Minutes-08/26/2015

TIFFIN- COUNCIL MEETING — 8- 26- 15 The City Council of the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, met in regular session August 26, 2015 at • 7: 01 p. m. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order. Upon roll being called the following named council members were present: Jim Bartels, Al Havens, Jo Kahler, Peggy Upton, Mike Ryan Also present: City Administrator/ Clerk Boldt, Director of Public Works Mehmen, City Engineer Ben Carhoff, City Attorney Raiber, Deputy City Clerk Platz, other visitors and the press. Agenda Additions/ Agenda Approval Motion by Havens , second by Bartels to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Aye: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Kahler, Ryan Nay: None Communications and Reports: Rodney Madden- College Street Question: What is the plan with college being a through street or keeping it a Cul - De -Sac. Rodney wants to know about if his tenants can park on the cul- de- sac. Council advised that it is a Cul- de- sac and isn' t a through street. Council directed Doug to speak with The Depot' s owner to review potential solutions to the traffic flow issues. Lisa -Jean Bendixen- 356 Oriole Ct- With the construction going on and her concerns with the sidewalks for the school kids and the stop lights at the intersections. Council advised her that the stop lights are not going to be in place due to the DOT regulations, but there will be a 4 way stop. • Tim- Rathje Construction- advised that the 3rd St and College St will be getting paved later this week or early next week depending on the rain predictions. He also explained that the utilities are keeping them from being able to finish the connection to the south side of HWY6. Michael Bendixon- 356 Oriole Ct- Advised that there was a Mother about got hit by the construction crew' s backhoes. Consent Agenda Correction to Minutes Correction to 8- 12- 15 Minutes — Pg. 4 8- 12- 15- change the 2015- 094 to 2015- 098, Pg. 5 correct Urban Renewal spelling correction. Upton motion to amend 8- 12- 15 Minutes 2nd Ryan, all ayes to amend the minutes. Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion without separate discussion unless a Council Member requests separate consideration. 1. Approval of City Council Minutes and Special City Council Minutes 2. Approval of Liquor License — Slims Motion by Havens , second by Upton to approve consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. Aye: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Kahler, Ryan Nay: None . Public Hearing 2