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Minutes: Regular Meeting 08/19/2025
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City of Tiffin, Iowa
Meeting: Tiffin City Council Meeting
Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340
Date/Time: August 19, 2025 – 7:00 PM
Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org
Posted: August 15, 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: Frank Haege
Fire Chief: Brad Hill
City Engineer: MSA Professional Services
Work Session - Call to Order – 5:30 PM
A. Roll Call
B. The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the City Hall Council
Chambers. Mayor Kasparek called the meeting to order at 5:32 PM. Upon roll being called the following
members were present: Eric Schnedler (arrived at 5:44 PM), Al Havens, 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
Motion to approve agenda by Olney.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, agenda approved.
D. Discussion and Review of Recreation Center Total Bid and not-to-exceed Construction Cost
Discussion: Patrick Myers from Miron Construction presented and reviewed Bid Package 2 with the Council.
The bids came in favorable, resulting in the overall project cost being $1.8 million below the guaranteed
maximum price (GMP). Of that amount, $1 million will be removed from the project, and $350,000 has been
allocated to establish an owner contingency allowance.
E. Discussion and Update on the Exterior Elevations of the Johnson County EMA Storage Facility
Discussion: Dave Wilson and Luke Leyden presented updated exterior elevation options for the Johnson
County EMA storage facility. The council preferred the roofline design from Option 2A but favored the
exterior materials and finishes from Option 2B. Dave and Luke agreed and were given the council’s approval
to proceed with their next step in the project.
F. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda or Reports
G. Other Business
H. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Schnedler.
Second by Orris.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 6:45 PM.
A. Regular Session - Call to Order – 7:00 PM
B. Roll Call
The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular session Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the City Hall Council
Chambers. Mayor Kasparek called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Upon roll being called the following
members were present: Eric Schnedler, Al Havens, Chris Olney, Tim Orris and Skylar Limkemann. Others
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Sources
- citysite: Regular Meeting (08-19-25 Final Minutes.pdf) — where it was found ↗ first seen Oct 12, 2026
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