Minutes-9/13/2000

No recommendation has been received from Planning and Zoning in regard to rezoning and replatting request for proposed Tiffin Edge Suddivision. Council took no action in this matter. Petitioner has dropped rezoning request for McGrew property located on Hwy#6 on east side of the city. Covenant agreements need to be altered prior to any zoning change. No action by city. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of a rezoning request from R-2 to R. 2.5 of certain lots in the Rolling Hills Subdivision, (Lots 104,105, 106, 107, 108 and Lot 37). Motion Gericke, Ryan to introduce a ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND PROVIDING FOR REZONING FROM R-2 TO R 2.5 OF CERTAIN LOTS IN THE ROLLING HILLS SUBDIVISION AND PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT OF THE OFFICIAL CITY ZONING MAP and that the ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE be given its first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Ryan. Ayes: Gericke, Ryan, Dils and Bartels. Absent: Walls. Motion carried. Reading of the proposed Ordinance amendment will be at the next regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council set for October 11, 2000. Motion Ryan, second Gericke to invite Amy Buska of the Johnson County Soil and Water Conservation Service to study what practices might be available using grant money for the area that lies south of the railroad tracks. Ayes: Bartels, Gericke, Dils and Ryan. Absent: Walls Gene Charbon and Fire Chief Chris Justice were present to request a possible contribution of $25,000 or $30,000 each year to the association for the purpose of getting ready for a loan to acquire a new fire truck within three years. Motion Ryan, second Gericke to reiterate the city’s agreement to increase fire levy to 60.5 cents/ thousand of property valuation, this being the same amount agreed to by area townships for fire use. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan, Gericke and Dils. Motion carried. Fire Association Gene Charbon will attend the next meeting of the city council to continued visits on cost matters before the fire district. No definite news on senior housing project, Mayor believes that USDA Rural Housing funds may be found for this project. No news on annexation matters. City attorney will follow this matter.