City Council

City Council — regular meeting, March 17, 2026

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM 34 agenda items 18 motions recorded 22 documents

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Motions carried
13
of 13 substantive motions (procedural ones aside)
Split votes
0
at least one "no", or the motion failed
Bills approved As printed
$613k
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

Cotherall ayes (implied) · p. 1

C Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval – Motion to approve by Olney

Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Tim Orris

G-1otherroll call · p. 2

Motion to open Public Hearing on Approving a Development Agreement with Iowa Development Group, Inc., Including Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Tim Orris

G-1otherroll call · p. 2

Motion to close Public Hearing on Approving a Development Agreement with Iowa Development Group, Inc., Including Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Eric Schnedler

H-1ordinancesecondroll call Ord. 2026-524 · p. 2

H-1 Ordinance No. 2026-524 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin Amending – Motion to approve by Olney

Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Tim Orris

I-1resolutionroll call Res. 2026-017 · p. 2

I-1 Resolution No. 2026-017 – A Resolution Approving Development Agreement with Iowa Development Group, Inc., Authorizing Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments and Pledging Certain Tax Increment Revenues to the Payment of the Agreement – Motion to approve by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Tim Orris

I-2resolutionroll call Res. 2026-018 · p. 3

I-2 Resolution No. 2026-018 – A Resolution Setting the Public Hearing on April 7, 2026 on the Rezoning of Andersen Addition – Part Three, Tiffin, Iowa and Planned Development Overlay District (OPD) of Lotus Hill R-12/OPD Concept District to R-1D OPD Lotus Hill North Site/Concept District of Andersen Addition – Part Three, Tiffin, Iowa – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Tony Johnson

I-3resolutionroll call Res. 2026-019 · p. 3

I-3 Resolution No. 2026-019 –A Resolution Setting the Public Hearing on April 7, 2026 on the Rezoning of Andersen Addition – Part Three, Tiffin, Iowa from R-12 OPD to R-1C – Motion to approve by Johnson

Carried · moved by Tony Johnson, seconded by Tim Orris

K-2otherall ayes (implied) · p. 3

K-2 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #10 – Boomerang Corporation – North Park Road Improvements Project – 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 Donation to Clear Creek Amana 2026 Post Prom – Motion to approve $250 by Johnson

Carried · moved by Tony Johnson, seconded by Eric Schnedler

K-4otherall ayes (implied) · p. 3

K-4 Discussion and Consideration of Economic Development Grant Payment for Dollar General – Motion to approve by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Eric Schnedler

K-5otherall ayes (implied) · p. 3

K-5 Discussion and Consideration of Tire Replacement for Engine #151 and Ladder Truck #155 for the Fire Department and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Tim Orris

K-6otherall ayes (implied) · p. 3

K-6 Discussion and Consideration to Approve the Hiring of Robert Hora for the Tiffin Parks and Grounds Specialist and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Olney

Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Tim Orris

K-7otherall ayes (implied) · p. 3

K-7 Discussion and Consideration of Purchase and Installation of an AV System for the City Council Chambers and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Eric Schnedler

Procedural motions (5): agenda, minutes, payables approval, adjournment
  • B Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval – Motion to approve agenda by Schnedler — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • F Adjournment – Motion to adjourn by Orris — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • E-5 Approval of Special Events Permit Application – 2026 Easter Egg Hunt – Park Place City Center – Motion to approve City Council Minutes, Summary of Receipts, Clerks/Treasurer Report, Liquor License for Bryant’s Tap & Grill and Special Events Permit by Olney — 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 presentSkylar Limkemann presentTim Kasparek (mayor) present

Money approved

The council's payables list for this meeting total $613,055.55 As printed. List (PDF)

Largest payees on the list (public names; payments to private individuals are grouped)
PayeeAmountLines
EMC INSURANCE COMPANIES$304,659.003
JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF$56,150.641
JOHNSON COUNTY REFUSE INC$44,049.003
BOOMERANG CORP$32,662.341
ALLIANT ENERGY$31,667.099
MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES$28,357.1920
WELLMARK$18,129.038
HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT$12,992.602

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Projects at this meeting

  • Andersen Addition: I-3 Resolution No. 2026-019 –A Resolution Setting the Public Hearing on April 7, 2026 on the Rezoning of Andersen Addition – Part Three, Tiffin, Iowa from R-12 OPD to R-1C – Motion to approve by Johnson
  • Law enforcement contract with the Johnson County Sheriff: Payables list: JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF $56,150.64
  • Lotus Hill (Andersen Addition part three): I-2 Resolution No. 2026-018 – A Resolution Setting the Public Hearing on April 7, 2026 on the Rezoning of Andersen Addition – Part Three, Tiffin, Iowa and Planned Development Overlay District (OPD) of Lotus Hill R-12/OPD Concept District to R-1D OPD Lotus Hill North Site/Concept District of Andersen Addition – Part Three, Tiffin, Iowa – Motion to approve by Orris; I-3 Resolution No. 2026-019 –A Resolution Setting the Public Hearing on April 7, 2026 on the Rezoning of Andersen Addition – Part Three, Tiffin, Iowa from R-12 OPD to R-1C – Motion to approve by Johnson
  • North Park Road Improvements (STP-U-7662(615)--70-52): K-2 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #10 – Boomerang Corporation – North Park Road Improvements Project – Motion to approve by Orris ($32,662.34); Payables list: BOOMERANG CORP $32,662.34
  • Park Place City Center: E-5 Approval of Special Events Permit Application – 2026 Easter Egg Hunt – Park Place City Center – Motion to approve City Council Minutes, Summary of Receipts, Clerks/Treasurer Report, Liquor License for Bryant’s Tap & Grill and Special Events Permit by Olney
  • Prairie Village / Prairie West: Motion to close Public Hearing on Approving a Development Agreement with Iowa Development Group, Inc., Including Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments by Orris; I-1 Resolution No. 2026-017 – A Resolution Approving Development Agreement with Iowa Development Group, Inc., Authorizing Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments and Pledging Certain Tax Increment Revenues to the Payment of the Agreement – Motion to approve by Limkemann
  • Tiffin Community Recreation Center: Payables list: ATURA ARCHITECTURE $8,664.00, MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $211.75 ($8,875.75)
  • Tiffin Fire Department: K-5 Discussion and Consideration of Tire Replacement for Engine #151 and Ladder Truck #155 for the Fire Department and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Schnedler
  • Urban renewal areas and TIF: Motion to close Public Hearing on Approving a Development Agreement with Iowa Development Group, Inc., Including Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments by Orris; I-1 Resolution No. 2026-017 – A Resolution Approving Development Agreement with Iowa Development Group, Inc., Authorizing Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments and Pledging Certain Tax Increment Revenues to the Payment of the Agreement – Motion to approve by Limkemann

Ordinances and resolutions

Ord. 2026-524, Res. 2026-017, Res. 2026-018, Res. 2026-019

Agenda

  • March 17, 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 · attachment
  • B Roll Call
  • C Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
  • D Communications and Reports
  • E Consent Agenda
  • E-1 Approval of 3/3 Council Minutes · attachment
  • E-2 Approval of Summary of Receipts Report · attachment
  • E-3 Approval of Clerk/Treasurer's Report · attachment
  • E-4 Approval of Liquor License for Bryant’s Tap & Grill · attachment
  • E-5 Approval of Special Events Permit Application – 2026 Easter Egg Hunt – Park Place City Center · attachment
  • F Mayoral Proclamation
  • G Public Hearing Public interest
  • G-1 Public Hearing on Approving a Development Agreement with Iowa Development Group, Inc., Including Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments Public interest · attachment
  • 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
  • I Resolutions for Approval
  • I-1 Resolution No. 2026-017 – A Resolution Approving Development Agreement with Iowa Development Group, Inc., Authorizing Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments and Pledging Certain Tax Increment Revenues to the Payment of the Agreement Public interest · Res. 2026-017 · attachment
  • I-2 Resolution No. 2026-018 – A Resolution Setting the Public Hearing on April 7, 2026 on the Rezoning of Andersen Addition – Part Three, Tiffin, Iowa Public interest · Res. 2026-018 · attachment
  • I-3 Resolution No. 2026-019 –A Resolution Setting the Public Hearing on April 7, 2026 on the Rezoning of Andersen Addition – Part Three, Tiffin, Iowa from R-12 OPD to R-1C Public interest · Res. 2026-019 · 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 – Boomerang Corporation – North Park Road Improvements Project – Motion to Approve · attachment
  • K-3 Discussion and Consideration of Donation to Clear Creek Amana 2026 Post Prom – Motion to Approve · attachment
  • K-4 Discussion and Consideration of Economic Development Grant Payment for Dollar General – Motion to Approve Public interest · attachment
  • K-5 Discussion and Consideration of Tire Replacement for Engine #151 and Ladder Truck #155 for the Fire Department and Council Action as Needed · attachment
  • K-6 Discussion and Consideration to Approve the Hiring of Robert Hora the Tiffin Parks and Grounds Specialist and Council Actin as Needed · attachment
  • K-7 Discussion and Consideration of Purchase and Installation of an AV System for the City Council Chambers and Council Action as Needed · attachment
  • L Reports to be Received/Filed
  • L-1 Johnson County Sheriff’s Report – February 2026 · attachment
  • L-2 Monthly Departmental Budget Reports Public interest · attachment
  • M Reports from City Personnel · attachment
  • N Adjournment

Documents

DocumentTypePagesOriginal
AAgenda: Call to Order - 7:00PM agenda2PDF
E-4Approval of Liquor License for Bryant’s Tap & Grill — E.4 application permit1PDF
E-5Approval of Special Events Permit Application – 2026 Easter Egg Hunt – Park Place City Center — E.5 application permit2PDF
G-1Public Hearing on Approving a Development Agreement with Iowa Development Group, Inc., Including Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments — G.1 contract agreement14PDF
K-2Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #10 – Boomerang Corporation – North Park Road Improvements Project – Motion to Approve — K.2 contract agreement20PDF
K-3Discussion and Consideration of Donation to Clear Creek Amana 2026 Post Prom – Motion to Approve — K.3 correspondence1PDF
E-2Approval of Summary of Receipts Report — E.2 financial report1PDF
E-3Approval of Clerk/Treasurer's Report — E.3 financial report3PDF
L-2Monthly Departmental Budget Reports — L.2 financial report4PDF
E-1Approval of March 17, 2026 Council Minutes — E.1 minutes4PDF
Minutes: Regular Meeting 03/17/2026 minutes4PDF
Minutes-3/17/2026 minutes4PDF
H-1Ordinance 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 — H.1 ordinance4PDF
K-1Consideration of Payables List – Motion to Approve — K.1 payables claims10PDF
I-2Resolution No. 2026-018 – A Resolution Setting the Public Hearing on April 7, 2026 on the Rezoning of Andersen Addition – Part Three, Tiffin, Iowa — I.2 resolution2PDF
I-3Resolution No. 2026-019 –A Resolution Setting the Public Hearing on April 7, 2026 on the Rezoning of Andersen Addition – Part Three, Tiffin, Iowa from R-12 OPD to R-1C — I.3 resolution2PDF
K-4Discussion and Consideration of Economic Development Grant Payment for Dollar General – Motion to Approve — K.4 staff report memo2PDF
K-5Discussion and Consideration of Tire Replacement for Engine #151 and Ladder Truck #155 for the Fire Department and Council Action as Needed — K.5 staff report memo1PDF
K-6Discussion and Consideration to Approve the Hiring of Robert Hora the Tiffin Parks and Grounds Specialist and Council Actin as Needed — K.6 staff report memo1PDF
K-7Discussion and Consideration of Purchase and Installation of an AV System for the City Council Chambers and Council Action as Needed — K.7 staff report memo9PDF
L-1Johnson County Sheriff’s Report – February 2026 — L.1 staff report memo16PDF
M-10Reports from City Personnel — M.10 staff report memo3PDF

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