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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. November 13, 2013 Resolution Resolution 2013-196 adopted: Approving the Urban Renewal Report to the State of Iowa document 6046 · Res. 2013-196 · 2010s
  2. November 13, 2013 Resolution Resolution 2013-203 adopted: Discontinuing the 28e Agreement with Coralville for Commercial Inspection Services and from the State of Iowa Database document 6053 · Res. 2013-203 · 2010s
  3. December 9, 2013 Decision Council was told the offer for the Jon's Ice Cream property should be $105,618 for everything that needs to be done.
    “Council was informed that the offer should be $105,618 for everything that needs to be done.”
    document 3799, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2010s
  4. December 9, 2013 Decision The ordinance amended Sections 8.01 and 8.06 of the Zoning Ordinance on exterior lighting, regarding street lights and lighting minimums.
    “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 8.01 AND 8.06 OF THE TIFFIN ZONING ORDINANCE - EXTERIOR LIGHTING”
    document 4982, p. 1 · Ord. 2013-343 · 2010s
  5. December 9, 2013 Discussion The sheriff addressed council about the police budget and contract, and the minutes say council was comfortable with a 15% increase in man hours.
    “Council is comfortable with a 15% increase in man hours.”
    document 3799, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
  6. December 9, 2013 Report The public works report of December 9, 2013 said the water tower was waiting for pressure reducing valves and would be partially filled but kept low for the pressure to be reduced.
    “Public Works Report: water tower report waiting for PRVs to get done, had to change valves and hoses. Will partially fill the tower but keep it low for the pressure to be reduced.”
    document 3799, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  7. December 9, 2013 Naming Motion carried. Resolution 2013-202 Approving Name Change on Jasper Avenue and Property Owner Address Changes on Street: Name change to Park Road document 3799, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2013-202 · 2010s
  8. December 9, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-343 adopted: Ordinances-2013-343 - Zoning Code Amendment - Section 8 document 4982 · meeting · Ord. 2013-343 · 2010s
  9. December 9, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-344 adopted: Amending Section 7.04 of the Zoning Ordinance-Bicycle Parking-3rd reading document 4983 · meeting · Ord. 2013-344 · 2010s
  10. December 9, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-345 adopted: Repealing Access Regulation-3rd reading document 4984 · meeting · Ord. 2013-345 · 2010s
  11. December 9, 2013 Resolution Resolution 2013-202 adopted: Motion carried. Resolution 2013-202 Approving Name Change on Jasper Avenue and Property Owner Address Changes on Street: Name change to Park Road document 6052 · meeting · Res. 2013-202 · 2010s
  12. December 11, 2013 Naming A resolution recites that when the area around Jasper Avenue was annexed the street name was not changed from a county name to a city name.
    “previously when the area around Jasper Ave was annexed the street name did not change from a county named street to a city named street”
    document 6052, p. 1 · 2010s
  13. January 8, 2014 Decision Council moved to have the mayor make a counter offer to John's Ice Cream not to exceed $145,000.
    “Motion Upton to have the Mayor to make counter offer to John’s Ice Cream not to exceed $145,000”
    document 3798, p. 3 · meeting · Peggy Upton · 2010s
  14. January 8, 2014 Report The public works director reported on January 8, 2014 that the water tower automatic system controls and pressure reducing valves were ready.
    “Public Works Director Mehmen reported the water tower automatic system controls and pressure reducing vales are ready.”
    document 3798, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  15. January 8, 2014 Dedication Councilmen Ryan asked to have an agenda item for a cornerstone dedication by the Masons at the new city hall. document 3798, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  16. January 22, 2014 Figure The printed $150,000 of 2014 is about $210,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “Motion Ryan to approve increasing the cost of the John’s Ice Cream offer to a flat $150,000”
    document 3797, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  17. January 22, 2014 Figure The mayor's breakdown for Jon's Ice Cream listed a $31,200 appraisal.
    “Mayor Berner gave a breakdown: $31,200 appraisal”
    document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2010s
  18. January 22, 2014 Decision Council approved increasing the cost of the Jon's Ice Cream offer to a flat $150,000.
    “Motion Ryan to approve increasing the cost of the John’s Ice Cream offer to a flat $150,000”
    document 3797, p. 2 · meeting · project · Mike Ryan · 2010s
  19. January 22, 2014 Figure The breakdown listed concrete for the north parking lot at $29,218.
    “concrete North parking lot $29,218”
    document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  20. January 22, 2014 Figure The breakdown listed moving the business sign at $4,200.
    “move business sign $4,200”
    document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  21. January 22, 2014 Figure The breakdown listed concrete for the store parking lot at $42,000.
    “concrete store parking lot $42,000”
    document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  22. January 22, 2014 Figure The four itemized figures add to $106,618, which is more than the printed total of $105,618. Derived
    “Total=$105,618.”
    document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  23. January 22, 2014 Figure The breakdown prints a total of $105,618.
    “Total=$105,618.”
    document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  24. January 22, 2014 Milestone The earliest Library Board in the archive
    “Mayor appointed Dick Huff to Library Board.”
    document 3797, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  25. January 22, 2014 Special event Motion Upton to waive all permit fees associated with TiffinFest, second Ryan document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  26. January 22, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-346 adopted: Motion carried. Ordinance 2013-346 Amending Zoning Map for Prairie Trail West (rezoning East corner)-3rd reading document 4985 · meeting · Ord. 2013-346 · 2010s
  27. January 22, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-347 adopted: Ordinance approved. Ordinance 2013-347 Amending Zoning Map for Prairie Trail West (C2B-R6 on West Property Line)-3rd reading document 4986 · meeting · Ord. 2013-347 · 2010s
  28. February 12, 2014 Report The public works report said the tower was two thirds full with 350,000 gallons, and a new mixer was coming in May.
    “The mixer we bought for the tower works in reverse, but not forward. New mixer is coming in May. Tower is 2/3 full with 350,000 gallons now.”
    document 3795, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  29. February 12, 2014 Report The minutes of February 12, 2014 record that the water tower was 2/3 full with 350,000 gallons and that pressure was pretty sure to be improved.
    “Water tower progress: Per Brett, it is going 100% and PRB’s are working. The mixer we bought for the tower works in reverse, but not forward. New mixer is coming in May. Tower is 2/3 full with 350,000 gallons now. Pretty sure that pressure will be improved.”
    document 3795, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  30. February 26, 2014 Report Council discussed an elevation certificate for City Hall to show it is out of the 100-year flood plain for insurance purposes.
    “City Hall needs an elevation certificate which shows it is out of the 100 flood plain for insurance purposes.”
    document 3790, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  31. February 26, 2014 Project City parks and recreation facilities: L Resolution 2014-025 Approving Award of Contract for the City Concession Stand – Motion by Upton to reject this resolution to allow for reposting for additional bidding document 3790, p. 4 · meeting · City parks and recreation facilities · 2010s
  32. March 12, 2014 Discussion A resolution to have the consulting engineer work with public works to update the NPDES permit for the wastewater treatment plant was listed and no action was taken.
    “Approving Hart Frederick to work with Public Works to get NPDES Permit updated for Wastewater Treatment Plant. No action was taken on this item.”
    document 3788, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  33. March 26, 2014 Decision The minutes of March 26, 2014 record that the two projects for the new elementary school location total 1.1 million, with the school responsible for 2/3 and the city for 1/3.
    “Both projects total 1.1 million. The school will be responsible for 2/3 and the City for 1/3.”
    document 3787, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  34. March 26, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-348 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code, Chapter 52, to add Height of Grass Restrictions –3rd reading document 3788, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 2014-348 · 2010s
  35. March 26, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-349 adopted: Amending the Subdivision Ordinance to amend the definition of SUDAS – 3rd reading document 4988 · meeting · Ord. 2014-349 · 2010s
  36. March 26, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-350 adopted: Amending the Water Ordinance, Chapter 91, to allow for Yard Watering Meters – 3rd reading document 3790, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 2014-350 · 2010s
  37. March 26, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-351 adopted: Amending the Water Ordinance, Chapter 92, to allow for Yard Watering Meters – 3rd reading document 4990 · meeting · Ord. 2014-351 · 2010s
  38. March 26, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-352 adopted: Amending the Water Ordinance, Chapter 99, to allow for Yard Watering Meters – 3rd reading document 4991 · meeting · Ord. 2014-352 · 2010s
  39. March 26, 2014 Project City parks and recreation facilities: Resolution 2014-042 Awarding the Contract for the City Park Concession Stand to Freeman Construction in the amount of $114,500 – Motion to adjourn by Bartels document 3787, p. 5 · meeting · City parks and recreation facilities · 2010s
  40. April 9, 2014 Special event Resolution 2014-029 Approving Signing Contracts for TiffinFest 2014. document 3784, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2014-029 · 2010s
  41. April 23, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-353 adopted: Motion passed. Ordinance 2014-353 Amending Section PAD.12 of Section 3 of Zoning Ordinance to Modify the Time Requirements for P & Z Review and Action-3rd reading document 4992 · meeting · Ord. 2014-353 · 2010s
  42. May 14, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-354 adopted: Amending the zoning Map for Lot 5 Willow Ridge-2nd reading document 4993 · meeting · Ord. 2014-354 · 2010s
  43. May 28, 2014 Decision The ordinance created a Storm Water Utility.
    “The purpose of this ordinance is to create a Storm Water Utility.”
    document 4994, p. 1 · Ord. 2014-355 · 2010s
  44. May 28, 2014 Figure The ordinance set the storm water utility charge at $5.00 per month for nonresidential properties.
    “The storm water utility charge for nonresidential properties shall be $5.00 per month.”
    document 4994, p. 3 · Ord. 2014-355 · 2010s
  45. May 28, 2014 Figure The ordinance set the storm water utility charge at $3.00 per month for residential properties.
    “The storm water utility charge for residential properties shall be $3.00 per month.”
    document 4994, p. 3 · Ord. 2014-355 · 2010s
  46. May 28, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-355 adopted: Establishing a Flat Rate Storm Water Utility Fee-1st reading document 4994 · meeting · Ord. 2014-355 · 2010s
  47. June 4, 2014 Decision The council and the school superintendent agreed to two agreements, the first for water, sewer and lift station at 1/3 city and 2/3 school.
    “Council and the Superintendent agreed to have two (2) agreements: First agreement approving water, sewer & lift station at 1/3 city and 2/3 school.”
    document 3780, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  48. June 4, 2014 Decision Council and the school superintendent agreed on two agreements: water, sewer and lift station costs split one-third city and two-thirds school, and waiver of hook-up fees with 50% of building permit fees in exchange for the school building a trail sidewalk.
    “First agreement approving water, sewer & lift station at 1/3 city and 2/3 school. Second agreement approving the City to waive the hook-up fees and only charge 50% of building permit fees”
    document 3780, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2010s
  49. June 11, 2014 Figure The plan amendment states property tax revenues for the Hart Dentistry Project will not exceed $45,000.
    “property tax revenues with respect to the Hart Dentistry Project will not exceed $45,000”
    document 6122, p. 3 · 2010s
  50. June 11, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-356 adopted: Ordinances-2014-356 - Chapter 92 document 4995 · Ord. 2014-356 · 2010s
  51. June 11, 2014 Resolution Resolution 2014-076 adopted: To approve urban renewal plan amendment for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area document 6123 · Res. 2014-076 · 2010s
  52. June 25, 2014 Naming Mayor Pro-Tem Ryan opened the public hearing for Renaming of Ridge Drive to Ridge Court at 7:02 p.m. Motion Upton to open , second Ryan. document 3779, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  53. June 25, 2014 Resolution Resolution 2014-080 adopted: Motion passed. Resolution 2014-080 Approving the Internal Advances of Funds for Payment of Urban Renewal Projects document 6127 · meeting · Res. 2014-080 · 2010s
  54. July 9, 2014 Decision Council passed on final reading Ordinance 2014-357 creating TIF in the Urban Renewal Area for Hart Dentistry.
    “Ordinance 2014-357 TIF Creation in the Urban Renewal Area-Hart Dentistry-3rd reading: Motion Ryan to approve, second Petersen.”
    document 3778, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 2014-357 · 2010s
  55. July 9, 2014 Decision Resolution 2014-089 on the agenda of July 9, 2014 rescinded the previously approved agreements with the CCA School for the elementary school; the attorney said the second agreement could be withdrawn.
    “Resolution 2014-089 Rescinding the Previously Approved Agreements with the CCA School for Elementary School: Attorney Michael indicated that one of the two agreements was verbally approved by both parties, do not want to create a breach of contract. The next school board meeting is 07/23/14. The Attorney indicated that we could withdraw the 2nd agreement.”
    document 3778, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2014-089 · 2010s
  56. July 9, 2014 Decision Resolution 2014-089 rescinded the previously approved agreements with the CCA school for the elementary school, with the attorney noting one of the two had been verbally approved by both parties.
    “Resolution 2014-089 Rescinding the Previously Approved Agreements with the CCA School for Elementary School: Attorney Michael indicated that one of the two agreements was verbally approved by both parties”
    document 3778, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2014-089 · Robert Michael · 2010s
  57. July 9, 2014 Dedication The Masonic Lodge Corner Stone Dedication is Saturday, August 2nd at 1:00 at City Hall. document 3778, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  58. July 9, 2014 Special event Motion Ryan to allow for selling carnival tickets at City Hall for Tiffinfest, second Petersen document 3778, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  59. July 9, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-357 adopted: Motion carried. Ordinance 2014-357 TIF Creation in the Urban Renewal Area–Hart Dentistry-2nd reading document 3779, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 2014-357 · 2010s
  60. July 16, 2014 Report Council minutes of July 2014 record that the sewer plant was at 80% capacity and that, per the engineer, an upgrade would take approximately 5 years from engineering to completion.
    “Sewer & storm water issues that sewer plant is at 80% capacity now. Per the Engineer it will take approximately 5 years from engineering to completion for an upgrade to the plant. Will start the process with the next budget.”
    document 3777, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  61. July 23, 2014 Figure The printed $3,148,211.54 of 2014 is about $4,500,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “Engineer Frederick said the award will go Rathje Construction at $3,148,211.54. The City will award contract once receive the packet from IADOT. Bid came in almost $800,000 over budget.”
    document 3776, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  62. July 23, 2014 Figure The engineer reported the Ireland Avenue bid came in almost $800,000 over budget.
    “Ireland Avenue Update: Engineer Frederick said the award will go Rathje Construction at $3,148,211.54. The City will award contract once receive the packet from IADOT. Bid came in almost $800,000 over budget.”
    document 3776, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  63. July 23, 2014 Spending The engineer reported that the Ireland Avenue award would go to Rathje Construction at $3,148,211.54, almost $800,000 over budget.
    “Engineer Frederick said the award will go Rathje Construction at $3,148,211.54. The City will award contract once receive the packet from IADOT. Bid came in almost $800,000 over budget.”
    document 3776, p. 2 · meeting · project · Doug Frederick · 2010s
  64. July 23, 2014 Decision Council moved to reduce the speed limit on Park Road to 35 mph with the school zone at 25 mph when appropriate.
    “Motion Upton to reduce the speed limit on Park Road to 35 mph, and enact the school zone to legal speed limit (25mph) when appropriate”
    document 3776, p. 3 · meeting · Peggy Upton · 2010s
  65. July 23, 2014 Figure The bids for the water and sewer extension project to the CCA school site totaled $1.7 million.
    “Resolution 2014-099 Approving Award of Contract for the Water and Sewer Extension Project: Engineer estimated $1.3 million, totals came in at $1.7 million.”
    document 3776, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2014-099 · 2010s
  66. July 23, 2014 Figure The $1,700,000 bids for the CCA school site water and sewer extension of 2014 is about $2,400,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Resolution 2014-099 Approving Award of Contract for the Water and Sewer Extension Project: Engineer estimated $1.3 million, totals came in at $1.7 million.”
    document 3776, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  67. July 23, 2014 Figure For Resolution 2014-099, the water and sewer extension to the CCA school site, the engineer estimated $1.3 million.
    “Resolution 2014-099 Approving Award of Contract for the Water and Sewer Extension Project: Engineer estimated $1.3 million, totals came in at $1.7 million.”
    document 3776, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2014-099 · 2010s
  68. July 23, 2014 Spending For the water and sewer extension to the CCA school site the engineer estimated $1.3 million and the bids came in at $1.7 million.
    “Engineer estimated $1.3 million, totals came in at $1.7 million.”
    document 3776, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2014-099 · project · 2010s
  69. July 23, 2014 Closure Council approved an event application for a street dance requiring a street closure.
    “Event Application for Slim’s Street Dance (Street Closure): Motion Kahler to approve, second Upton.”
    document 3776, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  70. July 23, 2014 Project 2014 Water and Sewer Extension Project (CCA schools): Resolution 2014-099 Approving Award of Contract for the Water and Sewer Extension Project: Engineer estimated $1.3 million, totals came in at $1.7 million. Maxwell #1 & Cornerstone #2, WRH #3 – Motion Upton to adjourn until special meeting on August 2nd pending signed agreements from SSA school, second Petersen document 3776, p. 3 · meeting · 2014 Water and Sewer Extension Project (CCA schools) · 2010s
  71. August 2, 2014 Decision Resolution 2014-105 identified Maxwell Construction for the water division, Cornerstone Excavating for the sewer division and WRH for the lift station division of the CCA Elementary School water and sewer extension, subject to the agreement with the school district dated 06/20/14.
    “WHEREAS, Subject to Agreement with CCA School District and City of Tiffin dated 06/20/14; and WHEREAS, The City of TIFFIN has identified the following contractors as having the lowest, most responsive, responsible bid for each division: DIVISION I- (Water) Maxwell Construction, Inc. DIVISION II- (Sewer) Cornerstone Excavating DIVISION II- (Lift Station) WRH, Inc:”
    document 6152, p. 1 · Res. 2014-105 · 2010s
  72. August 13, 2014 Decision A resolution recites that all current addresses and addresses once annexed will hold a Tiffin address.
    “all addresses currently in existence and addresses once annexed into the City limits will all hold a Tiffin address”
    document 6159, p. 1 · 2010s
  73. August 13, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-359 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, for Certain Property Owned by Clear Creek Amana Community School District, as Legally Described Herein document 4998 · Ord. 2014-359 · 2010s
  74. August 27, 2014 Report The council asked for the design and planning phase of the sewer plant expansion, noting that 10,000 capacity might not be enough, and the possible project cost was given as around $5-6 million.
    “Sewer Plant Expansion: Council made request for the design and planning phase for the expansion. 10,000 capacity might not be enough. Discussion about larger capacity. Possible cost for project will be around $5-6 million.”
    document 3774, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  75. August 27, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-358 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Approve a Planned Area Development Designation, with Underlying Zoning District R-4, for Certain Property Known as Lot 29, Tiffin Heights, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described Herein document 4997 · meeting · Ord. 2014-358 · 2010s
  76. September 10, 2014 Decision Resolution 2014-125 awarded the contract for the demolition of the old water tower.
    “Resolution 2014-125 awarding the contract for the demolition of the old water tower. Motion to award the contract for the demolition of the old water tower by Bartles; seconded by Ryan.”
    document 3773, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2014-125 · project · 2010s
  77. September 10, 2014 Project Water Tower: Resolution 2014-125 awarding the contract for the demolition of the old water tower – Motion to award the contract for the demolition of the old water tower by Bartles document 3773, p. 3 · meeting · Water Tower · 2010s
  78. September 24, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-361 adopted: Motion Ryan to approve Ordinance 2014-361 Increasing the Parking Violation Fines, second Kahler document 5000 · meeting · Ord. 2014-361 · 2010s
  79. September 24, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-362 adopted: Motion Ryan to approve Ordinance 2014-362 Approving PAD for Prairie West Lot 63, second Bartels document 5001 · meeting · Ord. 2014-362 · 2010s
  80. October 8, 2014 Decision A resolution authorizing the consulting engineer to prepare reports, design, plans and specifications for the wastewater treatment plant expansion recited preparing for residential, commercial and possible industrial growth and complying with forthcoming state regulations.
    “WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin recognizes the importance of preparing for the City’s future residential, commercial and possible industrial growth and the impact on the current WWTP plus the importance of complying with DNR’s forthcoming regulations.”
    document 6172, p. 1 · 2010s
  81. October 22, 2014 Decision Resolution 2014-134 approved and accepted the Comprehensive Plan.
    “Resolution 2014-134 Approving & Accepting the Comprehensive Plan”
    document 3768, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2014-134 · project · 2010s
  82. October 22, 2014 Discussion A resident asked why the Comprehensive Plan had been postponed, and council advised it was postponed to give council more time to review.
    “asked why Comprehensive plan postponed. Council advised that postponed to this meeting to give Council more time to review.”
    document 3768, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
  83. October 22, 2014 Decision The ordinance added self-service storage as a permitted use in the C-2B zoning district.
    “Self-Service Storage, permitted use, C-2B.”
    document 5003, p. 1 · Ord. 2014-364 · 2010s
  84. October 22, 2014 Spending Resolution 2014-139 approved a change order of $5,060 on the water/sewer/lift station for CCA Elementary, pending the agreement of 2/3 school and 1/3 city for the expense.
    “to approve the Change Order for the Water/Sewer/Lift Station for CCA Elementary in the amount of $5,060-pending following the agreement of 2/3 school and 1/3 city for the expense.”
    document 6182, p. 1 · Res. 2014-139 · 2010s
  85. October 22, 2014 Decision Resolution 2014-139 approved a $5,060 change order for the water/sewer/lift station for CCA Elementary, and a council member asked about the two-thirds to one-third split.
    “Resolution 2014-139 Approving Change Order for the water/sewer/lift station for CCA Elementary in the Amount of $5,060 (Jim Bartels left 7:23pm) Petersen request 2/3rd to 1/3rd.”
    document 3768, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2014-139 · Mark Petersen · 2010s
  86. October 22, 2014 Discussion A municipal financial adviser told the council the state revolving fund rate was 2%, and that to get an SRF loan the city would need a financial planner and a water and sewer rate study to determine whether rates would need to be raised.
    “SRF rate at 2%. To get SRF will need to have a financial planner and to do the water & sewer rate study. Rate study will be needed to determine whether or not rates will need to be raised.”
    document 3768, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  87. October 22, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-364 adopted: Ryan motioned to approve Ordinance 2014-364 Amending the Zoning Ordinance NO. 2007-287 and any Amendments. Thereto Adding a Self-Services Storage Use in a C-2B Zoning District– 3rd reading document 5003 · meeting · Ord. 2014-364 · 2010s
  88. November 12, 2014 Decision The council approved Resolution 2014-162 hiring a financial firm to complete a sewer rate study and be financial planner on the sewer expansion project, and Resolution 2014-163 hiring a law firm to handle the state revolving fund process.
    “Resolution 2014-162 Hiring Northland Securities to Complete Sewer Rate Study and be Financial Planner on Sewer Expansion Project”
    document 3767, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2014-162 · 2010s
  89. November 12, 2014 Spending Resolution 2014-155 approved pay estimates for the water/sewer/lift station project in the total amount of $32,513.75.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 2014-155 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PAY ESTIMATES FOR WATER/SEWER/LIFT STATION PROJECT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $32,513.75 Whereas, The City has received multiple change order requests that need to be approved prior to making any updates, and;”
    document 6198, p. 1 · Res. 2014-155 · 2010s
  90. November 12, 2014 Neighbors A resolution to allow IDOT to close the contract by the end of 2014 as agreed with FHWA document 6199 · meeting · Res. 2014-156 · 2010s
  91. November 12, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-365 adopted: Ordinances-2014-365 - Village Part I - Urban Revitalization Area document 5004 · meeting · Ord. 2014-365 · 2010s
  92. November 12, 2014 Resolution Resolution 2014-165 adopted: Motion to Approve Resolution 2014-165 Approving the Urban Renewal Report to the State of Iowa by Ryan document 3767, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2014-165 · 2010s
  93. December 10, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-363 adopted: Ryan motioned to approve Ordinance 2014-363: Approving the Park Ridge PAD-3rd Reading document 5002 · meeting · Ord. 2014-363 · 2010s
  94. January 14, 2015 Report Public works reported that the new sewer plant permit added 30 new tests per week over the next 5 years, at an estimated $10k more per year.
    “Sewer Plant looked over the new permit with 30 new tests / week that will be rolling out in next 5 years. Council request to have Brett get cost estimate of lab work fees and his time. He estimates around $10k more/year possibly.”
    document 3764, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  95. January 14, 2015 Decision Resolution 2015-008 approved final completion and the lien waiver for the water tower demolition.
    “Ryan motioned to approve Resolution 2015-008 Approving Final Completion and Lien Waiver for the Water Tower Demolition”
    document 3764, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2015-008 · project · 2010s
  96. January 14, 2015 Project Water Tower: Ryan motioned to approve Resolution 2015-008 Approving Final Completion and Lien Waiver for the Water Tower Demolition document 3764, p. 3 · meeting · Water Tower · 2010s
  97. January 28, 2015 Decision Council appointed Tim Long as Interim Administrator/Clerk and discussed an executive search firm.
    “Discussion and possible action regarding Executive Search Firm and Interim Administrator/Clerk options Bartels motioned to appoint Interim Administrator/Clerk Tim Long”
    document 3762, p. 3 · meeting · Tim Long · 2010s
  98. January 28, 2015 Report The minutes record that for 2014 the Sheriff's Office exceeded the contract requirement by 34.75 hours.
    “For the year of 2014, the Sheriff’s Office exceeded the contract requirement by 34.75.”
    document 3762, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2010s
  99. January 28, 2015 Resolution Resolution 2015-013 adopted: Kahler motioned to approve Resolution 2015-013 Approving the City's Investment Policy, naming of depositaries and maximum amounts, and naming an investment committee document 6236 · meeting · Res. 2015-013 · 2010s
  100. February 11, 2015 Ordinance Ordinance 2015-367 adopted: Ryan motioned to approve Ordinance 2015-367 Approving Amended Planned Area Development ("PAD") for Tiffin Heights, Lot 29-2nd reading document 5005 · meeting · Ord. 2015-367 · 2010s

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