Minutes: Regular Meeting 08/18/2026

` City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin City Council Meeting [AMENDED] Place: Tiffin City Hall 300 Railroad St, Tiffin, Iowa, 52340 Date/Time: August 18, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: August 14, 2026 (website & front entry of City Hall) Mayor: Tim Kasparek W/WW Superintendent: Brett Mehmen Council At Large: Tim Orris – Mayor Pro-Tem D. of Public Works: Brian Detert Council At Large: Tony Johnson Recreation Director: Grant Weber Council At Large: Skylar Limkemann Building Official: Brian Shay Council At Large: Chris Olney Library Director: Elizabeth Petersen Grier Council At Large: Eric Schnedler Interim Fire Chief: Tom Hartshorn City Administrator: Doug Boldt City Engineer: MSA Professional Services Asst. City Administrator: Ashley Platz City Clerk: Abigail Hora City Attorney: Crystal Raiber Work Session - Call to Order – 6:30 PM A. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the Tiffin City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Kasparek arrived at 6:38 PM called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Tim Orris, Eric Schnedler, Tony Johnson and Chris Olney. Absent: 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 Olney. Second by Johnson. All ayes, agenda approved. C. Discussion and Review of Potential Funding Opportunities through the IDOT for Trail and Pedestrian Tunnel Improvements Discussion: Assistant City Administrator Ashley Platz led the discussion and reviewed the six project options previously developed by MSA. The options include improvements to the existing Highway 6 pedestrian underpass and future 10-foot pedestrian trail connections to the Middle School and High School. Ashley will work with MSA to obtain updated project cost estimates, as the current numbers may be outdated. The Iowa DOT’s Statewide Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) offers potential funding for Safe Routes to School projects, with applications due October 1, 2026. Council directed the City to pursue the grant and include all six proposed options, with final improvements to be determined based on the funding award, available funding amount, and highest-priority needs. D. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda or Reports E. Other Business F. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Johnson. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 6:59 PM. A. Regular Session - Call to Order – 7:00 PM B. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular session Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the Tiffin City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Kasparek called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Eric Schnedler, Tony Johnson, Tim Orris and Chris Olney. Absent: Skylar Limkemann. Others present were City Administrator Doug Boldt, Assistant City Administrator Ashley Platz, and City Clerk Abigail Hora. City Council Agenda Page 1 of 3