Approval of the January 6, 2026, City Council Minutes

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: January 6, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: January 2, 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, January 6, 2026, at the Tiffin Fire Station. Mayor Kasparek 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 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 Olney. Second by Orris. All ayes, agenda approved. C. Minor Strategic Planning and Goal Setting Session for 2026 Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt conducted a minor goal setting session. After council made their priorities a list was made: Goals within the next 60 months: • Ongoing street maintenance (crack filling, repairs to dips and broken panels). • Sealcoating and paving of South Park Road, 340th Street, and RFR shoulders. • Construction of restrooms at Deerview Park and auxiliary fields. • Development of a splash pad at Deerview Park. • Purchase of land to support park expansion and long-term city growth. • Expansion and emphasis on community events such as RecFest. • Creation of volunteer-based committees, including a Parks and Recreation Committee. • Continued economic development efforts focused on marketing, branding, and beautification. • Implementation of a rental inspection and permitting program. Long-term goals (After 2030): • Adding an aquatic component to the Recreation Center as part of future phases. • Updating the long-term transportation and arterial road network beyond current city limits. • Construction of a tunnel under Highway 6. • Connecting city trails to the soccer park, Forevergreen Road, and future destinations. • Exploring annexation opportunities south of I-80 and 340th Street. • Development of a staff growth plan to support future City operations. D. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda or Reports E. Other Business F. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Orris. Second by Schnedler. City Council Agenda Page 1 of 3