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Home My Public Portal AboutMinutes-12/21/2021 City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 Date/Time: December 21, 2021 7:00 PM Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: December 17, 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 6:15 PM A. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 6:15 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Skylar Limkemann, Al Havens, Jim Bartels, Eric Schnedler, Chris Olney. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt, City Clerk Abigail Hora and others. B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval Motion to approve agenda by Olney. Second by Bartels. All ayes, agenda approved. C. Update on Pace Properties Downtown Housing Grant Project D. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda E. Other Business F. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Bartels. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 6:57 PM. Regular Session - Call to Order 7:00 PM A. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular session Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at the City Hall: Council Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Skylar Limkemann, Eric Schnedler, Al Havens and Jim Bartels, Chris Olney. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt, City Clerk Abigail Hora and Building Official Brian Shay. B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval 1. Swearing-in of Newly Elected Official, Councilperson Tim Orris and of Re-elected Officials, Mayor Steven Berner, Councilperson Al Havens and Councilperson Eric Schnedler Motion to approve agenda by Havens. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, agenda approved. C. Communications and Reports 1. Unscheduled City Council Agenda Page 1 of 6 I agenda is reached. If you wish to address the City Council on an item noton the agenda, please approach the lectern and give your name and address for the public record before discussing your item. D. 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. 3. Approval of Special Events Liquor License Permit Bella Sala Events Liquor License for Bella Sala by Havens. Second by Bartels. All Ayes, consent agenda approved. E. Mayoral Proclamation 1. Proclamation of Recognition for Councilperson Jim Bartels F. Public Hearing 1. Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to the 2017 Park Place Commercial Urban Renewal Area a. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to I-2 Motion to open Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to the 2017 Park Place Commercial Urban Renewal Area by Havens. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Bartels, Limkemann, Schnedler. Discussion: Nothing Received at City Hall. Motion to close Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to the 2017 Park Place Commercial Urban Renewal Area by Havens. Second by Limkemann. Roll Call: Olney, Bartels, Limkemann, Schnedler, Havens. 2. Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-490 An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Adding Chapter 6.07, Voting Precincts a. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to H-3 Motion to open Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-490 An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Adding Chapter 6.07, Voting Precincts by Bartels. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Bartels, Limkemann, Schnedler, Havens, Olney, Bartels. Discussion: Nothing Received at City Hall. Travis Weipert from Johnson Motion to close Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-490 An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Adding Chapter 6.07, Voting Precincts by Havens. Second by Limkemann. Roll Call: Limkemann, Schnedler, Havens, Olney, Bartels. 3. Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Costs for the Tiffin Public Works Building a. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to I-3 Motion to open Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Costs for the Tiffin Public Works Building by Bartels. Second by Limkemann. Roll Call: Schnedler, Havens, Olney, Bartels, Limkemann. Discussion: Nothing Received at City Hall. Motion to close Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Costs for the Tiffin Public Works Building by Olney. Second by Schnedler. City Council Agenda Page 2 of 6 Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Bartels, Limkemann, Schnedler. G. Ordinance Approval/Amendment 1. Ordinance No. 2021-488 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section 55.01(8) of Chapter 55, Animal Protection and Control, Definition of Poultry a. Motion to Approve Third and Final Reading Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-488 An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section 55.01(8) of Chapter 55, Animal Protection and Control, Definition of Poultry by Olney. Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Olney, Bartels, Limkemann, Schnedler, Havens. All ayes, third and final reading approved. 2. Ordinance No. 2021-489 An Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the December 2021 Addition to the 2017 Park Place Commercial Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa a. Motion to Approve First Reading Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-489 An Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the December 2021 Addition to the 2017 Park Place Commercial Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa by Havens. Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Bartels, Limkemann, Schnedler, Havens, Olney. All ayes, first reading approved. b. Motion to Suspend the Requirement to Pass Ordinance on Two Considerations before Final Passage as stated in Iowa Code Section 380.3 by Schnedler. Second by Olney. Roll Call: Limkemann, Schnedler, Havens, Olney, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried. c. Motion to Approve Second Reading Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-489 An Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the December 2021 Addition to the 2017 Park Place Commercial Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa by Limkemann. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Schnedler, Havens, Olney, Bartels, Limkemann. All ayes, second reading approved. d. Motion the Approve Third Reading Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-489 An Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the December 2021 Addition to the 2017 Park Place Commercial Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa by Bartels. Second by Havens. Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Bartels, Limkemann, Schnedler. All ayes, third and final reading approved. 3. Ordinance No. 2021-490 An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Adding Chapter 6.07, Voting Precincts a. Motion to Approve First Reading Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-490 An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Adding Chapter 6.07, Voting Precincts by Bartels. Second by Olney. Roll Call: Olney, Bartels, Limkemann, Schnedler, Havens. City Council Agenda Page 3 of 6 All ayes, first reading approved. b. Motion to Suspend the Requirement to Pass Ordinance on Two Considerations before Final Passage as stated in Iowa Code Section 380.3 by Havens. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Bartels, Limkemann, Schnedler, Havens, Olney. All ayes, motion carried. c. Motion to Approve Second Reading Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-490 An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Adding Chapter 6.07, Voting Precincts by Bartels. Second by Havens. Roll Call: Limkemann, Schnedler, Havens, Olney, Bartels. All ayes, second reading approved. d. Motion to Approve Third Reading Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-490 An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Adding Chapter 6.07, Voting Precincts by Havens. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Schnedler, Havens, Olney, Bartels, Limkemann. All ayes, third and final reading approved. H. Resolutions for Approval 1. Resolution No. 2021-075 A Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-075 A Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds by Schnedler. Second by Havens. Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried. 2. Resolution No. 2021-076 A Resolution to Declare Necessity and Establish an Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.4 of the Code of Iowa and Approve the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the 2017 Park Place Commercial Urban Renewal Area. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-076 A Resolution to Declare Necessity and Establish an Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.4 of the Code of Iowa and Approve the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the 2017 Park Place Commercial Urban Renewal Area by Schnedler. Second by Olney. Roll Call: Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann, Bartels, Havens. All ayes, motion carried. 3. Resolution No. 2021-077 A Resolution Approving Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Costs for the Tiffin Public Works Building. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021- 077 A Resolution Approving Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Costs for the Tiffin Public Works Building by Havens. Second by Olney. Roll Call: Schnedler, Limkemann, Bartels, Havens, Olney. All ayes, motion carried. 4. Resolution No. 2021-078 A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Tiffin Public Works Building. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-078 A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Tiffin Public Works Building by Olney. Second by Havens. Roll Call: Limkemann, Bartels, Havens, Olney, Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried. City Council Agenda Page 4 of 6 5.Resolution No. 2021-079 A Resolution Approving Letter of Agreement with Johnson County for the Combining of Selected Tiffin Precincts with Selected Township Precincts. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-079 A Resolution Approving Letter of Agreement with Johnson County for the Combining of Selected Tiffin Precincts with Selected Township Precincts by Schnedler. Second by Havens. Roll Call: Bartels, Havens, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann. All ayes, motion carried. 6. Resolution No. 2021-080 A Resolution Approving for Andersen Addition. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-080 A Resolution Approving Schnedler. Second by Olney. Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried. 7. Resolution No. 2021-081 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Andersen Addition. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-081 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Andersen Addition by Havens. Second by Olney. Roll Call: Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann, Bartels, Havens. All ayes, motion carried. 8. Resolution No. 2021-082 A Resolution A Resolution Amending the 28E Agreement between the City of Tiffin and the Clear Creek Amana Community School District to Expand the Shared Use . Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-082 A Resolution A Resolution Amending the 28E Agreement between the City of Tiffin and the Clear Creek Amana Community Scho Facilities by Schnedler. Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Schnedler, Limkemann, Bartels, Havens, Olney. All ayes, motion carried. 9. Resolution No. 2021-083 A Resolution Establishing a Goal of Meeting or Exceeding NFPA 1720: Standards for Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Volunteer Fire Departments, 2020 Edition. Motion to table Resolution No. 2021-083 A Resolution Establishing a Goal of Meeting or Exceeding NFPA 1720: Standards for Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Volunteer Fire Departments, 2020 Edition by Havens. Second by Olney. All ayes, motion carried. I. Old Business 1. J. Motions for Approval 1. Consideration of Payables List Motion to Approve by Bartels. Second by Olney. All ayes, motion carried. nd 2. Discussion and Consideration of Approving Bid for Block Retaining Wall at 110 East 2 Street and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Havens. City Council Agenda Page 5 of 6 Second byLimkemann. All ayes, motion carried. L. Reports to be Received/Filed 1. November M. Reports from City Personnel 1. Nothing to Report 2. City Council Reports Discussion: Council Person Limkemann reported the Fire Department received a grant from County Financial. 3. Report Nothing to Report. 4. Building Official Report Nothing to Report. 5. s Report Nothing to Report. 6. Engin Nothing to Report. 7. Nothing to Report. 8. City Administrator Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt discussed a special City Council Meeting on January 11 to interview engineering firms. N. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Olney. Second by Limkemann. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 8:17 PM. ____________________________ December 22nd, 2021 Abigail Hora, City Clerk City Council Agenda Page 6 of 6