Minutes: Regular Meeting 05/06/2025

` City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 Date/Time: May 6, 2025 – 7:00 PM Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: May 2, 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 The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Kasparek called the meeting to order at 5:31 PM. Upon roll being called the following members were present: Eric Schnedler, Al Havens, Chris Olney, Tim Orris and Skylar Limkemann. Others present 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. Discussion of Extension of East Village Drive to South Park Road Discussion: Darryl High presented and discussed a TIF agreement with Council regarding the extension of East Village Drive to South Park Road. Council agreed to a six-year agreement totaling $600,000. City will also pay for upsizing the water main, installation of a retaining wall and oversizing of the road from 36 feet to 40 feet. Additionally, Council agreed to amend the original agreement by removing references to "shovel- ready commercial lots" and committed to fulfilling the obligations of the initial contract by June 1, 2029. D. Discussion and Review of Proposed Water Rate Structure Increase for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project Discussion: The Council discussed the proposed water rate increase and, following deliberation, selected Option One. This option includes a $15 base rate and a graduated increase to the usage fee as follows: $5.75 per 1,000 gallons in FY2026, $7.85 in FY2027, and $10.15 in FY2028. 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 7:00 PM. A. Regular Session - Call to Order – 7:00 PM B. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a regular session Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Kasparek called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM. Upon roll being called the following City Council Agenda Page 1 of 4