City Council

City Council — regular meeting, February 3, 2026

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM 30 agenda items 18 motions recorded 19 documents

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Motions carried
12
of 12 substantive motions (procedural ones aside)
Split votes
0
at least one "no", or the motion failed
Bills approved As printed
$263k
1 payables list; details
Minutes
Read
Coverage notes. 4 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 for Partial Acquisition & Temporary Easement – Iowa DOT Highway 6 Improvement Project (Parcel 4) & Notice of Proposed Sale and Conveyance by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Tim Orris

G-1otherroll call · p. 2

Motion to close Public Hearing for Partial Acquisition & Temporary Easement – Iowa DOT Highway 6 Improvement Project (Parcel 4) & Notice of Proposed Sale and Conveyance by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Eric Schnedler

G-3ordinanceroll call Ord. 2026-523 · p. 2

Motion to open Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-523 – An Ordinance Rezoning Grove Park Area, Tiffin, Iowa, from Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Multi-Family 12- Plex Residential District (OPD/R-12) and Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Mixed Use Commercial District (OPD/C-1B) to a Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Multi-Family 4-Plex Residential District (OPD/R-4) for Grove Park, Tiffin, Iowa by Olney

Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Tim Orris

G-3ordinanceroll call Ord. 2026-523 · p. 2

Motion to close Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-523 – An Ordinance Rezoning Grove Park Area, Tiffin, Iowa, from Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Multi-Family 12- Plex Residential District (OPD/R-12) and Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Mixed Use Commercial District (OPD/C-1B) to a Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Multi-Family 4-Plex Residential District (OPD/R-4) for Grove Park, Tiffin, Iowa by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Eric Schnedler

H-12otherroll call · p. 3

H-12 and Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Mixed Use Commercial District – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

I-1resolutionroll call Res. 2026-005 · p. 3

I-1 Resolution No. 2026-005 – A Resolution Approving the Partial Acquisition and Temporary Easement Required for the Iowa DOT Highway 6 Improvement Project (STPN--006-7(100)-- 2J-52) – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Christine Olney

I-3resolutionroll call Res. 2026-007 · p. 3

I-3 Resolution No. 2026-007 - A Resolution Approving the Bond Purchase Agreement for the sale of General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2026A – Motion to approve by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Tim Orris

K-2otherall ayes (implied) · p. 3

K-2 Discussion and Consideration of Approval of State Revolving Fund (SRF) Reimbursement Request #1 – Water Treatment Facility Upgrade Project – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Tony Johnson

K-3otherall ayes (implied) · p. 3

K-3 Consideration of Pay Application #5 – Tricon Construction Group – Water Treatment Plant Upgrades – Motion to approve by Olney

Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Tim Orris

K-4otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-4 Discussion and Consideration of Replacement X-Ripper/Grinder (Vogelsang XRC 100-480QD) for the City’s Wastewater Collection System – Motion to approve by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Tim Orris

K-5otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-5 Discussion and Consideration of Changing the Agreement for Service for Field Rental in the Parks & Recreation Department – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Eric Schnedler

resolutionsigned copyroll call Res. 2026-006 · p. ?

On the 3rd day of February, 2026, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Orris introduced RESOLUTION NO. 2© 006,A RESOLUTION 26- AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS and made a motion for approval. Motion seconded by Councilperson Johnson. Ayes: Orris, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann, Johnson Nays: None. Absent: None. Whereupon five Council members were present and voted approval and Mayor Kasparek declared that the RESOLUTION NO. 2026-006,A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNS to be adopted and signified his approval of the same by affixing his signature thereto. Passed day of February, 2026. by the City Council on the 3"' ATTEST: Abigail Hq' a, City Clerk

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Tony Johnson

Procedural motions (6): 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 Limkemann — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • C Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval – Motion to approve agenda by Johnson — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • E-3 Approval of Special Event Application – Simply Made Market – Motion to approve Consent Agenda which includes City Council Minutes, Summary of Receipts Report and Special Event Application 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 presentSkylar Limkemann presentTim Kasparek (mayor) present

Money approved

The council's payables list for this meeting total $262,769.15 As printed. List (PDF)

Largest payees on the list (public names; payments to private individuals are grouped)
PayeeAmountLines
TRICON CONSTRUCTION GROUP$152,152.061
MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES$37,569.1922
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC$19,006.1216
CORE & MAIN$9,200.031
NEXT LEVEL RESPONSE SOLUT$6,081.001
NEUMILLER ELECTRIC INC$5,225.322
CHOPPERS GRINDING SERVICE$4,800.001
HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT$4,539.276

Every line of this list in the spending explorer →

Projects at this meeting

  • Forevergreen Road Earth Stockpile / Grading: Payables list: MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $50.00
  • Grove Park: Motion to close Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-523 – An Ordinance Rezoning Grove Park Area, Tiffin, Iowa, from Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Multi-Family 12- Plex Residential District (OPD/R-12) and Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Mixed Use Commercial District (OPD/C-1B) to a Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Multi-Family 4-Pl
  • Tiffin Community Recreation Center: Payables list: MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $385.00
  • Urban renewal areas and TIF: I-3 Resolution No. 2026-007 - A Resolution Approving the Bond Purchase Agreement for the sale of General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2026A – Motion to approve by Limkemann
  • US Highway 6 Reconstruction: I-1 Resolution No. 2026-005 – A Resolution Approving the Partial Acquisition and Temporary Easement Required for the Iowa DOT Highway 6 Improvement Project (STPN--006-7(100)-- 2J-52) – Motion to approve by Orris
  • Water Treatment Plant Upgrades: K-3 Consideration of Pay Application #5 – Tricon Construction Group – Water Treatment Plant Upgrades – Motion to approve by Olney ($152,152.06); K-2 Discussion and Consideration of Approval of State Revolving Fund (SRF) Reimbursement Request #1 – Water Treatment Facility Upgrade Project – Motion to approve by Orris; Payables list: TRICON CONSTRUCTION GROUP $152,152.06, MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $27,817.35 ($179,969.41)

Ordinances and resolutions

Ord. 2026-523, Res. 2026-005, Res. 2026-006, Res. 2026-007

Agenda

  • February 3, 2025 7:00 PM Regular Formal City Council Meeting Tiffin Fire Station 211 Main Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 www.tiffin-iowa.org Mayor: Tim Kasparek City Administrator: Doug Boldt Council At L
  • 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 1/20 Council Minutes · attachment
  • E-2 Approval of Summary of Receipts Report · attachment
  • E-3 Approval of Special Event Application – Simply Made Market · attachment
  • F Mayoral Proclamation
  • G Public Hearing Public interest
  • G-1 Public Hearing for Partial Acquisition & Temporary Easement - Iowa DOT Highway 6 Improvement Project Public interest
  • G-2 Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-523 – An Ordinance Rezoning Grove Park Area, Tiffin, IA Public interest · Ord. 2026-523
  • H Ordinance Approval/Amendment
  • H-1 ​Ordinance No. 2026-523 – An Ordinance Rezoning Grove Park Area, Tiffin, Iowa Public interest · Ord. 2026-523 · attachment
  • I Resolutions for Approval
  • I-1 Resolution No. 2026-005 – A Resolution Approving the Partial Acquisition and Temporary Easement Required for the Iowa DOT Highway 6 Improvement Project (STPN--006-7(100)--2J-52) · Res. 2026-005 · attachment
  • I-2 Resolution No. 2026-006 – A Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds · Res. 2026-006 · attachment
  • I-3 Resolution No. 2026-007 - A Resolution Approving the Bond Purchase Agreement for the sale of General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2026A Public interest · Res. 2026-007 · attachment
  • J Old Business
  • K Motions for Approval
  • K-1 Consideration of Payables List – Motion to Approve · attachment
  • K-2 Discussion and Consideration of Approval of State Revolving Fund (SRF) Reimbursement Request #1 – Water Treatment Facility Upgrade Project – Motion to Approve · attachment
  • K-3 Consideration of Pay Application #5 – Tricon Construction Group – Water Treatment Plant Upgrades – Motion to Approve · attachment
  • K-4 Discussion and Consideration of Replacement X-Ripper/Grinder (Vogelsang XRC 100-480QD) for the City’s Wastewater Collection System - Motion to Approve · attachment
  • K-5 Discussion and Consideration of Changing the Agreement for Service for Field Rental in the Parks & Recreation Department – Motion to Approve · attachment
  • L Reports to be Received/Filed
  • L-1 City Engineer's Report · attachment
  • M Reports from City Personnel · attachment
  • N Adjournment

Documents

DocumentTypePagesOriginal
ACall to Order - 7:00PM — Agenda 2-3-2026 agenda2PDF
E-3Approval of Special Event Application – Simply Made Market application permit1PDF
K-3Consideration of Pay Application #5 – Tricon Construction Group – Water Treatment Plant Upgrades – Motion to Approve contract agreement13PDF
K-5Discussion and Consideration of Changing the Agreement for Service for Field Rental in the Parks & Recreation Department – Motion to Approve contract agreement4PDF
L-1City Engineer's Report engineering report5PDF
E-2Approval of Summary of Receipts Report financial report1PDF
E-2Minutes: Approval of 2/3 City Council Minutes minutes4PDF
Minutes: Regular Meeting 02/03/2026 minutes4PDF
Minutes-2/3/2026 minutes4PDF
Minutes-2/3/2026 (2) minutes2PDF
H-1​Ordinance No. 2026-523 – An Ordinance Rezoning Grove Park Area, Tiffin, Iowa ordinance27PDF
Packet: Tiffin Regular City Council Meeting (02/03/2026) packet198PDF
K-1Consideration of Payables List – Motion to Approve payables claims5PDF
I-1Resolution No. 2026-005 – A Resolution Approving the Partial Acquisition and Temporary Easement Required for the Iowa DOT Highway 6 Improvement Project (STPN--006-7(100)--2J-52) resolution27PDF
I-2Resolution No. 2026-006 – A Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds resolution2PDF
I-3Resolution No. 2026-007 - A Resolution Approving the Bond Purchase Agreement for the sale of General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2026A resolution33PDF
K-2Discussion and Consideration of Approval of State Revolving Fund (SRF) Reimbursement Request #1 – Water Treatment Facility Upgrade Project – Motion to Approve staff report memo66PDF
K-4Discussion and Consideration of Replacement X-Ripper/Grinder (Vogelsang XRC 100-480QD) for the City’s Wastewater Collection System - Motion to Approve staff report memo2PDF
MReports from City Personnel staff report memo2PDF

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