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Home My Public Portal AboutMinutes-8/4/2020 City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin Regular City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 Date/Time: August 4, 2020 7:00 PM Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: July 31, 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: Vacant _______________________________________________________________________ Work Session - Call to Order 6:00 PM A. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, August 4, 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 present via phone, Al Havens, Eric Schnedler, Christine Olney. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt, City Clerk Abigail Hora and Building Official Brian Shay. B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval Motion to approve agenda by Schnedler Second by Havens All ayes, agenda approved. C. Discussion and Review of Aster Village OPD Fence Requirement Discussion: Scott Andersen present to discuss Aster Village fence requirement. Council will need to make an amendment to the developer agreement regarding the fence requirement. D. Discussion and Review of Park Place City Center Outlot Design of Park Discussion: Scott Andersen present to discuss the design ideas of Andersen square. Council likes the concept of a simple green space. E. Discussion and Review of Agreement and Contract with the Tiffin Fire Association Discussion: Small changes were made to update the contract with the Tiffin Fire Association. 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 6:59 PM A. Regular Session - Call to Order 7:00 PM B. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular session Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Jim Bartels present via phone, Al Havens, Eric Schnedler, Christine Olney. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt, City Clerk Abigail Hora, Building Official Brian Shay and others present. City Council Agenda Page 1 of 4 C.Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval Motion to approve agenda by Schnedler Second by Havens All ayes, agenda approved. D. Communications and Reports 1. Unscheduled If you wish to address the City Council on subjects pertaining to tong 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 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 Liquor License Renewal Back Berner Bar & Grill Mayor Berner recused himself from the discussion of the consent agenda. Mayor Pro-Tem Havens lead the discussion. Motion to approve consent agenda which includes City Council Minutes and Liquor License by Bartels Second by Schnedler All ayes, consent agenda approved. F. Mayoral Proclamation 1. American Wind Week August 9-15 G. Public Hearing 1. H. Ordinance Approval/Amendment 1. I. Resolutions for Approval 1. Resolution 2020-063 A Resolution Authorizing and Approving a certain Loan Agreement, Providing for the Issuance of the General Obligation Urban Renewal and Refunding Bonds, Series 2020A and providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay the same. Motion to approve Resolution 2020- 063 A Resolution Authorizing and Approving a certain Loan Agreement, Providing for the Issuance of the General Obligation Urban Renewal and Refunding Bonds, Series 2020A and providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay the same by Havens Second by Olney Roll Call: Olney, Bartels, Schnedler, Havens All ayes, motion carried. 2. Resolution 2020-064 A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing to Rezone 505 South Park Road (Madden Addition) from R-1E to R-2, R-1D and R-1B, in the City of Tiffin. No Council Action was taken as requested by property owner. 3. Resolution 2020-065 A Resolution Approving an Agreement and Contract with the Tiffin Fire Association for Fire, Rescue and EMS Services. Motion to approve Resolution 2020-065 A Resolution Approving an Agreement and Contract with the Tiffin Fire Association for Fire, Rescue and EMS Services by Bartels Second by Olney Roll Call: Schnedler, Havens, Olney, Bartels All ayes, motion carried. City Council Agenda Page 2 of 4 J.OldBusiness 1. K. Motions for Approval 1. Consideration of Payables List Motion to Approve by Havens Second by Bartels All ayes, motion carried. 2. Consideration of Special Events Application Tiffin Heights Block Party Jessica Plowman. Motion to approve by Havens Second by Schnedler All ayes, motion carried. 3. Consideration of Special Events Application Sunday Outdoor Service Infuse Church. Motion to approve by Schnedler Second by Havens All ayes, motion carried. 4. Consideration of Pay Estimate #12 Vieth Construction Roberts Ferry Road Project. Motion to approve by Bartels Second by Havens All ayes, motion carried. 5. Discussion and Consideration of Water Tower Inspection Proposal and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve Water Tower Inspection Proposal by Schnedler Second by Bartels All ayes, motion carried. 6. Discussion and Consideration of Culvert Repair Proposal for North Park Road and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve Maxwell Construction Bid by Schnedler Second by Olney All ayes, motion carried. 7. Discussion and Consideration of Additional No Parking on Blue Jay Court and Council Action as Needed. Discussion: Council will approve No Parking at the next Council Meeting. L. Reports to be Received/Filed 1. M. Reports from City Personnel 1. Ma Report Nothing to Report 2. City Council Reports Discussion: Council Person Havens reported the second fountain has been installed and is working properly. 3. Director of Pub Report Nothing to Report 4. Building Official Report Discussion: Farmers State Bank broke ground last week, Hunt Club Phase 2 drawings have been submitted as well. 5. Recreation Directors Report Discussion: 50 kids have registered for Flag Football, Bike the th Parks event presented to Council for August 29. 6. Report Nothing to Report 7. City Attort Nothing to Report 8. City Administratort Discussion: We will be setting Bid Date for the first meeting in September for the Public Works Building. Railroad crossing is set to be repaired the week of August 17. A detour route will be put in place for Ireland Ave during this time. City Council Agenda Page 3 of 4 N.Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Schnedler Second by Havens All ayes, meeting adjourned at 8:14 PM th ____________________________ August 5, 2020 Abigail Hora, City Clerk City Council Agenda Page 4 of 4