Minutes-06/23/2008

Special City Council Meeting Monday June 23, 2008 Tiffin Fire Department Meeting Room Mayor Phillips called meeting to order at 6: 30pm. Council members present: Jim Bartels, Mark Petersen, John Wright. Absent: Chris Ball and Mike Gericke. Also present Attorney Steve Greenleaf, Engineer Doug Frederick, Bldg Inspector Ed Johnson. Residents present Dennis and Wenda Brown, Ralph Brown, Don and Shelia Frickson, Tim Spivey, Rita Verry, and Steve Verry. Motion Petersen seconded Wright to approve Agenda as written. Mayor Phillips opened floor to residents regarding the planned Ireland Ave extension from the railroad to Hwy 6. Engineer Frederick handed out information regarding Iowa Department of Transportation planning guidelines and explained the initial plans for the Ireland Ave extension. Attorney Greenleaf handed out appraisal documents from MRS Appraisals to the residents. Residents questioned all aspects of the Ireland Avenue extension. Suggestions discussed on closing Railroad St., fencing and landscaping along the new street, the need for sidewalks along new street, reducing speed on new street, and possible stop lights on street. Spivey suggested Public Hearing on new street. Motion Wright seconded Petersen to set future City Council meeting as Public Hearing on Ireland Ave Extension. Motion Wright seconded Petersen to adjourn at 7: 53pm. Submitted by: Ruth Demuth, City Clerk Attested by: Royce Phillips, Mayor r ,