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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: November 19, 2019 7:00 PM
Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org
Posted: November 15, 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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Work Session - Call to Order 6:30 PM
A. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, November 19th, 2019 at the City Hall
Council Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 6:31 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.
B.Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Schnedler
Second by Ryan
All ayes, agenda approved.
C. Discussion of a Potential Capital Campaign for the Recreation Center
Discussion: Shive has a person that could facilitate the capital campaign, target March or April of 2020.
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Public Information meeting involving the public. Moving up the Joint School Board meeting (8 or 15
in January).
D. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda
E.Other Business
F.Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Ryan
Second by Schnedler
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:01 PM
A. Council Meeting - Call to Order 7:00 PM
B.Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular session Tuesday, November 19th, 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, 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 move K-9 to D-3 on the agenda by Ryan
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Second by Schnedler
All ayes, agenda approved
Motion to approve agenda as amended by Ryan
Second by Upton
All ayes, agenda approved as amended.
D. Communications and Reports
1. Unscheduled
2. Lonny Pulkrakek Johnson County Sheriff Annual Review and Report
Discussion: Purposed increasing hours by 10 current contracted hours are 60/week.
3. Discussion and Consideration of Iowa Snowdrifters Trail Route Proposal into Tiffin and Council
Action as Needed
Discussion: Derek with the Iowa Snowdrifters presents Tiffin Trail Route, will need to be
approved via Resolution on the first meeting in December
Motion to approve Iowa Snowdrifters Trail Route Proposal into Tiffin by Ryan
Second by Upton
All ayes, motion carried.
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.
Motion to approve consent agenda which includes Council Minutes, Clerk/Tr
Havens
Second by Bartels
All ayes, consent agenda approved.
F.Mayoral Proclamation
1.
G. Public Hearing
1.
H. Ordinance Approval/Amendment
1. Ordinance No. 2019-462 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Section 63.04
of Chapter 63, Speed Regulations, for North Park Road, north of Oakdale Boulevard
a. Motion to Approve Third and Final Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019-462 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of
Tiffin, Section 63.04 of Chapter 63, Speed Regulations, for North Park Road, north of Oakdale
Boulevard by Ryan
Second by Schnedler
Roll Call: Havens, Bartels, Upton, Ryan, Schnedler
All ayes, third and final reading approved.
2. 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,
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a. Motion to Approve First Reading and Proceed to Second 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 Bartels
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Second by Havens
Roll Call: Bartels, Upton, Ryan, Schnedler, Havens
All ayes, first reading approved.
I.Resolutions for Approval
1. Resolution 2019-120 A Resolution Setting a Date for a Public Hearing to Update the Water
Ordinance to Address the Water Meter Fee
Motion to approve Resolution 2019-120 A Resolution Setting a Date for a Public Hearing to
Update the Water Ordinance to Address the Water Meter Fee by Bartels
Second by Upton
Roll Call: Upton, Ryan, Schnedler, Havens, Bartels
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Resolution 2019-121 A Resolution Approving the Compensation Program
No Action Taken
J. Old Business
1.
K. Motions for Approval
1. Consideration of Payables List Motion to Approve by Havens
Second by Schnedler
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Consideration of Special Events Application Veritas Youth 5K No Action, Requesting Map
3. Consideration of Pay Estimate #3 Triple B Construction, Stormwater Rehabilitation Project
Motion to Approve by Upton
Second by Ryan
All ayes, motion carried.
4. Consideration of Pay Estimate #5 Rathje Construction, Roundabout Project Motion to
Approve by Havens
Second by Ryan
All ayes, motion carried.
5. Consideration of Pay Estimate #19 Portzen Construction, Wastewater Treatment Plant
Expansion Project Motion to Approve by Havens
Second by Ryan
All ayes, motion carried.
6. Discussion and Consideration of Appropriating Annual TIF Debt Certification and Council
Action as Needed.
Motion to approve the Appropriating Annual TIF Debt Certification by Upton
Second by Havens
All ayes, motion carried.
7. Discussion and Consideration of Annual Urban Renewal Report for FY 2018-2019 and Council
Action as Needed
Motion to approve Annual Urban Renewal Report for FY 2018-2019 by Havens
Second by Schnedler
All ayes, motion carried.
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8. Discussion and Consideration to Replace/Update City Server Approval of Quote from Access
Systems and Council Action as Needed
Motion to approve the purchase the City Server by Schnedler
Second by Havens
All ayes, motion carried.
9. Discussion and Consideration of Iowa Snowdrifters Trail Route Proposal into Tiffin and Council
Action as Needed. This item was moved to D-3
L.Reports to be Received/Filed
1.
M. Reports from City Personnel
1. Discussion: MPO meeting, nominate new chair in December. Little increase in
Budget.
2. City Council Reports Discussion: Mud over sidewalk on College St to be addressed
3. Report: Well #4 drops tomorrow, presentation next meeting.
4. Building Official Report: Nothing to Report
5. Discussion: North Park Rd open, South Park Rd open next week. LL
Pelling to repair 125ft on East side of project. Put information on newsletter/website/facebook.
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Deerview & Hwy 6 traffic signals to be up by Dec 15.
6. : Nothing to Report
7. City Administrator Discussion: ECICOG representative Al Havens has volunteered.
Send out invites for holiday party later this week/beginning of next week. Snow removal with
three steps before fining.
N. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Ryan
Second by Schnedler
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 8:58 PM
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Abigail Hora, City Clerk
November 19, 2019
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