Minutes-12/10/2014

Community/Citizen Forum Discussion: Bev Marshall-Goodell & Juli Knight on behalf of Tiffin Community Fund. Wanting to schedule a breakfast on Tuesday, Feb 24th to facilitate community and business involvement. Public Hearings Adding Commercial Areas in Prairie West and Willow Ridge to the Urban Renewal Plan Petersen motioned to open public hearing; seconded by Upton. All ayes public hearing open at 7:06PM. Mayor gave information on topic. Administrator Jackson advise had no one contact city hall. Peterson made a motion to close; seconded by Upton. All ayes, public hearing closed at 7:07PM. Approval of Minutes November 12, 2014 & November 25, 2014 Upton motioned to amended minutes; seconded by Petersen. All ayes, motioned carried. Upton motioned to approve amended minutes; seconded Petersen. All ayes motion carried. Discussion: Upton requests that the minutes be changed on November 25 under payables "asked why Pub works director was not here and need him for to provide information for council to make decisions .." and to remove "They stated that if they have to be present so should Brett". Nov 12— pg. 1 business I&I update assessment prop owners will not pay for san sewer improvements but will pay for curbs. Nov 25- res 2014-161 Soccer field's storm sewer flared in sections grates. Remove guide rails from the minutes. Approval of Financial Reports and Payables Petersen motioned to approve Financial Reports and Payables; seconded by Ryan. All ayes, motion carried. Reports Deputy Sheriff- advised there is a rash of break-ins and burglaries in Johnson County and Linn Attorney- Crystal has nothing new. Questions: none Engineer- Deerview of flared end section grading, slopes looks good, apron guard, Portwood advised will get everything installed. Mayor asked, Did Portwood give a timeline, Doug advised not able to get anhold of him. Ripwrap and silt fence above ripwrap Petersen stated this also should be done. Ben stated that will be put in ripwrap in spring due to winter weather conditions. Ben- Maxwell will start boring Friday. Trail on Park Rd will be closed for construction, Ben advised will have fencing around hole. Public Works- Heater in Bar Screen Room needed replaced $7000. Bought signs, stop signs, posts for all new roads and developments. Council Members- none City Clerk/Administrator- Ryan asked Coralville got approval to connect trail to Tiffin. Michon advised that yes this is happening but doesn't have information on when and what phase they are on. Deputy Clerk - Collect numbers of recoupment of engineering fees for calendar year.