Minutes: Regular Meeting 05/05/2026

All ayes, motion carried. 3. Discussion and Consideration of Approval of State Revolving Fund (SRF) Reimbursement Request #4 – Water Treatment Facility Upgrade Project – Motion to approve by Limkemann. Second by Johnson. All ayes, motion carried. 4. Discussion and Consideration of Change Order #15 – Boomerang Corporation – North Park Road Improvements Project – Motion to approve by Limkemann. Second by Johnson. All ayes, motion carried. 5. Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #12– Boomerang Corporation, North Park Road Improvements Project – Motion to approve by Limkemann. Second by Johnson. All ayes, motion carried. 6. Discussion and Consideration of Mayoral Proclamation Request Policy and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Limkemann. Second by Orris. All ayes, motion carried. 7. Discussion and Consideration of Interim Fire Chief and Council Action as Needed. Motion to table so we can have closed session to discuss legal requirements and procedures with legal council in closed session by Limkemann. Second by Johnson. Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt asked Council Person Limkemann about what section of closed session was he referring to. Council Person Limkemann stated this was in regard to compliance with State law with this particular position. Further discussion was had on what code section this would fall under to go into closed session. City Administrator Boldt asked if Council Person Limkemann was referring to code section 21.5(c) that states ‘to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent'. Council Person Limkemann thought litigation was imminent and was also concerned about following Iowa employment laws. Roll Call Ayes: Limkemann. Nays: Schnedler, Orris, Olney, Johnson. Motion failed. Motion to designate Tom Hartshorn as Interim Fire Chief for the Tiffin Fire Department and to return Bill Erb and Tyler Muhlbauer to their previous position of volunteer assistant fire chief by Orris. Second by Olney. Discussion: Council Person Limkemann questioned how this item got added to the agenda. He also emphasized the importance of having clear expectations, a well-defined problem, and established meeting goals and objectives to ensure success. Roll Call: Orris, Olney, Johnson, Schnedler. Abstain: Limkemann. All ayes, motion carried. L. Reports to be Received/Filed 1. City Engineer’s Report M. Reports from City Personnel 1. Mayor’s Report – Discussion: Mayor Kasparek reported that an item regarding adding a barrier at Deerview Park will be included at the next meeting for further discussion. He would also like to discuss a temporary solution to Croell Ave before the intersection is signalized. 2. City Council Reports – Discussion: Council Person Schnedler would like more education regarding the parking ordinance. 3. Director of Public Work’s Report – Nothing to Report. 4. Building Official’s Report – Review of City Code Chapter 52 – Weeds and Noxious Growths. City Council Agenda Page 4 of 5