow residential parcels and another removing engineered‑plan requirements for small post‑frame buildings. It approved a $4,263,028.47 contract and bond with KE Flatwork, Inc. for the West Hill Sewer Separation Phase 6D, and a $463,626.30 contract with Heuer Construction for the Fulliam Avenue Reconstruction Phase 3. Additional actions included appointing an interim fire chief, approving several purchase orders, and setting multiple public hearings for May 15.

• Adopted residential‑infill setback ordinance (7‑0)
• Adopted building‑code ordinance removing engineered‑plan requirement (7‑0)
• Approved KE Flatwork, Inc. contract and bond for West Hill Sewer Separation Phase 6D, $4,263,028.47 (7‑0)
• Approved Heuer Construction contract for Fulliam Avenue Reconstruction Phase 3, $463,626.30 (7‑0)
• Approved appointment of Interim Fire Chief Mike Hartman (7‑0)
• Approved purchase order $8,833.30 to KLM Solutions for three pond fountains (consent agenda, 7‑0)
• Approved transit operating assistance agreement with Iowa DOT, $170,390.00 (7‑0)
• Approved change order #3 for Muscatine Indoor Sports Complex, deduction $438,871.00 (7‑0)

General

The Muscatine County Board of Water, Electric, and Communications Trustees will hold a public hearing at 3:58 p.m. and then meet at 4:00 p.m. to consider several routine items, including ratifying March expenditures, receiving the 2024 utility audit, and continuing the 2025 audit engagement with Eide Bailly LLP. The key decision is a resolution to approve the sale of five acres of land to Muscatine County. Additional items include filing the March 2025 utility reports and a strategic plan update.

• Resolution to approve sale of 5 acres of land to Muscatine County
• Ratify payment of March expenditures and transactions
• Recommendation to receive and file the 2024 audit for electric, water, and communications utilities
• Recommendation to continue engagement of Eide Bailly LLP for the 2025 audit
• Recommendation to receive and file the March 2025 utility reports and related departmental updates

The trustees approved the March 25, 2025 Board meeting minutes and ratified utility payments totaling $7,228,812.02. They accepted the 2024 audit, continued Eide Bailly LLP’s audit engagement for 2025‑2026, and authorized the sale of a 5‑acre parcel to Muscatine County for $58,043.70 plus costs. The April 2025 utility reports were also placed on file.

• Approved March 25, 2025 Board meeting minutes (all trustees aye)
• Ratified utility payments totaling $7,228,812.02 (all trustees aye)
• Received and filed the 2024 MPW audit (all trustees aye)
• Continued engagement of Eide Bailly LLP for 2025‑2026 audits (all trustees aye)
• Approved sale of 5‑acre parcel to Muscatine County for $58,043.70 plus costs (4 trustees aye, 0 nay)
• Received and filed April 2025 utility reports (all trustees aye)

General

The Airport Advisory Commission will review project updates for the fuel system, lighting, and SRE. It will discuss the Kent Corp. hangar update, a training facility update, and the availability and lease terms for airport hangars. The commission will also consider the use of the airport for alternative flight methods and hear public comments.

• Fuel system project update
• Lighting project update
• SRE project update
• Hangar availability and lease discussion
• Airport use for alternative flight methods

The commission approved the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. Project updates on the fuel system, lighting, and snow removal equipment were presented, and several items such as the Kent Corp. hangar grant and training facility sale were discussed, but no further actions were decided.

• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

General

The Muscatine Art Center Board will review and vote on recommended bills for approval. It will also approve a credit card request and discuss a possible agreement with an architectural firm. Committee reports will cover long‑range planning, grant requests, collections projects, building projects, personnel hiring, and upcoming community events.

• Approval of recommended bills (total amount not listed)
• Credit card approval
• Possible motion on agreement with architectural firm (reviewed by City Attorney)
• Grant requests: Cultural Leadership Partner payment and Quad City Arts funding
• Personnel hiring: one Board of Trustees position and three staff positions starting July 1, 2025

The trustees approved the March 20 meeting minutes despite one dissenting vote. They approved $2,948.38 in bills and two credit‑card expenses of $225.50 and $45.84. A motion to take the BNIM agreement to the City Council passed with a 5‑1 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 12:42 p.m.

• Approved March 20 minutes (1 dissenting vote)
• Approved bills totaling $2,948.38 (motion carried)
• Approved credit‑card expense $225.50 (motion carried)
• Approved credit‑card expense $45.84 (motion carried)
• Motion to forward BNIM agreement to City Council approved 5‑1
• Adjourned meeting at 12:42 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council

The Muscatine City Council will hold public hearings on transit funding, the municipal housing agency’s 5‑year plan, a budget amendment for FY 2024/2025, the FY 2025/2026 city budget, a development agreement with Lumber Lofts, LLC, and the disposition of city‑owned property in the urban renewal area. The council will also approve bills totaling $3,740,441.39 and several purchase orders for equipment, infrastructure, and services. Resolutions will be adopted for various contracts, ordinance amendments, and grant applications.

• Approve purchase order $14,335.00 to Rehrig Pacific Company for 225‑95 gallon refuse carts
• Approve purchase order $19,500.00 to Crawford Company for the Houser Lift Station Bypass Project
• Public hearing and resolution to adopt the City of Muscatine Budget for FY 2025/2026
• Public hearing on Proposed Amendment #1 to the City Budget for FY 2024/2025
• Resolution awarding contract $4,263,028.47 to KE Flatwork of Eldridge for West Hill Sewer Separation Phase 6D

The council adopted the City of Muscatine budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, with a 5‑2 vote. It also approved the FY2025/2024 budget amendment and a development agreement with Lumber Lofts, LLC. Additional contracts and property dispositions, including a $4.263 M West Hill sewer contract and a $14,950 demolition contract, were approved.

• Adopted FY2026 budget (5-2)
• Approved FY2025/2024 budget amendment (all ayes)
• Approved Development Agreement with Lumber Lofts, LLC (all ayes)
• Approved disposition of city property at 910 E 2nd St (all ayes)
• Approved West Hill Sewer Separation Phase 6D contract $4,263,028.47 (all ayes)
• Approved demolition contract for 911 East 2nd St $14,950.00 (all ayes)
• Approved FY26 contract with Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine $27,500.00 (all ayes)
• Approved grant application for disc screener for compost site (all ayes)

General

The Muscatine Library Board of Trustees will consider two new business items: approving a new Notary Public policy and creating an ad hoc nominating committee for FY27 officers. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as board training and reports. Decisions will be recorded in the meeting minutes.

• Approve New Notary Public Policy
• Create an Ad Hoc Nominating Committee for FY27 Library Board officers

The Library Board ratified the March 21 and April 4, 2025 bills after a motion was carried with all ayes. The board also approved a new Notary Public policy, again with all ayes. Finally, trustees approved the creation of an ad‑hoc nominating committee for FY27 officers, with all ayes.

• Ratified March 21 and April 4, 2025 bills (all ayes)
• Approved new Notary Public policy (all ayes)
• Approved creation of ad‑hoc nominating committee for FY27 officers (all ayes)

City Council

The City Council will hold an in-depth meeting to discuss tax increment financing for a housing project. Members will also review housing redevelopment under Iowa Code Section 657A and the placement of a donated bike sculpture.

• TIF support for a 26-lot residential subdivision on 9.25 acres between Clarabeck Lane and Green Acres Drive
• Housing Redevelopment Through Iowa Code Section 657A
• Development Agreement for City-Owned Lots
• Placement of a bike sculpture donated by MPW

The council reached a consensus to proceed with the housing redevelopment program for city‑owned lots under Iowa Code §657A. They also agreed to evaluate placement of a donated bike sculpture, starting with the Grandview location and, if unsuitable, moving to Duncan Park while addressing safety concerns. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.; no vote tallies were recorded.

• Approved moving forward with housing redevelopment program for city‑owned lots (consensus)
• Approved evaluating bike sculpture placement at Grandview, with fallback to Duncan Park (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:35 p.m. (motion passed)

General

The Muscatine City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed property tax levy for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers.

• Public Hearing on Proposed City of Muscatine Property Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

Council members voted to close the public hearing on the proposed city property tax levy for FY 2025‑26. The motion to close was moved by Councilmembers Lewis and Lampe and passed with all votes in favor. Councilmember Gordon later moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:48 p.m.; the minutes do not record a vote on the adjournment.

• Closed public hearing on FY 2025‑26 property tax levy (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn council meeting moved (vote not recorded)

City Council

The Muscatine City Council will consider a $165,504.30 contract for the Lake Park Boulevard over Mad Creek bridge deck overlay, approve bills totaling $2,099,252.74, and hold public hearings on several ordinance changes including residential side‑yard setbacks, building‑code requirements, and alcohol service at the new MUSCO Sports Center. Additional items include a resolution to grant an easement to Alliant Energy and updates on the downtown revitalization grant.

• Award contract to Boulder Contracting, Inc. for Lake Park Boulevard bridge deck overlay – $165,504.30
• Approve bills totaling $2,099,252.74
• Public hearing on amending side‑yard setback requirements for narrow residential parcels
• Public hearing on removing engineered‑plan requirement for post‑framed buildings under 1,440 sq ft
• Public hearing on allowing sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at the MUSCO Sports Center

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included bills totaling $2,099,252.74. It adopted several ordinances, including first readings on residential infill setbacks, building‑code changes, and alcohol sales at the MUSCO Sports Center, and waived third readings to adopt right‑of‑way vacate ordinances. The council also granted an easement to Alliant Energy at 1321 Nebraska Street and awarded a $165,504.30 contract to Boulder Contracting for the Lake Park Boulevard bridge deck overlay.

• Approved agenda as presented (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda, including $2,099,252.74 in bills (all ayes)
• Approved first reading of residential infill setback ordinance (all ayes)
• Approved first reading of building‑code ordinance for post‑framed buildings (all ayes)
• Approved first reading of alcohol‑sale ordinance for MUSCO Sports Center (all ayes)
• Waived third reading and adopted right‑of‑way vacate ordinance for 607 Van Buren Street (all ayes)
• Waived third reading and adopted right‑of‑way vacate ordinance for 1719 & 1715 Pearlview Court (all ayes)
• Awarded contract to Boulder Contracting, Inc. for $165,504.30 bridge deck overlay (all ayes)

General

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review a variance appeal from the Muscatine Center for Social Action. The request seeks to reduce required side and rear setbacks to allow the construction of two single-family homes.

• Variance Appeal No. ZBAV02-2025 for 506 Spring St
• Proposed side setback of 5’1” (City Code requires 6 feet)
• Proposed rear setback of 10’ (City Code requires 25 feet)

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes with all ayes. It also approved Variance Appeal No. ZBAV02-2025, allowing the Muscatine Center for Social Action to construct two single‑family homes on the parcel at 506 Spring St. Both motions passed with all ayes.

• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Approved variance ZBAV02-2025 for 506 Spring St. (all ayes)

General

The Board of Water, Electric, and Communications Trustees will vote on recommended base rate adjustments for the electric and water utilities effective July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026, and a revenue adjustment for the communications utility effective May 1, 2025. They will also set dates for a public hearing on the sale of a 5‑acre parcel to Muscatine County. Additional items include ratifying February expenditures, receiving the 2024 annual report, and filing various utility reports.

• Recommendation to approve electric utility base rate adjustments effective July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026
• Recommendation to approve water utility base rate adjustments effective July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026
• Recommendation to approve communications utility revenue adjustments effective May 1, 2025
• Recommendation to set dates for a public hearing for the sale of a 5‑acre parcel to Muscatine County
• Ratify payment of February expenditures and transactions

The trustees adopted Resolution 25-05, raising electric base rates an average 6.0% effective July 1 2025 and 5.1% effective July 1 2026, and adjusting the Energy Adjustment Clause deadband. They also adopted Resolution 25-06, increasing water rates 4.0% for both July 1 2025 and July 1 2026, and Resolution 25-07, setting new prices for MPW TV, broadcast surcharge, regional sports charge, and Wi‑Fi@Home service. A public hearing was scheduled for April 29 2025 on the sale of a 5‑acre parcel valued at $58,043.70, the 2024 Annual Report was placed on file, and a week of May 4‑10 2025 was designated as Drinking Water Week.

• Approved electric rate increase 6.0% (2025) and 5.1% (2026) – vote 3‑0 (Resolution 25-05)
• Approved water rate increase 4.0% for 2025 and 2026 – vote 3‑0 (Resolution 25-06)
• Approved new MPW TV pricing and related charges – vote 3‑0 (Resolution 25-07)
• Set public hearing April 29, 2025 at 3:58 p.m. for 5‑acre parcel sale – vote 3‑0 (Resolution 25-08)
• Received and filed the 2024 Annual Report – vote 3‑0
• Designated May 4‑10, 2025 as Drinking Water Week – vote 3‑0

General

The Muscatine Airport Advisory Commission will meet on March 24, 2025 to review project updates and discuss other business items. Items on the agenda include updates on the fuel system, lighting, SRE, the Kent Corp. hangar, and a training facility. The meeting also provides time for public comments before adjournment.

• Fuel system project update
• Lighting project update
• SRE project update
• Kent Corp. hangar discussion
• Training facility update

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting, with all members present voting in favor. No other motions were adopted; the remaining agenda items were informational updates on airport projects and leases.

• Approved Jan 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

General

The Art Center Board of Directors will review a proposed agreement with an architectural firm and discuss various collection and facility projects. The meeting includes two requests for closed sessions to evaluate the professional competency of individuals regarding personnel matters.

• Proposed agreement with an architectural firm for long-range planning
• Conservation of Grant Wood’s “Bather”
• Japanese Garden project
• Three Board of Trustees positions starting July 1, 2025
• Personnel evaluations in closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5.1.i

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on building codes and several infrastructure projects. The body is deciding on multiple contracts for sewer separation, marina dredging, and airport services, as well as alcohol license requests.

• Approval of bills totaling $2,315,875.60
• Supplemental agreement with Stanley Consultants for West Hill Sewer Separation Design not to exceed $1,237,576.00
• Purchase order of $331,000.00 to Superior Seawall, Docks and Dredging for Marina Dredging Project
• Contract of $16,500.00 to S&R Lawncare LLC for Lift Station Mowing and Lawn Care Services
• Professional services agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc. not to exceed $24,600.00 for Oregon Street railroad trail crossing design

The Muscatine City Council approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It adopted several resolutions approving plans for sewer, road, and pipe projects, and approved multiple contracts and purchase orders, all with a 6‑0 vote. Notably, the council approved a $1,237,576 supplemental agreement with Stanley Consultants for the West Hill Sewer Separation design and a $331,000 purchase order for the Marina dredging project.

• Approved agenda as amended (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 10‑14 (6-0)
• Adopted resolution approving West Hill Sewer Separation Phase 6D plans (6-0)
• Adopted resolution approving Fulliam Avenue Reconstruction Phase 3 plans (6-0)
• Adopted resolution approving Cured‑In‑Place Pipe Liner project plans (6-0)
• Approved $1.237 M supplemental agreement with Stanley Consultants for West Hill Sewer design (6-0)
• Approved $331,000 purchase order to Superior Seawall for Marina dredging (6-0)
• Approved $16,500 contract to S&R Lawncare for lift station mowing (6-0)

General

The Muscatine City Library Board of Trustees will meet on March 19, 2025. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, bills for payment, and communications. The only new business item is a request to approve the purchase of one X25 kiosk for $14,875.00 from Envisionware, Inc. The board will vote on that purchase request.

• Approval of agenda and meeting minutes
• Ratify bills for payment
• Approve purchase of one X25 kiosk for $14,875.00 from Envisionware, Inc.
• Friends' report and directors' report
• Board training session

City Council

The Muscatine City Council will discuss a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) request from Carver Pump and amendments to building and zoning codes regarding residential infill and engineered plans.

• Presentation on TIF Request from Carver Pump
• Discussion on removing engineered plan requirements for post framed buildings under 1,440 sq. ft.
• Discussion on relaxing side-yard setbacks for narrow residential parcels to promote infill

General

The Muscatine County Planning and Zoning Commission met on March 11, 2025. It approved the January 14, 2024 minutes and two right-of-way vacations for private properties at 607 Van Buren St and 1719 Pearlview Ct. It also adopted a zoning ordinance amendment that reduces side-yard setbacks for certain narrow residential parcels to a minimum of 5 feet, allowing a buildable width of 20 feet.

• Approved minutes from the Jan 14, 2024 meeting.
• Vacated and conveyed alley right-of-way at 607 Van Buren St (PZVROW-1-2025) to Matthew Hanssen.
• Vacated and conveyed 10‑ft strip of right-of-way at 1719 Pearlview Ct (PZVROW-2-2025) to Heather Duwa.
• Adopted zoning ordinance amendment to reduce side-yard setbacks for qualifying narrow residential parcels to a minimum of 5 ft, maintaining a 20‑ft buildable width.

City Council

The Muscatine City Council will hold public hearings to consider vacation, surplus, and deeding of the undeveloped right of way on Van Buren Street and Pearlview Court, and to review plans for the Lake Park Boulevard Bridge Deck Overlay Project. The council will also approve bills totaling $1,816,898.62, adopt several purchase orders for city facilities, and conduct third‑and‑final readings of zoning‑related ordinances. Additional items include contract awards for demolition work and updates to the parks fee schedule.

• Approval of bills totaling $1,816,898.62
• Purchase order up to $23,000 to Carriage House Carpet for carpet work at City Hall and Public Safety Building
• Purchase order up to $14,000 to Diamond Floor Finish for epoxy flooring at City Hall and Public Safety Building
• Contract award to Sulzco LLC for $12,650 to demolish a structure at 718 E 7th Street
• Public hearing on vacation, surplus, and deeding of the Van Buren Street right‑of‑way

General

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will review presentations on a sand volleyball courts lighting project and a calisthenics park. It will provide updates on the indoor sports complex, including its fee structure and alcohol policy, and on the indoor tennis court project. The commission will also receive an update on the city budget process and on program and special event updates.

• Sand Volleyball Courts Light Project presentation
• Calisthenics Park presentation
• Indoor Sports Complex Project fee structure discussion
• Indoor Sports Complex Project alcohol policy discussion
• Indoor Tennis Court Project update

General

The Muscatine Zoning Board of Adjustments will consider Variance Appeal No. ZBAV01-2025. The appeal, filed by Carmen Santana, seeks to convert the structure at 505 Grandview Ave from C-1 Neighborhood‑General Commercial to a single‑family residence. City code requires two off‑street parking spaces for such a dwelling, and none currently exist.

• Variance Appeal ZBAV01-2025: conversion of 505 Grandview Ave to single‑family residence (current zoning C-1, no off‑street parking).

General

The Board of Water, Electric, and Communications Trustees will ratify January expenditures and review utility reports. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss a real estate transaction and staff performance.

• Ratify payment of January expenditures
• Review annual MPW Pension Plan and Investment Report
• Review February 2025 Utility Reports
• Closed session for real estate transaction review
• Closed session for staff performance review

General

The City Council is meeting to set a public hearing date for the July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, property tax levy. Members will also discuss potential budget reductions for the Enterprise Fund and Capital Projects Fund and review various non-major fund budgets.

• Resolution to set public hearing date for FY 2026 property tax levy
• Discussion of Enterprise Fund and Capital Projects Fund budget reductions
• Review of Special Revenue Fund and Other Funds budgets
• Review of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund budget
• Review of six Community Development Department grant budgets

General

The Historic Preservation Commission will review permits issued in January for several properties, including 207 E 2nd St, 216 Sycamore St, and 316 Chestnut St. The commission will also receive the CLG Annual Report. Updates will be provided on the Preserve Iowa Summit, the Intensive Survey subcommittee, and a brief update from Paul Bruhn.

• Review of January permits: 207 E 2nd St (commercial building window decal), 216 Sycamore St (Hershey State Bank mini‑split installation), 316 Chestnut St (Phillip Stein House bathroom remodel plumbing)
• Presentation of CLG Annual Report
• Update on Preserve Iowa Summit scheduled for June 5‑7
• Update on Intensive Survey subcommittee
• Paul Bruhn update

Boards and Commissions

The Public Art Advisory Commission is meeting to review the Guide to Public Art and Murals in Muscatine. The body will also discuss updates on the Bus Shelter Project and a sculpture lending program with Quad City Arts.

• Guide to Public Art and Murals in Muscatine
• Bus Shelter Project update
• Sculpture Lending Program with Quad City Arts
• City of Muscatine’s Comprehensive Plan
• Cultural Alliance Luncheon

General

The Art Center Board will vote on approving bills listed on the agenda and authorize the City Council to issue warrants. It will also approve a credit card request. Committee reports will discuss a pending architectural firm agreement, budget items, a collections management project, a Japanese garden, travel for a project manager, and two open trustee positions. The meeting will set the next board date for March 20.

• Approval of bills totaling $ (amount not specified) and related warrant authorization
• Credit card approval
• Architectural firm agreement with fee schedule expected late February
• Travel authorization for Collections Project Manager to attend training in Minneapolis March 5‑7
• Two Board of Trustees positions open starting July 1, 2025

City Council

The City Council will discuss a lease for a solar generating facility at the Muscatine Municipal Airport and two zoning ordinances. The meeting includes public hearings on cemetery regulations and fishing rules at Weed Park Lagoon.

• Lease of Muscatine Municipal Airport property to Muscatine Power and Water for a solar generating facility
• Approval of bills totaling $3,015,912.01
• Change Order #2 for West Hill Sewer Separation Project Phase 6C for $213,192.00
• Purchase order for Iowa Plains Signing, Inc. for $39,100.00 for two trailer message boards
• Purchase order for Martin & Whitacre Surveyors and Engineers, Inc. for $5,900.00

General

The Muscatine Library Board of Trustees will discuss forming a steering committee of two to three board members and the library director for the Patio Project. They will also review the initial draft of the Patio Project Request for Proposals to be posted on ION Wave. Additional items include a board training presentation on Comics+Resource and routine approvals of agenda, minutes, and payment bills.

• Approve formation of a steering committee for the Patio Project
• Approve initial draft of the Patio Project RFP for posting on ION Wave
• Board training presentation of Comics+Resource by Assistant Director Molly Garrett
• Ratify bills for payment
• Approve agenda, minutes, and other routine items

General

The City Council is holding a special meeting to review and decide on budget items. These decisions are required for staff to prepare budget statements for taxpayers ahead of a February 25 meeting.

• Review and decisions on budget items for taxpayer statements

General

The Muscatine County City Council will hold a budget session on February 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM in City Hall. The agenda includes a discussion item to make a final decision on a public hearing. If the public hearing is not completed by February 12, an extra meeting may be scheduled.

• Final Decision for Public Hearing
• Potential extra meeting if the public hearing is not completed by February 12

General

The City of Muscatine will hold a budget session to review and discuss remaining General Fund budgets. The body will determine if a public hearing is necessary and may continue the session to February 15.

• Review and discussion of General Fund remaining budgets
• Decision regarding a public hearing

General

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review two right-of-way vacation requests and a proposed zoning ordinance amendment. The amendment aims to promote residential infill by relaxing side-yard setback requirements for narrow parcels.

• Right-of-way vacation request for 607 Van Buren St (PZVROW-1-2025)
• Right-of-way vacation request for 1719 Pearlview Ct (PZVROW-2-2025)
• Proposed City Code amendment to reduce side-yard setbacks to a minimum of 5 feet for narrow residential parcels

General

The Muscatine City Council meeting on February 11, 2025 includes a discussion item covering capital projects, debt, tax increment financing (TIF), revenue use tax (RUT), and a local option sales tax. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda. The meeting follows standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Discussion of capital projects, debt, tax increment financing (TIF), and revenue use tax (RUT)
• Consideration of a local option sales tax

General

The City of Muscatine will convene a budget session to review and discuss the General Fund. The agenda includes a discussion of transit services and other municipal operations.

• Discussion of General Fund budget review
• Review of transit services
• Review of refuse collection and landfill operations
• Review of storm water and housing services
• Review of wastewater treatment (WPCP) operations

General

The Muscatine City Civil Service Commission will consider approving the minutes from its December 5, 2024 meeting. It will review requests to test candidates for firefighter, police officer, and transit dispatcher positions. The commission will also consider approving the candidate lists for those positions and discuss changes to the Civil Service code. The meeting will end with adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting
• Request to test candidates for firefighter, police officer, and transit dispatcher positions
• Approve candidate lists for firefighter, police officer, and transit dispatcher
• Discussion of changes to the Civil Service code

City Council

The Muscatine City Council will hold public hearings on two zoning‑related ordinances, including rezoning a 2.5‑acre portion of the Muscatine Community College campus from R‑3 Single‑Family Residence to C‑1 Neighborhood and General Commercial, and creating a Community Facility District under Title 10. The agenda also contains routine consent items, approval of purchase orders and professional service agreements, and a recommendation to approve bills totaling $11,797,182.50.

• Public hearing to amend the zoning ordinance to rezone 2.5‑acre of the Muscatine Community College campus from R‑3 to C‑1
• Public hearing on an ordinance amending Title 10 to create a Community Facility District (CF‑Community Facility District)
• Purchase order for $22,500 to Van Wall Equipment for a 2021 John Deere ProGator for the golf course
• Professional service agreement of $6,608 with Terracon Consultants for chloride testing of the Park Avenue West Bridge
• Amendment of $8,000 to the McClure Engineering contract for trail design at the Dredge Dewatering Site

General

The Muscatine City Council will hold a budget session to discuss several community topics. Items include the local Chamber, tourism and marketing efforts, senior resources, the Humane Society, and the MCSA. No specific decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of the Chamber
• Discussion of tourism and marketing
• Discussion of senior resources
• Discussion of the Humane Society
• Discussion of the MCSA

General

The commission will review the fee structure for the indoor sports complex project and discuss plans for an indoor tennis court. It will also receive updates on the city’s budget process and on upcoming programs and special events. No formal actions are listed beyond these updates.

• Review fee structure for indoor sports complex project
• Discuss indoor tennis court project
• Update on city budget process
• Updates on programs and special events

General

The Muscatine City Council will hold a budget session to discuss items under the Public Works Administration. Topics include engineering, roadway maintenance, traffic control, snow and ice removal, street cleaning, building and grounds, collection and drainage, equipment services, airport subsidy, and equipment replacement. No specific decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Engineering
• Roadway Maintenance
• Traffic Control
• Snow and Ice removal
• Airport subsidy

General

The Zoning Board of Adjustments will meet to approve minutes and consider a variance request to convert a commercial structure into a single-family residence.

• Approval of January 7, 2025 minutes
• Variance appeal to convert 505 Grandview Ave into a single-family residence
• Review of parking requirements for the proposed residence

General

The City of Muscatine is holding a budget session to discuss funding and administration for various parks and recreation facilities. The meeting focuses on departmental needs and operational areas.

• Budget discussion for Aquatic Center
• Budget discussion for Sports Dome
• Budget discussion for Golf Course
• Budget discussion for Boat Harbor and Marina
• Budget discussion for Cemetery and Park Maintenance

City Council

The City Council is holding a budget session to review funding for various municipal departments. The meeting focuses on discussing the financial requirements for city operations.

• Budget review for Police Operations
• Budget review for Fire Operations and Ambulance
• Budget review for Community Development
• Budget review for Library Operations
• Budget review for Information Technology

General

The Muscatine City Council will hold a special meeting to review a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) presentation by John Danos. Council members will discuss and may vote to approve entering into a TIF agreement with ORA. No other agenda items are listed beyond standard procedural matters.

• Tax Increment Financing (TIF) presentation by John Danos
• Discussion and possible approval of entering into a TIF agreement with ORA

City Council

The Muscatine City Council will hold a budget session on January 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM. Council members will receive a General Fund overview presentation. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• General Fund overview presentation to City Council

Boards and Commissions

The Art Center Board will hear the Long‑Range Planning Committee’s report on the ranking of architectural firms. The board will also confirm the date for its next meeting on February 20 at noon. No other items are on the agenda.

• Long‑Range Planning Committee report: ranking of architectural firms
• Schedule next Board meeting for February 20, 2025 at noon

General

The Muscatine County Board of Water, Electric, and Communications Trustees will discuss several routine items, including ratifying December expenditures, receiving utility reports, and two recommendations: one to approve the project summary form for the 2024‑2025 Power Supply Study, and another to approve reimbursement resolutions for the utilities. A motion to change the date of the December 2025 board meeting will also be considered.

• Ratify payment of December expenditures and transactions
• Recommendation to approve the 2024‑2025 Power Supply Study project summary form
• Recommendation to approve communications, electric, and water utility reimbursement resolutions
• Recommendation to change the date of the December 2025 board meeting
• Receive and file January 2025 utility reports

General

The Airport Advisory Commission is meeting to receive updates on various infrastructure and operational projects. The body will discuss the status of fuel, lighting, and solar systems, as well as facility updates.

• Fuel System and Lighting project updates
• MPW Solar Project update
• Kent Corp. Hangar discussion
• Training Facility update
• Ag lease update

General

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to elect officers and appoint new members. The body will also review permits issued in historic districts and receive updates on the Preserve Iowa Summit and an intensive survey.

• Review of November permits for 113 Iowa and 316 Chestnut (Phillip Stein House)
• Election of officers
• Appointment of new members
• Update on Preserve Iowa Summit (June 5-7)
• Paul Bruhn update

General

The Art Center Board of Trustees will consider approving bills, though the agenda does not list a dollar amount. It will also vote on a credit‑card approval. Committee reports will discuss selecting an architectural firm, a branding contract with de Novo Marketing, a collections management project, and staffing positions such as an education coordinator and a custodial role. The meeting also includes standard reports, unfinished business, and new business items.

• Approval of bills (amount not specified)
• Credit card approval
• Selection of architectural firm for long‑range planning
• Branding contract with de Novo Marketing
• Collections Management Project

City Council

The Muscatine City Council meeting on Jan 16, 2025 includes routine agenda items and several public‑hearing and administrative matters. The council will consider a recommendation to approve bills totaling $2,266,615.38 and to authorize the mayor and city clerk to issue warrants for that amount. Additional items include purchase orders for park equipment, asbestos removal, and electrical upgrades, as well as resolutions on special assessments, a non‑union pay plan amendment, and a rezoning of a 2.5‑acre portion of the Muscatine Community College campus.

• Approve bills totaling $2,266,615.38 and authorize warrants (Item 14)
• Purchase order $10,276.31 to Kirby Built Quality Products for benches, bike racks, and trash cans for Taylor Park and Musser Park (Item 13A)
• Purchase order $30,500.00 to Abatement Specialties for asbestos removal at Isett Lift Station (Item 17E)
• Purchase order $55,317.00 to Davenport Electric Contract Company for replacement electrical equipment at Houser Lift Station (Item 17F)
• Rezoning of ~2.5‑acre portion of Muscatine Community College Campus from R‑3 Single‑Family Residence to C‑1 Neighborhood and General Commercial (Item 17D)

General

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, ratify bills, and consider a request to approve the FY 2025/2026 budget for the City and County. No board training is scheduled.

• Approval of minutes and ratification of bills for payment
• Request to approve FY 2025/2026 budget request for City and County
• Friends' report and Directors' report
• Next meeting scheduled for February 19, 2025

General

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request from Muscatine Community College to change the zoning of an approximately 2.5‑acre portion of its campus from R‑3 Single‑Family Residence to C‑1 Neighborhood and General Commercial. The college intends to sell the land to Community Health Care, Inc., which plans to build a 13,769‑square‑foot medical clinic offering medical, behavioral health, dental care and a pharmacy. The commission will also discuss an amendment to the City Code to create a new Community Facility zoning district for non‑commercial institutional uses. The meeting will include approval of minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting.

• Rezone 2.5‑acre MCC campus portion from R‑3 Single‑Family Residence to C‑1 Neighborhood and General Commercial
• Amend City Code (Chapter 17A, Title 10) to create a Community Facility (CF) zoning district
• Approve minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting

City Council

The Muscatine City Council will hold an in‑depth session. Council members will hear a presentation on the 2024 Sister Cities program and another on the upcoming 2025 Muscatine Triathlon. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation on Sister Cities 2024 work (presented by John Dabeet)
• Presentation on the upcoming 2025 Muscatine Triathlon (presented by Adam Raisbeck)

Boards and Commissions

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will meet to review updates on the Indoor Sports Complex project. Discussions will focus on usage guidelines and the fee structure for the facility.

• Indoor Sports Complex usage guidelines
• Indoor Sports Complex fee structure
• Parks and Recreation project updates

General

The Zoning Board of Adjustments will meet to interpret the Zoning Ordinance and review requests for exceptions. The board is scheduled to hear one variance appeal.

• Variance Appeal No. ZBAV012-2024 by Zach Boots

City Council

The Muscatine City Council will approve bills totaling $5.6 million and consider requests for alcohol licenses and a contract for historic preservation.

• Approval of bills totaling $5,628,386.07
• Review of alcohol license requests for Acapulco Mexican Bakery and New York Dollar Store
• Contract with Martin Gardner Architecture for $3,400.00
• Surface repairs and painting at Taylor Park Pickleball Courts for $28,349.00
• Request for use of city property for the Pearl City Vintage Market