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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. September 1, 2026 Figure $12,925,000.00 as printed in 2026 is about $13,000,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “02/17/2026 06/01/2043 $12,925,000.00 $12,925,000.00 Parks/Recreation General Obligation”
    document 301, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  2. September 1, 2026 Figure A memo on the Iowa DOT agreement for the highway reconstruction states the city's estimated share is $3,920,988.98, mostly city-responsibility improvements plus a six-percent share of storm sewer costs.
    “The City's estimated share of $3,920,988.98 is comprised primarily of improvements that are the City's responsibility, along with the City's six-percent share of applicable storm sewer costs”
    document 297, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  3. September 1, 2026 Proclamation Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day — F-1 document 294, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  4. September 1, 2026 Spending Iowa DOT preconstruction agreement: city's estimated share $3,920,988.98 (as printed)
    “$3,920,988.98 as printed; project us-hwy-6-reconstruction”
    document 297, p. 1 · 2020s
  5. September 1, 2026 Neighbors Discussion and Consideration to Approve a Professional Service Agreement with the Iowa DOT for the Highway 6 Improvements Project – Motion to Approve · meeting · 2020s
  6. September 1, 2026 Proclamation Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day document 294, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  7. September 10, 2026 Figure A September 2026 agenda memo states the SRF Planning and Design loan for the Water Treatment Plant project has an approved amount of $143,774.00.
    “The loan has an approved amount of $143,774.00.”
    document 265, p. 1 · 2020s
  8. September 15, 2026 Report The memo says the draft replaces the former Home Occupation provision with a Home-Based Businesses section.
    “Chapter 165 – Zoning Regulations - Home-Based Businesses – (New/Updated) This is another significant policy change. The former "Home Occupation" provision has been replaced with a new Home-Based Businesses section. The new provision: • Defines "home-based business." • Creates a separate category for "no-impact home-based businesses." • Allows home-based businesses in residential zoning”
    document 279, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  9. September 15, 2026 Report The draft allows no-impact home-based businesses by right without a City permit, license, registration, variance or other prior approval and limits business activity to 49% of the total floor area of the dwelling and accessory structures.
    “Allows no-impact home-based businesses by right without a City permit, license, registration, variance, or other prior approval. • Establishes standards intended to preserve the residential character of the neighborhood. • Limits business activity to 49% of the total floor area of the dwelling and accessory structures. •”
    document 279, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  10. September 15, 2026 Report The memo says the draft Housing Code removed the outdated reference to the December 17, 1979 HUD Housing Quality Standards and ties the Housing Code to the requirements of Chapter 155.
    “Chapter 156 – Housing Code The outdated reference to the December 17, 1979 - HUD Housing Quality Standards has been removed. The final Code instead ties the City's Housing Code directly to the requirements of Chapter 155. This is an important modernization because the earlier draft specifically questioned whether the City was still”
    document 279, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  11. September 15, 2026 Report The memo says the update to Chapter 155 is probably the largest substantive section of the codification and formally adopts the 2024 editions of the International Fire Code, Building Code, Residential Code and Property Maintenance Code.
    “This is probably the largest substantive section of the codification. The City is updating Chapter 155 to formally adopt the 2024 editions of: • International Fire Code • International Building Code • International Residential Code • International Property”
    document 279, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  12. September 15, 2026 Report The memo says the draft updates the fireworks provisions to reflect current State law, with consumer fireworks sale requirements, restrictions on sale to persons under 18, permitted dates and hours, and extended hours around July 4 and New Year's Eve.
    “Chapter 41 – Fireworks The fireworks provisions have been updated to reflect current State law. The final Code establishes: • Consumer fireworks sale requirements. • Restrictions on sale to persons under 18. • Permitted dates for use. • Permitted hours of use. • Specific extended hours around July 4 and New Year's Eve. The”
    document 279, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  13. September 15, 2026 Report The memo says the proposed Code continues to contain municipal infractions, public safety, nuisance and animal control, traffic, utilities, building regulations, zoning and subdivision regulations.
    “The proposed Code continues to contain the City's existing major regulatory chapters, including municipal infractions, public safety, nuisance and animal control, traffic, utilities, building regulations, zoning, and subdivision”
    document 279, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  14. September 15, 2026 Report The memo lists a law-enforcement suggestion to remove decibel-based measurements from the noise regulations because the City does not currently have the equipment or practical ability to measure noise levels in decibels.
    “Chapter 48 – Noise: Remove decibel-based measurements from the City's noise regulations because the City does not currently have the equipment or practical ability to measure noise levels in decibels. • Chapters 48, 55, 56, 76 &”
    document 279, p. 7 · meeting · 2020s
  15. September 15, 2026 Report The memo lists law-enforcement suggestions under review - a tow list for vehicles with three unpaid parking tickets and specific parking violation amounts with a proposed $15 standard fine, $25 snow route violation and $100 fine for improper use of a disabled parking permit.
    “Chapter 69 – Parking: Create a tow list for vehicles with three unpaid parking tickets. • Chapter 70 – Parking Tickets: Consider adding specific parking violation amounts to the City's ticket books, with a proposed $15 standard fine, $25 snow route violation, and $100 fine for improper use of a disabled parking permit. These recommendations are still under review. I am working with the”
    document 279, p. 7 · meeting · 2020s
  16. September 15, 2026 Report The memo lists a suggestion to establish scheduled fines in place of municipal infractions for certain noise, animal, licensing, bicycle and golf cart violations.
    “Chapters 48, 55, 56, 76 & 77 – Scheduled Fines: Consider establishing scheduled fines in place of municipal infractions for certain noise, animal, licensing, bicycle, and golf cart violations. The intent would be to provide officers and staff with a simpler and more efficient”
    document 279, p. 7 · meeting · 2020s
  17. September 15, 2026 Report The memo says the draft names the City Administrator as the person approving sexually oriented business permits instead of an undefined Director.
    “Chapter 125 - Sexually Oriented Business Regulations The final draft clarifies who administers sexually oriented business permits. The City Administrator is identified as the person responsible for approving permits, rather than leaving the Code with an undefined "Director." The signage provision has also been simplified to”
    document 279, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  18. September 15, 2026 Report The staff memo says the August 2026 draft of the City Code did not yet include legislation that took effect July 1, 2026.
    “The City has been working with Iowa Codification to update and reorganize the City Code. The August 2026 draft represents the current draft for Council review; however, it does not yet include legislation that took effect July 1, 2026.”
    document 279, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  19. September 15, 2026 Decision The draft code of September 2026 establishes a Board of Adjustment of five members with five-year terms.
    “A Board of Adjustment is hereby established. The Board consists of five members to be appointed for a term of five years”
    document 280, p. 446 · meeting · 2020s
  20. September 15, 2026 Report The draft adds that the dogs and cats limit shall not apply to community cats.
    “This section shall not apply to community cats. 55.10 ACCUMULATION OF WASTES. No owner shall allow an accumulation of the waste from animals to become detrimental to the public health and the animal’s health. 55.11”
    document 280, p. 131 · meeting · 2020s
  21. September 15, 2026 Report The August 2026 draft Code makes it unlawful to offer for sale or sell consumer fireworks at retail unless a retailer or community group holds a consumer fireworks seller license issued by the State Fire Marshal.
    “C. Sale of Consumer Fireworks. (1) It shall be unlawful for a person to offer for sale, expose for sale, or sell at a retail consumer fireworks, unless a person is a retailer or community group as defined in Chapter 100 of the Code of Iowa and possesses and complies with all requirements of a consumer fireworks seller license issued by the State Fire Marshal.”
    document 280, p. 90 · meeting · 2020s
  22. September 15, 2026 Report The draft makes it unlawful to sell consumer fireworks to a person less than 18 years of age or for such a person to purchase them.
    “(2) It shall be unlawful for a person to sell consumer fireworks to a person less than 18 years of age and it shall be unlawful for a person who is less than”
    document 280, p. 90 · meeting · 2020s
  23. September 15, 2026 Decision The draft code of September 2026 gives Library Board trustees six-year terms.
    “All appointments to the Board shall be for six years, except to fill vacancies.”
    document 280, p. 61 · meeting · project · 2020s
  24. September 15, 2026 Report A September 2026 staff memo says an earlier draft inconsistently said the Library Board consisted of ten members, and the final draft says three board members are appointed by the mayor with council approval, for six-year staggered terms.
    “The earlier draft contained an inconsistent reference indicating the Board consisted of ten members. The final draft removes that language and states that three board members are appointed by the Mayor with approval of the Council. The final draft also retains the existing six-year staggered terms and no-compensation provision for Trustees.”
    document 279, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2020s
  25. September 15, 2026 Decision The draft code of ordinances before the council on September 15, 2026 gives the Planning and Zoning Commission five members appointed by the council and five-year terms.
    “The City Planning and Zoning Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission, consists of five members appointed by the Council. The Commission members shall be residents of the City and shall not hold any elective office in the City government. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 414.6 and 392.1) 23.02 TERM OF OFFICE. The term of office of the members of the Commission shall be five years.”
    document 280, p. 65 · meeting · 2020s
  26. September 15, 2026 Report A September 2026 staff memo says the earlier code provided that Planning and Zoning Commission members served without compensation and the final draft lets the council provide compensation.
    “The earlier Code provided that Planning and Zoning Commission members served without compensation. The final draft instead provides that members may receive compensation as provided by the Council, with actual expenses subject to Council approval.”
    document 279, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  27. September 15, 2026 Report The draft keeps the limit that a property owner or tenant on residentially zoned property shall not keep more than three dogs and three cats at a residence.
    “55.09 DOGS AND CATS LIMITS. A property owner or tenant who occupies any lot or portion of a lot that is zoned residential shall not keep more than three dogs and three cats at a residence. Any litter born by any of the animals”
    document 280, p. 131 · meeting · 2020s
  28. September 15, 2026 Report The August 2026 draft of the Code retains a rental permit in Chapter 156, Housing Code.
    “3. Rental Permit. A. Scope of Permit; Transfers; Contents. A rental permit shall be a document indicating compliance with Section 156.19 of”
    document 280, p. 337 · meeting · 2020s
  29. September 15, 2026 Decision A public hearing was held on Ordinance 2026-530 amending Chapter 35 to create an EMS-only division of the fire department.
    “Ordinance No. 2026-530 Amending Chapter 35 – Fire Protection – Creating an EMS only Division of the Fire Department”
    document 8, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 2026-530 · 2020s
  30. September 15, 2026 Proclamation The mayor proclaimed October 4-10, 2026 as Fire Prevention Week throughout the city.
    “do hereby proclaim October 4–10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week throughout the City”
    document 266, p. 1 · meeting · Tim Kasparek · 2020s
  31. September 15, 2026 Decision The council passed Resolution No. 2026-046 on the proposed adoption of the codified Code of Ordinances, and the motion set the public hearing for October 20, 2026 with changes to staff by September 30.
    “Resolution No. 2026-046 – A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing Date of October 6, 2026, on the Proposed Adoption of the Codified Code of Ordinances of the City of Tiffin, Iowa. Motion to set Public Hearing Date of October 20, 2026, and have changes to Ashley by September 30 to be discussed at the October 6 work session by Limkemann.”
    document 3364, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2026-046 · 2020s
  32. September 15, 2026 Decision The council approved a professional services agreement with MSA for the design of Well #6.
    “Well #6 and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Orris. Second by Limkemann. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 8, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2020s
  33. September 15, 2026 Proclamation 2026 Fire Prevention Week — F-1 document 266, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  34. September 15, 2026 Proclamation 2026 Fire Prevention Week
    “NOW, THEREFORE, I, Tim Kasparek, Mayor of City of Tiffin, do hereby proclaim October 4–10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week throughout the City, and urge all residents to learn about and practice safe charging habits and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of the Tiffin Department.”
    document 266, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  35. September 15, 2026 Ordinance Ordinance 2026-530 adopted: Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-530 Amending Chapter 35 – Fire Protection – Creating an document 4705 · meeting · Ord. 2026-530 · 2020s
  36. October 1, 2026 Figure The October 1, 2026 TAP application resolution for Safe Routes to School trails on Marengo Road estimated the trail, sidewalk and pedestrian underpass at $2,300,000, with the city and the school district still working on a cost-sharing agreement.
    “the cost to build the recreation trail, sidewalk, and pedestrian underpass is estimated at $2,300,000”
    document 7418, p. 1 · 2020s
  37. October 6, 2026 Closure Five resolutions closing Main Street for a fire or emergency responders' pancake breakfast appear between 2022 and 2026 in the claims listed as inputs (derived count). Derived
    “Resolution No. 2026-048 – A Resolution Approving the Closure of Main Street from Second Street to Third Street on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 8:00 P.M. Until 1:30 P.M. on Sunday, October 18, 2026, for the Purpose of the Tiffin Emergency Responders Association Pancake Breakfast.”
    document 7508, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  38. October 6, 2026 Discussion A list of proposed code updates for the October 6, 2026 work session proposes deleting sections on assault, harassment, drug paraphernalia, criminal mischief, unauthorized entry, fraud, theft, public consumption or intoxication, social host and false representation of a service animal.
    “DELETE THE FOLLOWING: 40.01 Assault 40.02 Harassment 41.07 removal of an officer’s communication device 41.10 barbed wire and electric fences 41.16 drug paraphernalia 42.02 criminal mischief 42.04 unauthorized entry 42.05 fraud 42.06 theft 45.02 public consumption or intox 45.04 social host 55.19 false representation of service animal”
    document 32, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  39. October 6, 2026 Discussion A list of proposed code updates says Section 56.06 needs revised to add an exemption for dogs who are being temporarily boarded.
    “56.06 needs revised to add an exemption for dogs who are being temporarily boarded. 60.04 POWER TO DIRECT TRAFFIC. A peace officer or, in the absence of a peace”
    document 32, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  40. October 6, 2026 Report The staff memo says City Staff, the City Attorney and the Johnson County Sheriff's Office reviewed the draft Code of Ordinances and identified several proposed updates for Council consideration.
    “City Staff, the City Attorney, and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office have reviewed the draft Code of Ordinances and identified several proposed updates for Council consideration. The following”
    document 31, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  41. October 6, 2026 Decision Council approved the staff recommendations for the municipal code updates, including initial traffic enforcement fees of $50, $100 and $200 and increased compensation rates for the Mayor and City Council.
    “Council approved the staff recommendations. The proposed changes include establishing initial traffic enforcement fees of $50, $100, and $200, as well as increasing the compensation rates for the Mayor and City Council.”
    document 7509, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  42. October 6, 2026 Decision The October 6, 2026 agenda listed approval of Tiffin Recreation Center rental rates and agreement.
    “Discussion and Consideration of Tiffin Recreation Center Rental Rates & Agreement – Motion to Approve”
    document 7, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  43. October 6, 2026 Closure The agenda lists Resolution 2026-048 closing Main Street from Second Street to Third Street from Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. until 1:30 P.M. on Sunday, October 18, 2026 for the Tiffin Emergency Responders Association Pancake Breakfast.
    “Resolution No. 2026-048 – A Resolution Approving the Closure of Main Street from Second Street to Third Street on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 8:00 P.M. Until 1:30 P.M. on Sunday, October 18, 2026, for the Purpose of the Tiffin Emergency Responders Association Pancake Breakfast.”
    document 7508, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2026-048 · 2020s
  44. October 6, 2026 Closure Resolution No. 2026-048 – A Resolution Approving the Closure of Main Street from Second Street to Third Street on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 8:00 Pm Until 1:30 Pm on Sunday, October 18, 2026, for the Purpose of the Tiffin Emergency Responders Association Pancake Breakfast document 7508, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2026-048 · 2020s
  45. October 6, 2026 Resolution Resolution 2026-048 adopted: Approving the Closure of Main Street from Second Street to Third Street on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 8:00 Pm Until 1:30 Pm on Sunday, October 18, 2026, for the Purpose of the Tiffin Emergency Responders Association Pancake Breakfast document 7508, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2026-048 · 2020s
  46. October 13, 2026 Figure City code 15.04 sets the mayor's salary at $4,500.00 per year plus $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.
    “15.04 COMPENSATION. The salary of the Mayor is $4,500.00 per year, plus $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.”
    document 7432, p. 2 · 2020s
  47. October 13, 2026 Figure City code section 15.04, as filed in the code chapter, sets the mayor's salary at $4,500.00 per year plus $50.00 for each regular or special council meeting attended.
    “15.04 COMPENSATION. The salary of the Mayor is $4,500.00 per year, plus $50.00 for each regular or special city council meeting attended.”
    document 7432, p. 2 · 2020s
  48. October 20, 2026 Spending The October 20, 2026 payables list paid Miron Construction pay estimate 17 of $584,166.32 for the Rec Center.
    “MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO, I</td> <td>PAY ESTIMATE 17</td> <td>10/20/2026</td> <td></td> <td>REC CENTER</td> <td>340-430-6499</td> <td>584,166.32”
    document 7517, p. 4 · meeting · project · 2020s
  49. July 1, 2027 Figure Ordinance 2025-520 sets the flow rate at $10.15 per 1000 gallons effective July 1, 2027.
    “Flow Rate - $10.15 per 1000 gallons, equal to $0.01015 per gallon”
    document 5158, p. 1 · Ord. 2025-520 · 2020s
  50. July 1, 2027 Figure The flow rate printed for July 1, 2027 ($10.15 per 1000 gallons) is 238 percent above the $3.00 per 1,000 gallons set in 1986 (derived). Derived
    “Flow Rate - $10.15 per 1000 gallons, equal to $0.01015 per gallon”
    document 5158, p. 1 · 2020s

Dates are the meeting's or the document's unless the page states another. Themes on ordinances, resolutions and project milestones come from words in their titles (a rule, not a reading); on notes and claims, from the research.

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