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Inside Tiffin A newsletter for the Citizens of Tiffin

May 2019 A Note From The Mayor

Inside this issue 2 City Directory

3 Water & Sewer

4 Tiffin Fire Association

5 Tiffin Fire Association

6 Community

7 Community

8-11 4/2 Council Meeting

Minutes

11-17 4/16 Council Meeting

Minutes

18 4/30 Council Meeting

Minutes

www.tiffin-iowa.org

Let’s start with the great news: Fareway Meat & Grocery Store’s opening day is nearly here! Watch for upcoming announcements on the 1st shopping day coming very soon. Other good news is the City of Tiffin has secured a grant of $1,200,000 for improvement work on Park Road North of Highway 6 for a project scheduled in 2023-2024. We expect the Highway 6 and Park Road Roundabout project to start May 20th , thereby improving the terrible traffic flow at that intersection.

Other great news for people living near the Deerview Pond, the City has accepted a bid to completely rebuild that pond improving the view of the “eyesore”. The soccer fields parking lot expansion will start very soon as well as the completion of the Mehmen

Avenue extension (next to Dog Park) south over the railroad tracks

to the Water Plant. This will allow the City to finally close the

dangerous Brown Street crossing over the railroad tracks.

In addition, Tiffin’s 1st ever Stop Light Project at Highway 6 and

Ireland Avenue has started and should be controlling traffic at that intersection within 2 or 3 months. Unfortunately, the Roberts

Ferry Road Project and Phase 1 of the Original Town Urbanization

Project are not complete yet but progress is being made. If the weather cooperates, we hope to see substantial completion on both projects within 2 months. Another potential project the City continues to work on is the research and development on a future Recreation Center.

As always, our City Staff, Public Works Department and the City Council continue to plan and work on many other projects, far too many to mention in my short summary. Be assured the City

Council strives to make Tiffin a fantastic community to live in and continues to work very hard to stay ahead of the tremendous growth Tiffin is experiencing. Road construction projects will be frustrating this summer but please be patient with our

improvements. The traffic flows will definitely get much better.

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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

sberner@tiffin-iowa.org

Jim Bartels, Council Member. . . . . . . . .319-545-2613

jbartels@tiffin-iowa.org

Al Havens, Council Member. . . . . . . . . . 319.545.8454 ahavens@tiffin-iowa.org

Peggy Upton, Council Member. . . . . . . .319.400.7323

pupton@tiffin-iowa.org

Eric Schnedler , Council Member. . . . . .563.299.8250

eschnedler@tiffin-iowa.org

Mike Ryan, Council Member. . . . . . . . . 319.400.3375

mryan@tiffin-iowa.org

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

Do you have something you would like to share

for the next newsletter? Email us at

bwilkerson@tiffin-iowa.org.

Facebook Pages

City of Tiffin @CityofTiffinIA

Tiffin Fire Department @TiffinFireDept

Springmier Comm. Library @SpringmierCommunityLibrary

Johnson County Sherriff's Office @SheriffJohnsonCountyIowa

City Directory

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SIGN UP NOW

Never lose your utility bill again. Save time and

money by signing up for paperless billing. Email

Ann at aross@tiffin-iowa.org to sign up today.

We also offer ACH as a payment option. Your bill is debited

from your bank account on the 20th of each month. You

can find the ACH request form at https://tiffin-iowa.org/wp

-content/uploads/2016/08/ACH-REQUEST-FOR-DIRECT-

PAYMENT.pdf.

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

WATER UTILITY PAYMENTS WITH THE AUTOMATED PHONE PAYMENT SYSTEM

Don’t forget you can now pay your utility bill 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Simply call 1-877-690-3729. When prompted enter your account number and jurisdiction code 2513.

The IVR can also be accessed by calling City Hall, 319.545.2572, and choosing option 8.

If using a debit/credit card there is a 2.4% convenience fee per transaction. When using a checking account there

is no fee.

Lets Talk Water

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Tiffin Fire Association

City Wide Clean-Up & Household Hazardous Waste Collection will be Saturday, May 11th at the Public Works Building, 201 Railroad Street

City Clean-Up Day 8:00AM—Noon You will be required to bring your items down to the Public Works Facility. If you are unable to bring your

items to the Public Works Building you can schedule a pick- up at Tiffin City Hall through the Tiffin Fire

Department. The fee is $25/truckload. Checks only, made payable to Tiffin Fire Department. Payment must be received prior to Friday, May 10th to be on the pick-up schedule.

All proceeds benefit the Tiffin Fire Department. Remember: Please do not dispose of Batteries, Paint, Tires, or any other Hazardous Materials. If you have a question about disposable items please contact Johnson County Refuse at 319-665-4498 prior to the day of clean-up. TV’s and Computer Monitors will NOT be accepted.

Household Hazardous Waste 9:00am to 12:00pm

Below is a list of acceptable items.

Garage: brake, transmission & lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, oil, battery acid, auto batteries

Workshop: oil-based paint, adhesives, solvents, strippers, stains, varnishes, thinners, button and

re-chargeable batteries

Lawn/Garden: weed killer, fertilizer, pesticides, bug spray

Kitchen/Home: floor care products, furniture & metal polish, oven & drain cleaner

Bathroom: toilet bowl & abrasive cleaners, mildew remover, hair removers

Misc: moth balls, photo developers, shoe polish, nail polish & removers, syringes (in a rigid plastic or metal container), art supply chemicals, fluorescent light tubes, compact fluorescent and LED bulbs

Please note:

• Materials will be accepted from HOUSEHOLDS ONLY. Businesses, schools, non-profits, churches, etc. should call 319-887-6160 for more information.

• ONE BOX of hazardous materials will be accepted per household. If you have more than one box, please call the landfill to make an appointment at the permanent hazardous waste facility there: 319-356-5185.

NO LATEX paint will be accepted at this event. You can dry out latex paint and put it in with your regular trash once it is dry.

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Tiffin Fire Association

Recreational Fires & Fire Pit Safety

• Such fires shall be constantly attended & supervised by a person 18 years or older until the fire has been completely

extinguished. A portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 4-A rating or a garden hose must be readily available.

• Only dry seasoned natural firewood or commercial logs may be burned. Burning of rubber tires, lumber, pallets, scrap wood,

green wood, tree trimmings with leaves, leaves, yard waste, paper, cardboard, garbage & other refuse is not permitted.

• All open fires shall be performed in an approved container constructed of steel, brick or masonry or in below ground fire pits.

• Portable fire pits & portable fireplaces shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and these regula-

tions. Portable fire pits & portable fireplaces must have a screen and a cover to prevent flying embers. Portable fire pits &

portable fireplaces shall not be located less than 15 ft away from any structures or combustible materials, or on any paved

surface street, alley or sidewalk.

• Below ground fire pits shall have a cover to prevent flying embers and not be located less than 25 ft away from any structures

or combustible materials.

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 tiffinfiredept@southslope.net 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

SPRINGMIER COMMUNITY LIBRARY EVENTS

MONDAY’S

10:00-11:00 CHILDRENS STORY HOUR

3:30-5:30 TEEN BOARD GAMES (GRADES 6TH—8TH)

MAY 4TH 10:00-11:30 CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION

MAY 11TH 10:00-11:00 LEGO FUN

MAY 25TH 10:00-11:00 LEGO FUN

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.

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

- PARK SPOT LIGHT -

DOG PARK

Tiffin’s Dog Park is located at Southwest corner of City Park. Annual dog park passes are

available at City Hall for $5.00. Passes are available to those outside of Tiffin.

HOURS

MONDAY-THURSDAY 9:00-6:00

FRIDAY & SATURDAY 9:00-12:00

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Community

image: Freepik.com

Community Garden plots are now available.

Plots are available in 10’ x 30’

Prices are as follows:

10’ x 30’ (300 sq. feet) - $35 resident /$40 non-resident

Applications are available at City Hall and online at https://tiffin-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/

Community-Garden-App-1.pdf.

Did you know Tiffin has five park pavilions available for rent? Pavilions are located at City, Potter, Woodfield,

Deer View Parks and the Tennis/Soccer Field. Rental applications are available at City Hall and at https://tiffin

-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Park-Shelter-Rental-Application-UPDATED.pdf

Locations & Fees

City Park Pavilion—$25.00 Deer View Park Pavilion—$10.00 Soccer Field Pavilion—$25

Potter Park Pavilion—$10.00 Woodfield Park Pavilion—$10.00

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 non profit 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 torris78@yahoo.com.

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Work Session 6:01 PM April 2, 2019

The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular scheduled work session on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at the City Hall Council Chambers.

Mayor Steven Berner called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Al Havens,

Jim Bartels, Eric Schnedler, Mike Ryan (Arrived at 6:03 PM) Absent: Peggy Upton. Other present City Administrator Doug Boldt, City

Clerk Ashley Platz, Building Official Brian Shay, Deputy Clerk Abigail Hora, City Engineer Ben Carhoff and others present.

Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval

Motion to approve the agenda by Schnedler. Second by Havens. All ayes, motion carried. Ryan Arrived: 6:03 PM

Discussion and Consideration of Change in Language to Collective Bargaining Agreement in reference to Maternity Leave

Discussion: Council discussed adding adoptions to Maternity Leave.

Discussion and Review of Buffalo Creek Development – Faselt Team

Discussion: John, Nick and Nathan Faselt came to council to discuss the placement of Forevergreen Road. Discussions about where

Forevergreen is going to connect to Buffalo Creek and James Ave. Discussion about box culverts potentially needed for that

intersection.

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn by Havens. Second by Bartels. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 6:54 PM

Regular Session 7:00 PM

The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular session on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Steven Berner

called the meeting to order at 7: 00 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Al Havens, Jim Bartels, Eric

Schnedler, Mike Ryan. Absent: Peggy Upton. Other present City Administrator Doug Boldt, City Clerk Ashley Platz, Building Official

Brian Shay, City Attorney Bob Michael, City Engineer Ben Carhoff and others present.

Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval

Motion to approve the agenda by Bartels. Second by Havens. All ayes, motion carried.

Communications and Reports

1. 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.

Rodney Walls - 230 Railroad St. – Railroad crossing issues. Requesting to lower the speed limit to 15 MPH. Council discussed ordering

a sign stating “ROUGH CROSSING”.

Pauline Collins – 200 W Marengo Rd – Deer problem in town. Requesting sharp shooters to help with the 20 deer in the property.

Bill Stockman – Oxford, IA Resident - Cat Ordinance issues.

Clyde Blish – Roberts Ferry Road – upset about his driveway and needs stone to keep the mud at bay.

Johnson County Deputy – Nothing to report.

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 Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Permit – Fareway Stores, Inc. #193

3. Approval of Liquor License Permit – Fareway Stores, Inc. #193

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda which includes City Council Minutes, Fareway’s Tobacco Permit & Liquor

License by Ryan Second by Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried.

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Ordinance Approval/Amendment

1. Ordinance No. 2019-431 – An Ordinance Rezoning Park Place City Center, Tiffin, Iowa, from Neighborhood Business District

(C-1B) to a Planned Development Overlay Concept District/Neighborhood Business District (OPD/C-1B) for Park Place City Center,

Tiffin, Iowa

A. Motion to Approve Third and Final Reading

Motion to TABLE Ordinance No. 2019-431 & 2019-432 by Havens. Second by Ryan. All ayes, ordinance tabled.

2. Ordinance No. 2019-432 – An Ordinance Rezoning Lot 1, Park Place City Center, Tiffin, Iowa, from Neighborhood Business District

(C-1B) to a Planned Development Overlay Site District/Neighborhood Business District (OPD/C-1B) for Park Place City Center, Tiffin,

Iowa

A. Motion to Approve Third and Final Reading. Tabled in the above motion.

3. Ordinance No. 2019-450 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section 92.02 of Chapter 92, Rates for

Service

A. Motion to Approve Third and Final Reading

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019-450 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa,

Section 92.02 of Chapter 92, Rates for Service by Havens. Second by Ryan. Roll Call: Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, third

and final reading approved.

4. Ordinance No. 2019-451 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section 95.6 of Chapter 95, Service

Outside the City

A. Motion to Approve Third and Final Reading

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019-451 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section 95.6 of Chapter

95, Service Outside the City by Schnedler. Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, third and final

reading approved.

5. Ordinance No. 2019-452 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section 99.06 of Chapter 99, Charges

Based on Usage

A. Motion to Approve Third and Final Reading

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019-452 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section 99.06 of Chapter

99, Charges Based on Usage by Havens. Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, third and final

reading approved.

6. Ordinance No. 2019-453 – An Ordinance Rezoning a Portion of Lots 9 and 10, Park Place City Center – Part One from Community

Business District (C-2B) to a Planned Development Overlay Concept District/Neighborhood

Business District (OPD/C-1B), Tiffin, Iowa

A. Motion to Approve Third and Final Reading

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019-453 – An Ordinance Rezoning a Portion of Lots 9 and 10, Park Place City Center – Part One

from Community Business District (C-2B) to a Planned Development Overlay Concept District/Neighborhood Business District (OPD/

C-1B), Tiffin, Iowa by Ryan. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, third and final reading

approved.

7. Ordinance No. 2019-454 – An Ordinance Rezoning Aster Village, Tiffin, Iowa, from Multi-Family 12-Plex Residential District (R-12)

to a Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Multi-Family 12-Plex Residential District (OPD/R-12) for Aster Village,

Tiffin, Iowa

A. Motion to Approve Third and Final Reading

Motion to TABLE Ordinance No. 2019-454 by Ryan. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, motion to table carried.

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Resolutions for Approval

1. Resolution 2019-031 – A Resolution Setting the Date of Public Hearing for Prairie Village – Part 1, Lot 59 as a Planned Develop-

ment Overlay Site District

Motion to approve Resolution 2019-031 – A Resolution Setting the Date of Public Hearing for Prairie Village – Part 1, Lot 59 as a

Planned Development Overlay Site District by Havens. Second by Ryan. Roll Call: Schnedler, Bartels,

Havens, Ryan. All ayes, motion carried.

2. Resolution 2019-032 – A Resolution Setting the Date of Public Hearing to Vacate a Portion of State Street

Motion to approve Resolution 2019-032 – A Resolution Setting the Date of Public Hearing to Vacate a Portion of State Street by

Schnedler. Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Schnedler, Bartels, Havens, Ryan. All ayes, motion carried.

3. Resolution 2019-033 – A Resolution Setting the Date of Public Hearing to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 55,

Animal Protection and Control and Chapter 56, Dog and Cat Licenses Required, to Address Community Cats and a Trap-Neuter-

Return Program

Motion to approve Resolution 2019-033 – A Resolution Setting the Date of Public Hearing to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin,

Iowa, Chapter 55, Animal Protection and Control and Chapter 56, Dog and Cat Licenses Required, to Address Community Cats and a

Trap-Neuter-Return Program by Ryan. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Schnedler,

Bartels, Havens, Ryan. All ayes, motion carried.

4. Resolution 2019-034 – A Resolution Setting the Date of Public Hearing to Adopt the 2018 Edition, International Building Code,

International Residential Code including Appendix’s and certain Amendments of the Code of Iowa, Electric Code, Plumbing and Me-

chanical Codes and Amending Provisions of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 156, Housing Code

Motion to approve Resolution 2019-034 – A Resolution Setting the Date of Public Hearing to Adopt the 2018 Edition, International

Building Code, International Residential Code including Appendix’s and certain Amendments of the Code of Iowa, Electric Code,

Plumbing and Mechanical Codes and Amending Provisions of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 156, Housing Code by

Schnedler. Second by Ryan. Roll Call: Schnedler, Bartels, Havens, Ryan. All ayes, motion carried.

Motions for Approval

1. Consideration of Payables List

Motion to Approve by Ryan. Second by Havens. All ayes, motion carried.

2. Consideration of Pay Estimate #3 – Price Industrial, LLC.

Motion to Approve by Ryan. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried.

3. Consideration of Change Order #4 – LL Pelling

Motion to Approve by Schnedler. Second by Bartels. All ayes, motion carried.

4. Consideration of Change Order #5 – LL Pelling

Motion to Approve by Havens. Second by Ryan. All ayes, motion carried.

5. Discussion and Consideration to Sealcoat a portion of 340 Street as a Condition of Voluntary Annexation for 2718 340th Street

SW and Council Action as Needed

Motion to approve to Sealcoat a portion of 340th Street as a Condition of Voluntary Annexation for 2718 340th St SW subject to

Johnson County approval by Bartels. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried.

6. Motion to Adjourn from Regular Session into Closed Session in Accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 21.5.j for Potential Real Es-

tate Purchase by Schnedler Second by Bartels.

Roll Call: Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, adjourn into Closed Session at 8:17 PM

Motion to adjourn closed session and enter back into open session by Ryan. Second by Schnedler.

Roll Call: Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, adjourn into Open Session at 8:49 PM

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Reports from City Personnel

1. Mayor’s Report – Seedlings from DNR. Emergency Management of Johnson County requiring Public Officials to take the training.

Mayor will send information to the City Administrator to send out to Council. MPO meeting tomorrow and will report next meeting –

Board will hopefully be approving our grant request.

2. City Council Reports – Sidewalks are a mess, requesting a sidewalk repair program. Lots on Rolling Hills no sidewalks installed.

Central Park Condos on Potter St. has completely blocked on both sides of the street.

3. Director of Public Work’s Report – Nothing to report.

4. Building Official’s Report – Installed Fareway’s Signs today. Meeting tomorrow at Fareway to get everything finished up to open on

time. Brief discussion on the new international code updates.

5. City Engineer’s Report – Pelling is back to work and Veith is back working. Roundabout contract waiting on DocExpress and

InfoTech to finalize our authorization to sign the contract.

6. City Attorney’s Report – Nothing to report.

7. City Administrator’s Report – Johnson County Refuse yard waste pickup discussion with Steve. Look to next meeting for it to come

to Council. Summer Intern is wanted this year. Update on CIPCO lines. Fire Department Pancake Breakfast this Sunday.

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn by Ryan. Second by Havens. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM.

Unofficial Minutes

WORK SESSION – 5:45 PM APRIL 16, 2019

The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular scheduled work session on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the City Hall Council Chambers.

Mayor Steven Berner called the meeting to order at 5:47 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Al Havens,

Jim Bartels, Eric Schnedler, Mike Ryan, Peggy Upton. Absent: NONE. Other present City Administrator Doug Boldt, CityClerk Ashley

Platz, City Engineer Ben Carhoff and others present.

AGENDA ADDIT6IONS/AGENDA APPROVAL

Motion to approve the agenda by Ryan. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, agenda approved.

DISCUSSION & CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL FINANCIAL INCENTIVE FOR REDEVELOPMENT AT 301 & 311 MAIN ST—MITCH KING

Discussion: Mitch King, Developer presented his proposal to Council to request TIF rebate. Answered questions from Council and

Mayor regarding rebates, grant and cash flow of property.

DISCUSSION & REVIEW OF BUFALLO CREEK DEVELOPMENT—FASELT TEAM

Discussion: John, Nick and Nathan Faselt - Nick White, Faselt’s Engineer presented the Forevergreen Rd design to meet the

requirements of the turn radius. Also discussion about the rough proposed drawing of a higher density development with

townhomes of 6 & 4 Plex and zero lot or duplex lots. Discussion on perception residents have with high density.

QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS REGARDING ITEMS ON THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

Discussion: Doug Boldt, City Administrator presented rough run down of the agenda.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn by Ryan. Second by Havens. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 6:57 PM.

COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 PM

The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular session on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Steven

Berner called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Al Havens, Jim Bartels,

Eric Schnedler, Mike Ryan, Peggy Upton. Absent: NONE. Other present City Administrator Doug Boldt, City Clerk Ashley Platz, Building

Official Brian Shay, City Engineer Ben Carhoff, City Attorney Crystal Raiber and others present.

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AGENDA ADDITIONS/AGENDA APPROVAL

Motion to approve the agenda by Bartels. Second by Upton. All ayes, motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS & 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.

• Johnson County – Deputy reports calls regarding golf cart usage. Council will address this

• Jason Wilkerson - 199 Stephans St – Request streets to be swept. Yard waste pile? Memorial tree for dog that passed.

CONCENT AGENDA

Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion without separate discussion unless a Council

Member requests separate consideration.

Approval of City Council Minutes

Approval of Clerk/Treasurer’s Report

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda which includes City Council Minutes and the Clerk/Treasurer’s Report by Ryan. Second by

Havens. All ayes, motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING

1. Public Hearing on FY 2019-2020 Proposed Budget

A. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to I-1

Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes public hearing opened at 7:07 PM. Discussion: Nothing

received at City Hall, no public present. Motion to close the Public Hearing by Havens. Second by Upton. Roll Call: Ryan, Schnedler,

Upton, Bartels, Havens, All ayes, public hearing closed at 7:08 PM

2. Public Hearing on the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost, for the Storm Water Rehabilitation

Projects

A. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to I-2 and I-3

Motion to open the Public Hearing on the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost, for the Storm Water

Rehabilitation Projects by Schneder. Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, public hearing

opened at 7:09 PM. Discussion: Nothing received at City Hall, no public present.

Motion to close the Public Hearing by Upton. Second by Ryan. Roll Call: Ryan, Schnedler, Upton, Bartels, Havens, All ayes, public

hearing closed at 7:10 PM.

3. Public Hearing on the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost, for the 2019 Park Road Paving

Project

A. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to I-4 and I-5

Motion to open the Public Hearing on the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost, for the 2019 Park

Road Paving Project by Ryan. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes public hearing opened

at 7:12 PM. Discussion: Nothing received at City Hall. Motion to close the Public

Hearing by Havens. Second by Upton. Roll Call: Ryan, Schnedler, Upton, Bartels, Havens, All ayes, public hearing closed at 7:13 PM.

4. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 2019-455 – An Ordinance Rezoning Lot 59, Prairie Village – Part 1, Tiffin, Iowa, from Multi-

Family, 4-Plex Residential District (R-4) to a Planned Development Overlay Site District/Multi-Family, 4-Plex Residential District (OPD/

R-4) for Prairie Village – Part 1, Tiffin, Iowa

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A. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to H-4

Motion to open the Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2019-455 – An Ordinance Rezoning Lot 59, Prairie Village – Part 1, Tiffin, Iowa,

from Multi-Family, 4-Plex Residential District (R-4) to a Planned Development Overlay Site District/Multi-Family, 4-Plex Residential

District (OPD/R-4) for Prairie Village – Part 1, Tiffin, Iowa by Upton. Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler,

Bartels All ayes public hearing opened at 7:17 PM. Discussion: Nothing received at City Hall. Motion to close the Public Hearing by

Ryan. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Ryan, Schnedler, Upton, Bartels, Havens, All ayes, public hearing closed at 7:17 PM

5. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 2019-456 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 55, by Adding

Language to Include Community Cats

A. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to H-5

Motion to open the Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2019-456 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter

55, by Adding Language to Include Community Cats by Upton. Second by Havens. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels.

All ayes public hearing opened at 7:24 PM. Discussion: Nothing received at City Hall. Lauri Kendrick - 551 Bear Dr – past Waterloo

resident and how successful Waterloo’s TNR program. Motion to close the Public Hearing by Havens. Second by Ryan. Roll Call: Ryan,

Schnedler, Upton, Bartels, Havens, All ayes, public hearing closed at 7:27 PM.

6. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 2019-457 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 56, by Adding

Community Cats as an Exemption

A. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to H-6

Motion to open the Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2019-457 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa,

Chapter 56, by Adding Community Cats as an Exemption by Ryan. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler,

Bartels. All ayes public hearing opened at 7:28 PM. Discussion: Nothing received at City Hall. Motion to close the Public Hearing by

Ryan. Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Ryan, Schnedler, Upton, Bartels, Havens, All ayes, public hearing closed at 7:29 PM.

7. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 2019-458 – An Ordinance to Adopt the 2018 Edition, International Building Code, including

Appendix K, the 2018 Edition, International Residential Code, including Appendix F & Appendix J, & Providing for certain

Amendments thereof; Adopting Section 103.6(1)(a) of the of the Code of Iowa (State Electric Code) & Section 105.4(1)(a) of the Code

of Iowa (State Plumbing and Mechanical Codes) & Amending Provisions of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 156, Housing

Code, to Update Building Code Provisions

A. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to H-7

Motion to open the Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 2019-458 – An Ordinance to Adopt the 2018 Edition, International Building

Code, including Appendix K, the 2018 Edition, International Residential Code, including Appendix F & Appendix J, & Providing for

certain Amendments thereof; Adopting Section 103.6(1)(a) of the of the Code of Iowa (State Electric Code) and Section 105.4(1)(a) of

the Code of Iowa (State Plumbing & Mechanical Codes) & Amending Provisions of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 156,

Housing Code, to Update Building Code Provisions by Upton. Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All

ayes public hearing opened at 7:31 PM. Discussion: Nothing received at City Hall. Motion to close the Public Hearing by Upton.

Second by Havens. Roll Call: Ryan, Schnedler, Upton, Bartels, Havens, All ayes, public hearing closed at 7:32 PM.

8. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 2019-459 – An Ordinance to Vacate a Portion of State Street

A. Close Public Hearing and Proceed to H-8

Motion to open the Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 2019-459 – An Ordinance to Vacate a Portion of State Street by Havens. Second

by Bartels. Roll Call: Upton, Schnedler, Ryan, Bartels, Havens. All ayes, public hearing opened at 7:39 PM. Discussion: Nothing

received at City Hall. Motion close public hearing by Bartels. Second by Upton. Roll Call: Upton, Schnedler, Ryan, Bartels, Havens. All

ayes, public hearing closed at 7:39 PM.

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ORDINANCE APPROVAL/AMENDMENT

1. Ordinance No. 2019-431 – An Ordinance Rezoning Park Place City Center, Tiffin, Iowa, from Neighborhood Business District

(C-1B) to a Planned Development Overlay Concept District/Neighborhood Business District (OPD/C-1B) for Park Place City Center,

Tiffin, Iowa

A. Motion to Approve Third and Final Reading

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019-431 – An Ordinance Rezoning Park Place City Center, Tiffin, Iowa, from Neighborhood

Business District (C-1B) to a Planned Development Overlay Concept District/Neighborhood Business District (OPD/C-1B) for Park

Place City Center, Tiffin, Iowa by Bartels. Second by Ryan. Discussion: On the delay of this reading, advised that the developer’s

agreement was not ready to be approved. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, third and final reading

approved.

2. Ordinance No. 2019-432 – An Ordinance Rezoning Lot 1, Park Place City Center, Tiffin, Iowa, from Neighborhood Business District

(C-1B) to a Planned Development Overlay Site District/Neighborhood Business District (OPD/C-1B) for Park Place City Center, Tiffin,

Iowa

A. Motion to Approve Third and Final Reading

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019-432 – An Ordinance Rezoning Lot 1, Park Place City Center, Tiffin, Iowa, from Neighborhood

Business District (C-1B) to a Planned Development Overlay Site District/Neighborhood Business District (OPD/C-1B) for Park Place

City Center, Tiffin, Iowa by Ryan. Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, third and final reading

approved.

3. Ordinance No. 2019-454 – An Ordinance Rezoning Aster Village, Tiffin, Iowa, from Multi-Family 12-Plex Residential District (R-12)

to a Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Multi-Family 12-Plex Residential District (OPD/R-12) for Aster Village,

Tiffin, Iowa

A. Motion to Approve Third and Final Reading

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019-454 – An Ordinance Rezoning Aster Village, Tiffin, Iowa, from Multi-Family 12-Plex

Residential District (R-12) to a Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Multi-Family 12-Plex Residential District (OPD/

R-12) for Aster Village, Tiffin, Iowa by Bartels. Second by Ryan. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, third and

final reading approved.

4. Ordinance No. 2019-455 – An Ordinance Rezoning Lot 59, Prairie Village – Part 1, Tiffin, Iowa, from Multi-Family, 4-Plex Residential

District (R-4) to a Planned Development Overlay Site District/Multi-Family, 4-Plex Residential District (OPD/R-4) for Prairie Village –

Part 1, Tiffin, Iowa

A. Motion to Approve First Reading and Proceed to Second Reading

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019-455 – An Ordinance Rezoning Lot 59, Prairie Village – Part 1, Tiffin, Iowa, from Multi-Family, 4

-Plex Residential District (R-4) to a Planned Development Overlay Site District/Multi-Family, 4-Plex Residential District (OPD/R-4) for

Prairie Village – Part 1, Tiffin, Iowa by Schnedler. Second by Bartels. Discussion: Ron Amalon with MMS Consultants – discussion on

the variances of this OPD which consists of townhome units of 4-plexes. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes,

first reading approved.

5. Ordinance No. 2019-456 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 55, by Adding Language to Include

Community Cats

A. Motion to Approve First Reading and Proceed to Second Reading

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019-456 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 55, by Adding

Language to Include Community Cats by Ryan. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, first

reading approved.

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6. Ordinance No. 2019-457 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 56, by Adding Community Cats

as an Exemption

A. Motion to Approve First Reading and Proceed to Second Reading

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019-457 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 56, by Adding

Community Cats as an Exemption by Bartels. Second by Upton. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, first

reading approved.

7. Ordinance No. 2019-458 – An Ordinance to Adopt the 2018 Edition, International Building Code, including Appendix K, the 2018

Edition, International Residential Code, including Appendix F & Appendix J, & Providing for certain Amendments thereof;

Adopting Section 103.6(1)(a) of the of the Code of Iowa (State Electric Code) & Section 105.4(1)(a) of the Code of Iowa (State

Plumbing & Mechanical Codes) & Amending Provisions of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 156, Housing Code, to

Update Building Code Provisions

A. Motion to Approve First Reading and Proceed to Second Reading

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019-458 – An Ordinance to Adopt the 2018 Edition, International Building Code, including

Appendix K, the 2018 Edition, International Residential Code, including Appendix F & Appendix J, & Providing for certain

Amendments thereof; Adopting Section 103.6(1)(a) of the of the Code of Iowa (State Electric Code) & Section 105.4(1)(a) of the

Code of Iowa (State Plumbing & Mechanical Codes) & Amending Provisions of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 156,

Housing Code, to Update Building Code Provisions by Second by Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, first

reading approved.

8. Ordinance No. 2019-459 – An Ordinance to Vacate a Portion of State Street

A. Motion to Approve First Reading and Proceed to Second Reading

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019-459 – An Ordinance to Vacate a Portion of State Street by Ryan. Second by Schnedler.

In order for this to be recorded this had to be vacated. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, first reading

approved.

RESOLUTIONS FOR APPROVAL

1. Resolution 2019-035 – A Resolution Approving the City of Tiffin Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual Budget

Motion to approve Resolution 2019-35 – by Ryan. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All

ayes, motion carried.

2. Resolution 2019-036 – A Resolution Approving Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the Storm Water

Rehabilitation Projects

Motion to approve Resolution 2019-036 – A Resolution Approving Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for

the Storm Water Rehabilitation Projects by Havens. Second by Ryan. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes,

motion carried.

3. Resolution 2019-037 – A Resolution to Award Bid for the Storm Water Rehabilitation Projects

Motion to approve Resolution 2019-037 – A Resolution to Award Bid for the Storm Water Rehabilitation Projects by Upton.

Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried.

4. Resolution 2019-038 – A Resolution Approving Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the 2019 Park

Road Paving Project

Motion to approve Resolution 2019-038 – A Resolution Approving Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for

the 2019 Park Road Paving Project by Ryan. Second by Havens. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, motion

carried.

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5. Resolution 2019-039 – A Resolution to Award Bid for the 2019 Park Road Paving Project

Bid came in 76,000 more than estimate and City Staff recommends we reject bid and resend it out to bid and rework some

specifications and rebid.

Motion to reject the bid in Resolution 2019-039 – A Resolution to award bid for the 2019 Park Road Paving Project – Ryan. Second

by Havens. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried.

6. Resolution 2019-040 – Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat of Park Place City Center – Part One, a Subdivision to Tiffin,

Iowa

Motion to approve Resolution 2019-040 – Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat of Park Place City Center – Part One, a

Subdivision to Tiffin, Iowa by Ryan. Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried.

7. Resolution 2019-041 – A Resolution Approving a Developer’s Agreement with Andersen Development Inc. regarding Park Place

City Center Planned Development Overlay (OPD) Concept District, Tiffin, Iowa

Motion to approve Resolution 2019-041 – A Resolution Approving a Developer’s Agreement with Andersen Development Inc.

regarding Park Place City Center Planned Development Overlay (OPD) Concept District, Tiffin, Iowa by Ryan. Second by Bartels. Roll

Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried.

8. Resolution 2019-042 – A Resolution Approving a Developer’s Agreement with Andersen Development Inc. regarding Park Place

City Center, Lot 1, Planned Development Overlay (OPD) Site District, Tiffin, Iowa

Motion to approve Resolution 2019-042 – A Resolution Approving a Developer’s Agreement with Andersen Development Inc.

regarding Park Place City Center, Lot 1, Planned Development Overlay (OPD) Site District, Tiffin, Iowa by Bartels. Second by Ryan.

Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried.

9. Resolution 2019-043 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Park Place City Center – Part One, Phase One

Motion to approve Resolution 2019-043 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Park Place City Center – Part One, Phase One by

Schnedler. Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried.

10. Resolution 2019-044 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Park Place City Center – Part Two, Phase Two

Motion to approve Resolution 2019-044 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Park Place City Center – Part Two, Phase Two by

Ryan. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried.

11. Resolution 2019-045 – A Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat of Aster Village, a Subdivision to Tiffin, Iowa

Motion to approve Resolution 2019-045 – A Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat of Aster Village, a Subdivision to Tiffin, Iowa

by Ryan. Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried.

12. Resolution 2019-046 – A Resolution Approving a Developer’s Agreement with Andersen Development Inc. regarding Aster

Village Planned Development Overlay (OPD) Concept and Site District, Tiffin, Iowa

Motion to amend the Developers Agreement to add language Section 3J to address fencing installed for each phase prior to

occupancy to buffer the adjacent developments with final language approved by the City Administrator by Ryan. Second by

Schnedler. All ayes, motion to amend. Motion to approve as amended Resolution 019-046 – A Resolution Approving a Developer’s

Agreement with Andersen Development Inc. regarding Aster Village Planned Development Overlay (OPD) Concept and Site District,

Tiffin, Iowa by Havens. Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried.

13. Resolution 2019-047 – A Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat of Andersen Addition, a Subdivision to Tiffin, Iowa

Motion to approve Resolution 2019-047 – A Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat of Andersen Addition, a Subdivision to Tiffin,

Iowa by Ryan. Second by Upton. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried.

14. Resolution 2019-048 – A Resolution Approving a Developer’s Agreement with Hightower Development, Inc. regarding Andersen

Addition, Tiffin, Iowa

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Motion to approve Resolution 2019-048 – A Resolution Approving a Developer’s Agreement with Hightower Development, Inc.

regarding Andersen Addition, Tiffin, Iowa by Schnedler. Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All

ayes, motion carried.

15. Resolution 2019-049 – A Resolution Setting the Date of Public Hearing for the Sale and Conveyance of Real Estate to Central

Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) for the Linn County Loop Project

Motion to amend the Real Estate to Easement Havens. Second by Upton. All ayes, motion carried. Motion to approve amended

Resolution 019-049 – A Resolution Setting the Date of Public Hearing for the Sale and Conveyance of Easement to Central Iowa

Power Cooperative (CIPCO) for the Linn County Loop Project by Havens. Second by Upton. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan,

Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried.

16. Resolution 2019-050 – A Resolution to Reject all Bids for the 2019 Interstate 380 Box Culvert and Grading Project

Motion to approve Resolution 2019-050 – A Resolution to Reject all Bids for the 2019 Interstate 380 Box Culvert and Grading

Project by Ryan. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, motion carried.

17. Resolution 2019-051 – A Resolution Resetting the Dates for the Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract

and Estimate of Cost, Opening of Bids and Authorizing Publication of Notices for the 2019 Interstate 380 Box Culvert and Grading

Project

Motion to approve Resolution 2019-051 – A Resolution Resetting the Dates for the Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications,

Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost, Opening of Bids and Authorizing Publication of Notices for the 2019 Interstate 380 Box

Culvert and Grading Project by Havens. Second by Ryan. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, motion

carried.

MOTIONS FOR APPROVAL

1. Consideration of Payables List – Motion to Approve by Upton. Second by Ryan. Discussion: None. All ayes, motion carried.

2. Consideration of Pay Estimate #11– Portzen Construction – Motion to Approve by Bartels. Second by Ryan. All ayes, motion

carried.

REPORTS TO BE RECEIVED/FIELD

March Johnson County Sheriff’s Activity Report

REPORTS FROM CITY PERSONAL

1. Mayor’s Report – MPOjc grant request was approved for $1.2 million. Received a historical news clipping from Kenneth Donnelly

from 1937.

2. City Council Reports -

3. Director of Public Work’s Report – power line to the lift station was hit and need repair. Boreline update. Price Electric will be

moving forward on lights.

4. Building Official’s Report – Nothing to report. Council requested a monthly inventory of available lots and a running total of

housing units.

5. City Engineer’s Report – Joint review with Deerivew. May 20th Rathje plans to begin work on the roundabout.

6. City Attorney’s Report – Nothing to report.

7. City Administrator’s Report - Rec Committee toured three nice rec facilities. We received first appeal from the Iowa Offset and

request Council Member volunteer. Neighborhood watch program.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn by Ryan. Second by Schnedler . All ayes, meeting adjourned at 8:51 PM

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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5:30 PM APRIL 30, 2019

The City of Tiffin City Council held a special session on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at the Tiffin City Hall Council Chambers.

Mayor Steve Berner called the meeting to order at 5:31 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were pre-

sent: Eric Schnedler, Peggy Upton, Jim Bartels and Al Havens (via Conference Call @ 5:31 pm ). Absent: Mike Ryan.

Other present City Administrator Doug Boldt, City Clerk Ashley Platz, Building Official Brian Shay, City Engineer Ben

Carhoff, City Attorney Bob Michael and others present.

AGENDA ADDITIONS/AGENDA APPROVAL

Motion to approve the agenda by Upton. Second by Schnedler.. All ayes, motion carried.

DISCUSSION AND UPDATE OF PARK PLACE DEVELOPMENT

Discussion: Scott Anderson, Developer gave a history of the area he is developing from Woodfield Ridge, Anderson

Addition and Park Place. Wanted council to think about the medians in the residential and commercial Park Place

developments. Does council want to rock, sod, landscape or pave? Any option will need to be maintained by the City

so he would like Council to direct him on this matter. Park Rd tunnel is installed already so trail access so kids can

cross Park Rd safely to get to the Elementary schools. Gave updates on Park Place City Center, Aster Village and our

first commercial tenant Fleet Farm will be coming to Park Place City Center on a 25-acre lot plan on opening next

spring. Traffic Lights at Oakdale and Park Rd have been ordered should be arriving June or July.

DISCUSSTION & CONSIDERATION OF 2019 PARK ROAD PAVING PROJECT

Discussion: Paving from north of the Tiffin Elementary to the north of the Brandt Property. Discussed to have

Hart-Frederick to rebid the project. This will be a temporary paving project. Motion to approved. Second by. All ayes,

ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn by Schnedler. Second by Bartels. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 6:05 PM