Minutes: Regular Meeting 06/16/2026

` City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall 300 Railroad St, Tiffin, Iowa, 52340 Date/Time: June 16, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: June 12, 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 – 6:00 PM A. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Tiffin City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Kasparek called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Chris Olney, Tim Orris, Eric Schnedler, and Skylar Limkemann. Absent: Tony Johnson. Others present were City Administrator Doug Boldt, Assistant City Administrator Ashley Platz, and Grant Weber, Parks & Recreation Director. B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval Motion to approve agenda by Olney Second by Orris. All ayes, agenda approved. C. Discussion and Review of New Tiffin Fire Station Project Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt provided an update on recent discussions with Fire Department leadership regarding long-term fire station planning and operational needs. Leadership agreed that maintaining a single fire station, regardless of its eventual location, is the preferred approach. Operating multiple stations would create additional challenges related to equipment duplication, staffing assignments, and operational efficiency. Discussion focused on the importance of developing a comprehensive staffing strategy before making major facility decisions. Council members generally agreed that establishing appropriate staffing levels and a phased staffing plan should be a priority. Potential staffing transitions discussed included moving from the current paid-on-call model to part-time staffing and, eventually, full-time personnel as service demands increase. At the same time, Council recognized the importance of beginning fundraising efforts and exploring potential funding opportunities to support future fire service needs and facility improvements. Council Member Limkemann reviewed recent call volume data, noting that the Fire Department responded to 661 calls in 2025. Through the current reporting period, the department has responded to 316 calls in 2026 and is projected to exceed 720 calls by year-end if current trends continue. He noted that this projection does not account for future service demands associated with the opening of the Clear Creek Village senior living facility or continued growth within surrounding township service areas. Additional funding opportunities were discussed, including federal appropriations secured by other communities and the potential use of the federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program to assist with future staffing costs. Council Member Limkemann also referenced City Council Agenda Page 1 of 4