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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: August 20, 2019 7:00 PM
Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org
Posted: August 16, 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 Deputy City Clerk: Abigail Hora
Council At Large: Eric Schnedler D. of Public Works: Brett Mehmen
Council At Large: Mike Ryan City Engineer: Hart-Frederick
CouncilAt Large: Peggy Upton
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Council Work Session Call to Order 6:00 PM
A. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 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, Peggy Upton, Mike Ryan. Others present City
Administrator Doug Boldt, Deputy City Clerk Abigail Hora, City Engineer Ben Carhoff and others present.
B.Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve the agenda by Ryan
Second by Upton
All ayes, motion carried.
C. Discussion of Original Town Urbanization Project Sidewalk on East Side of College Street
Discussion: Pat Sedlacek, 220 College St
Removal of trees, council will replace with new tress. Partner with public works to get new trees and
property owner will pick type of tree.
D. Discussion and Review of Park Place City Center Part One, Lot 3 Site Amenities Scott
Andersen
Discussion: Amphitheater. Park place live: First floor restaurant, other floors apartments. Park, trail, two
ponds. Work on sound for the amphitheater.
Brandon Ryan present. Social atmosphere, 10PM Sunday-Thursday. Friday-Saturday 11PM.
E.Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda
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Dec 17 for Deer view and Hwy 6 traffic signals.
F.Other Business
G. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Upton
Second by Ryan
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 6:47 PM
Council Meeting
A. Call to Order 7:00 PM
B.Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular session on Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 at the City Hall
Council Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM. Upon roll being called the
following members were present: Jim Bartels, Al Havens, Eric Schnedler and Peggy Upton, Mike Ryan.
Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt, Deputy City Clerk Abigail Hora, City Engineer Ben
Carhoff and others present.
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C. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Schnedler
Second by Bartels
All ayes, motion carried.
D. Communications and Reports
1. Unscheduled
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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.
Eileen Schmidt 506 Redbird Run: Question on Roberts Ferry Rd, seeding and completion of the
road. East side that needs to be resolved. Three pallets, steel drum to be removed. Clean off
sidewalks and move the socks to allow pedestrian traffic.
Toby Trail 810 Redbird Run. Hawk bus properties, operating commercial business out of residence.
Would like 24 hours for a temporary parking. Will address this issue at the next WS agenda.
Chris Aswegan 342 Rolling Hills Dr. Ponds to be dreading and is in support of this motion K-8.
Tara Scranton 316 Linden Lane present and in favor of K-8.
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 Joint Work Session Minutes
3. Approval of Liquor License Bryants Off 6
4.
Motion to approve consent agenda which includes Council Minutes, Joint Work Session Minutes,
Liquor License for Bryants Off 6 and the Clerks report by Havens
Second by Bartels
All ayes, motion carried.
F.Mayoral Proclamation
1.
G. Public Hearing
1.
H. Ordinance Approval/Amendment
1. Ordinance No. 2019-461 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of
Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone a portion of Shamrock Center from C-2B to M-2, in the City of Tiffin,
Iowa
a. Motion to Approve Second Reading and Proceed to Third Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019-461 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map
of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone a portion of Shamrock Center from C-2B to M-2, in the
City of Tiffin, Iowa by Havens
Second by Schnedler
Roll Call: Havens, Bartels, Upton, Ryan, Schnedler
All ayes, second reading approved.
I.Resolutions for Approval
1. Resolution 2019-096 A Resolution Authorizing and Approving a certain Loan Agreement,
Providing for the Issuance of $4,500,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series
2019A, and providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay the same. Motion to approve A Resolution
Authorizing and Approving a certain Loan Agreement, Providing for the Issuance of $4,500,000
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2019A, and providing for the Levy of
Taxes to Pay the same by Schnedler
Second by Havens
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Roll Call: Havens, Bartels, Upton, Ryan, Schnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Resolution 2019-097 A Resolution Appointing the City Clerk for the City of Tiffin and Setting
the Salary for the Appointed Officer. Motion to approve A Resolution Appointing the Interim
City Clerk for the City of Tiffin and Setting the Salary for the Appointed Officer by Upton
Second by Ryan.
All ayes, motion to amend.
Motion to approved as amended Resolution 2019-097 A Resolution Appointing the Interim City
Clerk for the City of Tiffin and Setting the Salary for the Appointed Officer by Bartels
Second Ryan.
Roll Call: Bartels, Upton, Ryan, Schnedler, Havens.
All ayes, motion carried
3. Resolution 2019-098 A Resolution -mile Extra-territorial Review
of The Other Place Addition Preliminary and Final Plats. Motion to approve A Resolution
-mile Extra-territorial Review of The Other Place Addition
Preliminary and Final Plats by Ryan
Second by Schnedler
Roll Call: Upton, Ryan, Schnedler, Havens, Bartels
All ayes, motion carried.
4. Resolution 2019-099 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Park Place City Center Part
Two, Phase Four. Motion to approve A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Park Place City
Center Part Two, Phase Four by Ryan
Second by Upton
All ayes, motion to amend.
Motion to approve as amended Resolution 2019-099 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of
Park Place City Center Part Two, Phase Four by Ryan
Roll Call: Ryan, Schnedler, Havens, Bartels, Upton
Second by Bartels.
All ayes, motion carried.
5. Resolution 2019-100 A Resolution Authorizing Condemnation. Motion to approve A
Resolution Authorizing Condemnation by Ryan
Second by Havens
All ayes, motion carried.
Schnedler, Havens, Bartels, Upton, Ryan
Public present: Bob Downer, Ruth Rarick trust.
6. Resolution 2019-101 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of Park Road Right-of-Way.
Motion to approve A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of Park Road Right-of-Way by Upton
Second by Schnedler
All ayes, motion carried.
Roll Call: Havens, Bartels, Upton, Ryan, Schnedler
7. Resolution 2019-102 A Resolution Approving an Addendum to the Revised
Agreement for Park Place City Center. Motion to approve A Resolution Approving an
Havens
Second by Bartels
All ayes, motion carried.
Roll Call: Bartels, Upton, Ryan, Schnedler, Havens
J. Old Business
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K. Motions for Approval
1.Consideration ofPayablesList Motion to ApprovebyRyan
Second by Bartels
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Consideration of Special Events Applications Infuse Church Movies in the Park Date
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Change from July 20 to September 21 Motion to Approve by Havens
Second by Upton
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Consideration of Special Events Application River to River Retro Road Trip Motion to
Approve by Schnedler
Second by Bartels
All ayes, motion carried.
4. Consideration of Pay Estimate #16 Portzen Construction Motion to Approve by Bartels
Second by Havens
All ayes, motion carried.
5. Consideration of Change Order #2 Streb Construction Motion to Approve option 1 by Upton
Second by Ryan
All ayes, motion carried.
6. Consideration of Change Order #1 Price Electric Motion to Approve by Havens
Second by Ryan
All ayes, motion carried.
7. Discussion and Consideration of City of Tiffin Procurement Policy, Fraud Reporting Policy and
Conflict of Interest Policy for the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Council Action as Needed by Ryan
Second by Havens
All ayes, motion carried.
8. Discussion and Consideration to Dredge Woodfield Detention/Retention Pond as Part of the
Stormwater Rehabilitation Project and Council Action as Needed by Havens
Second by Ryan
All ayes, motion carried.
9. Motion to Adjourn from Regular Session into Closed Session in Accordance with Iowa Code
Chapter 21.5(j) for Potential Real Estate Purchase by Havens
Second by Bartels
Roll Call: Havens, Bartels, Upton, Ryan, Schnedler
Motion to adjourn from Closed Session into Regular Session by Ryan
Second by Havens
All ayes, motion carried.
Roll Call: Havens, Bartels, Upton, Ryan, Schnedler.
10. Discussion and Consideration of Approval of Purchase Agreement for Real Estate and Council
Action as Needed. Motion to approve the Purchase Agreement by Upton
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
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L.Reports to be Received/Filed
1.
M.Reports fromCity Personnel
1. Nothing to report
2. City Council Reports Nothing to report
3. Report Nothing to report
4. Building Official Report Vehicle Discussion: Ford Escape
5.
Discussion: Contacted Vieth about issues, will be here tomorrow to address. Roundabout traffic
to change Thursday (rip out the North side of road) permanent pavement completed as well as
South Park. Would like North Park Rd to be opened before school begins. Redesign sidewalk on
College St.
6. Nothing to report
7. City Administrator Discussion: 3-way stop at Owen St and Jackson St.
N. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Ryan
Second by Schnedler
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 9:01 PM
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Abigail Hora, City Clerk August 20, 2019
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