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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 12, 2000 Spending The council approved the third Wendler Construction pay order of $159,564.26 on the State Revolving Fund wastewater project.
    “Motion Gericke, second Dils to approve Wendler pay order #3 SRF $159,564.26 Ayes: Walls, Bartels, Ryan, Gericke and Dils. Motion carried. Engineer Mike Hart reviewed engineering items of the IDOT sewer line. The engineer will work with IDOT to repair Hw#6 shoulder between Roberts Ferry and Grant Street.”
    document 4160, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  2. January 12, 2000 Closure Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION # 2000-1, RESOLUTION CLOSING STREET AND APPROVING AGREEMENT, with Greg Stevens and Terry Miller of Slim’s Tavern for March 11, 2000 document 4160, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2000-001 · 2000s
  3. February 9, 2000 Decision The council approved an increase in the fire levy paid to the Tiffin Fire Association to the 60.75 rate for the year beginning 6-30-2000.
    “approve an increase in fire levy for fire protection paid to the Tiffin Fire Association to the 60.75 rate for the year beginning 6-30-2000. Ayes: Bartels, Dils, Gericke, Walls, and Ryan. Motion carried. Motion Gericke second Ryan to approve pay order for Wendler Construction for SRF#4 of $387,240.38 for Wasterwater Improvement Project.”
    document 4158, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  4. February 9, 2000 Spending The council approved the fourth Wendler Construction pay order of $387,240.38 for the Wastewater Improvement Project.
    “Motion Gericke second Ryan to approve pay order for Wendler Construction for SRF#4 of $387,240.38 for Wasterwater Improvement Project. Ayes: Ryan, Gericke, Dills, Walls, and Bartels. Motion carried. Motion Gericke, second Bartels to set date and time for Public Hearing for the Proposed Budget for the year ending 6-30-2001.”
    document 4158, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  5. February 9, 2000 Spending Motion Gericke second Ryan to approve pay order for Wendler Construction for SRF#4 of $387,240.38 for Wasterwater Improvement Project
    “$387,240.38 as printed”
    document 4158, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  6. March 8, 2000 Discussion A council member left the council meeting to attend a special meeting at Clear Creek High School about studying a new site for an elementary center.
    “Councilmember Walls left the meeting to attend a special meeting at the Clear Creek High School for discussion of studying a new site for an elementary center. Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve Wendler pay order #5 SRF $323,458.68. Ayes: Bartels, Dils, Walls, and Ryan. Absent: Walls and Gericke. Motion carried.”
    document 4155, p. 3 · meeting · Rodney Walls · 2000s
  7. March 8, 2000 Decision A council member reported the need for a stop sign at Second and Summerhays.
    “Councilmember Bartels reported the need for a stop sign on Second and Summerhays. Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve the clerk and treasurer's report. Ayes: Dils, Bartels, and Ryan. Absent: Walls and Gericke. Motion carried. Motion Dils, second Ryan to pay bills and accept receipts. Ayes: Ryan, Bartels, and Dils. Absent: Gericke, and Walls. Motion carried.”
    document 4155, p. 3 · meeting · Jim Bartels · 2000s
  8. March 8, 2000 Spending The council approved the fifth Wendler Construction pay order of $323,458.68 on the State Revolving Fund project.
    “Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve Wendler pay order #5 SRF $323,458.68. Ayes: Bartels, Dils, Walls, and Ryan. Absent: Walls and Gericke. Motion carried. Motion Dils, second Ryan to defer salary pay increases for employees to the next regular meeting. Ayes: Ryan, Dils, Bartels. Absent: Gericke, and Walls. Motion carried.”
    document 4155, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  9. March 8, 2000 Spending The three Wendler pay orders approved at the January, February and March 2000 meetings sum to $870,263.32. Derived
    “Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve Wendler pay order #5 SRF $323,458.68. Ayes: Bartels, Dils, Walls, and Ryan. Absent: Walls and Gericke. Motion carried. Motion Dils, second Ryan to defer salary pay increases for employees to the next regular meeting. Ayes: Ryan, Dils, Bartels. Absent: Gericke, and Walls. Motion carried.”
    document 4155, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  10. March 8, 2000 Figure The $870,263.32 sum of Wendler pay orders 3 to 5 of 2000 is about $1,700,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve Wendler pay order #5 SRF $323,458.68. Ayes: Bartels, Dils, Walls, and Ryan. Absent: Walls and Gericke. Motion carried. Motion Dils, second Ryan to defer salary pay increases for employees to the next regular meeting. Ayes: Ryan, Dils, Bartels. Absent: Gericke, and Walls. Motion carried.”
    document 4155, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  11. March 14, 2000 Ordinance Ordinance 2001-241 adopted: Motion Dils, second Walls that the ORDINANCE NO. 2001-241, ALLOWING CHURCH SIGNS be read for the last time and that the ordinance be placed upon final passage document 4887 · meeting · Ord. 2001-241 · 2000s
  12. April 12, 2000 Figure The city clerk salary from July 1, 2000 was $31,499.60 on a 35 hour per week salaried year.
    “City Clerk Margaret Reihman to $31,499.60 on a 35 hour/week salaried year commencing July 1, 2000 with no changes in benefits for either employee. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan and Gericke. Abstaining: Dils. Absent: Walls. Nays: None. Motion carried.”
    document 4153, p. 2 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  13. April 12, 2000 Figure The $31,499.60 clerk salary of 2000 is about $62,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “City Clerk Margaret Reihman to $31,499.60 on a 35 hour/week salaried year commencing July 1, 2000 with no changes in benefits for either employee. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan and Gericke. Abstaining: Dils. Absent: Walls. Nays: None. Motion carried.”
    document 4153, p. 2 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  14. April 12, 2000 Figure Resolution 2000-5 raised the Public Works Director to $36,712.00 a year from July 1, 2000.
    “Motion Ryan, second Gericke to approve RESOLUTION #2000-5 APPROVING PAY INCREASES of one step increase for Public Works Director Brett Mehmen to $36,712.00 salary/year commencing July 1, 2000”
    document 4153, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2000-005 · Brett Mehmen · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  15. April 12, 2000 Closure Resolution 2000-7 closed Third Street, shortly after the minutes record plans for a May 13 Make-A-Wish event at the Tavern.
    “Greg Stevens explained plans for the May 13th Make-A-Wish event at the Tavern. Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION #2000-7, CLOSING THIRD STREET. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan, Dils and Ryan. Absent: Walls. Nays: None. Motion carried.”
    document 4153, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2000-007 · 2000s
  16. April 12, 2000 Decision The council added a computer and generator building to the SRF 1999 Wastewater project at a cost not to exceed $2,000.00.
    “Motion Bartels, second Gericke to add a computer and generator building to SRF 1999 Wastewater project, cost not to exceed $2,000.00.”
    document 4153, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  17. April 12, 2000 Neighbors Motion Bartels, second Dils to continue IDOT contract for 150% surcharge of water rates and 120% surcharge of sewer rates as agreed in contact meeting with these officials document 4153, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  18. May 3, 2000 Decision The council approved the first reading of an amendment to the zoning ordinance adding a new 2.5 zone, a light multiple housing zone.
    “adoption of a ordinance amendment to the zoning ordinance to include a new zone 2.5 (light multiple housing zone.) Ayes: Berner, Walls, Richardson, O’Halloran, and Reeve. Motion carried. No action on tree ordinance for further study. No action in annexation matters. Motion Walls, second Berner to adjourn.”
    document 4152, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  19. May 10, 2000 Annexation The council authorized the mayor to visit consenting parties about annexation.
    “Annexation matters were discussed by the city council. Motion Gericke, second Ryan that the Mayor be authorized to visit with consenting parties to annexation. Ayes: Walls, Bartels, Dils, Ryan and Gericke. Motion carried. Part-time employee Steve Jiras will not be working for the next 6 to 8 weeks due to elective surgery.”
    document 4151, p. 6 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 2000s
  20. May 10, 2000 Neighbors The city agreed to charge the state rest stop the 100% sewer rate plus a 20% surcharge and the 100% water rate plus a 50% surcharge, because the rest stop pays no debt service levy.
    “City will agree with the 100% sewer rate plus additional 20% surcharge and make no change in the current 100% water rate plus additional 50% surcharge. This surcharge is requested by the city as the state reststop does not pay debt service levy that is used to meet long term debt on water and sewer facility improvements.”
    document 4151, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  21. May 10, 2000 Decision Ordinance 2000-233 repealed Ordinances 190 and 212 on plastic piping and left the use of plastic piping in buildings to the Uniform Building Code.
    “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 190 AND NO. 212 REGARDING THE USE OF PLASTIC PIPES BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN. WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin desires to allow and to clarify that the use of plastic piping in all buildings in the city is regulated by the Uniform Building Code adopted under ordinance No. 1997-214.”
    document 4878, p. 1 · Ord. 233 · 2000s
  22. May 10, 2000 Annexation Motion Gericke, second Ryan that the Mayor be authorized to visit with consenting parties to annexation document 4151, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  23. May 10, 2000 Neighbors Motion Ryan, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #2000-8, entitled, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF JOHNSTON-POTTERFIELD SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA AND APPROVING THE AGREEMENT FOR THE REPLAT OF LOTS 1, 2 AND 6-10 OF THE REVISED JOHNSTON-POTTERFIELD … document 4151, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2000-008 · 2000s
  24. May 10, 2000 Proclamation Proclamation – School Board Recognition Week document 4151, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  25. May 10, 2000 Ordinance Ordinance 2000-233 adopted: Councilperson Gericke introduced Ordinance No. 2000-233, and ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AND ALLOWING PLASTIC SEWER PIPES, and moved that it be given its first reading and it was then read. Councilperson Dils seconded the motion document 4878 · meeting · Ord. 2000-233 · 2000s
  26. May 10, 2000 Ordinance Ordinance 2000-234 adopted: Councilperson Gericke introduced Ordinance No. 2000-234, an ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND PROVIDING FOR A NEW 2.5 MULTIPLE FAMILY ZONE, and moved that it be given its first reading and was then read. Councilperson Dils seconded the motion document 4879 · meeting · Ord. 2000-234 · 2000s
  27. May 10, 2000 Ordinance Ordinance 2000-235 adopted: Councilperson Dils introduced ORDINANCE NO. 2000-235, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND PROVIDING FOR R-1 AND R-2 ZONING IN ROLLING HILLS SUBDIVISION and moved that it be given its first reading and was then read. Councilperson Gericke seconded the motion document 4880 · meeting · Ord. 2000-235 · 2000s
  28. June 10, 2000 Decision Ordinance 2000-234 amended the 1998 zoning ordinance to add a zoning classification of R-2.5 medium-density residential.
    “TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF R-2.5 MEDIUM-DENSITY, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN IOWA: Section 1. Purpose. To make an amendment to Ordinance No. 1998-219 (Zoning) to provide lower cost and higher density single-family, two-, three-, and four-family residential neighborhoods. Section 2.”
    document 4879, p. 1 · Ord. 234 · 2000s
  29. June 14, 2000 Spending A budget amendment for the year ending 6-30-2000 raised revenues by $1,600,000 in State Revolving Loans and expenditures by $1,946,280 for the Wastewater Treatment Improvement project, with no change in property tax asking.
    “Budget amendment includes increase in revenues of $1,600,000 in State Revolving Loans, and increase in expenditures in the amount of $1,946,280. Amendment conforms with Budget Certification for year ending 6-30-2001. There were no citizens to speak either in favor or against proposed budget amendment. There were no written comments received from the public.”
    document 4149, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  30. June 14, 2000 Figure The $1,600,000 in State Revolving Loans of 2000 is about $3,100,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Budget amendment includes increase in revenues of $1,600,000 in State Revolving Loans, and increase in expenditures in the amount of $1,946,280. Amendment conforms with Budget Certification for year ending 6-30-2001. There were no citizens to speak either in favor or against proposed budget amendment. There were no written comments received from the public.”
    document 4149, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  31. July 5, 2000 Discussion P&Z minutes of July 5, 2000 state the city had made no notification of desire to sell the land next to a landowner's ground east of town because the city was in the process of purchase itself.
    “The City has not made any notification of desire to sell, as they are presently in the process of purchase themselves.”
    document 4147, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  32. August 9, 2000 Discussion Correspondence from the Clear Creek Amana School District protested R-4 zoning and manufactured housing west of the high school on Highway 6.
    “Correspondence received from Clear Creek Amana School District protesting the placement of R-4 zoning and manufactured housing west of the CCA high school on Hwy #6. Correspondence received from Mr. and Mrs. Stroyan protesting an unwanted annexation of property into the City of Coralville. Their letter indicated an interest in coming into Tiffin and not Coralville.”
    document 4145, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  33. September 13, 2000 Decision The city engineer recommended upgrading 8-inch water mains in the new Rolling Hills Subdivision to 12-inch so that further development could be carried in the future.
    “City engineer recommended that the city upgrade 8' water mains in the new Rolling Hills Subdivision to 12" so that additional development beyond this area could be carried in the future. The upgrade would be a minimal expense compared to upgrading later.”
    document 4143, p. 7 · meeting · 2000s
  34. September 13, 2000 Discussion The minutes record 192 signed written protests received by the city over a zoning request in the Rolling Hills area.
    “Total written signed protests received were 192. Robert & LouAnn Myers: Rolling Hills – parking and density issues Brad J. & Marsha Tomson: density, transient population and quality of life Ted and Tom Spivey: problems for future generations Edward C.”
    document 4143, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  35. September 13, 2000 Closure Motion Ryan, second Gericke to approve a Resolution to Close Street for Greg Stevens at the Slim’s Tavern for the evening of September 23, 2000. document 4143, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  36. September 13, 2000 Neighbors Motion Dils, second Ryan to approve a Resolution submitting the 2000 Iowa Department of Transportation Road Use Report by September 30, 2000 and city agreement with IDOT for sewer at the Tiffin reststop document 4143, p. 7 · meeting · 2000s
  37. October 11, 2000 Disaster Resolution 2000-17 took up the state-mandated hazard mitigation plan with ECICOG, with the city providing 25% matching costs, half in kind.
    “HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN MANDATE FROM STATE OF IOWA IN CONJUNCTION WITH ECICOG, CITY PROVIDING 25% MATCHING COSTS, ½ IN-KIND EFFORT. Ayes: Gericke, Walls, Bartels, Dils and Ryan. Motion carried. On the 10th day of October, 2000, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Ryan introduce Ordinance No.”
    document 4141, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2000-017 · 2000s
  38. October 11, 2000 Milestone The minutes record the mayor adding a comment that Tiffin was the first city in Johnson County to implement a recycling program; this is the mayor's statement as minuted and nothing else in the archive is cited for it.
    “Mayor Potter added comment that the City of Tiffin was the first city in Johnson County to implement a recycling program. Ayes: Bartels, Gericke, Walls, Ryan and Dils. Motion carried. Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION #2000-17, HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN MANDATE FROM STATE OF IOWA IN CONJUNCTION WITH ECICOG, CITY PROVIDING 25% MATCHING COSTS, ½ IN-KIND EFFORT.”
    document 4141, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 2000s
  39. October 11, 2000 Decision Resolution 2000-16 on this date took up the state-mandated subsequent regional comprehensive solid waste plan with ECICOG; the number 2000-16 was used again later in the year for voluntary annexation.
    “approve a RESOLUTION #2000-16, SUBSEQUENT REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE PLAN MANDATE FROM STATE OF IOWA IN CONJUNCTION WITH ECICOG. Mayor Potter added comment that the City of Tiffin was the first city in Johnson County to implement a recycling program. Ayes: Bartels, Gericke, Walls, Ryan and Dils. Motion carried.”
    document 4141, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2000-016 · 2000s
  40. October 11, 2000 Special event The council set Trick or Treat night for Tuesday, October 31, 2000.
    “Trick or Treat night set for Tuesday, October 31. Open Burning for Daylight weekends of November. Special meeting set for Wednesday, October 25, 2000, 6:30 p.m. at the Tiffin Fire Station for budget work and annexation matters. Johnson County Fringe Area Agreement review on agenda for next regular meeting.”
    document 4141, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  41. October 11, 2000 Ordinance Ordinance 2000-236 adopted: Moved by Councilperson Ryan and seconded by Councilperson Dils 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 No. 2000-236 be placed on its last reading. Ayes Ryan, Bartels, Dils, Gericke and Walls. Nays: None. Absent: None. Five members of the council being present and having voted “Aye”, Mayor Glenn R. Potter declared the document 4882 · meeting · Ord. 2000-236 · 2000s
  42. October 11, 2000 Ordinance Ordinance 2000-237 adopted: Councilperson Dils introduced Ordinance No. 2000-237 and moved that it be given its second reading. The motion was document 4883 · meeting · Ord. 2000-237 · 2000s
  43. October 11, 2000 Ordinance Ordinance 2000-238 adopted: Repealing Ordinance 1998-220 and Amending Ordinance 1980-92 Section Iii(1) to Change the Number of Days for Compliance to Cut or Destroy Weeds or Growth After Notice to Cure document 4884 · meeting · Ord. 2000-238 · 2000s
  44. October 11, 2000 Resolution Resolution 2000-016 adopted: Motion Walls, second Ryan to approve a RESOLUTION #2000-16, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN REAL ESATE document 4141, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2000-016 · 2000s
  45. November 8, 2000 Annexation Resolution 2000-16 accepted applications for voluntary annexation of certain real estate.
    “Motion Walls, second Ryan to approve a RESOLUTION #2000-16, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN REAL ESATE. Ayes: Walls, Bartels, Dils, Gericke and Ryan. Motion carried.”
    document 4137, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2000-016 · 2000s
  46. November 8, 2000 Milestone Resolution 2000-20 closed the State Revolving Fund sewer wastewater project, and the minutes state the sewer plant became operational in April of 2000.
    “RESOLUTION #2000-20 authorizing close of the SRF Sewer Wastewater Project, sewer plant operational in April of 2000. Ayes: Walls, Bartels, Ryan, Gericke and Dils. Motion carried. Engineer Hart reported that the new upgrades for city water utility would most likely be completed in three phases due to the high costs to the city.”
    document 4137, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2000-020 · 2000s
  47. November 8, 2000 Decision Resolution 2000-21 authorized the city to begin the procedure for requesting a State Revolving Fund loan for water improvements.
    “Motion Gericke, second Ryan to approve a RESOLUTION #2000-21 authorizing the city to begin procedure for requesting SRF loan for needed Water Improvements. Ayes: Gericke, Walls, Bartels, Dils and Ryan. Motion carried.”
    document 4137, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2000-021 · 2000s
  48. November 8, 2000 Decision Resolution 2000-22 gave notice of a public hearing on extending the city TIF for an additional 10 years to provide for water and sewer project payments.
    “a RESOLUTION #2000-22, to provide notice of Public Hearing at the next regular meeting for extension of the City (TIF) Tax Increment Financing for an additional 10 year period to provide for water and sewer project payments. Ayes: Gericke, Dils, Bartels, Ryan and Walls. Motion carried.”
    document 4137, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2000-022 · 2000s
  49. November 8, 2000 Discussion The engineer described city water upgrades in three phases: a new well source and treatment, then main extensions to a new tower location, then a new 750,000 gallon water tower in the north section of the city.
    “First phase would be new well source and water treatment of these sources. Second phase would most likely be main extensions to a new tower location. Finally, completion of a new 750,000 gallon water tower somewhere in the north section of the city.”
    document 4137, p. 5 · meeting · Mike Hart · 2000s
  50. November 8, 2000 Annexation Motion Walls, second Ryan to approve a RESOLUTION #2000-16, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN REAL ESATE document 4137, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2000-016 · 2000s
  51. November 8, 2000 Neighbors Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve a Resolution Appointing Representative and recommending no changes in the current Fringe Area Agreement with Johnson County document 4137, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  52. November 8, 2000 Ordinance Ordinance 2000-239 adopted: Motion Ryan, second Dils to introduce an ORDINANCE NO. 2000-239, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF FIREARMS WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, and moved that it be given its first reading document 4885 · meeting · Ord. 2000-239 · 2000s
  53. November 15, 2000 Resolution Resolution 2000-023 adopted: Motion Bartels, second Ryan to approve a RESOLUTION # 2000-23, A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE TIFFIN URBAN RENEWAL AREA document 5173 · meeting · Res. 2000-023 · 2000s
  54. November 27, 2000 Decision Ordinance 2000-239 regulated the use of firearms in the city, reciting that parts of the city are agricultural or wooded and non-residential.
    “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF FIREARMS WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN. WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin has determined that certain portions of the City are essentially agricultural in nature or remain wooded and non-residential,”
    document 4885, p. 1 · Ord. 239 · 2000s
  55. December 6, 2000 Discussion Planning and zoning minutes of December 2000 state a need to allow growth to help control the per person cost of the presently completed sewer plant and needed water system improvements.
    “There is need to allow growth around the community to help control the per person cost of the presently completed sewer plant and needed improvements to city water system.”
    document 4135, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  56. December 13, 2000 History note Coralville asks Tiffin to wait
    “Mayor Faussett asked that the council defer activity on annexations for a short time as the City of Coralville has drawn some of this area in their future land plans. The area under voluntary annexation is abutting the City of Tiffin at this time. The area considered by Coralville does not abut them nor is it contiguous to Coralville.”
    document 4134, p. 4 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · history note · 2000s
  57. December 13, 2000 Annexation The council held a public hearing on annexations along the south boundary of the city with the Coralville mayor, city engineer and city manager present.
    “Regular Meeting of the Tiffin City Council was closed for the purpose of conducting a Public Hearing on proposed Annexations to the City of Tiffin on the south boundary of the city. Present from the City of Coralville were Mayor Jim Faussett, Coralville City Engineer Dan Holderness and City Manager Kelly Hayworth.”
    document 4134, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  58. December 13, 2000 Annexation The mayor stated that the city wished to annex the area because the landowners had requested it through voluntary annexation papers.
    “Potter explained that the City of Tiffin would like to annex this area as the landowners have requested this in submission of voluntary annexation papers. At an earlier joint meeting, Mayor Fausett indicated that only one council member and the Mayor had attended when all of the Coralville council had been present.”
    document 4134, p. 5 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 2000s
  59. December 13, 2000 Discussion The clerk reminded the Coralville city engineer that information on recent floodplain filling along Clear Creek had been requested nearly two months earlier, and the minutes record a concern about flooding upstream near Tiffin homes.
    “The floodplain changes create concern about the possibility of flooding upstream in the vicinity Tiffin homes.”
    document 4134, p. 5 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  60. December 13, 2000 Neighbors The minutes record that the Coralville mayor had suggested a joint fire station and jointly used ball diamonds at an earlier joint meeting, with no further exchange since.
    “During that meeting Mayor Fausett had suggested a joint fire station and jointly used ball diamonds. No further exchange has taken place between Tiffin and Coralville. On concern that was raised by Coralville City Engineer was Tiffin's ability to plan and provide city services such as water.”
    document 4134, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  61. December 13, 2000 Decision Resolution 2000-23 approved an urban renewal plan amendment for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area.
    “RESOLUTION # 2000-23, A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE TIFFIN URBAN RENEWAL AREA. Ayes: Ryan, Gericke, Dils and Bartels. Absent: Walls. Motion carried. Passed and approved December 13, 2000 and signed by Mayor Glenn R. Potter.”
    document 4134, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2000-023 · 2000s
  62. December 13, 2000 Annexation Motion Bartels, second Dils to accept voluntary annexations applications for the City of Tiffin as published, excepting Parcel 42 (south most area), and excepting the east \( \frac{1}{2} \) of I-380 and plan to meet with Johnson County officials for discussion, revision and agreement in this fringe … document 4134, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  63. December 13, 2000 Neighbors Motion Bartels, second Dils to accept voluntary annexations applications for the City of Tiffin as published, excepting Parcel 42 (south most area), and excepting the east \( \frac{1}{2} \) of I-380 and plan to meet with Johnson County officials for discussion, revision and agreement in this fringe … document 4134, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  64. December 13, 2000 Ordinance Ordinance 2000-240 adopted: Councilperson Bartels introduced Ordinance No. 2000-240, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE 1998-218, TO DEFINE THE DEVELOPER'S RESPONSIBILITY OF COST IN THE INSTALLATION OF WATER AND SEWER MAIN AND TO DEFINE WHAT IS ACCEPTABLE PARK AND OPEN SPACE, REVISING & PROVIDING FOR APPROVED DESIGN STANDARDS UNDER THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4886 · meeting · Ord. 2000-240 · 2000s
  65. January 10, 2001 Discussion A discussion of fire truck financing noted that an effort by Coralville to annex the quarry area east of I-380 involuntarily could greatly reduce the township tax base.
    “Should recent effort by Coralville to involuntarily annex the quarry area east of I-380 be successful, the township tax base could be greatly reduced and make truck purchase very difficult. A truck can be ordered for approximately $160,000. Paid over ten years would bring costs nearer to $300,000 to $350,000 depending on rate and term. Mr.”
    document 4132, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  66. January 10, 2001 Discussion A fire truck could be ordered for approximately $160,000, and paid over ten years the cost would come nearer $300,000 to $350,000.
    “A truck can be ordered for approximately $160,000. Paid over ten years would bring costs nearer to $300,000 to $350,000 depending on rate and term. Mr. Charbon hoped that a larger down payment could reduce the final cost.”
    document 4132, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  67. January 10, 2001 Figure A truck could be ordered for approximately $160,000 and paid over ten years would bring the cost nearer to $300,000 to $350,000.
    “A truck can be ordered for approximately $160,000. Paid over ten years would bring costs nearer to $300,000 to $350,000 depending on rate and term.”
    document 4132, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  68. January 10, 2001 Neighbors Resolution 2001-1 approved a 28-E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana school for cooperation in providing library services.
    “Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve a Resolution # 2001-1, APPROVING A 28-E AGREEMENT WITH THE CLEAR CREEK AMANA SCHOOL FOR COOPERATION FOR PROVIDING LIBRARY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, and authorizing City Councilperson Dils to present same to the school for consideration and approval. Ayes: Walls, Gericke, Dils and Bartels. Absent: Ryan. Motion carried.”
    document 4132, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2001-001 · 2000s
  69. January 10, 2001 Spending The minutes record a $303,000 purchase of a 65 acre park on the east side of the city along Highway 6 and the railroad.
    “$303,000 purchase of 65 acre Washington Park located on the east side of the city along Hwy#6 and railroad has been executed by Attorney Greenleaf, the park may be used for future sewer system expansion and/or water well location along with recreational needs for the community.”
    document 4132, p. 6 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s
  70. January 10, 2001 Figure The $303,000 park purchase of 2001 is about $580,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “$303,000 purchase of 65 acre Washington Park located on the east side of the city along Hwy#6 and railroad has been executed by Attorney Greenleaf, the park may be used for future sewer system expansion and/or water well location along with recreational needs for the community.”
    document 4132, p. 6 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s
  71. January 10, 2001 Figure The park purchase covers 65 acres.
    “$303,000 purchase of 65 acre Washington Park located on the east side of the city along Hwy#6 and railroad has been executed by Attorney Greenleaf, the park may be used for future sewer system expansion and/or water well location along with recreational needs for the community.”
    document 4132, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  72. January 10, 2001 Figure The park purchase works out to about $4,660 an acre ($303,000 for 65 acres). Derived
    “$303,000 purchase of 65 acre Washington Park located on the east side of the city along Hwy#6 and railroad has been executed by Attorney Greenleaf, the park may be used for future sewer system expansion and/or water well location along with recreational needs for the community.”
    document 4132, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  73. January 10, 2001 Decision The mayor named Walls to chair Parks & Water, Dils to Library and Gericke to Sewer.
    “Mayor Potter named Bartels to chair Home and Community Program, Walls to chair Parks & Water, Dils to Library, Gericke to Sewer, Ryan to Community Protection”
    document 4132, p. 4 · meeting · Rodney Walls · Karin Dils · 2000s
  74. January 10, 2001 Annexation Motion Gericke, second Walls to accept voluntary annexation request from Leonard for property in the northwest sector of the city document 4132, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  75. January 10, 2001 Neighbors Motion Gericke, second Bartels to approve a contract renewal with the Johnson County Sheriff Department including a increase in rate from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour with service of 12 hours per week increasing and set consideration and acceptance for the next regular meeting of the Tiffin City … document 4132, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  76. January 10, 2001 Neighbors Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve a Resolution # 2001-1, APPROVING A 28-E AGREEMENT WITH THE CLEAR CREEK AMANA SCHOOL FOR COOPERATION FOR PROVIDING LIBRARY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, and authorizing City Councilperson Dils to present same to the school for consideration and approval document 4132, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2001-001 · 2000s
  77. February 14, 2001 Figure The proposed budget for the next year showed total expenditures of $608,930 and an estimated tax levy on regular property of $10.10347, with no levy on agricultural land.
    “Total Expenditures $608,930 Estimated tax levy on regular property at $10.10347 and no levy on agricultural land. Ayes: Walls, Gericke, Bartels, and Dils. Absent: Ryan. Motion carried.”
    document 4130, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  78. February 14, 2001 Discussion The council moved to name an appraiser for park ground acquisition required under a DNR REAP grant of $50,000.
    “for appraisal work required under recently awarded DNR REAP grant for $50,000 for park ground acquisition. Ayes: Dils, Bartels, Walls, and Gericke. Absent: Ryan. Motion carried. Attorney continues work on IDOT sewer project paperwork. Engineer Hart recommends new water work for the city, probably in phases. Motion Gericke, second Dils to approve clerk and treasurer's reports.”
    document 4130, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  79. February 14, 2001 Figure The council approved resolution 2001-5 raising employee pay, with the Public Works Director at $40,872.00; the same meeting's minutes carry a second resolution with the same figure (see the also quote).
    “Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-5 APPROVING PAY INCREASES FOR EMPLOYEES, Public Works Director Brett Mehmen to $40,872.00,”
    document 4130, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2001-005 · Brett Mehmen · 2000s
  80. February 14, 2001 Figure Resolution 2001-6 set the City Clerk at $35,107.80 a year and the Public Works Assistant at $24,960.00, all from July 1, 2001.
    “CITY CLERK TO $35,107.80/ANNUM AND PUBLIC WORKS ASSISTANT TO $24,960.00/ANNUM, all commencing July 1, 2001 with no change in benefits including single medical and dental insurance. Ayes: Gericke, Walls, Bartels. Absent: Ryan. Abstain: Dils.”
    document 4130, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2001-006 · Margaret B. Reihman · Brian Detert · 2000s
  81. February 14, 2001 Annexation Motion Bartels, second Dills to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-7, ACCEPTING VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PAPERS FROM LEONARD document 4130, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2001-007 · 2000s
  82. February 14, 2001 Annexation Motion Bartels, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-8, A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE MAYOR'S AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THE APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION as relates to right-of-way acquisitions in annexation action UA 01-02 document 4130, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2001-008 · 2000s
  83. February 14, 2001 Neighbors Motion Walls, second Dils to approve audit contract with Anne Meinke of West Point, IA for work as required under rules of the SRF Funds from the State of Iowa for the completed sewer plant project document 4130, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  84. February 14, 2001 Neighbors Motion Bartels, second Gericke to approve RESOLUTION #2001-4 RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO CITY OF TIFFIN FRINGE AREA MAP recommended for approval by the Tiffin Planning and Zoning and to present same with Johnson County officials for agreement document 4130, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2001-004 · 2000s
  85. February 14, 2001 Resolution Resolution 2001-007 adopted: Motion Bartels, second Dills to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-7, ACCEPTING VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PAPERS FROM LEONARD document 4130, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2001-007 · 2000s
  86. February 14, 2001 Resolution Resolution 2001-008 adopted: Motion Bartels, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-8, A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE MAYOR'S AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THE APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION as relates to right-of-way acquisitions in annexation action UA 01-02 document 4130, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2001-008 · 2000s
  87. February 21, 2001 Annexation The state City Development Board required the city to include a flag and flag pole portion in a voluntary annexation request to avoid erratic boundaries.
    “Reported that City Development board required that city bring in flag and flag pole portion of the voluntary annexation request to avoid erratic boundaries on annexation requests. Motion Ryan, second Gericke that the city continue with annexation procedure by requesting that remaining "flag" be included in annexation request. Ayes: Bartels, Gericke, Ryan, and Dils.”
    document 4129, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  88. February 21, 2001 Annexation Motion Ryan, second Gericke that the city continue with annexation procedure by requesting that remaining "flag" be included in annexation request document 4129, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  89. February 21, 2001 Neighbors Motion Bartels, second Ryan to approve an updated Land Use Plan for the City of Tiffin and authorizing the Hart Engineering to continue with preliminary communication with Johnson County Zoning Department and prepare documents necessary to facilitate revised agreement document 4129, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  90. February 21, 2001 Neighbors Motion Richardson, second Reeve to approve an updated Land Use Plan for the City of Tiffin and to recommend adoption to the City Council for the City of Tiffin and additionally that the City of Tiffin continue communication, study and revision of the current fringe area and growth land use area map … document 4129, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  91. March 7, 2001 Neighbors Johnson County zoning staff told Planning and Zoning that the new fringe map included all areas then seeking annexation.
    “The new fringe map includes all areas currently desiring annexation. Dvorak and Moore expressed Johnson County support of all new growth of the community with the exception of area south of Schneider. Schneider is very anxious to come into the city.”
    document 4128, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  92. March 14, 2001 Figure The March 2001 budget form lists the last official census population as 1,129.
    “January 1, 2000 Property Valuations Population With Gas & Electric Without Gas & Electric Last Official Census Regular 15,241,113 10,239,341 1,129 Add Regular plus TIF value (if no TIF value re-enter Regular) 2a 28,558,031 3b 23,556,259 Ag Land 901,267 901,267 TAXES LEVIED <table> <tr> <th>Code</th> <th>Sec.</th> <th>Limit</th> <th>Purpose</th> <th>Request with Utility Replacem”
    document 4127, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  93. March 14, 2001 Annexation Resolution 2001-9 accepted an application for voluntary annexation on the northwest edge of the city.
    “Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2001-9 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION and accepting voluntary annexation papers from Mr. Leonard on the northwest edge of the city. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan, Walls and Dils. Absent: Gericke.”
    document 4127, p. 8 · meeting · Res. 2001-009 · 2000s
  94. March 14, 2001 Discussion The engineer told the council that a State Revolving Fund loan of 1.3 million would be available in February 2002 at about 4.24 percent.
    “A SRF low interest loan in the amount of 1.3 million will be available in February of 2002 at approximately 4.24%. Patrol duty at Slim’s will be reviewed for any excess time. Motion Ryan, second Walls to accept clerk and treasurer’s report. Aye: Walls, Bartels, Ryan, and Dils. Absent: Gericke. Motion carried. Motion Walls, second Bartels to pay bills and accept receipts.”
    document 4127, p. 10 · meeting · Mike Hart · 2000s
  95. March 14, 2001 Annexation Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2001-9 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION and accepting voluntary annexation papers from Mr. document 4127, p. 8 · meeting · Res. 2001-009 · 2000s
  96. March 14, 2001 Neighbors Motion Walls, second Ryan to approve a proposed revision to the 28-E Fringe Area Agreement with Johnson County Board of Supervisors and to pass to the county for further study and consideration document 4127, p. 8 · meeting · 2000s
  97. March 14, 2001 Ordinance Ordinance 2001-242 adopted: Motion Bartels, second Dils to introduce an ORDINANCE NO. 2001-242, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1998-219, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ZONING IN TIFFIN EDGE SUBDIVISION and PROVIDING FOR REVISION OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, and moved that it be given its third and last reading and was read for the last time document 4888 · meeting · Ord. 2001-242 · 2000s
  98. March 14, 2001 Ordinance Ordinance 2001-243 adopted: Councilperson Dils introduced Ordinance No. 2001-243 and moved that it be given its final reading. The motion was document 4889 · meeting · Ord. 2001-243 · 2000s
  99. March 14, 2001 Ordinance Ordinance 2001-244 adopted: Motion Walls, second Dils that the ORDINANCE NO. 2001-244, AN ORDINANCE ZONING SADLER SUBDIVISION LOT 3 TO R-3 be read for the last time and that the ORDINANCE NO. 2001-244 be placed upon final passage document 4891 · meeting · Ord. 2001-244 · 2000s
  100. March 14, 2001 Resolution Resolution 2001-009 adopted: Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2001-9 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION and accepting voluntary annexation papers from Mr. Leonard on the northwest edge of the city document 4127, p. 8 · meeting · Res. 2001-009 · 2000s

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