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Tiffin City Council Meeting
Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340
April 4, 2023 — 7:00 PM
www.tiffin-iowa.org
March 31, 2023 (website & front entry of City Hall)
Mayor:
Council At Large:
Council At Large:
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 — 6:30 PM
A. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at the City Hall Council
Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 6:31 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 Havens.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, agenda approved.
C. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda or Reports
Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt reviewed the agenda with City Council.
D. Other Business
E. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Limkemann.
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:01 PM.
A.
B.
Regular Session - Call to Order — 7:00 PM
Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular session Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at the City Hall Council
Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM. Upon roll being called the following
members were present: Chris Olney, Eric Schnedler, Al Havens, Tim Orris, Skylar Limkemann left at
7:39PM. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt and City Clerk Abigail Hora.
C. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Limkemann.
Second by Orris.
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.
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.
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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 by
Havens.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, consent agenda approved.
F. Mayoral Proclamation
1.
G. Public Hearing
1. Public Hearing for the Conveyance and Dedication of a Stormwater Management Easement in the
Tiffin City Park to Hawk Wash, LLC
a. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to I-1
Motion to approve Public Hearing for the Conveyance and Dedication of a Stormwater
Management Easement in the Tiffin City Park to Hawk Wash, LLC by Olney.
Second by Limkemann.
Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Orris, Schnedler, Limkemann.
Discussion: Jon Marner with MMS present on behalf of Hawk Wash, LLC.
Nothing Received at City Hall.
Motion to close Public Hearing for the Conveyance and Dedication of a Stormwater Management
Easement in the Tiffin City Park to Hawk Wash, LLC by Orris.
Second by Schnedler.
Roll Call: Olney, Orris, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens.
H. Ordinance Approval/Amendment
1.
I Resolutions for Approval
1. Resolution No. 2023-022 — A Resolution Approving the Declaration of Shared Detention Basin
Easement, the Construction and Dedication Agreement and the Temporary Construction Easement
for the Detention Basin to be Constructed by Hawk Wash LLC, in the Tiffin City Park. Motion to
approve Resolution No. 2023-022 — A Resolution Approving the Declaration of Shared Detention
Basin Easement, the Construction and Dedication Agreement and the Temporary Construction
Easement for the Detention Basin to be Constructed by Hawk Wash LLC, in the Tiffin City Park
by Limkemann.
Second by Havens.
Roll Call: Orris, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens, Olney.
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Resolution No. 2023-023 — A Resolution Accepting the Staffing for Adequate Fire and
Emergency Response (SAFER) Program for Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Firefighters
Activity for the City of Tiffin Fire Department. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-023 — A
Resolution Accepting the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Program
for Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Firefighters Activity for the City of Tiffin Fire
Department by Limkemann.
Second by Orris.
Roll Call: Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens, Olney, Orris.
All ayes, motion carried.
J. Old Business
1.
K. Motions for Approval
1. Consideration of Payables List — Motion to Approve by Orris.
Second by Havens.
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All ayes, motion carried.
2. Consideration of Pay Estimate #3 — Boomerang Corporation, Well #5 Pump, Controls and Water
Main Project — Motion to Approve by Orris.
Second by Limkemann.
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Discussion and Consideration of One-time Water and Sewer Adjustment at 619 Doe Avenue and
Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Havens.
Second by Limkemann.
All ayes, motion carried.
4. Discussion and Consideration of New Phone System for City Hall and New Public Works
Building and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve the New Phone System with the
amendment to add the Fire Station by Limkemann.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, motion carried.
5. Discussion and Consideration to Approve Bid for Wastewater Treatment Plant Hoop Building and
Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Havens.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, motion carried.
6. Discussion and Consideration to Purchase Pickup for Water and Wastewater Department and
Council Action as Needed. Motion to purchase the GMC Canyon 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 — Discussion: Mayor Berner gave a report on the MPO meeting he attended.
2. City Council Reports — Nothing to Report.
3. Director of Public Work's Report — Nothing to Report.
4. Building Official's Report - Nothing to Report.
5. Recreation Director's Report - Discussion: Recreation Director reported that youth
baseball/softball started yesterday.
6. City Engineer's Report — Nothing to Report.
7. City Attorney's Report - Nothing to Report.
8. City Administrator's Report - Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt reviewed his report with
Council.
N. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Schnedler.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 8:01 PM.
April 5th, 2023
Abigail Hora, City Clerk
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