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Council member Connor moved to approve the contract; Council member Lewis seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. City staff said the project was budgeted at $125,000 (bonded), and the low bid of $85,646 leaves budget room for contingencies.

Director of Parks and Recreation (city staff) said the contractor would be notified at 8 a.m. following council approval and expected a 30-day timeline for completion. He added that the work requires specialized, modified spray nozzles that have been ordered. \"They will begin immediately. They're expecting 30 days if all pieces can come in as planned,\" the parks director said.

Council members asked whether the spray pad would reopen this season if work proceeds promptly; staff said the timeline could allow for reopening this season but cautioned a small supply delay could affect that schedule.

The council approved the purchase order and directed staff to proceed with contract execution.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","July 17th, 2025 - Muscatine City Council Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The council awarded a contract for $85,646 to High Brand Industrial Contractors for Mississippi Mist Spray Pad improvements and said the contractor could begin immediately; staff said specialized nozzles were on order and the project was budgeted at $125,000.","taxTitle","Muscatine City, Muscatine County, Iowa","taxId",55544,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6166241,"City honors officers for lifesaving responses; detective credited in officer shooting incident",259,325000,584000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5415901-7254a4f38ae83361e23169f0ec1629c5&start=325&end=584","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5415901-7254a4f38ae83361e23169f0ec1629c5/thumbnail_325000.jpg","/articles/6166241/Muscatine-City/Muscatine-County/Iowa/City-honors-officers-for-lifesaving-responses-detective-credited-in-officer-shooting-incident","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6166241-22e377ca24d524eb3dd4a5d77f3dcd53/orig.mp4?Expires=1771114025&Signature=JzeZkQW-oxV0hdRqqm8XTrhzfr8kxwsel3cqEeTMwmWx1O49Ve83zwAg3yUm39dhZ57lin9Th7BiSS9-5iBAsbiDK3KeaqtggsA9SmVPshnWsVbAJIfFwM4hA8dX1E1d1dvyRpS3GNpnt2YsRuZYVYnzWlu8Epvh0NSTAJUmwBCx8lfWkmaGUdJCoflW3bbvxaaWRGD20CAMwysB4MQE5aJi~VC1JhWkgTN94FsDwLAEsv9h9Zj31WV7oSs0SOeT7QnrfV0sWIqEu8H~vr-2FDmf7sNR6iSDjhXFpIUL0Sj0IlU49NHX-MICo9czDnCWHXwR2zoj35auIQXZxlgyQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Muscatine City Council recognized Muscatine Police Department members at its July 17 meeting for two separate life-saving incidents. The council presented life-saving awards to Officer Samantha (Sam) Wheeler and Officer Darren Ritchie for CPR and AED use on May 11, 2025, and presented an award to Cedar County Detective Matt Jackson and Officer Adam Bell for actions during a May 29, 2024 pursuit.

According to the presentation, on May 11, 2025, Officer Wheeler and Officer Ritchie responded to a medical emergency involving a woman who was unconscious and had no pulse. The officers began CPR and applied an automated external defibrillator; after a shock and continued CPR, the victim regained a pulse and was taken for additional medical care. \"The quick action and teamwork of both officers were instrumental in saving the victim's life,\" the presenter said when presenting the awards.

The council also recognized Detective Matt Jackson and Officer Adam Bell for a separate incident in Cedar County on May 29, 2024. The presenter described a vehicle pursuit that ended when a suspect vehicle left the roadway and two suspects fled on foot and fired at pursuing officers. \"Detective Matt Jackson immediately returned fire, striking both suspects,\" the presenter said, adding that Detective Jackson's response was credited with saving Officer Adam Bell's life. Detective Jackson spoke and thanked department leadership and family, and said the event caused emotional trauma despite no physical injury.

Awards and public remarks emphasized teamwork and department culture. Muscatine Police Chief Tony Keyes, Captain Jeff Hurack, Sheriff Warren Weddington and Chief Deputy Kevin Kanaki were named by Detective Jackson as providing post-incident support, and he thanked his colleagues and family, particularly his wife.

No disciplinary actions, policy changes or operational directives resulted from the awards presentation at the meeting; the items were ceremonial recognitions recorded on the council docket.","Muscatine honored officers Samantha Wheeler and Darren Ritchie for performing CPR and using an AED to revive an unresponsive person, and presented a life-saving award to Detective Matt Jackson for returning fire during a May 29, 2024 pursuit that officers said saved the life of Officer Adam Bell.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6166246,"Council tables $77,770 change order for transit wash bay; staff to review lower-cost alternatives",430,3798000,4228000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5415901-7254a4f38ae83361e23169f0ec1629c5&start=3798&end=4228","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5415901-7254a4f38ae83361e23169f0ec1629c5/thumbnail_3798000.jpg","/articles/6166246/Muscatine-City/Muscatine-County/Iowa/Council-tables-77770-change-order-for-transit-wash-bay-staff-to-review-lower-cost-alternatives","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6166246-7ba30f4856d1a1e99ea8171c812f0291/orig.mp4?Expires=1771114025&Signature=VK7gvEEuoadFGQ52W6uq7fC2GgSz0Felby8683fRk4-6VaYpB7Iw-zSQ8qhfPWIG78c5cI-gCxy4YVvo2PlrUxjw1y21xs5r7mNCBrbDrQLs~yY4ctur8GT6Enlmuopi1EXT3iRh~3F0U5cvIbdnsSEi6fkxKbwsKAWk8iHXFkeqRUsN6clH31a4WeVormvvsezSI3v6ykaJfnq1zcMJnjHIm2BvSiG5iqfWYpKy1yQYbC74yhLUbIKYRZ0DX2giOwHdBi8t2TxiOAiXDgW8csyf1-~Di-bz4zucU~QYC1F5T69KHNElzP23WmdmVmu5CqAS9fJEDifzgYWLSeD7pQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Muscatine City Council on July 17 tabled a request to issue Change Order No. 3 for the new transit wash bay facility in the amount of $77,770.50 and asked city engineers and public works staff to return with lower-cost alternatives and more detail.

The change-order request was moved by Council member Brockert and seconded by Council member Lewis. During discussion several council members said the wash bay project has been costly and delayed, and they asked whether less expensive options were available. \"I'd like to see ... other alternatives and what those options were,\" Council member Lewis said, asking staff to present cost comparisons and alternatives.

Public works and engineering staff said prior engineering overlooked concrete grading and drainage in some locations, creating a low spot in front of the bay. Staff described the issue as requiring concrete and drainage work to address standing water and vehicle clearance. Several council members questioned bonding the cost and asked whether temporary or lower-cost fixes could keep the facility usable while staff explores alternatives.

Council member Lewis moved to table the request so staff could evaluate other options; the motion to table passed by a roll-call vote of five ayes and two nays. Two council members stated they opposed tabling. The item will return to a future meeting with staff recommendations for alternatives and cost comparisons.","Council members voted to table a $77,770 change order for the new transit wash bay and asked staff and engineers to present lower-cost alternatives and additional information before approving the expenditure.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6166250,"Council approves stop signs on three West Second corners, changes East Fourth and Fairview to yield after debate",638,3154000,3792000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5415901-7254a4f38ae83361e23169f0ec1629c5&start=3154&end=3792","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5415901-7254a4f38ae83361e23169f0ec1629c5/thumbnail_3154000.jpg","/articles/6166250/Muscatine-City/Muscatine-County/Iowa/Council-approves-stop-signs-on-three-West-Second-corners-changes-East-Fourth-and-Fairview-to-yield-after-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6166250-eeddcad1e26966d4963fceb95121db85/orig.mp4?Expires=1771114025&Signature=oV~4GGaJxArv4N3DlXVE4mXxErjMPEnaAXTkANH6mf1YLf8ODKweK2l4qyMxfjU9FMNanVu-5JDFQMRgzaV3M9hSjKd9aymp240AG3Ceklx2wGRbtWHZNK6w53BekfXmh4q6r3w2Z6bYNhfmIc7nFbQ0a6iKITPOzwlwVPeMkCSixPM9xmKOTdnOR3OnEBldOGGtaZc1PWyiDSWwKh5FskS1e2mAQzahUiYl3VY1pYtjKbeN8MTPEKnylGskwK9~vuimLJKFwUj7HRlV7awLrT902-PtZowmWkQQoh4cDpAN7LdV1qDVSRBaXxo5pJ-xk9Tr15rA6DjouR-dIV4oEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Muscatine City Council voted July 17 to install traffic control at four intersections: stop signs at West Second & Lynn, West Second & Spruce and West Second & Locust, and a yield sign at East Fourth & Fairview Avenue. The council adopted the measure as amended following discussion about the traffic committee process and sight-distance standards.

Council members and residents testified that some neighbors had not been notified directly and questioned traffic data and the process used to select intersections. \"I was surprised by this agenda item when it came up,\" said a council member during the debate, noting several residents reported no prior notice. Traffic staff said committee recommendations incorporate complaints from motorists across the city and reports from officers who have observed near misses.

City staff noted that if the council preferred not to install a stop sign at East Fourth and Fairview, staff could install a yield sign without council permission; council members moved to amend the item to make East Fourth and Fairview a yield-controlled intersection. Traffic engineering testimony referenced the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and sight-distance criteria as the rationale for stop signs at the three West Second crossings, noting reduced sight lines at those locations.

Council member Lewis moved the amended motion to approve the signs; Council member Gordon seconded. After the amendment to change East Fourth & Fairview to a yield sign passed on a separate voice vote, the final motion passed with six ayes and one nay.

The council also directed staff to provide additional information about the traffic committee process and traffic counts when similar items come forward in the future. No schedule or installation timeline was specified at the meeting.","After questioning from council members and residents, the Muscatine City Council approved stop signs at three West Second intersections and amended the plan to place a yield sign at East Fourth and Fairview Avenue based on traffic-committee recommendations and sight-distance guidance.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6166255,"City Council approves Hackett development zoning, plats and development agreement despite neighborhood opposition",904,1480000,2384000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5415901-7254a4f38ae83361e23169f0ec1629c5&start=1480&end=2384","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5415901-7254a4f38ae83361e23169f0ec1629c5/thumbnail_1480000.jpg","/articles/6166255/Muscatine-City/Muscatine-County/Iowa/City-Council-approves-Hackett-development-zoning-plats-and-development-agreement-despite-neighborhood-opposition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6166255-71d672615022209451475dbc0544c372/orig.mp4?Expires=1771114025&Signature=nY58hvQncE2cn72eq-gGwVilU9~Isy6Dpr-t~QsQ7TjDI0D7Doci2QDdxhaJ2Akw1y1Ng~pTHxqsahUWOEvDEGwF0f3fKzTmco8wAxNQhGgsv9W4lu8LsbaqOtUVmd8TUoFxAXh8EqWs4BEISh5-q3R5qUuMtas-yr9Yj0WYj6TtDlxAMRrJ~dJAl2Zp6CHYBAHcre6u~PNsLoqdJoiASpxip9IZv-SzrSGIl3fUJSahjMB-hfRwKpBM0BdW5A6M6fj3t05xGJAYVKWxkEXgBoKAUAxc9tzz1WWqYYxf2TaVLzu3wIVivqvmiFXWIQ7rAnh7St0B2jhaSe40bVOudQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Muscatine City Council on July 17 approved rezoning, preliminary and final plats and a development agreement for a 9.25-acre project behind the southern end of Claretback Lane and the northern end of Greenacres Drive, clearing the way for a subdivision that will include 10 single-family homes and 16 townhomes. Council action included third and final reading of the zoning amendment, adoption of preliminary and final plats, and a resolution approving a development agreement that authorizes annual tax-increment payments.

Neighbors who live on Greenacres told the council the proposal and associated street connection would turn a quiet dead-end street into a busy throughway. \"How is this a win for the 22 houses on Greenacres?\" said Gina Othmer, a Greenacres resident, during the public hearing. Several other residents described limited prior notice and worries about added traffic near multiple schools.

Proponents and the developer said the project will add housing and tax base. Todd Hackett, who identified himself as the developer and said he lives at 1923 Wildwood Lane, told the council he disputed claims the plan had been under discussion for a year and said he had met with some neighbors and taken steps to stake property lines during grading.

Council members moved and seconded the ordinance and resolutions on the council floor. Council member Connor moved adoption of the zoning ordinance on third and final reading; Council member Lampe seconded. The council voted unanimously in favor. Council member Gordon moved adoption of the preliminary plat resolution, seconded by Council member Gingerich; the vote was unanimous. The final plat was moved by Council member Connor, seconded by Council member Lewis, and approved with all ayes. A resolution approving the development agreement and authorizing annual appropriation tax-increment payments was moved by Council member Lampe, seconded by Council member Lewis, and adopted unanimously.

Discussion at the hearing focused on neighborhood impacts rather than changes to the plat or zoning language. Residents asked what safeguards the city would provide to prevent subsequent widening or sidewalk requirements that would alter front yards; the mayor reiterated that the third reading before council addressed zoning only. The public hearing record includes neighbor statements that the neighborhood had not been contacted before public notices and that traffic on nearby streets and multiple adjacent schools make a new through connection particularly concerning.

The council directed publication of the ordinance and advanced the development agreement. The record shows no subsequent amendment to the approved zoning map or plats at the meeting; council members who supported the measures said the development will expand housing options and raise tax revenue. No legal challenges or further approvals were announced at the meeting.

The action follows the council's standard procedures for zoning amendments, plats and development agreements and will be published as required by law.","The Muscatine City Council adopted an ordinance rezoning 9.25 acres and approved preliminary and final plats and a development agreement with TNT Hackett Development LLC after a public hearing in which nearby residents urged the council not to connect Greenacres as a through street.","actionData","errors"]

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