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CITY OF TIFFIN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION JULY 27, 2011 6:30 p.m.
SPRINGMEIR COMMUNITY LIBRARY
CCA MIDDLE SCHOOL TIFFIN, IOWA
The Tiffin City Council met in work session on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at the Springmier
Community'Library in Tiffin, Iowa. Mayor Phillips called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members present: Bartels, Peterson and Weipert. Absent: Ball and Geircke.
Motion Weipert second Peterson to approve agenda for work session. Carried unanimously.
City Owned Lots
Tracy Reiten of Lepic Kroeger Realtors addressed the city council concerning two city owned
lots. Recent sales for Deerview lots have ranged from $46,000 to $52,000 for lot sizes of
10.625 to 20,250 square feet. The city's 6,800 square foot lot no. 31 at 827 Redbird is listed at
$45,000. A comparably sized lot in Deerview recently sold for$36,000. Reiten reported that
she followed up on a few inquiries, but no one has made an offer for 827 Redbird Run.
Lot no. 48 in Timber Ridge View Phase Two is 3.48 acres and listed at $160,000. Dividing lot
no. 48 would cause problems with the eastern portion because of its steep slope, but city could
keep it as a public area. No offers have been made on lot no.48 but a developer has expressed
some interest in building flat condos. It is currently zoned for zero lot line duplex. Council
asked Reiten to follow-up'on lot 48 in Timber Ridge View with potential developer and indicated
they would give consideration to a rezoning request on that parcel.
Motion Weipert second Peterson to maintain current listed sate prices for 827 Redbird Run and
lot 48 of Timber Ridge View. Carried unanimously.
Presentation from City Administrator Candidate
Kevin Stocker visited with the council about his background and qualifications for working as a
part-time city administrator for the City of Tiffin. He presented a tentative scope of services
which could include involvement with capital improvement plane, utility rate reviews, preparing
and evaluating requests for proposals, construction management and coordination attendance
at council meetings, grant administration, ordinance writing and review, staff scheduling and
coordination, budgeting assistance, and applications and administration of special funding.
Stocker,proposed a part-time one-year contract, with a termination clause by either party, with
an evaluation after one year of service. Council consensus to direct mayor to continue to work
with Stocker to develop a scope of services and to place the item on the August 24th work
session.
Discussion of Fence Around Sewer Plant
Mayor reported that public works feels city could have a liability for injury at the'sewer plant due
to inadequate fencing.. Item placed on August 10th agenda.
Discussion of Temporary Replacement for Parke and Recreation Employee
Mayor reported that one full-time grounds employee will be on leave of absence from August,
2011 until February, 2012. He recommended hiring a temporary replacement on a part-time, as
needed basis or he foresees the need to pay overtime wage to current employees, especially
during snow removal duties. Bartels and Weipert favor hiring a part-time, temporary employee,
if a suitable candidate can be found who could be called to work on short notice. Peterson does
not favor hiring a part-time replacement and wants to make that determination later. Item was
postponed until the council work session on September 24th
Reports for other potential discussion topics were not available for the work sessions.
Motion Weipert second Peterson to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. Carried unanimously.
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oyc • hillips'ayor Adelia C. Madden, Minute Taker
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