Minutes-11/2/2026

City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall 300 Railroad St, Tiffin, Iowa, 52340 Date/Time: November 2, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: October 29, 2026 (website & front entry of City Hall) <table> <tr> <th>Mayor:</th> <td>Tim Kasperek</td> <th>W/WW Superintendent:</th> <td>Brett Mehmen</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Council At Large:</th> <td>Tim Orris – Mayor Pro-Tem</td> <th>D. of Public Works:</th> <td>Brian Detert</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Council At Large:</th> <td>Tony Johnson</td> <th>Recreation Director:</th> <td>Grant Weber</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Council At Large:</th> <td>Skylar Limkemann</td> <th>Building Official:</th> <td>Brian Shay</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Council At Large:</th> <td>Chris Olney</td> <th>Library Director:</th> <td>Elizabeth Petersen Grier</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Council At Large:</th> <td>Eric Schnedler</td> <th>Interim Fire Chief:</th> <td>Tom Hartshorn</td> </tr> <tr> <th>City Administrator:</th> <td>Doug Boldt</td> <th>City Engineer:</th> <td>MSA Professional Services</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Asst. City Administrator:</th> <td>Ashley Platz</td> <td colspan="2"></td> </tr> <tr> <th>City Clerk:</th> <td>Abigail Hora</td> <td colspan="2"></td> </tr> <tr> <th>City Attorney:</th> <td>Crystal Raiber</td> <td colspan="2"></td> </tr> </table> Work Session - Call to Order – 5:30 PM A. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Monday, November 2, 2026, at the Tiffin City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Kasperek called the meeting to order at 5:31 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Eric Schnedler, Tony Johnson, Chris Olney and Skylar Limkemann. Absent: Tim Orris. 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 Schnedler. Second by Johnson. All ayes, agenda approved. C. Discussion of Timeline for Advertising for New Fire Chief Discussion: Mayor Kasperek recommended establishing milestones and revisiting the Fire Chief hiring timeline in May 2027, while Council Person Olney supported waiting until the City is ready to hire. Council Person Johnson acknowledged both perspectives, and Council Person Schnedler expressed support for Interim Chief Hartshorn and his current direction but would prefer a new chief in place before Fire Station design begins. Council Person Limkemann advocated moving forward with advertising the position, suggesting a mid-December posting for 45 days, while Council Person Orris, in a written statement, recommended waiting until spring to allow for a smoother transition. City Administrator Doug Boldt expressed strong support for Hartshorn and would like to see him through the Fire Station design process. Hartshorn indicated he is willing to stay longer to assist with the transition. Mayor Kasperek requested the item return on a future agenda with a proposed timeline for Council discussion and a vote. D. Review of City’s Urban Renewal Areas and Revisions from SF 2472 Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt reviewed the necessary urban renewal area changes that need to be completed before year-end, noting the process requires time due to public hearings and other requirements. The changes include creating a third urban renewal area. 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 6:53 PM.