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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: 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
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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.
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C. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Bartels.
Second by Havens.
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.
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
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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
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_______________________________ February 3, 2021
Brianna Wilkerson, Deputy City Clerk
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