Minutes: Special Meeting 09/23/2023

City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin Special City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 Date/Time: September 25, 2023 – 5:00 PM Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: September 22, 2023 (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 A. Special Session - Call to Order – 5:00 PM B. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a special session Monday, September 25, 2023, at the City Hall Council Chamber. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 5:01 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present Chris Olney, Skylar Limkemann left at 5:32 PM arrived at 5:47 PM left at 6:58 PM, Tim Orris. Eric Schnedler, Al Havens. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt and City Clerk Abigail Hora. C. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval Motion to approve agenda by Olney. Second by Orris. All ayes, agenda approved. D. Appeal of Vicious Animal Order 1. Discussion and Consideration of Vicious Animal Order and Council Action as Needed Discussion: Mayor Steve Berner discussed the order and the time allowed of the appeal with Council. 10 minutes – Walter Primous: August 31 let the two dogs in the yards. Dog can pop open the fence with his snout. Explained why their dog ran towards other dog. He then went running towards the incident. Dogs were separated. Received the letter from the City for removal of dog. Johnson County Sheriff followed up on the report. 10 minutes – Adam Sykrus: Provided video, pictures and multiple documents stating the definition of a vicious bite. 5 minutes – Walter: Provided and spoke in reference to the incident report from the Sheriff’s Office. Only thought injuries to the dog were minor. 5 minutes – Adam: Called emergency vets the morning of the attack. Fearful for his life and wife’s. Heard from multiple neighbors about the dog being off leash. 10 minutes – City Council asked questions/clarifications: What was unique about this incident? They were in the front yard and dog ran across the street. Tasha slipped and fell when trying to go after dog. Code section C is met based on evidence of the attack and testimony. Motion to affirm the vicious animal order by Olney. Second by Orris. Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Orris, Schnedler, Limkemann. All ayes, motion carried. City Council Agenda Page 1 of 2