Minutes-08/27/2013

CITY OF TIFFIN — WORK SESSION MINUTES The Tiffin City Council met in a work session on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at the Tiffin Fire Department Meeting Room. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 6: 34 p. m. Roll Call vote: Mayor, Joann Kahler, Mike Ryan, Jim Bartels, Peggy Upton ( 6: 38 p. m.), Royce Phillips . Also present: Engineer Carhoff and Administrator Jackson. Motion Ryan to approve the agenda, seconded Kahler. Motion carried. LCWF land swap area at City Park- discussion regarding: flood zone, parking, size of lot( in- between Right- Of- Way), bringing in clean dirt to the flood plain area ( Hart- Frederick to apply to DNR for permit), DNR rules and regulations. Turn lanes on HWY 6—discussion regarding: traffic generation, MMS is asking for some financial assistance for the turn lanes, MMS would like to know what Council has planned for turn lanes, MMS estimates$ 265, 000 for 450' length turn lane accommodate a 55 mph speed limit. Phillips commented State will give some financial assistance. If the City assists financially it will be around $ 132, 000 for a 50% buy- in choice, any other breakdown percentage will change the financial assistance number. Additionally, the City should look into a turn lane into the City Park. Administrator Jackson to check with Attorney about making Willow Ridge a two- phase development and also Northland Securities to see if they can come to discussion our financial options. Option 1: Temporary Croell Avenue to Highway 6 with turn lanes for the next 10 years until City comes up with a HWY 6 plan. Option 2: Go ahead with project as is and see if the city is willing to help with some financial assistance. Prairie Trail West entrance- discussion regarding: safety issues, possible TIF rebate. The developer went to the School Board to discuss the option to get a portion of land deeded to match up with the Deerview entrance; that should be on their September agenda for a decision. Jasper Avenue Watermain- discussion regarding: water main should be in the ROW on Jasper, saves the developer money from putting in 2 lines and only paying half price of the upgrade to the 12" line on Jasper in the front of the property. Getting an archeological site reviewed. Hart- Frederick to design the alternates to get to Jasper from the water tower. Easements needed from High Development. Motion Upton to adjourn at 8: 28 p. m., seconded Ryan. All ayes. Motion carried. Michon Jacks yrity Clerk/ Administrator Steven L. Berner, Mayor August 27, 2013