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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: June 7, 2022 7:00 PM
Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org
Posted: June 3, 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 6:00 PM
A. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at the City Hall Council
Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM. Upon roll being called the following
members were present: Tim Orris, Skylar Limkemann, Eric Schnedler, Chris Olney. Al Havens 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 Limkemann.
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, agenda approved.
C. Motion to Adjourn from Work Session into Closed Session in Accordance with Iowa Code Chapter
21.5(j) for Potential Real Estate Purchase
Motion to Adjourn from Work Session into Closed Session in Accordance with Iowa Code Chapter
21.5(j) for Potential Real Estate Purchase by Orris.
Second by Limkemann.
Roll Call: Havens, Orris, Schnedler, Olney, Limkemann.
Motion to adjourn from Closed Session into Regular Session by Schnedler.
Second by Orris.
Roll Call: Orris, Schnedler, Olney, Limkemann, Havens.
All ayes, motion carried.
D. Motion to Adjourn from Work Session into Closed Session in Accordance with Iowa Code Chapter
21.5(1)(C) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where
litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position
of the governmental body in that litigation.
Motion to Adjourn from Work Session into Closed Session in Accordance with Iowa Code Chapter
21.5(1)(C) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is
imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the
governmental body in that litigation by Limkemann.
Second by Orris.
Roll Call: Schnedler, Olney, Limkemann, Havens, Orris.
Motion to adjourn from Closed Session into Regular Session by Orris.
Second by Schnedler.
Roll Call: Olney, Limkemann, Havens, Orris, Schnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
E. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda
F. Other Business
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G. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn 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, June 7, 2022, at the City Hall Council
Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM. Upon roll being called the following
members were present: Chris Olney, Tim Orris, Skylar Limkemann, Eric Schnedler. Al Havens 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 Limkemann.
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.
Discussion: Denny Brown 201 College St, Kris Lauderbaugh 211 College St, Harley Stapes 141
Summerhayes St, Roger Janssen 230 Summerhayes St, Ed Swim 210 Summerhayes St, Rod Madden
120 Railroad St, Rodney Walls 230 Railroad St, expressed concerns over their assessments on phase
one original town urbanization project. Most wanted to know what they were paying for and ask the
interest to be waived.
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Al Seering, 130 E 2, would like a stop sign on the corner of Summerhays and 2 Street for the East
and West bound traffic.
Tom Lampe, 430 Bear Dr, addressed the posted and non-posted speed limits throughout the City. He
would like the ordinance to be updated and areas to have more signs.
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. Approval of Special City Council Minutes
3. Approval of Liquor License Renewal Bryants Off 6
Motion to approve consent agenda which includes City Council Minutes, Liquor License Renewal and
Special City Council Minutes by Limkemann.
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, consent agenda approved.
F. Mayoral Proclamation
1.
G. Public Hearing
1. Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2022-495 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map
of the City of Tiffin to Rezone Tiffin West from R-1E, to R-1B, R-1D, R-2 and C-2B, in the City
of Tiffin, Iowa
a. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to H-1
Motion to open Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2022-495 An Ordinance Amending the
Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin to Rezone Tiffin West from R-1E, to R-1B, R-1D, R-2
and C-2B, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa by Olney.
Second by Orris.
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Roll Call: Havens, Orris, Olney, Limkemann, Schnedler.
Discussion: Jon Marner with MMS available for questions.
Nothing Received at City Hall.
Motion to close Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2022-495 An Ordinance Amending the
Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin to Rezone Tiffin West from R-1E, to R-1B, R-1D, R-2
and C-2B, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa by Orris.
Second by Olney.
Roll Call: Orris, Olney, Limkemann, Schnedler, Havens.
2. Public Hearing on the Sale of a portion of Public Property known a Outlot C, in Prairie Village
Residential Part One in the City of Tiffin, Iowa
a. Close Public Hearing
Motion to open Public Hearing on the Sale of a portion of Public Property known a Outlot C, in
Prairie Village Residential Part One in the City of Tiffin, Iowa by Limkemann.
Second by Orris.
Roll Call: Limkemann, Schnedler, Havens, Orris, Olney.
Discussion: Nothing Received at City Hall.
Motion to close Public Hearing on the Sale of a portion of Public Property known a Outlot C, in
Prairie Village Residential Part One in the City of Tiffin, Iowa by Orris.
Second by Schnedler.
Roll Call: Schnedler, Havens, Orris, Olney, Limkemann.
H. Ordinance Approval/Amendment
1. Ordinance No. 2022-495 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin
to Rezone Tiffin West from R-1E, to R-1B, R-1D, R-2 and C-2B, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa
a. Motion to Approve First Reading and Proceed to Second Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2022-495 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map
of the City of Tiffin to Rezone Tiffin West from R-1E, to R-1B, R-1D, R-2 and C-2B, in the City
of Tiffin, Iowa by Orris.
Second by Limkemann.
Roll Call: Olney, Limkemann, Schnedler, Havens, Orris.
All ayes, first reading approved.
I. Resolutions for Approval
1. Resolution No. 2022-052 A Resolution Setting the Date of June 21, 2022, for a Public Hearing
for the FY 2021-2022 Budget Amendment. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-052 A
Resolution Setting the Date of June 21, 2022, for a Public Hearing for the FY 2021-2022 Budget
Amendment by Orris.
Second by Schnedler.
Roll Call: Havens, Orris, Olney, Limkemann, Schnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Resolution No. 2022-053 A Resolution for the Final Acceptance of the Permeable Paver Parking
Project, Tiffin, Iowa Contractor . Motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-
053 A Resolution for the Final Acceptance of the Permeable Paver Parking Project, Tiffin, Iowa
Contractor Orris.
Second by Limkemann.
Roll Call: Orris, Olney, Limkemann, Schnedler, Havens.
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Resolution No. 2022-054 A Resolution Approving the Appointment of a Zoning Board of
Adjustment Member for the City of Tiffin, Iowa. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-054 A
Resolution Approving the Appointment of a Zoning Board of Adjustment Member for the City of
Tiffin, Iowa by Olney.
Second by Orris.
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Roll Call: Olney, Limkemann, Schnedler, Havens, Orris.
All ayes, motion carried.
4. Resolution No. 2022-055 A Resolution Approving the Appointment of a Zoning Board of
Adjustment Member for the City of Tiffin, Iowa. Motion to approve Resolution No. 2022-054 A
Resolution Approving the Appointment of a Zoning Board of Adjustment Member for the City of
Tiffin, Iowa by Schnedler.
Second by Limkemann.
Roll Call: Limkemann, Schnedler, Havens, Orris, Olney.
All ayes, motion carried.
J. Old Business
1.
K. Motions for Approval
1. Consideration of Payables List Motion to Approve by Limkemann.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, motion carried.
2. Consideration of Special Events Application Movies in the Park, Gina Smothers Motion to
Approve by Orris.
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Consideration of Special Events Application Prairie West Block Party, Joe and Caitlin
Thornburg Motion to Approve by Olney.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, motion carried.
4. Consideration of Pay Estimate #7 (Final) , Permeable Paver Parking Project
Motion to Approve by Orris.
Second by Limkemann.
All ayes, motion carried.
5. Discussion and Consideration of One-Time Water and Sewer Adjustment for 707 Robin Court and
Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Limkemann.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, motion carried.
L. Reports to be Received/Filed
1.
M. Reports from City Personnel
1. Discussion: Mayor Berner attended an MPO meeting share
of the cost has increased due to increased population.
2. City Council Reports Discussion: Council Person Olney expressed interest in creating a Parks
and Recreation commission on a volunteer basis. Would like the City to consider terms on the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Person Orris thanked the Fire Department for the
pancake breakfast.
3. Report Discussion: Public Works Director Brian Detert reported the
fountain has been reinstalled on Goldfinch. He will be addressing the speed limit signs around
Tiffin.
4. Building Official Report Discussion: Nothing to Report.
5. s Report Discussion: Recreation Director Frank Haege reported Tiffin Rec
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Fest on July 23, the schedule was posted on the Cities Facebook page.
6. City Written Report in Packet.
7. Nothing to Report.
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8. City Administrator Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt reported the warning
sirens bid went outand are due back June 16 by 10:00 AM.
N. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Schnedler.
Second by Limkemann.
All ayes, meeting adjourned by 8:25 PM.
____________________________ June 8, 2022
Abigail Hora, City Clerk
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