Motion Ryan to move investment policy to beginning of meeting
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Jim Bartels
City Council
City Council — regular meeting, April 24, 2013
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
0 agenda items
44 motions recorded
3 documents
Motions carried
39
of 41 substantive motions (procedural ones aside)
Split votes
5
at least one "no", or the motion failed
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
Motion Ryan to open
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Jim Bartels
Motion Ryan to close
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Joann Kahler
Motion Ryan to open
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Jim Bartels
Motion Ryan to close
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Jim Bartels
Motion Ryan to move funds to Solon State Bank due to them currently having the highest interest rate
Failed 2–3 · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Joann Kahler · Voted no: Jim Bartels, Peggy Upton, Royce Phillips
Resolution 2013- 009 Adopting the Use of an Employee Manual – Motion to approve Bartels
Unknown, seconded by Mike Ryan
Motion by Bartels to approve as amended
Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Mike Ryan
t Resolution 2013- 046 Setting a Public Hearing Date for Amending the Zoning Code 9. 05 for Rear Setbacks – Motion Ryan to amend date to May 22" d
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Joann Kahler
Motion Ryan to approve
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Joann Kahler
d Ordinance 2013- 327 Amending the Zoning Map for Walker Tracts- 3` Reading – Motion Kahler to approve
Carried · moved by Joann Kahler, seconded by Mike Ryan
Motion Upton to table until future date, second Bartels
Carried · moved by Peggy Upton, seconded by Jim Bartels
Resolution 2013- 067 Authorizing Mayor and City Administrator/ Clerk to Sign Contracts with ECICOG for the Comprehensive Plan – Motion Ryan to approve, second Bartels. Ayes= Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Motion passed
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Jim Bartels
Resolution 2013- 068 Authorizing mayor and city administrator to sign contract for Police Services with Johnson County Sheriff – Motion Kahler to approve, second Bartels. Ayes= Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Upton, Ryan, Kahler. Motion passed
Carried · moved by Joann Kahler, seconded by Jim Bartels
Resolution 2013- 040 Accepting the Preliminary Plat of Willow Ridge – Motion Bartels to approve, second Ryan. Ayes= Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton, Phillips. Motion passed
Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Mike Ryan
Resolution 2013- 053 Accepting of Subdividor' s Agreement for Willow Ridge – Motion Kahler to approve, second Bartels. Ayes= Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Motion passed
Carried · moved by Joann Kahler, seconded by Jim Bartels
Resolution 2013- 069 Authorizing the Acquisition of Property Interests Necessary for Construction of the Water Tower and Water Mains – Motion Upton to amend Resolution to add" subject to Council approval" in paragraph 5, second Ryan
Carried · moved by Peggy Upton, seconded by Mike Ryan
Motion to approve as amended Bartels, second Ryan. Ayes= Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton, Phillips
Carried, seconded by Mike Ryan
Motion Upton to have a work session on 05/ 07/ 13 at 6: 30 pm at the Tiffin Fire Department, second Ryan
Carried · moved by Peggy Upton, seconded by Mike Ryan
Motion carried. Resolution 2013- 070 Setting a Public Hearing date for Rezoning of Prairie Trail West – Motion Ryan to have the public hearing on May 8`h' second Upton. Ayes= Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Motion passed
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan
Resolution 2013- 071 Approving the sale of 20' of City- owned property at 429 Deerview – Motion Upton to amend the sale of the 20' with the entire length of the property for$ 500, second Ryan
Carried · moved by Peggy Upton, seconded by Mike Ryan
Motion Ryan to approve Mayor and Administrator/ Clerk to sign all necessary documents and deed
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Peggy Upton
Motion Upton to approve Resolution as amended
Carried · moved by Peggy Upton, seconded by Mike Ryan
Resolution 2013- 072 Setting a Public Hearing Date to Add Compensation Paid Per Meeting to Board of Adjustment Members – Motion Upton to approve, second Bartels. Ayes= Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler
Carried · moved by Peggy Upton, seconded by Jim Bartels
Resolution 2013- 073 Setting a Public Hearing Date for Allowing Hunting within the City Limits of Tiffin, Iowa in R1A and R1E zonings – Motion Bartels to approve, second Upton. Ayes= Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton, Phillips
Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Peggy Upton
Ordinance 2013- 328 Amending the Municipal Code, Chapter 136, Sidewalk Regulations, to Change d the Amount of Time Property Owners have to Remove Snow, Ice and Accumulations from Sidewalks under 136. 03- 2" reading – Motion Ryan to approve, second Upton. Ayes= Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Ryan. Nays= Kahler
Carried 4–1 · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Peggy Upton · Voted no: Joann Kahler
Resolution 2013- 074 Adopting Plans, Specifications, and Form of Contract for the 2013 CIP Projects – Motion Ryan to approve
Carried 4–1 · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Jim Bartels · Voted no: Royce Phillips
Resolution 2013- 075 Approving Plans, Specifications, and Form of Contract for the 2013 CIP Projects – Motion Kahler to approve
Carried 4–1 · moved by Joann Kahler, seconded by Mike Ryan · Voted no: Royce Phillips
V Resolution 2013- 076 Approving Award of Contract for the 2013 CIP projects: Engineer Frederick recommends award to LL Pelling in the amount of$ 1, 336, 248.53 – Motion Kahler to approve
Carried 4–1 · moved by Joann Kahler, seconded by Jim Bartels · Voted no: Royce Phillips
The signed copy records this vote differently.
Resolution 2013- 077 Establishing Employee Pay Increases Effective July 1, 2013 – Motion Kahler to approve
Carried · moved by Joann Kahler, seconded by Mike Ryan
Motion Bartels to approve
Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Peggy Upton
Resolution 2013- 078 Setting the date for public hearing and letting of the Concession Stand – Motion Upton to approve, second Ryan. Ayes= Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton, Phillips
Carried · moved by Peggy Upton, seconded by Mike Ryan
Resolution 2013- 079 Approving Alliant Energy to install street lights in Woodfield Ridge- Part 3 – Motion Ryan to approve
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Joann Kahler
Resolution 2013- 080 Authorizing City Administrator/ Clerk to sign Amusement Park Contract for TiffinFest – Motion Kahler to approve
Carried · moved by Joann Kahler, seconded by Peggy Upton
Motion carried. Resolution 2013- 082 Setting a date for public hearing for budget amendment – Motion Ryan to approve
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Joann Kahler
Resolution 2013- 083 Amending the employee contribution for medical coverage – Motion Kahler to approve
Carried · moved by Joann Kahler, seconded by Peggy Upton
Motion Bartels to enter into closed session per Code of Iowa Section 21. 5( j) Purchase of Real Estate at 8: 29 pm
Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Mike Ryan
Motion Ryan to enter into public session at 9: 19 pm
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Peggy Upton
Motion Ryan to authorize the Mayor and Administrator/ Clerk to enter into negotiations for purchase of property necessary for the pressure reducing vales at the Iowa Interstate Railroad location at Railroad and Ireland
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Peggy Upton
Motion Ryan to have City Attorney initiate condemnation proceedings with The Depot owners having a deadline of Friday, My 10th as a final date for an acceptable counter offer
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Jim Bartels
Motion Ryan to, ad' our at 9: 23 pm
Carried · moved by Mike Ryan, seconded by Peggy Upton
Procedural motions (3): agenda, minutes, payables approval, adjournment
- Motion Ryan to approve agenda, as amended — carried (all ayes (implied))
- Motion by Kahler to approve payables — carried (all ayes (implied))
- Resolution 2013- 081Authorizing City Administrator/ Clerk to sign Rodeo Contract for TiffinFest – Motion Ryan to adjourn until 05/ 08/ 13 meeting — carried (all ayes (implied))
Attendance
Joann Kahler presentMike Ryan presentJim Bartels presentPeggy Upton presentRoyce Phillips presentSteven Berner (mayor) present
Projects at this meeting
- City parks and recreation facilities: Resolution 2013- 078 Setting the date for public hearing and letting of the Concession Stand – Motion Upton to approve, second Ryan. Ayes= Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton, Phillips
- Comprehensive Plan: Resolution 2013- 067 Authorizing Mayor and City Administrator/ Clerk to Sign Contracts with ECICOG for the Comprehensive Plan – Motion Ryan to approve, second Bartels. Ayes= Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Motion passed
- Law enforcement contract with the Johnson County Sheriff: Resolution 2013- 068 Authorizing mayor and city administrator to sign contract for Police Services with Johnson County Sheriff – Motion Kahler to approve, second Bartels. Ayes= Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Upton, Ryan, Kahler. Motion passed
- Prairie Village / Prairie West: Motion carried. Resolution 2013- 070 Setting a Public Hearing date for Rezoning of Prairie Trail West – Motion Ryan to have the public hearing on May 8`h' second Upton. Ayes= Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Motion passed
- Tiffin Fire Department: Motion Upton to have a work session on 05/ 07/ 13 at 6: 30 pm at the Tiffin Fire Department, second Ryan
- Woodfield Ridge: Resolution 2013- 079 Approving Alliant Energy to install street lights in Woodfield Ridge- Part 3 – Motion Ryan to approve
Ordinances and resolutions
Ord. 2013-327, Ord. 2013-328, Res. 2013-009, Res. 2013-040, Res. 2013-046, Res. 2013-053, Res. 2013-067, Res. 2013-068, Res. 2013-069, Res. 2013-070, Res. 2013-071, Res. 2013-072, Res. 2013-073, Res. 2013-074, Res. 2013-075, Res. 2013-076, Res. 2013-077, Res. 2013-078, Res. 2013-079, Res. 2013-080, Res. 2013-081, Res. 2013-082, Res. 2013-083
Agenda
The archive has no itemized agenda for this meeting.
Documents
| Document | Type | Original |
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| Minutes-04/24/2013 (2) | minutes | |
| Minutes-04/24/2013 (3) | minutes | |
| Minutes-04/24/2013 | minutes |
Sources
- Laserfiche minutes archive: Minutes-04/24/2013 — original listing ↗
- Minutes read by parser minutes/transition 2.4.0 from 3 copies.
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