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Council Proceedings
Tiffin City Council
November 14, 2007
Tiffin Fire Station Meeting Room
Regular meeting of City Council brought to order by Mayor Glen Potter at 6:30pm.
Councilpersons present: James Bartels, Ruth Demuth, Karin Dils, Mark Petersen, and John Wright.
Also present Attorney Stephen Greenleaf, Engineer Douglas Frederick representing Mike Hart,
Public Works Brett Mehmen and Brian Detert, Fire chief Randy Morgan, P&Z Steve Berner, Melvin
Reeve, Stephanie Surine.
Motion carried to approve printed agenda and minutes.
Community Forum: Perry Beckler brought to Council attention of drainage problem at south end of
Main and Summerhays Street. Engineer will review and possibly remedy situation.
Citizens complained of continuing problems with dogs and trash at 320 Main St and mention made of
dogs at 301 Nightingale Dr.
Rebecca Steinkruger requested parking be re-instated in front of her residence at 408 Kimberlite St.
Public Works and Councilperson Wright explained that complaints by residents in the condo
association, snow removal problems, and mail delivery problems caused the "No Parking"to be
implemented.
Citizen complained that"Dead End" sign on Brown St south of Second St intersection too high to be
seen.
Melvin Reeve reported on satisfactory tree removal done on Jasper Ave north of Hwy 6 by Public
Works.
Councilperson Dils requested additional information from City Engineer's Office on Ireland Ave
extension project.
Roger Utsler had concerns of new sidewalk along newly replaced Roberts Ferry Rd. Engineer
Frederick reviewed concerns with citizen and felt grade will drain into street.
Motion approved to open Public Hearing at 6:45pm on Amendment of Zoning Ordinance and Zoning
Map, including P&Z recommendations and revisions of Section 4.02 Non-Conforming Uses to allow
replacement of burned or disaster destroyed homes in Single Family Zone. Attorney Greenleaf
presented copy of PAD Section revisions including recommended amendment.
Motion to close Public Hearing at 6:48pm.
Motion carried to approve Resolution#2007=60 to Approve Design Standards including Sidewalk
Revisions.
Motion Dils, seconded by Wright,to approve Bartels and Wright to represent city in joint discussions
with clear Creek Amana School district on Road Improvements and possible 28E agreement with
School District. All-Ayes.
Brown St closing at Hwy and flashing light on east side of Stephens St tabled for further discussion at
future Council meeting.
Engineer Frederick reported on progress of Roberts Ferry Rd. He detailed punch list items yet to be
completed. Anticipated goal to open road by end of November 2007.
Motion carried to approve Resolution 2007-61 to Require Stop Signs at Intersection of Oakdale Blvd
and Roberts Ferry Rd.
Attorney Greenleaf recommended to council return to Ordinance 2007-287 Amending Zoning
Ordinance 2005-272 and Amending Zoning Map. Motion Wright, seconded by Petersen to introduce
by title only Ordinance 2007-287 and to waive readings required on separate dates and give final
approval. All-Ayes.
Motion carried to approve Resolution 2007-62 Certifying Certain Utility Bills in Same Manner as
Property Taxes.
Motion carried to hold Public Hearing at next regular City Council meeting on December 12, 2007 on
Setting Commercial Water& Sewer Rates. Motion All-Ayes.
Motion carried to approve Resolution 2007-63 Approving Alliant Street Lighting in Sub-divisions,
Woodfield Ridge, Deer View Estates and Timber Ridge View.
Motion Petersen, seconded Bartels, to recommend City Engineer to proceed with 2008 Water Main
Project Extension to provide improved service to city. All-Ayes.
Attorney Greenleaf presented Warranty Deed documents for completion to convey land exchange
with Villages and City of Tiffin for purpose of Water Tower improvements.
Motion Petersen, seconded by Petersen to request additional information from Jeff Heil, Ruan
Securities for methods of financing Water Tower improvements. Councilperson Dils cautioned
Council members to plan carefully for future appropriation commitments. All-Ayes.
Ordinance for Minor in Bars tabled until next regular City Council meeting.
Motion Dils, seconded by Petersen to introduce Ordinance 2007-288 Requiring Placement of Lock
Box System on New Constructed Buildings and approve first reading of Ordinance 2007-288. All-
Ayes.
Motion Dils, seconded by Wright to waive readings of ordinance on separate dates and give final
approval. All-Ayes.
Discussion held on hiring Assistant City Clerk for at least 20 hours per week without benefits.
Suggested that Council form committee for advertising, develop job description and interview.
Motion carried to solicit Auditing firms to conduct transition Audit. All-Ayes.
Motion carried to table purchase request for Laptop computer and Building Permit Software at
combined costs of$5,000 and discuss in next budget year.
Motion Petersen, seconded by Demuth to approve registration as submitted in October 2007 for the
2010 Population Census.
Discussion held on increasing meeting compensation for Mayor and Councilpersons. No action
taken.
Discussion held on balance of Centennial fund. Information will be forwarded to Clerk Reihman.
Date set for December 9, 2008 for Santa at the Fire Station annual event. Discussion held and was
reported that a volunteer committee was forming to provide additional assistance for event. Council
approved use of Centennial Funds for Santa event.
Committee reports discussed. Engineer reported problems on manholes. Park work continuing on
future planting needs. Councilperson Wright reported that lighting repairs completed at War
Memorial. .
Motion carried to accept clerk&treasurer's reports,pay bills, and accept receipts.
Motion to adjourn. Motion carried.
Revised by Order of City Council.
Ruth Demuth, City Clerk
3/12/2008
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