History

Tiffin through time

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

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January 9, 1963 Decision At a special meeting the council passed an ordinance restricting certain districts to residential, school, church and similar purposes, with the three-reading rule dispensed with.
“The Mayor then declared this Ordinance duly passed and adopted on this 9th day of January, 1963.”
document 3358, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
February 6, 1963 Discussion A representative of Powers & Associates presented the council and townspeople with advantages and reasons for zoning.
“Zoning. Mr. Maynard of Powers & Associates presented to the Council and several interested townspeople some advantages to the town and reasons for zoning.”
document 3357, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
March 19, 1963 Milestone Ordinance No. 53 created a seven-member planning and zoning commission with five-year terms and no pay except expenses.
“There is hereby created a Town planning and zoning commission, composed of seven residents of the town of Tiffin”
document 4709, p. 1 · Ord. 53 · 1960s
March 19, 1963 Decision An ordinance created a town planning and zoning commission composed of seven residents of the town.
“SECTION 1. Planning and zoning commission created. There is hereby created a Town planning and zoning commission, composed of seven residents of the town of Tiffin who shall be qualified by knowledge and experience”
document 4709, p. 1 · Ord. 53 · 1960s
March 19, 1963 Ordinance Ordinance 1963-053 adopted: Ordinances-1963- 53 - Creating Planning & Zoning Commission document 4709 · meeting · Ord. 1963-053 · 1960s
April 3, 1963 Discussion A fertilizer company submitted a sketch of proposed storage facilities for a rezoning application, and the council planned to notify directly concerned property owners.
“The Schrock Fertilizer Company submitted a sketch of their proposed storage facilities and will have the rezoning application completed within a few days.”
document 3355, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
April 3, 1963 Decision The council was to send letters to directly concerned property owners as per Ordinance No. 52, in connection with a rezoning application.
“Council will send out letters to property owners who are directly concerned as per the Ordinance No. 52.”
document 3355, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 52 · 1960s
June 5, 1963 Discussion The attorney offered to sell the town a property named on the page, and the council had the mayor investigate; moving two empty schoolhouses to the site was discussed.
“The possibility of purchasing the two empty schoolhouses and moving them to this site was discussed.”
document 3354, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
July 22, 1963 Discussion The engineer's representative said Tiffin could use 2 1/2 acres for its pond although the recommended design was 1 acre per 100 people, and that the Department of Health would approve a two-acre pond.
“Mr. Nicholas also explained why Tiffin can get by with 2 1/2 acres when the recommended design is 1 acre per 100 people.”
document 3353, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
August 7, 1963 Decision The council authorized the mayor to approach the Iowa State Bank and Trust Company to purchase or, if necessary, condemn Lots 8, 9 and 10 in the block bounded by Second, Grant, Third and Main Streets.
“that the Mayor be authorized to approach the Iowa State Bank and Trust Company for the purpose of purchasing or condemning (if necessary) the property of T. T. Meade, Lots 8, 9, and 10”
document 3352, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
October 2, 1963 Discussion The engineer said 20-foot-wide easements would be needed for the main sewer, to the lagoon along a fence line and through another property.
“it will be necessary to obtain easements, 20 feet wide, for the main sewer”
document 3350, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
October 2, 1963 Discussion A surveyor for a proposed retired persons' trailer court asked whether the town would object to its running a main line to the town lagoon; no objections were voiced.
“He asked if the town would have any objections to their running a main line to the town lagoon. There were no objections voiced.”
document 3350, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
November 6, 1963 Figure The $4200 asked for 8.7 acres of land for the lagoon is about $483 per acre as printed in 1963 (derived, per acre). Derived
“Clair Flansburg gave us a price of $3800 for 900x350 ($500 estimate for clearing this land), and $4200 for 8.7 acres.”
document 3349, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
November 6, 1963 Figure The minutes record a price of $3800 for a 900x350 parcel and $4200 for 8.7 acres, and an estimate that condemning a 20-acre piece would cost the town $400 and take six months.
“Clair Flansburg gave us a price of $3800 for 900x350 ($500 estimate for clearing this land), and $4200 for 8.7 acres.”
document 3349, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 9, 1963 Discussion A councilman suggested appointing a Growth & Development Chairman to investigate new industry, with two or more councilmen devoted to the sewer project.
“One man could be appointed Growth & Development Chairman, and two or more councilmen devote most of their time to the sewer project.”
document 3347, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
December 9, 1963 Decision The council recommended not passing the Highway Commission ordinance restricting accesses, because it restricted further commercial development in the town.
“(a) That it restricts any further development of commercial property within the Town.”
document 3347, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
March 16, 1964 Figure The sewer estimate included a plant land acquisition cost of 3 acres at $1,000 per acre.
“The estimate includes an estimate on the plant land acquisition cost of 3 acres @ $1,000 per acre”
document 3343, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
March 16, 1964 Figure The estimated plant land price of $1,000.00 as printed in 1964 ($ per acre) is about $11,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
“The estimate includes an estimate on the plant land acquisition cost of 3 acres @ $1,000 per acre”
document 3343, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
April 28, 1964 Decision For a company wanting to unload asphalt tank cars on the railroad siding, the council suggested a permit with a $1,000 bond, and set a 90-day load limit on town streets.
“also a $1,000 bond should be given to the town before operations commence.”
document 3338, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
May 5, 1964 Discussion The State Health Department's decision on a polishing pond would require buying more land, and it also insisted on a wet-hole pump instead of a dry-hole pump.
“This would require the purchase of more land, and the possibility of going south under the railroad tracks was discussed.”
document 3337, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 5, 1964 Decision The council accepted a letter from Western Materials Company as a gentleman's agreement to post a bond and clean up the railroad property after asphalt unloading work.
“Bill moved that Tiffin accept Finley's letter as evidence of a gentleman's agreement to comply with our only requests that he put up a bond”
document 3337, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
July 17, 1964 Report A councilman read an agreement, made the previous Sunday, regarding the land the town wished to purchase for the sewage plant.
“Bill Verry read the agreement made Sunday by Earl Stratton, Lou Klein, and Lynn Colony regarding the land the town wishes to purchase from Leora Rogers.”
document 3333, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
October 7, 1964 Figure The October 1964 bills include $25.00 to the railroad for an easement for an access road and $200.00 for another easement.
“25.00 . Railroad (easement for access road)”
document 3324, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
November 17, 1964 Discussion In the code discussion a speaker said land development cost as much for a $20,000 house as a $30,000 one, and that a $20,000 house could sell here for $18,000 and beat the Iowa City market.
“It costs them just as much for land development for a $20,000 house as a $30,000.”
document 3323, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
November 17, 1964 Figure The $20,000 house price of $20,000.00 as printed in 1964 is about $220,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
“It costs them just as much for land development for a $20,000 house as a $30,000.”
document 3323, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
November 17, 1964 Report A councilman asked when the landowner would be paid for the plant land; the mayor said as soon as the town obtained the abstract information from Powers.
“Bill Verry asked when Mrs. Rogers would be paid for the land, and the Mayor said that as soon as the town gets the abstract information from Powers it will be up to Mrs. Rogers.”
document 3323, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
December 2, 1964 Decision The council voted to pay crop damage to the soybean crop on the plant-site land, 1 1/2 acres, at bushels per acre at the current price; $135.97 appears in the bills.
“Bill Bream made the motion that this damage be paid to Hebl's at the rate of bushels per acre at the current price.”
document 3321, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
December 2, 1964 Discussion The council discussed that state rules allowed two trailers to a lot but the housing ordinance could stipulate only one.
“at the current time there can be two trailers to a lot, if we want to stipulate only one trailer to a lot in the ordinance, we can.”
document 3321, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 6, 1965 Annexation The council discussed annexation east of town: that the town has zoning influence within a mile, that annexation on request of two-thirds of owners would be simple, and that agricultural land in town is taxed at two-thirds of the county rate.
“It would lower the taxes on this property, because if agricultural land is inside the town, the agricultural tax is only 2/3 of what it is in the county.”
document 3319, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 6, 1965 Figure The mayor told prospective east-side developers the property was 1500 to 2000 feet from the plant, at $3.25 a foot to reach it.
“you are somewhere between 1500 and 2000 feet from the plant there @ $3.25 a foot, it would cost some money to get to the plant.”
document 3320, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
February 3, 1965 Annexation On a landowner's written request the council unanimously passed a resolution annexing a described area, about 90 acres south of the road and 92 acres north of it, effective when recorded; about 18 acres of the land was already in town limits.
“Ted moved and Bill Verry seconded the resolution that this property be annexed as designated, to be effective on the date when it is recorded. Carried unanimously.”
document 3318, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
February 3, 1965 Discussion The minutes give the power line as one reason to annex: a planned north-south line would bar buildings within 200 feet of it and take out about 10 acres of key property.
“no buildings can be erected within 200 feet of this line, so this cancels quite a lot of that key property. It would take out about 10 acres.”
document 3318, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
April 6, 1965 Discussion The council discussed that a survey indicated Johnson County could fill a 24-apartment senior citizen housing unit and that the town could do it on revenue bonds with federal help.
“A survey of this area has indicated that in Johnson County we could fill without any trouble a 24-apartment unit.”
document 3315, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 5, 1965 Annexation The mayor explained to a bank trust officer the tax savings of petitioning into Tiffin for a farm held in trust, and was told he would recommend that they come into town.
“He then said he would recommend that they come into town.”
document 3314, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
June 2, 1965 Discussion The mayor reported that Powers & Associates was handling a 23-unit senior citizen housing project for Lone Tree, with a federal loan at low interest available if the government surveyed the town and found it eligible.
“Max Selzer of Powers & Associates is handling the plan for Lone Tree. They have 23 apartment units.”
document 3312, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 1, 1965 Neighbors The mayor said Coralville was talked of annexing to the mile road and that Tiffin should object on the basis of encroachment.
“Mayor said there has been some talk about Coralville coming to the mile road, and he thinks if they do, the Town of Tiffin should object on the basis of encroachment and not being able to offer facilities.”
document 3304, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
December 21, 1965 Figure The minutes say the financing firm could give the landowner a check for $5,000 once the attorney's opinion on the plant-site property was out.
“Mr. Tucker has promised to get out his legal opinion on Mrs. Rogers' property this week, which will make it possible for White-Phillips to give her a check for $5,000.”
document 3303, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
February 2, 1966 Report The council received the deed for the sewer plant land and discussed whether the seller had been paid.
“The council received the deed for the Rogers property. It was discussed whether she received her money.”
document 3302, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
March 22, 1966 Discussion Two men planning a feed store asked what town restrictions applied and described a 40 by 60 foot aluminum building next to the locker; the mayor cited the town ordinance.
“The type of building he had in mind was a 40 X 60 ft. aluminum building.”
document 3301, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
March 22, 1966 Decision The council cancelled a $500.00 warrant that had been issued as an option on the plant-site land.
“we cancel the $500.00 warrant that was issued to Leona Rogers by the town as an option on her property.”
document 3301, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
April 6, 1966 Annexation On a trustee's request the council passed a resolution annexing three described parcels in Section 29, T. 80, R. 7W of 80, 60 and approximately 60 acres, effective that date.
“be it resolved that the real estate therein described be annexed to the Town of Tiffin, to be effective this date.”
document 3300, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 4, 1966 Figure The mayor reported the town paid $5,00.00 as printed for the sewer plant land; with 4 1/2% interest of $225.00 the council paid the seller the tax levy plus interest, $271.10.
“The town paid $5,00.00 for the land.”
document 3298, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 4, 1966 Figure The sewer plant land payment of $5,000.00 as printed in 1966 is about $52,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
“The town paid $5,00.00 for the land.”
document 3298, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
August 3, 1966 Discussion A trailer court owner east of town asked for a sewer line to expand; the council decided it would prefer that he annex to Tiffin and pay for the connecting pipe.
“The council decided it would be preferable if he annexed to Tiffin, and he would have to pay for sewer pipe necessary for the connection.”
document 3295, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 7, 1966 Discussion A councilman raised trailers in town and the mayor said he would prepare an ordinance restraining the parking of trailers.
“Mayor Stratton said he would look in to getting an ordinance ready for the next meeting restraining the parking of trailers in town.”
document 3289, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
March 1, 1967 Figure The town took in $10.00 as a building permit fee in March 1967 for a granted building permit.
“Bill Verry made a motion to grant Marvin Verel a building permit.”
document 3286, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 6, 1967 Figure The council accepted an offer of $120.00 for 200 bushels of corn harvested on the town's property.
“Bill Bream made a motion to accept an offer made by Larry Stratton to buy the 200 bushel of corn for $120.00.”
document 3274, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 6, 1967 Discussion The council discussed the location of the water tower; a landowner who offered to sell a knoll wanted town sewer service before selling, and the knoll's height appeared the same as the site on the school property.
“The height of the knoll Mr. Wolfe offered to sell the town appears to be the same as the sight on the school property.”
document 3274, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 3, 1968 Discussion The mayor said the town should look at its building codes because the town would be growing and the codes then in force were the bare minimum.
“Mayor O'Toole said we should take a good look at out building codes. The town will be growing and the codes we have now are the bare minimum.”
document 3273, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 24, 1968 Discussion The council discussed obtaining land for an extension of Third Street as a key entrance to the adjoining new high school property.
“This street would be a key entrance to the adjoining new high school property and would provide access for the additional Ingham property.”
document 3258, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
February 13, 1968 Figure The mayor told FHA officials the town could buy land and change the water tank site if it could be obtained for $1000.00 or under.
“Mr. O'Toole talked to FHA officials and said we could buy the land and change the sight if we could obtain it for $1000.00 or under.”
document 3272, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
March 13, 1968 Decision At a special meeting the council moved to submit a sealed bid of $3500.00 for land and buildings, with the option to raise the bid.
“The motion was made by Fred and seconded by Ted to submit a sealed bid for purchase of the Shertz land and buildings for $3500.00 with the option that the town can raise this bid if so decided.”
document 3271, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
April 3, 1968 Figure The council offered $1,000.00 for the land required for the street extension (the new school's access).
“Ted made the motion to offer Ken Ingham the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for the land required for the street extension.”
document 3270, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
April 3, 1968 Discussion The attorney reported the town had to acquire legal title to the water tower site on school property, requiring a procedure to show it was not needed for school purposes.
“The town must acquire legal title to the water tower site.”
document 3270, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 2, 1968 Discussion The attorney listed three ways to get the tower site from the school district: dispose of school property by appraisal and bids, condemn the land, or take a 99-year lease, which the mayor thought the fastest.
“(3) obtain a 99 year lease; Mayor will call the Des Moines FHA office to see if they will approve the lease plan, since it would be the fastest.”
document 3269, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
June 5, 1968 Decision The council directed the attorney to write the landowner again and say the town would have to condemn for the school street extension if there was no agreement.
“The Council directed Mr. Neuzil to write to Mr. Ingham again and tell him that we will have to condemn if there is no agreement.”
document 3267, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
June 5, 1968 Figure A landowner was asking $500.00 for easement rights for the water line; the council later heard easements could cost $1.00 a foot and that condemnation might be needed.
“Oscar Bigelow is asking $500.00 for easement rights.”
document 3267, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
August 14, 1968 Discussion The attorney told a landowner's representative the school board considered the leased site the best place for the water tower and that the town would proceed even if it meant a suit to enjoin it.
“if this means a law suit to enjoin us, we can't help it.”
document 3265, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
October 3, 1968 Figure The October 1968 bills include $200.00 for a water easement; the owner had asked $500.00 in June.
“Oscar Bigelow (water easement) 200.00”
document 3261, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
October 3, 1968 Decision A councilman moved that no more trailers be moved into Tiffin until the trailer ordinance was checked or set up; all voted in favor.
“Dale Flansburg made a motion that no more trailers be moved into Tiffin until the trailer ordinance is checked into or set up.”
document 3261, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 7, 1969 Discussion The mayor reported that a party wanted to buy the town lot next to the fire station for a bank and post office, and the attorney would check whether the town could sell.
“Mayor Bream brought up that a party wants to buy the town lot next to the fire station for a bank and post office.”
document 3257, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
February 25, 1969 Report The mayor had the clerk check whether the town has a zoning ordinance, although 1963 minutes record an ordinance restricting districts and Ordinance No. 53 creating a planning and zoning commission.
“Mayor Bream will have the Clerk check to see if the town has a zoning ordinance.”
document 3254, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 53 · 1960s
March 5, 1969 Decision The council adopted Ordinance #61 for mobile home parks and courts with the third reading waived, by an aye vote of all councilmen.
“Mr. Neuzil read a new ordinance for mobile home parks, courts, etc. known as Ordinance #61.”
document 3253, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 61 · 1960s
March 5, 1969 Discussion The attorney discussed the need for a zoning ordinance with the town broken down into three districts, residential, industrial and business.
“Mr. Neuzil discussed the need for a zoning ordinance. The town has to be broken down into three districts--residential, industrial, and business.”
document 3253, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
April 2, 1969 Decision The council moved that the town not let the light company locate a sub-station in the Summerhays addition on Highway 6 because it would hurt future residential development and the view of the town.
“Dale Flansburg made a motion that the Town not let the Light Company locate a sub-station there because it would hurt future residential development there and it would ruin the view of the Town.”
document 3250, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
May 7, 1969 Discussion The council preferred that the light company build on land owned by a landowner outside town and a councilman suggested she voluntarily request annexation.
“The Council prefers the Light Co. build on property owned by Mrs. Leona Rogers. Since Mrs. Rogers' property is not in Tiffin, Ted Spivey suggested Mrs. Rogers make a voluntary request to annex to the Town.”
document 3249, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 7, 1969 Figure The council granted a building permit for an addition to a home upon receipt of $10.00.
“Leonard Vorel requested a building permit for an addition to his home. Ted Spivey moved and Ned Allen seconded the motion to grant him a permit upon the receipt of $10.00 for the permit.”
document 3249, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 7, 1969 Landmark A representative of the University Gun Club asked the council whether it objected to the club being open more than the present one night a week; the minutes say it had no objections.
“He asked if the Council has any objections to the Club being open more than the present one night a week. It has no objections.”
document 3249, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 7, 1969 Discussion A petition signed by seventeen property owners opposed the sub-station near their land; the minutes note a town ordinance requiring written consent of adjoining owners for any building other than a dwelling.
“It was pointed out there is a town ordinance stating that in order to build a building other than a dwelling they must have the written consent of the adjoining property owners.”
document 3249, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
June 2, 1969 Decision The council gave the light company tentative approval to locate a sub-station north of Highway 6 and told it to circulate its petition to residents within 300 feet.
“give the Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. tentative approval to locate a sub-station at the site north of Highway 6 at the area located on the proposed map”
document 3248, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
July 24, 1969 Spending The council voted to buy the 60 by 186 foot lot for the Third Street extension toward the new high school for $1650, $165 down and $1485 on or before 15 August 1969.
“The lot is described as a 60'x 186' extension of Third Street. The purchase price is $1650. $165 will be paid now and the remaining $1485 will be paid on or before August 15, 1969.”
document 3243, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
July 24, 1969 Figure The lot for the Third Street extension at $1,650.00 as printed in 1969 is about $15,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
“The lot is described as a 60'x 186' extension of Third Street. The purchase price is $1650. $165 will be paid now and the remaining $1485 will be paid on or before August 15, 1969.”
document 3243, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
July 24, 1969 Figure The $1650 lot of 60 by 186 feet works out to about $6,440 per acre (derived, per acre, from the printed dimensions); the price per lot as printed is $1650. Derived
“The lot is described as a 60'x 186' extension of Third Street. The purchase price is $1650. $165 will be paid now and the remaining $1485 will be paid on or before August 15, 1969.”
document 3243, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
October 1, 1969 Figure The balance of $1485 on the $1650 price of the lot for the Third Street extension was paid to the sellers in October 1969.
“All that is necessary now is to send them a check for $1485, which is the balance of the total price of $1650.00”
document 3238, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
April 1, 1970 Annexation The council discussed the possibility of asking some people to annex to the town.
“The possibility of asking some people to annex to the Town was discussed.”
document 3225, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
April 24, 1970 Landmark A manufacturing firm presenting plans for a truck-trailer sales and service plant near the interstate interchange said it bought 30 acres.
“Jason Mfg. bought 30 acres to be developed.”
document 3224, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
April 24, 1970 Landmark The firm said it would employ a maximum of fifty workers.
“They will employ a maximum of fifty workers divided into fifteen sales and executive people and thirty five shop people.”
document 3224, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
April 24, 1970 Discussion The firm's figures gave a lagoon of its own at $16,000-$24,000 as one sewer option and hook-up to the Tiffin sewer, which would require a lift station, as another.
“1. They could build their own, which would drain into Clear Creek. This would be a lagoon type and cost between $16,000 - $24,000.”
document 3224, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
April 24, 1970 Discussion The firm gave as its reason for the site that the new Highway #380 was being built.
“The reason for picking this site is the new Highway #380 is being built”
document 3224, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
June 3, 1970 Discussion The minutes mention a new housing project #235 in which the government builds a $21,000 home.
“The new housing project #235 was mentioned. The government builds a $21,000 home”
document 3221, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
June 3, 1970 Decision The minutes record that Town Ordinance #61 forbids any more trailers in town.
“He was told Town Ordinance #61 forbids any more trailers in Town.”
document 3221, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 61 · 1970s
August 13, 1970 Discussion Points discussed at a meeting included why a zoning commission was never established.
“and why a zoning commission was never established.”
document 3217, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
October 7, 1970 Figure The engineer said the FHA was willing to pay $1000 for the tank site.
“Reed said the FHA is willing to pay the $1000 for the tank site”
document 3213, p. 2 · meeting · Wayne Reed · 1970s
November 4, 1970 Decision The council passed a resolution putting in a bid of $1000 to purchase the water tower site.
“Ned Allen made the motion to pass a resolution putting in a bid for $1000 to purchase the water tower site.”
document 3212, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · 1970s
November 4, 1970 Figure $1,000.00 as printed in 1970 is about $8,700 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
“Ned Allen made the motion to pass a resolution putting in a bid for $1000 to purchase the water tower site.”
document 3212, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
March 3, 1971 Annexation The council received an annexation application from Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. and a councilmember moved a resolution to annex the described property.
“An application from Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. for annexation to the Town was received and placed on file. Glenn Potter made the motion to pass a resolution to annex the following property and Ned Allen seconded it.”
document 4689, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Ned Allen · 1970s
March 3, 1971 Decision The first reading was given of an amendment to Ordinance 52 to include an area where multiple-family dwellings, trailers and trailer courts may be established.
“The first reading was given of an Amendment to Ordinance #52, "An Ordinance Restricting Certain Districts to Residential, School, Church and Similar Purposes Only, and Providing Penalties for Violations."”
document 4689, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 52 · 1970s
March 3, 1971 Annexation Glenn Potter made the motion to pass a resolution to annex the following property and Ned Allen seconded it. document 4689, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
November 8, 1971 Decision The council discussed a time limit for getting permanent water lines into lots one through five on a preliminary plat presented by a developer.
“Water: The council discussed a time limit on getting permanent water lines into lots one through five on the preliminary plat presented by Mr.”
document 4676, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
April 5, 1972 Discussion The county health board was concerned about whether the sewer plant could handle a trailer park and said the plant was getting a heavy load from the Locker Plant.
“He said the Board is concerned about the plant handling a Trailer Park, due to the past operation of the plant. They are concerned whether the plant can handle what it already has--- They feel it is getting a heavy load from the Locker Plant at present.”
document 4667, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
April 12, 1972 Decision A councilmember moved to approve a trailer park plot plan with the stipulation that sewer and water line sizes and materials be approved by the town and no taps be made until inspected by the town engineer.
“Glenn Potter made a motion to approve the plot plan with the stipulation that the size and materials used in construction of sewer and water lines must be approved by the town and no taps-ons to water or sewer would be approved by the Town until inspected and approved by the Town's Engineer.”
document 4666, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
July 5, 1972 Discussion The minutes list as a discussion point that any future annexation would have the town provide the facilities it provides to the townspeople.
“Any future Annexation--- Town to provide facilities presently provided to the Townspeople.”
document 4664, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
May 2, 1973 Decision A councilmember moved to approve connection of 20 units of a mobile home park to the water system.
“Glenn Potter made a motion to approve connection of 20 units of the water system of the Clear Creek Mobile Home Park”
document 4646, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
October 8, 1975 Discussion Two councilmembers were to check a report that 13 living units were occupied at the Mobile Home Park.
“Janssen and Potter will check on the report that there are 13 living units being occupied at the Mobile Home Park.”
document 4594, p. 2 · meeting · Roger Janssen · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
February 11, 1976 Discussion The mayor was to seek information on the location of a supposed capped water well on railroad property.
“Also, the Mayor will seek more information with regard to the location of a supposed capped water well on railroad property.”
document 4580, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
March 10, 1976 Decision A councilmember moved to set aside $8500.00 from General fund investments for land acquisition for park space and public use.
“A motion to set aside $8500.00 from the General fund investments for land acquisition for park space and public use was made by Formanek”
document 4575, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
March 10, 1976 Figure $8,500.00 as printed in 1976 is about $50,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
“A motion to set aside $8500.00 from the General fund investments for land acquisition for park space and public use was made by Formanek”
document 4575, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
May 12, 1976 Figure Negotiation on the sale of a property adjacent to the City Park resulted in an asking price of $18,000.00.
“on the sale of his property adjacent to the City Park resulted in an asking price of $18,000.00.”
document 4570, p. 3 · meeting · Janis Stratton · 1970s
May 12, 1976 Figure $18,000.00 as printed in 1976 is about $110,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
“on the sale of his property adjacent to the City Park resulted in an asking price of $18,000.00.”
document 4570, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
June 9, 1976 Decision A councilmember moved to accept a lease on property from the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Co. on condition of a more defined plat description.
“Formanek moved to accept a lease on property from the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Co. upon compliance with requests for a more defined plat description.”
document 4568, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s

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