City Council

City Council — regular meeting, May 7, 2019

Tuesday, May 7, 2019 0 agenda items 47 motions recorded 1 documents

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of 40 substantive motions (procedural ones aside)
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G-1otherroll call · p. 3

Motion to open the Public Hearing on the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost, for the Soccer Field Parking Lot Extension Project by Upton

Carried · moved by Peggy Upton, seconded by Jim Bartels

G-1otherroll call · p. 3

G-1 Public Hearing on the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and – Motion to close the Public Hearing by Upton

Carried · moved by Peggy Upton, seconded by Mike Ryan

G-2otherroll call · p. 3

Motion to open the Public Hearing on the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost, for the 2019 Interstate 380 Box Culvert and Grading Project by Ryan

Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Peggy Upton

G-2otherroll call · p. 3

G-2 Public Hearing on the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and – Motion to close the Public Hearing by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Mike Ryan

G-3otherroll call · p. 3

Motion to open the Public Hearing on the Sale and Conveyance of an Easement to Central Iowa Power Cooperative ( CIPCO) for the Linn County Loop Project by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Peggy Upton

G-3otherroll call · p. 3

G-3 Public Hearing on the Sale and Conveyance of an Easement to Central Iowa Power Cooperative ( CIPCO) for the Linn County Loop Project Close Public Hearing and Proceed to I-9 a – Motion to close the Public Hearing by Uptons

Carried · moved by Peggy Upton, seconded by Al Havens

H-1ordinancesecondroll call Ord. 2019-455 · p. 4

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019- 455 — An Ordinance Rezoning Lot 59, Prairie Village— Part 1, Tiffin, Iowa, from Multi- Family, 4- Plex Residential District( R- 4) to a Planned Development Overlay Site District/ Multi- Family, 4- Plex Residential District( OPD/ R- 4) for Prairie Village — Part 1, Tiffin, Iowa by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Jim Bartels

H-2ordinancesecondroll call Ord. 2019-456 · p. 4

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019- 456 — An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 55, by Adding Language to Include Community Cats by Ryan

Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Al Havens

H-2ordinancewaive second thirdall ayes (implied) Ord. 2019-456 · p. 4

H-2 Ordinance No. 2019- 456 — An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 55, by Adding Language to Include Community Cats – 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 Mike Ryan

H-2ordinancefinalroll call Ord. 2019-456 · p. 4

Motion to Approve Ordinance No. 2019- 456 — An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 55, by Adding Language to Include Community Cats by Bartels

Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Eric Schnedler

H-3ordinancefinalroll call Ord. 2019-457 · p. 4

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019- 457 — An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 56, by Adding Community Cats as an Exemption by Ryan

Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Eric Schnedler

H-3ordinancewaive second thirdall ayes (implied) Ord. 2019-457 · p. 4

H-3 Ordinance No. 2019- 457 — An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 56, by Adding Community Cats as an Exemption – 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 Mike Ryan

H-3ordinancefinalroll call Ord. 2019-457 · p. 4

H-3 Ordinance No. 2019- 457 — An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 56, by Adding Community Cats as an Exemption – Motion to Approve Third and Final Reading by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Jim Bartels

H-4ordinancefinalroll call Ord. 2019-458 · p. 5

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019- 458 — An Ordinance to Adopt the 2018 Edition, International Building Code, including Appendix K, the 2018 Edition, International Residential Code, including Appendix F and Appendix J, and Providing for certain Amendments thereof, Adopting Section 103. 6( 1)( a) of the of the Code of Iowa( State Electric Code) and Section 105. 4( 1)( a) of the Code of Iowa( State Plumbing and Mechanical Codes) and Amending Provisions of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 156, Housing Code, to Update Building Code Provisions by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Peggy Upton

H-5ordinancesecondroll call Ord. 2019-459 · p. 5

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019- 459 — An Ordinance to Vacate a Portion of State Street by Ryan

Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Peggy Upton

H-5ordinancewaive second thirdall ayes (implied) Ord. 2019-459 · p. 5

H-5 Ordinance No. 2019- 459 — An Ordinance to Vacate a Portion of State Street – Motion to Suspend the Requirement to Pass Ordinance on Two Considerations before Final Passage as stated in Iowa Code Section 380. 3 by Ryan

Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Jim Bartels

H-5ordinancefinalroll call Ord. 2019-459 · p. 5

H-5 Ordinance No. 2019- 459 — An Ordinance to Vacate a Portion of State Street – Motion to Approve Third and Final Reading by Upton

Carried · moved by Peggy Upton, seconded by Eric Schnedler

H-1resolutionroll call Res. 2019-052 · p. 5

Motion to approve Resolution 2019- 052— A Resolution Approving Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the Soccer Field Parking Lot Extension Project by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Jim Bartels

H-2resolutionroll call Res. 2019-053 · p. 5

Motion to approve Resolution 2019- 053 — A Resolution to Award Bid for the Soccer Field Parking Lot Extension Project by Ryan

Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Eric Schnedler

H-3resolutionroll call Res. 2019-054 · p. 6

Motion to approve Resolution 2019- 054— A Resolution Approving Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the 2019 Interstate 380 Box Culvert and Grading Project by Ryan

Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Eric Schnedler

H-4resolutionroll call Res. 2019-055 · p. 6

Motion to approve Resolution 2019- 055 — A Resolution to Award Bid for the 2019 Interstate 380 Box Culvert and Grading Project by Ryan

Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Al Havens

H-5resolutionroll call Res. 2019-056 · p. 6

Motion to approve Resolution 2019- 056— A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Park Part Five by Ryan. Place—

Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Eric Schnedler

H-6resolutionroll call Res. 2019-057 · p. 6

Motion to approve Resolution 2019- 057— A Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding for Additional Language to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees as it pertains to Maternity Leave by Upton

Carried · moved by Peggy Upton, seconded by Mike Ryan

H-7resolutionroll call Res. 2019-058 · p. 6

Motion to approve Resolution 2019- 058 — A Resolution Approving the Appointment of Lexi Rector to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for the City of Tiffin, Iowa by Bartels

Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Eric Schnedler

H-8resolutionroll call Res. 2019-059 · p. 7

Motion to approve Resolution 2019- 059— A Resolution Approving Proposal for 2019 Sanitary Sewer Inflow & Infiltration Reduction Project— Phase One: Sewer Cleaning and Inspection by Bartels

Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Mike Ryan

H-9resolutionall ayes (implied) Res. 2019-060 · p. 7

H-9 Resolution 2019- 060 — A ResolutionAuthorizing the Sale and Conveyance of an Easement from the City of Tiffin to Central Iowa Power Cooperative ( CIPCO) for the Linn County Loop Project – Motion to TABLE Resolution 2019- 060— A Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Conveyance of an Easement from the City of Tiffin to Central Iowa Power Cooperative ( CIPCO) for the Linn County Loop Project by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Mike Ryan

H-10resolutionall ayes (implied) Res. 2019-061 · p. 7

H-10 Resolution 2019- 061 — A ResolutionSetting the Date for a Public Hearing for Annexation of Certain Property to the City of Tiffin, Iowa – Motion to amend the date to June 4, 2019 by Ryan

Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Eric Schnedler

H-10resolutionroll call Res. 2019-061 · p. 7

H-10 Resolution 2019- 061 — A ResolutionSetting the Date for a Public Hearing for Annexation of Certain Property to the City of Tiffin, Iowa – Motion to approve amended Resolution 2019- 061 — A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing for Annexation of Certain Property to the City of Tiffin, Iowa by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Mike Ryan

H-11resolutionall ayes (implied) Res. 2019-062 · p. 7

H-11 Resolution 2019- 062—A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing to Rezone a portion of the Pirkl Property from R- IE to C- 213 and M- 2, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa – Motion to amend the date to June 4, 2019 Bartels

Carried, seconded by Eric Schnedler

H-11resolutionroll call Res. 2019-062 · p. 7

Motion to approve Resolution 2019- 062— A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing to Rezone a portion of the Pirkl Property from R- IE to C- 213 and M-2, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa by Ryan

Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Eric Schnedler

H-12resolutionroll call Res. 2019-063 · p. 7

Motion to approve Resolution 2019- 063 — A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing for the FY 2018- 2019 Budget Amendment by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Al Havens

H-13resolutionroll call Res. 2019-064 · p. 7

Motion to approve Resolution 2019- 064— A Resolution Setting the Dates for the Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost, Opening of Bids and Authorizing Publication of Notices for the 2019 Park Road Paving Project by Ryan

Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Eric Schnedler

H-14resolutionroll call Res. 2019-065 · p. 8

Motion to approve Resolution 2019- 065 — A Resolution Authorizing A Weight Embargo on a Portion of North Park Road by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Jim Bartels

K-2otherall ayes (implied) · p. 8

K-2 Consideration of Pay Estimate 44 — LL Pelling – Motion to Approve by Upton

Carried · moved by Peggy Upton, seconded by Jim Bartels

K-3otherall ayes (implied) · p. 8

K-3 Consideration of Pay Estimate 48 — Vieth Construction – Motion to Approve by Ryan

Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Al Havens

K-4otherall ayes (implied) · p. 8

K-4 Consideration of Pay Estimate 42 ( Final) — Dave Schmitt Construction Company – Motion to approve Dave Schmitt Construction Company Pay Estimate 42 ( Final) by Ryan

Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Eric Schnedler

K-5otherall ayes (implied) · p. 8

K-5 Consideration of Resignation of Alan Kremzar from the Zoning Board of Adjustment – Motion to Approve by Upton

Carried · moved by Peggy Upton, seconded by Jim Bartels

K-6otherall ayes (implied) · p. 8

K-6 Discussion and Consideration of Job Description and Position Salary Range for Building Inspector I and Council Action as Needed – Motion to the Job Description and Position Salary Rage for Building Inspector I and approve advertisement of position by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Mike Ryan

K-7otherroll call · p. 8

K-7 7 – Motion to Adjourn from Regular Session into Closed Session in Accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 21. 5.j for Potential Real Estate Purchase by Havens

Unknown · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Eric Schnedler

K-7otherroll call · p. 9

K-7 7 – Motion to Adjourn Closed Session and enter back in to open session by Ryan

Unknown · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Al Havens

Procedural motions (7): agenda, minutes, payables approval, adjournment
  • B Agenda Additions/ Agenda Approval – Motion to approve the agenda by Havens — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • H Other Business – Motion to adjourn by Ryan — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • C Agenda Additions/ Amda Approval – Motion to move K-5 before I-7 in the agenda by Bartels — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • C Agenda Additions/ Amda Approval – Motion to approve the amended agenda by Schnedler — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • E-3 Approval of Liquor License Renewal— Kum& Go 4137 – Motion to approve the Consent Agenda which includes Regular & Special City Council Minutes and the Renewal of Kum & Go # 137' s Liquor License renewal by Upton — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • K-1 Consideration of Payables List – Motion to Approve by Ryan — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • M-7 City Administrator' s Report— City Wide Clean- up this weekend. Intern Lucas 13d'. Parker will be here May Bid from LL Pelling for painting. Fareway VIP Reception on May 21" from 4: 00- 6: 30pm. Alliant Energy will have an outage planned this Thursday for 6 hours. First hotel/motel tax check received. Letter from Property Owner on Goldfinch/ Potter will discuss in work session. Adiournment – Motion to adjourn by Ryan — carried (all ayes (implied))

Attendance

Jim Bartels presentAl Havens presentEric Schnedler presentPeggy Upton presentMike Ryan presentSteven Berner (mayor) present

Projects at this meeting

  • 2019 Park Road Paving Project: Motion to approve Resolution 2019- 064— A Resolution Setting the Dates for the Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost, Opening of Bids and Authorizing Publication of Notices for the 2019 Park Road Paving Project by Ryan
  • Park Place City Center: Motion to approve Resolution 2019- 056— A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Park Part Five by Ryan. Place—
  • Prairie Village / Prairie West: Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2019- 455 — An Ordinance Rezoning Lot 59, Prairie Village— Part 1, Tiffin, Iowa, from Multi- Family, 4- Plex Residential District( R- 4) to a Planned Development Overlay Site District/ Multi- Family, 4- Plex Residential District( OPD/ R- 4) for Prairie Village — Part 1, Tiffin, Iowa by Havens
  • Roberts Ferry Road Reconstruction: K-3 Consideration of Pay Estimate 48 — Vieth Construction – Motion to Approve by Ryan
  • Soccer Field Parking Lot Expansion: Motion to open the Public Hearing on the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost, for the Soccer Field Parking Lot Extension Project by Upton; Motion to approve Resolution 2019- 052— A Resolution Approving Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the Soccer Field Parking Lot Extension Project by Havens; Motion to approve Resolution 2019- 053 — A Resolution to Award Bid for the Soccer Field Parking Lot Extension Project by Ryan

Ordinances and resolutions

Ord. 2019-455, Ord. 2019-456, Ord. 2019-457, Ord. 2019-458, Ord. 2019-459, Res. 2019-052, Res. 2019-053, Res. 2019-054, Res. 2019-055, Res. 2019-056, Res. 2019-057, Res. 2019-058, Res. 2019-059, Res. 2019-060, Res. 2019-061, Res. 2019-062, Res. 2019-063, Res. 2019-064, Res. 2019-065

Agenda

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Minutes-5/7/2019 minutes9PDF

Sources

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