HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes-09/29/2010 City of Tiffin Work Session
Wednesday September 29, 2010 6:30pm
Springmier Library Middle School
I. Call Work Session to order
II. Roll Call of Council Members
III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Discussion Items
A. Woodfield Ridge
1.. Retention Pond
2. Part Three Preliminary Plat Revisions
B. Ireland Ave Discussion
1. School Board
2. Driveway Access off Hwy 6
3. Cul-de-Sac/College St. Improvements
C. Deer View Estates Expenses
D. Allen Driveway
E. Tiffinfest
F. Sale of 2000 F350 Truck
G. Soccer Field Development
H. Library Board Appointments
I. Community Fund Board Appointment
J. Farmers Market
K. New Water Tower
L. TIGR Grant for Trails
M. Website
N. City Manual
O. Cell Phone Usage
P. Water Main Extension under 1-80
Q. Site Plan City Park
R. Concession Stand Restrooms City Park
S. City Fund Investment Policy
T. Ordinances
1. Code of Ordinances 2010 Legislative Amendments
2. E85 Recoupment Fees
3. False Alarm Recoupment
4. Fence Ordinance
U. Streets and Sidewalks
1. 2010 Street and Sidewalkk Repairs
2. Ditch by McCubbins
3. Sidewalks
4. Sidewalk to Tunnel
V. Building Inspection Fees, Zoning Fees, and other fees
W. Municipal Building Planning
X. Removel of Medians at Oakdale & Roberts Ferry Rd
Y. Small truck purchase
Z. Comprehensive Trail Plan
AA.Discuss City Administrator/Zoning Official/Building Official/Rental Inspection/Grant Writing
BB.Roberts Ferry Rd.
CC.Jasper Avenue Plans
DD. Railroad St C,G, S.
VI. Adjournment
TIFFIN CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Wednesday September 29, 2010
Springmier Library
Aayor Royce Phillips called meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
Roll Call of members present were Mike Gericke, Mark Petersen, Travis Weipert. Absent: Chris Ball and Jim Bartels.
Also present City Clerk Ruth Demuth.
Motion made by Council person Petersen and seconded by Gericke to approve the Agenda as printed. All actions
approved by Ayes unless so noted other. Two Absences noted.
Chris Ball entered meeting at 6:34pm.
Matt Klein spoke for residents on Cherry Lane regarding the future use and maintenance of the water retention pond
adjoining their properties known as Outlot B of Woodfield Ridge Part One. Discussion held on possible re-grading around
pond and possibly dredging out pond for future recreation use. Residents mentioned they have observed the outflow
structure on pond is leaking and needs repairs. Council members also discussed the need to improve around Outlot C in
Part One. Mayor Phillips asked Mr. Klein to obtain an estimate of work required to improve the area around Outlot B and
report back to Council. Council members suggested in seeking proposals for work to improve the areas around Outlot B
and C after reviewing an estimate and tabled further discussion until estimate is received.
Brian Crawford, McClure Engineering, presented a revised.Preliminary Plat to Council members with revised elevations
on Outlot A and Outlot B of Woodfield Ridge Part Three. Discussion held on grading and maintaining around Outlot B.
Revised map showed lot boundary lines extended to pond's edge. Suggested by Council members that developer needs
better stabilization measures be taken around retention pond to eliminate future erosion into ponds.
Discussion held with Tom Scheetz, The Depot Tiffin, on his future building site plan. Mr. Scheetz presented a new
concept drawing on the accesses onto Hwy 6 with neighboring businesses. One joint access with Jon's Ice Cream and
one joint access Dave Bontrager's apartment building were shown on the drawing. These locations were very similar to
the suggested access locations by the Iowa Department of Transportation on the 2006-2007 Hwy 6 Study. Discussion
held on the improvements needed to the College St cul-de-sac in conjunction with the Ireland Ave Extension Project.
Travis Weipert updated Council members on the information received from the Iowa Athletic Association on the
tournament requirements for the size of baseball fields. Mr.Weipert will continue discussions with School Board members
regarding the alignment of the Ireland Ave Extension.
Developer Mark Portwood, Deer View Estates, presented additional information for his request of City Council to obtain
additional reimbursements from City for his costs incurred in 2006 to install infrastructure to Deer View Estates
development. Discussion held on possible funding sources if Council approves any additional reimbursements.
Jim Bartels entered meeting at 8:23pm.
Mayor Phillips reported that he had been contacted by Hall and Hall Engineering on an opinion of his independent review
of the Ned and Ann Allen driveway request for reimbursement. The Engineer will send a written copy of his review.
Council person Ball suggested that a budget be developed by the Tiffinfest Committee and presented to the City Council
members before any expenditures are created and approved for the 2011 Tiffinfest.
Sealed bids for the sale of the 2000 F-350 city truck were opened. The high bidder for the truck was$2,680.00 from Clear
Creek Auto. Approval of sale will be formalized at the regular city council meeting on October 13, 2010.
Update reported on tree, brush and stump removal project on new soccer fields. Discussion held on future grading of
project will be put out for proposals after obtaining estimates on grading.
Mayor Phillips reported that Council person Ball was resigning his position as a representative on the Library Board.
Council person Weipert volunteered to fill position. Council person Ball is seeking a position on the Tiffin Community
Fund Board.Weipert will be formally appointed at the regular city council meeting on October 13, 2010.
Discussion held on additional resident volunteers assisting with the further development of the City website.
Motion made by Weipert and seconded by Ball for adjournment at 9:05pm.
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