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City of Tiffin, Iowa
Meeting: Tiffin Regular City Council Meeting
Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340
Date/Time: January 7, 2020 7:00 PM
Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org
Posted: January 3, 2020 (website & front entry of City Hall)
Mayor : Steven Berner City Administrator: Doug Boldt
Council At Large: Jim Bartels City Attorney: Robert Michael/Crystal Raiber
Council At Large: Al Havens Interim City Clerk: Abigail Hora
Council At Large: Eric Schnedler D. of Public Works: Brett Mehmen
Council At Large: Christine Olney City Engineer: Hart-Frederick
Council At Large: Rodney Walls
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Work Session: Call to Order 6:00 PM
A. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the City Hall Council
Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Upon roll being called the following
members were present: Jim Bartels, Al Havens, Eric Schnedler, Christine Olney. Absent: Rodney Walls.
Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt, Interim City Clerk Abigail Hora, City Engineer Ben
Carhoff and others present.
B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Havens
Second by Schnedler
All ayes, agenda approved.
C. Discussion of Working Days on the Roberts Ferry Road Project Alex Weber Vieth
Construction
Discussion: Reviewed packet given by Alex Weber, project manager. Vieth has requested 23 working
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days to be credited. This will be on the January 21 Council Meeting as a motion for approval.
D. Discussion and Review of the Capital Improvements Plan
E. Discussion of FY 2020-2021 Budget
F. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda
G. Other Business
Michael LeClaire from Martin Gartner presents on Tiffin Downtown Plan.
H. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Schnedler
Second by Havens
All ayes, meeting adjourned by 7:07 PM
A. Regular Meeting: Call to Order 7:00 PM
B. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular meeting Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the City Hall
Council Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 7:08 PM. Upon roll being called the
following members were present: Jim Bartels, Al Havens, Eric Schnedler, Christine Olney. Absent:
Rodney Walls. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt, Interim City Clerk Abigail Hora.
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C.Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Olney
Second by Bartels
All ayes, agenda approved.
D. Communications and Reports
1. Unscheduled
If you wish to address the City Council on subjects pertaining hat 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. Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem Havens
Motion to approve consent agenda which includes Council Minutes and appointment of Mayor Pro Tem
Havens by Olney
Second by Bartels
All ayes, consent agenda approved.
F. Mayoral Proclamation
1.
G. Public Hearing
1. Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2020-466 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map
of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone Parcel #0633426001 (known as the Lundt Property) from
R-1E to M-2, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa
a. Close Public Hearing and take No Action
Motion to open the Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2020-466 An Ordinance Amending the
Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone Parcel #0633426001 (known as the
Lundt Property) from R-1E to M-2, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa by Schnedler
Second by Havens
Roll Call: Bartels, Havens, Olney, Schnedler
Discussion: Nothing Received at City Hall. No Action Taken
Motion to close Public Hearing by Havens
Second by Olney
Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Schnedler, Bartels
2. Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2020-467 An Ordinance Rezoning Grove Park Area, Tiffin,
Iowa, from Mixed Use Commercial District (C-1B) to Planned Development Overlay Concept
and Site District/Multi-family 12-Plex Residential District (OPD/R-12) and Planned
Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Mixed Use Commercial District (OPD/C-1B)
for Grove Park, Tiffin, Iowa
a. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to H-2
Motion to open the Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2020-467 An Ordinance Rezoning Grove
Park Area, Tiffin, Iowa, from Mixed Use Commercial District (C-1B) to Planned Development
Overlay Concept and Site District/Multi-family 12-Plex Residential District (OPD/R-12) and
Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Mixed Use Commercial District
(OPD/C-1B) for Grove Park, Tiffin, Iowa by Schnedler
Second by Havens
Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Schnedler, Bartels
Discussion: Nothing at City Hall
Motion to close Public Hearing by Havens
Second by Olney
Roll Call: Olney, Schnedler, Bartels, Havens
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H.Ordinance Approval/Amendment
1. Ordinance No. 2019-465 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Chapter 75,
All-Terrain Vehicles and Snowmobiles, Section 75.04(6)
a. Motion to Approve Second Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019-465 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of
Tiffin, Chapter 75, All-Terrain Vehicles and Snowmobiles, Section 75.04(6) by Havens
Second by Olney
Roll Call: Schnedler, Bartels, Havens, Olney
All ayes, second reading approved.
b. Motion to Suspend the Requirement to Pass Ordinance on Two Considerations before
Final Passage as stated in Iowa Code Section 380.3 by Schnedler
Second by Havens
All ayes, motion carried.
c. Motion to Approve Third and Final Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019-465 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of
Tiffin, Chapter 75, All-Terrain Vehicles and Snowmobiles, Section 75.04(6) by Havens
Second by Bartels
Roll Call: Bartels, Havens, Olney, Schnedler
All ayes, third and final reading approved.
2. Ordinance No. 2020-467 An Ordinance Rezoning Grove Park Area, Tiffin, Iowa, from Mixed
Use Commercial District (C-1B) to Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site
District/Multi-family 12-Plex Residential District (OPD/R-12) and Planned Development
Overlay Concept and Site District/Mixed Use Commercial District (OPD/C-1B) for Grove Park,
Tiffin, Iowa
d. Motion to Approve First Reading and Proceed to Second Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2020-467 An Ordinance Rezoning Grove Park Area, Tiffin,
Iowa, from Mixed Use Commercial District (C-1B) to Planned Development Overlay Concept
and Site District/Multi-family 12-Plex Residential District (OPD/R-12) and Planned
Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Mixed Use Commercial District (OPD/C-1B)
for Grove Park, Tiffin, Iowa by Schnedler
Second by Olney
Roll Call: Schnedler, Bartels, Havens, Olney
All ayes, first reading approved.
I. Resolutions for Approval
1. Resolution 2020-001 A Resolution Approving the Updating of the City of Tiffins Capital
Improvements Plan. Motion to approve Resolution 2020-001 A Resolution Approving the
Updating of the City of Tiffins Capital Improvements Plan by Havens
Second by Olney
Roll Call: Bartels, Havens, Olney, Schnedler
All ayes motion carried.
2. Resolution 2020-002 A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing to Set the Speed Limit
on Oakdale Boulevard. Motion to approve Resolution 2020-002 A Resolution Setting the Date
for a Public Hearing to Set the Speed Limit on Oakdale Boulevard by Olney
Second by Schnedler
Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Schnedler, Bartels
All ayes, motion carried.
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3.Resolution 2020-003 A Resolution Approving the Updated 28E Agreement with the Clear
Creek Amana School Board for the Springmier Library. Motion by table by Havens
Second by Bartels
All ayes, motion tabled.
4. Resolution 2020-004 A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing for the Annexation of
Certain Property to the City of Tiffin, Iowa. Motion to approve by Schnedler
Second by Olney
Roll Call: Schnedler, Bartels, Havens, Olney
All ayes, motion carried.
J. Old Business
1.
K. Motions for Approval
1. Consideration of Payables List Motion to Approve by Bartels
Second by Havens
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Consideration of Pay Estimate #3 LL Pelling, Soccer Fields Parking Lot Expansion Project
Motion to Approve by Bartels
Second by Schnedler
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Consideration of City Council Appointments (below) and Council Action as Needed
a. City Clerk Abigail Hora
b. City Attorney Holland, Michael, Raiber & Sittig PLC
c. Official Newspaper North Liberty Leader
Motion to approve City Council Appointments by Havens
Second by Olney
All ayes, motion carried.
4. Discussion and Consideration to Remove the Interim Designation on the Deputy City Clerk
Position and to Re-establish the Office Assistant Position to a Fulltime Position and Council
Action as Needed
Motion to Remove the Interim Designation on the Deputy City Clerk Position and to Re-
establish the Office Assistant Position to a Fulltime Position by Bartels
Second by Havens
All ayes, motion carried.
5. Discussion and Consideration of Technology Policy for the City of Tiffin and Council Action as
Needed
Motion to table by Schnedler
Second by Havens
All ayes, motion tabled.
L. Reports to be Received/Filed
1.
M. Reports from City Personnel
1. Discussion: Meeting Sandy Steil from MMS about green space on Potterfield
Property
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2. City Council Reports Discussion: Water Shed meeting on the 15 of January.
3. Dire Report Discussion: Purchase of lumber to build benches for the
parks.
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4.Building OfficialReportDiscussion: Asked Council about Outdoor Storageoptionsfor
Campers, Trailers and Mowers.
5. City E Nothing to Report
6. Nothing to Report
7. City Administrator Work Session with CCA School District at 6:00 PM. Blood Drive
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January 29 from 2pm-6pm. Joint Entities Meeting in North Liberty Doug is unavailable to go,
Mayor Steve Berner will go in lieu.
N. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Havens
Second by Schnedler
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 8:21 PM
_____________________ January 07, 2020
Abigail Hora, City Clerk
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