History · Theme
Land and growth
Subdivisions, annexations and the cost of land.
Coverage of this theme
Dated items on this theme's timeline, by decade: Before 1962 0 · 1962–1969 73 · 1970–1979 40 · 1980–1989 69 · 1990–1999 97 · 2000–2009 103 · 2010–2019 169 · 2020–today 78.
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
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January 9, 1963 Decision
At a special meeting the council passed an ordinance restricting certain districts to residential, school, church and similar purposes, with the three-reading rule dispensed with.
“The Mayor then declared this Ordinance duly passed and adopted on this 9th day of January, 1963.”
document 3358, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s -
February 6, 1963 Discussion
A representative of Powers & Associates presented the council and townspeople with advantages and reasons for zoning.
“Zoning. Mr. Maynard of Powers & Associates presented to the Council and several interested townspeople some advantages to the town and reasons for zoning.”
document 3357, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
March 19, 1963 Milestone
Ordinance No. 53 created a seven-member planning and zoning commission with five-year terms and no pay except expenses.
“There is hereby created a Town planning and zoning commission, composed of seven residents of the town of Tiffin”
document 4709, p. 1 · Ord. 53 · 1960s -
March 19, 1963 Decision
An ordinance created a town planning and zoning commission composed of seven residents of the town.
“SECTION 1. Planning and zoning commission created. There is hereby created a Town planning and zoning commission, composed of seven residents of the town of Tiffin who shall be qualified by knowledge and experience”
document 4709, p. 1 · Ord. 53 · 1960s -
April 3, 1963 Discussion
A fertilizer company submitted a sketch of proposed storage facilities for a rezoning application, and the council planned to notify directly concerned property owners.
“The Schrock Fertilizer Company submitted a sketch of their proposed storage facilities and will have the rezoning application completed within a few days.”
document 3355, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
June 5, 1963 Discussion
The attorney offered to sell the town a property named on the page, and the council had the mayor investigate; moving two empty schoolhouses to the site was discussed.
“The possibility of purchasing the two empty schoolhouses and moving them to this site was discussed.”
document 3354, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
July 22, 1963 Discussion
The engineer's representative said Tiffin could use 2 1/2 acres for its pond although the recommended design was 1 acre per 100 people, and that the Department of Health would approve a two-acre pond.
“Mr. Nicholas also explained why Tiffin can get by with 2 1/2 acres when the recommended design is 1 acre per 100 people.”
document 3353, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s -
August 7, 1963 Decision
The council authorized the mayor to approach the Iowa State Bank and Trust Company to purchase or, if necessary, condemn Lots 8, 9 and 10 in the block bounded by Second, Grant, Third and Main Streets.
“that the Mayor be authorized to approach the Iowa State Bank and Trust Company for the purpose of purchasing or condemning (if necessary) the property of T. T. Meade, Lots 8, 9, and 10”
document 3352, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
October 2, 1963 Discussion
The engineer said 20-foot-wide easements would be needed for the main sewer, to the lagoon along a fence line and through another property.
“it will be necessary to obtain easements, 20 feet wide, for the main sewer”
document 3350, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
October 2, 1963 Discussion
A surveyor for a proposed retired persons' trailer court asked whether the town would object to its running a main line to the town lagoon; no objections were voiced.
“He asked if the town would have any objections to their running a main line to the town lagoon. There were no objections voiced.”
document 3350, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
November 6, 1963 Figure
The $4200 asked for 8.7 acres of land for the lagoon is about $483 per acre as printed in 1963 (derived, per acre). Derived
“Clair Flansburg gave us a price of $3800 for 900x350 ($500 estimate for clearing this land), and $4200 for 8.7 acres.”
document 3349, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
November 6, 1963 Figure
The minutes record a price of $3800 for a 900x350 parcel and $4200 for 8.7 acres, and an estimate that condemning a 20-acre piece would cost the town $400 and take six months.
“Clair Flansburg gave us a price of $3800 for 900x350 ($500 estimate for clearing this land), and $4200 for 8.7 acres.”
document 3349, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
December 9, 1963 Discussion
A councilman suggested appointing a Growth & Development Chairman to investigate new industry, with two or more councilmen devoted to the sewer project.
“One man could be appointed Growth & Development Chairman, and two or more councilmen devote most of their time to the sewer project.”
document 3347, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s -
December 9, 1963 Decision
The council recommended not passing the Highway Commission ordinance restricting accesses, because it restricted further commercial development in the town.
“(a) That it restricts any further development of commercial property within the Town.”
document 3347, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s -
March 16, 1964 Figure
The sewer estimate included a plant land acquisition cost of 3 acres at $1,000 per acre.
“The estimate includes an estimate on the plant land acquisition cost of 3 acres @ $1,000 per acre”
document 3343, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
March 16, 1964 Figure
The estimated plant land price of $1,000.00 as printed in 1964 ($ per acre) is about $11,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
“The estimate includes an estimate on the plant land acquisition cost of 3 acres @ $1,000 per acre”
document 3343, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
April 28, 1964 Decision
For a company wanting to unload asphalt tank cars on the railroad siding, the council suggested a permit with a $1,000 bond, and set a 90-day load limit on town streets.
“also a $1,000 bond should be given to the town before operations commence.”
document 3338, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s -
May 5, 1964 Discussion
The State Health Department's decision on a polishing pond would require buying more land, and it also insisted on a wet-hole pump instead of a dry-hole pump.
“This would require the purchase of more land, and the possibility of going south under the railroad tracks was discussed.”
document 3337, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
May 5, 1964 Decision
The council accepted a letter from Western Materials Company as a gentleman's agreement to post a bond and clean up the railroad property after asphalt unloading work.
“Bill moved that Tiffin accept Finley's letter as evidence of a gentleman's agreement to comply with our only requests that he put up a bond”
document 3337, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
July 17, 1964 Report
A councilman read an agreement, made the previous Sunday, regarding the land the town wished to purchase for the sewage plant.
“Bill Verry read the agreement made Sunday by Earl Stratton, Lou Klein, and Lynn Colony regarding the land the town wishes to purchase from Leora Rogers.”
document 3333, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s -
October 7, 1964 Figure
The October 1964 bills include $25.00 to the railroad for an easement for an access road and $200.00 for another easement.
“25.00 . Railroad (easement for access road)”
document 3324, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s -
November 17, 1964 Discussion
In the code discussion a speaker said land development cost as much for a $20,000 house as a $30,000 one, and that a $20,000 house could sell here for $18,000 and beat the Iowa City market.
“It costs them just as much for land development for a $20,000 house as a $30,000.”
document 3323, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
November 17, 1964 Figure
The $20,000 house price of $20,000.00 as printed in 1964 is about $220,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
“It costs them just as much for land development for a $20,000 house as a $30,000.”
document 3323, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
November 17, 1964 Report
A councilman asked when the landowner would be paid for the plant land; the mayor said as soon as the town obtained the abstract information from Powers.
“Bill Verry asked when Mrs. Rogers would be paid for the land, and the Mayor said that as soon as the town gets the abstract information from Powers it will be up to Mrs. Rogers.”
document 3323, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s -
December 2, 1964 Decision
The council voted to pay crop damage to the soybean crop on the plant-site land, 1 1/2 acres, at bushels per acre at the current price; $135.97 appears in the bills.
“Bill Bream made the motion that this damage be paid to Hebl's at the rate of bushels per acre at the current price.”
document 3321, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s -
December 2, 1964 Discussion
The council discussed that state rules allowed two trailers to a lot but the housing ordinance could stipulate only one.
“at the current time there can be two trailers to a lot, if we want to stipulate only one trailer to a lot in the ordinance, we can.”
document 3321, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
January 6, 1965 Annexation
The council discussed annexation east of town: that the town has zoning influence within a mile, that annexation on request of two-thirds of owners would be simple, and that agricultural land in town is taxed at two-thirds of the county rate.
“It would lower the taxes on this property, because if agricultural land is inside the town, the agricultural tax is only 2/3 of what it is in the county.”
document 3319, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
January 6, 1965 Figure
The mayor told prospective east-side developers the property was 1500 to 2000 feet from the plant, at $3.25 a foot to reach it.
“you are somewhere between 1500 and 2000 feet from the plant there @ $3.25 a foot, it would cost some money to get to the plant.”
document 3320, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
February 3, 1965 Annexation
On a landowner's written request the council unanimously passed a resolution annexing a described area, about 90 acres south of the road and 92 acres north of it, effective when recorded; about 18 acres of the land was already in town limits.
“Ted moved and Bill Verry seconded the resolution that this property be annexed as designated, to be effective on the date when it is recorded. Carried unanimously.”
document 3318, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
February 3, 1965 Discussion
The minutes give the power line as one reason to annex: a planned north-south line would bar buildings within 200 feet of it and take out about 10 acres of key property.
“no buildings can be erected within 200 feet of this line, so this cancels quite a lot of that key property. It would take out about 10 acres.”
document 3318, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
April 6, 1965 Discussion
The council discussed that a survey indicated Johnson County could fill a 24-apartment senior citizen housing unit and that the town could do it on revenue bonds with federal help.
“A survey of this area has indicated that in Johnson County we could fill without any trouble a 24-apartment unit.”
document 3315, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
May 5, 1965 Annexation
The mayor explained to a bank trust officer the tax savings of petitioning into Tiffin for a farm held in trust, and was told he would recommend that they come into town.
“He then said he would recommend that they come into town.”
document 3314, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
June 2, 1965 Discussion
The mayor reported that Powers & Associates was handling a 23-unit senior citizen housing project for Lone Tree, with a federal loan at low interest available if the government surveyed the town and found it eligible.
“Max Selzer of Powers & Associates is handling the plan for Lone Tree. They have 23 apartment units.”
document 3312, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
December 1, 1965 Neighbors
The mayor said Coralville was talked of annexing to the mile road and that Tiffin should object on the basis of encroachment.
“Mayor said there has been some talk about Coralville coming to the mile road, and he thinks if they do, the Town of Tiffin should object on the basis of encroachment and not being able to offer facilities.”
document 3304, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s -
December 21, 1965 Figure
The minutes say the financing firm could give the landowner a check for $5,000 once the attorney's opinion on the plant-site property was out.
“Mr. Tucker has promised to get out his legal opinion on Mrs. Rogers' property this week, which will make it possible for White-Phillips to give her a check for $5,000.”
document 3303, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s -
February 2, 1966 Report
The council received the deed for the sewer plant land and discussed whether the seller had been paid.
“The council received the deed for the Rogers property. It was discussed whether she received her money.”
document 3302, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s -
March 22, 1966 Discussion
Two men planning a feed store asked what town restrictions applied and described a 40 by 60 foot aluminum building next to the locker; the mayor cited the town ordinance.
“The type of building he had in mind was a 40 X 60 ft. aluminum building.”
document 3301, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s -
March 22, 1966 Decision
The council cancelled a $500.00 warrant that had been issued as an option on the plant-site land.
“we cancel the $500.00 warrant that was issued to Leona Rogers by the town as an option on her property.”
document 3301, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s -
April 6, 1966 Annexation
On a trustee's request the council passed a resolution annexing three described parcels in Section 29, T. 80, R. 7W of 80, 60 and approximately 60 acres, effective that date.
“be it resolved that the real estate therein described be annexed to the Town of Tiffin, to be effective this date.”
document 3300, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
May 4, 1966 Figure
The mayor reported the town paid $5,00.00 as printed for the sewer plant land; with 4 1/2% interest of $225.00 the council paid the seller the tax levy plus interest, $271.10.
“The town paid $5,00.00 for the land.”
document 3298, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
May 4, 1966 Figure
The sewer plant land payment of $5,000.00 as printed in 1966 is about $52,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
“The town paid $5,00.00 for the land.”
document 3298, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
August 3, 1966 Discussion
A trailer court owner east of town asked for a sewer line to expand; the council decided it would prefer that he annex to Tiffin and pay for the connecting pipe.
“The council decided it would be preferable if he annexed to Tiffin, and he would have to pay for sewer pipe necessary for the connection.”
document 3295, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
December 7, 1966 Discussion
A councilman raised trailers in town and the mayor said he would prepare an ordinance restraining the parking of trailers.
“Mayor Stratton said he would look in to getting an ordinance ready for the next meeting restraining the parking of trailers in town.”
document 3289, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
March 1, 1967 Figure
The town took in $10.00 as a building permit fee in March 1967 for a granted building permit.
“Bill Verry made a motion to grant Marvin Verel a building permit.”
document 3286, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
December 6, 1967 Figure
The council accepted an offer of $120.00 for 200 bushels of corn harvested on the town's property.
“Bill Bream made a motion to accept an offer made by Larry Stratton to buy the 200 bushel of corn for $120.00.”
document 3274, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
December 6, 1967 Discussion
The council discussed the location of the water tower; a landowner who offered to sell a knoll wanted town sewer service before selling, and the knoll's height appeared the same as the site on the school property.
“The height of the knoll Mr. Wolfe offered to sell the town appears to be the same as the sight on the school property.”
document 3274, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
January 3, 1968 Discussion
The mayor said the town should look at its building codes because the town would be growing and the codes then in force were the bare minimum.
“Mayor O'Toole said we should take a good look at out building codes. The town will be growing and the codes we have now are the bare minimum.”
document 3273, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
January 24, 1968 Discussion
The council discussed obtaining land for an extension of Third Street as a key entrance to the adjoining new high school property.
“This street would be a key entrance to the adjoining new high school property and would provide access for the additional Ingham property.”
document 3258, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s -
February 13, 1968 Figure
The mayor told FHA officials the town could buy land and change the water tank site if it could be obtained for $1000.00 or under.
“Mr. O'Toole talked to FHA officials and said we could buy the land and change the sight if we could obtain it for $1000.00 or under.”
document 3272, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
March 13, 1968 Decision
At a special meeting the council moved to submit a sealed bid of $3500.00 for land and buildings, with the option to raise the bid.
“The motion was made by Fred and seconded by Ted to submit a sealed bid for purchase of the Shertz land and buildings for $3500.00 with the option that the town can raise this bid if so decided.”
document 3271, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s -
April 3, 1968 Figure
The council offered $1,000.00 for the land required for the street extension (the new school's access).
“Ted made the motion to offer Ken Ingham the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for the land required for the street extension.”
document 3270, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s -
April 3, 1968 Discussion
The attorney reported the town had to acquire legal title to the water tower site on school property, requiring a procedure to show it was not needed for school purposes.
“The town must acquire legal title to the water tower site.”
document 3270, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
May 2, 1968 Discussion
The attorney listed three ways to get the tower site from the school district: dispose of school property by appraisal and bids, condemn the land, or take a 99-year lease, which the mayor thought the fastest.
“(3) obtain a 99 year lease; Mayor will call the Des Moines FHA office to see if they will approve the lease plan, since it would be the fastest.”
document 3269, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s -
June 5, 1968 Decision
The council directed the attorney to write the landowner again and say the town would have to condemn for the school street extension if there was no agreement.
“The Council directed Mr. Neuzil to write to Mr. Ingham again and tell him that we will have to condemn if there is no agreement.”
document 3267, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
June 5, 1968 Figure
A landowner was asking $500.00 for easement rights for the water line; the council later heard easements could cost $1.00 a foot and that condemnation might be needed.
“Oscar Bigelow is asking $500.00 for easement rights.”
document 3267, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
August 14, 1968 Discussion
The attorney told a landowner's representative the school board considered the leased site the best place for the water tower and that the town would proceed even if it meant a suit to enjoin it.
“if this means a law suit to enjoin us, we can't help it.”
document 3265, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
October 3, 1968 Figure
The October 1968 bills include $200.00 for a water easement; the owner had asked $500.00 in June.
“Oscar Bigelow (water easement) 200.00”
document 3261, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s -
October 3, 1968 Decision
A councilman moved that no more trailers be moved into Tiffin until the trailer ordinance was checked or set up; all voted in favor.
“Dale Flansburg made a motion that no more trailers be moved into Tiffin until the trailer ordinance is checked into or set up.”
document 3261, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
January 7, 1969 Discussion
The mayor reported that a party wanted to buy the town lot next to the fire station for a bank and post office, and the attorney would check whether the town could sell.
“Mayor Bream brought up that a party wants to buy the town lot next to the fire station for a bank and post office.”
document 3257, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
February 25, 1969 Report
The mayor had the clerk check whether the town has a zoning ordinance, although 1963 minutes record an ordinance restricting districts and Ordinance No. 53 creating a planning and zoning commission.
“Mayor Bream will have the Clerk check to see if the town has a zoning ordinance.”
document 3254, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 53 · 1960s -
March 5, 1969 Decision
The council adopted Ordinance #61 for mobile home parks and courts with the third reading waived, by an aye vote of all councilmen.
“Mr. Neuzil read a new ordinance for mobile home parks, courts, etc. known as Ordinance #61.”
document 3253, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 61 · 1960s -
March 5, 1969 Discussion
The attorney discussed the need for a zoning ordinance with the town broken down into three districts, residential, industrial and business.
“Mr. Neuzil discussed the need for a zoning ordinance. The town has to be broken down into three districts--residential, industrial, and business.”
document 3253, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
April 2, 1969 Decision
The council moved that the town not let the light company locate a sub-station in the Summerhays addition on Highway 6 because it would hurt future residential development and the view of the town.
“Dale Flansburg made a motion that the Town not let the Light Company locate a sub-station there because it would hurt future residential development there and it would ruin the view of the Town.”
document 3250, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s -
May 7, 1969 Discussion
The council preferred that the light company build on land owned by a landowner outside town and a councilman suggested she voluntarily request annexation.
“The Council prefers the Light Co. build on property owned by Mrs. Leona Rogers. Since Mrs. Rogers' property is not in Tiffin, Ted Spivey suggested Mrs. Rogers make a voluntary request to annex to the Town.”
document 3249, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
May 7, 1969 Figure
The council granted a building permit for an addition to a home upon receipt of $10.00.
“Leonard Vorel requested a building permit for an addition to his home. Ted Spivey moved and Ned Allen seconded the motion to grant him a permit upon the receipt of $10.00 for the permit.”
document 3249, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
May 7, 1969 Landmark
A representative of the University Gun Club asked the council whether it objected to the club being open more than the present one night a week; the minutes say it had no objections.
“He asked if the Council has any objections to the Club being open more than the present one night a week. It has no objections.”
document 3249, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
May 7, 1969 Discussion
A petition signed by seventeen property owners opposed the sub-station near their land; the minutes note a town ordinance requiring written consent of adjoining owners for any building other than a dwelling.
“It was pointed out there is a town ordinance stating that in order to build a building other than a dwelling they must have the written consent of the adjoining property owners.”
document 3249, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
June 2, 1969 Decision
The council gave the light company tentative approval to locate a sub-station north of Highway 6 and told it to circulate its petition to residents within 300 feet.
“give the Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. tentative approval to locate a sub-station at the site north of Highway 6 at the area located on the proposed map”
document 3248, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
July 24, 1969 Spending
The council voted to buy the 60 by 186 foot lot for the Third Street extension toward the new high school for $1650, $165 down and $1485 on or before 15 August 1969.
“The lot is described as a 60'x 186' extension of Third Street. The purchase price is $1650. $165 will be paid now and the remaining $1485 will be paid on or before August 15, 1969.”
document 3243, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
July 24, 1969 Figure
The lot for the Third Street extension at $1,650.00 as printed in 1969 is about $15,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
“The lot is described as a 60'x 186' extension of Third Street. The purchase price is $1650. $165 will be paid now and the remaining $1485 will be paid on or before August 15, 1969.”
document 3243, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
July 24, 1969 Figure
The $1650 lot of 60 by 186 feet works out to about $6,440 per acre (derived, per acre, from the printed dimensions); the price per lot as printed is $1650. Derived
“The lot is described as a 60'x 186' extension of Third Street. The purchase price is $1650. $165 will be paid now and the remaining $1485 will be paid on or before August 15, 1969.”
document 3243, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
October 1, 1969 Figure
The balance of $1485 on the $1650 price of the lot for the Third Street extension was paid to the sellers in October 1969.
“All that is necessary now is to send them a check for $1485, which is the balance of the total price of $1650.00”
document 3238, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s -
April 1, 1970 Annexation
The council discussed the possibility of asking some people to annex to the town.
“The possibility of asking some people to annex to the Town was discussed.”
document 3225, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s -
April 24, 1970 Landmark
A manufacturing firm presenting plans for a truck-trailer sales and service plant near the interstate interchange said it bought 30 acres.
“Jason Mfg. bought 30 acres to be developed.”
document 3224, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s -
April 24, 1970 Landmark
The firm said it would employ a maximum of fifty workers.
“They will employ a maximum of fifty workers divided into fifteen sales and executive people and thirty five shop people.”
document 3224, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s -
April 24, 1970 Discussion
The firm's figures gave a lagoon of its own at $16,000-$24,000 as one sewer option and hook-up to the Tiffin sewer, which would require a lift station, as another.
“1. They could build their own, which would drain into Clear Creek. This would be a lagoon type and cost between $16,000 - $24,000.”
document 3224, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s -
April 24, 1970 Discussion
The firm gave as its reason for the site that the new Highway #380 was being built.
“The reason for picking this site is the new Highway #380 is being built”
document 3224, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s -
June 3, 1970 Discussion
The minutes mention a new housing project #235 in which the government builds a $21,000 home.
“The new housing project #235 was mentioned. The government builds a $21,000 home”
document 3221, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s -
June 3, 1970 Decision
The minutes record that Town Ordinance #61 forbids any more trailers in town.
“He was told Town Ordinance #61 forbids any more trailers in Town.”
document 3221, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 61 · 1970s -
August 13, 1970 Discussion
Points discussed at a meeting included why a zoning commission was never established.
“and why a zoning commission was never established.”
document 3217, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s -
October 7, 1970 Figure
The engineer said the FHA was willing to pay $1000 for the tank site.
“Reed said the FHA is willing to pay the $1000 for the tank site”
document 3213, p. 2 · meeting · Wayne Reed · 1970s -
November 4, 1970 Decision
The council passed a resolution putting in a bid of $1000 to purchase the water tower site.
“Ned Allen made the motion to pass a resolution putting in a bid for $1000 to purchase the water tower site.”
document 3212, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · 1970s -
November 4, 1970 Figure
$1,000.00 as printed in 1970 is about $8,700 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
“Ned Allen made the motion to pass a resolution putting in a bid for $1000 to purchase the water tower site.”
document 3212, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s -
March 3, 1971 Annexation
The council received an annexation application from Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. and a councilmember moved a resolution to annex the described property.
“An application from Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. for annexation to the Town was received and placed on file. Glenn Potter made the motion to pass a resolution to annex the following property and Ned Allen seconded it.”
document 4689, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Ned Allen · 1970s -
March 3, 1971 Decision
The first reading was given of an amendment to Ordinance 52 to include an area where multiple-family dwellings, trailers and trailer courts may be established.
“The first reading was given of an Amendment to Ordinance #52, "An Ordinance Restricting Certain Districts to Residential, School, Church and Similar Purposes Only, and Providing Penalties for Violations."”
document 4689, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 52 · 1970s - March 3, 1971 Annexation Glenn Potter made the motion to pass a resolution to annex the following property and Ned Allen seconded it. document 4689, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
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November 8, 1971 Decision
The council discussed a time limit for getting permanent water lines into lots one through five on a preliminary plat presented by a developer.
“Water: The council discussed a time limit on getting permanent water lines into lots one through five on the preliminary plat presented by Mr.”
document 4676, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s -
April 12, 1972 Decision
A councilmember moved to approve a trailer park plot plan with the stipulation that sewer and water line sizes and materials be approved by the town and no taps be made until inspected by the town engineer.
“Glenn Potter made a motion to approve the plot plan with the stipulation that the size and materials used in construction of sewer and water lines must be approved by the town and no taps-ons to water or sewer would be approved by the Town until inspected and approved by the Town's Engineer.”
document 4666, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s -
July 5, 1972 Discussion
The minutes list as a discussion point that any future annexation would have the town provide the facilities it provides to the townspeople.
“Any future Annexation--- Town to provide facilities presently provided to the Townspeople.”
document 4664, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s -
May 2, 1973 Decision
A councilmember moved to approve connection of 20 units of a mobile home park to the water system.
“Glenn Potter made a motion to approve connection of 20 units of the water system of the Clear Creek Mobile Home Park”
document 4646, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s -
December 18, 1974 Figure
The special census conducted at the request of the communities of Johnson County put the population of Tiffin at 311.
“The special census put the population of Tiffin at 311.”
document 4614, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s -
October 8, 1975 Discussion
Two councilmembers were to check a report that 13 living units were occupied at the Mobile Home Park.
“Janssen and Potter will check on the report that there are 13 living units being occupied at the Mobile Home Park.”
document 4594, p. 2 · meeting · Roger Janssen · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s -
February 11, 1976 Discussion
The mayor was to seek information on the location of a supposed capped water well on railroad property.
“Also, the Mayor will seek more information with regard to the location of a supposed capped water well on railroad property.”
document 4580, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s -
March 10, 1976 Decision
A councilmember moved to set aside $8500.00 from General fund investments for land acquisition for park space and public use.
“A motion to set aside $8500.00 from the General fund investments for land acquisition for park space and public use was made by Formanek”
document 4575, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s -
March 10, 1976 Figure
$8,500.00 as printed in 1976 is about $50,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
“A motion to set aside $8500.00 from the General fund investments for land acquisition for park space and public use was made by Formanek”
document 4575, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s -
May 12, 1976 Figure
Negotiation on the sale of a property adjacent to the City Park resulted in an asking price of $18,000.00.
“on the sale of his property adjacent to the City Park resulted in an asking price of $18,000.00.”
document 4570, p. 3 · meeting · Janis Stratton · 1970s -
May 12, 1976 Figure
$18,000.00 as printed in 1976 is about $110,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
“on the sale of his property adjacent to the City Park resulted in an asking price of $18,000.00.”
document 4570, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s -
June 9, 1976 Decision
A councilmember moved to accept a lease on property from the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Co. on condition of a more defined plat description.
“Formanek moved to accept a lease on property from the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Co. upon compliance with requests for a more defined plat description.”
document 4568, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s -
September 8, 1976 Decision
The minutes record that condemnation proceedings had been started on a Main Street property.
“He reported that he has started condemnation proceedings on the Louis Voparil property, Main St.”
document 4562, p. 6 · meeting · 1970s -
October 13, 1976 Decision
A councilmember moved to accept the lease agreement with the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Co., subject to the city attorney's approval.
“Formanek moved to accept the lease agreement with the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Co., subject to approval by the City Attorney.”
document 4560, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s -
January 12, 1977 Decision
A councilmember moved to offer $12,000.00 for the property at 221 Main Street, subject to acceptance within 48 hours.
“$12,000.00 for the property at 221 Main Street, subject to acceptance of the offer within 48 hours”
document 4555, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Janssen · 1970s -
December 14, 1977 Discussion
A regional planning staff member reported the tenant relocation rules that apply when accepting a matching funds grant from the Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for land acquisition.
“reported the tenant relocation rules which apply when accepting a matching funds grant from the Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for land acquisition.”
document 4540, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s -
August 13, 1978 Discussion
The city attorney advised the council to decide what land Tiffin would want annexed, and to do so all at one time.
“Attorney Sladek advised Council to decide what land Tiffin would want annexed, and do so all at one time.”
document 4525, p. 2 · meeting · John Sladek · 1970s -
August 22, 1978 Decision
After a public hearing on acquiring property adjacent to City Park, a councilmember moved to purchase a Main Street property on contract under Plan I.
“Potter moved to purchase on contract L. Voparil property, Main Street adjacent to City Park under Plan I as offered by owner via negotiating committee.”
document 4524, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s -
September 20, 1978 Decision
At a special session to appoint a zoning commission, a councilmember moved to appoint six named persons and a seventh member to be filled by the council.
“Stratton made motion to appoint the following persons to the zoning commission: B. Bream; D. Flansburg; M. Herdliska; W. Stratton, R. Janssen; Bev Birtcher and a seventh member to be filled by Council.”
document 4522, p. 1 · meeting · Bill Bream · Dale Flansburg · Mary Ann Herdliska · Wayne Stratton · Roger Janssen · Beverly Birtcher · Janis Stratton · 1970s -
January 29, 1979 Annexation
A representative for a landowner discussed possible annexation by Tiffin of 165 acres north of the city.
“discussed the possible annexation by Tiffin of 165 acres north of the city”
document 4517, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s -
March 14, 1979 Decision
A public hearing notice stated an ordinance enacting a zoning plan was on file with a map of proposed zoning districts adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
“there is now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Tiffin, Iowa an Ordinance enacting a zoning plan for the City of Tiffin. There is also on file a map of the City of Tiffin showing proposed zoning districts as adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission.”
document 4512, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s -
May 9, 1979 Decision
The mayor declared the subdivision ordinance duly passed and adopted on the 9th day of May.
“The Mayor then declared this Ordinance duly passed and adopted on this 9th day of May, 1979.”
document 4731, p. 17 · Ord. 81 · 1970s -
May 9, 1979 Decision
The subdivision ordinance enacts regulations for subdivision of land within the city limits and within a two mile radius of them.
“The purpose of this Ordinance is to enact regulations for subdivision of land within the city limits and within a two mile radius of the city limits”
document 4731, p. 1 · Ord. 81 · 1970s -
September 12, 1979 Decision
The zoning ordinance was passed by the council on the 12 day of September.
“Passed by the Council on the 12 day of September, 1979.”
document 4732, p. 7 · Ord. 83 · 1970s -
September 12, 1979 Decision
The zoning ordinance regulates the location, construction and use of buildings and structures and the use of land, dividing the city into districts.
“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, AND FOR SAID PURPOSES DIVIDING THE CITY INTO DISTRICTS, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE REGULATIONS.”
document 4732, p. 1 · Ord. 83 · 1970s -
July 11, 1980 Decision
Ordinance 1980-93 was the City of Tiffin Mobile Home Park Ordinance.
“ORDINANCE NO. 1980-93 CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA, MOBILE HOME PARK ORDINANCE.”
document 4739, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 93 · 1980s -
June 9, 1982 Decision
The council denied a Tiffin Fire Department building permit for a 40' x 50' addition to the fire station because it did not meet side yard requirements of the zoning ordinance.
“Motion Rohret second Spivey to deny request by Tiffin Fire Department for building permit to expand fire station by adding a 40' x 50' addition to west side of existing station because it does not meet side yard requirements set forth on Zoning Ordinance.”
document 4459, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s -
July 14, 1982 Annexation
At a special meeting the council received a petition for voluntary annexation by Amanda Potterfield and John W. Grace.
“for the purpose of presenting petition for voluntary annexation by Amanda Potterfield and John W. Grace.”
document 4458, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s -
July 14, 1982 Annexation
The petitioners' attorney said the Code of Iowa required a land connection of at least 200 feet, so a 200 foot wide strip was offered to join the annexed tract to the city.
“Attorney Johnston said the Code of Iowa states that in order for a piece of land to be annexed into city thay it must be connected by a minimum of 200 feet tract of land.”
document 4458, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s -
July 14, 1982 Discussion
A council member said the water system was not large enough and the only way to pay for a new one was annexation.
“Cox: Water system isn't large enough. Only way we can pay for a new one is by having annexation.”
document 4458, p. 4 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s -
July 19, 1982 Report
The petitioners' attorney said annexation would bring in $400-$500.00 in taxes each year.
“Annexation would bring in $400-$500.00 in taxes each year.”
document 4457, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s -
July 19, 1982 Report
The engineer said the water system was already at capacity, though one more house would not significantly change pressure.
“Water system is already at capacity but one more house would not cause a significant difference in pressure.”
document 4457, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s -
July 19, 1982 Annexation
The council adopted Resolution 1982-8 accepting the petition for annexation by Amanda Potterfield, John W. Grace and Betty Lou Grace, with the roll call recorded as Cox aye, Brown aye, Spivey nay, Rohret nay, Stevens aye.
“Motion Brown second Cox to adopt Resolution No. 1982-8 accepting petition for annexation by Amanda Potterfield, John W. Grace and Betty Lou Grace”
document 4457, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 1982-008 · Dennis Brown · Jerry Cox · Ted Spivey · Charles Rohret · Greg Stevens · 1980s - July 19, 1982 Annexation Motion Rohret to deny the request by Miss Potterfield and John W. Grace for voluntary annexation of three tracts of land north of present city limits on either side of Roberts Ferry Road as presented by petition and drawings by Attorney Joe Johnston. document 4457, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
- July 19, 1982 Annexation Motion Stevens second Cox to authorize issuance of a building permit for tract 2 of the annexation as requested by Amanda Potterfield once the papers are filed and drawing is presented to city clerk document 4457, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
- July 19, 1982 Annexation Motion Brown second Cox to adopt Resolution No. 1982-8 accepting petition for annexation by Amanda Potterfield, John W. Grace and Betty Lou Grace, agreements requiring R-1 zoning to conform to zoning regulations, issues a permit for single family dwelling with agreement to file for R-1 zoning … document 4457, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 1982-008 · 1980s
- September 8, 1982 Annexation Motion Stevens second Cox to refer request by Amanda Potterfield for rezoning of tract 2 in Potterfield annexation from A-1 to R-1 to Planning and Zoning Commission document 4454, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
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October 13, 1982 Neighbors
The county planner said the Board of Supervisors asked the city to maintain the 150 foot stretch of county road between the old city limit and the new annexation, because the city surrounded it.
“the Board Of Supervisors requested that the stretch of road between the old city limit and the new annexation be maintained by the city because the city completely surrounds that 150 foot section of county road now.”
document 4451, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s -
October 13, 1982 Decision
The council approved the Tiffin Fire Department's building permit to expand the fire station with an addition measuring 39 feet by 50 feet.
“Motion Stevens second Cox to approve request by Tiffin Fire Department for building permit to expand current fire station per drawing with an addition measuring 39 feet by 50 feet.”
document 4451, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s -
October 13, 1982 Neighbors
The county planner described the fringe area study as policy on zoning, subdivisions and annexations in rural areas.
“The purpose of the fringe area study is the development of policy concerning zoning, subdivisions and annexations in rural areas.”
document 4451, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s -
October 13, 1982 Decision
The council approved rezoning tract two of the Potterfield Annexation from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Single-Family Residential, with one nay.
“Motion Stevens second Cox to approve the request by Amanda Potterfield to rezone tract two in the Potterfield Annexation from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Single-Family Residential. Roll call vote: Cox, aye; Brown, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, nay; Stevens, aye. Carried.”
document 4452, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s -
December 8, 1982 Discussion
A council member said that voting to annex one house did not mean he would vote for a large annexation.
“Brown stated that because he voted to annex one house does not mean he will vote for a large annexation.”
document 4448, p. 2 · meeting · Dennis Brown · 1980s -
January 12, 1983 Decision
A special meeting was called to discuss a proposed agreement for the sale of the lot at 211 Main Street to the Tiffin Fire Association, as long as the property was used for fire protection.
“proposed agreement for sale of lot at 211 Main Street to the Tiffin Fire Association, as long as property is used for fire protection.”
document 4442, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s -
March 9, 1983 Report
The minutes recorded that the sewer plant was in the flood plain area on the map and that without the map's approval or a change the city could not get federal money to expand the plant.
“However, the sewer plant is in the flood plain area on the map. Unless the city approves the map or shows that the sewer plant should not be included in the flood plain area, the city will not be able to get any federal money for expansion of plant.”
document 4437, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s -
May 11, 1983 Report
A planner said 30 to 40 homes a year was probably all the market could take, so the 160 acres could represent growth over the next 30 years.
“Stoffer stated 30 to 40 homes per year in this area is probably all that the market could take. The 160 acres could represent growth over the next 30 years.”
document 4427, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s -
May 11, 1983 Discussion
A councilmember said 160 acres was too large for the present size of the city, and the county planner said map one showed approximately 260 acres that would require a lift station.
“Rohret stated that 160 acres is too large considering the present size of the city. Cox asked how many acres were in map one. TePaske stated that map one shows approximately 260 acres and city would have to go to lift station to service it.”
document 4427, p. 2 · meeting · Charles Rohret · 1980s -
May 11, 1983 Decision
Ordinance 1983-111 amended the zoning ordinance by creating a new A2 zone and regulating the uses allowed there.
“ORDINANCE NO. 1983-111 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 83, THE OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE BY CREATING A NEW A2 ZONE AND REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE USES ALLOWED THEREIN.”
document 4754, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 111 · 1980s -
September 14, 1983 Annexation
A petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 131 acres north of Tiffin was presented on behalf of the landowner, John W. Grace.
“presented petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 131 acres north of Tiffin on behalf of John W. Grace.”
document 4420, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s -
September 28, 1983 Report
The developer's representative estimated property-tax revenue to the city at between $290 and $330 per home on $50,000-$60,000 homes.
“He estimated revenue from property taxes on $50,000-$60,000 homes at between $290-$330 per home to the city.”
document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s -
September 28, 1983 Discussion
The county planner said the county saw no problem with using the whole area over time but felt 40 acres at one time would be reasonable.
“The county sees no problem with utilizing it all over a period of time, but feels that 40 acres at one time would be reasonable.”
document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s -
September 28, 1983 Figure
The clerk-treasurer said that year's road use tax, liquor profit and state municipal assistance totaled approximately $40.00 per person.
“This year's road use tax, liquor profit and state municipal assistance totals approximately $40.00 per person.”
document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s - September 28, 1983 Annexation Motion Brown second Stevens to accept petition by John W. Grace for voluntary annexation of approximately 131 acres north of Tiffin document 4419, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
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October 12, 1983 Decision
Ordinance 1983-116 repealed and re-enacted Section 15 of the zoning ordinance to provide a new M1 industrial zone use classification.
“ORDINANCE NO. 1983-116 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 83 OF THE ORDINANCES OF TIFFIN, IOWA BY REPEALING SECTION 15 OF THE ORDINANCE AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF SECTION 15 AS OUTLINED BELOW PROVIDING FOR A NEW M1 INDUSTRIAL ZONE USE CLASSIFICATION.”
document 4759, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 116 · 1980s - October 12, 1983 Annexation Motion Stevens second Brown to approve petition for voluntary annexation of 53\( \frac{1}{2} \) acres north of city limits as presented by owners, John W. and Betty Lou Grace document 4417, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
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November 9, 1983 Annexation
Resolution 1983-12 accepting the voluntary annexation petition of John W. and Betty Lou Grace for approximately 53 1/2 acres north of Tiffin was adopted, with one nay.
“RESOLUTION NO. 1983-12 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PETITION BY JOHN W. AND BETTY LOU GRACE FOR APPROXIMATELY 53 1/2 ACRES NORTH OF TIFFIN was introduced by Brown and ready by the clerk. Motion Brown second Stevens to adopt Resolution No. 1983-12. Roll call vote: Brown, aye; Cox, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, nay; Stevens, aye. Carried”
document 4416, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1983-012 · 1980s - December 14, 1983 Annexation A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TIFFIN AND THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONCERNING ROBERTS FERRY ROAD IN POTTERFIELD ANNEXATION was introduced by Councilman Rohret and document 4415, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
- December 14, 1983 Neighbors A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TIFFIN AND THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONCERNING ROBERTS FERRY ROAD IN POTTERFIELD ANNEXATION was introduced by Councilman Rohret and document 4415, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
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June 13, 1984 Discussion
The mayor asked whether the council was interested in acquiring land that used to be the stockyards for a park.
“Potter asked council if it was interested in acquiring land from Reeve that used to be the stockyards, to a park.”
document 4407, p. 5 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s -
June 13, 1984 Dedication
The agenda listed the dedication of Roberts Ferry Road in the Potterfield/Grace annexations.
“Dedication of Roberts Ferry Road in Potterfield/Grace annexations”
document 4407, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s -
July 11, 1984 Report
A council member said the locker was built before any zoning ordinances were in effect and that the ordinances are not retroactive.
“Locker was built before any zoning ordinances were in effect and they are not retroactive.”
document 4405, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s -
January 7, 1985 Report
Representatives of Iowa-Illinois said they would buy between 20 and 38 acres on the Myron Walker Trust for an electric substation, with a projected cost of $6.5 million.
“Would buy between 20-38 acres and could rent back to farmer or to other industries. Projected cost is $6.5 million”
document 4394, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s -
January 7, 1985 Figure
The $6.5 million projected substation cost of 1985 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
“Would buy between 20-38 acres and could rent back to farmer or to other industries. Projected cost is $6.5 million”
document 4394, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s -
April 10, 1985 Decision
Ordinance 1985-128 again repealed and re-enacted Section 15 of the zoning ordinance to provide a new M-1 industrial zone use classification.
“ORDINANCE NO. 1985-128 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1979-83 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA, BY REPEALING SECTION 15 OF THE ORDINANCE AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF SECTION 15 AS OUTLINED BELOW PROVIDING FOR A NEW M-1 INDUSTRIAL ZONE USE CLASSIFICATION.”
document 4770, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 128 · 1980s -
April 10, 1985 Report
Meetings with Iowa-Illinois representatives indicated the west 850 feet running from Highway 6 to the railroad tracks, approximately 38 acres, would be sufficient for substation use.
“the west 850 feet running from highway 6 to the railroad tracks, approximately 38 acres, would be sufficient for sub-station use.”
document 4389, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s -
May 8, 1985 Discussion
A council member reported on park committee progress that the school-owned property north of Highway 6 was not big enough for a softball diamond.
“Cox reported on Park Committee progress. The property north of highway no. 6 owned by the school is not big enough for a softball diamond.”
document 4387, p. 5 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s -
February 5, 1986 Figure
The $6500.00 per acre asked in 1986 is about this many 2026 dollars per acre (derived; an asking price, not a sale). Derived
“asked $6500.00 per acre for land on the south side of highway 6 east of the creek. Motion Flansburg second Stevens not to pursue purchase of land for park on east edge of town between highway 6 and railroad tracks due to cost of land.”
document 4373, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s -
February 5, 1986 Figure
A landowner asked $6500.00 per acre for land south of Highway 6 east of the creek, and the council voted not to pursue buying land for a park because of the cost.
“asked $6500.00 per acre for land on the south side of highway 6 east of the creek. Motion Flansburg second Stevens not to pursue purchase of land for park on east edge of town between highway 6 and railroad tracks due to cost of land.”
document 4373, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s -
May 14, 1986 Decision
The council approved an agreement for crop sharing of farm land near the sewer plant.
“agreement with Lynn R. Colony for crop sharing of farm land near sewer plant.”
document 4369, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s -
July 9, 1986 Discussion
A tentative proposal for Gracehill Addition would have 31 lots on the west side of Roberts Ferry Road in the Grace annexation.
“Stoffer presented a tentative proposal for Gracehill Addition which would consist of 31 lots on the west side of Roberts Ferry Road in the Grace annexation.”
document 4366, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s -
October 8, 1986 Decision
An ordinance printed as No. 1985-140 regulated the use of the surrounding 200 feet of land at a deep well site, reciting that the site had received preliminary approval.
“ORDINANCE NO. 1985-140 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF A DEEP WELL SITE WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, BY REGULATING THE USE OF SURROUNDING 200 FEET OF LAND”
document 4781, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 140 · 1980s -
October 8, 1986 Decision
A councilmember expressed concern that the school-owned ground was not big enough for an adult softball field under the grant terms, and the council voted not to pursue its lease or purchase.
“Flansburg expressed concern that the ground was not big enough to allow an adult softball field under the terms of the grant. Motion Flansburg second Stoner not to pursue the lease or purchase of the ground north of highway no. 6 owned by the Clear”
document 4364, p. 3 · meeting · Jean Flansburg · 1980s -
October 29, 1986 Decision
The council met in special session at the fire station to receive the preliminary plat of Gracehill Subdivision.
“in order to receive the preliminary plat of Gracehill Subdivision.”
document 4362, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s -
December 10, 1986 Decision
A planner presented the preliminary plat of Gracehill Estates as redrawn to conform to Planning and Zoning recommendations on street width, sidewalks, lift station and water mains.
“Stoffer presented preliminary plat of Gracehill Estates as redrawn to conform to all recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning street width, sidewalks, lift station, looping of water mains and size of water mains.”
document 4360, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s -
July 8, 1987 Milestone
A company proposed locating in Tiffin; the minutes recorded it would employ 35 people the first year growing to 60, with fifty-one percent of employees from low-to-moderate income families, and that the city would apply for grants on its behalf.
“The company would employ 35 people the first year with growth to 60 employees during the second year.”
document 4350, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s -
July 13, 1988 Decision
Ordinance 1988-152 required an approved drainage plan to obtain a building permit.
“ORDINANCE NO. 1988-152 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TIFFIN MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING AN APPROVED DRAINAGE PLAN TO OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT”
document 4793, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 152 · 1980s -
September 14, 1988 Landmark
A request to rezone Lot 11 of Sadler Subdivision from R-2 to C-1 was made to expand the Ice Cream Store with a walk-in cooler, inside seating and a larger game room, possibly staying open year around.
“requested rezoning of Lot 11 of Sadler Subdivision from R-2 to C-1 because he would like to expand the Ice Cream Store. The game room is four feet from the lot line now. He plans to install a walk-in cooler, inside seating, expand game room and possibly remain open year around.”
document 4333, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s -
October 2, 1988 Decision
The council agreed by consensus to use a building for storage of city equipment and to plow the open area to the east and plant it with grass for a playground area.
“Council consensus to use building for storage of city equipment and to plow up open area to the east and plant with grass for use as playground area”
document 4332, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s -
November 9, 1988 Figure
The minutes recorded that sludge from the plant would be incorporated into land around it, and that the State allowed 10,000 gallons per acre or two dry tons per acre.
“The sludge would be incorporated into the land around the plant. The State allows 10,000 gallons per acre or two dry tons per acre.”
document 4329, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s -
May 10, 1989 Report
The city attorney reported that research found parts of the alley between Grant and College streets were vacated in 1875, so the city might not own all of it.
“Our research found that parts of the alley were vacated back in 1875, so city may not own all of it.”
document 4323, p. 2 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s -
June 14, 1989 Decision
Ordinance 1989-158 a third time repealed and re-enacted Section 15 of the zoning ordinance to provide a new M-1 industrial zone use classification.
“ORDINANCE 1989-158 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1979-83 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA BY REPEALING SECTION 15 OF THE ORDINANCE AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF SECTION 15 AS OUTLINED BELOW PROVIDING A NEW M-1 INDUSTRIAL ZONE USE CLASSIFICATION”
document 4799, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 158 · 1980s -
July 12, 1989 Decision
Ordinance 1989-160 vacated the alley located in Block 2 of the Original Town of Tiffin.
“ORDINANCE NO. 1989-160 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE ALLEY LOCATED IN BLOCK 2 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF TIFFIN”
document 4801, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 160 · 1980s -
April 11, 1990 Report
The council was told a landowner was willing to sell all 27 acres adjacent to town for $108,000.00, 20 acres north of the railroad tracks and 7 acres south, and that a grant could pay up to $50,000.00 of land acquisition.
“is willing to sell all 27 acres adjacent to town for $108,000.00. There are 20 acres north of the railroad tracks and 7 acres south of the tracks. The grant could pay up to $50,000.00 for land acquisition.”
document 4311, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s -
April 11, 1990 Figure
Derived: the printed asking price of 108,000.00 dollars in 1990 is about 278,420.20 dollars in September 2026 dollars. Derived
“is willing to sell all 27 acres adjacent to town for $108,000.00. There are 20 acres north of the railroad tracks and 7 acres south of the tracks. The grant could pay up to $50,000.00 for land acquisition.”
document 4311, p. 2 · 1990s -
April 11, 1990 Figure
Derived: the asking price of 108,000 dollars for 27 acres is 4,000 dollars per acre (as asked, not a price paid). Derived
“is willing to sell all 27 acres adjacent to town for $108,000.00. There are 20 acres north of the railroad tracks and 7 acres south of the tracks. The grant could pay up to $50,000.00 for land acquisition.”
document 4311, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s -
April 11, 1990 Decision
The council authorized the mayor to talk to a realtor about purchase of property east of town for park development under the REAP program.
“Motion Bartels second Slaymaker to authorize Mayor Potter to talk to realtor about purchase of property east of town for park development under the REAP program and to confer with Mike Singer and Mike Hart. Carried unanimously.”
document 4311, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Mike Singer · Mike Hart · 1990s -
June 22, 1990 Disaster
The council voted to begin the application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the federal flood insurance program.
“Motion Brown second Morgan to begin application process to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the federal flood insurance program. Roll call vote: Brown, aye; Bartels, aye; Stoner, aye; Slaymaker, aye; Morgan, aye. Carried unanimously.”
document 4304, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s -
June 27, 1990 Discussion
The city attorney told the council that without a flood plain ordinance no federal grants or loans would be available to flood victims.
“if the council is not sure they want to pass the ordinance, there will not be any federal relief available to the flood victims, either grants or loans.”
document 4303, p. 2 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 1990s -
June 27, 1990 Report
The clerk stated she knew of eighteen homes plus the sub station and crop damages from the flood.
“I know of eighteen (18) homms plus the sub station and crop damages.”
document 4303, p. 5 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1990s -
June 27, 1990 Disaster
The council adopted Ordinance No. 1990-167, a flood plain management ordinance, by unanimous roll call.
“Stoner moved and Slaymeer seconded for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1990-167. Roll call vote: Stoner, aye; Morgan, aye; Slaymaker, aye; Brown, aye; Bartels, aye. Carried unanimously. Mayor Potter declared A FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE duly passed and adopted.”
document 4303, p. 8 · meeting · Ord. 1990-167 · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s -
June 27, 1990 Disaster
The council passed Resolution No. 1990-5 enacting flood plain management and control measures, by unanimous roll call.
“A RESOLUTION ENACTING ADOPTED FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL MEASURES was introduced by Brown and seconded by Slaymaker. Roll call vote: Stoner, aye; Morgan, aye; Slaymaker, aye; Brown, aye; Bartels, aye. Carried unanimously. Mayor Potter declared Resolution No. 1990-5 duly passed and adopted.”
document 4303, p. 8 · meeting · Res. 1990-5 · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s -
July 11, 1990 Decision
The council reached consensus to proceed with the abandoned well project.
“Council consensus to proceed with abandoned well project.”
document 4306, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s -
July 11, 1990 Decision
The council passed Ordinance No. 1990-168, a flood plain development ordinance supplementing an ordinance.
“Ordinance No. 1990-168 FLOOD PLAIN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE”
document 4808, p. 1 · Ord. 1990-168 · 1990s -
August 8, 1990 Decision
The council authorized the mayor to sign a service agreement with ECICOG to write a CDBG application for flood control at a cost of $300.00 to $450.00.
“Motion Brown second Morgan to authorize Mayor Potter to sign service agreement with ECICOG to write CDBG application for flood control at a cost of $300.00 - $450.00. Carried unanimously.”
document 4302, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s -
September 12, 1990 Report
The city engineer explained that the flood exceeded the 100 year flood.
“Engineer Hart explained that the flood exceeded the 100 year flood.”
document 4300, p. 10 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1990s -
September 12, 1990 Decision
The council passed an ordinance changing the use regulation of certain property from R-1 (single-family residential) to R-3 (multi-family residential).
“AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1979-81 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO R-3 (MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)”
document 4809, p. 1 · Ord. 1990-169 · 1990s -
May 8, 1991 Decision
The council passed Ordinance No. 1991-172 changing certain property from R-1 (single-family residential) to C-1 (commercial).
“ORDINANCE NO. 1991-172 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1979-81 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO C-1 (COMMERCIAL)”
document 4812, p. 1 · Ord. 1991-172 · 1990s -
October 23, 1991 Decision
The council passed Ordinance No. 1991-173 amending the subdivision regulations of Ordinance No. 1979-81.
“ORDINANCE NO. 1991-173 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1979-81, SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”
document 4813, p. 1 · Ord. 1991-173 · 1990s -
January 13, 1993 Decision
an ordinance amended the R-1 lot size requirement; the standard lot minimum was 90 ft x 140 ft = 12,600 sq. ft.
“Standard lot size minimum: 90 ft x 140 ft = 12,600 sq. ft.”
document 4816, p. 1 · Ord. 1993-176 · 1990s -
August 11, 1993 Decision
The council passed Ordinance No. 1993-178 changing certain property from R-1 Residential to R-3 Multifamily.
“ORDINANCE NO. 1993-178 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1979-83 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA, BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-1 RESIDENTIAL TO R-3 MULTIFAMILY”
document 4818, p. 1 · Ord. 1993-178 · 1990s -
September 8, 1993 Decision
The council approved the preliminary and final plat of Tiffin East Subdivision, on application of its owner and subdivider.
“A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR TIFFIN EAST SUBDIVISION, TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.”
document 5164, p. 1 · Res. 1993-17 · 1990s -
October 13, 1993 Annexation
The council requested the Iowa Department of Transportation to seek voluntary annexation of the part of Highway 6 inside the city, because the city had annexed lands on the east side adjoining Highway 6.
“the City of Tiffin has annexed certain lands on the east side of town that lie adjoining Highway 6 on the north and south sides of the roadway”
document 5161, p. 1 · Res. 1993-24 · 1990s -
October 13, 1993 Milestone
The urban renewal plan for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area was approved by council resolution on October 13, 1993; the division-of-taxes ordinance followed.
“such area having been identified in the Urban Renewal Plan approved by the City Council by resolution adopted on October 13, 1993”
document 4822, p. 1 · Ord. 1993-180 · 1990s - October 13, 1993 Annexation A Resolution Requesting the Iowa Department of Transportation to Request Voluntary Annexation of Highway 6 Inside the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 5161 · Res. 1993-024 · 1990s
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March 9, 1994 Decision
The council passed an ordinance zoning and rezoning lands in the Johnston-Potterfield Subdivision inside the city.
“AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE ZONING AND REZONING OF LANDS CONTAINED IN THE JOHNSTON-POTTERFIELD SUBDIVISION INSIDE THE CITY”
document 4824, p. 1 · Ord. 1994-182 · 1990s -
May 11, 1994 Decision
The council passed Ordinance No. 1994-185, an amended flood plain management ordinance.
“Whereupon the Mayor declared that Ordinance No. 1994-185 be adopted and signified his approval of the same by fixing his signature thereto. Passed by the Council on the 11th day of May, 1994”
document 4826, p. 21 · Ord. 1994-185 · 1990s -
May 11, 1994 Decision
The council passed Ordinance No. 1994-186 providing for zero-lot line development within two-family and multiple-family residential districts.
“ORDINANCE NO. 1994-186 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1979-83, AS AMENDED, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA, BY PROVIDING FOR ZERO-LOT LINE DEVELOPMENT.”
document 4827, p. 1 · Ord. 1994-186 · 1990s -
June 8, 1994 Decision
The council authorized the mayor and clerk to execute the subdivider's agreement for re-platting a portion of Tiffin East Subdivision.
“that the Mayor and Clerk shall execute the Subdivider's Agreement for TIFFIN EAST Subdivision to Tiffin, Iowa, attached hereto”
document 5165, p. 1 · Res. 1994-12 · 1990s -
April 26, 1995 Decision
The council passed an ordinance invoking Iowa Code Section 354.9 to review subdivision plats within two miles of the city.
“AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR EXTRATERRITORIAL REVIEW OF SUBDIVISION PLATS WITHIN TWO MILES OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE SECTION 354.9.”
document 4833, p. 1 · Ord. 1995-192 · 1990s -
July 12, 1995 Decision
The council passed an ordinance zoning Lots 1 and 2 of Gracehill Estates Subdivision R-1.
“D. Lots 1 and 2, shall be zoned R-1.”
document 4834, p. 1 · Ord. 1995-193 · 1990s -
July 12, 1995 Decision
The council passed an ordinance zoning Lots 1 through 30 of Tiffin-East Subdivision.
“to provide for the appropriate zoning of Lots 1 through 30, Tiffin-East Subdivision, Tiffin, Iowa, and to comply with the provisions of Resolution No. 1994-12”
document 4837, p. 1 · Ord. 1995-196 · 1990s - July 12, 1995 Neighbors A Resolution Authorizing City Engineer to Inspect, Approve, and Release Tiffin East Subdivision as to the Subdivider's Agreement Recorded June 28, 1995, in Book 1924, Page 13, Records of the Recorder for Johnson County, Iowa. and document 5167 · Res. 1995-016 · 1990s
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August 9, 1995 History note
Resolution 1995-17: Tiffin annexes land east to I-380
“A map of the territory to be annexed is attached to this Application; said map shows the territories and their location relative to the existing corporate limits of the city of Tiffin, Iowa.”
document 5168, p. 6 · Res. 1995-017 · Glenn R. Potter · history note · 1990s -
August 9, 1995 Annexation
The council passed and the mayor approved a resolution on the 9th day of August 1995 for annexation of territory east of the city on application of its owners.
“PASSED, by the Council on the 9th day of August 1995, and approved by the Mayor on the 9th day of August 1995.”
document 5168, p. 3 · Res. 1995-17 · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s -
August 9, 1995 Decision
The council passed an ordinance zoning Lots 1 through 99 of Songbird Estates Subdivision R-1.
“Lots 1 through 99, shall be zoned R-1.”
document 4839, p. 1 · Ord. 1995-198 · 1990s
All 629 dated items on this theme, ordinances, resolutions and project milestones included (their theme is given by their title).
The figures
| Date | Figure | As printed | In today's dollars Derived | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 6, 1963 | The $4200 asked for 8.7 acres of land for the lagoon is about $483 per acre as printed in 1963 (derived, per acre). | $4,200 | Derived | document 3349, p. 1 |
| November 6, 1963 | The minutes record a price of $3800 for a 900x350 parcel and $4200 for 8.7 acres, and an estimate that condemning a 20-acre piece would cost the town $400 and take six months. | $4,200 | about $46k | document 3349, p. 1 |
| March 16, 1964 | The sewer estimate included a plant land acquisition cost of 3 acres at $1,000 per acre. | 1,000 $ per acre | document 3343, p. 1 | |
| March 16, 1964 | The estimated plant land price of $1,000.00 as printed in 1964 ($ per acre) is about $11,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). | 1,000 $ per acre | Derived | document 3343, p. 1 |
| April 28, 1964 | For a company wanting to unload asphalt tank cars on the railroad siding, the council suggested a permit with a $1,000 bond, and set a 90-day load limit on town streets. | $1,000 | about $11k | document 3338, p. 2 |
| October 7, 1964 | The October 1964 bills include $25.00 to the railroad for an easement for an access road and $200.00 for another easement. | $25 | about $272 | document 3324, p. 2 |
| November 17, 1964 | In the code discussion a speaker said land development cost as much for a $20,000 house as a $30,000 one, and that a $20,000 house could sell here for $18,000 and beat the Iowa City market. | $20,000 | about $217k | document 3323, p. 1 |
| November 17, 1964 | The $20,000 house price of $20,000.00 as printed in 1964 is about $220,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). | $20,000 | Derived | document 3323, p. 1 |
| December 2, 1964 | The council voted to pay crop damage to the soybean crop on the plant-site land, 1 1/2 acres, at bushels per acre at the current price; $135.97 appears in the bills. | $136 | about $1,478 | document 3321, p. 2 |
| January 6, 1965 | The mayor told prospective east-side developers the property was 1500 to 2000 feet from the plant, at $3.25 a foot to reach it. | 3.25 $ per foot | document 3320, p. 1 | |
| December 21, 1965 | The minutes say the financing firm could give the landowner a check for $5,000 once the attorney's opinion on the plant-site property was out. | $5,000 | about $53k | document 3303, p. 2 |
| March 22, 1966 | The council cancelled a $500.00 warrant that had been issued as an option on the plant-site land. | $500 | about $5,200 | document 3301, p. 2 |
| May 4, 1966 | The mayor reported the town paid $5,00.00 as printed for the sewer plant land; with 4 1/2% interest of $225.00 the council paid the seller the tax levy plus interest, $271.10. | $5,000 | about $52k | document 3298, p. 1 |
| May 4, 1966 | The sewer plant land payment of $5,000.00 as printed in 1966 is about $52,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). | $5,000 | Derived | document 3298, p. 1 |
| March 1, 1967 | The town took in $10.00 as a building permit fee in March 1967 for a granted building permit. | $10 | about $101 | document 3286, p. 1 |
| December 6, 1967 | The council accepted an offer of $120.00 for 200 bushels of corn harvested on the town's property. | $120 | about $1,211 | document 3274, p. 1 |
| February 13, 1968 | The mayor told FHA officials the town could buy land and change the water tank site if it could be obtained for $1000.00 or under. | $1,000 | about $9,682 | document 3272, p. 1 |
| March 13, 1968 | At a special meeting the council moved to submit a sealed bid of $3500.00 for land and buildings, with the option to raise the bid. | $3,500 | about $34k | document 3271, p. 2 |
| April 3, 1968 | The council offered $1,000.00 for the land required for the street extension (the new school's access). | $1,000 | about $9,682 | document 3270, p. 2 |
| June 5, 1968 | A landowner was asking $500.00 for easement rights for the water line; the council later heard easements could cost $1.00 a foot and that condemnation might be needed. | $500 | about $4,841 | document 3267, p. 1 |
| October 3, 1968 | The October 1968 bills include $200.00 for a water easement; the owner had asked $500.00 in June. | $200 | about $1,936 | document 3261, p. 2 |
| May 7, 1969 | The council granted a building permit for an addition to a home upon receipt of $10.00. | $10 | about $92 | document 3249, p. 1 |
| July 24, 1969 | The council voted to buy the 60 by 186 foot lot for the Third Street extension toward the new high school for $1650, $165 down and $1485 on or before 15 August 1969. | $1,650 | about $15k | document 3243, p. 1 |
| July 24, 1969 | The lot for the Third Street extension at $1,650.00 as printed in 1969 is about $15,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). | $1,650 | Derived | document 3243, p. 1 |
| July 24, 1969 | The $1650 lot of 60 by 186 feet works out to about $6,440 per acre (derived, per acre, from the printed dimensions); the price per lot as printed is $1650. | $1,650 | Derived | document 3243, p. 1 |
| October 1, 1969 | The balance of $1485 on the $1650 price of the lot for the Third Street extension was paid to the sellers in October 1969. | $1,485 | about $14k | document 3238, p. 1 |
| April 24, 1970 | A manufacturing firm presenting plans for a truck-trailer sales and service plant near the interstate interchange said it bought 30 acres. | 30 acres | document 3224, p. 1 | |
| April 24, 1970 | The firm's figures gave a lagoon of its own at $16,000-$24,000 as one sewer option and hook-up to the Tiffin sewer, which would require a lift station, as another. | $16,000 | about $139k | document 3224, p. 1 |
| June 3, 1970 | The minutes mention a new housing project #235 in which the government builds a $21,000 home. | $21,000 | about $182k | document 3221, p. 2 |
| October 7, 1970 | The engineer said the FHA was willing to pay $1000 for the tank site. | $1,000 | about $8,684 | document 3213, p. 2 |
| November 4, 1970 | The council passed a resolution putting in a bid of $1000 to purchase the water tower site. | $1,000 | about $8,684 | document 3212, p. 1 |
| November 4, 1970 | $1,000.00 as printed in 1970 is about $8,700 in 2026 dollars (derived). | — | Derived | document 3212, p. 1 |
| May 2, 1973 | A councilmember moved to approve connection of 20 units of a mobile home park to the water system. | 20 units | document 4646, p. 2 | |
| December 18, 1974 | The special census conducted at the request of the communities of Johnson County put the population of Tiffin at 311. | 311 persons | document 4614, p. 1 | |
| October 8, 1975 | Two councilmembers were to check a report that 13 living units were occupied at the Mobile Home Park. | 13 units | document 4594, p. 2 | |
| March 10, 1976 | A councilmember moved to set aside $8500.00 from General fund investments for land acquisition for park space and public use. | $8,500 | about $50k | document 4575, p. 3 |
| March 10, 1976 | $8,500.00 as printed in 1976 is about $50,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). | — | Derived | document 4575, p. 3 |
| May 12, 1976 | Negotiation on the sale of a property adjacent to the City Park resulted in an asking price of $18,000.00. | $18,000 | about $107k | document 4570, p. 3 |
| May 12, 1976 | $18,000.00 as printed in 1976 is about $110,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). | — | Derived | document 4570, p. 3 |
| January 12, 1977 | A councilmember moved to offer $12,000.00 for the property at 221 Main Street, subject to acceptance within 48 hours. | $12,000 | about $67k | document 4555, p. 3 |
| January 29, 1979 | A representative for a landowner discussed possible annexation by Tiffin of 165 acres north of the city. | 165 acres | document 4517, p. 1 | |
| July 19, 1982 | The petitioners' attorney said annexation would bring in $400-$500.00 in taxes each year. | 400 $ per year | document 4457, p. 3 | |
| September 28, 1983 | The clerk-treasurer said that year's road use tax, liquor profit and state municipal assistance totaled approximately $40.00 per person. | 40 $ per person | document 4419, p. 3 | |
| November 9, 1983 | Resolution 1983-12 accepting the voluntary annexation petition of John W. and Betty Lou Grace for approximately 53 1/2 acres north of Tiffin was adopted, with one nay. | 53.5 acres | document 4416, p. 2 | |
| January 7, 1985 | Representatives of Iowa-Illinois said they would buy between 20 and 38 acres on the Myron Walker Trust for an electric substation, with a projected cost of $6.5 million. | $6,500,000 | about $20.4M | document 4394, p. 2 |
| January 7, 1985 | The $6.5 million projected substation cost of 1985 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived). | $6,500,000 | Derived | document 4394, p. 2 |
| April 10, 1985 | Meetings with Iowa-Illinois representatives indicated the west 850 feet running from Highway 6 to the railroad tracks, approximately 38 acres, would be sufficient for substation use. | 38 acres | document 4389, p. 2 | |
| February 5, 1986 | The $6500.00 per acre asked in 1986 is about this many 2026 dollars per acre (derived; an asking price, not a sale). | 6,500 $ per acre | Derived | document 4373, p. 2 |
| February 5, 1986 | A landowner asked $6500.00 per acre for land south of Highway 6 east of the creek, and the council voted not to pursue buying land for a park because of the cost. | 6,500 $ per acre | document 4373, p. 2 | |
| July 9, 1986 | A tentative proposal for Gracehill Addition would have 31 lots on the west side of Roberts Ferry Road in the Grace annexation. | 31 lots | document 4366, p. 2 | |
| October 8, 1986 | An ordinance printed as No. 1985-140 regulated the use of the surrounding 200 feet of land at a deep well site, reciting that the site had received preliminary approval. | 200 feet | document 4781, p. 1 | |
| July 8, 1987 | A company proposed locating in Tiffin; the minutes recorded it would employ 35 people the first year growing to 60, with fifty-one percent of employees from low-to-moderate income families, and that the city would apply for grants on its behalf. | 35 employees | document 4350, p. 3 | |
| April 11, 1990 | The council was told a landowner was willing to sell all 27 acres adjacent to town for $108,000.00, 20 acres north of the railroad tracks and 7 acres south, and that a grant could pay up to $50,000.00 of land acquisition. | $108,000 | about $278k | document 4311, p. 2 |
| April 11, 1990 | Derived: the printed asking price of 108,000.00 dollars in 1990 is about 278,420.20 dollars in September 2026 dollars. | $108,000 | Derived | document 4311, p. 2 |
| April 11, 1990 | Derived: the asking price of 108,000 dollars for 27 acres is 4,000 dollars per acre (as asked, not a price paid). | 4,000 $ per acre | Derived | document 4311, p. 2 |
| August 8, 1990 | The council authorized the mayor to sign a service agreement with ECICOG to write a CDBG application for flood control at a cost of $300.00 to $450.00. | $300 | about $773 | document 4302, p. 2 |
| 1998 | The city fact sheet gave the 1990 population as 460. | 460 persons | document 4184, p. 6 | |
| 1998 | The city's 1998 fact sheet gave an estimated 1998 population of 900 and a projected 2005 population of 1,500. | 900 persons (estimate) | document 4184, p. 6 | |
| 1998 | The city's 1998 fact sheet gave municipal infrastructure investment of $1,150,000 (1994-1998) and new private investments of $6,974,000 (1993 to July 1997). | $1,150,000 | about $2.38M | document 4184, p. 6 |
| 1998 | The city fact sheet stated that 240 subdivision lots had been created since 1993, with 10 new businesses since 1995. | 240 lots | document 4184, p. 6 | |
| January 13, 1999 | The city attorney reported a lease of park ground at $18,000 rent each year for two years including taxes and insurance, after which the city was to purchase the property and receive title; the council approved a resolution authorizing the lease/purchase agreement. | 18,000 $ per year | document 4164, p. 2 | |
| February 3, 1999 | The planner updated the Planning and Zoning Commission on annexation matters on the east side of town of approximately 67 acres minus 2 acres previously sold. | 67 acres | document 4195, p. 3 | |
| February 10, 1999 | The lease of the park ground gave the tenant an option to purchase the leased premises for a total purchase price of $303,000.00 upon the expiration of the lease term. | $303,000 | about $613k | document 4194, p. 11 |
| May 5, 1999 | The report's table of building permits issued showed 66 in 1998 and 1 in 1993. | 66 permits (1998) | document 4181, p. 3 | |
| May 5, 1999 | A report stated that the Census count included 389 homes while the writer count of city water accounts came closer to 453 homes. | 453 homes | document 4181, p. 3 | |
| September 13, 2000 | The minutes record 192 signed written protests received by the city over a zoning request in the Rolling Hills area. | 192 protests | document 4143, p. 3 | |
| 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. | $303,000 | about $576k | document 4132, p. 6 |
| January 10, 2001 | The $303,000 park purchase of 2001 is about $580,000 in 2026 dollars. | — | Derived | document 4132, p. 6 |
| January 10, 2001 | The park purchase covers 65 acres. | 65 acres | document 4132, p. 6 | |
| January 10, 2001 | The park purchase works out to about $4,660 an acre ($303,000 for 65 acres). | — | Derived | document 4132, p. 6 |
| 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. | 47 lots | document 4045, p. 1 | |
| October 19, 2005 | Ordinance 2005-273 rezoned approximately 126 acres according to a rezoning exhibit titled The Villages of Tiffin. | 126 acres | document 4916, p. 1 | |
| April 19, 2006 | The minutes give the total Deer View subdivision as 73 acres. | 73 acres | document 4026, p. 2 | |
| April 19, 2006 | A developer's subdivision proposal reserved approximately 8 acres for a possible elementary center. | 8 acres | document 4026, p. 2 | |
| 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. | 38 dwellings | document 4011, p. 4 | |
| 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. | $86,110 | about $140k | document 4000, p. 2 |
| 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. | — | Derived | document 5273, p. 3 |
| 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. | $160,000 | about $250k | document 5273, p. 3 |
| May 14, 2008 | The $160,000 county shed purchase price of 2008 is about $250,000 in 2026 dollars. | — | Derived | document 5273, p. 3 |
| 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. | 1.377 acres | document 5273, p. 1 | |
| July 27, 2011 | Lot 48 in Timber Ridge View Phase Two was 3.48 acres and listed at $160,000. | 3.48 acres | document 3888, p. 1 | |
| July 27, 2011 | Recomputed, the 2011 listing is about $45,977 per acre. | — | Derived | document 3888, p. 1 |
| July 27, 2011 | The same page lists lot 48 at $160,000. | $160,000 | about $240k | document 3888, p. 1 |
| February 1, 2012 | Planning and Zoning minutes record the lot as currently listed at $160,000 for 1.7 acres. | 1.7 acres | document 3868, p. 1 | |
| February 1, 2012 | Recomputed from the 2012 minutes, the listing is about $94,118 per acre for $160,000. | — | Derived | document 3868, p. 1 |
| February 1, 2012 | The same page lists $160,000. | $160,000 | about $235k | document 3868, p. 1 |
| January 9, 2013 | The mayor stated the city had paid around $280,000 for the Locker location and that the site needed to be utilized. | $280,000 | about $405k | document 3838, p. 3 |
| April 10, 2013 | Council voted to hire ECICOG for the city's Comprehensive Plan in the amount of $10,758. | $10,758 | about $16k | document 3821, p. 3 |
| July 24, 2013 | The resolution created a Comprehensive Plan Committee and Resolution 2013-139 created a temporary budget for it not to exceed $2,500. | $2,500 | about $3,616 | document 3811, p. 6 |
| December 9, 2013 | Council was told the offer for the Jon's Ice Cream property should be $105,618 for everything that needs to be done. | $105,618 | about $153k | document 3799, p. 3 |
| January 19, 2016 | The building official's annual Census Bureau report listed 186 units with a $27.2 million evaluation. | $27,200,000 | about $38.2M | document 3714, p. 6 |
| September 1, 2016 | A sanitary sewer analysis for the Park Ridge subdivision prints the city's share of the lift station cost as $600,000 for a 350-acre watershed. | $600,000 | about $842k | document 3690, p. 18 |
| September 1, 2016 | Recomputed from the printed city share and watershed area, the lift station cost is about $1,714 per acre. | — | Derived | document 3690, p. 18 |
| September 1, 2016 | The analysis prints $600,000 divided by 350 acres as $1,714.28 per acre. | 1,714.28 $ per acre | document 3690, p. 18 | |
| September 1, 2016 | The same analysis prints the lift station watershed area as 350 acres. | 350 acres | document 3690, p. 18 | |
| September 1, 2016 | The same analysis records a developers' proposal of a $25,000 parkland and greenspace fee and a $35,000 one-time sanitary sewer fee, $60,000 in all, against a calculated sewer fee of $34,285.60. | $60,000 | about $84k | document 3690, p. 18 |
| November 16, 2016 | The agenda item set a meeting to approve a development agreement with a developer including annual appropriation tax increment payments in an annual amount not to exceed $500,000. | $500,000 | about $702k | document 3681, p. 1 |
| April 4, 2018 | The official statement prints the town's area as 2,650 acres (4.14 square miles). | 2,650 acres | document 6621, p. 18 | |
| April 4, 2018 | The official statement for the fire-truck bonds prints the population as 460 (1990 Census), 975 (2000 Census), 1,947 (2010 Census) and 3,150 (2017 estimate). | 1,947 persons | document 6621, p. 18 | |
| April 4, 2018 | The official statement prints a 2018/2019 100% actual value of $312,187,873 and taxable value with rollback of 183,937,029. | $312,187,873 | about $418.9M | document 6621, p. 32 |
| August 17, 2021 | The city administrator's report in the minutes states the census is official and the population is 4,512. | 4,512 residents | document 201, p. 4 | |
| November 16, 2021 | A consultant's law enforcement needs assessment gives Tiffin's population as 460 in 1990, 1,010 in 2000, 1,947 in 2010 and 4,512 in 2020, with 12,000 anticipated for 2030. | 4,512 residents | document 2835, p. 2 | |
| December 21, 2021 | A subdivider's agreement prints a sanitary sewer upgrade cost of $616.67/acre for 55.41 acres for a total of $34,169.68. | 616.67 $/acre | document 2792, p. 10 | |
| February 6, 2024 | A Census Bureau email in the council packet gave an estimated cost of $370,391 for a full special census of Tiffin as of January 16, 2024. | $370,391 | about $398k | document 1956, p. 1 |
| May 6, 2025 | The council work session agreed to a six-year TIF agreement totaling $600,000 with a developer for the extension of East Village Drive to South Park Road, with the city also paying for water main upsizing, a retaining wall and widening the road from 36 feet to 40 feet. | $600,000 | about $628k | document 85, p. 1 |
| July 1, 2025 | Seven resolutions approving an annexation appear in the instrument register for 2020 through 2025 (derived count of the claims listed as inputs). | — | Derived | document 1407, p. 3 |
| April 21, 2026 | A staff report in the council packet states the official population is now 7,577, up 3,065 since the 2020 census, and that the process faced two shutdowns. | 7,577 residents | document 530, p. 1 | |
| May 5, 2026 | The council communication on certifying the special census states the certified population is 7,577 residents with 3,394 housing units, an increase of 3,065 over the 2020 Census population of 4,512. | 7,577 residents | document 495, p. 1 |
"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.