Minutes-08/11/2010

Current and Future City Park Improvements. Discussion held by Council members on the extent of improvements of project. Discussion held on timeline of improvements. Current improvements approved for development of park land known as Bigelow Lot Four for future soccer fields. Motion by Gericke and seconded by Petersen to read by title only Ordinance 2010- 302. Council person 3ericke made motion to approve second reading of Ordinance 2010- 302 Updating the Code of Ordinances by Updating Provisions of Chapter 111 Electric Franchise and seconded by Bartels. Five members of Council being present and voting for approval, Mayor Phillips declared motion carried and placed on record for third and final reading of Ordinance 2010- 302. Motion by Gericke and seconded by Petersen for approval of third and final reading of Ordinance 2010- 302. Five Council members being present and having voted for. approval, Mayor Phillips declared motion carried and ordinance was passed and adopted. Whereupon Mayor Phillips declared Ordinance 2010- 302 be adopted and signified his approval of same by affixing his signature thereto. New Business: Motion by Weipert and seconded by Gericke to delay approval of Resolution 2010- 39 Final Plat Approval of Rolling Hills Part Four due to developer not completed with infrastructure issues. Motion by Gericke and seconded by Petersen to read Resolution 2010- 40 by title only. Council person Gericke made motion and seconded by Weipert to approve Resolution 2010- 40 A Resolution Requesting For An Extension Regarding the Completion of Sidewalk Requirements on Northside of Oakdale Blvd Arising From The Developers Agreement For Woodfield Ridge Part One. Five Council members being present and having voted for approval of Ordinance 2010- 40, Mayor Phillips declared Resolution 2010- 40 be adopted and signified his approval of the same by affixing his signature thereto. Projects: Mayor Phillips reported that Tiffin Community Fund had set a date for dedication of Picnic Shelter at City Park Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 3: 00pm. The public is invited to attend this celebration. Council members for agreed to purchase four eight foot picnic tables for shelter to be installed this fall. Council members would like a cooking grill installed in spring of 2011 at thislocation. Motion by Weipert and seconded by Petersen to charge a minimal fee of$ 5. 00 for reservations of City Park Picnic Shelter. It was noted that the Grace United Methodist Church had reserved the Shelter for September 12, 2010. Mayor Phillips reported to Council members that Tiffinfest was working on Profit and Loss Statement and report would be forward to Council members. Council person Petersen updated Council members on progress of Farmers Market. He stated that he has set a goal of holding a Market in Saturday afternoons from 1: 00 pm to 4: 00pm during the month of September 2010. Council person Bartels, who has been appointed as a City Council representative on Library Board, reported on Library representation at Johnson County Fair. Mayor Phillips reported that work is in progress on updating 28E Agreement with the Clear Creek Amana School District on the Springmier Library. Attorney Greenleaf had no new information regarding LDR lawsuit. Council members asked Attorney to continue to finalize the removal of sidewalk in Woodfield Ridge and grant land back to neighboring landowners. Council members asked Attorney to check on status of sidewalk installation in Woodfield Ridge PAD extending out to Roberts Ferry Rd. Engineer Meade reported that Engineer Hart continues work on water pressure information and will present at August 25, 2010 Work Session. Meade reported that final testing of water main on 2008 Water Main Extension not complete and should present final payment request soon. Motion made by Ball and seconded by Weipert to approve award of contract for 2010 Street and Curb Project to Harding Concrete. Public Works not available to present cost estimates for re- attaching liner in sewer lift station. Emergency repairs to lift station are not necessary at current time. City Clerk reported on status of 2009 Fiscal Year Audit. Mayor pro- tem Petersen inquired of status of street crack sealing by Public Works and also inquired of the work hours of Public Works. Mayor Phillips asked for approval of charges by Steve' s Electric for the electrical installation to City Park for the amount of$ 16, 694. 20. Motion made by Gericke and seconded by Ball for adjournment at 9: 20pm. Submitted by: Ruth Demuth, City Clerk Attest to: Royce Phillips, Mayor Receipts: Water Account 24, 424. 57 Sewer Account 18, 799. 92 TIF Account 12, 538. 24