Minutes: Regular Meeting 11/18/2025

` City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin City Council Meeting Place: Springmier Community Library, 311 West Marengo Road, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 Date/Time: November 18, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: November 14, 2025 (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: Al Havens 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: Vacant Fire Chief: Brad Hill 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, November 18, 2025, at the Springmier Community Library located inside the Clear Creek Amana Middle School. Mayor Kasparek called the meeting to order at 5:33 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Eric Schnedler, Al Havens, Chris Olney, Tim Orris and Skylar Limkemann. Others present were City Administrator Doug Boldt, Assistant City Administrator Ashley Platz and Deputy City Clerk Brianna Wilkerson. B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval Motion to approve agenda by Olney. Second by Orris. All ayes, agenda approved. C. Discussion of the Purchase of a Chevy Tahoe for New Fire Chief Position Discussion: Fire Chief Hill explained that the current Tahoe has served the department well and recommended that the City purchase a new one, allowing the incoming Chief to oversee its outfitting. He noted that this vehicle also serves as the Fire Marshal’s daytime vehicle and is taken home by the duty officer during their shift. D. Discussion and Review of Highway 6 Reconstruction Project Options for the Intersections of Croell Avenue and Kimberlite Street and Associated Cost Estimates Discussion: James Watters with MSA Professional Services joined the meeting via Microsoft Teams. After a detailed discussion, Council requested that he provide a cost estimate for installing a hawk beacon at the intersection of Croell Ave and Highway 6. Council also asked how long after the Kimberlite Street intersection is signalized a traffic study would remain valid, and he estimated it could be up to five years. James will be at a future meeting with this information. 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 Orris. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 6:54 PM. City Council Agenda Page 1 of 4