Minutes-03/11/1998

Charlie Bruggermann of General Telephone Company was present to explain a new phone service offering for local residents. Information and ballots for this new expanded service will be received by customers during March. Attorney Greenleaf explained proposed changes in the city zoning and subdivision ordinances. Motion Ryan to introduce a Ordinance Amending City of Tiffin Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and provide for a first reading of the Ordinance by title only. Motion seconded by Walls. Ayes: Bartels, Walls, Ryan and Gericke. Motion carried. The council spent time in discussion regarding bridging efforts of the creek along Brown Street. Council agreed that pedestrian bridge efforts should proceed as planned in the Pedestrian Trail. Council also instructed Mike Singer to continue study of additional bridging needs. Mike Singer of Hart Engineering was directed to continue with update mapping needs for the city. Motion Ryan, second Gericke to approve a RESOLUTION # 1998-6, A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING DELINQUENT WATER/SEWER CHARGES TO CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROPERTY TAXES. Ayes: Walls, Ryan, Gericke, and Bartels. Motion carried. Motion Ryan, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION # 1998-7, A RESOLUTION APPROVING STEP 3 OF ANNUAL SALARY OF $23,543.52 FOR THE CITY CLERK/TREASURER. Ayes: Walls, Gericke, Ryan and Bartels. Motion carried. Native Grass and Seed Drill donation for the Johnson Conservation Office was considered again. The Johnson County Secondary Roads may have this equipment. Attorney Greenleaf explained that Songbird sidewalk easements are now in order. Motion Bartels, second Ryan to approve a Resolution #1998-8, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE SIDEWALK EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH TOM AND SANDRA LAWRENCE, INCLUDING THEIR CONTRACT SELLERS, FOR A PERMANENT SIDEWALK EASEMENT OVER A PORTION OF LOT 47 SONGBIRD ESTATES PART 4, TIFFIN, IOWA. Ayes: Ryan, Gericke, Walls, and Bartels. Motion carried. Attorney Greenleaf also provided Dedication and Conveyance and Agreement from Francis and Nancy Schneider. Motion Walls, second Gericke to approve a Resolution #1998-9, superseding Resolution #1997-18, A RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT AND SUBDIVISION OF A REPLAT OF FOREST RIDGE SUBDIVISION PART TWO, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. Ayes: Walls, Ryan, Gericke and Bartels. Motion carried.