Minutes-2/25/2015

New Business Ordinance 2015-369 Day Care Ordinance Amendment-1st Reading Motion Ryan to approve Ordinance 2015-369 Day Care Ordinance Amendment-1st Reading; seconded by Kahler. Discussion: Upton had a question as to why we needed to have the zoning amendment since we have a special exception to allow Day Cares. Mayor discussion as to reasoning due to changing to permitted uses instead of special exceptions, Attorney Michael – discussed that we are removing a sq/ft requirement for play area and will just go with the state code. Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Kahler, Ryan. All ayes, motion carries. Ordinance 2015-370 Approving Re-Zoning for Willow Ridge PT 1 Lots 1,3 & 4 and Part 3 Lot 2-1st Reading Discussion on zoning and what it allows. Jesse Allen discussed his development across from HFC and looking to use these in the current lots proposed. Gave benefits to the MIX use buildings. Includes more green space and less concrete. Discussed ability to have increased traffic or pedestrian traffic. Upton advised she would rather see the residential on top and commercial on ground floor instead of 12plexs everywhere. Ben Carhoff – ordinance passed stating front 20 feet need to be commercial (Section-9.20) Motion Kahler to approve Ordinance 2015-370 Approving Re-Zoning for Willow Ridge PT 1 Lots 1,3 & 4 and Part 3 Lot 2-1st Reading; seconded by Havens. Roll Call: Bartels, Havens, Kahler, Ryan. Nays: Upton, motion carries. Ordinance 2015-371 Approving Re-Zoning for Tiffin East Lot 30-1st Reading Motion Bartels to approve Ordinance 2015-371 Approving Re-Zoning for Tiffin East Lot 30- 1st Reading; seconded by Kahler. Discussion: Would the trees stay around? Jim Asked. McGrew advised that some would be coming down. Roll Call: Bartels, Havens, Kahler, Ryan. Nays: Upton, motion carries. Resolution 2015-027 Pay Estimate #4 to Maxwell Construction for Work on Water & Sewer Extension Project for CCA School Motion Upton to approve Resolution 2015-027 Pay Estimate #4 to Maxwell Construction for Work on Water & Sewer Extension Project for CCA School; seconded by Bartels. Discussion: Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Kahler, Ryan. All ayes, motion carries. Resolution 2015-028 Authorization for Requested Extension for Filing of FY 2015-16 Annual Budget for City of Tiffin, Iowa Motion Upton to approve Resolution 2015-028 Authorization for Requested Extension for Filing of FY 2015-16 Annual Budget for City of Tiffin, Iowa; seconded by Havens. Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Kahler, Ryan. All ayes, motion carries. Discussion of Re-Estimation and Projection for FY 2015-16 Budget Tim Long, Interim Administrator- advised very preliminary draft of budget. Tim handed council a packet. He explains levy rate and compared to past years. He also asked for and explanation/insight as to reasoning why a big jump from last year to years past. Council advised not sure why unless it was for balancing reasons. He advised would like to just go with what is reasonable and customary. Went further in depth in the budget and reviewed the levy rates. Tim request to have a work session to discuss budget to make March 11th at 6:00PM. Motion havens to push regular council meeting till 7:30; seconded Bartels. All ayes, motion carried. Request for Administrator’s Attendance at Iowa Municipal Manager’s Institute, Iowa City, March 18-20 Motion to approve Administrator’s Attendance by Bartels; seconded by Ryan. Upton motioned to amend and pay fee for conference of $420; seconded by Ryan. All ayes, motion carried. Discussion possible action regarding investment committee Mayor, city treasure, and council- motion Kahler to make Kahler. Mayor Pro Tem Mike Ryan asked the council to vote on who they want to appoint on the investment committee. Motion Bartels to appoint Kahler; seconded by Kahler. Ayes: Upton, Kahler, Havens. Bartels Closed Session-Iowa Code 20.17(3) and Iowa Code 21.5(c)