Minutes: Regular Meeting 03/03/2026

` City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin Fire Station, 211 Main Street, Tiffin, Iowa, 52340 Date/Time: March 3, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: February 27, 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 – 6:00 PM A. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the Tiffin Fire Station. Mayor Kasparek called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Eric Schnedler, Tony Johnson, Chris Olney, Tim Orris and Skylar Limkemann left at 6:28 PM. 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 Johnson. Second by Orris. All ayes, agenda approved. C. Discussion and Review of Revised Lotus Hill Concept Discussion: Scott Andersen presented the revised Lotus Hill concept. The proposal will need to be reviewed by Planning and Zoning before the final plats return to the City Council for approval. The plan includes making Whitetail Lane a 36-foot-wide street to allow on-street parking on the south side, with no parking on the north side. Due to soil conditions in the area, the original plan for eight 66-unit, four-story buildings has been revised. The proposed rezoning concept, amended preliminary plat, R-12 OPD exhibit, and R-1 and R-2 OPD exhibits, along with examples of the exterior elevations for the R-12, R-1, and R-2 OPD areas. D. Review of FY 2026 – 2027 Budget E. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda or Reports F. Other Business G. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Schnedler. Second by Johnson. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 6:46 PM. A. Regular Session - Call to Order – 7:00 PM B. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular session Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the Tiffin Fire Station. Mayor Kasparek called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Eric Schnedler, Tony Johnson, Chris Olney, Tim Orris and Skylar Limkemann. Others present were City Administrator Doug Boldt, Assistant City Administrator Ashley Platz and City Clerk Abigail Hora. C. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval City Council Agenda Page 1 of 5