City Council

City Council — regular meeting, January 21, 2025

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 0 agenda items 19 motions recorded 26 documents

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Motions carried
13
of 13 substantive motions (procedural ones aside)
Split votes
0
at least one "no", or the motion failed
Bills approved As printed
$287k
1 payables list; details
Minutes
Read
Coverage notes. 3 copies of these minutes; one is used (the others are compared) About coverage

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

H-1ordinancesecondroll call Ord. 2024-518 · p. 2

Motion to approve Ordinance 2024-518 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 69, Parking Regulations, Section 69.09, Truck Parking Limited by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Eric Schnedler

I-1resolutionroll call Res. 2025-007 · p. 2

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-007 – A Resolution Setting the Date of February 4, 2025, for a Public Hearing on a Proposal to enter into a General Obligation Loan Agreement and Borrow Money thereunder by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Tim Orris

I-2resolutionroll call Res. 2025-008 · p. 2

Motion to approve Resolution 2025-008 – A Resolution to Approve the 28E Agreement between the City of North Liberty, the City of Tiffin, the City of Coralville, and Johnson County regarding Construction of a Roundabout at Jasper Avenue and Forevergreen Road subject to the Raricks signing the settlement agreement by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

I-3resolutionroll call Res. 2025-009 · p. 3

Motion to approve Resolution 2025-009 – A Resolution Approving the 28E Agreement between the City of Tiffin and the City of Coralville regarding Construction of South Jasper Avenue subject to the Raricks signing the settlement agreement by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Tim Orris

I-4resolutionroll call Res. 2025-010 · p. 3

Motion to approve Resolution 2025-010 – A Resolution Approving the Full Release and Settlement Agreement by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Eric Schnedler

I-5resolutionroll call Res. 2025-011 · p. 3

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-011 – A Resolution Approving the Automatic and Mutual Aid Agreement for Fire Protection, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services in and Surrounding Johnson County, Iowa, January 2025 by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Eric Schnedler

I-6resolutionroll call Res. 2025-012 · p. 3

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-012 – A Resolution Approving the Substantial Completion of the Well #5 Pump, Controls and Watermain Project by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Tim Orris

K-2otherall ayes (implied) · p. 3

K-2 Consideration of Pay Estimate #6 – Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Project – Phase 3 – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

K-3otherall ayes (implied) · p. 3

K-3 Consideration of Change Order #4 – Boomerang Construction, Well #5 Pump, Controls and Watermain Project – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Eric Schnedler

K-4otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-4 Consideration of Pay Estimate #6 – Boomerang Construction, Well #5 Pump, Controls and Watermain Project – Motion to approve by Olney

Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Tim Orris

K-5otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-5 Discussion and Consideration of One-time Water and Sewer Adjustment at 629 Calla Lily Way and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

K-6otherroll call · p. 4

K-6 6 – Motion to Adjourn from Regular Session into Closed Session in Accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 21.5(j) for Potential Real Estate Purchase by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

K-6otherroll call · p. 4

K-6 6 – Motion to adjourn from closed session into regular session by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Eric Schnedler

Procedural motions (6): agenda, minutes, payables approval, adjournment
  • B Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval – Motion to approve agenda by Olney — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • G Adjournment – Motion to adjourn by Orris — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • C Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval – Motion to approve agenda by Olney — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • E-5 Approval of Special Liquor License for LMR Development LLC, DBA: Bella Sala – Motion to approve Consent Agenda which includes City Council Minutes, Summary of Receipts Report, Clerk’s/Treasurers Report, Liquor License for LMR Development and Special Liquor License for LMR Development by Schnedler — 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 Limkemann — carried (all ayes (implied))

Attendance

Al Havens left earlyChristine Olney presentTim Orris presentEric Schnedler presentSkylar Limkemann presentTim Kasparek (mayor) present

Money approved

The council's payables list for this meeting total $287,252.34 As printed. List (PDF)

Largest payees on the list (public names; payments to private individuals are grouped)
PayeeAmountLines
MOHAWK LIFTS LLC$57,415.631
JOHNSON COUNTY REFUSE INC$42,424.503
JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF$35,806.681
ALLIANT ENERGY$24,635.4510
ATURA ARCHITECTURE$22,800.001
WELLMARK$19,738.629
MASTER METER SYSTEMS INC$14,001.121
RATHJE CONSTRUCTION$11,020.001

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Projects at this meeting

  • Jasper Avenue / Forevergreen Road Roundabout (28E agreement): Motion to approve Resolution 2025-008 – A Resolution to Approve the 28E Agreement between the City of North Liberty, the City of Tiffin, the City of Coralville, and Johnson County regarding Construction of a Roundabout at Jasper Avenue and Forevergreen Road subject to the Raricks signing the settlement agreement by Orris; Motion to approve Resolution 2025-009 – A Resolution Approving the 28E Agreement between the City of Tiffin and the City of Coralville regarding Construction of South Jasper Avenue subject to the Raricks signing the settlement agreement by Schnedler; Motion to approve Resolution 2025-010 – A Resolution Approving the Full Release and Settlement Agreement by Limkemann
  • Law enforcement contract with the Johnson County Sheriff: 12 reports in 2025 (first: December Johnson County Sheriff's Report - 2024); Payables list: JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF $35,806.68
  • North Park Road Improvements (STP-U-7662(615)--70-52): Resolution 2025-007 - Setting Date for PH for GO Note - North Park Road
  • Original Town Urbanization – Phase Three: K-2 Consideration of Pay Estimate #6 – Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Project – Phase 3 – Motion to approve by Orris ($1,995.00); Payables list: RATHJE CONSTRUCTION $11,020.00
  • Tiffin Community Recreation Center: Payables list: ATURA ARCHITECTURE $22,800.00
  • Tiffin Fire Department: Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-011 – A Resolution Approving the Automatic and Mutual Aid Agreement for Fire Protection, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services in and Surrounding Johnson County, Iowa, January 2025 by Limkemann
  • Well #5 (test well, pump, controls and water main): K-3 Consideration of Change Order #4 – Boomerang Construction, Well #5 Pump, Controls and Watermain Project – Motion to approve by Orris (−$24,589.56); K-4 Consideration of Pay Estimate #6 – Boomerang Construction, Well #5 Pump, Controls and Watermain Project – Motion to approve by Olney ($0.00); Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-012 – A Resolution Approving the Substantial Completion of the Well #5 Pump, Controls and Watermain Project by Limkemann

Ordinances and resolutions

Ord. 2024-518, Res. 2025-007, Res. 2025-008, Res. 2025-009, Res. 2025-010, Res. 2025-011, Res. 2025-012

Agenda

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

Documents

DocumentTypePagesOriginal
Agenda - 1-21-25 agenda2PDF
E-4E-4 - Liquor License Renewal LMR Development application permit1PDF
E-5E-5 - Special Liquor License LMR Development application permit1PDF
M-11M-11 - CMReport - 1-17-25 budget1PDF
Notes for the Work Session - 1-17-25 budget1PDF
K-2K-2 - Pay Estimate 6 - Rathje Construction - Original Town Phase 3 contract agreement2PDF
K-3K-3 - Change Order 4 - Boomerang - Well 5 Pump, Controls and Watermain contract agreement1PDF
K-4K-4 - Pay Estimate 6 - Boomerang - Well 5 Pump, Controls and Watermain contract agreement2PDF
E-2E-2 - Summary of Receipts financial report1PDF
E-3E-3 - Investment Report financial report1PDF
E-3E-3 - Clerks-Treasurers Report financial report2PDF
E-1E-1 - 1-21-25 Final Minutes minutes4PDF
Minutes: Regular Meeting 01/21/2025 minutes4PDF
Minutes-1/21/2025 minutes4PDF
H-1H-1 - Ordinance 2025-518 - Heavy Truck Parking on City Streets ordinance3PDF
K-1K-1 - Payables payables claims9PDF
F-1F-1 - Proclamation - Community Risk Reduction Week proclamation2PDF
I-1I-1 - Resolution 2025-007 - Setting Date for PH for GO Note - North Park Road resolution5PDF
I-2I-2 - Resolution 2025-008 - 28E Agreement for Roundabout at FGR and Jasper Avenue resolution9PDF
I-3I-3 - Resolution 2025-009 - 28E Agreement for South Jasper Avenue resolution7PDF
I-4I-4 - Resolution 2025-010 - Full Release and Settlement Agreement resolution17PDF
I-5I-5 - Resolution 2025-011 - Automatic and Mutual Aid Agreement for Surrounding Johnson County - 2025 resolution9PDF
I-6I-6 - Resolution 2025-012 - Substantial Completion for Well 5 Pump, Controls and Watermain Project resolution4PDF
K-5K-5 - One-time Water and Sewer Adjustment - 629 Cally Lily Way staff report memo4PDF
L-1L-1 - December Johnson County Sheriff's Report - 2024 staff report memo16PDF
L-2L-2 - Monthly Departmental Budgetary Report staff report memo4PDF

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