Minutes: Regular Meeting 04/01/2025

` City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 Date/Time: April 1, 2025 – 7:00 PM Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: March 28, 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 – 5:00 PM A. Roll Call The City of Tiffin City Council held a work session Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Kasparek called the meeting to order at 5:00 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 and Review of Proposed Tiffin Fire Station Conceptual Design Discussion: Fire Chief Brad Hill reviewed the staffing plan over 5 years. Current staffing: 21 members with one of those full time. Average response per incident is 5.28 people (goal is 10 within 10 minutes, per NFPA 1720). Chief Hill discussed a few options for a Fire Stations including current location. First location was Forevergreen Rd and Bailey Way. Pros: Easy access to I-380; potential JCAS collaboration. Cons: Not centrally located; near other jurisdictions. ISO Coverage: Engine – 1.5 mi radius | Aerial – 2.5 mi radius. Second location was the existing location. Pros: Central location; near I-80 & Hwy 6. Cons: JCAS prefers I- 380 access; site constraints. ISO Coverage: Same as above. Third location was on Highway 6 near the ballfields. Pros: Central, near Hwy 6, not in a neighborhood. Cons: Lacks I-380 access; alternative use considerations. ISO Coverage: Same. Each location had pros and cons, however Chief Hill recommended building a new station either at the existing site or Highway 6. Would like to being a design and budget for fundraising as well as timeline. Some current and future needs for the fire department are: larger bay, meeting room, offices/bunks/storage, JCAS space, carcinogen-free design, training space, more offices/bunks and 24/7 living space. Council discussed developing a strategic plan with third-party support. Meeting temporarily adjourned by Havens. Second by Orris. All ayes, meeting temporarily adjourned at 5:55 PM. Motion to resume work session by Limkemann. Second by Orris. All ayes, meeting resumed at 6:16 PM. D. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda or Reports E. Other Business F. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Limkemann. City Council Agenda Page 1 of 4