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City of Tiffin, Iowa
Meeting: Tiffin City Council Meeting
Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340
Date/Time: October 5, 2021 7:00 PM
Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org
Posted: October 1, 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 Building Official: Brian Shay
Recreation Director: Frank Haege
Fire Chief: Brad Hill
Work Session - Call to Order 6:00 PM
A. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at the City Hall Council
Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM. Upon roll being called the following
members were present: Chris Olney, Skylar Limkemann, Al Havens, Eric Schnedler. Jim Bartels arrived at
6:16 PM. Others present City Clerk Abigail Hora.
B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Schnedler.
Second by Olney.
All ayes, agenda approved.
C. Discussion and Presentation of the Revised Prairie Village Part Three OPD Site Plan For
Developer Direction Only
Discussion: Developer Matt Adam present to discuss the changes based off conversations with Doug
Boldt and Brian Shay.
D. Discussion and Consideration of an Urban Chicken Ordinance for the City of Tiffin
Discussion: Mayor Berner and Council decided to move forward with setting the date for a public
hearing.
E. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda
F. Other Business
G. Adjournment
Motion to approve to agenda by Schnedler.
Second by Limkemann.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:01 PM.
A. Regular Session - Call to Order 7:00 PM
B. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular session Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at the City Hall: Council
Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM. Upon roll being called the following
members were present: Skylar Limkemann, Chris Olney, Eric Schnedler, Al Havens and Jim Bartels. Others
present City Clerk Abigail Hora.
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C. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda byBartels.
Second by Olney.
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.
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 Bartels.
Second by Havens.
All ayes, consent agenda approved.
F. Mayoral Proclamation
1.
G. Public Hearing
1. Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-481 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map
-1E to R-1C, in the City of
Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, and Legally Described Herein
a. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to H-2
Motion to open Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-481 An Ordinance Amending the
-1E
to R-1C, in the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, and Legally Described Herein by
Limkemann.
Second by Havens.
Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann, Bartels.
Discussion: Nothing Received at City Hall.
Motion to close Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-481 An Ordinance Amending the
Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, I-1E
to R-1C, in the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, and Legally Described Herein by Schnedler.
Second by Limkemann.
Roll Call: Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann, Bartels, Havens.
H. Ordinance Approval/Amendment
1. Ordinance No. 2021-480 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section
92.08 of Chapter 92, to Increase the Water Deposit Amount
a. Motion to Approve Second Reading and Proceed to Third Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-480 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of
Tiffin, Iowa, Section 92.08 of Chapter 92, to Increase the Water Deposit Amount by Bartels.
Second by Limkemann.
Roll Call: Limkemann, Bartels, Havens, Olney, Schnedler.
All ayes, second reading approved.
2. Ordinance No. 2021-481 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin,
-1E to R-1C, in the City of Tiffin, Johnson
County, Iowa, and Legally Described Herein
a. Motion to Approve First Reading and Proceed to Second Reading
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Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-481 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map
-1E to R-1C, in the City of
Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, and Legally Described Herein by Havens.
Second by Limkemann.
Roll Call: Schnedler, Limkemann, Bartels, Havens, Olney.
All ayes, first reading approved.
I. Resolutions for Approval
1. Resolution No. 2021-055 A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Tiffin Water Well #5 Test Well
Improvements. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-055 A Resolution to Award the Bid for
the Tiffin Water Well #5 Test Well Improvements by Limkemann.
Second by Schnedler.
Roll Call: Bartels, Havens, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann.
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Resolution No. 2021-056 A Resolution Approving an Electric Facilities Construction and
Payment Agreement between Central Iowa Power Cooperative, the City of Tiffin and the City of
North Liberty Regarding the Construction of a New Transmission Line. Motion to approve
Resolution No. 2021-056 A Resolution Approving an Electric Facilities Construction and
Payment Agreement between Central Iowa Power Cooperative, the City of Tiffin and the City of
North Liberty Regarding the Construction of a New Transmission Line by Olney.
Second by Bartels.
Roll Call Ayes: Havens, Olney, Limkemann, Bartels.
Nays: Schnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Resolution No. 2021-057 A Resolution Approving the 28E Agreement between the City of
North Liberty and the City of Tiffin Regarding Certain Cost and Obligations for the Design and
Relocation of Central Iowa Power Cooperative Transmission Line. Motion to approve Resolution
No. 2021-057 A Resolution Approving the 28E Agreement between the City of North Liberty
and the City of Tiffin Regarding Certain Cost and Obligations for the Design and Relocation of
Central Iowa Power Cooperative Transmission Line by Havens.
Second by Limkemann.
Roll Call: Olney, Limkemann, Bartels, Havens, Schnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
4. Resolution No. 2021-058 A Resolution Setting the Date of October 19, 2021, for a Public
Hearing to Amend the Municipal Code of the City of Tiffin to Allow Chickens inside the City
Limits. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-058 A Resolution Setting the Date of October
19, 2021, for a Public Hearing to Amend the Municipal Code of the City of Tiffin to Allow
Chickens inside the City Limits by Havens.
Second by Limkemann.
Roll Call: Schnedler, Limkemann, Bartels, Havens, Olney.
All ayes, motion carried.
J. Old Business
1.
K. Motions for Approval
1. Consideration of Payables List Motion to Approve by Havens.
Second by Bartels.
All ayes, motion carried.
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2. Consideration of Special Events Application Girls on the Run 5K Christina Hamarstrom
Motion to ApprovebyLimkemann.
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Consideration of Pay Change Order #1
Motion to Approve by Limkemann.
Second by Havens.
All ayes, motion carried.
L. Reports to be Received/Filed
1.
M. Reports from City Personnel
1. Discussion: Mayor Berner discussed the special events application for Infuse
Church. An RFP for a city engineer to be sent out.
2. City Council Reports Discussion: Nothing to Report.
3. Report Nothing to Report.
4. Building Official Report Nothing to Report.
5. s Report Discussion: Recreation Director Frank Haege is wrapping up youth
volleyball and flag football. He is brainstorming some adult winter recreation ideas like a skating
rink.
6. Nothing to Report.
7. Nothing to Report.
8. City Administrator Nothing to Report.
N. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Schnedler.
Second by Limkemann.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:57 PM.
____________________________ October 6th, 2021
Abigail Hora, City Clerk
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