Minutes-9/13/2000

N Shalla, Rita Verry, Pat and Angie Ogden, S. Ball and A. (?) Ball, Dolores Ackley, Michael and Nancy Scheetz, Paul and L. Slaymaker, D. M. (?) Carter, Angela Foster, Carrie and Larry Stratton, Todd Jones, Melissa Thomas, Jeffry T. Bondag (?), unsigned letter. Richard Andes of Stephan Street said that he worked in recarpeting units in Iowa City after students have vacated. He explained that transient dwellers leave “disasters” behind when they move. Mrs. Ned Allen asked if the city was representing developers or residents of the city. She raised water source concerns. Clear Creek Amana School Board Member Linda Schreiber asked that the city try to provide tax base that included industrial, commercial and residential as a wider tax base supplies property taxes that are needed for schools. She also indicated that the school would like to work with the city on growth planning needs. Councilmember Ryan indicated that the community has a greater need for recreation facilities and would like to cooperate with the school in any manner that will provide more to the public. Greg Allen read a letter from Helen Bryant, a resident of the city regarding quality of life issues for Tiffin and asking that the city turn down this request for rezoning. Citizens presented applauded the letter. Mayor Potter thanked all present for attending the Public Hearing. He explained that the Planning and Zoning has made no recommendation at this time, and the city council will wait for their recommendation prior to action. Motion Ryan, second Bartels to close the Public Hearings of the Tiffin City Council. Ayes: Ryan, Bartels, Dils and Gericke. Absent: Walls. Motion carried. 8:46 p.m. Regular session of the Tiffin City Council was reconvened 9:02 p.m. by Mayor Glenn R. Potter. Motion Ryan, second Gericke to approve beer permit renewal to Bill DeBrower for the Tiffin General Store. Ayes: Gericke, Dils, Ryan and Bartels. Motion carried. Motion Ryan, second Gericke to approve a Resolution to Close Street for Greg Stevens at the Slim’s Tavern for the evening of September 23, 2000. Mr. Stevens will provide auxiliary police force for the event. Ayes: Gericke, Dils, Bartels, and Ryan. Motion carried.