Minutes-04/09/2014

Mayor Berner indicated he will have discussion with the county. We do maintain the road, but county helps in other areas. Discussion that we need to put a warning sign there. Mayor Berner reported that the Comprehensive Plan should be ready for adoption after July 1 and Planning & Zoning make a recommendation. Council member Petersen reported that the underground boring that occurred over the winter on Potter/west side has caused large holes where the dirt has fallen in. We need to send a letter to the contractor to have them finish their work. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. Ordinance 2014-353 Amending Section PAD.12 of Section 3 of Zoning Ordinance to Modify the Time Requirements for P & Z Review and Action – 2nd Reading. Motion to approve 2nd reading by Ryan, seconded by Upton. Discussion: None. Roll Call: Kahler, Ryan, Petersen, Bartels, and Upton. Nays: None. 2nd Reading Passed. B. Ordinance 2014-354 Amending the zoning Map for Lot 5 Willow Ridge – 1st Reading. Motion to approve ordinance by Upton, seconded by Ryan. Discussion: Petersen would rather they be 8-plexes than 12-plexes. Upton indicated that she would normally feel the same way, but there is now one less building which means more green space and fewer cars parked on the street because they have garages. Petersen said that taxpayers don’t want the density. Roll Call: Kahler, Ryan, Bartels and Upton. Nays: Petersen. 1st Reading passed. C. Resolution 2014-029 Approving Signing Contracts for TiffinFest 2014. Attorney Michael indicated he provided the appropriate requirements for insurance. Upton because Bella Sala wants a 5-year commitment. Attorney Michaels wanted that line stricken. Petersen indicated that Bella Sala is concerned because they want to reserve the 3rd weekend in August for up to 5 years to be sure there are no other conflicts. Discussion that TiffinFest is a separate entity and City should not be a part of it. Motion by Ryan to approve all contracts besides Bella Sala for Tiffinfest. Seconded by Bartels. No other discussion. Ayes: Ryan, Bartels and Petersen. Nays: Kahler and Upton. Resolution approved. D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Light Poles for City Parking Lots at City Park. Motion by Kahler, seconded by Bartels for Hart Frederick to obtain cost estimates for light poles for City Park. Poles should have outlets, banner and flag pole supports, be aluminum and black. Hart Frederick to also provide different heights. All Ayes. NEW BUSINESS: a. Resolution 2014-048 Setting a Public Hearing to Amend the Ordinance to Include a monthly $3 Flat Rate Storm Water Utility Fee as of July 1, 2014. Motion to set public hearing for April 23rd by Ryan. Seconded by Petersen. Upton indicated we need to be sure the public hearing language is specific so the public understands the purpose for the fee. Roll Call: Kahler, Ryan, Petersen, Bartels and Upton. Nays: None. Public hearing set for April 23rd.