1 Inside Tiffin A newsletter for the Citizens of Tiffin June 2019 Inside this issue 2 City Directory 3 Water & Sewer 4 Tiffin Fire Associaon 5 Community 6 Community 7 Clear Creek Lions Club 8-13 5/7 Council Meeng Minutes 13-16 5/21 Council Meeng Minutes 17 5/28 Special Session Minutes www.ffin-iowa.org New traffic light installaon at Highway 6 and Roberts Ferry Road. Installaon expected to be completed mid July weather perming. Save the date: Tuesday, August 6 Tiffin will be holding its first Naonal Night out this year. Naonal Night Out is a community event to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Local businesses and community organizaons interested in parcipang can reach out to bwilkerson@ffin-iowa.org. More informaon to come next month.
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Inside Tiffin A newsletter for the Citizens of Tiffin
June 2019 Inside this issue 2 City Directory
3 Water & Sewer
4 Tiffin Fire Association
5 Community
6 Community
7 Clear Creek Lions Club
8-13 5/7 Council Meeting
Minutes
13-16 5/21 Council Meeting
Minutes
17 5/28 Special Session
Minutes
www.tiffin-iowa.org
New traffic light installation at Highway 6 and Roberts Ferry Road.
Installation expected to be completed mid July weather permitting.
Save the date: Tuesday, August 6
Tiffin will be holding its first National Night out this year. National
Night Out is a community event to promote police-community
partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Local businesses and
community organizations interested in participating can reach out to
The Family Resource Center/Community Food Pantry is located in the grey building between the CCA Middle School
and CCA High School and is accessible from the CCA Middle School parking lot.
The Mission of the Center is to involve the community in reaching and providing assistance to help feed or neighbors.
Volunteers are always welcome.
Would you like to help the Resource Center?
• Make a food donation: Non-perishable food items with dates that are not expired can be dropped off at Grace United Methodist Church, 300 W Marengo Road in Tiffin or the Family
Resource Center/Community Food Pantry during the hours listed.
• Volunteer: Contact Grace United Methodist Church at 319-545-2281.
• Donate Clothing: Clothing donations are accepted on a seasonal basis.
Hours:
Monday: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 - 11:30 AM
HOURS
MONDAY-THURSDAY 9:00-6:00
FRIDAY & SATURDAY 9:00-12:00
SUMMER READING STORY HOURS
MONDAYS
10:00-11:00 CHILDRENS STORY HOUR
TUESDAYS
10:00-11:00 SCHOOL AGE
WEDNESDAY
10:00-11:00 & 12:30-1:30 SCHOOL AGE
JUNE EVENTS
JUNE 13 - JESTER PUPPETS @ 1:00
June 17 - READING ROAD TRIP @10:00
JUNE 21 - OUTER SPACE BUDDIES @ 10:30
JUNE 26 - QUAD CITY MAGICIAN @ 10:00
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Community
Did you know Tiffin has five park pavilions available for rent? Pavilions are located at City, Potter, Woodfield,
Deer View Parks and the Tennis/Soccer Field. Rental applications are available at City Hall and at https://tiffin
City Park Pavilion—$25.00 Deer View Park Pavilion—$10.00 Soccer Field Pavilion—$25
Potter Park Pavilion—$10.00 Woodfield Park Pavilion—$10.00
Are you looking for a way to get involved in the Tiffin Community, but don’t know where to start? How about joining the Tiffin Community Fund. We meet about every two months for approximately 90 minutes. The goal of the Fund is to take donations to our endowment fund and provide to non profit organizations for community projects.
If you don’t want to join but still want to help, make a tax deductible, that at times qualifies you for the Iowa Endowment
Credit, donation to the Tiffin Community Fund. Your dollars will stay in the community and benefit a program you may already be using/involved in. Come help us build and improve Tiffin!
If you would like more information contact Tim Orris at 319-461-1660 or [email protected].
2 ON 2 Bags Tournament
Winner gets the choice of a free pair of Oakley sun-
glasses for each member of the winning team or taking
a set of boards home.
Raffle for the chance to win multiple prizes & grand
2. Resolution 2019-067 – 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 Improvements – Forevergreen Road Project
Motion to approve Resolution 2019-067 – 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 Improvements – Forever-
green Road Project by Schnedler. Second by Havens. Discussion: Clint Rarick, asked where this project will be located. Mayor
advised plans will be available for public to view by Thrusday. Roll Call: Havens, Bartels, Schnedler, Upton. Absent: Ryan. All ayes,
motion carried.
Old Business
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
Motion to approve 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 – no action taken.
Motions for Approval
1. Consideration of Payables List – Motion to Approve by Havens. Second by Bartels. All ayes, motion carried.
2. Consideration of Special Events Application Infuse Church Block Party. Motion to approve the changes to the Special Events
Application by Bartels. Second by Upton. All ayes, motion carried.
3. Consideration of Special Events Application Jason Wilkerson Family Obstacle Course- Jason Wilkerson, applicant , gave some
details on the family obstacle course event. Council has requested to have more information ironed out before approval can be
made. Council is in favor of an event like this, but the location along the railroad tracks or crossing the tracks is not recommended
4. Consideration of Change Order #5 Portzen Construction – Motion to Approve by Bartels. Randy Krutsfield, Engineer, presented
reasoning for change order. Second by Upton. Discussion: Council feels that this should be on Portzen since they bid it is their
burden if they didn’t bid it properly. All nays, motion to approve denied.
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5. Consideration of Pay Estimate #13 Portzen Construction – Motion to Approve by Havens. Second by Bartels. All ayes, motion
carried.
6. Consideration of Change Order #1 Rathje Construction – Motion to Approve with the Value Engineering Request or as
recommended by DOT which is based on unit pricing and not the total price listed on Change Order #1 by Schnedler. Matt
Bockensted, Rathje and Engineer with Snyder & Associates, explained the Value Engineering Request and the benefit this will have
on the project. Second by Upton. All ayes, motion carried.
7. Consideration of Change Order #2 Rathje Construction – Motion to Approve the change order based on unit pricing of an
estimated quantity by Upton. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried.
8. Discussion and Consideration of Change to Original Town Urbanization Project Sidewalk Installation of College Street & Council
Action as Needed- No action taken
9. Discussion and Consideration of One-time Water and Sewer Adjustment at 819 Jackson Street and Council Action as Needed
Motion to approve the One-time Water & Sewer Adjustment at 819 Jackson St by Schnedler. Second by Bartels. All ayes, motion
carried.
10. Discussion and Consideration of Quote from LL Pelling for Line Painting and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve the
quote from LL Pelling for Line Painting by Havens. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried.
11. Discussion and Consideration of Quote from Cahoy for Boreline work at the Water Plant and Council Action as Needed –
Motion to approve the quote from Cahoy for Boreline work at the Water Plant by Havens. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, motion
carried.
12. Discussion and Consideration of New Pickup for Public Works Department and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve
the purchase of a New Pickup for Public Works Department from Junge $23,807.22 by Upton. Asst. PW Director Brian Detert
presented the reason for the request. He explained the cost difference between repairing vs. getting new truck with warranty.
Junge Ford was able to come back with an offer of $23,807.22. Second by Schnedler, All ayes, motion carried.
13. 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. Second by Schnedler. Roll Call: Havens, Schnedler, Upton, Bartels. Absent: Ryan. All ayes, regular
meeting adjourned at 9:03 PM
Motion to Adjourn Closed Session and enter Regular Open Session by Upton. Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Havens, Schnedler,
Upton, Bartels. Absent: Ryan. All ayes, regular meeting adjourned at 9:36 PM
Reports to be Received/Filed
April Johnson County Sheriff’s Activity Report
Reports from City Personnel
Mayor’s Report – Nothing to report.
City Council Reports - Fawn Ave – construction trailers not close to the curb. Ireland Ave – bushes are dead or dying. Construction
run off concerns with the amount of water we have seen and the discoloring of the ponds.
Director of Public Work’s Report – Nothing to report.
Building Official’s Report – Nothing to report.
City Engineer’s Report – Roberts Ferry Road north half has been paved along the east side, was able to get majority in before the
rain. Currently they are on day 97 of 100. Once things dry out, they approximately have about a month’s worth of work left. Two
poles have been installed for the Traffic Signals on Ireland Ave & HWY 6. Hopeful that July or August the signals will be active.
City Attorney’s Report – Nothing to report.
City Administrator’s Report – Official opening of Fareway is tomorrow. Mehmen Avenue is paved for Kimberlite.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Schnedler. Second by Upton. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 9:37 PM
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Special Session—12:00 Tuesday, May 28, 2019
The City of Tiffin City Council held a special session Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Pro Tem Mike Ryan called the meeting to order at 12:00 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Mike Ryan, Al Havens, Jim Bartels, Eric Schnedler (via Phone) and Peggy Upton (via Phone). Absent: Mayor Steve Bener. Other present: City Administra-tor Doug Boldt, City Clerk Ashley Platz, Building Official Brian Shay and others.
Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve the agenda by Bartels. Second by Havens. All ayes, motion carried.
Communications and Reports
Unscheduled
If you wish to address the City Council on subjects pertaining to today’s meeting agenda, please wait until that item on the agenda is reached. If you wish to address the City Council on an item not on the agenda, please approach the lectern and give your name and address for the public record before discussing your item.
Consent Agenda
Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion without separate discussion unless a Council Member requests separate consideration.
Public Hearing
Public Hearing on FY 2018-2019 Budget Amendment
Close Public Hearing and Proceed to I-1
Motion to open the Public Hearing on FY 2018-2019 Budget Amendment by Upton. Second by Havens. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, Public Hearing opened at 12:01pm. Discussion: Nothing received at City Hall and no public
present. Motion to close the Public Hearing on FY 2018-2019 Budget Amendment by Havens. Second by Upton. Roll Call: Upton, Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Bartels. All ayes, Public Hearing closed at 12:02pm.
Resolutions for Approval
1. Resolution 2019-068 – A Resolution Approving the City of Tiffin Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2018-2019
Motion to approve Resolution 2019-068 – A Resolution Approving the City of Tiffin Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 by Havens. Second by Bartels. Roll Call: Havens, Ryan, Bartels, Schnedler, Upton. All ayes, motion carried.
2. Resolution 2019-069 – A Resolution Setting the Date of the Sale and Conveyance of an Easement from the City of Tiffin to
Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) for Linn County Loop Project
Motion to approve Resolution 2019-069 - A Resolution Setting the Date of the Sale and Conveyance of an Easement from the City of Tiffin to Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) for Linn County Loop Project by Bartels. Second by Havens. Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Schnedler, Ryan. All ayes, motion carried.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Upton. Second by Havens. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 12:07 PM