City Council

City Council — regular meeting, May 20, 2025

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 0 agenda items 22 motions recorded 24 documents

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Motions carried
16
of 16 substantive motions (procedural ones aside)
Split votes
0
at least one "no", or the motion failed
Bills approved As printed
$762k
1 payables list; details
Minutes
Read
Coverage notes. 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

H-1otherroll call · p. 2

Motion to open Public Hearing for the FY 2024-2025 Budget Amendment by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Tim Orris

H-1otherroll call · p. 2

Motion to close Public Hearing for the FY 2024-2025 Budget Amendment by Olney

Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Tim Orris

H-2otherroll call · p. 2

Motion to open Public Hearing on a Proposed Amendment to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

H-2otherroll call · p. 2

Motion to close Public Hearing on a Proposed Amendment to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Tim Orris

J-1resolutionroll call Res. 2025-051 · p. 2

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-051 – A Resolution Approving the FY 2024-2025 Budget Amendment by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

J-2resolutionroll call Res. 2025-052 · p. 3

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-052 – A Resolution to Approve an Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Tim Orris

J-3resolutionroll call Res. 2025-053 · p. 3

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-053 – A Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

J-4resolutionroll call Res. 2025-054 · p. 3

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-054 – A Resolution Setting the Salaries for the Employees of the City of Tiffin, Iowa by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Tim Orris

J-5resolutionroll call Res. 2025-055 · p. 3

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-055 – A Resolution Setting the Date of June 3, 2025, for a Public Hearing to Increase Water Rate Structure for the City of Tiffin for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Tim Orris

J-6resolutionroll call Res. 2025-056 · p. 3

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-056 – A Resolution Setting the Date of June 17, 2025, for a Meeting at which it is Proposed to Approve a Development Agreement with 80/380, LLC, Including Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

J-7resolutionroll call Res. 2025-057 · p. 3

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-057 – A Resolution Approving the Revised Escrow Agreement with 80/380 Commerce Park, LLC by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

J-8resolutionroll call Res. 2025-058 · p. 3

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-058 – A Resolution Approving the Updated Developer’s Agreement for 80/380 Commerce Park, LLC by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Christine Olney

L-2otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

L-2 Consideration of Revised Pay Application #2 – Boomerang Corporation, North Park Road Improvements Project – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

L-3otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

L-3 Consideration of Pay Application #3 – GHS Development/Maxwell Construction, Tiffin Heights West Watermain Extension – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Al Havens

L-4otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

L-4 Discussion and Consideration of Installing an RRRB (Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon) on the Clear Creek Trail at the Roberts Ferry Road Crossing and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

L-5otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

L-5 Discussion and Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Tiffin, the Clear Creek Amana Community School District and Homemakers Plaza for the shared use a Detention/Retention Facility as Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Orris

Carried · moved by Tim Orris, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

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 Limkemann — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • D Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval – Motion to approve agenda by Orris — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • F-3 Approval of Clerk’s/Treasurers Report – Motion to approve Consent Agenda which includes City Council Minutes, Summary of Receipts Report and Clerk/Treasurers Report by Olney — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • L-1 Consideration of Payables List – Motion to approve by Olney — 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) remote

Money approved

The council's payables list for this meeting total $762,390.85 As printed. List (PDF)

Largest payees on the list (public names; payments to private individuals are grouped)
PayeeAmountLines
BOOMERANG CORP$389,729.372
ATURA ARCHITECTURE$86,850.001
GHS DEVELOPMENT$86,677.091
JOHNSON COUNTY REFUSE INC$43,021.503
JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF$35,806.681
WELLMARK$19,333.298
LL PELLING$18,715.952
VISA$15,462.4340

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Projects at this meeting

  • 80/380 Commerce Park (Village Drive): Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-057 – A Resolution Approving the Revised Escrow Agreement with 80/380 Commerce Park, LLC by Orris; Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-058 – A Resolution Approving the Updated Developer’s Agreement for 80/380 Commerce Park, LLC by Limkemann; Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-056 – A Resolution Setting the Date of June 17, 2025, for a Meeting at which it is Proposed to Approve a Development Agreement with 80/380, LLC, Including Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments by Orris
  • Fire pumper truck (Sutphen): Payables list: HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT $425.40
  • Joint projects with the Clear Creek Amana school district: L-5 Discussion and Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Tiffin, the Clear Creek Amana Community School District and Homemakers Plaza for the shared use a Detention/Retention Facility as Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Orris
  • Law enforcement contract with the Johnson County Sheriff: Payables list: JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF $35,806.68
  • North Park Road Improvements (STP-U-7662(615)--70-52): L-2 Consideration of Revised Pay Application #2 – Boomerang Corporation, North Park Road Improvements Project – Motion to approve by Orris ($373,517.05); Payables list: BOOMERANG CORP $373,517.05
  • Original Town Urbanization – Phase Three: Payables list: LL PELLING $9,357.97
  • Tiffin Community Recreation Center: Payables list: ATURA ARCHITECTURE $86,850.00
  • Tiffin Heights West Off-Site Public Improvements (water main): Pay application #2 – MAXWELL CONSTRUCTION ($70,952.10); L-3 Consideration of Pay Application #3 – GHS Development/Maxwell Construction, Tiffin Heights West Watermain Extension – Motion to approve by Orris ($57,458.40)
  • Trails and sidewalks: L-4 Discussion and Consideration of Installing an RRRB (Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon) on the Clear Creek Trail at the Roberts Ferry Road Crossing and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Orris
  • Urban renewal areas and TIF: Motion to close Public Hearing on a Proposed Amendment to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area by Limkemann; Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-052 – A Resolution to Approve an Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area by Havens; Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-056 – A Resolution Setting the Date of June 17, 2025, for a Meeting at which it is Proposed to Approve a Development Agreement with 80/380, LLC, Including Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments by Orris
  • Water Treatment Plant Upgrades: Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-055 – A Resolution Setting the Date of June 3, 2025, for a Public Hearing to Increase Water Rate Structure for the City of Tiffin for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project by Havens

Ordinances and resolutions

Res. 2025-051, Res. 2025-052, Res. 2025-053, Res. 2025-054, Res. 2025-055, Res. 2025-056, Res. 2025-057, Res. 2025-058

Agenda

The archive has no itemized agenda for this meeting; see the agenda document below.

Documents

DocumentTypePagesOriginal
Agenda - 5-20-25 2 agenda2PDF
K-2K-2 - Revised Pay Application 2 - North Park Road - Boomerang contract agreement5PDF
K-3K-3 - Tiffin Heights West Public Improvements Pay App 2 & Pay App 3 contract agreement4PDF
K-5K-5 - MOU for Detention Facility - Tiffin, CCA, Homemakers contract agreement4PDF
E-2E-2 - Summary of Receipts financial report1PDF
E-3E-3 - Investment Report financial report1PDF
E-3E-3 - Clerks-Treasurers Report financial report2PDF
E-11. Approval of Previous Council Minutes — 5/20 Council Minutes minutes5PDF
Minutes: Regular Meeting 05/20/2025 minutes5PDF
Minutes-5/20/2025 minutes5PDF
K-4K-4 - Rectangular Rapid Beacon for Clear Creek Trail other1PDF
K-1K-1 - Payables payables claims10PDF
F-1F-1 - Mayoral Proclamation - National Public Works Week May 2025 proclamation1PDF
G-1,I-1G-1, I-1 - Resolution 2025-051 - Budget Amendment FY 24-25 resolution2PDF
G-2,I-2G-2, I-2 - Resolution 2025-052 - Approve Urban Renewal Plan Amemdment - May 2025 resolution7PDF
I-3I-3 - Resolution 2025-053 - Authorizing the City Clerk to Transfer Funds resolution1PDF
I-4I-4 - Resolution 2025-054 - Setting Salaries for Deputy City Clerk - Certification resolution1PDF
I-5I-5 - Resolution 2025-055 - Set Public Hearing Date to Increase Water Rate Structure - 2025 resolution1PDF
I-6I-6 - Resolution 2025-056 - Set Date for Development Agreement with 80-380 LLC resolution6PDF
I-7I-7 - Resolution 2025-057 - Approving Revised Escrow Agreement - 80-380 Commerce Park First Addition resolution7PDF
I-8I-8 - Resolution 2025-058 - Updated 80-380 Commerce Park Developer's Agreement - 80-380 Commerce Park Addition resolution13PDF
L-1L-1 - April Johnson County Sheriff's Report - 2025 staff report memo17PDF
L-2L-2 - Monthly Departmental Budgetary Report staff report memo4PDF
M-11M-11 - CMReport - 5-16-25 staff report memo1PDF

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