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Inside Tiffin A newsletter for the Citizens of Tiffin
September 2019 Inside this issue 2 City Directory
3 Water & Sewer
4 Tiffin Fire Association
5 South Slope
6 CCA Schools
7 Community
8 Community
9 Clear Creek Lions Club
10 Community
11-12 8/6 Council Meeting
13 8/7 Joint Work Session
14-16 8/20 Council Meeting
Minutes
www.tiffin-iowa.org
The City of Tiffin was featured on KCRG Our Town the week of August 16th.
If you missed any of the stories they can be viewed at https://www.kcrg.com/
City Park & Ball Fields
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City of Tiffin meeting schedule
City Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00PM
1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month *work session always precedes
Planning & Zoning Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30PM
2nd Wednesday of the month
Zoning Board of Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30PM
3rd Thursday of the month
All meetings are held at City Hall, 300 Railroad Street. Meeting dates are
subject to change, call city hall to confirm dates and times.
Please visit the city’s website at https://tiffin-iowa.org/city-government/
for council packets. Note: Council packets contain draft documents for
review purposes only and are subject to change without notice.
Tiffin City Hall 300 Railroad St.
P.O. Box 259
Tiffin, IA 52340 Office Hours: 8:00 AM—4:30 PM (Monday-Friday)
Elected Officials Steve Berner, Mayor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319.545.2572
Jim Bartels, Council Member. . . . . . . . .319-545-2613
Al Havens, Council Member. . . . . . . . . . 319.545.8454 [email protected]
Peggy Upton, Council Member. . . . . . . .319.400.7323
Eric Schnedler , Council Member. . . . . .563.299.8250
Mike Ryan, Council Member. . . . . . . . . 319.400.3375
Planning and Zoning Commission Stephanie Surine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acting Chair Person
Luther Parker
Riley Williams
Beth Wolfs
Tim Yoder
Zoning Board of Adjustment Lexi Rector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chair Person
Dave Beitz
Steve Oyen
Eileen Schmidt
Christine Olney
Important Phone Numbers City Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319.545.2572
Police/Fire Emergency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911
Johnson County Non-Emergency. . . . . .319.356.6800
Tiffin Post Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319.545.2729
Springmier Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319.545.2960
Street Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319.545.4157
Johnson County Refuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . .319.665.4498
Public Postings City Hall
Casey’s
The Depot
Morgan’s Service Solon State Bank
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City Directory
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For questions contact City Hall at 319-545-2572.
Water & Sewer Service
Important Dates
15th—Meters read
20th—Payments due
21st—Late fee assessed to accounts
1st—Service billed (billing cycle is
1.5 months behind)
Forms of Payments Via mail—check or money order to PO Box 259, Tiffin, IA 52340
Debit or Credit Card—in person or over telephone (Convenience fee of 2.4% of the payment amount with a minimum $1.95)
Automated Phone Pay—call 319-545-2572, press 8 or 1-877-690-3729. You will need your account number & jurisdiction code
2513. (Convenience fee of 2.4% of the payment amount with a minimum $1.95 for credit/debit cards)
Drop box—locked box located at College Street entrance, checked twice during business hours
Direct Pay—ACH service 20th of every month
Online—debit or credit card (Convenience fee of 2.4% of the payment amount with a minimum $1.95), electronic check (no fee).
You will need your account number to set up an account.
Cash—preferably in person
Homeowners who use a lot of water to fill a swimming pool or irrigate the lawn may want to consider
an irrigation meter. Irrigation meters are a dedicated water meter that solely meters water used for
outdoor watering and irrigation. Residents are billed for consumption only since the water does
not enter the sanitary sewer system. There is also no base charge.
The City of Tiffin offers irrigation meters for residents to purchase. Irrigation meters are
pre-paid at City Hall and must be installed by a licensed plumber. If you have any questions
please contact City Hall.
Lets Talk Water
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Tiffin Fire Association
The Tiffin Community has been named one of the fastest growing areas in Iowa, and the local fire department is in
immediate need of Volunteer Fire Fighters and Medical First Responders to answer the call. No prior experience is
necessary to apply and volunteer participation doesn’t require a large time commitment. We train monthly to gain
skills beneficial in responding quickly and professionally to many different emergency situations. Motivated
individuals should live or work in the Tiffin area, and are encouraged to find us online at www.tiffinfiredept.com or
visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/tiffinfiredept/ for more information. This is a great opportunity to
serve the community with a truly rewarding experience. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
TIFFIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT & FIRST RESPONDERS Note from the Fire Chief
I would like to thank everyone for your past and continuous support of the Tiffin Volunteer Fire Department and First
Responders. It is exciting to be part of the rapidly growing City of Tiffin, and 2018 was a big year for the department. Our fire
station recently grew in size to house two new fire trucks, and we continue to plan station expansions and equipment
upgrades to better serve the growing community.
The Tiffin Volunteer Fire Department was established in 1954 and serves approximately 58 square miles including the City of
Tiffin and surrounding Union and Clear Creek Townships. Our devoted members respond to an average of three hundred fire,
rescue, and medical calls per year in addition to participating in many community events and fundraisers.
The department and I greatly appreciate the generous support of our community and are currently in need of motivated
individuals to join the team. If interested, please find us on online or email me directly at [email protected] for
more information. Please consider serving the community as a volunteer with the Tiffin Fire Department. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Fire Chief Brian Detert
Tiffin Volunteer Fire Department
Training & Services Structure Fire & Rescue Vehicle Fire & Rescue
Vegetation Fire Water/Ice Rescue
Vehicle Accidents & Extrication Hazardous Materials Grain/Farm Rescue
Emergency Medical Services Blood Control & CPR
Community Events Soup Supper
Pancake Breakfast Raffle Fundraiser
Fire Prevention Week TifFun Creekfest
Tiffin Boondock Festival CCA Homecoming Parade Community Cleanup Day
Iowa Firefighters Memorial Service September 11 Memorial Service
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Community
CONTACT: Shane Von Holten Marketing Manager [email protected] 319-665-5357
South Slope Launches Fiber Network Build in Tiffin
South Slope Cooperative Communications is bringing fiber optic technology to homes and
businesses in Tiffin with construction of the network beginning in September. Tiffin residents and
business owners are encouraged to visit southslopefiber.com to sign up and learn more about fiber
internet, phone and television.
“South Slope is excited to bring fiber to Tiffin as part of our ongoing commitment to provide our
cooperative members the best way to stay connected,” said Chuck Deisbeck, CEO at South
Slope.
Fiber optic technology will enable South Slope customers to access ultra-fast internet with speeds
up to one Gigabit (1,000 Megabits per second), which is 50 times faster than the average
residential internet connection. Fast, reliable internet speeds enable customers to download
content faster, stream 4K video effortlessly and connect multiple devices - all without sacrificing
performance.
For businesses, a fiber connection brings the ability to leverage essential applications such as Voice
-over-IP (VoIP), point-of-sale transactions and high-speed file transfers. “South Slope is committed to
enabling businesses to work more efficiently by providing a reliable, fast connection on our vast
fiber network,” said Deisbeck.
During the fiber installation process, South Slope will replace its current network of copper cables
with a network of fiber optic cables, which use light instead of electricity to carry a digital data
signal. The entire project is projected to be complete by early 2020.
“Fiber offers important advantages,” said Deisbeck. “At the top of the list is fiber’s ability to provide
virtually unlimited bandwidth capacity and internet speed, enabling our customers to have a
better experience with data-intensive applications such as streaming, online gaming, cloud
storage, and working from home.”
A fiber network also comes with increased service reliability and stability. “We bury the fiber optic
cables to ensure they will endure harsh environmental factors such as sunlight, storms, snow, and
high winds,” said Deisbeck. “It provides a much more reliable network for our customers.”
South Slope staff will be at Tiffun Creek Fest on August 10th to answer questions and help people
sign up for fiber services. Look for their tent at the Tiffin ballfields from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. For more
information on the fiber project in Tiffin, visit southslopefiber.com or call SouthSlope at 319-626-2211.
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Clear Creek Amana
Community School District 2019School Board Elections - Clear Creek Amana Community School District
Oxford, IA – The Iowa Association of School Boards and the Clear Creek Amana Community School District urges community members of the CCA Community School District to consider running in the November 5 school board election. Public schools need strong leadership and governance to ensure a bright future for all children and communities across the state.
School board members play significant roles in their communities - they must have leadership, vision and dedication. They are charged with accountability for student learning, determining educational goals, setting policy, overseeing school finances and more. At CCA it is also important that we have leaders managing our growth.
Qualifications: Any person who is a United States citizen, 18 years of age or older, a resident of the school district (and director district) and is eligible to register to vote may become a candidate for the school board.
School board members are elected to serve four-year terms, with elections taking place in odd-numbered years. Those elected receive no pay. Experienced school board members say the rewards of service lie in meeting the needs of the children and communities.
The Clear Creek Amana Community School District has 4 seats up for election on November 5. Nominations for open seats can be filed between August 26 and September 19.
Current Seats Up For Election: At-Large: Terry Davis At-Large: Matt McAreavy District 1: Jennifer Mooney District 3: Steve Swenka
Members of the Clear Creek Amana Board of Education consists of three (3) At Large Directors, and four (4) District Directors that serve a specific geographic area of the District. A Director district map showing the boundaries of the four (4) districts can be found at https://www.ccaschools.org/BODdistrictmap.
Nomination papers for school board seats are available from the board secretary, Lori Robertson at the District Administration Office, 1486 Highway 6 NW, Oxford. CCA School board candidates must obtain the signature of at least 50 electors. More information at https://www.ccaschools.org/election2019.
For more information on rewards of board service, campaign finance disclosure law, conflict of interest, key dates and candidate education, visit www.ia-sb.org/getonboard.
Community
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Community
You can now recycle your compact fluorescent and led light bulbs at City Hall.
With the Adopt-A-Bin program you can drop off light bulbs free
of charge at any of the above locations.
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Community
SPRINGMIER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER/COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
The Family Resource Center/Community Food Pantry is located in the grey building between the CCA Middle School
and CCA High School and is accessible from the CCA Middle School parking lot.
The Mission of the Center is to involve the community in reaching and providing assistance to help feed or neighbors.
Volunteers are always welcome. Please note there is construction going on at the schools, the pantry will be closed
during construction. For updates please visit https://www.facebook.com/CCAfoodpantry/.
Would you like to help the Resource Center?
• Make a food donation: Non-perishable food items with dates that are not expired can be dropped off at Grace United Methodist Church, 300 W Marengo Road in Tiffin or the Family
Resource Center/Community Food Pantry during the hours listed.
• Volunteer: Contact Grace United Methodist Church at 319-545-2281.
• Donate Clothing: Clothing donations are accepted on a seasonal basis.
Hours:
Monday: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 - 11:30 AM
HOURS
MONDAY-THURSDAY 9:00-6:00
FRIDAY & SATURDAY 9:00-12:00
September is a great month to visit the library! It is
officially Library Card Sign Up Month! Come on in and
get your very own library card! And while you are here,
check out our new collection of children's books!
TIFFIN COMMUINTY FUND
Are you looking for a way to get involved in the Tiffin Community, but don’t know where to start? How about joining the
Tiffin Community Fund. We meet about every two months for approximately 90 minutes. The goal of the Fund is to
take donations to our endowment fund and provide to nonprofit organizations for community projects.
If you don’t want to join but still want to help, make a tax deductible, that at times qualifies you for the Iowa Endowment
Credit, donation to the Tiffin Community Fund. Your dollars will stay in the community and benefit a program you may
already be using/involved in. Come help us build and improve Tiffin!
If you would like more information, contact Tim Orris at 319-461-1660 or [email protected].
The Springmier Community Library is located inside Clear Creek Amana Middle School.
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Community
Tiffin Community Fund
Summer is moving into fall, school is starting, football season is here and the Tiffin Community Fund is still working to improve our community. The Tiffin Community Fund is a fun organization dedicated to serving the community of Tiffin. We meet every couple months for about one to two hours. Our mission is to benefit our community by granting money to non-profit organizations for projects that improve Tiffin. Sound like something you would be interested in? Come on and join we would love to have you.
With that being said if your non-profit organization has a project that needs funds, the Tiffin
Community Fund is always looking for new ways to make Tiffin better. If you would like to know how to apply for the funds, feel free to contact Tim Orris at 319-461-1660, [email protected] and I will be glad to help.
So if you would like to be part of our effort to improve our (your) community you can contribute to
the Tiffin Community fund. Your contribution will be tax deductible and possibly qualify for the Io-
wa Endowment Credit. If donating doesn’t work for you, how about joining the Tiffin Fund and help
us to keep improving our beautiful community. Have a great finish to your summer and go Clippers!
Park Road Closures In the upcoming weeks N Park Road will be closing twice.
The first closure will be the weekend of September 13-15. Barricades will likely be set up after 6:00PM on Friday,
September 13th. N Park Road will reopen as soon as the sanitary sewer work is completed and should be open for
school traffic on Monday, September 16th.
The second closure will begin at 6:00PM on Friday, September 20th. This closure will be longer, lasting for approxi-
mately three weeks. This closure will remove the existing pavement on N Park Road and install part of the circular
section of the roundabout pavement as well as the entry and exit lanes on N Park Road. All traffic to and from the
schools will be routed on Croell Avenue, north to Oakdale Boulevard, then east to Park Road. Large message boards
will be set up on September 13th to inform the passing public of this closure.
Both closures are subject to weather conditions. If weather delays the start of the closures, they will be postponed
until the following weekend. Weather delays during the closures may cause the closures to be extended past the
anticipated reopening dates.
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WORK SESSION 7:00 PM AUGUST 6, 2019
The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular session on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 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: Jim Bartels, Al Havens, Eric Schnedler and Peggy Upton. Absent: Mike Ryan. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt, Deputy City Clerk Abigail Hora, City Engineer Ben Carhoff and others present.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion to approve agenda by Havens. Second by Upton. All ayes, motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
Unscheduled
If you wish to address the City Council on subjects pertaining to today’s meeting agenda, please 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.
• Roger Janssen – 230 Summerhays St – Discussion on type of road being use for the alleys in the original part of town.
• Ed Swim – 210 Summerhays St – Discussion on sidewalks on Summerhays
• Chuck Deisbeck – South Slope Fiber Network Build in Tiffin
CONCENT 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
Approval of Liquor License – Wine of Wheels Iowa
Motion to approve consent agenda which includes Council Minutes and Liquor License of Wine of Wheels by Bartels. Second by Havens. All ayes, motion carried.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATION
Proclamation of Recognition for Ashley Platz
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2019-461 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone a portion of Shamrock Center from C-2B to M-2, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa
A. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to H-1
Motion to open a Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 2019-461 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone a portion of Shamrock Center from C-2B to M-2, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa by Schnedler. Second by Upton. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Bartels, Schnedler. All ayes, public hearing opened 7:41 PM.
Discussion: Nothing received at City Hall and no public present. Motion to close public hearing by Havens. Second by Upton. Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Schnedler, Havens. All ayes, public hearing closed at 7:45 PM.
ORDINANCE APPROVAL/AMENDMENT
Ordinance No. 2019-461 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone a portion of Sham-rock Center from C-2B to M-2, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa
A. Motion to Approve First Reading and Proceed to Second Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance 2019-461 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone a por-tion of Shamrock Center from C-2B to M-2, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa by Havens. Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Schnedler, Upton,
Havens, Bartels. All ayes, first reading approved.
RESOLUTIONS FOR APPROVAL
1. Resolution 2019-094 – A Resolution Approving Bond Purchase Agreement for the Sale of Bonds Thereunder.
Motion to approve Resolution 2019-094 A Resolution Approving Bond Purchase Agreement for the Sale of Bonds Thereunder by
Havens. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried.
2. Resolution 2019-095 – A Resolution Setting the Salaries for the Appointed Officers and Employees of the City of Tiffin.
Motion to approve Resolution 2019-095 A Resolution Setting the Salaries for the Appointed Officers and Employees of the City of Tiffin by Bartels. Second by Havens. All ayes, motion carried.
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OLD BUSINESS
Discussion and Consideration of Sponsorship Opportunities for Our Town Tiffin and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve the Associate Sponsorship by Bartels. Second by Schnedler. Ayes: Havens, Bartels, Schnedler. Nays: Upton. Motion Carried.
MOTIONS FOR APPROVAL
1. Consideration of Payables List
Motion to Approve by Havens. Second by Bartels. All ayes, motion carried.
2. Consideration of Pay Estimate #1—Streb Construction
Motion to Approve by Havens. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried.
3. Consideration of Pay Estimate #2 – Rathje Construction
Motion to Approve by Bartels. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried.
4. Consideration of Pay Estimate #1 – VSI&C – Final
Motion to Approve by Havens. Second by Bartels. All ayes, motion carried
5. Consideration of Change Order #7 – Portzen Construction
Motion to Approve by Havens. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried.
6. Discussion and Consideration of Compensation Study by Hinson Consulting, LLC and Council Action as Needed
Motion to approve the Compensation Study by Hinson Consulting, LLC by Upton. Second by Havens. All ayes, motion carried.
7. Discussion and Consideration of Bid from Hydro Klean to Remove and Replace Media from Softeners at Water Plant and Council Action as Needed.
Motion to approve the bid from Hydro Klean by Schnedler. Second by Bartels. All ayes, motion carried.
8. Motion to Adjourn from Regular Session into Closed Session in Accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 21.5(j) for Potential Real Estate Purchase by Upton. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Havens, Bartels, Upton, Schnedler. Absent: Ryan.
Motion to adjourn from Closed Session into Regular Session by Upton. Second by Havens. All ayes, motion carried.
REPORTS FROM CITY PERSONNEL
1. Mayor’s Report – ECICOG housing rehab grant. FEMA updated flood map
2. City Council Reports – Nothing.
3. Director of Public Work’s Report – PW employees knocked down weeds at Deer View Park so Grace Excavating can maintain going forward.
4. Building Official’s Report – Next meeting will discuss another vehicle for purchase.
5. City Attorney’s Report – Nothing.
6. City Administrator’s Report – Big thanks to Bri Wilkerson for all her work on National Night Out, it was huge success. Joint School Board Meeting in Oxford at their new District Office at 6:30 PM Wednesday.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn by Schnedler. Second by Upton. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 8:46 PM.
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JOINT WORK SESSION WITH CCASD 6:30 PM AUGUST 7, 2019
CCA Board President Bob Broghammer called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Upon Roll Call the following school board members
and City Council were present: Mayor Steve Berner, Jim Bartels, Al Havens, Eric Schnedler, Jennifer Mooney, Matt McAveary, Steve
Swenka, Kathy Swenka, Nikki Knapp and Terry Davis. Absent: Peggy Upton and Mike Ryan. Others present City Administrator Doug
Boldt, Clear Creek Amana Superintendent Tim Kuehl, Deputy City Clerk Abigail Hora, Board Secretary Lori Robertson and others.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion to approve the agenda by Berner. Second by Swenka. All ayes, agenda approved.
DISCUSSION AND UPDATE ON SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
A. 2017 Bond Issue Projects
B. CCE Renovation
Discussion: CCE gym demo to be completed in November 2020. Kitchen and office to be renovated as well. Oak Hill got temporary c/o, and transportation building will be completed before school is back in session. Amana office renovation, high school parking lot expansion almost completed.
UPDATE ON LAND PURCHASES
Discussion: 2 land purchases. 100 acres South of Hwy 6 in Oxford, Stockman property. 23 acres North of current High School, Allen
property including buildings.
UPDATE ON ENROLLMENT PROJECTIONS
Discussion: 200 students per year (projection). High School and Middle School at capacity in 2029. Tiffin Elementary at capacity in
2024.
DISCUSSION AND UPDATE ON CITY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
A. Roberts Ferry Road Reconstruction
Discussion: Roberts Ferry Road is passable, some work still needs done (stripping, and East sidewalks).
B. Traffic Signal Project at Highway 6/ Deer View Avenue
Discussion: Waiting for 2 permits back from DOT, 5 years to figure out a permanent solution to this intersection. Temporary traffic
signals coming soon (wooden poles with cable and signal box).
C. Roundabout at Highway 6/Park Road
Discussion: North two lanes to be completed before winter to make a connection to N Park Road. Pipe work will be completed to
make temporary road. City would like if school traffic would not use Hwy 6 to access Tiffin Elementary. Would like to see traffic
using Oakdale to N Park Rd for school traffic and exiting that same way.
UPDATE ON FOREVERGREEN ROAD PROJECT
Project is progressing. Temporary road completed, will be open before school is back in session.
UPDATE ON RECREATION CENTER AND CITY OF TIFFIN RECREATION PROGRAMS
Discussion: Site has been narrowed down. Would like to meeting with School Board again around November to discuss the indoor
pool.
METHOD OF UPDATING RESIDENTS/COMMUNITY ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Discussion: Communication between school and the city to get information across to all residents in both places.
SCHEDULING OF NEXT MEETING
Discussion: February 5th, 2020, Oak Hill Elementary at 6:30PM.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn by Swenka. Second by Berner. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:28 PM.
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WORK SESSION 6:00 PM AUGUST 20,2019
The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 at the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Berner
called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Jim Bartels, Al Havens, Eric
Schnedler, Peggy Upton, Mike Ryan. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt, Deputy City Clerk Abigail Hora, City Engineer
Ben Carhoff and others present.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion to approve the agenda by Ryan. Second by Upton. All ayes, motion carried.
DISCUSSION OF ORIGINAL TOWN URBANIZATION PROJECT-SIDEWALK ON EAST SIDE OFL COLLEGE STREET
Discussion: Pat Sedlacek, 220 College St
Removal of trees, council will replace with new tress. Partner with public works to get new trees and property owner will pick type of tree.
DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF PARK PLACE CITY CENTER PART ONE, LOT 3-SITE AMENITIES– SCOTT ANDERSEN
Discussion: Amphitheater. Park place live: First floor restaurant, other floors apartments. Park, trail, two ponds. Work on sound for the amphitheater.
Brandon Ryan present. Social atmosphere, 10PM Sunday-Thursday. Friday-Saturday 11PM.
QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS REGARDING ITEMS ON THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Dec 17th for Deer view and Hwy 6 traffic signals.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn by Upton. Second by Ryan. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 6:47 PM.
REGULAR SESSION 7:00 PM
The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular session on Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 at the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Jim Bartels, Al Havens, Eric Schnedler and Peggy Upton, Mike Ryan. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt, Deputy City Clerk Abigail Hora, City Engineer Ben Carhoff and others present.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/AGENDA APPROVAL
Motion to approve agenda by Schnedler. Second by Bartels. All ayes, motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
Unscheduled
If you wish to address the City Council on subjects pertaining to today’s meeting agenda, please 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.
• Eileen Schmidt 506 Redbird Run-Question on Roberts Ferry Rd, seeding and completion of the road. East side that needs to be resolved. Three pallets, steel drum to be removed. Clean off sidewalks and move the socks to allow pedestrian traffic.
• Toby Trail 810 Redbird Run.- Hawk bus properties, operating commercial business out of residence. Would like 24 hours for a temporary parking. Will address this issue at the next WS agenda.
• Chris Aswegan 342 Rolling Hills Dr.-Ponds to be dreading and is in support of this motion K-8.
• Tara Scranton 316 Linden Lane-present and in favor of K-8.
CONCENT AGENDA
Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion without separate discussionunless a Council Member requests separate consideration.
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
2. Approval of Joint Work Session Minutes
3. Approval of Liquor License – Bryants Off 6
4. Approval of Clerk/Treasurer’s Report
Motion to approve consent agenda which includes Council Minutes, Joint Work Session Minutes, Liquor License for Bryants Off 6 and the Clerks report by Havens. Second by Bartels. All ayes, motion carried.
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ORDINANCE APPROVAL/AMENDMENT
Ordinance No. 2019-461 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone a portion of Shamrock Center from C-2B to M-2, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa
Motion to Approve Second Reading and Proceed to Third Reading
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019-461 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Re-zone a portion of Shamrock Center from C-2B to M-2, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa by Havens. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Havens, Bartels, Upton, Ryan, Schnedler. All ayes, second reading approved.
RESOLUTIONS FOR APPROVAL
1. Resolution 2019-096 – A Resolution Authorizing and Approving a certain Loan Agreement, Providing for the Issuance of $4,500,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2019A, and providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay the same.
Motion to approve A Resolution Authorizing and Approving a certain Loan Agreement, Providing for the Issuance of $4,500,000
General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2019A, and providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay the same by Schnedler. Second by Havens.
Roll Call: Havens, Bartels, Upton, Ryan, Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried.
2. Resolution 2019-097 – A Resolution Appointing the City Clerk for the City of Tiffin and Setting the Salary for the Appointed Officer.
Motion to approve A Resolution Appointing the Interim City Clerk for the City of Tiffin and Setting the Salary for the Appointed
Officer by Upton. Second by Ryan. All ayes, motion to amend.
Motion to approved as amended Resolution 2019-097 A Resolution Appointing the Interim City Clerk for the City of Tiffin and Setting the Salary for the Appointed Officer by Bartels. Second Ryan.
3. Resolution 2019-098 – A Resolution Waiving the City of Tiffin’s 2-mile Extra-territorial Review of The Other Place Addition Preliminary and Final Plats.
Motion to approve A Resolution Waiving the City of Tiffin’s 2-mile Extra-territorial Review of The Other Place Addition Preliminary
and Final Plats by Ryan. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Upton, Ryan, Schnedler, Havens, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried.
4. Resolution 2019-099 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Park Place City Center – Part Two, Phase Four.
Motion to approve A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Park Place City Center – Part Two, Phase Four by Ryan. Second by Upton. All ayes, motion to amend.
Motion to approve as amended Resolution 2019-099 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Park Place City Center – Part Two, Phase Four by Ryan.
Roll Call: Ryan, Schnedler, Havens, Bartels, Upton. Second by Bartels. All ayes, motion carried.
5. Resolution 2019-100 – A Resolution Authorizing Condemnation.
Motion to approve A Resolution Authorizing Condemnation by Ryan. Second by Havens. All ayes, motion carried. Schnedler, Havens, Bartels, Upton, Ryan. Public present: Bob Downer, Ruth Rarick trust.
6. Resolution 2019-101 – A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of Park Road Right-of-Way.
Motion to approve A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of Park Road Right-of-Way by Upton. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried. Roll Call: Havens, Bartels, Upton, Ryan, Schnedler.
7. Resolution 2019-102 – A Resolution Approving an Addendum to the Revised Developer’s Agreement for Park Place City
Center.
Motion to approve A Resolution Approving an Addendum to the Revised Developer’s Agreement for Park Place City Center by
Havens. Second by Bartels. All ayes, motion carried.
Roll Call: Bartels, Upton, Ryan, Schnedler, Havens
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MOTIONS FOR APPROVAL
1. Consideration of Payables List
Motion to Approve by Ryan. Second by Bartels. All ayes, motion carried.
2. Consideration of Special Events Applications – Infuse Church – Movies in the Park – Date Change from July 20th to September 21st
Motion to Approve by Havens. Second by Upton. All ayes, motion carried.
3. Consideration of Special Events Application – River to River Retro Road Trip
Motion to Approve by Schnedler. Second by Bartels. All ayes, motion carried.
4. Consideration of Pay Estimate #16 – Portzen Construction
Motion to Approve by Bartels. Second by Havens. All ayes, motion carried.
5. Consideration of Change Order #2 – Streb Construction
Motion to Approve option 1 by Upton. Second by Ryan. All ayes, motion carried.
6. Consideration of Change Order #1 – Price Electric
Motion to Approve by Havens. Second by Ryan. All ayes, motion carried.
7. Discussion and Consideration of City of Tiffin Procurement Policy, Fraud Reporting Policy and Conflict of Interest Policy for the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Council Action as Needed by Ryan. Second by Havens. All ayes, motion carried.
8. Discussion and Consideration to Dredge Woodfield Detention/Retention Pond as Part of the Stormwater Rehabilitation
Project and Council Action as Needed by Havens. Second by Ryan. All ayes, motion carried.
9. Motion to Adjourn from Regular Session into Closed Session in Accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 21.5(j) for Potential Real Estate Purchase by Havens. Second by Bartels Roll Call: Havens, Bartels, Upton, Ryan, Schnedler.
Motion to adjourn from Closed Session into Regular Session by Ryan. Second by Havens. All ayes, motion carried. Roll Call: Havens, Bartels, Upton, Ryan, Schnedler.
10. Discussion and Consideration of Approval of Purchase Agreement for Real Estate and Council Action as Needed. Motion to
approve the Purchase Agreement by Upton. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried.
REPORTS TO BE RECEIVED/FILED
July Johnson County Sheriff’s Activity Report
REPORTS FROM CITY PERSONNEL
1. Mayor’s Report – Nothing to report
2. City Council Reports – Nothing to report
3. Director of Public Work’s Report – Nothing to report
4. Building Official’s Report – Vehicle Discussion: Ford Escape
5. City Engineer’s Report
Discussion: Contacted Vieth about issues, will be here tomorrow to address. Roundabout traffic to change Thursday (rip out the North side of road) permanent pavement completed as well as South Park. Would like North Park Rd to be opened before school begins. Redesign sidewalk on College St.
6. City Attorney’s Report – Nothing to report
7. City Administrator’s Report – Discussion: 3-way stop at Owen St and Jackson St.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn by Ryan. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 9:01 PM.