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Tiffin through time

Every dated item of the town's history in the archive on one list: history notes, checked research claims, events read from the records, ordinances, resolutions of the kinds that mark the town's life, project milestones, the earliest appointment to each board and proclamations. Each line is as the records put it, with its page. Atom feed.

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  1. November 9, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-117 changed council terms from two years to four years, with the majority of highest vote-getters elected to four-year terms, the remainder to two-year terms, and ties settled by lot.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-117 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 69 BY CHANGING THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM TWO YEARS TO FOUR YEARS AND PROVIDING STAGGERED TERMS.”
    document 4760, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 117 · 1980s
  2. November 9, 1983 Annexation Resolution 1983-12 accepting the voluntary annexation petition of John W. and Betty Lou Grace for approximately 53 1/2 acres north of Tiffin was adopted, with one nay.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 1983-12 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PETITION BY JOHN W. AND BETTY LOU GRACE FOR APPROXIMATELY 53 1/2 ACRES NORTH OF TIFFIN was introduced by Brown and ready by the clerk. Motion Brown second Stevens to adopt Resolution No. 1983-12. Roll call vote: Brown, aye; Cox, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, nay; Stevens, aye. Carried”
    document 4416, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1983-012 · 1980s
  3. November 9, 1983 Decision The mayor reported that the question on the November 8th ballot received the proper majority, and the council adopted Ordinance 1983-117 changing council terms from two years to four with staggered terms.
    “after the mayor reported that the question on the November 8th ballot received the proper majority for approval by the voters.”
    document 4416, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 1983-117 · 1980s
  4. November 9, 1983 Ordinance Ordinance 1983-117 adopted: Motion Cox, second Spivey to adopt Ordinance No. 1983-117 document 4760 · meeting · Ord. 1983-117 · 1980s
  5. November 9, 1983 Ordinance Ordinance 1983-118 adopted: Motion Rohret second Brown to adopt Ordinance No. 1983-118 document 4761 · meeting · Ord. 1983-118 · 1980s
  6. November 14, 1983 Decision The printed ordinance on four-year council terms states it takes effect after approval by the registered electors at a special election held for that purpose.
    “after its approval by the registered electors of the City of Tiffin at a Special Election held for the purpose of approving this Ordinance.”
    document 4760, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  7. December 14, 1983 Spending The council adopted a resolution providing for the issuance of $65,000 General Obligation Water Bonds and for the levy of taxes to pay them.
    “A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $65,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION WATER BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES TO PAY THE SAME”
    document 4415, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. January 1, 1984 Decision The mayor appointed committee chairmen, with Cox to water and to attend civil defense meetings.
    “Potter appointed the following committee chairmen: Stevens to community protection, Morgan to Humdan Development and to work on grants, Spivey to Home and Community, Potter to policy and administration, Cox to water and to attend civil defense meetings, Kobold to sewer and to attend Planning and Zoning meetings and JGGOC meetings”
    document 4414, p. 2 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s
  11. January 11, 1984 Figure The $45.00 hourly attorney rate of 1984 is about this many 2026 dollars per hour (derived). Derived
    “Motion Spivey second Cox to appoint Larry Lynch as attorney for 1984 and his associate Stephen Greenleaf, both a rate of $45.00 per hour.”
    document 4413, p. 2 · meeting · Larry Lynch · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
  12. January 11, 1984 Figure The council appointed Larry Lynch as attorney for 1984 and his associate Stephen Greenleaf, both at $45.00 per hour.
    “Motion Spivey second Cox to appoint Larry Lynch as attorney for 1984 and his associate Stephen Greenleaf, both a rate of $45.00 per hour.”
    document 4413, p. 2 · meeting · Larry Lynch · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
  13. February 8, 1984 Discussion The fire chief asked the city to help build an addition to the fire station, saying the city could use the meeting room if it helped pay heating costs, and estimated the project at $20,000.00 with donated labor.
    “Tom Morgan, Chief of Tiffin Fire Department, address council and asked if city would contribute money to help build addition to fire station. He stated that the city could use the meeting room if city helped to pay heating costs. He estimated total cost of project at $20,000.00 with donated labor.”
    document 4412, p. 2 · meeting · Tom Morgan · 1980s
  14. February 8, 1984 Decision The council voted to contribute $3,000.00 to the Tiffin Fire Department for a new addition to the fire station, if legal; the chief estimated the project at $20,000.00 with donated labor.
    “Motion Cox second Spivey to contribut $3,000.00 to Tiffin Fire Department for cost of new addition to fire station, if it is legal for city to do so.”
    document 4412, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  15. February 8, 1984 Person A representative of Shive-Hattery introduced himself as the new city engineer.
    “John Schumacher introduced himself at the new city engineer from Shive-Hattery.”
    document 4412, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  16. February 8, 1984 Neighbors In a budget workshop the council agreed by consensus not to budget for a library contract in FY '85 and to add money for playground equipment.
    “Council consensus not to budget for library contract in FY '85, but to add more money for playground equipment.”
    document 4412, p. 8 · meeting · project · 1980s
  17. February 8, 1984 Report The city engineer reported the contractor was behind schedule on the water tower but expected to finish within a 270 day limit.
    “He also reported that the contractor is behind schedule on the water tower but expects to be completed within his 270 day limit.”
    document 4412, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  18. February 8, 1984 Decision After studying the budget, the mayor named a group to study a water rate increase and the council set a public hearing on it for March 14, 1984.
    “found necessary to increase water rates, but the amount was not known at this time. Mayor Potter appointed Stevens, Cox, Clerk Kern and himself to study water rate increase and make recommendation to council. Council set date for public hearing on water rate increase for 7:00 p.m. on March 14, 1984 at church.”
    document 4412, p. 3 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Jerry Cox · Greg Stevens · 1980s
  19. February 8, 1984 Neighbors Motion Cox second Morgan to approve agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation whereby Tiffin would pick up materials for new railroad signs at both crossings, free of charge to city as long as city installs signs within certain time limits document 4412, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  20. March 14, 1984 Decision A notice set a public hearing for February 8, 1984 on a proposed amendment to the sewer ordinance that would increase sewer rates by $1.00 per unit per month.
    “a public hearing on Wednesday, February 8, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. at the Tiffin Methodist Church on the proposed amendment to sewer ordinance which would increase sewer rates by $1.00 per unit per month.”
    document 4411, p. 9 · meeting · 1980s
  21. March 14, 1984 Discussion The mayor reported that the city would buy a used boat from state surplus when available in order to treat algae growing on the sewer ponds.
    “Potter reported that city will purchase used boat from state surplus or other agency, when available, in order to treat algea growing on sewer ponds.”
    document 4411, p. 6 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  22. March 14, 1984 Neighbors The attorney distributed a contract with the Coralville Animal Shelter for boarding cats, to be approved formally the next month.
    “Attorney distributed copies of contract with Coralville Animal Shelter for boarding cats”
    document 4411, p. 5 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
  23. March 14, 1984 Report The attorney reported that it was legal for the city to grant money to the volunteer fire department for construction of an addition to the fire station.
    “Attorney reported that it is legal for city to grant money to volunteer fire department to use in construction of addition to fire station.”
    document 4411, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  24. March 14, 1984 World event A councilmember planned to show a film during national tornado alert month on tornado safety and the use of sirens.
    “He plans to show a film during national tornado alert month which describes safety for tornadoes and use of sirens for warnings.”
    document 4411, p. 3 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s
  25. March 14, 1984 Neighbors Motion Spivey second Stevens to authorize mayor to sign FRINGE AREA POLICY AGREEMENT BETWEEN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA AND TIFFIN, IOWA which establishes acceptable uses and future plans for property within a two miles radius of Tiffin city limits for period of 21 years with review every three years document 4411, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  26. March 14, 1984 Ordinance Ordinance 1984-121 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 73 of the Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa, Said Ordinance Establishing Rates for Service, Charges for the Collection of Garbage and Providing for the Collection of Garbage Within the City of Tiffin by Contract with One or More Private Collectors document 4763 · meeting · Ord. 1984-121 · 1980s
  27. April 11, 1984 Discussion The clerk-treasurer said that money could have been invested at a higher rate had the city known the water tower payments would be delayed.
    “Clerk expressed concern with delays in water tower contract, stated that money could have been invested at higher rate if city would have known that payments would be delayed.”
    document 4409, p. 4 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1980s
  28. 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
  29. April 11, 1984 Ordinance Ordinance 1984-122 adopted: Amending Ordinances Nos. 62' and 120 of the Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa, Said Ordinance Waiving Certain Minimum Fees for the Use and Service of the Municipal Water System of Tiffin, Iowa document 4764 · meeting · Ord. 1984-122 · 1980s
  30. April 11, 1984 Ordinance Ordinance 1984-123 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 119 of the Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa, Said Ordinance Waiving Certain Minimum Fees for the Rules for the Use and Service of the Municipal Sewer System of Tiffin, Iowa document 4765 · meeting · Ord. 1984-123 · 1980s
  31. 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
  32. June 13, 1984 Landmark The agenda listed cigarette permit requests by Morgan's Standard, Lark, Grandpa's and Slim's.
    “Cigarette permits - requests by Morgan's Standard, Lark, Grandpa's, Slim's”
    document 4407, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  33. 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
  34. June 13, 1984 Special event The Tiffin Fire Department requested a 14 day beer permit for Fun Day.
    “Tiffin Fire Department - request 14 day beer permit for Fun Day”
    document 4407, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  35. 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
  36. June 13, 1984 Decision The council adopted Resolution 1984-4, dedicating Roberts Ferry Road in an annexation, by a unanimous roll call, and a second resolution dedicated it in a further annexation.
    “Mayor declared Resolution No. 1984-4 adopted.”
    document 4407, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 1984-4 · 1980s
  37. June 13, 1984 Report The engineer reported he had written to the contractor that the tower would not be completed by July 28, 1984, reminding it of the contract penalty.
    “Engineer reported that letter had been sent to Service Enterprises informing them that it does not look like their contract for the water tower will be completed by July 28, 1984 and reminding them of the penalty specified in the agreement.”
    document 4407, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  38. June 13, 1984 Ordinance Ordinance 1984-124 adopted: Amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 1979-83 of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa by Changing the Use Regulations of Certain Property from R-1 Single-family Residential, to R-2 Duplex document 4766 · meeting · Ord. 1984-124 · 1980s
  39. July 11, 1984 Report A paid bill in July 1984 changed wires from the pole by the fire station to the water plant because of expansions of the station.
    “equipment line (187.45 to change wires from pole by fire station to water plant because of expansions of station)”
    document 4405, p. 9 · meeting · 1980s
  40. July 11, 1984 Report A council member said the locker was built before any zoning ordinances were in effect and that the ordinances are not retroactive.
    “Locker was built before any zoning ordinances were in effect and they are not retroactive.”
    document 4405, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  41. July 11, 1984 Report The engineer reported the FHA application was completed and that a new well was the top priority.
    “Engineer reported that FHA application was completed and that new well is top priority.”
    document 4405, p. 7 · meeting · 1980s
  42. August 8, 1984 Discussion The attorney stated that Tiffin could adopt the state's uniform building code; a council member said the city lacked the means of inspecting and enforcing it.
    “Attorney stated that Tiffin could adopt the state's uniform building code. Don't know if addresses issue of manufactured homes. Spivey: Don't have means of inspecting and enforcing it.”
    document 4401, p. 6 · meeting · Ted Spivey · 1980s
  43. August 8, 1984 Neighbors A RESOLUTION REAPPROVING FRINGE AREA AGREEMENT AS AMENDED, REMOVING SECOND POLICY STATEMENT IN AREAS 3 AND 5 was introduced by Stevens and document 4401, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  44. August 21, 1984 Decision The council denied the tower contractor's request for a 30 day extension to September 22, 1984, and held to the original extension agreement for August 27, 1984; every councilmember on the roll call voted aye.
    “Motion Stevens second Spivey to deny request by Service Enterprise Corporation for 30 day extension to September 22, 1984 for completion of water tower project and to hold to original extention agreement for August 27, 1984. Roll call vote: Morgan, aye; Kobold, aye; Spivey, aye; Stevens, aye.”
    document 4400, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  45. October 10, 1984 Decision Ordinance 1984-125 regulated dangerous and vicious animals within the city.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1984-125 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”
    document 4767, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 125 · 1980s
  46. October 10, 1984 Figure The engineers side said it was the council understanding that for $72,000.00 the council would get the tower, and that forgiving the 43 days of late work would leave it paying no more.
    “It was your understanding that for $72,000.00 you would get the tower. Work was late. If you forgive the 43 days you have not paid any more money”
    document 4397, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  47. October 10, 1984 Discussion A councilmember said the engineer could have told the council the job might cost another $10,000.00.
    “The engineer could have told us it might be another $10,000.00. We were not told.”
    document 4397, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  48. October 10, 1984 Figure In the tower-contract dispute a councilmember said the next lowest bid was $95,000.00, that going with the contractor saved $20,000.00, and that it meant a wait of 100 days.
    “The next lowest bid was $95,000.00. We saved $20,000.00 by going with them, but had to wait 100 days.”
    document 4397, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  49. October 10, 1984 Report The engineer reported painting of the water tower was complete on October 9, 1984 and that site work, fencing, seeding and electrical work remained.
    “Baker reported that all painting of the water tower was complete on October 9, 1984. Site work such as sand removal, grading, fencing, and seeding remain to be done as well as electrical work, and putting the light on top.”
    document 4397, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  50. October 10, 1984 Discussion In discussing the tower contractor, a council member said the next lowest bid was $95,000.00 and that going with the contractor saved $20,000.00 but meant waiting about 100 days.
    “The next lowest bid was $95,000.00. We saved $20,000.00 by going with them, but had to wait 100 days.”
    document 4397, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  51. November 14, 1984 Place The November 1984 council agenda was headed Tiffin Methodist Church.
    “Wednesday, November 14, 1984 7:30 p.m. Tiffin Methodist Church”
    document 4396, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  52. November 14, 1984 Ordinance Ordinance 1984-126 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 83 of Tiffin, Iowa, Said Ordinance Establishing Zoning for the Purpose of Regulating Development document 4768 · meeting · Ord. 1984-126 · 1980s
  53. December 12, 1984 Place The December 12, 1984 council agenda was headed Tiffin Fire Station.
    “Agenda Wednesday, December 12, 1984 7:30 p.m. Tiffin Fire Station”
    document 4395, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  54. December 12, 1984 Neighbors Motion Cox second Stevens to approve addendum to agreement with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for a 3.8% rate increase for protection; $13.50/hour for seven hours per week for $409.50/month document 4395, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  55. December 12, 1984 Proclamation During community forum Potter read A PROCLAMATION DECLARING DECEMBER 16, 1984 IN HONOR OF TIFFIN FIRE DEPARTMENT. document 4395, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  56. January 7, 1985 Report Representatives of Iowa-Illinois said they would buy between 20 and 38 acres on the Myron Walker Trust for an electric substation, with a projected cost of $6.5 million.
    “Would buy between 20-38 acres and could rent back to farmer or to other industries. Projected cost is $6.5 million”
    document 4394, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  57. January 7, 1985 Figure The $6.5 million projected substation cost of 1985 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Would buy between 20-38 acres and could rent back to farmer or to other industries. Projected cost is $6.5 million”
    document 4394, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  58. January 7, 1985 Decision The mayor appointed committee members, with Kobold on water.
    “Mayor appointed following committee members: Spivey on community protection, Cox on human development, Morgan on home and community, Kobold on water, Stevens on sewer and Potter on policy and administration”
    document 4394, p. 3 · meeting · Kandy Kobold · 1980s
  59. January 7, 1985 Ordinance Ordinance 1985-127 adopted: Mayor declared Ordinance No. 1985-127 duly passed and adopted.. Mayor presented real estate contract between K.W. Spivey and Tim Spivey showing lot at 105 College Street of 90' x 120' document 4769 · meeting · Ord. 1985-127 · 1980s
  60. February 13, 1985 Discussion The council considered an engineer memo asking to release the tower contractor from liquidated damages of approximately $4300.00; councilmembers said they would not pay extra and the council kept the money held.
    “Council considered memo from Shive-Hattery requesting City to release Service-Enterprises Corporation from liquidated damages of approximately $4300.00 due to late completion of water tower project.”
    document 4392, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  61. February 13, 1985 Discussion A bid of $900.00 for a 10 foot by 10 foot building at the sewer plant to store a generator was presented, and the council decided to look into the generator first.
    “Potter presented bid by Aubrecht Construction of $900.00 for 10' x 10' building at sewer plant to store generator. Council decided to look into generator first.”
    document 4392, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  62. February 13, 1985 Discussion The council considered releasing the tower contractor from about $4300.00 in liquidated damages; the attorney said the contract provided $100.00 per day.
    “Council considered memo from Shive-Hattery requesting City to release Service-Enterprises Corporation from liquidated damages of approximately $4300.00 due to late completion of water tower project.”
    document 4392, p. 2 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
  63. April 10, 1985 Figure Resolution 1985-5 set the annual animal license fee at $2.00 per animal.
    “Mayor Potter declared that Resolution No. 1985-5 duly passed and adopted. Annual license fee is $2.00 per animal.”
    document 4389, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1985-005 · 1980s
  64. April 10, 1985 Decision Ordinance 1985-128 again repealed and re-enacted Section 15 of the zoning ordinance to provide a new M-1 industrial zone use classification.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1985-128 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1979-83 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA, BY REPEALING SECTION 15 OF THE ORDINANCE AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF SECTION 15 AS OUTLINED BELOW PROVIDING FOR A NEW M-1 INDUSTRIAL ZONE USE CLASSIFICATION.”
    document 4770, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 128 · 1980s
  65. April 10, 1985 Report Meetings with Iowa-Illinois representatives indicated the west 850 feet running from Highway 6 to the railroad tracks, approximately 38 acres, would be sufficient for substation use.
    “the west 850 feet running from highway 6 to the railroad tracks, approximately 38 acres, would be sufficient for sub-station use.”
    document 4389, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  66. April 10, 1985 Ordinance Ordinance 1985-128 adopted: Amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 1979-83 of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Repealing document 4770 · meeting · Ord. 1985-128 · 1980s
  67. April 10, 1985 Ordinance Ordinance 1985-129 adopted: Amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 1979-83 of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Changing the Use Regulations of Certain Property from R-1 Single-family Residential to M-1 Industrial document 4771 · meeting · Ord. 1985-129 · 1980s
  68. April 10, 1985 Ordinance Ordinance 130 adopted: Mayor Potter then declared Ordinance No. 1985-130 duly passed and adopted document 4762 · meeting · Ord. 130 · 1980s
  69. May 8, 1985 Figure An ordinance printed as No. 1983-132 added a late fee of ten percent of the water fee.
    “a late fee shall be added thereto in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the water fee”
    document 4773, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 132 · 1980s
  70. May 8, 1985 Decision Ordinance 1985-134 amended the pay ordinance to provide $10.00 for additional meetings attended by the mayor, and left the Mayor's annual pay at $500.00.
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually as compensation. In addition, the m”
    document 4775, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 134 · 1980s
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. May 8, 1985 Board Parks and Recreation Board (Park Commission): the earliest appointment the archive records
    “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 Gerald Cox for one year, Michelle Aubrecht and Margaret Beuter for two years and Jean Flansburg for thr”
    document 4387, p. 4 · meeting · board · 1980s
  76. 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
  77. May 8, 1985 Ordinance Ordinance 1985-131 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 57 of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Establishing Rates, Charges and Rules for the Use and Service of the Municipal Sewer System of Tiffin, Iowa document 4772 · meeting · Ord. 1985-131 · 1980s
  78. May 8, 1985 Ordinance Ordinance 1985-132 adopted: Mayor declared Ordinance No. 1985-132 duly passed and adopted. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA was introduced by Cox. Its adoption was document 4773 · meeting · Ord. 1985-132 · 1980s
  79. May 8, 1985 Ordinance Ordinance 1985-133 adopted: Mayor Potter then declared Ordinance No. 1985-133 duly passed and adopted document 4774 · meeting · Ord. 1985-133 · 1980s
  80. June 12, 1985 Ordinance Ordinance 1985-134 adopted: Mayor Pro-tem Spivey then declared Ordinance No. 1985-134 duly passed and adopted document 4775 · meeting · Ord. 1985-134 · 1980s
  81. July 10, 1985 Figure The mayor appointed Stephen Greenleaf as city attorney for one year beginning July 1, 1985 at $50.00 per hour.
    “Mayor appointed Stephen Greenleaf as City Attorney for period of one year beginning July 1, 1985 at $50.00 per hour.”
    document 4386, p. 3 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
  82. August 14, 1985 Decision The council moved that, if the tower contractor did not respond to a notice to terminate for failing to complete the work, the contract be terminated and the remaining work performed with the balance due sent less liquidated damages.
    “Motion Morgan second Spivey that upon failure of Service Enterprise Corporation to respond to notice to terminate contract for 100,000 gallon water storage tower due to failure to complete work, that the council terminate the contract and provide for performance of remaining work in contract and upon payment for remaining work, send balance due to Service Enterprise Corporation”
    document 4385, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  83. 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
  84. September 11, 1985 Ordinance Ordinance 1985-135 adopted: Motion Stevens second Cox that Ordinance No. 1985-135 be placed upon its final passage and passed document 4776 · meeting · Ord. 1985-135 · 1980s
  85. October 29, 1985 Decision The council directed a telephone survey of households at an estimated cost of $30.00 to $50.00, with the aim of applying for CDBG funds for sewer system improvements.
    “Motion Stevens second Spivey to direct Rockwell to make telephone survey of households in Tiffin for estimated cost of $30.00 to $50.00 using rate of $10.00 per hour. Carried unanimously. Clerk will provide list of residents and phone numbers. Rockwell estimated cost of making application at $250.00. Council consensus to apply for CDBG funds for improvements to sewer system”
    document 4381, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  86. October 29, 1985 Figure A report to the Planning and Zoning Commission said the 1980 census showed 42% of Tiffin households as low-to-moderate income, and 51% was needed for grants other than for the handicapped or elderly.
    “1980 census showed 42% of households in Tiffin as low-to-moderate income.”
    document 4381, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  87. October 29, 1985 Report A consultant told the council that the 1980 census showed 42% of Tiffin households as low-to-moderate income, while 51% was needed to qualify for CDBG funds for anything other than benefits to handicapped or elderly.
    “Rockwell reported that 1980 census showed 42% of households in Tiffin as low-to-moderate income. In order to qualify for CDBG funds for anything other than benefits to handicapped or elderly, Tiffin needs 51% LMI households.”
    document 4381, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  88. November 11, 1985 Decision The council passed Ordinance 1985-135 granting a 25 year electricity franchise to Iowa Electric Light and Power Company, and set the date for an election on the franchise.
    “Mayor declared Ordinance No. 1985-135 duly passed and adopted.”
    document 4379, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 1985-135 · 1980s
  89. November 13, 1985 Decision A resolution adopted the canvass of the October 22, 1985 special election and authorized final publication of Ordinance No. 1985-135, the Iowa Electric franchise ordinance.
    “RESOLUTION ADOPTING CANVASS OF SPECIAL ELECTION OCT. 22, 1985 AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1985-135”
    document 4378, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 135 · 1980s
  90. November 13, 1985 Decision The council adopted, unanimously, a resolution canvassing the special election of October 22, 1985 and authorizing final publication of the franchise ordinance, Ordinance 135.
    “A RESOLUTION ADOPTING CANVASS OF SPECIAL ELECTION OCT. 22, 1985 AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 135 was introduced by Morgan and seconded by Stevens.”
    document 4378, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 1985-135 · 1980s
  91. 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
  92. November 13, 1985 Report The engineer sent a final payment order to the tower contractor, and the signed copy had not been returned.
    “engineer sent final payment order to Service Enterprise Corporation, but signed copy has not been returned.”
    document 4378, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  93. November 13, 1985 Report The attorney reported that the engineer sent a final payment order to the tower contractor but the signed copy had not been returned.
    “Attorney reported that engineer sent final payment order to Service Enterprise Corporation, but signed copy has not been returned.”
    document 4378, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  94. December 9, 1985 Decision The council adopted a resolution authorizing filing of a Community Development Block Grant application for $93,380.00, committing city participation of $46,620.00.
    “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $93,380.00, COMMITTING FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,620.00”
    document 4376, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  95. December 11, 1985 Neighbors A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA, AND CERTAIN OTHER CITIES AND INDEPENDENT FIRE DISTRICTS IN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, FOR MUTUAL FIRE AID PROTECTION was introduced by Morgan and document 4375, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  96. January 7, 1986 Decision The council voted to hire Mike Hart to provide engineering services to update the loan application to FmHA for a new well.
    “Motion Stevens second Stoner to hire Mike Hart to provide engineering services for update of loan application to FmHA for new well.”
    document 4374, p. 2 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1980s
  97. January 7, 1986 Decision The mayor made appointments, with Stevens to water and Runge to sewer.
    “Mayor Potter made following appointments: Stoner to community protection, Stevens to water, Runge to sewer, Flansburg to human development, Morgan to home and community”
    document 4374, p. 2 · meeting · Greg Stevens · 1980s
  98. January 7, 1986 Neighbors Motion Morgan second Flansburg to approve contract with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for seven hours per week at a rate of $14.00 per hour effective 'FY 87 document 4374, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  99. February 5, 1986 Figure The $6500.00 per acre asked in 1986 is about this many 2026 dollars per acre (derived; an asking price, not a sale). Derived
    “asked $6500.00 per acre for land on the south side of highway 6 east of the creek. Motion Flansburg second Stevens not to pursue purchase of land for park on east edge of town between highway 6 and railroad tracks due to cost of land.”
    document 4373, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  100. 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

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