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Home My Public Portal AboutMinutes-5/1/2018 City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin City Council Work Session & Regular Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 Date/Time: May 1, 2018 – 5:15 PM Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: April 27, 2018 (website & front entry of City Hall) MayorCity Administrator : Steven Berner : Doug Boldt Council At LargeCity Attorney : Jim Bartels : Robert Michael Council At LargeCity Clerk : Al Havens : Ashley Platz Council At Large D. of Public Works :Eric Schnedler : Brett Mehmen Council At LargeCity Engineer : Mike Ryan :Hart-Frederick Council At Large : Peggy Upton _______________________________________________________________________ Call to Order – 5:15 PM A.Roll Call Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 5:18 PM. Upon roll being called the following Council Members were present:, Jim Bartels, Al Havens, Mike Ryan, Eric Schnedler. Absent: Peggy Upton (Arrived at 5:19 PM. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt, City Clerk Ashley Platz and other. B.Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval Motion to approve the agenda by Ryan. Second by Havens. All ayes, motion carried. C.Discussion of Possible Development Project at 301 and 311 Main Street (Slim’s) – Mitch King Discussion: Possible Developer Mitch King spoke to council regarding the possible development at 301 & 311 Main Street (Slim’s). Presented the numbers regarding the feasibility of this lot due to the restrictions of parking, lot size and the communication building. Asking Council how important is the revitalizations of the Slim’s building and the Original Town. Is looking for feedback and direction as to what Council wants to see at this location. Council discussed creating a Redevelopment (Slum & Blight) Policy. Council discussed the overall concept of the vision they have for the town square that the City is continuing to acquire property on the block. D.Discussion and Review of Updated Comprehensive Plan Discussion: Building Official Brian Shay, presented the updates to the Tiffin Comprehensive Plan. E.Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda F.Other Business City Council Work Session Agenda Page 1 of 5 G.Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Bartels. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, work session adjourned at 6:58 PM A.Call to Order – 7:00 PM B.Roll Call Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM. Upon roll being called the following Council Members were present: Peggy Upton, Jim Bartels, Al Havens, Mike Ryan, Eric Schnedler. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt, City Clerk Ashley Platz, Building Official Brian Shay, Public Works Director Brett Mehmen, City Attorney Crystal Raiber and other. C.Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval Motion to approve agenda by Havens. Second by Bartels. All ayes, motion carried. Communications and Reports: D. Johnson County Sheriff – Adolph present – Nothing to report. Question about when the Disc Golf course will be ready within a month. E.Consent Agenda Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion without separate discussion unless a Council Member requests separate consideration. 1.Approval of City Council Minutes Motion to approve Consent Agenda which includes City Council Minutes by Bartels. Second by Ryan. Correct item D communication add “for” and board “of supervisors”. All ayes, motion carried. F.Mayoral Proclamation 1. G.Public Hearing Public Hearing on Proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement 1. Agreement Close Public Hearing and Proceed to I-1 a. Motion to open the Public Hearing on Proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement by Upton Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler. All ayes, Public Hearing opened at 7:05 PM Discussion: Nothing received at City Hall and No public present. Motion to close the Public Hearing Proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement by Upton Second by Haven. City Council Work Session Agenda Page 2 of 5 Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler. All ayes, Public Hearing closed at 7:06 PM 2. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 2018-436 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, for Parcels A–L, Andersen Addition, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa and Legally Described Herein a. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to H-3 H.Ordinance Approval/Amendment Ordinance No. 2018-434 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the 1. City of Tiffin, Iowa, from C-2B to C-1B for Lot 12, Park Place City Center – Part One, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa and Legally Described Herein Motion to Approve Second Reading and Proceed to Third Reading a. Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2018-434 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from C-2B to C-1B for Lot 12, Park Place City Center – Part One, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa and Legally Described Herein by Havens. Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Upton, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried. Ordinance No. 2018-435 – An Ordinance Amending the City of Tiffin Zoning 2. Ordinance to Allow for the Sale of Consumer Fireworks Motion to Approve Second Reading and Proceed to Third Reading a. Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2018-435 – An Ordinance Amending the City of Tiffin Zoning Ordinance to Allow for the Sale of Consumer Fireworks by Schnedler. Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Havens, Schnedler, Upton, Bartels. Nays: Ryan. All ayes, motion carried. 3. Ordinance No. 2018-436 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, for Parcels A – L, Andersen Addition, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa and Legally Described Herein Motion to Approve First Reading and Proceed to Second Reading a. Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2018-436 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, for Parcels A – L, Andersen Addition, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa and Legally Described Herein by Ryan. Second by Havens. Roll Call: Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Upton, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried. I.Resolutions for Approval 1. Resolution 2018-042 – A Resolution Authorizing and Approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Providing for the Issuance and Securing the Payment of $6,754,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2018 City Council Work Session Agenda Page 3 of 5 Motion to approve Resolution 2018-042 – A Resolution Authorizing and Approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Providing for the Issuance and Securing the Payment of $6,754,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2018 by Havens. Second by Ryan. Roll Call: Ryan, Havens, Bartels, Upton, Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried. 2.Resolution 2018-043 – A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing for the FY 2017-2018 Budget Amendment Motion to approve Resolution 2018-043 – A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing for the FY 2017-2018 Budget Amendment by Ryan. Second by Havens. Roll Call: Ryan, Havens, Bartels, Upton, Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried. 3. Resolution 2018-044 – A Resolution to Provide for a Public Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost, for the Original Town Urbanization Project – Phase One, and the Taking of Bids therefor Motion to approve Resolution 2018-044 – A Resolution to Provide for a Public Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost, for the Original Town Urbanization Project – Phase One, and the Taking of Bids therefor by Ryan. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Ryan, Havens, Bartels, Upton, Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried. J.Old Business 1. K.Motions for Approval 1.Consideration of Payables List – Motion to Approve by Havens Second by Ryan. All ayes, motion carried. L. Reports to be Received/Filed 1. M. Reports from City Personnel 1.Mayor’s Report – Nothing New. 2.City Council Reports – Jim and Al attended the Watershed meeting. Eric & Doug attended the Land Development Session last week. Power Hour – Solarize Johnson County update. Designate ponds to allow for handicap fishing areas on a pond in town. 3.Director of Public Work’s Report – Pond fountain will be raised next Saturday. School’s geothermal broke and leaked 500 gallons of antifreeze down the sewer and is working with the DNR to rectify this. 4.Building Official Report – Office Staff will handle scheduling Brian’s Inspections. 5.City Engineer’s Report – Bid Documents for the project will go out at the end of the week. 6.City Attorney’s Report – MidAmerican agreement. City Council Work Session Agenda Page 4 of 5 th 7.City Administrator’s Report – RFP for Automated Garbage due May 10. CIPCO’s line is continuing to move forward. Road to WWTP update. Good Neighbor Meeting for Grove Park. Health Insurance meeting on Thursday regarding policy increase premium. Light pole updates. Multiple water meters within one business, excluding multifamily buildings. ICMA annual conference in Baltimore in September. N.Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Ryan. Second by Havens. All ayes, meeting adjourned 8:14 PM City Council Work Session Agenda Page 5 of 5 CLAIMS REPORT VENDORINVOICE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT ACTION SERVICES INC PORTABLE RESTROOMS P 250.5 ALLIANT ENERGY UTILITIES 10,142.69 BOLDT, DOUG MILEAGE REIMBURS-02/2 141.51 GREAT AMERICA FINANCIA SHARP COPIER SYSTEM 147 HOLLYWOOD GRAPHICS OUTFIELD FENCE SIGNAG 175 IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE-S SALES TAX 66.76 IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE W STATE TAXES 289.65 IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES SIGNS AND SUPPLIES 553.25 IPERS FEBRUARY IPERS UNDERP -23.96 IPERS FEBUARY IPERS PAYMENT 23.99 IPERS IPERS 517.99 IPERS IPERS 1,078.82 JAY-PLATZ, ASHLEY MILEAGE REIMB-4/18-4/2 181.95 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL SHOP VAC-10 GAL 74.15 MASTER BUILT CONCRETE SIDEWALK REPAIRS 5,335.00 MENARDS FAST 2K 35.91 PACE SUPPLY DIAMOND CHALK/SHADE 2,173.60 RSM US PRODUCT SALES L ACCOUNT SELF SERVICE 1,396.00 SOLON STATE BANK F350 REVENUE LOAN 795.52 TIFFIN FIRE ASSOCIATION MONTHLY FIRE PROTECT 11,068.75 TRACEY FLIGG MAILBOX REPLACEMENT 77.01 WELLMARK MEDICAL INSURANCE 5,851.52 ZEP SALES & SERVICES AEROSOL 437.09 **** PAID TOTAL ***** **** SCHED TOTAL ***** 40,789.70 ***** REPORT TOTAL *** 40,789.70 Claims By Fund 001-General$17,344.39 110-Road Use Tax$6,172.35 112-Employee Benefits$3,042.79 200-Debt Service$795.52 600-Water$11,654.92 610-Sewer$1,779.73