MUSCATINE, Iowa – After nearly a half century of service to the City of Muscatine, Finance Director Nancy Lueck will be stepping down on October 31. The Muscatine City Council approved the appointment of Richard Hammonds to replace Lueck and he will be sworn into service during Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
The City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 21) in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of Muscatine City Hall with a busy agenda of action items.
Muscatine Mayor Brad Bark will open the meeting by welcoming and recognizing a group of students visiting from Germany. Bark will then swear in Hammonds who officially takes over as Finance director on Nov. 1.
On the regular agenda, the City Council will consider:
- Accept the donation of several parcels currently owned by HNI to the City of Muscatine for a housing development.
- Approve a contract for the second, and final, phase of the Wayfinding Sign project.
- Approve the execution of an Iowa Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Block Grant for the construction of the Carver Corner Roundabout Project.
- Approve 16 resolutions regarding Tax Increment Financing Rebate Obligations.
- Approve five resolutions regarding internal advances of funds for Tax Increment Urban Renewal Projects.
- Approve a purchase order to Braun Excavating LLC for snow removal and snow hauling.
Public Participation
All City Council meetings are open to the public, providing residents an opportunity to observe, engage, and participate in local government. Residents are encouraged to attend in person at Muscatine City Hall, 215 Sycamore Street. Those unable to attend can watch live broadcasts on Civic-TV (MPW Channel 2) or the City of Muscatine YouTube channel.
Agendas and supporting documents for all City Council meetings are posted at least 24 hours in advance on the City of Muscatine website under Agenda & Minutes.
Individuals requiring accommodations to participate are encouraged to contact the City Clerk’s Office at 563-264-1550 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.