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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: September 20, 2022 7:00 PM
Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org
Posted: September 16, 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 5:45 PM
A. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at the City Hall Council
Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 5:48 PM. Upon roll being called the following
members were present: Al Havens, Skylar Limkemann, Chris Olney, Eric Schnedler, Tim Orris. Others
present City Clerk Abigail Hora and Building Official Brian Shay.
B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Limkemann.
Second by Havens.
All ayes, agenda approved.
C. Discussion of FY 2023-2024 Law Enforcement Contract with Johnson County Sheriff Kunkel
Discussion: Sheriff Kunkel present to discuss law enforcement contract.
D. Discussion and Direction for Additional Baseball/Softball Fields at City Park Old Soccer Fields
Discussion: Recreation Director Frank Haege discussed options for adding one or two fields to City Park.
E. Discussion and Direction for Potential Change to City of
Discussion: Building Official Brian Shay would like the fence ordinance to be revised to allow fence to be
on the property line without signatures.
F. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda
G. Other Business
H. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Havens.
Second by Limkemann.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM.
A. Regular Session - Call to Order 7:00 PM
B. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular session Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at the City Hall Council
Chamber. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Upon roll being called the following
members were present: Al Havens, Chris Olney, Skylar Limkemann leaves at 7:16 PM, Eric Schnedler, Tim
Orris. Others present City Clerk Abigail Hora and Building Official Brian Shay.
C. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Limkemann.
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, agenda approved.
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D. Communications and Reports
1. Unscheduled
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agenda is reached. If you wish to address the City Council on an item noton the agenda, please approach the lectern and
give your name and address for the public record before discussing your item.
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.
by Limkemann.
Second by Olney.
All ayes, motion carried.
F. Mayoral Proclamation
1.
G. Public Hearing
1. Public Hearing to Partially Vacate the Storm Sewer/Drainage Easement on Lot 2, Prairie Village
Commercial Development Part 1, Tiffin, Iowa
a. Close Public Hearing
Motion to open Public Hearing to Partially Vacate the Storm Sewer/Drainage Easement on Lot 2,
Prairie Village Commercial Development Part 1, Tiffin, Iowa by Limkemann.
Second by Orris.
Roll Call: Havens, Orris, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann.
Discussion: Nothing Received at City Hall.
Motion to close Public Hearing to Partially Vacate the Storm Sewer/Drainage Easement on Lot 2,
Prairie Village Commercial Development Part 1, Tiffin, Iowa by Limkemann.
Second by Orris.
Roll Call: Orris, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens.
H. Ordinance Approval/Amendment
1. Ordinance No. 2022-498 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin,
Iowa, to Rezone Lot 55, Madden Addition From R-2 to R-2/OPD in the City of Tiffin, Iowa,
Johnson County, Iowa and Legally Described Herein
a. Motion to Approve Second Reading and Proceed to Third Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2022-498 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map
of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone Lot 55, Madden Addition From R-2 to R-2/OPD in the City
of Tiffin, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa and Legally Described Herein by Olney.
Second by Limkemann.
Roll Call: Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens, Orris.
All ayes, second reading approved.
I. Resolutions for Approval
1. Resolution No. 2022-079 A Resolution Approving Storm Sewer Easements, Storm Water
Management Facility Easements and Drainage Easements for Prairie Village Commercial Part 3,
Tiffin, Iowa. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-079 A Resolution Approving Storm Sewer
Easements, Storm Water Management Facility Easements and Drainage Easements for Prairie
Village Commercial Part 3, Tiffin, Iowa by Havens.
Second by Limkemann.
Roll Call: Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens, Orris, Olney.
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Resolution No. 2022-080 A Resolution Setting the Date of October 18, 2022, for a Public
Hearing on the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area. Motion to
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approve Resolution No. 2022-080 A Resolution Setting the Date of October 18, 2022, for a
Public Hearing on the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area by
Limkemann.
Second by Schnedler.
Roll Call: Limkemann, Havens, Orris, Olney, Schnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Resolution No. 2022-081 -Mile Extra-Territorial
Review of the Vista Ridge Subdivision Preliminary and Final Plats. Motion to approve Resolution
No. 2022-081 -Mile Extra-Territorial Review of the
Vista Ridge Subdivision Preliminary and Final Plats by Limkemann.
Second by Schnedler.
Roll Call: Havens, Orris, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann.
All ayes, motion carried.
4. Resolution No. 2022-082 A Resolution Approving Additional No Parking on the West Side of
Elderberry Street. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-082 A Resolution Approving
Additional No Parking on the West Side of Elderberry Street by Limkemann.
Second by Schnedler.
Roll Call: Orris, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens.
All ayes, motion carried.
J. Old Business
1.
K. Motions for Approval
1. Consideration of Payables List Motion to Approve by Havens.
Second by Limkemann.
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Consideration of Change Order #18 Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Phase
Two Motion to Approve by Limkemann.
Second by Havens.
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Consideration of Pay Estimate #13 Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Phase Two
Motion to Approve by Limkemann.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, motion carried.
4. Consideration of Pay Application #7 Woodruff Construction, Public Works Building Motion
to Approve. Motion to approve by Limkemann.
Second by Havens.
All ayes, motion carried.
5. Discussion and Consideration of Repair Work on Oakdale Boulevard and Council Action as
Needed. Motion to approve Materbuilt quote by Limkemann.
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
6. Discussion and Consideration of One-time Water and Sewer Adjustment for 204 Village Dr., Apt.
#1 and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Havens.
Second by Limkemann.
All ayes, motion carried.
L. Reports to be Received/Filed
1.
2. Monthly Departmental Budget Reports
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3. Third Quarter Fire Department Report
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 - Nothing to Report.
5. s Report - Nothing to Report.
6. City Written Report in Packet.
7. Nothing to Report.
8. City Administrator Written Report in Packet.
N. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Schnedler.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:19 PM.
____________________________ September 21st, 2022
Abigail Hora, City Clerk
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