Minutes-1/3/2017

City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin Regular City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 Date/ Time: January 3, 2017— 7: 00 PM Web Page: www. tiffin- iowa. org Posted: December 30, 2016 ( 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 6: 15 PM A. Roll Call The City Council of the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, met in a work session January 3, 2017 at 6: 15 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 ( arrived at 6: 06pm), Peggy Upton, Jo Kahler. Absent: Jim Bartels. Also present: City Administrator/ Clerk Doug Boldt, Deputy City Clerk Ashley Platz, Building Official Brian Shay, Assistant Public Works Director/ Fire Cheif Brian DetertCity Engineer Ben Carhoff& Jack Burnham, and other visitors. B. Agenda Additions/ Agenda Approval Motion to approve agenda by Upton. Second by Ryan. All ayes, motion carried. C. Discussion of FY 2017- 2018 Budget Discussion: Doug Boldt City Administrator requested goals from Council Members if anything is a point of interest. Mentioned Johnson County Contract will increase to $ 80, 496 roughly a $ 3, 700 increase. Al Havens has requested to increase the amount of hours. Mayor proposed a 10- 15% increase of hours. Fire Department has an increase of$ 5, 000 to $ 115, 000. Public Works is showing a need for an additional person. Parks would potentially need a sprayer for the soccer fields and also for street use. Mike Ryan— Concerned with a walking/biking trail for access to the school for kids that can walk or bike to school. Doug Boldt spoke about the Council & Mayor pay increase if Council wishes to pursue. Last year' s General Fund Levy was $ 759, 000 and this year may show around $ 960, 000. Doug spoke about property tax levy and what to expect as and increase for this year and also discussed the City' s Bonding capacity. 1.` i1' Cmiri(° i1 A ( 1 of'( n