HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes-4/2/2024 (2)
City of Tiffin, Iowa
Meeting: Tiffin City Council Meeting
Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340
Date/Time: April 2, 2024 7:00 PM
Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org
Posted: March 29, 2024 (website & front entry of City Hall)
Mayor: Tim Kasparek City Administrator: Doug Boldt
Council At Large: Tim Orris Mayor Pro-Tem City Attorney: Crystal Raiber
Council At Large: Al Havens City Clerk: Abigail Hora
Council At Large: Skylar Limkemann W/WW Superintendent: Brett Mehmen
Council At Large: Chris Olney 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, April 2, 2024, at the City Hall Council
Chamber. Mayor Kasparek called the meeting to order at 6:16 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 by Schnedler.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, agenda approved.
C. Discussion and Review of Potential future Recreation/Wellness Center Floor Plan, Façade and Site
Layout
Discussion: Staff from Atura Architecture present to discuss floor plan, façade and site layout with City
Council.
D. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda or Reports
E. Other Business
F. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Orris.
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:02 PM.
A. Regular Session - Call to Order 7:00 PM
B. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular session Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the City Hall Council
Chambers. Mayor Kasparek called the meeting to order at 7:04 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 Orris.
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, agenda approved.
D. Communications and Reports
1. Unscheduled
City Council Agenda Page 1 of 4
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.
Discussion: Carl Bundy, 623 Kimberlite St, would like the City to consider rental permits. North Liberty has a similar
process, is still looking for resources and help in regards to the neighbor.
Jacob Huff, 605 Kimberlite St, has a family and echoes the same concerns as Carl.
Dennis Pettit, 601 Kimberlite St, echoes same concerns as others.
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. Autism Awareness Month and World Autism Awareness Day 2024
G. Public Hearing
1.
H. Ordinance Approval/Amendment
1. Ordinance No. 2024-508 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section
92.03(3) and Section 92.04(4)(a) of Chapter 92, to Increase the Late Payment and Non-Payment Fee
a. Motion to Approve Third and Final Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2024-508 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of
Tiffin, Iowa, Section 92.03(3) and Section 92.04(4)(a) of Chapter 92, to Increase the Late Payment
and Non-Payment Fee by Havens.
Second by Orris.
Roll Call: Havens, Orris, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann.
All ayes, third and final reading approved.
2. Ordinance No. 2024-509 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section
91.09 of Chapter 91, to Eliminate the use of Single-Purpose Meters
a. Motion to Approve Third and Final Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2024-509 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of
Tiffin, Iowa, Section 91.09 of Chapter 91, to Eliminate the use of Single-Purpose Meters by
Schnedler.
Second by Orris.
Discussion, Joe Goedken, 209 Cherry Lane, has a meter and is favor of this. Would like a one time
forgiveness for establishing sod.
Roll Call: Orris, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens.
All ayes, third and final reading approved.
3. Ordinance No. 2024-510 An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section
63.04, of Chapter 63, Speed Regulations, for Roberts Ferry Road
a. Motion to Approve Second Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2024-510 An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of
Tiffin, Iowa, Section 63.04, of Chapter 63, Speed Regulations, for Roberts Ferry Road by Havens.
Second by Orris.
Roll Call: Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens, Orris.
All ayes, second reading approved.
b. Motion to Suspend the Requirement to Pass Ordinance on Two Considerations before
Final Passage as stated in Iowa Code Section 380.3 by Olney.
City Council Agenda Page 2 of 4
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
c. Motion to Approve Third and Final Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2024-510 An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of
Tiffin, Iowa, Section 63.04, of Chapter 63, Speed Regulations, for Roberts Ferry Road by Orris.
Second by Olney.
Roll Call: Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens, Orris, Olney.
All ayes, third and final reading approved.
I. Resolutions for Approval
1. Resolution No. 2024-019 A Resolution Authorizing the use of a Preliminary Official Statement
for the sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2024A. Motion to approve
Resolution No. 2024-019 A Resolution Authorizing the use of a Preliminary Official Statement
for the sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2024A by Havens.
Second by Orris.
Roll Call: Limkemann, Havens, Orris, Olney, Schnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Resolution No. 2024-020 A Resolution Setting the Date of April 16, 2024, for a Public Hearing
for the FY 2024-2025 Budget. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2024-020 A Resolution Setting
the Date of April 16, 2024, for a Public Hearing for the FY 2024-2025 Budget by Orris.
Second by Olney.
Roll Call: Havens, Orris, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann.
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Resolution No. 2024-021 A Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding for
Additional Language to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Tiffin, Iowa, and
the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees as it pertains to Special
Qualification Pay for Construction Inspector Certifications. Motion to approve Resolution No.
2024-021 A Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding for Additional Language to
the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Tiffin, Iowa, and the American
Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees as it pertains to Special Qualification Pay for
Construction Inspector Certifications by Limkemann.
Second by Orris.
Roll Call: Orris, 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 Schnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Consideration of Pay Estimate #4 Boomerang Corporation, Potter Creek Interceptor Sewer Project
Motion to approve by Orris.
Second by Havens.
All ayes, motion carried.
L. Reports to be Received/Filed
1.
M. Reports from City Personnel
1. Report Nothing to Report.
2. City Council Reports Discussion: Council Person Havens reported lots of vehicles parking over
the sidewalk on Croell Ave. Staff will look into this.
City Council Agenda Page 3 of 4
3. Report - Discussion: Public Works Director Brian Detert obtained new
bleachers at the new ball diamonds and picnic tables. Got new trash receptables for the ball
diamonds and soccer fields.
4. Building Official Report - Discussion: Building Official Brian Shay reported the construction site
st
permit began on April 1.
5. Nothing to Report.
6. s Report - Discussion: Recreation Director Frank Haege has Spring sport ready
to start. He will also be adding some new summer programs.
7. - Nothing to Report.
8. City t Included in the Packet
9. - Nothing to Report.
10. City Administrator Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt discussed his report.
N. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Havens.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 8:04 PM.
___________________________ April 9th, 2024
Abigail Hora, City Clerk
City Council Agenda Page 4 of 4