HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes-02/11/2008 Agenda City of Tiffin
Special City Council Meeting
Monday February 11, 2008
Fire Station
Mayor Phillips Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call
Community Forum
Fill City Council Vacancy
1. Interview Applicants
2. Council Discussion
3. Council Appointment
Old Business
A. 28E Agreement with Clear Creek Amana School District
B. Brown Street and No Parking Signs
C. Flashing Light on Hwy 6
D. Resolution for Alliant Energy New Sub-Division Street Lighting
E. Discuss Railroad Crossing on Jasper Avenue
New Business
A. Discuss 2008 Ball Season at Sports Complex
B. Discuss 2008 Maintenance Program for Jasper Avenue
C. Public Works Request for Equipment
D. Resolution for Naming Depot as an Official Posting Site
Reports
A. Attorney
B. Engineer
C. Public Works
D. Mayor
Adjournment
Special City Council Meeting
February 11, 2008
Called to order by Mayor Royce Phillips at 6:30pm in the Tiffin Fire Station. Council members present
James Bartels, Michael Gericke, Mark Petersen and John Wright. One council vacancy.
Also in attendance Attorney Steve Greenleaf, Doug Frederick representing engineer's office, Public
Works Brett Mehmen, and Planning& Zoning Melvin Reeve.
Councilperson Wright presented on community forum on behalf of citizen Rick Traber, information
complied on possible methods to pursue a reduction of speed on Hwy 6 through the City of Tiffin.
Council will review information and study further actions on this matter.
Four applicants presented applications for appointment to City Council vacancy. Motion by Petersen,
seconded by Wright to pass on the appointment and to set a special election for April 1, 2008. Council
requested Clerk to schedule Special Election with Johnson County Auditor's Office. Applicants were
encouraged to serve on city committees. Ayes Bartels, Petersen, Wright. Nayes Gericke.
Superintendent Paula Vincent and City Council discussed progress on 28E agreement between City of
Tiffin and Clear Creek Amana School Board on future Hwy 6 improvements near new High School,
Roberts Ferry Rd intersection, and Ireland Avenue improvements. Motion by Wright, seconded by
Petersen, to table approval of 28E agreement until regular City council meeting on February 13 for
additional changes to agreement. All Ayes.
Public Works Mehmen presented suggestions for alternate route and limiting parking during day hours
on parts of Stephens and Second Streets to accommodate delivery trucks to and from the Water and
Sewer Plants upon completion of closing Brown Street access from Hwy 6. Engineer Frederick
informed Council that IDOT permits were in the process for the Brown Street closing.
Motion by Gericke, seconded by Petersen to direct Engineer's office to continue work with IDOT for
installation of the electrical powered flashing warning light westbound on Hwy 6 east of Stephens
Street. All ayes.
Resolution 2008-03 for Acceptance of Alliant Energy New Sub-division Street Lighting approved.
Motion Wright, seconded Gericke. All ayes.
Council approved Councilperson Petersen to continue researching flashing warning'lights at Jasper
Avenue railroad crossing.
Mayor Phillips reminded Councilpersons that 2008 Ball Season scheduling and regulations would be
discussed at the February 20, 2008 Parks, Recreation, Festivals, and Tourism meeting.
Discussion of 2008 Maintenance Program for Jasper Avenue tabled until regular March 2008 City
Council meeting.
Public Works Mehmen presented various equipment needed by Public Works. Motion by Wright,
seconded by Gericke to purchase a gill for the quoted price of$2500 and to continue obtaining estimates
for lease agreements on skid loader. All Ayes.
Motion by Bartels, seconded by Petersen to approve Resolution 2008-04 to name the Tiffin Depot as a
fourth official posting site. All Ayes.
Motion to Adjourn by Bartels, seconded Gericke. All Ayes. Adjourned at 8:30pm.
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