Minutes-6/18/2019

City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin Regular City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 Date/ Time: June 18, 2019— 7: 00 PM Web Page: www. tiffin- iowa. org Posted: June 14, 2019 ( website& front entry of City Hall) Mayor: Steven Berner City Administrator: Doug Boldt Council At Large: Jim Bartels City Attorney: Robert Michael/ Crystal Raiber Council At Large: Al Havens City Clerk: Ashley Platz Council At Large: Eric Schnedler D. of Public Works: Brett Mehmen Council At Large: Mike Ryan City Engineer: Hart- Frederick Council At Large: Peggy Upton Council Work Session A. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 5: 50 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Jim Bartels, Al Havens, Eric Schnedler, Peggy Upton( Arrived at 5: 54PM), Mike Ryan. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt, City Clerk Ashley Platz, Building Official Brian Shay, City Engineer Ben Carhoff and others present. B. Agenda Additions/ Agenda Approval Motion to approve the agenda by Ryan. Second by Bartels. All ayes, motion carried. C. Discussion of Lot 3 Park Place City Center— Scott Andersen Discussion: Scott Anderson, Developer came to the work session to present an exhibit for Lots 2 & 3 of Park Place City Center Part One. There is a potential owner looking to have a business with outdoor seating and an amphitheater. Council discussion on noise concerns and how often concerts will happen. Discussions on if it should be city owned similar to how Cedar Rapids does with theirs and hire an event management company. The amphitheater would hold around 1500 people in the seating and more room for standing room and seating provided by the abutting building. Peggy Upton arrived at 5: 54PM D. Discussion and Review of General Oblieation Bond for Street Improvements — Jeff Heil Discussion: Jeff Heil, Northland Securities discussion on the GO Bond issuance and discussion on the low interest rates. The possibility of being able to borrow more now instead of doing one now and another next spring as rates may change. The items included in this Bond is Original Town Urbanization Ph 2 & 3, Kimberlite Ext& Stoplights for the $ 4. 5 million. Possibly the New Well, PW Facility, Park improvements, Sanitary Sewer Projects. E. Discussion and Review of Proposal from Martin Gardner for Tiffin Downtown Plannine and CDBG Grant Application— Michael LeClere Discussion: Michael LeClere, Martin Gardner Arch provided a sample schematic for a past city that helped them recruit a developer and help apply for the grant. Presented the proposal for the Tiffin Downtown Planning and the CDBG Grant Application. But also wanted to urge the City to participate in the community vision program with the IDOT and Iowa State University. The proposal for the Tiffin Downtown Planning & CDBG Grant Application is for$ 22, 000. F. Discussion of Storm Sewer Easement on Linden Lane from Woodfield Ridee— Part Three G. Questions from Council Members reeardine items on the Regular City Council Agenda H. Other Business L Adiournment Motion to adjourn by Ryan. Second by Havens. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 6: 58 PM