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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: April 7, 2020 7:00 PM
Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org
Posted: April 3, 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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Call to Order Work Session - 6:45 PM
A. Roll Call
B. The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at the City Hall Council
Chambers. This was a meeting open to the public through the Iowa Open Meeting Law but due to the
current public health emergency (Covid-19) most councilpersons were participating in the meeting
electronically as allow by the Iowa Code, Chapter 21. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 6:48
PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Jim Bartels present via phone, Eric
Schnedler, Rodney Walls, Christine Olney, Al Havens present via Microsoft Teams. Others present
were City Administrator Doug Boldt, City Clerk Abigail Hora, and City Attorney Crystal Raiber.
C. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Schnedler
Second by Bartels
All ayes, agenda approved.
D. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda
E. Other Business
F. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Schnedler
Second by Havens
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:05 PM
A. Regular Meeting - Call to Order 7:00 PM
B. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a council meeting Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at the City Hall Council
Chambers. This was a meeting open to the public through the Iowa Open Meeting Law but due to the
current public health emergency (Covid-19) most councilpersons were participating in the meeting
electronically as allow by the Iowa Code, Chapter 21. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 7:05
PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Jim Bartels present via phone, Eric
Schnedler, Rodney Walls, Christine Olney, Al Havens present via Microsoft Teams. Others present
were City Administrator Doug Boldt, City Clerk Abigail Hora, and City Attorney Crystal Raiber.
C. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Olney
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 to t 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.
Discussion: Lt. Adolph on via phone
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
Motion to approve consent agenda which includes the City Council Minutes by Schnedler
Second by Olney
All ayes, consent agenda approved.
F. Mayoral Proclamation
1.
G. Public Hearing
1. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 2020-471 An Ordinance Rezoning Lot 7, 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
a. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to H-3
Motion to open Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2020-471 An Ordinance Rezoning Lot 7,
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 Schnedler
Second by Bartels
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
If anyone would like to make comment on this Public Hearing and are unable to attend the
Council Meeting, you can do so by telephone by calling 319-545-2572 ext. 0 at 7:00 p.m.
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 Third and Final 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 Schnedler
Roll Call: Walls, Havens, Olney, Bartels, Schnedler
All ayes, third and final 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 Second Reading and Proceed to Third Reading
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Motionto 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 Schnedler
Second by Olney
Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Bartels, Schnedler, Walls
All ayes, second reading approved.
3. Ordinance No. 2020-471 An Ordinance Rezoning Lot 7, 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
a. Motion to Approve First Reading and Proceed to Second Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2020-471 An Ordinance Rezoning Lot 7, 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 Olney
Second by Havens
Roll Call: Schnedler, Walls, Havens, Olney, Bartels
All ayes, first reading approved
I. Resolutions for Approval
1. Resolution 2020-024 A Resolution Approving the Agreement for DOT Initiated Detour of
Primary Highways onto Local Roads. Motion to table Resolution 2020-024 A Resolution
Approving the Agreement for DOT Initiated Detour of Primary Highways onto Local Roads by
Schnedler
Second by Bartels
All ayes, motion carried.
J. Old Business
1. Discussion and Consideration of Additional No Parking on Both Sides of Croell Avenue from
Goldfinch Drive to Marengo Road and Council Action as Needed
Discussion: No parking between lot line and street
K. Motions for Approval
1. Consideration of Payables List Motion to Approve by Schnedler
Second by Havens
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Consideration of Special Events Application Jason Wilkerson Family 5K Obstacle Course.
Motion to approve subject to Federal, State and Local regulations by Schnedler
Second by Olney
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Consideration of Change Order #2 Price Industrial, Traffic Signal Projects Motion to
Approve by Schnedler
Second by Havens
All ayes, motion carried.
L. Reports to be Received/Filed
1.
M. Reports from City Personnel
1. eport: Nothing to Report
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2.City Council ReportsDiscussion:Council Person Schnedler addressed sidewalk replacement
program throughout town. Councilperson Walls would like the speed limit leaving City limits
heading south on Ireland to be 35.
3. Director of Pub Report: Nothing to Report
4. Building Official Report: Nothing to Report
5. : Nothing to Report
6. rt: Nothing to Report
7. City Administrator Discussion: Doug will present budget power point at the next in
person work session.
N. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Bartels
Second by Olney
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM
____________________________ April 8, 2020
Abigail Hora, City Clerk
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