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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: March 10, 2020 7:00 PM
Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org
Posted: March 6, 2020 (website & front entry of City Hall)
Ma yor: 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 - Call to Order 6:00 PM
A. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, March 10, 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, Eric Schnedler, Rodney Walls, Christine Olney arrives at 6:40 PM,
Al Havens. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt, City Clerk Abigail Hora, and others present.
B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Havens
Second by Schnedler
All ayes, agenda approved.
C. Discussion and Review of the Original Town Urbanization Project Phase Two
Discussion: Roundabout start date will be delayed due to timing of when school is let out. Signals to
begin on Deerview and Hwy 6 soon, signs will be put up to let residents know when the signals will be
up and running. Design Engineer would like ideas for center of the roundabout.
D. Discussion and Review of Potential No Parking on the West Side of North Croell Avenue from
Lilac Street to Goldfinch Drive
Chris Olney arrives at 6:40 PM
Discussion: No parking from Goldfinch Dr to Hwy 6 both sides.
E. Review of Trap-Neuter-Return 2019 Annual Report Community Cat League
Discussion: Trap-Neuter-Return would like to host a workshop in Tiffin. Community Cat League is
seeking a space to house the cats in Tiffin during their time with TNR program. They would also like to
more involved in community events to help inform residents about their program. A 2020 proposal of
work will be at the next council meeting.
F. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda
G. Other Business
H. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Walls
Second by Havens
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:06 PM
A. Regular Meeting - Call to Order 7:00 PM
B. Roll Call
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The City of Tiffin City Council held a regularmeeting Tuesday, March10, 2020 at the City Hall
Council Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM. Upon roll being called the
following members were present: Jim Bartels, Eric Schnedler, Rodney Walls, Christine Olney, Al
Havens. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt, City Clerk Abigail Hora and other others
present.
C. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to move K-5 before consent agenda by Bartels
Second by Schnedler
All ayes, agenda approved.
D. Communications and Reports
1. Unscheduled
If you wish to address the City Council on subjects pertaining to please 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 Fareway Stores, Inc. #193
Motion to approve consent agenda which includes Council Minutes and Liquor License for Fareway by
Schnedler
Second by Havens
All ayes, consent agenda approved.
F. Mayoral Proclamation
1. Census Day Proclamation
G. Public Hearing
1. Public Hearing on FY 2020-2021 Proposed Budget
a. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to I-1
Motion to open the Public Hearing on FY 2020-2021 Proposed Budget by Bartels
Second by Schnedler
Roll Call: Olney, Bartels, Schnedler, Walls, Havens
Discussion: Nothing Received at City Hall
Motion to close Public Hearing by Schnedler
Second by Bartels
Roll Call: Bartels, Schnedler, Walls, Havens, Olney
2. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 2020-469 An Ordinance Amending the Tiffin Zoning
Ordinance No. 2007-287, and any Amendments Thereto, Amending Section 7.04(e), Parking or
Loading, to Address Recreational Vehicle Parking and Storage
a. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to H-1
Motion to open the Public Hearing on Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 2020-469 An
Ordinance Amending the Tiffin Zoning Ordinance No. 2007-287, and any Amendments Thereto,
Amending Section 7.04(e), Parking or Loading, to Address Recreational Vehicle Parking and
Storage 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 Schnedler
Roll Call: Walls, Havens, Olney, Bartels, Schnedler
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H.Ordinance Approval/Amendment
1. Ordinance No. 2020-469 An Ordinance Amending the Tiffin Zoning Ordinance No. 2007-287,
and any Amendments Thereto, Amending Section 7.04(e), Parking or Loading, to Address
Recreational Vehicle Parking and Storage
a. Motion to Approve First Reading and Proceed to Second Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2020-469 An Ordinance Amending the Tiffin Zoning
Ordinance No. 2007-287, and any Amendments Thereto, Amending Section 7.04(e), Parking or
Loading, to Address Recreational Vehicle Parking and Storage by Schnedler
Second by Olney
Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Bartels, Schnedler, Walls
All ayes, first reading approved.
I. Resolutions for Approval
1. Resolution 2020-014 A Resolution Approving the City of Tiffin FY 2020-2021 Annual
Budget. Motion to approve Resolution 2020-014 A Resolution Approving the City of Tiffin
FY 2020-2021 Annual Budget by Bartels
Second by Schnedler
Roll Call: Olney, Bartels, Schnedler, Walls, Havens
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Resolution 2020-015 A Resolution Setting a Date for a Public Hearing to Amend the
Municipal Code of Tiffin to add a Section Prohibiting the use of Semi-Tractor Engine Brakes.
Motion to approve Resolution 2020-015 A Resolution Setting a Date for a Public Hearing to
Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin to add a Section Prohibiting the use of Semi-Tractor
Engine Brakes by Walls
Second by Olney
Roll Call: Bartels, Schnedler, Walls, Havens, Olney
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Resolution 2020-016 A Resolution to Approve Minor Modifications to the PAD Plans for Lot
63, Prairie West Addition, Tiffin, Iowa. Motion to approve Resolution 2020-016 A Resolution
to Approve Minor Modifications to the PAD Plans for Lot 63, Prairie West Addition, Tiffin,
Iowa by Havens
Second by Schnedler
Roll Call: Schnedler, Walls, Havens, Olney, Bartels
All ayes, motion carried.
4. Resolution 2020-017 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Park Place City Center Part
Two, Phase Five. Motion to table Resolution 2020-017 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat
of Park Place City Center Part Two, Phase Five by Schnedler
Second by Bartels
Roll Call: Walls, Havens, Olney, Bartels, Schnedler
All ayes, motion carried.
5. Resolution 2020-018 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Park Place City Center Part
Two, Phase Six. Motion to table Resolution 2020-018 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat
of Park Place City Center Part Two, Phase Six by Schnedler
Second by Bartels
Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Bartels, Schnedler, Walls
All ayes, motion carried.
J. Old Business
1.
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K.Motions for Approval
1. Consideration of Payables List Motion to Approve by Havens
Second by Olney
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Consideration of Pay Estimate #8 Price Industrial, Traffic Signal Project Motion to Approve
by Bartels
Second by Havens
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Consideration of Change Order #8 LL Pelling, Original Town Urbanization Project Motion
to Approve by Havens
Second by Schnedler
All ayes, motion carried.
4. Consideration of Pay Estimate #9 LL Pelling, Original Town Urbanization Project Motion to
Approve by Schnedler
Second by Olney
All ayes, motion carried.
5. Discussion and Consideration Discussion and Consideration to Hire Frank Haege for the
Recreation Directors Position for the City of Tiffin and Council Action as Needed
Motion to hire Frank Haege by Havens
Second by Schnedler
Roll Call: Ayes: Olney, Bartels, Schnedler, Havens
Nays: Walls
Motion carried.
6. Motion to Adjourn from Regular Session into Closed Session in Accordance with Iowa Code
Chapter 21.5(j) for Potential Real Estate Purchase by Schnedler
Second by Havens
Roll Call: Olney, Bartels, Schnedler, Walls, Havens
Motion to adjourn from Closed Session into Regular Session by Schnedler
Second by Walls
Roll Call: Bartels, Schnedler, Walls, Havens, Olney.
All ayes, motion carried.
L. Reports to be Received/Filed
1.
M. Reports from City Personnel
1. eport Nothing to Report
2. City Council Reports Discussion: Possible Grants for Water Quality projects upcoming.
3. Dire Report Discussion: High Service Pump #1 burned out, needs to be
replaced in the upcoming meeting.
4. Building Official Report Discussion: Received three commercial building permits, none
received in 2019. Notices are being sent out to undeveloped lots for the completion of sidewalks
per the Developers Agreement.
5. Nothing to Report
6. rt Nothing to Report
7. City Administrator Discussion: Alan Weskamp from Shive Hattery will be presenting
at the Joint School Board meeting tomorrow evening.
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N.Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Schnedler
Second by Walls
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 8:59 PM
March 11, 2020
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Abigail Hora, City Clerk
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