Minutes-03/26/2014

hiring the State; we may be able to get discounts. Motion to approve resolution by Upton, seconded by Petersen. Roll Call: Ayes: Kahler, Ryan, Petersen, Bartels, Upton. Nays: None. Resolution approved. d. Resolution 2014- 045 Approving Hart Frederick to update the streets map. These maps have not been updated for several years. Discussion: We should wait until the end of the year to allow for the final plats to be approved for the° multiple open developments. In addition, we should have this as an open item every other October. No action e. Resolution 2014- 046 Authorizing Hart Frederick to work on water and sewer engineering, plans and specifications, to include agreement with utility crossing permits, to the new elementary school location. Discussion: The concept is now complete and the school understands their financial obligation. Both projects total 1. 1 million. The school will be responsible for 2/ 3 and the City for 1/ 3. Petersen questioned why these costs are not being borne by the school and Shive- Hattery. There are several ways to proceed. We could ask the school for contribution on the costs for design work to completion, or we could ask them for contribution with them moving forward with Shive- Hattery and Hart Frederick will just review them. They requested Administrator Jackson approach school to provide these options. No action taken. f. Resolution 2014- 047 Iowa DOT All Town Sign Replacement Program. This resolution is to apply for a grant to replace signs through the Iowa DOT, with an award up to $ 5, 000. Motion to approve the resolution by Ryan, seconded by Petersen. Roll Call: Ayes: Kahler, Ryan, Petersen, Bartels, Upton. Nays: None. Resolution approved. g. Discussion and possible action regarding Light Poles for parking lots at City Parks . No action. h. Discussion and possible action regarding counter offer to purchase appliances for$ 2, 000 at 470 Roberts Ferry Road. The offer to purchase the home was accepted offer with a counter offer for us to purchase the appliances for$ 2, 000, or she would remove them. There was discussion that we can obtain these for much cheaper and that they are in poor condition. In addition, we need to obtain payment for past utility bills and fines. Motion to reject her counter offer and add that bills owed to the City must be paid at closing. Motion to reject by Petersen, seconded by Ryan. Roll Call: Ayes: Kahler, Ryan, Petersen, Bartels, Upton. Nays: None. Action rejected. i. Discussion and possible action regarding request from Tiffin Fire Association to add a driveway to Grant Street. Motion to amend to move to beginning of the meeting by Ryan, seconded by Upton. All Ayes. There is interest from the Fire Department to install a new driveway to the fire station if the renters from 210 Grant leave. Initially, they wanted to gravel it, but that was not allowed; it would need to be paved and the city would maintain it. The renters have a month to month lease. Resident Delores Madden indicated she has lived in Tiffin for 70 plus years and she is pleased that we talked previously about keeping the green