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City Council — regular meeting, October 19, 2021

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 0 agenda items 25 motions recorded 29 documents

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Motions carried
18
of 19 substantive motions (procedural ones aside)
Split votes
2
at least one "no", or the motion failed
Bills approved As printed
$410k
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. 2021-482 · p. 2

Motion to open Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-482 – An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, to add Chapter 58, Urban Chickens, to the Nuisances and Animal Control Section by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Al Havens

G-1ordinanceroll call Ord. 2021-482 · p. 2

Motion to close Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-482 – An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, to add Chapter 58, Urban Chickens, to the Nuisances and Animal Control Section by Bartels

Unknown · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

H-1ordinancethirdroll call Ord. 2021-480 · p. 2

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-480 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section 92.08 of Chapter 92, to Increase the Water Deposit Amount by Bartels

Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Christine Olney

H-2ordinancesecondroll call Ord. 2021-481 · p. 3

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-481 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone Auditor’s Parcel 2020104 from R-1E to R-1C, in the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, and Legally Described Herein by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Eric Schnedler

H-3ordinancefirstroll call Ord. 2021-482 · p. 3

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-482 – An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, to add Chapter 58, Urban Chickens, to the Nuisances and Animal Control Section by Havens

Carried 3–2 · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Skylar Limkemann · Voted no: Eric Schnedler, Skylar Limkemann

I-1resolutionroll call Res. 2021-059 · p. 3

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-059 – A Resolution Accepting the City Street Financial Report by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

I-2resolutionroll call Res. 2021-060 · p. 3

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-060 – A Resolution Setting the Date of November 2, 2021, for a Public Hearing to Increase the Bulk Water Rate for the City of Tiffin, Iowa by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Eric Schnedler

I-3resolutionroll call Res. 2021-061 · p. 3

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-061 – A Resolution Setting the Date of November 2, 2021, for a Public Hearing to Amend the 2018 International Fire Code by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Eric Schnedler

I-4resolutionroll call Res. 2021-062 · p. 3

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-062 – A Resolution Setting the Date of November 2, 2021, for a Public Hearing for a Hazardous Substance Spills Ordinance by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Jim Bartels

I-5resolutionroll call Res. 2021-063 · p. 4

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-063 – A Resolution Setting the Date of November 2, 2021, for a Public Hearing for a Fire Safety Permit Ordinance by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Al Havens

I-6resolutionroll call Res. 2021-064 · p. 4

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-064 – A Resolution Setting the Date of November 2, 2021, for a Public Hearing for a False Alarm Ordinance by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Al Havens

K-2otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-2 Consideration of Special Events Application – Tiffin Trick-or-Treat Parade – Infuse Church – Motion to Approve by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Jim Bartels

K-3otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-3 Consideration of Special Events Application – Iowa City Dog Obedience Club FastCAT – Tricia Green – Motion to Approve by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

K-4otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-4 Consideration of Change Order #1 – Vieth Construction, Trail Phase 6 – Motion to Approve by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Jim Bartels

K-5otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-5 Consideration of Pay Estimate #1 – Vieth Construction, Trail Phase 6 – Motion to Approve by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

K-6otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-6 Consideration of Change Order #7 – Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Phase Two – Motion to Approve by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

K-7otherall ayes (implied) · p. 5

K-7 Consideration of Change Order #8 – Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Phase Two – Motion to Approve by Bartels

Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Eric Schnedler

K-8otherall ayes (implied) · p. 5

K-8 Consideration of Pay Estimate #6 – Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Phase Two – Motion to Approve by Bartels

Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Eric Schnedler

K-9otherroll call · p. 5

K-9 Discussion and Consideration of Backyard Ice Rink for Tiffin City Park Tennis Courts and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Schnedler

Carried 4–1 · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Skylar Limkemann · Voted no: Christine Olney

Another copy of these minutes records this vote differently.

Procedural motions (6): agenda, minutes, payables approval, adjournment
  • B Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval – Motion to approve agenda by Limkemann — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • I Adjournment – Motion to adjourn by Schnedler — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • C Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval – Motion to move reports after communication approve agenda by Bartels — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • E-2 Approval of Clerk/Treasurer’s Report – Motion to approve consent agenda which includes the City Council Minutes and Clerk/Treasurer’s Report by Limkemann — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • K-1 Consideration of Payables List – Motion to Approve by Bartels — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • N Adjournment – Motion to adjourn by Limkemann — carried (all ayes (implied))

Attendance

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

Money approved

The council's payables list for this meeting total $409,822.02 As printed. List (PDF)

Largest payees on the list (public names; payments to private individuals are grouped)
PayeeAmountLines
RATHJE CONSTRUCTION$156,927.981
VIETH CONSTRUCTION CORP$80,502.141
JOHNSON COUNTY REFUSE INC$32,267.002
WULFEKUHLE INJECTION & P$24,725.401
CORE & MAIN$16,432.441
Individual (refund/reimbursement)$15,789.9613
JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF$15,275.001
WELLMARK$11,998.457

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Projects at this meeting

  • City parks and recreation facilities: K-9 Discussion and Consideration of Backyard Ice Rink for Tiffin City Park Tennis Courts and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Schnedler
  • Law enforcement contract with the Johnson County Sheriff: Payables list: JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF $15,275.00
  • Original Town Urbanization – Phase Two: K-6 Consideration of Change Order #7 – Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Phase Two – Motion to Approve by Havens ($2,500.00); K-7 Consideration of Change Order #8 – Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Phase Two – Motion to Approve by Bartels ($3,500.00); K-8 Consideration of Pay Estimate #6 – Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Phase Two – Motion to Approve by Bartels ($156,927.98); Original Town Schedule - Winter Shutdown; Payables list: RATHJE CONSTRUCTION $156,927.98
  • Tiffin Trail – Phase 6: K-4 Consideration of Change Order #1 – Vieth Construction, Trail Phase 6 – Motion to Approve by Havens ($2,138.00); K-5 Consideration of Pay Estimate #1 – Vieth Construction, Trail Phase 6 – Motion to Approve by Havens ($80,502.14); Payables list: VIETH CONSTRUCTION CORP $80,502.14, IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD $4,699.00 ($85,201.14)

Ordinances and resolutions

Ord. 2021-480, Ord. 2021-481, Ord. 2021-482, Res. 2021-059, Res. 2021-060, Res. 2021-061, Res. 2021-062, Res. 2021-063, Res. 2021-064

Agenda

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

Documents

DocumentTypePagesOriginal
M-8M-8 - Joint Entities Meeting Agenda agenda1PDF
Agenda - 10-19-21 agenda2PDF
K-2K-2 - Special Events Application - Infuse Church - Trick or Treat Parade application permit2PDF
K-3K-3 - Special Events Application - Iowa City Dog Obedience Club - Tricia Green application permit1PDF
Notes for the Work Session - 10-15-21 budget1PDF
K-4K-4 - Change Order #1 - Vieth Construction - Trail Phase 6 contract agreement2PDF
K-5K-5 - Pay Estimate #1 - Vieth Construction - Trail Phase 6 contract agreement3PDF
K-6K-6 - Change Order #7 - Rathje Construction - Original Town Phase Two contract agreement2PDF
K-7K-7 - Change Order #8 - Rathje Construction - Original Town Phase Two contract agreement2PDF
K-8K-8 - Pay Estimate #6 - Rathje Construction - Original Town Phase Two contract agreement3PDF
E-2E-2 - Clerks - Treasurer's Report financial report2PDF
I-1I-1 - 2021 Street Finance Report financial report7PDF
E-1E-1 - 10-19-21 Final Minutes minutes5PDF
Minutes: Regular Meeting 10/19/2021 minutes5PDF
Minutes-10/19/2021 minutes10PDF
H-1H-1 - Ordinance 2021-480 - Increase Utility Deposits ordinance2PDF
H-2H-2 - Ordinance 2021-481 - Rezoning of Auditor's Parcel 2020104 - R-1E to R-1C ordinance3PDF
I-2I-2 - Ordinance 2021-483 - Water Rate Increase for Bulk Water ordinance2PDF
K-9K-9 - Backyard Ice Rink for Tiffin City Park - Tennis Courts other1PDF
M-8M-8 - Original Town Schedule - Winter Shutdown other1PDF
M-8M-8 - CMReport - 10-15-21 other1PDF
K-1K-1 - Payables payables claims6PDF
I-1I-1 - Resolution 2021-059 - Tiffin Street Finance Report 2021 resolution1PDF
I-2I-2 - Resolution 2021-060 - Set Public Hearing Date to Increase Bulk Water Rate - 2021 resolution1PDF
I-3I-3 - Resolution 2021-061 - Set Public Hearing Date to Amend the 2018 International Fire Code - 2021 resolution1PDF
I-4I-4 - Resolution 2021-062 - Set Public Hearing Date for a Harzardous Substance Spills Ordinance resolution1PDF
I-5I-5 - Resolution 2021-063 - Set Public Hearing Date for Fire Safety Permit Ordinance resolution1PDF
I-6I-6 - Resolution 2021-064 - Set Public Hearing Date for a False Alarm Ordinance resolution1PDF
L-1L-1 - September Johnson County Sheriff's Report staff report memo13PDF

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