Minutes: Regular Meeting 04/21/2026

` City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall 300 Railroad St, Tiffin, Iowa, 52340 Date/Time: April 21, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: April 17, 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: Liz Petersen Grier Council At Large: Eric Schnedler Fire Chief: Vacant 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 – 5:30 PM A. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Tiffin City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Kasparek (present via Microsoft Teams) called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Eric Schnedler, Tony Johnson, Chris Olney, Tim Orris (present via Microsoft Teams) and Skylar Limkemann (present via Microsoft Teams). 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. Review of Park Place City Center future Buildings and Master Plan Discussion: Scott Andersen present to review the next proposed building in the Park Place City Center development, known as “The Pacific,” and to provide an update on the overall buildout of Park Place. Discussion was held regarding The Pacific and Marvin Gardens, which represent a shift from earlier buildings—such as New York, Ventnor, Baltic, and Boardwalk—as both are proposed to be entirely residential. The Master Plan and building elevations were provided for Council review. This item served as a brief discussion to give an overview of the project’s direction moving forward. D. Discussion of Madden Addition Outlot B and the potential to convert it to a Buildable Lot Discussion: Dan Sweeting attended and presented the possibility of allowing Outlot B in Madden Addition – Part Two (part of Lot 55 OPD) to be developed as a single buildable lot, with access from Ropp Way. Discussion was held regarding the attached preliminary plat and the language in the site agreement, which currently identify the outlot as open space to be privately owned and maintained by the homeowners’ association. Council was okay with this moving forward. E. Discussion and Final Review of Highway 6 Reconstruction Project prior to Submittal to the IDOT Discussion: James Watters with MSA attended via Microsoft Teams and provided the Council with a final review of the Highway 6 Reconstruction Project prior to its submission to IDOT next month. Discussion was held to confirm that all previously discussed items—such as sidewalks, a pedestrian beacon, turning lanes, and traffic signals—have been incorporated into the overall project scope and are reflected in its final form before submission to IDOT for review. F. Discussion and Review of Potential Partnership with Greater Iowa City for Economic Development Services Discussion: Nancy Bird, Cady Gerlach, Evan Doyle, and Tom Martinez from Greater Iowa City attended the meeting to discuss a potential partnership with the City for economic development services. Discussion was held regarding the draft agreement, and the Greater Iowa City team provided a PowerPoint presentation. City Council Agenda Page 1 of 5