Minutes-9/15/2026

City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall 300 Railroad St, Tiffin, Iowa, 52340 Date/Time: September 15, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: September 11, 2026 (website & front entry of City Hall) <table> <tr> <th>Mayor:</th> <td>Tim Kasperek</td> <th>W/WW Superintendent:</th> <td>Brett Mehmen</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Council At Large:</th> <td>Tim Orris – Mayor Pro-Tem</td> <th>D. of Public Works:</th> <td>Brian Detert</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Council At Large:</th> <td>Tony Johnson</td> <th>Recreation Director:</th> <td>Grant Weber</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Council At Large:</th> <td>Skyler Limkemann</td> <th>Building Official:</th> <td>Brian Shay</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Council At Large:</th> <td>Chris Olney</td> <th>Library Director:</th> <td>Elizabeth Petersen Grier</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Council At Large:</th> <td>Eric Schnedler</td> <th>Interim Fire Chief:</th> <td>Tom Hartshom</td> </tr> <tr> <th>City Administrator:</th> <td>Doug Boldt</td> <th>City Engineer:</th> <td>MSA Professional Services</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Asst. City Administrator:</th> <td>Ashley Platz</td> <td colspan="2"></td> </tr> <tr> <th>City Clerk:</th> <td>Abigail Hora</td> <td colspan="2"></td> </tr> <tr> <th>City Attorney:</th> <td>Crystal Raiber</td> <td colspan="2"></td> </tr> </table> Work Session - Call to Order – 6:00 PM A. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the Tiffin City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Kasperek called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Tim Orris, Eric Schnedler, Tony Johnson, Chris Olney and Skylar Limkemann. Others present were City Administrator Doug Boldt, Assistant City Administrator Ashley Platz, and City Clerk Abigail Hora. B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval Motion to approve agenda by Orris. Second by Johnson. All ayes, agenda approved. C. Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing Discussion: Assistant City Administrator Ashley Platz asked Council members to provide any comments or proposed changes to the current version of the Codified Code. Staff requested that any changes Council would like to see be submitted to Ashley by the end of the month so they can be reviewed and discussed at the next Council meeting. D. Discussion and Review of City Financial Outlook and Projections – Capital Projects, Tax Increment Financing, LOST and Debt Service Levy Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt provided an update regarding recent changes to state legislation and their potential impact on the City’s TIF program. Staff has been meeting with Dorsey & Whitney to discuss how to balance the State’s 2% general fund cap with the City’s ability to capture new growth. The City is also reevaluating its existing TIF districts, agreements, and incentives with balancing and continued applicability under the changes to TIF law. The City’s current TIF practices typically do not exceed and 80% incentive. Changes to TIF law will also affect both new and current Urban Renewal Areas. Beginning in 2027, the school foundation tax levy that was previously eligible to be captured through TIF will instead go directly to the school district. Staff anticipates bringing forward ordinances and information regarding the creation of new Urban Renewal Areas before these legislative changes take effect. 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 Johnson. All ayes, motion carried. 7:02 PM.