City Council

City Council — regular meeting, May 19, 2026

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM 39 agenda items 21 motions recorded 27 documents

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Motions carried
14
of 15 substantive motions (procedural ones aside)
Split votes
0
at least one "no", or the motion failed
Bills approved As printed
$1.01M
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

G-2otherroll call · p. 2

Motion to open Public Hearing for the FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendment by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Tony Johnson

G-2otherroll call · p. 2

Motion to close Public Hearing for the FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendment by Olney

Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Tim Orris

G-2otherroll call · p. 2

Motion to approve Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Costs for the Village Drive and Roberts Ferry Road Traffic Signal Project by Orris

Unknown · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

G-2otherroll call · p. 2

Motion to close Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Costs for the Village Drive and Roberts Ferry Road Traffic Signal Project by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Tony Johnson

H-1ordinancethirdroll call Ord. 2026-527 · p. 3

H-1 Ordinance No. 2026-527 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of – Motion to approve by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Tim Orris

I-1resolutionroll call Res. 2026-034 · p. 3

I-1 Resolution No. 2026-034 – A Resolution Approving the FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendment – Motion to approve by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Tim Orris

I-2resolutionroll call Res. 2026-035 · p. 3

I-2 Resolution No. 2026-035 – A Resolution Approving the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Costs for the Village Drive and Roberts Ferry Road Traffic Signal Project – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Tony Johnson

I-3resolutionroll call Res. 2026-036 · p. 3

I-3 Resolution No. 2026-036 – A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Village Drive and Roberts Ferry Road Traffic Signal Project – Motion to approve by Olney

Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

I-4resolutionroll call Res. 2026-037 · p. 3

I-4 Resolution No. 2026-037 – A Resolution Setting the Date of June 2, 2026, for a Public Hearing for Park Place City Center, Part One, Phase Six, Lot One, as a Planned Development Overlay Site District – Motion to approve by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Tony Johnson

I-5resolutionroll call Res. 2026-038 · p. 3

I-5 Resolution No. 2026-038 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Park Place City Center – Part One, Phase Four – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Tony Johnson

I-6resolutionroll call Res. 2026-039 · p. 3

I-6 Resolution No. 2026-039 – A Resolution Approving the Developer’s Agreement with Andersen Development Inc. for Park Place City Center – Part One, Phase Four, a Planned Development Overlay Site District – Motion to approve by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Tony Johnson

K-2otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-2 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #12 – Miron Construction – Tiffin Recreation Center Project – Motion to approve by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Tim Orris

K-3otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-3 Discussion and Consideration of Change Order #2 – Cornerstone Excavating – Tiffin Forevergreen Road Grading Project and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Tony Johnson

K-4otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-4 Discussion and Consideration of Noise Ordinance Waiver for Schrader Excavating for Hours of Operation for Site Prep Work for Marvin Gardens in Park Place and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Tony Johnson

K-5otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-5 Discussion and Consideration to Seek Requests for Proposals (RFP) for Mowing and Landscaping Maintenance Services for Nuisance Properties and City-owned Properties on an as-needed basis and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Tim Orris

Procedural motions (6): 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 Limkemann — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • C Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval – Motion to approve agenda by Orris — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • E-6 Approval of Liquor License Renewal – Maverik #5206 – Motion to approve City Council Minutes, Summary of Receipts, Clerks/Treaurers Report, Liquor License Renewal Bryant’s Off 6 and Maverik by Limkemann — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • K-1 Consideration of Payables List – Motion to approve by Limkemann — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • N Adjournment – Motion to adjourn by Limkemann — carried (all ayes (implied))

Attendance

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

Money approved

The council's payables list for this meeting total $1,006,821.59 As printed. List (PDF)

Largest payees on the list (public names; payments to private individuals are grouped)
PayeeAmountLines
MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO$742,497.921
JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF$56,150.641
JOHNSON COUNTY REFUSE INC$44,049.003
MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES$24,654.7331
LL PELLING$21,360.001
WELLMARK$17,979.458
CORE & MAIN$12,816.901
VISA$12,788.7040

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Projects at this meeting

  • Forevergreen Road Earth Stockpile / Grading: K-3 Discussion and Consideration of Change Order #2 – Cornerstone Excavating – Tiffin Forevergreen Road Grading Project and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Orris ($29,712.25)
  • Law enforcement contract with the Johnson County Sheriff: Payables list: JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF $56,150.64
  • Park Place City Center: K-4 Discussion and Consideration of Noise Ordinance Waiver for Schrader Excavating for Hours of Operation for Site Prep Work for Marvin Gardens in Park Place and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Limkemann; I-4 Resolution No. 2026-037 – A Resolution Setting the Date of June 2, 2026, for a Public Hearing for Park Place City Center, Part One, Phase Six, Lot One, as a Planned Development Overlay Site District – Motion to approve by Limkemann; I-6 Resolution No. 2026-039 – A Resolution Approving the Developer’s Agreement with Andersen Development Inc. for Park Place City Center – Part One, Phase Four, a Planned Development Overlay Site District – Motion to approve by Limkemann; I-5 Resolution No. 2026-038 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Park Place City Center – Part One, Phase Four – Motion to approve by Orris
  • Roberts Ferry Road & Village Drive Traffic Signal: Motion to close Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Costs for the Village Drive and Roberts Ferry Road Traffic Signal Project by Orris; I-2 Resolution No. 2026-035 – A Resolution Approving the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Costs for the Village Drive and Roberts Ferry Road Traffic Signal Project – Motion to approve by Orris; I-3 Resolution No. 2026-036 – A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Village Drive and Roberts Ferry Road Traffic Signal Project – Motion to approve by Olney
  • Tiffin Community Recreation Center: K-2 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #12 – Miron Construction – Tiffin Recreation Center Project – Motion to approve by Limkemann ($742,497.92); Payables list: MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO $742,497.92, MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $2,605.00 ($745,102.92)
  • Tiffin Heights: H-1 Ordinance No. 2026-527 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone Lots 56, 57 and 58 of Tiffin Heights West

Ordinances and resolutions

Ord. 2026-527, Res. 2026-034, Res. 2026-035, Res. 2026-036, Res. 2026-037, Res. 2026-038, Res. 2026-039

Agenda

  • May 19, 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
  • B Roll Call
  • C Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval · attachment
  • D Communications and Reports
  • E Consent Agenda
  • E-1 Approval of May 5, 2026 Council Minutes · attachment
  • E-2 Approval of Summary of Receipts Report · attachment
  • E-3 Approval of Clerk's/Treasurers Report · attachment
  • E-4 Approval of Drainage Easement Agreement · attachment
  • E-5 Approval of Liquor License Renewal - Bryant's Off 6 · attachment
  • E-6 Approval of Liquor License Renewal - Maverik #5206 · attachment
  • F Mayoral Proclamation
  • F-1 66th Annual National Public Works Week · attachment
  • G Public Hearing Public interest
  • G-1 Public Hearing for the FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendment Public interest
  • G-2 Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Costs for the Village Drive and Roberts Ferry Road Traffic Signal Project Public interest
  • H Ordinance Approval/Amendment
  • H-1 Ordinance No. 2026-527 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone Lots 56, 57 and 58 of Tiffin Heights West Public interest · Ord. 2026-527 · attachment
  • I Resolutions for Approval
  • I-1 Resolution No. 2026-034 – A Resolution Approving the FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendment Public interest · Res. 2026-034 · attachment
  • I-2 Resolution No. 2026-035 – A Resolution Approving the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Costs for the Village Drive and Roberts Ferry Road Traffic Signal Project · Res. 2026-035 · attachment
  • I-3 Resolution No. 2026-036 – A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Village Drive and Roberts Ferry Road Traffic Signal Project · Res. 2026-036 · attachment
  • I-4 Resolution No. 2026-037 – A Resolution Setting the Date of June 2, 2026, for a Public Hearing for Park Place City Center, Part One, Phase Six, Lot One, as a Planned Development Overlay Site District Public interest · Res. 2026-037 · attachment
  • I-5 Resolution No. 2026-038 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Park Place City Center – Part One, Phase Four Public interest · Res. 2026-038 · attachment
  • I-6 Resolution No. 2026-039 – A Resolution Approving the Developer’s Agreement with Andersen Development Inc. for Park Place City Center – Part One, Phase Four, a Planned Development Overlay Site District Public interest · Res. 2026-039 · attachment
  • J Old Business
  • K Motions for Approval
  • K-1 Consideration of Payables List – Motion to Approve · attachment
  • K-2 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #12 – Miron Construction – Tiffin Recreation Center Project – Motion to Approve · attachment
  • K-3 Discussion and Consideration of Change Order #2 – Cornerstone Excavating – Tiffin Forevergreen Road Grading Project and Council Action as Needed · attachment
  • K-4 Discussion and Consideration of of Noise Ordinance Waiver for Schrader Excavating for Hours of Operation for Site Prep Work for Marvin Gardens in Park Place and Council Action as Needed · attachment
  • K-5 Discussion and Consideration of to Seek Requests for Proposals (RFP) for Mowing and Landscaping Maintenance Services for Nuisance Properties and City-owned Properties on an as-needed basis and Council Action as Needed · attachment
  • L Reports to be Received/Filed
  • L-1 Johnson County Sheriff's Report - April 2026 · attachment
  • L-2 Monthly Departmental Budget Reports Public interest · attachment
  • L-3 Tiffin Recreation Center Monthly Report · attachment
  • M Reports from City Personnel · attachment
  • N Adjournment

Documents

DocumentTypePagesOriginal
CAgenda: Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval agenda2PDF
E-5Approval of Liquor License Renewal - Bryant's Off 6 — E.5 application permit2PDF
E-6Approval of Liquor License Renewal - Maverik #5206 — E.6 application permit1PDF
K-5Discussion and Consideration of to Seek Requests for Proposals (RFP) for Mowing and Landscaping Maintenance Services for Nuisance Properties and City-owned Properties on an as-needed basis and Council Action as Needed — K.5 bid award4PDF
E-4Approval of Drainage Easement Agreement — E.5 contract agreement5PDF
K-2Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #12 – Miron Construction – Tiffin Recreation Center Project – Motion to Approve — K.2 contract agreement41PDF
K-3Discussion and Consideration of Change Order #2 – Cornerstone Excavating – Tiffin Forevergreen Road Grading Project and Council Action as Needed — K.3 contract agreement2PDF
E-2Approval of Summary of Receipts Report — E.2 financial report1PDF
E-3Approval of Clerk's/Treasurers Report — E.3 financial report3PDF
L-2Monthly Departmental Budget Reports — L.2 financial report4PDF
E-1Approval of Previous Council Minutes — E.1 minutes4PDF
Minutes: Regular Meeting 05/19/2026 minutes4PDF
Minutes-5/19/2026 minutes4PDF
H-1Ordinance No. 2026-527 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone Lots 56, 57 and 58 of Tiffin Heights West — H.1 ordinance4PDF
K-4Discussion and Consideration of of Noise Ordinance Waiver for Schrader Excavating for Hours of Operation for Site Prep Work for Marvin Gardens in Park Place and Council Action as Needed — K.4 ordinance1PDF
Packet: Tiffin Regular City Council Meeting (05/19/2026) packet203PDF
K-1Consideration of Payables List – Motion to Approve — K.1 payables claims9PDF
F-166th Annual National Public Works Week — F.1 proclamation1PDF
I-1Resolution No. 2026-034 – A Resolution Approving the FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendment — I.1 (G.1) resolution3PDF
I-2Resolution No. 2026-035 – A Resolution Approving the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Costs for the Village Drive and Roberts Ferry Road Traffic Signal Project — I.2 (G.2) resolution45PDF
I-3Resolution No. 2026-036 – A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Village Drive and Roberts Ferry Road Traffic Signal Project — I.3 resolution5PDF
I-4Resolution No. 2026-037 – A Resolution Setting the Date of June 2, 2026, for a Public Hearing for Park Place City Center, Part One, Phase Six, Lot One, as a Planned Development Overlay Site District — I.4 resolution3PDF
I-5Resolution No. 2026-038 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Park Place City Center – Part One, Phase Four — I.5 resolution4PDF
I-6Resolution No. 2026-039 – A Resolution Approving the Developer’s Agreement with Andersen Development Inc. for Park Place City Center – Part One, Phase Four, a Planned Development Overlay Site District — I.6 resolution14PDF
L-1Johnson County Sheriff's Report - April 2026 — L.1 staff report memo20PDF
L-3Tiffin Recreation Center Monthly Report — L.3 staff report memo18PDF
M-10Reports from City Personnel — M.10 staff report memo1PDF

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