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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. August 10, 1983 Discussion The attorney told the council that general obligation bonds were more secure than revenue bonds and that repayment could still be raised by raising taxes.
    “Attorney stated that general obligation bonds are more secure and council could still raise the money for repayment by raising taxes.”
    document 4423, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  2. August 10, 1983 Decision The council agreed by consensus to have the attorney contact the bonding attorney to sell $65,000.00 of general obligation bonds, repaid over 10 years, with $20,000.00 from the water fund making up the difference.
    “Council consensus to instruct attorney at contact bonding attorney in order to sell $65,000.00 general obligation bonds and repay it 10 years. Council will use $20,000.00 in water fund to make up the difference in cost.”
    document 4423, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  3. August 10, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-114 adopted Chapter 45 of the Iowa Code as the method for conducting Tiffin elections.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-114 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING CHAPTER 45 OF THE IOWA CODE AS THE METHOD FOR CONDUCTING TIFFIN ELECTIONS.”
    document 4757, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 114 · 1980s
  4. August 10, 1983 Figure The mayor said the city had just spent over $3,600.00 to install a pump at the sewer plant to prevent flooding of the plant and sewers backing up into basements.
    “Potter stated that city had just spent over $3,600.00 to install pump at sewer plant to prevent flooding of plant and sewer backing up into basements.”
    document 4423, p. 6 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  5. August 10, 1983 Spending Bids on the water tower were opened; the lowest listed was $72,950.00 for demolition, transport and reconstruction of the existing 100,000 gallon tank.
    “Service Enterprise Corporation - alternate no. 1 $72,950.00 with unit adjustment of $12.00.”
    document 4423, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  6. August 10, 1983 Spending Bids on alternate no. 2, a new elevated water storage tank, ranged from $123,325.00 to $163,720.00.
    “Universal Tank - alternate no. 2 $123,325.00 with unit adjustment of $6.00. Brown Steel Construction - alternate no. 2 $163,720.00 with unit adjustment of $9.00.”
    document 4423, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  7. August 10, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-113 amended the water ordinance to eliminate payment of a water deposit.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-113 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 62 RELATING TO THE WATER SYSTEM SO AS TO ELIMINATE PAYMENT OF A WATER DEPOSIT.”
    document 4756, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 113 · 1980s
  8. August 10, 1983 Ordinance Ordinance 1983-113 adopted: Motion Spivey second Cox to adopt Ordinance No. 1983-113 document 4756 · meeting · Ord. 1983-113 · 1980s
  9. August 10, 1983 Ordinance Ordinance 1983-114 adopted: Motion Rohret second Spivey to adopt Ordinance No. 1983-114 document 4757 · meeting · Ord. 1983-114 · 1980s
  10. August 17, 1983 Report A speaker in the community forum reported problems with duck weed on the effluent ponds and that a mower for the tractor had been purchased.
    “that the city is having problems with duck weed on the effluent ponds and that a mower for the tractor had also been purchased.”
    document 4421, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  11. August 17, 1983 Spending Motion Brown second Stevens to give tentative approval contingent upon obtaining Department of Air, Water and Waste Management construction permit and obtaining financing, to Service Enterprise Corporation of Evansville, Indiana for removal of 100,000 gallon water storage tank from the University …
    “$72,950.00 as printed”
    document 4421, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  12. September 14, 1983 Decision The agenda listed accepting a petition to stagger terms of councilmembers and a resolution placing the question of staggered terms on the November 8 election.
    “Accept petition to stagger terms of councilmembers c. RESOLUTION PLACING QUESTION OF STAGGERED TERMS ON NOV. 8th ELECTION”
    document 4420, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  13. September 14, 1983 Annexation A petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 131 acres north of Tiffin was presented on behalf of the landowner, John W. Grace.
    “presented petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 131 acres north of Tiffin on behalf of John W. Grace.”
    document 4420, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  14. September 14, 1983 Decision The council placed a question on the November 8, 1983 ballot asking whether council terms should change from two to four years to provide for staggered terms.
    “A RESOLUTION PLACING A SPECIAL QUESTION ON THE BALLOT FOR THE REGULAR ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 1983 - "Shall the term for city councilmembers by changed from two to four years in order to provide for staggered terms?"”
    document 4420, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  15. September 14, 1983 Milestone The earliest Fire Chief in the archive
    “bills. Stapes asked about dates for open burning. Potter instructed Fire Chief Morgan to set open burning dates for two weeks for leaves and garden d”
    document 4420, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  16. September 14, 1983 Ordinance Ordinance 1983-115 adopted: Motion Spivey second Rohret to adopt Ordinance No. 1983-115 document 4758 · meeting · Ord. 1983-115 · 1980s
  17. September 28, 1983 Report The developer's representative estimated property-tax revenue to the city at between $290 and $330 per home on $50,000-$60,000 homes.
    “He estimated revenue from property taxes on $50,000-$60,000 homes at between $290-$330 per home to the city.”
    document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  18. September 28, 1983 Figure The same estimate gave a net revenue to the city of about $300.00 per home.
    “Stoffer estimated a net revenue of about $300.00 per home.”
    document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  19. September 28, 1983 Figure An estimate given at the annexation discussion put city property-tax revenue from $50,000-$60,000 homes at $290-$330 per home.
    “He estimated revenue from property taxes on $50,000-$60,000 homes at between $290-$330 per home to the city.”
    document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  20. September 28, 1983 Discussion The county planner said the county saw no problem with using the whole area over time but felt 40 acres at one time would be reasonable.
    “The county sees no problem with utilizing it all over a period of time, but feels that 40 acres at one time would be reasonable.”
    document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  21. September 28, 1983 Discussion The engineer said the new water tower would give more water capacity.
    “The new water tower will give more water capacity. Rohret: I”
    document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  22. September 28, 1983 Figure The clerk-treasurer said that year's road use tax, liquor profit and state municipal assistance totaled approximately $40.00 per person.
    “This year's road use tax, liquor profit and state municipal assistance totals approximately $40.00 per person.”
    document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  23. September 28, 1983 Spending The council awarded Service Enterprise Corporation the contract to dismantle, move and reassemble the 100,000 gallon water tower from the University of Iowa for $75,290.00, by a unanimous vote.
    “A RESOLUTION AWARDING SERVICE ENTERPRISE CORPORATION WITH CONTRACT TO DISMANTLE, MOVE AND REASSEMBLE 100,000 GALLON WATER TOWER FROM UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR $75,290.00”
    document 4419, p. 8 · meeting · 1980s
  24. September 28, 1983 Figure The $75,290.00 tower contract of 1983 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “A RESOLUTION AWARDING SERVICE ENTERPRISE CORPORATION WITH CONTRACT TO DISMANTLE, MOVE AND REASSEMBLE 100,000 GALLON WATER TOWER FROM UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR $75,290.00”
    document 4419, p. 8 · meeting · 1980s
  25. September 28, 1983 Report The minutes record a wash house described as the second oldest structure in Tiffin.
    “the wash house is the second oldest structure in Tiffin and it also supports his grape crop.”
    document 4419, p. 9 · meeting · 1980s
  26. September 28, 1983 Annexation Motion Brown second Stevens to accept petition by John W. Grace for voluntary annexation of approximately 131 acres north of Tiffin document 4419, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  27. September 28, 1983 Spending A RESOLUTION AWARDING SERVICE ENTERPRISE CORPORATION WITH CONTRACT TO DISMANTLE, MOVE AND REASSEMBLE 100,000 GALLON WATER TOWER FROM UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR $75,290.00 was introduced by Stevens and
    “$75,290.00 as printed; project water-tower”
    document 4419, p. 8 · meeting · 1980s
  28. September 28, 1983 Neighbors A RESOLUTION AWARDING SERVICE ENTERPRISE CORPORATION WITH CONTRACT TO DISMANTLE, MOVE AND REASSEMBLE 100,000 GALLON WATER TOWER FROM UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOR $75,290.00 was introduced by Stevens and document 4419, p. 8 · meeting · 1980s
  29. October 12, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-116 repealed and re-enacted Section 15 of the zoning ordinance to provide a new M1 industrial zone use classification.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-116 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 83 OF THE ORDINANCES OF TIFFIN, IOWA BY REPEALING SECTION 15 OF THE ORDINANCE AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF SECTION 15 AS OUTLINED BELOW PROVIDING FOR A NEW M1 INDUSTRIAL ZONE USE CLASSIFICATION.”
    document 4759, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 116 · 1980s
  30. October 12, 1983 Decision A resolution numbered 1983-12 fixed a date for action on issuing $65,000 General Obligation Water Bonds.
    “Council member Cox introduced the Resolution No. 1983-12 to fix a date for meeting at which it is proposed to take action for the issuance of $65,000 General Obligation Water Bonds”
    document 4417, p. 3 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s
  31. October 12, 1983 Annexation Motion Stevens second Brown to approve petition for voluntary annexation of 53\( \frac{1}{2} \) acres north of city limits as presented by owners, John W. and Betty Lou Grace document 4417, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  32. October 12, 1983 Ordinance Ordinance 1983-116 adopted: Amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 83 of the Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa by Repealing document 4759 · meeting · Ord. 1983-116 · 1980s
  33. November 9, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-117 changed council terms from two years to four years, with the majority of highest vote-getters elected to four-year terms, the remainder to two-year terms, and ties settled by lot.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-117 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 69 BY CHANGING THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM TWO YEARS TO FOUR YEARS AND PROVIDING STAGGERED TERMS.”
    document 4760, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 117 · 1980s
  34. November 9, 1983 Annexation Resolution 1983-12 accepting the voluntary annexation petition of John W. and Betty Lou Grace for approximately 53 1/2 acres north of Tiffin was adopted, with one nay.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 1983-12 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PETITION BY JOHN W. AND BETTY LOU GRACE FOR APPROXIMATELY 53 1/2 ACRES NORTH OF TIFFIN was introduced by Brown and ready by the clerk. Motion Brown second Stevens to adopt Resolution No. 1983-12. Roll call vote: Brown, aye; Cox, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, nay; Stevens, aye. Carried”
    document 4416, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1983-012 · 1980s
  35. November 9, 1983 Decision The mayor reported that the question on the November 8th ballot received the proper majority, and the council adopted Ordinance 1983-117 changing council terms from two years to four with staggered terms.
    “after the mayor reported that the question on the November 8th ballot received the proper majority for approval by the voters.”
    document 4416, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 1983-117 · 1980s
  36. November 9, 1983 Ordinance Ordinance 1983-117 adopted: Motion Cox, second Spivey to adopt Ordinance No. 1983-117 document 4760 · meeting · Ord. 1983-117 · 1980s
  37. November 9, 1983 Ordinance Ordinance 1983-118 adopted: Motion Rohret second Brown to adopt Ordinance No. 1983-118 document 4761 · meeting · Ord. 1983-118 · 1980s
  38. November 14, 1983 Decision The printed ordinance on four-year council terms states it takes effect after approval by the registered electors at a special election held for that purpose.
    “after its approval by the registered electors of the City of Tiffin at a Special Election held for the purpose of approving this Ordinance.”
    document 4760, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  39. December 14, 1983 Spending The council adopted a resolution providing for the issuance of $65,000 General Obligation Water Bonds and for the levy of taxes to pay them.
    “A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $65,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION WATER BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES TO PAY THE SAME”
    document 4415, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  40. December 14, 1983 Annexation A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TIFFIN AND THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONCERNING ROBERTS FERRY ROAD IN POTTERFIELD ANNEXATION was introduced by Councilman Rohret and document 4415, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  41. December 14, 1983 Neighbors A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TIFFIN AND THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONCERNING ROBERTS FERRY ROAD IN POTTERFIELD ANNEXATION was introduced by Councilman Rohret and document 4415, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  42. January 1, 1984 Decision The mayor appointed committee chairmen, with Cox to water and to attend civil defense meetings.
    “Potter appointed the following committee chairmen: Stevens to community protection, Morgan to Humdan Development and to work on grants, Spivey to Home and Community, Potter to policy and administration, Cox to water and to attend civil defense meetings, Kobold to sewer and to attend Planning and Zoning meetings and JGGOC meetings”
    document 4414, p. 2 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s
  43. January 11, 1984 Figure The $45.00 hourly attorney rate of 1984 is about this many 2026 dollars per hour (derived). Derived
    “Motion Spivey second Cox to appoint Larry Lynch as attorney for 1984 and his associate Stephen Greenleaf, both a rate of $45.00 per hour.”
    document 4413, p. 2 · meeting · Larry Lynch · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
  44. January 11, 1984 Figure The council appointed Larry Lynch as attorney for 1984 and his associate Stephen Greenleaf, both at $45.00 per hour.
    “Motion Spivey second Cox to appoint Larry Lynch as attorney for 1984 and his associate Stephen Greenleaf, both a rate of $45.00 per hour.”
    document 4413, p. 2 · meeting · Larry Lynch · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
  45. February 8, 1984 Discussion The fire chief asked the city to help build an addition to the fire station, saying the city could use the meeting room if it helped pay heating costs, and estimated the project at $20,000.00 with donated labor.
    “Tom Morgan, Chief of Tiffin Fire Department, address council and asked if city would contribute money to help build addition to fire station. He stated that the city could use the meeting room if city helped to pay heating costs. He estimated total cost of project at $20,000.00 with donated labor.”
    document 4412, p. 2 · meeting · Tom Morgan · 1980s
  46. February 8, 1984 Decision The council voted to contribute $3,000.00 to the Tiffin Fire Department for a new addition to the fire station, if legal; the chief estimated the project at $20,000.00 with donated labor.
    “Motion Cox second Spivey to contribut $3,000.00 to Tiffin Fire Department for cost of new addition to fire station, if it is legal for city to do so.”
    document 4412, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  47. February 8, 1984 Person A representative of Shive-Hattery introduced himself as the new city engineer.
    “John Schumacher introduced himself at the new city engineer from Shive-Hattery.”
    document 4412, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  48. February 8, 1984 Neighbors In a budget workshop the council agreed by consensus not to budget for a library contract in FY '85 and to add money for playground equipment.
    “Council consensus not to budget for library contract in FY '85, but to add more money for playground equipment.”
    document 4412, p. 8 · meeting · project · 1980s
  49. February 8, 1984 Report The city engineer reported the contractor was behind schedule on the water tower but expected to finish within a 270 day limit.
    “He also reported that the contractor is behind schedule on the water tower but expects to be completed within his 270 day limit.”
    document 4412, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  50. February 8, 1984 Decision After studying the budget, the mayor named a group to study a water rate increase and the council set a public hearing on it for March 14, 1984.
    “found necessary to increase water rates, but the amount was not known at this time. Mayor Potter appointed Stevens, Cox, Clerk Kern and himself to study water rate increase and make recommendation to council. Council set date for public hearing on water rate increase for 7:00 p.m. on March 14, 1984 at church.”
    document 4412, p. 3 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Jerry Cox · Greg Stevens · 1980s
  51. February 8, 1984 Neighbors Motion Cox second Morgan to approve agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation whereby Tiffin would pick up materials for new railroad signs at both crossings, free of charge to city as long as city installs signs within certain time limits document 4412, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  52. March 14, 1984 Decision A notice set a public hearing for February 8, 1984 on a proposed amendment to the sewer ordinance that would increase sewer rates by $1.00 per unit per month.
    “a public hearing on Wednesday, February 8, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. at the Tiffin Methodist Church on the proposed amendment to sewer ordinance which would increase sewer rates by $1.00 per unit per month.”
    document 4411, p. 9 · meeting · 1980s
  53. March 14, 1984 Discussion The mayor reported that the city would buy a used boat from state surplus when available in order to treat algae growing on the sewer ponds.
    “Potter reported that city will purchase used boat from state surplus or other agency, when available, in order to treat algea growing on sewer ponds.”
    document 4411, p. 6 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  54. March 14, 1984 Neighbors The attorney distributed a contract with the Coralville Animal Shelter for boarding cats, to be approved formally the next month.
    “Attorney distributed copies of contract with Coralville Animal Shelter for boarding cats”
    document 4411, p. 5 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
  55. March 14, 1984 Report The attorney reported that it was legal for the city to grant money to the volunteer fire department for construction of an addition to the fire station.
    “Attorney reported that it is legal for city to grant money to volunteer fire department to use in construction of addition to fire station.”
    document 4411, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  56. March 14, 1984 World event A councilmember planned to show a film during national tornado alert month on tornado safety and the use of sirens.
    “He plans to show a film during national tornado alert month which describes safety for tornadoes and use of sirens for warnings.”
    document 4411, p. 3 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s
  57. March 14, 1984 Neighbors Motion Spivey second Stevens to authorize mayor to sign FRINGE AREA POLICY AGREEMENT BETWEEN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA AND TIFFIN, IOWA which establishes acceptable uses and future plans for property within a two miles radius of Tiffin city limits for period of 21 years with review every three years document 4411, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  58. March 14, 1984 Ordinance Ordinance 1984-121 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 73 of the Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa, Said Ordinance Establishing Rates for Service, Charges for the Collection of Garbage and Providing for the Collection of Garbage Within the City of Tiffin by Contract with One or More Private Collectors document 4763 · meeting · Ord. 1984-121 · 1980s
  59. April 11, 1984 Discussion The clerk-treasurer said that money could have been invested at a higher rate had the city known the water tower payments would be delayed.
    “Clerk expressed concern with delays in water tower contract, stated that money could have been invested at higher rate if city would have known that payments would be delayed.”
    document 4409, p. 4 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1980s
  60. April 11, 1984 Neighbors Motion Spivey second Kobold to authorize Mayor Potter to sign contract with City of Coralville for animal control (cats) for period of one year, boarding fee is $5.00 per day and impounding fee if $10.00 per cat, Tiffin will deliver to shelter, room available, and euthanize if not claimed or adopted document 4409, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  61. April 11, 1984 Ordinance Ordinance 1984-122 adopted: Amending Ordinances Nos. 62' and 120 of the Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa, Said Ordinance Waiving Certain Minimum Fees for the Use and Service of the Municipal Water System of Tiffin, Iowa document 4764 · meeting · Ord. 1984-122 · 1980s
  62. April 11, 1984 Ordinance Ordinance 1984-123 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 119 of the Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa, Said Ordinance Waiving Certain Minimum Fees for the Rules for the Use and Service of the Municipal Sewer System of Tiffin, Iowa document 4765 · meeting · Ord. 1984-123 · 1980s
  63. June 1, 1984 Figure Ordinance 1984-121 set the garbage collection charge at $9.60 per quarter for each dwelling unit, effective June 1, 1984.
    “Effective June 1, 1984, the charge for each dwelling unit described above shall be $9.60 per quarter”
    document 4763, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 121 · 1980s
  64. June 13, 1984 Landmark The agenda listed cigarette permit requests by Morgan's Standard, Lark, Grandpa's and Slim's.
    “Cigarette permits - requests by Morgan's Standard, Lark, Grandpa's, Slim's”
    document 4407, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  65. June 13, 1984 Discussion The mayor asked whether the council was interested in acquiring land that used to be the stockyards for a park.
    “Potter asked council if it was interested in acquiring land from Reeve that used to be the stockyards, to a park.”
    document 4407, p. 5 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  66. June 13, 1984 Special event The Tiffin Fire Department requested a 14 day beer permit for Fun Day.
    “Tiffin Fire Department - request 14 day beer permit for Fun Day”
    document 4407, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  67. June 13, 1984 Dedication The agenda listed the dedication of Roberts Ferry Road in the Potterfield/Grace annexations.
    “Dedication of Roberts Ferry Road in Potterfield/Grace annexations”
    document 4407, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  68. June 13, 1984 Decision The council adopted Resolution 1984-4, dedicating Roberts Ferry Road in an annexation, by a unanimous roll call, and a second resolution dedicated it in a further annexation.
    “Mayor declared Resolution No. 1984-4 adopted.”
    document 4407, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 1984-4 · 1980s
  69. June 13, 1984 Report The engineer reported he had written to the contractor that the tower would not be completed by July 28, 1984, reminding it of the contract penalty.
    “Engineer reported that letter had been sent to Service Enterprises informing them that it does not look like their contract for the water tower will be completed by July 28, 1984 and reminding them of the penalty specified in the agreement.”
    document 4407, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  70. June 13, 1984 Ordinance Ordinance 1984-124 adopted: Amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 1979-83 of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa by Changing the Use Regulations of Certain Property from R-1 Single-family Residential, to R-2 Duplex document 4766 · meeting · Ord. 1984-124 · 1980s
  71. July 11, 1984 Report A paid bill in July 1984 changed wires from the pole by the fire station to the water plant because of expansions of the station.
    “equipment line (187.45 to change wires from pole by fire station to water plant because of expansions of station)”
    document 4405, p. 9 · meeting · 1980s
  72. July 11, 1984 Report A council member said the locker was built before any zoning ordinances were in effect and that the ordinances are not retroactive.
    “Locker was built before any zoning ordinances were in effect and they are not retroactive.”
    document 4405, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  73. July 11, 1984 Report The engineer reported the FHA application was completed and that a new well was the top priority.
    “Engineer reported that FHA application was completed and that new well is top priority.”
    document 4405, p. 7 · meeting · 1980s
  74. July 11, 1984 Discussion The July 1984 minutes recorded that the school board would like to pave the high school parking lot in conjunction with the town's street repair project.
    “McAreavy stated that school board would like to pave parking lot at high school in conjunction with Tiffin's street repair project.”
    document 4405, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  75. August 8, 1984 Discussion The attorney stated that Tiffin could adopt the state's uniform building code; a council member said the city lacked the means of inspecting and enforcing it.
    “Attorney stated that Tiffin could adopt the state's uniform building code. Don't know if addresses issue of manufactured homes. Spivey: Don't have means of inspecting and enforcing it.”
    document 4401, p. 6 · meeting · Ted Spivey · 1980s
  76. August 8, 1984 Neighbors A RESOLUTION REAPPROVING FRINGE AREA AGREEMENT AS AMENDED, REMOVING SECOND POLICY STATEMENT IN AREAS 3 AND 5 was introduced by Stevens and document 4401, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  77. August 21, 1984 Decision The council denied the tower contractor's request for a 30 day extension to September 22, 1984, and held to the original extension agreement for August 27, 1984; every councilmember on the roll call voted aye.
    “Motion Stevens second Spivey to deny request by Service Enterprise Corporation for 30 day extension to September 22, 1984 for completion of water tower project and to hold to original extention agreement for August 27, 1984. Roll call vote: Morgan, aye; Kobold, aye; Spivey, aye; Stevens, aye.”
    document 4400, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  78. October 10, 1984 Decision Ordinance 1984-125 regulated dangerous and vicious animals within the city.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1984-125 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”
    document 4767, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 125 · 1980s
  79. October 10, 1984 Figure The engineers side said it was the council understanding that for $72,000.00 the council would get the tower, and that forgiving the 43 days of late work would leave it paying no more.
    “It was your understanding that for $72,000.00 you would get the tower. Work was late. If you forgive the 43 days you have not paid any more money”
    document 4397, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  80. October 10, 1984 Discussion A councilmember said the engineer could have told the council the job might cost another $10,000.00.
    “The engineer could have told us it might be another $10,000.00. We were not told.”
    document 4397, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  81. October 10, 1984 Figure In the tower-contract dispute a councilmember said the next lowest bid was $95,000.00, that going with the contractor saved $20,000.00, and that it meant a wait of 100 days.
    “The next lowest bid was $95,000.00. We saved $20,000.00 by going with them, but had to wait 100 days.”
    document 4397, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  82. October 10, 1984 Report The engineer reported painting of the water tower was complete on October 9, 1984 and that site work, fencing, seeding and electrical work remained.
    “Baker reported that all painting of the water tower was complete on October 9, 1984. Site work such as sand removal, grading, fencing, and seeding remain to be done as well as electrical work, and putting the light on top.”
    document 4397, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  83. October 10, 1984 Discussion In discussing the tower contractor, a council member said the next lowest bid was $95,000.00 and that going with the contractor saved $20,000.00 but meant waiting about 100 days.
    “The next lowest bid was $95,000.00. We saved $20,000.00 by going with them, but had to wait 100 days.”
    document 4397, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  84. November 14, 1984 Place The November 1984 council agenda was headed Tiffin Methodist Church.
    “Wednesday, November 14, 1984 7:30 p.m. Tiffin Methodist Church”
    document 4396, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  85. November 14, 1984 Ordinance Ordinance 1984-126 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 83 of Tiffin, Iowa, Said Ordinance Establishing Zoning for the Purpose of Regulating Development document 4768 · meeting · Ord. 1984-126 · 1980s
  86. December 12, 1984 Place The December 12, 1984 council agenda was headed Tiffin Fire Station.
    “Agenda Wednesday, December 12, 1984 7:30 p.m. Tiffin Fire Station”
    document 4395, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  87. December 12, 1984 Neighbors Motion Cox second Stevens to approve addendum to agreement with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for a 3.8% rate increase for protection; $13.50/hour for seven hours per week for $409.50/month document 4395, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  88. December 12, 1984 Proclamation During community forum Potter read A PROCLAMATION DECLARING DECEMBER 16, 1984 IN HONOR OF TIFFIN FIRE DEPARTMENT. document 4395, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  89. January 7, 1985 Report Representatives of Iowa-Illinois said they would buy between 20 and 38 acres on the Myron Walker Trust for an electric substation, with a projected cost of $6.5 million.
    “Would buy between 20-38 acres and could rent back to farmer or to other industries. Projected cost is $6.5 million”
    document 4394, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  90. January 7, 1985 Figure The $6.5 million projected substation cost of 1985 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Would buy between 20-38 acres and could rent back to farmer or to other industries. Projected cost is $6.5 million”
    document 4394, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  91. January 7, 1985 Decision The mayor appointed committee members, with Kobold on water.
    “Mayor appointed following committee members: Spivey on community protection, Cox on human development, Morgan on home and community, Kobold on water, Stevens on sewer and Potter on policy and administration”
    document 4394, p. 3 · meeting · Kandy Kobold · 1980s
  92. January 7, 1985 Ordinance Ordinance 1985-127 adopted: Mayor declared Ordinance No. 1985-127 duly passed and adopted.. Mayor presented real estate contract between K.W. Spivey and Tim Spivey showing lot at 105 College Street of 90' x 120' document 4769 · meeting · Ord. 1985-127 · 1980s
  93. February 13, 1985 Discussion The council considered an engineer memo asking to release the tower contractor from liquidated damages of approximately $4300.00; councilmembers said they would not pay extra and the council kept the money held.
    “Council considered memo from Shive-Hattery requesting City to release Service-Enterprises Corporation from liquidated damages of approximately $4300.00 due to late completion of water tower project.”
    document 4392, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  94. February 13, 1985 Discussion A bid of $900.00 for a 10 foot by 10 foot building at the sewer plant to store a generator was presented, and the council decided to look into the generator first.
    “Potter presented bid by Aubrecht Construction of $900.00 for 10' x 10' building at sewer plant to store generator. Council decided to look into generator first.”
    document 4392, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  95. February 13, 1985 Discussion The council considered releasing the tower contractor from about $4300.00 in liquidated damages; the attorney said the contract provided $100.00 per day.
    “Council considered memo from Shive-Hattery requesting City to release Service-Enterprises Corporation from liquidated damages of approximately $4300.00 due to late completion of water tower project.”
    document 4392, p. 2 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
  96. April 10, 1985 Figure Resolution 1985-5 set the annual animal license fee at $2.00 per animal.
    “Mayor Potter declared that Resolution No. 1985-5 duly passed and adopted. Annual license fee is $2.00 per animal.”
    document 4389, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1985-005 · 1980s
  97. April 10, 1985 Decision Ordinance 1985-128 again repealed and re-enacted Section 15 of the zoning ordinance to provide a new M-1 industrial zone use classification.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1985-128 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1979-83 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA, BY REPEALING SECTION 15 OF THE ORDINANCE AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF SECTION 15 AS OUTLINED BELOW PROVIDING FOR A NEW M-1 INDUSTRIAL ZONE USE CLASSIFICATION.”
    document 4770, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 128 · 1980s
  98. April 10, 1985 Report Meetings with Iowa-Illinois representatives indicated the west 850 feet running from Highway 6 to the railroad tracks, approximately 38 acres, would be sufficient for substation use.
    “the west 850 feet running from highway 6 to the railroad tracks, approximately 38 acres, would be sufficient for sub-station use.”
    document 4389, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  99. April 10, 1985 Ordinance Ordinance 1985-128 adopted: Amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 1979-83 of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Repealing document 4770 · meeting · Ord. 1985-128 · 1980s
  100. April 10, 1985 Ordinance Ordinance 1985-129 adopted: Amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 1979-83 of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Changing the Use Regulations of Certain Property from R-1 Single-family Residential to M-1 Industrial document 4771 · meeting · Ord. 1985-129 · 1980s

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