Minutes-05/11/2011

TIFFIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Mayor Phillips called meeting to order at 6: 30 pm on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Springmier Library. Roll Call of members present: Chris Ball, Jim Bartels, Mike Gericke, Mark Petersen, Travis Weipert. Also present were Attorney Steve Greenleaf, Engineer Doug Frederick and Clerk Ruth Demuth. Motion by Council person Weipert and seconded by Council person Gericke for approval of agenda as presented. Any following actions requiring a vote are approved by Ayes unless so noted other and absences noted. Community Forum: Council person Petersen requested to be heard on record to voice his displeasure of a comment that allegedly falsely accused him of misspending city funds on a project not approved by the City Council. Petersen requested an apology from the City Clerk. The City Clerk reminded Mr. Petersen that any alleged statements would have been made in a conversation outside of the formal City Council meeting and that the City Clerk would not extend a formal apology to Council person Petersen. Council person Weipert stated that he was the one who initiated the conversation, it was outside of a formal City Council meeting, and the Clerk had added comments to the conversation. Council person Petersen stated that the Clerk should not speak to a City Council member in that way. The Johnson County Sheriff Deputy reported on activity within city. Inquiries were made by Council members on reports produced from the Sheriffs Department. Mayor Phillips extended the city's gratitude for the law enforcement services provided by the Sheriffs Department. Darla Bartels, Tiffinfest Committee, reported on committee planning progress. Bartels presented two service contracts for festival and asked council approval- for Mayor Phillips to sign contracts. Motion made by Council person Weipert and seconded by Council person Petersen for approval of contracts. Motion made by Council person Ball and seconded by Council person Bartels to direct Attorney to initiate legal action for the recovery and control of Tiffinfest website and property. Motion made by Council person Petersen and seconded by Council person Bartels to approve minutes from April 13 and 27, 2011 City Council meetings. Motion made by Council person Gericke and seconded by Council person Weipert for approval of receipts and expenditures. Council person Petersen questioned expenditures for electrical work at City Maintenance facility and property acquisition for Ireland Avenue Extension Project. Ayes: Ball, Bartels, Gericke and Weipert. Nay: Petersen.. Old Business: Discussion held on future plans for Lot'# 48 Timber Ridge. Melissa Arery, presented ideas from group of neighbors from Timber Ridge asking City Council to retain Lot# 48 as Green Space, finish sidewalk off Oakdale Blvd, and implement additional mowing on or near lot. Motion made by Council person Petersen and seconded by Council person Ball to direct Mowing Contractor to restrict weed and over growth on Lot# 48. Council person Ball asked neighbors if they had considered making' a monetary purchase or a monetary commitment to retain area as green space. Resident questioned type of buildings zoning allows. Mayor Phillips reported that if the Lot had not been deeded over to the City as an outcome of the lawsuit, the zoning would have allowed zero lot duplexes and the lot could have already been developed. Discussion held on alternative materials used to build temporary sidewalk. Motion made by Council person Gericke and seconded by Council person Weipert to direct Public Works to install temporary rock base sidewalk on Lot# 48. Council tabled further discussion on Lot# 48 until May 25, 2011 Work Session. Mayor Phillips asked for information from Realtor on pricing of lots for Work Session. Engineer Doug Frederick presented three sealed bids for drainage remediation on properties between Goldfinch Dr. and Nightingale Dr. Frederick explained his findings from documentation from early 1990' s when Songbird was developed regarding the storm sewer construction. Council members, suggested tabling further discussion until residents contact City. Upon review of documentation on The Depot Tiffin Variance Request Application regarding the proposed Canopy in the front setback restrictions for the re- construction project of the Depot Tiffin, motion made by Council person Weipert and seconded by Council person Ball to recommend favorable approval to Board. of Adjustments of Variance Application. New Business: Mike Husmann, Kum and Go, detailed plans for liquor sales effective July 1, 2011. Motion made by Weipert and seconded by Petersen to read Resolution 2011- 17 by Title only. Motion made by Council person Weipert and seconded by Council person Gericke to approve Resolution 2011- 17 Approving the Addition of a Liquor Permit to the Alcohol Permit for Kum & Go Store# 137 Located within the City Limits of Tiffin, Iowa at 101 Village Dr. Discussion held on request by Johnson County Board of Supervisors for joint meeting with City Council. Motion made by Council person Ball and seconded by Council person Bartels to invite Board of Supervisors to June 22, 2011 Work Session. Mayor Phillips to contact Board of Supervisors. Brief discussion held on the burning ban approved by the City Council in 2010. Council suggested moving further discussion to June or July 2011 Work Session. Discussion held on speed limit on Roberts Ferry Rd north of intersection of Roberts Ferry Rd and Goldfinch Dr.. Deputy Sheriff suggested leaving the speed limit at current 25mph. Motion made by Council person Petersen and seconded by Council person Gericke to leave speed limit at current 25mph. Ayes: Gericke and Petersen. Nays: Ball, Bartels and Weipert. Motion failed.