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Home My Public Portal AboutMinutes-1/21/2020 City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin Regular City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 Date/Time: January 21, 2020 7:00 PM Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: January 17, 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 Mayor Pro-Tem City Clerk: Abigail Hora Council At Large: Eric Schnedler D. of Public Works: Brett Mehmen Council At Large: Chris Olney Council At Large: Rodney Walls _______________________________________________________________________ Work Session - Call to Order 6:00 PM A. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, January 21, 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, Rodney Walls. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt, City Clerk Abigail Hora, and others present. B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval Motion to approve agenda by Bartels Second by Schnedler All ayes, agenda approved. C. Discussion of Discussion of Speed Limit on Oakdale Boulevard Discussion: Lt. Adolph present and talked about speed on Oakdale Blvd. Council will keep the speed limit at 25. D. Discussion and Review of Annual Building Official Report Discussion: In 2018 we issued 286 building permits and in 2019 we issued 357. E. Discussion of RV/Camper/Trailer Parking in Residential Areas Discussion: Look into other similar cities that handle these nuisances. F. Discussion of FY 2020-2021 Budget G. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda H. Other Business I. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Olney Second by Schnedler All ayes, meeting adjourned at 6:58 PM. Regular Meeting A. Call to Order 7:00 PM B. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular meeting Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Jim Bartels, Al Havens, Eric Schnedler, Christine Olney, Rodney Walls. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt, City Clerk Abigail Hora and other others present. City Council Agenda Page 1 of 4 C.Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval Motion to approve agenda by Bartels Second by Olney All ayes, agenda approved. D. Communications and Reports 1. Unscheduled If you wish to address the City Council on subjects pertaining wait until that 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. Approval of Special City Council Meeting Minutes 3. Approval of Joint Work Session Meeting Minutes 4. Approval of Liquor License Renewal Bella Sala 5. Approval of Clerk/Treasures Report Motion to approve consent agenda which includes Council Minutes, Special Council Minutes, Joint Work Session, Liquor License and the Clerk Report by Havens Second by Bartels All ayes, consent agenda approved. F. Mayoral Proclamation th 1. 19 Amendment Centennial Commemoration G. Public Hearing 1. Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2020-468 An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 63, Section 63.04, Speed Regulations, for Oakdale Boulevard a. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to H-2 Motion to open the Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2020-468 An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 63, Section 63.04, Speed Regulations, for Oakdale Boulevard by Havens Second by Schnedler Roll: Olney, Bartels, Schnedler, Walls, Havens Discussion: Nothing Received at City Hall. Motion to close Public Hearing by Schnedler Second by Havens Roll Call: Bartels, Schnedler, Walls, Havens, Olney H. Ordinance Approval/Amendment 1. 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 b. Motion to Approve Second Reading and Proceed to Third 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 Olney Second by Havens Roll Call: Schnedler, Walls, Havens, Olney, Bartels All ayes, second reading approved. City Council Agenda Page 2 of 4 2. Ordinance No. 2020-468 An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 63, Section 63.04, Speed Regulations, for Oakdale Boulevard a. Motion to Approve First Reading and Proceed to Second Reading No Council Action Taken. I. Resolutions for Approval 1. Resolution 2020-005 A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing for a Resolution Relating to the Total Maximum Property Tax Dollars for FY 2020-2021. Motion to approve Resolution 2020-005 A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing for a Resolution Relating to the Total Maximum Property Tax Dollars for FY 2020-2021 by Havens Second by Olney Roll Call: Walls, Havens, Olney, Bartels, Schnedler All ayes, motion carried. 2. Resolution 2020-006 A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 21, Library Board of Trustees, for the Number of Members. Motion to approve Resolution 2020-006 A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 21, Library Board of Trustees, for the Number of Members by Havens Second by Schnedler Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Bartels, Schnedler, Walls All ayes, motion carried. 3. Resolution 2020-007 A Resolution Designating Certain City Parking or Right-of-Way for the use of Snowmobiles in the City Limits of Tiffin. Motion to approve Resolution 2020-007 A Resolution Designating Certain City Parking or Right-of-Way for the use of Snowmobiles in the City Limits of Tiffin by Schnedler Second by Olney Roll Call: Olney, Bartels, Schnedler, Walls, Havens All ayes, motion carried. J. Old Business 1. Discussion and Consideration of Technology Policy for the City of Tiffin and Council Action as Needed Motion to approve Technology Policy by Schnedler Second by Havens All ayes, motion carried. 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 #7 Price Industrial, Traffic Signal Project Motion to Approve by Olney Second by Bartels All ayes, motion carried. 3. Discussion and Consideration of Funding Pledge to the Johnson County Access Center and Council Action as Needed Motion to approve the Funding Pledge to Johnson County Access Center by Havens Second by Bartels All ayes, motion carried. City Council Agenda Page 3 of 4 4.Discussion and Consideration of Vieth Constructions Request for TotalWorking Days on the Roberts Ferry Road Project and Council Action as Needed Motion to approve 3 days as credit to Vieth Construction to total 108 authorized working days by Schnedler Second by Walls All ayes, motion carried. L. Reports to be Received/Filed 1. December Johnson County Sheriffs Report M. Reports from City Personnel 1. Discussion: Johnson County Assessor increase was 2% budget. Ranked top 5 in the State. 2. City Council Reports Discussion: Watershed Meeting grant expires next year. If we want to participate, it will come at a cost. 3. Dire Report Nothing to Report 4. Building Official Report Discussion: Permit information is now available on our website 5. Report in Council Packet 6. Nothing to Report 7. City AdministratorReport Discussion: Fulltime Office Assistant will be posted tomorrow. rd Emily Meyer will be taking over the Utility Billing Clerk position effective February 3. N. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Schnedler Second by Havens All ayes, meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM ____________________________ January 21, 2020 Abigail Hora, City Clerk City Council Agenda Page 4 of 4