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City Council — regular meeting, November 18, 2025

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM 33 agenda items 17 motions recorded 24 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
$244k
1 payables list; details
Minutes
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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

I-1resolutionroll call Res. 2025-089 · p. 2

I-1 Resolution 2025-089 – A Resolution Accepting the City Street Finance Report to the Iowa Department of Transportation for the City of Tiffin, Iowa for Fiscal Year 2025 – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Christine Olney

I-2resolutionroll call Res. 2025-090 · p. 2

I-2 Resolution 2025-090 – A Resolution Setting the Date of December 2, 2025, for a Public Hearing for Tiffin East, Lot 30, known as Grove Park Planned Development Overlay Site District – Motion to approve by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Tim Orris

I-3resolutionroll call Res. 2025-091 · p. 3

I-3 Resolution 2025-091 – A Resolution Setting the Date of December 2, 2025, for a Public Hearing for Park Place City Center, Part One, Phase Four, Lot One, as a Planned Development Overlay Site District – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Eric Schnedler

K-2otherall ayes (implied) · p. 3

K-2 Discussion and Consideration of Change Order #9 – Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Project Phase 3 – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

K-3otherall ayes (implied) · p. 3

K-3 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #11 – Rathje Construction, Original Town – Motion to approve by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Tim Orris

K-4otherall ayes (implied) · p. 3

K-4 Discussion and Consideration to Approve Letter of Resignation from Tony Johnson from the Planning and Zoning Commission and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Tim Orris

K-5otherall ayes (implied) · p. 3

K-5 Discussion and Consideration of L.L. Pelling Quote for Asphalt work in the Parking Lot of the Jim Bartels City Park and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Olney

Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Tim Orris

K-6otherall ayes (implied) · p. 3

K-6 Discussion and Consideration of L.L. Pelling Quote to Pave the North End of the Parking Lot at the Fire Station and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Eric Schnedler

K-7otherall ayes (implied) · p. 3

K-7 Discussion and Consideration of L.L. Pelling Quote to Correct Drainage Issue at the Fire Station and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

K-8otherall ayes (implied) · p. 3

K-8 Discussion and Consideration of Appropriating Annual TIF Debt Certification and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Tim Orris

K-9otherall ayes (implied) · p. 3

K-9 Discussion and Consideration of Purchase of a 2026 Chevy Tahoe for the Tiffin Fire Department and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, 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))
  • G Adjournment – Motion to adjourn by Schnedler — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • C Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval – Motion to approve agenda by Schnedler — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • E-3 Approval of Clerk’s/Treasurers Report – Motion to approve Consent Agenda which includes City Council Minutes, Summary of Receipts Report, Clerk/Treasurers Report by Orris — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • K-1 Consideration of Payables List – Motion to approve by Havens — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • N Adjournment – Motion to adjourn by Schnedler — carried (all ayes (implied))

Attendance

Eric Schnedler presentAl Havens presentChristine Olney presentTim Orris presentSkylar Limkemann presentTim Kasparek (mayor) present

Money approved

The council's payables list for this meeting total $243,564.06 As printed. List (PDF)

Largest payees on the list (public names; payments to private individuals are grouped)
PayeeAmountLines
JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF$56,150.641
RATHJE CONSTRUCTION$52,924.971
JOHNSON COUNTY REFUSE INC$44,049.003
MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES$24,074.6826
WELLMARK$18,381.248
ATURA ARCHITECTURE$7,150.801
CARGILL INC$6,104.141
VISA$5,372.1044

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Projects at this meeting

  • City parks and recreation facilities: K-5 Discussion and Consideration of L.L. Pelling Quote for Asphalt work in the Parking Lot of the Jim Bartels City Park and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Olney
  • Forevergreen Road Earth Stockpile / Grading: Payables list: MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,257.81
  • Grove Park: I-2 Resolution 2025-090 – A Resolution Setting the Date of December 2, 2025, for a Public Hearing for Tiffin East, Lot 30, known as Grove Park Planned Development Overlay Site District – Motion to approve by Schnedler
  • Law enforcement contract with the Johnson County Sheriff: Payables list: JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF $56,150.64
  • Original Town Urbanization – Phase Three: K-2 Discussion and Consideration of Change Order #9 – Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Project Phase 3 – Motion to approve by Orris ($18,836.61); K-3 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #11 – Rathje Construction, Original Town – Motion to approve by Havens ($52,924.97); Payables list: RATHJE CONSTRUCTION $52,924.97
  • Park Place City Center: I-3 Resolution 2025-091 – A Resolution Setting the Date of December 2, 2025, for a Public Hearing for Park Place City Center, Part One, Phase Four, Lot One, as a Planned Development Overlay Site District – Motion to approve by Orris
  • Tiffin Community Recreation Center: L-3 Tiffin Recreation Center Monthly Report; Payables list: ATURA ARCHITECTURE $7,150.80, MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,555.31 ($8,706.11)
  • Tiffin Fire Department: K-9 Discussion and Consideration of Purchase of a 2026 Chevy Tahoe for the Tiffin Fire Department and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Schnedler
  • Urban renewal areas and TIF: K-8 Discussion and Consideration of Appropriating Annual TIF Debt Certification and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Limkemann

Ordinances and resolutions

Res. 2025-089, Res. 2025-090, Res. 2025-091

Agenda

  • November 18, 2025 7:00 PM Regular Formal City Council Meeting Springmier Community Library 311 West Marengo Road, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 www.tiffin-iowa.org Mayor: Tim Kasparek City Administrator: Doug Bo
  • 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 Previous Council Minutes · attachment
  • E-2 Approval of Summary of Receipts Report · attachment
  • E-3 Approval of Clerk's/Treasurers Report · attachment
  • F Mayoral Proclamation
  • G Public Hearing Public interest
  • H Ordinance Approval/Amendment
  • I Resolutions for Approval
  • I-1 Resolution 2025-089 – A Resolution Accepting the City Street Finance Report to the Iowa Department of Transportation for the City of Tiffin, Iowa for Fiscal Year 2025 · Res. 2025-089 · attachment
  • I-2 Resolution 2025-090 – A Resolution Setting the Date of December 2, 2025, for a Public Hearing for Tiffin East, Lot 30, known as Grove Park Planned Development Overlay Site District Public interest · Res. 2025-090 · attachment
  • I-3 Resolution 2025-091 – A Resolution Setting the Date of December 2, 2025, for a Public Hearing for Park Place City Center, Part One, Phase Four, Lot One, as a Planned Development Overlay Site District Public interest · Res. 2025-091 · 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 #9 – Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Project Phase 3 – Motion to Approve · attachment
  • K-3 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #11 – Rathje Construction, Original Town – Motion to Approve · attachment
  • K-4 Discussion and Consideration to Approve Letter of Resignation from Tony Johnson from the Planning and Zoning Commission and Council Action as Needed Public interest · attachment
  • K-5 Discussion and Consideration of L.L. Pelling Quote for Asphalt work in the Parking Lot of the Jim Bartels City Park and Council Action as Needed · attachment
  • K-6 Discussion and Consideration of L.L. Pelling Quote to Pave the North End of the Parking Lot at the Fire Station and Council Action as Needed · attachment
  • K-7 Discussion and Consideration of L.L. Pelling Quote to Correct Drainage Issue at the Fire Station and Council Action as Needed · attachment
  • K-8 Discussion and Consideration of Appropriating Annual TIF Debt Certification and Council Action as Needed Public interest · attachment
  • K-9 Discussion and Consideration of Purchase of a 2026 Chevy Tahoe for the Tiffin Fire Department and Council Action as Needed · attachment
  • L Reports to be Received/Filed
  • L-1 Johnson County Sheriff’s Report – September 2025 · 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 — 11-18-25 Agenda agenda2PDF
K-5Discussion and Consideration of L.L. Pelling Quote for Asphalt work in the Parking Lot of the Jim Bartels City Park and Council Action as Needed bid award1PDF
K-6Discussion and Consideration of L.L. Pelling Quote to Pave the North End of the Parking Lot at the Fire Station and Council Action as Needed bid award1PDF
K-7Discussion and Consideration of L.L. Pelling Quote to Correct Drainage Issue at the Fire Station and Council Action as Needed bid award1PDF
K-2Discussion and Consideration of Change Order #9 – Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Project Phase 3 – Motion to Approve contract agreement3PDF
K-3Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #11 – Rathje Construction, Original Town – Motion to Approve contract agreement3PDF
K-4Discussion and Consideration to Approve Letter of Resignation from Tony Johnson from the Planning and Zoning Commission and Council Action as Needed correspondence1PDF
L-2Monthly Departmental Budget Reports financial report4PDF
E-1Approval of 11/18 Council Minutes minutes4PDF
E-1E-1 - 11-18-25 Final Minutes minutes4PDF
Minutes: Regular Meeting 11/18/2025 minutes4PDF
Minutes-11/18/2025 minutes4PDF
Packet: City Council Meeting (11/18/2025) packet105PDF
K-1Consideration of Payables List – Motion to Approve payables claims10PDF
I-1Resolution 2025-089 – A Resolution Accepting the City Street Finance Report to the Iowa Department of Transportation for the City of Tiffin, Iowa for Fiscal Year 2025 resolution10PDF
I-2Resolution 2025-090 – A Resolution Setting the Date of December 2, 2025, for a Public Hearing for Tiffin East, Lot 30, known as Grove Park Planned Development Overlay Site District resolution3PDF
I-3Resolution 2025-091 – A Resolution Setting the Date of December 2, 2025, for a Public Hearing for Park Place City Center, Part One, Phase Four, Lot One, as a Planned Development Overlay Site District resolution3PDF
E-2Approval of Summary of Receipts Report staff report memo1PDF
E-3Approval of Clerk's/Treasurers Report staff report memo2PDF
K-8Discussion and Consideration of Appropriating Annual TIF Debt Certification and Council Action as Needed staff report memo7PDF
K-9Discussion and Consideration of Purchase of a 2026 Chevy Tahoe for the Tiffin Fire Department and Council Action as Needed staff report memo6PDF
L-1Johnson County Sheriff’s Report – September 2025 staff report memo19PDF
L-3Tiffin Recreation Center Monthly Report staff report memo19PDF
M-10Reports from City Personnel — M.10 - Report staff report memo1PDF

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