Minutes: Regular Meeting 07/21/2026

` City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall 300 Railroad St, Tiffin, Iowa, 52340 Date/Time: July 21, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: July 16, 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 Call to Order – 6:00 PM A. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the Tiffin City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Kasparek called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Chris Olney, Tim Orris, Eric Schnedler present via Microsoft Teams, Skylar Limkemann present via Microsoft Teams (arrived at 6:33 PM), and Tony Johnson. 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 by Orris. Second by Johnson. All ayes, motion carried. C. Discussion to Investigate the potential output of Well #6 for Future Use Discussion: Clint Wienen with MSA and Brett Mehmen present to discuss testing Well #6 to evaluate its future production capacity. Due to the City's continued growth and the new water treatment plant, it was noted that Well #6 may need to be brought online within the next 12 months. A preliminary cost estimate for the overall project was provided. At this time, the only work recommended for the City is the well acidization and test pumping, which are highlighted in the estimate. The testing results will provide the information needed to properly size the pump, watermain, electrical service, and other associated infrastructure. As the next step, staff will solicit quotes from qualified well drilling contractors for future City Council consideration and approval. D. Discussion and Review of Iowa Code Chapter 357G – City Emergency Medical Services Districts – and Exploring the possibility thereof Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt and Council Person Limkemann discussed the potential creation of a City Emergency Medical Services (EMS) District as authorized under Iowa Code Chapter 357G, including the statutory requirements, governance structure, operational impacts, funding mechanisms, and long-term financial implications. Following the discussion, the Council directed Councilperson Limkemann to gather additional information for future consideration before determining whether to further explore the option. 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, meeting adjourned at 6:51 PM. City Council Agenda Page 1 of 4