Not in the archive: no council meetings for 2004. Nothing on this page is inferred across those years.
Thin years (fewer than eight council meetings in the archive): 2003 (2), 2005 (6), 2006 (5), 2007 (6), 2009 (1).
The archive holds 93 council meetings for 2000 through 2009, 89 of them with minutes, but they are not spread evenly across the decade.[1] Council minutes survive in bulk for 2000 through 2002 and for 2008; for 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 the archive holds 2, 0, 6, 5 and 6 council meetings, and for 2009 just one.[1] The two 2003 items are public hearing notices, not minutes, most of the 2005–2007 meetings are special joint meetings of the council and the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the one 2009 item is a city newsletter.[1] For those thin years the chapter tells the town's story from its printed ordinances and resolutions, from Planning and Zoning minutes, and from what later minutes recall.[1] The 2003–2007 minutes were read in full where they exist; the 2000–2002 and 2008 minutes were read by keyword and targeted pages, ordinances by title and opening page, and the 2009 resolutions by title only, so an item nobody searched for may be missing here.[1]
Counted from the archive's meetings and documents (about coverage).
Finishing the sewer plant
The decade opened with the wastewater plant the council had awarded in 1999 still being built.[1] In January 2000 the council approved Wendler Construction's third pay order on the State Revolving Fund project, $159,564.26.[1] The fourth pay order, in February, was $387,240.38, and the fifth, in March, was $323,458.68.[2][3] Those three pay orders add up to $870,263.32 (Derived).[4]Derived In June a budget amendment added $1,600,000 in State Revolving Loans to the year's revenues for the project, with no change in the property tax asking.[5] That loan money is $1,600,000 as printed (2000) · about $3.1 million in 2026 dollars (Derived).[5][6]Derived
In November 2000 Resolution 2000-20 closed the sewer project, and the minutes record that the plant had become operational in April 2000.[7] In 2007 the minutes looked back on it as a new sewer plant, printing its cost as 1.3 with no unit after the figure.[8] In May 2000 the city agreed to charge the state's interstate rest stop the full sewer rate plus a 20% surcharge and the full water rate plus a 50% surcharge, because the rest stop paid no debt service levy toward the water and sewer improvements.[9]
The plant's loans stayed on the books through the decade.[10][11] In October 2009 the council recorded that the lender had cut the interest rate on the $590,000 General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bond, Series 1999B, from 3.92% to 3.0%.[10] A day later it recorded the same kind of cut, from 4.19% to 3.0%, on the $521,315 Sewer Revenue Bond, both bonds dated September 30, 1999.[11] In 2006 the council had already authorized an application for another low-interest Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan for wastewater improvements.[12] In July 2008 it approved a trash pump to replace one that broke during "excessive rain that threatened sewer plant".[13]
Sources
January 12, 2000: The council approved the third Wendler Construction pay order of $159,564.26 on the State Revolving Fund wastewater project. As printed · document 4160, p. 3 · meetingThe page's words
“Motion Gericke, second Dils to approve Wendler pay order #3 SRF $159,564.26 Ayes: Walls, Bartels, Ryan, Gericke and Dils. Motion carried. Engineer Mike Hart reviewed engineering items of the IDOT sewer line. The engineer will work with IDOT to repair Hw#6 shoulder between Roberts Ferry and Grant Street.” (document 4160, p. 3)
February 9, 2000: The council approved the fourth Wendler Construction pay order of $387,240.38 for the Wastewater Improvement Project. As printed · document 4158, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“Motion Gericke second Ryan to approve pay order for Wendler Construction for SRF#4 of $387,240.38 for Wasterwater Improvement Project. Ayes: Ryan, Gericke, Dills, Walls, and Bartels. Motion carried. Motion Gericke, second Bartels to set date and time for Public Hearing for the Proposed Budget for the year ending 6-30-2001.” (document 4158, p. 2)
Transcription: page reads 'Wasterwater'; quote kept as transcribed
March 8, 2000: The council approved the fifth Wendler Construction pay order of $323,458.68 on the State Revolving Fund project. As printed · document 4155, p. 3 · meetingThe page's words
“Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve Wendler pay order #5 SRF $323,458.68. Ayes: Bartels, Dils, Walls, and Ryan. Absent: Walls and Gericke. Motion carried. Motion Dils, second Ryan to defer salary pay increases for employees to the next regular meeting. Ayes: Ryan, Dils, Bartels. Absent: Gericke, and Walls. Motion carried.” (document 4155, p. 3)
“Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve Wendler pay order #5 SRF $323,458.68. Ayes: Bartels, Dils, Walls, and Ryan. Absent: Walls and Gericke. Motion carried. Motion Dils, second Ryan to defer salary pay increases for employees to the next regular meeting. Ayes: Ryan, Dils, Bartels. Absent: Gericke, and Walls. Motion carried.” (document 4155, p. 3)
June 14, 2000: A budget amendment for the year ending 6-30-2000 raised revenues by $1,600,000 in State Revolving Loans and expenditures by $1,946,280 for the Wastewater Treatment Improvement project, with no change in property tax asking. As printed · document 4149, p. 3 · meetingThe page's words
“Budget amendment includes increase in revenues of $1,600,000 in State Revolving Loans, and increase in expenditures in the amount of $1,946,280. Amendment conforms with Budget Certification for year ending 6-30-2001. There were no citizens to speak either in favor or against proposed budget amendment. There were no written comments received from the public.” (document 4149, p. 3)
June 14, 2000: The $1,600,000 in State Revolving Loans of 2000 is about $3,100,000 in 2026 dollars. · document 4149, p. 3 · meeting DerivedCPI-U 2000 annual average to 2026-09 (cpi.adjust); from document 4149, p. 3The page's words
“Budget amendment includes increase in revenues of $1,600,000 in State Revolving Loans, and increase in expenditures in the amount of $1,946,280. Amendment conforms with Budget Certification for year ending 6-30-2001. There were no citizens to speak either in favor or against proposed budget amendment. There were no written comments received from the public.” (document 4149, p. 3)
November 8, 2000: Resolution 2000-20 closed the State Revolving Fund sewer wastewater project, and the minutes state the sewer plant became operational in April of 2000. · document 4137, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2000-020The page's words
“RESOLUTION #2000-20 authorizing close of the SRF Sewer Wastewater Project, sewer plant operational in April of 2000. Ayes: Walls, Bartels, Ryan, Gericke and Dils. Motion carried. Engineer Hart reported that the new upgrades for city water utility would most likely be completed in three phases due to the high costs to the city.” (document 4137, p. 5)
July 11, 2007: In the clerk pay discussion the minutes state that growth included a new $1.3 sewer plant and a $1.5 water facility; the minutes print no unit after the 1.3 or the 1.5. · document 4006, p. 4 · meetingThe page's words
“growth has included over 600 new homes and nine new subdivisions, a new $1.3 sewer plant, $1.5 water facility and Industrial Park Road Project among other new projects. The estimated population of Tiffin now approaches 2,000.” (document 4006, p. 4)
Transcription: the figures are printed '$1.3' and '$1.5' with no unit
May 10, 2000: The city agreed to charge the state rest stop the 100% sewer rate plus a 20% surcharge and the 100% water rate plus a 50% surcharge, because the rest stop pays no debt service levy. · document 4151, p. 3 · meetingThe page's words
“City will agree with the 100% sewer rate plus additional 20% surcharge and make no change in the current 100% water rate plus additional 50% surcharge. This surcharge is requested by the city as the state reststop does not pay debt service levy that is used to meet long term debt on water and sewer facility improvements.” (document 4151, p. 3)
October 14, 2009: Resolution 2009-44 recorded a $590,000 General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bond, Series 1999B, dated September 30, 1999, and a reduction of its interest rate by the lender. As printed · document 5329, p. 1 · Res. 2009-044The page's words
“a $590,000 General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bond, Series 1999B, dated September 30, 1999 (the "Bond"), was issued to the Iowa Finance Authority (the "Lender") by the City of Tiffin, Iowa (the "City"), in connection with a certain loan and disbursement agreement and pursuant to Resolution No.” (document 5329, p. 1)
“Section 1. Resolution No. 1999-31 and all other documents related to the issuance of the Bond, are hereby amended to reflect the reduction in interest rate from 3.92% to 3.0%.” (document 5329, p. 1)
October 15, 2009: Resolution 2009-45 recorded a $521,315 Sewer Revenue Bond dated September 30, 1999 and a reduction of its interest rate by the lender. As printed · document 5330, p. 1 · Res. 2009-045The page's words
“a $521,315 Sewer Revenue Bond, dated September 30, 1999 (the "Bond"), was issued to the Iowa Finance Authority (the "Lender") by the City of Tiffin, Iowa (the "City"), in connection with a certain loan and disbursement agreement and pursuant to Resolution No.” (document 5330, p. 1)
“Section 1. Resolution No. 1999-32 and all other documents related to the issuance of the Bond, are hereby amended to reflect the reduction in interest rate from 4.19% to 3.0%.” (document 5330, p. 1)
January 11, 2006: Resolution 2006-3 authorized the city to apply for a low interest loan from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for wastewater system improvements. · document 5230, p. 1 · Res. 2006-003The page's words
“RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA TO APPLY FOR A LOW INTEREST LOAN FROM THE IDNR CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS.” (document 5230, p. 1)
July 9, 2008: The council approved a trash pump to replace a broken pump that failed during excessive rain that threatened the sewer plant. · document 3973, p. 4 · meetingThe page's words
“Motion Wright seconded Bartels to approve purchase Trash Pump to replace broken pump that failed during excessive rain that threatened sewer plant. Council members amended motion to allow Mayor Phillips to further investigate possible repairs to old pump versus purchase of new pump.” (document 3973, p. 4)
A new well, a treatment plant and a tower
With the sewer done, the council turned to water.[1] In November 2000 engineer Mike Hart described the upgrades in three phases: a new well source and treatment, then main extensions to a new tower location, and finally a new 750,000 gallon water tower in the north part of the city.[2] The same night the council began the procedure for a State Revolving Fund loan for water improvements and set a hearing on extending the city's tax increment financing for another ten years to help pay for the water and sewer projects.[1][3] In March 2001 the engineer said a loan of 1.3 million would be available in February 2002 at about 4.24 percent; by October he expected about 3 percent.[4][5]
In July 2002 the council authorized an engineering agreement for more wells, a 450 GPM water treatment facility and raw and finished water mains, at a cost not to exceed $169,125.00.[6] In June the minutes had recorded that both the sewer and the water budgets were exceeded for the fiscal year.[7] In February 2003 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended a new tax increment map that would take in the land where the planned water plant and well were to stand.[8]
To repay the loan, a February 2003 hearing notice proposed raising the minimum charge, which covers up to 2,000 gallons, to $18.00.[9] The records disagree on the notice's dates: it sets the hearing for February 12, 2003 but asks for comments by February 11, 2002.[10][11] Ordinance 2003-258 set the minimum at $18.00 a month for users inside the city from July 1, 2003, and at $24.00 for users outside it.[12][13] The town rate is $18.00 as printed (2003) · about $33 in 2026 dollars (Derived).[12][14]Derived
In August 2003 the council set the hearing and letting for the 2003 Well No. 4 Project under the State Revolving Fund program.[15] In September an ordinance regulated the use of the 200 feet of land around the city's deep well site.[16] The archive holds two ordinances of that date with the same title, Nos. 2003-262 and 2003-264, and the pages do not say whether one is a duplicate.[16][17] In December the council bought rock for a drive to the site of the proposed water treatment plant, "in preparation for the development for the new Jordan Well."[18] In 2004 it awarded the Raw Water Main and System Improvements contract and the Water Treatment Plant grading contract to the lowest bidders; neither resolution prints an amount.[19][20] A 2021 statement lists a Water Revenue Loan of $340,000 dated February 6, 2004, at 1.75%.[21] In 2007 the minutes called the result a new water facility, its cost printed as 1.5, again with no unit.[22]
The water tower took longer.[23][24] In 2001 the council let US Cellular put a communication tower beside the water tower on Roberts Ferry, the company paying to remove the old water standpipe, for a ground lease of $600 a month.[25][26] In 2005 the city engineer recommended that three lots in a new subdivision wait until the city built a water tower, and Ordinance 2005-273 rezoned a parcel marked as the proposed water tower site to public use.[23][27] In November 2007 City Attorney Stephen Greenleaf presented deeds for a land exchange with the Villages for the water tower, and the council asked a securities firm about ways to finance it.[28] In January 2008 the firm presented financing methods, and the council had engineer Mike Hart keep working with it and a law firm, including an analysis of TIF areas.[24] That month seventeen bidders sought the 2008 Water Main Extension Project, and the low bid was $68,888.88.[29] In 2007 the council had applied for a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund planning and design loan for more water improvements.[30]
In March 2008 an ordinance based water and sewer rates on meter size, billing larger meters at a multiple of the base residential rate.[31] The records disagree on its number: the December 2007 minutes call it Ordinance 2007-290, the January 2008 minutes Ordinance 2008-289, and the adopted ordinance is numbered 2008-290.[32][33][31]
Sources
November 8, 2000: Resolution 2000-21 authorized the city to begin the procedure for requesting a State Revolving Fund loan for water improvements. · document 4137, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2000-021The page's words
“Motion Gericke, second Ryan to approve a RESOLUTION #2000-21 authorizing the city to begin procedure for requesting SRF loan for needed Water Improvements. Ayes: Gericke, Walls, Bartels, Dils and Ryan. Motion carried.” (document 4137, p. 6)
November 8, 2000: The engineer described city water upgrades in three phases: a new well source and treatment, then main extensions to a new tower location, then a new 750,000 gallon water tower in the north section of the city. As printed · document 4137, p. 5 · meetingThe page's words
“First phase would be new well source and water treatment of these sources. Second phase would most likely be main extensions to a new tower location. Finally, completion of a new 750,000 gallon water tower somewhere in the north section of the city.” (document 4137, p. 5)
November 8, 2000: Resolution 2000-22 gave notice of a public hearing on extending the city TIF for an additional 10 years to provide for water and sewer project payments. · document 4137, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2000-022The page's words
“a RESOLUTION #2000-22, to provide notice of Public Hearing at the next regular meeting for extension of the City (TIF) Tax Increment Financing for an additional 10 year period to provide for water and sewer project payments. Ayes: Gericke, Dils, Bartels, Ryan and Walls. Motion carried.” (document 4137, p. 6)
March 14, 2001: The engineer told the council that a State Revolving Fund loan of 1.3 million would be available in February 2002 at about 4.24 percent. · document 4127, p. 10 · meetingThe page's words
“A SRF low interest loan in the amount of 1.3 million will be available in February of 2002 at approximately 4.24%. Patrol duty at Slim’s will be reviewed for any excess time. Motion Ryan, second Walls to accept clerk and treasurer’s report. Aye: Walls, Bartels, Ryan, and Dils. Absent: Gericke. Motion carried. Motion Walls, second Bartels to pay bills and accept receipts.” (document 4127, p. 10)
October 10, 2001: The engineer reported that the water SRF loan would probably carry a 3% interest rate, lower than the rate reported earlier in 2001 (see the also quote). · document 4105, p. 3 · meetingThe page's words
“Engineer Hart reported that the Water SRF would probably be at 3% interest rate. Works continues on the IDOT sewer line. Council member Walls reported that the recent Friends of the Springmier Library Chili Supper earned $500.00 with $12.00 of expense. This Friday is a Supper benefit sponsored by the community for past Fire Chief Tom Bigelow.” (document 4105, p. 3)
“A SRF low interest loan in the amount of 1.3 million will be available in February of 2002 at approximately 4.24%.” (document 4127, p. 10)
July 10, 2002: The council authorized an engineering agreement for additional wells, a 450 GPM water treatment facility, raw and finished water mains, at a cost not to exceed $169,125.00. As printed · document 4083, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“for development of additional well(s), construction of a 450 GPM water treatment facility, 3,100 LF of raw watermain and 1,400 LF of finished water main along with related work in a project funded in part through IDNR Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) project no. 2001-SRF-022 and at a cost not to exceed $169,125.00.” (document 4083, p. 2)
June 12, 2002: The minutes record that the sewer budget was exceeded by $70,000 and the water budget by about $60,000 for the fiscal year. · document 4085, p. 3 · meetingThe page's words
“Sewer budget exceeded by $70,000 and Water budget exceeded by about $60,000. Of the excess spending, $40,000 is attributed to the city's SRF Water Project for which no loans have yet been received. About $40,000 is attributed to costs incurred with the State of Iowa Department of Transportation Sewer Project that waits for reimbursement of engineering and legal fees.” (document 4085, p. 3)
February 5, 2003: Planning and Zoning reviewed an updated tax increment map and urban renewal plan, and the minutes state that the new map would include the territory where the planned water plant and well would be located. · document 4075, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“The new map will include territory where the planned water plant and well will be located providing water source for residents. Motion Petersen, second Reeve to recommend approval of updated tax increment map and urban renewal plan for the City of Tiffin. Ayes: Berner, Petersen and Reeve. Nays: None.” (document 4075, p. 2)
February 12, 2003: The notice proposed raising the minimum water charge for the first 2,000 gallons from $12.00 to $18.00 to help repay a State Revolving Fund loan for a new well, treatment plant and distribution lines. As printed · document 4074, p. 1 · meetingThe page's words
“The City proposes to increase the minimum water cost for the first 2,000 gallon of water usage from the current $12.00 to $18.00 per hookup or water use unit.” (document 4074, p. 1)
February 12, 2003: The notice gives the comment deadline as February 11, 2002 for a hearing on February 12, 2003; the printed year 2002 contradicts the hearing year 2003. · document 4074, p. 1 · meetingThe page's words
“on or before February 11, 2002 to assure contribution may be considered in Public Hearing of February 12, 2003. Any person requiring special assistance due to disability or impairment may contact the City of Tiffin for additional or specific requirements. All citizens are welcome. Margaret B. Reihman, City Clerk City of Tiffin Margaret B.” (document 4074, p. 1)
Transcription: the year 2002 is as printed in the notice; every other date in the notice is 2003
February 12, 2003: The only document filed under the 2003-02-12 council meeting besides a second notice is a public hearing notice on a proposed Access Regulation Ordinance for arterial corridors, set for February 12, 2003. · document 4073, p. 1 · meetingThe page's words
“Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. at the Tiffin Fire Station regarding the proposed adoption of an Access Regulation Ordinance.” (document 4073, p. 1)
February 12, 2003: Ordinance 2003-258 set the minimum monthly water fee at $18.00 for the first 2,000 gallons for each metered user inside the city limits, for water metered from July 1, 2003. As printed · document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 258The page's words
“First 2,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user within the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $18.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003, and billed for thereafter.” (document 4903, p. 1)
February 12, 2003: The same ordinance set the minimum monthly fee at $24.00 for each metered user outside the city limits. As printed · document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 258The page's words
“First 2,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user outside the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $24.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003, and billed for thereafter.” (document 4903, p. 1)
February 12, 2003: The $18.00 minimum monthly water fee of 2003 is about $33 in 2026 dollars. · document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 258 DerivedCPI-U 2003 annual average to 2026-09 (cpi.adjust); from document 4903, p. 1The page's words
“First 2,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user within the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $18.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003, and billed for thereafter.” (document 4903, p. 1)
August 13, 2003: Resolution 2003-27 set the date for the hearing and letting for the 2003 Well No. 4 Project under the State Revolving Fund loan program. · document 5179, p. 1 · Res. 2003-027The page's words
“RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE FOR THE HEARING AND LETTING FOR THE 2003 WELL NO. 4 PROJECT IN AND FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA. WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin will set the date for the Hearing and Letting of the 2003 Well No. 4 Project in and for the City of Tiffin under the State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan program administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.” (document 5179, p. 1)
September 2, 2003: Ordinance 2003-262 regulated the use of the surrounding 200 feet of land around a deep well site controlled by the city. · document 4906, p. 1 · Ord. 262The page's words
“AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF A DEEP WELL SITE CONTROLLED BY THE CITY OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, BY REGULATING THE USE OF SURROUNDING 200 FEET OF LAND TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, COMFORT AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN WHEREAS, a deep well site has received preliminary approval from the Department of Natural Resources of” (document 4906, p. 1)
September 2, 2003: Ordinance 2003-264, filed as a separate document on the same date, carries the same title as the other deep well site ordinance of that day. · document 4908, p. 1 · Ord. 264The page's words
“AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF A DEEP WELL SITE CONTROLLED BY THE CITY OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, BY REGULATING THE USE OF SURROUNDING 200 FEET OF LAND TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, COMFORT AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN WHEREAS, a deep well site has received preliminary approval from the Department of Natural Resources of” (document 4908, p. 1)
December 10, 2003: Resolution 2003-44 approved purchase and placement of rock for a drive to the site of the proposed water treatment plant, in preparation for the new Jordan well. · document 5181, p. 1 · Res. 2003-044The page's words
“RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE AND PLACEMENT OF ROCK DRIVE FOR ACCESS TO PROPOSED WATER TREATMENT PLANT WHEREAS, on this 10 day of December 2003, the City of Tiffin desires to improve the access to the site of the proposed Water Treatment Plant location in preparation for the development for the new Jordan Well.” (document 5181, p. 1)
“in preparation for the development for the new Jordan Well.” (document 5181, p. 1)
February 11, 2004: Resolution 2004-9 authorized the mayor and clerk to sign a contract with the lowest bidder for the 2004 Raw Water Main and System Improvements project; the resolution prints no dollar amount. · document 5215, p. 1 · Res. 2004-009The page's words
“RESOLUTION # 2004-9 APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2004 RAW WATER MAIN & SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT UPON REVIEW OF THE BIDS AND RECOMMENDATION BY THE PROJECT ENGINEER WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Tiffin has received bids for the 2004 Raw Water Main & System Improvements; and WHEREAS, the City Council has identified an apparent bidder as having the lowest, most” (document 5215, p. 1)
May 12, 2004: Resolution 2004-25 approved award of a contract to the lowest bidder for the 2004 Water Treatment Plant Grading Project. · document 5192, p. 1 · Res. 2004-025The page's words
“RESOLUTION #2004-25 APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2004 WATER TREATMENT PLANT – GRADING PROJECT” (document 5192, p. 1)
February 6, 2004: A later audit footnote lists a Water Revenue Loan dated February 6, 2004 at 1.75% for $340,000. As printed · document 1976, p. 38The page's words
Transcription: quote is from the 2021 refunding official statement, not a 2004 document; the page lays the table out in columns
July 11, 2007: In the clerk pay discussion the minutes state that growth included a new $1.3 sewer plant and a $1.5 water facility; the minutes print no unit after the 1.3 or the 1.5. · document 4006, p. 4 · meetingThe page's words
“growth has included over 600 new homes and nine new subdivisions, a new $1.3 sewer plant, $1.5 water facility and Industrial Park Road Project among other new projects. The estimated population of Tiffin now approaches 2,000.” (document 4006, p. 4)
Transcription: the figures are printed '$1.3' and '$1.5' with no unit
May 25, 2005: The city engineer recommended that three lots of Timber Ridge View not be available for development before the city built a water tower. · document 4044, p. 4 · meetingThe page's words
“1. Lot 5,6, and 7 not available for development prior to construction of water tower by the city. 2) Lot 48 recommended change from R2.5 to R-2.” (document 4044, p. 4)
January 9, 2008: A securities firm presented methods of financing a new water tower, and the council had the engineer continue with the securities firm and a law firm, including analysis of TIF areas. · document 3998, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“Jeff Heil, Ruan Securities, presented facts and figures on possible methods of financing new water tower. Motion Petersen, seconded Gericke to approve Engineer Hart to continue working with Ruan Securities and Whitney & Dorsey to secure financing for new water tower which also included analyzing TIF areas.” (document 3998, p. 2)
Transcription: the minutes print the law firm as 'Whitney & Dorsey'
September 26, 2001: The council approved an agreement with US Cellular for a tower beside the water tower on Roberts Ferry, with the old water standpipe removed at the company's cost. · document 4107, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“to approve an agreement with US Cellular for tower location adjacent to the water tower on Roberts Ferry. The agreement will include removal of the old water standpipe and these additions to the proposed written agreement.” (document 4107, p. 2)
“1) dismantle costs of standpipe will be paid in full by US Cellular” (document 4107, p. 2)
December 7, 2001: The city council approved a ground lease with US Cellular for a fee of $600 a month beginning when construction of the tower begins. As printed · document 4102, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“The City Council has approved a ground lease with US Cellular for a fee of $600/month beginning when construction of the communication tower begins. The proposed tower is planned to be at least 10 feet taller than the current water tower. US Cellular has agreed to pay costs of removing the old water standpipe in this location.” (document 4102, p. 2)
October 19, 2005: Ordinance 2005-273 rezoned a parcel described as the proposed water tower site to P-1, Public Use. · document 4916, p. 5 · Ord. 273The page's words
“Parcel #2 (Proposed Water Tower Site) Rezoned to P-1, Public Use Commencing at the Northwest Corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 80 North, Range 7 West of the 5th P.M., Johnson County, Iowa; Thence S01°34'10"E along the West line of said Northwest Quarter, 1321.47 feet; Thence N89°29'40"E, 1059.63 feet, to the Northwest Corner of Lot 2 of Forest Ridge Subdiv” (document 4916, p. 5)
November 14, 2007: The attorney presented warranty deeds for a land exchange with the Villages for water tower improvements, and the council asked a securities firm for financing methods for the water tower. · document 4001, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“Attorney Greenleaf presented Warranty Deed documents for completion to convey land exchange with Villages and City of Tiffin for purpose of Water Tower improvements. Motion Petersen, seconded by Petersen to request additional information from Jeff Heil, Ruan Securities for methods of financing Water Tower improvements.” (document 4001, p. 2)
January 9, 2008: Seventeen bidders submitted bids on the 2008 Water Main Extension Project; the low bid was 68,888.88. As printed · document 3998, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“Seventeen bidders submitted bids for Project. Bockenstedt Excavating low bidder at 68,888.88. Motion Bartels, seconded Petersen, to approve Resolution 2008-02 to Approve and Award 2008 Water Main Extension Project to low bidder upon review by Engineer Mike Hart. Carried unanimously.” (document 3998, p. 2)
Transcription: the minutes print the amount with no dollar sign
May 9, 2007: Resolution 2007-25 authorized the city to apply for a low interest planning and design loan from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. · document 5255, p. 1 · Res. 2007-025The page's words
“RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA TO APPLY FOR A LOW INTEREST PLANNING AND DESIGN LOAN FROM THE IDNR DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM FOR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS.” (document 5255, p. 1)
March 17, 2008: The adopted ordinance, numbered 2008-290, established water and sewer rates based on water meter demand size, billing larger meters at a multiplier of the base residential meter. · document 4932, p. 1 · Ord. 290The page's words
“AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING WATER AND SEWER RATES BASED ON WATER METER DEMAND SIZE Section 1: Purpose. This ordinance amends Ordinance Nos. 188, 258, and 217, and preceding ordinances establishing rates for water and sewer users in the City.” (document 4932, p. 1)
“City will bill each user for water and sewer based on the established minimum residential rate charge times the applicable meter multiplier factor” (document 4932, p. 1)
December 12, 2007: The 2007-12-12 minutes call the commercial and industrial water and sewer rate ordinance Ordinance 2007-290. · document 4000, p. 1 · meetingThe page's words
“Motion carried to open Public Hearing on Ordinance 2007-290 Amend Water and Sewer Rates for Commercial and Industrial Zones. Discussion held on rates, meters, and zones. Motion carried to close Public Hearing. Motion carried to table action on Ordinance to review as ordinance on Oversized Metered Water Rates for all Zones.” (document 4000, p. 1)
January 9, 2008: The 2008-01-09 minutes give the oversized metered water rate ordinance as Ordinance 2008-289. · document 3998, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“to allow first reading by ordinance 2008-289 amending Water Ordinance of City of Tiffin in providing for rates on oversized metered water use in all zones. Carried unanimously. Motion Gericke, seconded Bartels, for second reading of Ordinance 2008-289. To be read at regular February council meeting. Carried unanimously.” (document 3998, p. 2)
Annexation and Coralville
Landowners at the city's edges asked to come in.[1][2] In May 2000 the council authorized Mayor Glenn Potter to visit with landowners consenting to annexation, and in November it accepted applications for voluntary annexation.[1][2] That resolution was numbered 2000-16, the number the council had already given in October to a resolution on the regional solid waste plan.[2][3]
In December 2000 Coralville's mayor, city engineer and city manager attended Tiffin's hearing on annexations along its south boundary.[4][5] Mayor Glenn Potter explained that Tiffin wanted the area because its landowners had asked to come in by voluntary annexation.[6] The minutes record that Coralville's mayor had earlier suggested a joint fire station and shared ball diamonds, and that nothing more had passed between the two cities since.[7] City Clerk Margaret Reihman reminded Coralville's engineer that Tiffin had asked about floodplain filling along Clear Creek nearly two months before, and the minutes note "concern about the possibility of flooding upstream in the vicinity Tiffin homes."[8] In January 2001 the minutes mention Coralville's effort to annex the quarry area east of I-380 involuntarily, which could greatly reduce the township tax base.[9][5]
The state City Development Board required the city to add a "flag" of land to one voluntary request to avoid erratic boundaries, and in March 2001 county zoning staff told Planning and Zoning that the new fringe map took in all the areas then seeking annexation.[10][11] That month Resolution 2001-9 accepted a voluntary annexation on the northwest edge, and in May the minutes record that the City Development Board had approved it.[12][13] The council agenda of April 2002 lists a lawsuit by Coralville against the State about annexation.[14]
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May 10, 2000: The council authorized the mayor to visit consenting parties about annexation. · document 4151, p. 6 · meetingThe page's words
“Annexation matters were discussed by the city council. Motion Gericke, second Ryan that the Mayor be authorized to visit with consenting parties to annexation. Ayes: Walls, Bartels, Dils, Ryan and Gericke. Motion carried. Part-time employee Steve Jiras will not be working for the next 6 to 8 weeks due to elective surgery.” (document 4151, p. 6)
November 8, 2000: Resolution 2000-16 accepted applications for voluntary annexation of certain real estate. · document 4137, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2000-016The page's words
“Motion Walls, second Ryan to approve a RESOLUTION #2000-16, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN REAL ESATE. Ayes: Walls, Bartels, Dils, Gericke and Ryan. Motion carried.” (document 4137, p. 3)
Transcription: page reads 'ESATE' for 'ESTATE'; quote kept as transcribed
October 11, 2000: Resolution 2000-16 on this date took up the state-mandated subsequent regional comprehensive solid waste plan with ECICOG; the number 2000-16 was used again later in the year for voluntary annexation. · document 4141, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2000-016The page's words
“approve a RESOLUTION #2000-16, SUBSEQUENT REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE PLAN MANDATE FROM STATE OF IOWA IN CONJUNCTION WITH ECICOG. Mayor Potter added comment that the City of Tiffin was the first city in Johnson County to implement a recycling program. Ayes: Bartels, Gericke, Walls, Ryan and Dils. Motion carried.” (document 4141, p. 2)
December 13, 2000: The council held a public hearing on annexations along the south boundary of the city with the Coralville mayor, city engineer and city manager present. · document 4134, p. 4 · meetingThe page's words
“Regular Meeting of the Tiffin City Council was closed for the purpose of conducting a Public Hearing on proposed Annexations to the City of Tiffin on the south boundary of the city. Present from the City of Coralville were Mayor Jim Faussett, Coralville City Engineer Dan Holderness and City Manager Kelly Hayworth.” (document 4134, p. 4)
“Mayor Faussett asked that the council defer activity on annexations for a short time as the City of Coralville has drawn some of this area in their future land plans. The area under voluntary annexation is abutting the City of Tiffin at this time. The area considered by Coralville does not abut them nor is it contiguous to Coralville.” (document 4134, p. 4)
“Mayor Fausett explained that he had never known of a time when Coralville had attempted to take parcels of land not wishing to come into the city.” (document 4134, p. 6)
December 13, 2000: The mayor stated that the city wished to annex the area because the landowners had requested it through voluntary annexation papers. · document 4134, p. 5 · meetingThe page's words
“Potter explained that the City of Tiffin would like to annex this area as the landowners have requested this in submission of voluntary annexation papers. At an earlier joint meeting, Mayor Fausett indicated that only one council member and the Mayor had attended when all of the Coralville council had been present.” (document 4134, p. 5)
December 13, 2000: The minutes record that the Coralville mayor had suggested a joint fire station and jointly used ball diamonds at an earlier joint meeting, with no further exchange since. · document 4134, p. 5 · meetingThe page's words
“During that meeting Mayor Fausett had suggested a joint fire station and jointly used ball diamonds. No further exchange has taken place between Tiffin and Coralville. On concern that was raised by Coralville City Engineer was Tiffin's ability to plan and provide city services such as water.” (document 4134, p. 5)
Transcription: the minutes spell the Coralville mayor's name two ways on the same page
December 13, 2000: The clerk reminded the Coralville city engineer that information on recent floodplain filling along Clear Creek had been requested nearly two months earlier, and the minutes record a concern about flooding upstream near Tiffin homes. · document 4134, p. 5 · meetingThe page's words
“The floodplain changes create concern about the possibility of flooding upstream in the vicinity Tiffin homes.” (document 4134, p. 5)
January 10, 2001: A discussion of fire truck financing noted that an effort by Coralville to annex the quarry area east of I-380 involuntarily could greatly reduce the township tax base. · document 4132, p. 4 · meetingThe page's words
“Should recent effort by Coralville to involuntarily annex the quarry area east of I-380 be successful, the township tax base could be greatly reduced and make truck purchase very difficult. A truck can be ordered for approximately $160,000. Paid over ten years would bring costs nearer to $300,000 to $350,000 depending on rate and term. Mr.” (document 4132, p. 4)
February 21, 2001: The state City Development Board required the city to include a flag and flag pole portion in a voluntary annexation request to avoid erratic boundaries. · document 4129, p. 1 · meetingThe page's words
“Reported that City Development board required that city bring in flag and flag pole portion of the voluntary annexation request to avoid erratic boundaries on annexation requests. Motion Ryan, second Gericke that the city continue with annexation procedure by requesting that remaining "flag" be included in annexation request. Ayes: Bartels, Gericke, Ryan, and Dils.” (document 4129, p. 1)
March 7, 2001: Johnson County zoning staff told Planning and Zoning that the new fringe map included all areas then seeking annexation. · document 4128, p. 3 · meetingThe page's words
“The new fringe map includes all areas currently desiring annexation. Dvorak and Moore expressed Johnson County support of all new growth of the community with the exception of area south of Schneider. Schneider is very anxious to come into the city.” (document 4128, p. 3)
March 14, 2001: Resolution 2001-9 accepted an application for voluntary annexation on the northwest edge of the city. · document 4127, p. 8 · meeting · Res. 2001-009The page's words
“Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2001-9 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION and accepting voluntary annexation papers from Mr. Leonard on the northwest edge of the city. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan, Walls and Dils. Absent: Gericke.” (document 4127, p. 8)
May 9, 2001: The minutes record that the City Development Board approved the annexation of the property on the northwest edge of the city. · document 4119, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“City Development Board has approved annexation of Leonard property. Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve contract with Attorney Frank Smith to provide legal assistance in cooperation with Attorney Greenleaf on annexation matters. Ayes: Dils, Ryan, Walls, and Bartels. Motion carried.” (document 4119, p. 2)
Transcription: the quote carries the landowner surname as printed; the claim does not repeat it
April 10, 2002: The 2002-04-10 agenda lists a lawsuit by Coralville against the State about annexation. · document 4091, p. 1 · meetingThe page's words
“Lawsuit by Coralville against State re: annexation f. Truck Purchase g. Open Burning Dates h. Clean Up Date – May 18 & Garage Sale Day – May 4 h. i. 6. Standing Committee Reports a. Attorney b. Engineer c. Community Development d. Home and community – Streets e. Policy and Administration f. Water g. Sewer 7. Clerk and Treasurer’s reports 8. Bills and Receipts 9.” (document 4091, p. 1)
New neighborhoods
Subdivisions and rezonings followed.[1][2] In 2000 the council added an R-2.5 medium-density residential zone, meant for lower-cost, higher-density neighborhoods.[3][1] That August the Clear Creek Amana School District wrote to protest R-4 zoning and manufactured housing west of the high school on Highway 6.[4] In September the city counted 192 signed written protests over a zoning request in the Rolling Hills area.[5] In 2001 Ordinance 2001-242 rezoned an area by the Tiffin Edge conceptual plan; its title prints "approximately 55" with no unit.[6]
The urban renewal area grew with the town: the council approved a plan amendment in December 2000 and passed tax-division ordinances for a 2003 addition and a 2005 addition.[7][8][9] In 2003 land south of Interstate 80 owned by Washington Park Partners was rezoned after a request to change it from agricultural to M-2 heavy industrial.[10][11] In 2004 the city accepted the streets and utilities of Songbird Estates Parts 6, 7 and 8, and in 2005 it approved street lighting for the Tiffin Industrial Park.[12][13]
In 2005 a concept plan for Timber Ridge View reserved 2.7 acres for a park, and its preliminary plat showed 47 single-family lots, one multi-family lot and 3 acres of park.[14][15][16] That September the council adopted a new zoning ordinance and official zoning map.[17] In October it rezoned about 126 acres by an exhibit titled "The Villages of Tiffin".[18] In June 2006 engineer Mike Hart estimated that improvements the city would pay for with rebates of the Villages' tax payments "could approach 8 million".[19] The minutes answered that the city had not contributed to residential subdivisions up to then and did not think an exception for the Villages would be fair.[20] The final plat of Phase One of the Villages was approved in November 2009.[2]
In 2006 the council rezoned Woodfield Ridge, and in 2007 set a hearing on 38 two-bedroom multi-family homes on about 6.35 acres at Oakdale and Roberts Ferry Road.[21][22] Deer View, a 73-acre subdivision, came in 2006, and in July 2007 the council approved the final plat of Deer View Estates Part One with one member voting no.[23][24] To charge growth for what it used, a 2006 ordinance set up the recoupment of fees for city resources to recover the costs of new developments.[25] In 2009 the zoning ordinance was amended to allow churches as a principal use in several zones.[26]
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June 10, 2000: Ordinance 2000-234 amended the 1998 zoning ordinance to add a zoning classification of R-2.5 medium-density residential. · document 4879, p. 1 · Ord. 234The page's words
“TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF R-2.5 MEDIUM-DENSITY, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN IOWA: Section 1. Purpose. To make an amendment to Ordinance No. 1998-219 (Zoning) to provide lower cost and higher density single-family, two-, three-, and four-family residential neighborhoods. Section 2.” (document 4879, p. 1)
November 11, 2009: Resolution 2009-47 approved the final plat of Phase One of The Villages of Tiffin. · document 5428, p. 1 · Res. 2009-047The page's words
“A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT PHASE ONE FOR THE VILLAGES, L.C. OF TIFFIN, IOWA WHEREAS, High Development Corporation, Villages, L.C. (hereinafter "Villages") owns approximately 200 acres within the southerly city limits of Tiffin located along Interstate 80, Tiffin, Iowa which they desire to develop for mixed use districts.” (document 5428, p. 1)
May 3, 2000: The council approved the first reading of an amendment to the zoning ordinance adding a new 2.5 zone, a light multiple housing zone. · document 4152, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“adoption of a ordinance amendment to the zoning ordinance to include a new zone 2.5 (light multiple housing zone.) Ayes: Berner, Walls, Richardson, O’Halloran, and Reeve. Motion carried. No action on tree ordinance for further study. No action in annexation matters. Motion Walls, second Berner to adjourn.” (document 4152, p. 2)
August 9, 2000: Correspondence from the Clear Creek Amana School District protested R-4 zoning and manufactured housing west of the high school on Highway 6. · document 4145, p. 4 · meetingThe page's words
“Correspondence received from Clear Creek Amana School District protesting the placement of R-4 zoning and manufactured housing west of the CCA high school on Hwy #6. Correspondence received from Mr. and Mrs. Stroyan protesting an unwanted annexation of property into the City of Coralville. Their letter indicated an interest in coming into Tiffin and not Coralville.” (document 4145, p. 4)
September 13, 2000: The minutes record 192 signed written protests received by the city over a zoning request in the Rolling Hills area. As printed · document 4143, p. 3 · meetingThe page's words
“Total written signed protests received were 192. Robert & LouAnn Myers: Rolling Hills – parking and density issues Brad J. & Marsha Tomson: density, transient population and quality of life Ted and Tom Spivey: problems for future generations Edward C.” (document 4143, p. 3)
“42 written letters of protest with comment were received by the city. 152 signed written letters of protest were received by the city.” (document 4143, p. 3)
March 27, 2001: Ordinance 2001-242 amended the official zoning map to rezone an area of approximately 55 according to the Tiffin Edge conceptual plan; the printed title gives no unit after 55. · document 4888, p. 1 · Ord. 242The page's words
“REZONING APPROXIMATELY 55 ACCORDING TO THE TIFFIN EDGE CONCEPTUAL PLAN AND ZONING EXHIBIT ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose.” (document 4888, p. 1)
Transcription: title prints 'APPROXIMATELY 55' with no unit; the unit is probably acres but the page does not say
December 13, 2000: Resolution 2000-23 approved an urban renewal plan amendment for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area. · document 4134, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2000-023The page's words
“RESOLUTION # 2000-23, A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE TIFFIN URBAN RENEWAL AREA. Ayes: Ryan, Gericke, Dils and Bartels. Absent: Walls. Motion carried. Passed and approved December 13, 2000 and signed by Mayor Glenn R. Potter.” (document 4134, p. 3)
July 9, 2003: Ordinance 2003-263 divided taxes on property in the 2003 addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area under section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa. · document 4907, p. 1 · Ord. 263The page's words
“AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE DIVISION OF TAXES LEVIED ON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE 2003 ADDITION TO THE TIFFIN URBAN RENEWAL AREA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 403.19 OF THE CODE OF IOWA WHEREAS, Ordinance No.1993-180 entitled "An Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes levied on taxable Property In The Tiffin Urban Renewal Area of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Pursuant to Section 403” (document 4907, p. 1)
July 13, 2005: Ordinance 2005-271 divided taxes on property in the 2005 addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area. · document 4914, p. 1 · Ord. 271The page's words
“AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE DIVISION OF TAXES LEVIED ON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE 2005 ADDITION TO THE TIFFIN URBAN RENEWAL AREA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 403.19 OF THE CODE OF IOWA. WHEREAS, Ordinance No.” (document 4914, p. 1)
February 5, 2003: Planning and Zoning had a zoning change request from Washington Park Partners to change land from agricultural to M-2 Heavy Industrial. · document 4075, p. 1 · meetingThe page's words
“Zoning Change Request - Washington Park Partners Ag to M-2 Heavy Industrial B. Work on tax increment financing district and urban renewal plan C. D.” (document 4075, p. 1)
February 19, 2003: Ordinance 2003-257 amended the zoning map for property south of Interstate 80 owned by Washington Park Partners. · document 4902, p. 1 · Ord. 257The page's words
“FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 80 AND CURRENTLY OWNED BY WASHINGTON PARK PARTNERS BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose.” (document 4902, p. 1)
June 9, 2004: Resolution 2004-45 accepted the infrastructure of Songbird Estates Parts 6, 7 and 8 and released funds held under an escrow agreement. · document 5207, p. 1 · Res. 2004-045The page's words
“A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF SONGBIRD ESTATES PARTS 6, 7, and 8 AND AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE FUNDS HELD BY THE CITY PURSUANT TO AN ESCROW AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE OWNER/DEVELOPER OF SONGBIRD ESTATES, PARTS 6, 7, AND 8, TIFFIN IA WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin and the Owner/Developer of Songbird Estates entered into an Irrevocable Standby Letter of C” (document 5207, p. 1)
January 12, 2005: Resolution 2005-3 approved street lighting for the Tiffin Industrial Park. · document 5224, p. 1 · Res. 2005-003The page's words
“RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET LIGHTING FOR THE TIFFIN INDUSTRIAL PARK WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin desires street lighting for the Tiffin Industrial Park And service provided by Linn County REC of Marion, Iowa NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA: That street lighting for the Tiffin Industrial Park be provided for by Linn County REC of Mario” (document 5224, p. 1)
April 27, 2005: A concept plan review for the Timber Ridge View subdivision recorded 2.7 acres reserved for park space. · document 4047, p. 3 · meetingThe page's words
“The Timber Ridge View Subdivision includes 2.7 Acres reserved for Park space and the developer hopes to save as many trees as possible in the area and build walking trails across the subdivision. The development proposes access off Roberts Ferry Road onto Oakdale in a westerly direction and also from Blue Jay and Robin Court from the south.” (document 4047, p. 3)
May 18, 2005: At a joint hearing the engineer showed a preliminary plat for Timber Ridge View with 47 lots of R-1 and one lot of R2.5 and 3 acres of park. As printed · document 4045, p. 1 · meetingThe page's words
“a current preliminary plat request including 47 lots of R-1 and one lot of R2.5 (up to four-plex units). The plat includes 3 acres of park and one lot of park and three access locations into the 3 acre park area. One citizen explained that his notice indicated one lot of R2.5 multiple family. The plan shown here tonight by Mr.” (document 4045, p. 1)
May 25, 2005: Ordinance 2005-270 amended the zoning map upon passage of the resolution approving the preliminary plat for Timber Ridge View. · document 4913, p. 1 · Ord. 270The page's words
“UPON PASSAGE OF THE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR TIMBER RIDGE VIEW, A SUBDIVISION OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose.” (document 4913, p. 1)
September 28, 2005: Ordinance 2005-272 adopted a Tiffin zoning ordinance and official zoning map regulating the location, construction and use of buildings and land. · document 4915, p. 1 · Ord. 272The page's words
“ZONING ORDINANCE AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TIFFIN ZONING ORDINANCE, AMENDING ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAPS, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION, CONSTRUCTION, AND USE OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, AND THE USE OF LAND IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA.” (document 4915, p. 1)
October 19, 2005: Ordinance 2005-273 rezoned approximately 126 acres according to a rezoning exhibit titled The Villages of Tiffin. As printed · document 4916, p. 1 · Ord. 273The page's words
“BY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 126 ACRES OF WAMBACHER & SCHNEIDER PROPERTY ACCORDING TO THE REZONING EXHIBIT "THE VILLAGES OF TIFFIN", AS ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose.” (document 4916, p. 1)
June 21, 2006: The engineer estimated that improvements paid by the city with return of tax payments to the developer of the Villages could approach 8 million, under a proposal to rebate qualifying costs from TIF revenues. · document 4023, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“Hart estimated without time to study that improvements be paid for by the City with return of tax payments could approach 8 million.” (document 4023, p. 2)
“High said he would consider 100% of qualifying costs and be willing to share the City’s TIF revenues with 50% going to the city and 50% going to the Villages each year” (document 4023, p. 2)
June 21, 2006: The minutes record that the city had not contributed to residential subdivisions up to that time and did not see it as fair to make an exception for the Villages. · document 4023, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“The city has not contributed to residential subdivision up to this time, and did not see that it would be fair to make an exception at this location. Question about what were qualifying costs. City attorney thought they were defined somewhere and he would get a more definite meaning for this terminology prior to the next meeting for council consideration and review.” (document 4023, p. 2)
March 8, 2006: Ordinance 2006-276 amended the official zoning map for property known as Woodfield Ridge. · document 4919, p. 1 · Ord. 276The page's words
“FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS WOODFIELD RIDGE, TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, AND AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the official zoning map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, concerning property locally described Woodfield Ridge, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa. Section 2.” (document 4919, p. 1)
March 21, 2007: A hearing was set on a planned area development request for Woodfield Ridge I Outlot for 38 multiple family two bedroom dwellings on about 6.35 acres at Oakdale and Roberts Ferry Road. As printed · document 4011, p. 4 · meetingThe page's words
“to include 38 multiple family two bedroom dwellings on approximately 6.35 acres at the intersection of Oakdale and Roberts Ferry Road upon completion of documents as required by city ordinance. Ayes: Demuth, Petersen, Wright, Bartels. Nays: None. Absent: Dils. Motion carried. The Planning and Zoning will study cluster boxes for mail delivery at the next regular meeting.” (document 4011, p. 4)
April 19, 2006: The minutes give the total Deer View subdivision as 73 acres. As printed · document 4026, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“Total subdivision is 73 acres. Phase III would remain R-1E. Owners request a revision to the zoning ordinance to allow duplex units that face differing directions on corner lots. PZ and City will study such a change.” (document 4026, p. 2)
July 11, 2007: Resolution 2007-34, approving the final plat of Deer View Estates Part One, passed with one nay. · document 4006, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2007-034The page's words
“A RESOLUTION 2007-34, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF THE DEER VIEW ESTATES PART ONE, A SUBDIVISION OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, and made a motion for approval. The motion was second by Councilperson Wright. Ayes: Petersen, Bartels, Wright and Demuth. Nays: Dils. Motion carried.” (document 4006, p. 3)
April 3, 2006: Ordinance 2006-278 governed the recoupment of fees for use of city resources, to recover costs of new developments. · document 4921, p. 1 · Ord. 278The page's words
“AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING THE RECOUPMENT OF FEES FOR USE OF CITY RESOURCES BE IT ORDAINED, the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, that it does hereby adopt the following ordinance for the purposed of recoupment of costs associated with new developments within the City of Tiffin in a just and equitable manner: Sec. 1. PURPOSE.” (document 4921, p. 1)
July 1, 2009: Ordinance 2009-298 amended the zoning ordinance to allow churches as principal uses in several zones. · document 4940, p. 1 · Ord. 298The page's words
“ALLOWING CHURCHES TO BE ESTABLISHED IN THE FOLLOWING ZONED AREAS, R-1E AS PRINCIPAL USES AND STRUCTURES PERMITTED, C-1B, C-2B, C-10, C-20, and C-1S AS PRINCIPAL USES AND STRUCTURES PERMITTED. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1.” (document 4940, p. 1)
The school on Highway 6
The Clear Creek Amana schools sit on Highway 6 at Tiffin, and the district's growth runs through the decade's records.[1][2] In March 2000 a council member left a council meeting to attend a meeting at Clear Creek High School on studying a site for a new elementary center.[1] In 2001 a county auditor's error meant the city had to refund $7,296.79 in taxes to the school.[3] In 2003 an ordinance excused from the mandatory sewer hook-up a small system run by an educational institution for educational purposes.[4]
In 2005 the district told city officials it needed a new high school on its campus.[5] In 2006 the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the preliminary plans for it, together with the Highway 6 access plan.[6] That spring a developer's subdivision proposal reserved about 8 acres for a possible elementary center.[7] In August 2006 City Attorney Stephen Greenleaf reported that the school board had agreed to provide $130,000 toward an 18-inch sewer line from the sewer plant to the school and a 10-inch line along its south and west sides.[8] The discussion proposed that $390,000 of the sewer costs be split among the city, the school and a developer.[9] The council also agreed to share half the cost of a water main bored under Highway 6 to the school, the city's share not to exceed $45,000.[10]
In March 2007 the council and Planning and Zoning approved Concept C, a two-lane road with left-turn bays on both sides, for access to the new school west of the existing high school.[11] In September the council authorized the district to apply for Safe Routes to Schools grant money for use in the city.[12] In May 2008 it entered a 28E agreement with the district for building and paying for the highway improvements.[13][2] In November 2008 the council awarded the Highway 6 widening to the low bid of $1,482,207.85, subject to review by the engineer and the Iowa Department of Transportation.[14] That bid is $1,482,207.85 as printed (2008) · about $2.3 million in 2026 dollars (Derived).[14][15]Derived The widening was scheduled to be done by the time the new high school opened in August 2009.[2]
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March 8, 2000: A council member left the council meeting to attend a special meeting at Clear Creek High School about studying a new site for an elementary center. · document 4155, p. 3 · meetingThe page's words
“Councilmember Walls left the meeting to attend a special meeting at the Clear Creek High School for discussion of studying a new site for an elementary center. Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve Wendler pay order #5 SRF $323,458.68. Ayes: Bartels, Dils, Walls, and Ryan. Absent: Walls and Gericke. Motion carried.” (document 4155, p. 3)
“Superintendent Paula Vincent and City Council discussed progress on 28E agreement between City of Tiffin and Clear Creek Amana School Board on future Hwy 6 improvements near new High School, Roberts Ferry Rd intersection” (document 3996, p. 2)
“Project Updates Hwy 6 Widening in Front of New High School Completion is scheduled by opening of new high school August 2009.” (document 3951, p. 3)
“The High School part of the Library is moving to the new High School June 3,4, & 5th.” (document 3951, p. 3)
“Council members reviewed request made by the Clear Creek Amana School District to receive a lower rate for over sized water meters installed at the new high school and sports complex.” (document 3929, p. 2)
October 10, 2001: A county auditor error in tax distribution meant the city had to refund $7,296.79 to the Clear Creek Amana School. As printed · document 4105, p. 4 · meetingThe page's words
“the mistake will mean that the City will need to send the Clear Creek Amana School a refund of taxes in the amount of $7,296.79. Emergency Management Bylaws for Johnson County have recently been updated and made complete. $5,000 yearly fee will be paid to the Springmier Community Library for one year of public library service.” (document 4105, p. 4)
June 16, 2003: Ordinance 2003-261 amended the sewer ordinances to provide an exception to the requirement of mandatory sanitary sewer hook-ups for certain buildings. · document 4905, p. 1 · Ord. 261The page's words
“The purpose of this ordinance is to provide an exception to the requirement of mandatory sanitary sewer hook-ups for all buildings in the City if the system is established for educational purposes, is operated by an educational institution, is limited to 500 gallons a day of flow, and otherwise meets all relevant State, County and City standards for the operation of a waste wat” (document 4905, p. 1)
“CCA Superintendent Paula Vincent visited with city officials on upcoming need of the school district.” (document 4035, p. 5)
“The superintendent expects need for a new high school on the present campus and moving the middle school to the present high school building.” (document 4035, p. 5)
“Clear Creek Amana New High School - site plan Tiffin, Iowa” (document 4018, p. 4)
“Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0" Clear Creek Amana New High School - building elevations Tiffin, Iowa” (document 4018, p. 7)
“Motion Schmidt, second Colvin that the school high school site plan be recommended to the city council for approval with addition of any review items as added by the City Engineer and Fire Chief to the plan.” (document 4010, p. 2)
April 19, 2006: A developer's subdivision proposal reserved approximately 8 acres for a possible elementary center. As printed · document 4026, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“The proposal reserves approximately 8 acres for possible location of an elementary center, and the construction by IPL of an 8 inch water line including hydrants and sewer line from IPL location across the school and city property to connection to city mains. Questions on highway entrance will need to be resolved with IDOT.” (document 4026, p. 2)
August 2, 2006: The attorney reported that the Clear Creek Amana board agreed to provide $130,000 toward an 18 inch sewer line from the sewer plant to the school and a 10 inch line along the south and west boundaries. As printed · document 4021, p. 1 · meetingThe page's words
“the CCA Board agreed to an agreement with the city to provide $130,000 toward the cost of upgrading and placement of a 18" sewer line to extend from the sewer plant westward to the school SW corner and 10 inch sewer line along the south boundary and north on the west most boundary to Highway 6.” (document 4021, p. 1)
August 2, 2006: The discussion put sewer costs at $500,000 to $600,000, with $390,000 proposed to be split among the city, the school and a developer. As printed · document 4021, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“Approximations on sewer costs nears $500,000 to $600,000 with $390,000 of these total approved costs proposed to be split and provided by the City of Tiffin, the Clear Creek Amana School, and developer Jim Glasgow. Costs to be reviewed and approved by the city engineer as reasonable, and any costs in excess of $390,000 to be paid by developers of Deer View.” (document 4021, p. 2)
August 2, 2006: The council approved sharing one half the cost of a water main to the school property, with the total cost approximated at $91,000 and the city share not to exceed $45,000. As printed · document 4021, p. 3 · meetingThe page's words
“including one half the cost of boring water line (total cost approximated at $91,000) under Highway 6 with an amount not to exceed $45,000. Repayment period not to exceed two years and including no interest cost to the city all subject to review and approval of the city engineer and city attorney and that agreement including same be drawn for final consideration..” (document 4021, p. 3)
March 21, 2007: The council and Planning and Zoning approved Concept C, a two lane highway with left-turn bays on both sides, for access to the new school west of the current high school. · document 4011, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“Motion Wright, second Petersen to approve a proposed Concept C for a two lane with left-turn bays widening on both sides. The proposed typical section consists of two 12 foot through lanes, a center 16 foot left-turn bay and a 10 ft should (4 foot paved and 6 foot granular). Ayes: Demuth, Bartels, Wright and Petersen. Absent: Dils. Motion carried.” (document 4011, p. 2)
September 12, 2007: A resolution authorized the Clear Creek-Amana School District to apply for Safe Routes to Schools grant funds to be used in the city. · document 5245, p. 1The page's words
“RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLEAR CREEK - AMANA SCHOOL DISTRICT TO APPLY FOR SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS GRANT FUNDS TO BE USED IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN WHEREAS, at the request of the Clear Creek – Amana School District Johnson County Council of Governments has assisted in identifying possible Safe Routes to Schools grant projects in the City of Tiffin; and WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin h” (document 5245, p. 1)
May 20, 2008: Resolution 2008-07 authorized a 28E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana school district for construction and funding. · document 5284, p. 1 · Res. 2008-007The page's words
“RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A 28E AGREEMENT WITH THE CLEAR CREEK AMANA HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND FUNDING OF HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin has determined it is in the best interest of the citizens as a matter of public safety to enter into an Agreement with Clear Creek Amana School District regarding the planning,” (document 5284, p. 1)
November 12, 2008: The council awarded the highway widening project to the low bid of $1,482,207.85, contingent on review by the engineer and the Iowa DOT. As printed · document 3961, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2008-029The page's words
“Motion Wright seconded by Petersen to approve Resolution 2008-29 and award low bid of $1,482,207.85 submitted by Strep Construction of Iowa City, Iowa contingent upon review of bid and approval by City Engineer Hart and Iowa Department of Transportation.” (document 3961, p. 3)
November 12, 2008: The $1,482,207.85 highway widening low bid of 2008 is about $2,300,000 in 2026 dollars. · document 3961, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2008-029 DerivedCPI-U 2008 annual average to 2026-09 (cpi.adjust); from document 3961, p. 3The page's words
“Motion Wright seconded by Petersen to approve Resolution 2008-29 and award low bid of $1,482,207.85 submitted by Strep Construction of Iowa City, Iowa contingent upon review of bid and approval by City Engineer Hart and Iowa Department of Transportation.” (document 3961, p. 3)
Roads
In 2002 an ordinance set rules for clearing snow and ice, named an emergency route and banned parking on certain streets.[1] In February 2003, after a public hearing, the council regulated access to adjoining properties from the roadways on a city access map.[2][3] In 2004 it awarded the Ireland Avenue RISE Project to the lowest bidder, again with no amount printed on the resolution.[4]
Roberts Ferry Road was rebuilt in stages.[5][6] In April 2005 Clerk Margaret Reihman reported that regular funds, Road Use money included, would probably not cover the improvements, and suggested a staged upgrade paid for with tax increment funds.[5] In May 2007 the council awarded Phase 1 of the reconstruction to the lowest bidder, and in October it authorized TIF funds for the work, noting the road lay mostly inside the TIF district.[7][8] That TIF resolution and the resolution calling the hotel-motel tax election both print the number 2007-58.[9] In December 2007 the council accepted $86,110.33 from a developer as its agreed share of the Roberts Ferry Road and Oakdale Boulevard costs.[10] The project received final acceptance in December 2008.[6]
In December 2007 Mayor Glenn Potter reported that the Johnson County Council of Governments had awarded the city, for 2009, a grant of $370,200 for the Ireland Avenue extension and a second grant for the trail extension to I-380.[11] In 2009 the city took a bid of $410,973.00 for water main and sewer extensions along Ireland Avenue, and bids totalling $176,745.90 for a sewer extension through the ball field park area.[12][13]
Traffic questions reached the council.[14][15] In 2000 Council member Jim Bartels reported the need for a stop sign at Second and Summerhays.[14] In February 2008 residents raised speed and safety concerns about a four-way stop at Goldfinch Drive and Roberts Ferry Road, and the council put off its review; the engineer reported progress on a Highway 6 speed study the same month.[15][16]
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April 24, 2002: Ordinance 2002-251 provided for removal of snow and ice from city streets, established an emergency route and prohibited parking on certain streets. · document 4896, p. 1 · Ord. 251The page's words
“AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PROVISIONS FOR THE REMOVAL OF SNOW AND ICE FROM THE CITY STREETS AND ESTABLISHING AN EMERGENCY ROUTE AND PROHIBITING PARKING OF CARS ON CERTAIN STREETS BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA; Section 1. Purpose.” (document 4896, p. 1)
February 12, 2003: The only document filed under the 2003-02-12 council meeting besides a second notice is a public hearing notice on a proposed Access Regulation Ordinance for arterial corridors, set for February 12, 2003. · document 4073, p. 1 · meetingThe page's words
“Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. at the Tiffin Fire Station regarding the proposed adoption of an Access Regulation Ordinance.” (document 4073, p. 1)
February 19, 2003: Ordinance 2003-260 regulated access to adjacent properties from prescribed roadways within the city limits. · document 4904, p. 1 · Ord. 260The page's words
“AN ORDINANCE REGULATING ACCESS TO ADJACENT PROPERTIES FROM PRESCRIBED ROADWAYS WITHIN THE TIFFIN CITY LIMITS AS SHOWN ON THE CITY OF TIFFIN'S "ACCESS REGULATION ORDINANCE MAP-PRESCRIBED ROADWAYS"” (document 4904, p. 1)
July 21, 2004: Resolution 2004-44 approved award of a contract to the lowest bidder for the 2004 Ireland Avenue RISE Project; the resolution prints no dollar amount. · document 5206, p. 1 · Res. 2004-044The page's words
“RESOLUTION 2004-44 APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2004 IRELAND AVENUE RISE PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA UPON REVIEW OF THE BIDS AND RECOMMENDATION BY THE PROJECT ENGINEER WHEREAS, The city Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa has received bids for the 2004 Ireland Avenue RISE Project; and WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin, Iowa has identified an apparent bidder as having” (document 5206, p. 1)
April 27, 2005: The clerk reported that regular funds including Road Use funds would probably be insufficient to improve Roberts Ferry Road and suggested a staged upgrade using tax increment funds. · document 4047, p. 3 · meetingThe page's words
“Reihman reported that current regular funds including Road Use funds would probably be insufficient to provide improvements needed for Roberts Ferry. Perhaps in a staged effort the entire roadway could be upgraded with the use of tax increment funds.” (document 4047, p. 3)
December 10, 2008: Resolution 2008-33 recorded final acceptance of the Roberts Ferry Road Reconstruction Project 2007-2008. · document 5313, p. 1 · Res. 2008-033The page's words
“RESOLUTION FOR FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF ROBERTS FERRY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT 2007-2008, TIFFIN, IOWA.” (document 5313, p. 1)
May 9, 2007: Resolution 2007-22 approved award of a contract to the lowest bidder for the Roberts Ferry Road Reconstruction Project Phase 1; the resolution prints no dollar amount. · document 5242, p. 1 · Res. 2007-022The page's words
“RESOLUTION 2007-22 APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE ROBERTS FERRY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT PHASE 1, FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, UPON REVIEW OF THE BIDS AND RECOMMENDATION BY THE PROJECT ENGINEER WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Tiffin has received bids for the Roberts Ferry Road Reconstruction Project Phase 1; and WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin has identified an apparent” (document 5242, p. 1)
October 10, 2007: A resolution authorized use of TIF funds to pay for the Roberts Ferry Road improvement then underway, noting that the area lies mostly within the existing TIF district. · document 5264, p. 1 · Res. 2007-058The page's words
“the Council desires use TIF funds for payment of the Roberts Ferry Road project. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Tiffin, Iowa, that the City Council hereby authorizes the use of TIF funds by the City for payment of the Roberts Ferry Road improvement now underway in the City.” (document 5264, p. 1)
“the area of improvement of Roberts Ferry Road lies mostly within the existing TIF district in the City” (document 5264, p. 1)
October 10, 2007: The TIF funding resolution for Roberts Ferry Road is numbered 2007-58, the same number printed on the hotel-motel tax election resolution (see the also quote). · document 5264, p. 1 · Res. 2007-058The page's words
“CITY OF TIFFIN RESOLUTION NO. 2007-58 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF TIF FUNDS FOR FINANCING THE ROBERTS FERRY ROAD PROJECT.” (document 5264, p. 1)
“RESOLUTION NO. 2007-58 A RESOLUTION TO SET A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR CONSIDERATION OF A HOTEL-MOTEL TAX” (document 5265, p. 1)
December 12, 2007: The attorney reported receipt of $86,110.33 from a developer toward Roberts Ferry Road and Oakdale Boulevard, and the council approved a resolution accepting the payment. As printed · document 4000, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“Attorney Greenleaf reported on progress of receipt of payment from LDR for Roberts Ferry Road and Oakdale Blvd for $86,110.33. Motion Dils, seconded by Bartels to approve Resolution Accepting Payment of Agreed Portion of Roberts Ferry Road Costs from LDR. Motion carried. Absent Petersen.” (document 4000, p. 2)
December 12, 2007: The mayor reported that the Johnson County Council of Governments awarded the city, for 2009, a grant of $370,200 for the Ireland Avenue extension and $89,000 for the trail extension to I-380. As printed · document 4000, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“Mayor Potter reported that JCCOG awarded the City Tiffin for 2009 a grant for $370,200 for the Ireland Avenue extension and $89,000 for the trail extension to I-380. Engineer Hart reported on the US Access Study submitted to the City by IDOT. Motion carried to accept treasurer's report, pay bills, and accept receipts. Motion carried to adjourn at 7:55pm.” (document 4000, p. 2)
August 12, 2009: Resolution 2009-29 recorded a bid of $410,973.00 for the 2009 Ireland Avenue Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Extension Project, contingent on engineer review. As printed · document 5388, p. 1 · Res. 2009-029The page's words
“Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc. at total bid of $410,973.00. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY the City Council of Tiffin, Iowa to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign all necessary notices, documents, and forms of contract, as required and necessary to execute a contract with was identified and recommended by the City Engineer.” (document 5388, p. 1)
June 10, 2009: Resolution 2009-14B recorded total bids of $176,745.90 for the 2009 sanitary sewer extension through the ball field park area. As printed · document 5361, p. 1 · Res. 2009-014The page's words
“Total Bids: $176,745.90 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY the City Council of Tiffin, Iowa to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign all necessary notices, documents, and forms of contract, as required and necessary to execute a contract with was identified and recommended by the City Engineer. MOTION MADE BY Councilperson Jim Bartels. Seconded by Councilperson Mark Petersen.” (document 5361, p. 1)
March 8, 2000: A council member reported the need for a stop sign at Second and Summerhays. · document 4155, p. 3 · meetingThe page's words
“Councilmember Bartels reported the need for a stop sign on Second and Summerhays. Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve the clerk and treasurer's report. Ayes: Dils, Bartels, and Ryan. Absent: Walls and Gericke. Motion carried. Motion Dils, second Ryan to pay bills and accept receipts. Ayes: Ryan, Bartels, and Dils. Absent: Gericke, and Walls. Motion carried.” (document 4155, p. 3)
February 13, 2008: Citizens raised speed and safety concerns about a four way stop at Goldfinch Drive and Roberts Ferry Road, and the council deferred review. · document 3995, p. 4 · meetingThe page's words
“Discussion was held on four way stop signs at Goldfinch Dr and Roberts Ferry Rd intersection.. Citizens concerned on speed and safety. Council wants to review and discuss at later date. Council requested Clerk to continue action on City Audit.” (document 3995, p. 4)
February 13, 2008: The engineer reported progress on a Highway 6 speed study and on a revision of the city TIF map. · document 3995, p. 5 · meetingThe page's words
“Engineer reported on progress of Hwy 6 speed study and study on revising City of Tiffin TIF map. Mayor Phillips reported on upcoming meeting with Jeff Heil, Ruan Securities and Dorsey and Whitney Law Firm regarding TIF funding.” (document 3995, p. 5)
Parks, the library and town life
In January 2001 the minutes record the $303,000 purchase of the 65-acre Washington Park on the east side of the city, along Highway 6 and the railroad.[1] The minutes add that the land might also serve future sewer expansion or a water well.[1] The price is $303,000 as printed (2001) · about $580,000 in 2026 dollars (Derived).[1][2]Derived It works out to about $4,660 an acre (Derived).[3][4]Derived In February 2001 the council named an appraiser for park land as required by a state REAP grant of $50,000.[5] In 2004 the minutes say the city had been awarded $100,000 of REAP grants and a federal LAWCON grant, used toward a 65-acre City Park and a 20-acre City Park East; the pages do not say whether that City Park is the Washington Park of 2001.[6][4]
In 2008 an ordinance replaced the Park and Recreation Commission of 1985 with an ad hoc committee for parks, recreation, festivals and tourism.[7] That May the council set up a Tiffinfest fund for a festival on July 26, 2008, and moved all the 2006 Centennial Funds into it.[8] In 2009 it approved an alcohol permit for two days of Tiffinfest at the City Park, held by the Iowa City / Coralville Jaycees.[9]
The library became a joint venture with the schools.[10][11] In January 2001 the council approved a 28E agreement with Clear Creek Amana for library services.[10] In May an ordinance established a free public library with a board of trustees, three of them appointed by the mayor with council approval.[12][13] The records name the library two ways: the ordinance calls it the Tiffin-Clear Creek Public Library, while a 28E resolution of August 2001 shares a library with the Springmier Community Library.[12][11] In October the minutes set a yearly fee of $5,000 to the Springmier Community Library for public library service.[14]
Street dances, parades and holidays appear in the records.[15][16] In April 2000 the council closed Third Street by resolution, after hearing plans for a May 13 Make-A-Wish event.[17] It approved street dances by Slim's in 2001 and 2003, and in 2009 a special permit for drinking inside a fenced area of the street in front of Slim's.[15][18][19] In 2006 it regulated parades and public assemblies by ordinance and set fees for them by resolution.[16][20] The council set Trick or Treat night for October 31, 2000, and in November 2007 approved Centennial Funds for the annual Santa at the Fire Station, whose date the minutes print as December 9, 2008.[21][22]
In December 2006 the council heard the final report on the Tiffin Veteran's Memorial: donations totalled $16,904, and the memorial lists the names of veterans of the Tiffin area.[23] The report recalled that during World War II Tiffin, with about 270 people, had 93 soldiers serving; that is the speaker's statement as minuted.[24] The same night the council started a Tiffin Community Fund with the Johnson County Foundation, and Mayor Glenn Potter named Council member Ruth Demuth to chair it.[25] A city newsletter of May 2009 says the Johnson County Historical Society would show material on Tiffin from the future Centennial Book.[26]
A few businesses appear by name.[27][28] The council renewed the liquor licence of On the Go Convenience Store in 2001, and that August took up a release on two Sadler Subdivision lots described as the Ice Cream Store.[27][29] In 2007 Planning and Zoning did not recommend a variance of about 8 feet on the Highway 6 setback for Casey's General Stores to enlarge its store.[30] In 2009 the council approved an alcohol permit for Casa Tequila Authentic Mexican Grill at 119 W. Marengo Rd.[28] In 2004 South Slope Cooperative received a non-exclusive cable television franchise.[31] The resolution sending that franchise to an August 17, 2004 election prints the voters of the City of North Liberty, not Tiffin.[32] In April 2001 the minutes record that Council member Mike Ryan had set up a website for the city.[33]
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January 10, 2001: The minutes record a $303,000 purchase of a 65 acre park on the east side of the city along Highway 6 and the railroad. As printed · document 4132, p. 6 · meetingThe page's words
“$303,000 purchase of 65 acre Washington Park located on the east side of the city along Hwy#6 and railroad has been executed by Attorney Greenleaf, the park may be used for future sewer system expansion and/or water well location along with recreational needs for the community.” (document 4132, p. 6)
January 10, 2001: The $303,000 park purchase of 2001 is about $580,000 in 2026 dollars. · document 4132, p. 6 · meeting DerivedCPI-U 2001 annual average to 2026-09 (cpi.adjust); from document 4132, p. 6The page's words
“$303,000 purchase of 65 acre Washington Park located on the east side of the city along Hwy#6 and railroad has been executed by Attorney Greenleaf, the park may be used for future sewer system expansion and/or water well location along with recreational needs for the community.” (document 4132, p. 6)
“$303,000 purchase of 65 acre Washington Park located on the east side of the city along Hwy#6 and railroad has been executed by Attorney Greenleaf, the park may be used for future sewer system expansion and/or water well location along with recreational needs for the community.” (document 4132, p. 6)
January 10, 2001: The park purchase covers 65 acres. As printed · document 4132, p. 6 · meetingThe page's words
“$303,000 purchase of 65 acre Washington Park located on the east side of the city along Hwy#6 and railroad has been executed by Attorney Greenleaf, the park may be used for future sewer system expansion and/or water well location along with recreational needs for the community.” (document 4132, p. 6)
February 14, 2001: The council moved to name an appraiser for park ground acquisition required under a DNR REAP grant of $50,000. As printed · document 4130, p. 4 · meetingThe page's words
“for appraisal work required under recently awarded DNR REAP grant for $50,000 for park ground acquisition. Ayes: Dils, Bartels, Walls, and Gericke. Absent: Ryan. Motion carried. Attorney continues work on IDOT sewer project paperwork. Engineer Hart recommends new water work for the city, probably in phases. Motion Gericke, second Dils to approve clerk and treasurer's reports.” (document 4130, p. 4)
August 4, 2004: The minutes state the city had been awarded $100,000 of REAP grants and a LAWCON grant of $75,000 for park space, used toward a 65 acre City Park and a 20 acre City Park East. As printed · document 4058, p. 4 · meetingThe page's words
“the City of Tiffin has been awarded $100,000 of REAP grants for acquisition of park space and LAWCON grant of $75,000 for park space. These grants have been used toward the purchase costs of the 65 acre City Park and the 20 acre City Park East.” (document 4058, p. 4)
“These grants have been used toward the purchase costs of the 65 acre City Park and the 20 acre City Park East.” (document 4058, p. 4)
May 14, 2008: Ordinance 2008-291 repealed Ordinance 1985-133, which established a Park and Recreation Commission, and replaced the commission with an ad hoc committee for Parks, Recreation, Festivals and Tourism. · document 4933, p. 1 · Ord. 291The page's words
“AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1985-133 THAT ESTABLISHED A PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND REPLACING THE COMMISSION WITH AN AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR PARKS, RECREATION, FESTIVALS, AND TOURISM BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to repeal Ordinance No.” (document 4933, p. 1)
May 14, 2008: The council authorized a Tiffinfest committee to arrange entertainment for Tiffinfest on July 26, 2008, set up a Tiffinfest fund, and transferred all 2006 Centennial Funds into it. · document 3982, p. 5 · meetingThe page's words
“Motion Gericke seconded Bartels to authorize Tiffinfest Committee to negotiate costs for securing entertainment for Tiffinfest, July 26, 2008. Motion Bartels seconded Ball to authorize Tiffinfest Committee to establish account for Tiffinfest Funds. Motion Ball seconded Gericke to authorize the transfer of all 2006 Centennial Funds to be transferred to the” (document 3982, p. 5)
July 8, 2009: Resolution 2009-24 approved an alcohol permit for two days of Tiffinfest at the City Park of Tiffin for the Iowa City / Coralville Jaycees. · document 5379, p. 1 · Res. 2009-024The page's words
“A RESOLUTION APPROVING OF THE ALCOHOL PERMIT FOR IOWA CITY / CORALVILLE JAYCEES TWO DAYS FOR TIFFINFEST LOCATED AT THE CITY PARK OF TIFFIN, IOWA EFFECTIVE JULY 10 AND 11, 2009.” (document 5379, p. 1)
January 10, 2001: Resolution 2001-1 approved a 28-E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana school for cooperation in providing library services. · document 4132, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2001-001The page's words
“Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve a Resolution # 2001-1, APPROVING A 28-E AGREEMENT WITH THE CLEAR CREEK AMANA SCHOOL FOR COOPERATION FOR PROVIDING LIBRARY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, and authorizing City Councilperson Dils to present same to the school for consideration and approval. Ayes: Walls, Gericke, Dils and Bartels. Absent: Ryan. Motion carried.” (document 4132, p. 3)
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August 8, 2001: Resolution 2001-29 provided a 28-E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana Community School District for a shared public library with the Springmier Community Library. · document 4111, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2001-029The page's words
“RESOLUTION NO. 2001-29 PROVIDING 28-E AGREEMENT WITH the Clear Creek Amana Community School District providing for shared public library with the Springmier Community Library.. Ayes: Gericke, Dils, Bartels, and Ryan. Absent: Walls. Motion carried. Jim Bartels reported to the Council problems he has suffered as a result of storm water run-off coming across his property.” (document 4111, p. 4)
May 22, 2001: Ordinance 2001-245 established a free public library, to be known as the Tiffin-Clear Creek Public Library, with a board of trustees. · document 4892, p. 1 · Ord. 245The page's words
“There is hereby established a free public library for the city, to be known as the TIFFIN-CLEAR CREEK PUBLIC LIBRARY. SECTION 3. LIBRARY TRUSTEES: The board of trustees of the PUBLIC LIBRARY, hereinafter referred to as the Board, consists of members. Three (3) board members are to be appointed by the mayor, with approval of the city council. SECTION 4.” (document 4892, p. 1)
May 22, 2001: Ordinance 2001-245 creates a board of library trustees of which three members are appointed by the mayor with council approval. · document 4892, p. 1 · Ord. 245The page's words
“Three (3) board members are to be appointed by the mayor, with approval of the city council. SECTION 4. QUALIFICATIONS OF TRUSTEES: All of the members of the board shall be bona fide citizens and residents of the city or Clear Creek Amana School District and shall be over the age of eighteen (18). SECTION 5. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD: 1.” (document 4892, p. 1)
October 10, 2001: The minutes record a yearly fee of $5,000 to be paid to the Springmier Community Library for one year of public library service. As printed · document 4105, p. 4 · meetingThe page's words
“$5,000 yearly fee will be paid to the Springmier Community Library for one year of public library service. $4,629.49 will be paid to the Tiffin Fire Association %Gene Charbon for second \( \frac{1}{2} \) of 00-01 Fire Protection Agreement and requesting finance report for period ending 12/31/00.” (document 4105, p. 4)
May 9, 2001: The council approved an agreement with Slim's Tavern for a street dance on June 16, 2001, with the organizer providing patrol and paying its cost. · document 4119, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“Tavern for street dance for June 16, 2001. Greg Stevens will provide adequate patrol and pay costs for this service for the event.” (document 4119, p. 2)
March 8, 2006: Ordinance 2006-277 regulated parades and public assemblies in the city. · document 4920, p. 1 · Ord. 277The page's words
“AN ORDINANCE REGULATING PARADES AND PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN Section 1: DEFINITIONS AND EXEMPTIONS: A.” (document 4920, p. 1)
April 12, 2000: Resolution 2000-7 closed Third Street, shortly after the minutes record plans for a May 13 Make-A-Wish event at the Tavern. · document 4153, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2000-007The page's words
“Greg Stevens explained plans for the May 13th Make-A-Wish event at the Tavern. Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION #2000-7, CLOSING THIRD STREET. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan, Dils and Ryan. Absent: Walls. Nays: None. Motion carried.” (document 4153, p. 2)
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June 11, 2003: A resolution authorized the mayor to sign an agreement closing Third Street from Main Street to the alley next to Slim's Saloon for a street dance party scheduled for Saturday, June 28th, 2003. · document 5188, p. 1The page's words
“Third Street, in Tiffin, Iowa, to be closed from the west edge of Main Street to the east edge of the alley adjacent to Slim’s Saloon, for the purposes of a Street Dance party and desire to enter into an Agreement with the City of Tiffin, Iowa, allowing for the closing of the public area for said party, which is scheduled for Saturday, June 28th, 2003” (document 5188, p. 1)
August 12, 2009: Resolution 2009-33 approved a special alcohol permit for Slim's Street Dance, allowing consumption within a fenced area in the street in front of Slim's. · document 5396, p. 1 · Res. 2009-033The page's words
“A RESOLUTION APPROVING OF THE SPECIAL ALCOHOL PERMIT FOR SLIM'S STREET DANCE TO ALLOW CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL WITHIN FENCED AREA IN STREET AREA IN FRONT OF SLIM'S ON AUGUST 15, 2009. WHEREAS, Slim's has requested the approval of a Special Alcohol Permit for the Street Dance on August 15, 2009.” (document 5396, p. 1)
March 8, 2006: Resolution 2006-8 set fees for public and private parades and assemblies in the city. · document 5237, p. 1 · Res. 2006-008The page's words
“A RESOLUTION SETTING FEES FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin does regulate private and public parades and assemblies within the City of Tiffin, Iowa.” (document 5237, p. 1)
October 11, 2000: The council set Trick or Treat night for Tuesday, October 31, 2000. · document 4141, p. 5 · meetingThe page's words
“Trick or Treat night set for Tuesday, October 31. Open Burning for Daylight weekends of November. Special meeting set for Wednesday, October 25, 2000, 6:30 p.m. at the Tiffin Fire Station for budget work and annexation matters. Johnson County Fringe Area Agreement review on agenda for next regular meeting.” (document 4141, p. 5)
November 14, 2007: The council set December 9, 2008 for the annual Santa at the Fire Station event. · document 4001, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“Date set for December 9, 2008 for Santa at the Fire Station annual event. Discussion held and was reported that a volunteer committee was forming to provide additional assistance for event. Council approved use of Centennial Funds for Santa event. Committee reports discussed. Engineer reported problems on manholes. Park work continuing on future planting needs.” (document 4001, p. 2)
December 13, 2006: Final report on the Tiffin Veteran's Memorial: total donations were $16,904, and the memorial lists the names of veterans of the Tiffin area. As printed · document 4016, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“Total donations were $16,904. Costs were $7,000 for granite rock, $550 for flag and pole, $1,550 for bricks and brickwork, $325 landscaping, $525.00 electrical, $6,640 for bronze name work. Values approached: $12,000 granite rock, $800 flag and pole, $2,000 brickwork, $2,500 concrete and work, $740 electrical, $8,000 bronze work from Phil Michels of Solon.” (document 4016, p. 2)
“The memorial includes the names of 262 veterans of the Tiffin area.” (document 4016, p. 2)
December 13, 2006: The memorial report recalls that during World War II Tiffin, with an approximate 270 people, had 93 soldiers serving; this is the speaker's statement as minuted, not a record from that period. · document 4016, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“During World War II the community of Tiffin with an approximate 270 people saw 93 soldiers serving, among the highest of ratios in the nation.” (document 4016, p. 2)
December 13, 2006: The council approved starting a Tiffin Community Fund in cooperation with the Johnson County Foundation and the mayor named a council member to chair the effort. · document 4016, p. 3 · meetingThe page's words
“Motion Dils, second Demuth to approve participation and begin the Tiffin Community Fund in cooperation with the Johnson County Foundation. Ayes: Bartels, Petersen, Demuth, Dils and Wright. Motion carried. Mayor Potter appointed Councilmember Ruth Demuth to chair this effort and to locate members for the Tiffin Community Fund Board of Trustees before the end of the year.” (document 4016, p. 3)
May 5, 2009: The May 2009 city newsletter says the Johnson County Historical Society would display features of Johnson County cities, including information on Tiffin from the future Centennial Book. · document 3951, p. 3 · meetingThe page's words
“Starting in May, the Johnson County Historical Society will display features of Johnson Co. cities. They will feature some Information on Tiffin from the future Centennial Book.” (document 3951, p. 3)
May 9, 2001: The council approved the liquor license renewal for On the Go Convenience Store. · document 4119, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve liquor license renewal for On the Go Convenience Store. Ayes: Ryan, Gericke, Bartels, Dils and Walls. Motion carried. City Development Board has approved annexation of Leonard property.” (document 4119, p. 2)
July 8, 2009: Resolution 2009-25 approved an alcohol permit for Casa Tequila Authentic Mexican Grill at 119 W. Marengo Rd. · document 5383, p. 1 · Res. 2009-025The page's words
“A RESOLUTION APPROVING OF THE ALCOHOL PERMIT TO THE CASA TEQUILA AUTHENTIC MEXICAN GRILL DOING BUSINESS AT 119 W. MARENGO RD. WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF TIFFIN, IOWA.” (document 5383, p. 1)
August 8, 2001: The council took up a request for a release on Lots 10 and 11 of Sadler Subdivision, described in the minutes as the Ice Cream Store, subject to the city attorney's recommendation. · document 4111, p. 3 · meetingThe page's words
“Lots 10, 11 Sadler Subdivision the Ice Cream Store. Motion Ryan, second Gericke that release be approved upon study and recommendation of same by City Attorney Stephen Greenleaf.” (document 4111, p. 3)
June 6, 2007: Casey's General Stores requested a variance of about 8 feet on the Highway 6 setback to enlarge the store, and Planning and Zoning did not recommend it. · document 4008, p. 4 · meetingThe page's words
“Casey's General Stores, Inc of Ankeny, Iowa has requested a variance for about 8 feet on the setback along Hwy 6. Requesting building permit to enlarge business on south side of building. Motion Berner, second Reeve that the request for building permit does not meet the requirements of the zoning ordinance, that a variance is not recommended” (document 4008, p. 4)
July 14, 2004: Ordinance 2004-268 granted South Slope Cooperative a non-exclusive franchise for cable television service in Tiffin. · document 4912, p. 1 · Ord. 268The page's words
“AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO SOUTH SLOPE COOPERATIVE A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES IN TIFFIN, IOWA BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA; SECTION 1.” (document 4912, p. 1)
July 14, 2004: Resolution 2004-31 sent the cable franchise ordinance and ballot question to the county elections commissioner for an August 17, 2004 election, but the printed text names the voters of the City of North Liberty. · document 5194, p. 1 · Res. 2004-031The page's words
“FOR THE SUBMISSION OF SAID ORDINANCE AND QUESTION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA, AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 17, 2004.” (document 5194, p. 1)
Transcription: the resolution is printed with North Liberty; the same sentence says the petition came to the Tiffin council
April 11, 2001: The minutes record that a council member had set up a website for the city. · document 4122, p. 3 · meetingThe page's words
“Mike Ryan has set up web site for the city with address www.tiffin.ia.net.” (document 4122, p. 3)
New rules for a bigger town
The decade's ordinances added new rules for daily life.[1][2] In 2000 an ordinance regulated firearms, reciting that parts of the city were still agricultural or wooded, and another left plastic piping in buildings to the Uniform Building Code.[1][3] In 2002, after a prospective adult business looked at the town, the council regulated sexually oriented businesses.[4][5][6] A 2006 ordinance set maximum sound levels for certain zones and activities.[2] In December 2007 the council required key lock boxes on certain buildings for emergency access and kept anyone under 21 out of establishments serving alcohol between 9 P.M. and closing.[7][8] In 2008 it adopted International and National Building Codes for nonresidential buildings, set up a five-member Building Inspection Board of Appeals, and rewrote the animal control rules.[9][10][11]
Planning for disasters came from the state and the federal government.[12][13] In October 2000 the council took up a state-mandated hazard mitigation plan with ECICOG, the city paying 25% of the cost, half of it in kind, and it adopted the plan in September 2002.[12][14] In April 2002 a Federal Emergency Management Ordinance replaced the flood plain ordinance, and Council member Dave Shaffer reported a lightly attended civil defense planning meeting.[13][15] In December 2006 an ordinance adopted federal flood insurance rate map panels as the city's flood plain zoning map; the panels it adopted are dated February 16, 2007, two months after the ordinance.[16] In January 2006 Fire Chief Gary Kee announced FEMA's delivery of air tanks worth about $70,000 to the fire department.[17] In June 2008 Mayor Royce Phillips thanked Fire Chief Randy Morgan, public works staff and volunteers for preparing the city for a possible flood emergency.[18]
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November 27, 2000: Ordinance 2000-239 regulated the use of firearms in the city, reciting that parts of the city are agricultural or wooded and non-residential. · document 4885, p. 1 · Ord. 239The page's words
“AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF FIREARMS WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN. WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin has determined that certain portions of the City are essentially agricultural in nature or remain wooded and non-residential,” (document 4885, p. 1)
November 8, 2006: An ordinance established maximum permissible sound levels for certain zoning districts and activities. · document 4924, p. 1 · Ord. 282The page's words
“AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR THE CONTROL OF NOISE POLLUTION WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS BY SETTING MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SOUND LEVELS FOR CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS AND CERTAIN ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS, AND TO PROTECT THE VALUE OF PROPERTY, AND THE QUALITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT. Section 1.” (document 4924, p. 1)
May 10, 2000: Ordinance 2000-233 repealed Ordinances 190 and 212 on plastic piping and left the use of plastic piping in buildings to the Uniform Building Code. · document 4878, p. 1 · Ord. 233The page's words
“AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 190 AND NO. 212 REGARDING THE USE OF PLASTIC PIPES BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN. WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin desires to allow and to clarify that the use of plastic piping in all buildings in the city is regulated by the Uniform Building Code adopted under ordinance No. 1997-214.” (document 4878, p. 1)
August 21, 2002: Ordinance 2002-255 regulated the operation of sexually-oriented businesses in the city. · document 4900, p. 1 · Ord. 255The page's words
“AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF SEXUALLY-ORIENTED BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin has determined that it is necessary to regulate the operation of sexually-oriented businesses within the city limits; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Purpose and Intent.” (document 4900, p. 1)
“Council expressed concern about placing an adult entertainment business near a residential area.” (document 4083, p. 2)
“Motion Dils, second Shafer to set August 14, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. for Public Hearing Date at the Tiffin Fire Station to consider new ordinance and new use under the zoning ordinance for adult entertainment and/or sexually oriented businesses.” (document 4083, p. 2)
“Section 1. Purpose. To make an amendment to Ordinance No. 1998-219 (Zoning) to provide an additional permitted principal use known as "Sexually-Oriented Businesses" to areas zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial and to provide a definition of same.” (document 4899, p. 1)
“Whereupon the mayor declared the Ordinance no. 2002-255, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF SEXUALLY-ORIENTED BUSINESSES WITH THE CITY OF TIFFIN be adopted and signified his approval of same by fixing his signature thereto.” (document 4080, p. 5)
December 5, 2007: Ordinance 2007-288 required key lock box fire safety equipment on certain structures. · document 4930, p. 1 · Ord. 288The page's words
“AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE PLACEMENT OF KEY LOCK BOX SYSTEM FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN STRUCTURES FOR THE PURPOSE OF SAFETY AND OR EMERGENCY ACCESS BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA; Section 1. Purpose.” (document 4930, p. 1)
December 14, 2007: Ordinance 2007-289 restricted entry of persons under 21 to licensed establishments serving alcohol between 9 P.M. and closing. · document 4931, p. 1 · Ord. 289The page's words
“Between the hours of 9 P.M. and closing, no person who has not yet attained 21 years of age may enter or remain in the licensed or permitted establishment that serves alcoholic beverages on the premises.” (document 4931, p. 1)
November 14, 2008: Ordinance 2008-294 established a Building Inspection Board of Appeals of five members appointed by the council to three-year terms. · document 4936, p. 1 · Ord. 294The page's words
“The Board of Appeals will consist of five members appointed by the City Council. Membership will consist of three-year terms. The initial terms will be staggered. The building inspector will serve as an ex officio member and set as secretary to the board, but will not vote on any matters before the board. Section 2. Procedure for the Board: A. Jurisdiction.” (document 4936, p. 1)
December 11, 2008: Ordinance 2008-295 repealed Ordinances 1979-80, 1984-125 and 1985-136 and set new regulations for the control of animals. · document 4937, p. 1 · Ord. 295The page's words
“AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1979-80 AND 1984-125 AND 1985-136 ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE CONTROL OF ALL ANIMALS WITHIN THE CITY AND PRESCRIBING A PROCEDURE FOR DISPOSITION OF DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa: Section 1. Purpose.” (document 4937, p. 1)
October 11, 2000: Resolution 2000-17 took up the state-mandated hazard mitigation plan with ECICOG, with the city providing 25% matching costs, half in kind. · document 4141, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2000-017The page's words
“HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN MANDATE FROM STATE OF IOWA IN CONJUNCTION WITH ECICOG, CITY PROVIDING 25% MATCHING COSTS, ½ IN-KIND EFFORT. Ayes: Gericke, Walls, Bartels, Dils and Ryan. Motion carried. On the 10th day of October, 2000, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Ryan introduce Ordinance No.” (document 4141, p. 2)
April 10, 2002: Ordinance 2002-252, titled in the minutes a Federal Emergency Management Ordinance, replaced the earlier Flood Plain Management Ordinance. · document 4091, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 252The page's words
“introduced Ordinance No. 2002-252, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Dils. Ayes: Gericke, Bartels, Dils, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: Walls. Four members of the council being present and having voted “Aye”, Mayor Glenn R. Potter declared the motion carried, and Ordinance No.” (document 4091, p. 3)
“The purpose of this ordinance is to replace the "Flood Plain Management Ordinance" adopted in 1993” (document 4897, p. 1)
September 11, 2002: Resolution 2002-20 adopted a Hazard Mitigation Plan for Tiffin. · document 5176, p. 1 · Res. 2002-020The page's words
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA ADOPTING A HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR TIFFIN, IOWA WHEREAS, the City Council of Tiffin, Iowa, have authorized the development of a Hazard Mitigation Plan for Tiffin; and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing has been held in the City Hall for the purposes of obtaining citizen input on the Hazard Mitigation Plan.” (document 5176, p. 1)
April 10, 2002: A council member reported a lightly attended and successful civil defense planning meeting. · document 4091, p. 8 · meetingThe page's words
“Council member Shaffer reported a lightly attended and successful civil defense planning meeting. Bartels will review Grant Street for repair work this year. Bartels noted that maintenance of the Main Street house should be looked at when the Public Works had time for this.” (document 4091, p. 8)
December 13, 2006: Ordinance 2006-284 replaced the flood plain management ordinance and adopted Flood Insurance Rate Map panels dated February 16, 2007 as the official flood plain zoning map. · document 4926, p. 1 · Ord. 284The page's words
“ADOPTING THE FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM) PANELS 154, 158, 159, 160, 166, AND 167 PREPARED AND DATED February 16, 2007 AND DECLARED TO BE THE OFFICIAL FLOOD PLAIN ZONING MAP BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose.” (document 4926, p. 1)
Transcription: the ordinance was passed on 2006-12-13 and adopts a map dated two months later
January 4, 2006: The fire chief announced delivery of air tanks worth approximately $70,000 to the Fire Department from FEMA. As printed · document 4032, p. 3 · meetingThe page's words
“Kee announced the delivery of air tanks with value of approximately $70,000 to the Fire Department from FEMA. Motion Reeve, second Surine to adjourn. Motion carried. 7:40 p.m. Margaret B.” (document 4032, p. 3)
June 11, 2008: The mayor commended the fire chief, public works staff and volunteers for preparing the city for a possible flood emergency, and the minutes note most employees were involved in emergency preparedness. · document 3978, p. 5 · meetingThe page's words
“Mayor Phillips commended Chief Randy Morgan, Public Works Brett Mehmen, Brian Detert, Keith Detert, Anthony Walls, and the numerous volunteers for the hard work involved in preparing the city for any possible flood emergency.” (document 3978, p. 5)
“majority of employees involved in Emergency Preparedness” (document 3978, p. 5)
Running the city
Fire protection came from the Tiffin Fire Association, paid through a levy.[1][2] In February 2000 the council raised the fire levy paid to the Tiffin Fire Association to the 60.75 rate.[1] In 2001, while the minutes discussed a fire truck that could be ordered for about $160,000, they noted that Coralville's annexation effort could shrink the township tax base and make the purchase very difficult.[3][4] In 2007 the city signed a 28E agreement with the Tiffin Fire Association, a private non-profit agency, for fire protection and other emergency services.[2] In 2008 a 28E agreement gave the City of Coralville the building inspection of nonresidential buildings in Tiffin.[5]
City pay is recorded year by year.[6][7] From July 2000 City Clerk Margaret Reihman was paid $31,499.60 for a 35-hour salaried week, and Public Works Director Brett Mehmen $36,712.00 a year.[6][8] The clerk's pay is $31,499.60 as printed (2000) · about $62,000 in 2026 dollars (Derived).[6][9]Derived In February 2001 the council set the clerk at $35,107.80 a year from July 2001.[10] The records disagree on the public works director's pay for that year: the 2001 resolution prints $40,872.00, while the 2002 minutes give his July 2001 salary as $41,372.00.[11][12] In 2002 the clerk's pay rose 3% to $36,161.03, and in July 2007 another 3% raise brought it to $48,337.20.[13][7] After inflation, the 2007 salary was about 1.27 times the 2000 salary (Derived).[14]Derived The 2007 pay discussion records that the clerk began working for the city in 1991 after 15 years with the City of Oxford.[15]
The budget for 2001–02 showed total spending of $608,930 and an estimated levy on regular property of 10.10347, with no levy on farmland.[16] Tiffin's contribution to a regional economic development group was $600 a year, the minutes noted in 2006, beside much larger sums from Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty.[17] In September 2007 the council put a 7% hotel-motel tax, to start July 1, 2008, on the November ballot, and in February 2009 it asked the county to put a one percent local sales and service tax to the voters.[18][19]
How many people lived in Tiffin is not settled in these pages.[20][21] The records disagree: a March 2001 budget form gives the last official census as 1,129, the February 2002 minutes say "one count places Tiffin at 2,208," and the July 2007 minutes say the estimated population "now approaches 2,000."[20][21][22] In November 2007 the council approved the city's registration for the 2010 census.[23]
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February 9, 2000: The council approved an increase in the fire levy paid to the Tiffin Fire Association to the 60.75 rate for the year beginning 6-30-2000. · document 4158, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“approve an increase in fire levy for fire protection paid to the Tiffin Fire Association to the 60.75 rate for the year beginning 6-30-2000. Ayes: Bartels, Dils, Gericke, Walls, and Ryan. Motion carried. Motion Gericke second Ryan to approve pay order for Wendler Construction for SRF#4 of $387,240.38 for Wasterwater Improvement Project.” (document 4158, p. 2)
May 9, 2007: Resolution 2007-18 authorized a 28E agreement with the Tiffin Fire Association, a private non-profit agency, for joint fire protection and other emergency services. · document 5250, p. 1 · Res. 2007-018The page's words
“A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A "28E AGREEMENT WITH THE TIFFIN FIRE ASSOCIATION FOR JOINT FIRE PROTECTION AND OTHER EMERGENCY SERVICES" FOR THE CITIZENS OF TIFFIN WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin desires to enter into an Agreement with the Tiffin Fire Association, a private non-profit agency, that would provide fire protection services and other emergency response se” (document 5250, p. 1)
January 10, 2001: A fire truck could be ordered for approximately $160,000, and paid over ten years the cost would come nearer $300,000 to $350,000. As printed · document 4132, p. 4 · meetingThe page's words
“A truck can be ordered for approximately $160,000. Paid over ten years would bring costs nearer to $300,000 to $350,000 depending on rate and term. Mr. Charbon hoped that a larger down payment could reduce the final cost.” (document 4132, p. 4)
January 10, 2001: A discussion of fire truck financing noted that an effort by Coralville to annex the quarry area east of I-380 involuntarily could greatly reduce the township tax base. · document 4132, p. 4 · meetingThe page's words
“Should recent effort by Coralville to involuntarily annex the quarry area east of I-380 be successful, the township tax base could be greatly reduced and make truck purchase very difficult. A truck can be ordered for approximately $160,000. Paid over ten years would bring costs nearer to $300,000 to $350,000 depending on rate and term. Mr.” (document 4132, p. 4)
June 11, 2008: Resolution 2008-11 authorized a 28E agreement with the City of Coralville for building inspection services for nonresidential buildings in Tiffin. · document 5276, p. 1 · Res. 2008-011The page's words
“A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A "28E AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR SERVICES OF BUILDING INSPECTION OF NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN TIFFIN WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin desires to enter into an Agreement with the City of Coralville, Iowa for building inspection services of nonresidential buildings within the City of Tiffin; and AND WHEREAS, Chapter” (document 5276, p. 1)
April 12, 2000: The city clerk salary from July 1, 2000 was $31,499.60 on a 35 hour per week salaried year. As printed · document 4153, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“City Clerk Margaret Reihman to $31,499.60 on a 35 hour/week salaried year commencing July 1, 2000 with no changes in benefits for either employee. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan and Gericke. Abstaining: Dils. Absent: Walls. Nays: None. Motion carried.” (document 4153, p. 2)
July 11, 2007: The council approved a 3% raise for the City Clerk from $46,929.33 to $48,337.20. As printed · document 4006, p. 4 · meetingThe page's words
“3% for City Clerk Margaret B. Reihman for an increase from $46,929.33 to $48,337.20; $2.20 per hour increase for Public Works Assistant Brian Detert from $16.64” (document 4006, p. 4)
“for the Public Works Director Brett Mehmen for an increase from $48,436.64 to $49,889.73” (document 4006, p. 4)
April 12, 2000: Resolution 2000-5 raised the Public Works Director to $36,712.00 a year from July 1, 2000. As printed · document 4153, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2000-005The page's words
“Motion Ryan, second Gericke to approve RESOLUTION #2000-5 APPROVING PAY INCREASES of one step increase for Public Works Director Brett Mehmen to $36,712.00 salary/year commencing July 1, 2000” (document 4153, p. 2)
April 12, 2000: The $31,499.60 clerk salary of 2000 is about $62,000 in 2026 dollars. · document 4153, p. 2 · meeting DerivedCPI-U 2000 annual average to 2026-09 (cpi.adjust); from document 4153, p. 2The page's words
“City Clerk Margaret Reihman to $31,499.60 on a 35 hour/week salaried year commencing July 1, 2000 with no changes in benefits for either employee. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan and Gericke. Abstaining: Dils. Absent: Walls. Nays: None. Motion carried.” (document 4153, p. 2)
February 14, 2001: Resolution 2001-6 set the City Clerk at $35,107.80 a year and the Public Works Assistant at $24,960.00, all from July 1, 2001. As printed · document 4130, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2001-006The page's words
“CITY CLERK TO $35,107.80/ANNUM AND PUBLIC WORKS ASSISTANT TO $24,960.00/ANNUM, all commencing July 1, 2001 with no change in benefits including single medical and dental insurance. Ayes: Gericke, Walls, Bartels. Absent: Ryan. Abstain: Dils.” (document 4130, p. 5)
February 14, 2001: The council approved resolution 2001-5 raising employee pay, with the Public Works Director at $40,872.00; the same meeting's minutes carry a second resolution with the same figure (see the also quote). As printed · document 4130, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2001-005The page's words
“Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-5 APPROVING PAY INCREASES FOR EMPLOYEES, Public Works Director Brett Mehmen to $40,872.00,” (document 4130, p. 3)
“RESOLUTION #2001-6, RESOLUTION APPROVING PAY RAISES TO PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO $40,872.00/ANNUM, CITY CLERK TO $35,107.80/ANNUM AND PUBLIC WORKS ASSISTANT TO $24,960.00/ANNUM” (document 4130, p. 5)
February 20, 2002: The minutes approve a 3% increase and give the Public Works Director's 7/1/01 salary as $41,372.00, while the resolution cited in the also quote prints a different figure for that date. As printed · document 4095, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“a 3% pay increase to Brett Mehmen on 7/1/01 salary ($41,372.00) to $42,613.16; Margaret Reihman on 7/1/01 salary ($35,107.80) to $36,161.03; and 3% increase in 7/1/01 hourly wages from $12.24/hour to $12.60/hour (approximate $26,208.00/yr) for Public Works Asst. Brian Detert..” (document 4095, p. 2)
“RESOLUTION APPROVING PAY RAISES TO PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO $40,872.00/ANNUM” (document 4130, p. 5)
February 20, 2002: The 2002-02-20 minutes approve a 3% increase for the clerk from the 7/1/01 salary of $35,107.80 to $36,161.03. As printed · document 4095, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“Margaret Reihman on 7/1/01 salary ($35,107.80) to $36,161.03; and 3% increase in 7/1/01 hourly wages from $12.24/hour to $12.60/hour (approximate $26,208.00/yr) for Public Works Asst. Brian Detert.. Pay increases effective 7/1/02 with continuance of benefits including single health and dental insurance. Ayes: Gericke, Bartels, and Shaffer. Abstaining: Dils. Absent: Walls.” (document 4095, p. 2)
July 11, 2007: In 2026 dollars the clerk salary of 2007 ($48,337.20) is 1.2744 times the clerk salary of 2000 ($31,499.60). · document 4006, p. 4 · meeting DerivedCPI-U 2007 and 2000 annual averages to 2026-09, ratio of adjusted amounts; from document 4006, p. 4, document 4153, p. 2The page's words
“3% for City Clerk Margaret B. Reihman for an increase from $46,929.33 to $48,337.20; $2.20 per hour increase for Public Works Assistant Brian Detert from $16.64” (document 4006, p. 4)
July 11, 2007: The pay discussion records that the clerk began city employment in 1991 after 15 years with the City of Oxford. · document 4006, p. 4 · meetingThe page's words
“Clerk began employment in 1991 following 15 years with the City of Oxford, has earned a B.A.” (document 4006, p. 4)
February 14, 2001: The proposed budget for the next year showed total expenditures of $608,930 and an estimated tax levy on regular property of $10.10347, with no levy on agricultural land. As printed · document 4130, p. 3 · meetingThe page's words
“Total Expenditures $608,930 Estimated tax levy on regular property at $10.10347 and no levy on agricultural land. Ayes: Walls, Gericke, Bartels, and Dils. Absent: Ryan. Motion carried.” (document 4130, p. 3)
Transcription: the minutes print the levy figure with no unit
December 13, 2006: An economic development group's funding was described as Iowa City about $150,000 a year, Coralville about $75,000, North Liberty about $15,000 and Tiffin $600. As printed · document 4016, p. 3 · meetingThe page's words
“Iowa City contributes approximately $150,000 each year, Coralville approx. $75,000, North Liberty approximately $15,000 and Tiffin at $600. Bartels asked that the Clerk contact DeeDee Kern of the CCA Community schools to see what could be done to begin cooperative work on grants for the school and community of Tiffin.” (document 4016, p. 3)
September 19, 2007: Resolution 2007-58 placed a 7% hotel-motel tax, to begin July 1, 2008, on the general election ballot. · document 5265, p. 1 · Res. 2007-058The page's words
“Should Tiffin impose a 7% hotel-motel tax beginning July 1, 2008? Should the City of Tiffin impose a hotel-motel tax under the provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 423A at the rate of 7% upon the gross receipts from the renting of any and all rooms in any hotel, motel, inn or public lodging house and on all lodgings covered by Chapter 423A, beginning July 1, 2008 with revenues of th” (document 5265, p. 1)
“that issue of a hotel-motel tax under Iowa Code §423A be placed on the ballot at the general election set for November 6, 2007” (document 5265, p. 1)
February 11, 2009: Resolution 2009-4 asked the county to put a one percent local sales and service tax for the city to the voters. · document 5327, p. 1 · Res. 2009-004The page's words
“a proposition authorizing of a local sales and service tax in the City of Tiffin at one percent (1%). "To authorize the imposition of a local sale and service tax in the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective the earliest calendar quarter." SECTION 2.” (document 5327, p. 1)
“SECTION 2. The revenues from the local option sales and service are to be allocated in the City of Tiffin as follows: 0% Property Tax Relief 25% Park and Recreation Improvements 75%” (document 5327, p. 1)
March 14, 2001: The March 2001 budget form lists the last official census population as 1,129. As printed · document 4127, p. 4 · meetingThe page's words
“January 1, 2000 Property Valuations Population With Gas & Electric Without Gas & Electric Last Official Census Regular 15,241,113 10,239,341 1,129 Add Regular plus TIF value (if no TIF value re-enter Regular) 2a 28,558,031 3b 23,556,259 Ag Land 901,267 901,267 TAXES LEVIED <table> <tr> <th>Code</th> <th>Sec.</th> <th>Limit</th> <th>Purpose</th> <th>Request with Utility Replacem” (document 4127, p. 4)
Transcription: the form is flattened to text; the population figure follows the column heading Last Official Census
February 20, 2002: The minutes state that one count places Tiffin at 2,208, West Liberty at 3,193 and North Liberty at 6,585. As printed · document 4095, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“One count places Tiffin at 2,208. West Liberty at 3,193 and North Liberty at 6,585. City council vacation time recorded by Public Works. Payroll totals for year ending 12/31/01 as follows: Brett Mehmen - $40,053.91; Margaret Reihman, $33,558.00 and Brian Detert, $27,648.58.” (document 4095, p. 2)
July 11, 2007: The 2007-07-11 minutes give the estimated population of Tiffin as approaching 2,000. As printed · document 4006, p. 4 · meetingThe page's words
“The estimated population of Tiffin now approaches 2,000. Council agreed that a new part-time employee to work on water billing should be investigated and the clerk was authorized to purchase a new chair for the work area. Motion Dils, second Wright to approve a RESOLUTION NO.” (document 4006, p. 4)
November 14, 2007: The council approved the registration submitted in October 2007 for the 2010 Population Census. · document 4001, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“approve registration as submitted in October 2007 for the 2010 Population Census. Discussion held on increasing meeting compensation for Mayor and Councilpersons. No action taken. Discussion held on balance of Centennial fund. Information will be forwarded to Clerk Reihman. Date set for December 9, 2008 for Santa at the Fire Station annual event.” (document 4001, p. 2)
A change at city hall, 2007–2009
In December 2007 Council member Karin Dils presented a plaque to the outgoing mayor, Glenn Potter, in appreciation of 48 years of public service.[1] In November the council had discussed raising the meeting pay of the mayor and council members and taken no action.[2] On January 2, 2008 newly elected Mayor Royce Phillips introduced himself and explained the format for council proceedings.[3] At that meeting the council named Council member Mark Petersen mayor pro tem for 2008.[4]
The same night the council voted not to reappoint Clerk Margaret Reihman for another two-year term.[5] It accepted the resignation of Council member Ruth Demuth and appointed her city clerk-treasurer for 2008 and 2009, effective immediately, at $42,000 a year with no extra pay for meetings.[6][7] In June 2008 the council set Public Works Director Brett Mehmen's salary at $55,000 a year.[8]
In 2008 the city also bought the county shed property, about 1.377 acres between Railroad Street and the railroad tracks, from Johnson County for $160,000.[9][10] The price is $160,000 as printed (2008) · about $250,000 in 2026 dollars (Derived).[10][11]Derived It works out to about $116,000 an acre (Derived).[12]Derived
In September 2009 the council called a ballot measure for November 3 that would let it change the form of government by ordinance to mayor-council with an appointed city administrator or manager.[13][14] The records disagree on whether that resolution passed: one copy is marked "Not Passed and Not Approved" and another "Passed and approved", both with two ayes and one nay.[15][14]
Sources
December 12, 2007: The council presented a plaque to the outgoing mayor in appreciation of 48 years of public service. · document 4000, p. 1 · meetingThe page's words
“Councilperson Dils presented plaque to outgoing Mayor Glen Potter in appreciation of 48 years of Public Service. Motion carried to open Public Hearing on Ordinance 2007-290 Amend Water and Sewer Rates for Commercial and Industrial Zones. Discussion held on rates, meters, and zones. Motion carried to close Public Hearing.” (document 4000, p. 1)
November 14, 2007: The council discussed increasing meeting compensation for the mayor and council members and took no action. · document 4001, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“Discussion held on increasing meeting compensation for Mayor and Councilpersons. No action taken. Discussion held on balance of Centennial fund. Information will be forwarded to Clerk Reihman. Date set for December 9, 2008 for Santa at the Fire Station annual event.” (document 4001, p. 2)
January 2, 2008: The first council proceedings of 2008 name Royce Phillips as mayor and record him introducing himself as the newly elected mayor. · document 3999, p. 1 · meetingThe page's words
“Newly Elected Mayor Phillips introduced himself and explained the format for City Council proceedings. Motion Wright, seconded by Petersen to re-appoint Attorney Greenleaf as City Attorney for year 2008. Greenleaf presented his budget request for 2008-2009. Council will review at appropriate time. All-Ayes.” (document 3999, p. 1)
“Mayor Royce Phillips called Special Meeting to order at 6:30pm” (document 3999, p. 1)
January 2, 2008: The council appointed a council member as mayor pro tem for 2008. · document 3999, p. 1 · meetingThe page's words
“to appoint Councilperson Petersen as Mayor ProTem for 2008. All-Ayes. Motion Petersen, seconded by Gericke to appoint Councilperson Wright as Sergeant of Arms for 2008. All-Ayes. Motion Wright, seconded by Petersen to not re-appoint Clerk Margaret Reihman for a two year appointment. All-Ayes.” (document 3999, p. 1)
January 2, 2008: The council voted not to re-appoint the clerk to a two year appointment. · document 3999, p. 1 · meetingThe page's words
“Motion Wright, seconded by Petersen to not re-appoint Clerk Margaret Reihman for a two year appointment. All-Ayes. Clerk Reihman requested to finish out two remaining days of week, 30 day severance, vacation days, sick days, and to place a thank-you note to community in next utility billing. Motion Wright, seconded by Gericke to allow requested terms. All-Ayes.” (document 3999, p. 1)
January 2, 2008: The council accepted a council member's resignation and appointed that member to a two year appointment as city clerk-treasurer for 2008 and 2009, effective immediately. · document 3999, p. 1 · meetingThe page's words
“Motion Petersen, seconded by Wright, to appoint Demuth to two year appointment as City Clerk-Treasurer for 2008 and 2009, effective immediately. All-Ayes. Motion Wright, seconded by Petersen to set Clerk’s Salary at $42,000 per year with no extra compensation paid for attending meetings.” (document 3999, p. 1)
“Mayor Phillips read letter of resignation from Councilperson Demuth.” (document 3999, p. 1)
January 2, 2008: The council set the clerk's salary at $42,000 per year with no extra pay for attending meetings. As printed · document 3999, p. 1 · meetingThe page's words
“to set Clerk’s Salary at $42,000 per year with no extra compensation paid for attending meetings.” (document 3999, p. 1)
June 30, 2008: The council approved wage increases for full time city employees, with the Public Works Director at $55,000 annual salary and one worker at $21.00 per hour. As printed · document 3976, p. 2 · meetingThe page's words
“Brett Mehmen to $55,000 annual salary, Brian Detert to $21.00 per hour with paid Family Health Insurance, Keith Detert to $14.00 per hour with paid Family Health Insurance. Clerk Ruth Demuth requested no wage increase. Part time or seasonal employees will remain at current wages. Benefits were restructured regarding vacation earnings and maximum allowable sick leave to accrue.” (document 3976, p. 2)
May 14, 2008: Resolution 2008-08 approved buying the county shed property, about 1.377 acres between Railroad Street and the railroad tracks, from Johnson County. As printed · document 5273, p. 1 · Res. 2008-008The page's words
“contains approximately 1.377 acres, more or less, and is bounded on the north side by Railroad Street and on the south side by the trackage of the Iowa Interstate Railroad, subject to easements and restrictions with the exact legal description to be approved by the attorney for the buyer.” (document 5273, p. 1)
May 14, 2008: The offer to buy attached to Resolution 2008-08 set the purchase price at $160,000.00; the minutes record the same $160,000 purchase agreement with the county supervisors. As printed · document 5273, p. 3 · Res. 2008-008The page's words
“The purchase price shall be $160,000.00, payable at Johnson County, Iowa, as follows: $160,000.00 at the time of closing. 3. REAL ESTATE TAXES. N/A A. SELLERS shall pay all real estate taxes that are due and payable as of the date of possession and constitute a lien upon this property, including any unpaid real estate taxes for prior years. B.” (document 5273, p. 3)
“Motion Gericke seconded Ball to have Mayor Phillips and City Clerk to sign purchase agreement with Johnson County Supervisors for the amount of $160,000” (document 3982, p. 4)
May 14, 2008: The $160,000 county shed purchase price of 2008 is about $250,000 in 2026 dollars. · document 5273, p. 3 · Res. 2008-008 DerivedCPI-U 2008 annual average to 2026-09 (cpi.adjust); from document 5273, p. 3The page's words
“The purchase price shall be $160,000.00, payable at Johnson County, Iowa, as follows: $160,000.00 at the time of closing. 3. REAL ESTATE TAXES. N/A A. SELLERS shall pay all real estate taxes that are due and payable as of the date of possession and constitute a lien upon this property, including any unpaid real estate taxes for prior years. B.” (document 5273, p. 3)
May 14, 2008: The county shed property price works out to about $116,000 an acre ($160,000 for 1.377 acres), both figures on the same resolution. · document 5273, p. 3 · Res. 2008-008 Derived160000 / 1.377 acres, same instrument (resolution 2008-08 and its attached offer); from document 5273, p. 3, document 5273, p. 1The page's words
“The purchase price shall be $160,000.00, payable at Johnson County, Iowa, as follows: $160,000.00 at the time of closing. 3. REAL ESTATE TAXES. N/A A. SELLERS shall pay all real estate taxes that are due and payable as of the date of possession and constitute a lien upon this property, including any unpaid real estate taxes for prior years. B.” (document 5273, p. 3)
September 16, 2009: The measure asked voters to let the council change the form of government by ordinance from Mayor-Council to Mayor-Council with an appointed City Administrator/Manager. · document 5403, p. 1 · Res. 2009-035The page's words
“To authorize the City Council of Tiffin to change the form of Government by Ordinance from Mayor-Council to Mayor-Council with appointed City Administrator/Manager.” (document 5403, p. 1)
September 16, 2009: A second copy of Resolution 2009-35 reads "Passed and approved this 16th day of September 2009" with the same vote. · document 5404, p. 1 · Res. 2009-035The page's words
“Passed and approved this 16th day of September 2009. Motion made by Councilperson Gericke, for approval of Resolution 2009-35 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC MEASURE TO BE INCLUDED ON THE REGULAR ELECTION BALLOT FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2009 FOR VOTER APPROVAL OF CHANGING FORM OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT seconded by Councilperson Bartels.” (document 5404, p. 1)
“AYES: Jim Bartels, Mike Gericke NAYS: Chris Ball ABSENT: Mark Petersen, One Vacancy” (document 5404, p. 1)
September 16, 2009: One copy of Resolution 2009-35, calling a ballot measure to let the council add a city administrator or manager, is marked "Not Passed and Not Approved" on September 16, 2009 with two ayes and one nay. · document 5403, p. 1 · Res. 2009-035The page's words
“AYES: Jim Bartels, Mike Gericke NAYS: Chris Ball ABSENT: Mark Petersen, One Vacancy Not Passed and Not Approved this 16th day of September 2009.” (document 5403, p. 1)
Not in the records
The archive holds no council minutes at all for 2003 and 2004: the two 2003 items are hearing notices, and 2004 has no council meeting.[1] For 2005, 2006 and 2007 it holds six, five and six meetings, mostly special joint meetings with Planning and Zoning, so the regular business of those years is known only from ordinances, resolutions and later recollections.[1] For 2009 it holds one item, a city newsletter, and the year is told here from about 116 resolutions read by title only and three ordinances.[1]
No page read gives the final cost of the new well and water treatment plant, or the amounts of the 2004 raw water main, treatment plant grading and Ireland Avenue contracts.[1][2] The city's debt register holds only the 2004 water loan of $340,000, not the 1999 sewer bonds the 2009 resolutions describe.[1][3] The results of the November 2007 hotel-motel tax vote, the 2009 sales tax vote and the November 2009 city administrator measure are not in the pages read.[1] The 2000 census count itself is not stated on any page read.[1]
No page read mentions September 11, 2001, terrorism or Y2K.[1] The researcher found no proclamation in these years.[1] Only two pages print both a land price and an acreage, the 2001 park and the 2008 county shed; subdivision acreages are printed without prices.[1] Ordinance numbers 247, 249, 269, 285 and 286 have no document in the archive.[1]
February 11, 2004: Resolution 2004-9 authorized the mayor and clerk to sign a contract with the lowest bidder for the 2004 Raw Water Main and System Improvements project; the resolution prints no dollar amount. · document 5215, p. 1 · Res. 2004-009The page's words
“RESOLUTION # 2004-9 APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2004 RAW WATER MAIN & SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT UPON REVIEW OF THE BIDS AND RECOMMENDATION BY THE PROJECT ENGINEER WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Tiffin has received bids for the 2004 Raw Water Main & System Improvements; and WHEREAS, the City Council has identified an apparent bidder as having the lowest, most” (document 5215, p. 1)
February 6, 2004: A later audit footnote lists a Water Revenue Loan dated February 6, 2004 at 1.75% for $340,000. As printed · document 1976, p. 38The page's words
Transcription: quote is from the 2021 refunding official statement, not a 2004 document; the page lays the table out in columns
Moments
December 13, 2000 Coralville asks Tiffin to wait
At the hearing on annexations on Tiffin's south boundary, Coralville's mayor Jim Faussett (also spelled Fausett in the minutes), city engineer Dan Holderness and city manager Kelly Hayworth asked the council to defer, as Coralville had drawn some of the area into its future land plans; the minutes note the area abutted Tiffin and not Coralville. Johnson County staff pointed to the city-county fringe area agreement. The council accepted the applications as published except the southmost parcel and the land east of I-380, and planned to meet the county. A month later the minutes mention Coralville's "effort ... to involuntarily annex the quarry area east of I-380".
“Mayor Faussett asked that the council defer activity on annexations for a short time as the City of Coralville has drawn some of this area in their future land plans. The area under voluntary annexation is abutting the City of Tiffin at this time. The area considered by Coralville does not abut them nor is it contiguous to Coralville.” (document 4134, p. 4)
“Mayor Fausett explained that he had never known of a time when Coralville had attempted to take parcels of land not wishing to come into the city.” (document 4134, p. 6)
July 10, 2002 An adult club looks at Tiffin; the council moves to regulate
A prospective operator asked the council how it would react to a new business in the former Lark restaurant space, one of four area locations being considered to replace Dolls, Inc., which was being moved out of Coralville. The council "expressed concern about placing an adult entertainment business near a residential area" and set a public hearing on a new zoning use and ordinance for adult entertainment and sexually oriented businesses (Eric, 2026-10-20, asked whether concerns about adult venues prompted the ordinances: they did).
“Council expressed concern about placing an adult entertainment business near a residential area.” (document 4083, p. 2)
“Motion Dils, second Shafer to set August 14, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. for Public Hearing Date at the Tiffin Fire Station to consider new ordinance and new use under the zoning ordinance for adult entertainment and/or sexually oriented businesses.” (document 4083, p. 2)
August 14, 2002 Ordinances 2002-254 and 2002-255 regulate sexually oriented businesses
After the public hearing on August 14, 2002 the council adopted Ordinance 2002-254, adding "Sexually-Oriented Businesses" as a permitted use in the M-2 Heavy Industrial zone with a definition, and Ordinance 2002-255, regulating how such businesses operate (permits, signs, standards of conduct, distances from churches, schools, day-care centres and homes). Both were published on August 21, 2002. Ordinance 2002-255 is the origin of today's Chapter 125, "Sexually Oriented Businesses", carried into the 2026 recodification. Note: the clerk's certificate on 2002-254 gives a different title (M-1 Light Industrial, "Adult Entertainment Facilities") from the ordinance itself (M-2 Heavy Industrial, "Sexually-Oriented Businesses"), as printed. A stray page filed with the 1995 TIF ordinance (doc 4843 p5) is the city attorney's file footer for this amendment, "AMEND ADD ADULT ENTERTAINMENT.doc", last printed 08/13/02, the day before the hearing.
“Section 1. Purpose. To make an amendment to Ordinance No. 1998-219 (Zoning) to provide an additional permitted principal use known as "Sexually-Oriented Businesses" to areas zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial and to provide a definition of same.” (document 4899, p. 1)
“Whereupon the mayor declared the Ordinance no. 2002-255, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF SEXUALLY-ORIENTED BUSINESSES WITH THE CITY OF TIFFIN be adopted and signified his approval of same by fixing his signature thereto.” (document 4080, p. 5)
October 12, 2005 The school district tells the city it needs a new high school
Clear Creek Amana Superintendent Paula Vincent visited city officials about the district's coming needs: a new high school on the present campus, the middle school moving into the old high school building, and new elementary schools.
“CCA Superintendent Paula Vincent visited with city officials on upcoming need of the school district.” (document 4035, p. 5)
“The superintendent expects need for a new high school on the present campus and moving the middle school to the present high school building.” (document 4035, p. 5)
November 1, 2006 Plans for the new Clear Creek Amana High School come to the city
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the preliminary plans for the new high school (Eric, 2026-10-20: the elevation drawings), together with the Highway 6 access plan that set the school's entrances. The minutes carry the architect's site plan, floor plans and building elevations ("Clear Creek Amana New High School ... Tiffin, Iowa"). In April 2007 the commission recommended the site plan to the council, with Shive-Hattery and the superintendent present.
“Clear Creek Amana New High School - site plan Tiffin, Iowa” (document 4018, p. 4)
“Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0" Clear Creek Amana New High School - building elevations Tiffin, Iowa” (document 4018, p. 7)
“Motion Schmidt, second Colvin that the school high school site plan be recommended to the city council for approval with addition of any review items as added by the City Engineer and Fire Chief to the plan.” (document 4010, p. 2)
May 28, 2008 Ordinance No. 2008-292: the International Building Code for nonresidential buildings
Ordinance No. 2008-292 amended the 1997 Uniform Building Code ordinance and adopted certain International and National Building Codes for nonresidential buildings. Today Chapter 155 ("Building Codes") adopts the International Building Code and the International Residential Code, 2018 editions (section 155.01).
2009-08 Highway 6 widened for the new high school, opening August 2009
The city and the school board worked on a 28E agreement for Highway 6 improvements near the new high school and the Roberts Ferry Road intersection (2008). In May 2009 the Highway 6 widening in front of the school was scheduled to be done by the school's opening in August 2009, and the high school part of the library moved to the new building that June. In 2010 the district asked for a lower rate for the oversized water meters at the new high school and sports complex.
“Superintendent Paula Vincent and City Council discussed progress on 28E agreement between City of Tiffin and Clear Creek Amana School Board on future Hwy 6 improvements near new High School, Roberts Ferry Rd intersection” (document 3996, p. 2)
“Project Updates Hwy 6 Widening in Front of New High School Completion is scheduled by opening of new high school August 2009.” (document 3951, p. 3)
“The High School part of the Library is moving to the new High School June 3,4, & 5th.” (document 3951, p. 3)
“Council members reviewed request made by the Clear Creek Amana School District to receive a lower rate for over sized water meters installed at the new high school and sports complex.” (document 3929, p. 2)
A budget amendment for the year ending 6-30-2000 raised revenues by $1,600,000 in State Revolving Loans and expenditures by $1,946,280 for the Wastewater Treatment Improvement project, with no change in property tax asking.
The engineer described city water upgrades in three phases: a new well source and treatment, then main extensions to a new tower location, then a new 750,000 gallon water tower in the north section of the city.
The proposed budget for the next year showed total expenditures of $608,930 and an estimated tax levy on regular property of $10.10347, with no levy on agricultural land.
The council approved resolution 2001-5 raising employee pay, with the Public Works Director at $40,872.00; the same meeting's minutes carry a second resolution with the same figure (see the also quote).
The minutes approve a 3% increase and give the Public Works Director's 7/1/01 salary as $41,372.00, while the resolution cited in the also quote prints a different figure for that date.
The council authorized an engineering agreement for additional wells, a 450 GPM water treatment facility, raw and finished water mains, at a cost not to exceed $169,125.00.
The notice proposed raising the minimum water charge for the first 2,000 gallons from $12.00 to $18.00 to help repay a State Revolving Fund loan for a new well, treatment plant and distribution lines.
Ordinance 2003-258 set the minimum monthly water fee at $18.00 for the first 2,000 gallons for each metered user inside the city limits, for water metered from July 1, 2003.
The minutes state the city had been awarded $100,000 of REAP grants and a LAWCON grant of $75,000 for park space, used toward a 65 acre City Park and a 20 acre City Park East.
The attorney reported that the Clear Creek Amana board agreed to provide $130,000 toward an 18 inch sewer line from the sewer plant to the school and a 10 inch line along the south and west boundaries.
The council approved sharing one half the cost of a water main to the school property, with the total cost approximated at $91,000 and the city share not to exceed $45,000.
An economic development group's funding was described as Iowa City about $150,000 a year, Coralville about $75,000, North Liberty about $15,000 and Tiffin $600.
A hearing was set on a planned area development request for Woodfield Ridge I Outlot for 38 multiple family two bedroom dwellings on about 6.35 acres at Oakdale and Roberts Ferry Road.
The mayor reported that the Johnson County Council of Governments awarded the city, for 2009, a grant of $370,200 for the Ireland Avenue extension and $89,000 for the trail extension to I-380.
The attorney reported receipt of $86,110.33 from a developer toward Roberts Ferry Road and Oakdale Boulevard, and the council approved a resolution accepting the payment.
The offer to buy attached to Resolution 2008-08 set the purchase price at $160,000.00; the minutes record the same $160,000 purchase agreement with the county supervisors.
The council approved wage increases for full time city employees, with the Public Works Director at $55,000 annual salary and one worker at $21.00 per hour.
Resolution 2009-29 recorded a bid of $410,973.00 for the 2009 Ireland Avenue Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Extension Project, contingent on engineer review.
Resolution 2009-44 recorded a $590,000 General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bond, Series 1999B, dated September 30, 1999, and a reduction of its interest rate by the lender.
"As printed" is the figure on the page, of its year. "In today's dollars" is derived: the printed amount × the CPI-U ratio (hover for the factor). Budgets are adjusted from the year the fiscal year began.
Data last updated October 23, 2026. Built from the archive's documents; see how the data is built.