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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: June 1, 2021 7:00 PM
Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org
Posted: May 28, 2021 (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 W/WW Superintendent: Brett Mehmen
Council At Large: Chris Olney D. of Public Works: Brian Detert
Council At Large: Skylar Limkemann
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Work Session - Call to Order 5:30 PM
A. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the City Hall Council
Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 5:33 PM. Upon roll being called the following
members were present: Jim Bartels, Chris Olney, Al Havens, Skylar Limkemann. Eric Schnedler present via
Microsoft Teams, arrives at 5:41 PM. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt, City Clerk Abigail Hora
and Brian Shay.
B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Limkemann.
Second by Havens.
All ayes, agenda approved.
C. Discussion and Review of Fire Department Stipend Program
Discussion: Mayor Berner recused himself from the discussion. City Administrator Doug Boldt discussed
one and a half times the stipend rate for holidays
Day
D. Discussion of Tiffin Rec Fest
Discussion: Deputy City Clerk Brianna Wilkerson and Recreation Director Frank Haege presents Tiffin
Rec Fest to council with the date of July 31, 2021.
E. Discussion of Emergency Access Road off of Village Drive
Discussion: This item will be discussed during the regular meeting.
F. Discussion of Development Concept for Prairie Village Phase Three and Traffic Signal and
Connection of Kimberlite and Highway 6
Discussion: Developer Matt Adams is present and discussed the traffic signal and connection of
Kimberlite and Highway 6.
G. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda
H. Other Business
I. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Limkemann.
Second by Bartels.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:01 PM.
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A. Regular Session - Call to Order 7:00 PM
B. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular session Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the City Hall Council
Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM. Upon roll being called the following
members were present: Jim Bartels, Chris Olney, Al Havens, Skylar Limkemann. Eric Schnedler present
via Microsoft Teams Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt, City Clerk Abigail Hora and
Building Official Brian Shay.
C. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Bartels.
Second by Limkemann.
All ayes, agenda approved.
D. Communications and Reports
1. Unscheduled
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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 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.
Discussion: Genevieve Ellis who reside at 822 Jackson Street wanted an update on the dog situation at 824 Jackson Street.
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 city council minutes by Havens.
Second by Limkemann.
All ayes, consent agenda approved.
F. Mayoral Proclamation
1.
G. Public Hearing
1. Public Hearing on FY 2020-2021 Budget Amendment
a. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to I-1
Motion to open Public Hearing on FY 2020-2021 Budget Amendment by Havens.
Second by Limkemann.
Roll Call: Schnedler, Limkemann, Olney, Havens, Bartels.
Discussion: Nothing Received at City Hall.
Motion to close Public Hearing on FY 2020-2021 Budget Amendment by Bartels.
Second by Olney.
Roll Call: Limkemann, Olney, Havens, Bartels, Schnedler.
2. Public Hearing on the Disposition of Auditors Parcel 2012041, a portion of Lot 48, Timber Ridge
View Phase Two
a. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to I-2
Motion to open Public Hearing on the Disposition of Auditors Parcel 2012041, a portion of Lot
48, Timber Ridge View Phase Two by Bartels.
Second by Olney.
Roll Call: Havens, Bartels, Schnedler, Limkemann, Olney.
Discussion: Nothing Received at City Hall.
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Motion to close Motion to open Public Hearing on the Disposition of Auditors Parcel 2012041, a
portion of Lot 48, Timber Ridge View Phase Two byBartels.
Second by Havens.
Roll Call: Bartels, Schnedler, Limkemann, Olney, Havens.
H. Ordinance Approval/Amendment
1.
I. Resolutions for Approval
1. Resolution 2021-040 A Resolution Approving the City of Tiffin Budget Amendment for Fiscal
Year 2020-2021. Motion to approve Resolution 2021-040 A Resolution Approving the City of
Tiffin Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 by Havens.
Second by Schnedler.
Roll Call: Olney, Havens, Bartels, Schnedler, Limkemann.
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Resolution 2021-041 A Resolution Approving the Disposition of Auditors Parcel 2012041, a
portion of Lot 48, Timber Ridge View Phase Two. Motion to approve Resolution 2021-041 A
Resolution Approving the Disposition of Auditors Parcel 2012041, a portion of Lot 48, Timber
Ridge View Phase Two by Bartels.
Second by Havens.
Roll Call: Schnedler, Limkemann, Olney, Havens, Bartels.
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Resolution 2021-042 A Resolution Approving the Tiffin Fire Department Stipend Proposal.
Mayor Berner rescued himself from the discussion.
Motion to approve Resolution 2021-042 A Resolution Approving the Tiffin Fire Department
Stipend Proposal with the changes that were made during the work session by as Bartels.
Second by Olney
Abstained: Limkemann
All ayes, motion carried.
Motion to approve as amended by Bartels
Second by Olney.
Roll Call: Olney, Havens, Bartels, Schnedler.
Abstained: Limkemann.
All ayes, motion carried.
4. Resolution 2021-043 A Resolution Authorizing the Removal of Stop Signs at Blue Jay Court
and Fawn Avenue and Dakota Avenue. Motion to approve by Resolution 2021-043 A
Resolution Authorizing the Removal of Stop Signs at Blue Jay Court and Fawn Avenue and
Dakota Avenue by Limkemann.
Second by Olney.
Roll Call: Havens, Bartels, Schnedler, Limkemann, Olney.
All ayes, motion carried.
J. Old Business
1. Fire Department and Council
Action as Needed. Motion to approve without the maintenance
agreement by Limkemann.
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
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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 #1 , Permeable Pavers Parking Project
Motion to Approve by Limkemann.
Second by Bartels.
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Motion to Adjourn from Regular Session into Closed Session in Accordance with Iowa Code
Chapter 21.5(j) for Potential Real Estate Purchase by Limkemann.
Second by Olney.
Roll Call: Bartels, Schnedler, Limkemann, Olney, Havens.
Council person Limkemann exits meeting at 8:40 PM.
Motion to adjourn from Closed Session into Regular Session by Schnedler.
Second by Havens.
Roll Call: Schnedler, Olney, Havens, Bartels.
All ayes, motion carried.
L. Reports to be Received/Filed
1.
M. Reports from City Personnel
1. Discussion: Mayor Berner attended MPO meeting.
2. City Council Reports Discussion: Council Person Limkemann discussed the accident that
occurred at Deer View Avenue & Jackson Street.
3. Report Discussion: Public Works has received the speed trailer from
placed in Tiffin Heights East. Splash pad is
up and running.
4. Building Official Report Nothing to Report
5. s Report Nothing to Report
6. Nothing to Report
7. Nothing to Report
8. City Administrator Discussion: City Administrator discussed the access road on
Village Drive.
N. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Schnedler.
Second by Olney.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 9:13 PM.
____________________________ June 2, 2021
Abigail Hora, City Clerk
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