M-8 - CMReport - 6-11-21

______________________________________________________________________________ CITY OF TIFFIN CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL June 11, 2021 • The Public Works Department was able to find the issue(s) with the north most fountain in the big pond. Everything has been repaired and the fountain was up and running earlier this week. The lights on the fountain however, need some attention as well and should be fixed as soon as the materials arrive. • Phase Two of the Original Town Project and the Permeable Paving Project resumed last week with the return of dry weather. Both are progressing well. Rathje almost has all of the storm sewer installed and Nolan’s continues to add the fabric and layers of rock for the parking lot. However, Trail Phase 7 continues to stay stagnant because of the difficulties with Iowa Interstate Railroad. They continue to be unresponsive to the contractor, Hart-Frederick and the City. I have contacted the IDOT to try and get some assistance from them though on the situation. • The Public Works Department continues to use and move the speed trailer around to different areas in town where we have received reports of speeding. So far we think it is working very well. • To follow-up on a brief discussion we had at the last meeting, if you who would like us to order City of Tiffin business cards for you we will pass around a sign-up to make sure we have the correct contact information. • Time permitting in the regular meeting, I would like to talk to the council about expanding the City’s solar opportunities for more its facilities and buildings.