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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. March 6, 1928 Decision The council passed and approved the ordinance prescribing and fixing the town seal on 6 March 1928 and the mayor signed it on 7 March.
    “was passed and approved by the council this 6 day of March 1928, and signed by the mayor this 7 day of March.”
    document 4708, p. 1 · Ord. 1 · before 1962
  2. March 6, 1928 Ordinance Ordinance 1928-001 adopted: Ordinances-1928- 1 - Town Seal document 4708 · Ord. 1928-001 · before 1962
  3. March 7, 1928 Decision The seal ordinance was authenticated on 7 March 1928 over a signature block for the mayor and the clerk.
    “was authenticated this 7 day of March 1928. C. M. Wolfe Mayor Mary E. Hudliski Clerk.”
    document 4708, p. 1 · Ord. 1 · before 1962
  4. March 7, 1928 Decision Section 2 puts the town seal in the custody of the mayor, to be attached by him to all warrants drawn on the treasurer and to transcripts, orders or certificates that need authentication.
    “SECTION 2. The town seal shall be in the custody of the mayor and attached by him to all warrants drawn on the treasurer, and to all transcripts, orders or certificates which it may be necessary or proper to authenticate.”
    document 4708, p. 1 · Ord. 1 · before 1962
  5. March 7, 1928 Decision Section 1 describes the town seal as circular, with the words Tiffin, Iowa in the center and the words Town Seal around the margin.
    “SECTION 1. The town seal shall be a seal circular in form, in the center of which shall be the words, "Tiffin, Iowa", and around the margin the words, "Town Seal"”
    document 4708, p. 1 · Ord. 1 · before 1962
  6. March 7, 1928 Decision The document that prescribes and fixes the town seal is headed Ordinance No. 1.
    “TOWN SEAL. Ordinance No.1”
    document 4708, p. 1 · Ord. 1 · before 1962
  7. March 7, 1928 Decision The seal ordinance was published on 7 March 1928 by posting copies in three public places, two of which were the mayor's office and the post office.
    “was published on the 7th day of March, 1928, by posting copies thereof in three public places within the limits, two of which places were the mayor's office and the post office.”
    document 4708, p. 2 · Ord. 1 · before 1962
  8. August 22, 1956 Decision A later ordinance recites that the council agreed under a resolution signed 22 August 1956 to pass ordinances for access control and traffic control.
    “The Council agreed under Resolution signed August 22, 1956 to pass ordinances for access control and traffic control; and under Resolution signed December 7, 1960 to pass an ordinance passing speed limits”
    document 4710, p. 1 · Ord. 54 · before 1962
  9. December 7, 1960 Decision A later ordinance recites that the council agreed under a resolution signed 7 December 1960 to pass an ordinance passing speed limits.
    “The Council agreed under Resolution signed August 22, 1956 to pass ordinances for access control and traffic control; and under Resolution signed December 7, 1960 to pass an ordinance passing speed limits”
    document 4710, p. 1 · Ord. 54 · before 1962
  10. May 2, 1962 Decision The council appointed a Tiffin Health Officer, citing page 10, Section 5 of the Tiffin Town Ordinance and sections 137.1-137.5 of the Code of Iowa 1958.
    “was appointed Tiffin Health Officer/ (Tiffin Town Ordinance, page 10, Section 5, and Code of Iowa 1958, 137.1-137.5).”
    document 41, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  11. May 2, 1962 Discussion The council discussed updating the local town ordinances and proposed that model ordinances on building codes and zoning go on the June agenda.
    “The problem of up-dating local town ordinances was discussed, and it was proposed that model ordinances on building codes and zoning be placed on the agenda for the June meeting.”
    document 41, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  12. July 12, 1962 Discussion The minutes record that removing trees killed by Dutch elm disease costs at least as much as a sanitation program, and that tree ordinances would have to be worked up.
    “it costs you at least as much to take out the dead trees killed by Dutch elm disease as it does to have a sanitation program.”
    document 3362, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  13. October 3, 1962 Discussion Two councilmen agreed to review sample ordinances on housing and utilities.
    “Ted and Wayne agreed to criticize and review sample ordinances on housing and utilities.”
    document 40, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  14. November 7, 1962 Discussion A council member agreed to call about getting a copy of county codes to help in updating Tiffin's codes.
    “Wayne agreed to call about getting a copy of county codes for help in up-dating Tiffin codes.”
    document 3361, p. 1 · meeting · Wayne Stratton · 1960s
  15. December 5, 1962 Discussion The council was told the county offices had no codes to copy, discussed model codes from a book the mayor obtained, and noted that an ordinance establishing a Zoning Commission should probably be made up ahead of the others.
    “The mayor obtained a book of model codes with explanations from the Institute of Public Affairs and some of these codes were discussed. An ordinance establishing a Zoning Commission should probably be the first one made up”
    document 3359, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  16. December 5, 1962 Discussion The council discussed that an ordinance establishing a Zoning Commission should probably be the first of the model codes drawn up.
    “An ordinance establishing a Zoning Commission should probably be the first one made up, with the wording changed in order to have a little flexibility on the number of members.”
    document 3359, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. March 19, 1963 Ordinance Ordinance 1963-053 adopted: Ordinances-1963- 53 - Creating Planning & Zoning Commission document 4709 · meeting · Ord. 1963-053 · 1960s
  22. April 3, 1963 Decision The council waived the 1963 dog license fee for owners who brought a veterinary receipt for a rabies vaccination held at the firehouse.
    “Bill moved, Bob seconded the motion that the dog license fee be waived for 1963 if the owner brings the veterinary receipt.”
    document 3355, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  23. 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
  24. July 3, 1963 Decision The council resolved that trees with Dutch Elm Disease be removed within ten days of notification, with town removal and the cost added to property taxes otherwise.
    “Be it resolved that trees designated as having Dutch Elm Disease be removed from private and town property within a period of ten days from notification, unless appeal is made.”
    document 3353, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  25. July 3, 1963 Decision The council accepted an applicant for a Class C liquor licence for the Lark, and moved to issue a beer permit to the Tiffin Inn.
    “Liquor permit application for the Lark was discussed.”
    document 3353, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
  26. September 4, 1963 Decision The council added to local Ordinance #28 a ban on parking on the south side of Marengo Road within the town limits, matching the existing north-side ban.
    “that an addendum be added to local Ordinance #28 which prohibits parking on the north side of Marengo Road to include no parking on the south side of Marengo Road within the town limits.”
    document 3351, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 28 · 1960s
  27. September 4, 1963 Decision The council moved to add to local Ordinance #28, which prohibited parking on the north side of Marengo Road, a ban on parking on the south side within the town limits.
    “an addendum be added to local Ordinance #28 which prohibits parking on the north side of Marengo Road to include no parking on the south side of Marengo Road within the town limits. Carried.”
    document 3351, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 28 · 1960s
  28. 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
  29. March 18, 1964 Discussion The mayor was told the Highway Commission now had the prerogative of setting the speed limit on any highway and that an earlier council had given up access rights by ordinance.
    “The last legislature amended the Code so that the Highway Commission now has the prerogative of setting the speed limit on any highway.”
    document 3342, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  30. April 21, 1964 Neighbors The council moved to go on Daylight Saving Time to coincide with Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.
    “Wayne moved, Bob seconded the motion to go on Daylight Saving Time to coincide with Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. Carried.”
    document 3338, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  31. May 20, 1964 Discussion The financing adviser suggested a fee of at least $100 for anyone who did not hook up by the time construction passed their property line.
    “A fee should be set (suggested to be at least $100) to be paid by anyone who does not hook up by the time the construction goes by their property line.”
    document 3336, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  32. June 3, 1964 Neighbors The council passed Ordinance No. 54 restricting access to Highway 6, with the same provisions as Ordinance No. 51 already in effect, as the Highway Commission required.
    “The Ordinance No. 54 restricting access to Highway 6 was passed, since this contains the same provisions as Ordinance No. 51, already in effect.”
    document 3335, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 54 · 1960s
  33. June 3, 1964 Figure Ordinance No. 54 set speed limits on Highway 6 of 45 mph at the west end, 25 mph through the middle of town and 45 mph at the east end, and prohibited parking along the highway within town.
    “45 miles per hour from Station 156+88 to Station 160+00 25 miles per hour from Station 160+00 to Station 175+00 45 miles per hour from Station 175+00 to Station 177+70.0”
    document 4710, p. 2 · Ord. 54 · 1960s
  34. June 3, 1964 Ordinance Ordinance 1964-054 adopted: Passing speed limits document 4710 · meeting · Ord. 1964-054 · 1960s
  35. July 1, 1964 Decision A short July 1964 meeting renewed cigarette permits, renewed a Class C liquor licence for a restaurant and lounge, and issued a Class B beer permit to the Tiffin Inn.
    “Motion by Stratton seconded by Sprung that Class B Permit (Beer) be issued to Tiffin Inn. MC.”
    document 3334, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  36. October 7, 1964 Decision The council set the sewer permit fee at $20.00, with a $5.00 discount if paid before 1 November 1964, to pay sewer expenses until rentals could be received.
    “It was agreed to set the fee for a Sewer Permit at $20.00, with $5.00 discount if paid before November 1, 1964”
    document 3324, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  37. November 3, 1964 History note The council agrees the town needs a housing ordinance
    “Housing Ordinance: Proposed housing ordinances were discussed, with the agreement that there is a real need for a good one as soon as possible.”
    document 3322, p. 2 · history note · 1960s
  38. November 3, 1964 Decision The council decided to set the sewer tap-on fee at $250.00, to be reviewed each January, and to require all residences and businesses to connect by 1 September 1965.
    “it was decided to set the tap-on fee for $250.00 at the present time, to be reviewed at the regular January meeting of each year.”
    document 3322, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  39. November 17, 1964 History note The League of Municipalities recommends the Uniform Building Code
    “League of Municipalities recommends that uniform building code originated at Pacific Coast conference be adopted. It is a code that is nation-wide and can be adopted in part just like the State Housing Code.”
    document 3322, p. 2 · history note · 1960s
  40. November 17, 1964 Decision Ordinance No. 55 required owners of residences and businesses within the drainage area to connect to the public sewer by 1 September 1965 and set a $20.00 permit fee.
    “Such connections of all existing residences and business establishments shall be completed by September 1, 1965.”
    document 4711, p. 2 · Ord. 55 · 1960s
  41. November 17, 1964 Milestone On 17 November 1964 the council passed Ordinance No. 55 regulating connections with the municipal sanitary sewer system, effective that date, with the three-readings rule dispensed with.
    “The ordinance shall be effective this date, November 17, 1964.”
    document 3322, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 55 · 1960s
  42. November 17, 1964 Ordinance Ordinance 1964-055 adopted: REGULATING CONNECTIONS WITH THE MUNICIPAL SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM Be It Enacted by the Council of the Town of Tiffin document 4711 · meeting · Ord. 1964-055 · 1960s
  43. 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
  44. January 6, 1965 History note Ordinance No. 56: Tiffin's first housing ordinance
    “Ordinance #56, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR MINIMUM HOUSING REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS FOR THE TOWN OF TIFFIN, IOWA. Bill Verry made the motion to pass this ordinance, effective today.”
    document 3319, p. 1 · Ord. 56 · history note · 1960s
  45. March 3, 1965 Decision The council resolved that sewer rentals would accrue from 1 April 1965, be due monthly from 1 May, with overdue charges after the 15th at 5%.
    “rentals will accrue from the 1st of April, will be due on a monthly basis starting May 1, with overdue bills being charged after the 15th and each subsequent month on the basis of 5%.”
    document 3316, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  46. May 13, 1965 Figure The letter said the sewer permit was $20.00 at present and, after 1 September 1965, the ordinance stipulated $250.00 for each house sewer permit.
    “At the present time, the charge for a Sewer Permit necessary before the house sewer is put in is $20.00. However, after September 1, 1965, the Ordinance stipulates a charge of $250.00 for each house sewer permit.”
    document 3313, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  47. July 7, 1965 Report With the ordinance deadline of 1 September near, the council discussed the many properties still to connect and planned to inform owners to seek assurance their work would be done by then.
    “The problem of sewer hook-ups was discussed with Jerry Colony in order to clarify the situation of the many people who remain to be connected before the date of September 1 set by the ordinance.”
    document 3311, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  48. September 27, 1965 Decision At a special meeting the council unanimously accepted a liquor licence application and approved a beer licence for The Lark Supper Club, Inc., and took in $200.00 for the beer permit.
    “After having read and considered application for liquor license for The Lark Supper Club, Inc., Wayne moved, and Bill Bream seconded the motion to accept the application. Carried unanimously.”
    document 3309, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  49. October 6, 1965 Decision The council cancelled the Lark's beer license #1 with a refund of half the fee, and cancelled the liquor license issued 5 July 1965, a week after approving the licences for The Lark Supper Club, Inc.
    “Glenn moved, Wayne seconded the motion to cancel Beer License #1 issued to Mary K. Dahnke on May 6, 1965 and to refund one-half of the license fee paid to the Town.”
    document 3306, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  50. October 6, 1965 Milestone On 6 October 1965 the council passed Ordinance No. 57 creating a sewer district and providing for sewer rental.
    “Whereupon, the Mayor declared said ordinance duly adopted and signed his approval to said ordinance.”
    document 3306, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 57 · 1960s
  51. October 6, 1965 Decision The council resolved that enforcement of the State Plumbing Code, Section 1, would take effect 1 October 1966.
    “Be it resolved that the effective date for enforcement of the State Plumbing Code, Section 1, shall be October 1, 1966.”
    document 3306, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  52. October 6, 1965 Figure Ordinance No. 57 set the sewer rental for each single dwelling unit at $6.53 a month for the first twelve months to September 1966, reduced to $4.35 a month thereafter.
    “The sewer rental charge for each single dwelling unit shall be $6.53 a month for the first twelve-month period to September 1966 and shall be reduced to $4.35 a month thereafter.”
    document 4712, p. 1 · Ord. 57 · 1960s
  53. October 6, 1965 Ordinance Ordinance 1965-057 adopted: To Create a Sewer District and Provide for Sewer Rental, Setting Forth Rental Charges and the Manner in Which They Shall Be Collected, and Providing Penalties Thereof in the Town of Tiffin, Iowa. Be It Ordained by the Town Council of Tiffin, Iowa, as Follows document 4712 · meeting · Ord. 1965-057 · 1960s
  54. December 21, 1965 Spending On 21 December 1965 the council adopted Ordinance No. 58 issuing $98,000 in Sewer Revenue Bonds, 98 bonds of $1,000 at 4-1/2% interest, dated 1 December 1965, with the last maturing 1 January 2002.
    “There are hereby authorized to be issued Ninety-eight (98) negotiable interest bearing Sewer Revenue Bonds of said Town to the aggregate amount of $98,000”
    document 4713, p. 3 · Ord. 58 · 1960s
  55. December 21, 1965 Figure The sewer revenue bond issue of $98,000.00 as printed in 1965 is about $1,000,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “There are hereby authorized to be issued Ninety-eight (98) negotiable interest bearing Sewer Revenue Bonds of said Town to the aggregate amount of $98,000”
    document 4713, p. 3 · 1960s
  56. December 21, 1965 Ordinance Ordinance 1965-058 adopted: Providing for the issuance of $98, 000 Sewer Revenue Bonds of the Town of Tiffin, Iowa, for the purpose of refunding a like aggregate amount of presently outstanding temporary sewer revenue obligations of said Town, prescribing the form of said proposed bonds and providing for safeguarding, protecting and paying said bonds document 4713 · meeting · Ord. 1965-058 · 1960s
  57. February 2, 1966 Discussion The marshal raised stray dogs; dogs were to be tied up and the announcement was to go in the paper with notice of rabies shots.
    “Dogs are to be tied up all the time and not be let run stray. DeWaine will pick them up.”
    document 3302, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  58. June 1, 1966 Decision The clerk was to write everyone not connected to the sewer that the town would prosecute if they did not connect.
    “Within the next month the clerk is to send letters to all those not connected to the sewer saying we will prosecute if they do not do so in the immediate future.”
    document 3297, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  59. September 1, 1966 Figure Ordinance No. 57 set the sewer rental charge for each single dwelling unit at $6.53 a month for the first twelve-month period to September 1966 and reduced it to $4.35 a month thereafter.
    “The sewer rental charge for each single dwelling unit shall be $6.53 a month for the first twelve-month period to September 1966 and shall be reduced to $4.35 a month thereafter.”
    document 4712, p. 1 · Ord. 57 · 1960s
  60. September 1, 1966 Figure The reduced monthly sewer rental charge per dwelling unit of $4.35 per month as printed in 1966 is about $45 per month in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “The sewer rental charge for each single dwelling unit shall be $6.53 a month for the first twelve-month period to September 1966 and shall be reduced to $4.35 a month thereafter.”
    document 4712, p. 1 · Ord. 57 · 1960s
  61. 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
  62. May 3, 1967 Decision The council voted to remove abandoned cars from a lot at an expense of no more than $10.00 per car, deciding later whom to assess.
    “we remove the cars at an expense of no more that $10.00 per car and the town would pay the bill if necessary.”
    document 3284, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  63. May 3, 1967 Decision The council decided that a customer tapping on to the water main after the system is in is responsible for bringing the line to the house, for the meter deposit and for patching the street.
    “the customer is responsible for bringing the line to his house, for the meter deposit, and for patching the street etc.”
    document 3284, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  64. September 26, 1967 Decision The council approved the application for beer and liquor permits for the Lark.
    “A motion was made by Ted Spivey and seconded by Bill Bream to approve the application for beer and liquor permits for the Lark.”
    document 3278, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  65. 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
  66. March 6, 1968 Decision Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company presented a twenty-five-year gas franchise for first reading and said construction would depend on the installation of the water system.
    “They stated that the start of construction of this system would depend upon the installation of the water system.”
    document 3271, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  67. May 2, 1968 Report The minutes of 2 May 1968 record the gas franchise ordinance adopted as Ordinance No. 59 and a special election set for 11 June 1968; the ordinance document itself is dated 17 June 1968.
    “Councilman Potter then moved that said ordinance as read be adopted as Ordinance No. 59”
    document 3269, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 59 · 1960s
  68. May 2, 1968 Ordinance Ordinance 1968-059 adopted: Councilman Potter then moved that said ordinance as read be adopted as Ordinance No. 59, which motion was document 4714 · meeting · Ord. 1968-059 · 1960s
  69. August 14, 1968 Discussion A councilman was asked about placing a trailer in town and the minutes say this was covered by Ordinance No. 56; the attorney was asked for an estimate of the cost of bringing the ordinances up to date.
    “Mr. Neuzil was asked to present an estimate of the cost of bringing our ordinances up to date.”
    document 3265, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 56 · 1960s
  70. 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
  71. February 19, 1969 Discussion A councilman was contacted about a contract with the town for weekly trash pickup, and the clerk was to ask townspeople's opinion in a letter with the next sewer bill.
    “The Clerk will propose a letter to be sent with the next sewer bill to get the townspeople's opinion.”
    document 3256, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  72. February 22, 1969 Discussion The mayor told the attorney to draw up a trailer ordinance, noting the old building ordinance No. 56 would have to be repealed.
    “The old building ordinance, No. 56, would have to be repealed.”
    document 3255, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 56 · 1960s
  73. February 25, 1969 Decision At a special meeting the council adopted a new ordinance written by the attorney and moved that Ordinance #56 be rescinded.
    “Dale Flansburg moved, Ted Spivey seconded the motion that Ordinance #56 be rescinded. All in favor.”
    document 3254, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 56 · 1960s
  74. 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
  75. March 5, 1969 History note Ordinance No. 60 replaces No. 56 as the Building and Housing Ordinance
    “Ned Allen made a motion we accept Ordinance #60 as the Building and Housing Ordinance for Tiffin.”
    document 3253, p. 1 · Ord. 60 · Ralph Neuzil · history note · 1960s
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. March 5, 1969 Ordinance Ordinance 60 adopted: Ned Allen made a motion to dispense with the third reading of Ordinance #60. Ted Spivey seconded the motion. All in favor document 3253, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 60 · 1960s
  79. April 2, 1969 Decision The council voted to put a 4 or 5 ton load limit on all roads in Tiffin because heavy truck loads were breaking up the streets.
    “Glenn Potter made a motion to put 4 or 5 ton load limit on all roads in Tiffin.”
    document 3250, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  80. April 2, 1969 Discussion The clerk was told to write to former mayor James O'Toole to see if the speed analyser the town used to have could be found, as the council thought about setting up the radar unit again.
    “The Clerk was instructed to write a letter to James O'Toole to see if we can find the speed analyser the Town used to have.”
    document 3250, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
  81. 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
  82. June 16, 1969 Decision The council decided the water tap-on fee would be $100, with the town installing to the lot line and the owner responsible for the rest.
    “It was decided the tap-on fee will be $100. This motion was made by Ned Allen and seconded by Fred Moore.”
    document 3247, p. 3 · meeting · 1960s
  83. July 2, 1969 Report The minutes of March 1969 adopt Ordinance #61 for mobile home parks, while the minutes of July 1969 call the proposed water ordinance Ordinance #61.
    “Mr. Neuzil read the proposed new water ordinance which will be Ordinance #61.”
    document 3245, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 61 · 1960s
  84. July 2, 1969 Figure The attorney read a proposed water ordinance with rates of $6.00 for the first 3000 gallons a month, then $1.00, $.80, $.60 and $.50 per thousand gallons in successive blocks.
    “1st 3000 gal. a month $6.00 next 2000 gal. 1.00 per thousand next 5000 gal. .80 per thousand next 10,000 gal. .60 per thousand over 20,000 gal. .50 per thousand”
    document 3245, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  85. August 6, 1969 Decision A motion to discontinue mowing property not owned by the town failed, with two ayes against three nays including the mayor.
    “Ned Allen made the motion to discontinue mowing all property not owned by the Town. Ted Spivey seconded it. The vote was Aye- Ned Allen and Ted Spivey. Nay- Fred Moore and Glenn Potter. Mayor Bream voted Nay.”
    document 3242, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  86. September 3, 1969 Decision The council voted to install stop signs at the corner of College and 3rd Street, Railroad and College, and on both the east and west sides of 3rd and Grant Street.
    “Ned Allen moved and Ted Spivey seconded the motion to install stop signs at the corner of College & 3rd Street, Railroad and College, and on both the east and west sides of 3rd and Grant Street.”
    document 3240, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  87. September 3, 1969 Report Of 80 questionnaires on whether the town should contract with a hauler for everyone's trash, fifty-three were returned, 44 yes and 9 no, and the council decided the town could not legally accept the offer.
    “Of the 80 questionnaires sent out asking if the town should contract with Delbert Neese to haul everyone's trash fifty three were returned. 44 yes and 9 no.”
    document 3240, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  88. October 1, 1969 Discussion A suit by an implement company against the town was discussed over $160 for a mower the town was going to buy in 1962; the minutes say the agreement was the town would buy it if in working order.
    “It is for $160 for a mower the Town was going to buy in 1962.”
    document 3238, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
  89. December 1, 1969 Decision Ordinance No. 62 established water rates: a $6.00 minimum monthly bill for the first 3,000 gallons, then $1.00, $.75, $.50 and $.40 per 1,000 gallons in successive blocks.
    “First 3,000 gal. or lesser amount per month $6.00 per month (minimum monthly bill)”
    document 4715, p. 1 · Ord. 62 · 1960s
  90. December 1, 1969 Figure The minimum monthly water bill of $6.00 as printed in 1969 ($/month) is about $55 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “First 3,000 gal. or lesser amount per month $6.00 per month (minimum monthly bill)”
    document 4715, p. 1 · 1960s
  91. December 1, 1969 Figure Ordinance No. 63 provided meter tests free if not tested in the prior twelve months and otherwise $2.00, and a minimum $10.00 deposit for construction water.
    “otherwise a charge of two dollars ($2.00) will be made and then only if the test indicates meter accuracy within the limits of 2%.”
    document 4716, p. 2 · Ord. 63 · 1960s
  92. December 1, 1969 Decision Ordinance No. 63 set rules, regulations and conditions of service for the municipal waterworks, including that the town maintains the service from main to lot line and the customer from there, with five feet of minimum earth cover.
    “The minimum earth cover of the customer's service shall be five (5) feet.”
    document 4716, p. 1 · Ord. 63 · 1960s
  93. December 1, 1969 Figure Ordinance No. 62 set a $100.00 connection charge for applications filed after the water system began operating, a $12.00 deposit from tenants, and a $10.00 charge on reconnecting a cut-off service.
    “All applications filed after the commencement of the operation of the water system shall be accompanied by a fee of $100.00, payable to the Town Clerk of the Town, for the connection charge.”
    document 4715, p. 2 · Ord. 62 · 1960s
  94. December 1, 1969 Figure The water connection charge of $100.00 as printed in 1969 is about $920 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “All applications filed after the commencement of the operation of the water system shall be accompanied by a fee of $100.00, payable to the Town Clerk of the Town, for the connection charge.”
    document 4715, p. 2 · 1960s
  95. December 1, 1969 Figure Ordinance No. 62 added a delayed payment charge of ten percent after the 10th of the month and allowed the supply to be cut off after 10 days.
    “the 10th day of the month in which it shall become due and payable, a delayed payment charge of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bill shall be added thereto and collected therewith.”
    document 4715, p. 2 · Ord. 62 · 1960s
  96. December 1, 1969 Ordinance Ordinance 1969-062 adopted: Ned Allen moved that Rate Ordinance #62 be adopted. Ted Spivey seconded the motion. By a document 4715 · meeting · Ord. 1969-062 · 1960s
  97. December 1, 1969 Ordinance Ordinance 1969-063 adopted: Providing for the Rules, Regulations and Conditions of Service of the Town of Tiffin Johnson County, Iowa, Municipal Waterworks System document 4716 · Ord. 1969-063 · 1960s
  98. January 21, 1970 Decision The minutes cite Ordinance 62, Section 3, as setting a $100 hook-on fee once the contractor lays pipe past a house.
    “In Ordinance #62, Section 3, it says that after the contractor goes and lays the pipe past a person's house then the hook on fee is $100.”
    document 3228, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 62 · 1970s
  99. 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
  100. 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

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