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Home My Public Portal AboutMinutes-3/8/2016 City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin Work Session Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 Date/Time: March 8, 2016—6:30 PM Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: March 4, 2016 (website&front entry of City Hall) Mayor: Steven Berner City Administrator/Clerk: Doug Boldt Council At Large: Jim Bartels City Attorney: Robert Michael Council At Large: Al Havens Deputy City Clerk: Ashley Platz Council At Large: Joan Kahler D.of Public Works: Brett Mehmen Council At Large: Mike Ryan City Engineer: Doug Frederick Council At Large: Peggy Upton Call to Order—6:30 PM A. Roll Call The City Council of the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, met in a work session March 8, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order. Upon roll being called the following named council members were present: Peggy Upton, Jim Bartels, Al Havens, Jo Kahler, Mike Ryan. Also present: City Administrator/Clerk Doug Boldt, City Engineer Ben Carhoff, Deputy City Clerk Ashley Platz, other visitors. B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval Motion to approve the Work Session Agenda by Upton. Second by Ryan. All ayes, motion carried. C. Discussion of Park and Recreation Improvements Project Lori Boren-HBK Engineering- Spoke about the Park Improvements and Development. The Bid process will be starting March 14 and all bids due by March 31".Submit to Council for approval by April 51h. April 1 lth or 18'h construction is expected to start. October 151h is the goal to have the construction completed. Woodfield Park, Deerview Park, Dog Park, Tennis Courts & Restrooms and Concessions, City Park Ballfield Lighting. Council discussed all the parks and the proposes plans. D. Discussion/Questions from Council Members re2ardin2 items on the Regular City Council Agenda Doug- advised that he will do a budget presentation at the end of the meeting and not during the resolution. Upton- had a correction for the February 161h minutes-roll call vote for donations needs to reflect 3 Ayes-2 Nays. E. Other Business F. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Havens. Second by Upton. All ayes, Work Session adjourned at 6:55 PM City Council Meeting A. Call to Order—7:00 PM B. Roll Call The City Council of the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, met in regular session March 8, 2016 at 7:06 p.m. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order. Upon roll being called the following named council members were present: Peggy Upton, Jim Bartels, Al Havens, Jo Kahler, Mike Ryan. Absent: None. Also present: City Administrator/Clerk Doug Boldt, City Attorney Raiber, City Engineer Ben Carhoff, Public Works Director Brett Mehmen, Deputy City Clerk Ashley Platz, Building Official Brian Shay, and other visitors. C. Agenda Additions/Aunda Approval Motion to approve the Council Agenda by Kahler. Second by Ryan. All ayes, agenda is approved. D. Communications and Reports: 1. Unscheduled If you wish to address the City Council on subjects pertaining to today's meeting agenda,please wait until that item on the 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 Upton stated in work session to amend February 16th minutes on page 7, on item 2. Correct the motions to show Ryan Kahler as Nays and Bartels, Upton, Havens as Ayes. Second by Ryan. All ayes, motion carried. Motion to approve the consent agenda which includes February 16th amended minutes & 25th meetings minutes by Upton. Second by Bartels. All ayes, minutes are approved. F. Mayoral Proclamation 1. of-7 G. Public Hearing 1. Public Hearing on FY 2016-2017 Proposed Budget a. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to I-5 Motion to open the Public Hearing on FY 2016-2017 Proposed Budget by Kahler. Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Bartels, Havens, Ryan, Kahler, Upton All ayes, Public Hearing opens at 7:06 PM Discussion: Nothing received at City Hall and no public present to speak at hearing. Motion to close the Public Hearing on FY 2016-2017 Proposed Budget by Ryan. Second by Kahler. Roll Call: Havens, Ryan, Kahler, Upton, Bartels. All ayes, public hearing closed at 7:06 PM H. Ordinance Approval/Amendment 1. Ordinance No. 2016-381 —Ordinance Declining the Johnson County, Iowa Minimum Wage Ordinance and Establishing a City of Tiffin Minimum Wage a. Motion to Approve First Reading and Proceed to Second Reading Public Comment for first reading of Ordinance 2016-381: Nicole Upchruch—230 W. 2nd St- Spoke about minimum wage and urged the Council to follow the Johnson County minimum wage. Paul Iversen- Mt. Vernon, IA resident- advised he has studied the minimum wage. Stated that he is for the Johnson County minimum wage and believes the arguments for the opposition are lies. Ben Upchruch- 230 W. 2nd St- in support of the Johnson County minimum wage. Justin Banks- Williamsburg, Ia resident- $9/hr will not pay for day care. And spoke about a poll that shows that 69% of Iowans are in favor of an increased minimum wage. Jim Schmidt- Redbird Run- Feels that opting out is the best option and feels we have lost Fareway because of it. Council- Kahler advised that she feels that the City Council should not be telling Tiffin businesses what they should pay employees. Havens- Stated why the $9/hr was decided and how he requested to have the minimum wage be $8.75/hr which is reflective of the wage that the State has tried push through without success. Ryan- Support the Johnson County minimum wage increase. He has spoken with many people who have not come to Council meetings to voice their opinions and are not in support for the Johnson County minimum wage. Bartels- advised that opting out would have been the easiest choice but it wouldn't have been the correct decisions. Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016-381 - Ordinance Declining the Johnson County, Iowa Minimum Wage Ordinance and Establishing a City of Tiffin Minimum Wage by Havens. Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Ryan, Kahler, Upton, Bartels, Havens. Ayes: Ryan, Upton, Bartels, Havens. Nays: Kahler First Reading of Ordinance 2016-381 passes. 2. Ordinance No. 2016-382—Ordinance Amending the Tiffin Zoning Ordinance No. 2007-287 and Any Amendments Thereto Adding Taverns/Bars to Business List and Amending Restaurant Uses in all Commercial Districts a. Motion to Approve Second Reading and Proceed to Third Reading Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016-382 - Ordinance Amending the Tiffin Zoning Ordinance No. 2007-287 and Any Amendments Thereto Adding Taverns/Bars to Business List and Amending Restaurant Uses in all Commercial Districts by Ryan. Second by Kahler. Roll Call: Ayes- Kahler, Upton, Bartels, Havens, Ryan. Second reading of Ordinance 2016-382 passes. L Resolutions for Approval 1. Resolution 2016-017 —Resolution Setting the Date for the Public Hearing and Letting of the Parks and Recreation Improvements Project for the City of Tiffin, Iowa Motion to approve Resolution 2016-017 —Resolution Setting the Date for the Public Hearing and Letting of the Parks and Recreation Improvements Project for the City of Tiffin, Iowa by Kahler. Second by Ryan. Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Ryan, Kahler All ayes, Resolution 2016-017 passes. 2. Resolution 2016-018 —Resolution Setting a Public Hearing for an Ordinance Amendment to the M-1, M-2 Districts (Light Industrial, Heavy Industrial) Principal Permitted Uses and Structures Motion to approve Resolution 2016-018 - Resolution Setting a Public Hearing for an Ordinance Amendment to the M-1, M-2 Districts (Light Industrial, Heavy Industrial) Principal Permitted Uses and Structures by Kahler. Second by Havens. Roll Call: Bartels, Havens, Ryan, Kahler, Upton All ayes, Resolution 2016-018 passes. 3. Resolution 2016-019 —Resolution Setting a Public Hearing for an Ordinance Amendment to Section 9.16, Home Occupation, and its Definition Motion to approve Resolution 2016-019 - Resolution Setting a Public Hearing for an Ordinance Amendment to Section 9.16, Home Occupation, and its Definition by Upton. Second by Ryan. Roll Call: Havens, Ryan, Kahler, Upton, Bartels. All ayes, Resolution 2015-019 passes. Ct if'lG'1 1V% o1:-1', `if 4y"e1)a{ot �J7 of-7 4. Resolution 2016-020 —Resolution Setting a Public Hearing for an Ordinance Amendment to Section 7.04(e), Parking or Loading Space Motion to approve Resolution 2016-020 - Resolution Setting a Public Hearing for an Ordinance Amendment to Section 7.04(e), Parking or Loading Space by Ryan. Second by Havens. Roll Call: Ryan, Kahler, Upton, Bartels, Havens. All ayes, Resolution 2016-020 passes. 5. Resolution 2016-021 —Resolution Approving the City of Tiffin Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Annual Budget Motion to approve Resolution 2016-021 —Resolution Approving the City of Tiffin Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Annual Budget by Ryan. Second by Havens. Roll Call: Kahler, Upton, Bartels, Havens, Ryan. All ayes, Resolution 2016-021 passes. J. Old Business 1. K. Motions for Approval 1. Consideration of Payables List—Motion to Approve by Havens. Second by Ryan. All ayes, Payables are approved. CLAIMS REPORT VENDOR INVOICE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT ALLIANT ENERGY 99 BROWN ST SEWER 870.52 CEDAR RAPIDS PHOTO COPY CO BW TONER 259.35 CONSUMERS COOPERATIVE FIELD XL DSL 361GAL 931.65 CORNERSTONE EXCAVATING 2014 WATER&SEWER EXT CCA SCHL 152,402.09 DAN'S OVERHEAD DOORS 201 RAILROAD ST SHOP DOOR 5,025.00 DATA TECHNOLOGIES USER GROUP TRAINING DSM 95 ENEGY SALES, INC MOTOR/BLOWER ASSEMBLY 290 HART FREDERICK CONSULTAN ENGINEERING FEES 38,934.60 IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE W/H STATE TAXES 289.65 JAY-PLATZ,ASHLEY FEBRUARY MILEAGE REIMB 80.98 JOHNSON COUNTY RECORDER RECORDING FEES 7 JOHNSON COUNTY REFUSE INC RECYLCING 4,167.00 JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF MARCH 2015 POLICE PROTECTION 5,661.50 LENOCH &CILEK ACE- IOWA CITY SHOP TOWELS 3.04 LINN COUNTY REC ELECTRIC ACCOUNTS 534.7 LOWES BUSINESS ACCOUNT PVC REPAIR COUPLING,ADPTR-SWR 1,433.76 LYNCH, MICHAEL& RAIBER TIFFIN HEIGHTS LEGAL FEES 8,627.38 MATH ESON-LINWELD MONTHLY WELDING RENTALS 63.6 MCGLADREY APC REPLACEMENT&SERVICE/SUPT 1,724.00 MID-AMERICAN ENERGY NATURAL GAS 1,165.99 11'v Cmif1G'1 1v% oi:-1, `,f, ,`,IO(I A`1e11a{ot , of-7 NORTH LIBERTY LEADER LEGAL PUBLISHING 420.28 NORTHWAY WELL AND PUMP COMPANY BOOSTER PUMP#2 REPLACE/REMVE 5,733.45 OLD NATIONAL LEASING RENTAL FEE DUE 5,137.89 PITNEY BOWES PURCHASE POWER POSTAGE METER 446.26 SHAULL,AMY MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 28.19 SHAY, BRIAN BUILDING OFFICIAL DUTIES 3,075.00 SOLON STATE BANK F350 REVENUE LOAN 795.52 TELEDYNE ISCO PUMP TUBING, STRAINER, COVER 275.62 THE UI CENTER FOR CONFERENCES IMMI 2015 CONTINUING EDUCATION 420 TIFFIN FIRE ASSOCIATION MONTHLY FIRE PROTECTION 9,166.66 VEENSTRA& KIMM, INC CIP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 70.95 VISA HILLS BANK CREDIT CARDS 3,500.62 WALKER WELDING CONCESSIONS, SHELTER, PARKS 1,065.94 TOTAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PAYROLL CHECKS 6,256.63 **** PAID TOTAL***** 6,256.63 **** SCHED TOTAL***** 252,703.19 ***** REPORTTOTAL***** 258,959.82 2. Discussion and Consideration of Potential Change in Trail Phase 5 and Phase 6 and the Hiring of Hart-Frederick to Proceed and Council Action as Needed Jack Burnham- HFC Engineer- Presented the proposed change in Trail Ph 5 and Ph 6. Motion to modify Trail Ph 6 to make trail along Clear Creek and to instruct Hart-Frederick with the assistance as a proposal to MPO by Ryan Second by Kahler. All ayes, motion carried. 3. Discussion and Consideration of Purchase of Replacement Pump for Wastewater Treatment Facility and Council Action as Needed Motion to approve Purchase of Replacement Pump for Wastewater Treatment Facility by Kahler. Second by Upton. All ayes, motion carried. 4. Discussion and Consideration of City Hall Office Furniture Purchase and Council Action as Needed Motion to approve the City Hall Office Furniture Purchase by Kahler. Second by Ryan. All ayes, motion carried. 11`v Ct if'lG'1 1V% o1:-1, `.if 4 11Fef)a{ot l7 of-7 L. Reports to be Received/Filed 1. M. Reports from City Personnel 1. Mayor's Report- Ireland Avenue Trail-portion in City limits and wants to get this added to the CIP. 2. City Council Reports- Nothing. 3. Director of Public Work's Report-Nothing. 4. Building Official Report-Permits are picking up. Spoke with Tiffin Heights Developer and the all the lots are purchased with exception to a few single family homes on the hill. 5. City Engineer's Report- Metro plans to start Trail Ph 5 beginning of May. Randy has been working on the treatment plant and be let in May. I&I will be getting started as soon as possible. 6. City Attorney's Report- Nothing 7. City Administrator's Report—FY 2016-2017 Budget Presentation- Adiournment Motion to adjourn by Ryan. Second by Havens. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 9:13 PM March 8, 2015 Ashley Platz, Deputy Clerk 11`v Ct if,lG'1 1V% o1:-1, `if 4y"e1)a{ot of-7