Minutes-06/09/1982

Motion Rohret second Brown to approve request by Tim Spivey for building permit for 32' x 22' garage at 111 College Street according to drawing on file and subject to variances granted by Board of Adjustment on May 24, 1982 to allow three building on that lot and to reduce rear yard requirements. Roll call vote: Brown, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, aye; Cox, aye. Carried unanimously. Attorney Sladek stated that a citizen sued the city and individual council members under harassment theory two years ago and then renewed the suit recently. Sladek recommended discussion in closed session. Motion Rohret second Spivey to go into closed session as allowed in Section 25A.5(c) of Code of Iowa to discuss strategy related to litigation. Roll call vote: Brown, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, aye; Cox, aye. Carried unanimously. Open meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m. Council members present were Brown, Spivey, Rohret and Cox. Mayor Brotherton was absent. Stevens arrived at 9:20 p.m. Attorney Sladek informed council that there were two ways to restrict load limits on city streets, by resolution or by ordinance. Attorney prefers ordinance. Council could post a five ton limit and then issue permits for higher limits for temporary use. Council thought that this could interfere with businesses being serviced. Council stated that real concern was complaints received about semi trucks parked all day or all night and left running. Attorney stated that they city cannot signle out trucks for restricted parking area. Council could restrict length of vehicle but that would not help if just the cab was parked and left running. Attorney recommended posting load limits in areas where trucks should not be because of street damage. Attorney stated that city could make provision in traffic ordinance that a vehicle cannot be left running unattended. Member Stevens arrived. Attorney will check on liability in regard to sidewalk cleaning ordinance. Attorney made following recommendations: for Ordinance No. 22 Moving Buildings: get engineer's approval before building is moved to be sure it will not damage anything, request posting of bend to cover damages if they do occur and raise the permit fee. Mary Formanek talked to Council again about reinstating the library contract with Coralville. She will attend Coralville Council meeting and talk to them Motion Stevens second Spivey to approve application for 14 day beer permit for Tiffin Fire Department effective July 10, 1982 pending proper documentation. Roll call vote: Brown, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, aye; Stevens, aye; Cox, aye. Carried unanimously.