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City of Tiffin, Iowa
Meeting: Tiffin Regular City Council Meeting
Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340
Date/Time: August 15, 2017 – 7:00 PM
Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org
Posted: August 11, 2017
(website & front entry of City Hall)
MayorCity Administrator/Clerk
: Steven Berner : Doug Boldt
Council At LargeCity Attorney
: Jim Bartels : Robert Michael
Council At LargeDeputy City Clerk
: Al Havens : Ashley Platz
Council At Large:D. of Public Works
Joan Kahler : Brett Mehmen
Council At LargeCity Engineer:
: Mike Ryan Hart-Frederick
Council At Large
: Peggy Upton
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Ryan 2 Kahler agenda
A.Roll Call
The City Council of the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, met in a work session August 15,
2017 at 6:31 p.m. Mayor Steve Berner called the meeting to order. Upon roll being called the
following named council members were present: Al Havens, Jo Kahler, Peggy Upton (Arrived
@ 6:37 PM), Mike Ryan, Jim Bartels. Also present: City Administrator/Clerk Doug Boldt,
Deputy City Clerk Ashley Platz, City Engineer Ben Carhoff, City Attorney Crystal Raiber and
other visitors.
B.Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve the agenda by Ryan.
Second by Kahler.
All ayes, motion carried.
C.Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda
Discussion: Council discussed items on the Regular City Council Agenda. Discussions
regarding CIP, OPD Ordinance Approval, Resolutions and the Change Order.
Upton arrived at 6:37 pm
D.Other Business – GIS Update
E.Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the work session by Ryan.
Second by Kahler.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM
A.Call to Order – 7:00 PM
B.Roll Call
The City Council of the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, met in a regular session August
15, 2017 at 7:05 p.m. Mayor Steve Berner called the meeting to order. Upon roll being called the
following named council members were present: Al Havens, Jo Kahler, Peggy Upton, Mike
Ryan, Jim Bartels. Also present: City Administrator/Clerk Doug Boldt, Deputy City Clerk
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Ashley Platz, Public Works Director Brett Mehmen, Building Official Brian Shay, City Engineer
Ben Carhoff, City Attorney Crystal Raiber and other visitors.
C.Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve the agenda by Havens.
Second by Upton.
All ayes, motion carried.
D.Communications and Reports:
Johnson County – Nothing to report.
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 Joint Work Session Minutes
Motion to approve the consent agenda which includes City Council Minutes and Joint Session
Minutes with CCA Board and Council by Ryan.
Second by Havens.
All ayes, motion carried.
F.Mayoral Proclamation
1.
G.Public Hearing
1.
H.Ordinance Approval/Amendment
1.Ordinance No. 2017-406 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City
of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-1E to R-1C for Certain Property known as Park Place – Part
Four, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, and Legally Described Herein
a.Motion to Approve Third and Final Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance 2017-406 - An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning
Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-1E to R-1C for Certain Property known as Park
Place – Part Four, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, and Legally Described Herein by
Havens.
Second by Ryan.
Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Ryan, Kahler. All ayes, third and final reading
approved.
2.Ordinance No. 2017-407 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City
of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-1C to R-4 and as a Planned Development Overlay Concept and
Site District in the City of Tiffin, Iowa
a.Motion to Approve Third and Final Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2017-407 – An Ordinance Amending the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-1C to R-4 and as a Planned Development
Overlay Concept and Site District in the City of Tiffin, Iowa by Kahler.
Second by Bartels.
Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Ryan, Kahler. All ayes, third and final reading
approved.
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3.Ordinance No. 2017-408 – An Ordinance Designating an Area of Tiffin, Iowa, as the
Villages Part 1 Urban Revitalization Area
a.Motion to Approve Third and Final Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2017-408 – An Ordinance Designating an Area of
Tiffin, Iowa, as the Villages Part 1 Urban Revitalization Area by Upton.
Second by Bartels.
Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Ryan, Kahler. All ayes, third and final reading
approved.
4.Ordinance 2017-409 – An Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on
Taxable Property in the July 2017 Addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant
to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa
a.Motion to Approve Third and Final Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2017-409 – An Ordinance Providing for the Division
of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the July 2017 Addition to the Tiffin Urban
Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa by Ryan.
Second by Kahler.
Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Ryan, Kahler. All ayes, third and final reading
approved.
I.Resolutions for Approval
1.Resolution 2017-061 – A Resolution to Set the Date of Public Hearing to Vacate
Easement Located at 460 Roberts Ferry Road
2017-061 – A Resolution to Set the Date of Public Hearing to
Motion to approve Resolution
Vacate Easement Located at 460 Roberts Ferry Road by Upton.
Second by Ryan.
Roll Call: Upton, Kahler, Ryan, Havens, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried.
2.Resolution 2017-062 – A Resolution of Support of the Application of Hunt Club LC,
Phases 1-4, and for Funding Via the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program and
Approving a Property Tax Abatement for Said Project
Motion to amend resolution in the paragraph “Be it further resolve … project,” “once the
improvements have been completed and found to qualify for the abatement pursuant to
the amended and restated Urban Revitalization Plan.” by Upton.
Second by Ryan.
All ayes, motion carried.
Motion to approve amended Resolution 2017-062 – A Resolution of Support of the Application
of Hunt Club LC, Phases 1-4, and for Funding Via the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program
and Approving a Property Tax Abatement for Said Project by Havens.
Second by Kahler.
Roll Call: Upton, Kahler, Ryan, Havens, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried
3.Resolution 2017-063 – A Resolution Approving the Updating of the City of Tiffin’s
Capital Improvement Plan
Motion to approve Resolution 2017-063 – A Resolution Approving the Updating of the City of
Tiffin’s Capital Improvement Plan by Ryan.
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Second by Havens.
Roll Call: Upton, Kahler, Ryan, Havens, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried
4.Resolution 2017-064 – A Resolution to Approve the Escrow Agreement for Tiffin
Heights East
2017-064 – A Resolution to Approve the Escrow Agreement
Motion to approve Resolution
for Tiffin Heights East by Kahler.
Second by Ryan.
Roll Call: Upton, Kahler, Ryan, Havens, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried
5.Resolution 2017-065 – A Resolution Approving Final Plat of Tiffin Heights East
2017-065 – A Resolution Approving Final Plat of Tiffin
Motion to approve Resolution
Heights East by Ryan.
Second by Kahler.
Roll Call: Upton, Kahler, Ryan, Havens, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried
6.Resolution 2017-066 – A Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat and Site Plan for
Central Park Condominiums as a Planned Development Overlay District
2017-066 – A Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat and
Motion to approve Resolution
Site Plan for Central Park Condominiums as a Planned Development Overlay District by
Ryan.
Second by Havens,.
Roll Call: Upton, Kahler, Ryan, Havens, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried
7.Resolution 2017-067 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Central Park
Condominiums as a Planned Development Overlay District
2017-067 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Central
Motion to approve Resolution
Park Condominiums as a Planned Development Overlay District by Havens.
Second by Bartels.
Roll Call: Upton, Kahler, Ryan, Havens, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried
8.Resolution 2017-068 – A Resolution Authorizing Entering into an Agreement with
Central Park Condominiums, Tiffin, Iowa for a Developer’s Agreement
2017-068 – A Resolution Authorizing Entering into an
Motion to approve Resolution
Agreement with Central Park Condominiums, Tiffin, Iowa for a Developer’s Agreement
by Ryan.
Second by Kahler.
Roll Call: Upton, Kahler, Ryan, Havens, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried
9.Resolution 2017-069 – A Resolution Approving the Amendment to the Developer’s
Agreement for Woodfield Ridge Parts Six and Seven (Change in Ownership)
2017-069 – A Resolution Approving the Amendment to the
Motion to approve Resolution
Developer’s Agreement for Woodfield Ridge Parts Six and Seven (Change in
Ownership) by Havens.
Second by Bartels.
Roll Call: Upton, Kahler, Ryan, Havens, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried
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J.Old Business
1.
K.Motions for Approval
1.Consideration of Payables List – Motion to Approve by Ryan.
Second by Havens.
All ayes, motion carried.
2.Consideration of Change Order #3 – WRH, Inc. – Motion to Approve by Havens.
Second by Ryan.
All ayes, motion carried.
3.Consideration of Pay Estimate #1 – Cornerstone Excavating – Motion to Approve by
Ryan.
Second by Upton.
All ayes, motion carried.
4.Discussion and Consideration of Special Use Permit for LifePointe CFC for Tiffin
Community Event and Council Action as Needed
Motion to approve Special Use Permit for LifePointe CFC for Tiffin Community Event
by Kahler.
Second by Ryan.
All ayes, motion carried.
5.Discussion and Consideration of Non-City Use of Electronic Welcome Sign and Council
Action as Needed
Motion to approve
6.Discussion and Consideration of Park Shelter Rentals and Council Action as Needed
Motion to allow rentals but fee will be $10 with City Park $25 Kahler
Second by Ryan.
All ayes, motion carried.
7.Discussion and Consideration to Accept Bid from State of Iowa Auditor’s Office to
Perform the FY 2016-2017 Audit and Council Action as Needed
Motion to accept the bid from State of Iowa Auditor’s Office to perform the FY 2016-
2017 Audit by Bartels.
Second by Havens.
All ayes, motion carried.
8.Discussion and Consideration of Purchase of Additional Speed Notification Sign for
Ireland Avenue and Council Action as Needed
Motion to approve purchasing an additional Speed Notification Sign by Ryan.
Second by Kahler.
All ayes, motion carried.
9.Discussion and Consideration of Donation Request from Last Hope Animal Rescue and
Council Action as Needed
L. Reports to be Received/Filed
1.
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M. Reports from City Personnel
1.Mayor’s Report – Nothing to report.
2.City Council Reports – Splash Pad water consumption?
3.Director of Public Work’s Report – CCA Clippers Wrestlers helped PW to spread mulch
in the parks.
4.Building Official Report – Nothing to report.
5.City Engineer’s Report – Grinding on the trail tomorrow. Pour the other half of Oakdale
form Woodfield to Park Place. Traffic signals design are almost complete.
6.City Attorney’s Report – Nothing.
7.City Administrator’s Report – Gave a GIS Update- met with GIS Workshop to give us a
price for data collection and will be reviewing another GIS company advising data
collection is not necessary. Johnson County Conservation board will meet next week
regarding the next phase of the trail.
N.Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Ryan.
Second by Havens.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:57 PM
_____________________ August 15, 2017
Ashley Platz, Deputy Clerk
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