Minutes: Regular Meeting 02/18/2025

` City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 Date/Time: February 18, 2025 – 7:00 PM Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: February 14, 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, February 18, 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 Sanitary Sewer Study for Capacity and Future Growth – MSA Professional Services Discussion: Andrew Inhelder and Eric Thompson of MSA Professional Services presented the Sanitary Sewer Capacity Study for the City of Tiffin, assessing the system’s ability to support future growth. The study evaluates whether the existing infrastructure can sustain anticipated development and outlines the necessary scope of work for capacity expansion. The findings will inform strategic infrastructure planning to accommodate urban growth efficiently. The study is estimated for completion by December 2025, with a projected cost of $95,000, plus an additional $24,000–$33,000 for flow meters. D. Discussion and Review of City Council Procedural Rules, Conduct and Resources Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt and Assistant City Administrator Ashley Platz reviewed the draft procedural rules, emphasizing civil discussion and structured engagement among Council members. While no formal discussion is required for Council members conversing, the Mayor values open dialogue and the informal nature of meetings. The document serves as a foundation for future procedural improvements, including clarifying the number of Council members needed to place an item on the agenda and establishing a motion process from work sessions. The intent is not to restrict conversations but to eliminate off-topic discussions. Additionally, the rules address employee matters, including termination procedures, based on the required number of Council members. E. Questions from Council Members regarding items on the Regular City Council Agenda or Reports F. Other Business G. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by Orris. Second by Schnedler. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 7:02 PM. City Council Agenda Page 1 of 4