HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes-08/27/2013 CITY OF TIFFIN —WORK SESSION MINUTES
The Tiffin City Council met in a work session on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at the Tiffin Fire
Department Meeting Room. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. Roll Call
vote: Mayor, Joann Kahler, Mike Ryan,Jim Bartels, Peggy Upton (6:38 p.m.), Royce Phillips .
Also present: Engineer Carhoff and Administrator Jackson.
Motion Ryan to approve the agenda, seconded Kahler. Motion carried.
LCWF land swap area at City Park-discussion regarding:flood zone, parking, size of lot(in-between
Right-Of-Way), bringing in clean dirt to the flood plain area (Hart-Frederick to apply to DNR for permit),
DNR rules and regulations.
Turn lanes on HWY 6—discussion regarding:traffic generation, MMS is asking for some financial
assistance for the turn lanes, MMS would like to know what Council has planned for turn lanes, MMS
estimates$265,000 for 450' length turn lane accommodate a 55 mph speed limit. Phillips commented
State will give some financial assistance. If the City assists financially it will be around $132,000 for a
50%buy-in choice,any other breakdown percentage will change the financial assistance number.
Additionally,the City should look into a turn lane into the City Park.Administrator Jackson to check with
Attorney about making Willow Ridge a two-phase development and also Northland Securities to see if
they can come to discussion our financial options. Option 1:Temporary Croell Avenue to Highway 6 with
turn lanes for the next 10 years until City comes up with a HWY 6 plan. Option 2: Go ahead with project
as is and see if the city is willing to help with some financial assistance.
Prairie Trail West entrance-discussion regarding: safety issues, possible TIF rebate.The developer went
to the School Board to discuss the option to get a portion of land deeded to match up with the Deerview
entrance; that should be on their September agenda for a decision.
Jasper Avenue Watermain-discussion regarding:water main should be in the ROW on Jasper, saves the
developer money from putting in 2 lines and only paying half price of the upgrade to the 12" line on
Jasper in the front of the property. Getting an archeological site reviewed. Hart-Frederick to design the
alternates to get to Jasper from the water tower. Easements needed from High Development.
Motion Upton to adjourn at 8:28 p.m., seconded Ryan. All ayes. Motion carried.
Michon Jacks yrity Clerk/Administrator Steven L. Berner, Mayor
August 27, 2013