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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: September 3, 2019 7:00 PM
Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org
Posted: August 30, 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
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, September rd, 2019 at the City Hall Council
Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM. Upon roll being called the following members
were present: Jim Bartels, Al Havens, Eric Schnedler. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt, Interim
City Clerk Abigail Hora, City Engineer Ben Carhoff and others present. Absent: Mike Ryan.
B.Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Bartels
Second by Schnedler
All ayes, motion carried.
C. Discussion of Home Occupation Ordinance as it relates to Parking
Peggy Upton arrives at 6:03 PM
Discussion: Toby Trail 810 Redbird Run, Damon Farner 606 Redbird Run present
Would like it to change a temporary 12-hour leeway for cleaning, or for unloading. Have attorney look
into a temporary permit.
D. Discussion of Parking Barriers at New Soccer Fields Parking Lot
Discussion: All in support, would like a decorative, narrow barriers that could be moved.
E.Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda
F.Other Business
G. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Bartels
Second by Schnedler
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 6:52 PM
A. Council Meeting Call to Order 7:00 PM
B.Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular session Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 at the City Hall Council
Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM. Upon roll being called the following members
were present: Jim Bartels, Al Havens, Eric Schnedler, Peggy Upton. Mike Ryan present via phone. 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 Upton
City Council Agenda Page 1 of 4
Second by Havens
All ayes, motion carried.
D. Communications and Reports
1. Unscheduled
If you wish to address the City Council on subjects pertaining to
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.
Johnson County Lt. Adolph no issues to report.
Dick Huff 355 Oriole Ct concerns about Roberts Ferry Road and the sidewalk on the East side. Street lights needed
North on Roberts Ferry Rd. Issues on corner of Roberts Ferry and Goldfinch and issues near Redbird Run. Sidewalk
issues to be addressed.
Mark Petersen 632 Calla Lily Way sidewalk concerns on vacant lot near Croell and State St.
E.Consent Agenda (Mayor Berner recused himself from the 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 Liquor License Back Berner Bar & Grill
Motion to approve consent agenda which includes Council Minutes and Liquor License for Back
Berner Bar & Grill by Havens
Second by Schnedler
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 Third and Final 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 Bartels
Roll Call: Havens, Bartels, Upton, Ryan, Schnedler
All ayes, third and final reading approved.
I.Resolutions for Approval
1. Resolution 2019-103 A Resolution to Approve an Agreement Regarding a Portion of Lot 24,
Park Place City Center for Sidewalk/Trail Improvements. Motion to approve Resolution 2019-
103 A Resolution to Approve an Agreement Regarding a Portion of Lot 24, Park Place City
Center for Sidewalk/Trail Improvements by Havens
Second by Bartels
Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Schnedler, Havens
All ayes, motion carried
J. Old Business
1.
K. Motions for Approval
1. Consideration of Payables List Motion to Approve by Bartels
Second by Schnedler
All ayes, motion carried.
City Council Agenda Page 2 of 4
2. Consideration of Pay Estimate #1 LL Pelling, Soccer Fields Parking Lot Expansion Motion
to Approve by Havens
Second by Schnedler
All ayes, motion approved.
3. Consideration of Change Order #1 LL Pelling, 2019 Park Road Paving Project Motion to
Approve by Bartels
Second by Havens
All ayes, motion carried.
4. Consideration of Pay Estimate #1 LL Pelling, 2019 Park Road Paving Project Motion to
Approve by Upton
Second by Havens
All ayes, motion approved.
5. Consideration of Change Order #6 LL Pelling, Original Town Urbanization Motion to
Approve by Havens
Second by Schnedler
All ayes, motion approved.
6. Consideration of Pay Estimate #6 LL Pelling, Original Town Urbanization Motion to
Approve by Bartels
Second by Upton
All ayes, motion approved.
7. Consideration of Pay Estimate #6 Price Electric, Ireland Traffic Signals Motion to Approve
by Havens
Second by Bartels
All ayes, motion approved.
8. Consideration of Change Order #1 Triple B Construction, Stormwater Rehabilitation Projects
Motion to Approve by Schnedler
Second by Bartels
All ayes, motion approved.
9. Consideration of Pay Estimate #1 Triple B Construction, Stormwater Rehabilitation Projects
Motion to Approve by Upton
Second by Ryan
All ayes, motion approved.
10. Consideration of Pay Estimate #2 Streb Construction, 2019 Forevergreen Road Project
Motion to Approve by Havens
Second by Upton
All ayes, motion approved.
11. Discussion and Consideration of Purchase of Snow Plow for Public Works Department and
Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve Schnedler
Second by Havens
All ayes, motion approved.
City Council Agenda Page 3 of 4
12. Discussion and Consideration of Purchase of Vehicle for Building Department and Council
Action as Needed. Motion to approve the Purchase of Vehicle for Building Department by
Bartels
Second by Havens
All ayes, motion approved.
L.Reports to be Received/Filed
1.
M. Reports from City Personnel
1. Nothing to Report
2. City Council Reports Nothing to Report
Discussion: City Park bridge is washing out on the East side. Holes and sinkhole to be fixed.
3. Report Nothing to Report
4. Building Official Report Nothing to Report
5.
Discussion: Vieth is here to strip and getting close to beginning the East side sidewalk. N Park
Rd will be closed soon 1.5-week closure. Raise detour signs. Lights for soccer field to be
delivered end of September. Mid November-December for traffic control box to be delivered for
Deerview and Hwy 6.
6. s Report Nothing to Report
7. City Administrator Nothing to Report outside of written report in packet
N. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Ryan
Second by Havens
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:48PM
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Abigail Hora, City Clerk September 3, 2019
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