City Council

City Council — regular meeting, February 18, 2020

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 0 agenda items 26 motions recorded 2 documents

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Motions carried
19
of 20 substantive motions (procedural ones aside)
Split votes
0
at least one "no", or the motion failed
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-1otherroll call · p. 2

Motion to open the Public Hearing on FY 2020-2021 Proposed Maximum Property Tax Dollars by Walls

Carried · moved by Rodney Walls, seconded by Jim Bartels

G-1otherroll call · p. 2

G-1 Public Hearing on FY 2020-2021 Proposed Maximum Property Tax Dollars – Motion to close Public Hearing by Walls

Unknown · moved by Rodney Walls, seconded by Eric Schnedler

H-1ordinancethirdroll call Ord. 2020-467 · p. 2

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2020-467 – An Ordinance Rezoning Grove Park Area, Tiffin, Iowa, from Mixed Use Commercial District (C-1B) to Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Multi-family 12-Plex Residential District (OPD/R-12) and Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Mixed Use Commercial District (OPD/C-1B) for Grove Park, Tiffin, Iowa by Olney

Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Jim Bartels

H-2ordinancesecondroll call Ord. 2020-468 · p. 3

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2020-468 – An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 21, Library Board of Trustees, Section 21.02, Library Trustees, to Increase the Number of Members from Eight to Ten by Bartels

Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Eric Schnedler

H-2ordinancewaive second thirdall ayes (implied) Ord. 2020-468 · p. 3

H-2 Ordinance No. 2020-468 – An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter – 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 Rodney Walls

H-2ordinancethirdroll call Ord. 2020-468 · p. 3

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2020-468 – An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 21, Library Board of Trustees, Section 21.02, Library Trustees, to Increase the Number of Members from Eight to Ten by Bartels

Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Rodney Walls

I-1resolutionroll call Res. 2020-009 · p. 3

Motion to approve Resolution 2020-009 – A Resolution Approving the FY 2020- 2021 Proposed Maximum Property Tax Dollars by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Jim Bartels

I-2resolutionroll call Res. 2020-010 · p. 3

Motion to approve Resolution 2020-010 – A Resolution Approving the Updated 28E Agreement with the Clear Creek Amana School Board for the Springmier Library by Bartels

Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Eric Schnedler

I-3resolutionroll call Res. 2020-011 · p. 3

Motion to approve Resolution 2020-011 – A Resolution Setting a Date for a Public Hearing to Amend Section 7.04, Parking or Loading, to Add a Section to Address Motor Vehicle Parking and Storage by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Rodney Walls

I-4resolutionall ayes (implied) Res. 2020-012 · p. 3

I-4 Resolution 2020-012 – A Resolution Approving a Developer’s Agreement with 443 Marengo Road, L.C., Regarding Grove Park, Planned Development Overlay (OPD) Site District, Tiffin, Iowa – Motion to amend Developers Agreement per Bob Michael verbiage in regards to phasing of the development, the left and right turning lanes, the time frame for payback and the amount by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Rodney Walls

The signed copy records this vote differently.

I-4resolutionroll call Res. 2020-012 · p. 3

Motion to approve as amended Resolution 2020-012 – A Resolution Approving a Developer’s Agreement with 443 Marengo Road, L.C., Regarding Grove Park, Planned Development Overlay (OPD) Site District, Tiffin, Iowa by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Jim Bartels

I-5resolutionroll call Res. 2020-013 · p. 4

Motion to approve Resolution 2020-013 – A Resolution Setting a Date for a Public Hearing for FY 2020-2021 Budget by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Jim Bartels

K-2otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-2 Consideration of Special Events Application – Woodruff Construction – Easter Egg Hunt – Motion to approve by Bartels

Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Eric Schnedler

K-3otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-3 Consideration of Pay Estimate #21 – Portzen Construction, WWTP Expansion Phase II – Motion to Approve by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Rodney Walls

K-4otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-4 Consideration of Change Order #5 – Rathje Construction, Roundabout Project – Motion to Approve by Bartels

Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Christine Olney

K-5otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-5 Consideration of Pay Estimate #7 – Rathje Construction, Roundabout Project – Motion to Approve by Bartels

Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Eric Schnedler

K-6otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-6 Discussion and Consideration of Contribution to Woodfield Ridge Homeowners Association for Stormwater Detention/Retention Rehabilitation and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve $10,000 by Walls

Carried · moved by Rodney Walls, seconded by Eric Schnedler

K-7otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-7 Discussion and Consideration to Move the March City Council Meetings from the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays to the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays for the Purpose of Approving and Certifying the FY 2020- 2021 Budget and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve March City Council Meeting by Bartels

Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Eric Schnedler

K-8otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-8 Discussion and Consideration to Hire Abigail Hayes for the Position of Office Assistant for the City of Tiffin and Council Action as Needed – Motion to hire Abigail Hayes as Office Assistant by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Christine Olney

K-9otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-9 Discussion and Consideration of Donation to Clear Creek Amana 2020 Post Prom and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Walls

Carried · moved by Rodney Walls, seconded by Eric Schnedler

Procedural motions (6): agenda, minutes, payables approval, adjournment
  • C Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval – Motion to approve agenda by Bartels — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • I Adjournment – Motion to adjourn by Schnedler — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • C Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval – Motion to approve agenda by Schnedler — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • E-3 Approval of Clerk/Treasurer’s Report – Motion to approve consent agenda which includes Council Minutes, Special Council Minutes and the Clerk/Treasurer’s Report by Bartels — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • K-1 Consideration of Payables List – Motion to Approve by Walls — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • N Adjournment – Motion to adjourn by Schnedler — carried (all ayes (implied))

Attendance

Jim Bartels presentEric Schnedler presentRodney Walls presentChristine Olney absentAl Havens absentSteven Berner (mayor) present

Projects at this meeting

  • Grove Park: Motion to approve as amended Resolution 2020-012 – A Resolution Approving a Developer’s Agreement with 443 Marengo Road, L.C., Regarding Grove Park, Planned Development Overlay (OPD) Site District, Tiffin, Iowa by Schnedler; Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2020-467 – An Ordinance Rezoning Grove Park Area, Tiffin, Iowa, from Mixed Use Commercial District (C-1B) to Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Multi-family 12-Plex Residential District (OPD/R-12) and Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Mixed Use Commercial District (OPD/C-1B) for Grove Park, Tiffin, Iowa by Olney
  • Joint projects with the Clear Creek Amana school district: Motion to approve Resolution 2020-010 – A Resolution Approving the Updated 28E Agreement with the Clear Creek Amana School Board for the Springmier Library by Bartels
  • Springmier Community Library: Motion to approve Resolution 2020-010 – A Resolution Approving the Updated 28E Agreement with the Clear Creek Amana School Board for the Springmier Library by Bartels; Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2020-468 – An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 21, Library Board of Trustees, Section 21.02, Library Trustees, to Increase the Number of Members from Eight to Ten by Bartels
  • Tiffin Roundabout (Park Road / Highway 6, STP-A-006-7(90)--22-52): K-4 Consideration of Change Order #5 – Rathje Construction, Roundabout Project – Motion to Approve by Bartels; K-5 Consideration of Pay Estimate #7 – Rathje Construction, Roundabout Project – Motion to Approve by Bartels
  • Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion – Phase Two: K-3 Consideration of Pay Estimate #21 – Portzen Construction, WWTP Expansion Phase II – Motion to Approve by Schnedler
  • Woodfield Ridge: K-6 Discussion and Consideration of Contribution to Woodfield Ridge Homeowners Association for Stormwater Detention/Retention Rehabilitation and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve $10,000 by Walls

Ordinances and resolutions

Ord. 2020-467, Ord. 2020-468, Res. 2020-009, Res. 2020-010, Res. 2020-011, Res. 2020-012, Res. 2020-013

Agenda

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Documents

DocumentTypePagesOriginal
Minutes: Regular Meeting 02/18/2020 minutes5PDF
Minutes-2/18/2020 minutes5PDF

Sources

  • City website document center: Regular Meeting — original listing ↗
  • Laserfiche minutes archive: Minutes-2/18/2020 — original listing ↗
  • Minutes read by parser minutes/modern 2.4.0 from 2 copies.

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