MUSCATINE, Iowa — The Muscatine City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of Muscatine City Hall. The council will consider evidence and rule on nine appeals filed by owners of buildings on the north side of the 200 block of East 2nd Street during their meeting, along with voting on a short list of action items.
Mayor Brad Bark will open the meeting with a proclamation recognizing July 31 as International Lifeguard and Pool Staff Appreciation Day, marking the second year the Muscatine community formally honors Aquatic Center staff.
The council will review and vote on nine appeals submitted by property owners after receiving a June 19, 2026, notice from the Community Development Department identifying their buildings as substandard, unsafe, and not habitable under City Code Section 9-3-3 (R1-4).
Public hearings for these appeals were held during the council’s July 14 In-Depth (Study) session. Each appeal will be considered in agenda order, with the council voting to either support or deny the appeal by simple majority.
The appeals follow the city’s precautionary evacuation of all buildings on the north side of the 200 block of East 2nd Street after a structural engineer determined the buildings were unsafe for occupancy and recommended immediate evacuation to protect residents, workers, and patrons.
Additional council action items
Transit grant application — Authorize submission to the Iowa DOT for Federal COVID-Relief Funding to study Muscatine Transit System routes and schedules.
Hot Mix Asphalt Overlay Project — Approve contract and bond with Manatt’s Inc.
2026–2027 Bow Deer Hunt — Authorize dates for the Muscatine Municipal Bow Deer Hunt.
Street sweeper purchase — Authorize purchase of a TYMCO Regenerative Air Street Sweeper.
FY2027 State Transit Assistance — Approve agreement with the Iowa DOT.
Public participation
All City Council meetings are open to the public. Residents may attend in person at 215 Sycamore Street or watch live on Civic TV (MPW Channel 2) or the City of Muscatine YouTube channel.
Agendas and supporting documents are posted at least 24 hours in advance on the city’s website under Agenda & Minutes.
Individuals needing accommodations should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 563-264-1550 at least 24 hours before the meeting.
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