Tiffin Civic Chronicletiffin.cc

History · Theme

Ceremonies

Proclamations, dedications, namings, special events and closures.

All decades and themes · This theme on the timeline

Coverage of this theme

Dated items on this theme's timeline, by decade: Before 1962 0 · 1962–1969 1 · 1970–1979 7 · 1980–1989 14 · 1990–1999 8 · 2000–2009 29 · 2010–2019 65 · 2020–today 92.

Thin in the records: Before 1962 has no dated item on this theme. The council minutes begin only in May 1962, and some years have none: each decade's page names them.

The story

The written history of this theme is in preparation. Its timeline below is assembled by rule from the history notes, the checked research and the registers.

Timeline

  1. October 3, 1968 Figure The October 1968 bills include $10.60 to Frohwein Supply for a town seal.
    “Frohwein Supply (town seal) 10.60”
    document 3261, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  2. May 3, 1972 Proclamation Mayor Stratton proclaimed May 20, 1972 as Clean-Up Day. document 4665, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  3. July 3, 1974 Special event Bill Bream moved to authorize Glenn Potter to spend $75.00 for expense of security personnel and disc jockey for street dance. document 4624, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  4. November 6, 1974 Special event A councilmember moved to appropriate $125.00 for supplies for the holiday open house at the fire station.
    “Glenn Potter made the motion to appropriate $125.00 to purchase supplies for the holiday open house at the fire station.”
    document 4618, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  5. June 11, 1975 Special event The mayor received a request from the Johnson County Bicentennial Committee for the community to take an active part in projects.
    “The Mayor has received a request from the Johnson County Bicentennial Committee to have this community take an active part in projects.”
    document 4605, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
  6. August 13, 1975 Special event The chairman of the Citizen's Fall Clean-Up Day committee reported September 20th as the date set.
    “Tom Morgan, as chairman of the Citizen's Fall Clean-Up Day committee, that September 20th is the date set.”
    document 4600, p. 1 · meeting · Tom Morgan · 1970s
  7. April 14, 1976 Special event The minutes announce a kite flying contest tentatively for April 24th in the high school area.
    “Stratton announced that a Kite Flying contest will be held tentatively, April 24th in the High School area, if possible.”
    document 4573, p. 5 · meeting · Janis Stratton · 1970s
  8. April 30, 1981 Proclamation Motion Potter second Williams to proclaim May as National High Blood Pressure Month and to urge citizens to have their blood pressure checked regularly document 4486, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  9. November 24, 1981 Special event A clerk's notice announced a holiday open house at the Tiffin fire station on Sunday, December 13, 1981 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., with Santa and candy for the children.
    “The holiday open house will be held at the Tiffin fire station on Sunday, December 13, 1981 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Santa will have candy for the children.”
    document 4470, p. 4 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1980s
  10. December 9, 1981 Special event For a holiday decorating contest the minutes recorded first prize $15.00, second prize $10.00 and third prize $5.00.
    “First prize is $15.00, second prize is $10.00 and third prize is $5.00.”
    document 4469, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  11. December 9, 1981 Dedication Mayor Formanek presented Glenn Potter with a plaque and a key to the city for twenty consecutive years as a councilmember and read a proclamation establishing December 13, 1981 as Glenn Potter, Jr. Day.
    “Mayor Formanek presented Glenn Potter with a plaque and a key to the city in honor of his twenty consecutive years as a councilmember. Formanek also read a proclamation establishing December 13, 1981 as "Glenn Potter, Jr. Day.”
    document 4469, p. 2 · meeting · Roger Formanek · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  12. December 9, 1981 Proclamation Formanek also read a proclamation establishing December 13, 1981 as "Glenn Potter, Jr. document 4469, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  13. March 10, 1982 Special event The council indicated the city would pay for prizes for a kite flying contest planned for March 20 or 27, 1982.
    “plans for kite flying contest on March 20 or 27, 1982. Council indicated that city would pay for prizes”
    document 4464, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  14. May 11, 1983 Special event The mayor reported that the Shriners would hold a parade through town on Wednesday, May 18.
    “Potter reported that the Shriners will hold a parade through town on Wednesday, May 18th.”
    document 4429, p. 4 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  15. March 14, 1984 World event A councilmember planned to show a film during national tornado alert month on tornado safety and the use of sirens.
    “He plans to show a film during national tornado alert month which describes safety for tornadoes and use of sirens for warnings.”
    document 4411, p. 3 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s
  16. June 13, 1984 Special event The Tiffin Fire Department requested a 14 day beer permit for Fun Day.
    “Tiffin Fire Department - request 14 day beer permit for Fun Day”
    document 4407, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  17. December 12, 1984 Proclamation During community forum Potter read A PROCLAMATION DECLARING DECEMBER 16, 1984 IN HONOR OF TIFFIN FIRE DEPARTMENT. document 4395, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  18. August 13, 1986 Special event Ralph Brown's retirement celebration was set for Sunday, August 24 at the fire station from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
    “Ralph Brown's retirement celebration was set for Sunday, August 24th at the fire station from 2:00 p 5:00 p.m.”
    document 4365, p. 4 · meeting · Ralph Brown · 1980s
  19. August 9, 1989 Closure The agenda listed a request to close Third Street in front of Slim's for a street dance.
    “request closing of Third St in front of Slim's for street dance”
    document 4319, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  20. August 9, 1989 Closure Motion Eggers second Stoner to approve closing of Third St. in front of Slim's for street dance on Saturday, August 12, 1989 from 8:00 pm until midnight document 4319, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  21. February 14, 1990 Closure Motion Brown second Stoner to approve Greg Steven's request to close Third Street between Main and Grant Streets for volleyball tournament on March 3, 1990 in accordance with same provisions as were used during street dance last summer and that Slim's provide and pay for extra patrols from the … document 4313, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  22. August 8, 1990 Closure Motion Slaymaker second Bartels to approve request by Greg Stevens to close portion of Third Street between Main and Grant to hold street dance at Slim's on August 18, 1990 document 4302, p. 5 · meeting · 1990s
  23. July 9, 1997 Decision The council passed an ordinance amending an ordinance so that the town seal is in the custody of the mayor or city clerk and used at their discretion to authenticate documents.
    “The town seal shall be in the custody of either the mayor or city clerk. It shall be used at the discretion of the mayor or city clerk to authenticate various documents from time to time.”
    document 4859, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-215 · 1990s
  24. June 10, 1998 Closure Motion Kern, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION # 1998-12, AGREEMENT CLOSING THIRD STREET. Resolution approving street closing for dance at Slim’s Saloon on June 20, 1998 with police and cleanup service provided by Slim’s Saloon document 4252, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1998-012 · 1990s
  25. August 12, 1998 Closure Motion Ryan, second Gericke to approve a Resolution # 1998-13, AGREEMENT CLOSING THIRD STREET. Resolution approving street closing for dance at Slim’s Saloon on August 29, 1998, with police and cleanup service provided by Slim’s Saloon document 4233, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 1998-013 · 1990s
  26. January 13, 1999 Closure Motion Bartels, second Walls to approve A RESOLUTION #1999-5, A RESOLUTION FOR CLOSING STREET MARCH 6, 1999 document 4164, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 1999-005 · 1990s
  27. May 12, 1999 Closure Motion Gericke, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-21, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SLIM'S TAVERN FOR CLOSING STREET ON MAY 22, 1999 document 4180, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-021 · 1990s
  28. January 12, 2000 Closure Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION # 2000-1, RESOLUTION CLOSING STREET AND APPROVING AGREEMENT, with Greg Stevens and Terry Miller of Slim’s Tavern for March 11, 2000 document 4160, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2000-001 · 2000s
  29. April 12, 2000 Closure Resolution 2000-7 closed Third Street, shortly after the minutes record plans for a May 13 Make-A-Wish event at the Tavern.
    “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 · meeting · Res. 2000-007 · 2000s
  30. May 10, 2000 Proclamation Proclamation – School Board Recognition Week document 4151, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  31. September 13, 2000 Closure Motion Ryan, second Gericke to approve a Resolution to Close Street for Greg Stevens at the Slim’s Tavern for the evening of September 23, 2000. document 4143, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  32. October 11, 2000 Special event The council set Trick or Treat night for Tuesday, October 31, 2000.
    “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 · meeting · 2000s
  33. May 9, 2001 Special event 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.
    “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 · meeting · 2000s
  34. May 9, 2001 Closure Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve RESOLUTION #2001-15, Resolution approving Close of Street and Agreement with Slim's Tavern for street dance for June 16, 2001. document 4119, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2001-015 · 2000s
  35. February 13, 2002 Closure Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve an outdoor liquor permit for Slim’s outdoor event set for March 9-11 and approve a RESOLUTION #2002-5, CLOSING STREET and that Slim’s will hire police document 4096, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2002-005 · 2000s
  36. May 8, 2002 Closure Motion Gericke, second Shaffer to approve a RESOLUTION #2002-16, AGREEMENT WITH SLIM'S FOR CLOSING STREET, for June 14 Volleyball. document 4088, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2002-016 · 2000s
  37. June 11, 2003 Closure 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.
    “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 · Glenn R. Potter · 2000s
  38. March 8, 2006 Decision Ordinance 2006-277 regulated parades and public assemblies in the city.
    “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING PARADES AND PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN Section 1: DEFINITIONS AND EXEMPTIONS: A.”
    document 4920, p. 1 · Ord. 277 · 2000s
  39. March 8, 2006 Decision Resolution 2006-8 set fees for public and private parades and assemblies in the city.
    “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 · Res. 2006-008 · 2000s
  40. December 13, 2006 Report The minutes record that Tiffin received a grant toward the costs of the Tiffin Centennial Book, which was then underway.
    “Last year Tiffin received a grant to help with costs of the Tiffin Centennial Book that is now underway.”
    document 4016, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  41. December 13, 2006 Dedication 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.
    “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 · meeting · 2000s
  42. December 13, 2006 Place 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.
    “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 · meeting · 2000s
  43. November 14, 2007 Special event The council set December 9, 2008 for the annual Santa at the Fire Station event.
    “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 · meeting · 2000s
  44. December 12, 2007 Milestone The council presented a plaque to the outgoing mayor in appreciation of 48 years of public service.
    “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 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Karin Dils · 2000s
  45. May 14, 2008 Decision The council moved to transfer all 2006 Centennial Funds to the Tiffinfest Fund account.
    “Motion Ball seconded Gericke to authorize the transfer of all 2006 Centennial Funds to be transferred to the Tiffinfest Fund account.”
    document 3982, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  46. May 14, 2008 Special event 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.
    “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 · meeting · 2000s
  47. May 14, 2008 Special event Motion Ball seconded Bartels to approve and secure Festival Rain Insurance for Tiffinfest entertainment. document 3982, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  48. May 14, 2008 Special event Motion Gericke seconded Bartels to authorize Tiffinfest Committee to negotiate costs for securing entertainment for Tiffinfest, July 26, 2008 document 3982, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  49. July 9, 2008 Special event Motion Bartels seconded Ball to approve Alcohol License for TiffinFest document 3973, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  50. August 13, 2008 Closure Motion Petersen seconded by Ball for approval of Song Bird Block Party and temporary closing of Robins Ct on Saturday, August 16, 2008, with city street closures document 3968, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  51. May 5, 2009 Report A newsletter item in the minutes says the Johnson County Historical Society would display features of Johnson County cities, with some information on Tiffin from the future Centennial Book.
    “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 · meeting · 2000s
  52. May 5, 2009 Milestone 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.
    “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 · meeting · 2000s
  53. July 8, 2009 Special event Resolution 2009-24 approved an alcohol permit for two days of Tiffinfest at the City Park of Tiffin for the Iowa City / Coralville Jaycees.
    “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 · Res. 2009-024 · 2000s
  54. August 12, 2009 Special event 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.
    “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 · Res. 2009-033 · 2000s
  55. March 10, 2010 Special event On 10 March 2010 council members were reminded of an Easter egg hunt set for Saturday 3 April 2010 at the soccer fields, co-sponsored by a church.
    “Council members were reminded of Easter Egg Hunt set for Saturday April 3, 2010 at Soccer Fields at 10:00am. LifePointe Church is co-sponsoring”
    document 3938, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  56. April 14, 2010 Proclamation The mayor read and declared a proclamation establishing May as Older Americans Month, submitted by the Johnson County Livable Community Initiative.
    “Mayor Phillips read and declared a proclamation to establish the month of May as Older Americans Month in the City of Tiffin, Iowa. Proclamation submitted by Supervisor Rod Sullivan representing Johnson County Livable Community Initiative.”
    document 3935, p. 3 · meeting · Royce Phillips · 2010s
  57. June 23, 2010 Special event Motion made by Ball and seconded by Weipert to approve Resolution 2010-31 Approving the special alcohol permit for Slim's for the 2010 Tiffinfest on July 9 and 10, 2010 document 3929, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  58. July 10, 2010 Special event Motion made by Ball and seconded by Petersen to approve Resolution 2010-34 to approve $10,000 loan to assist in financing Tiffinfest expenses with the contingency that if loan can not be repaid with 2010 net profits then loan will be forgivable document 3928, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  59. July 28, 2010 Closure Motion made by Council person Petersen and seconded by Bartels for approval of Annual Songbird Block Party and closing of Robin Ct between Nightingale Dr and Blue Jay Ct. for Saturday, August 14, 2010 document 3926, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  60. August 11, 2010 Dedication Picnic Shelter Set Dedication Date document 3924, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  61. September 15, 2010 Dedication Reports: Mayor Phillips reminded Council members of the Community Fund Picnic Shelter dedication for Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 3:00pm. document 3921, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  62. October 27, 2010 Proclamation Proclamation for October Family History Month document 3916, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  63. April 13, 2011 Proclamation Proclamation for May 2011 Older Americans Month document 3898, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  64. June 8, 2011 Special event A Resolution Approving of the Alcohol Permit for Slim’s Two Days for Tiffinfest Located at the City Park of Tiffin, Iowa Effective July 8 and 9, 2011 document 5687 · meeting · Res. 2011-027 · 2010s
  65. July 13, 2011 Special event Motion made by Council person Weipert and seconded by Council person Bartels to approve Resolution 2011-30 Slim's Street Dance Alcohol Permit. document 3889, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  66. August 10, 2011 Closure Motion by Weipert and seconded by Gericke for approval of Resolution 2011-34 To Close Robin Ct Between Nightingale Dr. and Blue Jay Ct For Annual Block Party document 3885, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  67. November 9, 2011 Dedication Trail Phase Four Dedication document 3876, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  68. May 23, 2012 Dedication Mayor, Berner acknowledged the invitation to attend the Memorial Day Veterans Trail Dedication on May 28, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. document 3854, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  69. June 13, 2012 Special event A Resolution Approving the Alcohol Permit for Slim’s Two Days for Tiffinfest Located at the City Park of Tiffin, Iowa Effective July 13 and 14, 2012 document 5787 · meeting · Res. 2012-022 · 2010s
  70. September 12, 2012 Special event Motion by Upton to approve the parade application document 3846, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  71. April 10, 2013 Special event Resolution 2013-061 authorized the administrator/clerk to sign the fireworks contract for TiffinFest, and council amended the contract to be in the City of Tiffin's name.
    “Resolution 2013-061 Authorizing Administrator/Clerk to sign Fireworks contract for TiffinFest: Motion Upton to amend to change the contract to City of Tiffin”
    document 3821, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2013-061 · 2010s
  72. April 10, 2013 Special event Resolution passed. Resolution 2013-060 Authorizing Administrator/Clerk to sign Petting Zoo contract for TiffinFest document 3821, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2013-060 · 2010s
  73. April 24, 2013 Special event Resolution 2013-080 Authorizing City Administrator/Clerk to sign Amusement Park Contract for TiffinFest document 3818, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2013-080 · 2010s
  74. May 8, 2013 Special event A Resolution Authorizing the Administrator/clerk to Sign the Rodeo Contract for Tiffinfest document 5936 · meeting · Res. 2013-094 · 2010s
  75. May 22, 2013 Special event A Resolution Authorizing the Administrator/clerk to Sign the Eulenspiegel Puppet Theater Co Contract for Tiffinfest document 5953 · Res. 2013-110 · 2010s
  76. December 9, 2013 Naming Motion carried. Resolution 2013-202 Approving Name Change on Jasper Avenue and Property Owner Address Changes on Street: Name change to Park Road document 3799, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2013-202 · 2010s
  77. January 8, 2014 Dedication Councilmen Ryan asked to have an agenda item for a cornerstone dedication by the Masons at the new city hall. document 3798, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  78. January 22, 2014 Special event Motion Upton to waive all permit fees associated with TiffinFest, second Ryan document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  79. April 9, 2014 Special event Resolution 2014-029 Approving Signing Contracts for TiffinFest 2014. document 3784, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2014-029 · 2010s
  80. June 25, 2014 Naming Mayor Pro-Tem Ryan opened the public hearing for Renaming of Ridge Drive to Ridge Court at 7:02 p.m. Motion Upton to open , second Ryan. document 3779, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  81. July 9, 2014 Dedication The Masonic Lodge Corner Stone Dedication is Saturday, August 2nd at 1:00 at City Hall. document 3778, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  82. July 9, 2014 Special event Motion Ryan to allow for selling carnival tickets at City Hall for Tiffinfest, second Petersen document 3778, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  83. July 23, 2014 Closure Council approved an event application for a street dance requiring a street closure.
    “Event Application for Slim’s Street Dance (Street Closure): Motion Kahler to approve, second Upton.”
    document 3776, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  84. June 10, 2015 Proclamation The mayor read the Childhood Cancer Awareness Week proclamation.
    “Mayoral Proclamation- Childhood Cancer Awareness Week- Mayor Berner read the Childhood Cancer Awareness Week Proclamation.”
    document 3734, p. 2 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2010s
  85. June 10, 2015 Proclamation Mayoral Proclamation- Childhood Cancer Awareness Week- Mayor Berner read the Childhood Cancer Awareness Week Proclamation. document 3734, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  86. April 5, 2016 Proclamation Child Abuse Awareness Month- Kites for Kids April 16th at Tiffin City Park document 3705, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  87. September 1, 2016 Milestone The council agenda lists 'F. Mayoral Proclamation' as a standing agenda item.
    “F. Mayoral Proclamation”
    document 3690, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  88. November 1, 2016 Special event Motion to approve Donating previous TiffinFest Funds to TifFun Creek Fest for the start of a New Annual Tiffin Event by Ryan document 3684, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  89. November 15, 2016 Closure Resolution 2016-071 – A Resolution Approving the Closure of Park Road for Sunday, November 20th, for Corridor Arts and Crafts Event at Bella Sala and Council Action as Needed document 3682, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2016-071 · 2010s
  90. April 4, 2017 Special event Council approved a special events application for the TifFun Creek Fest parade route.
    “Consideration of Special Events Application – TifFun Creek Fest Parade Route – Motion to Approve by Upton.”
    document 3669, p. 6 · meeting · 2010s
  91. April 18, 2017 Proclamation Mental Health Awareness Day – NAMIWALK 2017 document 3668, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  92. June 6, 2017 Discussion At a work session council discussed allowing fireworks only on July 3-4, December 31 and January 1, and none after midnight.
    “Council discussed allowing fireworks on only the dates of July 3-4 and December 31st and January 1st. No fireworks after midnight.”
    document 3663, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  93. July 18, 2017 Closure Motion to approve the Closure of South Park Road for TIFFUN Creek Fest by Kahler document 3658, p. 6 · meeting · 2010s
  94. July 24, 2017 Special event Motion to approve the Consent Agenda which includes the approval of the TIFFUN Creek Fest Liquor License by Havens document 3657, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  95. November 7, 2017 Closure Discussion and Consideration of Closure of Park Road for Sunday, November 19th, for Corridor Fall Market Event and Council Action as Needed document 3675, p. 8 · meeting · Res. 2017-116 · 2010s
  96. April 3, 2018 Closure Resolution 2018-025 – A Resolution Approving the Closure of South Park Road on Sunday, May 6, 2018, for the Corridor Spring Market Event at Bella Sala document 3634, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2018-025 · 2010s
  97. April 3, 2018 Special event Motion to approve sponsorship for the TifFun Creek Fest Event in the amount of $5000 towards the firework display by Havens document 3634, p. 6 · meeting · 2010s
  98. June 18, 2018 Special event Council tabled consideration of a fireworks donation to TifFun Creek Fest.
    “Discussion and Consideration of Fireworks Donation to TifFun Creek Fest and Council Action as Needed – Motion to table by Ryan.”
    document 3627, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  99. July 17, 2018 Special event Motion to approve the consent agenda which includes City Council Minutes, Clerk/Treasurer’s Report, Liquor License Renewal for both Casa Tequila Mexican Grill and Bella Sala for TifFun Creek Fest by Upton document 3623, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  100. August 7, 2018 Proclamation The agenda listed a 'Home Rule Proclamation – 50th Anniversary' under Mayoral Proclamation.
    “Mavoral Proclamation 1. Home Rule Proclamation – 50th Anniversary”
    document 3621, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  101. August 7, 2018 Proclamation Home Rule Proclamation – 50th Anniversary document 3621, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  102. February 6, 2019 Naming Discussion and Update on School Construction Projects: New elementary Building, Transportation Building, CCE Renovations Superintendant [a member of the public] announced the name of new elementary building is Oak Hill Elementary and is still on schedule to open for the 2019-2020 school year as … document 3606, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  103. March 5, 2019 Proclamation The agenda listed a City of Tiffin proclamation for International Women's Day/Women's History Month.
    “City of Tiffin Proclamation for International Women’s Day/Women’s History Month”
    document 3603, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  104. March 5, 2019 Proclamation City of Tiffin Proclamation for International Women’s Day/Women’s History Month document 3603, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  105. June 4, 2019 Special event Motion to approve the Special Events Application – TifFun Creek Fest by Ryan document 3594, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  106. July 2, 2019 Special event Council approved a $5000 fireworks donation to TifFun Creek Fest.
    “Motion to approve the $5000 Fireworks Donation to TIFFUN Creek Fest by Ryan.”
    document 3592, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  107. July 2, 2019 Special event Motion to approve the $5000 Fireworks Donation to TIFFUN Creek Fest by Ryan document 3592, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  108. July 2, 2019 Special event Motion to approve the Special Events Application – TIFFUN Creek Fest on August 10th by Havens document 3592, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  109. August 6, 2019 Proclamation The agenda listed a Proclamation of Recognition for Ashley Platz.
    “Proclamation of Recognition for Ashley Platz”
    document 3589, p. 1 · meeting · Ashley Platz · 2010s
  110. August 6, 2019 Proclamation Proclamation of Recognition for Ashley Platz document 3589, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  111. January 21, 2020 Proclamation 19th Amendment Centennial Commemoration document 248, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  112. March 10, 2020 Proclamation Census Day Proclamation document 244, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  113. August 4, 2020 Proclamation American Wind Week – August 9-15 document 232, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  114. April 6, 2021 Proclamation The Fair Housing Month proclamation notes that April 11, 2021 marks the 53rd anniversary of the Fair Housing Act.
    “April 11, 2021, marks the 53rd anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act”
    document 3136, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  115. April 6, 2021 Proclamation Fair Housing Month document 3136, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  116. April 6, 2021 Proclamation Child Abuse Prevention Month document 3135, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  117. May 4, 2021 Proclamation Bicycle Month and Bike to Work Week - 2021
    “Now, Therefore, I, Steven L. Berner, Mayor of the City of Tiffin do hereby proclaim May 2021, as Bicycle Month and May 17-23 as Bike to Work Week in Tiffin.”
    document 3092, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  118. December 21, 2021 Proclamation The mayor's proclamation recognizes a council member for serving on the Tiffin City Council for over 30 years and names the purchase of the ground now known as the Tiffin City Park.
    “Jim Bartels has served on the Tiffin City Council for over 30 years”
    document 2801, p. 1 · meeting · Jim Bartels · Steven Berner · 2020s
  119. December 21, 2021 Proclamation Jim Bartels Recognition Proclamation
    “NOW, THEREFORE, I, Steven L. Berner, Mayor of the City of Tiffin, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the laws of the State of Iowa and the City of Tiffin, do hereby proclaim December 21, 2021, as the JIM BARTELS COMMEMORATIVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING.”
    document 2801, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  120. January 18, 2022 Proclamation Tiffin School Choice Week document 2761, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  121. March 1, 2022 Proclamation City of Tiffin Honey Bee Day Proclamation
    “NOW, THEREFORE, I, Steven L. Berner, Mayor of the City of Tiffin, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the laws of the State of Iowa and the City of Tiffin, do hereby proclaim March 30, 2022, as the City of Tiffin Honey Bee Day corresponding to Governor Reynolds State of Iowa Honey Bee Day Proclamation and encourage all citizens, residents and visitors to join in observing this …”
    document 2701, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  122. April 5, 2022 Proclamation Child Abuse Prevention Month document 2656, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  123. May 3, 2022 Proclamation Bicycle Month and Bike to Work Week - 2022
    “Now, Therefore, I, Steven L. Berner, Mayor of the City of Tiffin do hereby proclaim May 2022, as Bicycle Month and May 16-22 as Bike to Work Week in Tiffin and urge all residents who are able to join in this observance by bicycling for fitness, recreation, or to commute to work or school.”
    document 2632, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  124. May 17, 2022 Closure Resolution No. 2022-050 – A Resolution Approving the Closure of Main Street from Second Street to Third Street on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 8:00 pm until 1:30 pm on Sunday, June 5, 2022, for the purpose of the Tiffin Fire Department’s Pancake Breakfast document 176, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2022-050 · 2020s
  125. June 7, 2022 Special event Consideration of Special Events Application – Prairie West Block Party, Joe and Caitlin Thornburg – Motion to Approve · meeting · 2020s
  126. December 20, 2022 Proclamation Proclamation for the Rededication of Mayor Glenn Potter Park document 3486, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  127. February 21, 2023 Special event Consideration of Special Events Application – Carnival Lane Fun Fair, Kristen Birch – Motion to Approve · meeting · 2020s
  128. March 21, 2023 Closure Resolution No. 2023-020 – A Resolution Approving the Closure of Main Street from Second Street to Third Street on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 8:00 pm until 1:30 pm on Sunday, March 26, 2023, for the purpose of the Tiffin Emergency Responders’ Association Pancake Breakfast document 154, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2023-020 · 2020s
  129. May 2, 2023 Proclamation Bicycle Month and Bike to Work Week - 2023
    “Now, Therefore, I, Steven L. Berner, Mayor of the City of Tiffin do hereby proclaim May 2023, as Bicycle Month and May 15-21 as Bike to Work Week in Tiffin and urge all residents who are able to join in this observance by bicycling for fitness, recreation, or to commute to work or school.”
    document 2347, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  130. May 2, 2023 Proclamation Older Americans Month
    “Now, Therefore, I, Steven L. Berner, Mayor of the City of Tiffin do hereby proclaim May 2023, to be Older Americans Month.”
    document 2346, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  131. June 30, 2023 Special event Consideration of Special Events Application – Tony Johnson, Country Friday at Park Place (Fireworks Display) · meeting · 2020s
  132. October 3, 2023 Proclamation Fire Prevention Week 2023 document 2128, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  133. December 19, 2023 Proclamation Proclamation of Recognition for Mayor Steven L. Berner document 129, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  134. April 2, 2024 Proclamation Autism Awareness Month and World Autism Awareness Day 2024
    “NOW THEREFORE, I, Tim Kasparek, Mayor of City of Tiffin, do hereby proclaim April 2024, as Autism Awareness Month and Tuesday, April 2, 2024, as World Autism Awareness Day.”
    document 1874, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  135. April 16, 2024 Closure Resolution No. 2024-023 – A Resolution Approving the Closure of Main Street from Second Street to Third Street on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 8:00 pm until 1:30 pm on Sunday, May 5, 2024, for the purpose of the Tiffin Emergency Responders Association Pancake Breakfast document 118, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2024-023 · 2020s
  136. May 7, 2024 Proclamation Bicycle Month and Bike to Work Week - 2024
    “Now, Therefore, I, Tim Kasparek, Mayor of the City of Tiffin do hereby proclaim May, 2024, as Bicycle Month and May 13-19 as Bike to Work Week in Tiffin and urge all residents who are able to join in this observance by bicycling for fitness, recreation, or to commute to work or school.”
    document 1839, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  137. May 7, 2024 Proclamation National Public Works Week document 1838, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  138. May 21, 2024 Proclamation Older Americans Month
    “Now, Therefore, I, Tim Kasparek, Mayor of the City of Tiffin do hereby proclaim May 2024, to be Older Americans Month.”
    document 1816, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  139. May 28, 2024 Proclamation Older Americans Month
    “Now, Therefore, I, Tim Kasparek, Mayor of the City of Tiffin do hereby proclaim May 2024, to be Older Americans Month.”
    document 1268, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  140. July 16, 2024 Special event Consideration of Special Events Application – Block Party for the 100 block of Summerhays Street, Ed Swim – Motion to Approve · meeting · 2020s
  141. August 20, 2024 Proclamation Welcoming Week - 2024
    “Now, Therefore, I, Tim Kasparek, Mayor of the City of Tiffin, by the virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the City of Tiffin, do hereby proclaim the week of September 13 – 22, 2024, as Welcoming Week.”
    document 1121, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  142. September 3, 2024 Proclamation Welcoming Week - 2024
    “Now, Therefore, I, Tim Kasparek, Mayor of the City of Tiffin, by the virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the City of Tiffin, do hereby proclaim the week of September 13 – 22, 2024, as Welcoming Week.”
    document 1778, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  143. October 1, 2024 Proclamation Fire Prevention Week 2024
    “NOW THEREFORE, I, Tim Kasparek, Mayor of City of Tiffin, do hereby proclaim October 6–12, 2024, as Fire Prevention Week throughout the City, and I urge all the people of Tiffin to make sure their homes have working smoke alarms and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of the Tiffin Department.”
    document 1758, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  144. November 19, 2024 Proclamation The council agenda lists a mayoral Proclamation of Recognition for a city employee.
    “Proclamation of Recognition for Brett Mehmen”
    document 101, p. 2 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · 2020s
  145. November 19, 2024 Proclamation Proclamation of Recognition for Brett Mehmen document 101, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  146. January 21, 2025 Proclamation Community Risk Reduction Week document 1597, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  147. April 1, 2025 Proclamation Autism Awareness 2025 document 1322, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  148. April 15, 2025 Closure Resolution No. 2025-040 – A Resolution Approving the Closure of Main Street for Tiffin First Responders Association Pancake Breakfast document 86, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2025-040 · 2020s
  149. April 15, 2025 Proclamation Earth Day Neighborhood Cleanup
    “NOW, THEREFORE, I, Tim Kasparek, Mayor of the City of Tiffin, do hereby proclaim April 22, 2025, as Earth Day and encourage all residents to participate in the Earth Day Cleanup Challenge on Saturday, April 19, 2025.”
    document 1464, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  150. May 6, 2025 Proclamation Municipal Clerk's Week May 4-10 document 1441, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  151. May 6, 2025 Proclamation 56th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week document 85, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  152. May 6, 2025 Proclamation Older Americans Month 2025
    “NOW, THEREFORE, I, Tim Kasparek, Mayor of the City of Tiffin, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2025 as Older Americans Month in the City of Tiffin and urge all citizens to celebrate the profound positive impact of meaningful interactions and social connections with seniors for the entire community.”
    document 1442, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  153. May 20, 2025 Proclamation 65th Annual National Public Works Week document 1291, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  154. December 16, 2025 Proclamation Proclamation of Recognition for Council Member Al Havens document 66, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  155. April 7, 2026 Proclamation Autism Awareness Month and World Autism Awareness Day 2026 document 547, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  156. May 5, 2026 Proclamation A council communication proposes a Mayoral Proclamation Request Policy because proclamation requests have increased in frequency.
    “As proclamation requests have increased in frequency, the Mayor’s Office and City staff identified the need for a formal policy”
    document 505, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  157. May 5, 2026 Proclamation Older Americans Month 2026
    “NOW, THEREFORE, I, Tim Kasparek, Mayor of the City of Tiffin, do hereby proclaim the month of: May 2026 as Older Americans Month in the City of Tiffin and urge all citizens to celebrate the profound positive impact of meaningful interactions and social connections with seniors for the entire community.”
    document 489, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  158. May 5, 2026 Proclamation 57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week document 490, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  159. May 19, 2026 Proclamation 66th Annual National Public Works Week document 459, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  160. June 2, 2026 Proclamation National Gun Violence Awareness Day document 432, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  161. September 1, 2026 Proclamation Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day document 294, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  162. September 15, 2026 Proclamation 2026 Fire Prevention Week
    “NOW, THEREFORE, I, Tim Kasparek, Mayor of City of Tiffin, do hereby proclaim October 4–10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week throughout the City, and urge all residents to learn about and practice safe charging habits and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of the Tiffin Department.”
    document 266, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  163. October 6, 2026 Closure Resolution No. 2026-048 – A Resolution Approving the Closure of Main Street from Second Street to Third Street on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 8:00 Pm Until 1:30 Pm on Sunday, October 18, 2026, for the Purpose of the Tiffin Emergency Responders Association Pancake Breakfast document 7508, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2026-048 · 2020s

All 216 dated items on this theme, ordinances, resolutions and project milestones included (their theme is given by their title).

The figures

DateFigureAs printedIn today's dollars DerivedSource
October 3, 1968The October 1968 bills include $10.60 to Frohwein Supply for a town seal.$11about $103document 3261, p. 2
November 6, 1974A councilmember moved to appropriate $125.00 for supplies for the holiday open house at the fire station.$125about $854document 4618, p. 2
December 9, 1981For a holiday decorating contest the minutes recorded first prize $15.00, second prize $10.00 and third prize $5.00.$15about $56document 4469, p. 3
December 13, 2006Final report on the Tiffin Veteran's Memorial: total donations were $16,904, and the memorial lists the names of veterans of the Tiffin area.$16,904about $28kdocument 4016, p. 2
July 2, 2019Council approved a $5000 fireworks donation to TifFun Creek Fest.$5,000about $6,590document 3592, p. 3

"As printed" is the figure on the page, of its year; "in today's dollars" and every figure marked Derived is computed from printed figures.

Data last updated October 23, 2026. Built from the archive's documents; see how the data is built.