Muscatine County, IA

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City of Muscatine CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Brad Bark, Mayor Don Lampe, 1st Ward Angie Lewis, At Large Jeff Osborne, 2nd Ward Matt Conard, At Large Peggy Gordon, 3rd Ward Matt Mardesen, City Administrator Nadine Brockert, 4th Ward Cinda Hilger, City Clerk John Jindrich, 5th Ward Brent Hinders, City Attorney City Council meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. In-depth sessions will be held as needed at 5:30 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. All meetings are available for review on the City of Muscatine YouTube page. September 1, 2026,5:30 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION-Pam Saturnia, First Presbyterian Church 3. ROLL CALL 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. FROM THE MAYOR 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED AND/OR AS AMENDED 7. COMMUNICATIONS - CITIZENS 8. COUNCILMEMBER FOLLOW UP TO CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 9. CONSENT AGENDA * (ITEMS 10-14) The following items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. 10. * REVIEW AND POTENTIAL VOTE TO APPROVE MINUTES A. August 18, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 11. * PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Request for alley closure at 408 E 2nd Street from Walnut Street …

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215 Sycamore Street, Muscatine

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215 Sycamore St, MUSCATINE

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215 Sycamore St, MUSCATINE

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215 Sycamore Street, Muscatine

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215 Sycamore St, MUSCATINE

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Recent meetings

Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 16:00

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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 17:15

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Historic Preservation Commission to review permits, add member

The Muscatine Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve March minutes, review building permits issued from April through July, and consider a new commission member. The agenda is routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

101 W Mississippi – remodel half of 1st floor to apartment (April)
213 W 3rd St – remove unpermitted additions, replace roof, update utilities (April)
201 E 2nd St – demolition (June)
117 W 2nd St – replace signage (July)
300 E 2nd St – rebrand bank signage (July)

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City of Muscatine HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Monday, August 24, 2026 Historic Preservation Commission meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each month at 5:15 at Musser Public Library, Conference Room 104. August 24, 2026,5:15 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. March minutes 3. REVIEW LIST OF ISSUED PERMITS A. • April o 101 W Mississippi – remodel ½ of 1st floor to apartment o 101 W Mississippi – plumbing o 213 W 3rd St – Remove unpermitted additions, replace roof and update all utilities • May o 408 E 2nd – Repair roof • June o 201 E 2nd St – demolition • July o 117 W 2nd St – replace signage o 300 E 2nd St – rebrand bank – signage o 218 W 2nd St – adding bathroom and utility room on 1st floor 4. NEW BUSINESS A. New Commission Member 5. OTHER BUSINESS 6. ADJOURNMENT

Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 17:00

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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 12:00

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Art Center board to approve bills, credit card, hear committee reports

The Art Center Board of Directors is meeting to handle routine business, including approval of bills and credit card charges, and to receive committee reports. Reports cover the Iowa Arts Council grant, a needed air conditioning repair, ongoing window repair quotes, and personnel changes. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

Approval of bills
Credit card approval
Air conditioning unit repair in mansion
Window repair and painting quotes
New Director has begun; Administrative Specialist retirement December/January

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City of Muscatine ART CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tuesday, August 18, 2026 The Art Center Board of Directors meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m. at the Art Center August 18, 2026,12:00 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. VISITOR SPEAK 3. * APPROVAL OF BILLS 4. CREDIT CARD APPROVAL 5. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Finance & Budget: Iowa Arts Council (CLP) report was turned in and the documentation for 2026- 2027 was signed Collections: Collections Management Policy Building & Grounds: Air conditioning unit in mansion is in need of repair and parts have been ordered. Modern is scheduled to come in the last of August to take care of it. Building and grounds is still getting quotes for window repair and painting Personnel: New Director has begun Administrative Specialist retirement December/January Code of Ethics and Collections Management Policy still needed from Post, Lawson, and Meloy Community Engagement: Newsletter will come out end of September first of October Heartfelt and Handmade Ornament Competition back this December 5th with new additions 6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS 9. ADJOURNMENT

Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 17:30

City Council

Council to declare surplus land, borrow $8.3M for sewer work

The Muscatine City Council will hold a public hearing on declaring city-owned real estate as surplus and then vote on a resolution to sell those parcels via sealed bids. The council will also set public hearings for a $8.3 million sewer improvement loan and an urban renewal plan amendment, and approve several purchase orders for equipment and services.

Public hearing on declaring city-owned real estate as surplus
Resolution to sell surplus parcels via sealed bid process
Resolution setting public hearing for $8,300,000 sewer improvement loan
Purchase order to Henderson Products for $158,457.54 (dump body, plow, etc.)
Purchase order to Iowa Prison Industries for $14,425.30 (street signs)

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✓ Decided: Council declares city-owned parcels surplus, authorizes sealed-bid sale

The City Council declared multiple city-owned real estate parcels as surplus and authorized their sale through a sealed bid process. The council also set public hearings for a sewer improvement loan and an urban renewal plan amendment, and approved several purchase orders for equipment and services. All votes were unanimous.

Declared multiple city-owned real estate parcels surplus and authorized sealed-bid sale (all ayes)
Set public hearing for Sept 1, 2026 on $8.3M sewer improvement loan (all ayes)
Set public hearing for Sept 15, 2026 on Urban Renewal Plan Amendment (all ayes)
Approved $158,457.54 purchase order to Henderson Products for dump body, plow, spreader (all ayes)
Approved $57,486.27 purchase order to Ostrom Painting for traffic markings (all ayes)
Approved surplus declaration and auction of items (all ayes)
Approved $86,504.87 purchase order to Rexco Equipment for park maintenance vehicle (all ayes)
Approved consent agenda including bills totaling $1,132,354.60 (all ayes)

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City of Muscatine CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Brad Bark, Mayor Don Lampe, 1st Ward Angie Lewis, At Large Jeff Osborne, 2nd Ward Matt Conard, At Large Peggy Gordon, 3rd Ward Matt Mardesen, City Administrator Nadine Brockert, 4th Ward Cinda Hilger, City Clerk John Jindrich, 5th Ward Brent Hinders, City Attorney City Council meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. In-depth sessions will be held as needed at 5:30 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. All meetings are available for review on the City of Muscatine YouTube page. August 18, 2026,5:30 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION- Ray Oehme, Vineyard Church 3. ROLL CALL 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. FROM THE MAYOR 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED AND/OR AS AMENDED 7. COMMUNICATIONS - CITIZENS 8. COUNCILMEMBER FOLLOW UP TO CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 9. CONSENT AGENDA * (ITEMS 10-14) The following items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. 10. * REVIEW AND POTENTIAL VOTE TO APPROVE MINUTES A. August 4, 2026, City Council meeting minutes 11. * PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Alcohol License: Pearl City Pool Hall, 218 Walnut Street (Ryan and Heather Holdi …

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City of Muscatine, City Council Minutes for Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Mayor Bark called the City Council meeting for August 18, 2026, to order at 05:30 PM. Ray Oehme – Vineyard Church gave the invocation. Councilmembers Present: Brockert, Jindrich, Osborne, Gordon, Lewis, Lampe, Conard. From the Mayor: Mayor Bark called Chief Kies to the podium to address recent events in Muscatine. Councilwoman Brockert had questions regarding the City contract with LS2. City Administrator Mardesen stated that the contract had been terminated. Approval of Agenda: Councilmember Osborne requested to amend the agenda by removing the Trolley as an item in 16F to be considered as surplus. Gordon/Lampe moved to approve the agenda as amended. All ayes, motion passed. Consent Agenda: Gordon/Lewis, moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include: City Council Minutes (August 4, 2026), Alcohol License (Pearl City Pool Hall, Brasero), Use of City Property (Next Gen Motors 5k), Cigarette/Tobacco Permits (Muscatine County Jail), Receive and File (Nominating Committee meeting minutes, Muscatine County Board of Supervisors meeting minutes, Muscatine County Tax Rates) Purchase Orders (Iowa Prison Industries, Muscatine Lawn & Power) and bills totaling $1,132,354.60. Public Hearing: Public Hearing regarding the declaration of certain real estate owned by the City of Muscatine as surplus. There were no written or oral comments regarding this public hearing. Brockert/Conard, …

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215 Sycamore Street, Muscatine

Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 17:30

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Zoning Board to hear Kraft-Heinz paving, duplex, carport, storage, garage variance cases

The Zoning Board of Adjustments will consider five applications: a conditional use for Kraft-Heinz to pave a parking area and install storm sewer in a floodplain at 1357 Isett Avenue; a conditional use for a two-story duplex at 116 E 4th St that lacks off-street parking; and three variance appeals for a carport setback at 123 Park Ave, a cargo container at 2103 University Dr, and a garage addition at 515 Adams. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

Conditional Use No. ZBACU03-2026: Kraft-Heinz paving and storm sewer outfall to Geneva Creek within floodplain at 1357 Isett Avenue
Conditional Use No. ZBACU04-2026: Thomas Hendricks seeks duplex at 116 E 4th St, currently office/residence, lacking required off-street parking
Variance Appeal No. ZBAV05-2026: Daniel Gray requests carport 2 ft from alley right-of-way at 123 Park Ave, rear setback 25 ft required
Variance Appeal No. ZBAV06-2026: Stan and Angie O’Brien seek to keep cargo container at 2103 University Dr in RL district where not permitted
Variance Appeal No. ZBAV07-2026: Thomas Arnold requests 384 sq ft garage addition at 515 Adams, exceeding 1440 sq ft max by 124 sq ft

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City of Muscatine ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS Thursday, August 6, 2026 The Zoning Board of Adjustments meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. August 6, 2026,5:30 PM AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. MISSION STATEMENT ZBA “The Zoning Board of Adjustments is a quasi-judicial board appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Muscatine City Council. The Board’s purpose is to interpret the Zoning Ordinance and to allow certain limited exceptions and variances where special conditions and hardships exist. We are an independent volunteer board of citizens and not part of the City Administration. There are five members on the Board. State law requires three affirmative votes to approve any appeal under consideration, no matter how many members are present. (If fewer than five members are present, the appellant has the opportunity to have the appeal delayed until the next meeting. This request must be made prior to Board deliberation of that case.) As a Board of the City, we welcome all testimony. We make our decisions based on the facts and evidence allowed under City Code, presented in open meeting. We ask that if you wish to speak, please come to the podium and give your name and City address.” 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. CONDITIONAL USE A. 4. Conditional Use No. ZBACU03-2026 Kraft-Heinz, is proposing to pave an existing semi-trailer parking area at its facility located at 1357 Isett Avenue. This project …

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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 17:30

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City Council to vote on $1.85 million in bills and various infrastructure contracts

The City Council will consider approving bills totaling $1,850,458.69 and several municipal contracts. The body will also hold a final reading of an ordinance regarding pollutant discharge standards and set a public hearing for declaring city real estate as surplus.

Bills totaling $1,850,458.69
Contract for Clark House fire alarm system replacement to Crawford Company for $57,872.00
Release of retainage to KE Flatwork Inc. for West Hill Sanitary and Storm Sewer Separation Project Phase 6 A&B for $357,956.78
Purchase order to Truck Country Quad Cities for a roadway maintenance truck for $128,477.00
Purchase order to Van Wall Equipment for a 2026 John Deere 4066R Tractor for $48,700

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.85M in bills, adopts sewer ordinance, fire alarm contract

The City Council approved the consent agenda including $1,850,458.69 in bills, adopted an ordinance amending prohibited discharge standards, and approved a $57,872 contract for the Clark House Fire House alarm system replacement. Several other contracts and purchase orders were approved, including a $128,477 truck and a $48,700 tractor. A presentation on discontinuing See Click Fix was given, with no formal action taken.

Approved consent agenda with $1,850,458.69 in bills (unanimous)
Adopted ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 6 on prohibited discharge standards (unanimous)
Approved $57,872 contract with Crawford Company for Clark House Fire House alarm system (unanimous)
Set public hearing for Aug 18 on declaring city-owned real estate surplus (unanimous)
Accepted completed work and released $357,956.78 retainage for West Hill Sewer Project Phase 6 A&B (unanimous)
Approved $15,000 contract amendment with Strand Associates for Redundant Force Main design (unanimous)
Approved $24,680 contract with North Construction for 616 East 6th Street improvements (unanimous)
Approved $128,477 purchase order for a single axle truck for Roadway Maintenance (unanimous)

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City of Muscatine CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Brad Bark, Mayor Don Lampe, 1st Ward Angie Lewis, At Large Jeff Osborne, 2nd Ward Matt Conard, At Large Peggy Gordon, 3rd Ward Matt Mardesen, City Administrator Nadine Brockert, 4th Ward Cinda Hilger, City Clerk John Jindrich, 5th Ward Brent Hinders, City Attorney City Council meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. In-depth sessions will be held as needed at 5:30 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. All meetings are available for review on the City of Muscatine YouTube page. August 4, 2026,5:30 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. FROM THE MAYOR A. Swearing in of Firefighters Will Zamastil, Daniel Hicks and Ty Wright; B. Boards and Commissions Appointments: Request to approve the appointment of _____ to the Historic Preservation Commission. Request to approve the appointment of ______ to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commissioin. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED AND/OR AS AMENDED 7. COMMUNICATIONS - CITIZENS 8. COUNCILMEMBER FOLLOW UP TO CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 9. CONSENT AGENDA * (ITEMS 10-14) The following items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. …

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City of Muscatine, City Council Minutes, Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 5:30 pm – City Council Chambers Mayor Bark called the City Council meeting for August 4, 2026, to order at 05:30 PM. Nick Gow gave the invocatioin Councilmembers Present: Brockert, Jindrich, Osborne, Gordon, Lewis, Lampe, Conard. From the mayor: Mayor Bark swore in firefighters Will Zamastil, Daniel Hicks and Ty Wright. Gordon/Lampe moved to approve the appointments of Tiffany McConnaha to the Historic Preservation Commission and Lindsay Phillips to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. All ayes, motion passed. Agenda approval: Gordon/Lewis moved to approve the agenda as presented. All ayes, motion passed. Consent agenda: Lampe/Conard moved to approve the consent agenda including Council meeting minutes (July 21, 2026), Liquor License (Missipi Brew, Happy Joe’s, Proof Social, Missip Brew Special Event), Use of City Property (Crossroads Illuminate, Crossroads Festivall) Road Closure, Receive and File (Muscatine County board of supervisors minutes July 13, July 20, July 27) Parking appeals meeting minutes (July 22), MPW meeting minutes (June 30, June 2021) MPW Financials (2021) and bills for approval totaling $1,850,458.69. From the City Administrator: Gordon/Lewis moved to adopt an Ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 6 of City Code regarding Prohibited Discharge Standards and Specific Pollutant Limitations. All ayes, motion passed. Lewis/Osborne moved to adopt a resol …

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Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 12:00

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Committee discusses appointments for city commissions

The Boards and Commissions Nominating Committee is meeting to discuss applicants for two city bodies. The committee will review candidates for the Historic Preservation Commission and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.

Appointment discussion for Historic Preservation Commission
Appointment discussion for Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

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✓ Decided: City Council nominates two members to local commissions

The City Council nominated two individuals for appointment to city commissions. Both nominations require final approval by the council.

Nominated Tiffany McConnaha to the Historic Preservation Commission (All ayes)
Nominated Lindsey Phillips to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (All ayes)

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City of Muscatine Boards and Commissions Nominating Committee City Hall August 3, 2026,12:00 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Discussion on appointment of one applicant to Historic Preservation Commission B. Discussion on appointment of applicant to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission 4. ADJOURNMENT

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City of Muscatine MINUTES Monday, August 3, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER City Clerk Cinda Hilger called the meeting to order at 12:00 pm. 2. ROLL CALL Committee members present: Mayor Brad Bark, Councilmembers Lampe, Lewis and Gordon and City Administrator Matt Mardesen. 3. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Discussion on appointment of one applicant to Historic Preservation Commission Councilmember Lewis, seconded by Councilmember Gordon moved to nominate Tiffany McConnaha to be appointed upon approval of council to the Historic Preservation Commission. All ayes, motion passed. B. Discussion on appointment of applicant to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Mayor Bark, seconded by Councilmember Gordon moved to nominate Lindsey Phillips to be appointed upon approval of council to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. All ayes, motion passed. 4. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bark motioned to adjourn the meeting at 12:10 pm

Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 16:00

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Board to vote on water lead line replacement financing and utility policy updates

The Muscatine County Board of Water, Electric, and Communications Trustees will meet on July 28, 2026, to discuss and vote on several utility-related items, including financing for the Water Lead Service Line Replacement Project, policy manual updates, and public hearing recommendations. The meeting will also include approval of past meeting minutes, June expenditures, and utility reports.

Recommendation to approve financing for Water Lead Service Line Replacement Project, Phase 1
Recommendation to set public hearing on MISO Transmission Rate Update
Recommendation to approve 2026 Board Policy Manual
Recommendation to approve Project Summary Form for Unit 8 Boiler Repair
Recommendation to authorize officers for Bank Deposit Agreement

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MPW’s Mission: To provide best-in-class utilities through exceptional local service empowering Muscatine’s residents and businesses to thrive AGENDA BOARD OF WATER, ELECTRIC, AND COMMUNICATIONS TRUSTEES JULY 28, 2026 REGULAR MEETING – 4:00 p.m. NO ACTION 1. Public Comment MOTION 2. Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings MOTION 3. Ratify Payment of June Expenditures and Transactions RESOLUTION 4. Recommendation for Board Approval of Financing to Support Water Lead Service Line Replacement Project, Phase 1 RESOLUTION 5. Recommendation to Set Public Hearing on MISO Attachment O Annual Meeting – Transmission Rate Update MOTION 6. Recommendation to Approve the 2026 Board Policy Manual MOTION 7. Recommendation to Approve Project Summary Form for Unit 8 Boiler Repair MOTION W/ROLL CALL M OTION 8. Recommendation to Close the Meeting to the Public in Accordance with Iowa Codes 21.5 and 388.9 for the Purpose of Reviewing Communications Utility Business Strategy Return to Open Meeting Recommendation to Launch Mobile Service for Communications Utility MOTION 9. Recommendation to Designate a Location for Public Notices for Open Meetings RESOLUTION 10. Recommendation to Authorize Officers for Bank Deposit Agreement ONE MOTION FOR ALL ITEMS 11. Recommendation to Receive and Place on File the June 2026 Utility Reports A. General Manager’s Report B. June Financial Operating Statements & Balance Sheets for Electric, Water, …

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF WATER, ELECTRIC, AND COMMUNICATIONS TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF MUSCATINE, IOWA JULY 28, 2026 – 4:00 P.M. The Board of Trustees met in regular session at Muscatine Power and Water’s Administration/Operations Building, 3205 Cedar Street, Muscatine, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Chairperson Keith Porter called the meeting to order. Members of the Board were present as follows: Trustees Tammi Drawbaugh, Kevin Fields, Kelly McGriff, and Shawn Shrader. Also present were Gage Huston, General Manager of Muscatine Power and Water; Kelly Miller, Board Secretary; Erika Cox, Brandy Olson, Mark Roberts, Jim Odean, Ryan Streck, and Greg Slonka of Muscatine Power and Water. Additional guests were Tony Loconsole, Eric Wigand, Jean Brewster, Sydney Jones and Greg Hazelett. Gage Huston introduced the MPW employees attending the meeting. Trustee McGriff moved, seconded by Trustee Drawbaugh to approve the June 30, 2026 Public Hearing Minutes and the regular Board meeting minutes. All Trustees voted aye. Motion carried. The list of expenditures and transactions for June 2026 were presented. Mr. Huston reviewed the expenditures, and after additional discussion, Trustee Fields moved, seconded by Trustee Drawbaugh, to ratify payment of $9,469,635.74 for the Electric Utility, $917,390.60 for the Water Utility, and $1,398,058.61 for the Communications Utility, for a cumulative total of $11,785,084.94. All Trustees voted aye. Mot …

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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 12:00

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Art Center Board to review Ice Cream Social with 950 visitors

The Art Center Board of Directors meets for a routine monthly meeting with committee reports and approval of bills. Notable items include a report on the Ice Cream Social that drew 950 visitors and a pending Iowa Arts Council reimbursement.

Approval of bills (amount not specified in agenda)
Iowa Arts Council (CLP) reimbursement submitted, report due in August
Review of Code of Ethics and Collections Management Policy
Tree debris removal from Cedar Street drive completed
Ice Cream Social on June 28 had about 950 visitors

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City of Muscatine ART CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tuesday, July 21, 2026 The Art Center Board of Directors meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m. at the Art Center July 21, 2026,12:00 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. VISITOR SPEAK 3. * APPROVAL OF BILLS It is recommended bills totaling $, be approved and that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to issue warrants for the same. It should be noted that this listing is subject to the approval of any related agenda item(s). 4. CREDIT CARD APPROVAL 5. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Long-Range Planning: Barb Christensen’s report Finance & Budget: Iowa Arts Council (CLP) reimbursement turned in, report due at the beginning of August Collections: Code of Ethics and Collections Management Policy Building & Grounds: Tree debris removal from Cedar Street drive done the same week they took them down Personnel: Director’s onboarding process Administrative Specialist position Community Engagement: Newsletter Ice Cream Social was June 28 – Great event – Great Volunteers about 950 visitors 6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS 9. ADJOURNMENT

Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 17:30

City Council

City Council to approve $8.29 million in bills for March‑May 2026 expenses

The Muscatine City Council will consider routine consent‑agenda items, including approval of July 7 and July 14 meeting minutes and several permits. It will vote on bills totaling $8,290,958.17 for March‑May 2026 and a purchase order for street repair at 315 Parham St. The council will also hold a public hearing on appeal requests for multiple downtown property owners and consider several resolutions and ordinance amendments presented by the City Administrator.

Approve bills totaling $8,290,958.17 for March‑May 2026 (Item 14).
Purchase order of $7,442.50 to Shelangoski Construction for street and ROW repair at 315 Parham St. (Item 13).
Public hearing on appeal requests for downtown investors at 207‑229 E. 2nd Street (Item 15).
Second reading of ordinance amending City Code Title 13, Chapter 6 on prohibited discharge standards (Item 16A).
Resolution approving contract and bond for the 2026/2027 Hot Mix Asphalt Overlay Project (Item 16D).

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✓ Decided: City Council denies nine appeals for unsafe to occupy notices on East 2nd Street

The City Council denied nine separate appeals regarding unsafe to occupy notices for properties on East 2nd Street. The council also approved several infrastructure contracts, a new street sweeper, and transit funding. A resolution was adopted to allow special assessments for unpaid abatement and rental housing fees.

Denied 9 appeals for unsafe to occupy notices at 207, 209, 211, 217, 219, 221, 223, 227, and 229 E. 2nd Street (6-1 each)
Approved $331,568.00 purchase order for TYMCO Regenerative Air Street Sweeper
Approved $330,221.00 agreement with Iowa DOT for FY2027 State Transit Assistance
Approved contract and bond for 2026/2027 Hot Mix Asphalt Overlay Project
Adopted resolution for special assessments of unpaid abatement and rental housing fees
Approved ordinance amending Prohibited Discharge Standards and Specific Pollutant Limitations
Approved -$8,609.25 change order for West Hill Sewer Separation Project Phase 6E
Authorized grant application to Iowa DOT for a Transit System Study

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City of Muscatine CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Brad Bark, Mayor Don Lampe, 1st Ward Angie Lewis, At Large Jeff Osborne, 2nd Ward Matt Conard, At Large Peggy Gordon, 3rd Ward Matt Mardesen, City Administrator Nadine Brockert, 4th Ward Cinda Hilger, City Clerk John Jindrich, 5th Ward Brent Hinders, City Attorney City Council meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. In-depth sessions will be held as needed at 5:30 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. All meetings are available for review on the City of Muscatine YouTube page. July 21, 2026,5:30 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION-Ray Oehme 3. ROLL CALL 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. FROM THE MAYOR A. Proclamation of International Lifeguard and Pool Staff Appreciation Day — July 31st 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED AND/OR AS AMENDED 7. COMMUNICATIONS - CITIZENS 8. COUNCILMEMBER FOLLOW UP TO CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 9. CONSENT AGENDA * (ITEMS 10-14) The following items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. 10. * REVIEW AND POTENTIAL VOTE TO APPROVE MINUTES A. July 7, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes B. July 14, 2026 City Council In-Depth Meeting Minutes 11. * PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Re …

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City of Muscatine, City Council meeting minutes, July 21, 2026 City Hall Council Chambers Mayor Bark called the City Council meeting for July 21, 2026, to order at 05:30 PM. Ray Oehme-Vineyard Church gave the invocation Councilmembers Present: Brockert, Jindrich, Osborne, Gordon, Lewis, Lampe, Conard. From the Mayor: Mayor Bark gave a statement on the current situation on the north side of the 200 block of East 2nd Street and a brief overview of what the city is working on at this time regarding this situation. Proclamation for International Lifeguard and Pool Staff Appreciation Day — July 31 st Approval of Agenda: Gordon/, Lewis moved to approve the agenda as presented. All ayes, motion passed. Consent Agenda: Lampe/Conard, moved to approve the Consent Agenda including City Council minutes (July 7 & 14, 2026) Use of City Property Requests ( Senior March, Homecoming Parade, Pintastic Mile) Cigarette permit (Home Base), Alcohol Permits ( Love’s Travel Stop, Port City Underground, Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce – Great River Days), Receive and File (Muscatine County Board of Supervisors minutes, Library Board Minutes) Purchase Orders ( Shelangoski Construction ) and Bills totaling $8,290,958.17. Public Hearing: Continuation of appeal hearings pursuant to City Code 9-3-8 for council deliberation and decision on appeals for: 1. Muscatine Downtown Investors - 209 E. 2nd Street - Lampe/Conard moved to deny the appeal. 6 ayes, 1 nay(Osborne) mot …

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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 17:30

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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 16:30

General

Library Board considers conference travel and roof installation closures

The Library Board of Trustees will review requests for staff travel and facility closures. The board is also conducting a review of the Board of Trustees Handbook.

Estimated $1,522 for Jenny Howell and Becca Fillmore to attend the 2026 Iowa Library Association Conference
Authorization for Library Director to set approximately two days of closure for roof installation
Cancellation of the August 2026 monthly meeting
Review of Chapter 1 of the Board of Trustees Handbook

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City of Muscatine LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Wednesday, July 15, 2026 The Library Board of Trustees meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Library Conference Room AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. RATIFY BILLS FOR PAYMENT 5. RECEIVE COMMUNICATION 6. COMMUNICATIONS - CITIZENS 7. STAFF LIAISON 8. FRIENDS' REPORT 9. DIRECTORS' REPORT 10. BOARD TRAINING A. Chapter 1 Review of the Board of Trustees Handbook 11. OLD BUSINESS 12. NEW BUSINESS A. Request to Approve the Cancellation of the August 2026 Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting B. Request to Approve Travel and Attendance at the 2026 Iowa Library Association Conference in Cedar Rapids for Jenny Howell and Becca Fillmore at an Estimated Cost of $1,522 C. Request to Approve Authorization for Library Director to Set Closure Dates for Roof Installation Once Dates Become Available from Contractor (approximately two days) 13. ADJOURNMENT 14. NEXT MEETING A. September 16, 2026

Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 17:30

City Council

Council to discuss Carver Corner project and hear downtown property appeals

The City Council will receive a presentation from HDR Engineering Inc. on the Carver Corner development. The council will also hold public hearings on appeals for multiple properties along East 2nd Street. No final decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and hearing session.

Presentation by HDR Engineering on Carver Corner
Public hearings on appeals for six properties at 207-229 E. 2nd Street, including those owned by Muscatine Downtown Investors, Matt McFadden, Samantha Kaufmann, Terry Mowl, K&R LLC, and James Sichterman

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✓ Decided: Council holds hearings on East 2nd Street building safety appeals

The City Council held evidentiary hearings regarding notices to vacate properties on the north side of the 200 block of East 2nd Street. No decisions were made during this meeting, as all matters will be brought back to the regular council meeting on July 21, 2026.

Tabled building safety decisions until July 21, 2026

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MUSCATINE CITY COUNCIL IN-DEPTH MEETING Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Brad Bark, Mayor Don Lampe, 1st Ward Angie Lewis, At Large Jeff Osborne, 2nd Ward Matt Conard, At Large Peggy Gordon, 3rd Ward Matt Mardesen, City Administrator Nadine Brockert, 4th Ward Cinda Hilger, City Clerk John Jindrich, 5th Ward Brent Hinders, City Attorney City Council meetings are held at 5:30 pm on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, In-depth sessions will be held as needed at 5:30 pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. All meetings are available for review on the City of Muscatine YouTube page. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Presentation by HDR Engineering Inc. on Carver Corner 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON APPEALS A. Muscatine Downtown Investors - 209 E. 2nd Street, 211 E. 2nd Street, 221 E. 2nd Street and 223 E. 2nd Street. B. Matt McFadden 227 E. 2nd Street C. Samantha Kaufmann 229 E. 2nd Street D. Terry Mowl 219 E. 2nd Street E. K & R LLC - Kevin Phillips 217 E. 2nd Street F. James Sichterman 207 E. 2nd Street 6. STAFF, COUNCIL AND MAYOR REPORTS 7. ADJOURNMENT

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City of Muscatine, City Council Meeting Minutes – July 14, ,2026 – City Hall Council Chambers Mayor Bark called the City Council meeting for July 14, 2026, to order at 05:30 PM. Councilmembers Present: Brockert, Jindrich, Osborne, Gordon, Lewis, Lampe, Conard (Virtual) Presentation by HDR Engineering Inc. on Isett Avenue—Cypress Street Reconstruction Public Hearings on Appeals: City Attorney Kylie Franklin stated the purpose of the appeal hearings and the process of how the hearings would be handled. She stated each address would be considered separately and each property owner would have an opportunity to share information on why they are appealing the notice to vacate the premise. She stated this is an evidentiary hearing and there will be no deliberation or decisions at tonight meeting but will be brought back at the July 21, 2026 regular council meeting. Nick Morgon - Community Development, presented on the City's behalf, stating that two structural engineers found the north side of the 200 block of East 2nd Street unsafe to occupy due to structural damage and concerns with shared walls between the buildings. Muscatine Downtown Investors - 209 E. 2nd Street, 211 E. 2nd Street, 221 E. 2nd Street and 223 E. 2nd Street. -Did not show for hearing, no comments made Matt McFadden 227 E. 2nd Street Mr. McFadden stated in his opinion had the original demolition been done property none of the current issues would be happening. He stated that his build …

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Fri Jul 10, 2026 · 12:00

General

Routine board meeting to discuss director position and schedule next meeting

The Art Center Board of Directors will hold its regular July 10 meeting. The agenda includes a personnel report on the Director position, routine items, and scheduling the next meeting for July 21, 2026. No substantive decisions or contracts are listed.

Personnel report on Director position
Schedule next board meeting for July 21, 2026 at Noon

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City of Muscatine ART CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS Friday, July 10, 2026 The Art Center Board of Directors meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m. at the Art Center July 10, 2026,12:00 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. VISITOR SPEAK 3. COMMITTEE REPORTS Personnel: Director position A. Personnel: Director position 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Next Board meeting – July 21, 2026 at Noon 6. ADJOURNMENT

Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 17:30

General

Board to decide on removing fire protection requirement for floors

The Construction Appeal & Advisory Board will continue discussing and possibly taking action on deleting or amending Section R302.13 Fire Protection of Floors from the city building code. Staff recommends against the amendment after reviewing input from other Iowa cities and evaluating an alternative intumescent paint product. The board previously tabled the matter to gather more information.

Continued discussion and possible action on deleting/amending Section R302.13 (Fire Protection of Floors)
Staff recommendation against the amendment, citing firefighter safety concerns
Review of FlameOFF Fire Barrier intumescent paint as an alternative compliance method
Staff contacted Iowa City, Bettendorf, Cedar Rapids, and North Liberty about their deletion of the section

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City of Muscatine Construction Appeal & Advisory Board AGENDA Wednesday, July 8th, 2026 – 5:30 p.m. Lower Level Conference Room, City Hall, 215 Sycamore St, Muscatine, Iowa 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of minutes from June 10th meeting. 3. Continued discussion and possible action regarding the deletion of or amendment to Section R302.13 Fire Protection of Floors 4. Adjourn MINUTES June 10, 2026 – 5:30 p.m. Construction Appeal & Advisory Board Muscatine City Hall – Lower Level Conference Room Present: Devin Abel, James Miller, Ken Gilkerson, & Tim Kelly Excused: James Noble Staff: Seth Gillette, Inspector, Community Development Nick Morgan, Inspector, Community Development Jodi Royal-Goodwin, Community Development Director Sara Schmelzer, Administrative Specialist, Community Development Devin Abel started the meeting at 5:30 pm. Minutes: Devin Abel called for a motion to approve prior minutes. All ayes, motion carried. Todd Hackett of Todd Hackett Construction requests that the Construction Appeals & Advisory Board consider amending R302.13 Fire Protection of Floors out of the City Building Code to reduce building costs. Section R302.13 requires that floor systems are covered with drywall or plywood to protect against fire, ensuring that the floor system remains stable enough for firefighters to enter the building and perform search and rescue. City staff does not support amending Section R302.13 Fire Protection of F …

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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 17:30

City Council

Council to vote on $928,765 hot mix asphalt overlay contract

The City Council will hold a public hearing on amendments to city code regarding prohibited discharge standards, followed by a first reading of the ordinance. The council will also vote on several contracts and purchases, including a $928,765 hot mix asphalt overlay project, $205,000 for three police vehicles, a $299,270 refuse truck, and a $114,112 library roof replacement. The consent agenda includes routine items such as permits, road closures, and a property tax abatement.

Public hearing on Title 13, Chapter 6 code amendments for prohibited discharge standards
Resolution to award $928,765.50 hot mix asphalt overlay contract to Manatts, Inc.
Request to approve $205,000 for three 2026 Ford Interceptor police vehicles
Request to approve $299,270 for a 2025 automated refuse truck from Elliott Equipment
Contract with Heinz North America for ninth extension of wastewater services and rates

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✓ Decided: Muscatine City Council approves various infrastructure and public safety contracts

The City Council approved several high-value contracts for road work, police vehicles, and building repairs. The council also authorized a settlement payment and demolition plans for East 2nd Street.

Approved first reading of ordinance regarding Prohibited Discharge Standards
Approved $2,745.05 retainage release for City Parking Lot #7 Restoration Project
Awarded $928,765.50 contract for 2026/2027 Hot Mix Asphalt Overlay to Manatts, Inc.
Awarded $57,872.00 contract for Clark House Fire Alarm System replacement to Crawford Company
Approved $35,127.27 purchase order for Deep-Tine Aerator for Muscatine Soccer Complex
Approved $205,000.00 purchase order for three 2026 Ford Interceptor police vehicles from Stiver's Ford
Approved contract with Heinz North America for Ninth Extension to Wastewater Services and Rates
Approved $114,112.90 purchase order for Library Roof replacement to Top Choice Construction and Roofing

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City of Muscatine CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Brad Bark, Mayor Don Lampe, 1st Ward Angie Lewis, At Large Jeff Osborne, 2nd Ward Matt Conard, At Large Peggy Gordon, 3rd Ward Matt Mardesen, City Administrator Nadine Brockert, 4th Ward Cinda Hilger, City Clerk John Jindrich, 5th Ward Brent Hinders, City Attorney City Council meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. In-depth sessions will be held as needed at 5:30 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. All meetings are available for review on the City of Muscatine YouTube page. July 7, 2026,5:30 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION- Marcia Heil, First Christian Church 3. ROLL CALL 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. FROM THE MAYOR 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED AND/OR AS AMENDED 7. COMMUNICATIONS - CITIZENS 8. COUNCILMEMBER FOLLOW UP TO CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 9. CONSENT AGENDA * (ITEMS 10-14) The following items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. 10. * REVIEW AND POTENTIAL VOTE TO APPROVE MINUTES A. June 23, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes B. June 30, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes C. June 19, 2026, Special City Council Meeting Minutes 11. * PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Request fr …

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City of Muscatine, City Council Meeting mInutes, Tuesday July 7, 2026 – City Hall Council Chambers Mayor Bark called the City Council meeting for July 7, 2026, to order at 05:30 PM. The invocation was given by Marcia Heil, First Christian Church of Muscatine. Councilmembers Present: Brockert, Jindrich, Osborne, Gordon, Lewis, Lampe and Conard. Agenda Approval: Gordon/Lampe moved to approve the agenda as presented, all ayes motion passed. Communication Citizens: Ben Eversmeyer, 1737 Devitt St., was present to ask questions regarding the contract signed with West Liberty Police Department regarding training of officers regarding where the training was taking place and at what cost to the City. Chief Kies stated that the training was taking place in the City of Muscatine and not affecting the number of our officers available or costing the City for drive time to West Liberty. Consent Agenda: Lewis/Osborne moved to approve the Consent Agenda including City Council meeting minutes(June 19, June 23 and June 30, 2026), Geneva Fireworks Display request, Use of City Property (MCSD Hispanic Culture and Heritage Event, Boys Cross Country 5k Road Race, Muscatine Running Club Watermelon Stampede) Road Closures (E. 11th Street), Cigarette Permit (Hubbles), Revitalization Property Tax Abatement (610 Aspen Trail), Receive and File (June 15 and June 22 County Board of Supervisors Minutes, May 26 MPW Board minutes, May 2026 MPW Financials), Professional services …

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Thu Jul 2, 2026 · 17:30

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Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 17:30

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Tue Jun 30, 2026 · 12:00

General

Council to approve $5,724.87 payment to MCSA for CDBG-CV grant

The Muscatine City Council will consider approving a bill of $5,724.87 to MCSA during this special meeting. The cost will be reimbursed through the Community Development Block Grant - CV (CDBG-CV) grant. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

Consideration of $5,724.87 bill to MCSA, reimbursed via CDBG-CV grant

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✓ Decided: City Council approved $5,724.87 payment to MCSA

The City Council approved a bill totaling $5,724.87 to be paid to MCSA. This amount will be reimbursed to the City through the CDBG-CV Grant.

Approved $5,724.87 payment to MCSA (6-0)

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City of Muscatine SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Hall Council Chambers June 30, 2026,12:00 PM Brad Bark, Mayor Don Lampe, 1st Ward Angie Lewis, At Large Jeff Osborne, 2nd Ward Matt Conard, At Large Peggy Gordon, 3rd Ward Matthew Mardesen, City Administrator Nadine Brockert, 4th Ward Cinda Hilger, City Clerk John Jindrich, 5th Ward Brent Hinders, City Attorney AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS IDENTIFIED IN THE CALL OF SPECIAL MEETING A. It is recommended a bill totaling $5,724.87, to MCSA be approved, and the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to issue warrants for the same. This will be reimbursed to the City through the CDBG-CV Grant. 4. ADJOURNMENT

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City of Muscatine CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Tuesday, June 30, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Bark called the Special City Council meeting for June 30, 2026, to order at 12:01 PM. 2. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Nadine Brockert, John Jindrich, Jeff Osborne, Peggy Gordon, Angie Lewis, Don Lampe. Councilmembers Absent: Conard. 3. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS IDENTIFIED IN THE CALL OF SPECIAL MEETING A. It is recommended a bill totaling $5,724.87, to MCSA be approved, and the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to issue warrants for the same. This will be reimbursed to the City through the CDBG-CV Grant. Councilmember Peggy Gordon, seconded by Councilmember Angie Lewis moved to Approve the Motion. Vote: Ayes - 6, Nays - 0, Motion Passed. 4. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lewis moved the meeting be adjourned at 12:03 PM.

Tue Jun 30, 2026 · 16:00

General

Board will vote on awarding contract for the 2026 Administrative Office remodel

The Board of Water, Electric, and Communications Trustees will consider a resolution to award a contract for the 2026 Administrative Office remodel project. They will also review and possibly adopt revised customer service rules for the utilities. Additional items include receiving utility reports and recognizing a long‑serving board trustee.

Resolution 4: Recommendation to award contract for the 2026 Administrative Office remodel project
Motion 5: Recommendation to approve revised/updated Customer Service Rules for water, electric, and communications utilities
Resolution 9: Recognition of Susan Eversmeyer for years of service as board trustee
Motion 10: Receive and file May 2026 utility reports, financial statements, and project status reports
Motion 11: Close meeting to public to review communications utility business strategy

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✓ Decided: Board awards $357,200 contract for administrative office remodel

The Board approved plans and awarded a $357,200 contract to Valley Construction Co. for the 2026 Administrative Office Remodel. The Board also ratified over $19.2 million in utility payments and elected new officers for the 2026-27 term.

Approved plans and specifications for 2026 Administrative Office Remodel (4-0)
Awarded $357,200 remodel contract to Valley Construction Co. (4-0)
Ratified payments of $17,713,794.87 (Electric), $447,461.96 (Water), and $1,067,306.84 (Communications)
Approved Service Rules for Water, Electric, and Communications Utilities
Elected Trustee Porter as Chairperson, Trustee Drawbaugh as Vice-Chairperson, and Ms. Miller as Board Secretary
Placed Certificate of Appointment for Shawn Schrader on file (term July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2032)
Approved resolution recognizing Susan Eversmeyer for 12 years of service (4-0)
Approved May 2026 Utility Reports

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AGENDA BOARD OF WATER, ELECTRIC, AND COMMUNICATIONS TRUSTEES JUNE 30, 2026 PUBLIC HEARING – 3:58 p.m. RESOLUTION 2026 Administrative Office Remodel Project REGULAR MEETING – 4:00 p.m. NO ACTION 1. Public Comment MOTION 2. Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings MOTION 3. Ratify Payment of May Expenditures and Transactions RESOLUTION 4. Recommendation to Award Contract for 2026 Administrative Office Remodel Project MOTION 5. Recommendation to Approve the Revised/Updated Customer Service Rules for Water, Electric, and Communications Utilities NO ACTION 6. Present Revised/Updated Board Policy Manual for Review MOTION 7. Recommendation to Receive and Place on File Board Member Appointment for Shawn Schrader MOTION 8. Recommendation to Elect 2026/2027 Board Officers & Appoint Board Committee Members RESOLUTION 9. Recommendation to Approve a Resolution Recognizing Susan Eversmeyer for Her Years of Service as the Board Trustee of the Board of Water, Electric, and Communications of the City of Muscatine, Iowa ONE MOTION FOR ALL ITEMS 10. Recommendation to Receive and Place on File the May 2026 Utility Reports A. General Manager’s Report B. May Financial Operating Statements & Balance Sheets for Electric, Water, & Communications Utilities C. Competitive Quotes for Public Improvements Report D. Project Status Report and Variance Analysis E. Departmental Reports • Public Comment on Departmental Report Topics MOTION W/ROLL CALL …

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PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD OF WATER, ELECTRIC, AND COMMUNICATIONS TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF MUSCATINE, IOWA JUNE 30, 2026 – 3:58 P.M. The Board of Trustees conducted a public hearing in Muscatine Power and Water’s Administration/Operations Building, 3205 Cedar Street, Muscatine, Iowa, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 3:58 p.m. Chairperson Susan Eversmeyer called the meeting to order. Members of the Board were present as follows: Trus tees Tammi Drawbaugh and Kelly McGriff; Trustee Keith Porter joined via Teams . Trustee Kevin Fields was absent due to previously scheduled travel plans. Also present were Gage Huston, General Manager of Muscatine Power and Water; Kelly Miller, Board Secretary; Erika Cox, Brandy Olson, Mark Roberts, Jim Odean, Ryan Streck, and Greg Slonka of Muscatine Power and Water. Guests at the meeting were Tony Loconsole, Eric Wigand, Bryan Butler, Shawn Schrader, and Ben Baughman. The purpose of the public hearing was to receive any comments regarding the Proposed Plans and Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimated Cost of the 2026 Administrative Office Remodel contract. Ms. Miller, Board Secretary , opened the public hearing at 3 :58 p.m. to receive any customers’ comments regarding the Proposed Plans and Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimated Cost of the 2026 Administrative Office Remodel. Ms. Miller stated the public hearing notice was published as required by the Code of Iowa and no written or oral comments were received r …

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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 17:30

City Council

Public hearing on cell tower lease at Clark House; new ambulance purchase

The council will hold a public hearing on a rooftop lease with New Cingular Wireless for communications equipment on the Clark House. The agenda also includes approval of a purchase order for a new ambulance at $320,913, easements for West Hill Sewer Separation Phase 6E, and multiple alcohol license requests. A closed session is planned to discuss litigation strategy.

Public hearing on rooftop lease with New Cingular Wireless for Clark House
Purchase order for new ambulance at $320,913 from Feld Fire
Easements for West Hill Sewer Separation Phase 6E at $26,393.10
Three-year agreement for environmental services at landfill (SCS Engineers)
Multiple new and renewal alcohol licenses (Grips Bar and Grill, El Mariachi III, Padi Bar, etc.)

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to prepare options for downtown East 2nd Street buildings

The City Council approved all agenda items, including a rooftop lease with New Cingular Wireless for the Clark House, a new ambulance purchase, and $2.23 million in bills. Following a closed session, the council directed staff to prepare cost options for either saving remaining buildings or removing the entire block on the north side of the 200 block of East 2nd Street, responding to resident concerns about an evacuation. All votes were unanimous except for one recusal.

Approved rooftop lease with New Cingular Wireless for Clark House (unanimous)
Approved $320,913 purchase order to Feld Fire for new ambulance (unanimous)
Approved $2,232,363.07 in bills and consent agenda (unanimous; Osborne recused)
Approved $27,919.08 final payments to Heuer Construction for airport Taxilane project (unanimous)
Approved $26,393.10 for West Hill Sewer Separation Phase 6E easements (unanimous)
Approved 3-year SCS Engineers landfill environmental services agreement (unanimous)
Approved police field training agreement with West Liberty (unanimous)
Directed staff to prepare cost options for East 2nd Street buildings (consensus)

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City of Muscatine CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Brad Bark, Mayor Don Lampe, 1st Ward Angie Lewis, At Large Jeff Osborne, 2nd Ward Matt Conard, At Large Peggy Gordon, 3rd Ward Matt Mardesen, City Administrator Nadine Brockert, 4th Ward Cinda Hilger, City Clerk John Jindrich, 5th Ward Brent Hinders, City Attorney City Council meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. In-depth sessions will be held as needed at 5:30 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. All meetings are available for review on the City of Muscatine YouTube page. June 23, 2026,5:30 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION- Ray Oehme, Vineyard Church 3. ROLL CALL 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. FROM THE MAYOR A. Proclamation of MuscaBus Driver Appreciation Day on June 26, 2026 B. Recognition of Muscabus Driver of the Year - Denny Jens C. Request to appoint the following members to listed Boards and Commissions effective July 1, 2026 Nominating Committee: Appointment of Councilmembers Don Lampe and Peggy Gordon Public Art: Reappointment of Jesse Garcia Historic Preservation: New appointment Library Board of Trustees: New appointment of Administrative Review for Parking Appeals: New appointment of Chris Jasper Airport Advisory Commission: New appointment of Steven Bradford 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS PRESENTED AND/OR AS AMENDED 7. COMMUNICATIONS - CITIZENS 8. COUNCILMEMBER FOLLOW UP TO CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 9. CO …

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City Council Meeting Minutes – June 23, 2026 – City Hall Council Chambers Mayor Bark called the City Council meeting for June 23, 2026, to order at 05:30 PM. Invocation was delivered by Ray Oehme – Vineyard Church Councilmembers Present: Brockert, Jindrich, Osborne, Gordon, Lewis, Lampe, Conard. Mayor Bark presented an award to Kohen Chick and Gunner Skidmore for their part in saving the life of an elderly resident. Mayor Bark read and presented a proclamation for Muscabus Driver Appreciation Day Mayor Bark presented an award for Muscabus Driver of the Year to Denny Jens Gordon/Lewis moved to approve a request to appoint members to various boards and commissions. All ayes, motion passed. Lewis/Lampe moved to approve the agenda as presented. All ayes, motion passed. Citizen Communication: Ann Meeker - 101 Mississippi Drive, Tom Meeker-101 Mississippi Drive, Terry Mowl - 219 E. 2nd Street, Samantha Kauffman, Samantha Botello - Tiny Tunes and Jayme Hazen were all present to speak to the City Council regarding the evacuation of the North side of the 200 block of East Second Street. They shared concerns regarding the cause of the issue, the way they were treated by City staff, lack of communication from the City, lack of information on available resources for assistance to residents being displaced and the lack of security for the buildings that had been evacuated. Chief Kies responded by stating that the City was acting on the safety of the residents due to the …

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Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 17:15

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Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 17:00

General

Airport commission to discuss taxilane expansion for Kent jet

The Airport Advisory Commission will review project closeouts for lighting and taxilane, a grant for an SRE building, and tree removal. They will also discuss expanding a taxilane to accommodate a Kent jet and committee member numbers. A new commission member is pending council approval on June 23.

Lighting project closeout
Taxilane project closeout
Grant for SRE building
Tree removal
Discussion of taxilane expansion for Kent jet

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