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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 — reading: 3rd 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 more 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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