City Council

City Council — regular meeting, July 7, 2026

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM 36 agenda items 14 motions recorded 22 documents

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Motions carried
9
of 9 substantive motions (procedural ones aside)
Split votes
0
at least one "no", or the motion failed
Bills approved As printed
$1.40M
1 payables list; details
Minutes
Read
Coverage notes. 3 copies of these minutes; one is used (the others are compared) About coverage

Votes

Each motion as the minutes record it: the agenda heading and the motion line. Names come from the roll call; "all ayes (implied)" marks a motion where the minutes say only "All ayes" or "carried unanimously", which credits the members recorded as present. Read the minutes

E-8otherall ayes (implied) · p. 2

E-8 Approval of Pay Application #14 – Boomerang Corporation – North Park Road Project – Motion to approve Consent Agenda by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Tony Johnson

H-1ordinancethirdroll call Ord. 2026-528 · p. 2

H-1 Ordinance No. 2026-528 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Tony Johnson

I-1resolutionroll call Res. 2026-041 · p. 2

I-1 Resolution 2026-041 – A Resolution Setting the Salaries for the Appointed Officers and Employees of the City of Tiffin, Iowa – Motion to approve by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Eric Schnedler

I-2resolutionroll call Res. 2026-042 · p. 3

I-2 Resolution 2026-042 – A Resolution Setting the Public Hearing for July 21, 2026 for the Rezoning of Andersen Addition – Part Three, Tiffin, Iowa a Planned Development Overlay District (OPD) of Lotus Hill R-12/OPD Concept District to R-12/OPD Lotus Hill South Site District of Andersen Addition – Part Three, Tiffin, Iowa – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Tony Johnson

K-2otherall ayes (implied) · p. 3

K-2 Discussion and Consideration of Position Promotion for Nate Wessling from Public Works Worker I to Public Works Worker II and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Tony Johnson

K-3otherall ayes (implied) · p. 3

K-3 Discussion and Consideration of Purchase of Tire Changer as part of the FY 2026-2027 Public Works Budget and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Tim Orris

K-4otherall ayes (implied) · p. 3

K-4 Discussion and Consideration of Safety Surface at Woodfield Park and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve with the revised options by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Tony Johnson

K-5otherall ayes (implied) · p. 3

K-5 Discussion and Consideration of iWorQ Service Agreement for Building Department to upgrade the Permit Management module and add the Planning and Zoning module and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Tony Johnson

K-6otherall ayes (implied) · p. 3

K-6 Discussion and Consideration of Approval of State Revolving Fund (SRF) Reimbursement Request #6 – Water Treatment Facility Upgrade Project – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Tony Johnson

Procedural motions (5): agenda, minutes, payables approval, adjournment
  • B Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval – Motion to approve agenda by Orris — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • F Adjournment – Motion to adjourn by Schnedler — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • C-3 Swearing in of Tiffin Fire Department Personnel – Allison Pettinger – Motion to approve agenda with the removal of E-3 by Olney — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • K-1 Consideration of Payables List – Motion to approve by Schnedler — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • N Adjournment – Motion to adjourn by Limkemann — carried (all ayes (implied))

Attendance

Eric Schnedler presentTony Johnson presentChristine Olney presentTim Orris presentSkylar Limkemann presentTim Kasparek (mayor) present

Money approved

The council's payables list for this meeting total $1,395,887.70 As printed. List (PDF)

Largest payees on the list (public names; payments to private individuals are grouped)
PayeeAmountLines
TRICON CONSTRUCTION GROUP$1,053,447.061
LL PELLING$64,164.261
MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES$47,146.152
ALLIANT ENERGY$37,663.739
WELLMARK$21,900.648
CORRIDOR ENERGY COOPERA$19,975.001
CORNERSTONE EXCAVATING$15,004.681
HOTSY CLEANING SYSTEMS$14,033.481

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Projects at this meeting

  • Andersen Addition: I-2 Resolution No. 2026-042 – A Resolution Setting the Public Hearing for July 21, 2026 for the Rezoning of Andersen Addition – Part Three, Tiffin, Iowa
  • Forevergreen Road Earth Stockpile / Grading: Pay application #3 – CORNERSTONE EXCAVATING ($3,230.10); Pay application #4 – CORNERSTONE EXCAVATING ($15,004.68); Payables list: CORRIDOR ENERGY COOPERA $19,975.00, CORNERSTONE EXCAVATING $15,004.68 ($34,979.68)
  • Lotus Hill (Andersen Addition part three): I-2 Resolution 2026-042 – A Resolution Setting the Public Hearing for July 21, 2026 for the Rezoning of Andersen Addition – Part Three, Tiffin, Iowa a Planned Development Overlay District (OPD) of Lotus Hill R-12/OPD Concept District to R-12/OPD Lotus Hill South Site District of Andersen Addition – Part Three, Tiffin, Iowa – Motion to approve by Orris
  • North Park Road Improvements (STP-U-7662(615)--70-52): E-8 Approval of Pay Application #14 – Boomerang Corporation – North Park Road Project – Motion to approve Consent Agenda by Orris ($11,828.00); Payables list: BOOMERANG CORP $11,828.00
  • Original Town Urbanization – Phase Three: Payables list: BEISSER LUMBER COMPANY $234.80
  • Tiffin Fire Department: C-1 Swearing in of Tiffin Fire Department Personnel – Steven Connelly; C-2 Swearing in of Tiffin Fire Department Personnel – Ty Wright; C-3 Swearing in of Tiffin Fire Department Personnel – Allison Pettinger
  • Water Treatment Plant Upgrades: Pay application #10 – TRICON CONSTRUCTION GROUP ($1,053,447.06); K-6 Discussion and Consideration of Approval of State Revolving Fund (SRF) Reimbursement Request #6 – Water Treatment Facility Upgrade Project – Motion to approve by Orris; Payables list: TRICON CONSTRUCTION GROUP $1,053,447.06, MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $41,585.15 ($1,095,032.21)

Ordinances and resolutions

Ord. 2026-528, Res. 2026-041, Res. 2026-042

Agenda

  • July 7, 2026 7:00 PM Regular Formal City Council Meeting Tiffin City Hall 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 www.tiffin-iowa.org Mayor: Tim Kasparek Public Works Director: Brian Detert Council A
  • A Call to Order - 7:00PM · attachment
  • B Roll Call
  • C Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
  • C-1 Swearing in of Tiffin Fire Department Personnel – Steven Connelly
  • C-2 Swearing in of Tiffin Fire Department Personnel – Ty Wright
  • C-3 Swearing in of Tiffin Fire Department Personnel – Allison Pettinger
  • D Communications and Reports
  • E Consent Agenda
  • E-1 Approval of June 16, 2026 Council Minutes · attachment
  • E-2 Approval of Summary of Receipts Report · attachment
  • E-3 Approval of Tobacco License Renewal - Dollar General #31819
  • E-4 Approval of Special Event Application – Core4 Cycling Event · attachment
  • E-5 Approval of Pay Application #3 – Cornerstone Excavating – Forevergreen Road Earth Stockpile Project · attachment
  • E-6 Approval of Pay Application #4 – Cornerstone Excavating – Forevergreen Road Earth Stockpile Project · attachment
  • E-7 Approval of Pay Application #10 – Tricon Construction Group – Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project · attachment
  • E-8 Approval of Pay Application #14 – Boomerang Corporation – North Park Road Project · attachment
  • F Mayoral Proclamation
  • G Public Hearing Public interest
  • H Ordinance Approval/Amendment
  • H-1 Ordinance No. 2026-528 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Public interest · Ord. 2026-528 · attachment
  • I Resolutions for Approval
  • I-1 Resolution No. 2026-041 – A Resolution Setting the Salaries for the Appointed Officers and Employees of the City of Tiffin, Iowa · Res. 2026-041 · attachment
  • I-2 Resolution No. 2026-042 – A Resolution Setting the Public Hearing for July 21, 2026 for the Rezoning of Andersen Addition – Part Three, Tiffin, Iowa Public interest · Res. 2026-042 · attachment
  • J Old Business
  • K Motions for Approval
  • K-1 Consideration of Payables List – Motion to Approve · attachment
  • K-2 Discussion and Consideration of Position Promotion for Nate Wessling from Public Works Worker I to Public Works Worker II and Council Action as Needed · attachment
  • K-3 Discussion and Consideration of Purchase of Tire Changer as part of the FY 2026-2027 Public Works Budget and Council Action as Needed Public interest · attachment
  • K-4 Discussion and Consideration of Safety Surface at Woodfield Park and Council Action as Needed · attachment
  • K-5 Discussion and Consideration of iWorQ Service Agreement for Building Department to upgrade the Permit Management module and add the Planning and Zoning module and Council Action as Needed Public interest · attachment
  • K-6 Discussion and Consideration of Approval of State Revolving Fund (SRF) Reimbursement Request #6 – Water Treatment Facility Upgrade Project – Motion to Approve · attachment
  • L Reports to be Received/Filed
  • L-1 Engineer's Report · attachment
  • M Reports from City Personnel · attachment
  • N Adjournment

Documents

DocumentTypePagesOriginal
AAgenda: Call to Order - 7:00PM agenda2PDF
E-4Approval of Special Event Application – Core4 Cycling Event — E.4 application permit2PDF
K-3Discussion and Consideration of Purchase of Tire Changer as part of the FY 2026-2027 Public Works Budget and Council Action as Needed — K.3 budget2PDF
E-5Approval of Pay Application #3 – Cornerstone Excavating – Forevergreen Road Earth Stockpile Project — E.5 contract agreement3PDF
E-6Approval of Pay Application #4 – Cornerstone Excavating – Forevergreen Road Earth Stockpile Project — E.6 contract agreement3PDF
E-7Approval of Pay Application #10 – Tricon Construction Group – Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project — E.7 contract agreement12PDF
E-8Approval of Pay Application #14 – Boomerang Corporation – North Park Road Project — E.8 contract agreement21PDF
K-5Discussion and Consideration of iWorQ Service Agreement for Building Department to upgrade the Permit Management module and add the Planning and Zoning module and Council Action as Needed — K.5 contract agreement14PDF
L-1Engineer's Report — L.1 engineering report5PDF
E-2Approval of Summary of Receipts Report — E.2 financial report1PDF
E-2Approval of July 7, 2026 Council Minutes — E-2 minutes4PDF
Minutes: Regular Meeting 07/07/2026 minutes4PDF
Minutes-7/7/2026 minutes4PDF
H-1Ordinance No. 2026-528 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, — H.1 ordinance4PDF
Packet: Tiffin Regular City Council Meeting (07/07/2026) packet117PDF
K-1Consideration of Payables List – Motion to Approve — K.1 payables claims6PDF
I-1Resolution No. 2026-041 – A Resolution Setting the Salaries for the Appointed Officers and Employees of the City of Tiffin, Iowa — I.1 resolution2PDF
I-2Resolution No. 2026-042 – A Resolution Setting the Public Hearing for July 21, 2026 for the Rezoning of Andersen Addition – Part Three, Tiffin, Iowa — I.2 resolution6PDF
K-2Discussion and Consideration of Position Promotion for Nate Wessling from Public Works Worker I to Public Works Worker II and Council Action as Needed — K.2 staff report memo2PDF
K-4Discussion and Consideration of Safety Surface at Woodfield Park and Council Action as Needed — K.4 staff report memo9PDF
K-6Discussion and Consideration of Approval of State Revolving Fund (SRF) Reimbursement Request #6 – Water Treatment Facility Upgrade Project – Motion to Approve — K.6 staff report memo14PDF
M-10Reports from City Personnel — M.10 staff report memo1PDF

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