Minutes-6/14/2000

Slim's Tavern no longer desires a request to close street. Ed Cole was present to request change in zoning in portions of Rolling Hills from R-2 to R2.5. Request will be studies first by Planning and Zoning commission. Mayor Potter reported that study continues on possible Senior Housing. A grant for completing a housing survey has been allowed for the City of Tiffin. A Public Hearing was held 6:56 p.m. at the Tiffin Fire Station to hear comment either in favor of or against a proposed budget amendment for the City of Tiffin for the year ending 6-30-2000. The amendment provides for increase in budget to pay for capital improvements that include the Wastewater Treatment Improvement project. There is no change in property tax asking. Budget amendment includes increase in revenues of $1,600,000 in State Revolving Loans, and increase in expenditures in the amount of $1,946,280. Amendment conforms with Budget Certification for year ending 6-30-2001. There were no citizens to speak either in favor or against proposed budget amendment. There were no written comments received from the public. Public Hearing adjourned 6:59 p.m. Motion Bartels, second Gericke to reconvene the regular session of the Tiffin City Council at 6:59 p.m. Motion Dils, second Gericke to approve a RESOLUTION #2000-9, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF TIFFIN BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR YEAR ENDING 6-30-2000. Ayes: Gericke, Bartels, and Dils. Absent: Ryan and Walls. Motion carried. Motion Bartels, second Dils to approve cigarette permit renewals for Morgan's Service, The General Store and On the Go Convenience Store. Ayes: Dils, Bartels, and Gericke. Absent: Ryan and Walls. Motion carried. Asphalt for parking area of 400 N. Stephans Street appears to be underway. Brett Mehmen also mentioned that curb stop will need to be located at this property. Motion Gericke, second Dils to authorize the city engineer to study further the possibility of a vacant lot on the corner of Goldfinch and Redbird Run at a cost not to exceed $13,000 and with extension in time period for acquisition. Engineer Hart will report to council at a later date. Ayes: Gericke, Bartels, and Dils. Absent: Walls, and Ryan. Motion carried. A letter will be sent to resident on State Street regarding two barking dogs. State Forester will be invited to provide tree recommendations for the city.