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City of Tiffin, Iowa
Meeting: Tiffin City Council Meeting
Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340
Date/Time: August 16, 2022 7:00 PM
Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org
Posted: August 12, 2022 (website & front entry of City Hall)
Mayor: Steven Berner City Administrator: Doug Boldt
Council At Large: Al Havens Mayor Pro-Tem City Attorney: Robert Michael/Crystal Raiber
Council At Large: Skylar Limkemann City Clerk: Abigail Hora
Council At Large: Chris Olney W/WW Superintendent: Brett Mehmen
Council At Large: Tim Orris D. of Public Works: Brian Detert
Council At Large: Eric Schnedler Building Official: Brian Shay
Recreation Director: Frank Haege
Fire Chief: Brad Hill
City Engineer: MSA Professional Services
Work Session - Call to Order 5:30 PM
A. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at the City Hall Council
Chambers. Mayor Pro-Tem Havens called the meeting to order at 5:32 PM via phone. Upon roll being called
the following members were present: Al Havens, Skylar Limkemann, Chris Olney, Eric Schnedler, Tim Orris.
Mayor Berner arrives at 5:58 PM. Al Havens arrives at 5:59 PM. Others present City Administrator Doug
Boldt, City Clerk Abigail Hora, Building Official Brian Shay and Fire Chief Brad Hill.
B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Schnedler.
Second by Limkemann.
All ayes, agenda approved.
C. Grove Park Timeline and Project Update
Discussion: The Faselts present and discussed an update on Grove Park.
D. Discussion and Consideration of Fire Department/Building Department position for the City of
Tiffin
Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt, Building Official Brian Shay, Fire Chief Brad Hill and
Assistant Chief Tyler Muhlbauer present and discussed this position.
E.
Discussion:
F. Update on the Concept for the Roundabout Island Improvement Project
Discussion:
G. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda
H. Other Business
I. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Schnedler.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:02 PM
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A. Regular Session - Call to Order 7:00 PM
B. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular session Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at the City Hall Council
Chamber. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. Upon roll being called the following
members were present: Al Havens, Chris Olney, Skylar Limkemann, Eric Schnedler, Tim Orris. Others
present City Administrator Doug Boldt and City Clerk Abigail Hora.
C. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Olney.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, agenda approved by
D. Communications and Reports
1. Unscheduled
I
agenda is reached. If you wish to address the City Council on an item not on the agenda, please approach the lectern and
give your name and address for the public record before discussing your item.
Discussion: Dick Huff, 355 Oriole Ct, would like the City to clean up the town.
E. Consent Agenda
Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion without separate discussion
unless a Council Member requests separate consideration.
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
2.
3. Approval of Liquor License Renewal Back Berner Bar and Grill
Mayor Berner recuses himself from the discussion.
Liquor License Renewal by Limkemann.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, consent agenda approved.
F. Mayoral Proclamation
1.
G. Public Hearing
1.
H. Ordinance Approval/Amendment
1. Ordinance No. 2022-497 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter
75, All-Terrain Vehicles, Off-Road Vehicles, and Snowmobiles
a. Motion to Approve Second Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2022-497 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of
Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 75, All-Terrain Vehicles, Off-Road Vehicles, and Snowmobiles by Olney.
Second by Orris.
Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Orris, Schnedler. Limkemann.
All ayes, second reading approved.
b. Motion to Suspend the Requirement to Pass Ordinance on Two Considerations before
Final Passage as stated in Iowa Code Section 380.3 by Orris.
Second by Schnedler.
Roll Call: Havens, Orris, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann.
All ayes, motion carried.
c. Motion to Approve Third Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2022-497 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of
Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 75, All-Terrain Vehicles, Off-Road Vehicles, and Snowmobiles by Orris.
Second by Schnedler.
Roll Call: Olney, Orris, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens.
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All ayes, third and final reading approved.
I. Resolutions for Approval
1.Resolution No. 2022-071A Resolution Setting the Date of September 6, 2022, at which it is
Proposed to Approve an Amended Development Agreement with DERS Development, LLC,
including Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments. Motion to approve Resolution No.
2022-071 A Resolution Setting the Date of September 6, 2022, at which it is Proposed to
Approve an Amended Development Agreement with DERS Development, LLC, including Annual
Appropriation Tax Increment Payments by Limkemann.
Second by Schnedler.
Roll Call: Orris, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens, Olney.
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Resolution No. 2022-072 A Resolution Setting the Date of September 6, 2022, for a Public
Hearing for Lot 55, Madden Addition as a Planned Development Overlay Site District. Motion to
approve Resolution No. 2022-072 A Resolution Setting the Date of September 6, 2022, for a
Public Hearing for Lot 55, Madden Addition as a Planned Development Overlay Site District by
Schnedler.
Second by Orris.
Roll Call: Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens, Olney, Orris.
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Resolution No. 2022-073 A Resolution Designating Streets Where AT-Road Utility
Vehicles may be Operated. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-073 A Resolution
-Road Utility Vehicles may be Operated by Schnedler.
Second by Olney.
Roll Call: Limkemann, Havens, Olney, Orris, Schnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
4. Resolution No. 2022-074 A Resolution Approving the Settlement and Release Agreement for
Trail Phase 7 Project. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-074 A Resolution Approving the
Settlement and Release Agreement for Trail Phase 7 Project by Limkemann.
Second by Orris.
Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Orris, Schnedler, Limkemann.
All ayes, motion carried.
J. Old Business
1.
K. Motions for Approval
1. Consideration of Payables List Motion to Approve by Orris.
Second by Limkemann.
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Consideration of Special Events Application Tiffin Heights Block Party, Gina Smothers and
Caitlin Thornburg Motion to Approve by Limkemann.
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Consideration of Pay Estimate #12 Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Phase Two
Motion to Approve by Limkemann.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, motion carried.
4. Consideration of Pay Application #6 Woodruff Construction, Tiffin Public Works Building
Motion to Approve by Olney.
Second by Limkemann.
All ayes, motion carried.
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5. Discussion and Consideration to Approve Quote to Update the City of Tiffin Website and Council
Action as Needed. Motion to approve the Revize template quote by Limkemann.
Second byOrris.
All ayes, motion carried.
6. Discussion and Consideration to Proceed with Advertising for the Combined Tiffin Fire
Department/Building Department Position and Council Action as Needed. Motion to table by
Schnedler.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, motion carried.
L. Reports to be Received/Filed
1. July
2. Monthly Departmental Budget Reports
M. Reports from City Personnel
1. Nothing to Report.
2. City Council Reports Nothing to Report.
3. Report Nothing to Report.
4. Building Official Report Discussion: Building Official Brian Shay reported more commercial
building permits were issued today.
5. s Report Nothing to Report.
6. City Nothing to Report.
7. Nothing to Report.
8. City Administrator Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt presented the idea of a
N. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Schnedler.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:52 PM.
____________________________ August 17th, 2022
Abigail Hora, City Clerk
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