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Tiffin through time

Every dated item of the town's history in the archive on one list: history notes, checked research claims, events read from the records, ordinances, resolutions of the kinds that mark the town's life, project milestones, the earliest appointment to each board and proclamations. Each line is as the records put it, with its page. Atom feed.

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  1. January 13, 2010 Milestone The city clerk reported that the Census Bureau was testing for workers for the 2010 Census in Tiffin.
    “City Clerk reported that US Census Bureau was testing for workers to conduct 2010 Census in Tiffin.”
    document 3943, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  2. February 24, 2010 Discussion The minutes of February 24, 2010 record a general consensus to use available 2009-2010 Local Option Sales taxes for minor Jasper Avenue improvements.
    “General consensus of members to use available 2009-2010 Local Option Sales taxes to make improvements.”
    document 3939, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  3. February 24, 2010 Annexation Motion made by Weipert and seconded by Gericke to schedule Public Hearing for Agreement with North Liberty on future annexation boundaries for April 14, 2010 at regular City Council meeting document 3939, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  4. March 10, 2010 Special event On 10 March 2010 council members were reminded of an Easter egg hunt set for Saturday 3 April 2010 at the soccer fields, co-sponsored by a church.
    “Council members were reminded of Easter Egg Hunt set for Saturday April 3, 2010 at Soccer Fields at 10:00am. LifePointe Church is co-sponsoring”
    document 3938, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  5. March 10, 2010 Ordinance Ordinance 2010-299 adopted document 3940, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 2010-299 · 2010s
  6. March 10, 2010 Ordinance Ordinance 2010-300 adopted document 3940, p. 4 · meeting · Ord. 2010-300 · 2010s
  7. April 14, 2010 Neighbors The resolution approved an annexation moratorium agreement between Tiffin and North Liberty regarding future annexation.
    “RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF AN ANNEXATION MORATORIUM AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA AND THE CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY”
    document 5447, p. 1 · Res. 2010-14 · 2010s
  8. April 14, 2010 Neighbors The resolution recites that a Future Land Use Comprehensive Plan had been adopted by Tiffin and reviewed by North Liberty and that both parties had agreed to future annexation boundary lines.
    “a Future Land Use Comprehensive Plan has been adopted by Tiffin and reviewed by North Liberty and joint agreement has been reached by both parties for future annexation boundary lines.”
    document 5447, p. 1 · Res. 2010-14 · 2010s
  9. April 14, 2010 Proclamation The mayor read and declared a proclamation establishing May as Older Americans Month, submitted by the Johnson County Livable Community Initiative.
    “Mayor Phillips read and declared a proclamation to establish the month of May as Older Americans Month in the City of Tiffin, Iowa. Proclamation submitted by Supervisor Rod Sullivan representing Johnson County Livable Community Initiative.”
    document 3935, p. 3 · meeting · Royce Phillips · 2010s
  10. April 14, 2010 Neighbors Motion made by Weipert and seconded by Bartels to approve Resolution 2010-14 For Approval of Annexation Moratorium Agreement Between the City of Tiffin, Iowa and the City of North Liberty, Iowa Regarding the Future Annexation of Properties Subject to Provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 368, with the … document 3935, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  11. April 28, 2010 Discussion The minutes of April 28, 2010 record discussion of a timeline for hiring a City Administrator, with council tentatively suggesting fiscal year 2011-2012 to create the position.
    “Discussion held on the possible time line for the hiring of a City Administrator. Council members tentatively have suggested fiscal year 2011-2012 to create position within city government.”
    document 3934, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  12. May 5, 2010 Landmark Planning and Zoning recommended rezoning both lots of The Depot and a residential property to the C2-B Commercial District.
    “Motion made by Steve Berner to recommend that City Council approve the re-zone of both lots of the current The Depot and the residential property at 316 College St to C2-B Commercial District.”
    document 3933, p. 2 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2010s
  13. May 12, 2010 Ordinance Ordinance 2010-301 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map Ordinance 2007-287 of the City of Tiffin, Iowa by Amending the Woodfield Ridge Pad Part One Outlot Two to Now Include Part Two Lot Five document 4943 · meeting · Ord. 2010-301 · 2010s
  14. June 9, 2010 Spending At the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment public hearing the mayor explained that Lot Five of Bigelow Subdivision was being added to allow a two-year TIF rebate to LMR Development for a commercial building.
    “purpose for request to amend current Urban Renewal Plan to include Lot Five of Bigelow Sub-division for purpose to allow two year TIF Rebate to LMR Development for commercial building”
    document 3930, p. 3 · meeting · Royce Phillips · 2010s
  15. June 9, 2010 Neighbors Motion made by Bartels and seconded by Weipert to approve Resolution 2010-28 Approving the Agreement Between Johnson County and City of Tiffin for the Purpose of Law Enforcement Protection for the City of Tiffin for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 document 3930, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  16. June 9, 2010 Ordinance Ordinance 2010-302 adopted document 3930, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 2010-302 · 2010s
  17. June 9, 2010 Resolution Resolution 2010-027 adopted: To Declare Necessity and Establish an Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.4 of the Code of Iowa and Approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the 2010 Addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area document 5505 · meeting · Res. 2010-027 · 2010s
  18. June 23, 2010 Special event Motion made by Ball and seconded by Weipert to approve Resolution 2010-31 Approving the special alcohol permit for Slim's for the 2010 Tiffinfest on July 9 and 10, 2010 document 3929, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  19. July 10, 2010 Special event Motion made by Ball and seconded by Petersen to approve Resolution 2010-34 to approve $10,000 loan to assist in financing Tiffinfest expenses with the contingency that if loan can not be repaid with 2010 net profits then loan will be forgivable document 3928, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  20. July 14, 2010 Ordinance Ordinance 2010-303 adopted document 3927, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 2010-303 · 2010s
  21. July 14, 2010 Ordinance Ordinance 2010-304 adopted: Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the 2010 Addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa document 4946 · meeting · Ord. 2010-304 · 2010s
  22. July 28, 2010 Report The mayor updated the council on a structural problem discovered at the sewer lift station serving development in the western part of the city.
    “Mayor Phillips updated Council members on a structural problem discovered on Sewer Lift Station servicing development in western part of city.”
    document 3926, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  23. July 28, 2010 Closure Motion made by Council person Petersen and seconded by Bartels for approval of Annual Songbird Block Party and closing of Robin Ct between Nightingale Dr and Blue Jay Ct. for Saturday, August 14, 2010 document 3926, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  24. August 11, 2010 Report Cost estimates for re-attaching the liner in the sewer lift station were not available, and emergency repairs to the lift station were not necessary at that time.
    “Public Works not available to present cost estimates for re-attaching liner in sewer lift station. Emergency repairs to lift station are not necessary at current time.”
    document 3924, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  25. August 11, 2010 Dedication Picnic Shelter Set Dedication Date document 3924, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  26. August 11, 2010 Ordinance Ordinance 2010-305 adopted document 4947 · meeting · Ord. 2010-305 · 2010s
  27. September 1, 2010 Landmark Planning and Zoning approved the site plan for reconstruction of The Depot, contingent on a joint driveway with Jon's Ice Cream, a drainage plan and the engineer's and fire chief's approval.
    “to approve the site plan for the reconstruction of the Depot with the contingencies that site plan includes a joint driveway with Jon's Ice Cream, Drainage Plan be submitted with plans, includes Engineer's and Fire Chief's approval.”
    document 3922, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
  28. September 15, 2010 Report The minutes record that the lift station repair estimate had not been received.
    “Lift Station repair estimate not received.”
    document 3921, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  29. September 15, 2010 Dedication Reports: Mayor Phillips reminded Council members of the Community Fund Picnic Shelter dedication for Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 3:00pm. document 3921, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  30. September 28, 2010 Figure Ordinance 2010-299 is the lowest ordinance number among the 2010s ordinance documents in the archive.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 2010-299”
    document 4941, p. 1 · Ord. 2010-299 · 2010s
  31. October 13, 2010 Decision The council approved Resolution 2010-49 at the school district's request to amend water and sewer rates for oversized meters based on usage, by a vote of three ayes to one nay.
    “Motion made by Ball and seconded by Weipert to approve Resolution 2010-49 request by CCA School District to amend water and sewer rates for oversized meters based on usage on meters. Ayes Ball, Petersen and Weipert. Nays Bartels.”
    document 3917, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  32. October 13, 2010 Board Library Board: the earliest appointment the archive records
    “Adjournment – Motion made by Council person Ball and seconded by Bartels for appointment of Council person Travis Weipert to represent the City of Tiffin on Springmier Library Board”
    document 3917, p. 3 · meeting · board · 2010s
  33. October 27, 2010 Decision The agenda included Resolution 2010-53 to execute the federal-aid agreement for Trails Phase Four.
    “Resolution 2010-53 Execute Federal-Aid Agreement for Trails Phase Four”
    document 3916, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2010-53 · project · 2010s
  34. October 27, 2010 Proclamation Proclamation for October Family History Month document 3916, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  35. November 3, 2010 Neighbors A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A FEDERAL-AID AGREEMENT TRANSPORTATION PROJECT NO. STP-U-7662(608)—70-25 IRELAND AVENUE EXTENSION, be adopted and signified his approval of the same by … document 5565 · meeting · Res. 2010-052 · 2010s
  36. November 10, 2010 Resolution Resolution 2010-055 adopted: To Declare Necessity and Establish an Urban Renewal Area, Pusuant to Section 403.4 of the Code of Iowa and Approve a Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the 2010 Addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area document 5569 · meeting · Res. 2010-055 · 2010s
  37. 2011 Figure The state financial report for the fiscal year of the 2010-2011 budget prints a budget of 3,159,680 for total expenditures and other financing uses and 3,534,780 for total revenues and other sources.
    “Total ALL expenditures/And other financing uses 1,749,903 725,127 2,475,030 3,159,680 Excess revenues and other sources over (Under) Expenditures/And other financing uses 714,262 196,434 910,696 375,100 Beginning fund balance July 1, 2010 819,463 973,695 1,793,158 2,137,870 Ending fund balance June”
    document 5751, p. 2 · 2010s
  38. January 12, 2011 Discussion The minutes record a question on the progress of planning for a new water tower and a report of low pressure problems at a number of residences on the north end of the city.
    “inquired on progress of planning for new Water Tower. Mehmen reported on low pressure problems at number of residents on north end of city.”
    document 3906, p. 3 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · 2010s
  39. January 12, 2011 Ordinance Ordinance 2010-306 adopted document 3910, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 2010-306 · 2010s
  40. January 12, 2011 Ordinance Ordinance 2010-307 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map Ordinance 2007-287 of the City of Tiffin, Iowa by Amending the Villages of Tiffin Part One to Include Phase Two Which Will Be Developed as a Pad and Re-plat of Lot Four of Phase One document 4949 · meeting · Ord. 2010-307 · 2010s
  41. March 9, 2011 Discussion The engineer asked about financing progress and decisions to begin major planning of the Water Tower Project, and the location of the water tower was discussed.
    “Engineer Hart inquired on financing progress and decisions to begin major planning of Water Tower Project. Location of Water Tower discussed.”
    document 3901, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Hart · 2010s
  42. April 13, 2011 Proclamation Proclamation for May 2011 Older Americans Month document 3898, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  43. June 8, 2011 Neighbors A Resolution to Approve the Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for Maintenance and Repair of Primary Roads in Municipalities from July 1, 2011 Through June 30, 2016 document 5658 · meeting · Res. 2011-019 · 2010s
  44. June 8, 2011 Special event A Resolution Approving of the Alcohol Permit for Slim’s Two Days for Tiffinfest Located at the City Park of Tiffin, Iowa Effective July 8 and 9, 2011 document 5687 · meeting · Res. 2011-027 · 2010s
  45. July 13, 2011 Neighbors Motion made by Council person Weipert and seconded by Council person Ball to approve Resolution 2011-32 Award Trails Phase Four IDOT Contract to Metro Paving. document 3889, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  46. July 13, 2011 Special event Motion made by Council person Weipert and seconded by Council person Bartels to approve Resolution 2011-30 Slim's Street Dance Alcohol Permit. document 3889, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  47. July 27, 2011 Figure Lot 48 in Timber Ridge View Phase Two was 3.48 acres and listed at $160,000.
    “Lot no. 48 in Timber Ridge View Phase Two is 3.48 acres and listed at $160,000.”
    document 3888, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  48. July 27, 2011 Figure Recomputed, the 2011 listing is about $45,977 per acre. Derived
    “Lot no. 48 in Timber Ridge View Phase Two is 3.48 acres and listed at $160,000.”
    document 3888, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  49. July 27, 2011 Figure The same page lists lot 48 at $160,000.
    “Lot no. 48 in Timber Ridge View Phase Two is 3.48 acres and listed at $160,000.”
    document 3888, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  50. August 10, 2011 Spending Council awarded a contract for fencing around the sanitary sewer lagoons to Life Time Fence Company for $14,695.00 from the sanitary sewer funds.
    “award the contract to Life Time Fence Company Inc for $14,695.00 from the sanitary sewer funds.”
    document 3885, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  51. August 10, 2011 Report The engineer reported that Trails Phase Four was to begin on 22 August 2011 and be completed by the first of October 2011.
    “Engineer Hart reported on the progress of the Trails Phase Four to begin on August 22, 2011 and to be completed by first of October 2011.”
    document 3885, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2010s
  52. August 10, 2011 Closure Motion by Weipert and seconded by Gericke for approval of Resolution 2011-34 To Close Robin Ct Between Nightingale Dr. and Blue Jay Ct For Annual Block Party document 3885, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  53. August 24, 2011 Discussion The meeting agenda lists 'Four Year Term Mayor' as an item.
    “Q. Four Year Term Mayor”
    document 3884, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  54. September 14, 2011 Spending A resolution approved paying Northway Well and Pump Company $43,426.55 for repairs and upgrades after damage to the water well motor in June 2011; an insurer had settled a claim for $6,300.00.
    “damage of the water well motor at the Water Plant located within the corporate city of limits of Tiffin, Iowa in June 2011. WHEREAS: Employers Mutual Insurance Company settled claim filed for the amount of $6,300.00. WHEREAS: Northway Well and Pump Company submitted an invoice for the amount of $43,426.55 for payment for repairs and upgrades from Water Utility Funds.”
    document 5721, p. 1 · 2010s
  55. September 14, 2011 Figure The well motor repair invoice of $43,426.55 as printed in 2011 is about $65,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “damage of the water well motor at the Water Plant located within the corporate city of limits of Tiffin, Iowa in June 2011. WHEREAS: Employers Mutual Insurance Company settled claim filed for the amount of $6,300.00. WHEREAS: Northway Well and Pump Company submitted an invoice for the amount of $43,426.55 for payment for repairs and upgrades from Water Utility Funds.”
    document 5721, p. 1 · 2010s
  56. October 26, 2011 Resolution Resolution 2011-051 adopted: Approving the Emergency Street Repairs on Maddie Lane document 5737 · meeting · Res. 2011-051 · 2010s
  57. November 9, 2011 Dedication Trail Phase Four Dedication document 3876, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  58. November 9, 2011 Resolution Resolution 2011-054 adopted: For Acceptance and Approval of Payment for 2011-2012 Annual Street and Curb Repairs Project and Emergency Street Repairs Maddie Lane document 5747 · meeting · Res. 2011-054 · 2010s
  59. December 7, 2011 Person The Planning and Zoning minutes of December 7, 2011 name Mayor Phillips among those present.
    “Also present: Mayor Phillips, Travis Weipert, City Clerk Ruth Demuth and Steve Berner. Motion made by Stephanie Surine and seconded Peggy Upton for approval of Agenda as printed. All Ayes. Motion made by Stephanie Surine and seconded by Peggy Upton for approval of minutes of November 2, 2011.”
    document 3874, p. 2 · meeting · Royce Phillips · 2010s
  60. January 11, 2012 Decision Council moved to appoint a committee of the mayor, the interim clerk, the public works director, two council members and two nominated persons to develop city administrator job descriptions.
    “Motion Ryan second Weipert to appoint a committee comprised of the mayor, interim clerk, public work director, Upton; Bartels and two other persons to be nominated by the mayor and approved by the council at its special meeting on January 25th, to research and develop job descriptions”
    document 3871, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Ryan · Travis Weipert · Adelia Madden · 2010s
  61. January 11, 2012 Report The engineering firm built a model of Tiffin's water distribution system to recommend the best location for the proposed water tower.
    “model of Tiffin's water distribution system in order to make a recommendation for the best location for the proposed water tower.”
    document 3871, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  62. January 11, 2012 Person The council minutes of January 11, 2012 state that Mayor Berner called the meeting to order.
    “Mayor Berner called meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.”
    document 3871, p. 1 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2010s
  63. January 11, 2012 Discussion The minutes record an explanation that Tiffin does not use the city manager form of government and does not seek to change to it.
    “Tiffin does not use the city manager form of government and does not seek to change to that form of government.”
    document 3871, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  64. January 11, 2012 Report The Johnson County Sheriff presented the 2011 annual report showing activity in Tiffin exceeded the contract by 116 hours.
    “Johnson County Sheriff, presented annual report for 2011 itemizing amount of activity in Tiffin which exceeded the contract by 116 hours.”
    document 3871, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  65. February 1, 2012 Discussion At a Planning and Zoning meeting the mayor suggested changing the zoning of a Timber Ridge lot to a PAD.
    “Suggestion from Mayor Steve Berner to change the zoning to a PAD.”
    document 3868, p. 1 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2010s
  66. February 1, 2012 Figure Planning and Zoning minutes record the lot as currently listed at $160,000 for 1.7 acres.
    “Currently listed at $160,000 for 1.7 acres.”
    document 3868, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  67. February 1, 2012 Figure Planning and Zoning minutes of February 1, 2012 state Timber Ridge lot 48 is zoned R-2 and is 3.48 acres, and in the same paragraph that it is currently listed at $160,000 for 1.7 acres.
    “Timber Ridge lot 48 discussion. The lot is currently zoned as R-2 and is 3.48 Acres.”
    document 3868, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  68. February 1, 2012 Figure Recomputed from the 2012 minutes, the listing is about $94,118 per acre for $160,000. Derived
    “Currently listed at $160,000 for 1.7 acres.”
    document 3868, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  69. February 1, 2012 Figure The same page lists $160,000.
    “Currently listed at $160,000 for 1.7 acres.”
    document 3868, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  70. February 22, 2012 Decision The council agreed by consensus to prioritize long term capital projects starting with the Ireland Avenue extension, a water tower upgrade and extending water service to the Industrial Park, and also listed an upgrade of the water main in the original part of town.
    “Council consensus to prioritize long term capital improvement projects as follows: • Ireland Avenue extension • water tower upgrade • extend water service to the Industrial Park • surface Roberts Ferry from hwy 6 north to Goldfinch Drive • upgrade water main in original part of town”
    document 3865, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  71. February 22, 2012 Discussion A list of council priorities in February 2012 included installing UV protection for the sewer plant when required by the state.
    “install UV protection for sewer plant when required by the state”
    document 3865, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  72. March 7, 2012 Decision The ordinance, establishing the position of City Clerk/Administrator with a one-year appointment, was passed by the council on 7 March 2012.
    “Passed by the Council on the 7th day of March, 2012 and approved by the Mayor on the 12th day of March, 2012.”
    document 4950, p. 5 · Ord. 2012-308 · Steven Berner · Adelia Madden · 2010s
  73. March 7, 2012 Decision The ordinance provides that the council appoints a City Clerk/Administrator at its first meeting each January for a one-year term, with pay set by resolution.
    “At the first meeting of the City Council in January of each year the council will appoint a City Clerk/Administrator to serve for a term of one year. Compensation for the position will be set by resolution of the council.”
    document 4950, p. 1 · Ord. 2012-308 · 2010s
  74. March 7, 2012 Ordinance Ordinance 2012-308 adopted: Amendment to Ordinance 2012-308 City Clerk/Administrator - the update will consist of the wording for hiring/firing to include the wording approval of the Mayor "and Council." document 4950 · meeting · Ord. 2012-308 · 2010s
  75. March 14, 2012 Decision A 2012 ordinance describes the city seal as circular, with the words TIFFIN, IOWA in the center and TOWN SEAL around the margin.
    “The City seal is circular in form, in the center of which are the words "TIFFIN, IOWA" and around the margin of which are the words "TOWN SEAL."”
    document 4950, p. 4 · 2010s
  76. April 11, 2012 Figure The printed $55,000 of 2012 is about $81,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “authorize mayor to sign contract with Michon Ann Jackson for a salary of $55,000 per year as clerk/administrator”
    document 3859, p. 7 · meeting · 2010s
  77. April 11, 2012 Decision Council directed the engineer to submit the Ireland Avenue extension to the IDOT with a four-way stop and infrastructure in place for stop lights when warrants are high enough.
    “direct Engineer-Frederick to submit the Ireland Avenue extension project to the IDOT with a 4 way stop sign with infrastructure in place for stop lights”
    document 3859, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2010s
  78. April 11, 2012 Decision Council authorized the mayor to sign a contract with Michon Ann Jackson as clerk/administrator at a salary of $55,000 per year.
    “authorize mayor to sign contract with Michon Ann Jackson for a salary of $55,000 per year as clerk/administrator”
    document 3859, p. 7 · meeting · Michon Jackson · 2010s
  79. April 11, 2012 Decision The council agreed by consensus to select the southeast site in The Villages Subdivision for a new 500,000 gallon water tower.
    “Council consensus to select the southeast site in The Villages Subdivision for a new 500,000 gallon water tower because the site allows the tower to better meet higher demands and fire flows in future commercial and industrial areas”
    document 3859, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
  80. April 11, 2012 Decision Council accepted the phase I study by HR Green for a water pressure upgrade and directed that a phase II proposal be forwarded to council.
    “Motion Ball second Upton to accept phase I study by HR Green for water pressure upgrade and submit proposal from HR Green for phase II of the project”
    document 3859, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
  81. April 11, 2012 Report The engineer's schedule for the water tower pressure upgrade put concrete work before winter and coating in the fall of 2013.
    “plans for a summer-bid date with the concrete work done before winter. Installation would occur during the winter with most of the work done in the late spring and still allow adequate time for coating in the fall of 2013.”
    document 3859, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
  82. April 11, 2012 Ordinance Ordinance 2012-309 adopted: Roll call vote: Ryan, aye; Ball, aye; Weipert, aye; Bartels, aye; Upton, aye. Thereupon Upton moved and Ryan seconded that Ordinance No. 2012.309 be placed upon its final passage and passed. Roll call vote: Ryan, aye; Ball, aye; Weipert, aye; Bartels, aye; Upton, aye. 2012-13.Budget Resolution No document 4951 · meeting · Ord. 2012-309 · 2010s
  83. April 25, 2012 Neighbors A Resolution Approving 28e Agreement for Animal Control document 5782 · meeting · Res. 2012-017 · 2010s
  84. April 25, 2012 Milestone The earliest City Administrator in the archive
    “2. City of Tiffin Steven L. Berner, Mayor ATTEST: Michon A. Jackson, City Administrator/Clerk”
    document 5776, p. 1 · 2010s
  85. April 25, 2012 Resolution Resolution 2012-017 adopted: Approving 28e Agreement for Animal Control document 5782 · meeting · Res. 2012-017 · 2010s
  86. May 9, 2012 Ordinance Ordinance 2012-310 adopted: Amending the Zonings Ordinance No. 2007-287 Adopted November 14, 2007 Regulations and Restrictions Zoning Districts and Official Zoning Maps Section 3 Residential District Medium-density Two-family Table R-2 document 4952 · meeting · Ord. 2012-310 · 2010s
  87. May 23, 2012 Decision The council agreed unanimously to paint the water tower white with blue lettering and the City's logo.
    “Council agreed unanimously to paint the water tower white with blue lettering and the City's logo.”
    document 3854, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  88. May 23, 2012 Dedication Mayor, Berner acknowledged the invitation to attend the Memorial Day Veterans Trail Dedication on May 28, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. document 3854, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  89. June 13, 2012 Decision The ordinance added a special speed zone on Roberts Ferry Road from the intersection of Goldfinch Drive north to the intersection of Oakdale Boulevard and the northern corporate boundary.
    “On Roberts Ferry Rd, from the intersection of Goldfinch Dr. northerly to the intersection of Oakdale Blvd. and the northern corporate boundary of the City of Tiffin.”
    document 4953, p. 1 · Ord. 2012-311 · 2010s
  90. June 13, 2012 Special event A Resolution Approving the Alcohol Permit for Slim’s Two Days for Tiffinfest Located at the City Park of Tiffin, Iowa Effective July 13 and 14, 2012 document 5787 · meeting · Res. 2012-022 · 2010s
  91. June 13, 2012 Ordinance Ordinance 2012-311 adopted: Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Speed Regulations document 4953 · meeting · Ord. 2012-311 · 2010s
  92. June 27, 2012 Decision Council voted to seek a bond rating from S&P, with the financial advisor noting a rating could lower the borrowing rate by about half a percent and cost about $7,500.
    “The City should get Rated – like with Standard & Poor’s ("S & P"), this will decrease our APR up to around ½ a percent or more. Costs for rating is around $7,500”
    document 3851, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  93. June 27, 2012 Spending City Hall received a quote of $320,000 from Woodruff Construction to completely gut and restore the Locker building for a new City Hall.
    “City Hall received a quote from Woodruff Construction for $320,000 to completely gut and restore the Locker to utilize as a new location for City Hall.”
    document 3851, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  94. August 8, 2012 Figure The printed $6,100,000 of 2012 is about $9,000,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “authorizing the issuance of $6,100,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose and Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A”
    document 5802, p. 1 · 2010s
  95. August 8, 2012 Report The minutes record that the city could not get an S&P bond rating because it had not had an audit done in a while and had not previously used fund accounting.
    “we could not get a bond rating (with S & P) because of two factors: 1) the City has not had an audit done in a while; 2) the city did not previously have any fund accounting”
    document 3848, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  96. August 8, 2012 Spending The resolution approved a bond purchase agreement for $6,100,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose and Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A, for street, water, sewer and park projects and refunding of earlier SRF bonds.
    “authorizing the issuance of $6,100,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose and Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A”
    document 5802, p. 1 · Res. 2012-37 · 2010s
  97. August 8, 2012 Report The bond resolution recites a current refunding of the outstanding General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bond, SRF Series 1999A.
    “current refunding (the “Current Refunding”) the City’s outstanding General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bond, SRF Series 1999A”
    document 5802, p. 1 · Res. 2012-37 · 2010s
  98. August 8, 2012 Figure The public works report of August 8, 2012 said the water tower drawings were in and the expected cost should be less than $1 million.
    “Public Works reported: Water tower drawings are in and the expected cost should be less than $1 million.”
    document 3848, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  99. August 22, 2012 Decision The council voted unanimously to put the word Tiffin three times and no logo on the water tower.
    “Motion made by Ryan to have three Tiffin’s only with no logo on the water tower, seconded by Bartels. All ayes. Motion passed unanimously.”
    document 3847, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  100. August 22, 2012 Resolution Resolution 2012-039 adopted: Aperweight for his many years of service and dedication as the City’s Attorney. Unfinished Business Resolution 2012-39 Approving award of contract for the Water Main to Industrial Park: Hart-Frederick confirmed that the winning bid can complete the job and they are also on the I&I DOT approved list document 5804 · meeting · Res. 2012-039 · 2010s

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