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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes-2/2/2021 City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin Regular City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 Date/Time: February 2, 2021 7:00 PM Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: January 29, 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 _______________________________________________________________________ Work Session - Call to Order 6:30 PM A. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, February 2, 2021 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 6:30 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Al Havens, Skylar Limkemann via Microsoft Teams, Eric Schnedler, Christine Olney present and Jim Bartels via telephone. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt and Deputy City Clerk Brianna Wilkerson. B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval Motion to approve agenda by Schnedler. Second by Olney. All ayes, agenda approved. C. Discussion of FY 2021-2022 Budget Discussion: Discussion of FY 2021-2022 Budget. 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 Bartels. All ayes, meeting adjourned 7:00 PM. A. Regular Session - Call to Order 7:00 PM B. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular session Tuesday, February 2, 2021 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 7:01 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Eric Schnedler, Christine Olney present, Al Havens and Skylar Limkemann via Microsoft Teams, and Jim Bartels via telephone. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt and Deputy City Clerk Brianna Wilkerson. Page 1 of 3 C. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval Motion to approve agenda by Bartels. Second by Havens. All ayes, agenda approved. D. Communications and Reports 1. Unscheduled I 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: Johnson County Sheriff wrote 30 violations during snow emergency. 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 Special City Council Minutes 3. Liquor License Renewal Bella Sala Motion to approve consent agenda which includes City Council Minutes, Special City Council Minutes and Liquor License Renewal Bella Sala by Schnedler. Second by Olney. All ayes, consent agenda approved. F. Mayoral Proclamation 1. G. Public Hearing 1. H. Ordinance Approval/Amendment 1. I. Resolutions for Approval 1. Resolution 2021-007 A Resolution Approving Bond Purchase Agreement for the Sale of General Obligation Annual Appropriation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021A. Motion to approve Resolution 2021-007 A Resolution Approving Bond Purchase Agreement for the Sale of General Obligation Annual Appropriation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021A by Bartels. Second by Olney. Roll Call: Olney, Bartels, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens All ayes, motion carried 2. Resolution 2021-008 A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing for a Resolution Relating to the Total Maximum Property Tax Dollars for FY 2021-2022. Motion to approve Resolution 2021-008 A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing for a Resolution Relating to the Total Maximum Property Tax Dollars for FY 2021-2022 by Schnedler. Second by Havens. Roll Call: Schnedler, Bartels, Limkemann, Havens, Olney All ayes, motion carried. 3. Resolution 2021-009 A Resolution Accepting Recommendations for the Iowa Department of Transportation for Speed Limit Changes to Highway 6. Motion to approve Resolution 2021-009 Page 2 of 3 A Resolution Accepting Recommendations for the Iowa Department of Transportation for Speed Limit Changes to Highway 6 by Olney. Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Bartels, Olney, Havens, Limkemann, Schnedler All ayes, motion carried. J. Old Business 1. K. Motions for Approval 1. Consideration of Payables List. Motion to approve by Bartels. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried. L. Reports to be Received/Filed 1. M. Reports from City Personnel 1. Nothing to report 2. City Council Reports - Councilperson Havens :Water Shed grant proposals starting for water shed projects, consider for Potterfield Park. Councilperson Schnedler: Emergency Management budget meeting tomorrow. Some intersections not visible due to snow piles. 3. Report Public Works Director Detert: Working on clearing blind spots at intersections. 4. Building Official Report Nothing to report 5. s Report Nothing to report 6. Nothing to report 7. Nothing to report 8. City Administrator Boldt: Next council meeting Mark Nolte, Project Better Together, to speak about plans for 2021. N. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Schnedler. Second by Olney All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:29PM rd _______________________________ February 3, 2021 Brianna Wilkerson, Deputy City Clerk Page 3 of 3