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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: December 17, 2019 7:00 PM
Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org
Posted: December 13, 2019 (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
C ouncil At Large: Mike Ryan City Engineer: Hart-Frederick
Council At Large: Peggy Upton
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Work Session Call to Order 6:00 PM
A. Roll Call
B. The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 at the City Hall
Council Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM. Upon roll being called the
following members were present: Jim Bartels, Al Havens, Eric Schnedler, Peggy Upton, Mike Ryan.
Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt, Interim City Clerk Abigail Hora, City Engineer Ben
Carhoff and others present.
C. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Schnedler
Second by Bartels
All ayes, agenda approved.
D. Discussion of Little Free Libraries within the City of Tiffin Daisy Girl Scout Troop 3156
Discussion: Take action project in Tiffin, the troops will put two free libraries around Tiffin.
E. Discussion and Review of the Capital Improvements Plan
Discussion: Mike Ryan arrives at 6:09 PM. Doug will update CIP with the direction Council has given.
F. Discussion and Direction of the Property located at 3235 Ireland Avenue Annexation and
Zoning Chad Payne, Half Moon Kennels
Discussion: Chad Payne of Half Moon Kennels presents annexation
G. Discussion of Speed Limit on Oakdale Boulevard
Discussion: Setting a Public Hearing at the next meeting.
H. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda
I. Other Business
J. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Ryan
Second by Schnedler
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:03 PM
A. Council Meeting Call to Order 7:00 PM
B. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular session Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 at the City Hall
Council Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM. Upon roll being called the
following members were present: Jim Bartels, Al Havens, Eric Schnedler, Peggy Upton, Mike Ryan.
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Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt, Interim City Clerk Abigail Hora, City EngineerBen
Carhoff and others present.
C. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
a. Swearing-in of Newly Elected Officials, Councilperson Christine Olney and
Councilperson Rodney Walls and of Re-elected Officials, Mayor Steven Berner
Motion to approve agenda by Bartels
Second by Schnedler
All ayes, agenda approved.
D. Communications and Reports
1. Unscheduled
If you wish to address the Cit
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 Clerk
Motion to approve consent agenda which includes Council Minutes and Clerk/Treasurers Report by
Upton
Second by Havens
All ayes, consent agenda approved.
F. Mayoral Proclamation
1.
G. Public Hearing
1. Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2019-465 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of
Tiffin, Chapter 75, All-Terrain Vehicles and Snowmobiles, Sections 75.04(6)
a. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to H-3
Motion to open the Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2019-465 An Ordinance Amending the
Municipal Code of Tiffin, Chapter 75, All-Terrain Vehicles and Snowmobiles, Sections 75.04(6)
by Upton
Second by Ryan
Roll Call: Havens, Bartels, Upton, Ryan, Schnedler
Discussion: Nothing Received at City Hall
Motion to close Public Hearing by Upton
Second by Ryan
Roll Call: Bartels, Upton, Ryan, Schnedler, Havens
H. Ordinance Approval/Amendment
1. Ordinance No. 2019-463 An Ordinance Rezoning Lot 3, Park Place City Center Part One,
Tiffin, Iowa, from Neighborhood Business District (C-1B) to a Planned Development Overlay
Site District/Neighborhood Business District (OPD/C-1B) for Park Place City Center Part One,
Tiffin, Iowa
a. Motion to Approve Third and Final Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019-463 An Ordinance Rezoning Lot 3, Park Place City
Center Part One, Tiffin, Iowa, from Neighborhood Business District (C-1B) to a Planned
Development Overlay Site District/Neighborhood Business District (OPD/C-1B) for Park Place
City Center Part One, Tiffin, Iowa by Havens
Second by Ryan
Roll Call: Ryan, Schnedler, Havens, Bartels, Upton
All ayes, third and final reading approved.
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2.Ordinance No. 2019-464 An Ordinance Amendingthe Municipal Code of Tiffin, Chapter 91,
Water Meters, Sections 91.06 and 91.09
a. Motion to Approve Second Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019-464 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of
Tiffin, Chapter 91, Water Meters, Sections 91.06 and 91.09 by Upton
Second by Ryan
Roll Call: Schnedler, Havens, Bartels, Upton, Ryan
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 Bartels
All ayes, motion carried.
c. Motion to Approve Third and Final Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019-464 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of
Tiffin, Chapter 91, Water Meters, Sections 91.06 and 91.09 by Ryan
Second by Upton
Roll Call: Havens, Bartels, Upton, Ryan, Schnedler
All ayes, third and final reading approved.
3. Ordinance No. 2019-465 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Chapter 75,
All-Terrain Vehicles and Snowmobiles, Sections 74.04(6)
a. Motion to Approve First Reading and Proceed to Second Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019-465 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of
Tiffin, Chapter 75, All-Terrain Vehicles and Snowmobiles, Sections 74.04(6) by Ryan
Second by Schnedler
Roll Call: Upton, Ryan, Schnedler, Havens, Bartels
All ayes, first reading approved.
I. Resolutions for Approval
1. Resolution 2019-126 A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing to Approve the
. Motion to approve Resolution 2019-
126 A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing to Approve the Updating of the City of
s Capital Improvements Plan by Bartels
Second by Havens
Roll Call: Ryan, Schnedler, Havens, Bartels, Upton
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Resolution 2019-127 A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing to Rezone 3287
Ireland Avenue NW from R-1E to M-2, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa. Motion to approve
Resolution 2019-127 A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing to Rezone 3287
Ireland Avenue NW from R-1E to M-2, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa by Havens
Second by Schnedler
Roll Call: Schnedler, Havens, Bartels, Upton, Ryan
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Resolution 2019-128 A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing for Grove Park as a
Planned Development Overlay Concept, Site District and Rezoning. Motion to approve
Resolution 2019-128 A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing for Grove Park as a
Planned Development Overlay Concept, Site District and Rezoning by Havens
Second by Bartels
Roll Call: Havens, Bartels, Upton, Ryan, Schnedler
All ayes, motion carried.
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4.Resolution 2019-129A Resolution Approving the Local Match for the Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program. Motion to approve Resolution 2019-129 A Resolution Approving the Local Match for the
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program by Schnedler
Second by Ryan
Roll Call: Bartels, Upton, Ryan, Schnedler, Havens
All ayes, motion carried.
5. Resolution 2019-130 A lopment
Inc. Regarding Park Place City Center Part One Phase Two, Planned Development Overlay (OPD) Site
District, Tiffin, Iowa. Motion to approve Resolution 2019-130 A
Agreement with Andersen Development Inc. Regarding Park Place City Center Part One Phase Two,
Planned Development Overlay (OPD) Site District, Tiffin, Iowa by Havens
Second by Ryan
Roll Call: Upton, Ryan, Schnedler, Havens, Bartels
All ayes, motion carried.
J. Old Business
1.
K. Motions for Approval
1. Consideration of Payables List Motion to Approve by Havens
Second by Bartels
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Consideration of Pay Estimate #20 Portzen Construction, Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
Project Motion to Approve by Bartels
Second by Schnedler
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Consideration of Pay Estimate #6 Rathje Construction, Roundabout Project Motion to Approve by
Havens
Second by Ryan
All ayes, motion carried.
L. Reports to be Received/Filed
1.
M. Reports from City Personnel
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1. Discussion: Jan 8, update Library 28E agreement
2. City Council Reports Discussion: Emergency Management meeting reviewed the budget. N Park Rd &
Forevergreen needs light poles.
3. Dire Report Nothing to Report
4. Building Official Report Nothing to Report
5. City EReport Discussion: Price Electric present and the light poles are vertical. Cabinet is not
here; pad poured this week.
6. Nothing to Report
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7. City Administrator Change in Joint Meeting with CCA to January 8.
N. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Ryan
Second by Upton
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:54 PM
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Abigail Hora, City Clerk December 17, 2019
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