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Approval of 2/17 Council Minutes — E.1

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Agenda Item: E-1 ` City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin Fire Station, 211 Main Street, Tiffin, Iowa, 52340 Date/Time: February 17, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: February 13, 2026 (website & front entry of City Hall) Mayor: Tim Kasparek City Administrator: Doug Boldt Council At Large: Tim Orris – Mayor Pro-Tem Asst. City Administrator: Ashley Platz Council At Large: Tony Johnson City Attorney: Crystal Raiber Council At Large: Skylar Limkemann City Clerk: Abigail Hora Council At Large: Chris Olney W/WW Superintendent: Brett Mehmen Council At Large: Eric Schnedler D. of Public Works: Brian Detert Building Official: Brian Shay Recreation Director: Grant Weber Fire Chief: Vacant City Engineer: MSA Professional Services Work Session - Call to Order – 5:30 PM A. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the Tiffin Fire Station. Mayor Kasparek called the meeting to order at 5:31 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. B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval Motion to approve agenda by Orris. Second by Johnson. All ayes, agenda approved. C. Discussion of New Fulltime Fire Chief Position 1. Motion to enter closed session under Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment or hiring is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and where that individual has requested a closed session by Orris. Second by Schnedler Roll Call: Orris, Olney, Johnson, Schnedler, Limkemann. All ayes, motion carried. Motion to adjourn from closed session into regular session by Schnedler. Second by Orris. Roll Call: Olney, Johnson, Schnedler, Limkemann, Orris. All ayes, motion carried. D. Annual Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Contract Review Discussion: Sergeant Hynes and Sheriff Kunkel delivered the annual review, noting a 43% increase in calls for service. The most common calls involved traffic issues, business checks, school visits, community policing, and 911 hang-ups. Community policing activity saw a significant rise of 178%. The presentation also included comparisons with other cities, particularly examining full-time officer staffing levels relative to Tiffin. Additionally, concerns were raised about how future economic development may further increase service demands. It was noted that none of the investigative hours are currently being billed to the city. E. Discussion and Review of FY 2025-2026 Capital Projects for Parks Department F. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda or Reports G. Other Business H. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Limkemann. City Council Agenda Page 1 of 4

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