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Tiffin City Council Meeting
Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340
March 7, 2023 — 7:00 PM
www.tiffin-iowa.org
March 3, 2023 (website & front entry of City Hall)
Mayor:
Council At Large:
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Council At Large:
Steven Berner
Al Havens — Mayor Pro-Tem
Skylar Limkemann
Chris Olney
Tim Orris
Eric Schnedler
City Administrator:
City Attorney:
City Clerk:
W/WW Superintendent:
D. of Public Works:
Building Official:
Recreation Director:
Fire Chief:
City Engineer:
Doug Boldt
Robert Michael/Crystal Raiber
Abigail Hora
Brett Mehmen
Brian Detert
Brian Shay
Frank Haege
Brad Hill
MSA Professional Services
Work Session - Call to Order — 6:15 PM
A. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the City Hall Council
Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 6:17 PM. Upon roll being called the following
members were present: Chris Olney, Al Havens, Eric Schnedler, Tim Orris, Skylar Limkemann. Others
present City Administrator Doug Boldt and City Clerk Abigail Hora.
B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Schnedler.
Second by Limkemann.
All ayes, agenda approved.
C. Discussion of City of Tiffin Capital Improvements Plan Revision
Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt reviewed the CIP with Council. Council gave direction on
what they want this to look like going forward.
D. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda or Reports
E. Other Business
F. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Orris.
Second by Limkemann.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 6:59 PM.
A. Regular Session - Call to Order — 7:00 PM
B. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular session Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the City Hall: Council
Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Upon roll being called the following
members were present: Chris Olney, Eric Schnedler, Al Havens, Tim Orris, Skylar Limkemann. Others
present City Administrator Doug Boldt and City Clerk Abigail Hora.
C. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Havens.
Second by Limkemann.
All ayes, agenda approved.
D. Communications and Reports
1. Unscheduled
If you wish to address the City Council on subjects pertaining to today's meeting agenda, please wait until that item on the
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,
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. Approval of Summary of Receipts Report
Motion to approve Consent Agenda which includes City Council Minutes and Summary of Receipts
Report by Havens.
Second by Limkemann.
All ayes, consent agenda approved.
F. Mayoral Proclamation
1.
G. Public Hearing
1. Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, Estimate of Costs for the Potter
Creek Interceptor Sewer Project
a. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to I-1
Motion to open Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, Estimate of Costs
for the Potter Creek Interceptor Sewer Project by Orris.
Second by Schnedler.
Roll Call: Olney, Orris, Havens, Schnedler, Limkemann.
Discussion: Nothing Received at City Hall.
Motion to close Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, Estimate of Costs
for the Potter Creek Interceptor Sewer Project by Olney.
Second by Orris.
Roll Call: Orris, Havens, Schnedler, Limkemann, Olney.
H. Ordinance Approval/Amendment
1.
I. Resolutions for Approval
1. Resolution No. 2023-017 — A Resolution Approving Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and
Estimate of Costs for the Potter Creek Interceptor Sewer Project. Motion to approve Resolution
No. 2023-017 — A Resolution Approving Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of
Costs for the Potter Creek Interceptor Sewer Project by Havens.
Second by Orris.
Roll Call: Havens, Schnedler, Limkemann, Olney, Orris.
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Resolution No. 2023-018 — A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Potter Creek Interceptor Sewer
Project. Motion to deny the Resolution No. 2023-018 — A Resolution to Award the Bid for the
Potter Creek Interceptor Sewer Project by Havens.
Second by Schnedler.
Roll Call: Schnedler, Limkemann, Olney, Orris, Havens.
All ayes, motion carried.
J. Old Business
1.
K. Motions for Approval
1. Consideration of Payables List — Motion to Approve by Orris.
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
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2. Consideration of Change Order #2 — Boomerang Corporation, Well #5 Pump, Controls and Water
Main Project — Motion to Approve by Orris.
Second by Havens.
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Consideration of Pay Estimate #2 — Boomerang Corporation, Well #5 Pump, Controls and Water
Main Project — Motion to Approve by Havens.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, motion carried.
4. Consideration of the Tiffin City Council's Acknowledgement of the USDOT Standard Title
VI/Non-Discrimination Assurances, the Title VI Non -Discrimination Agreement and the
Appointment of the Tiffin City Administrator as the Title VI Coordinator for the North Park Road
Improvements Project — Motion to Approve by Limkemann.
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
5. Discussion and Consideration of Purchase of Ballfield Tractor and Council Action as Needed.
Motion to approve by Limkemann.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, motion carried.
L. Reports to be Received/Filed
1.
M. Reports from City Personnel
1. Mayor's Report — Nothing to Report.
2. City Council Reports — Discussion: Council Person Limkemann reported Tiffin Fire pancake
breakfast March 26th 6:00 AM- 11:00 AM.
3. Director of Public Work's Report — Discussion: Public Works Director Brian Detert reported the
fountains will be lifted in April.
4. Building Official's Report — Nothing to Report.
5. Recreation Director's Report - Discussion: Recreation Director Frank Haege reported basketball is
completed for the season. Baseball/Softball will begin soon. New batting cages coming this
Spring.
6. City Engineer's Report — Included in Packet
7. City Attorney's Report — Nothing to Report.
8. City Administrator's Report — Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt discussed his report.
Citywide garage sales will be May 5 -7th, Citywide clean up day will be May 20th from 8:00 AM -
11:00 AM.
N. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Limkemann.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:58 PM.
March 8th, 2023
Abigail Hora, City Clerk