minutes
Minutes-10/28/2015
Dated October 28, 2015City Council — regular meeting, October 28, 2015 7 pages
Ord. 2015-379, Res. 2015-112, Res. 2015-113, Res. 2015-114, Res. 2015-115, Res. 2015-116
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Text from the PDF text layer; check the PDF for anything that matters.Al Havens talked about the tiered system for children that need and want jobs.
Peggy Upton spoke about her research on the topic and her findings. She said that the
minimum wage has not kept up with the cost of living.
Jim Bartels stated that he is for increasing minimum wage.
Jo Kahler spoke about her support on not increasing wage.
Council decided to just have a public hearing on the issue and not actually have a reading
on anything until the council hears from the public and their position.
Discussion/ Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council
Agenda
Doug mentioned the colored scale drawling of the Jesse Allen building he has proposed.
Other Business
Steve —North Park Road including the HWY 6 intersection up to Forevergreen Road
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the Work Session by Ryan
Second by Upton
All ayes, Work Session adjourned at 7: OOPM
Council Meeting
A. Call to Order —7: 00 PM
B. Roll Call
The City Council of the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, met in a regular session
October 28, 2015 at 7: 05 p.m. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order. Upon roll being
called the following named council members were present: Peggy Upton, Jim Bartels, Al
Havens, Jo Kahler and Mike Ryan. Also present: City Administrator/ Clerk Doug Boldt,
Director of Public Works Brett Mehmen, City Engineer Ben Carhoff, City Attorney Bob
Michael, Deputy City Clerk Ashley Platz, other visitors.
C. Agenda Additions/ Agenda Approval
Motion to approve Council Agenda by Bartels
Second by Kahler
All ayes, Council Agenda stands approved
D. Communications and Reports:
1. Unscheduled
If you wish to address the City Council on subjects pertaining to today' s meeting agenda, please
wait until that item on the agenda is reached. If you wish to address the City Council on an item •
not on the agenda, please approach the lectern and give your name and address for the public
record before discussing your item.
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Sources
- laserfiche: Minutes-10/28/2015 (Minutes-10-28-2015.pdf) — where it was found ↗ first seen Oct 12, 2026
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