City Council — regular meeting, April 7, 2026

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

Attendance

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

Money approved

The council's payables list for this meeting total $1,439,378.96 As printed. List (PDF)

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Projects at this meeting

• 80/380 Commerce Park (Village Drive): I-3 Resolution No. 2026-022 – A Resolution Approving the Partial Release of the Escrow for 80/380 Commerce Park First Addition – Motion to approve by Orris; I-2 Resolution No. 2026-021 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of 80/380 Commerce Park Second Addition – Motion to approve by Orris; Payables list: 80/380 COMMERCE PARK, LLC $370,736.86
• Andersen Addition: Motion to close Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-526 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone Andersen Addition – Part Three, from R-12/OPD Concept District to R-1C, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa by Olney; Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2026-526 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone Andersen Addition – Part Three, from R-12/OPD Concept District to R-1C, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa by Orris
• City parks and recreation facilities: K-10 Discussion and Consideration of Tiffin Public Restrooms Bid at Deerview Park and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Olney
• Lotus Hill (Andersen Addition part three): Motion to close Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-525 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone Andersen Addition – Part Three, from R-12/OPD Concept District to R-1D/OPD Site and Concept District for Lotus Hill North, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa by Orris; Motion to close Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-526 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone Andersen Addition – Part Three, from R-12/OPD Concept District to R-1C, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa by Olney; Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2026-525 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone Andersen Addition – Part Three, from R-12/OPD Concept District to R-1D/OPD Site and Concept District for Lotus Hill North, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa by Johnson; Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2026-526 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone Andersen Addition – Part Three, from R-12/OPD Concept District to R-1C, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa by Orris
• North Park Road Improvements (STP-U-7662(615)--70-52): K-2 Discussion and Consideration of Change Order #14 – Boomerang Corporation – North Park Road Improvements Project – Motion to approve by Orris ($53,454.95); K-3 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #11 – Boomerang Corporation – North Park Road Improvements Project – Motion to approve by Schnedler ($264,127.64); Payables list: BOOMERANG CORP $363,516.10, MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $12,161.72, CORRIDOR ENERGY COOPERA $1,000.00 ($376,677.82)
• Tiffin Heights: I-5 Resolution No. 2026-024 –A Resolution Setting the Public Hearing on April 21, 2026, to rezone Lots 56, 57 and 58 of Tiffin Heights West from C-2B to P-1 – Motion to approve by Orris
• Water Treatment Plant Upgrades: K-4 Discussion and Consideration of Change Order #2 – Tricon Construction – Tiffin Water Treatment Facility Upgrade Project – Motion to approve by Olney ($7,728.57); K-5 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #7 – Tricon Construction – Tiffin Water Treatment Facility Upgrade Project – Motion to approve by Orris ($337,184.25); Substantial completion date 2026-09-30 printed (K-4 Discussion and Consideration of Change Order #2 – Tricon Construction – Tiff); Ready for final payment date 2026-11-30 printed (K-4 Discussion and Consideration of Change Order #2 – Tricon Construction – Tiff); K-6 Discussion and Consideration of Approval of State Revolving Fund (SRF) Reimbursement Request #3 – Water Treatment Facility Upgrade Project – Motion to approve by Orris; Payables list: TRICON CONSTRUCTION GROUP $337,184.25, MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $21,646.08 ($358,830.33)

Ordinances and resolutions

Ord. 2026-524, Ord. 2026-525, Ord. 2026-526, Res. 2026-020, Res. 2026-021, Res. 2026-022, Res. 2026-023, Res. 2026-024, Res. 2026-025

Agenda

• April 7, 2025 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
• B Roll Call
• C Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
• D Communications and Reports
• E Consent Agenda
• E-1 Approval of March 17, 2026 Council Minutes · attachment
• E-2 Approval of March 25, 2026 Special Council Minutes · attachment
• E-3 Approval of Summary of Receipts Report · attachment
• E-4 Approval of Agreement to Vacate Underground Electric Easement – Homemakers · attachment
• E-5 Approval of Revised Underground Electric Easement Agreement Homemakers Plat 1 Public interest · attachment
• F Mayoral Proclamation
• F-1 Autism Awareness Month and World Autism Awareness Day 2026 · attachment
• G Public Hearing Public interest
• G-1 Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-525 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Public interest · Ord. 2026-525
• G-2 Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-526 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa Public interest · Ord. 2026-526
• H Ordinance Approval/Amendment
• H-1 Ordinance No. 2026-524 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin Amending Chapter 56 – Dog and Cat Licenses Required for the City of Tiffin, Iowa · Ord. 2026-524 · attachment
• H-2 Ordinance No. 2026-525 – An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa Public interest · Ord. 2026-525 · attachment
• H-3 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
• I Resolutions for Approval
• I-1 Resolution No. 2026-020 – A Resolution Approving Temporary No Parking on the East Side of Creekside Drive from Oakdale Boulevard to Hillside Drive until the completion of the North Park Road Project · Res. 2026-020 · attachment
• I-2 Resolution No. 2026-021 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of 80/380 Commerce Park Second Addition Public interest · Res. 2026-021 · attachment
• I-3 Resolution No. 2026-022 – A Resolution Approving the Partial Release of the Escrow for 80/380 Commerce Park First Addition · Res. 2026-022 · attachment
• I-4 Resolution No. 2026-023 – A Resolution Setting the Date of April 21, 2026, for a Public Hearing for the FY 2026-2027 Budget Public interest · Res. 2026-023 · attachment
• I-5 Resolution No. 2026-024 –A Resolution Setting the Public Hearing on April 21, 2026, to rezone Lots 56, 57 and 58 of Tiffin Heights West from C-2B o P-1 Public interest · Res. 2026-024 · attachment
• I-6 Resolution No. 2026-025 – A Resolution Approving No Parking on both sides of East Greenfield Drive · Res. 2026-025 · attachment
• J Old Business
• K Motions for Approval
• K-1 Consideration of Payables List – Motion to Approve · attachment
• K-2 Discussion and Consideration of Change Order #14 – Boomerang Corporation – North Park Road Improvements Project – Motion to Approve · attachment
• K-3 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #11 – Boomerang Corporation – North Park Road Improvements Project – Motion to Approve · attachment
• K-4 Discussion and Consideration of Change Order #2 – Tricon Construction – Tiffin Water Treatment Facility Upgrade Project – Motion to Approve · attachment
• K-5 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #7 – Tricon Construction – Tiffin Water Treatment Facility Upgrade Project – Motion to Approve · attachment
• K-6 Discussion and Consideration of Approval of State Revolving Fund (SRF) Reimbursement Request #3 – Water Treatment Facility Upgrade Project – Motion to Approve · attachment
• K-7 Discussion and Consideration to Purchase Cushman Hauler and Council Action as Needed · attachment
• K-8 Discussion and Consideration to Purchase Ventrac Tiller Attachment and Council Action as Needed · attachment
• K-9 Discussion and Consideration to Purchase Kubota Zero‑Turn Mower and Council Action as Needed · attachment
• K-10 Discussion and Consideration of Tiffin Public Restrooms Bid at Deerview Park and Council Action as Needed · attachment
• K-11 Discussion and Consideration Consideration to Purchase a Hotsy Cleaning System for the Wastewater Department and Council Action as Needed. · attachment
• L Reports to be Received/Filed
• L-1 Engineer's Report · attachment
• M Reports from City Personnel · attachment
• N Adjournment

Documents

Sources

• City website document center: Regular Meeting — original listing ↗
• Laserfiche minutes archive: Minutes-4/7/2026 — original listing ↗
• Revize agenda center: Tiffin Regular City Council Meeting — original listing ↗ (draft)
• Minutes read by parser minutes/modern 2.3.0 from 4 copies.

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