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History

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. 1998 Figure The city's 1998 fact sheet gave new private investments of $6,974,000 (1993 to July 1997).
    “New Private Investments $6,974,000 (1993 to July 1997)”
    document 4184, p. 6 · meeting · 1990s
  2. 1998 Figure The city fact sheet stated that 240 subdivision lots had been created since 1993, with 10 new businesses since 1995.
    “Subdivision Lots created since 1993 240 New Businesses since 1995 10”
    document 4184, p. 6 · meeting · 1990s
  3. 1998 Report The city's 1998 fact sheet stated that in 1995, 1996, and 1998 the city completed significant updates to its zoning ordinance.
    “In 1995, 1996, and 1998 the City completed significant updates to its Zoning Ordinance.”
    document 4184, p. 6 · meeting · 1990s
  4. January 14, 1998 Decision The council authorized the mayor to sign an application request for a $1.2 million state revolving loan to finance water improvements that would be needed in the future.
    “Motion Ryan, second Kern to authorize Mayor Potter to sign an application request for $1.2 million state revolving loan to finance water improvements that will be needed in the future.”
    document 4280, p. 3 · meeting · project · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
  5. January 14, 1998 Figure The $1,200,000 water state revolving loan application of 1998 is about $2,500,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Motion Ryan, second Kern to authorize Mayor Potter to sign an application request for $1.2 million state revolving loan to finance water improvements that will be needed in the future.”
    document 4280, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  6. January 14, 1998 Decision The committee appointments of January 1998 put Mike Ryan on Water.
    “Committee Appointments: Michael Gericke on Community Protection, Rodney Walls on Parks and Recreation; Jim Bartels on Streets and Home/Community; Mayor Potter on Policy & Administration; Alan Kern on Sewer; Mike Ryan on Water”
    document 4280, p. 2 · meeting · Mike Ryan · 1990s
  7. January 14, 1998 Milestone The earliest City Planner in the archive
    “Also present: Attorney Stephen Greenleaf, Engineer Mike Hart, Planner Mike Hart, Juan Ochoa, Melvin Reeve, Steve Berner and Kid Acorn.”
    document 4280, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  8. May 6, 1998 Person The council approved Greg Schott as City Building Inspector.
    “Motion Kern, second Walls to approve Greg Schott as City Building Inspector.”
    document 4260, p. 3 · meeting · Greg Schott · 1990s
  9. May 6, 1998 Decision The council approved work with a capital improvement planning consultant at $45.00 per hour in an amount not to exceed $5,500.00.
    “Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve work with Mr. Pat Calahan at $45.00/hour in an amount not to exceed $5,500.00.”
    document 4260, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  10. May 6, 1998 Discussion A schedule for a council meeting included a discussion of pre-construction financial management for the wastewater treatment plant.
    “Introduction of Mr. Sears and Mr. Arthur to discuss pre-construction financial management for wastewater treatment plant and preparation for the Year 2000 Audit”
    document 4261, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  11. May 13, 1998 Decision The council adopted Ordinance No. 1998-218, amending the subdivision ordinance.
    “Whereupon the mayor declared that Ordinance No. 1998-218, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE, be adopted and signified his approval of same by fixing his signature thereto. Passed by the council on the 13th day of May, 1998”
    document 4256, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 1998-218 · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
  12. May 13, 1998 Decision The council adopted an ordinance, a zoning ordinance regulating the location, construction and use of buildings and land, dividing the land into districts and creating a Board of Adjustment.
    “an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION, CONSTRUCTION, AND USE OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, AND THE USE OF LAND, IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA; AND FOR SAID PURPOSES, DIVIDING THE SAID LANDS INTO DISTRICTS AND CREATING A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT”
    document 4864, p. 11 · Ord. 1998-219 · 1990s
  13. May 13, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 1996-205 adopted document 4848 · meeting · Ord. 1996-205 · 1990s
  14. May 13, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 218 adopted: Motion Ryan, second Walls to give a second and third reading to an Ordinance, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA, REGARDING FIRST FLOOR APARTMENTS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES, and that the laws and rules providing that ordinances be considered and voted on for passage at two council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended and dispensed with and that ORDINANCE #1998-218 be placed on its last reading document 4863 · meeting · Ord. 218 · 1990s
  15. May 13, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-219 adopted: Councilperson Ryan introduced Ordinance No. 1998-219, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4864 · meeting · Ord. 1998-219 · 1990s
  16. 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
  17. June 18, 1998 Decision The capital improvements committee agreed to add an annual sanitary sewer lines replacement program to the list of capital improvement projects.
    “The Committee agreed to add the following to the list of CIP Projects: 1. Annual sanitary sewer lines replacement program.”
    document 4251, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  18. June 18, 1998 Discussion The capital improvements consultant was to review revenues from water rates, sewer rates and property taxes and advise the council on the need to adjust rates.
    “Callahan will also review the current revenues from water rates, sewer rates, and property taxes and then advise the City Council on the need to adjust rates.”
    document 4251, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  19. July 8, 1998 Report The city reported that the new sewer plant design would probably change to include two power sources rather than one, which would increase plant costs, and that bid letting would probably take place that fall.
    “Singer also reported that a change will probably be made in the new sewer plant design to include two rather than one power source. This change will increase the sewer plant costs. Singer reported that bidletting will probably take place this fall.”
    document 4248, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  20. August 4, 1998 Discussion The Capital Improvements Committee agreed that the Wastewater Treatment Plant was a "must project" and that the city had no choice on its completion.
    “The Committee agreed that the Wastewater Treatment Plant was a "must project" and that the City has no choice on the completion of the project.”
    document 4244, p. 1 · meeting · project · 1990s
  21. August 5, 1998 Discussion At the August 5, 1998 meeting a question about the trailer court plans referred to trapped water experienced in the 1990 flooding.
    “asked what kind of plans were being made to prevent trapped water as was experienced in 1990 flooding.”
    document 4240, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  22. 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
  23. August 12, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-220 adopted: Motion Walls, second Kern to introduce an Ordinance, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA, REGARDING FIRST FLOOR APARTMENTS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES (ORDINANCE # 1998-220), and moved that it be given its first reading document 4865 · meeting · Ord. 1998-220 · 1990s
  24. August 26, 1998 Resolution Resolution 1998-014 adopted: Motion Kern, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION No. 1998-14, NAMING MAYOR GLENN R. POTTER THE FEMA OFFICIAL FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN document 4232, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1998-014 · 1990s
  25. September 23, 1998 Decision The Board of Adjustment approved, three to one, a variance on width requirements for two of the newly proposed lots in the expansion of the Clear Creek Mobile Home Park.
    “to approve the request for variance to Riggan-Ham Concrete for width requirements on two of the newly proposed lots in expansion plans for the Clear Creek Mobile Home Park. Ayes: Boyd, Janssen, Madden. Nays: Brown. Absent: Kee. Motion carried.”
    document 4217, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  26. October 7, 1998 History note The 1998 northeast annexation, and the Rarick estate left out
    “Motion O’Halloran, second Berner to recommend voluntary annexation request approval from various property owners on the north east corner of the city, including MaryJoSimpson, Rohreck, Roger Simpson and Mark Van Gundy for agricultural zoning and possibly commercial zoning along Jasper/Forevergreen/I-380 locations.”
    document 4215, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · history note · 1990s
  27. October 14, 1998 Decision The council passed an ordinance requiring noxious weeds to be cut or destroyed within five days of the date of notice to cure.
    “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1980-92 TO REQUIRE CUTTING OR DESTRUCTION WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF THE DATE OF NOTICE TO CURE.”
    document 4867, p. 1 · Ord. 1998-222 · 1990s
  28. October 14, 1998 Decision The council passed an ordinance reestablishing the location for posting official city notices and repealing Ordinance No. 1980-89.
    “AN ORDINANCE REESTABLISHING THE LOCATION FOR POSTING OFFICIAL CITY NOTICES AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1980-89 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”
    document 4866, p. 1 · Ord. 1998-221 · 1990s
  29. October 14, 1998 Decision The council approved Resolution 1998-189, a second amendment to the application for additional IDNR-SRF funds for rehabilitation of the sanitary sewer system.
    “Motion Ryan, second Gericke to approve a RESOLUTION # 1998-189, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2ND AMENDMENT TO APPLICATION FOR ADDITIONAL IDNR-SRF FUNDS FOR REHABILITATION OF THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM”
    document 4212, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 1998-189 · project · 1990s
  30. October 14, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-221 adopted: Councilperson Bartels introduced Ordinance No. 1998-221, and moved that it be introduced and given its first reading. The motion was document 4866 · meeting · Ord. 1998-221 · 1990s
  31. November 11, 1998 Decision Ordinance 1998-224 set a civil penalty of not more than $200 per violation and not more than $750 for each repeat offense.
    “civil offense punishable by a civil penalty of not more than $200 for each violation, or if it is a repeat offense, civil penalty not to exceed $750 for each repeat offense.”
    document 4869, p. 1 · Ord. 1998-224 · 1990s
  32. November 11, 1998 Figure an ordinance made municipal infractions a civil offense punishable by a civil penalty of not more than $200 for each violation, or not more than $750 for a repeat offense.
    “all municipal infractions for each day of violation shall constitute a civil offense punishable by a civil penalty of not more than $200 for each violation, or if it is a repeat offense, civil penalty not to exceed $750 for each repeat offense.”
    document 4869, p. 1 · Ord. 1998-224 · 1990s
  33. 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
  34. November 11, 1998 Figure A public hearing was set on a loan and disbursement agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $521,315.
    “in a Principal Amount not to Exceed $521,315”
    document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · project · 1990s
  35. November 11, 1998 Figure A public hearing was set on a second loan and disbursement agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $400,685.
    “in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $400,685”
    document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · project · 1990s
  36. November 11, 1998 Figure The two loan amounts set for hearing sum to 922000, the total the city planned to request in state revolving fund loans. Derived
    “The City of Tiffin will request a total of 922,000 in SRF (State Revolving Fund) loans”
    document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · project · 1990s
  37. November 11, 1998 Spending The city planned to request a total of 922,000 in state revolving fund loans at approximately 4% for 20 years, anticipating $500,000 of revenue sewer bonds and $422,000 of G.O. (TIF) bonds.
    “The City of Tiffin will request a total of 922,000 in SRF (State Revolving Fund) loans and an approximate cost of 4% for 20 years. Anticipated is $500,000 of Revenue Sewer bonds and $422,000 of G.O. (TIF) Bonds.”
    document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · project · 1990s
  38. November 11, 1998 Figure The $922,000 state revolving fund loan request of 1998 is about $1,900,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “The City of Tiffin will request a total of 922,000 in SRF (State Revolving Fund) loans and an approximate cost of 4% for 20 years. Anticipated is $500,000 of Revenue Sewer bonds and $422,000 of G.O. (TIF) Bonds.”
    document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · 1990s
  39. November 11, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-223 adopted: Council person Walls introduced ORDINANCE NO. 1998-223, entitled AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PARKING REGULATIONS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA, and moved that it be introduced and given its first reading. The motion was document 4868 · meeting · Ord. 1998-223 · 1990s
  40. November 11, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-224 adopted: Councilperson Walls introduced an ORDINANCE NO. 1998-224, entitled, ESTABLISHING INFRACTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF TIFFIN CITY ORDINANCE, and moved that it be introduced and given its first reading. The motion was document 4869 · meeting · Ord. 1998-224 · 1990s
  41. November 11, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-225 adopted: 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 · meeting · Ord. 1998-225 · 1990s
  42. 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
  43. December 9, 1998 Spending Resolution 1998-22 took action on loan and disbursement agreements not to exceed $521,315 sewer revenue and $400,684 general obligation sewer loan.
    “RESOLUTION #1998-22, TAKING ADDITIONAL ACTION TO ENTER INTO LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS NOT TO EXCEED $521,315 SEWER REVENUE AND $400,684 GENERAL OBLIGATION SEWER LOAN.”
    document 4201, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1998-22 · 1990s
  44. December 9, 1998 Decision After a public hearing with no citizens speaking, the council adopted Resolution 1998-22 to enter into loan and disbursement agreements not to exceed $521,315 sewer revenue and $400,684 general obligation sewer loan.
    “RESOLUTION #1998-22, TAKING ADDITIONAL ACTION TO ENTER INTO LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS NOT TO EXCEED $521,315 SEWER REVENUE AND $400,684 GENERAL OBLIGATION SEWER LOAN. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan, Walls, Kern, and Gericke. Motion carried.”
    document 4201, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1998-22 · project · 1990s
  45. December 9, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-026 adopted: Councilperson Gericke introduced Ordinance No. 1998-26, PARKING IN ALL ZONES, And moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4201, p. 4 · meeting · Ord. 1998-026 · 1990s
  46. January 13, 1999 Annexation The council approved Resolution #1999-1 reaffirming annexation of certain properties, altering the area of annexation of certain state properties and foregoing annexation of nonconsenting owners.
    “RESOLUTION #1999-1, A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES, ALTERING THE AREA OF ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN STATE PROPERTIES, AND FOREGOING ANNEXATION OF NONCONSENTING OWNERS”
    document 4164, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1999-1 · 1990s
  47. January 13, 1999 Decision The city attorney reported a lease of park ground at $18,000 rent each year for two years including taxes and insurance, after which the city was to purchase the property and receive title; the council approved a resolution authorizing the lease/purchase agreement.
    “The agreement provides for a two year lease of $18,000 rent each year and including taxes and insurance. At the end of the two year period the city is to purchase this property and receive title.”
    document 4164, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1999-2 · Stephen Greenleaf · 1990s
  48. January 13, 1999 Figure The $18,000 yearly park ground rent of 1999 is about $36,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “The agreement provides for a two year lease of $18,000 rent each year and including taxes and insurance. At the end of the two year period the city is to purchase this property and receive title.”
    document 4164, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  49. January 13, 1999 Discussion A business owner asked the Planning and Zoning Commission for a larger and higher sign at the Ice Cream Store; members felt one solution might be for the entire block to be rezoned as C-2 highway commercial.
    “John Schneider was present to discuss his desire to place a larger and higher sign at his Ice Cream Store business. Members are not happy about the thought of spot zoning in any location in the city. Members felt that one solution might be for the entire block to be rezoned as C-2 highway commercial.”
    document 4197, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  50. January 13, 1999 Annexation Motion Walls, second Ryan to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-1, A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES, ALTERING THE AREA OF ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN STATE PROPERTIES, AND FOREGOING ANNEXATION OF NONCONSENTING OWNERS MARK R. VAN GUNDY AND THE ESTATE OF ALLAN A. RARICK. Discussion between … document 4164, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  51. 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
  52. January 13, 1999 Neighbors Motion Ryan, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-6, RENEW CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT FOR POLICE PROTECTION, at cost of $19.00/hour document 4164, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 1999-006 · 1990s
  53. January 13, 1999 Ordinance Ordinance 1999-227 adopted: Councilperson Kern introduced Ordinance No. 1999-227, ORDINANCE FOR RENTAL INSPECTION, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4872 · meeting · Ord. 1999-227 · 1990s
  54. January 21, 1999 Discussion At a public hearing on the capital improvements plan the council considered funding options: increase general tax collections, increase General Obligation Debt Service collections, special assessments, increase water and sewer rates, and expansion of TIF area.
    “1) increase general tax collections 2) increase General Obligation Debt Service collections 3) special assessments for street/curb and gutter improvements 4) increase water and sewer rates 5) expansion of TIF area”
    document 4162, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  55. January 21, 1999 Figure The consultant said a local option sales tax, if approved that spring, could mean an additional $40,000 revenue for the city.
    “He local option sales tax could mean an additional $40,000 revenue for the City of Tiffin is approved.”
    document 4162, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  56. January 21, 1999 Figure The consultant noted that the current tax rate was $7.65/thousand valuation and could be increased to $8.10.
    “The current tax rate is $7.65/thousand valuation and could be increased to $8.10.”
    document 4162, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  57. January 21, 1999 Figure The consultant said the tax rate of $7.65 per thousand valuation could be increased to $8.10.
    “The current tax rate is $7.65/thousand valuation and could be increased to $8.10.”
    document 4162, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  58. January 21, 1999 Discussion The council recognized that a new water tower may be needed within the next ten years.
    “the city also recognized that a new water tower may be needed within the next ten years.”
    document 4162, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1990s
  59. February 3, 1999 Annexation The planner updated the Planning and Zoning Commission on annexation matters on the east side of town of approximately 67 acres minus 2 acres previously sold.
    “Mike Singer updated commission on annexation matters on the east side of town of approximately 67 acres minus 2 acres previously sold.”
    document 4195, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Singer · 1990s
  60. February 10, 1999 Decision The council voted to have the owner make written application for a zoning change from C-1 to C-2 for the Ice Cream Store property and referred the application to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
    “make written application for his request for zoning change from C-1 to C-2 for his property at the Ice Cream Store and that the application request be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission.”
    document 4194, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  61. February 10, 1999 Spending The lease of the park ground gave the tenant an option to purchase the leased premises for a total purchase price of $303,000.00 upon the expiration of the lease term.
    “Tenant shall have the option to purchase the leased premises for a total purchase price of $303,000.00 upon the expiration of the lease term.”
    document 4194, p. 11 · meeting · 1990s
  62. February 10, 1999 Figure The $303,000 park purchase option price of 1999 is about $610,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Tenant shall have the option to purchase the leased premises for a total purchase price of $303,000.00 upon the expiration of the lease term.”
    document 4194, p. 11 · meeting · 1990s
  63. February 10, 1999 Ordinance Ordinance 1999-228 adopted: Councilperson Bartels introduced Ordinance No. 1999-228, and moved that it be given its first reading. Councilperson Gericke seconded the motion document 4873 · meeting · Ord. 1999-228 · 1990s
  64. February 24, 1999 Resolution Resolution 1999-015 adopted: Motion Gericke, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-15, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE "ANNEXATION AGREEMENT" WITH BRADLEY J. THOMSON AND MARSHA L. TOMSON CONCERNING A WELL AND SEPTIC SYSTEM AND ZONING AFTER ANNEXATION OF LOT 1, HOYT'S FIRST SUBDIVISION document 4191, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1999-015 · 1990s
  65. March 10, 1999 History note East of town, south of Highway 6
    “Motion Kern, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION # 1999-16, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE OWNED BY WASHINGTON PARK PARTNERS AN OAKES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES OF CONSENTING OWNERS BRADLEY AND MARSHA TOMSON.”
    document 4189, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-016 · Glenn R. Potter · history note · 1990s
  66. March 10, 1999 Annexation The council approved Resolution #1999-16 accepting applications for voluntary annexation of certain real estate owned by Washington Park Partners and an Oakes construction company.
    “RESOLUTION # 1999-16, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE OWNED BY WASHINGTON PARK PARTNERS AN OAKES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY”
    document 4189, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-16 · 1990s
  67. March 10, 1999 Decision The council authorized the city engineer to negotiate an easement across the mobile home park area as the most feasible means for hook up for Department of Natural Resources requirements.
    “to authorize city engineer Mike Hart to negotiate easement across mobile home park area as most feasible means for hook up for Department of Natural Resources requirements.”
    document 4189, p. 4 · meeting · project · Mike Hart · 1990s
  68. March 10, 1999 Annexation Motion Gericke, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-15, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE "ANNEXATION AGREEMENT" WITH BRADLEY J. THOMSON AND MARSHA L. TOMSON CONCERNING A WELL AND SEPTIC SYSTEM AND ZONING AFTER ANNEXATION OF LOT 1, HOYT'S FIRST SUBDIVISION document 4189, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-015 · 1990s
  69. March 10, 1999 Annexation Motion Kern, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION # 1999-16, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE OWNED BY WASHINGTON PARK PARTNERS AN OAKES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES OF CONSENTING OWNERS BRADLEY AND MARSHA TOMSON document 4189, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-016 · 1990s
  70. March 10, 1999 Neighbors Motion Bartels, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-14, RESOLUTION APPROVING SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ECICOG FOR SENIOR HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT document 4189, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-014 · 1990s
  71. March 10, 1999 Ordinance Ordinance 1999-229 adopted: Councilperson Bartels introduced ordinance No. 1999-229, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4874 · meeting · Ord. 1999-229 · 1990s
  72. March 10, 1999 Resolution Resolution 1999-016 adopted: Motion Kern, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION # 1999-16, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE OWNED BY WASHINGTON PARK PARTNERS AN OAKES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES OF CONSENTING OWNERS BRADLEY AND MARSHA TOMSON document 4189, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-016 · 1990s
  73. March 24, 1999 Report The city engineer reported to the council on actions taken to comply with a recent administrative order from the state Department of Natural Resources about the wastewater plant.
    “Mike Hart gave report to city council on wastewater plant and actions taken to comply with the recent administrative order sent by the Department of Natural Resources.”
    document 4188, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  74. March 24, 1999 Report Temporary tanks, a generator and ventilators were being moved in to increase the plant's capacity before the new plant could be installed.
    “Temporary tanks, generator and ventilators are being moved in to bring increased capacity to the plant prior to the time when the new plant can be installed.”
    document 4188, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  75. April 14, 1999 Decision The state Department of Natural Resources had reviewed and approved the plans and specifications for the new wastewater plant, and the notice of bid letting was to be published for the May 12, 1999 meeting.
    “Plans and specifications for the new wastewater plant have been reviewed and approved by the Department of Natural Resources. Notice of specifications and bid letting will be published for the next regular meeting of May 12, 1999.”
    document 4185, p. 5 · meeting · 1990s
  76. April 14, 1999 Ordinance Ordinance 1999-230 adopted: Motion Bartels, second Kern to read an Ordinance no. 1999-230, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING FOR A ONE YEAR LIMITATION ON BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCES, a third time and placed upon record document 4875 · meeting · Ord. 1999-230 · 1990s
  77. April 21, 1999 Report A board of adjustment hearing record states that the Post Office on Grant Street was grandfathered as a public use within a single residential area.
    “The Post Office was grandfathered as a public use within a single residential area.”
    document 4184, p. 4 · 1990s
  78. May 5, 1999 Figure The report's table of building permits issued showed 66 in 1998 and 1 in 1993.
    “<td>1998</td> <td>66</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1997</td> <td>44</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1996</td> <td>61</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1995</td> <td>41</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1994</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1993</td> <td>1</td>”
    document 4181, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  79. May 5, 1999 Figure The same report gave the 1990 census count as 460 (464) and a possible 2000 count of 1,132, a 246% growth.
    “1990 census count was 460 (464) Possible 2000 count of 1,132 = 246% growth”
    document 4181, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  80. May 5, 1999 Figure A report stated that the Census count included 389 homes while the writer count of city water accounts came closer to 453 homes.
    “The Census count included 389 homes. My count comes closer to 453 homes.”
    document 4181, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  81. May 12, 1999 Annexation The council accepted Resolution #1999-23 on a voluntary annexation request from Grace-Baculis real estate.
    “Motion Walls, second Ryan to accept Resolution #1999-23, RESOLUTION ACCEPTING VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION REQUEST FROM GRACE-BACCULIS REAL ESTATE.”
    document 4180, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-23 · 1990s
  82. May 12, 1999 Report The mayor reported that five acres of the new park ground had been reserved for start up ball fields, with mowing started for two soccer fields.
    “Five acres of the new park ground have been reserved for start up ball fields. Mowing has started for two soccer fields”
    document 4180, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
  83. May 12, 1999 Spending Sealed bids for the Wastewater Treatment Project were opened; one bidder base bid was 1,508,020.39 and another bidder base bid was 1,476,232.80.
    “<th>Portzen of Dubuque base bid:</th> <td>1,508,020.39</td> <th>alternate bid:</th> <td>1,560,305.39</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Wendler Eng.</th> <td>Base bid; 1,476,232.80</td>”
    document 4180, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1990s
  84. May 12, 1999 Report The notice of hearing and letting described a 67' x 129' extended aeration plant with base bid and alternate equipment.
    “67' x 129' extended aeration plant (base bid and alternate equipment)”
    document 4180, p. 5 · meeting · 1990s
  85. May 12, 1999 Spending The bid table for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Project listed Wendler base bid 1,476,232.80 and alternate bid 1,336,232.80.
    “<th>Wendler Eng.</th> <td>Base bid; 1,476,232.80</td> <th>alternate bid:</th> <td>1,336,232.80</td>”
    document 4180, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  86. May 12, 1999 Annexation Motion Walls, second Ryan to accept Resolution #1999-23, RESOLUTION ACCEPTING VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION REQUEST FROM GRACE-BACCULIS REAL ESTATE document 4180, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-023 · 1990s
  87. 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
  88. May 12, 1999 Neighbors Motion Bartels, second Ryan to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-25, RESOLUTION APPROVING A AGREEMENT TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH EAST CENTRAL IOWA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (ECICOG) FOR GRANT ASSISTANCE ON HOUSING ASSESSMENT AND ACTION PLANNING GRANT 1,350/450 document 4180, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 1999-025 · 1990s
  89. May 12, 1999 Resolution Resolution 1999-023 adopted: Motion Walls, second Ryan to accept Resolution #1999-23, RESOLUTION ACCEPTING VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION REQUEST FROM GRACE-BACCULIS REAL ESTATE document 4180, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-023 · 1990s
  90. June 2, 1999 Discussion The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that annexation be pursued and encouraged on the outer edges of the city, noting growth along interchange exits could provide financing for services.
    “recommend to Tiffin City Council that annexation matters should be pursued and encouraged on the outer edges of the city. Growth by Tiffin along boundary interchange exits could provide financing for services desired by Tiffin residents.”
    document 4179, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  91. June 9, 1999 Spending The council amended the SRF application for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project, from a current loan acceptance of $922,000 to a new total of $1,782,254.
    “to amend SRF Application with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project. Current loan acceptance is at $922,000, new total will be $1,782,254”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1990s
  92. June 9, 1999 Figure The $1,782,254 state revolving fund application total of 1999 is about $3,600,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “to amend SRF Application with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project. Current loan acceptance is at $922,000, new total will be $1,782,254”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  93. June 9, 1999 Spending The council amended the SRF application for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project.
    “Motion Kern, second Gericke to amend SRF Application with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project. Current loan acceptance is at $922,000, new total will be $1,782,254”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  94. June 9, 1999 Spending The council awarded the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements contract to the low bid of $1,476,232.80 submitted by Wendler Engineering of South Amana, with a completion date of May 1, 2000.
    “Motion Gericke, second Bartels to approve an award of 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements contract to low bid submitted by Wendler Engineering of South Amana at $1,476,232.80. Completion date for the project is May 1, 2000.”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1990s
  95. June 9, 1999 Figure The $1,476,232.80 wastewater plant contract of 1999 is about $3,000,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Motion Gericke, second Bartels to approve an award of 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements contract to low bid submitted by Wendler Engineering of South Amana at $1,476,232.80. Completion date for the project is May 1, 2000.”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  96. June 9, 1999 Spending Motion Gericke, second Bartels to approve an award of 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements contract to low bid submitted by Wendler Engineering of South Amana at $1,476,232.80.
    “$1,476,232.80 as printed”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  97. June 9, 1999 Spending Motion Kern, second Gericke to amend SRF Application with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project.
    “$782,254.00 as printed”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  98. 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
  99. July 14, 1999 Decision The council authorized the mayor and clerk to sign an easement agreement with South Slope Telephone for Outlot B and antennae equipment on the Tiffin Water Tower.
    “to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an agreement with South Slope Telephone of Norway, Iowa for easement agreement for Outlot B, and antennae equipment on the Tiffin Water Tower after review by City Attorney and City Engineer.”
    document 4175, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1990s
  100. July 14, 1999 Spending A public hearing was set on issuing a State Revolving Fund loan in the amount of $1,782,000 for Wastewater Treatment Improvement.
    “for the purpose of considering issuance of State Revolving Fund Loan (SRF Project No. CS192101 01,02) In the amount of $1,782,000 for Wastewater Treatment Improvement.”
    document 4175, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1990s

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