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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: May 16, 2023 7:00 PM
Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org
Posted: May 12, 2023 (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 6:00 PM
A. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the City Hall Council
Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 6:04 PM. Upon roll being called the following
members were present: Chris Olney, Al Havens, Skylar Limkemann, Eric Schnedler. Absent: Tim Orris.
Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt and City Clerk Abigail Hora.
B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Schnedler.
Second by Olney.
All ayes, agenda approved.
C. Update and Review of North Park Road Reconstruction Project
Discussion: Kevin Bailey, City Engineer present with MSA team to discuss North Park Road
reconstruction project. MSA designed a roundabout to assist the traffic flow on the South end of North
Park Road.
D. Update and Discussion of Grove Park Project and Possible City Support for their Workforce
Housing Tax Credit Program Application
Discussion: Nick and Nathan Faselt present with Jerry Waddilove of Merit Construction, to discuss the
Grove Park Project with the City. They are seeking a letter of support from the City for $1000 per unit not
to exceed 72 units if the application is approved. This tax credit is given during the building process.
E. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda or Reports
F. Other Business
G. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Limkemann.
Second by Schnedler.
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, May 16, 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, Skylar Limkemann. Absent: Tim Orris.
Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt and City Clerk Abigail Hora.
C. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Olney.
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Second by Havens.
All ayes, agenda approved.
D. Communications and Reports
1. Unscheduled
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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.
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
2. Approval of Summary of Receipts Report
3.
4. Approval of Liquor License Renewal
5. Approval of New Liquor License Coffee Emporium LLC
Motion to approve Consent Agenda which includes City Council Minutes, Summary of Receipts,
Coffee Emporium LLC by Schnedler.
Second by Olney.
All ayes, consent agenda approved.
F. Mayoral Proclamation
1.
G. Public Hearing
1. Public Hearing on FY 2022-2023 Budget Amendment
a. Close Public Hearing
Motion to open Public Hearing on FY 2022-2023 Budget Amendment by Olney.
Second by Limkemann.
Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann.
Discussion: Nothing Received at City Hall.
Motion to close Public Hearing on FY 2022-2023 Budget Amendment by Olney.
Second by Havens.
Roll Call: Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens.
No Action Taken.
H. Ordinance Approval/Amendment
1. Ordinance No. 2023-500 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin
to Rezone a portion of 2480 Highway 6 NW (Tiffin Heights West) from R-1B to R-1D, in the City
of Tiffin, Iowa
a. Motion to Approve Second Reading and Proceed to Third Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2023-500 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map
of the City of Tiffin to Rezone a portion of 2480 Highway 6 NW (Tiffin Heights West) from R-1B
to R-1D, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa by Havens.
Second by Limkemann.
Roll Call: Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens.
All ayes, second reading approved.
I. Resolutions for Approval
1. Resolution No. 2023-031 A Resolution Setting the Date of May 30, 2023, for a Public Hearing
for the FY 2022-2023 Budget Amendment. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-031 A
Resolution Setting the Date of May 30, 2023, for a Public Hearing for the FY 2022-2023 Budget
Amendment by Schnedler.
Second by Havens.
Roll Call: Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens, Olney.
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All ayes, motion carried.
2. Resolution No. 2023-032 A Resolution of Support of the Application of the Grove Park Project
for Funding Via the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program and Pledging City Monies for the
Same. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-032 A Resolution of Support of the Application
of the Grove Park Project for Funding Via the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program and
Pledging City Monies for the Same by Olney.
Second by Schnedler.
Roll Call: Limkemann, Havens, Olney, Schnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Resolution No. 2023-033 A Resolution Setting the Date of May 30, 2023, for a Public Hearing
to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Chapter 35, Fire Protection. Motion to approve
Resolution No. 2023-033 A Resolution Setting the Date of May 30, 2023, for a Public Hearing
to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Chapter 35, Fire Protection by Limkemann.
Second by Schnedler.
Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann.
All ayes, motion carried.
4. Resolution No. 2023-034 A Resolution for the Final Acceptance of the Madden Addition
Pedestrian Bridge and Trail. Motion to approve with the condition of acceptance and approval by
City Administrator and City Attorney of a signed easement agreement, release of current
easement, and plat from the developer for the trail by Limkemann.
Second by Havens.
Motion to approve as amended by Schnedler.
Second by Limkemann.
Roll Call: 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 Olney.
Second by Havens.
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Consideration of Special Events Application Tony Johnson, Country Friday at Park Place
(Outdoor Concert). Motion to approve by Limkemann.
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Consideration of Pay Estimate #4 Boomerang Corporation, Well #5 Pump, Controls and Water
Main Project Motion to Approve by Limkemann.
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
4. Discussion and Consideration of Change Order for Tiffin Fire Truck and Council Action as
Needed. Motion to approve by Limkemann.
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
5. Discussion and Consideration of FY 2023-2024 Public Works Equipment Replacement and
Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve as proposed by Havens.
Second by Limkemann.
All ayes, motion carried.
L. Reports to be Received/Filed
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1.
2.Monthly Departmental Budget Reports
M.Reports fromCity Personnel
1. Nothing to Report.
2. City Council Reports Discussion: Council Person Limkemann gave a report on the Safer Grant
as this will start on June 1, 2023.
3. Report - Discussion: Public Works Director Brian Detert reported the
water sampling stations have been installed throughout town. Splash Pad will be installed
tomorrow.
4. Building Official Report - Discussion: Building Official Brian Shay gave an update on Building
Permit numbers.
5. s Report Nothing to Report.
6. City Nothing to Report.
7. - Nothing to Report.
8. City Administrator Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt reminded Council that
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City Wide Clean Up Day on Saturday May 20from 8:00 AM 11:00 AM.
N. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Schnedler.
Second by Havens.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:57 PM.
____________________________ May 17th, 2023
Abigail Hora, City Clerk
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