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Council Proceedings
Tiffin City Council
December 12, 2007
Mayor Glen Potter called meeting to order at 6:30pm.
Councilpersons present James Bartels, Ruth Demuth, Karin Dils, John Wright. Absent Mark Petersen.
Also present Attorney Stephen Greenleaf, Engineer Mike Hart, Public Works Brett Mehmen and Brian Detert
and P&Z Melvin Reeve and Jim Schmidt.
Motion carried to approve printed agenda and table approval of November 13, 2007 minutes.
Community Forum:
Leonard Vorel inquired if Roberts Ferry Rd was a"Farm to Market" Road and if the width of roadway was
sufficient. Public Works expressed concern of narrow width. Engineer Hart did not think it was a"Farm to
Market"Road, City did not receive any funds for re-construction of road, and thought road was designed
standard width.
Russ Hunger, Frontier Homes, and Dan Steines, Big Country Seeds, requested an easement to construct loading
dock on Outlot 2 in Industrial Park. Attorney Greenleaf will draw up easement agreement.
Todd Graper inquired on speed problem on Hwy 6 within the city limits. Councilpersons explained previous
work done on this matter and continuing work in progress to resolve the speed problem.
Jim Schmidt praised Public Works for snow removal work.
Councilperson Dils presented plague to outgoing Mayor Glen Potter in appreciation of 48 years of Public'
Service.
Motion carried to open Public Hearing on Ordinance 2007-290 Amend Water and Sewer Rates for Commercial
and Industrial Zones. Discussion held on rates, meters, and zones. Motion carried to close Public Hearing.
Motion carried to table action on Ordinance to review as ordinance on Oversized Metered Water Rates for all
Zones.
Motion carried to set Public Hearing and Bid Letting for January 9, 2008 for 2008 Water Main Extension
Project.
Discussion held on type of Flashing Light on Hwy 6, Solar or Electrical. Engineer Hart will further review and
contact Alliant Energy on costs.
Councilperson Wright introduced Ordinance 2007-289 Regulating Minors in Liquor Establishments and moved
that Ordinance be given first reading. Seconded by Bartels. Four Ayes. Petersen Absent.
Motion Bartels, seconded by Demuth to waive two readings as separate dates and approve Ordinance 2007-189
Regulating Minors in Liquor Establishments. Four Ayes. Petersen absent.
Ordinance 2007-289 having been read by title only a second and third reading was approved. Motion carried
by four Councilpersons, Bartels, Demuth, Dils, and Wright. Absent Petersen.
Clerk reported that Transitional Audit would be delayed due to tax season. Council agreed that this delay was
acceptable.
Motion Bartels, seconded by Demuth to approve Resolution 2007-68 Authorizing submission of TIF
Certification to Johnson County Auditor as prescribed by law. Motion carried. Absent Petersen.
Motion Dils, seconded by Wright to approve Resolution 2007-69 Authorizing submission of Annual Finance
Report for City to State as required by law. Motion carried. Absent Petersen.
Engineer Hart provided final review and recommended approval of off-site water improvements with IPL and A
Lot for A Lot. Motion Bartels, seconded by Dils, Motion carried. Absent Petersen.
Motion carried to approve Resolution 2007-67 Approving Street Name Changes in Deer View Estates.
Motion carried to approve Keith Detert's attendance at Kirkwood's Water Certification training.
Mayor Potter reported on contact with the Community Foundation of Johnson County. Council discussed
possible appointees to the Board of the Tiffin Community Fund. Motion Dils, Seconded by Bartels, to make
nominations to the Board. Motion not voted on.
Discussion held on progress of advertising and receiving resumes for the Assistant City Clerk. Councilpersons
Bartels and Demuth recommended by Council to continue seeking applicants.
Attorney Greenleaf reported on progress of receipt of payment from LDR for Roberts Ferry Road and Oakdale
Blvd for$86,110.33. Motion Dils, seconded by Bartels to approve Resolution Accepting Payment of Agreed
Portion of Roberts Ferry Road Costs from LDR. Motion carried. Absent Petersen.
Mayor Potter reported that JCCOG awarded the City Tiffin for 2009 a grant for$370,200 for the Ireland
Avenue extension and $89,000 for the trail extension to I-380.
Engineer Hart reported on the US Access Study submitted to the City by IDOT.
Motion carried to accept treasurer's report,pay bills, and accept receipts.
Motion carried to adjourn at 7:55pm.
Revised per request of City Council
Ruth Demuth, City Clerk.
Attest Mayor Royce Phillips
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