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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: February 15, 2022 7:00 PM
Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org
Posted: February 11, 2022 (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
City Engineer: MSA Professional Services
Work Session - Call to Order 6:30 PM
A. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at the City Hall Council
Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 6:32 PM. Upon roll being called the following
members were present: Tim Orris, Christine Olney, Skylar Limkemann, Al Havens, Eric Schnedler.
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 Orris.
All ayes, agenda approved.
C. Review of Annual
Discussion: Building Official Brian Shay gave the Annual Building Department report.
D. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda
E. Other Business
F. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Havens.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 6:58 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 15, 2022, 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: Christine Olney, Al Havens, Tim Orris, Skylar Limkemann, Eric
Schnedler. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt and Deputy City Clerk Brianna Wilkerson.
C. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Limkemann.
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, agenda approved.
D. Communications and Reports
1. Unscheduled
Ise 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.
Mark Petersen, 632 Calla Lilly Way, wanted to discuss the City bringing the mowing in house.
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Dick Huff, 355 Oriole Ct, wanted an update on the water quality. He asked about small-town grants if we apply
for them to improve the city. Lastly, inquired on the Forevergreen Road intersection progress.
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. ort
Orris.
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, consent agenda approved.
F. Mayoral Proclamation
1.
G. Public Hearing
1. Public Hearing on FY 2022-2023 Proposed Maximum Property Tax Dollars
a. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to I-1
Motion to open Public Hearing on Resolution No. 2022-011 A Resolution Approving the FY
2022-2023 Proposed Maximum Property Tax Dollars by Olney.
Second by Havens.
Roll call: Havens, Orris, Limkemann, Olney, Schnedler
Discussion: Nothing Received at City Hall.
Motion to close Public Hearing on Resolution No. 2022-011 A Resolution Approving the FY
2022-2023 Proposed Maximum Property Tax Dollars by Havens.
Second by Olney.
Roll call: Olney, Orris, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens
2. Public Hearing on Proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement
a. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to I-2
Motion to open Public Hearing on Resolution No. Resolution No. 2022-012 A Resolution
Authorizing and Approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Providing for the Issuance
and Securing the Payment of $486,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2022, and Authorizing the
related Reduction of Interest Rate on the Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2018 by Olney.
Second by Orris.
Roll call: Orris, Havens, Limkemann, Schnedler, Olney
Discussion: Nothing Received at City Hall.
Motion to close Public Hearing on Resolution No. 2022 -012 A Resolution Authorizing and
Approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Providing for the Issuance and Securing the
Payment of $486,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2022, and Authorizing the related Reduction
of Interest Rate on the Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2018 by Olney.
Second by Orris.
Roll call: Limkemann, Schnedler, Havens, Olney, Orris
H. Ordinance Approval/Amendment
1. Ordinance No. 2022-491 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin
to Rezone a portion of Lot 1, Gracehill Estates from R-1A to R-2/OPD
a. Motion to Approve Third and Final Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2022-491 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map
of the City of Tiffin to Rezone a portion of Lot 1, Gracehill Estates from R-1A to R-2/OPD by
Havens.
Second by Olney.
Roll Call: Orris, Schnedler, Olney, Limkemann, Havens.
All ayes, final reading approved.
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I. Resolutions for Approval
1. Resolution No. 2022-011 A Resolution Approving the FY 2022-2023 Proposed Maximum
Property Tax Dollars. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-011 A Resolution Approving the
FY 2022-2023 Proposed Maximum Property Tax Dollars by Schnedler.
Second by Havens.
Roll call: Olney, Limkemann, Havens, Schnedler, Orris
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Resolution No. 2022-012 A Resolution Authorizing and Approving a Loan and Disbursement
Agreement and Providing for the Issuance and Securing the Payment of $486,000 Sewer Revenue
Bonds, Series 2022, and Authorizing the related Reduction of Interest Rate on the Sewer Revenue
Bond, Series 2018. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-012 A Resolution Authorizing and
Approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Providing for the Issuance and Securing the
Payment of $486,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2022, and Authorizing the related Reduction
of Interest Rate on the Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2018 by Orris.
Second by Schnedler.
Roll call: Limkemann, Olney, Havens, Orris, Schnedler
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Resolution No. 2022-013 A Resolution Setting the Date of March 1, 2022, for a Public Hearing
to Rezone Prairie Village Part 3 from R-1A, R-2, R-4 and R-1E to R-1D/OPD, R-2/OPD,
R-4/OPD and R-1E/OPD. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2022--013 A Resolution Setting
the Date of March 1, 2022, for a Public Hearing to Rezone Prairie Village Part 3 from R-1A, R-2,
R-4 and R-1E to R-1D/OPD, R-2/OPD, R-4/OPD and R-1E/OPD by Schnedler.
Second by Limkemann.
Roll Call: Schnedler, Havens, Orris, Olney, Limkemann
All ayes, motion carried.
4. Resolution No. 2022-014 A Resolution Setting the Date of March 15, 2022, for a Public Hearing
on an Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the 2017 Park Place Commercial Renewal Area.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-014 A Resolution Setting the Date of March 15, 2022,
for a Public Hearing on an Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the 2017 Park Place Commercial
Renewal Area by Limkemann.
Second by Havens.
Roll call: Orris, Limkemann, Olney, Schnedler, Havens
All ayes, motion carried.
5. Resolution No. 2022-015 A Resolution Setting the Date of March 15, 2022, for Public Hearings
and Additional Action on Proposals to Enter into General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan
Agreements and to Borrow Money Thereunder. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-015 A
Resolution Setting the Date of March 15, 2022, for Public Hearings and Additional Action on
Proposals to Enter into General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan Agreements and to Borrow
Money Thereunder by Limkemann.
Second by Schnedler
Roll call: Limkemann, Havens, Orris, Schnedler, Olney
All ayes, motion carried.
6. Resolution No. 2022-016 A Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat of PATS First Addition
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-016 A Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat of
PATS First Addition by Olney.
Second by Orris.
Roll call: Olney, Schnedler, Havens, Orris, Limkemann
All ayes, motion carried.
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7. Resolution No. 2022-017 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of PATS First Addition
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-017 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of PATS
First Addition by Orris.
Second by Olney.
Roll call: Orris, Limkemann, Havens, Olney, Schnedler
All ayes, motion carried.
8. Resolution No. 2022-018 A Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat of Pinnacle Ridge First
Addition. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-018 A Resolution Approving the Preliminary
Plat of Pinnacle Ridge First Addition by Schnedler.
Second by Havens.
Roll call: Havens, Olney, Orris, Schnedler, Limkemann
All ayes, motion carried.
9. Resolution No. 2022-019 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Pinnacle Ridge First
Addition. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-019 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of
Pinnacle Ridge First Addition by Havens.
Second by Schnedler.
Roll call: Limkemann, Orris, Schnedler, Havens, Olney
All ayes, motion carried.
J. Old Business
1.
K. Motions for Approval
1. Consideration of Payables List Motion to Approve by Orris.
Second by Olney.
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Consideration of Special Events Application Easter Egg Hunt Infuse Church. Motion to
approve by Olney.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Consideration of Change Order #14 Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Phase
Two Motion to Approve by Havens.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, motion carried.
4. Consideration of Change Order #15 Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Phase
Two Motion to Approve by Havens.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, motion carried.
5. Discussion and Consideration of Donation to Clear Creek Amana 2022 Post Prom and Council
Action as Needed and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Orris.
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
L. Reports to be Received/Filed
1. J
M. Reports from City Personnel
1. Discussion: Nothing to Report.
2. City Council Reports Discussion: Council Person Olney will be attending the open house at
Kent Park for the trail. Council Person Limkemann reported the Fire Department was awarded
$2500 from South Slope. They will be purchasing a tablet for 159. They also applied at Wal-Mart
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in Coralville, Iowa City and Sams Club for $2500 each. The Safer grant application has been
submitted.
3. Report Discussion: Public Works Director Brian Detert reported new
dump truck will be delivered later this week.
4. Building Official Report Discussion: Building Official Shay - Nothing to Report.
5. s Report Discussion: Recreation Director Frank Haege reported success at
Tiffin on Ice 150-200 people attended. The city got 6 weeks out of the ice rink. Sunday open gyms
have been going well.
6. Report Discussion: Nothing to Report.
7. Discussion: Nothing to Report.
8. City Administrator Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt reported that Woodruff
Construction plans to start next Monday on the Public Works project as they met and had a
preconstruction meeting, they are scheduled to complete this before the end of the year. Some
upcoming dates for city related functions are July 23 for REC fest and May 14 for City Wide
Clean-Up. Doug has been attending ICMA Conference via grants/scholarship in previous year and
this year he has been asked to be a presenter to discuss Economic Development.
M. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Schnedler.
Second by Limkemann.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 8:23 PM.
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____________________________________ February 16, 2022
Brianna Wilkerson, Deputy City Clerk
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