Minutes-06/11/2008

Mayor Phillips reported on progress on the Johnson County Secondary Roads Facility purchase by the City located south of Railroad St. Attorney Greenleaf explained that Board of Supervisors still need to finish with Public Hearing and anticipates completion of sale before July 1, 2008. Discussion held on revised Brown St proposal by LL Pelling. Motion Gericke seconded Wright to approve revised proposal for $ 5, 121. 60 after completion of drainage work by Grace Excavation. Ayes Ball, Bartels, Gericke, Wright. Nay— Petersen. Parking improvements for handicapped accessible parking in front of City Hall proposal by LL Pelling tabled. Motion Wright seconded Gericke to request three bids for concrete proposals. Gericke volunteered to obtain bids to be presented by July regular City Council meeting. Council members reviewed Planning and Zoning Future Land Use Plan recommendations presented by P& Z. Motion Wright seconded Petersen to send to Engineer to updates changes made by P& Z. Motion Wright seconded Petersen to table Nuisance Properties to future meeting. Discussion held on Engine Brake Ordinance. Attorney explained how other local communities are handling Engine Brakes. Motion Petersen seconded Wright to install No Engine Brake signs only in appropriate locations. Motion Wright seconded Petersen table all other ordinance items on agenda until future meeting. Update on TiffinFest celebration to be held on July 26, 2008. Council members discussed festival budget and details of event. Motion Wright seconded Gericke to approve- vendor for Kiddie Rides. Motion Wright seconded Bartels to finalize entertainment venue. Motion Bartels seconded Petersen to approve L& J Kitchens Alcohol License. Motion Gericke seconded Wright to approve annual cigarette licenses for Casey' s, Morgan Services, Slim' s, and The Depot Tiffin. Discussion held by Council members on enforcement measures for No Smoking Law on and after July 1, 2008. No extra enforcement measures to be taken at this time. Discussion held on recent vandalism at parks. Motion Wright seconded Gericke to approve Resolution 2008- 13 required by Alliant Energy to install higher wattage security light at ballfields. Discussion held by members on°development of baseball field four. Petersen suggested organizing coaches to help complete dug- outs at field three and four. Motion Wright seconded Gericke to approve Petersen to pursue this action. Council discussion held on appreciation of Bowman Family donations to Tiffin ball fields. Motion Wright seconded Petersen to approve 2008- 2009 Tiffin Fire Association 28E agreement. Motion Gericke seconded Wright to approve 2008- 2009 28E agreement with Clear Creek Amana School District. Motion Wright seconded Gericke to approve 2008- 2009 28E agreement with Johnson County Sheriff Department. Discussion held on future development of Tiffin Police Department. Motion Gericke seconded Petersen to approve 28E agreement with Johnson County Secondary Roads. All- Nayes. Motion fails. Second motion made by Wright seconded Gericke with recommendation of. Mayor to re- negotiate 28E agreement. Update on Coralville Building Inspector no action taken. Mayor has not received any additional information for the City of Coralville. Steve Smith, Johnson County Refuse, presented. request for increase in recycling and garbage stickers. Suggested increase of twenty five cents per sticker and fifty cents per each household for recycling. Smith presented suggestions for handling 2009 annual Citywide Cleanup Day. Smith presented new guidelines for weight limits of bags and garbage cans. Motion Wright seconded Gericke to approve suggested increases to Johnson County Refuse for recycling and stickers. Attorney and Smith discussed terms of new contract.