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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. May 2, 1962 Discussion The council made a tentative priority list for street repairs, to be submitted with the Road Use Tax Report.

   “Council discussed budget plan to be submitted with Road Use Tax Report. The tentative priority list was made for street repairs:”

   document 41, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
2. July 12, 1962 Spending The council voted to buy a patching roller with a butane heater from Hawkeye Machinery in Cedar Rapids for $295.95, plus a gas tank.

   “Ted moved, and Glenn seconded the motion to buy this roller for $295.95 from Hawkeye Machinery in Cedar Rapids, plus the additional accessory of a gas tank.”

   document 3362, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
3. July 12, 1962 Discussion A councilman reported that Nagle Lumber had new steel park bench frames but had not priced tables; the council moved to buy a wooden picnic table from a local seller, price not in this quote.

   “Nagle Lumber has new steel park bench frames but have not completed construction of the tables and have not priced them.”

   document 3362, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
4. July 18, 1962 Decision A special meeting set the notice of hearing for the Town's 1963 budget, with the hearing at the regular meeting of 1 August 1962.

   “the notice of hearing on the Town of Tiffin 1963 Budget be published in the Iowa City Press-Citizen, said hearing to be held at the regular meeting, Wednesday, August 1, 1962.”

   document 3362, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
5. October 3, 1962 Decision The council moved to apply to the Housing and Home Finance Agency for funds covering a $500 preliminary sewer survey.

   “that the town make application with the Housing and Home Finance Agency for funds to cover the cost of the preliminary survey, to wit, $500.”

   document 40, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
6. October 3, 1962 Figure The preliminary sewer survey cost of $500.00 as printed in 1962 is about $5,600 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

   “that the town make application with the Housing and Home Finance Agency for funds to cover the cost of the preliminary survey, to wit, $500.”

   document 40, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
7. October 3, 1962 Decision The council moved to retain Powers Associates for the preliminary survey for a $500 fee, if federal funds were available.

   “that we retain Powers Associates to conduct the preliminary survey for the fee of $500, if the Federal grants are available.”

   document 40, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
8. October 3, 1962 Figure The October 1962 bills include $100.00 paid to well driller Willis E. Miller to drill a test well.

   “Willis E. Miller --- $100.00 (drill test well)”

   document 40, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
9. November 7, 1962 Figure The bills presented in November 1962 list $300.02 to Hawkeye Machinery for the roller, against the $295.95 motion of July plus an accessory.

   “Hawkeye Machinery.. 300.02 (roller)”

   document 3361, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
10. November 7, 1962 Figure The November 1962 bills include $16.00 to the State Hygienic Laboratory for analyzing water samples.

    “State Hygienic Lab. 16.00 (analyzing water samples)”

    document 3361, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
11. November 20, 1962 Decision At a special meeting the council passed a resolution on the Road Use Tax budget, noting the law requires 75% be spent on arterial streets.

    “recognizing that the law stipulates that 75% of the Road Use Tax money be spent on arterial streets, resolves that this law be followed as closely as possible”

    document 3360, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
12. December 5, 1962 Decision The council paid the town marshal, DeWaine Slade, a $50.00 bonus for 1962.

    “that DeWaine Slade be paid a bonus for 1962 in the form of $50.00 in appreciation for his cooperation and efforts for the Town of Tiffin.”

    document 3359, p. 2 · meeting · DeWaine Slade · 1960s
13. December 5, 1962 Decision The council voted to buy a used tractor, after a dealer explained that the town's tractor was too light for the loader.

    “a motion was made by Wayne, seconded by Bill, to the effect that a used tractor be purchased, providing it passes a majority vote of council and that equipment is fully installed and chains are on.”

    document 3359, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
14. March 19, 1963 World event The council agreed to cooperate with the county civil defense plan, under which the county would furnish $4,000 and towns would pay 15 cents per person on the 1960 census.

    “Johnson County will furnish $4,000.00 and the balance will be raised by cities and towns at the rate of 15 cents per person as of the 1960 census.”

    document 3356, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
15. March 19, 1963 Figure A letter from the county Board of Supervisors set the cities' and towns' civil defense share at 15 cents per person as of the 1960 census, with the county furnishing $4,000.00.

    “This letter from the Board of Supervisors states that "Johnson County will furnish $4,000.00 and the balance will be raised by cities and towns at the rate of 15 cents per person as of the 1960 census."”

    document 3356, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
16. March 19, 1963 Figure The 15 cents per person of the 1963 civil defense levy is about $1.65 in 2026 dollars. Derived

    “This letter from the Board of Supervisors states that "Johnson County will furnish $4,000.00 and the balance will be raised by cities and towns at the rate of 15 cents per person as of the 1960 census."”

    document 3356, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
17. March 19, 1963 Decision The council accepted an interest-free $500 loan agreement from the Housing and Home Finance Agency for a preliminary sewage system survey, and told Powers and Associates to proceed.

    “the agreement from the Housing and Home Finance Agency advancing the Town of Tiffin an interest-free loan of $500 to conduct a preliminary sewage system survey be accepted.”

    document 3356, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
18. June 5, 1963 Figure The June 1963 bills include $46.65 to the Civil Defense Agency at a 15 cent per person levy.

    “Civil Defense Agency (15¢ levy per person)”

    document 3354, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
19. June 5, 1963 Decision The council set the town marshal's pay at $200.00 a month, year around, from 1 June 1963, to be re-examined with the 1963 budget.

    “that DeWaine Slade be paid $200.00 monthly, year around, retroactive to June 1, 1963.”

    document 3354, p. 2 · meeting · DeWaine Slade · 1960s
20. June 5, 1963 Figure The town marshal's monthly pay of $200.00 as printed in 1963 is about $2,200 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

    “that DeWaine Slade be paid $200.00 monthly, year around, retroactive to June 1, 1963.”

    document 3354, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
21. June 18, 1963 Decision At a special meeting the council accepted a resolution from Iowa Light and Power Company to lower residential electric rates by 5%.

    “to consider Resolution El submitted by the Iowa Light and Power Company to lower residential electrical rates by 5%.”

    document 3354, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
22. July 3, 1963 Discussion The mayor reported that state aid would cover 30% of the main trunk sewer and lagoon construction but not land, and that about six acres was needed for a lagoon.

    “This aid would be 30% of the cost of the main trunk sewer after the lateral to the lagoon and from the lagoon to the outflow, and the construction of the lagoon but not the purchase of land.”

    document 3353, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
23. 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
24. August 7, 1963 Decision The council approved the budget in amended form so as not to exceed the 30 mill limit, with no protests.

    “The budget was presented in its amended form so as not to exceed the 30 mill limit, and was unanimously approved; No protests were made.”

    document 3352, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
25. 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
26. September 4, 1963 Discussion To draft the resolution of necessity for the sewer the council needed a schedule of assessments and the dimensions of every lot in town.

    “In order to draft the resolution of necessity we will have to draw up a schedule of assessments. In order to do that, we have to have the dimensions of every lot in town.”

    document 3351, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
27. October 2, 1963 Figure A supplier proposed selling the town gasoline by the tank at 18.4 cents per gallon plus a 6 cent state tax that would be refunded; the council preferred buying from local stations.

    “would sell us this gas for 18.4¢ per gallon plus 6¢ state tax which would be refunded.”

    document 3350, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
28. November 6, 1963 Decision The council accepted $500 from Central Ready-Mix in complete settlement of road damages incurred while the cement company was in the town.

    “Mr. Duke offered the sum of $500 in complete settlement of road damages incurred while the cement company was in residence.”

    document 3349, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
29. November 6, 1963 Figure The cement company road-damage settlement of $500.00 as printed in 1963 is about $5,500 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

    “Mr. Duke offered the sum of $500 in complete settlement of road damages incurred while the cement company was in residence.”

    document 3349, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
30. November 6, 1963 Figure Election clerks and judges were each paid $14.00 for the November 1963 election.

    “14.00 Marie Svatos (clerk at election)”

    document 3349, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
31. 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
32. 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
33. November 30, 1963 Figure The minutes record the Holiday Inn unit at $13,800, a contractor's price of $28,000 for a comparable plant for the town, and $19,275 for the projected lagoon including pipe and land.

    “The unit at Holiday Inn cost $13,800. We would have to go a little over 50% larger. A 40,000 gallon tank would handle the town's needs for 20 years or so. The cost as given to Mr. Nicholas by the contractor is $28,000. The cost of the projected lagoon, including extra pipe needed and the cost of land is $19,275.”

    document 3348, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
34. November 30, 1963 Figure The projected lagoon cost of $19,275.00 as printed in 1963 is about $210,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

    “The unit at Holiday Inn cost $13,800. We would have to go a little over 50% larger. A 40,000 gallon tank would handle the town's needs for 20 years or so. The cost as given to Mr. Nicholas by the contractor is $28,000. The cost of the projected lagoon, including extra pipe needed and the cost of land is $19,275.”

    document 3348, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
35. November 30, 1963 Figure The engineer reported sewer bids coming in below estimate, which would give a $3500 cushion if the trend continued.

    “Sewer bids have been coming in cheaper than estimated lately ($3. and $3.10) which would give us a $3500 cushion if trend continues.”

    document 3348, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
36. December 4, 1963 Figure The December 1963 bills include $75.00 for the clerk and $80.00 for the mayor.

    “75.00 . . Margie O'Toole (clerk) 80.00 . . James O'Toole (mayor)”

    document 3347, p. 1 · meeting · James O'Toole · 1960s
37. January 3, 1964 Discussion At a meeting with the attorney and engineers, the town was told the 25% test: sewer assessments should not exceed 25% of a lot's actual value.

    “The one place where this becomes important is if the assessment is such that the cost of the improvement would exceed 25% of the actual value.”

    document 3346, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
38. January 6, 1964 Figure A new oil furnace for the school was estimated at about $1,500; the Board of Health resolved to review progress in thirty days.

    “This would probably cost in the vicinity of $1,500.”

    document 3345, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
39. February 5, 1964 Figure A Des Moines bonding attorney estimated the town's financing cost for the sewer at between $900 and $1,000, and the council moved to appoint him for the town's financial business.

    “Mr. Carpenter, the bonding attorney there, estimated our cost of financing at between $900 and $1,000.”

    document 3344, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
40. February 5, 1964 Figure The February 1964 bills include $1000.00 to Powers & Associates.

    “1000.00 . Powers & Associates”

    document 3344, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
41. March 16, 1964 Discussion Sewer obligation bonds had to be amortized over not more than 20 years, with a sinking fund.

    “They have to be amortized for not more than 20 years.”

    document 3343, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
42. March 16, 1964 Discussion The minutes record that one bonding attorney judged the sewer plan not feasible while another bonding firm advised by telephone that it was feasible.

    “Mr. Carpenter gave a cursory examination of the material sent to him and decided it was not feasible. On the basis of the same information, Carlton Bey advised Mr. Powers by telephone that he considered the plan to be feasible.”

    document 3343, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
43. March 16, 1964 Figure The sewer plant's operating cost was estimated at $3,000 yearly to be divided among 138 equivalent family units.

    “Operating cost of plant: estimated at $3,000 yearly to be divided among 138 equivalent family units.”

    document 3343, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
44. 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
45. 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
46. April 1, 1964 Discussion Besides a Des Moines financing plan, the council investigated hiring Chicago bond attorneys to print the bonds with the town selling them itself.

    “hiring Chapman and Cutler, bonding attorneys in Chicago who handle most of the school bond elections in Iowa, to print our bonds and the town itself would sell them.”

    document 3341, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
47. 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
48. April 7, 1964 Figure A financial adviser found assessment deficiencies of $4,368 where properties were assessed over 25% of value, and that about $49,000 of unpaid assessments would go on special assessment bonds.

    “went through the spread and took valuations and created the deficiencies of $4,368, which are the properties which are assessed over 25% of the value of the property with the improvement in place.”

    document 3339, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
49. April 7, 1964 Figure In one copy of the 7 April 1964 minutes the financing firm's services 'would run around $3,000'; the same copy adds by telephone that $3,600 is total financing and legal fees against $3,875 in the engineer's estimate.

    “Later, on the telephone, Mr. Ellender told the Mayor that the $3,600 is the total financing and legal fees. This is less than the $3,875 in the engineer's estimate under legal, administrative and financing.”

    document 3340, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
50. April 7, 1964 Discussion The bond adviser told the council that no vote of the people was required on general obligation bonds for sewer.

    “No vote of the people is required on General Obligation bonds for sewer. (Section 408.A of the Code).”

    document 3340, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
51. April 21, 1964 Discussion A Community Facilities Administration official told the mayor a federal loan on the town's revenue bonds would carry 3-7/8%, reviewed each July 1; the prior year's rate was 3-3/4%.

    “At the current time, it is 3-7/8% and it is reviewed every July 1. Last year it was 3-3/4%.”

    document 3338, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
52. May 5, 1964 Figure The mayor figured that assessment payers would pay around 11½ percent in interest, the 6½ on assessments paid on time plus the 5% on the bonds, and that borrowing at 5% would be cheaper.

    “the 6½ interest they pay when paying their assessment on time, plus the 5% they are paying on the bonds would make their interest rate around 11½.”

    document 3337, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
53. May 20, 1964 Discussion The financing adviser suggested a fee of at least $100 for anyone who did not hook up by the time construction passed their property line.

    “A fee should be set (suggested to be at least $100) to be paid by anyone who does not hook up by the time the construction goes by their property line.”

    document 3336, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
54. May 20, 1964 Decision The council authorized a contract with White-Phillips Company of Davenport for sewer financing, a fee of $2,500, revenue bonds to sell for no more than 4-3/4% and general obligation bonds no more than 4%.

    “White-Phillips would agree to set up any plan the Council would choose; would furnish exactly the same supervisory services as Carlton Beh; would guarantee that revenue bonds would sell for no more than 4-3/4% and General Obligation Bonds no more than 4%; their fee is $2,500.”

    document 3336, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
55. June 3, 1964 Figure The council withheld $250 for the street map from a payment to Shive-Hall, saying the map had never been made accurate.

    “the Council does not feel that the $250 for the map should be included in the payment, since it has never been made accurate and has been and will be of no use in its present state.”

    document 3335, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
56. June 3, 1964 Decision The council accepted the White-Phillips agreement provided the firm would buy revenue bonds for the full cost of construction at 4 1/2% interest.

    “the agreement between the Town of Tiffin and White-Phillips be accepted providing that they agree to buy revenue bonds in the full amount of the cost of construction at 4 1/2% interest.”

    document 3335, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
57. July 17, 1964 Decision Contractors would be paid in pledge orders stamped 'Not paid for want of funds', which the financing firm would cash in Davenport the same day and later convert into revenue bonds.

    “They are issued to the contractors in payment; they will be stamped "Not paid for want of funds" by the Town Treasurer before they are given to the contractor.”

    document 3333, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
58. August 5, 1964 Figure Four sewage plant bids were opened on 5 August 1964, ranging from $30,897.00 to $50,580.00.

    “Manchester Construction Co., Masonville, Iowa 30,897.00 Kehe Construction Co., Waverly, Iowa 50,580.00”

    document 3332, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
59. August 14, 1964 Figure A resolution of 14 August 1964 awarded the sewage works contract to Glenn Construction Co. of West Des Moines at $37,432.00, described as the best and lowest legal bid; the bids opened on 5 August listed a lower figure of $30,897.00 and no Glenn bid.

    “Glenn Construction Co., 417 Maple St., West Des Moines, Iowa: $37,432.00”

    document 3331, p. 4 · meeting · 1960s
60. September 3, 1964 Figure On 3 September 1964 the council accepted the bid of Sammons Construction Company of Keokuk under an engineering change order, which lowered the bid by changing specifications and shelving the pond for the time being; the resolution printed the bid as $37,843.00 but the total estimated cost as $22,152.90.

    “Ammons Construction Co., Keokuk, Iowa $37,843.00”

    document 3328, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
61. September 3, 1964 Figure The council released a pledge order of $7,908.45 for Powers & Associates' time-and-materials billing from 30 January to 30 July 1964.

    “release Pledge Order to the amount of $7,908.45, covering the time and materials billing from January 30, 1964 to July 30, 1964 submitted by Powers & Associates.”

    document 3330, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
62. October 7, 1964 Spending A resolution approved a contract dated 24 August 1964 with Sammons Construction Co. of Keokuk for the sewage treatment plant in the amount of $114,528.80, with a performance bond in like amount.

    “the contract referred to in the preamble hereof between the Town of Tiffin and Sammons Construction Co., dated the 24th day of August, 1964, in the amount of $114,528.80, be and the same is hereby approved.”

    document 3326, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
63. October 7, 1964 Figure The treatment plant contract of $114,528.80 as printed in 1964 is about $1,200,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

    “the contract referred to in the preamble hereof between the Town of Tiffin and Sammons Construction Co., dated the 24th day of August, 1964, in the amount of $114,528.80, be and the same is hereby approved.”

    document 3326, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
64. October 7, 1964 Spending A resolution approved a contract dated 18 August 1964 with Clear Construction Co. of West Des Moines for the sewage works, in the amount of $27,122.00, with a performance bond in like amount.

    “the contract referred to in the preamble hereof between the Town of Tiffin and Clear Construction Co., dated the 18th day of August, 1964, in the amount of $27,122.00, be and the same is hereby approved.”

    document 3325, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
65. October 7, 1964 Figure The sewage works contract of $27,122.00 as printed in 1964 is about $290,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

    “the contract referred to in the preamble hereof between the Town of Tiffin and Clear Construction Co., dated the 18th day of August, 1964, in the amount of $27,122.00, be and the same is hereby approved.”

    document 3325, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
66. 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
67. October 7, 1964 Decision The council set the sewer permit fee at $20.00, with a $5.00 discount if paid before 1 November 1964, to pay sewer expenses until rentals could be received.

    “It was agreed to set the fee for a Sewer Permit at $20.00, with $5.00 discount if paid before November 1, 1964”

    document 3324, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
68. October 7, 1964 Decision The council moved to investigate a preliminary plan for a water system, with Powers & Associates as engineers, at a cost not to exceed $1,500.

    “that a preliminary plan for a water system be investigated, appointing Powers & Associates as engineers, this cost not to exceed $1,500.”

    document 3324, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
69. October 7, 1964 Decision The council voted to have a preliminary plan for a water system investigated, appointing Powers & Associates as engineers at a cost not to exceed $1,500.

    “Water. Glen moved, Ted seconded the motion that a preliminary plan for a water system be investigated, appointing Powers & Associates as engineers, this cost not to exceed $1,500. Carried unanimously.”

    document 3324, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
70. November 3, 1964 Decision The council decided to set the sewer tap-on fee at $250.00, to be reviewed each January, and to require all residences and businesses to connect by 1 September 1965.

    “it was decided to set the tap-on fee for $250.00 at the present time, to be reviewed at the regular January meeting of each year.”

    document 3322, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
71. November 9, 1964 Figure At a special meeting the only bid for drilling a test well was $600.00 from J. E. Latta & Sons, Inc. of Riverside, Iowa.

    “The only bid received on the proposal sent out was from J. E. Latta & Sons, Inc. Riverside, Iowa as follows: Item 1: $240.00, Item 2: $120.00, Item 3: $240.00 for a total of $600.00.”

    document 3322, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
72. November 9, 1964 Figure The test well bid of $600.00 as printed in 1964 is about $6,500 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

    “The only bid received on the proposal sent out was from J. E. Latta & Sons, Inc. Riverside, Iowa as follows: Item 1: $240.00, Item 2: $120.00, Item 3: $240.00 for a total of $600.00.”

    document 3322, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
73. 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
74. 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
75. 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
76. December 2, 1964 Figure Council pay was by the meeting: the mayor was paid $105.00 for 21 meetings at $5 and a councilman $66.00 for 22 meetings at $3.

    “James O'Toole (21 meetings @ $5) 66.00 . Glenn Potter (22 meetings @ $3)”

    document 3321, p. 2 · meeting · James O'Toole · Glenn R. Potter · 1960s
77. December 2, 1964 Figure The councilman's pay per meeting of $3.00 as printed in 1964 ($/meeting) is about $33 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

    “James O'Toole (21 meetings @ $5) 66.00 . Glenn Potter (22 meetings @ $3)”

    document 3321, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
78. December 2, 1964 Figure The December 1964 receipts include $920.00 from sewer permits.

    “920.00 . . Sewer permits”

    document 3321, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
79. 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
80. February 3, 1965 Figure The council set $5.00 an hour as the charge for private citizens' use of the town tractor operated by a town employee.

    “it was decided that $5.00 an hour for use of the town tractor (operated by town employee) by private citizens would be a fair assessment.”

    document 3318, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
81. March 3, 1965 Figure One copy of the 3 March 1965 minutes says 10% of the contractor's contract held in escrow means $3400; another copy of the same meeting says $300.

    “We have 10% of his contract in escrow, which means $3400.”

    document 3316, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
82. March 3, 1965 Decision The council resolved that sewer rentals would accrue from 1 April 1965, be due monthly from 1 May, with overdue charges after the 15th at 5%.

    “rentals will accrue from the 1st of April, will be due on a monthly basis starting May 1, with overdue bills being charged after the 15th and each subsequent month on the basis of 5%.”

    document 3316, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
83. March 3, 1965 Figure The mayor said the town had kept its streets in good shape on an annual budget of $3,000 and intended to hold to it, and said the town would not go into debt over streets.

    “We have carried our streets in pretty good shape on an annual budget of $3,000 a year, and that would be our guideline.”

    document 3316, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
84. March 3, 1965 Figure The mayor said an earlier estimate figured $65,000 for a water system on revenue, which would add another $3.00 to what customers paid for sewer and water.

    “Even figuring $65,000, we were to go entirely on revenue, this would add another $3.00 to what we would be paying, for sewer and water.”

    document 3317, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
85. May 5, 1965 Figure The financing firm said a pipeline adequate for a town of Tiffin's size cost about $10,000 a mile, with Wellman building a municipal gas system on revenue bonds.

    “For a town our size, it costs about $10,000 a mile to put in a pipeline adequate.”

    document 3314, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
86. May 5, 1965 Figure A financing firm representative said a $4.35 monthly sewer rental would be adequate.

    “He had looked at the schedule and said the $4.35 monthly rental would be adequate.”

    document 3314, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
87. May 5, 1965 Figure The monthly sewer rental of $4.35 as printed in 1965 ($/month) is about $47 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

    “He had looked at the schedule and said the $4.35 monthly rental would be adequate.”

    document 3314, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
88. May 13, 1965 Report A clerk's letter stated the sewer system was financed entirely by revenue bonds, so there were no assessments, with the entire cost paid by monthly rentals on a family unit basis.

    “The system is being financed entirely by Revenue Bonds, so that there are no assessments. The entire cost is being paid by monthly rentals, charged on a family unit basis to each occupied property.”

    document 3313, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
89. May 13, 1965 Figure The letter said the sewer permit was $20.00 at present and, after 1 September 1965, the ordinance stipulated $250.00 for each house sewer permit.

    “At the present time, the charge for a Sewer Permit necessary before the house sewer is put in is $20.00. However, after September 1, 1965, the Ordinance stipulates a charge of $250.00 for each house sewer permit.”

    document 3313, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
90. June 2, 1965 Figure A tentative water system figure of $75,000 was to be financed by $18,000 in general obligation bonds, $45,000 in revenue bonds and a $12,000 balance of roughly $100 assessment each for 120 users.

    “Tentative figure for a water system is $75,000, which could be financed by $18,000 in General Obligation bonds”

    document 3312, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
91. July 7, 1965 Report The engineer presented a preliminary water system survey including a 35,000 gallon underground storage tank, three pumps and a hypochlorinator, and said fire insurance rates should improve 15%.

    “The 35,000 gallon storage tank is the underground type, which is much less expensive than the elevated type.”

    document 3311, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
92. August 9, 1965 Decision The council submitted the budget as published; there were no objectors.

    “Glenn moved, Bill Bream seconded the motion to submit the budget as published. There were no objectors. Motion carried.”

    document 3310, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
93. August 9, 1965 Figure Two bids were received for removing a diseased elm, $70 and $72, and the work was awarded to the lower.

    “Noel - $70; Lloyd's - $72. Therefore, the work will be awarded to Noel”

    document 3310, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
94. 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
95. 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
96. October 6, 1965 Milestone On 6 October 1965 the council passed Ordinance No. 57 creating a sewer district and providing for sewer rental.

    “Whereupon, the Mayor declared said ordinance duly adopted and signed his approval to said ordinance.”

    document 3306, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 57 · 1960s
97. October 6, 1965 Figure Ordinance No. 57 set the sewer rental for each single dwelling unit at $6.53 a month for the first twelve months to September 1966, reduced to $4.35 a month thereafter.

    “The sewer rental charge for each single dwelling unit shall be $6.53 a month for the first twelve-month period to September 1966 and shall be reduced to $4.35 a month thereafter.”

    document 4712, p. 1 · Ord. 57 · 1960s
98. October 6, 1965 Report The March 1965 resolution had rentals accruing from 1 April 1965, while Ordinance No. 57 says sewer rental charges begin in October 1965.

    “Sewer rental charges shall begin in October 1965, the effective date of this ordinance, payable on a monthly basis.”

    document 4712, p. 1 · Ord. 57 · 1960s
99. November 3, 1965 Report Work had started on an application to the FHA for a 50% grant for the water system based on the preliminary cost estimate.

    “Work has been started on the application with the FHA for a 50% grant based on the preliminary cost estimate.”

    document 3305, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
100. November 3, 1965 Figure After an accident at the crossing the mayor wrote to the Attorney General; the approximate cost of a crossing signal was $10,000 and signals came out of farm-to-market road funds.

     “Approximate cost of this crossing signal would be $10,000.”

     document 3305, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
101. December 1, 1965 Decision For a church under construction the council waived the $250.00 tap-on fee, required the $20.00 permit fee, and started rentals from the date of hook-up.

     “the $250.00 tap-on fee will be waived; the church will be required to pay the $20.00 permit fee.”

     document 3304, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
102. December 1, 1965 Report The notice said the bonds would not be a general obligation of the town nor payable by taxation, only from net earnings of the municipal sewage works.

     “These bonds when issued will not constitute a general obligation of said Town nor will they be payable in any manner by taxation.”

     document 3304, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
103. December 1, 1965 Spending A resolution set a date for proceedings to issue $98,000 in Sewer Revenue Bonds to fund pledge orders, stating the sewage works and treatment plant were built at a cost of approximately $98,000.

     “this Town did order constructed and did construct a sewage works and facilities and a sewage treatment plant at a cost of approximately $98,000.00”

     document 3304, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
104. 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
105. December 21, 1965 Spending On 21 December 1965 the council adopted Ordinance No. 58 issuing $98,000 in Sewer Revenue Bonds, 98 bonds of $1,000 at 4-1/2% interest, dated 1 December 1965, with the last maturing 1 January 2002.

     “There are hereby authorized to be issued Ninety-eight (98) negotiable interest bearing Sewer Revenue Bonds of said Town to the aggregate amount of $98,000”

     document 4713, p. 3 · Ord. 58 · 1960s
106. December 21, 1965 Figure The sewer revenue bond issue of $98,000.00 as printed in 1965 is about $1,000,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

     “There are hereby authorized to be issued Ninety-eight (98) negotiable interest bearing Sewer Revenue Bonds of said Town to the aggregate amount of $98,000”

     document 4713, p. 3 · 1960s
107. 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
108. January 5, 1966 Decision The council paid the retiring clerk $100.00 for work on the sewer project and $1.75 an hour for time with her successor, who was also paid $1.75 an hour.

     “to pay Margie O'Toole $100.00 for work on the sewer project and $1.75 per hour for time spent with her successor, Marlene Janssen.”

     document 3302, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
109. February 2, 1966 Figure The well driller's letter said the town had paid for everything but the casing when the test well was dug; the council discussed keeping the casing for $392.50 and decided to negotiate because it was not budgeted.

     “The council discussed keeping the casing for $392.50.”

     document 3302, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
110. March 22, 1966 Decision The council authorized spraying and trimming the town's elms at a total cost not to exceed $500.00.

     “The total cost not exceed $500.00.”

     document 3301, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
111. 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
112. April 6, 1966 Figure The engineer's letter showed an outstanding balance of $906.67 for work on the sewer; the council waited for a breakdown of the total $98,000 spent before paying.

     “They show we owe them an outstanding balance of $906.67 for work done on the sewer.”

     document 3300, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
113. April 6, 1966 Figure A paving company representative estimated $350 to $400 per block for a scarify-and-relay process and 25 cents per square yard for a seal coat.

     “He estimated that it would cost $350.0-400.00 per block (.46-.48¢ per square yard) for the seaman process which included scarifying the whole street and laying it down again.”

     document 3300, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
114. April 6, 1966 Report An FHA representative asked the mayor and council to be at the fire station on 12 April 1966 so Representative Schmidhauser could present the town with a $14,000.00 federal grant for the town water plant.

     “so that Representative Scardhauser could present the town with the $14,000.00 Federal Grant to be used for the town water plant.”

     document 3300, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
115. May 3, 1966 Figure At a special meeting Farmers Home Administration representatives set the water rate at $4.75 per unit, an average from a survey of small towns, with a minimum of 80 guaranteed users needed before the loan could close.

     “The cost of each unit was set at $4.75 per unit. A survey was taken of small towns based on payments and cost of water and $4.75 was arrived at as an average fee.”

     document 3299, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
116. May 3, 1966 Discussion A former mayor attending as a participant objected that the $4.75 fee ignored the town's finances and that large users would not hook up without special fees.

     “We have several large users who will not be interested in hooking up unless they are given special consideration in fees.”

     document 3299, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
117. 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
118. 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
119. May 4, 1966 Figure The town received two bids for street work, $4,055.28 from Pelling and $6,653.00 from the Willman Company, and accepted Pelling's.

     “The town received two bids for pending street work. One from Pelling for $4,055.28 and one from the Willman Co. (Bill Hutchins Representative) for $6,653.00.”

     document 3298, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
120. June 1, 1966 Figure The mayor told the school board that town water would cost the school roughly a little over $100.00 per month.

     “He told the board if they would be interested in Town Water it would cost them roughly a little over $100.00 per mo.”

     document 3297, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
121. June 1, 1966 Figure The mayor asked the clerk to write White-Phillips for a cost analysis of the $28,000 used to construct the sewer system.

     “get a cost analysis of the $28,000 used to construct the sewer system.”

     document 3297, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
122. June 1, 1966 Decision The council moved to sell $4000.00 worth of bonds to surface streets, retirable in 10 years or less.

     “Bill Bream made a motion we sell $4000.00 worth of bonds and state in the notice of sale that we may retire them in 10 years or less.”

     document 3297, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
123. June 1, 1966 Figure The street bond issue of $4,000.00 as printed in 1966 is about $42,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

     “Bill Bream made a motion we sell $4000.00 worth of bonds and state in the notice of sale that we may retire them in 10 years or less.”

     document 3297, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
124. June 1, 1966 Spending Bill Bream made a motion we sell $4000.00 worth of bonds and state in the notice of sale that we may retire them in 10 years or less.

     “$4,000.00 as printed”

     document 3297, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
125. July 6, 1966 Figure The council set the fee for mowing of lawns by the town at $5.00 per lot.

     “The fee for the mowing of lawns by the town was set at $5.00 per lot.”

     document 3296, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
126. July 6, 1966 Figure The council asked the clerk to write Powers for a breakdown of the $12,703.63 which was their portion of the sewer construction cost and the $906.00 listed as an outstanding balance.

     “write to Powers for a breakdown of the $12,703.63 which was their portion of the sewer construction cost, and the $906.00 which they have listed as an outstanding balance.”

     document 3296, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
127. July 6, 1966 Decision At a hearing on the sale of $4000.00 of public improvement bonds no objections were heard, and the council voted to sell the bonds to finance street repair and to advertise the sale for 8:00 PM on 3 August.

     “The meeting was in session to hear objection to the sale of $4000.00 of public improvement bonds. No objections were heard.”

     document 3296, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
128. July 6, 1966 Spending Bill Verry made a motion we sell $4000.00 of bonds to finance street repair.

     “$4,000.00 as printed”

     document 3296, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
129. August 3, 1966 Figure The engineer estimated $2300.00 for a detention pond of 140' x 100' x 3' at the sewer plant.

     “It is estimated to cost $2300.00 for a pond 140' x 100' x 3' if we have the funds to pay or we can advertise for the work to be done.”

     document 3295, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
130. August 12, 1966 Decision On 3 August 1966 the only sealed bid for the $4000.00 public improvement bonds, from the Iowa State Bank and Trust Company at par with a 4% coupon, was opened, and on 12 August the council voted to accept it.

     “the bid from the Iowa State Bank and Trust Company for $4000.00 for par with 4% interest coupon was opened and read.”

     document 3295, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
131. September 7, 1966 Decision A budget hearing was set for 10 September 1966, and at that special meeting, with no objectors, the council approved the estimated 1967 budget.

     “There were no objectors present. Clayton Klein made a motion to approve the estimated budget for 1967.”

     document 3292, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
132. November 2, 1966 Report With 45 signatures in favor of the water system the council decided against signing a $750.00 contract with Powers at that time.

     “There were 45 signatures in favor of the water system, so the council decided against signing a contract with Powers at this time”

     document 3290, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
133. December 7, 1966 Figure A tree-removal firm bid $750.00 to chip stumps below ground and haul them to the sewage plant to burn; the council hired the firm with a discount for not chipping the stumps.

     “The bid was $750.00 to chip stump below the ground and haul it down by the sewage plant to be burned.”

     document 3289, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
134. February 1, 1967 Report The mayor had more water applications printed and handed councilmen lists of people who agreed to sign for water but had not paid the fee, for collection.

     “handed out lists of names of people who agreed to sign for water but haven't paid the fee, to the councilmen for the collections.”

     document 3287, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
135. February 1, 1967 Decision The council designated the Iowa State Bank and Trust as the depositor for the water fund.

     “Bill Bream made a motion that the Iowa State Bank and Trust be the depositor for the water fund.”

     document 3287, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
136. 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
137. March 1, 1967 Decision The council raised the Clerk's and Treasurer's salaries to $250.00 and $100.00 per year respectively, retroactive to 1 January 1967.

     “to give the Clerk and Treasurer salary increases to $250.00 and $100.00 per year respectively retroactive to January 1, 1967.”

     document 3286, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
138. April 5, 1967 Figure The engineer's opinion was that $4.75 should be a minimum when metered water first started.

     “He had the opinion that when we first start out $4.75 should be a minimum.”

     document 3285, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
139. May 3, 1967 Figure The council voted to treat the town's elm trees with injectable Bydron at a limit of 0.10 per inch of circumference per tree, with the mayor-appointed estimator figuring about $200.00.

     “Iowa City Tree Service quoted the price of 0.10 per inch of circumference. (15 inch tree would cost $5.00.”

     document 3284, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
140. May 3, 1967 Report The minutes of 5 April said 'FHA would go up to 50% on the lean'; on 3 May the council corrected the sentence to read 'on the grant'.

     “Mayor Stratton suggested that the sentence reading "FHA would go up to 50% on the loan" read "FHA would go up to 50% on the grant."”

     document 3284, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
141. May 9, 1967 Figure The ballot for the 9 May 1967 special election asked whether to establish a municipal waterworks at a maximum expenditure of $115,000.00, paid solely out of net earnings without incurring any indebtedness.

     “the maximum expenditure for the establishment of such waterworks not to exceed the sum of $115,000.00 to be paid solely out of the net earnings of such municipal waterworks without the incurring of any indebtedness therefor by said Town?”

     document 3283, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
142. May 9, 1967 Figure The ballot ceiling for the waterworks of $115,000.00 as printed in 1967 is about $1,200,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

     “the maximum expenditure for the establishment of such waterworks not to exceed the sum of $115,000.00 to be paid solely out of the net earnings of such municipal waterworks without the incurring of any indebtedness therefor by said Town?”

     document 3283, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
143. June 7, 1967 Neighbors The council decided to tell the Johnson County Development Association that it could not see paying $500 in fees, and said it had not budgeted the money.

     “saying we can't see paying $500 for fees.”

     document 3281, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
144. June 7, 1967 Decision The council voted to pay election clerks and judges $1.00 per hour for elections.

     “Jim O'Toole made a motion to pay election clerks and judges $1.00 per hour for elections.”

     document 3281, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
145. August 2, 1967 Figure The mayor received two estimates for digging the sewer plant pond, $1911.00 and $3960.00.

     “Jack Herman - 1911.00 Marengo Ready Mix - 3960.00”

     document 3279, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
146. August 2, 1967 Discussion A councilman suggested hiring a part-time law enforcement officer at $2.25 per hour.

     “He suggested the council hire a part time law enforcement officer and pay them $2.25 per hour for helping.”

     document 3279, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
147. August 2, 1967 Neighbors Johnson County Planning Commission cut its annual fee from $300.00 to $100.00, and the council rescinded its decision not to join.

     “they cut the fee from $300.00 per year to $100.00.”

     document 3279, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
148. September 26, 1967 Decision At a special meeting the council hired an excavator to straighten and dredge the plant outfall for $450.00 and to extend the sewer main 300 feet west along Highway 6 for $1300.00, and awarded the detention pond contract.

     “Glenn Potter made a motion to hire John Carter to straighten and dredge our fall of sewer plant for $450.00.”

     document 3278, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
149. November 1, 1967 Decision The council approved the 1968 budget estimate.

     “There was a motion by Gleen Potter to approve the 1968 budget estimate. Bill Bream seconded it and the motion carried.”

     document 3276, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
150. November 22, 1967 Figure A bill of $1256.89 from an excavator for digging the sewer line to a new house property was presented, with the council to pay a portion now and the rest when excavating finished.

     “A bill from John W. Carter Excavation for digging the sewer line to the Bartels property was presented.”

     document 3275, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
151. 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
152. December 6, 1967 Figure In December 1967 councilmen were paid $3.00 per meeting and the mayor $5.00 per meeting; the clerk's salary was $250.00 and the treasurer's $100.00.

     “Wayne Stratton 65.00 13 meetings @ 5.00”

     document 3274, p. 1 · meeting · Wayne Stratton · 1960s
153. December 6, 1967 Figure The December 1967 bills include a $15.00 fee to the Iowa Natural Resources Council for a withdrawal permit for town wells.

     “Iowa Natural Resources council 15.00 fee for withdrawal permit for town wells”

     document 3274, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
154. January 24, 1968 Decision The council appointed Ralph Neuzil Town Attorney at $15.00 per council meeting attended, with additional legal work itemized.

     “Mr. Neuzil indicated he would ask $15.00 per Council meeting attended.”

     document 3258, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
155. 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
156. March 6, 1968 Figure The mayor gave comparative costs for the water storage: a 60-foot standpipe at $20,000, against an estimated $18,000 to disassemble, move and reassemble a donated tower.

     “Comparative costs of a standpipe and a water tower (if one can be obtained gratis) are: 60' standpipe: $20,000; cost to disassemble, move and reassemble is estimated at $18,000.”

     document 3271, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
157. 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
158. 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
159. April 3, 1968 Figure Receipts of 3 April 1968 included $795.82 in sewer payments and $75.00 in water system deposits.

     “75.00 . . water system deposits”

     document 3270, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
160. May 2, 1968 World event The mayor proposed telling Johnson County Civil Defense that limited funds were more expeditiously spent in other areas.

     “we feel that our limited funds are more expeditiously spent in other areas.”

     document 3269, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
161. May 2, 1968 Neighbors The council voted to tell the Johnson County Board of Health it intended to budget $320.00 in the 1969 budget.

     “Glen moved, Ted seconded the motion to write and tell them that we intend to budget $320.00 in the 1969 budget”

     document 3269, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
162. 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
163. June 5, 1968 Figure The water tower site lease from the school district was reported at $50.00 per year, written first as 75-year lease.

     “The 75-year lease for tower is at the rate of $50.00 per year.”

     document 3267, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
164. July 1, 1968 Decision The council paid the Sheriff's Patrol bill with a note that the town should perhaps not pay for patrol time directing traffic in other areas.

     “the Council feels that perhaps the Town should not be paying for time spent by the Sheriff's Patrol directing traffic in other areas.”

     document 3266, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
165. September 4, 1968 Figure The engineer found in the fine print that the bond election specified a total project cost not to exceed $115,000, so a new election to raise the limit to not more than $150,000 was needed.

     “the bond election which was voted on specified a total project cost not to exceed $115,000. This means that it will be necessary to hold a bond election, placing the amount of the project not to exceed $150,000.”

     document 3264, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
166. September 4, 1968 Figure The estimated water financing at the bid opening was a $68,000 loan at 4%, a $14,000 grant and a $47,000 loan at 5%, for $149,000.

     “$68,000 loan @ 4% 14,000 grant 47,000 loan @ 5% $149,000”

     document 3264, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
167. September 4, 1968 Figure Five bids were read for Contract B of the municipal water system, ranging from $27,755.50 to $65,950.80.

     “Total Bid: $27,755.50”

     document 3264, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
168. September 4, 1968 Figure An FHA representative said the minimum rate, expected at $4.75 for about 3,000 gallons a month, would probably rise to around $6.00 or $6.25 with new money at 5%, and the minutes also mention $6.50 per month.

     “I am guessing at this point that this is going to be around $6.00 or $6.25 if we go with this new rate of money.”

     document 3264, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
169. September 4, 1968 Figure The engineer analyzed the total water project cost on the bids received at $145,752.00 against a recent estimate of $132,000; the FHA's figure, excluding initial operating costs and an existing well, was $143,682.00.

     “Mr. Reed analyzed the total project cost on the basis of bids received and obtained a total of $145,752.00. He said this compares with our recent total project cost estimate of $132,000.”

     document 3264, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
170. September 4, 1968 Figure The engineer's water project cost of $145,752.00 as printed in 1968 is about $1,400,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

     “Mr. Reed analyzed the total project cost on the basis of bids received and obtained a total of $145,752.00. He said this compares with our recent total project cost estimate of $132,000.”

     document 3264, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
171. September 4, 1968 Figure Two bids were read for Contract A, the wells, of $4,922.45 and $3,881.75.

     “Total bid: $3,881.75”

     document 3264, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
172. September 10, 1968 Decision The council rejected the Globe bid (a bid bond instead of a certified check) and the Maasdam bid (check payable to the Town of Tipton).

     “Ned Allen made a motion to reject the Globe and Maasdam bids.”

     document 3263, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
173. September 10, 1968 Decision The council and engineer decided to drop the planned water treatment plant, change the elevated tank to a standpipe, and keep the well and distribution bids.

     “the present treatment system plan be dropped, the elevated tank be changed to a standpipe, and the well bids and the distribution system bids be kept.”

     document 3263, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
174. September 19, 1968 Discussion The council discussed dropping the FHA grant and loan and investigating a private concern putting water into the town's distribution system, citing North Liberty and Holiday Court as examples, because the rate per customer was higher than townspeople would accept.

     “It was suggested the Council investigate a private concern putting water into our distribution system for a lot less than is now estimated or bid. The Town of North Liberty and Holiday Court were sighted as examples.”

     document 3262, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
175. September 19, 1968 Figure The engineer noted the redesigned system still came to much more than the $5.00 per month estimated earlier.

     “the system has been cut, trimmed, and redesigned and still comes to much more than the $5.00 per month estimated earlier.”

     document 3262, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
176. September 19, 1968 Figure The engineer reported a Pittsburgh-Des Moines estimate of around $23,000 to $25,000 for a standpipe, against earlier bids of $31,700.

     “They estimated we should be able to get a bid for around $23,000 to $25,000 for a standpipe. This would compare with earlier bids of $31,700.”

     document 3262, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
177. 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
178. October 3, 1968 Figure The engineer said the water system might be cut to a $115,000 cost but the rate per user would still be $6.50 to $7.50 without additional grant money.

     “Maybe cost of water system can be cut down to $115,000 cost, but rate per user would still be at $6.50 to $7.50 without additional grant money.”

     document 3261, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
179. October 3, 1968 Discussion The council listed selling points for water signers: a cheaper tap-on fee now, no gas until water is put in, and construction costs rising 20 per cent a year.

     “Main selling points to attract more signers are: cheaper tap-on fee now, we won't get gas until water is put in, and construction costs are going up 20 per cent a year.”

     document 3261, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
180. October 3, 1968 Figure The October 1968 bills include $10.60 to Frohwein Supply for a town seal.

     “Frohwein Supply (town seal) 10.60”

     document 3261, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
181. December 4, 1968 Figure In December 1968 councilmen were still paid $3 per meeting and the mayor $5; the attorney was paid $15 per council meeting plus letters.

     “Bill Bream (9 mts @ $5, 9 mts @ $3) 72.00”

     document 3259, p. 1 · meeting · Bill Bream · 1960s
182. December 4, 1968 Figure December 1968 receipts included $155.00 in water deposits.

     “Townspeople . . . . $155.00 (water deposits)”

     document 3259, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
183. January 7, 1969 Report The engineer reported the water survey was completed and submitted to the FHA, which said to readvertise and redesign and it would finance; deleting high service pumps and using a forced air system would lower costs.

     “They said to readvertise and redesign and they will finance. Deleting high service pumps and putting in forced air system will lower costs.”

     document 3257, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
184. January 7, 1969 Figure The January 1969 bills include $1000.00 to Central National Bank for a sewer bond due and $877.50, $450.00, $135.00, $112.50 and $22.50 in sewer revenue bond coupons.

     “Central Nat'l Bank (sewer bond due) 1000.00”

     document 3257, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
185. January 7, 1969 Decision A councilman moved to dispense with the sheriff's patrol for the time being because of the nominal amount of trouble in the town; all voted in favor.

     “Dale Flansburg made a motion to dispense with sheriffs patrol for the time being due to the nominal amount of trouble in the town lately.”

     document 3257, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
186. March 27, 1969 Discussion The council raised again the bond election that specified a total project cost not to exceed $115,000, and planned to see whether grant money could be excluded from the cost to the town.

     “Mr. Neuzil, Mr. Reed, F.H.A. and maybe a bonding attorney will get together to interp the bond election to see if the grant money can be excluded from the cost to the town.”

     document 3251, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
187. March 27, 1969 Figure Latta & Sons of Riverside bid $4884.26 for Contract A (wells).

     “Latta & Sons, Inc., Riverside, Iowa. (Cert. check for $249.60) Well #2, Well #1 and alternatives: Total bid: $4884.26”

     document 3251, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
188. March 27, 1969 Figure Remakel & Felderman of Bellevue, Iowa bid $32,729.50 on Contract B, the lowest of four.

     “Remakel & Felderman, Bellevue, Iowa (Cert. check for $1650.00) Total Bid: $32,729.50”

     document 3251, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
189. March 27, 1969 Figure M.F. Goerdt Construction Co. of Dubuque bid $35,762.00 on Contract C (treatment plant), the lowest of five.

     “M.F. Goerdt Const. Co., Dubuque, Iowa (Cert. check $2500.00) Total Bid: $35,762.00”

     document 3251, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
190. March 27, 1969 Figure Andrews Tank & Tower Service of Hopkins, Missouri bid $21,960.00 for a standpipe on Contract D; Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel bid $23,000.00 for a standpipe and $30,300.00 for elevated storage.

     “Andrews Tank & Tower Service, Hopkins, Missouri (Cert ck $1100.00) Total Bid-Standpipe: $21,960.00”

     document 3251, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
191. March 27, 1969 Figure At the 27 March 1969 bid opening the engineer found the low bids on each water contract amounted to $95,335.76, about $122,000 with engineering, interest, design and bid letting.

     “Mr. Reed analyzed the low bids on each contract amounted to $95,335.76. This with the basic engineering costs, interest, design, bid letting, etc., come to approximately $122,000.”

     document 3251, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
192. March 27, 1969 Figure The low water-system bids totalling $95,335.76 as printed in 1969 is about $880,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

     “Mr. Reed analyzed the low bids on each contract amounted to $95,335.76. This with the basic engineering costs, interest, design, bid letting, etc., come to approximately $122,000.”

     document 3251, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
193. March 27, 1969 Figure The four low bids on the water system contracts (A $4884.26, B $32,729.50, C $35,762.00, D $21,960.00) sum to $95,335.76, equal to the total the engineer stated. Derived

     “Mr. Reed analyzed the low bids on each contract amounted to $95,335.76. This with the basic engineering costs, interest, design, bid letting, etc., come to approximately $122,000.”

     document 3251, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
194. April 2, 1969 Decision The council accepted a new town clerk to replace the resigning clerk effective 1 May and raised the clerk's salary to $30.00 a month on a temporary basis.

     “Ned Allen made a motion to raise the Clerk's salary to $30.00 a month on a temporary basis.”

     document 3250, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
195. April 2, 1969 Neighbors A letter said Tiffin's share of the Johnson County Board of Health budget was $350.00; the council decided the town could not afford it and tabled the letter.

     “Tiffin's share of the Health Board's budget request is $350.00. Discussion was held and it was decided that the Town could not afford to pay that sum at this time.”

     document 3250, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
196. April 2, 1969 Figure A contractor offered to dredge the sewer ditch with a drag line and level the dirt for approximately $460.00.

     “Grace would dredge ditch with drag line and then level all dirt on the sides for approximately $460.00.”

     document 3250, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
197. April 2, 1969 Figure The engineer showed rates per customer at approximately $6.00 per month with 104 customers, the town's equivalent then.

     “Rates per customer were shown to be approximately $6.00 per month with 104 customers which is the Town's equivalent now.”

     document 3250, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
198. 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
199. June 2, 1969 Discussion A bond attorney's questions on the water project included that Iowa Code required a 30-day wait before receiving bids while the town had waited 28 days, and whether the FHA would buy $80,000 or $100,000 of bonds.

     “Boyse said in the Iowa Code there is a 30 day waiting period between the time of the publication of the notice to receive bids and the actual receiving of the bids. He wondered why the Town only waited 28 days.”

     document 3248, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
200. June 2, 1969 Report A councilman said according to a report of 3 April 1969 the FHA would give the town a grant of $14,000 and purchase the remaining bonds.

     “the FHA will give the Town a grant of $14,000 and they will also purchase the remaining bonds.”

     document 3248, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s

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