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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: February 4, 2020 7:00 PM
Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org
Posted: January 31, 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
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Work Session
A. Call to Order 6:30 PM
B. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at the City Hall Council
Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 6:30 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.
C. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Schnedler.
Second by Havens.
All ayes, agenda approved.
D. Discussion of Request from Woodfield Ridge Homeowners Association for the Rehabilitation of
the Detention/Retention Pond
Discussion: Stephen Mance present from Woodfield Ridge Homeowners Association. Seeking $11,000-
$12,000 reimbursement as the bid from Triple B was around $37,000.
E. Discussion of RV/Camper/Trailer Parking in Residential Areas
Discussion:
F. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda
G. Other Business
H. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Olney.
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM
A. Regular Meeting - Call to Order 7:00 PM
B. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular meeting Tuesday, February 4, 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.
C. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Havens.
Second by Bartels.
All ayes, agenda approved.
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D.Communicationsand Reports
1. Unscheduled
If you wish to address the City Council on subjects pertaining e 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 Liquor License Renewal Bella Sala Special Event
Motion to approve consent agenda which includes Council Minutes and Liquor License Renewal for
Bella Sala by Olney.
Second by Havens.
All ayes, consent agenda approved.
F. Mayoral Proclamation
1.
G. Public Hearing
1. Public Hearing on the Annexation of Certain Property to the City of Tiffin, Iowa
a. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to I-1
Motion to open the Public Hearing on the Annexation of Certain Property to the City of Tiffin,
Iowa by Bartels.
Second by Havens.
Roll Call: Olney, Bartels, Schnedler, Walls, Havens.
Discussion: Nothing Received at City Hall.
Motion to close Public Hearing by Havens.
Second by Bartels.
Roll Call: Bartels, Schnedler, Walls, Havens, Olney
2. Public Hearing on Ordinance 2020-468 An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin,
Iowa, Chapter 21, Library Board of Trustees, Section 21.02, Library Trustees, to Increase the
Number of Members from Eight to Ten
a. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to H-2
Motion to open Public Hearing on Ordinance 2020-468 An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal
Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 21, Library Board of Trustees, Section 21.02, Library Trustees, to
Increase the Number of Members from Eight to Ten by Bartels.
Second by Havens
Roll Call: Schnedler, Walls, Havens, Olney, Bartels
Discussion: Nothing Received at City Hall.
Motion to close Public Hearing by Havens
Second by Bartels
Roll Call: Walls, Havens, Olney, Bartels, Schnedler
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
a. Motion to Approve Third and Final Reading
Motion to table 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
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Development Overlay Concept and Site District/MixedUse Commercial District (OPD/C-1B)
for Grove Park, Tiffin, Iowa by Havens
Second by Schnedler
Roll Call: Bartels, Schnedler, Walls, Havens, Olney
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Ordinance No. 2020-468 An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter
21, Library Board of Trustees, Section 21.02, Library Trustees, to Increase the Number of
Members from Eight to Ten
a. Motion to Approve First Reading and Proceed to Second Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2020-468 An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of
Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 21, Library Board of Trustees, Section 21.02, Library Trustees, to Increase
the Number of Members from Eight to Ten by Bartels
Second by Schnedler
Roll Call: Olney, Bartels, Schnedler, Walls, Havens
All ayes, first reading approved.
I. Resolutions for Approval
1. Resolution 2020-008 A Resolution Approving the Annexation of Certain Property to the City
of Tiffin, Iowa. Motion to approve Resolution 2020-008 A Resolution Approving the
Annexation of Certain Property to the City of Tiffin, Iowa by Schnedler
Second by Bartels
Roll Call: Bartels, Schnedler, Walls, Havens, Olney
All ayes, motion carried.
J. Old Business
1.
K. Motions for Approval
1. Consideration of Payables List Motion to Approve by Bartels
Second by Olney
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Consideration of Special Events Application Veritas Youth 5K Motion to Approve by Bartels
Second by Schnedler
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Consideration of Special Events Application CCA Community School Foundation 5K Fun
Run. Motion to approve by Bartels
Second by Olney
All ayes, motion carried.
4. Consideration of Special Events Application Infuse Church Easter Egg Hunt. Motion to
approve by Havens
Second by Olney
Motion to approve $500 contribution by Havens
Second by Schnedler
All ayes, motion carried.
5. Consideration of Special Events Applications Infuse Church Movie in the Park (June 20, July
18, August 15). Motion to approve by Schnedler
Second by Olney
All ayes, motion carried.
6. Consideration of Resignation of Tim Yoder from the Planning & Zoning Commission Motion
to Approve by Bartels
Second by Havens
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All ayes, motion carried.
7. Consideration of Change Order #5 Rathje Construction, Roundabout Project Motion to Deny
by Walls
Second by Havens
All ayes, motion approved.
8. Consideration of Pay Estimate #7 Rathje Construction, Roundabout Project No Council
Action Taken
9. Consideration of Pay Estimate #4 Triple B Construction, Stormwater Rehabilitation Project
Motion to Approve by Havens
Second by Bartels
All ayes, motion carried.
10. Consideration of Change Order #6 Streb Construction, Forevergreen Road Project Motion to
Approve by Havens
Second by Olney
All ayes, motion carried.
11. Consideration of Pay Estimate #5 (Final) Streb Construction, Forevergreen Road Project
Motion to Approve by Havens
Second by Walls
All ayes, motion carried.
12. Discussion and Consideration of Promoting Emily Meyer from Office Assistant to the Utility
Billing Clerk and Council Action as Needed
Motion to promote Emily Meyer from Office Assistant to Utility Billing Clerk by Schnedler
Second by Olney
All ayes, motion carried.
L. Reports to be Received/Filed
1.
M. Reports from City Personnel
1. eport Discussion: MPO meeting, reviewed Budget.
2. City Council Reports Discussion: Attended Emergency Management Commission and
ECICOG meeting. Council would like to add additional signs for semis using Jake Break off of
Forevergreen on/off ramps. Discuss Railroad Crossing on Ireland.
3. Dire Report Nothing to Report
4. Building Official Report Nothing to Report
5. En Nothing to Report
6. Draft of Developers Agreement to City Attorney by first reading.
7. City Administrator Discussion: Flashing Lights for Stop Signs for Oakdale Blvd and
Park Rd. Special Council Meeting Tuesday 6:30 PM to review Budget.
N. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Schnedler
Second by Havens
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM
February 5, 2020
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Abigail Hora, City Clerk
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