Minutes-8/11/1999

Tiffin City Council August 11, 1999 Building Inspector Schott also indicated that a final occupancy permit has never been issued for 400 Stephans Street, nor have plans been submitted for an apartment dwelling inside this business location. The Inspector will speak to the owner in regard to this matter and also in regard to funds allocated by Joe Johnston to be used for completion of the unfinished parking area. The inspector explained that the building site would require revised parking plans in light of new plans to build apartments above the commercial area and that blueprints would be needed prior to building permit issuance. The Building Inspector has informed owners of these requirements. Motion Kern, second Gericke that any official letter or notifications needed in regard to building permit Violations be sent by Building Inspector Schott or Attorney Greenleaf to bring builders to compliance. Motion Gericke, second Kern to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-29, RESOLUTION APPROVING A UTILITY AND INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH JIM RIGGAN, CLEAR CREEK MOBILE HOME PARK. A part of the South 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 80 North, Range 7 West of the 5th PM in the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Recorded in Jo. Co. Office of Recorder, Book 2403, Page 74, and Page 76. Ayes: Kern, Bartels, and Gericke, Nays: None. Absent: Ryan and Walls. Motion carried. Motion Gericke second Bartels to approve a match of $2,000.00 for tree improvements for a grant application of the same amount sent to Alliant Utility Branching Out Grant Application. Ayes: Bartels, Gericke, and Kern. Nays: None. Absent: Walls, and Ryan. Motion carried. Mayor Potter reported negotiated terms with the Iowa Department of Transportation regarding sewer service for both reststops south and west of the city. Water charge will continue at 150% of the residential rate, sewer rates for the state will be at 120% of the regular residential rate. The state cannot receive hookup to city service until such time as the new wastewater plant is installed and running. The city agreed to assist with procurement easements required for the project. Engineer Hart explained that setting date for bid letting could be set for the next regular council meeting. Phase II of the IDOT pedestrian walkway is not at this date yet closed. No changes can be made until Phase II is closed. Hart expects that a new culvert on 2nd street could cost around $100,000.00. Songbird repair work was explained by Hart. The school sent a letter to IDOT regarding highway safety, the city will look into getting crosswalk lines repainted, the school is to use flashers on the highway when they believe they are needed. Motion Gericke, second Kern to accept clerk and treasurer’s report. Ayes: Kern, Gericke and Bartels. Absent: Ryan and Walls. Motion carried. Motion Bartels, second Kern to pay bills and accept receipts. Ayes: Bartels, Gericke, and Kern. Absent: Walls, and Ryan. Motion carried. Motion carried to adjourn. 8:45 p.m.