minutes
Minutes-4/18/2017
Dated April 18, 2017City Council — regular meeting, April 18, 2017 6 pages
Ord. 2017-398, Ord. 2017-399, Res. 2017-023
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Text from the PDF text layer; check the PDF for anything that matters. City of Tiffin, Iowa
Meeting: Tiffin Regular City Council Meeting
Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340
Date/ Time: April 18, 2017— 7: 00 PM
Web Page: www. tiffin- iowa. org
Posted: April 14, 2017 ( website& front entry of City Hall)
Mayor: Steven Berner City Administrator/ Clerk: Doug Boldt
Council At Large: Jim Bartels City Attorney: Robert Michael
Council At Large: Al Havens Deputy City Clerk: Ashley Platz
Council At Large: Joan Kahler D. of Public Works: Brett Mehmen
Council At Large: Mike Ryan City Engineer: Hart- Frederick
Council At Large: Peggy Upton
Work Session
A. Roll Call
The City Council of the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, met in a work session April 18,
2017 at 5: 48 p.m. Mayor Steve Berner called the meeting to order. Upon roll being called the
following named council members were present: Al Havens, Peggy Upton( Arrived at 5: 54
PM), Jo Kahler, Jim Bartels, Mike Ryan. Also present: City Administrator/ Clerk Doug Boldt,
Deputy City Clerk Ashley Platz, City Engineer Ben Carhoff and other visitors.
B. Agenda Additions/ Agenda Approval
Motion to approve the agenda by Ryan.
Second by Kahler.
All ayes, motion carried.
C. Discussion Central Park Condominiums— Planned Development Overlay District— Kevin
Hochstedler
Kevin Hochstedler— Developer— Explained the proposed OPD and provided Council with
proposed drawings and the price points of each unit. Council provided comments to Developer
regarding the good amount of green space, increase the front yard setback and driveway
extensions. Also discussed the parking concerns for extended families during holidays.
Discussed adding additional feet to the driveway because there will be no parking on Potter
Street. Mayor has a concern from water runoff towards the bank because of current water
issues.
Peggy Upton arrived at 5: 54 pm.
D. Discussion and Demonstration from GIS Workshop— Ken Peterson
Ken Peterson— GIS Workshop— Presented and demonstrated the GIS Software SimpleCity.
This software will help Public Works keep track of maintenance and upkeep city infrastructure.
Council asked questions regarding data collection for system setup. Discussed th first year
pricing and renewal pricing.
E. Discussion of Proposed Development Agreement with Scott Andersen— Park Place
F. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda
G. Other Business
H. Adiournment
Motion to adjourn work session by Ryan.
Second by Bartels.
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