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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes-04/27/2011 Tiffin Special and Work Session City Council Meeting Wednesday April 27, 2011 Springmier Library CCA Mid dle School 6:30pm Special Meeting I. -Call to Order II. Roll Call of Council Members III. Approval of Agenda VIII. New Business A. The Depot Canopy Variance Request 1. Set Public Hearing 2. Set Board of Adjustments Meeting xi. Adjournment Work Session IV. Call to Order V. Roll Call of Council Members VI. Approval of Agenda VII. Items of Discussion A. HR Green Discussion B. Lot 48 Timber Ridge Estates C. Drainage Issue W. Goldfinch Dr. and Nightingale Dr. D. "No Parking" Redbird Run- E. Speed Limit Roberts Ferry Rd. F. Ireland Avenue Project 1. Ted Spivey House 2. Tim Spivey Property. 3. Rest of Right of Way 4. Property Disposal G. Burning Ban H. Water Tower I. Sidewalks to Tunnel J. RAGBRI K. City Manual F q TIFFIN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Phillips called meeting to order at 6:35pm.Wednesday,April 27,2011 at Springmier Library. Roll Call of members present: Jim Bartels, Mark Petersen, and Travis Weipert.Absent: Chris Ball and Mike Gericke. \Iso present were Engineer Doug Frederick and City Clerk Ruth Demuth. Motion by Council person Weipert and seconded by Council person Petersen for approval of agenda. Any following actions required for vote by City Council vote approved and carried by all Ayes unless so noted other and with absences noted. Motion made by Council person Petersen and seconded by Council person Weipert to set date for the Public Hearing and Board of Adjustments meetings for Wednesday, My 18, 2011 for review and decision on the Variance Application request submitted by Thomas Martin LLC, for The Depot Tiffin reconstruction project, to allow re-construction of Canopy in 62'setback.All ayes. Absent: Chris Ball and Mike Gericke. Motion made by Petersen and seconded by Weipert for adjournment at 6:39pm. 1 TIFFIN CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Mayor Phillips called meeting to order at 6:39pm.,Wednesday,April 27, 2011 at Springmier Library. Roll Call of members present: Jim Bartels, Mark Petersen, and Travis Weipert.Absent: Chris Ball and Mike Gericke. Also present were Engineer Doug Frederick and City Clerk Ruth Demuth. Motion by Council person Weipert and seconded by Council person Petersen for approval of agenda. Any following actions required for vote by City Council, vote approved and carried by all Ayes unless so noted other and with absences noted. Representatives from Howard R Green Engineering presented a summary of their services to City Council members and Mayor for possible assistance on future Capital Improvement projects. Council members discussed with residents possible sale and uses of Lot#48 located south of Oakdale Blvd. and west of Roberts Ferry Rd. Resident residing on Timber Ridge Ct expressed desire to leave Lot#48 as green space and undeveloped. Council members reported that other residents in city feel it appropriate for city to recover costs involved in the lawsuit and legal costs and this could be accomplished by the sale of the lot or parts of it. Mayor Phillips explained that a second Public Hearing would be scheduled before the actual sale of the lot. Mayor reported that no offers'have been made on either Lot#31 or#48. Per the minutes of the April 13, 2011 regular City Council meeting, it was asked of the residents to formulate a plan to present to the Council. A plan was not presented. Council members inquired if residents were still interested in purchasing the lot or parts of the lot. Resident inquired on City's Park Development Plan. Mayor Phillips explained that a Public Hearing had been held August 10, 2010 on the City's Parks Plan and that Lot#48 was not included on plan because there were no plans at that time to develop Lot#48 to a park. Council members suggested tabling further discussion on the Lot until later date or when an offer for purchase has been submitted. Engineer Frederick presented resolution plan for drainage issue on easterly lots between Goldfinch Dr and Nightingale Dr. that was developed and presented to the home owners in 2010 for resolution of drainage issue. Resident Diane McGriff stated that resolving the issue was beyond their understanding. Council members asked Engineer to obtain cost estimates for resolution and present at May 25, 2011 City Council Work Session. Inquires were made from residents on the development inspection process. Discussion held on the inquiry of"No Parking"signs on the east side of Redbird Run between Goldfinch Dr. and Nightingale Dr. It was reported that signs were in place and Council members suggested further discussion on inquiry be placed on the May 25, 2011 Work Session. Raising the speed limit on Roberts Ferry Rd. north of Goldfinch Dr. to Oakdale Blvd. discussed. Suggested to raise speed limit to 30 MPH from 25 MPH. Council members asked to review and place formal action on inquiry to May 11,2011 regular City Council meeting. Engineer Frederick reported that differing opinions had been received from Iowa Department of Transportation late in afternoon and time is needed to review and submit engineering comments. on Ireland Avenue Extension Project designs for Hwy 6 and, Ireland Ave. Frederick reported that title opinions with railroad on land and the temporary easements needed for project still in progress. No new information from Attorney on progress with property acquisitions.Was reported that disposal of city owned property still on timeline and waiting for occupants to vacate properties by the end of May 2011. Discussion held on Burning Ban voted by motion only in 2010 to eliminate open burning by residents. Suggested further discussion placed on agenda for regular May 11, 2011 City Council meeting. Mayor Phillips reported that meeting was set for Friday April 29, 2011 with Bonding Company for discussion and exploring' financial options for financing of Water Tower and other Capital Improvement Projects. , Engineer Frederick presented base estimate for cost of sidewalk from Deer View Estates easterly to tunnel under Hwy 6. Frederick compared cost estimate to estimate for sidewalk from Roberts Ferry Rd.west to tunnel. Council members suggested further reviewing estimates at later date. Was reported that a non-profit group inquired on food vendor permit for Friday July 29, 2011. Discussion held on retaining current fee or raising fees for that date. Council members suggested lea ving current guidelines. Discussion held on portable restrooms and placement. Discussion on City Manual tabled until M. 25, 2011 Work S- sion. Motion made by Weipert and seconder by P-tersen fo .' ourn ent .t 8:30em. Attest to: Royce Phillips, Mayor: /11: A.J .A IA ,�p me Submitted by: Ruth Demuth, city Clerk ,II r