Landmarks

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. March 7, 1928 Decision Section 1 describes the town seal as circular, with the words Tiffin, Iowa in the center and the words Town Seal around the margin.

   “SECTION 1. The town seal shall be a seal circular in form, in the center of which shall be the words, "Tiffin, Iowa", and around the margin the words, "Town Seal"”

   document 4708, p. 1 · Ord. 1 · before 1962
2. November 7, 1962 Discussion The council decided to check for a lease between the Fire Association and the Town for the fire house on town property; in December the attorney could find no written description of any arrangement.

   “It was decided to check on the existence of a lease between the Fire Association and the Town covering the fire house, which is located on town property.”

   document 3361, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
3. November 7, 1962 Discussion The council decided to check whether a lease existed between the Fire Association and the Town covering the fire house, which stood on town property.

   “It was decided to check on the existence of a lease between the Fire Association and the Town covering the fire house, which is located on town property.”

   document 3361, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
4. December 5, 1962 Report The attorney for both the town and the Fire Association found no written description of any arrangement between them about the property on which the fire house was built.

   “Mr. Tucker was found to be the lawyer both for the Town and the Fire Association, and when contacted, he could find no written description of any arrangements made by these two organizations in regard to the property on which the fire house is built.”

   document 3359, p. 1 · meeting · William Tucker · 1960s
5. December 5, 1962 Decision The council approved installing a street light on Grant Street across from the Lark after adjacent property owners were reported in favor.

   “adjacent property owners were in favor of installing a street light on Grant Street across from the Lark. Bill moved, and Bob seconded the motion that this be done. Carried.”

   document 3359, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
6. 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
7. June 5, 1963 Discussion The council discussed purchasing the two empty schoolhouses and moving them to a site.

   “The possibility of purchasing the two empty schoolhouses and moving them to this site was discussed.”

   document 3354, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
8. July 3, 1963 Decision The council accepted an applicant for a Class C liquor licence for the Lark, and moved to issue a beer permit to the Tiffin Inn.

   “Liquor permit application for the Lark was discussed.”

   document 3353, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
9. July 22, 1963 Decision The council agreed to include an extra $2033 in the budget earmarked for a town building, about 10.2 mills over the proposed regular expenditures.

   “it was agreed to include in the budget an extra $2033 to be earmarked for a town building. This will represent an increase of about 10.2 mills over the proposed regular expenditures.”

   document 3353, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
10. August 7, 1963 Figure An architect from Powers and Associates thought moving the schoolhouses worthwhile if the town could get them on the lot for $4,000; a $1100 quote was reported for a 24 x 60 basement.

    “He was of the opinion that if the town can get them on the lot for $4,000, we could never get that kind of space for that money.”

    document 3352, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
11. February 5, 1964 Decision The council unanimously resolved to give its unqualified support to the Fire Association's plan to obtain a new unit.

    “gives its unqualified support and encouragement to the Fire Association in its plan to obtain the new unit”

    document 3344, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
12. April 1, 1964 Figure The council approved a beer permit for the Lark and accepted $200.00 for it.

    “200.00 . The Lark (beer permit)”

    document 3341, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
13. 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
14. July 1, 1964 Decision A short July 1964 meeting renewed cigarette permits, renewed a Class C liquor licence for a restaurant and lounge, and issued a Class B beer permit to the Tiffin Inn.

    “Motion by Stratton seconded by Sprung that Class B Permit (Beer) be issued to Tiffin Inn. MC.”

    document 3334, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
15. 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
16. September 27, 1965 Decision At a special meeting the council unanimously accepted a liquor licence application and approved a beer licence for The Lark Supper Club, Inc., and took in $200.00 for the beer permit.

    “After having read and considered application for liquor license for The Lark Supper Club, Inc., Wayne moved, and Bill Bream seconded the motion to accept the application. Carried unanimously.”

    document 3309, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
17. October 6, 1965 Decision The council cancelled the Lark's beer license #1 with a refund of half the fee, and cancelled the liquor license issued 5 July 1965, a week after approving the licences for The Lark Supper Club, Inc.

    “Glenn moved, Wayne seconded the motion to cancel Beer License #1 issued to Mary K. Dahnke on May 6, 1965 and to refund one-half of the license fee paid to the Town.”

    document 3306, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
18. December 21, 1965 Decision At the request of the proprietors of a closed business the council cancelled beer and cigarette licences and applied the beer licence refund to the sewer rental account in arrears.

    “Birtchers have made the request that their beer and cigarette licenses be cancelled because they are not now open for business and that the refund on the beer license be applied to their sewer rental account in arrears.”

    document 3303, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
19. 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
20. September 26, 1967 Decision The council approved the application for beer and liquor permits for the Lark.

    “A motion was made by Ted Spivey and seconded by Bill Bream to approve the application for beer and liquor permits for the Lark.”

    document 3278, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
21. January 24, 1968 Discussion The council discussed closing the east-end alley from Second Street to the sewer plant, recommended parking on one side only on Grant Street near the Lark because double parking blocked fire equipment, and mapping a truck route.

    “The double parking on the north end of Grant Street near the Lark presents an obstacle to the passage of fire equipment, and the Council recommended parking on one side only.”

    document 3258, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
22. September 4, 1968 Discussion The council noted that many power lines in town were frayed and dangerous and that low voltage had burned out two expensive motors at the sewer plant, and asked the attorney to write the utility.

    “the low voltage has been a problem for several years, causing inconvenience and the burning out of two expensive motors at the sewer treatment plant.”

    document 3264, p. 4 · meeting · 1960s
23. September 10, 1968 Decision The mayor directed the attorney to thank Owens Brush Co. for its offer of a tank but explain the town could not afford it.

    “Mayor Bream directed Mr. Neuzil to write a letter thanking Owens Brush Co. for their offer of the tank, but explain that the town can't afford it.”

    document 3263, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
24. 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
25. February 19, 1969 Discussion The council discussed Iowa Electric Light & Power's request to build a sub-station in Tiffin and asked for a representative at the March meeting.

    “The request of Iowa Electric Light & Power to build a sub-station in Tiffin was discussed.”

    document 3256, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
26. February 19, 1969 Discussion A councilman was contacted about a contract with the town for weekly trash pickup, and the clerk was to ask townspeople's opinion in a letter with the next sewer bill.

    “The Clerk will propose a letter to be sent with the next sewer bill to get the townspeople's opinion.”

    document 3256, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
27. March 5, 1969 Decision Two utility representatives discussed a sub-station to handle more power and keep voltage up, the council offered full support and discussed annexing the land, and voted to replace all town lights with 175 mercury lamps.

    “The sub-station would handle more power and keep voltage up. The Council offered them their full support and also discussed with the representatives the possibility of annexing the sub-station land into Tiffin.”

    document 3253, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
28. 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
29. 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
30. 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
31. 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
32. July 2, 1969 Figure A hauler offered to pick up trash and garbage for all residents at $2 per month instead of the present $2.50; on a split vote the council voted to explain the pickup to residents when the August sewer bill was sent.

    “The rate would be $2 per month instead of the present $2.50.”

    document 3245, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
33. September 3, 1969 Landmark The mayor said HACAP had rented the old Club 88 as a recreation center for teenagers, older people and lower income families, sponsored by State and Federal government.

    “HACAP has rented the old Club 88 for use as a recreation center mostly for teen agers, older people and lower income families.”

    document 3240, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
34. September 3, 1969 Report Of 80 questionnaires on whether the town should contract with a hauler for everyone's trash, fifty-three were returned, 44 yes and 9 no, and the council decided the town could not legally accept the offer.

    “Of the 80 questionnaires sent out asking if the town should contract with Delbert Neese to haul everyone's trash fifty three were returned. 44 yes and 9 no.”

    document 3240, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
35. January 7, 1970 Decision The council cut the sewer-rate units of two businesses, the Lark and Tiffin Locker, by 40% for 1970 only.

    “Dale Flansburg made the motion to lower the rates of the Lark and Tiffin Locker by reducing the number of units of each business by 40%. This will now give the Lark 12 units and the Locker units and is effective for the year 1970 only.”

    document 3229, p. 1 · meeting · Dale Flansburg · 1970s
36. April 1, 1970 Landmark A new owner of Spivey's Tavern asked the council about obtaining a cigarette and beer permit.

    “Mr. Grindstaff and Attorney Hayes were present to ask the Council about obtaining a cigarette and beer permit for Mr. Grindstaff, since he has purchased Spivey's Tavern.”

    document 3225, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
37. June 3, 1970 Report The gas company wanted to number all the houses in town and offered to pay for and install the numbers.

    “The gas co. wants to number all the houses in town and will pay for and install them.”

    document 3221, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
38. June 5, 1974 Landmark A councilmember moved cigarette permits for The Lark, Frank's, Slim's and The Corral for July 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975.

    “Judy Smith moved to grant cigarette permits to The Lark, Frank's, Slim's and The Corral for July 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975.”

    document 4626, p. 2 · meeting · Judy Smith · 1970s
39. October 2, 1974 Landmark A councilmember moved to grant a Sunday liquor permit to the Lark Supper Club.

    “Glenn Potter made a motion to grant a Sunday liquor permit to the Lark Supper Club.”

    document 4619, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
40. August 13, 1975 Decision Ordinance #70 set official posting places for notices and ordinances at City Hall and three businesses.

    “Smith moved to read Ordinance #70 establishing official posting places to publish and place notices and ordinances at Tiffin City Hall, Frank's Service, Inc., Slim's Tavern and Plansburg's Hardware.”

    document 4600, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 70 · 1970s
41. June 8, 1977 Landmark A councilmember moved cigarette permits for five businesses from July 1, 1977 through June 30, 1978.

    “Janssen moved to grant permits to Tom's Skelly Service, Inc., Slim's Tavern, The Corral and The Lark Supper Club, Meadowlark Co. for the sale of cigarettes from July 1, 1977 through June 30, 1978.”

    document 4548, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Janssen · 1970s
42. May 24, 1978 Decision The telephone franchise ordinance granted General Telephone Company of the Midwest a franchise for twenty-five years from its effective date.

    “is hereby granted a franchise for a period of twenty-five (25) years from the effective date of this ordinance”

    document 4724, p. 1 · Ord. 76 · 1970s
43. November 14, 1979 Decision The ordinance provides for licensing and regulating peddlers.

    “AN ORDINANCE FOR LICENSING AND REGULATING PEDDLERS IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA”

    document 4734, p. 1 · Ord. 85 · 1970s
44. April 8, 1981 Landmark The council instructed the attorney to write that the owner of the bait shop-store-gas station building at the Voparil site had to connect it to the city sewer system to comply with city ordinances.

    “to write letter to Louis Voparil stating that he has to connect this bait shop-store-gas station building to city sewer system in order to comply with city ordinances.”

    document 4487, p. 3 · meeting · Mary Hoefer · 1980s
45. April 8, 1981 Landmark The council approved structural alterations to the ice cream store (an overhang on the east side and a roof over a picnic area on the west side) subject to blueprints and the permit fee.

    “Motion Spivey second Williams to approve structural alterations made to ice cream store building by John Schneider (overhang on east side and roof over picnic area on west side) subject to receipt of blueprints and permit fee.”

    document 4487, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
46. April 8, 1981 Landmark The council discussed structural additions to the ice cream store building, and the attorney advised that each alteration of a structure requires blueprints, council approval and a building permit.

    “Council discussed structural additions made to Schneider's ice cream store building. Attorney Hoefer advised Council that each alteration or change made to a structure requires blueprints, Council approval and building permit.”

    document 4487, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
47. August 12, 1981 Landmark The council instructed the attorney to write to the ice cream store's owner that he was in violation of the zoning ordinance and to put a hard surface on his driveway.

    “Motion Spivey second Rohret to instruct Attorney Hoefer to write letter to John Schneider concerning his Ice Cream Store and to inform him that he is in violation of Ordinance 1979-83, Zoning Ordinance, and to give him a minimal amount of time to comply with the ordinance and put a hard surface on his driveway.”

    document 4476, p. 4 · meeting · Mary Hoefer · 1980s
48. September 9, 1981 Place The notice for the sewer rate hearing said it would be held in the basement of the Tiffin United Church.

    “in the basement of the Tiffin United Church”

    document 4473, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
49. September 9, 1981 Landmark The council instructed Schneider Apartments to hard surface the driveway and parking lot at the Ice Cream Store by November 15, 1981 or the attorney would enforce the ordinance legally.

    “to hard surface driveway and parking lot at Ice Cream Store according to specifications in Ordinance No. 1979-83 by November 15, 1981 or Council will instruct city attorney to enforce ordinance through the legal process.”

    document 4474, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
50. December 9, 1981 Landmark The council consented to let the ice cream store open in the spring on a verbal promise that the driveway and parking lot would be paved by June 1, 1982, or the council might bring legal action.

    “It was the consensus of the Council to allow Schneider Apartments to open the Ice Cream Store in the spring with the verbal promise from John Schneider that the driveway and parking lot would be paved by June 1, 1982 or council may bring legal action against him.”

    document 4469, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
51. December 9, 1981 Landmark The council approved a building permit to enclose part of the west sun trellis at the Ice Cream Store on receipt of plans and a $25.00 permit fee.

    “to approve request by John Schneider to obtain building permit to enclose part of west sun trellis at the Ice Cream Store upon receipt of plans and $25.00 permit fee.”

    document 4469, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
52. February 10, 1982 Landmark The agenda listed a request to renew the Class C liquor license for Slim's Saloon.

    “renewal of Class "C" liquor license for Slim's Saloon”

    document 4467, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
53. May 12, 1982 Landmark The council gave the city attorney authority to begin proceedings for an injunction on June 1, 1982 restraining the owner from operating the Ice Cream Store if the parking lot and driveway were not paved.

    “to give city attorney authority to begin proceedings to issue an injunction on June 1, 1982 restraining John Schneider from operating the Ice Cream Store if parking lot and driveway are not paved according to Ordinance No. 1979-83.”

    document 4460, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
54. 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
55. 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
56. November 10, 1982 Landmark The agenda listed an offensive odor from the DeKalb Plant.

    “Offensive odor from DeKalb Plant”

    document 4449, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
57. 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
58. June 8, 1983 Discussion The mayor said the city should add some money to the fire station expansion project in order to have a meeting room.

    “Potter stated that he thought the city should add some money to the fire station expansion project in order to have a meeting room.”

    document 4425, p. 5 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
59. September 28, 1983 Report The minutes record a wash house described as the second oldest structure in Tiffin.

    “the wash house is the second oldest structure in Tiffin and it also supports his grape crop.”

    document 4419, p. 9 · meeting · 1980s
60. February 8, 1984 Discussion The fire chief asked the city to help build an addition to the fire station, saying the city could use the meeting room if it helped pay heating costs, and estimated the project at $20,000.00 with donated labor.

    “Tom Morgan, Chief of Tiffin Fire Department, address council and asked if city would contribute money to help build addition to fire station. He stated that the city could use the meeting room if city helped to pay heating costs. He estimated total cost of project at $20,000.00 with donated labor.”

    document 4412, p. 2 · meeting · Tom Morgan · 1980s
61. June 13, 1984 Landmark The agenda listed cigarette permit requests by Morgan's Standard, Lark, Grandpa's and Slim's.

    “Cigarette permits - requests by Morgan's Standard, Lark, Grandpa's, Slim's”

    document 4407, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
62. 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
63. 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
64. November 14, 1984 Place The November 1984 council agenda was headed Tiffin Methodist Church.

    “Wednesday, November 14, 1984 7:30 p.m. Tiffin Methodist Church”

    document 4396, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
65. December 12, 1984 Place The December 12, 1984 council agenda was headed Tiffin Fire Station.

    “Agenda Wednesday, December 12, 1984 7:30 p.m. Tiffin Fire Station”

    document 4395, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
66. May 14, 1986 Landmark The council approved a request to remove the no parking sign on the north side of Highway 6 across from the Ice Cream Store, on condition that Iowa DOT also approve.

    “to approve request by John Schneider to remove "no parking" sign on north side of highway no. 6 across from the Ice Cream Store, with the condition that he go through the IDOT and get their approval also.”

    document 4369, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
67. 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
68. 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
69. August 9, 1989 Landmark The mayor reported he had asked that construction of a porch at Grandpa's Grocery at 221 Marengo Road stop because no building permit had been applied for.

    “Mayor reported that he called Louis Voparil and asked that he stop construction of the porch at Grandpa's Grocery at 221 Marengo Road because he did not apply for a building permit”

    document 4319, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
70. August 9, 1989 Landmark The council approved a building permit for a 20' by 44' expansion of the Ice Cream Store at 231 Marengo Road, including a second story with an apartment above.

    “to approve request by John Schneider for building permit for 20' by 44' expansion including a second story with an apartment above the structure to Ice Cream Store at 231 Marengo Road.”

    document 4319, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
71. April 11, 1990 Decision The council directed the city attorney to write to Vantage Cable Company, which the city might terminate the franchise of if problems were not remedied.

    “to direct city attorney to write to Vantage Cable Company and reiterate item numbers 1 and 3 in the original letter of March 23, 1990 which are to move the junction box which is in the ditch near 110 Main Street and to provide "as built" maps of the cable system or city may elect to remedy problems and charge cost to Vantage Cable or city may elect to terminate franchise. Carried unanimously.”

    document 4311, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
72. August 8, 1990 Decision The council unanimously approved a building permit request to alter the Ice Cream Store at 231 Marengo Road to install a drive-through area.

    “to approve request for building permit from John Schneider to alter Ice Cream Store at 231 Marneog Road to install a drive trough area. Roll call vote: Slaymaker, aye; Stoner, aye; Morgan, aye; Brown, aye; Bartels, aye. Carried unanimously.”

    document 4302, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
73. September 12, 1990 Decision The council unanimously approved a one-year beer garden permit for Slim's Saloon.

    “of Slim's Saloon for a beer garden permit for a period of one-year. Roll call vote: Stoner, aye; Slaymaker, aye; Morgan, aye; Brown, aye; Bartels, aye. Carried unanimously.”

    document 4300, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
74. March 10, 1993 Decision an ordinance, granting Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company a twenty-five year gas franchise, was adopted by the council on March 10, 1993.

    “ordinance was adopted and approved by the City Council of Tiffin, Iowa on March 10, 1993, was approved by a majority of the electors of the City of Tiffin, Iowa voting at a special election called for that purpose and held in the City of Tiffin, Iowa on May 18, 1993”

    document 4817, p. 5 · Ord. 1993-177 · 1990s
75. May 18, 1993 Decision A special city election on the gas franchise to Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company was ordered for May 18, 1993, from noon until 8:00 o'clock in the evening.

    “That a special election is hereby called and ordered to be held in the City of Tiffin, Iowa on the 18th day of May, 1993, from 12:00 o'clock Noon until 8:00 o'clock in the evening”

    document 5160, p. 4 · Res. 1993-8 · 1990s
76. September 8, 1993 Decision The council passed Ordinance No. 1993-179 establishing a building code for structures other than one and two family dwellings, applying the Iowa State Building Code.

    “ORDINANCE NO. 1993-179 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING BUILDING CODE FOR STRUCTURES AND PREMISES OTHER THAN ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS, OTHER STRUCTURES GOVERNED BY THE C.A.B.O. ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1987-145.”

    document 4819, p. 1 · Ord. 1993-179 · 1990s
77. 1994 Decision The archive holds Ordinance #1994-191, an ordinance to establish provisions to grant franchises for community antenna television systems; the copy prints no adoption date.

    “ORDINANCE #1994-191 AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS TO GRANT FRANCHISES FOR COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEMS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF SUCH SYSTEMS IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA”

    document 4832, p. 1 · Ord. 1994-191 · 1990s
78. March 8, 1995 Decision The council approved a nonexclusive cable television franchise agreement with Galaxy Telecom, Inc.

    “A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ATTACHED CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH GALAXY TELECOM, INC., WHICH GRANTS A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, ERECT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”

    document 5166, p. 1 · Res. 1995-7 · 1990s
79. December 3, 1996 Figure A welcome brochure filed with Planning and Zoning minutes gave the population as 464 with estimates now ranging over 600 people, and listed local businesses including the Ice Cream Store & Restaurant, the Tiffin Post Office, Slim's Saloon and Tiffin-Solon State Bank.

    “Population 464 and estimates now range over 600 people.”

    document 4293, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
80. June 11, 1997 Decision The council passed an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 145 and adopting the Uniform Building Code for all new construction.

    “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 145 AND ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE FOR ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE CITY AND ADOPTING ADDITIONAL FIRE SAFETY PROVISIONS FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA”

    document 4858, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-214 · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
81. January 13, 1999 Discussion A business owner asked the Planning and Zoning Commission for a larger and higher sign at the Ice Cream Store; members felt one solution might be for the entire block to be rezoned as C-2 highway commercial.

    “John Schneider was present to discuss his desire to place a larger and higher sign at his Ice Cream Store business. Members are not happy about the thought of spot zoning in any location in the city. Members felt that one solution might be for the entire block to be rezoned as C-2 highway commercial.”

    document 4197, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
82. February 10, 1999 Decision The council voted to have the owner make written application for a zoning change from C-1 to C-2 for the Ice Cream Store property and referred the application to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

    “make written application for his request for zoning change from C-1 to C-2 for his property at the Ice Cream Store and that the application request be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission.”

    document 4194, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
83. April 21, 1999 Report A board of adjustment hearing record states that the Post Office on Grant Street was grandfathered as a public use within a single residential area.

    “The Post Office was grandfathered as a public use within a single residential area.”

    document 4184, p. 4 · 1990s
84. July 14, 1999 Decision The council authorized the mayor and clerk to sign an easement agreement with South Slope Telephone for Outlot B and antennae equipment on the Tiffin Water Tower.

    “to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an agreement with South Slope Telephone of Norway, Iowa for easement agreement for Outlot B, and antennae equipment on the Tiffin Water Tower after review by City Attorney and City Engineer.”

    document 4175, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1990s
85. September 29, 1999 Discussion A visitor asked whether the city would accept the donation of the old post office building for a park museum, and thought it might be the oldest remaining building within the city limits; the council agreed to take the idea under consideration.

    “he might be interested in donating the old post office building to the city for a park museum. Joe thought this might be the oldest remaining building within the city limits. The city council agreed to take this idea under consideration.”

    document 4168, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
86. October 6, 1999 Decision The Planning and Zoning Commission deferred the request to change the Ice Cream Store business location from C-1 to C-2 while the owner checked sign, parking and sidewalk requirements.

    “to explain his need to request zoning from the current C-1 to C-2 for his Ice Cream Store business location.”

    document 4166, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
87. April 11, 2001 Milestone The minutes record that a council member had set up a website for the city.

    “Mike Ryan has set up web site for the city with address www.tiffin.ia.net.”

    document 4122, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Ryan · 2000s
88. May 9, 2001 Landmark The council approved the liquor license renewal for On the Go Convenience Store.

    “Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve liquor license renewal for On the Go Convenience Store. Ayes: Ryan, Gericke, Bartels, Dils and Walls. Motion carried. City Development Board has approved annexation of Leonard property.”

    document 4119, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
89. 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
90. August 8, 2001 Landmark The council took up a request for a release on Lots 10 and 11 of Sadler Subdivision, described in the minutes as the Ice Cream Store, subject to the city attorney's recommendation.

    “Lots 10, 11 Sadler Subdivision the Ice Cream Store. Motion Ryan, second Gericke that release be approved upon study and recommendation of same by City Attorney Stephen Greenleaf.”

    document 4111, p. 3 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s
91. September 26, 2001 Landmark The council approved an agreement with US Cellular for a tower beside the water tower on Roberts Ferry, with the old water standpipe removed at the company's cost.

    “to approve an agreement with US Cellular for tower location adjacent to the water tower on Roberts Ferry. The agreement will include removal of the old water standpipe and these additions to the proposed written agreement.”

    document 4107, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
92. December 7, 2001 Figure The city council approved a ground lease with US Cellular for a fee of $600 a month beginning when construction of the tower begins.

    “The City Council has approved a ground lease with US Cellular for a fee of $600/month beginning when construction of the communication tower begins. The proposed tower is planned to be at least 10 feet taller than the current water tower. US Cellular has agreed to pay costs of removing the old water standpipe in this location.”

    document 4102, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
93. July 10, 2002 History note An adult club looks at Tiffin; the council moves to regulate

    “Council expressed concern about placing an adult entertainment business near a residential area.”

    document 4083, p. 2 · meeting · history note · 2000s
94. August 14, 2002 History note Ordinances 2002-254 and 2002-255 regulate sexually oriented businesses

    “Section 1. Purpose. To make an amendment to Ordinance No. 1998-219 (Zoning) to provide an additional permitted principal use known as "Sexually-Oriented Businesses" to areas zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial and to provide a definition of same.”

    document 4899, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 2002-254 · history note · 2000s
95. 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
96. July 14, 2004 Decision Ordinance 2004-268 granted South Slope Cooperative a non-exclusive franchise for cable television service in Tiffin.

    “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO SOUTH SLOPE COOPERATIVE A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES IN TIFFIN, IOWA BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA; SECTION 1.”

    document 4912, p. 1 · Ord. 268 · 2000s
97. July 14, 2004 Decision Resolution 2004-31 sent the cable franchise ordinance and ballot question to the county elections commissioner for an August 17, 2004 election, but the printed text names the voters of the City of North Liberty.

    “FOR THE SUBMISSION OF SAID ORDINANCE AND QUESTION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA, AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 17, 2004.”

    document 5194, p. 1 · Res. 2004-031 · 2000s
98. 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
99. 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
100. June 6, 2007 Landmark Casey's General Stores requested a variance of about 8 feet on the Highway 6 setback to enlarge the store, and Planning and Zoning did not recommend it.

     “Casey's General Stores, Inc of Ankeny, Iowa has requested a variance for about 8 feet on the setback along Hwy 6. Requesting building permit to enlarge business on south side of building. Motion Berner, second Reeve that the request for building permit does not meet the requirements of the zoning ordinance, that a variance is not recommended”

     document 4008, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
101. July 8, 2009 Landmark Resolution 2009-25 approved an alcohol permit for Casa Tequila Authentic Mexican Grill at 119 W. Marengo Rd.

     “A RESOLUTION APPROVING OF THE ALCOHOL PERMIT TO THE CASA TEQUILA AUTHENTIC MEXICAN GRILL DOING BUSINESS AT 119 W. MARENGO RD. WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”

     document 5383, p. 1 · Res. 2009-025 · 2000s
102. 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
103. May 5, 2010 Landmark Planning and Zoning recommended rezoning both lots of The Depot and a residential property to the C2-B Commercial District.

     “Motion made by Steve Berner to recommend that City Council approve the re-zone of both lots of the current The Depot and the residential property at 316 College St to C2-B Commercial District.”

     document 3933, p. 2 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2010s
104. June 9, 2010 Spending At the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment public hearing the mayor explained that Lot Five of Bigelow Subdivision was being added to allow a two-year TIF rebate to LMR Development for a commercial building.

     “purpose for request to amend current Urban Renewal Plan to include Lot Five of Bigelow Sub-division for purpose to allow two year TIF Rebate to LMR Development for commercial building”

     document 3930, p. 3 · meeting · Royce Phillips · 2010s
105. September 1, 2010 Landmark Planning and Zoning approved the site plan for reconstruction of The Depot, contingent on a joint driveway with Jon's Ice Cream, a drainage plan and the engineer's and fire chief's approval.

     “to approve the site plan for the reconstruction of the Depot with the contingencies that site plan includes a joint driveway with Jon's Ice Cream, Drainage Plan be submitted with plans, includes Engineer's and Fire Chief's approval.”

     document 3922, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
106. June 27, 2012 Spending City Hall received a quote of $320,000 from Woodruff Construction to completely gut and restore the Locker building for a new City Hall.

     “City Hall received a quote from Woodruff Construction for $320,000 to completely gut and restore the Locker to utilize as a new location for City Hall.”

     document 3851, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
107. January 9, 2013 Figure The printed $280,000 of 2013 is about $400,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived

     “the City has paid around $280,000 for the Locker location and that site needs to be utilized.”

     document 3838, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
108. January 9, 2013 Figure The mayor stated the city had paid around $280,000 for the Locker location and that the site needed to be utilized.

     “the City has paid around $280,000 for the Locker location and that site needs to be utilized.”

     document 3838, p. 3 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2010s
109. January 23, 2013 Discussion Community fund representatives discussed the desire for a Community Center and possibly a farmer's market.

     “Community Fund presentation: Mr. Sentman and Mr. Davis discussed the desire for a Community Center and possibly have a farmer’s market.”

     document 3837, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
110. February 27, 2013 Decision A motion to recommend the Locker location as the proposed City Hall site passed with four ayes and one nay.

     “Motion Kahler to recommend the Locker location as a proposed City Hall site, seconded Ryan. Ayes=Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Nays=Phillips. Motion passed.”

     document 3828, p. 6 · meeting · Joann Kahler · 2010s
111. August 14, 2013 Spending Resolution 2013-145 authorized the administrator to sign an agreement with Big Country for a five-year tax rebate with TIF funds.

     “Resolution 2013-145 Authorizing the City Administrator to sign an agreement with Big Country for a tax rebate for five (5) years with TIF funds”

     document 3809, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2013-145 · 2010s
112. September 25, 2013 Spending Resolution 2013-179 awarded the City Hall project to City Construction Group LC in the total amount of $382,700, by three ayes to two nays.

     “Resolution 2013-179 Awarding the City Hall project to City Construction Group LC in the total amount of $382,700: Phillips commented that the location is horrendous. Motion Kahler to approve, second Ryan. Ayes=Kahler, Ryan, Bartels. Nays=Upton, Phillips. Motion passed.”

     document 3803, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2013-179 · 2010s
113. September 25, 2013 Figure The printed $382,700 of 2013 is about $550,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived

     “Resolution 2013-179 Awarding the City Hall project to City Construction Group LC in the total amount of $382,700: Phillips commented that the location is horrendous. Motion Kahler to approve, second Ryan. Ayes=Kahler, Ryan, Bartels. Nays=Upton, Phillips. Motion passed.”

     document 3803, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
114. September 25, 2013 Discussion A builder asked council for a two- or three-year TIF rebate for a new dental office described as a $700,000 project adding two full-time positions, on a lot outside any TIF district.

     “asked Council for a two or three year TIF rebate for Dr. Hart’s new office. The new facility is a $700,000 project and will be adding two full-time positions.”

     document 3803, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
115. December 9, 2013 Decision Council was told the offer for the Jon's Ice Cream property should be $105,618 for everything that needs to be done.

     “Council was informed that the offer should be $105,618 for everything that needs to be done.”

     document 3799, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2010s
116. January 8, 2014 Decision Council moved to have the mayor make a counter offer to John's Ice Cream not to exceed $145,000.

     “Motion Upton to have the Mayor to make counter offer to John’s Ice Cream not to exceed $145,000”

     document 3798, p. 3 · meeting · Peggy Upton · 2010s
117. January 22, 2014 Figure The printed $150,000 of 2014 is about $210,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived

     “Motion Ryan to approve increasing the cost of the John’s Ice Cream offer to a flat $150,000”

     document 3797, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
118. January 22, 2014 Figure The mayor's breakdown for Jon's Ice Cream listed a $31,200 appraisal.

     “Mayor Berner gave a breakdown: $31,200 appraisal”

     document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2010s
119. January 22, 2014 Decision Council approved increasing the cost of the Jon's Ice Cream offer to a flat $150,000.

     “Motion Ryan to approve increasing the cost of the John’s Ice Cream offer to a flat $150,000”

     document 3797, p. 2 · meeting · project · Mike Ryan · 2010s
120. January 22, 2014 Figure The breakdown listed concrete for the north parking lot at $29,218.

     “concrete North parking lot $29,218”

     document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
121. January 22, 2014 Figure The breakdown listed moving the business sign at $4,200.

     “move business sign $4,200”

     document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
122. January 22, 2014 Figure The breakdown listed concrete for the store parking lot at $42,000.

     “concrete store parking lot $42,000”

     document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
123. January 22, 2014 Figure The four itemized figures add to $106,618, which is more than the printed total of $105,618. Derived

     “Total=$105,618.”

     document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
124. January 22, 2014 Figure The breakdown prints a total of $105,618.

     “Total=$105,618.”

     document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
125. February 26, 2014 Report Council discussed an elevation certificate for City Hall to show it is out of the 100-year flood plain for insurance purposes.

     “City Hall needs an elevation certificate which shows it is out of the 100 flood plain for insurance purposes.”

     document 3790, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
126. October 22, 2014 Decision The ordinance added self-service storage as a permitted use in the C-2B zoning district.

     “Self-Service Storage, permitted use, C-2B.”

     document 5003, p. 1 · Ord. 2014-364 · 2010s
127. April 22, 2015 Spending The Big Country Seeds agreement provides annual appropriation tax increment payments totaling not more than $102,000.

     “annual appropriation tax increment payments to the Company in a total amount not exceeding $102,000”

     document 6294, p. 3 · Res. 2015-056 · 2010s
128. November 25, 2015 Figure The payables list includes $5,780.00 to Seelman Construction for excavation at Jon's Ice Cream.

     “SEELMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC</td><td>EXCAVATION - JON'S ICE CREAM</td><td>5,780.00”

     document 3720, p. 6 · meeting · 2010s
129. February 2, 2016 Decision Resolution 2016-010 approved a development agreement with Ironclad Partners LLC d/b/a Sprout Kids Academy with annual appropriation tax increment payments.

     “Resolution 2016-010 – Resolution Approving Development Agreement with Ironclad Partners LLC d/b/a Sprout Kids Academy, Authorizing Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments”

     document 3712, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2016-010 · 2010s
130. March 22, 2016 Decision The ordinance added taverns and bars to the permitted business list and amended restaurant uses in all commercial districts.

     “ADDING TAVERNS/BARS TO BUSINESS LIST AND AMENDING RESTAURANT USES IN ALL COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS”

     document 5019, p. 1 · Ord. 2016-382 · 2010s
131. June 6, 2017 Landmark The consent agenda renewed licenses for Kum & Go, The Depot, Morgan's and Casey's General Store.

     “Renewal of Kum & Go, The Depot, Morgan’s and Casey’s General Store”

     document 3663, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
132. January 16, 2018 Spending Council held a hearing on and approved a development agreement and tax increment payments with Fareway Stores, Inc.

     “HOLD HEARING ON AND APPROVE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND TAX INCREMENT PAYMENTS (Fareway Stores, Inc.)”

     document 6617, p. 1 · Res. 2018-001 · 2010s
133. May 15, 2018 Decision The ordinance amended the zoning ordinance to allow the sale of consumer fireworks.

     “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF TIFFIN ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FOR THE SALE OF CONSUMER FIREWORKS”

     document 5073, p. 1 · Ord. 2018-435 · 2010s
134. February 19, 2019 Decision The ordinance amended the sign regulations of the zoning ordinance to disallow advertising signs.

     “to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 2007-287, Section 6, Sign Regulations, to disallow advertising signs.”

     document 5084, p. 1 · Ord. 2019-446 · 2010s

All 136 dated items on this theme, ordinances, resolutions and project milestones included (their theme is given by their title).

The figures

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