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Home My Public Portal AboutMinutes-11/7/2023 City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 Date/Time: November 7, 2023 7:00 PM Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: November 3, 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 5:30 PM A. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at the City Hall Council Chamber. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 5:33 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. Departmental Tour of the Water Plant Motion to temporarily adjourn and travel to Water Plant by Schnedler. Second by Limkemann. All ayes, meeting temporarily adjourned at 5:33 PM. Motion to return from temporary adjournment at the Water Plant by Schnedler. Second by Orris. All ayes, meeting resumed at 5:39 PM. Motion to temporarily adjourn and travel back to City Hall by Schnedler. Second by Orris. All ayes, meeting temporarily adjourned at 6:18 PM. Motion to resume Work Session by Limkemann. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, meeting resumed at 6:25 PM. D. Discussion and Review of Discussion: Sheriff Kunkel presented a revised contract with some of the changes that City Council requested. The first two years of the contract would be unchanged. FY 26/27, FY 27/28 and FY 28/29 st would remain at 252 hours weekly. This will be on the November 21 agenda for approval. E. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda or Reports F. Other Business G. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Schnedler. Second by Limkemann. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:01 PM. City Council Agenda Page 1 of 5 A.Regular Session -Call to Order 7:00PM B. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular session Tuesday, November 7, 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 Olney. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, agenda approved. D. Communications and Reports 1. Unscheduled I 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 Special City Council Minutes 3. Approval of Summary of Receipts Report Motion to approve Consent Agenda which includes City Council Minutes, Special City Council Minutes and Summary of Receipts by Orris. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, consent agenda approved. F. Mayoral Proclamation 1. G. Public Hearing 1. Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2023-506 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone Daytona Estates from Estate Family (R-1E) to a Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Two Family Residential District (R-2/OPD) in the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described herein a. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to H-1 Motion to open Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2023-506 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone Daytona Estates from Estate Family (R-1E) to a Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Two Family Residential District (R-2/OPD) in the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described herein by Havens. Second by Limkemann. Roll Call: Havens, Orris, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann. Discussion: Nothing Received at City Hall. Motion to close Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2023-506 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone Daytona Estates from Estate Family (R-1E) to a Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Two Family Residential District (R-2/OPD) in the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described herein by Limkemann. Second by Orris. Roll Call: Orris, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens. All ayes, motion carried. City Council Agenda Page 2 of 5 2. Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2023-507 An Ordinance Amending the Tiffin Zoning Ordinance, Section 5, Fence and Hedge Regulations, Subsection 5.05, Regarding Special Fences, Swimming Pools a. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to H-2 Motion to open Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2023-507 An Ordinance Amending the Tiffin Zoning Ordinance, Section 5, Fence and Hedge Regulations, Subsection 5.05, Regarding Special Fences, Swimming Pools by Orris. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens, Orris, Olney. Discussion: Nothing Received at City Hall. Motion to close Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2023-507 An Ordinance Amending the Tiffin Zoning Ordinance, Section 5, Fence and Hedge Regulations, Subsection 5.05, Regarding Special Fences, Swimming Pools by Orris. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Limkemann, Havens, Orris, Olney, Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried. H. Ordinance Approval/Amendment 1. Ordinance No. 2023-506 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone Daytona Estates from Estate Family (R-1E) to a Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Two Family Residential District (R-2/OPD) in the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described herein a. Motion to Approve First Reading and Proceed to Second Reading Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2023-506 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone Daytona Estates from Estate Family (R-1E) to a Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Two Family Residential District (R-2/OPD) in the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described herein by Limkemann. Second by Havens. Roll Call: Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann, Orris, Havens. All ayes, first reading approved. 2. Ordinance No. 2023-507 An Ordinance Amending the Tiffin Zoning Ordinance, Section 5, Fence and Hedge Regulations, Subsection 5.05, Regarding Special Fences, Swimming Pools a. Motion to Approve First Reading and Proceed to Second Reading Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2023-507 An Ordinance Amending the Tiffin Zoning Ordinance, Section 5, Fence and Hedge Regulations, Subsection 5.05, Regarding Special Fences, Swimming Pools by Schnedler. Second by Havens. Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Orris, Schnedler, Limkemann. All ayes, first reading approved. I. Resolutions for Approval 1. Resolution No. 2023-073 A Resolution Setting the Salaries for the Appointed Officers and Employees of the City of Tiffin, Iowa. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-073 A Resolution Setting the Salaries for the Appointed Officers and Employees of the City of Tiffin, Iowa by Limkemann. Second by Olney. Roll Call: Olney, Orris, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens. All ayes, motion carried. rd 2. Resolution No. 2023-074 A Resolution Removing Portions of West 3 Street, Grant Street and nd East and West 2 Street from the City of Tiffin Trail System with the completion of Trail Phase 7 and the Original Town Urbanization Project Phase Two. Motion to approve Resolution No. rd 2023-074 A Resolution Removing Portions of West 3 Street, Grant Street and East and West City Council Agenda Page 3 of 5 nd 2 Street from the City of Tiffin Trail System with the completion of Trail Phase 7 and the Original Town Urbanization Project Phase Two byHavens. Second by Olney. Roll Call: Orris, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens, Olney. All ayes, motion carried. 3. Resolution No. 2023-075 A Resolution Setting the Date of December 19, 2023, for a Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form or Contract, Estimate of Costs and Authorizing Publication of Notices for the Original Town Urbanization Project Phase Three and Opening of Bids on December 14, 2023. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-075 A Resolution Setting the Date of December 19, 2023, for a Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form or Contract, Estimate of Costs and Authorizing Publication of Notices for the Original Town Urbanization Project Phase Three and Opening of Bids on December 14, 2023 by Limkemann. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens, Olney, Orris. All ayes, motion carried. 4. Resolution No. 2023-076 A Resolution Setting the Date of December 5, 2023, for a Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form or Contract, Estimate of Costs and Authorizing Publication of Notices for the Sidewalk Connection to Soccer Fields Project and Opening of Bids on November 30, 2023. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-076 A Resolution Setting the Date of December 5, 2023, for a Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form or Contract, Estimate of Costs and Authorizing Publication of Notices for the Sidewalk Connection to Soccer Fields Project and Opening of Bids on November 30, 2023 by Schnedler. Second by Havens. Roll Call: Limkemann, Havens, Olney, Orris, Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried. J. Old Business 1. K. Motions for Approval 1. Consideration of Payables List Motion to approve by Limkemann. Second by Orris. All ayes, motion carried. 2. Discussion and Consideration of One-time Water and Sewer Adjustment at 605 Doe Avenue and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Limkemann. Second by Orris. All ayes, motion carried. 3. Discussion and Consideration of Purchase of New/Additional Tables and Chairs for the City Council Chambers and Council Action as Needed. Motion to purchase chairs by Limkemann. Second by Orris. All ayes, motion carried. 4. Discussion and Consideration of Herky on Parade Sponsorship and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve purchase option B and splitting the cost with the Tiffin Community Fund by Havens. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried. L. Reports to be Received/Filed 1. M. Reports from City Personnel 1. t Nothing to Report. City Council Agenda Page 4 of 5 2. City Council Reports Discussion: Council Person Limkemann reported the Fire Department was not awarded the grant from theRiverboat Foundation. Council Person Schnedler would like to have more conversations on economic development during budget discussions. 3. Report Director of Public Works Brian Detert gave an update that the lights at the dog park have been installed and they are operational. The electrical that is being ran to Deerview Park is completed and the AED at this location should be installed soon. 4. Building Official Report Nothing to Report. 5. s Report Recreation Director Frank Haege reported youth basketball will be starting soon. Tiffin Recreation won the Commissioner Cup over two other communities for the Supreme NFL Flag Football 2023 Season. 6. City Written Report in Packet. 7. City Attorney Crystal Raiber reported that dog case has been dismissed. 8. City Administrator - City Administrator Doug Boldt reviewed his report. N. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Schnedler. Second by Limkemann. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:46 PM. ____________________________ November 8th, 2023 Abigail Hora, City Clerk City Council Agenda Page 5 of 5