Minutes-06/09/2010

Reports: Mayor Phillips reported on progress of picnic shelter at City Park being built by Bob Sentman and various other volunteers, with Tiffin Community Fund donations. Inquiries have already been received for reservations. Council members requested discussion be placed on June 23, 2010 work session agenda. Report was given on progress of planning for TiffinFest. Schedule of events and parade route were included with June newsletter. Additional information available at www. tiffinfest. com website. Discussion held on extension of electricity to City Park. Public Works and Building Official were asked to continue work with Alliant Energy and Steve' s Electric for installation before TiffinFest. Report update was given on increasing usage of ballfields and improvements being completed. Reported by Public Works on re- installation of nine hole Frisbee Golf nine hole course. Council person Bartels, representative appointed to represent city on Springmier Library Board, reported on Library Board work session. Attorney Greenleaf reported on progress of sidewalk removal process in Woodfield Ridge. He reported on progress of LDR lawsuit. Greenleaf provided copies of documentation exchanged with Iowa DNR in regards to REAP park land issues. Council members inquired on timeline for settlement on Federal level regarding park land and acquisition of park land from Villages Development. Engineer Frederick had no new information available on water pressure project. Mayor Phillips inquired on City Park concept maps and plans. Engineer was asked to place display board at Solon State Bank for public review. Council members will set Public Hearing at future City Council meeting on future park plans. Mayor Phillips expressed plans to clear trees and brush from park land' on east side of Jasper Ave. A summary list of areas for repairs for 2010 Street and Sidewalk Repairs Project was submitted by Public Works for consideration. Council members discussed budget limit for repairs and asked Public Works to revise list and submit more details for areas of concerns. Council members asked item to be further discussed at June 23, 2010 Work Session. Public Works reported that old ton truck had broken down and would require costly repairs. Council members asked Public Works and City Clerk to research replacement costs and submit for consideration at June 23, 2010 meeting. Public Works reported on DNR inspections conducted on all development and building sites within the City. The inspections were prompted, by complaints registered by a resident. No violations had been issued on any building sites. It was reported in writing of a few suggestions to remedy any possible future erosion concerns. City Clerk Demuth reported on progress of city audit by the state auditor' s office. She also reported that Investment Policy in rough draft version and waiting for additional investment information. Council person Weipert had no new information to report on progress of City Manual Project and updating city website. Mayor Phillips reported that a meeting with contractor on Stephans St and Hwy 6 crosswalks to be held June 10, 2010 for completion of Project. IDOT extended work permit to August 1, 2010 for completion. Mayor also reported on meetings attended on future investment policies and investment administrator. Motion by Gericke and seconded by Bartels for adjournment at 9. 15pm. Receipts Water Account 34020. 43 Sewer Account 21056. 24 Tif Account 58988. 66 Library Account 933. 45 Debt Services 9746. 23 Road Use Tax 7368. 96 Local Option Tax 8763. 66 General Funds 47212: 81 188090. 44 Expenditures 80. 00 Action Services 137. 55 Aero- Mod Inc 5, 541. 10 Alliant Energy 3, 118. 04 BCI Lumber 150. 00 BOZ Properties 3, 241. 66 Cargill Inc. 1, 049. 50 Carus Phosphates 142. 57 Cedar Rapids Photo Copy