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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: October 3, 2023 7:00 PM
Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org
Posted: September 29, 2023 (website & front entry of City Hall)
Mayor: Steven Berner City Administrator: Doug Boldt
Council At Large: Al Havens Mayor Pro-Tem City Attorney: 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 6:15 PM
A. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the City Hall Council
Chamber. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 6:15 PM. Upon roll being called the following
members were present: Al Havens, Chris Olney, Eric Schnedler, Skylar Limkemann, 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 Orris.
All ayes, agenda approved.
C. Discussion and Review of Draft of City of Tiffin Debt Book from Northland Securities
Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt reviewed the City of Tiffin Debt Book from Northland
Securities.
D. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda or Reports
E. Other Business
F. 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, October 3, 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, Tim Orris. Others
present City Administrator Doug Boldt and City Clerk Abigail Hora.
C. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Havens.
Second by Orris.
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.
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Discussion: Dave Yansky, 121 W 2 St, present to discuss the Original Town Phase Two Assessment and object to the
amount due to the lack of driveway at the property.
Dick Huff, 355 Oriole Ct, had questions regarding a potential Recreation Center and the Public Library.
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 by
Orris.
Second by Olney.
All ayes, consent agenda approved.
F. Mayoral Proclamation
1. Fire Prevention Week 2023
G. Public Hearing
1.
H. Ordinance Approval/Amendment
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I. Resolutions for Approval
1. Resolution No. 2023-067 A Resolution Accepting the City Street Finance Report to the Iowa
Department of Transportation for the City of Tiffin, Iowa for Fiscal Year 2023. Motion to approve
Resolution No. 2023-067 A Resolution Accepting the City Street Finance Report to the Iowa
Department of Transportation for the City of Tiffin, Iowa for Fiscal Year 2023 by Havens.
Second by Limkemann.
Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Orris, Schnedler, Limkemann.
All ayes, motion carried.
J. Old Business
1. Resolution No. 2023-058 A Resolution Authorizing the Placement of Additional Stop Signs at
the Intersection of Dogwood Lane and Croell Avenue. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-
058 A Resolution Authorizing the Placement of Additional Stop Signs at the Intersection of
Dogwood Lane and Croell Avenue by Orris.
Second by Schnedler.
Roll Call: Olney, Orris, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens.
All Ayes, motion carried.
K. Motions for Approval
1. Consideration of Payables List Motion to approve by Schnedler.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Consideration of Special Events Application Blood Drive, Tiffin Lions Club Motion to
approve by Orris.
Second by Olney.
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Discussion and Consideration to Approved Verified Claim for Lots 1-9, inclusive, Outlot A,
Outlot B, and Gable Way (private), all in Hickory Knoll, Tiffin, Iowa, and Council Action as
Needed. Motion to approve by Havens.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, motion carried.
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4. Discussion and Consideration of Hiring Construction Inspector I Position for Building Department
and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Havens.
Second bySchnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
L. Reports to be Received/Filed
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M. Reports from City Personnel
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1. t Suggested Trick-or-Treat Tuesday, October 31, 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
2. City Council Reports Discussion: City Council Person Schnedler attended the EMA meeting and
reported they will be getting rid of the boat that is currently housed at the Fire Station and replaced
with a banana boat. City Council Person Olney reported the Librarian at the Public Library will be
retiring soon. Senior Coffee Hour will be the last Tuesday of the month at 10:00 AM here at City
Hall.
3. Report Discussion: Director of Public Works Brian Detert reported
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lights to be at dog park up by end of week of the 23 of October. City Park Ball fields should be
completed by end of week.
4. Building Official Report - Discussion: Building Official Brian Shay was contacted by the
Middle School STEM teacher regarding a partnership and replacement of the dog park obstacles.
5. s Report Nothing to Report.
6. City Included in Packet
7. Nothing to Report.
8. City Administrator Included in Packet.
N. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Limkemann.
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:54 PM.
____________________________ October 5th, 2023
Abigail Hora, City Clerk
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