Streets

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. August 22, 1956 Decision A later ordinance recites that the council agreed under a resolution signed 22 August 1956 to pass ordinances for access control and traffic control.

   “The Council agreed under Resolution signed August 22, 1956 to pass ordinances for access control and traffic control; and under Resolution signed December 7, 1960 to pass an ordinance passing speed limits”

   document 4710, p. 1 · Ord. 54 · before 1962
2. December 7, 1960 Decision A later ordinance recites that the council agreed under a resolution signed 7 December 1960 to pass an ordinance passing speed limits.

   “The Council agreed under Resolution signed August 22, 1956 to pass ordinances for access control and traffic control; and under Resolution signed December 7, 1960 to pass an ordinance passing speed limits”

   document 4710, p. 1 · Ord. 54 · before 1962
3. May 2, 1962 Discussion The mayor corresponded with the State Highway Department about dividing responsibility for drainage problems along Highway 6 within town limits.

   “an attempt to clarify division of responsibility between the Town and the State Highway Department concerning drainage problems existing along Highway 6 within town limits.”

   document 41, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
4. May 2, 1962 Discussion The mayor's correspondence with the State Highway Department's District Urban Engineer sought to clarify who was responsible for drainage problems along Highway 6 within town limits.

   “an attempt to clarify division of responsibility between the Town and the State Highway Department concerning drainage problems existing along Highway 6 within town limits.”

   document 41, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
5. May 2, 1962 Decision The council took steps on speeding on Highway 6, including writing to have the town's speed analyzer restandardized before its use.

   “Problem of speeding on Highway 6 was discussed, and the following steps were taken: a. Immediate correspondence was sent to the National Recorders Co. in Grinnell for restandardization of speed analyzer in preparation for its use in the near future.”

   document 41, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
6. May 2, 1962 Decision Councilman Glenn Potter, Jr. was appointed Street Commissioner.

   “Mr. Glenn Potter, Jr. was appointed Street Commissioner.”

   document 41, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1960s
7. May 2, 1962 Decision Glenn Potter, Jr. was appointed Street Commissioner.

   “Mr. Glenn Potter, Jr. was appointed Street Commissioner. The motion was made by Mr. Verry, seconded by Mr. Svatos, and carried.”

   document 41, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1960s
8. May 2, 1962 Decision A Cedar Rapids engineering firm, Shive Engineering Company, had been granted a contract for a new street map and presented it for the Municipal Street Finance Report.

   “Shive Engineering Company, Cedar Rapids, having been granted a contract for a new street map, presented the street map to be submitted with Municipal Street Finance Report.”

   document 41, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
9. 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
10. May 2, 1962 Discussion The council's tentative street repair priority list named Robert Terry Road, Grant Street and Railroad Street west of Grant, the east end of Second Street, Summerhays Street, Main Street and College Street in front of the locker.

    “The tentative priority list was made for street repairs: a. Robert Terry Road (patching) b. Grant Street & Railroad Street west of Grant c. East end of Second Street d. Summerhays Street e. Main Street (sealing) f. College Street in front of locker.”

    document 41, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. December 5, 1962 Decision The council moved to install a street light on Grant Street across from the Lark.

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

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

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

    document 3359, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
16. 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
17. January 2, 1963 Decision The State engineer's office denied the town's farm-to-market road request; the minutes say the town would probably appeal if the cement plant remained.

    “Engineer's office denied farm-to-market road. We will probably appeal this decision if cement plant remains here.”

    document 3358, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
18. January 2, 1963 Discussion The mayor pressed a railroad superintendent about the height of a railroad crossing; councilmen said the spur had been raised.

    “Mayor made it plain that we wanted to get the thing done. Councilmen said that the spur has been raised.”

    document 3358, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
19. January 9, 1963 Milestone The council made a resolution to get the railroad to put a signal light on the railroad crossing.

    “Council made a resolution to get the railroad to put a signal light on the railroad crossing.”

    document 3358, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
20. July 3, 1963 Decision The council passed a resolution to place a street light on the pole in front of the fire station.

    “Councilman Svatos offered resolution to place a street light on the pole in front of the fire station.”

    document 3353, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
21. September 4, 1963 Decision The council put a temporary embargo on Railroad Street and part of Main Street after damage by cement company trucks.

    “Wayne moved that a temporary embargo lasting at least until the next meeting and possibly extending longer on the full length of Railroad Street, and Main Street from Railroad to Second Street, be put in force.”

    document 3351, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
22. September 4, 1963 Decision The council added to local Ordinance #28 a ban on parking on the south side of Marengo Road within the town limits, matching the existing north-side ban.

    “that an addendum be added to local Ordinance #28 which prohibits parking on the north side of Marengo Road to include no parking on the south side of Marengo Road within the town limits.”

    document 3351, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 28 · 1960s
23. September 4, 1963 Decision The council moved to add to local Ordinance #28, which prohibited parking on the north side of Marengo Road, a ban on parking on the south side within the town limits.

    “an addendum be added to local Ordinance #28 which prohibits parking on the north side of Marengo Road to include no parking on the south side of Marengo Road within the town limits. Carried.”

    document 3351, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 28 · 1960s
24. 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
25. 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
26. 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
27. December 9, 1963 Decision The council recommended not passing the Highway Commission ordinance restricting accesses, because it restricted further commercial development in the town.

    “(a) That it restricts any further development of commercial property within the Town.”

    document 3347, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
28. January 6, 1964 Decision The council approved the formal application to the Highway Commission for putting the sewer underneath the highway.

    “Bill made the motion that the Council approve the formal application from the Town to the Highway Commission for putting the sewer underneath the highway.”

    document 3345, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
29. March 18, 1964 Discussion The mayor was told the Highway Commission now had the prerogative of setting the speed limit on any highway and that an earlier council had given up access rights by ordinance.

    “The last legislature amended the Code so that the Highway Commission now has the prerogative of setting the speed limit on any highway.”

    document 3342, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
30. March 18, 1964 Discussion The Highway Commission told the mayor the town could not replace its school signal light unless it went to the Commission's system, but could maintain the existing one.

    “we cannot replace our school light unless we go to their system, which would cost the amount of the estimate furnished by Nate Moore. However, we can maintain the light as it is.”

    document 3342, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
31. April 28, 1964 Decision For a company wanting to unload asphalt tank cars on the railroad siding, the council suggested a permit with a $1,000 bond, and set a 90-day load limit on town streets.

    “also a $1,000 bond should be given to the town before operations commence.”

    document 3338, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
32. June 3, 1964 Neighbors The council passed Ordinance No. 54 restricting access to Highway 6, with the same provisions as Ordinance No. 51 already in effect, as the Highway Commission required.

    “The Ordinance No. 54 restricting access to Highway 6 was passed, since this contains the same provisions as Ordinance No. 51, already in effect.”

    document 3335, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 54 · 1960s
33. June 3, 1964 Figure Ordinance No. 54 set speed limits on Highway 6 of 45 mph at the west end, 25 mph through the middle of town and 45 mph at the east end, and prohibited parking along the highway within town.

    “45 miles per hour from Station 156+88 to Station 160+00 25 miles per hour from Station 160+00 to Station 175+00 45 miles per hour from Station 175+00 to Station 177+70.0”

    document 4710, p. 2 · Ord. 54 · 1960s
34. 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
35. June 3, 1964 Discussion The council agreed to investigate placing signs at the north and south ends of town to alert motorists to traffic hazards.

    “It was agreed to investigate the immediate placing of signs at the north and south ends of town, probably outside the city limits”

    document 3335, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
36. November 17, 1964 Discussion The engineer reported the contractor would fill subsided sewer trenches with stone and oil or give the town a deduction on his contract.

    “Glenn is going to determine the cost of putting stone in these trenches and shooting them with oil and he is going to do that or give the town a deduction on his contract of this amount.”

    document 3323, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
37. December 2, 1964 Decision The mayor reported that the attorney advised against accepting funds from the contractor to repair streets, and the town would keep the contractor on the hook until spring; contractors were responsible for a year after the contract.

    “Contractors are responsible for a year after the contract.”

    document 3321, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
38. 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
39. 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
40. January 5, 1966 Milestone The earliest Public Works Director / Street Commissioner in the archive

    “Glenn Potter was re-appointed Street Commissioner.”

    document 3302, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
41. February 2, 1966 Report It was reported that the railroad did not warrant a signal at the crossing.

    “It was reported that the railroad did not warrant a signal at the crossing.”

    document 3302, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
42. April 6, 1966 Discussion A Rock Island Line representative said a railroad crossing signal came under the Iowa Commerce Commission, with a hearing, and the town's share would be 10%, the county's 10% and the state's 80%.

    “They would hold a hearing and 10% of the expense for a signal would be the town's obligation, 10% the county's, and 80% would be paid by the state.”

    document 3300, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
43. 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
44. 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
45. June 1, 1966 History note A street for the entrance to the new school

    “The council discussed buying the 60 ft. lot that belongs to Inghams in order to construct a street for an entrance to the new school.”

    document 3297, p. 1 · meeting · history note · 1960s
46. 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
47. 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
48. 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
49. 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
50. 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
51. May 17, 1967 Discussion A councilman raised whether the marshal could handle all duties effectively; the council suggested asking the sheriff's department to cruise the town 4 to 6 in the evening to control speeders.

    “It was suggested that we call the sheriff's department and have them cruise the town form 4-6 in the evening in an attempt to control the speeders in town.”

    document 3282, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
52. November 22, 1967 Decision The council approved an application for underground construction on State Highway right-of-way and noted two more easements were needed for the water lines.

    “Mayor Stratton presented and application for approval of underground construction on State Highway right-of-way.”

    document 3275, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
53. January 24, 1968 Discussion The council discussed obtaining land for an extension of Third Street as a key entrance to the adjoining new high school property.

    “This street would be a key entrance to the adjoining new high school property and would provide access for the additional Ingham property.”

    document 3258, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
54. January 24, 1968 Discussion The council discussed closing the east-end alley from Second Street to the sewer plant, recommended parking on one side only on Grant Street near the Lark because double parking blocked fire equipment, and mapping a truck route.

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

    document 3258, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
55. April 3, 1968 History note Residents petition for signals at the railroad crossing south of town

    “Railroad Crossing Signals: It was suggested that a petition for signals at the railroad crossing should be circulated and submitted to the Board of Supervisors.”

    document 3270, p. 2 · meeting · history note · 1960s
56. 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
57. June 5, 1968 Decision The council directed the attorney to write the landowner again and say the town would have to condemn for the school street extension if there was no agreement.

    “The Council directed Mr. Neuzil to write to Mr. Ingham again and tell him that we will have to condemn if there is no agreement.”

    document 3267, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
58. July 1, 1968 Report The town attorney was to handle a legal problem concerning an asphalt anti-trust suit so that the town would not become involved.

    “Mr. Neuzil will take care of the legal problem concerning the asphalt anti-trust suit, so that the town will not become involved.”

    document 3266, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
59. August 14, 1968 Report The railroad crossing petitions had been signed by about 134 citizens by 14 August 1968, and it was decided to hold them and canvass more.

    “The petitions have so far been signed by about 134 citizens, and it was decided to hold them and do some more canvassing.”

    document 3265, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
60. September 4, 1968 Discussion The council noted that many power lines in town were frayed and dangerous and that low voltage had burned out two expensive motors at the sewer plant, and asked the attorney to write the utility.

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

    document 3264, p. 4 · meeting · 1960s
61. October 3, 1968 Decision Mayor Bream appointed Glenn Potter as the new Street Commissioner.

    “Mayor Bream appointed Glenn Potter as the new Street Commissioner.”

    document 3261, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Bill Bream · 1960s
62. November 6, 1968 History note The county sends the crossing to the Iowa Commerce Commission

    “The board said this comes under jurisdiction of the Commerce Commission.”

    document 3260, p. 1 · meeting · Ralph Neuzil · history note · 1960s
63. November 6, 1968 Neighbors The town attorney reported the Board of Supervisors said the crossing signals came under the Commerce Commission, and the council authorized him to fill out forms for installing signals.

    “Ned Allen made a motion that the town attorney be authorized to fill out forms for installation of signals on railroad track.”

    document 3260, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
64. January 7, 1969 Report The attorney filed papers with the State Commerce Commission and was told the crossing petition was in order; a hearing would be about 60 days off.

    “Ralph has filed papers with State Commerce Commission. He received word that the petition was in order and filed right. It will be 60 days before a hearing will be held.”

    document 3257, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
65. February 5, 1969 Decision A letter from the Iowa Commerce Commission set the hearing on the town's application for automatic crossing signal protection for 14 March 1969 at the Tiffin Fire Station.

    “The hearing is set for March 14, 1969 with all interested parties invited.”

    document 3256, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
66. February 19, 1969 Discussion The council discussed Iowa Electric Light & Power's request to build a sub-station in Tiffin and asked for a representative at the March meeting.

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

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

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

    document 3253, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
68. March 14, 1969 History note Commerce Commission hearing on crossing signals at John Saxton Road

    “Mayor Bream read a letter received from the Iowa Commerce Commission in regards to the town's application for an automatic highway-railroad grade crossing signal protection at John Saxton Road and C.R.I.& P.R.R.Co.”

    document 3256, p. 1 · meeting · history note · 1960s
69. April 2, 1969 Decision The council voted to put a 4 or 5 ton load limit on all roads in Tiffin because heavy truck loads were breaking up the streets.

    “Glenn Potter made a motion to put 4 or 5 ton load limit on all roads in Tiffin.”

    document 3250, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
70. April 2, 1969 Discussion The clerk was told to write to former mayor James O'Toole to see if the speed analyser the town used to have could be found, as the council thought about setting up the radar unit again.

    “The Clerk was instructed to write a letter to James O'Toole to see if we can find the speed analyser the Town used to have.”

    document 3250, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
71. June 2, 1969 Discussion The council decided that if the water and gas went through that summer the town would not make major street repairs.

    “The Council decided if the water and gas go through this summer, the Town wouldn't have any major street repairs made.”

    document 3248, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
72. July 24, 1969 Spending The council voted to buy the 60 by 186 foot lot for the Third Street extension toward the new high school for $1650, $165 down and $1485 on or before 15 August 1969.

    “The lot is described as a 60'x 186' extension of Third Street. The purchase price is $1650. $165 will be paid now and the remaining $1485 will be paid on or before August 15, 1969.”

    document 3243, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
73. July 24, 1969 Figure The lot for the Third Street extension at $1,650.00 as printed in 1969 is about $15,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived

    “The lot is described as a 60'x 186' extension of Third Street. The purchase price is $1650. $165 will be paid now and the remaining $1485 will be paid on or before August 15, 1969.”

    document 3243, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
74. July 24, 1969 Figure The $1650 lot of 60 by 186 feet works out to about $6,440 per acre (derived, per acre, from the printed dimensions); the price per lot as printed is $1650. Derived

    “The lot is described as a 60'x 186' extension of Third Street. The purchase price is $1650. $165 will be paid now and the remaining $1485 will be paid on or before August 15, 1969.”

    document 3243, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
75. August 6, 1969 History note Signals ordered, with the railroad and the State sharing about $12,000

    “Neuzil has received a letter saying signals at the crossing will be constructed within the next nine months.”

    document 3242, p. 1 · meeting · Ralph Neuzil · history note · 1960s
76. August 6, 1969 Figure The council voted by three ayes to one nay to pay a $358.86 bill to the railroad, which the minutes call five years old, for constructing three crossings by the sewer plant.

    “Ned Allen made the motion to pay a bill of $358.86 to the railroad. This bill is five years old.”

    document 3242, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
77. August 6, 1969 Report The attorney received a letter saying signals would be built within nine months, the railroad and the State sharing the cost, estimated at around $12,000, with no cost to the town.

    “The railroad and the State will share the costs which is estimated to be around $12,000. The Town will not have to pay any of the costs.”

    document 3242, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
78. September 3, 1969 Decision The council voted to install stop signs at the corner of College and 3rd Street, Railroad and College, and on both the east and west sides of 3rd and Grant Street.

    “Ned Allen moved and Ted Spivey seconded the motion to install stop signs at the corner of College & 3rd Street, Railroad and College, and on both the east and west sides of 3rd and Grant Street.”

    document 3240, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
79. October 1, 1969 Figure The balance of $1485 on the $1650 price of the lot for the Third Street extension was paid to the sellers in October 1969.

    “All that is necessary now is to send them a check for $1485, which is the balance of the total price of $1650.00”

    document 3238, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
80. November 5, 1969 Report The mayor read a letter from the Clear Creek School thanking the town for the new street to the school.

    “Mayor Bream read a letter form the Clear Creek School thanking the Town for the new street to the school.”

    document 3235, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
81. November 5, 1969 Figure The council moved to pay $2000 on the $4000 street bonds, and the November bills include $2000.00 paid to the Iowa State Bank for street bonds.

    “Dale Flansburg made the motion to pay $2000 on the $4000 street bonds.”

    document 3235, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
82. November 5, 1969 Spending Dale Flansburg made the motion to pay $2000 on the $4000 street bonds.

    “$4,000.00 as printed”

    document 3235, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
83. December 3, 1969 Discussion The council discussed putting a pay telephone near the school for the school children.

    “Discussion was held on putting in a pay telephone near the school for the school kids to use.”

    document 3232, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
84. April 1, 1970 Decision A councilmember moved a resolution that road use tax funds not needed for arterial streets in 1969 could be used for local streets.

    “Glenn Potter made the motion to adopt a resolution suggested by the Highway Comm. stating that since the Town didn't need over 75% of Road Use Tax funds for arterial streets in 1969, the money could be used for local streets.”

    document 3225, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
85. April 24, 1970 Discussion The firm gave as its reason for the site that the new Highway #380 was being built.

    “The reason for picking this site is the new Highway #380 is being built”

    document 3224, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
86. June 3, 1970 Report The gas company wanted to number all the houses in town and offered to pay for and install the numbers.

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

    document 3221, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
87. July 8, 1970 Spending The council accepted a proposal for 15 steel reflectorized street signs for a total of $637.50.

    “This includes 15 signs, 15 posts, shipping, and installation for a total cost of $637.50.”

    document 3220, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
88. July 8, 1970 Figure $637.50 as printed in 1970 is about $5,500 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived

    “This includes 15 signs, 15 posts, shipping, and installation for a total cost of $637.50.”

    document 3220, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
89. 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
90. March 1, 1972 Decision The council moved to hire a public works employee full time at $135 a week, covering school crossing patrol, sewer plant upkeep, meter reading and street maintenance.

    “Bill Bream made a motion to hire Ralph Brown full time at $135 a week, to include School Crossing Patrol, maintainence of sewer plant, meter reading and general street maintainence, etc.”

    document 4670, p. 1 · meeting · Bill Bream · Ralph Brown · 1970s
91. March 1, 1972 Figure $135.00 per week as printed in 1972 is about $1,100 per week in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived

    “Bill Bream made a motion to hire Ralph Brown full time at $135 a week, to include School Crossing Patrol, maintainence of sewer plant, meter reading and general street maintainence, etc.”

    document 4670, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
92. May 2, 1973 Discussion The clerk was to contact the civil defense director about tornado warnings for the town.

    “Clerk to contact Wayne Walters, Civil Defense Director about Tornado Warnings for the Town.”

    document 4645, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
93. July 3, 1974 Special event Bill Bream moved to authorize Glenn Potter to spend $75.00 for expense of security personnel and disc jockey for street dance. document 4624, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
94. August 13, 1975 Decision A councilmember moved to spend no more than $50.00 with the Secondary Road Department for center-line marking on farm-to-market roads.

    “Smith moved to expend no more than $50.00 in sub-contract to the Secondary Road Dept. for center-line marking on farm-to-market roads from railroad crossing to Railroad St., to Grant St., to Marengo Rd., and from Marengo Rd. on Roberts Ferry Rd., to north city limits.”

    document 4600, p. 1 · meeting · Judy Smith · 1970s
95. March 10, 1976 Discussion At an open forum the school superintendent and high school principal expressed concern about traffic violators and vandalism of school property.

    “Biles and High School Principal Rowe expressed their concern with traffic violators and vandalism of school property.”

    document 4575, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
96. June 8, 1977 Decision A resolution authorized stop signs at Second & Grant, Third & Summerhays, Railroad & Grant, Third & Main and Third & College.

    “Morgan moved to pass a resolution authorizing the installation of stop signs at the following intersections; in Tiffin, Iowa: Second & Grant Third & Summerhays Railroad & Grant Third & Main Third & College”

    document 4548, p. 3 · meeting · Tom Morgan · 1970s
97. June 14, 1978 Spending A councilmember moved to contract with an engineering firm to provide a city map for $2025.00.

    “Potter moved to contract with Shivo, History Arcos, to provide a City map for $2025.00.”

    document 4530, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
98. June 14, 1978 Figure $2,025.00 as printed in 1978 is about $10,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived

    “Potter moved to contract with Shivo, History Arcos, to provide a City map for $2025.00.”

    document 4530, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
99. August 2, 1978 Decision The council read an ordinance prohibiting parking in restricted areas on the public streets, waived the second and third readings and passed it.

    “Ordinance 1978-77, an ordinance prohibiting parking in restricted areas upon the public streets within the corporate limits of the City of Tiffin, Iowa was read. Sheridan moved to waive the reading second and third times. Morgan seconded and motion carried unanimously. Morgan made the motion to pass ordinance 1978-77. Madden seconded and motion carried unanimously.”

    document 4527, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 77 · 1970s
100. August 2, 1978 Decision The council read an ordinance regulating the use of streets by vehicles with penalties for violations, waived the second and third readings and passed it.

     “Ordinance 1978-78, an ordinance regulating the use of the streets, alleys, highways by vehicles of all kinds and describing penalties for violations, was read. A motion to waive the second and third readings was made by Madden, seconded by Sheridan and carried unanimously. Morgan moved to pass ordinance 1978-78”

     document 4527, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 78 · 1970s
101. August 2, 1978 Spending Morgan moved to award the L. L. Pelling Co. a contract to repair the streets for $6,953.31.

     “$6,953.31 as printed”

     document 4527, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
102. August 5, 1978 Decision The traffic ordinance is titled an ordinance regulating the use of streets, alleys and highways by vehicles of all kinds and describing penalties for violations.

     “TRAFFIC ORDINANCE: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF THE STREETS, ALLEYS, HIGHWAYS BY VEHICLES OF ALL KINDS AND DESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS”

     document 4728, p. 1 · Ord. 78 · 1970s
103. November 14, 1979 Decision The ordinance provides for the impoundment of motor vehicles parked on real property without the owner's consent.

     “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOUNDMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES PARKED UPON REAL PROPERTY WITHOUT CONSENT OF THE OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN.”

     document 4733, p. 1 · Ord. 84 · 1970s
104. April 23, 1980 Decision Ordinance 1980-86 provided rules and regulations for the movement and control of traffic on the public streets and alleys.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1980-86 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE MOVEMENT AND CONTROL OF TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA”

     document 4735, p. 1 · Ord. 86 · 1980s
105. August 13, 1980 Decision The council adopted Resolution 1980-5, the street lighting resolution, to install a light on an existing pole at the easterly end of Third Street.

     “adopt Resolution No. 1980-5 entitled STREET LIGHTING RESOLUTION to install light on existing pole located at easterly end of Third Street.”

     document 4500, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1980-005 · 1980s
106. April 8, 1981 Decision The council voted to install a stop sign at the College Street extension.

     “Motion Potter second Madden to install stop sign at College Street extension.”

     document 4487, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
107. June 17, 1981 Neighbors Motion Rohret second Potter to approve Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for Repair and Maintenance Municipal Extensions of Primary Roads, for a period of July 1, 1981 through June 30, 1986 document 4480, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
108. November 11, 1981 Decision Ordinance 1981-104 provided for cleaning sidewalks and removing snow and ice and assessing the expense against the abutting property.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1981-104 CLEANING SIDEWALKS AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CLEANING OF SIDEWALKS AND REMOVAL OF SNOW, ICE AND OTHER ACCUMULATIONS AND ASSESSING THE EXPENSE THEREOF AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY.”

     document 4744, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 104 · 1980s
109. May 12, 1982 Figure The engineer gave a conservative estimate of $6,000.00 to extend a 6" water main about 200 feet to place a fire hydrant in front of the high school.

     “Engineer Kammerer gave conservative estimate of $6,000.00 to extend 6" water main from intersection of highway no. 6 and Roberts Ferry Road approximately 200 feet to place a fire hydrant in front of the high school in highway no. 6.”

     document 4460, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
110. July 19, 1982 Neighbors A councilmember reported talking with IDOT about a yellow flashing light during school at either end of the city limits on Highway 6, with the city to pick up the light bill if approved.

     “Cox reported that he talked with IDOT about a yellow flashing light during school at either end of the city limits on highway no. 6. The IDOT currently has a signal marked at the Lark but the signal is not there anymore. City would pick up light bill if it is approved.”

     document 4457, p. 7 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s
111. July 19, 1982 Decision The council voted unanimously to place a four-way stop sign at Second and Main Streets, citing speeding and children crossing near the playground.

     “Motion Stevens second Cox to place a four-way stop sign at the corner of Second and Main Streets. Roll call vote: Cox, aye; Brown, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, aye; Stevens, aye. Carried unanimously.”

     document 4457, p. 7 · meeting · 1980s
112. July 19, 1982 Annexation Motion Rohret to deny the request by Miss Potterfield and John W. Grace for voluntary annexation of three tracts of land north of present city limits on either side of Roberts Ferry Road as presented by petition and drawings by Attorney Joe Johnston. document 4457, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
113. October 13, 1982 Neighbors The county planner said the Board of Supervisors asked the city to maintain the 150 foot stretch of county road between the old city limit and the new annexation, because the city surrounded it.

     “the Board Of Supervisors requested that the stretch of road between the old city limit and the new annexation be maintained by the city because the city completely surrounds that 150 foot section of county road now.”

     document 4451, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
114. December 14, 1983 Annexation A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TIFFIN AND THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONCERNING ROBERTS FERRY ROAD IN POTTERFIELD ANNEXATION was introduced by Councilman Rohret and document 4415, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
115. December 14, 1983 Neighbors A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TIFFIN AND THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONCERNING ROBERTS FERRY ROAD IN POTTERFIELD ANNEXATION was introduced by Councilman Rohret and document 4415, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
116. June 1, 1984 Figure Ordinance 1984-121 set the garbage collection charge at $9.60 per quarter for each dwelling unit, effective June 1, 1984.

     “Effective June 1, 1984, the charge for each dwelling unit described above shall be $9.60 per quarter”

     document 4763, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 121 · 1980s
117. June 13, 1984 Dedication The agenda listed the dedication of Roberts Ferry Road in the Potterfield/Grace annexations.

     “Dedication of Roberts Ferry Road in Potterfield/Grace annexations”

     document 4407, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
118. May 14, 1986 Landmark The council approved a request to remove the no parking sign on the north side of Highway 6 across from the Ice Cream Store, on condition that Iowa DOT also approve.

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

     document 4369, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
119. June 11, 1986 Decision By consensus the council agreed to place stop signs on the corners of Summerhays and Second Streets going north and south.

     “council gave consensus to place stop signs on corners of Summerhays and Second Streets going north and south.”

     document 4368, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
120. October 8, 1986 Discussion A sheriff's deputy suggested a flashing light by the truck route sign so trucks would notice it at night, and the council agreed to work out a way to keep trucks on the truck route.

     “Deputy Slaughter suggested a flashing light be installed by the "truck route" sign so that trucks would notice it at night. Council consensus that Morgan should talk with Deputy Slaughter and work out something that would keep trucks on the truck route through Tiffin.”

     document 4364, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
121. July 13, 1988 Decision Ordinance 1988-152 required an approved drainage plan to obtain a building permit.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1988-152 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TIFFIN MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING AN APPROVED DRAINAGE PLAN TO OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT”

     document 4793, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 152 · 1980s
122. August 10, 1988 Decision Ordinance 1988-154 regulated the performance of contracts affecting public property or directly affecting the public within the city limits.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1988-154 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PERFORMANCE OF CONTRACTS AFFECTING PUBLIC PROPERTY OR DIRECTLY AFFECTING THE PUBLIC WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”

     document 4795, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 154 · 1980s
123. July 12, 1989 Decision Ordinance 1989-160 vacated the alley located in Block 2 of the Original Town of Tiffin.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1989-160 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE ALLEY LOCATED IN BLOCK 2 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF TIFFIN”

     document 4801, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 160 · 1980s
124. August 9, 1989 Closure The agenda listed a request to close Third Street in front of Slim's for a street dance.

     “request closing of Third St in front of Slim's for street dance”

     document 4319, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
125. August 9, 1989 Closure Motion Eggers second Stoner to approve closing of Third St. in front of Slim's for street dance on Saturday, August 12, 1989 from 8:00 pm until midnight document 4319, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
126. November 8, 1989 Decision The engineer proposed that the city install the main on Railroad Street to tie a loop for the other mains, a long-standing recommendation that would benefit the city.

     “Hart then proposed that the city install the main on Railroad Street which would tie a loop for the other mains. This has always been a recommendation and would benefit the city.”

     document 4316, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1980s
127. February 14, 1990 Closure Motion Brown second Stoner to approve Greg Steven's request to close Third Street between Main and Grant Streets for volleyball tournament on March 3, 1990 in accordance with same provisions as were used during street dance last summer and that Slim's provide and pay for extra patrols from the … document 4313, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
128. April 11, 1990 Decision The council reached consensus to order four permanent school crossing signs for the intersection of Third and Grant Streets.

     “Council consensus to order four permanent "school crossing" signs and post at each corner”

     document 4311, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
129. August 8, 1990 Closure Motion Slaymaker second Bartels to approve request by Greg Stevens to close portion of Third Street between Main and Grant to hold street dance at Slim's on August 18, 1990 document 4302, p. 5 · meeting · 1990s
130. October 13, 1993 Annexation The council requested the Iowa Department of Transportation to seek voluntary annexation of the part of Highway 6 inside the city, because the city had annexed lands on the east side adjoining Highway 6.

     “the City of Tiffin has annexed certain lands on the east side of town that lie adjoining Highway 6 on the north and south sides of the roadway”

     document 5161, p. 1 · Res. 1993-24 · 1990s
131. April 13, 1994 Decision An ordinance set the maximum speed on the highway (Marengo Road) at 25 miles per hour on the highway from 500 feet west of Roberts Ferry Road to 300 feet east of Main Street.

     “B. 25 miles per hour from 500 feet west of Robert's Ferry Road to 300 feet east of Main Street”

     document 4825, p. 1 · Ord. 1994-184 · 1990s
132. August 14, 1996 Decision The council passed Ordinance No. 1996-208 vacating the city's interest in a portion of Stephans Street, as platted in Tiffin East.

     “ORDINANCE NO. 1996-208 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF STEPHANS STREET”

     document 4851, p. 1 · Ord. 1996-208 · 1990s
133. October 9, 1996 Decision The council passed an ordinance making abutting property owners responsible for maintaining sidewalks outside the lot lines and inside the curb lines.

     “Abutting property owners shall be responsible for maintaining any sidewalks outside the lot and property lines and inside the curb lines or traveled portion of the public street.”

     document 4852, p. 1 · Ord. 1996-209 · 1990s
134. April 9, 1997 Discussion The fire chief asked that house numbers be required on all residences for safety purposes, and citizens were to be reminded to post house numbers.

     “Fire Chief Tom Bigelow was present to request that house numbers be required on all residences for safety purposes”

     document 4291, p. 1 · meeting · Tom Bigelow · 1990s
135. July 9, 1997 Decision The council passed an ordinance enacting a municipal culvert policy for the installation or replacement of culverts in the city.

     “AN ORDINANCE ENACTING A MUNICIPAL CULVERT POLICY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW CULVERT OR REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING CULVERT WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN”

     document 4860, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-216 · 1990s
136. December 10, 1997 Decision The council accepted the Tiffin, Iowa Design Standards, to apply to all applicable developments, subdivisions and improvements effective on approval.

     “these directions, instructions, and specifications titled as the Tiffin, Iowa Design Standards be accepted by the City and applied to all applicable developments, subdivisions, and improvements effective immediately upon approval of this resolution.”

     document 5169, p. 1 · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
137. June 10, 1998 Closure Motion Kern, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION # 1998-12, AGREEMENT CLOSING THIRD STREET. Resolution approving street closing for dance at Slim’s Saloon on June 20, 1998 with police and cleanup service provided by Slim’s Saloon document 4252, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1998-012 · 1990s
138. August 12, 1998 Closure Motion Ryan, second Gericke to approve a Resolution # 1998-13, AGREEMENT CLOSING THIRD STREET. Resolution approving street closing for dance at Slim’s Saloon on August 29, 1998, with police and cleanup service provided by Slim’s Saloon document 4233, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 1998-013 · 1990s
139. November 11, 1998 Decision The council adopted Ordinance No. 1998-223 establishing parking regulations.

     “Thereupon, it was moved by Councilperson Walls, and seconded by Councilperson Ryan that Ordinance #1998-223, entitled ESTABLISHING PARKING REGULATIONS, be placed upon its final passage and adopted.”

     document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · Ord. 1998-223 · 1990s
140. November 18, 1998 Decision The council passed an ordinance requiring property owners to visibly post their assigned street addresses.

     “AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THAT ALL PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, VISIBLY POST ON THEIR PROPERTY THEIR ASSIGNED STREET ADDRESSES”

     document 4870, p. 1 · Ord. 1998-225 · 1990s
141. January 13, 1999 Closure Motion Bartels, second Walls to approve A RESOLUTION #1999-5, A RESOLUTION FOR CLOSING STREET MARCH 6, 1999 document 4164, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 1999-005 · 1990s
142. May 12, 1999 Closure Motion Gericke, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-21, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SLIM'S TAVERN FOR CLOSING STREET ON MAY 22, 1999 document 4180, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-021 · 1990s
143. 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
144. October 13, 1999 Neighbors The council requested the public works director and city clerk to begin work arranging a 28-E agreement with Johnson County Secondary Roads for a work agreement.

     “Council requested City Public Works Director and City Clerk to begin work for arranging a 28-E agreement with Johnson County Secondary Roads for a work agreement”

     document 4165, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
145. October 13, 1999 Spending Motion Walls, second Gericke to award Second Street Culvert Installation Project to Taylor Construction, POB 110, New Vienna, IA52065 at a cost of $110,779.15

     “$110,779.15 as printed”

     document 4165, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
146. January 12, 2000 Closure Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION # 2000-1, RESOLUTION CLOSING STREET AND APPROVING AGREEMENT, with Greg Stevens and Terry Miller of Slim’s Tavern for March 11, 2000 document 4160, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2000-001 · 2000s
147. March 8, 2000 Decision A council member reported the need for a stop sign at Second and Summerhays.

     “Councilmember Bartels reported the need for a stop sign on Second and Summerhays. Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve the clerk and treasurer's report. Ayes: Dils, Bartels, and Ryan. Absent: Walls and Gericke. Motion carried. Motion Dils, second Ryan to pay bills and accept receipts. Ayes: Ryan, Bartels, and Dils. Absent: Gericke, and Walls. Motion carried.”

     document 4155, p. 3 · meeting · Jim Bartels · 2000s
148. April 12, 2000 Closure Resolution 2000-7 closed Third Street, shortly after the minutes record plans for a May 13 Make-A-Wish event at the Tavern.

     “Greg Stevens explained plans for the May 13th Make-A-Wish event at the Tavern. Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION #2000-7, CLOSING THIRD STREET. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan, Dils and Ryan. Absent: Walls. Nays: None. Motion carried.”

     document 4153, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2000-007 · 2000s
149. September 13, 2000 Closure Motion Ryan, second Gericke to approve a Resolution to Close Street for Greg Stevens at the Slim’s Tavern for the evening of September 23, 2000. document 4143, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
150. September 13, 2000 Neighbors Motion Dils, second Ryan to approve a Resolution submitting the 2000 Iowa Department of Transportation Road Use Report by September 30, 2000 and city agreement with IDOT for sewer at the Tiffin reststop document 4143, p. 7 · meeting · 2000s
151. May 9, 2001 Special event The council approved an agreement with Slim's Tavern for a street dance on June 16, 2001, with the organizer providing patrol and paying its cost.

     “Tavern for street dance for June 16, 2001. Greg Stevens will provide adequate patrol and pay costs for this service for the event.”

     document 4119, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
152. May 9, 2001 Closure Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve RESOLUTION #2001-15, Resolution approving Close of Street and Agreement with Slim's Tavern for street dance for June 16, 2001. document 4119, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2001-015 · 2000s
153. June 27, 2001 Neighbors Motion Gericke, second Dils to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-15, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 28E FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FOR SHARED MAINTENANCE OF SHARED PUBLIC ROADS document 4114, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2001-015 · 2000s
154. February 13, 2002 Closure Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve an outdoor liquor permit for Slim’s outdoor event set for March 9-11 and approve a RESOLUTION #2002-5, CLOSING STREET and that Slim’s will hire police document 4096, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2002-005 · 2000s
155. April 10, 2002 Report In a dispute over a 15-foot strip of street next to a Main Street property, the city clerk told the council the strip had been used over 100 years as a street.

     “If the city really believes that this 15 feet of street that has been used over 100 years as a street, and is improved to be a street for the majority of those years, it is a street”

     document 4091, p. 7 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
156. April 24, 2002 Decision Ordinance 2002-251 provided for removal of snow and ice from city streets, established an emergency route and prohibited parking on certain streets.

     “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PROVISIONS FOR THE REMOVAL OF SNOW AND ICE FROM THE CITY STREETS AND ESTABLISHING AN EMERGENCY ROUTE AND PROHIBITING PARKING OF CARS ON CERTAIN STREETS BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA; Section 1. Purpose.”

     document 4896, p. 1 · Ord. 251 · 2000s
157. May 8, 2002 Closure Motion Gericke, second Shaffer to approve a RESOLUTION #2002-16, AGREEMENT WITH SLIM'S FOR CLOSING STREET, for June 14 Volleyball. document 4088, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2002-016 · 2000s
158. February 12, 2003 Report The only document filed under the 2003-02-12 council meeting besides a second notice is a public hearing notice on a proposed Access Regulation Ordinance for arterial corridors, set for February 12, 2003.

     “Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. at the Tiffin Fire Station regarding the proposed adoption of an Access Regulation Ordinance.”

     document 4073, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
159. February 19, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-260 regulated access to adjacent properties from prescribed roadways within the city limits.

     “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING ACCESS TO ADJACENT PROPERTIES FROM PRESCRIBED ROADWAYS WITHIN THE TIFFIN CITY LIMITS AS SHOWN ON THE CITY OF TIFFIN'S "ACCESS REGULATION ORDINANCE MAP-PRESCRIBED ROADWAYS"”

     document 4904, p. 1 · Ord. 260 · 2000s
160. June 11, 2003 Closure A resolution authorized the mayor to sign an agreement closing Third Street from Main Street to the alley next to Slim's Saloon for a street dance party scheduled for Saturday, June 28th, 2003.

     “Third Street, in Tiffin, Iowa, to be closed from the west edge of Main Street to the east edge of the alley adjacent to Slim’s Saloon, for the purposes of a Street Dance party and desire to enter into an Agreement with the City of Tiffin, Iowa, allowing for the closing of the public area for said party, which is scheduled for Saturday, June 28th, 2003”

     document 5188, p. 1 · Glenn R. Potter · 2000s
161. July 21, 2004 Decision Resolution 2004-44 approved award of a contract to the lowest bidder for the 2004 Ireland Avenue RISE Project; the resolution prints no dollar amount.

     “RESOLUTION 2004-44 APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2004 IRELAND AVENUE RISE PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA UPON REVIEW OF THE BIDS AND RECOMMENDATION BY THE PROJECT ENGINEER WHEREAS, The city Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa has received bids for the 2004 Ireland Avenue RISE Project; and WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin, Iowa has identified an apparent bidder as having”

     document 5206, p. 1 · Res. 2004-044 · 2000s
162. January 12, 2005 Decision Resolution 2005-3 approved street lighting for the Tiffin Industrial Park.

     “RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET LIGHTING FOR THE TIFFIN INDUSTRIAL PARK WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin desires street lighting for the Tiffin Industrial Park And service provided by Linn County REC of Marion, Iowa NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA: That street lighting for the Tiffin Industrial Park be provided for by Linn County REC of Mario”

     document 5224, p. 1 · Res. 2005-003 · project · 2000s
163. April 27, 2005 Discussion The clerk reported that regular funds including Road Use funds would probably be insufficient to improve Roberts Ferry Road and suggested a staged upgrade using tax increment funds.

     “Reihman reported that current regular funds including Road Use funds would probably be insufficient to provide improvements needed for Roberts Ferry. Perhaps in a staged effort the entire roadway could be upgraded with the use of tax increment funds.”

     document 4047, p. 3 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
164. June 21, 2006 Discussion The engineer estimated that improvements paid by the city with return of tax payments to the developer of the Villages could approach 8 million, under a proposal to rebate qualifying costs from TIF revenues.

     “Hart estimated without time to study that improvements be paid for by the City with return of tax payments could approach 8 million.”

     document 4023, p. 2 · meeting · Mike Hart · 2000s
165. March 21, 2007 Decision The council and Planning and Zoning approved Concept C, a two lane highway with left-turn bays on both sides, for access to the new school west of the current high school.

     “Motion Wright, second Petersen to approve a proposed Concept C for a two lane with left-turn bays widening on both sides. The proposed typical section consists of two 12 foot through lanes, a center 16 foot left-turn bay and a 10 ft should (4 foot paved and 6 foot granular). Ayes: Demuth, Bartels, Wright and Petersen. Absent: Dils. Motion carried.”

     document 4011, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
166. May 9, 2007 Decision Resolution 2007-22 approved award of a contract to the lowest bidder for the Roberts Ferry Road Reconstruction Project Phase 1; the resolution prints no dollar amount.

     “RESOLUTION 2007-22 APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE ROBERTS FERRY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT PHASE 1, FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, UPON REVIEW OF THE BIDS AND RECOMMENDATION BY THE PROJECT ENGINEER WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Tiffin has received bids for the Roberts Ferry Road Reconstruction Project Phase 1; and WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin has identified an apparent”

     document 5242, p. 1 · Res. 2007-022 · 2000s
167. September 12, 2007 Decision A resolution authorized the Clear Creek-Amana School District to apply for Safe Routes to Schools grant funds to be used in the city.

     “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLEAR CREEK - AMANA SCHOOL DISTRICT TO APPLY FOR SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS GRANT FUNDS TO BE USED IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN WHEREAS, at the request of the Clear Creek – Amana School District Johnson County Council of Governments has assisted in identifying possible Safe Routes to Schools grant projects in the City of Tiffin; and WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin h”

     document 5245, p. 1 · 2000s
168. October 10, 2007 Decision A resolution authorized use of TIF funds to pay for the Roberts Ferry Road improvement then underway, noting that the area lies mostly within the existing TIF district.

     “the Council desires use TIF funds for payment of the Roberts Ferry Road project. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Tiffin, Iowa, that the City Council hereby authorizes the use of TIF funds by the City for payment of the Roberts Ferry Road improvement now underway in the City.”

     document 5264, p. 1 · Res. 2007-058 · 2000s
169. November 14, 2007 Neighbors Motion Dils, seconded by Wright, to approve Bartels and Wright to represent city in joint discussions with clear Creek Amana School district on Road Improvements and possible 28E agreement with School District. document 4001, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
170. 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
171. December 12, 2007 Spending The attorney reported receipt of $86,110.33 from a developer toward Roberts Ferry Road and Oakdale Boulevard, and the council approved a resolution accepting the payment.

     “Attorney Greenleaf reported on progress of receipt of payment from LDR for Roberts Ferry Road and Oakdale Blvd for $86,110.33. Motion Dils, seconded by Bartels to approve Resolution Accepting Payment of Agreed Portion of Roberts Ferry Road Costs from LDR. Motion carried. Absent Petersen.”

     document 4000, p. 2 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s
172. February 13, 2008 Discussion Citizens raised speed and safety concerns about a four way stop at Goldfinch Drive and Roberts Ferry Road, and the council deferred review.

     “Discussion was held on four way stop signs at Goldfinch Dr and Roberts Ferry Rd intersection.. Citizens concerned on speed and safety. Council wants to review and discuss at later date. Council requested Clerk to continue action on City Audit.”

     document 3995, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
173. February 13, 2008 Discussion The engineer reported progress on a Highway 6 speed study and on a revision of the city TIF map.

     “Engineer reported on progress of Hwy 6 speed study and study on revising City of Tiffin TIF map. Mayor Phillips reported on upcoming meeting with Jeff Heil, Ruan Securities and Dorsey and Whitney Law Firm regarding TIF funding.”

     document 3995, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
174. May 20, 2008 Neighbors Resolution 2008-07 authorized a 28E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana school district for construction and funding.

     “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A 28E AGREEMENT WITH THE CLEAR CREEK AMANA HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND FUNDING OF HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin has determined it is in the best interest of the citizens as a matter of public safety to enter into an Agreement with Clear Creek Amana School District regarding the planning,”

     document 5284, p. 1 · Res. 2008-007 · 2000s
175. June 11, 2008 Neighbors Motion Gericke seconded Petersen to approve 28E agreement with Johnson County Secondary Roads. document 3978, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
176. August 13, 2008 Closure Motion Petersen seconded by Ball for approval of Song Bird Block Party and temporary closing of Robins Ct on Saturday, August 16, 2008, with city street closures document 3968, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
177. November 12, 2008 Spending The council awarded the highway widening project to the low bid of $1,482,207.85, contingent on review by the engineer and the Iowa DOT.

     “Motion Wright seconded by Petersen to approve Resolution 2008-29 and award low bid of $1,482,207.85 submitted by Strep Construction of Iowa City, Iowa contingent upon review of bid and approval by City Engineer Hart and Iowa Department of Transportation.”

     document 3961, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2008-029 · 2000s
178. November 12, 2008 Figure The $1,482,207.85 highway widening low bid of 2008 is about $2,300,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived

     “Motion Wright seconded by Petersen to approve Resolution 2008-29 and award low bid of $1,482,207.85 submitted by Strep Construction of Iowa City, Iowa contingent upon review of bid and approval by City Engineer Hart and Iowa Department of Transportation.”

     document 3961, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2008-029 · 2000s
179. December 10, 2008 Milestone Resolution 2008-33 recorded final acceptance of the Roberts Ferry Road Reconstruction Project 2007-2008.

     “RESOLUTION FOR FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF ROBERTS FERRY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT 2007-2008, TIFFIN, IOWA.”

     document 5313, p. 1 · Res. 2008-033 · 2000s
180. August 2009 History note Highway 6 widened for the new high school, opening August 2009

     “Superintendent Paula Vincent and City Council discussed progress on 28E agreement between City of Tiffin and Clear Creek Amana School Board on future Hwy 6 improvements near new High School, Roberts Ferry Rd intersection”

     document 3996, p. 2 · meeting · history note · 2000s
181. August 12, 2009 Spending Resolution 2009-29 recorded a bid of $410,973.00 for the 2009 Ireland Avenue Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Extension Project, contingent on engineer review.

     “Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc. at total bid of $410,973.00. 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.”

     document 5388, p. 1 · Res. 2009-029 · 2000s
182. July 28, 2010 Closure Motion made by Council person Petersen and seconded by Bartels for approval of Annual Songbird Block Party and closing of Robin Ct between Nightingale Dr and Blue Jay Ct. for Saturday, August 14, 2010 document 3926, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
183. September 1, 2010 Landmark Planning and Zoning approved the site plan for reconstruction of The Depot, contingent on a joint driveway with Jon's Ice Cream, a drainage plan and the engineer's and fire chief's approval.

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

     document 3922, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
184. 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
185. November 3, 2010 Neighbors A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A FEDERAL-AID AGREEMENT TRANSPORTATION PROJECT NO. STP-U-7662(608)—70-25 IRELAND AVENUE EXTENSION, be adopted and signified his approval of the same by … document 5565 · meeting · Res. 2010-052 · 2010s
186. June 8, 2011 Neighbors A Resolution to Approve the Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for Maintenance and Repair of Primary Roads in Municipalities from July 1, 2011 Through June 30, 2016 document 5658 · meeting · Res. 2011-019 · 2010s
187. July 13, 2011 Special event Motion made by Council person Weipert and seconded by Council person Bartels to approve Resolution 2011-30 Slim's Street Dance Alcohol Permit. document 3889, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
188. August 10, 2011 Closure Motion by Weipert and seconded by Gericke for approval of Resolution 2011-34 To Close Robin Ct Between Nightingale Dr. and Blue Jay Ct For Annual Block Party document 3885, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
189. April 11, 2012 Decision Council directed the engineer to submit the Ireland Avenue extension to the IDOT with a four-way stop and infrastructure in place for stop lights when warrants are high enough.

     “direct Engineer-Frederick to submit the Ireland Avenue extension project to the IDOT with a 4 way stop sign with infrastructure in place for stop lights”

     document 3859, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2010s
190. June 13, 2012 Decision The ordinance added a special speed zone on Roberts Ferry Road from the intersection of Goldfinch Drive north to the intersection of Oakdale Boulevard and the northern corporate boundary.

     “On Roberts Ferry Rd, from the intersection of Goldfinch Dr. northerly to the intersection of Oakdale Blvd. and the northern corporate boundary of the City of Tiffin.”

     document 4953, p. 1 · Ord. 2012-311 · 2010s
191. September 1, 2012 Spending General Obligation Corporate Purpose and Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A: $6,100,000, Street, water and sewer improvements in the urban renewal areas, and refunding of earlier bonds

     “Resolution 2012-37: bond purchase agreement, $6,100,000 Series 2012A”

     document 5802, p. 1 · 2010s
192. September 12, 2012 Special event Motion by Upton to approve the parade application document 3846, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
193. June 12, 2013 Decision Resolution 2013-116 authorized the city administrator to work with the Iowa DOT to reduce the Highway 6 speed limit from Jasper to Half Moon to 35 mph.

     “Resolution 2013-116 Authorizing City Administrator to move forward with the IA DOT to Reduce the Speed Limit on Highway 6 from Jasper to Half Moon to 35 mph”

     document 3814, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2013-116 · 2010s
194. October 30, 2013 Spending Resolution 2013-186 awarded the Jasper Avenue Watermain Extension contract to Cornerstone at $183,025.45.

     “Resolution 2013-186 Approving Award of Contract for the Jasper Ave Watermain Extension Project to Cornerstone at $183,025.45”

     document 3800, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2013-186 · project · 2010s
195. December 9, 2013 Decision Council was told the offer for the Jon's Ice Cream property should be $105,618 for everything that needs to be done.

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

     document 3799, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2010s
196. December 9, 2013 Decision The ordinance amended Sections 8.01 and 8.06 of the Zoning Ordinance on exterior lighting, regarding street lights and lighting minimums.

     “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 8.01 AND 8.06 OF THE TIFFIN ZONING ORDINANCE - EXTERIOR LIGHTING”

     document 4982, p. 1 · Ord. 2013-343 · 2010s
197. 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
198. December 11, 2013 Naming A resolution recites that when the area around Jasper Avenue was annexed the street name was not changed from a county name to a city name.

     “previously when the area around Jasper Ave was annexed the street name did not change from a county named street to a city named street”

     document 6052, p. 1 · 2010s
199. January 8, 2014 Decision Council moved to have the mayor make a counter offer to John's Ice Cream not to exceed $145,000.

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

     document 3798, p. 3 · meeting · Peggy Upton · 2010s
200. January 22, 2014 Figure The mayor's breakdown for Jon's Ice Cream listed a $31,200 appraisal.

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

     document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2010s

All 364 dated items on this theme, ordinances, resolutions and project milestones included (their theme is given by their title).

The figures

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