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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: November 21, 2023 7:00 PM
Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org
Posted: November 17, 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 21, 2023, at the City Hall Council
Chamber. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 5:35 PM. Upon roll being called the following
members were present: Al Havens, Chris Olney, Eric Schnedler present via Microsoft Teams, Skylar
Limkemann, Tim Orris. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt present via Microsoft Teams and City
Clerk Abigail Hora.
B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Orris.
Second by Havens.
All ayes, agenda approved.
C. Discussion and Review of
Discussion: Sheriff Brad Kunkel discussed the revised law enforcement contract with Council and City
Attorney. During the work session, a few different versions were presented and discussed with a final
version with all the changes and addition then to Council, Sheriff Kunkel and City Attorney.
D. Discussion of City Logo Redesign and Branding Identity Proposal
Discussion: Katie Reierson of Riverside Writing and Lexi Gillian of Myliu Marketing were present to
discuss the two branding options for the City. Council verbally agreed to the brand identity package but
would like this as an action item on the next agenda for formal approval. Council would also like to move
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the timeline forward to April 1.
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 Orris.
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, November 21, 2023, at the City Hall Council
Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM. Upon roll being called the following
members were present: Chris Olney, Eric Schnedler present via Microsoft Teams, Al Havens, Skylar
Limkemann, Tim Orris. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt present via Microsoft Teams and City
Clerk Abigail Hora.
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C.Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Olney.
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.
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. Approval of
Motion to approve Consent Agenda which includes City Council Minutes, Summary of Receipts and
Clerk/Treasurers Report by Orris.
Second by Olney.
All ayes, consent agenda approved.
F. Mayoral Proclamation
1.
G. Public Hearing
1.
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 Second Reading and Proceed to Third and Final 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: Havens, Orris, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann.
All ayes, second 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 Second Reading and Proceed to Third and Final 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 Havens.
Second by Orris.
Roll Call: Orris, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens.
All ayes, second reading approved.
I. Resolutions for Approval
1. Resolution No. 2023-077 A Resolution Approving the Iowa Statewide Transportation
Alternatives Program (TAP) Application. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-077 A
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Resolution Approving the Iowa Statewide Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Application
byOrris.
Second by Limkemann.
Roll Call: Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens, Orris.
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Resolution No. 2023-078 A Resolution to Fix the date of December 19, 2023, for a Public
Hearing on a Proposal to enter into a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to
borrow Money thereunder in the Principal Amount not to exceed $143,774. Motion to approve
Resolution No. 2023-078 A Resolution to Fix the date of December 19, 2023, for a Public
Hearing on a Proposal to enter into a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to
borrow Money thereunder in the Principal Amount not to exceed $143,774 by Olney.
Second by Orris.
Roll Call: Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens, Orris, Olney,
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Resolution No. 2023-079 A Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat of Prairie Heights,
Tiffin, Iowa. Motion to approve by Havens.
Second by Limkemann.
Roll Call: Limkemann, Havens, Orris, Olney, 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 Special Events Application Friday Night Main Event, Rodeo
and Concert and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Limkemann.
Ayes: Schnedler.
Roll Call Ayes: Schnedler, Limkemann, Orris.
Nays: Olney, Havens.
Three Ayes, motion carried.
3. Discussion and Consideration of Appropriating Annual TIF Debt Certification and Council Action
as Needed. Motion to approve by Olney.
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
4. Discussion and Consideration of Annual Urban Renewal Report for FY 2022-2023 and Council
Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Limkemann.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, motion carried.
5. Discussion and Consideration of Proposal from Hinson Consulting to Update the 2019
Compensation Study and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Limkemann.
Second by Havens.
All ayes, motion carried.
6. Discussion and Consideration of Johnson County Law Enforcement 28E Agreement through
FY 2028/2029 and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve as updated in the Council Packet
by Limkemann.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, motion carried.
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L. Reports to be Received/Filed
1.October Johnson County Sheriff's Report
2. Monthly Departmental Budget Reports
3. Annual Financial Report FY 2023
M. Reports from City Personnel
1. t Discussion: Mayor Berner reported the MPO is working through their budget
and share is $7,305. Resolution on Iowa Clean Air for federal dollars was approved. 380
Express funding is being funded until June 2026.
2. City Council Reports Discussion: Council Person Limkemann 2023 Volunteer Fire Assistance
Grant. Council Person Olney thanked Brian Detert for the lights at the dog park. Fire Department
has had 536 calls to date.
3. Report Nothing to Report.
4. Building Official Report Discussion: Building Official Brian Shay reported PinSeekers is
officially open.
5. s Report Nothing to Report.
6. City Nothing to Report.
7. Nothing to Report.
8. City Administrator Written Report in Packet.
N. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Limkemann.
Second by Olney.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:26 PM.
____________________________ November 30th, 2023
Abigail Hora, City Clerk
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