minutes
Minutes-02/27/2013 (2)
Dated February 27, 2013City Council — regular meeting, February 27, 2013 6 pages
Ord. 2013-321, Ord. 2007-287, Ord. 2013-322, Ord. 2013-323, Ord. 2013-324, Res. 2013-025, Res. 2013-026, Res. 2013-027, Res. 2013-028, Res. 2013-029, Res. 2013-030, Res. 2013-031, Res. 2013-032, Res. 2013-033
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commented the previous budget for the library was$ 22, 000. Mayor Berner closed the public hearing at
7: 43 p. m. Motion by Upton, seconded by Bartels to close the public hearing. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor Berner opened the public hearing on Changing the Animal License/ Tag due date to January 1
yearly at 7: 43 p. m. Council Person Ryan motioned to open the public hearing, seconded by Upton. All
ayes. Motion carried. Administrator Jackson informed council the change will be from fiscal year to
calendar year. No community input and no written comments received. Mayor Berner closed the public
hearing at 7: 45 p. m. Motion by Ryan, seconded by Upton to close the public hearing. All ayes. Motion
carried.
Payables
Motion by Kahler, seconded by Bartels to approve the payables. Ayes=Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton.
Nays= Phillips. Motion carried.
Unfinished Business
Ordinance 2013- 321 Amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 2007- 287 and Any Amendments Thereto
Adding the Permitted Use of Indoor Automobile Sales and Service in an M- 2 Zoning—
3rd
reading:
Motion made by Kahler, seconded by Ryan to approve 2013- 321. Ayes= Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Ryan,
Kahler. Nays= none. Ordinance passed.
Ordinance 2013- 322 Adopt the 2009 International Building Code, 2009 International Residential Code,
2011 National Electrical Code, 2009 International Fuel Gas Code, 2009 International Mechanical Code,
2009 International Plumbing Code, 2009 International Property Maintenance Code, and 2009
International Fire Code and Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 155, Building Codes,
to Include an Exception Under 155. 02 Fire Safety Provisions and Update the Building Code Provisions,
and Amending Provisions of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 156, Housing Code, to Update
3rd
Building Code Provisions— reading: Motion made by Bartels, seconded by Ryan to approve 2013- 322.
Ayes= Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Nays= none. Ordinance passed.
Ordinance 2013- 323 Amending Zoning Map for Willow Ridge—
2nd
reading: Motion made by Ryan,
seconded by Kahler to approve 2013- 323. Ayes= Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Nays= none. 2nd
reading passed.
Concession Stand discussion and possible action: motion to adjourn until the 03/ 13/ 13 meeting.
Contacted for a few financials and need some moth time.
Motion made by Kahler, seconded by Ryan
to approve. All ayes. Motion passed.
City Hall discussion and possible action: Mayor Berner indicated that the Credit Union space will be
vacated and available for one year at the regular commercial rental rate. Council Person Kahler would
like to get bids for the Locker location as soon as possible because it is already available. Council Person
Ryan mentioned that at City Park the ball diamonds might need to be expanded or that area needs to
fully be available for a community center, and the Grant Street property or the Locker location would
make a suitable location. Public Works Mehmen commented that when the new water plant was built
the current city hall was to be a temporary location, now it' s been six years. Motion made by Kahler to
designate the Locker location for a city hall, seconded by Ryan. Further discussion regarding unknows
like: flooding, insurance, etc. Council person Ryan withdrew his second from the motion. Motion died
due to lack of a second. City Engineer said will provide Council with a flood map. Motion made by Upton
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