Parks

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. July 12, 1962 Discussion The minutes record that removing trees killed by Dutch elm disease costs at least as much as a sanitation program, and that tree ordinances would have to be worked up.

   “it costs you at least as much to take out the dead trees killed by Dutch elm disease as it does to have a sanitation program.”

   document 3362, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
2. 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
3. June 5, 1963 Decision The council decided to control mosquitoes by oiling breeding ponds instead of heavy spraying.

   “it was decided to try to control the pests by oiling breeding ponds rather than spraying.”

   document 3354, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
4. July 3, 1963 Decision The council resolved that trees with Dutch Elm Disease be removed within ten days of notification, with town removal and the cost added to property taxes otherwise.

   “Be it resolved that trees designated as having Dutch Elm Disease be removed from private and town property within a period of ten days from notification, unless appeal is made.”

   document 3353, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
5. March 18, 1964 Discussion The mayor reported an experimental new Dutch Elm Disease treatment involving boring holes in a tree and a systemic insecticide.

   “a new treatment for Dutch Elm Disease is out on an experimental basis.”

   document 3342, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. December 7, 1966 Decision The mayor ordered a 40x100 ft. plastic ice-skating pond for the playground.

    “Mayor Stratton ordered a 40X100 ft. Plastic ice-skating pond for the play ground.”

    document 3289, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
11. 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
12. September 10, 1968 Special event The Fire Department offered to buy one picnic table for the park if the town bought one, and the council voted to buy a table.

    “They will buy one picnic table for the park if the Town will buy one also. Ned Allen moved that the Town buy a table for the park.”

    document 3263, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
13. August 6, 1969 Decision A motion to discontinue mowing property not owned by the town failed, with two ayes against three nays including the mayor.

    “Ned Allen made the motion to discontinue mowing all property not owned by the Town. Ted Spivey seconded it. The vote was Aye- Ned Allen and Ted Spivey. Nay- Fred Moore and Glenn Potter. Mayor Bream voted Nay.”

    document 3242, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
14. January 5, 1972 Milestone The earliest Parks and Recreation Director in the archive

    “Following appointments made by Mayor Stratton: Street Commissioner-------Glenn Potter Sewer Commissioner--------Don Davis Water Commissioner--------Ted Spivey Recreation Director--------Kandy Kobold F”

    document 4673, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
15. December 6, 1972 Discussion The minutes list as a discussion item making an ice rink on the town's playground.

    “Discuss- Making an ice rink on Town's playground.”

    document 4653, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
16. November 7, 1973 Discussion A councilmember proposed that the council look into the possibility of building a library for Tiffin.

    “Glenn Potter proposed that the Council look into the possibility of building a library for Tiffin.”

    document 4636, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
17. May 1, 1974 Decision A councilmember moved approval for a councilwoman to purchase shrubbery and plants to beautify the park area for a maximum of $175.00.

    “giving approval to Beverly Birtcher to purchase shrubbery and plants to beautify the park area for a maximum amount of $175.00.”

    document 4628, p. 1 · meeting · Beverly Birtcher · 1970s
18. October 8, 1975 Report A councilmember reported on progress in matching funds for park projects.

    “Parks and Recreation - Glenn Potter reported on progress being made in matching funds for park projects.”

    document 4595, p. 5 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
19. March 10, 1976 Decision A councilmember moved to set aside $8500.00 from General fund investments for land acquisition for park space and public use.

    “A motion to set aside $8500.00 from the General fund investments for land acquisition for park space and public use was made by Formanek”

    document 4575, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
20. March 10, 1976 Figure $8,500.00 as printed in 1976 is about $50,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived

    “A motion to set aside $8500.00 from the General fund investments for land acquisition for park space and public use was made by Formanek”

    document 4575, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
21. May 12, 1976 Figure Negotiation on the sale of a property adjacent to the City Park resulted in an asking price of $18,000.00.

    “on the sale of his property adjacent to the City Park resulted in an asking price of $18,000.00.”

    document 4570, p. 3 · meeting · Janis Stratton · 1970s
22. May 12, 1976 Figure $18,000.00 as printed in 1976 is about $110,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived

    “on the sale of his property adjacent to the City Park resulted in an asking price of $18,000.00.”

    document 4570, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
23. May 12, 1976 Decision A councilmember informed the council that the Clear Creek School board had given the playground equipment on the old Tiffin School property to the city.

    “Formanek informed Council that the Clear Creek School board has given the playground equipment located on the old Tiffin School property to the City.”

    document 4570, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
24. June 9, 1976 History note Will the town have the water and sewer for future schools?

    “Roger Formanek reported on the Clear Creek Community School Board's plans for future building of new school facilities. Discussion followed regarding the availibility of sewer and water facilities if future school building takes place in Tiffin.”

    document 4569, p. 5 · meeting · history note · 1970s
25. September 8, 1976 Decision The minutes record that condemnation proceedings had been started on a Main Street property.

    “He reported that he has started condemnation proceedings on the Louis Voparil property, Main St.”

    document 4562, p. 6 · meeting · 1970s
26. January 12, 1977 Decision A councilmember moved to offer $12,000.00 for the property at 221 Main Street, subject to acceptance within 48 hours.

    “$12,000.00 for the property at 221 Main Street, subject to acceptance of the offer within 48 hours”

    document 4555, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Janssen · 1970s
27. December 14, 1977 Discussion A regional planning staff member reported the tenant relocation rules that apply when accepting a matching funds grant from the Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for land acquisition.

    “reported the tenant relocation rules which apply when accepting a matching funds grant from the Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for land acquisition.”

    document 4540, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
28. August 22, 1978 Decision After a public hearing on acquiring property adjacent to City Park, a councilmember moved to purchase a Main Street property on contract under Plan I.

    “Potter moved to purchase on contract L. Voparil property, Main Street adjacent to City Park under Plan I as offered by owner via negotiating committee.”

    document 4524, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
29. April 11, 1984 Neighbors Motion Spivey second Kobold to authorize Mayor Potter to sign contract with City of Coralville for animal control (cats) for period of one year, boarding fee is $5.00 per day and impounding fee if $10.00 per cat, Tiffin will deliver to shelter, room available, and euthanize if not claimed or adopted document 4409, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
30. 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
31. May 8, 1985 Decision The ordinance establishing the commission was introduced by Cox, with adoption moved by Councilman Runge and seconded by Councilman Stevens.

    “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA was introduced by Cox. Its adoption was moved by Councilman Runge and seconded by Councilman Stevens.”

    document 4387, p. 4 · meeting · Jerry Cox · Bill Runge · Greg Stevens · 1980s
32. May 8, 1985 Decision The ordinance provided that members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.

    “SECTION V. Compensation: Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.”

    document 4774, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 133 · 1980s
33. May 8, 1985 Decision Ordinance 1985-133 established a Park and Recreation Commission for the purpose of planning and directing the playgrounds and parks of the city.

    “ORDINANCE NO. 1985-133 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLANNING AND DIRECTING THE PLAYGROUNDS AND PARKS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”

    document 4774, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 133 · 1980s
34. May 8, 1985 Discussion A council member reported on park committee progress that the school-owned property north of Highway 6 was not big enough for a softball diamond.

    “Cox reported on Park Committee progress. The property north of highway no. 6 owned by the school is not big enough for a softball diamond.”

    document 4387, p. 5 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s
35. May 8, 1985 Milestone The earliest Parks and Recreation Board in the archive

    “Mayor Potter then declared Ordinance No. 1985-133 duly passed and adopted – Motion Stevens second Morgan to appoint the following citizens to the Park and Recreation Commission: Delores Madden and Ger”

    document 4387, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
36. August 28, 1985 Decision The agenda listed approval to spend up to $1500.00 for new playground equipment; the council tabled it for lack of a quorum of its sponsor, Cox.

    “Approval to spend up to $1500.00 for new playground equipment”

    document 4384, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
37. November 13, 1985 Person The council appointed Carrie Stratton to the Park and Recreation Commission effective January 1, 1986, to fill a term expiring May 1988 vacated by Jean Flansburg.

    “Council appointed Carrie Stratton to Park and Recreation Commission effective January 1, 1986 to fill term expiring May, 1988 being vacated by Jean Flansburg.”

    document 4378, p. 2 · meeting · Carrie Stratton · Jean Flansburg · 1980s
38. February 5, 1986 Figure A landowner asked $6500.00 per acre for land south of Highway 6 east of the creek, and the council voted not to pursue buying land for a park because of the cost.

    “asked $6500.00 per acre for land on the south side of highway 6 east of the creek. Motion Flansburg second Stevens not to pursue purchase of land for park on east edge of town between highway 6 and railroad tracks due to cost of land.”

    document 4373, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
39. October 8, 1986 Decision A councilmember expressed concern that the school-owned ground was not big enough for an adult softball field under the grant terms, and the council voted not to pursue its lease or purchase.

    “Flansburg expressed concern that the ground was not big enough to allow an adult softball field under the terms of the grant. Motion Flansburg second Stoner not to pursue the lease or purchase of the ground north of highway no. 6 owned by the Clear”

    document 4364, p. 3 · meeting · Jean Flansburg · 1980s
40. October 2, 1988 Decision The council agreed by consensus to use a building for storage of city equipment and to plow the open area to the east and plant it with grass for a playground area.

    “Council consensus to use building for storage of city equipment and to plow up open area to the east and plant with grass for use as playground area”

    document 4332, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
41. September 13, 1989 Figure The Park Commission wanted repairs to the playground equipment and removal of the sold maintenance shed's foundation, estimated at $700.00.

    “the Park Commission wanted to make repairs and improvements to the current playground equipment and break up some of the cement from the foundation of the maintenance shed which was sold. These improvements are estimated at $700.00.”

    document 4318, p. 8 · meeting · 1980s
42. April 11, 1990 Report The council was told a landowner was willing to sell all 27 acres adjacent to town for $108,000.00, 20 acres north of the railroad tracks and 7 acres south, and that a grant could pay up to $50,000.00 of land acquisition.

    “is willing to sell all 27 acres adjacent to town for $108,000.00. There are 20 acres north of the railroad tracks and 7 acres south of the tracks. The grant could pay up to $50,000.00 for land acquisition.”

    document 4311, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
43. April 11, 1990 Figure Derived: the printed asking price of 108,000.00 dollars in 1990 is about 278,420.20 dollars in September 2026 dollars. Derived

    “is willing to sell all 27 acres adjacent to town for $108,000.00. There are 20 acres north of the railroad tracks and 7 acres south of the tracks. The grant could pay up to $50,000.00 for land acquisition.”

    document 4311, p. 2 · 1990s
44. April 11, 1990 Figure Derived: the asking price of 108,000 dollars for 27 acres is 4,000 dollars per acre (as asked, not a price paid). Derived

    “is willing to sell all 27 acres adjacent to town for $108,000.00. There are 20 acres north of the railroad tracks and 7 acres south of the tracks. The grant could pay up to $50,000.00 for land acquisition.”

    document 4311, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
45. April 11, 1990 Decision The council authorized the mayor to talk to a realtor about purchase of property east of town for park development under the REAP program.

    “Motion Bartels second Slaymaker to authorize Mayor Potter to talk to realtor about purchase of property east of town for park development under the REAP program and to confer with Mike Singer and Mike Hart. Carried unanimously.”

    document 4311, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Mike Singer · Mike Hart · 1990s
46. June 13, 1990 Person The mayor appointed Dan O'Halleran to the Park Commission, with the term expiring September, 1991.

    “Mayor appointed Dan O'Halleran to the Park Commission, term expiring September, 1991.”

    document 4308, p. 2 · meeting · Dan O'Halloran · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
47. September 12, 1990 Person The mayor reappointed Lori Slaymaker to a three year term on the Park Commission, expiring September, 1993.

    “Mayor Potter reappointed Lori Slaymaker to a three year term on the Park Commission term expiring September, 1993.”

    document 4300, p. 5 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Lori Slaymaker · 1990s
48. September 9, 1992 Decision an ordinance made public parks and playgrounds available between 7 A.M. and 10 P.M. daily and made use between 10 P.M. and 7 A.M. unlawful.

    “All public parks and playgrounds operated by the City of Tiffin shall be available for public use between the hours of 7 A.M. and 10 P.M. daily. It shall be unlawful to use the parks between the hours of 10 P.M. and 7 A.M.”

    document 4815, p. 1 · Ord. 1992-175 · 1990s
49. January 13, 1999 Decision The city attorney reported a lease of park ground at $18,000 rent each year for two years including taxes and insurance, after which the city was to purchase the property and receive title; the council approved a resolution authorizing the lease/purchase agreement.

    “The agreement provides for a two year lease of $18,000 rent each year and including taxes and insurance. At the end of the two year period the city is to purchase this property and receive title.”

    document 4164, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1999-2 · Stephen Greenleaf · 1990s
50. February 10, 1999 Spending The lease of the park ground gave the tenant an option to purchase the leased premises for a total purchase price of $303,000.00 upon the expiration of the lease term.

    “Tenant shall have the option to purchase the leased premises for a total purchase price of $303,000.00 upon the expiration of the lease term.”

    document 4194, p. 11 · meeting · 1990s
51. March 10, 1999 Annexation Motion Kern, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION # 1999-16, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE OWNED BY WASHINGTON PARK PARTNERS AN OAKES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES OF CONSENTING OWNERS BRADLEY AND MARSHA TOMSON document 4189, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-016 · 1990s
52. May 12, 1999 Report The mayor reported that five acres of the new park ground had been reserved for start up ball fields, with mowing started for two soccer fields.

    “Five acres of the new park ground have been reserved for start up ball fields. Mowing has started for two soccer fields”

    document 4180, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
53. July 14, 1999 Discussion The council received letters from the Clear Creek Amana School District on school-crossing safety on Highway #6 and on placement of a ball diamond on the southeast corner of the school property, and agreed to write the Iowa Department of Transportation supporting school efforts to increase safety.

    “Letter received from the Clear Creek Amana School District regarding school-crossing safety on Highway #6. The city agreed to send a letter to the Iowa Department of Transportation supporting school efforts to increase safety in this area.”

    document 4175, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
54. August 11, 1999 Neighbors Motion Gericke, second Kern to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-29, RESOLUTION APPROVING A UTILITY AND INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH JIM RIGGAN, CLEAR CREEK MOBILE HOME PARK. A part of the South 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 80 North, Range 7 West of the 5th PM in the City of Tiffin … document 4173, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-029 · 1990s
55. October 13, 1999 Report The budget amendment hearing recorded that city reserves would drop from $504,989 to $320,106 and that the amendment did not include the proposed park acquisition cost of $303,000.

    “The amended budget proposes a drop in city reserves from $504,989 to $320,106 and does not include the proposed park acquisition cost of $303,000.”

    document 4165, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
56. January 10, 2001 Spending The minutes record a $303,000 purchase of a 65 acre park on the east side of the city along Highway 6 and the railroad.

    “$303,000 purchase of 65 acre Washington Park located on the east side of the city along Hwy#6 and railroad has been executed by Attorney Greenleaf, the park may be used for future sewer system expansion and/or water well location along with recreational needs for the community.”

    document 4132, p. 6 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s
57. January 10, 2001 Figure The $303,000 park purchase of 2001 is about $580,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived

    “$303,000 purchase of 65 acre Washington Park located on the east side of the city along Hwy#6 and railroad has been executed by Attorney Greenleaf, the park may be used for future sewer system expansion and/or water well location along with recreational needs for the community.”

    document 4132, p. 6 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s
58. January 10, 2001 Figure The park purchase covers 65 acres.

    “$303,000 purchase of 65 acre Washington Park located on the east side of the city along Hwy#6 and railroad has been executed by Attorney Greenleaf, the park may be used for future sewer system expansion and/or water well location along with recreational needs for the community.”

    document 4132, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
59. January 10, 2001 Figure The park purchase works out to about $4,660 an acre ($303,000 for 65 acres). Derived

    “$303,000 purchase of 65 acre Washington Park located on the east side of the city along Hwy#6 and railroad has been executed by Attorney Greenleaf, the park may be used for future sewer system expansion and/or water well location along with recreational needs for the community.”

    document 4132, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
60. February 14, 2001 Discussion The council moved to name an appraiser for park ground acquisition required under a DNR REAP grant of $50,000.

    “for appraisal work required under recently awarded DNR REAP grant for $50,000 for park ground acquisition. Ayes: Dils, Bartels, Walls, and Gericke. Absent: Ryan. Motion carried. Attorney continues work on IDOT sewer project paperwork. Engineer Hart recommends new water work for the city, probably in phases. Motion Gericke, second Dils to approve clerk and treasurer's reports.”

    document 4130, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
61. November 14, 2001 Neighbors Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve an IDOT AGREEMENT WITH SNOWDRIFTERS for snowmobilers along Hwy 6, with notation to notify SNOWDRIFTERS of keeping clearance from new park area document 4103, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
62. August 4, 2004 Report The minutes state the city had been awarded $100,000 of REAP grants and a LAWCON grant of $75,000 for park space, used toward a 65 acre City Park and a 20 acre City Park East.

    “the City of Tiffin has been awarded $100,000 of REAP grants for acquisition of park space and LAWCON grant of $75,000 for park space. These grants have been used toward the purchase costs of the 65 acre City Park and the 20 acre City Park East.”

    document 4058, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
63. April 27, 2005 Discussion A concept plan review for the Timber Ridge View subdivision recorded 2.7 acres reserved for park space.

    “The Timber Ridge View Subdivision includes 2.7 Acres reserved for Park space and the developer hopes to save as many trees as possible in the area and build walking trails across the subdivision. The development proposes access off Roberts Ferry Road onto Oakdale in a westerly direction and also from Blue Jay and Robin Court from the south.”

    document 4047, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
64. December 12, 2007 Spending The mayor reported that the Johnson County Council of Governments awarded the city, for 2009, a grant of $370,200 for the Ireland Avenue extension and $89,000 for the trail extension to I-380.

    “Mayor Potter reported that JCCOG awarded the City Tiffin for 2009 a grant for $370,200 for the Ireland Avenue extension and $89,000 for the trail extension to I-380. Engineer Hart reported on the US Access Study submitted to the City by IDOT. Motion carried to accept treasurer's report, pay bills, and accept receipts. Motion carried to adjourn at 7:55pm.”

    document 4000, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 2000s
65. May 14, 2008 Decision Ordinance 2008-291 repealed Ordinance 1985-133, which established a Park and Recreation Commission, and replaced the commission with an ad hoc committee for Parks, Recreation, Festivals and Tourism.

    “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1985-133 THAT ESTABLISHED A PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND REPLACING THE COMMISSION WITH AN AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR PARKS, RECREATION, FESTIVALS, AND TOURISM BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to repeal Ordinance No.”

    document 4933, p. 1 · Ord. 291 · 2000s
66. May 14, 2008 Special event The council authorized a Tiffinfest committee to arrange entertainment for Tiffinfest on July 26, 2008, set up a Tiffinfest fund, and transferred all 2006 Centennial Funds into it.

    “Motion Gericke seconded Bartels to authorize Tiffinfest Committee to negotiate costs for securing entertainment for Tiffinfest, July 26, 2008. Motion Bartels seconded Ball to authorize Tiffinfest Committee to establish account for Tiffinfest Funds. Motion Ball seconded Gericke to authorize the transfer of all 2006 Centennial Funds to be transferred to the”

    document 3982, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
67. November 12, 2008 Neighbors Motion Wright seconded by Petersen to approve request for Trail Extension Funding Resolution 2008-32 Authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a Transportation Enhancement Program Project Number:09-2TPE-112 for the Purpose of Financing the … document 3961, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
68. June 10, 2009 Spending Resolution 2009-14B recorded total bids of $176,745.90 for the 2009 sanitary sewer extension through the ball field park area.

    “Total Bids: $176,745.90 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY the City Council of Tiffin, Iowa to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign all necessary notices, documents, and forms of contract, as required and necessary to execute a contract with was identified and recommended by the City Engineer. MOTION MADE BY Councilperson Jim Bartels. Seconded by Councilperson Mark Petersen.”

    document 5361, p. 1 · Res. 2009-014 · 2000s
69. July 8, 2009 Special event Resolution 2009-24 approved an alcohol permit for two days of Tiffinfest at the City Park of Tiffin for the Iowa City / Coralville Jaycees.

    “A RESOLUTION APPROVING OF THE ALCOHOL PERMIT FOR IOWA CITY / CORALVILLE JAYCEES TWO DAYS FOR TIFFINFEST LOCATED AT THE CITY PARK OF TIFFIN, IOWA EFFECTIVE JULY 10 AND 11, 2009.”

    document 5379, p. 1 · Res. 2009-024 · 2000s
70. March 10, 2010 Special event On 10 March 2010 council members were reminded of an Easter egg hunt set for Saturday 3 April 2010 at the soccer fields, co-sponsored by a church.

    “Council members were reminded of Easter Egg Hunt set for Saturday April 3, 2010 at Soccer Fields at 10:00am. LifePointe Church is co-sponsoring”

    document 3938, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
71. August 11, 2010 Dedication Picnic Shelter Set Dedication Date document 3924, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
72. September 15, 2010 Dedication Reports: Mayor Phillips reminded Council members of the Community Fund Picnic Shelter dedication for Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 3:00pm. document 3921, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
73. October 27, 2010 Decision The agenda included Resolution 2010-53 to execute the federal-aid agreement for Trails Phase Four.

    “Resolution 2010-53 Execute Federal-Aid Agreement for Trails Phase Four”

    document 3916, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2010-53 · project · 2010s
74. June 8, 2011 Special event A Resolution Approving of the Alcohol Permit for Slim’s Two Days for Tiffinfest Located at the City Park of Tiffin, Iowa Effective July 8 and 9, 2011 document 5687 · meeting · Res. 2011-027 · 2010s
75. July 13, 2011 Neighbors Motion made by Council person Weipert and seconded by Council person Ball to approve Resolution 2011-32 Award Trails Phase Four IDOT Contract to Metro Paving. document 3889, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
76. August 10, 2011 Report The engineer reported that Trails Phase Four was to begin on 22 August 2011 and be completed by the first of October 2011.

    “Engineer Hart reported on the progress of the Trails Phase Four to begin on August 22, 2011 and to be completed by first of October 2011.”

    document 3885, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2010s
77. November 9, 2011 Dedication Trail Phase Four Dedication document 3876, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
78. May 23, 2012 Dedication Mayor, Berner acknowledged the invitation to attend the Memorial Day Veterans Trail Dedication on May 28, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. document 3854, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
79. June 13, 2012 Special event A Resolution Approving the Alcohol Permit for Slim’s Two Days for Tiffinfest Located at the City Park of Tiffin, Iowa Effective July 13 and 14, 2012 document 5787 · meeting · Res. 2012-022 · 2010s
80. August 8, 2012 Spending The resolution approved a bond purchase agreement for $6,100,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose and Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A, for street, water, sewer and park projects and refunding of earlier SRF bonds.

    “authorizing the issuance of $6,100,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose and Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A”

    document 5802, p. 1 · Res. 2012-37 · 2010s
81. 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
82. February 6, 2013 Discussion The minutes record that the city wanted to put a rec center and city hall on federal grant land and needed a land swap valued by land value rather than acreage.

    “where the city wants to put in rec center/city hall is on the federal grant land; need to do land swap for land that the City has recently acquired. The land swap has to be value of the land, not the acreage.”

    document 3833, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
83. April 24, 2013 Special event Resolution 2013-080 Authorizing City Administrator/Clerk to sign Amusement Park Contract for TiffinFest document 3818, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2013-080 · 2010s
84. December 9, 2013 Naming Motion carried. Resolution 2013-202 Approving Name Change on Jasper Avenue and Property Owner Address Changes on Street: Name change to Park Road document 3799, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2013-202 · 2010s
85. April 1, 2015 Spending General Obligation Annual Appropriation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2015A: $4,430,000, Several corporate purposes, including a municipal park and land for future use (Resolution 2015-089)

    “Resolution 2015-089: $4,430,000 Series 2015A”

    document 6330, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2015-084 · 2010s
86. July 2, 2015 Spending The resolution approved a Loan Agreement for $4,430,000 General Obligation Annual Appropriation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2015A.

    “issuance of $4,430,000 General Obligation Annual Appropriation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2015A”

    document 6330, p. 2 · Res. 2015-089 · 2010s
87. April 5, 2016 Spending Resolution 2016-024 awarded the Tiffin Parks and Recreation Improvement Plan Phase 1 project to Woodruff Construction.

    “Resolution 2016-024 – Resolution to Award Bid to Woodruff Construction for the Tiffin Parks and Recreation Improvement Plan – Phase 1 Project”

    document 3705, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2016-024 · project · 2010s
88. April 5, 2016 Proclamation Child Abuse Awareness Month- Kites for Kids April 16th at Tiffin City Park document 3705, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
89. November 15, 2016 Closure Resolution 2016-071 – A Resolution Approving the Closure of Park Road for Sunday, November 20th, for Corridor Arts and Crafts Event at Bella Sala and Council Action as Needed document 3682, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2016-071 · 2010s
90. July 18, 2017 Closure Motion to approve the Closure of South Park Road for TIFFUN Creek Fest by Kahler document 3658, p. 6 · meeting · 2010s
91. August 1, 2017 Spending Motion to approve the Pay Estimate for 80/380 Commerce Park LLC, Village Drive Extension (RISE Project) in the amount of $494,969.75 and $115,000 by Ryan

    “$494,969.75 as printed”

    document 3656, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
92. November 7, 2017 Closure Discussion and Consideration of Closure of Park Road for Sunday, November 19th, for Corridor Fall Market Event and Council Action as Needed document 3675, p. 8 · meeting · Res. 2017-116 · 2010s
93. December 20, 2017 Spending General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2017A: $5,140,000, Streets, sewer, water, storm water, parks and trails

    “Resolution 2017-122: loan agreement, $5,140,000 Series 2017A”

    document 6605, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2017-117 · 2010s
94. April 3, 2018 Closure Resolution 2018-025 – A Resolution Approving the Closure of South Park Road on Sunday, May 6, 2018, for the Corridor Spring Market Event at Bella Sala document 3634, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2018-025 · 2010s
95. August 1, 2018 Neighbors The joint session agenda covered future capital improvements of both entities: land for a new high school and the recreation center.

    “Overview of Both Entities Future Capital Improvements a. Land for New High School b. Recreation Center”

    document 3622, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
96. September 4, 2018 Discussion Council was told of plans for a rec complex partnering CCA and Tiffin, with a need for a pool for the CCA swim team.

    “Looking into creating a Rec complex that partners with CCA and Tiffin. Provided Council with a presentation of the site map and phasing plan for the Rec Center. Discussion regarding a need for a pool for CCA Swim team”

    document 3619, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2010s
97. October 16, 2018 Decision Council approved acquiring a professional services proposal from Shive-Hattery for an architectural planning study for a proposed Recreation Facility.

    “Motion to approve acquiring the Professional Services Proposal from Shive-Hattery for Architectural Planning Study for proposed Recreation Facility”

    document 3615, p. 4 · meeting · project · 2010s
98. August 7, 2019 Report The update on the Recreation Center said the site had been narrowed down and a meeting with the School Board was wanted around November to discuss the indoor pool.

    “Update on Recreation Center and City of Tiffin Recreation Programs Discussion: Site has been narrowed down. Would like to meeting with School Board again around November to discuss the indoor pool.”

    document 3588, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
99. September 15, 2020 Neighbors The council approved Resolution 2020-076 approving a 28E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana School District for shared use of the district's and the city's facilities.

    “Resolution 2020-076 – A Resolution Approving the 28E Agreement with the Clear Creek Amana School District for the Shared Use of the District’s and the City’s Facilities. Motion to approve by Schnedler. Second by Olney. Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Schnedler, Bartels, Limkemann. All ayes, motion carried”

    document 229, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2020-076 · project · 2020s
100. February 16, 2021 Neighbors Resolution 2021-014 – A Resolution Approving a 28E Agreement between Johnson County Conservation Board, Johnson County, Iowa, and the City of Tiffin, Iowa, regarding Construction of Connecting Trail along Ireland Avenue and Trail Maintenance document 217, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2021-014 · 2020s
101. May 4, 2021 Figure The recreation director reported 12 sponsorships for the ballfields and 140 total kids signed up for softball and baseball.

     “Recreation Director Frank Haege has 12 sponsorships for the ballfields, the signs should be in within the next two weeks. We have 140 total kids signed up for softball and baseball”

     document 210, p. 3 · meeting · Frank Haege · 2020s
102. June 1, 2021 Report The public works report states the splash pad is up and running.

     “Splash pad is up and running”

     document 208, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
103. January 18, 2022 Report The goal-setting report lists these long-term priorities: conversion of the water treatment plant to reverse osmosis, urbanization of Highway 6, a second water tower, a recreation building with room for an outdoor pool or aquatic center, and a WWTP upgrade.

     “Improve Water Quality – Conversion of Water Treatment Plant to Reverse Osmosis (Implementation) 2. Urbanization of Highway 6/Sidewalks 3. Build Second Water Tower 4. Build a Recreation Building with room for an Outdoor Pool or Aquatic Center 5. Upgrade to WWTP”

     document 2754, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
104. May 17, 2022 Discussion The recreation director asked for more baseball fields at City Park and the council agreed to him obtaining pricing.

     “Recreation Director Frank Haege would like more baseball fields at City Park. Council was okay with Frank obtaining pricing on fields”

     document 176, p. 4 · meeting · Frank Haege · 2020s
105. September 20, 2022 Discussion The work session listed discussion and direction for additional baseball/softball fields at City Park.

     “Discussion and Direction for Additional Baseball/Softball Fields at City Park”

     document 167, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
106. December 20, 2022 Proclamation Proclamation for the Rededication of Mayor Glenn Potter Park document 3486, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
107. June 30, 2023 Special event Consideration of Special Events Application – Tony Johnson, Country Friday at Park Place (Fireworks Display) · meeting · 2020s
108. October 24, 2023 Decision A motion to approve a proposal from Atura Architecture for architectural services for a Community Recreation and Wellness Center was made by Limkemann.

     “Proposal from Atura Architecture for Architectural Services for a Community Recreation and Wellness Center and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Limkemann. Second by Havens”

     document 133, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
109. May 30, 2024 Spending General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds (Capital Loan Notes), Series 2024A: $3,565,000, Original Town phase 3 streets, Kimberlite Street, fire and public works vehicles, North Park Road engineering

     “Resolution 2024-031: loan agreement, $3,565,000 Series 2024A”

     document 1814, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2024-007 · 2020s
110. November 19, 2024 Decision The council approved Resolution 2024-071 selecting a Construction Manager at Risk for the Tiffin Recreation Center Project.

     “Resolution 2024-071 – A Resolution for the Selection of a Construction Manager at Risk for the Tiffin Recreation Center Project. Motion to approve Resolution 2024-071 – A Resolution for the Selection of a Construction Manager at Risk for the Tiffin Recreation Center Project by Limkemann. Second by Orris. Roll Call: Havens, Orris, Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann. All ayes, motion carried”

     document 101, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2024-071 · project · 2020s
111. April 24, 2025 Spending General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025A: $5,350,000, North Park Road reconstruction

     “Resolution 2025-035: loan agreement, $5,350,000 Series 2025A”

     document 1473, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2025-028 · 2020s
112. May 6, 2025 Decision The council considered a Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Miron Construction; the motion to approve was made by Orris.

     “Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Miron Construction and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Orris”

     document 85, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2020s
113. December 16, 2025 Spending A notice states the city proposes a general obligation urban renewal loan agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for the Community/Recreation Center Development Project, previously authorized by council action on January 7, 2025.

     “principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 384.24A and 384.24.3(q) of the Code of Iowa, for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent of, undertaking the Community/Recreation Center Development Project, an urban renewal project in the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area which was previously authorized by action of the City Council on January 7, 2025”

     document 7370, p. 4 · project · 2020s
114. September 1, 2026 Spending The city's debt statement lists a Parks/Recreation general obligation issue of $12,925,000.00 dated 02/17/2026 maturing 06/01/2043.

     “02/17/2026 06/01/2043 $12,925,000.00 $12,925,000.00 Parks/Recreation General Obligation”

     document 301, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s

All 196 dated items on this theme, ordinances, resolutions and project milestones included (their theme is given by their title).

The figures

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