Minutes-04/15/1982

Brown reported that State Fire Marshall inspected above ground storage tanks for kerosene and gasoline and oil at Voparil's Gas and Grocery and at Morgan's Standard. State sent notification to Voparil and Morgan requiring barrier around tanks to prevent vehicle from running into tanks and a dike around the tanks the prevent spillage of liquid onto other property. State will not inspect again to see if requirements are carried out. Voparil has installed railroad ties around tank. Morgan plans to drain tank and let it sit empty. Discussion of sidewalk cleaning ordinance. Attorney Hoefer reported that State is currently trying to pass law which will make adjoining property owners liable if someone is injured on a snow or ice covered sidewalk. Currently, the city is liable for such injuries. Council tabled discussion of sidewalk ordinance until State makes its decision. Discussion of whether Johnson County Sheriff's Department should write violations under City or State Code. Brown and Stevens favored using State Code. Rohret and Spivey favored using City Code. Council agreed that city's income would outweigh any legal fees for processing violators and that any decision could be reversed if it did not work out. Council agreed to enforce "no parking" signs. Motion Spivey second Rohret to instruct Johnson County Sheriff's Department to write all applicable violations under City Code of Tiffin, Iowa. Carried unanimously. Barbara Murray reported that Tiffin does not have a chance of getting enough points to qualify for a Community Development Block Grant. Council agreed by consensus to allow Glenn Potter to use portion of designated alley adjoining his property as a garden space. Motion Rohret second Cox to approve request by Lark Supper Club for approval of Class "C" liquor license if application is in order. Roll call vote: Cox, aye; Brown, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, aye; Stevens, aye. Carried unanimously. Brown reported that estimate from Payless Cashways to insulate and panel water plant building is $897.00 if volunteer labor is used. Council will also need to redo heating system. Motion Brown second Cox to approve expenditure of up to $1,500.00 to insulate water plant building and redo heating system and to utilize all volunteer labor for the project. Cox abstained from the vote. Motion carried. No discussion concerning garbage pickup at apartment units and trailer court. Council deferred discussion of binding ordinances until June meeting.