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Home My Public Portal AboutMinutes-5/19/2020 City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin Regular City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 Date/Time: May 19, 2020 7:00 PM Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: May 15, 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 6:00 PM A. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, May 19, 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 6:02 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Rodney Walls (present 6:04 PM), Jim Bartels present via phone, Eric Schnedler, Christine Olney, Al Havens present via Microsoft Teams. Others present were City Administrator Doug Boldt, City Clerk Abigail Hora, Building Official Brian Shay and City Attorney Robert Michael. B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval Motion to approve agenda by Schnedler Second by Havens All ayes, agenda approved. C. Discussion of Madden Addition and Questions from Planning & Zoning Meeting Discussion: Planning & Zoning wanted Council input on the long-term plan for S Park Rd. Planning and Zoning would like a sidewalk to be connected to the City Trail and other facilities inside city limits. Density was heavy per our 2018 comp plan; recommendation was to remove some R-4. Green space that was gifted to the city was not buildable ground, would like to preserve as many trees as possible. Public Present: Shannon Prince resident at 20 Gable Way president of Hickory Knoll Association. Would like council to address the proposed density, as well as sidewalks and connecting to the trail system. Would like the width of S Park Rd to be addressed. Bev Vermace resident at 400 S Park Rd, has been a longtime resident. Does not like the purposed development. Bailey Abben resident at 15 Park Place echoes the concerns of others. Melissa Fontanini owns the business at 205 S Park Rd. Concerns about the houses that would be built behind her business and not able to continue her business without a noise complaint. Would like as many trees to stay as possible if not a high privacy fence to keep the privacy for her venue. Would like the safety of the children to be a priority in regard to the road and sidewalks. D. Discussion and Review of Proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement Discussion: Sick time max to be increased from 480 hours to 600 hours. Council Person Walls would like the ANSI standards to be introduced to the Public Works Dept from top to bottom. E. Discussion and Review of 2020 General Obligation Note Discussion: Heidi Kuhl from Northland Securities present via phone to discuss the 2020 GO. This will be a 15 year note and will not increase our $11.80 tax rate. City Council Agenda Page 1 of 4 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 Walls All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:02 PM A. Regular Session - Call to Order 7:00 PM This meeting is open to the public through the Iowa Open Meeting Law but due to the current public health emergency (Covid-19) most councilpersons will be participating in the meeting electronically as allowed by the Iowa Code, Chapter 21. B. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a council meeting Tuesday, May 19, 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 7:02 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Rodney Walls, Jim Bartels present via phone, Eric Schnedler, Christine Olney, Al Havens present via Microsoft Teams. Others present were City Administrator Doug Boldt, City Clerk Abigail Hora, and City Attorney Robert Michael. C. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval Motion to approve agenda by Walls 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 teeting 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. If anyone would like to make a comment or address the City Council but is unable to attend the Council Meeting, you can do so by telephone by calling 319-545-2572 ext. 0 at 7:00 p.m. 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 Clerk/Treasurers Report 3. Approval of Liquor License Renewal Bryants Off 6 Motion to approve consent agenda which includes City Council Minutes, Clerks Report, and Liquor License by Schnedler Second by Havens All ayes, consent agenda approved. F. Mayoral Proclamation 1. G. Public Hearing 1. City Council Agenda Page 2 of 4 H.Ordinance Approval/Amendment 1. Ordinance No. 2020-472 An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 69, Parking Regulations, Section 69.07(17), to Prohibit Parking between the Lot Line and the Curb Line a. Motion to Approve Second Reading and Proceed to Third Reading Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2020-472 An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 69, Parking Regulations, Section 69.07(17), to Prohibit Parking between the Lot Line and the Curb Line by Olney Second by Schnedler Roll Call: Olney, Bartels, Schnedler, Walls, Havens All ayes, second reading approved. 2. Ordinance No. 2020-473 An Ordinance to Vacate a Portion of City Right-of-Way b. Motion to Approve Second Reading and Proceed to Third Reading Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2020-473 An Ordinance to Vacate a Portion of City Right- of-Way by Bartels Second by Olney Roll Call: Bartels, Schnedler, Walls, Havens, Olney All ayes, second reading approved. I. Resolutions for Approval 1. Resolution 2020-036 A Resolution Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Tiffin, Iowa and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023. Motion to table Resolution 2020-036 A Resolution Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Tiffin, Iowa and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023 by Schnedler Second by Walls All ayes, motion carried. 2. Resolution 2020-037 A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing to Dispose of Right- of-Way. Motion to approve Resolution 2020-037 A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing to Dispose of Right-of-Way by Havens Second by Bartels Roll Call: Walls, Havens, Olney, Bartels, Schnedler All ayes, motion carried. 3. Resolution 2020-038 A Resolution Approving the Appointment of a Planning & Zoning Commission Member for the City of Tiffin, Iowa. Motion to approve Resolution 2020-038 A Resolution Approving the Appointment of a Planning & Zoning Commission Member for the City of Tiffin, Iowa by Bartels Second by Olney Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Bartels, Schnedler, Walls All ayes, motion carried. 4. Resolution 2020-039 A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing on the Designation of the Expanded Tiffin Urban Renewal Area and on the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment. Motion to approve Resolution 2020-039 A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing on the Designation of the Expanded Tiffin Urban Renewal Area and on the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment by Bartels Second by Schnedler Roll Call: Olney, Bartels, Schnedler, Walls, Havens All ayes, motion carried. J. Old Business 1. City Council Agenda Page 3 of 4 K.Motions for Approval 1. Consideration of Payables List Motion to Approve by Bartels Second by Walls All ayes, motion carried. 2. Consideration of Special Events Application Infuse Church Snow Cone Social Motion to Approve subject to the Governors potential proclamation restrictions by Schnedler Second by Bartels Ayes: Olney, Bartels, Schnedler, Havens Nays: Walls Motion carried. 3. Consideration of Change Order #3 Price Electric, Traffic Signal Project Motion to Approve by Havens Second by Bartels All ayes, motion carried. 4. Consideration of Pay Estimate #8 Rathje Construction, Roundabout Project Motion to Approve by Bartels Second by Schnedler All ayes, motion carried. 5. Discussion and Consideration to Approve Bid for Backup Generator Project and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve Steves Electric bid by Schnedler Second by Walls All ayes, motion carried. L. Reports to be Received/Filed 1. April Johnson County Sheriffs Report M. Reports from City Personnel 1. eport Discussion: Fire Association is unable to apply for Federal Grant. Fire Association would like the City to apply for the Safer Grant for the Fire Dept, this would include th equipment, stipend for the volunteers, and PPE. Deadline is May 27. 2. City Council Reports Discussion: Council Person Schnedler got face shields for City Staff. Council Person Walls had resident questions about Original Town Phase Two. 3. Director of Pub Report Nothing to Report 4. Building Official Report Discussion: Inspections and permits over the last 6 weeks: 504 inspections and 87 permits. 5. Eng Nothing to Report 6. City Atrt Nothing to Report 7. City Administrator Discussion: Special Council Meeting May 26 at 1:00 PM to discuss at Budget Amendment. Next meeting will be held at the Springmier library due to City Hall being a voting place. Recreation Survey to be released tomorrow. N. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Schnedler Second by Walls All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM ____________________________ May 20, 2020 Abigail Hora, City Clerk City Council Agenda Page 4 of 4