Minutes-01/09/2013

CITY OF TIFFIN Minutes Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, January 9, 2013 Springmier Library at CCA Middle School The Tiffin City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the Springmier Library in the CCA Middle School. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 6: 31 p. m. Roll call vote: Joan Kahler, Jim Bartels, Peggy Upton and Royce Phillips, Mike Ryan ( arrived at 7: 03 p. m.). Also present: Engineer Frederick, Attorney Michael, Administrator Jackson, Public Works Director Mehmen ( arrived @ 6: 35). Motion made by Bartels, seconded by Kahler to approve the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried unanimously. Community / Citizen Forum Sheriff' s report: The yearly account totals were accidently not mailed out with the monthly report. They will be mailed next week. Presentation from Mark Nolte from Iowa City Area Development Group is working on economic development and bringing in business and jobs to Johnson County. They are working closely with the Chamber. They will provide progress updates to Administrator Jackson. There will some upcoming events the community can attend. Minutes Motion by Upton to approve the minutes from 12/ 12/ 12 and 12/ 19/ 12, seconded by Bartels. All ayes. Motion carried. Financial Reports and Payables Motion by Kahler, seconded by Bartels to approve the financial reports and payables. Ayes = Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton. Nay = Phillips. Motion carried. Council Person Phillips would like for all accounts the: location, balances and interest rates. Council Person Upton asked for some clarification on the payables for Alliant Energy and The Depot. Public Hearing Mayor Berner opened the public hearing on adding the permitted use of Inside Automotive Sales and Servicing of cars in an M -2 Zoning at 6: 52 p. m. Council Person Upton motioned to open the public hearing, seconded by Bartels. All ayes. Motion carried. No community input and no written comments received. Mayor Berner closed the public hearing at 6: 53 p. m. Motion by Upton, seconded by Bartels to close the public hearing. All ayes. Motion carried. Mayor Berner opened the public hearing on rezoning of Willow Ridge: Tract # 1 from R2 to R4, # 2 R2 to R4, Tract # 3 R4 to R8, Tract # 4 R2 to R8 and Tract # 5 R3 to R2 at 6: 53 p. m. Council Person Kahler motioned to open the public hearing, seconded by Bartels. All ayes. Motion carried. Mr. Freeman inquired about entrances and exits along Highway 6. Mr. Olivier commented that what brought his family to Tiffin is the spaciousness and less density. Ms. Wass mentioned the high traffic and the higher density that will be behind her property. Mr. Musser with MMS replied that he has been working with P & Z and Council on the development that is a little less than 20 acres. Additionally, he commented the area will be a mix of rental and owned units. Engineer Frederick stated an engineering study was done years ago regarding entrances and traffic. Mayor Berner commented the rezoning request has been reviewed by P & Z, and drawings of the development are available for viewing at City Hall. Council Person Phillips indicated that MMS has done an excellent job addressing the Council concerns, but he would still like to see Tract # 2 go to an R2 zoning instead of an R4. Mayor Berner closed the public hearing at 7: 12 p. m. Motion by Bartels, seconded by Upton to close the public hearing. All ayes. Motion carried. 1