Minutes-11/10/2015

Nathan Kieso- Raising minimum wage will not be bad for businesses. This will help retain employees and reduce the cost of turnover and training new employees. Jill York- Supports the wage increase. Ben Upchurch- Support the increase of the Minimum Wage- Zach Petersen- Rep for Service Employee International Union & Delegate and Trustee Iowa City Labor Federation- Made the point to inform everyone that the new law is exactly like the current Iowa code in regards to the exemptions on businesses that have receipts under a certain value. His point being that the State Law already has these exemptions in place. The only difference in the law is the numbers. Al Havens- Council Member — provided council with his research about the Tiered minimum wage. Mike Ryan- Supports the Johnson County minimum wage- facts do not support that only minimum wage earners are teenagers. The average minimum wage worker ages is 35 years old. Jim Bartels- Council Members- spoke about his support of raising the minimum wage and appreciated the public that has attended and spoke up on this issue. Peggy Upton- Council Member- Concern with increase of cost for goods and services onto the patrons and the employees that are receiving the minimum wage. Robin Clark Bennet- provided studies and research done- Will be distributed to council. Motion to close public hearing by Ryan. Second by Havens. Doug Boldt —Discussed the facts about the ordinance and the process of the wage increase. Roll Call Vote to Open: Bartels, Havens, Ryan, Kahler, Upton. Closed at 7: 57pm Resolutions for Approval Motion to approve Resolution 2015- 117 — Resolution Approving Alliant Energy to Install Street Lights in Prairie West and for the City of Tiffin to Accept Financial Responsibility Thereof by Upton. Second by Havens. Roll Call Vote: Havens, Ryan, Kahler, Upton, Bartels. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion to approve Resolution 2015- 118 — Resolution Approving the Updating of the City of Tiffin' s Capital Improvement Plan by Ryan. Second by Upton. Doug Boldt- Gave background of the numbers in the CIP and discussed the timeline. Roll Call Vote: Ryan, Kahler, Upton, Bartels, Havens. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion to approve Resolution 2015- 119 — Resolution to Fix a Date for a Public Hearing on a Proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to Borrow Money thereunder in a Principal amount not to exceed $ 400, 000 by Kahler. Second by Bartels. Roll Call Vote: Kahler, Upton, Bartels, Havens, Ryan. All ayes. Motion carried. City Council Work Session Agenda Page 4 of 6