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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: January 4, 2022 7:00 PM
Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org
Posted: December 29, 2021 (website & front entry of City Hall)
Mayor: Steven Berner City Administrator: Doug Boldt
Council At Large: Al Havens Mayor Pro-Tem City Attorney: Robert Michael/Crystal Raiber
Council At Large: Skylar Limkemann City Clerk: Abigail Hora
Council At Large: Chris Olney W/WW Superintendent: Brett Mehmen
Council At Large: Tim Orris D. of Public Works: Brian Detert
Council At Large: Eric Schnedler Building Official: Brian Shay
Recreation Director: Frank Haege
Fire Chief: Brad Hill
Work Session - Call to Order 6:30 PM
A. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, January 4, 2021, at the City Hall Council
Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Upon roll being called the following
members were present: Al Havens, Tim Orris, Eric Schnedler, Chris Olney, Skylar Limkemann present via
Microsoft Teams. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt and City Clerk Abigail Hora.
B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Olney.
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, agenda approved.
C. Update on Pace Properties Downtown Housing Grant Project
gave an update on the project.
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 Orris.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 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, January 4, 2021, at the City Hall: Council
Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Upon roll being called the following
members were present: Eric Schnedler, Al Havens, Chris Olney, Tim Orris, Skylar Limkemann present via
Microsoft Teams. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt and City Clerk Abigail Hora.
C. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Havens.
Second by Schnedler.
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 noton 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
2. Appointment of Al Havens as Mayor Pro-Tem
Motion to approve consent agenda which includes City Council Minutes and Appointment of Al Havens
as Mayor Pro-Tem by Orris.
Second by Schnedler.
Havens abstained.
All ayes, consent agenda approved.
F. Mayoral Proclamation
1.
G. Public Hearing
1.
H. Ordinance Approval/Amendment
1.
I. Resolutions for Approval
1. Resolution No. 2022-001 A Resolution Setting the Date of January 18, 2022, for a Public
Hearing to Rezone a portion of Lot 1, Gracehill Estates from R-1A to R-2/OPD Pinnacle Ridge.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-001 A Resolution Setting the Date of January 18, 2022,
for a Public Hearing to Rezone a portion of Lot 1, Gracehill Estates from R-1A to R-2/OPD
Pinnacle Ridge by Schnedler.
Second by Havens.
Roll Call: Orris, Limkemann, Olney, Schnedler, Havens.
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Resolution No. 2022-002 A Resolution to Remove Sidewalk Requirement from Shamrock
. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-002 A Resolution to
Havens.
Second by Orris.
Roll Call: Limkemann, Olney, Schnedler, Havens, Orris.
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Resolution No. 2022-003 A Resolution Adopting the Annual Hazardous Materials Response
Fees for the City of Tiffin Fire Department. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-003 A
Resolution Adopting the Annual Hazardous Materials Response Fees for the City of Tiffin Fire
Department by Limkemann.
Second by Orris.
Roll Call: Olney, Schnedler, Havens, Orris, Limkemann.
All ayes, motion carried.
J. Old Business
1. Resolution No. 2022-004 A Resolution Establishing a Goal of Striving to Meet those Provisions
of 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, that are Applicable to the City of Tiffin, Iowa. Motion to approve
Resolution No. 2022-004 A Resolution Establishing a Goal of Striving to Meet those Provisions
of NFPA 1720: Standards for Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations,
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Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Volunteer Fire
Departments, 2020 Edition, that are Applicable to the City of Tiffin, Iowa by Havens.
Second by Olney.
Roll Call: Schnedler, Havens, Orris, Limkemann, Olney.
All ayes, motion carried.
K. Motions for Approval
1. Consideration of Payables List Motion to Approve by Schnedler.
Second by Limkemann.
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Consideration of One-time Water and Sewer Adjustment at 655 Kimberlite Street. Motion to
approve Schnedler.
Second by Havens.
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Consideration of Pay Estimate #8 Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Phase Two
Motion to Approve by Olney.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, motion carried.
4. Consideration of City Council Appointments (below) and Council Action as Needed
a. City Clerk Abigail Hora
b. City Attorney Holland, Michael, Raiber & Sittig PLC
c. Official Newspaper North Liberty Leader
Motion to approve by Havens.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, motion carried.
L. Reports to be Received/Filed
1.
M. Reports from City Personnel
1. Nothing to Report
2. City Council Reports Discussion: Council Person Schnedler received good feedback regarding
snow removal. Council Person Limkemann reported that Johnson County has declared that EMS
is not an essential service county wide.
3. Report Nothing to Report
4. Building Official Report Nothing to Report
5. s Report Discussion: Recreation Director Frank Haege updates Council on
ice skating rink.
6. Nothing to Report
7. City Attorney Crystal Raiber thanked Council for the reappointment. She
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gave Council an update for the upcoming trial on January 18.
8. City Administrator Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt provided Council with
a draft of the goal setting session report. We will have a Special City Council meeting on January
11 at 5:30 PM.
N. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Schnedler.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:39 PM
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Abigail Hora, City Clerk
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