City Council

City Council — regular meeting, April 21, 2026

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM 33 agenda items 17 motions recorded 18 documents

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Motions carried
11
of 11 substantive motions (procedural ones aside)
Split votes
0
at least one "no", or the motion failed
Bills approved As printed
$1.46M
1 payables list; details
Minutes
Read
Coverage notes. 2 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-1otherroll call · p. 2

Motion to open Public Hearing on the FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Tony Johnson

G-1otherroll call · p. 3

Motion to close Public Hearing on the FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Christine Olney

G-2ordinanceroll call Ord. 2026-527 · p. 3

Motion to open Public Hearing on 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 from C-2B (Community Business District) to P-1 (Public Use), in the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa by Olney

Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Tim Orris

G-2ordinanceroll call Ord. 2026-527 · p. 3

Motion to close Public Hearing on 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 from C-2B (Community Business District) to P-1 (Public Use), in the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Tony Johnson

H-1ordinancesecondroll call Ord. 2026-525 · p. 3

H-1 Ordinance No. 2026-525 – 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

H-2ordinancesecondroll call Ord. 2026-526 · p. 3

H-2 Ordinance No. 2026-526 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, – Motion to approve by Johnson

Carried · moved by Tony Johnson, seconded by Tim Orris

H-3ordinancefirstroll call Ord. 2026-527 · p. 3

H-3 Ordinance No. 2026-527 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Eric Schnedler

I-1resolutionroll call Res. 2026-026 · p. 4

I-1 Resolution No. 2026-026 – A Resolution Approving the City of Tiffin Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Tony Johnson

The signed copy records this vote differently.

I-2resolutionroll call Res. 2026-027 · p. 4

I-2 Resolution No. 2026-027 – A Resolution Setting the Date of May 19, 2026, for a Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, Estimate of Costs and Authorizing Publication of Notices for the Village Drive and Roberts Ferry Road Traffic Signal Project and Opening of Bids on May 14, 2026 – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Tony Johnson

K-2otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-2 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #10 – Miron Construction – Tiffin Recreation Center Project – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Tony Johnson

K-3otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-3 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #11 – Miron Construction – Tiffin Recreation Center Project – Motion to approve by Olney

Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Tim Orris

Procedural motions (6): agenda, minutes, payables approval, adjournment
  • B Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval – Motion to approve agenda by Olney — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • I Adjournment – Motion to adjourn by Schnedler — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • C Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval – Motion to approve agenda by Johnson — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • E-5 Approval of Clerk’s/Treasurers Report – Motion to approve Consent Agenda which includes Special City Council Minutes, Special City Council Minutes, City Council Minutes, Summary of Receipts Report and Clerk’s/Treasurers Report by Orris — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • K-1 Consideration of Payables List – Motion to approve by Orris — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • N Adjournment – Motion to adjourn by Schnedler — carried (all ayes (implied))

Attendance

Eric Schnedler presentTony Johnson presentChristine Olney presentTim Orris left earlySkylar Limkemann left earlyTim Kasparek (mayor) remote

Money approved

The council's payables list for this meeting total $1,457,686.67 As printed. List (PDF)

Largest payees on the list (public names; payments to private individuals are grouped)
PayeeAmountLines
MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO$1,188,222.102
MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES$113,072.9024
JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF$56,150.641
WELLMARK$17,979.458
VISA$11,924.6723
ATURA ARCHITECTURE$6,967.441
RELION INSURANCE SOLUTIONS$6,610.593
JOHNSON COUNTY CONSERV…$5,900.001

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Projects at this meeting

  • Andersen Addition: H-1 Ordinance No. 2026-525 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone Andersen Addition – Part Three; H-2 Ordinance No. 2026-526 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone Andersen Addition – Part Three,
  • Law enforcement contract with the Johnson County Sheriff: Payables list: JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF $56,150.64
  • Lotus Hill (Andersen Addition part three): H-1 Ordinance No. 2026-525 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, – Motion to approve by Orris; H-2 Ordinance No. 2026-526 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, – Motion to approve by Johnson
  • North Park Road Improvements (STP-U-7662(615)--70-52): Payables list: MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $28,676.12, JOHNSON COUNTY CONSERV… $5,900.00 ($34,576.12)
  • Roberts Ferry Road & Village Drive Traffic Signal: I-2 Resolution No. 2026-027 – A Resolution Setting the Date of May 19, 2026, for a Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, Estimate of Costs and Authorizing Publication of Notices for the Village Drive and Roberts Ferry Road Traffic Signal Project and Opening of Bids on May 14, 2026 – Motion to approve by Orris
  • Tiffin Community Recreation Center: K-2 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #10 – Miron Construction – Tiffin Recreation Center Project – Motion to approve by Orris ($523,269.83); K-3 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #11 – Miron Construction – Tiffin Recreation Center Project – Motion to approve by Olney ($664,952.27); 3 reports in 2026 (first: L-3 Tiffin Recreation Center Monthly Report); Payables list: MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO $1,188,222.10, ATURA ARCHITECTURE $6,967.44, MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $748.50 ($1,195,938.04)
  • Tiffin Heights: Motion to close Public Hearing on 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 from C-2B (Community Business District) to P-1 (Public Use), in the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa by Schnedler
  • US Highway 6 Reconstruction: Payables list: MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $62,198.50

Ordinances and resolutions

Ord. 2026-525, Ord. 2026-526, Ord. 2026-527, Res. 2026-026, Res. 2026-027

Agenda

  • April 21, 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 Call to Order - 7:00PM · attachment
  • B Roll Call
  • C Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
  • D Communications and Reports
  • E Consent Agenda
  • E-1 Approval of 4/3 Special Council Minutes · attachment
  • E-2 Approval of 4/7 Special Council Minutes · attachment
  • E-3 Approval of 4/7 Council Minutes · attachment
  • E-4 Approval of Summary of Receipts Report · attachment
  • E-5 Approval of Clerk/Treasurer's Report · attachment
  • F Mayoral Proclamation
  • G Public Hearing Public interest
  • G-1 Public Hearing on the FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Public interest
  • G-2 Public Hearing Hearing on 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
  • H Ordinance Approval/Amendment
  • H-1 Ordinance No. 2026-525 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone Andersen Addition – Part Three Public interest · Ord. 2026-525 · attachment
  • H-2 Ordinance No. 2026-526 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone Andersen Addition – Part Three, Public interest · Ord. 2026-526 · attachment
  • H-3 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. 2026-026 – A Resolution Approving the City of Tiffin Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget Public interest · Res. 2026-026 · attachment
  • I-2 Resolution No. 2026-027 – A Resolution Setting the Date of May 19, 2026, for a Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications for Village Drive and Roberts Ferry Road Traffic Signal Project and Opening of Bids on May 14, 2026 Public interest · Res. 2026-027 · 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 #10 – Miron Construction – Tiffin Recreation Center Project – Motion to Approve · attachment
  • K-3 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #11 – Miron Construction – Tiffin Recreation Center Project – Motion to Approve · attachment
  • L Reports to be Received/Filed
  • L-1 Johnson County Sheriff's Report - March 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
ACall to Order - 7:00PM — Agenda - 4/21/2026 agenda2PDF
K-2Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #10 – Miron Construction – Tiffin Recreation Center Project – Motion to Approve — K.2 contract agreement17PDF
K-3Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #11 – Miron Construction – Tiffin Recreation Center Project – Motion to Approve — K.3 contract agreement5PDF
E-4Approval of Summary of Receipts Report — E.4 financial report1PDF
E-5Approval of Clerk/Treasurer's Report — E.5 financial report2PDF
L-2Monthly Departmental Budget Reports — L.2 financial report4PDF
E-1Minutes: Regular Meeting 04/21/2026 minutes5PDF
Minutes-4/21/2026 minutes5PDF
H-1Ordinance No. 2026-525 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone Andersen Addition – Part Three — H.1 ordinance3PDF
H-2Ordinance No. 2026-526 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone Andersen Addition – Part Three, — H.2 ordinance3PDF
H-3Ordinance 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.3 ordinance5PDF
Packet: Tiffin Regular City Council Meeting (04/21/2026) packet187PDF
K-1Consideration of Payables List – Motion to Approve — K.1 payables claims7PDF
I-1Resolution No. 2026-026 – A Resolution Approving the City of Tiffin Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget — I.1 (G.1) resolution6PDF
I-2Resolution No. 2026-027 – A Resolution Setting the Date of May 19, 2026, for a Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications for Village Drive and Roberts Ferry Road Traffic Signal Project and Opening of Bids on May 14, 2026 — I.2 resolution46PDF
L-1Johnson County Sheriff's Report - March 2026 — L.1 staff report memo19PDF
L-3Tiffin Recreation Center Monthly Report — L.3 staff report memo19PDF
M-10Reports from City Personnel — M.10 staff report memo34PDF

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