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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. January 10, 1990 Decision The council passed an ordinance allowing the mayor and clerk to agree to provide water service to the Iowa Department of Transportation rest areas on Interstate 80 for one dollar and other valuable consideration.
    “to allow the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation, wherein in consideration of one dollar and other valuable consideration, the City of Tiffin would provide water service to the north and south rest areas on Interstate 80”
    document 4803, p. 1 · Ord. 1990-162 · 1990s
  2. January 10, 1990 Neighbors Motion Stoner second Brown to approve ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT for rate increase from $14.50 to $15.25 per hour effective July 1, 1990 document 4314, p. 5 · meeting · 1990s
  3. January 10, 1990 Neighbors An Ordinance Providing for a Water Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation document 4803 · meeting · Ord. 1990-162 · 1990s
  4. February 8, 1990 Figure The council approved an addendum to the sheriff agreement raising the rate from $14.50 to $15.25 per hour.
    “Motion Stoner second Brown to approve ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT for rate increase from $14.50 to $15.25 per hour”
    document 4314, p. 5 · meeting · project · 1990s
  5. February 14, 1990 World event The clerk distributed Census materials and the mayor was to assign precincts for each council member to canvass during the first two weeks in March.
    “Clerk distributed Census materials and Mayor will assign precincts for each council member to canvas during the first two weeks in March.”
    document 4313, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  6. February 14, 1990 Decision The council directed the city attorney to send Vantage Cable a letter listing unmet franchise provisions and setting May 1, 1990 for them to be met, or the city would start proceedings to discontinue the franchise agreement.
    “to send letter to Vantage Cable Company listing all provisions which have not been met and and setting May 1, 1990 as the date at which these provisions shall be met”
    document 4313, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  7. February 14, 1990 Neighbors Motion Stoner second Bartels to approve the Agreement with IDOT to supply water to rest areas on I-80 with the change in priority in case of water shortage placing the rest areas with higher priority than watering lawns inside the city limits document 4313, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  8. April 11, 1990 Report A council member reported that Iowa City and the University of Iowa would not cooperate on E911 systems and that the county would run a special election on E911 the next fall.
    “Iowa City and the University of Iowa will not cooperate on E911 systems. Each will bear the complete expense. The county will run a special election on the E911 matter next fall.”
    document 4311, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
  9. April 11, 1990 Decision The council directed the city attorney to write to Vantage Cable Company, which the city might terminate the franchise of if problems were not remedied.
    “to direct city attorney to write to Vantage Cable Company and reiterate item numbers 1 and 3 in the original letter of March 23, 1990 which are to move the junction box which is in the ditch near 110 Main Street and to provide "as built" maps of the cable system or city may elect to remedy problems and charge cost to Vantage Cable or city may elect to terminate franchise. Carried unanimously.”
    document 4311, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  10. May 9, 1990 Report An Iowa City mayor pro-tem told the council about the new state solid waste regulations: a six-county plan was pending with the Department of Natural Resources, and ECICOG agreed to use low-cost technology to reach a 25% reduction in waste by 1994.
    “spoke about the new state regulations governing solid waste management. A six-county plan was submitted to the Department of Natural Resources, but has not yet been approved because DNR has not established guidelines. ECICOG agrees to use low-cost technology to achieve the goal of a 25% reduction in waste by 1994.”
    document 4309, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  11. June 13, 1990 Decision The council instructed the city engineer to pursue a grant with Johnson County for filling abandoned wells in Tiffin.
    “to instruct Engineer Hart to pursue grant with Johnson County for filling abandoned wells in Tiffin.”
    document 4308, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1990s
  12. June 22, 1990 Disaster The council voted to begin the application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the federal flood insurance program.
    “Motion Brown second Morgan to begin application process to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the federal flood insurance program. Roll call vote: Brown, aye; Bartels, aye; Stoner, aye; Slaymaker, aye; Morgan, aye. Carried unanimously.”
    document 4304, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  13. June 22, 1990 Disaster The minutes of a special council meeting state it met on Friday, June 22, 1990 to discuss the flood.
    “The Tiffin city council met in special session on Friday, June 22, 1990 for the purpose of discussing the flood.”
    document 4304, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  14. July 11, 1990 Report The mayor reported that FEMA would provide 75 percent funding, the State of Iowa 10 percent and the city 15 percent of disaster costs.
    “FEMA will provide 75% funding. State of Iowa will provide 10% funding and city will provide 15% funding.”
    document 4306, p. 4 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
  15. July 11, 1990 Disaster The council instructed the clerk to put a thank you notice in The Leader for everyone who helped with the flood.
    “Council instructed clerk to put thank you notice in The Leader for everyone who helped with flood.”
    document 4306, p. 5 · meeting · 1990s
  16. July 13, 1990 Disaster The council passed Resolution No. 1990-6 designating an authorized representative for the application for federal disaster assistance.
    “A RESOLUTION FOR DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE was introduced by Brown and seconded by Slaymaker. Clerk read resolution. Roll call vote: Morgan, aye; Bartels, aye; Slaymaker, aye; Brown, aye. Stoner, absent. Mayor Pro-tem Morgan declared Resolution No. 1990-6 duly passed and adopted.”
    document 4305, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1990-6 · Sandra Morgan · 1990s
  17. August 8, 1990 Report The planner reported the income survey for the CDBG application showed 75% low-to-moderate income.
    “Singer reported that the income survey for the CDBG showed 75% LMI.”
    document 4302, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  18. August 8, 1990 Figure The August 1990 bill list includes $296.68 to Johnson County Secondary Roads for flood and sand work.
    “Gen CP Jo Co Secondary Roads Flood/sand 296.68”
    document 4302, p. 8 · meeting · 1990s
  19. August 8, 1990 Discussion A council member reported that the county-wide E911 vote would be on the November ballot.
    “Stoner reported that the county-wide E911 vote will be on the November ballot.”
    document 4302, p. 6 · meeting · Dave Stoner · 1990s
  20. August 8, 1990 Decision The council authorized the mayor to sign a service agreement with ECICOG to write a CDBG application for flood control at a cost of $300.00 to $450.00.
    “Motion Brown second Morgan to authorize Mayor Potter to sign service agreement with ECICOG to write CDBG application for flood control at a cost of $300.00 - $450.00. Carried unanimously.”
    document 4302, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
  21. August 8, 1990 Neighbors Motion Brown second Morgan to authorize Mayor Potter to sign service agreement with ECICOG to write CDBG application for flood control at a cost of $300.00 - $450.00 document 4302, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  22. September 12, 1990 Report The council was told about 250 cities compete for $14,000,000 in CDBG funds and about one-third get funding.
    “Approximately 250 cities compete for $14,000,000.00. About one-third get funding.”
    document 4300, p. 10 · meeting · 1990s
  23. September 12, 1990 Decision The council set the public hearing on the CDBG application for Wednesday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m.
    “Council set date of public hearing for CDBG application as Wednesday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the fire station.”
    document 4300, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  24. September 12, 1990 Report The city applied for a public assistance grant to recover a portion of damages to city facilities.
    “City applied for public assistance grant to recover portion of damages to city facilities.”
    document 4300, p. 10 · meeting · 1990s
  25. May 18, 1993 Decision A special city election on the gas franchise to Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company was ordered for May 18, 1993, from noon until 8:00 o'clock in the evening.
    “That a special election is hereby called and ordered to be held in the City of Tiffin, Iowa on the 18th day of May, 1993, from 12:00 o'clock Noon until 8:00 o'clock in the evening”
    document 5160, p. 4 · Res. 1993-8 · 1990s
  26. 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
  27. April 26, 1995 Decision The council passed an ordinance invoking Iowa Code Section 354.9 to review subdivision plats within two miles of the city.
    “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR EXTRATERRITORIAL REVIEW OF SUBDIVISION PLATS WITHIN TWO MILES OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE SECTION 354.9.”
    document 4833, p. 1 · Ord. 1995-192 · 1990s
  28. July 12, 1995 Neighbors A Resolution Authorizing City Engineer to Inspect, Approve, and Release Tiffin East Subdivision as to the Subdivider's Agreement Recorded June 28, 1995, in Book 1924, Page 13, Records of the Recorder for Johnson County, Iowa. and document 5167 · Res. 1995-016 · 1990s
  29. August 9, 1995 History note Resolution 1995-17: Tiffin annexes land east to I-380
    “A map of the territory to be annexed is attached to this Application; said map shows the territories and their location relative to the existing corporate limits of the city of Tiffin, Iowa.”
    document 5168, p. 6 · Res. 1995-017 · Glenn R. Potter · history note · 1990s
  30. August 9, 1995 Annexation The council passed and the mayor approved a resolution on the 9th day of August 1995 for annexation of territory east of the city on application of its owners.
    “PASSED, by the Council on the 9th day of August 1995, and approved by the Mayor on the 9th day of August 1995.”
    document 5168, p. 3 · Res. 1995-17 · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
  31. January 3, 1996 Report A planner from the East Central Iowa Council of Governments attended the Planning and Zoning meeting of January 3, 1996 along with the city engineer's planner and the mayor.
    “Also present: Mike Singer of Hart Engineering, Tom Dryzynski of East Central Iowa Council of Governments, Mayor Glenn Potter, Council Member Mike Gericke”
    document 4298, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  32. July 2, 1997 Neighbors Planning and Zoning asked the engineer's planner to arrange a meeting with North Liberty officials on future growth in the area north of the city.
    “The Planning and Zoning asked Mike Singer to see if he could arrange a meeting with officials of North Liberty to help with future growth plans in the area north of Tiffin City boundaries.”
    document 4289, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  33. 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
  34. 1998 Report The city fact sheet stated that the city had adopted a revised version of the Joint Municipal Metropolitan Design Standards used by Coralville, Iowa City, and North Liberty, and had recently entered a Fringe Area Policy Agreement with Johnson County.
    “The City of Tiffin adopted a revised version of the Joint Municipal Metropolitan Design Standards used by Coralville, Iowa City, and North Liberty.”
    document 4184, p. 6 · meeting · 1990s
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. April 8, 1998 Neighbors The planner was to look into a fringe area agreement with North Liberty and write IDOT about the city's reservations on the I-380 and Highway 6 interchange plans.
    “Mike Singer will look into a fringe area agreement with North Liberty and a letter to the IDOT regarding the City of Tiffin reservations with I-380 and Highway # 6 interchange plans.”
    document 4266, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  38. August 4, 1998 Neighbors Planning and Zoning held a meeting at North Liberty with county officials present, where North Liberty and county officials expressed interest in cooperative efforts when possible.
    “Planning and Zoning Meeting at North Liberty.”
    document 4246, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  39. September 9, 1998 Annexation Planning and Zoning was told an annexation request would create an island between North Liberty, Tiffin and Coralville.
    “requested annexation but proposal would create island between North Liberty, Tiffin and Coralville.”
    document 4223, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  40. 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
  41. November 11, 1998 World event A council member informed the council of a proposal to raise the civil defense fee 50 cents per person across the county to buy a new hazmat truck, and the council approved a 50 cent increase in hazardous material fees for about four years.
    “proposal to increase a civil defense fee by 50 cents for each person across the county for purchase of a new hazmat truck. Motion Bartels, second Ryan to approve a 50 cent increase in hazardous material fees for approximately four years”
    document 4209, p. 8 · meeting · 1990s
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. February 3, 1999 Discussion Planning and Zoning members recommended that JCCOG assist the planner with bus transportation to Coralridge, an I-80 and Highway 6 connector, Coralville mutual planning efforts for a pedestrian trail, and a Highway 6 study for a possible elementary school site east of the city.
    “Planning and Zoning members gave recommendation for JCCOG assistance to Mike Singer including: 1) bus transportation to Coralridge 2) I-80 and Highway #6 connector 3) pedestrian trail Coralville mutual planning efforts 4) Hwy#6 study for possible elementary school location east of city.”
    document 4195, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  45. 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
  46. March 10, 1999 Neighbors The council approved Resolution 1999-14, a service agreement with ECICOG for a senior housing needs assessment.
    “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 · project · 1990s
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. June 9, 1999 Neighbors A North Liberty councilmember visited the council about boundary lines between Tiffin and North Liberty, and a meeting was tentatively set for July 7, 1999 at the North Liberty offices.
    “North Liberty Councilmember John Soukup was present to visit about boundary lines between Tiffin and North Liberty. A meeting was tentatively set for 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, 1999 at the North Liberty offices.”
    document 4178, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  51. June 28, 1999 Report A senior housing meeting on June 28, 1999 was chaired by an ECICOG representative, and the minutes record that a community survey might help the city decide what size project to pursue.
    “Senior Housing Meeting 6/28/99 ECICOG”
    document 4177, p. 1 · meeting · project · 1990s
  52. August 11, 1999 Neighbors Motion Gericke, second Kern to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-29, RESOLUTION APPROVING A UTILITY AND INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH JIM RIGGAN, CLEAR CREEK MOBILE HOME PARK. A part of the South 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 80 North, Range 7 West of the 5th PM in the City of Tiffin … document 4173, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-029 · 1990s
  53. September 8, 1999 Decision The council approved Resolution #1999-34 adopting the 1999 Tiffin Targeted Senior Housing Needs Assessment, which the ECICOG staff had finished.
    “Motion Gericke, second Kern to approve a RESOLUTION # 1999-34, A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 1999 TIFFIN TARGETED SENIOR HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT.”
    document 4170, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-34 · project · 1990s
  54. September 8, 1999 Neighbors The sewer revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement was made as of September 8, 1999 between the city and the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency of the State of Iowa, as lender.
    “LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT (Sewer Revenue) This Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of September 8, 1999, by and between the City of Tiffin, Iowa (the "City") acting through the City Council (the "Council") for the Municipal Sewer System of the City, the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency and public instrumentality of the State of Iowa (the "Lender")”
    document 4170, p. 18 · meeting · 1990s
  55. October 5, 1999 Neighbors Coralville officials said Coralville would like to make some kind of 28-E agreement with Tiffin regarding growth of the two cities; Tiffin officials agreed it could be studied and pursued in the future.
    “Coralville would like to make some kind of 28-E agreement with Tiffin in this same regard. Tiffin officials agreed that this could be studied and pursued in the future.”
    document 4167, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  56. October 5, 1999 Neighbors Coralville council officials indicated they did not at present have any land planned for municipal use in the Tiffin area.
    “at present they did not have any land planned for municipal use in this (Tiffin) area.”
    document 4167, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  57. October 5, 1999 Neighbors At a joint meeting of the Tiffin and Coralville city councils, the Tiffin fire chief reported an 8.5-minute response for the department into Coralville.
    “Tom reported an 8.5-minute response for the department into Coralville.”
    document 4167, p. 2 · meeting · Tom Bigelow · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
  58. 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
  59. November 10, 1999 Decision The council approved a letter of support for the non-profit Housing Fellowship for a senior housing project within the city.
    “to approve a letter of support for the non-profit Housing Fellowship for efforts within the City of Tiffin for a senior housing project.”
    document 4163, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1990s

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