City Council

City Council — regular meeting, December 21, 2021

Tuesday, December 21, 2021 0 agenda items 31 motions recorded 25 documents

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Motions carried
22
of 25 substantive motions (procedural ones aside)
Split votes
0
at least one "no", or the motion failed
Bills approved As printed
$160k
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

F-1otherroll call · p. 2

Motion to open Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to the 2017 Park Place Commercial Urban Renewal Area by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Eric Schnedler

F-1otherroll call · p. 2

Motion to close Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to the 2017 Park Place Commercial Urban Renewal Area by Havens

Unknown · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

F-2ordinanceroll call Ord. 2021-490 · p. 2

Motion to open Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-490 – An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Adding Chapter 6.07, Voting Precincts by Bartels

Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Eric Schnedler

F-2ordinanceroll call Ord. 2021-490 · p. 2

Motion to close Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-490 – An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Adding Chapter 6.07, Voting Precincts by Havens

Unknown · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

F-3otherroll call · p. 2

Motion to open Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Costs for the Tiffin Public Works Building by Bartels

Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

F-3otherroll call · p. 2

Motion to close Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Costs for the Tiffin Public Works Building by Olney

Unknown · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Eric Schnedler

G-1ordinancethirdroll call Ord. 2021-488 · p. 3

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-488 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section 55.01(8) of Chapter 55, Animal Protection and Control, Definition of Poultry by Olney

Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Jim Bartels

G-2ordinancefirstroll call Ord. 2021-489 · p. 3

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-489 – An Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the December 2021 Addition to the 2017 Park Place Commercial Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Jim Bartels

G-2ordinancewaive second thirdroll call Ord. 2021-489 · p. 3

G-2 Ordinance No. 2021-489 – An Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable – Motion to Suspend the Requirement to Pass Ordinance on Two Considerations before Final Passage as stated in Iowa Code Section 380.3 by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Christine Olney

G-2ordinancesecondroll call Ord. 2021-489 · p. 3

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-489 – An Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the December 2021 Addition to the 2017 Park Place Commercial Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Eric Schnedler

G-2ordinancethirdroll call Ord. 2021-489 · p. 3

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-489 – An Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the December 2021 Addition to the 2017 Park Place Commercial Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa by Bartels

Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Al Havens

G-3ordinancefirstroll call Ord. 2021-490 · p. 3

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-490 – An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Adding Chapter 6.07, Voting Precincts by Bartels

Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Christine Olney

G-3ordinancewaive second thirdroll call Ord. 2021-490 · p. 4

G-3 Ordinance No. 2021-490 – An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by – Motion to Suspend the Requirement to Pass Ordinance on Two Considerations before Final Passage as stated in Iowa Code Section 380.3 by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Eric Schnedler

G-3ordinancesecondroll call Ord. 2021-490 · p. 4

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-490 – An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Adding Chapter 6.07, Voting Precincts by Bartels

Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Al Havens

G-3ordinancethirdroll call Ord. 2021-490 · p. 4

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-490 – An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Adding Chapter 6.07, Voting Precincts by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Eric Schnedler

H-1resolutionroll call Res. 2021-075 · p. 4

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-075 – A Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Al Havens

H-2resolutionroll call Res. 2021-076 · p. 4

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-076 – A Resolution to Declare Necessity and Establish an Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.4 of the Code of Iowa and Approve the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the 2017 Park Place Commercial Urban Renewal Area by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Christine Olney

H-3resolutionroll call Res. 2021-077 · p. 4

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021- 077 – A Resolution Approving Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Costs for the Tiffin Public Works Building by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Christine Olney

H-4resolutionroll call Res. 2021-078 · p. 4

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-078 – A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Tiffin Public Works Building by Olney

Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Al Havens

H-5resolutionroll call Res. 2021-079 · p. 5

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-079 – A Resolution Approving Letter of Agreement with Johnson County for the Combining of Selected Tiffin Precincts with Selected Township Precincts by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Al Havens

H-6resolutionroll call Res. 2021-080 · p. 5

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-080 – A Resolution Approving First Amendment to Subdivider’s Agreement for Andersen Addition by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Christine Olney

H-7resolutionroll call Res. 2021-081 · p. 5

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-081 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Andersen Addition by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Christine Olney

H-8resolutionroll call Res. 2021-082 · p. 5

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-082 – A Resolution A Resolution Amending the 28E Agreement between the City of Tiffin and the Clear Creek Amana Community School District to Expand the Shared Use of the District’s and City’s Facilities by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Jim Bartels

H-9resolutionall ayes (implied) Res. 2021-083 · p. 5

Motion to table Resolution No. 2021-083 – A Resolution Establishing a Goal of Meeting or Exceeding NFPA 1720: Standards for Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Volunteer Fire Departments, 2020 Edition by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Christine Olney

J-2otherall ayes (implied) · p. 5

J-2 Discussion and Consideration of Approving Bid for Block Retaining Wall at 110 East 2nd Street and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

Procedural motions (6): agenda, minutes, payables approval, adjournment
  • B Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval – Motion to approve agenda by Olney — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • F Adjournment – Motion to adjourn by Bartels — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • B-1 Swearing-in of Newly Elected Official, Councilperson Tim Orris and of Re-elected Officials, Mayor Steven Berner, Councilperson Al Havens and Councilperson Eric Schnedler – Motion to approve agenda by Havens — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • D-3 Approval of Special Events Liquor License Permit – Bella Sala – Motion to approve consent agenda which includes City Council Minutes, Clerk’s Report and Special Events Liquor License for Bella Sala by Havens — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • J-1 Consideration of Payables List – Motion to Approve by Bartels — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • N Adjournment – Motion to adjourn by Olney — carried (all ayes (implied))

Attendance

Skylar Limkemann presentEric Schnedler presentAl Havens presentJim Bartels presentChristine Olney presentSteven Berner (mayor) present

Money approved

The council's payables list for this meeting total $159,807.11 As printed. List (PDF)

Largest payees on the list (public names; payments to private individuals are grouped)
PayeeAmountLines
JOHNSON COUNTY REFUSE INC$32,923.503
CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY$20,000.001
ALLIANT ENERGY$18,736.1820
JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF$15,275.001
WELLMARK$11,998.457
HOLLAND, MICHAEL, RAIBER$10,447.502
NEUMILLER ELECTRIC INC$5,810.001
GOODWIN LAW OFFICE PC$5,430.001

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Projects at this meeting

  • Andersen Addition: Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-080 – A Resolution Approving First Amendment to Subdivider’s Agreement for Andersen Addition by Schnedler; Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-081 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Andersen Addition by Havens
  • Joint projects with the Clear Creek Amana school district: Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-082 – A Resolution A Resolution Amending the 28E Agreement between the City of Tiffin and the Clear Creek Amana Community School District to Expand the Shared Use of the District’s and City’s Facilities by Schnedler
  • Law enforcement contract with the Johnson County Sheriff: Payables list: JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF $15,275.00
  • Park Place City Center: Motion to open Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to the 2017 Park Place Commercial Urban Renewal Area by Havens; Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-076 – A Resolution to Declare Necessity and Establish an Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.4 of the Code of Iowa and Approve the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the 2017 Park Place Commercial Urban Renewal Area by Schnedler; Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-489 – An Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the December 2021 Addition to the 2017 Park Place Commercial Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa by Bartels
  • Public Works Building: Motion to open Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Costs for the Tiffin Public Works Building by Bartels; Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021- 077 – A Resolution Approving Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Costs for the Tiffin Public Works Building by Havens; Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-078 – A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Tiffin Public Works Building by Olney; Payables list: MARTIN GARDNER ARCHITECTURE $3,517.50
  • Tiffin Fire Department: Motion to table Resolution No. 2021-083 – A Resolution Establishing a Goal of Meeting or Exceeding NFPA 1720: Standards for Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Volunteer Fire Departments, 2020 Edition by Havens
  • Urban renewal areas and TIF: Motion to open Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to the 2017 Park Place Commercial Urban Renewal Area by Havens; Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-076 – A Resolution to Declare Necessity and Establish an Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.4 of the Code of Iowa and Approve the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the 2017 Park Place Commercial Urban Renewal Area by Schnedler; Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-489 – An Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the December 2021 Addition to the 2017 Park Place Commercial Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa by Bartels

Ordinances and resolutions

Ord. 2021-488, Ord. 2021-489, Ord. 2021-490, Res. 2021-075, Res. 2021-076, Res. 2021-077, Res. 2021-078, Res. 2021-079, Res. 2021-080, Res. 2021-081, Res. 2021-082, Res. 2021-083

Agenda

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

Documents

DocumentTypePagesOriginal
Agenda - 12-21-21 agenda2PDF
E-3E-3 - Special Events Liquor License - Bella Sala application permit1PDF
K-2K-2 - Bid for 110 E 2nd Street Retaining Wall Installation bid award2PDF
M-8M-8 - CMReport - 12-17-21 budget1PDF
M-8M-8 - BUDGET CALENDER 2022 budget1PDF
I-5I-5 - Letter of Agreement with Johnson County for Combining Tiffin Precincts contract agreement2PDF
E-2E-2 - Treasurers Report financial report2PDF
E-1E-1 - 12-21-21 Final Minutes minutes6PDF
Minutes: Regular Meeting 12/21/2021 minutes6PDF
Minutes-12/21/2021 minutes6PDF
G-2,H-3G-2, H-3 - Ordinance 2021-490 - Chapter 6.07, Voting Precincts ordinance4PDF
H-1H-1 - Ordinance 2021-488 - Change Definition of Poultry - Chapter 55 ordinance2PDF
H-2H-2 - Ordinance 2021-489 - Division of Taxes Levied for 2017 PP URA ordinance6PDF
I-9I-9 - NFPA Standards - 2014 other18PDF
Notes for the Work Session - 12-17-21 other1PDF
K-1K-1 - Payables payables claims6PDF
F-1F-1 - Jim Bartels Recognition Proclamation proclamation1PDF
G-1,I-2G-1, I-2 - Resolution 2021-076 - Declare Necessity and Establish URA - 2017 PP URA resolution8PDF
G-3,I-3G-3, I-3 - Resolution 2021-077 - Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Costs - PW Building resolution1PDF
I-1I-1 - Resolution 2021-075 - Authorizing the City Clerk to transfer funds resolution1PDF
I-4I-4 - Resolution 2021-078 - Award Bid for Public Works Building resolution3PDF
I-6I-6 - Resolution 2021-080 - First Amendmen to Subdivider's Agreement - Andersen Agreement resolution20PDF
I-7I-7 - Resolution 2021-081 - Approval of Final Plat - Andersen Addition resolution3PDF
I-9I-9 - Resolution 2021-083 - Establishing a Goal of NFPA 1720 resolution2PDF
L-1L-1 - November Johnson County Sheriff's Department staff report memo13PDF

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