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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. September 2, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-264, filed as a separate document on the same date, carries the same title as the other deep well site ordinance of that day.
    “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 4908, p. 1 · Ord. 264 · 2000s
  2. December 10, 2003 Decision Resolution 2003-44 approved purchase and placement of rock for a drive to the site of the proposed water treatment plant, in preparation for the new Jordan well.
    “RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE AND PLACEMENT OF ROCK DRIVE FOR ACCESS TO PROPOSED WATER TREATMENT PLANT WHEREAS, on this 10 day of December 2003, the City of Tiffin desires to improve the access to the site of the proposed Water Treatment Plant location in preparation for the development for the new Jordan Well.”
    document 5181, p. 1 · Res. 2003-044 · 2000s
  3. January 14, 2004 Decision Resolution 2004-8 set the hearing and letting for the 2004 Raw Water Main and System Improvements Project under the State Revolving Fund loan program.
    “WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin will set the date for the Hearing and Letting of the 2004 Raw Water Main & System Improvements 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 5214, p. 1 · Res. 2004-8 · 2000s
  4. January 14, 2004 Neighbors A Resolution Accepting the Preliminary Plat of Bigelow Subdivision, a Subdivision to Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa and Authorizing the Entering into of the Subdivider's Agreement document 5193 · Res. 2004-002 · 2000s
  5. February 6, 2004 Spending A later audit footnote lists a Water Revenue Loan dated February 6, 2004 at 1.75% for $340,000.
    “Water Revenue Loan February 6, 2004 1.75% $ 340,000”
    document 1976, p. 38 · 2000s
  6. February 6, 2004 Figure The $340,000 water revenue loan of 2004 is about $610,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Water Revenue Loan February 6, 2004 1.75% $ 340,000”
    document 1976, p. 38 · 2000s
  7. February 6, 2004 Spending Water Revenue Bond, Series 2003B (SRF): $340,000, Water system improvements
    “Dated 07/09/03, $340,000, private placement with the State Revolving Fund; rate reduced from 3% to 1.75% in 2012”
    document 1353, p. 29 · 2000s
  8. February 6, 2004 Milestone The earliest issue in the archive's debt register: Water Revenue Bond, Series 2003B (SRF)
    “Dated 07/09/03, $340,000, private placement with the State Revolving Fund; rate reduced from 3% to 1.75% in 2012”
    document 1353, p. 29 · 2000s
  9. February 11, 2004 Decision Resolution 2004-9 authorized the mayor and clerk to sign a contract with the lowest bidder for the 2004 Raw Water Main and System Improvements project; the resolution prints no dollar amount.
    “RESOLUTION # 2004-9 APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2004 RAW WATER MAIN & SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT UPON REVIEW OF THE BIDS AND RECOMMENDATION BY THE PROJECT ENGINEER WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Tiffin has received bids for the 2004 Raw Water Main & System Improvements; and WHEREAS, the City Council has identified an apparent bidder as having the lowest, most”
    document 5215, p. 1 · Res. 2004-009 · Glenn R. Potter · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  10. April 14, 2004 Ordinance Ordinance 2004-265 adopted: Prohibiting Unlawful Disposal of Solid Waste or Recyclable Items Onto Public Land or Watercourses or into Containers Not Owned or Possessed by the Person Disposing Solid Waste or Recyclable Items document 4909 · Ord. 2004-265 · 2000s
  11. April 14, 2004 Ordinance Ordinance 2004-266 adopted: Establishing the Procedure for Obtaining and Discontinuing City Utilities Services by Tenants and Landlords Regarding Residential Rental or Nondwelling Leased Commercial Properties and Establishing the Requirement of Security Deposits from Tenants document 4910 · Ord. 2004-266 · 2000s
  12. May 12, 2004 Decision Resolution 2004-25 approved award of a contract to the lowest bidder for the 2004 Water Treatment Plant Grading Project.
    “RESOLUTION #2004-25 APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2004 WATER TREATMENT PLANT – GRADING PROJECT”
    document 5192, p. 1 · Res. 2004-025 · 2000s
  13. June 9, 2004 Decision Resolution 2004-45 accepted the infrastructure of Songbird Estates Parts 6, 7 and 8 and released funds held under an escrow agreement.
    “A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF SONGBIRD ESTATES PARTS 6, 7, and 8 AND AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE FUNDS HELD BY THE CITY PURSUANT TO AN ESCROW AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE OWNER/DEVELOPER OF SONGBIRD ESTATES, PARTS 6, 7, AND 8, TIFFIN IA WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin and the Owner/Developer of Songbird Estates entered into an Irrevocable Standby Letter of C”
    document 5207, p. 1 · Res. 2004-045 · 2000s
  14. June 9, 2004 Ordinance Ordinance 2004-267 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, for Certain Property Located Within the City Limits Along Ireland Avenue (extension of Roberts Ferry Road) (as Owned by Grace-baculis Farm Partnership) document 4911 · Ord. 2004-267 · 2000s
  15. July 14, 2004 Decision Ordinance 2004-268 granted South Slope Cooperative a non-exclusive franchise for cable television service in Tiffin.
    “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO SOUTH SLOPE COOPERATIVE A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES IN TIFFIN, IOWA BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA; SECTION 1.”
    document 4912, p. 1 · Ord. 268 · 2000s
  16. July 14, 2004 Decision Resolution 2004-31 sent the cable franchise ordinance and ballot question to the county elections commissioner for an August 17, 2004 election, but the printed text names the voters of the City of North Liberty.
    “FOR THE SUBMISSION OF SAID ORDINANCE AND QUESTION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA, AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 17, 2004.”
    document 5194, p. 1 · Res. 2004-031 · 2000s
  17. July 14, 2004 Ordinance Ordinance 2004-268 adopted: Granting to South Slope Cooperative a Non-exclusive Franchise for Cable Television Services in Tiffin, Iowa document 4912 · Ord. 2004-268 · 2000s
  18. July 21, 2004 Decision Resolution 2004-44 approved award of a contract to the lowest bidder for the 2004 Ireland Avenue RISE Project; the resolution prints no dollar amount.
    “RESOLUTION 2004-44 APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2004 IRELAND AVENUE RISE PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA UPON REVIEW OF THE BIDS AND RECOMMENDATION BY THE PROJECT ENGINEER WHEREAS, The city Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa has received bids for the 2004 Ireland Avenue RISE Project; and WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin, Iowa has identified an apparent bidder as having”
    document 5206, p. 1 · Res. 2004-044 · 2000s
  19. August 4, 2004 Figure The minutes state the city had been awarded a LAWCON grant of $75,000 for park space, besides $100,000 of REAP grants.
    “the City of Tiffin has been awarded $100,000 of REAP grants for acquisition of park space and LAWCON grant of $75,000 for park space.”
    document 4058, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  20. August 4, 2004 Report The minutes state the city had been awarded $100,000 of REAP grants and a LAWCON grant of $75,000 for park space, used toward a 65 acre City Park and a 20 acre City Park East.
    “the City of Tiffin has been awarded $100,000 of REAP grants for acquisition of park space and LAWCON grant of $75,000 for park space. These grants have been used toward the purchase costs of the 65 acre City Park and the 20 acre City Park East.”
    document 4058, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  21. October 19, 2004 Resolution Resolution 2005-026 adopted: Approving an Irrevocable Letter of Credit in Lieu of a Performance Bond for Timber Ridge View Phase One, a Subdivision of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa document 5222 · Res. 2005-026 · 2000s
  22. January 12, 2005 Decision Resolution 2005-3 approved street lighting for the Tiffin Industrial Park.
    “RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET LIGHTING FOR THE TIFFIN INDUSTRIAL PARK WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin desires street lighting for the Tiffin Industrial Park And service provided by Linn County REC of Marion, Iowa NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA: That street lighting for the Tiffin Industrial Park be provided for by Linn County REC of Mario”
    document 5224, p. 1 · Res. 2005-003 · project · 2000s
  23. April 27, 2005 Discussion The clerk reported that regular funds including Road Use funds would probably be insufficient to improve Roberts Ferry Road and suggested a staged upgrade using tax increment funds.
    “Reihman reported that current regular funds including Road Use funds would probably be insufficient to provide improvements needed for Roberts Ferry. Perhaps in a staged effort the entire roadway could be upgraded with the use of tax increment funds.”
    document 4047, p. 3 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  24. April 27, 2005 Discussion A concept plan review for the Timber Ridge View subdivision recorded 2.7 acres reserved for park space.
    “The Timber Ridge View Subdivision includes 2.7 Acres reserved for Park space and the developer hopes to save as many trees as possible in the area and build walking trails across the subdivision. The development proposes access off Roberts Ferry Road onto Oakdale in a westerly direction and also from Blue Jay and Robin Court from the south.”
    document 4047, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  25. May 18, 2005 Decision At a joint hearing the engineer showed a preliminary plat for Timber Ridge View with 47 lots of R-1 and one lot of R2.5 and 3 acres of park.
    “a current preliminary plat request including 47 lots of R-1 and one lot of R2.5 (up to four-plex units). The plat includes 3 acres of park and one lot of park and three access locations into the 3 acre park area. One citizen explained that his notice indicated one lot of R2.5 multiple family. The plan shown here tonight by Mr.”
    document 4045, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  26. May 19, 2005 Neighbors On the 19th day of May 2005, at a special joint meeting of the Tiffin City Council and the Tiffin Planning and Zoning Commission, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Huedepohl introduced Ordinance No. 2005-270, and moved that it be given its first reading. document 4913 · meeting · 2000s
  27. May 25, 2005 Decision Ordinance 2005-270 amended the zoning map upon passage of the resolution approving the preliminary plat for Timber Ridge View.
    “UPON PASSAGE OF THE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR TIMBER RIDGE VIEW, A SUBDIVISION OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose.”
    document 4913, p. 1 · Ord. 270 · 2000s
  28. May 25, 2005 Discussion The city engineer recommended that three lots of Timber Ridge View not be available for development before the city built a water tower.
    “1. Lot 5,6, and 7 not available for development prior to construction of water tower by the city. 2) Lot 48 recommended change from R2.5 to R-2.”
    document 4044, p. 4 · meeting · Mike Hart · 2000s
  29. May 25, 2005 Ordinance Ordinance 2005-270 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, upon Passage of the Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat for Timber Ridge View, a Subdivision of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa document 4913 · meeting · Ord. 2005-270 · 2000s
  30. May 25, 2005 Ordinance Ordinance 2005-272 adopted: Councilperson Gericke introduced Ordinance No. 2005-272, ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, and moved that it be given its second reading by title only and moved that it be given its second reading. Motion document 4915 · meeting · Ord. 2005-272 · 2000s
  31. July 13, 2005 Decision Ordinance 2005-271 divided taxes on property in the 2005 addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area.
    “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE DIVISION OF TAXES LEVIED ON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE 2005 ADDITION TO THE TIFFIN URBAN RENEWAL AREA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 403.19 OF THE CODE OF IOWA. WHEREAS, Ordinance No.”
    document 4914, p. 1 · Ord. 271 · 2000s
  32. July 13, 2005 Ordinance Ordinance 2005-271 adopted: Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the 2005 Addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa document 4914 · Ord. 2005-271 · 2000s
  33. September 28, 2005 Decision Ordinance 2005-272 adopted a Tiffin zoning ordinance and official zoning map regulating the location, construction and use of buildings and land.
    “ZONING ORDINANCE AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TIFFIN ZONING ORDINANCE, AMENDING ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAPS, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION, CONSTRUCTION, AND USE OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, AND THE USE OF LAND IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”
    document 4915, p. 1 · Ord. 272 · 2000s
  34. October 12, 2005 History note The school district tells the city it needs a new high school
    “CCA Superintendent Paula Vincent visited with city officials on upcoming need of the school district.”
    document 4035, p. 5 · meeting · history note · 2000s
  35. October 12, 2005 Place The minutes of October 12, 2005 record a fire chief's question about using the area between the sewer and water plant for fire drill activities, and city officials saw no problem.
    “asked if the volunteer fire could make use of the area between the sewer and water plant for fire drill activities. City officials saw no problem with drill activities in this location.”
    document 4035, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  36. October 12, 2005 Neighbors Adjournment Tiffin Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council A joint meeting of the Tiffin Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for the City of Tiffin was brought to order 6:30 pm October 12, 2005 at the Tiffin Fire Station. document 4035, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2005-025 · 2000s
  37. October 19, 2005 Decision Ordinance 2005-273 rezoned a parcel described as the proposed water tower site to P-1, Public Use.
    “Parcel #2 (Proposed Water Tower Site) Rezoned to P-1, Public Use Commencing at the Northwest Corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 80 North, Range 7 West of the 5th P.M., Johnson County, Iowa; Thence S01°34'10"E along the West line of said Northwest Quarter, 1321.47 feet; Thence N89°29'40"E, 1059.63 feet, to the Northwest Corner of Lot 2 of Forest Ridge Subdiv”
    document 4916, p. 5 · Ord. 273 · 2000s
  38. October 19, 2005 Annexation Ordinance 2005-273 rezoned approximately 126 acres according to a rezoning exhibit titled The Villages of Tiffin.
    “BY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 126 ACRES OF WAMBACHER & SCHNEIDER PROPERTY ACCORDING TO THE REZONING EXHIBIT "THE VILLAGES OF TIFFIN", AS ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose.”
    document 4916, p. 1 · Ord. 273 · 2000s
  39. January 4, 2006 Disaster The fire chief announced delivery of air tanks worth approximately $70,000 to the Fire Department from FEMA.
    “Kee announced the delivery of air tanks with value of approximately $70,000 to the Fire Department from FEMA. Motion Reeve, second Surine to adjourn. Motion carried. 7:40 p.m. Margaret B.”
    document 4032, p. 3 · meeting · Gary Kee · 2000s
  40. January 11, 2006 Decision Resolution 2006-3 authorized the city to apply for a low interest loan from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for wastewater system improvements.
    “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA TO APPLY FOR A LOW INTEREST LOAN FROM THE IDNR CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS.”
    document 5230, p. 1 · Res. 2006-003 · 2000s
  41. January 11, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-274 adopted: Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, 2002, by Adding New Provisions Pertaining to the National Electrical Code by Requiring Constructed Single and Multi-family Residential Structures to Comply with the Residential Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard Tia-570-b. Be It Enacted by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 4917 · Ord. 2006-274 · 2000s
  42. January 11, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-275 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1998-218 (subdivision Ordinance) of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Regarding the Duration of Maintenance Bonds document 4918 · Ord. 2006-275 · 2000s
  43. March 8, 2006 Decision Ordinance 2006-276 amended the official zoning map for property known as Woodfield Ridge.
    “FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS WOODFIELD RIDGE, TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, AND AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the official zoning map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, concerning property locally described Woodfield Ridge, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa. Section 2.”
    document 4919, p. 1 · Ord. 276 · 2000s
  44. March 8, 2006 Decision Ordinance 2006-277 regulated parades and public assemblies in the city.
    “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING PARADES AND PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN Section 1: DEFINITIONS AND EXEMPTIONS: A.”
    document 4920, p. 1 · Ord. 277 · 2000s
  45. March 8, 2006 Decision Resolution 2006-8 set fees for public and private parades and assemblies in the city.
    “A RESOLUTION SETTING FEES FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin does regulate private and public parades and assemblies within the City of Tiffin, Iowa.”
    document 5237, p. 1 · Res. 2006-008 · 2000s
  46. March 8, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-276 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, for Certain Property Known as Woodfield Ridge, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described Herein document 4919 · Ord. 2006-276 · 2000s
  47. March 8, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-277 adopted: Regulating Parades and Public Assemblies in the City of Tiffin document 4920 · Ord. 2006-277 · 2000s
  48. April 3, 2006 Decision Ordinance 2006-278 governed the recoupment of fees for use of city resources, to recover costs of new developments.
    “AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING THE RECOUPMENT OF FEES FOR USE OF CITY RESOURCES BE IT ORDAINED, the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, that it does hereby adopt the following ordinance for the purposed of recoupment of costs associated with new developments within the City of Tiffin in a just and equitable manner: Sec. 1. PURPOSE.”
    document 4921, p. 1 · Ord. 278 · 2000s
  49. April 3, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-278 adopted: Governing the Recoupment of Fees for Use of City Resources document 4921 · Ord. 2006-278 · 2000s
  50. April 3, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-279 adopted: Amending the Subdivision Ordinance No. 1998-218 & Any Conflicting Ordinances to Establish Fees Charged to Lot Owners for Connection to the City's Water and Sewer Lines document 4922 · Ord. 2006-279 · 2000s
  51. April 12, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-280 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, of the Ned & Ann Allen Property from Commercial to Residential Zone document 4923 · Ord. 2006-280 · 2000s
  52. April 19, 2006 Figure The minutes give the total Deer View subdivision as 73 acres.
    “Total subdivision is 73 acres. Phase III would remain R-1E. Owners request a revision to the zoning ordinance to allow duplex units that face differing directions on corner lots. PZ and City will study such a change.”
    document 4026, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  53. April 19, 2006 Discussion A developer's subdivision proposal reserved approximately 8 acres for a possible elementary center.
    “The proposal reserves approximately 8 acres for possible location of an elementary center, and the construction by IPL of an 8 inch water line including hydrants and sewer line from IPL location across the school and city property to connection to city mains. Questions on highway entrance will need to be resolved with IDOT.”
    document 4026, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  54. June 21, 2006 Discussion The minutes record that the city had not contributed to residential subdivisions up to that time and did not see it as fair to make an exception for the Villages.
    “The city has not contributed to residential subdivision up to this time, and did not see that it would be fair to make an exception at this location. Question about what were qualifying costs. City attorney thought they were defined somewhere and he would get a more definite meaning for this terminology prior to the next meeting for council consideration and review.”
    document 4023, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  55. June 21, 2006 Discussion Planning and Zoning and the council discussed exchanging Lot B, the proposed water tower location, for city-owned property, an exchange thought agreeable to both the city and the developer.
    “Lot B (proposed water tower location) exchanged for property of Schneider and Burd owned by the city would be an agreeable exchange probably to both the City and the Villages.”
    document 4023, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  56. June 21, 2006 Discussion The engineer estimated that improvements paid by the city with return of tax payments to the developer of the Villages could approach 8 million, under a proposal to rebate qualifying costs from TIF revenues.
    “Hart estimated without time to study that improvements be paid for by the City with return of tax payments could approach 8 million.”
    document 4023, p. 2 · meeting · Mike Hart · 2000s
  57. August 2, 2006 Neighbors The attorney reported that the Clear Creek Amana board agreed to provide $130,000 toward an 18 inch sewer line from the sewer plant to the school and a 10 inch line along the south and west boundaries.
    “the CCA Board agreed to an agreement with the city to provide $130,000 toward the cost of upgrading and placement of a 18" sewer line to extend from the sewer plant westward to the school SW corner and 10 inch sewer line along the south boundary and north on the west most boundary to Highway 6.”
    document 4021, p. 1 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s
  58. August 2, 2006 Figure The $130,000 Clear Creek Amana contribution to a sewer line of 2006 is about $220,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “the CCA Board agreed to an agreement with the city to provide $130,000 toward the cost of upgrading and placement of a 18" sewer line to extend from the sewer plant westward to the school SW corner and 10 inch sewer line along the south boundary and north on the west most boundary to Highway 6.”
    document 4021, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  59. August 2, 2006 Figure The agreement put sewer costs at $500,000 to $600,000, with $390,000 proposed to be provided by the city, the school and a developer.
    “Approximations on sewer costs nears $500,000 to $600,000 with $390,000 of these total approved costs proposed to be split and provided by the City of Tiffin, the Clear Creek Amana School, and developer Jim Glasgow.”
    document 4021, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  60. August 2, 2006 Discussion The discussion put sewer costs at $500,000 to $600,000, with $390,000 proposed to be split among the city, the school and a developer.
    “Approximations on sewer costs nears $500,000 to $600,000 with $390,000 of these total approved costs proposed to be split and provided by the City of Tiffin, the Clear Creek Amana School, and developer Jim Glasgow. Costs to be reviewed and approved by the city engineer as reasonable, and any costs in excess of $390,000 to be paid by developers of Deer View.”
    document 4021, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  61. August 2, 2006 Decision The council approved sharing one half the cost of a water main to the school property, with the total cost approximated at $91,000 and the city share not to exceed $45,000.
    “including one half the cost of boring water line (total cost approximated at $91,000) under Highway 6 with an amount not to exceed $45,000. Repayment period not to exceed two years and including no interest cost to the city all subject to review and approval of the city engineer and city attorney and that agreement including same be drawn for final consideration..”
    document 4021, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  62. August 2, 2006 Figure The council approved sharing one half the cost of boring a water line under Highway 6, the total cost approximated at $91,000, at an amount not to exceed $45,000.
    “including one half the cost of boring water line (total cost approximated at $91,000) under Highway 6 with an amount not to exceed $45,000.”
    document 4021, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  63. August 2, 2006 Neighbors Motion Petersen, second Wright to approve an agreement to divide one half the reasonable costs as reviewed and approved by the city engineer of installation of a water main approved by the city engineer and in conformity to city ordinances commencing approximately near the Echo Building to the west … document 4021, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  64. November 1, 2006 History note Plans for the new Clear Creek Amana High School come to the city
    “Clear Creek Amana New High School - site plan Tiffin, Iowa”
    document 4018, p. 4 · meeting · history note · 2000s
  65. November 8, 2006 Decision An ordinance established maximum permissible sound levels for certain zoning districts and activities.
    “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR THE CONTROL OF NOISE POLLUTION WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS BY SETTING MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SOUND LEVELS FOR CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS AND CERTAIN ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS, AND TO PROTECT THE VALUE OF PROPERTY, AND THE QUALITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT. Section 1.”
    document 4924, p. 1 · Ord. 282 · 2000s
  66. November 8, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-282 adopted: Establishing Standards for the Control of Noise Pollution Within the City Limits by Setting Maximum Permissible Sound Levels for Certain Zoning Districts and Certain Activities in Order to Protect the Public Health, Safety and General Welfare of the Citizens, and to Protect the Value of Property, and the Quality of the Environment document 4924 · Ord. 2006-282 · 2000s
  67. November 8, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-283 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1998-218 (subdivision Ordinance) of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Regarding the Posting Performance Security document 4925 · Ord. 2006-283 · 2000s
  68. December 13, 2006 Milestone The council agenda of December 13, 2006 lists a combined Water and Sewer standing committee report.
    “f. Policy and Administration g. Water and Sewer 6. Clerk & Treasurer’s Report”
    document 4016, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  69. December 13, 2006 Report The minutes record that Tiffin received a grant toward the costs of the Tiffin Centennial Book, which was then underway.
    “Last year Tiffin received a grant to help with costs of the Tiffin Centennial Book that is now underway.”
    document 4016, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  70. December 13, 2006 Decision The council approved starting a Tiffin Community Fund in cooperation with the Johnson County Foundation and the mayor named a council member to chair the effort.
    “Motion Dils, second Demuth to approve participation and begin the Tiffin Community Fund in cooperation with the Johnson County Foundation. Ayes: Bartels, Petersen, Demuth, Dils and Wright. Motion carried. Mayor Potter appointed Councilmember Ruth Demuth to chair this effort and to locate members for the Tiffin Community Fund Board of Trustees before the end of the year.”
    document 4016, p. 3 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Ruth Demuth · 2000s
  71. December 13, 2006 Disaster Ordinance 2006-284 replaced the flood plain management ordinance and adopted Flood Insurance Rate Map panels dated February 16, 2007 as the official flood plain zoning map.
    “ADOPTING THE FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM) PANELS 154, 158, 159, 160, 166, AND 167 PREPARED AND DATED February 16, 2007 AND DECLARED TO BE THE OFFICIAL FLOOD PLAIN ZONING MAP BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose.”
    document 4926, p. 1 · Ord. 284 · 2000s
  72. December 13, 2006 Figure An economic development group's funding was described as Iowa City about $150,000 a year, Coralville about $75,000, North Liberty about $15,000 and Tiffin $600.
    “Iowa City contributes approximately $150,000 each year, Coralville approx. $75,000, North Liberty approximately $15,000 and Tiffin at $600. Bartels asked that the Clerk contact DeeDee Kern of the CCA Community schools to see what could be done to begin cooperative work on grants for the school and community of Tiffin.”
    document 4016, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  73. December 13, 2006 Dedication Final report on the Tiffin Veteran's Memorial: total donations were $16,904, and the memorial lists the names of veterans of the Tiffin area.
    “Total donations were $16,904. Costs were $7,000 for granite rock, $550 for flag and pole, $1,550 for bricks and brickwork, $325 landscaping, $525.00 electrical, $6,640 for bronze name work. Values approached: $12,000 granite rock, $800 flag and pole, $2,000 brickwork, $2,500 concrete and work, $740 electrical, $8,000 bronze work from Phil Michels of Solon.”
    document 4016, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  74. December 13, 2006 Place The memorial report recalls that during World War II Tiffin, with an approximate 270 people, had 93 soldiers serving; this is the speaker's statement as minuted, not a record from that period.
    “During World War II the community of Tiffin with an approximate 270 people saw 93 soldiers serving, among the highest of ratios in the nation.”
    document 4016, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  75. December 13, 2006 World event During World War II the community of Tiffin with an approximate 270 people saw 93 soldiers serving, among the highest of ratios in the nation. document 4016, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  76. December 13, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-284 adopted: Adjournment A regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council was brought to order by Mayor Glenn R. Potter, 6:30 pm Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at the Tiffin Fire Station. Council present: John Wright, Ruth Demuth, Mark Petersen, Jim Bartels and Karin Dils. Absent: None. Also present: PZ Melvin Reeve and Attorney Stephen Greenleaf, Public Works Brett Mehmen. Bob Sentman, (serving 35 years) Chair of the Tiffin Veteran’s Memorial Monument Project and Charles Plymale (serving 30 years) were present to document 4926 · meeting · Ord. 2006-284 · 2000s
  77. December 13, 2006 Resolution Resolution 2006-048 adopted: Adjournment A regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council was brought to order by Mayor Glenn R. Potter, 6:30 pm Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at the Tiffin Fire Station. Council present: John Wright, Ruth Demuth, Mark Petersen, Jim Bartels and Karin Dils. Absent: None. Also present: PZ Melvin Reeve and Attorney Stephen Greenleaf, Public Works Brett Mehmen. Bob Sentman, (serving 35 years) Chair of the Tiffin Veteran’s Memorial Monument Project and Charles Plymale (serving 30 years) were present to document 4016, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2006-048 · 2000s
  78. February 15, 2007 Ordinance Ordinance 2005-273 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, by Rezoning Approximately 126 Acres of Wambacher & Schneider Property According to the Rezoning Exhibit "the Villages of Tiffin", as Attached Hereto and Incorporated Herein document 4916 · Ord. 2005-273 · 2000s
  79. March 21, 2007 Decision The council and Planning and Zoning approved Concept C, a two lane highway with left-turn bays on both sides, for access to the new school west of the current high school.
    “Motion Wright, second Petersen to approve a proposed Concept C for a two lane with left-turn bays widening on both sides. The proposed typical section consists of two 12 foot through lanes, a center 16 foot left-turn bay and a 10 ft should (4 foot paved and 6 foot granular). Ayes: Demuth, Bartels, Wright and Petersen. Absent: Dils. Motion carried.”
    document 4011, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  80. March 21, 2007 Decision A hearing was set on a planned area development request for Woodfield Ridge I Outlot for 38 multiple family two bedroom dwellings on about 6.35 acres at Oakdale and Roberts Ferry Road.
    “to include 38 multiple family two bedroom dwellings on approximately 6.35 acres at the intersection of Oakdale and Roberts Ferry Road upon completion of documents as required by city ordinance. Ayes: Demuth, Petersen, Wright, Bartels. Nays: None. Absent: Dils. Motion carried. The Planning and Zoning will study cluster boxes for mail delivery at the next regular meeting.”
    document 4011, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  81. May 9, 2007 Neighbors Resolution 2007-18 authorized a 28E agreement with the Tiffin Fire Association, a private non-profit agency, for joint fire protection and other emergency services.
    “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A "28E AGREEMENT WITH THE TIFFIN FIRE ASSOCIATION FOR JOINT FIRE PROTECTION AND OTHER EMERGENCY SERVICES" FOR THE CITIZENS OF TIFFIN WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin desires to enter into an Agreement with the Tiffin Fire Association, a private non-profit agency, that would provide fire protection services and other emergency response se”
    document 5250, p. 1 · Res. 2007-018 · 2000s
  82. May 9, 2007 Decision Resolution 2007-25 authorized the city to apply for a low interest planning and design loan from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
    “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA TO APPLY FOR A LOW INTEREST PLANNING AND DESIGN LOAN FROM THE IDNR DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM FOR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS.”
    document 5255, p. 1 · Res. 2007-025 · 2000s
  83. May 9, 2007 Decision Resolution 2007-22 approved award of a contract to the lowest bidder for the Roberts Ferry Road Reconstruction Project Phase 1; the resolution prints no dollar amount.
    “RESOLUTION 2007-22 APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE ROBERTS FERRY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT PHASE 1, FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, UPON REVIEW OF THE BIDS AND RECOMMENDATION BY THE PROJECT ENGINEER WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Tiffin has received bids for the Roberts Ferry Road Reconstruction Project Phase 1; and WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin has identified an apparent”
    document 5242, p. 1 · Res. 2007-022 · 2000s
  84. May 9, 2007 Neighbors A Resolution Authorizing the Entering into of a "28e Agreement with the Tiffin Fire Association for Joint Fire Protection and Other Emergency Services" for the Citizens of Tiffin document 5250 · Res. 2007-018 · 2000s
  85. May 9, 2007 Ordinance Ordinance 2007-281 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, by Rezoning from R-1e to R-2 and R-4, Approximately 5.66 Acres Located West of the 500 Block of Potter Street, and a Part of Lot 6 of the Johnston-potterfield Subdivision, Tiffin, Iowa document 4928 · Ord. 2007-281 · 2000s
  86. May 9, 2007 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-286 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map for Tiffin, Iowa, for Deerview Estates Subdivision document 4927 · Ord. 2006-286 · 2000s
  87. May 9, 2007 Resolution Resolution 2007-018 adopted: Authorizing the Entering into of a "28e Agreement with the Tiffin Fire Association for Joint Fire Protection and Other Emergency Services" for the Citizens of Tiffin document 5250 · Res. 2007-018 · 2000s
  88. June 6, 2007 Landmark Casey's General Stores requested a variance of about 8 feet on the Highway 6 setback to enlarge the store, and Planning and Zoning did not recommend it.
    “Casey's General Stores, Inc of Ankeny, Iowa has requested a variance for about 8 feet on the setback along Hwy 6. Requesting building permit to enlarge business on south side of building. Motion Berner, second Reeve that the request for building permit does not meet the requirements of the zoning ordinance, that a variance is not recommended”
    document 4008, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  89. July 11, 2007 Person The pay discussion records that the clerk began city employment in 1991 after 15 years with the City of Oxford.
    “Clerk began employment in 1991 following 15 years with the City of Oxford, has earned a B.A.”
    document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  90. July 11, 2007 Figure The pay discussion states that the clerk had won or assisted others in gaining over $1 million of grants for the community.
    “The clerk has won or assisted others in gaining over $1 million of grants for the community of Tiffin, growth has included over 600 new homes and nine new subdivisions, a new $1.3 sewer plant, $1.5 water facility and Industrial Park Road Project among other new projects. The estimated population of Tiffin now approaches 2,000.”
    document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  91. July 11, 2007 Figure The pay discussion states that the clerk had won or assisted others in gaining over $1 million of grants for the community.
    “The clerk has won or assisted others in gaining over $1 million of grants for the community of Tiffin, growth has included over 600 new homes and nine new subdivisions, a new $1.3 sewer plant, $1.5 water facility and Industrial Park Road Project among other new projects.”
    document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  92. July 11, 2007 Report In the clerk pay discussion the minutes state that growth included a new $1.3 sewer plant and a $1.5 water facility; the minutes print no unit after the 1.3 or the 1.5.
    “growth has included over 600 new homes and nine new subdivisions, a new $1.3 sewer plant, $1.5 water facility and Industrial Park Road Project among other new projects. The estimated population of Tiffin now approaches 2,000.”
    document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  93. July 11, 2007 Figure The council approved a 3% raise for the City Clerk from $46,929.33 to $48,337.20.
    “3% for City Clerk Margaret B. Reihman for an increase from $46,929.33 to $48,337.20; $2.20 per hour increase for Public Works Assistant Brian Detert from $16.64”
    document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  94. July 11, 2007 Figure The city clerk salary before the 3% increase of Resolution 2007-35 was $46,929.33.
    “3% for City Clerk Margaret B. Reihman for an increase from $46,929.33 to $48,337.20; $2.20 per hour increase for Public Works Assistant Brian Detert from $16.64”
    document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2007-35 · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  95. July 11, 2007 Figure In 2026 dollars the clerk salary of 2007 ($48,337.20) is 1.2744 times the clerk salary of 2000 ($31,499.60). Derived
    “3% for City Clerk Margaret B. Reihman for an increase from $46,929.33 to $48,337.20; $2.20 per hour increase for Public Works Assistant Brian Detert from $16.64”
    document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  96. July 11, 2007 Decision Resolution 2007-34, approving the final plat of Deer View Estates Part One, passed with one nay.
    “A RESOLUTION 2007-34, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF THE DEER VIEW ESTATES PART ONE, A SUBDIVISION OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, and made a motion for approval. The motion was second by Councilperson Wright. Ayes: Petersen, Bartels, Wright and Demuth. Nays: Dils. Motion carried.”
    document 4006, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2007-034 · 2000s
  97. July 11, 2007 Figure The 2007-07-11 minutes give the estimated population of Tiffin as approaching 2,000.
    “The estimated population of Tiffin now approaches 2,000. Council agreed that a new part-time employee to work on water billing should be investigated and the clerk was authorized to purchase a new chair for the work area. Motion Dils, second Wright to approve a RESOLUTION NO.”
    document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  98. July 11, 2007 Discussion The 2007-07-11 minutes use the number 2007-35 for the staff pay increase resolution and also for the resolution accepting streets and sewers in Deer View Estates Part One.
    “A RESOLUTION NO. 2007-35, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING ALL STREETS, SANITARY SEWER AND STORM SEWER, EXCEPT FOR SIDEWALKS, IN DEER VIEW ESTATES PART ONE, A SUBDIVISION OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA., and made a motion for approval. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Petersen. Ayes: Petersen, Wright, Bartels, and Demuth. Nays: Dils. Motion carried.”
    document 4006, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2007-035 · 2000s
  99. July 11, 2007 Milestone The estimated population of Tiffin now approaches 2,000. document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  100. September 12, 2007 Decision A resolution authorized the Clear Creek-Amana School District to apply for Safe Routes to Schools grant funds to be used in the city.
    “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLEAR CREEK - AMANA SCHOOL DISTRICT TO APPLY FOR SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS GRANT FUNDS TO BE USED IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN WHEREAS, at the request of the Clear Creek – Amana School District Johnson County Council of Governments has assisted in identifying possible Safe Routes to Schools grant projects in the City of Tiffin; and WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin h”
    document 5245, p. 1 · 2000s

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