Minutes: Regular Meeting 11/01/2022

City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 Date/Time: November 1, 2022 – 7:00 PM Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: October 28, 2022 (website & front entry of City Hall) Mayor: Steven Berner City Administrator: Doug Boldt Council At Large: Al Havens – Mayor Pro-Tem City Attorney: Robert Michael/Crystal Raiber Council At Large: Skylar Limkemann City Clerk: Abigail Hora Council At Large: Chris Olney W/WW Superintendent: Brett Mehmen Council At Large: Tim Orris D. of Public Works: Brian Detert Council At Large: Eric Schnedler Building Official: Brian Shay Recreation Director: Frank Haege Fire Chief: Brad Hill City Engineer: MSA Professional Services Work Session - Call to Order – 5:45 PM A. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 5:48 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Chris Olney, Skylar Limkemann, Al Havens, Eric Schnedler, Tim Orris. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt and City Clerk Abigail Hora. B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval Motion to approve agenda by Olney. Second by Orris. All ayes, agenda approved. C. Discussion and Review of Water and Wastewater Treatment Evaluations – Clint Wienen and Kevin Bailey with MSA Professional Services Discussion: Clint Wienen and Kevin Bailey with MSA Professional Services present. Waivers need to be obtained in order to expand the wastewater facility. The City reviewed two sites near our current facility. City Attorney will begin work on drafting these letters to residents in the effected areas. MSA recommended reverse osmosis and a pilot program be done prior to ensure accuracy during construction if the City chooses. This was estimated at $2,500,000-$3,000,000. The City will be having an entire overview of the our water/wastewater systems completed to ensure any future projects are accounted for. D. Discussion of Potential Local Option Sales Tax for City of Tiffin Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt and Mayor Berner discussed the options to add LOST to the City of Tiffin ballot. This will likely be in 2023 if the Council chooses to pursue LOST. E. Future Sanitary Sewer Installation for Hickory Knoll Development Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt and City Attorney Crystal Raiber will be completing the letter that the City will be sending out to the Hickory Knoll Development. This letter is educating the homeowners that the sanitary sewer is now available and they will need to connect to City services. F. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda G. Other Business H. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Limkemann. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:02 PM. City Council Agenda Page 1 of 4