HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes-4/19/2016 12:00:00 AMCity of Tiffin, Iowa
Meeting: Tiffin Regular City Council Meeting
Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340
Date/Time: April 19, 2016 — 7:00 PM
Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org
Posted: April 15, 2016 (website & front entry of City Hall)
Mayor:
Steven Berner
City Administrator/Clerk:
Doug Boldt
Council At Large:
Jim Bartels
City Attorney:
Robert Michael
Council At Large:
Al Havens
Deputy City Clerk:
Ashley Platz
Council At Large:
Joan Kahler
D. of Public Works:
Brett Mehmen
Council At Large:
Mike Ryan
City Engineer:
Doug Frederick
Council At Large:
Peggy Upton
Work Session — 6:00 PM
A. Roll Call
The City Council of the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, met in a work session April 19, 2016 at 6:00
p.m. Mayor Pro -Tem Mike Ryan called the meeting to order. Upon roll being called the following named
council members were present: Peggy Upton, Jim Bartels, Al Havens, Jo Kahler, Mike Ryan. Absent:
Mayor Steve Berner. Also present: City Administrator/Clerk Doug Boldt, City Engineer Ben Carhoff,
Deputy City Clerk Ashley Platz, and other visitors.
B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve Work Session Agenda by Kahler.
Second by Bartels.
All ayes, agenda approved.
C. Discussion with Chris Hoffman — Moxie Solar — Solar Panels on City Hall
Chris Hoffman, Moxie Solar Sales Rep, spoke about the solar panel project for City Hall, a power
purchase agreement and spoke about the pros and cons of such agreement. City Hall roof will hold up to
22- 6.05kW panels. Spoke about the benefits and answered council's questions.
D. Tour of Springmier Library
Motion to temporarily adjourn Work Session by Bartels.
Second by Upton.
All ayes, motion carried. Temporarily adjourned the meeting at 6:18 PM
*Meeting temporarily adjourned to drive to Springmier Library for a tour and will resume meeting once
on site*
Motion to resume meeting by Bartels.
Second by Upton.
All ayes, meeting resumed at 6:22PM
Motion to adjourn the work session by Havens.
Second by Kahler
All ayes, temporarily adjourned work session at 6:45 PM to travel back to City Hall
Motion to resume work session by Bartels.
Second by Upton
All ayes, meeting resumed at 6:49 PM
Motion to adjourn the work session by Havens.
Second by Kahler.
All ayes, temporarily adjourned work session at 6:45 PM to travel back to City Hall
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Motion to adjourn the work session by Bartels
Second by Upton.
All ayes, work session adjourned at 7:00 PM
A. Regular Session — 7:00 PM
B. Roll Call
The City Council of the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, met in regular session on April 19, 2016 at
7:00 p.m. Mayor Pro -Tem Michael Ryan called the meeting to order. Upon roll being called the following
named council members were present: Peggy Upton, Jim Bartels, Al Havens, Jo Kahler, Mike Ryan.
Absent: Mayor Steve Berner. Also present: City Administrator/Clerk Doug Boldt, City Engineer Ben
Carhoff, Public Works Director Brett Mehmen, Building Official Brian Shay, Deputy City Clerk Ashley
Platz, and other visitors.
C. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve council agenda by Kahler.
Second by Upton.
All ayes, motion carried.
D. Communications and Reports:
1. Unscheduled
If you wish to address the City Council on subjects pertaining to today's meeting agenda, please wait until that item on the
agenda is reached. If you wish to address the City Council on an item not on the agenda, please approach the lectern and
give your name and address for the public record before discussing your item.
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
2. Approval of Special City Council Minutes
Motion to approve consent agenda which includes April 5`" City Council Minutes and April 12"' Goal
Setting Session Minutes by Havens.
Second by Bartels.
All ayes, motion carried
F. Mayoral Proclamation
1.
G. Public Hearing
1.
H. Ordinance Approval/Amendment
1.
I. Resolutions for Approval
1. Resolution 2016-026 — Resolution Accepting Recommendations from the Iowa Department of
Transportation for Speed Limit Changes on Highway 6
Motion to approve Resolution 2016-026 Resolution Accepting Recommendations from the Iowa
Department of Transportation for Speed Limit Changes on Highway 6 by Kahler.
Second by Havens.
Roll Call: Havens, Bartels, Upton, Kahler, Ryan. All ayes, Resolution 2016-026 approved.
J. Old Business
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K. Motions for Approval
1. Consideration of Payables List — Motion to Approve by Bartels.
Second by Kahler.
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Consideration of Pay Estimate #1 — Metro Pavers, Inc — Motion to Approve by Bartels.
Second by Upton.
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Discussion and Consideration of Special Events Permit for Bella Sala and Council Action as
Needed
Motion to approve Bella Sala's Special Event Permit by Bartels.
Second by Kahler.
All ayes, motion carried.
4. Discussion and Consideration of Purchase of New Mower for Parks Department and Council
Action as Needed
Motion to approve the purchase of a New Mower ZD 1211 L-72 from Gary's Tractor for the
Parks Department by Kahler.
Second by Upton.
All ayes, motion carried.
L. Reports to be Received/Filed
1.
M. Reports from City Personnel
1. Mayor's Report — Absent
2. City Council Reports — Nothing.
3. Director of Public Work's Report — Redbird Run has a sink hole and needs to repair due to the
poor street construction.
4. Building Official Report — Absent
5. City Engineer's Report — Randy with Hart -Frederick Consultants, presented 2 maps of the
proposed Waste Water Treatment Plant expansion design and grading plans. Bid date for Phase
1 will be in June. Phase 1 should be done by June 2017 and phase 2 should be awarded prior to
completion of Phase 1.
Jay Anderson — Gave update on current project on Roberts Ferry.
Light Poles have been delivered at Willow Ridge.
6. City Attorney's Report — RISE Grant and an agreement with High Development. Roberts Ferry
Road easement acquisitions process will begin shortly.
7. City Administrator's Report — Clear Creek Water Shed meeting will be at City Hall at 5:OOpm.
Open Burning April 16-17, 23-24, April 30 -May 1, and May 7-8.
N. Adiournment
Motion to adjourn by Kahler.
Second by Upton.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:47 PM
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