Minutes-10/02/1988

The City of Tiffin met in special session on Sunday, October 2, 1988 in order to consider purchase of property at 141 Railroad Street. Mayor Potter called meeting to order at 10:35 a.m. Members present were Morgan, Eggers, Stoner, Spivey and Stratton. Potter reported that the smaller building and the property running east to Beckler's was appraised at $25,000.00 The used metal building is 30 by 70 feet and has a full cement floor. It does not contain any heat, water or sewer connections and electrical work needs to be done. It was also noted that the building was over half full of tires. The bank informed Potter that it would take thirty days to legally break the lease with the tire storage company. Council consensus to use building for storage of city equipment and to plow up open area to the east and plant with grass for use as playground area for volleyball or other activities. Council consensus to hard surface or blacktop driveway and parking area and to use only the driveway off Grant Street. The driveway would be split down the middle and shared with the purchaser of the larger building. Council instructed clerk to check with attorney about proper zoning for use as a city storage building and playground area. Motion Morgan second Stratton to authorize Mayor Potter to work with the realator, appraiser and Iowa State Bank officials to purchase the smaller building and adjoining property located at 141 Railroad Street for an offer of $20,000. and going no higher than $22,500. Roll call vote: Morgan, aye; Eggers, aye; Stoner, aye; Stratton, aye; Spivey, aye. Carried unanimously. Motion Spivey second Stratton to adjourn at 11:00 a.m. Carried unanimously. GLENN POTTER, MAYOR ADELIA S. KERN, CLERK-TREASURER