Minutes-05/12/2010

Council members discussed Earthquake and Flood Insurance Coverage. Members did not want to obtain Earthquake coverage but asked to have additional information obtained for Flood coverage on Maintenance Shops, Sewer Plant and Water Plant, and continue discussion at Work Session May 26, 2010. Discussion on Building Inspection and Other Fees tabled until May Work Session. Old Business: Motion by Gericke and seconded by Petersen to table further discussion on Allen driveway off Hwy 6 to May Work Session. Council members briefly discussed Grace driveway off Roberts Ferry Rd and suggested to get cost estimates and present at May Work Session. Discussion held on recommendations made by Planning and Zoning and City Engineer Hart regarding approval of re-zoning request to amend Woodfield Ridge PAD to include Lot Five of Outlot One. Brian Campbell of McClure Engineering representing Mike Roberts Construction stated he would further review with Mike Roberts recommendations. Motion by Petersen and seconded by Gericke for approval of seconded reading of Ordinance 2010- 301 Amending Official Zoning Map of Tiffin, Iowa by Amending Woodfield Ridge PAD Part One Outlot Two to Now Include Part Two Lot Five. All Ayes. Motion by Gericke and by Bartels to approve third reading of Ordinance 2010- 301. All Ayes. Five seconded Council members having approved third and last reading of Ordinance 201- 301 Mayor Phillips signifies approval of same by affixing his signature thereto. Motion by Gericke and seconded by Weipert to set Public Hearing for regular City Council meeting June 9, 2010 for purpose of re- zoning request made by The Depot Tiffin for two conjoining lots to commercial C2- B for future development of these lots. Discussion held on recommendations made by Planning and Zoning, Attorney and City Engineer Hart. Motion by Ball and seconded by Weipert to introduce for approval of Resolution 2010- 20 to set Public Hearing to regular City Council meeting June 9, 2010 to finalize Code of Ordinances to include all changes necessary for Codification of City Ordinances. Projects: Motion by Petersen and seconded by Bartels to approve payment of$ 61, 100. 25 to Visu- Sewer, Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Rehab for 2010. Engineer Frederick reported on Iowa Department of Iowa approval of Hwy 6 Widening Project and As- builts forwarded to Ames. Final payments will be processed. Mayor Phillips reported on meeting with Villages Development in efforts to attract more business to development along Interstate 80. Kum and Go and Subway Sandwich reported possibly opening May 28, 2010, delays due to weather. Kum and Go anticipate Grand Opening in June, they will do mass advertising mailing. Attorney Greenleaf reported on progress of LMR Development finalizing the conveyance of the 12 acres of timberland to city and utility easements on conveyed land. Engineer reported that final testing of water line being completed on 2008 Water Main Extension Project. Motion by Ball and seconded by Petersen to read Resolution 2010- 21 by title only. Motion by Gericke and seconded by Ball to introduce for approval Resolution 2010- 21 to Approve Land Acquisition for Parcel of Land for Purpose of Continuation of Trail System Known as Phase Four. Discussion held on approval of $ 4, 000 acceptance by Dolores Madden for 1. 4 acres to continue planning of trail to 1- 380 to eventually connect to Johnson County Trail System at Coralville trail along Clear Creek. Engineer Frederick asked by Council members to continue designing Trail Phase Four. Council person Ball asked that appreciation be extended to Ms. Madden for acquisition of land. Council person Ball reported on efforts of Johnson County Trail System to apply for major federal grant to assist in continuation of trails through Tiffin and connect to planned County Trails to West of Tiffin to Kent Park. Council members were asked to continue planning design of Ireland Ave Extension and Engineer was directed to draw up additional design options to present back to Council to include improvements to parts of Third St and Railroad St. Council will set another Public upon reviewing updates by Engineer. Now estimated that IDOT bidding could be set for March 2011. Motion by Ball and seconded by Bartels to direct Attorney to proceed with appraisal on Ted Spivey property on south end of Ireland Ave Extension subject to clearance of IDOT to proceed with appraisal. Motion by Weipert and seconded by Petersen to set another Public Hearing on Project for June 9, 2010 City Council regular meeting. Discussion held on setting embargos on Jasper earlier in spring to help prevent damage to road by heavy traffic using Jasper Ave as route to Iowa City Landfill and construction trucks to North Liberty. Discussion held on timeline for making major improvements to Jasper Ave. Mayor Phillips reported that fund requests have been submitted to JCCOG for future improvements. Engineer directed by City Council members to continue on Roberts Ferry Rd designs. Council members and owner of Industrial Park questioned water pressure in regards to Water Main Extension under 1- 80. Engineer reported that there will be tests conducted to study water pressures before further extensions be constructed. will I- Job grant request still under consideration by state.