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City Council — regular meeting, June 20, 2023

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 0 agenda items 24 motions recorded 28 documents

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Motions carried
18
of 18 substantive motions (procedural ones aside)
Split votes
0
at least one "no", or the motion failed
Bills approved As printed
$255k
1 payables list; details
Minutes
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Votes

Each motion as the minutes record it: the agenda heading and the motion line. Names come from the roll call; "all ayes (implied)" marks a motion where the minutes say only "All ayes" or "carried unanimously", which credits the members recorded as present. Read the minutes

G-1ordinanceroll call Ord. 2023-502 · p. 2

Motion to open Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2023-502 – An Ordinance Adopting the 2021 International Fire Code with Amendments by Olney

Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Eric Schnedler

G-1ordinanceroll call Ord. 2023-502 · p. 2

Motion to close Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2023-502 – An Ordinance Adopting the 2021 International Fire Code with Amendments by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Tim Orris

H-1ordinancefirstroll call Ord. 2023-502 · p. 2

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2023-502 – An Ordinance Adopting the 2021 International Fire Code with Amendments by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Al Havens

I-1resolutionroll call Res. 2023-043 · p. 2

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-043 – A Resolution Approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Tiffin, Iowa, and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028 by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Al Havens

The signed copy records this vote differently.

I-2resolutionroll call Res. 2023-044 · p. 3

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-044 – A Resolution Setting the Salaries for the Appointed Officers and Employees of the City of Tiffin, Iowa by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Al Havens

I-3resolutionroll call Res. 2023-045 · p. 3

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-045 – A Resolution for the Completion and Final Acceptance of the Original Town Urbanization Project – Phase Two by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

I-4resolutionroll call Res. 2023-046, Res. 2023-037 · p. 3

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-046 – A Resolution Amending Resolution 2023-037 to add Lieutenant to the City of Tiffin Fire Department Stipend Program by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Eric Schnedler

K-2otherall ayes (implied) · p. 3

K-2 Consideration of Special Events Application – Tony Johnson, Country Friday at Park Place (Outdoor Concert) – Motion to approve by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Eric Schnedler

K-3otherall ayes (implied) · p. 3

K-3 Consideration of Change Order #3 – Boomerang Corporation, Well #5 Pump, Controls and Water Main Project – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Eric Schnedler

K-4otherall ayes (implied) · p. 3

K-4 Consideration of Pay Estimate #5 – Boomerang Corporation, Well #5 Pump, Controls and Water Main Project – Motion to approve by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Tim Orris

K-5otherall ayes (implied) · p. 3

K-5 Consideration of Pay Estimate #16 (Final) – Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Project – Phase Two – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Al Havens

K-6otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-6 Discussion and Consideration of Professional Services Agreement with MSA Professional Services for the Preliminary Design of Highway 6 and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Eric Schnedler

K-7otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-7 Discussion and Consideration to Authorize Advertising Expenditure with Z102.9 for Tiffin Rec Fest and Council Action as Needed – Motion to not exceed $600 by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Tim Orris

K-8otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-8 Discussion and Consideration of One-time Water and Sewer Adjustment at 511 State Street Apartment #105 and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Olney

Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Eric Schnedler

K-9otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-9 Discussion and Consideration of Position Promotion for Nick Sitzman from Building Inspector I to Building Inspector II/Plans Examiner and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Eric Schnedler

K-10otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-10 Discussion and Consideration to Advertise for a Water and Wastewater Position and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Al Havens

K-11otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-11 Discussion and Consideration of Moving the July 4th City Council Meeting to July 11th and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

K-12otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-12 Discussion and Consideration of Moving the August 1st and 15th City Council Meetings to August 8th and 22nd and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Al Havens

Procedural motions (6): agenda, minutes, payables approval, adjournment
  • B Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval – Motion to approve agenda by Schnedler — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • G Adjournment – Motion to adjourn by Schnedler — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • C Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval – Motion to approve agenda by Orris — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • E-7 Approval of Cigarette License Renewal – July 1, 2023 – Kum & Go, The Depot Express, Morgan’s, Fareway, Hometown Spirits and Casey’s General Stores – Motion to approve Consent Agenda which includes City Council Minutes, Joint City Council/Clear Creek Amana School Board Meeting Minutes, Summary of Receipts, Clerk/Treasurer’s Report, Liquor License Renewal for the Deport Express, Special Liquor License for Wildhorse Productions LLC, Cigarette License Renewal for Kum & Go, The Depot Express, Morgan’s, Fareway, Hometown Spirits and Casey’s General Stores by Olney — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • K-1 Consideration of Payables List – Motion to approve by Orris — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • N Adjournment – Motion to adjourn by Schnedler — carried (all ayes (implied))

Attendance

Christine Olney presentEric Schnedler presentAl Havens presentSkylar Limkemann presentTim Orris presentSteven Berner (mayor) present

Money approved

The council's payables list for this meeting total $255,278.67 As printed. List (PDF)

Largest payees on the list (public names; payments to private individuals are grouped)
PayeeAmountLines
RATHJE CONSTRUCTION$101,345.611
JOHNSON COUNTY REFUSE INC$36,687.002
HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT$19,780.002
JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF$19,144.671
DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP$14,310.503
TREE GUYS$11,650.004
ALLIANT ENERGY$6,614.6213
VISA$5,524.0515

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Projects at this meeting

  • Deer View / Highway 6 Traffic Signalization: Payables list: NEUMILLER ELECTRIC INC $100.00
  • Joint projects with the Clear Creek Amana school district: E-7 Approval of Cigarette License Renewal – July 1, 2023 – Kum & Go, The Depot Express, Morgan’s, Fareway, Hometown Spirits and Casey’s General Stores – Motion to approve Consent Agenda which includes City Council Minutes, Joint City Council/Clear Creek Amana School Board Meeting Minutes, Summary of Receipts, Clerk/Treasurer’s Report, Liquor License Renewal for the Deport Express, Special Liquor L
  • Law enforcement contract with the Johnson County Sheriff: Payables list: JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF $19,144.67
  • Original Town Urbanization – Phase Two: K-5 Consideration of Pay Estimate #16 (Final) – Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Project – Phase Two – Motion to approve by Orris ($101,345.61); Motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-045 – A Resolution for the Completion and Final Acceptance of the Original Town Urbanization Project – Phase Two by Orris; Payables list: RATHJE CONSTRUCTION $101,345.61
  • Park Place City Center: K-2 Consideration of Special Events Application – Tony Johnson, Country Friday at Park Place (Outdoor Concert) – Motion to approve by Limkemann
  • Tiffin Fire Department: Motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-046 – A Resolution Amending Resolution 2023-037 to add Lieutenant to the City of Tiffin Fire Department Stipend Program by Limkemann
  • Well #5 (test well, pump, controls and water main): K-3 Consideration of Change Order #3 – Boomerang Corporation, Well #5 Pump, Controls and Water Main Project – Motion to approve by Orris ($12,557.60); K-4 Consideration of Pay Estimate #5 – Boomerang Corporation, Well #5 Pump, Controls and Water Main Project – Motion to approve by Limkemann ($108,891.31)

Ordinances and resolutions

Ord. 2023-502, Res. 2023-037, Res. 2023-043, Res. 2023-044, Res. 2023-045, Res. 2023-046

Agenda

The archive has no itemized agenda for this meeting; see the agenda document below.

Documents

DocumentTypePagesOriginal
Agenda - 6-20-23 agenda2PDF
E-5E-5 - Liquor License Renewal - The Depot Express application permit1PDF
E-6E-6 - Liquor License Special Event - Wildhorse Productions, LLC application permit1PDF
E-7E-7 - Cigarette License Renewals application permit6PDF
K-2K-2 - Special Events Application - Country Friday - Tony Johnson application permit2PDF
K-7K-7 - Z102.9 Tiffin Rec Fest Advertising Proposal bid award1PDF
I-1I-1 - Collective Bargaining Agreement - Draft - 7-1-23 contract agreement20PDF
K-3K-3 - Change Order 3 - Boomerang - Well 5, Pump, Controls, Watermain contract agreement1PDF
K-4K-4 - Pay Estimate 5 - Boomerang - Well 5, Pump, Controls, Watermain contract agreement2PDF
K-6K-6 - Professional Services Contract - MSA - Highway 6 contract agreement2PDF
M-8M-8 - CMReport - 6-16-23 contract agreement1PDF
E-3E-3 - Summary of Receipts financial report1PDF
E-4E-4 - Clerk-Treasurers Report financial report2PDF
L-2L-2 - Monthly Departmental Budget Report financial report5PDF
E-1E-1 - 6-20-23 Final Minutes minutes5PDF
Minutes: Regular Meeting 06/20/2023 minutes5PDF
Minutes-6/20/2023 minutes5PDF
G-1,H-1G-1, H-1 - Ordinance No. 2023-502 - 2021 International Fire Code with Amendments ordinance12PDF
K-5K-5 - Pay Estimat 5 - Final - Rathje Construction - Original Town Phase Two other3PDF
Notes for the Work Session - 6-16-23 other1PDF
K-1K-1 - Payables payables claims8PDF
I-1I-1 - Resolution 2023-043 - Collective Bargaining Agreement 2023 resolution1PDF
I-2I-2 - Resolution 2023-044 - Resolution Setting Salaries for FY 23-24 resolution2PDF
I-3I-3 - Resolution 2023-045 - Final Acceptance of Original Town Urbanization Project Phase Two resolution2PDF
I-4I-4 - Resolution 2023-046 - Amending Resolution 2023-037 - Stipend Program resolution2PDF
K-8K-8 - One-time Water and Sewer Adjustment - 511 State Street Apartment 105 staff report memo4PDF
K-9K-9 - Position Promotion from Building Inspector I to Building Inspector II-Plans Examiner staff report memo1PDF
L-1L-1 - May Johnson County Sheriff's Report staff report memo14PDF

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