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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. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. August 9, 2000 Discussion A Clear Creek Amana representative explained plans for a five-kilometer run across Tiffin on September 30, 2000, and the council approved the plans with tape rather than paint on asphalt streets.
    “Clear Creek Amana Community Schools explained plans to conduct a five-kilometer run across Tiffin on September 30, 2000. Motion Bartels, second Ryan to approve CCA Community School plans for five kilometer run crossing city streets, with use of tape rather than paint on asphalt streets.”
    document 4145, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2000s
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. January 10, 2001 Neighbors The engineer reported that the county had asked the city to update the county fringe agreement and to meet to coordinate planning with Coralville.
    “The County has requested that the city update the county fringe agreement and meet to coordinate planning instruments with Coralville.”
    document 4132, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  20. January 10, 2001 Report The minutes record that the city had previously undertaken housing survey and planning services for senior housing with ECICOG that was unsuccessful, and that the state-mandated hazard mitigation study was funded at three-quarters of cost.
    “The City has previously undertaken Housing survey and planning services for Senior Housing with ECICOG that was unsuccessful.”
    document 4132, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2000s
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. January 10, 2001 Figure The council moved to renew the sheriff contract with the rate rising from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour for 12 hours per week.
    “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”
    document 4132, p. 5 · meeting · project · 2000s
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. March 7, 2001 Neighbors Planning and Zoning recommended that county staff present the negotiated fringe area agreement to the Board of Supervisors and that the city meet Coralville about an area in Coralville's growth plan agreement with the county.
    “recommend that RJ Dvorak and Rick Moore present negotiated fringe area agreement to Johnson County Board of Supervisors and the City of Tiffin arrange a time to meet with the City of Coralville and discuss concerns they have for this area that is in Coralville’s growth plan agreement with the county”
    document 4128, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. July 11, 2001 Spending The council was notified of an award of $75,000.00 from the federal LAWCON grant, administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, for land acquisition for the new park; the application ranked fourth of 48.
    “The LAWCON federal grant application submitted by Clerk Reihman has received notification of award of $75,000.00 to be used for land acquisition costs of the new park. The LAWCON grant is administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The Tiffin grant came in fourth in a field of 48 applications.”
    document 4113, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  37. July 11, 2001 Figure The LAWCON grant of $75,000 as printed in 2001 is about $140,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “The LAWCON federal grant application submitted by Clerk Reihman has received notification of award of $75,000.00 to be used for land acquisition costs of the new park. The LAWCON grant is administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The Tiffin grant came in fourth in a field of 48 applications.”
    document 4113, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. November 14, 2001 Neighbors The council approved an IDOT agreement with Snowdrifters for snowmobilers along Highway 6, with a notation to keep clear of the new park area.
    “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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. January 2, 2002 Report A joint meeting with county supervisors recorded that fringe area agreements were in place for Coralville, North Liberty and Iowa City, with county staff working on four other towns.
    “Fringe area agreements are in place for Coralville, North Liberty and Iowa City. County staff are working on Lone Tree, Oxford, West Branch and Swisher.”
    document 4100, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  45. February 20, 2002 Decision The council voted to proceed with traffic counts with the Johnson County Council of Governments and a preliminary study with its engineer for an 80-20 IDOT match for Highway 6 from the Clear Creek Amana school east to I-380.
    “to proceed with traffic counts with Johnson County Council of Governments and preliminary study with Hart Engineering for 80-20 IDOT match for Highway #6 from the Clear Creek Amana School east to I-380.”
    document 4095, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2000s
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. May 1, 2002 Report An open community session on hazard mitigation planning at the fire station heard an East Central Iowa Council of Governments representative review goals and objectives, and ECICOG was to work on the draft of final comments.
    “East Central Iowa Council of Governments representative was present to review goals and objectives that have been gathered to this time on hazardous mitigation planning work before the city. Mayor Potter suggested a dry hydrant equipment for the new pond that is being constructed in Rolling Hills. East Central Iowa Council of Governments will be working on the draft of final comments.”
    document 4090, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  50. May 29, 2002 Discussion Council members discussed buying a used single-axle dump truck from the City of North Liberty, to be sold to Tiffin for the price North Liberty would get in trade-in.
    “Councilmembers discussed purchase of used single axle dump truck from City of North Liberty. Mehmen and Detert would like the truck for snow removal next winter. Dils asked if they would use it. If Mehmen and Detert don’t use it, there won’t be money to purchase a second truck. The truck will be sold to Tiffin for the same price as North Liberty would get in trade-in for vehicle.”
    document 4087, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. February 19, 2003 Figure Ordinance 2003-258 raised the minimum monthly water fee outside the city limits to $24.00, effective for usage metered beginning July 1, 2003.
    “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. 2003-258 · 2000s
  56. March 5, 2003 Discussion The minutes recorded that the bike trail bid letting was an 80-20 project completed through the Johnson County Council of Governments.
    “The Bike Trail bid letting is an 80-20 project that is completed through Johnson County Council of Governments.”
    document 4072, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  57. 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
  58. July 2, 2003 Report The clerk presented information on sharing development costs as learned from North Liberty, and the mayor's letter to the school cited North Liberty and Iowa City as places requiring sprinkler systems in new school buildings.
    “Clerk Reihman presented information on sharing development costs as learned from City of North Liberty for commission consideration.”
    document 4071, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. April 26, 2004 Neighbors A resolution approved the ECICOG Regional Comprehensive Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan 2004-2010.
    “Resolution Approving The East Central Iowa Council of Governments Regional Comprehensive Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan 2004-2010.”
    document 5199, p. 1 · 2000s
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. February 1, 2006 Annexation Planning and Zoning noted a notice of annexation from Coralville along Clear Creek, where recent infill by Johnson County caused the city concern about flooding.
    “Notice of annexation from Coralville has been received. This location along the Clear Creek has recently seen infill by Johnson County, causing concern by the city of Tiffin for flooding.”
    document 4031, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  69. 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
  70. March 23, 2006 Figure Planning and Zoning heard that most communities participate at 25% on required road improvements and that North Liberty had agreed the year before to 33% for new roadway work; members thought 33% each for the city and the east and west subdivisions fair for Roberts Ferry Road.
    “most communities participate at a rate of 25% on required road improvements when developments are entering the city. Last year North Liberty had agreed to 33% responsibility for new roadway work.”
    document 4028, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  71. 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
  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. 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
  74. 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
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. November 14, 2007 Milestone The council approved the registration submitted in October 2007 for the 2010 Population Census.
    “approve registration as submitted in October 2007 for the 2010 Population Census. Discussion held on increasing meeting compensation for Mayor and Councilpersons. No action taken. Discussion held on balance of Centennial fund. Information will be forwarded to Clerk Reihman. Date set for December 9, 2008 for Santa at the Fire Station annual event.”
    document 4001, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  78. November 14, 2007 Decision In November 2007 the council approved two councilmembers to represent the city in joint discussions with the Clear Creek Amana School District on road improvements and a possible 28E agreement.
    “approve Bartels and Wright to represent city in joint discussions with clear Creek Amana School district on Road Improvements and possible 28E agreement with School District.”
    document 4001, p. 1 · meeting · Jim Bartels · 2000s
  79. November 14, 2007 Neighbors Motion Dils, seconded by Wright, to approve Bartels and Wright to represent city in joint discussions with clear Creek Amana School district on Road Improvements and possible 28E agreement with School District. document 4001, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  80. December 12, 2007 Spending The mayor reported that the Johnson County Council of Governments awarded the city, for 2009, a grant of $370,200 for the Ireland Avenue extension and $89,000 for the trail extension to I-380.
    “Mayor Potter reported that JCCOG awarded the City Tiffin for 2009 a grant for $370,200 for the Ireland Avenue extension and $89,000 for the trail extension to I-380. Engineer Hart reported on the US Access Study submitted to the City by IDOT. Motion carried to accept treasurer's report, pay bills, and accept receipts. Motion carried to adjourn at 7:55pm.”
    document 4000, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 2000s
  81. December 12, 2007 Figure The $370,200 JCCOG grant for the Ireland Avenue extension of 2007 is about $600,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Mayor Potter reported that JCCOG awarded the City Tiffin for 2009 a grant for $370,200 for the Ireland Avenue extension and $89,000 for the trail extension to I-380. Engineer Hart reported on the US Access Study submitted to the City by IDOT. Motion carried to accept treasurer's report, pay bills, and accept receipts. Motion carried to adjourn at 7:55pm.”
    document 4000, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  82. January 9, 2008 Discussion In January 2008 the mayor and engineer presented recommendations of a joint committee on a 28E agreement for Highway 6 improvements, and the council asked the committee to continue discussions toward a workable agreement between CCA Schools and the city.
    “recommendations made by joint committee on 28E agreement for Hwy 6 Improvements.”
    document 3998, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2000s
  83. February 11, 2008 Neighbors Motion by Wright, seconded by Petersen, to table approval of 28E agreement until regular City council meeting on February 13 for additional changes to agreement document 3996, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  84. February 13, 2008 Decision On February 13, 2008 the council approved a revised 28E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana School District with additional wording changes by the engineer and attorney.
    “Motion by Wright, seconded by Petersen to approve revised 28E agreement with Clear Creek Amana School District with additional wording changes by Engineer and Attorney.”
    document 3995, p. 4 · meeting · project · 2000s
  85. February 13, 2008 Decision In February 2008 the mayor told the council the city urgently needed to name a representative to the Johnson County Emergency Management Commission.
    “Mayor Phillips stated to Council of urgent need for an appointment to be made to the Johnson County Emergency Management Commission and he would make a request for a volunteer in the community newsletter.”
    document 3995, p. 5 · meeting · Royce Phillips · 2000s
  86. February 13, 2008 Discussion The engineer reported progress on a Highway 6 speed study and on a revision of the city TIF map.
    “Engineer reported on progress of Hwy 6 speed study and study on revising City of Tiffin TIF map. Mayor Phillips reported on upcoming meeting with Jeff Heil, Ruan Securities and Dorsey and Whitney Law Firm regarding TIF funding.”
    document 3995, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  87. February 13, 2008 Neighbors Motion by Wright, seconded by Petersen to approve revised 28E agreement with Clear Creek Amana School District with additional wording changes by Engineer and Attorney. document 3995, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  88. March 12, 2008 Decision The commission recommended to the city engineer a route for a trail extension in 2009 to connect with Coralville at I-380.
    “to recommend to City Engineer on route of the trail extension in 2009 to connect up with Coralville at I-380.”
    document 3992, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  89. April 8, 2008 Discussion In April 2008 the council discussed setting April 11, 2008 for the School District to decide on the 28E agreement to meet an IDOT deadline of April 15, 2008.
    “Council members discussed reasons for setting an April 11, 2008 date for School District to decide on 28E Agreement in order to meet IDOT’s April 15, 2008 deadline.”
    document 3988, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  90. April 9, 2008 Neighbors ON THE 9th day of April 2008, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Wright introduced A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A 28E AGREEMENT WITH THE CLEAR CREEK AMANA HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND FUNDING OF HIGHWAY … document 5284 · meeting · 2000s
  91. April 9, 2008 Resolution Resolution 2008-007 adopted: Authorizing and Directing the Entering into of a 28e Agreement with the Clear Creek Amana High School District for Construction and Funding of Highway Improvements document 5284 · meeting · Res. 2008-007 · 2000s
  92. May 14, 2008 Spending The offer to buy attached to Resolution 2008-08 set the purchase price at $160,000.00; the minutes record the same $160,000 purchase agreement with the county supervisors.
    “The purchase price shall be $160,000.00, payable at Johnson County, Iowa, as follows: $160,000.00 at the time of closing. 3. REAL ESTATE TAXES. N/A A. SELLERS shall pay all real estate taxes that are due and payable as of the date of possession and constitute a lien upon this property, including any unpaid real estate taxes for prior years. B.”
    document 5273, p. 3 · Res. 2008-008 · 2000s
  93. May 14, 2008 Figure The $160,000 county shed purchase price of 2008 is about $250,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “The purchase price shall be $160,000.00, payable at Johnson County, Iowa, as follows: $160,000.00 at the time of closing. 3. REAL ESTATE TAXES. N/A A. SELLERS shall pay all real estate taxes that are due and payable as of the date of possession and constitute a lien upon this property, including any unpaid real estate taxes for prior years. B.”
    document 5273, p. 3 · Res. 2008-008 · 2000s
  94. May 14, 2008 Landmark Resolution 2008-08 approved buying the county shed property, about 1.377 acres between Railroad Street and the railroad tracks, from Johnson County.
    “contains approximately 1.377 acres, more or less, and is bounded on the north side by Railroad Street and on the south side by the trackage of the Iowa Interstate Railroad, subject to easements and restrictions with the exact legal description to be approved by the attorney for the buyer.”
    document 5273, p. 1 · Res. 2008-008 · 2000s
  95. May 14, 2008 Neighbors Motion Ball seconded Gericke to proceed with 28E agreement with the City of Coralville to contract for Commercial Building Inspection document 3982, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  96. May 14, 2008 Neighbors Motion Gericke seconded Ball to have Mayor Phillips and City Clerk to sign purchase agreement with Johnson County Supervisors for the amount of $160,000 and to approve Resolution 2008-08 to authorize the purchase of the County Facility. document 3982, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  97. May 20, 2008 Neighbors Resolution 2008-07 authorized a 28E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana school district for construction and funding.
    “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A 28E AGREEMENT WITH THE CLEAR CREEK AMANA HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND FUNDING OF HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin has determined it is in the best interest of the citizens as a matter of public safety to enter into an Agreement with Clear Creek Amana School District regarding the planning,”
    document 5284, p. 1 · Res. 2008-007 · 2000s
  98. May 28, 2008 Neighbors Motion Wright seconded Petersen to approve Mayor and Clerk to proceed with agreement with City of Coralville with change of wording on agreement to “Commercial” from “Non-Residential” document 3981, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  99. May 28, 2008 Neighbors Motion Gericke seconded Petersen to approve Resolution 2008-11 regarding 28E with City of Coralville with so noted change document 3981, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  100. May 28, 2008 Resolution Resolution 2008-011 adopted: Authorizing the Entering into of a "28e Agreement with the City of Coralville, Iowa for Services of Building Inspection of Nonresidential Buildings in Tiffin document 5274 · Res. 2008-011 · 2000s

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