E-1 - 4-15-25 Final Minutes

` City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 Date/Time: April 15, 2025 – 7:00 PM Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: April 11, 2025 (website & front entry of City Hall) Mayor: Tim Kasparek City Administrator: Doug Boldt Council At Large: Tim Orris – Mayor Pro-Tem Asst. City Administrator: Ashley Platz Council At Large: Al Havens City Attorney: Crystal Raiber Council At Large: Skylar Limkemann City Clerk: Abigail Hora Council At Large: Chris Olney W/WW Superintendent: Brett Mehmen Council At Large: Eric Schnedler D. of Public Works: Brian Detert Building Official: Brian Shay Recreation Director: Frank Haege Fire Chief: Brad Hill City Engineer: MSA Professional Services Work Session - Call to Order – 6:00 PM A. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Kasparek (present via Microsoft Teams) called the meeting to order at 6:08 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Eric Schnedler, Al Havens (present via Microsoft Teams), Chris Olney and Tim Orris. Absent: Skylar Limkemann. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt, Assistant City Administrator Ashley Platz and City Clerk Abigail Hora. B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval Motion to approve agenda by Olney. Second by Orris. All ayes, agenda approved. C. Discussion and Review of Proposed Water (and Sewer) Rate Structure Increase for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project D. Discussion: Heidi Kuhl of Northland Securities presented the City’s water rate analysis to the Council, outlining three proposed rate adjustment options. All of the options split the rate adjustment on both the base rate and the user rate, it’s just a matter of the amount or percentage of the split between the two. Following the discussion, Council expressed interest in phasing the rate adjustment over a two-year period. Ideally, Council would like to target a base rate of approximately $13.45, incorporating a phased increase and allocating a portion of the revenue to reserves. Both the two-year and a three-year phased-in scenario will be evaluated. It was also noted that 81% of current users consume 4,000 gallons or less per billing cycle. E. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda or Reports F. Other Business G. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Orris. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:01 PM. A. Regular Session - Call to Order – 7:00 PM B. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular session Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Kasparek (present via Microsoft Teams) called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Al Havens (present via Microsoft Teams), Chris Olney, Tim Orris and Eric Schnedler. Absent: Skylar Limkemann. Others present City Administrator Doug Boldt, Assistant City Administrator Ashley Platz and City Clerk Abigail Hora. City Council Agenda Page 1 of 5