Motion to open Public Hearing on the Annexation of Certain Property to the City of Tiffin by Orris
Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Skylar Limkemann
City Council
City Council — regular meeting, July 1, 2025
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
35 agenda items
24 motions recorded
30 documents
Motions carried
17
of 17 substantive motions (procedural ones aside)
Split votes
0
at least one "no", or the motion failed
Coverage notes. these minutes are a copy filed under a later meeting's packet; it is used here 5 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 Annexation of Certain Property to the City of Tiffin by Olney
Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Al Havens
H-1 Ordinance No. 2025-520 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section – Motion to approve by Havens
Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Tim Orris
I-1 Resolution No. 2025-070 – A Resolution Approving the Annexation of Certain Properties to the City of Tiffin, Iowa – Motion to approve by Havens
Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Tim Orris
The signed copy records this vote differently.
I-2 Resolution No. 2025-071 – A Resolution Approving Amendment to the Developer’s Agreements for Prairie Village – Motion to approve by Limkemann
Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Christine Olney
I-3 Resolution No. 2025-072 – A Resolution Approving the Escrow Agreement for Prairie Village Part 3, Phase 4 – Motion to approve by Limkemann
Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Tim Orris
I-4 4 – Motion to approve by Limkemann
Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Tim Orris
J-1 Resolution No. 2025-067 – A Resolution Setting the Salaries for the Appointed Officers and Employees of the City of Tiffin, Iowa – Motion to approve by Olney
Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Al Havens
K-2 Consideration of Change Order #5 – Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Project – Motion to approve by Orris
Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Skylar Limkemann
K-3 Consideration of Change Order #6 - Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Project – Motion to approve by Orris
Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Skylar Limkemann
K-4 Consideration of Change Order #1 – Tricon Construction Group, Water Treatment Plant Upgrade – Motion to approve by Orris
Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Skylar Limkemann
K-5 Consideration of Pay Application #2 – Miron Construction, Recreation Center Project – Motion to approve by Orris
Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Al Havens
K-6 Consideration of Pay Application #4 – Boomerang Corporation, North Park Road Improvements Project – Motion to approve by Olney
Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Tim Orris
K-7 Consideration of Pay Applications #4 and #5 – GHS Development/Maxwell Construction, Tiffin Heights West Watermain Extension – Motion to approve by Orris
Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Al Havens
K-8 Consideration of Accepting Bid from Cornerstone Excavating for the Earth Stockpile Spreading Project – Motion to approve by Olney
Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Tim Orris
K-9 Discussion and Consideration to Update City of Tiffin Electronic Message Sign and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Orris
Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Eric Schnedler
On the 1st day of July, 2025, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Limkemann introduced RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 073,A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF PRAIRIE VILLAGE PART 3, PHASE 4, A SUBDIVISION OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA and made a motion for approval. Motion seconded by Councilperson Orris. Ayes: Orris, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens. Nays: None. Absent: None. Whereupon five Council members were present and voted approval and Mayor Kasparek declared that the RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 073,A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF PRAIRIE VILLAGE PART 3, PHASE 4,A SUBDIVISION OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA to be adopted and signified his approval of the same by affixing his signature thereto. Passed by the City Council
Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Tim Orris
Procedural motions (7): agenda, minutes, payables approval, adjournment
- Motion to Approve ATTACHMENTS: Council Minutes PREPARED BY: Abigail Hora, City Clerk DATE PREPARED: 7/7/25 1 ` City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 Date/Time: July 1, 2025 – 7:00 PM Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: June 27, 2025 (website & front entry of City Hall) Mayor: Tim Kasparek City Administrator: Doug Boldt Council At Large: Tim Orris – Mayor Pro-Tem Asst. City Administrator: Ashley Platz Council At Large: Al Havens City Attorney: Crystal Raiber Council At Large: Skylar Limkemann City Clerk: Abigail Hora Council At Large: Chris Olney W/WW Superintendent: Brett Mehmen Council At Large: Eric Schnedler D. of Public Works: Brian Detert Building Official: Brian Shay Recreation Director: Frank Haege Fire Chief: Brad Hill City Engineer: MSA Professional Services Work Session - Call to Order – 6:00 PM — unknown
- B Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval – Motion to approve agenda by Orris — carried (all ayes (implied))
- H Adjournment – Motion to adjourn by Schnedler — carried (all ayes (implied))
- C Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval – Motion to approve agenda by Orris — carried (all ayes (implied))
- E-4 Approval of Special Events Liquor License Renewal – Pinseekers Tiffin – Motion to approve Consent Agenda which includes City Council Minutes, Summary of Receipts Report, Liquor License Renewal for Casa Tequila and Special Events Liquor License for Pinseekers 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 Orris — carried (all ayes (implied))
Attendance
Eric Schnedler remoteAl Havens presentChristine Olney presentTim Orris presentSkylar Limkemann presentTim Kasparek (mayor) present
Money approved
The council's payables list for this meeting total $1,246,160.31 As printed. List (PDF)
| Payee | Amount |
|---|---|
| BOOMERANG CORP | $750,588.88 |
| MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO | $185,543.34 |
| GHS DEVELOPMENT | $163,275.64 |
| MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | $92,314.93 |
| CARGILL INC | $6,197.61 |
| MEDIAQUEST SIGNS | $5,700.00 |
| CITY OF IOWA CITY | $5,445.00 |
| VISA | $3,787.90 |
Projects at this meeting
- Forevergreen Road Earth Stockpile / Grading: K-8 Consideration of Accepting Bid from Cornerstone Excavating for the Earth Stockpile Spreading Project – Motion to approve by Olney
- North Park Road Improvements (STP-U-7662(615)--70-52): K-6 Consideration of Pay Application #4 – Boomerang Corporation, North Park Road Improvements Project – Motion to approve by Olney ($750,588.88); Payables list: BOOMERANG CORP $750,588.88, MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $32,148.03 ($782,736.91)
- Original Town Urbanization – Phase Three: K-2 Consideration of Change Order #5 – Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Project – Motion to approve by Orris ($12,907.49); K-3 Consideration of Change Order #6 - Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Project – Motion to approve by Orris ($24,175.00)
- Prairie Village / Prairie West: I-3 Resolution No. 2025-072 – A Resolution Approving the Escrow Agreement for Prairie Village Part 3, Phase 4 – Motion to approve by Limkemann; I-2 Resolution No. 2025-071 – A Resolution Approving Amendment to the Developer’s Agreements for Prairie Village – Motion to approve by Limkemann; On the 1st day of July, 2025, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Limkemann introduced RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 073,A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF PRAIRIE VILLAGE PART 3, PHASE 4, A SUBDIVISION OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA and made a motion for approval. Motion seconded by Councilperson Orris. Ayes: Orris, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens. Nays:
- Tiffin Community Recreation Center: K-5 Consideration of Pay Application #2 – Miron Construction, Recreation Center Project – Motion to approve by Orris ($185,543.34); Payables list: MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO $185,543.34, MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $5,037.70 ($190,581.04)
- Tiffin Heights West Off-Site Public Improvements (water main): K-7 Consideration of Pay Applications #4 and #5 – GHS Development/Maxwell Construction, Tiffin Heights West Watermain Extension – Motion to approve by Orris ($108,059.00)
- Water Treatment Plant Upgrades: K-4 Consideration of Change Order #1 – Tricon Construction Group, Water Treatment Plant Upgrade – Motion to approve by Orris ($12,420.34); Payables list: MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $19,812.60
Ordinances and resolutions
Ord. 2025-520, Res. 2025-067, Res. 2025-070, Res. 2025-071, Res. 2025-072, Res. 2025-073
Agenda
- City of Tiffin, Iowa Meeting: Tiffin City Council Meeting Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340 Date/Time: July 1 2025 – 7:00 PM Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org Posted: June
- A Call to Order - 7:00PM
- B Roll Call
- C Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
- D Communications and Reports
- E Consent Agenda
- E-1 Approval of 6/17/2025 Council Minutes · attachment
- E-2 Approval of Summary of Receipts Report · attachment
- E-3 Approval of Liquor License Renewal - Casa Tequila Authentic Mexican Resturant · attachment
- E-4 Approval of Special Events Liquor License Renewal - Pinseekers Tiffin · attachment
- F Mayoral Proclamation
- G Public Hearing Public interest
- G-1 Public Hearing on the Annexation of Certain Property to the City of Tiffin Public interest · attachment
- H Ordinance Approval/Amendment
- H-1 Ordinance No. 2025-520 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section 92.02 of Chapter 92, Rates for Service Public interest · Ord. 2025-520 · attachment
- I Resolutions for Approval
- I-1 Resolution No. 2025-070 – A Resolution Approving the Annexation of Certain Properties to the City of Tiffin, Iowa Public interest · Res. 2025-070 · attachment
- I-2 Resolution No. 2025-071 – A Resolution Approving Amendment to the Developer’s Agreements for Prairie Village · Res. 2025-071 · attachment
- I-3 Resolution No. 2025-072 - A Resolution Approving the Escrow Agreement for Prairie Village Part 3, Phase 4 · Res. 2025-072 · attachment
- I-4 Resolution No. 2025-073 - A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Prairie Village, Part 3, Phase 4 Public interest · Res. 2025-073 · attachment
- J Old Business
- J-1 Resolution No. 2025-067 – A Resolution Setting the Salaries for the Appointed Officers and Employees of the City of Tiffin, Iowa · Res. 2025-067 · attachment
- K Motions for Approval
- K-1 Consideration of Payables List – Motion to Approve · attachment
- K-2 Consideration of Change Order #5 – Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Project – Motion to Approve · attachment
- K-3 Consideration of Change Order #6 - Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Project – Motion to Approve · attachment
- K-4 Consideration of Change Order #1 – Tricon Construction Group, Water Treatment Plant Upgrade – Motion to Approve · attachment
- K-5 Consideration of Pay Application #2 – Miron Construction, Recreation Center Project – Motion to Approve · attachment
- K-6 Consideration of Pay Application #4 – Boomerang Corporation, North Park Road Improvements Project – Motion to Approve · attachment
- K-7 Consideration of Pay Applications #4 and #5 – GHS Development/Maxwell Construction, Tiffin Heights West Watermain Extension – Motion to Approve Public interest · attachment
- K-8 Consideration of Accepting Bid from Cornerstone Excavating for the Earth Stockpile Spreading Project – Motion to Approve · attachment
- K-9 Discussion and Consideration to Update City of Tiffin Electronic Message Sign and Council Action as Needed · attachment
- L Reports to be Received/Filed
- M Reports from City Personnel · attachment 1, attachment 2
- N Adjournment
Documents
Sources
- City website document center: Regular Meeting — original listing ↗
- Laserfiche minutes archive: Minutes-7/1/2025 — original listing ↗
- Revize agenda center: Tiffin Regular City Council Meeting — original listing ↗ (finalized)
- SharePoint packet folders: 07-01-25 Council Packet & Agenda — original listing ↗
- Minutes read by parser minutes/modern 2.3.0 from 5 copies.
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