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Home My Public Portal AboutMinutes-2/16/2021 City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin Regular City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 Date/Time: February 16, 2021 7:00 PM Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: February 12, 2021 (website & front entry of City Hall) M ayor: 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 5:45 PM A. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, February 16, 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 5:46 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Al Havens, Chris Olney, Skylar Limkemann present via Microsoft Teams, Eric Schnedler, and Jim Bartels via telephone. 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 Limkemann. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, agenda approved. C. Discussion of Central Park Condominiums Part 2 Discussion: Building Official Brian Shay and Planning and Zoning Member Zach Payne discuss Central Park Condominiums for developer Kevin Hochstedler. D. Discussion of Fire Department Transition Discussion: Rory Smith present from the Tiffin Fire Association addressed language in the fire department contract. E. Review of Project Better Together Mark Nolte Discussion: Mark Nolte present via Microsoft teams to discuss Project Better Together. F. Discussion of FY 2021-2022 Budget Discussion: Doug Boldt presents proposed fire department budget. G. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda H. Other Business I. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Schnedler. Second by Bartels. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 6:59 PM. City Council Agenda Page 1 of 4 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 regular session Tuesday, February 16, 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 7:00 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Al Havens, Chris Olney, Skylar Limkemann via Microsoft Teams, Eric Schnedler and Jim Bartels via telephone. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt, City Clerk Abigail Hora, Building Official Brian Shay and Public Works Director Brian Detert. C. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval Motion to approve agenda by Bartels. Second by Limkemann. All ayes, agenda approved. D. Communications and Reports 1. Unscheduled If you wish to address the City Council on subjects pertaining to tos meeting 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 Motion to approve consent agenda which includes the City Council Minutes by Olney. Second by Bartels. All ayes, consent agenda approved. F. Mayoral Proclamation 1. G. Public Hearing 1. Public Hearing on FY 2021-2022 Proposed Maximum Property Tax Dollars a. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to I-1 Motion to open Public Hearing on FY 2021-2022 Proposed Maximum Property Tax Dollars by Schnedler. Second by Limkemann. Roll Call: Olney, Bartels, Schnedler, Havens, Limkemann. Discussion: Nothing Received at City Hall. Motion to close Public Hearing on FY 2021-2022 Proposed Maximum Property Tax Dollars by Schnedler. Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Bartels, Schnedler, Havens, Limkemann, Olney. H. Ordinance Approval/Amendment 1. City Council Agenda Page 2 of 4 I. Resolutions for Approval 1. Resolution 2021-010 A Resolution Approving the FY 2021-2022 Proposed Maximum Property Tax Dollars. Motion to approve Resolution 2021-010 A Resolution Approving the FY 2021- 2022 Proposed Maximum Property Tax Dollars by Schnedler. Second by Havens. Roll Call: Schnedler, Havens, Limkemann, Olney, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried. 2. Resolution 2021-011 A Resolution Authorizing and Approving a Loan Agreement, Authorizing the Call of Bonds, Providing for the Issuance of General Obligation Annual Appropriation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021A and Providing for the Levy of Taxes (subject to non- appropriation) to Pay the Same. Motion to approve Resolution 2021-011 A Resolution Authorizing and Approving a Loan Agreement, Authorizing the Call of Bonds, Providing for the Issuance of General Obligation Annual Appropriation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021A and Providing for the Levy of Taxes (subject to non-appropriation) to Pay the Same by Bartels. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Havens, Limkemann, Olney, Bartels, Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried. 3. Resolution 2021-012 A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 35 of the Tiffin Municipal Code to Create a City of Tiffin Fire Department. Motion to approve Resolution 2021-012 A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 35 of the Tiffin Municipal Code to Create a City of Tiffin Fire Department to Schnedler. Second by Limkemann. Roll Call: Limkemann, Olney, Bartels, Schnedler, Havens. All ayes, motion carried. 4. Resolution 2021-013 A Resolution Supporting Enactment of Senate File 331 and Senate File 333 Relating to Authorized Emergency Vehicles. Motion to approve Resolution 2021-013 A Resolution Supporting Enactment of Senate File 331 and Senate File 333 Relating to Authorized Emergency Vehicles by Limkemann. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Olney, Bartels, Schnedler, Havens, Limkemann. All ayes, motion carried. 5. Resolution 2021-014 A Resolution Approving a 28E Agreement between Johnson County Conservation Board, Johnson County, Iowa, and the City of Tiffin, Iowa, regarding Construction of Connecting Trail along Ireland Avenue and Trail Maintenance. Motion to approve Resolution 2021-014 A Resolution Approving a 28E Agreement between Johnson County Conservation Board, Johnson County, Iowa, and the City of Tiffin, Iowa, regarding Construction of Connecting Trail along Ireland Avenue and Trail Maintenance by Bartels. Second by Havens. Roll Call: Bartels, Schnedler, Havens, Limkemann, Olney. All ayes, motion carried. J. Old Business 1. K. Motions for Approval 1. Consideration of Payables List Motion to Approve by Olney. Second by Bartels. All ayes, motion carried. City Council Agenda Page 3 of 4 2. Discussion and Consideration of Social Media Policy and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Schnedler. Second by Havens. All ayes, motion carried. L. Reports to be Received/Filed 1. January Johnson County Sheriffs Report M. Reports from City Personnel 1. Report Nothing to Report 2. City Council Reports Discussion: Council Person Havens discussed a potential watershed project and funding. Council Person Schnedler discussed concern of the bus stop sidewalks approaches not being clear of snow. Also talked about getting the small communities together as a voice in Johnson County. 3. Director of Pub Report Discussion: Public Works Director Brian Detert has a few repairs on vehicles from the past couple snowstorms they are working on. 4. Building Official Report Discussion: Building Official Brian Shay sent out letters to those residents who have not shoveled their sidewalks. 5. Recreation Directors Report Nothing to Report 6. Discussion: Trail Phase 7 began last week. 7. City Attorneyrt Nothing to Report 8. City Administrators Report Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt discussed the purchase of new dump truck and replacement of chassis for the 2008 truck. Updates to the 80/380 project to include detours, closures and temporary traffic signals lights at the off ramps. Traffic signals could last two construction seasons. Discussion of in-person council meetings to resume in April. N. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Schnedler. Second by Havens. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:44 PM. th ____________________________ February 17, 2021 Abigail Hora, City Clerk City Council Agenda Page 4 of 4