City Council
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
Motion to enter closed session under Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment or hiring is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and where that individual has requested a closed session by Orris
Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Eric Schnedler
C-1 1 – Motion to adjourn from closed session into regular session by Schnedler
Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Tim Orris
H-12 and Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Mixed Use Commercial District – Motion to Approve Second Reading by Olney
Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Tim Orris
I-1 Resolution No. 2026-008 – A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on Ordinance Amending Chapter 56 – Dog and Cat Licenses Required for the City of Tiffin, Iowa – Motion to approve by Orris
Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Eric Schnedler
I-2 Resolution No. 2026-009 – A Resolution Adjusting the Annual Pet Registration Fees and the Annual Dog Park Pass Fees for the City of Tiffin, Iowa – Motion to approve by Olney
Carried 4–1 · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Tim Orris · Voted no: Skylar Limkemann
The minutes say "All ayes" after a list of nays; the list is used.
I-5 Resolution No. 2026-012 – A Resolution Setting the Date of March 17, 2026, for a Public Hearing for the Purpose of Considering the Consolidated General Fund Tax Levy for the City of Tiffin’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget – Motion to approve by Orris
Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Tony Johnson
I-6 Resolution No. 2026-013 – A Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat of Hickory Knoll Part Two. Mayor Kasparek recused himself from the conversation – Motion to approve by Limkemann
Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Eric Schnedler
J-1 Discussion and Consideration to Approve the Hiring of a new Fulltime Fire Chief and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve the hiring of Bill Erb by Limkemann
Failed 2–3 · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Tony Johnson · Voted no: Tim Orris, Christine Olney, Eric Schnedler
J-1 Discussion and Consideration to Approve the Hiring of a new Fulltime Fire Chief and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve the hiring of Sean McAndrew by Schnedler
Carried 3–2 · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Tim Orris · Voted no: Skylar Limkemann, Tony Johnson
K-2 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #8 – Miron Construction – Tiffin Recreation Center – Motion to approve by Orris
Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Christine Olney
K-3 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #9 – Miron Construction – Tiffin Recreation Center – Motion to approve by Orris
Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Christine Olney
K-4 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #12 – Rathje Construction – Original Town Urbanization – Motion to approve by Orris
Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Christine Olney
K-5 Discussion and Consideration of Partnering with DocuPet as the City of Tiffin’s Pet Licensing Vendor – Motion to approve by Olney
Failed 2–3 · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Tim Orris · Voted no: Eric Schnedler, Skylar Limkemann, Tony Johnson
K-5 Discussion and Consideration of Partnering with DocuPet as the City of Tiffin’s Pet Licensing Vendor – Motion to approve contingent on following the web content accessibility guidelines by Schnedler
Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Skylar Limkemann
K-6 Discussion and Consideration to Approve the Minor Strategic Planning and Goal Setting Session Final Report and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Orris
Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Christine Olney
On the 17th day of February 2026, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Olney introduced Ordinance No. 2026- 523, and moved that it be given its second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Orris. Ayes: Orris, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann. Nays: None. Absent: Johnson. Four members of the Council being present and having voted "Aye", Mayor Tim Kasparek declared the motion carried, and Ordinance No. 2026-523, was read the second time and discussed and placed on record. On the _____ day of _____ 2026, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson _____ introduced Ordinance No. 2026- 523, and moved that it be given its third and last reading. The motion was seconded by Councilperson _____. Ayes: Nays: _____ members of the Council being present and having voted "Aye", Mayor Tim Kasparek declared the motion carried, and the ordinance was passed and adopted. Page 3 of 4 Whereupon the Mayor declared that Ordinance No. 2026-523 be adopted and signified his approval of same by fixing his signature thereto. Passed by the Council on the _____ day of _____ 2026 and approved by the Mayor on the _____ day of _____ 20
Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Tim Orris
Eric Schnedler presentTony Johnson lateChristine Olney presentTim Orris presentSkylar Limkemann presentTim Kasparek (mayor) present
The council's payables list for this meeting total $2,432,002.67 As printed. List (PDF)
| Payee | Amount |
|---|---|
| MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO | $1,962,696.28 |
| RATHJE CONSTRUCTION | $222,695.29 |
| JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF | $56,150.64 |
| JOHNSON COUNTY REFUSE INC | $44,049.00 |
| ALLIANT ENERGY | $33,086.12 |
| BERGANKDV | $25,400.00 |
| MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | $18,771.98 |
| NEOGOV | $13,940.64 |
Ord. 2026-523, Res. 2026-008, Res. 2026-009, Res. 2026-010, Res. 2026-011, Res. 2026-012, Res. 2026-013
Data last updated October 15, 2026. Built from the archive's documents; see how the data is built.