Motion to open Public Hearing on the Proposed November, 2025 Amendment to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area by Orris
Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Eric Schnedler
City Council
City Council — regular meeting, November 4, 2025
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
40 agenda items
24 motions recorded
33 documents
Motions carried
18
of 18 substantive motions (procedural ones aside)
Split votes
0
at least one "no", or the motion failed
Coverage notes. a minutes copy filed here records the 2025-10-21 meeting; it is used there 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
Motion to close Public Hearing on the Proposed November, 2025 Amendment to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area by Olney
Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Tim Orris
H-1 Ordinance No. 2025-521 – An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter – Motion to approve by Orris
Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Al Havens
I-1 Resolution 2025-082 – A Resolution to Approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area – Motion to approve by Orris
Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Eric Schnedler
I-2 Resolution 2025-083 – A Resolution Approving a 28E Between the City of North Liberty and the City of Tiffin for Cost Sharing for Certain Firefighting Protective Equipment – Motion to approve by Schnedler
Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Tim Orris
I-3 Resolution 2025-084 – A Resolution Approving the Transfer of Proceeds from the Sale of City Equipment into the Fire Department Savings Account – Motion to approve by Olney
Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Al Havens
I-4 Resolution 2025-085 – A Resolution Authorizing Economic Development Grant Agreement with Honey Lane Development, LLC and Authorizing Internal Advance for Funding of Economic Development Grant Thereunder – Motion to approve by Orris
Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Al Havens
I-5 Resolution 2025-086 – A Resolution Approving the Escrow and Partial Release Agreement for Tiffin Heights West – Motion to approve by Orris
Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Eric Schnedler
I-6 Resolution 2025-087 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Tiffin Heights West – Motion to approve by Orris
Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Christine Olney
I-7 Resolution 2025-088 – A Resolution Approving the Release and License Agreement for the North Liberty Fire Department Training Tower Facility and Hands-on Waiver – Motion to approve by Havens
Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Tim Orris
K-3 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #10 – Rathje Construction, Original Town – Motion to approve by Orris
Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Eric Schnedler
K-4 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #8 – Boomerang Corporation, North Park Road Improvements Project – Motion to approve by Orris
Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Christine Olney
K-5 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #6 – Miron Construction, Recreation Center – Motion to approve by Orris
Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Al Havens
K-6 Discussion and Consideration of Change Order #11 – Boomerang Corporation, North Park Road Improvements Project – Motion to approve by Havens
Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Tim Orris
K-7 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #3 – Tricon Construction Group, Water Treatment Plant Upgrades – Motion to approve by Havens
Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Tim Orris
K-8 Discussion and Consideration to Approve the Full-time Fire Chief Job Description and Proceed with Advertising for the Position and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Orris
Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Eric Schnedler
K-9 Discussion and Consideration of Quote from Next Level Response Solutions LLC. for Assessment Center Services for the hiring of New Fire Chief and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Limkemann
Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Eric Schnedler
K-10 Discussion and Consideration of One-Time Water & Sewer Adjustment – 204 Village Drive #4 – Motion to approve by Havens
Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Christine Olney
Procedural motions (6): agenda, minutes, payables approval, adjournment
- B Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval – Motion to approve agenda by Olney — carried (all ayes (implied))
- F Adjournment – Motion to adjourn by Schnedler — carried (all ayes (implied))
- C Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval – Motion to approve agenda with the of tabling item K-2 by Havens — carried (all ayes (implied))
- E-2 Approval of Summary of Receipts Report – Motion to approve Consent Agenda which includes City Council Minutes and Summary of Receipts Report by Olney — carried (all ayes (implied))
- K-1 Consideration of Payables List – Motion to approve by Schnedler — 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 $3,236,665.27 As printed. List (PDF)
| Payee | Amount |
|---|---|
| MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO | $1,584,244.68 |
| SUTPHEN CORPORATION | $830,698.15 |
| TRICON CONSTRUCTION GROUP | $407,204.83 |
| RATHJE CONSTRUCTION | $170,549.10 |
| BOOMERANG CORP | $67,514.80 |
| MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | $52,470.53 |
| ALLIANT ENERGY | $29,408.77 |
| CEDAR RIVER GARDEN CENTER | $18,188.77 |
Projects at this meeting
- Fire Chief position and hiring (2025–2026): K-8 Discussion and Consideration to Approve the Full-time Fire Chief Job Description and Proceed with Advertising for the Position and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Orris; K-9 Discussion and Consideration of Quote from Next Level Response Solutions LLC. for Assessment Center Services for the hiring of New Fire Chief and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Limkemann
- Fire pumper truck (Sutphen): Payables list: SUTPHEN CORPORATION $830,698.15
- North Park Road Improvements (STP-U-7662(615)--70-52): K-6 Discussion and Consideration of Change Order #11 – Boomerang Corporation, North Park Road Improvements Project – Motion to approve by Havens ($14,750.00); K-4 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #8 – Boomerang Corporation, North Park Road Improvements Project – Motion to approve by Orris ($67,514.80); Payables list: BOOMERANG CORP $67,514.80
- Original Town Urbanization – Phase Three: K-3 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #10 – Rathje Construction, Original Town – Motion to approve by Orris ($170,549.10); Payables list: RATHJE CONSTRUCTION $170,549.10
- Tiffin Community Recreation Center: K-5 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #6 – Miron Construction, Recreation Center – Motion to approve by Orris ($1,584,224.68); Payables list: MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO $1,584,244.68
- Tiffin Fire Department: I-2 Resolution 2025-083 – A Resolution Approving a 28E Between the City of North Liberty and the City of Tiffin for Cost Sharing for Certain Firefighting Protective Equipment – Motion to approve by Schnedler; I-7 Resolution 2025-088 – A Resolution Approving the Release and License Agreement for the North Liberty Fire Department Training Tower Facility and Hands-on Waiver – Motion to approve by Havens; I-3 Resolution 2025-084 – A Resolution Approving the Transfer of Proceeds from the Sale of City Equipment into the Fire Department Savings Account – Motion to approve by Olney
- Tiffin Heights West Off-Site Public Improvements (water main): I-5 Resolution 2025-086 – A Resolution Approving the Escrow and Partial Release Agreement for Tiffin Heights West – Motion to approve by Orris; I-6 Resolution 2025-087 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Tiffin Heights West – Motion to approve by Orris
- Urban renewal areas and TIF: Motion to close Public Hearing on the Proposed November, 2025 Amendment to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area by Olney; I-1 Resolution 2025-082 – A Resolution to Approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area – Motion to approve by Orris
- US Highway 6 Reconstruction: Payables list: MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $17,623.60
- Water Treatment Plant Upgrades: K-7 Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #3 – Tricon Construction Group, Water Treatment Plant Upgrades – Motion to approve by Havens ($407,204.83); Payables list: TRICON CONSTRUCTION GROUP $407,204.83, MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $25,999.36 ($433,204.19)
Ordinances and resolutions
Ord. 2025-521, Res. 2025-082, Res. 2025-083, Res. 2025-084, Res. 2025-085, Res. 2025-086, Res. 2025-087, Res. 2025-088
Agenda
- City Council Supplemental Meeting Packet November 4, 2025 - Formal Meeting Information submitted between distribution of the meeting packet on Friday and 4:00 pm on Monday.
- November 4, 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 : D
- Late Additions · attachment
- A Call to Order - 7:00PM · attachment
- Late Handouts · attachment 1, attachment 2, attachment 3
- B Roll Call
- Updated Agenda · attachment
- C Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
- D Communications and Reports
- E Consent Agenda
- Approval of Previous Council Minutes · attachment
- Approval of Summary of Receipts Report · attachment
- F Mayoral Proclamation
- G Public Hearing Public interest
- Public Hearing on the Proposed November, 2025 Amendment to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area Public interest · attachment
- H Ordinance Approval/Amendment
- Ordinance No. 2025-521 – An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 160, Flood Plain Management · Ord. 2025-521 · attachment
- I Resolutions for Approval
- Resolution 2025-082 – A Resolution to Approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area Public interest · Res. 2025-082 · attachment
- Resolution 2025-083 – A Resolution Approving at 28E Between the City of North Liberty and the City of Tiffin for Cost Sharing for Certain Firefighting Protective Equipment · Res. 2025-083 · attachment
- Resolution 2025-084 – A Resolution Approving the Transfer of Proceeds from the Sale of City Equipment into the Fire Department Savings Account · Res. 2025-084 · attachment
- Resolution 2025-085 – A Resolution Authorizing Economic Development Grant Agreement with Honey Lane Development, LLC and Authorizing Internal Advance for Funding of Economic Development Grant Thereunder Public interest · Res. 2025-085 · attachment
- Resolution 2025-086 – A Resolution Approving the Escrow and Partial Release Agreement for Tiffin Heights West · Res. 2025-086 · attachment
- Resolution 2025-087 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Tiffin Heights West Public interest · Res. 2025-087 · attachment
- Resolution 2025-088 – A Resolution Approving the Release and License Agreement for the North Liberty Fire Department Training Tower Facility and Hands-on Waiver · Res. 2025-088 · attachment
- K Motions for Approval
- Consideration of Payables List – Motion to Approve · attachment
- Discussion and Consideration of Change Order #9 – Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Project Phase 3 – Motion to Approve · attachment
- Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #10 – Rathje Construction, Original Town – Motion to Approve · attachment
- Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #8 – Boomerang Corporation, North Park Road Improvements Project – Motion to Approve · attachment
- Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #6 – Miron Construction, Recreation Center – Motion to Approve · attachment
- Discussion and Consideration of Change Order #11 – Boomerang Corporation, North Park Road Improvements Project – Motion to Approve · attachment
- Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #3 – Tricon Construction Group, Water Treatment Plant Upgrades – Motion to Approve
- Discussion and Consideration to Approve the Full-time Fire Chief Job Description and Proceed with Advertising for the Position and Council Action as Needed · attachment
- Discussion and Consideration of Quote from Next Level Response Solutions LLC. for Assessment Center Services for the hiring of New Fire Chief and Council Action as Needed · attachment
- J Old Business
- L Reports to be Received/Filed
- 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-11/4/2025 — original listing ↗
- Revize agenda center: Supplemental Packet - Late Additions/Late Handouts — original listing ↗ (finalized)
- Revize agenda center: Tiffin Regular City Council Meeting — original listing ↗ (finalized)
- SharePoint packet folders: 11-04-25 Council Packet & Agenda — original listing ↗
- Minutes read by parser minutes/modern 2.3.0 from 3 copies.
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