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Home My Public Portal AboutMinutes-3/24/2020 City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin Regular City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 Date/Time: March 24, 2020 7:00 PM Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: March 20, 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 _______________________________________________________________________ Work Session - Call to Order 6:30 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 6:30 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Jim Bartels present via phone, Eric Schnedler, Rodney Walls, Christine Olney, 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 Schnedler Second by Havens All ayes, agenda approved. C. Discussion and Review of Recreation Facility Discussion: Council would like to know cost with no pool for the recreation center, like the Wellman facility. Obtain more operational expenses from other recreation centers with a pool. D. Discussion and Review Conquer the Creek Special Events Application Discussion: Council would like to see Tiffun Creekfest and Conquer the Creek work together along side the Recreation Director and Deputy Clerk. E. Review of City of Tiffin Capital Improvements Plan Discussion: Council would like to review the timing of the Recreation Center and Kimberlite turn lanes. F. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda G. Other Business H. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Schnedler Second by Olney All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:07 PM A. Regular Meeting - Call to Order 7:00 PM B. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular meeting Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 7:08 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 approve agenda by Schnedler City Council Agenda Page 1 of 5 Second byOlney All ayes, agenda approved. D. Communications and Reports 1. Unscheduled If you wish to address the City Council on subjects pertaining to agenda, 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 Joint Work Session Minutes 3. Approval of CReport Motion to approve consent agenda which includes City Council Minutes, Joint Work Session Minutes and the Clerk/Treasurers Report by Havens Second by Schnedler All ayes, consent agenda approved. F. Mayoral Proclamation 1. G. Public Hearing 1. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 2020-470 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Chapter 48, Noise Pollution, Section 48.09 and 48.10, to Add Prohibiting the Use of a Motor Vehicle Engine Brake and Renumbering Violation Section a. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to H-2 Motion to open Public Hearing on Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 2020-470 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Chapter 48, Noise Pollution, Section 48.09 and 48.10, to Add Prohibiting the Use of a Motor Vehicle Engine Brake and Renumbering Violation Section by Havens Second by Olney Roll Call: 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. 2020-469 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 Second Reading and Proceed to Third 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 Havens Second by Olney Roll Call: Walls, Havens, Olney, Bartels, Schnedler All ayes, second reading approved. 2. Ordinance No. 2020-470 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Chapter 48, Noise Pollution, Section 48.09 and 48.10, to Add Prohibiting the Use of a Motor Vehicle Engine Brake and Renumbering Violation Section a. Motion to Approve First Reading and Proceed to Second Reading City Council Agenda Page 2 of 5 Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2020-470 An OrdinanceAmending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Chapter 48, Noise Pollution, Section 48.09 and 48.10, to Add Prohibiting the Use of a Motor Vehicle Engine Brake and Renumbering Violation Section by Olney Second by Schnedler Roll Call: Schnedler, Walls, Havens, Olney, Bartels All ayes, first reading approved. I. Resolutions for Approval 1. Resolution 2020-019 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Park Place City Center Part Two, Phase Eight. Motion to approve Resolution 2020-019 A Resolution A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Park Place City Center Part Two, Phase Eight by Havens Second by Schnedler Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Bartels, Schnedler, Walls All ayes, motion carried. 2. Resolution 2020-020 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Aster Village. Motion to approve Resolution 2020-020 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Aster Village by Havens Second by Olney Roll Call: Olney, Bartels, Schnedler, Walls, Havens All ayes, motion carried. 3. Resolution 2020-021 A Resolution to Award the Bid for the 2020-2021 Mowing Contract. Motion to approve Resolution 2020-021 A Resolution to Award the Bid for the 2020-2021 Mowing Contract by Schnedler Second by Walls Roll Call: Bartels, Schnedler, Walls, Havens, Olney All ayes, motion carried. 4. Resolution 2020-022 A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing for Park Place City Center Part One, Lot 7, as a Planned Development Overlay Site District. Motion to approve Resolution 2020-022 A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing for Park Place City Center Part One, Lot 7, as a Planned Development Overlay Site District by Schnedler Second by Havens Roll Call: Schnedler, Walls, Havens, Olney, Bartels All ayes, motion carried. 5. Resolution 2020-023 A Resolution Setting the Dates for the Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost, Opening of Bids and Authorizing Publication of Notices for the Original Town Urbanization Project Phase Two. Motion to approve Resolution 2020-023 A Resolution Setting the Dates for the Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost, Opening of Bids and Authorizing Publication of Notices for the Original Town Urbanization Project Phase Two by Olney Second by Havens Roll Call: Walls, Havens, Olney, Bartels, Schnedler All ayes, motion carried. J. Old Business 1. Resolution 2020-017 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Park Place City Center Part Two, Phase Five. Motion to approve Resolution 2020-017 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Park Place City Center Part Two, Phase Five by Olney Second by Schnedler Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Bartels, Schnedler, Walls All ayes, motion carried. City Council Agenda Page 3 of 5 2. Resolution 2020-018 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Park Place City Center Part Two, Phase Six. Motion to approve Resolution 2020-018 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Park Place City Center Part Two, Phase Six by Schnedler Second by Havens Roll Call: Olney, Bartels, Schnedler, Walls, Havens All ayes, motion carried. 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 #11 Vieth Construction, Roberts Ferry Road Project Motion to Approve by Schnedler Second by Havens All ayes, motion carried. 3. Consideration of Change Order #6 Rathje Construction, Roundabout Project Motion to Approve by Havens Second by Schnedler All ayes, motion carried. 4. Discussion and Consideration of Proposal Renewal from the Community Cat League for a Trap- Neuter-Return Program and Council Action as Needed Motion to approve proposal renewal from the Community Cat League by Schnedler Second by Olney All ayes, motion carried. 5. Discussion and Consideration of Additional No Parking on Both Sides of Croell Avenue from Goldfinch Drive to Marengo Road and Council Action as Needed Motion to table No Parking on Both Sides of Croell Ave from Goldfinch Drive to Marengo Road to a future meeting by Havens Second by Walls All ayes, motion carried. 6. Discussion and Consideration of Battery Backup System for the Traffic Signals at Highway 6/Ireland Avenue and Highway 6/Deer View Avenue and Council Action as Needed Motion to approve Battery Backup System by Havens Second by Walls All ayes, motion carried. L. Reports to be Received/Filed 1. February Johnson County Sheriffs Report M. Reports from City Personnel 1. eport Nothing to Report 2. City Council Reports Discussion: Council would like to see a rental property agreement, rental code. Council person Walls still is addressing issues with the Railroad crossing. 3. Director of Pub Report Nothing to Report 4. Building Official Report Nothing to Report 5. Nothing to Report 6. rt Nothing to Report City Council Agenda Page 4 of 5 7.City AdministratorDiscussion:Council would like a simple roundabout with a retaining wall that has an acceptable height with a lighted Tiffin sign on the west entrance, dirt and shrubbery in the middle. N. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Schnedler Second by Havens All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:52 PM ____________________________ March 25, 2020 Abigail Hora, City Clerk City Council Agenda Page 5 of 5