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Approval of 9/15 Council Minutes — E-1

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a. Motion to Approve First Reading Motion to approve by Limkemann. Second by Orris. Roll Call: Johnson, Schnedler, Limkemann, Orris, Olney. All ayes, first reading approved. b. Motion to Suspend the Requirement to Pass Ordinance on One Consideration before Final Passage as stated in Iowa Code Section 380 by Limkemann. Second by Johnson. All ayes, motion carried. c. Motion to Approve Second and Third Reading Motion to approve second and third reading by Limkemann. Second by Johnson. Roll Call: Schnedler, Limkemann, Orris, Olney, Johnson. All ayes, third and final reading approved. I. Resolutions for Approval 1. Resolution No. 2026-046 – A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing Date of October 6, 2026, on the Proposed Adoption of the Codified Code of Ordinances of the City of Tiffin, Iowa. Motion to set Public Hearing Date of October 20, 2026, and have changes to Ashley by September 30 to be discussed at the October 6 work session by Limkemann. Second by Orris. Roll Call: Limkemann, Orris, Olney, Johnson, Schnedler. All ayes, motion carried. J. Old Business 1. K. Motions for Approval 1. Consideration of Payables List – Motion to approve by Orris. Second by Johnson. All ayes, motion carried. 2. Discussion and Consideration of Professional Services Agreement with MSA for the Design of Well #6 and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Orris. Second by Limkemann. All ayes, motion carried. 3. Discussion and Consideration to Extend the Agreement with the Interim Fire Chief and Council Action as Needed. Motion to table by Orris. Second by Schnedler. Discussion: Council Person Limkemann requested a conversation surrounding the timeline for hiring a full-time fire chief. He would like to have time in a future work session around discuss what the Council would like the hiring process to look like. All ayes, motion carried. 4. Discussion and Consideration to Approve sending out an RFQ for the Tiffin Fire Station Project and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Limkemann. Second by Schnedler. Discussion: Council Person Limkemann noted frustration towards the timeline of the RFQ. City Administrator mentioned no time could be removed from the timeline unless there was a unanimous agreement towards one firm which would eliminate the interview process/portion of the schedule. This would put the recommendation to the Council at the first meeting in November. Council Person Olney would like to add the current fire station location as part of the scope of work. Council Person Orris agreed. Ayes: Limkemann, Orris, Johnson, Schnedler. Nays: Olney City Council Agenda Page 3 of 4

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