HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes-12/7/2016 City of Tiffin, Iowa
Clear Creek Amana School District, Tiffin, Iowa
Meeting: City of Tiffin/Clear Creek Amana School District Joint Work Session
Place: Springmier Community Library, Tiffin Middle School, 311 Marengo
Road, Tiffin, Iowa 52340
Date/Time: December 7, 2016—6:30 PM
Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.or2—www.ccaschools.or2
Posted: December 2, 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: Hart-Frederick
Council At Large: Peggy Upton
Board President: Steve Swenka District Superintendent: Tim Kuehl
Vice President: Bob Broghammer Board Secretary: Lori Robertson
Board Member: Terry Davis
Board Member: Matt McAveary
Board Member: Jennifer Mooney
Board Member: Eileen Schmidt
Board Member: Jim Seelman
Call to Order—6:30 PM
A. Roll Call
The City Council of the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa and Clear Creek
Amana School Board met in a Joint Work Session on Wednesday, December 7,
2016. School Board President Steve Swenka called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
Upon roll being called the following named Council & Board member were present:
Mayor Steve Berner, Council Members: Jim Bartels, Peggy Upton, Al Havens,
School Board Members: Bob Broghammer, Matt McAveary, Jennifer Mooney,
Eileen Schmidt. Absent: Council Member—Mike Ryan, Joan Kahler, Board
Members —Terry Davis and Jim Seelman. Also present: Mayor Steve Berner, City
Administrator Doug Boldt, Deputy City Clerk Ashley Platz, City Engineer Ben
Carhoff CCA School District Superintendent Tim Kuehl and Board Secretary Lori
Robertson.
B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve the agenda by Mayor Berner.
Second by Eileen Schmidt
All ayes, motion carried.
C. Welcome and Introductions
Doug Boldt, City Adminstrator and Superintendent Tim Kuehl gave a brief
welcome and introductions.
D. Discussion of Use and Cost Sharing of Crossing Guards for Intersections of
Highway 6/Ireland Avenue and Third Street/Ireland Avenue
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Discussion: Time spoke about the history of Mr. Fox's guard duties, and the need to
have guards by the Middle School and High School with a potential of needing one
by the Elementary School when development prompts one. Doug spoke about his
conversations with the DOT. City Engineer Ben Carhoff spoke about the traffic
studies and the warrants needed by the DOT to allow a traffic light with crossing
signals. Al Havens requested to install light during the summer to acclimate
residents and travelers through Tiffin prior to the next school year in order to
minimize the risk of accidents with kids. Board and Council discussed pursuing a
28E agreement so the City and CCA can share the expense of crossing guards.
E. Discussion and Update of Park Road Proiect
Doug gave background on Park Road Project and the partnership between the
Developer Scott Anderson of Park Place to pave Park Road. The plan is to be ahead
of the anticipated increase of traffic when the Forevergreen interchange is complete.
Doug mentioned the road will be four lanes with a decorative median. The goal is
to have Park Road open before the DOT completes Forevergreen.
F. Discussion of a Future Recreation/Community Center and Possible Joint Use
Doug spoke about the potential need for a Recreation/Community Center and the
possibility of CCA and the City work together to help with staffing.
G. Overview of Both Entities Future Capital Improvements
Tim spoke about their enrollment projections, along with the need to expand the
High School and adding another Elementary School.
Doug spoke about the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, the widening of
Roberts Ferry Road, Park Road paving/Park Place, Urbanization of the Original
Town of Tiffin which includes curb, gutter and sidewalks, Parks Plan and the CCA
STEM Group's work on the Timber Ridge Trail.
H. Scheduling of Next Meeting
Board and Council agreed to have a meeting every six months. Next meeting will
be on Wednesday, June 7, 2016 at 6:30pm. Board and Council also discussed
keeping it on a Wednesday night.
I. Other Business
None.
J. Adiournment
Motion to adjourn by Matt McAveary.
Second by Eileen Schmidt.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:34 PM
December 7, 2016
Ashley Platz, Deputy Clerk
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