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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. March 27, 2001 Decision Ordinance 2001-242 amended the official zoning map to rezone an area of approximately 55 according to the Tiffin Edge conceptual plan; the printed title gives no unit after 55.
    “REZONING APPROXIMATELY 55 ACCORDING TO THE TIFFIN EDGE CONCEPTUAL PLAN AND ZONING EXHIBIT ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose.”
    document 4888, p. 1 · Ord. 242 · 2000s
  2. April 11, 2001 Milestone The minutes record that a council member had set up a website for the city.
    “Mike Ryan has set up web site for the city with address www.tiffin.ia.net.”
    document 4122, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Ryan · 2000s
  3. April 11, 2001 Person The minutes name the current chief of the Tiffin Volunteer Fire Department.
    “Gary Kee is current Tiffin Volunteer Fire Department Chief. Volunteers will from the school and city will meet May 7 to study and consider possible 28-E library agreement.”
    document 4122, p. 3 · meeting · Gary Kee · 2000s
  4. May 9, 2001 Annexation The minutes record that the City Development Board approved the annexation of the property on the northwest edge of the city.
    “City Development Board has approved annexation of Leonard property. Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve contract with Attorney Frank Smith to provide legal assistance in cooperation with Attorney Greenleaf on annexation matters. Ayes: Dils, Ryan, Walls, and Bartels. Motion carried.”
    document 4119, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  5. May 9, 2001 Landmark The council approved the liquor license renewal for On the Go Convenience Store.
    “Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve liquor license renewal for On the Go Convenience Store. Ayes: Ryan, Gericke, Bartels, Dils and Walls. Motion carried. City Development Board has approved annexation of Leonard property.”
    document 4119, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  6. May 9, 2001 Special event The council approved an agreement with Slim's Tavern for a street dance on June 16, 2001, with the organizer providing patrol and paying its cost.
    “Tavern for street dance for June 16, 2001. Greg Stevens will provide adequate patrol and pay costs for this service for the event.”
    document 4119, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  7. May 9, 2001 Annexation Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve contract with Attorney Frank Smith to provide legal assistance in cooperation with Attorney Greenleaf on annexation matters document 4119, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  8. May 9, 2001 Closure Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve RESOLUTION #2001-15, Resolution approving Close of Street and Agreement with Slim's Tavern for street dance for June 16, 2001. document 4119, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2001-015 · 2000s
  9. May 9, 2001 Ordinance Ordinance 2001-245 adopted: Councilperson Ryan introduced ORDINANCE NO. 2001-245 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PUBLIC LIBRARY, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4892 · meeting · Ord. 2001-245 · 2000s
  10. May 9, 2001 Resolution Resolution 2001-015 adopted: Motion Gericke, second Dils to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-15, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 28E FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FOR SHARED MAINTENANCE OF SHARED PUBLIC ROADS document 4119, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2001-015 · 2000s
  11. May 22, 2001 Decision Ordinance 2001-245 established a free public library, to be known as the Tiffin-Clear Creek Public Library, with a board of trustees.
    “There is hereby established a free public library for the city, to be known as the TIFFIN-CLEAR CREEK PUBLIC LIBRARY. SECTION 3. LIBRARY TRUSTEES: The board of trustees of the PUBLIC LIBRARY, hereinafter referred to as the Board, consists of members. Three (3) board members are to be appointed by the mayor, with approval of the city council. SECTION 4.”
    document 4892, p. 1 · Ord. 245 · 2000s
  12. May 22, 2001 Decision Ordinance 2001-245 creates a board of library trustees of which three members are appointed by the mayor with council approval.
    “Three (3) board members are to be appointed by the mayor, with approval of the city council. SECTION 4. QUALIFICATIONS OF TRUSTEES: All of the members of the board shall be bona fide citizens and residents of the city or Clear Creek Amana School District and shall be over the age of eighteen (18). SECTION 5. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD: 1.”
    document 4892, p. 1 · Ord. 245 · 2000s
  13. June 11, 2001 Ordinance Ordinance 2001-246 adopted: Councilperson Walls introduced Ordinance No. 2001-246, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE (1998-219) AND PROVIDING NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS WITHIN 200 FEET and moved that it be given its second reading. The motion was document 4893 · meeting · Ord. 2001-246 · 2000s
  14. June 13, 2001 Figure The minutes record that bids for the Jordon well had come in over the past year between $200,000 and $860,000.
    “Jordon well bids have come in recently between $200,000 and $860,000 over the past year.”
    document 4115, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  15. June 13, 2001 Spending The council approved a $4,701.00 bid from Greiner Well Service of Toddville, Iowa, to remove the existing pump and motor and install new ones, after the engineer recommended rehabilitating Well #3.
    “to remove existing and install new pump and motor (200'PS). Jordon well bids have come in recently between $200,000 and $860,000 over the past year. Hart recommended rehabilitation of Well #3 and piping water to plant site. Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve $4,701.00 bid with Greiner Well Service of Toddville, IA.”
    document 4115, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  16. June 13, 2001 Figure The Well #3 pump bid of $4,701.00 as printed in 2001 is about $8,900 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “to remove existing and install new pump and motor (200'PS). Jordon well bids have come in recently between $200,000 and $860,000 over the past year. Hart recommended rehabilitation of Well #3 and piping water to plant site. Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve $4,701.00 bid with Greiner Well Service of Toddville, IA.”
    document 4115, p. 6 · 2000s
  17. June 27, 2001 Report The engineer and mayor reviewed the televised condition of the interior of the water tower, and the Department of Natural Resources approved work on new pump work at Well #3.
    “televised condition of the interior water tower. Rock will need to be placed to get heavy equipment to the tower. Department of Natural Resources has provided approval for work on new pump work at well #3 for the city.”
    document 4114, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  18. June 27, 2001 Neighbors Motion Gericke, second Dils to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-15, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 28E FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FOR SHARED MAINTENANCE OF SHARED PUBLIC ROADS document 4114, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2001-015 · 2000s
  19. July 11, 2001 Discussion The minutes record hope that an approximate 2 acre space could be set back for the city's future water tower needs.
    “It is hoped that an approximate 2 acre space can be set back for future water tower needs of the city.”
    document 4113, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  20. July 11, 2001 Decision The engineer said damage to equipment at the sewer plant was under warranty but the equipment was incorrectly maintained during cold weather, and the council agreed to settle at one-half of cost if the company agreed.
    “Engineer Hart says the damage of the equipment at the sewer plant was under warranty, the company was incorrectly maintained during cold weather. Council agreed to settle at one-half of cost if the company would agree to this.”
    document 4113, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  21. July 11, 2001 Milestone The earliest Library Director in the archive
    “ture water tower needs of the city. Councilmember Dils reported that Librarian Shirley Yeries is tentatively planning a September 1 opening for the n”
    document 4113, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  22. July 11, 2001 Ordinance Ordinance 2001-248 adopted: Amending the Ordinance No. 1980-92 (weeds and Noxious Growths) of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa document 4894 · meeting · Ord. 2001-248 · 2000s
  23. August 8, 2001 Landmark The council took up a request for a release on Lots 10 and 11 of Sadler Subdivision, described in the minutes as the Ice Cream Store, subject to the city attorney's recommendation.
    “Lots 10, 11 Sadler Subdivision the Ice Cream Store. Motion Ryan, second Gericke that release be approved upon study and recommendation of same by City Attorney Stephen Greenleaf.”
    document 4111, p. 3 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s
  24. August 8, 2001 Neighbors Resolution 2001-29 provided a 28-E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana Community School District for a shared public library with the Springmier Community Library.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 2001-29 PROVIDING 28-E AGREEMENT WITH the Clear Creek Amana Community School District providing for shared public library with the Springmier Community Library.. Ayes: Gericke, Dils, Bartels, and Ryan. Absent: Walls. Motion carried. Jim Bartels reported to the Council problems he has suffered as a result of storm water run-off coming across his property.”
    document 4111, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2001-029 · 2000s
  25. August 8, 2001 Neighbors Motion Ryan, second Gericke to authorize Mayor Glenn R. Potter to sign a maintenance agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a five year time period for Hwy# 6 document 4111, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  26. August 8, 2001 Neighbors Motion Dils, second Gericke to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2001-29 PROVIDING 28-E AGREEMENT WITH the Clear Creek Amana Community School District providing for shared public library with the Springmier Community Library document 4111, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2001-029 · 2000s
  27. September 12, 2001 Ordinance Ordinance 2001-250 adopted: Moved by Councilperson Dils and second by Council member Gericke that ORDINANCE NO. 2001-250, ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR NOTIFICIATION OF PROPERTY OWNERS be placed upon its final passage and adopted document 4895 · meeting · Ord. 2001-250 · 2000s
  28. September 26, 2001 Landmark The council approved an agreement with US Cellular for a tower beside the water tower on Roberts Ferry, with the old water standpipe removed at the company's cost.
    “to approve an agreement with US Cellular for tower location adjacent to the water tower on Roberts Ferry. The agreement will include removal of the old water standpipe and these additions to the proposed written agreement.”
    document 4107, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  29. October 10, 2001 Figure The minutes record a yearly fee of $5,000 to be paid to the Springmier Community Library for one year of public library service.
    “$5,000 yearly fee will be paid to the Springmier Community Library for one year of public library service. $4,629.49 will be paid to the Tiffin Fire Association %Gene Charbon for second \( \frac{1}{2} \) of 00-01 Fire Protection Agreement and requesting finance report for period ending 12/31/00.”
    document 4105, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  30. October 10, 2001 Figure A county auditor error in tax distribution meant the city had to refund $7,296.79 to the Clear Creek Amana School.
    “the mistake will mean that the City will need to send the Clear Creek Amana School a refund of taxes in the amount of $7,296.79. Emergency Management Bylaws for Johnson County have recently been updated and made complete. $5,000 yearly fee will be paid to the Springmier Community Library for one year of public library service.”
    document 4105, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  31. October 10, 2001 Discussion The engineer reported that the water SRF loan would probably carry a 3% interest rate, lower than the rate reported earlier in 2001 (see the also quote).
    “Engineer Hart reported that the Water SRF would probably be at 3% interest rate. Works continues on the IDOT sewer line. Council member Walls reported that the recent Friends of the Springmier Library Chili Supper earned $500.00 with $12.00 of expense. This Friday is a Supper benefit sponsored by the community for past Fire Chief Tom Bigelow.”
    document 4105, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Hart · 2000s
  32. October 10, 2001 Resolution Resolution 2001-022 adopted: Motion Gericke, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-22. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A ANNEXATION REQUEST FROM DOROTHY ALLEN document 4105, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2001-022 · 2000s
  33. November 14, 2001 Annexation Motion Bartels, second Walls to approve deferring action as relates to application and request for Allen Annexation to future date as considered and deliberated in special session with recognition of pending action and litigation document 4103, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  34. November 14, 2001 Neighbors Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve an IDOT AGREEMENT WITH SNOWDRIFTERS for snowmobilers along Hwy 6, with notation to notify SNOWDRIFTERS of keeping clearance from new park area document 4103, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  35. December 7, 2001 Figure The city council approved a ground lease with US Cellular for a fee of $600 a month beginning when construction of the tower begins.
    “The City Council has approved a ground lease with US Cellular for a fee of $600/month beginning when construction of the communication tower begins. The proposed tower is planned to be at least 10 feet taller than the current water tower. US Cellular has agreed to pay costs of removing the old water standpipe in this location.”
    document 4102, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  36. December 12, 2001 Neighbors A Resolution Approving the Entering into of a Subdivider's Agreement with the Owner/subdivider of Rolling Hills Estates Part One, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa document 5174 · meeting · Res. 2001-030 · 2000s
  37. January 9, 2002 Decision The mayor's appointments of January 2002 made Dils the Water committee member and Gericke the Sewer member.
    “Mayor appointments: Bartels remains on Home and Community, Sewer is councilmember Gericke, Water is Dils, Parks is Rodney Walls and Community Protection is Dave Shaffer”
    document 4099, p. 3 · meeting · Karin Dils · 2000s
  38. February 13, 2002 Closure Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve an outdoor liquor permit for Slim’s outdoor event set for March 9-11 and approve a RESOLUTION #2002-5, CLOSING STREET and that Slim’s will hire police document 4096, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2002-005 · 2000s
  39. February 20, 2002 Figure The 2002-02-20 minutes approve a 3% increase for the clerk from the 7/1/01 salary of $35,107.80 to $36,161.03.
    “Margaret Reihman on 7/1/01 salary ($35,107.80) to $36,161.03; and 3% increase in 7/1/01 hourly wages from $12.24/hour to $12.60/hour (approximate $26,208.00/yr) for Public Works Asst. Brian Detert.. Pay increases effective 7/1/02 with continuance of benefits including single health and dental insurance. Ayes: Gericke, Bartels, and Shaffer. Abstaining: Dils. Absent: Walls.”
    document 4095, p. 2 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  40. February 20, 2002 Figure The minutes state that one count places Tiffin at 2,208, West Liberty at 3,193 and North Liberty at 6,585.
    “One count places Tiffin at 2,208. West Liberty at 3,193 and North Liberty at 6,585. City council vacation time recorded by Public Works. Payroll totals for year ending 12/31/01 as follows: Brett Mehmen - $40,053.91; Margaret Reihman, $33,558.00 and Brian Detert, $27,648.58.”
    document 4095, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  41. February 20, 2002 Figure The minutes approve a 3% increase and give the Public Works Director's 7/1/01 salary as $41,372.00, while the resolution cited in the also quote prints a different figure for that date.
    “a 3% pay increase to Brett Mehmen on 7/1/01 salary ($41,372.00) to $42,613.16; Margaret Reihman on 7/1/01 salary ($35,107.80) to $36,161.03; and 3% increase in 7/1/01 hourly wages from $12.24/hour to $12.60/hour (approximate $26,208.00/yr) for Public Works Asst. Brian Detert..”
    document 4095, p. 2 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · 2000s
  42. April 9, 2002 Discussion The planning and zoning agenda of April 9, 2002 listed a recommendation to the council on a wastewater option for the school.
    “Recommendation to Council on Wastewater Option for School”
    document 4092, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  43. April 10, 2002 World event A council member reported a lightly attended and successful civil defense planning meeting.
    “Council member Shaffer reported a lightly attended and successful civil defense planning meeting. Bartels will review Grant Street for repair work this year. Bartels noted that maintenance of the Main Street house should be looked at when the Public Works had time for this.”
    document 4091, p. 8 · meeting · Dave Shaffer · 2000s
  44. April 10, 2002 Neighbors The 2002-04-10 agenda lists a lawsuit by Coralville against the State about annexation.
    “Lawsuit by Coralville against State re: annexation f. Truck Purchase g. Open Burning Dates h. Clean Up Date – May 18 & Garage Sale Day – May 4 h. i. 6. Standing Committee Reports a. Attorney b. Engineer c. Community Development d. Home and community – Streets e. Policy and Administration f. Water g. Sewer 7. Clerk and Treasurer’s reports 8. Bills and Receipts 9.”
    document 4091, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  45. April 10, 2002 Decision Ordinance 2002-252, titled in the minutes a Federal Emergency Management Ordinance, replaced the earlier Flood Plain Management Ordinance.
    “introduced Ordinance No. 2002-252, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Dils. Ayes: Gericke, Bartels, Dils, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: Walls. Four members of the council being present and having voted “Aye”, Mayor Glenn R. Potter declared the motion carried, and Ordinance No.”
    document 4091, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 252 · 2000s
  46. April 10, 2002 Report In a dispute over a 15-foot strip of street next to a Main Street property, the city clerk told the council the strip had been used over 100 years as a street.
    “If the city really believes that this 15 feet of street that has been used over 100 years as a street, and is improved to be a street for the majority of those years, it is a street”
    document 4091, p. 7 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  47. April 10, 2002 Ordinance Ordinance 2002-251 adopted: Councilperson Shaffer introduced Ordinance No. 2002-251, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR SNOW ROUTE, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4896 · meeting · Ord. 2002-251 · 2000s
  48. April 10, 2002 Ordinance Ordinance 2002-252 adopted: Councilperson Bartels introduced Ordinance No. 2002-252, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4897 · meeting · Ord. 2002-252 · 2000s
  49. April 24, 2002 Decision Ordinance 2002-251 provided for removal of snow and ice from city streets, established an emergency route and prohibited parking on certain streets.
    “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PROVISIONS FOR THE REMOVAL OF SNOW AND ICE FROM THE CITY STREETS AND ESTABLISHING AN EMERGENCY ROUTE AND PROHIBITING PARKING OF CARS ON CERTAIN STREETS BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA; Section 1. Purpose.”
    document 4896, p. 1 · Ord. 251 · 2000s
  50. May 8, 2002 Closure Motion Gericke, second Shaffer to approve a RESOLUTION #2002-16, AGREEMENT WITH SLIM'S FOR CLOSING STREET, for June 14 Volleyball. document 4088, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2002-016 · 2000s
  51. May 8, 2002 Ordinance Ordinance 2002-253 adopted: Councilperson Dils introduced Ordinance No. 2002-253, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.1996-209, TO MAKE PROVISION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4898 · meeting · Ord. 2002-253 · 2000s
  52. May 29, 2002 Decision The state Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Finance Authority were streamlining SRF loan agreements; the changes were no optional redemption before the tenth year and audits to the extent of state law, and the council approved a resolution amending the SRF loan agreements.
    “The Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Finance Authority are in the process of streamline SRF loan agreements to reduce ongoing costs to borrowers. The changes must be documented in formal amendment of the loan agreements with each borrower. The changes include: 1) no optional redemption of loan prior to the tenth year 2) require audits to the extent of State law.”
    document 4087, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  53. May 29, 2002 Figure A 2002 resolution amended Resolution 1999-25, which authorized loan agreements in the principal amounts of $521,315, $488,685 and $590,000.
    “RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO SRF LOAN AGREEMENTS AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1999-25 ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 8, 1999, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF LOAN AGREEMENTS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNTS OF $521,315 AND $488,685 AND $590,000”
    document 4087, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  54. May 29, 2002 Spending Motion Shaffer, second Dils to approve a RESOLUTION #2002-17, RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO SRF LOAN AGREEMENTS AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1999-25 ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 8, 1999, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF LOAN AGREEMENTS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNTS OF $521,315 AND …
    “$590,000.00 as printed”
    document 4087, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  55. June 12, 2002 Report The city engineer reported that the state transportation department's lift station appeared to be located partly on a mobile home park's property, which had to be resolved before the city accepted it.
    “Mike Hart reported that the IDOT lift station appears to be located partially on the Clear Creek Mobile Home park property. This will need to be resolved prior to acceptance by the city.”
    document 4085, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  56. June 12, 2002 Figure The minutes record that the sewer budget was exceeded by $70,000 and the water budget by about $60,000, with $40,000 of the excess attributed to the SRF Water Project.
    “Sewer budget exceeded by $70,000 and Water budget exceeded by about $60,000. Of the excess spending, $40,000 is attributed to the city's SRF Water Project for which no loans have yet been received.”
    document 4085, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  57. June 12, 2002 Report The minutes record that the sewer budget was exceeded by $70,000 and the water budget by about $60,000 for the fiscal year.
    “Sewer budget exceeded by $70,000 and Water budget exceeded by about $60,000. Of the excess spending, $40,000 is attributed to the city's SRF Water Project for which no loans have yet been received. About $40,000 is attributed to costs incurred with the State of Iowa Department of Transportation Sewer Project that waits for reimbursement of engineering and legal fees.”
    document 4085, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  58. July 10, 2002 History note An adult club looks at Tiffin; the council moves to regulate
    “Council expressed concern about placing an adult entertainment business near a residential area.”
    document 4083, p. 2 · meeting · history note · 2000s
  59. July 10, 2002 Milestone The council agenda of July 10, 2002 lists separate Water and Sewer standing committee reports.
    “e. Policy and Administration f. Water g. Sewer 7. Clerk and Treasurer’s Report”
    document 4083, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  60. July 10, 2002 Spending The council authorized an engineering agreement for additional wells, a 450 GPM water treatment facility, raw and finished water mains, at a cost not to exceed $169,125.00.
    “for development of additional well(s), construction of a 450 GPM water treatment facility, 3,100 LF of raw watermain and 1,400 LF of finished water main along with related work in a project funded in part through IDNR Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) project no. 2001-SRF-022 and at a cost not to exceed $169,125.00.”
    document 4083, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 2000s
  61. July 10, 2002 Figure The $169,125 water treatment engineering agreement of 2002 is about $320,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “for development of additional well(s), construction of a 450 GPM water treatment facility, 3,100 LF of raw watermain and 1,400 LF of finished water main along with related work in a project funded in part through IDNR Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) project no. 2001-SRF-022 and at a cost not to exceed $169,125.00.”
    document 4083, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  62. August 14, 2002 History note Ordinances 2002-254 and 2002-255 regulate sexually oriented businesses
    “Section 1. Purpose. To make an amendment to Ordinance No. 1998-219 (Zoning) to provide an additional permitted principal use known as "Sexually-Oriented Businesses" to areas zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial and to provide a definition of same.”
    document 4899, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 2002-254 · history note · 2000s
  63. August 14, 2002 Ordinance Ordinance 185 adopted: NCE NO. 2002-256 AN ORDINANCE REPLACING THE FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IA; AMENDING MAP DATE TO 8-20-2002 WITH REVISION #19103CIIDO, 19103C0060d, 19103c0066d, 19103C0070D AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 185 AND NO. 2002-252 was read the last time. Thereupon it was document 4080, p. 5 · meeting · Ord. 185 · 2000s
  64. August 14, 2002 Ordinance Ordinance 2002-254 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1998-219 (zoning Ordinance) of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, to Provide an Additional Permitted Principal Use and Structure to Areas Zoned as M-2 Heavy Industrial and to Provide a Definition of Sexually-oriented Businesses document 4899 · meeting · Ord. 2002-254 · 2000s
  65. August 14, 2002 Ordinance Ordinance 2002-255 adopted: Regulating the Operation of Sexually-oriented Businesses Within the City of Tiffin document 4900 · meeting · Ord. 2002-255 · 2000s
  66. August 14, 2002 Ordinance Ordinance 2002-256 adopted: Councilperson Shaffer introduced Ordinance no. 2002-256 AN ORDINANCE REPLACING THE FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IA; AMENDING MAP DATE TO 8-20-2002 WITH REVISION #19103CIIDO, 19103C0060d, 19103c0066d, 19103C0070D AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 185 AND NO. 252, and moved that it be given its second reading and third reading by title only and that the rule requiring two or more readings and reading on two separate dates be dispense and waived document 4901 · meeting · Ord. 2002-256 · 2000s
  67. August 14, 2002 Ordinance Ordinance 2002-286 adopted: Moved by Councilperson Shaffer and seconded by Councilperson Gericke that the laws and rules requiring that ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at tow council meetings and on two separate dates be dispense with and that Ordinance No. 2002-286 be placed on its last reading document 4080, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 2002-286 · 2000s
  68. August 21, 2002 Decision Ordinance 2002-255 regulated the operation of sexually-oriented businesses in the city.
    “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF SEXUALLY-ORIENTED BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin has determined that it is necessary to regulate the operation of sexually-oriented businesses within the city limits; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Purpose and Intent.”
    document 4900, p. 1 · Ord. 255 · 2000s
  69. September 11, 2002 Disaster Resolution 2002-20 adopted a Hazard Mitigation Plan for Tiffin.
    “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA ADOPTING A HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR TIFFIN, IOWA WHEREAS, the City Council of Tiffin, Iowa, have authorized the development of a Hazard Mitigation Plan for Tiffin; and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing has been held in the City Hall for the purposes of obtaining citizen input on the Hazard Mitigation Plan.”
    document 5176, p. 1 · Res. 2002-020 · 2000s
  70. November 6, 2002 Report The lift station had been constructed on private property and the project had to purchase the property for $8,000.00.
    “The lift station has been constructed on private property, and the project has had to purchase the property at a cost of $8,000.00.”
    document 4077, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  71. November 6, 2002 Figure The property purchase for the lift station of $8,000 as printed in 2002 is about $15,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “The lift station has been constructed on private property, and the project has had to purchase the property at a cost of $8,000.00.”
    document 4077, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  72. February 5, 2003 Discussion Planning and Zoning reviewed an updated tax increment map and urban renewal plan, and the minutes state that the new map would include the territory where the planned water plant and well would be located.
    “The new map will include territory where the planned water plant and well will be located providing water source for residents. Motion Petersen, second Reeve to recommend approval of updated tax increment map and urban renewal plan for the City of Tiffin. Ayes: Berner, Petersen and Reeve. Nays: None.”
    document 4075, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  73. February 5, 2003 Decision Planning and Zoning had a zoning change request from Washington Park Partners to change land from agricultural to M-2 Heavy Industrial.
    “Zoning Change Request - Washington Park Partners Ag to M-2 Heavy Industrial B. Work on tax increment financing district and urban renewal plan C. D.”
    document 4075, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  74. February 12, 2003 Report The only document filed under the 2003-02-12 council meeting besides a second notice is a public hearing notice on a proposed Access Regulation Ordinance for arterial corridors, set for February 12, 2003.
    “Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. at the Tiffin Fire Station regarding the proposed adoption of an Access Regulation Ordinance.”
    document 4073, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  75. February 12, 2003 Report The notice gives the comment deadline as February 11, 2002 for a hearing on February 12, 2003; the printed year 2002 contradicts the hearing year 2003.
    “on or before February 11, 2002 to assure contribution may be considered in Public Hearing of February 12, 2003. Any person requiring special assistance due to disability or impairment may contact the City of Tiffin for additional or specific requirements. All citizens are welcome. Margaret B. Reihman, City Clerk City of Tiffin Margaret B.”
    document 4074, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  76. February 12, 2003 Report The notice proposed raising the minimum water charge for the first 2,000 gallons from $12.00 to $18.00 to help repay a State Revolving Fund loan for a new well, treatment plant and distribution lines.
    “The City proposes to increase the minimum water cost for the first 2,000 gallon of water usage from the current $12.00 to $18.00 per hookup or water use unit.”
    document 4074, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  77. February 12, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-258 set the minimum monthly water fee at $18.00 for the first 2,000 gallons for each metered user inside the city limits, for water metered from July 1, 2003.
    “First 2,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user within the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $18.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003, and billed for thereafter.”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 258 · 2000s
  78. February 12, 2003 Figure The $18.00 minimum monthly water fee of 2003 is about $33 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “First 2,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user within the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $18.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003, and billed for thereafter.”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 258 · 2000s
  79. February 12, 2003 Decision The same ordinance set the minimum monthly fee at $24.00 for each metered user outside the city limits.
    “First 2,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user outside the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $24.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003, and billed for thereafter.”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 258 · 2000s
  80. February 12, 2003 Figure The notice proposed raising the minimum water cost for the first 2,000 gallons from the current $12.00 to $18.00.
    “The City proposes to increase the minimum water cost for the first 2,000 gallon of water usage from the current $12.00 to $18.00 per hookup or water use unit.”
    document 4074, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  81. February 12, 2003 Figure The notice stated the cost for each 1,000 gallons beyond 2,000 gallons would remain unchanged at the current $5.50.
    “The cost for each 1,000 gallon of water use beyond 2,000 gallons will remain unchanged at the current $5.50/thousand of gallon water used. The city proposes no change in water costs for water used beyond the minimum (first 2,000 gallon) use.”
    document 4074, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  82. February 12, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-257 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, for Certain Property Located Within the City Limits South of Interstate 80 and Currently Owned by Washington Park Partners document 4902 · meeting · Ord. 2003-257 · 2000s
  83. February 12, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-258 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1994-188 Regarding Charges for Minimum Monthly Water Usage for Users document 4903 · meeting · Ord. 2003-258 · 2000s
  84. February 12, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-259 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1998-217 (zoning Ordinance) of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa Regarding Outdoor Storage Areas in M-1 and M-2 Zones document 4871 · meeting · Ord. 1998-259 · 2000s
  85. February 12, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-260 adopted document 4904 · meeting · Ord. 2003-260 · 2000s
  86. February 19, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-257 amended the zoning map for property south of Interstate 80 owned by Washington Park Partners.
    “FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 80 AND CURRENTLY OWNED BY WASHINGTON PARK PARTNERS BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose.”
    document 4902, p. 1 · Ord. 257 · 2000s
  87. February 19, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-260 regulated access to adjacent properties from prescribed roadways within the city limits.
    “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING ACCESS TO ADJACENT PROPERTIES FROM PRESCRIBED ROADWAYS WITHIN THE TIFFIN CITY LIMITS AS SHOWN ON THE CITY OF TIFFIN'S "ACCESS REGULATION ORDINANCE MAP-PRESCRIBED ROADWAYS"”
    document 4904, p. 1 · Ord. 260 · 2000s
  88. March 5, 2003 Discussion Planning and zoning members considered newspaper reports of plans to install a wetland field at the high school for discharge of sewage from the newly planned building, and asked for more information.
    “Members considered information posted in the newspaper regarding plans underway at the highschool to install a wetland field for discharge of sewage from the newly planned building.”
    document 4072, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  89. May 14, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-261 adopted: Amending the Sewer Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa document 4905 · Ord. 2003-261 · 2000s
  90. June 11, 2003 Closure A resolution authorized the mayor to sign an agreement closing Third Street from Main Street to the alley next to Slim's Saloon for a street dance party scheduled for Saturday, June 28th, 2003.
    “Third Street, in Tiffin, Iowa, to be closed from the west edge of Main Street to the east edge of the alley adjacent to Slim’s Saloon, for the purposes of a Street Dance party and desire to enter into an Agreement with the City of Tiffin, Iowa, allowing for the closing of the public area for said party, which is scheduled for Saturday, June 28th, 2003”
    document 5188, p. 1 · Glenn R. Potter · 2000s
  91. June 16, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-261 amended the sewer ordinances to provide an exception to the requirement of mandatory sanitary sewer hook-ups for certain buildings.
    “The purpose of this ordinance is to provide an exception to the requirement of mandatory sanitary sewer hook-ups for all buildings in the City if the system is established for educational purposes, is operated by an educational institution, is limited to 500 gallons a day of flow, and otherwise meets all relevant State, County and City standards for the operation of a waste wat”
    document 4905, p. 1 · Ord. 261 · 2000s
  92. July 1, 2003 Figure Ordinance 2003-258 set the minimum monthly water fee at $18.00, effective for water metered from July 1, 2003.
    “the minimum monthly fee shall be $18.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 2003-258 · 2000s
  93. July 1, 2003 Figure The ordinance set the minimum monthly water fee at $18.00 for usage metered from 1 July 2003.
    “the minimum monthly fee shall be $18.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 2003-258 · 2000s
  94. July 9, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-263 divided taxes on property in the 2003 addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area under section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa.
    “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE DIVISION OF TAXES LEVIED ON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE 2003 ADDITION TO THE TIFFIN URBAN RENEWAL AREA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 403.19 OF THE CODE OF IOWA WHEREAS, Ordinance No.1993-180 entitled "An Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes levied on taxable Property In The Tiffin Urban Renewal Area of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Pursuant to Section 403”
    document 4907, p. 1 · Ord. 263 · 2000s
  95. July 9, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-263 adopted: Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the 2003 Addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa document 4907 · Ord. 2003-263 · 2000s
  96. August 13, 2003 Decision Resolution 2003-27 set the date for the hearing and letting for the 2003 Well No. 4 Project under the State Revolving Fund loan program.
    “RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE FOR THE HEARING AND LETTING FOR THE 2003 WELL NO. 4 PROJECT IN AND FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA. WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin will set the date for the Hearing and Letting of the 2003 Well No. 4 Project in and for the City of Tiffin under the State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan program administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.”
    document 5179, p. 1 · Res. 2003-027 · 2000s
  97. August 13, 2003 Decision Resolution 2003-27 set September 10, 2003 for the hearing and letting of the 2003 Well No. 4 Project under the State Revolving Fund loan program.
    “WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin will set the date for the Hearing and Letting of the 2003 Well No. 4 Project in and for the City of Tiffin under the State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan program administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.”
    document 5179, p. 1 · Res. 2003-27 · 2000s
  98. August 13, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-262 adopted: Providing for the Regulation of a Deep Well Site Controlled by the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, by Regulating the Use of Surrounding 200 Feet of Land to Protect the Public Health, Safety, Comfort and General Welfare of the Residents of the City of Tiffin document 4906 · Ord. 2003-262 · 2000s
  99. August 13, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-264 adopted: Providing for the Regulation of a Deep Well Site Controlled by the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, by Regulating the Use of Surrounding 200 Feet of Land to Protect the Public Health, Safety, Comfort and General Welfare of the Residents of the City of Tiffin document 4908 · Ord. 2003-264 · 2000s
  100. September 2, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-262 regulated the use of the surrounding 200 feet of land around a deep well site controlled by the city.
    “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF A DEEP WELL SITE CONTROLLED BY THE CITY OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, BY REGULATING THE USE OF SURROUNDING 200 FEET OF LAND TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, COMFORT AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN WHEREAS, a deep well site has received preliminary approval from the Department of Natural Resources of”
    document 4906, p. 1 · Ord. 262 · 2000s

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