minutes
Minutes: Regular Meeting 08/06/2024
Dated August 6, 2024City Council — regular meeting, August 6, 2024 6 pages
Ord. 2024-514, Res. 2024-048, Res. 2024-049, Res. 2024-050, Res. 2024-051, Res. 2024-052, Res. 2024-053
Page 5 of 6
Text from the PDF text layer; check the PDF for anything that matters. 4. Consideration of Pay Estimate #1 – Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization – Phase 3 –
Motion to Approve by Limkemann.
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
5. Discussion and Consideration of Noise Waiver for Boomerang Construction for Hours of Operation
for Work on I-380 and Council Action as Needed.
Motion to approve by Limkemann.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, motion carried.
6. Discussion and Consideration of the Purchase of a 2024 F550 for the Public Works Department as
part of the Equipment Replacement Program and Council Action as Needed.
Motion to approve by Limkemann.
Second by Schnedler.
All ayes, motion carried.
7. Motion to Adjourn from Regular Session into Closed Session in Accordance with Iowa Code
Chapter 21.5(1)(C) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or
where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the
position of the governmental body in that litigation at 7:59 PM by Olney.
Second by Havens.
Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Orris, Schnelder, Limkemann.
All ayes, motion carried.
Motion to adjourn from Closed Session into Regular Session at 8:50 PM by Schnedler.
Second by Limkemann.
Roll Call: Olney, Orris, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens.
All ayes, motion carried.
L. Reports to be Received/Filed
1.
M. Reports from City Personnel
1. Mayor’s Report – Discussion: Mayor Kasparek would like to form a committee to start planning for
Rec Fest next year.
2. City Council Reports – Request to Authorize additional work to Phase 3 – Water Issue at Fire
Department – Discussion: Council Person Limkemann indicated that the active shooter training on
Friday was successful, with all agencies collaborating smoothly. With work on Phase 3 in Original
Town being done, the Fire Department is still having issues with water entering the building. He
would like MSA to look at the alley and have council consider re-grading it. Lastly, he will be
applying for a fire department grant for a UTV. Council Person Schnedler was also a participant in
the active shooter training exercise. He said it was great to see how it all came together. Council
Person Orris stated the Tiffin Community Fund issued a check for half of the Herky statue.
3. Director of Public Work’s Report – Discussion: Public Works Director Detert stated the park signs
are up at the Soccer and Auxiliary Fields and the Veteran’s Memorial upgrades are completed.
4. Building Official’s Report – Discussion: Building Official Shay stated The Baltic building permit
should be issued this week.
5. Water/Wastewater Superintendent’s Report – Nothing to report.
City Council Agenda Page 5 of 6
Sources
- citysite: Regular Meeting (Final Minutes - 8-6-24.pdf) — where it was found ↗ first seen Oct 12, 2026
Data last updated October 15, 2026. Built from the archive's documents; see how the data is built.