Minutes-1/31/2017

City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin Special City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 Date/ Time: January 31, 2017— 6: 00 PM Web Page: www. tiffin- iowa. org Posted: January 27, 2017 ( front entry of City Hall) website& 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 A. Call to Order— 6: 00 PM The City Council of the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, met in a work session January 31, 2017 at 6: 00 p. m. Mayor Steve Berner called the meeting to order. Upon roll being called the following named council members were present: Al Havens, Mike Ryan, Jo Kahler, Jim Bartels. Absent: Peggy Upton ( Arrived at 6: 08 PM). Also present: City Administrator/ Clerk Doug Boldt, Deputy City Clerk Ashley Platz, Building Official Brian Shay, Assistant Public Works Director/ Fire Cheif Brian Detert, City Engineer Ben Carhoff& Jack Burnham, and other visitors. B. Roll Call C. Agenda Additions/ Agenda Approval Motion to approve the agenda by Kahler. Second by Bartels. All ayes, motion carried. D. Communications and Reports: E. Consent Agenda F. Public Hearing G. Ordinance Approval/ Amendment H. Resolutions for Approval L Motions for Approval 1. Discussion and Consideration of Presenting Offers to Affected Property Owners along Park Road for Infrastructure Improvements and Council Action as Needed Peggy Upton arrived at 6: 08PM. Council discussed with Jacci & Adam Brandt regarding the . 22 acres of right of way the City is needing for Park Road. The City offered $ 5500 to the Brandt' s $ 0. 59/ sgft. The Brandt' s would like $ 2. 50/ sgft which is $ 24k. Council discussed offering $ 2. 22/ sgft to the Brandt' s. Council also discussed Melvin Reeves property and his acceptance of the $25k/ acre. Motion to have Legal and Administrator present offers to affected property owners along park road for infrastructure improvements. In addition, Council recognized the letter on file from City Attorney a potential conflict of interest with the Firm representing Melvin Reeve. Price negotiation will be handled with City Staff and Property Owners not the City Attorney by Ryan Second by Kahler. All ayes, motion carried. C7' u, ` m: rir° il A aV a a rE; 1 of