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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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  1. April 10, 1985 Ordinance Ordinance 130 adopted: Mayor Potter then declared Ordinance No. 1985-130 duly passed and adopted document 4762 · meeting · Ord. 130 · 1980s
  2. May 8, 1985 Figure An ordinance printed as No. 1983-132 added a late fee of ten percent of the water fee.
    “a late fee shall be added thereto in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the water fee”
    document 4773, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 132 · 1980s
  3. May 8, 1985 Decision Ordinance 1985-134 amended the pay ordinance to provide $10.00 for additional meetings attended by the mayor, and left the Mayor's annual pay at $500.00.
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually as compensation. In addition, the m”
    document 4775, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 134 · 1980s
  4. May 8, 1985 Decision The ordinance establishing the commission was introduced by Cox, with adoption moved by Councilman Runge and seconded by Councilman Stevens.
    “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA was introduced by Cox. Its adoption was moved by Councilman Runge and seconded by Councilman Stevens.”
    document 4387, p. 4 · meeting · Jerry Cox · Bill Runge · Greg Stevens · 1980s
  5. May 8, 1985 Decision The ordinance provided that members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.
    “SECTION V. Compensation: Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.”
    document 4774, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 133 · 1980s
  6. May 8, 1985 Decision Ordinance 1985-133 established a Park and Recreation Commission for the purpose of planning and directing the playgrounds and parks of the city.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1985-133 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLANNING AND DIRECTING THE PLAYGROUNDS AND PARKS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”
    document 4774, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 133 · 1980s
  7. May 8, 1985 Discussion A council member reported on park committee progress that the school-owned property north of Highway 6 was not big enough for a softball diamond.
    “Cox reported on Park Committee progress. The property north of highway no. 6 owned by the school is not big enough for a softball diamond.”
    document 4387, p. 5 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s
  8. May 8, 1985 Board Parks and Recreation Board (Park Commission): the earliest appointment the archive records
    “Mayor Potter then declared Ordinance No. 1985-133 duly passed and adopted – Motion Stevens second Morgan to appoint the following citizens to the Park and Recreation Commission: Delores Madden and Gerald Cox for one year, Michelle Aubrecht and Margaret Beuter for two years and Jean Flansburg for thr”
    document 4387, p. 4 · meeting · board · 1980s
  9. May 8, 1985 Milestone The earliest Parks and Recreation Board in the archive
    “Mayor Potter then declared Ordinance No. 1985-133 duly passed and adopted – Motion Stevens second Morgan to appoint the following citizens to the Park and Recreation Commission: Delores Madden and Ger”
    document 4387, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  10. May 8, 1985 Ordinance Ordinance 1985-131 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 57 of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Establishing Rates, Charges and Rules for the Use and Service of the Municipal Sewer System of Tiffin, Iowa document 4772 · meeting · Ord. 1985-131 · 1980s
  11. May 8, 1985 Ordinance Ordinance 1985-132 adopted: Mayor declared Ordinance No. 1985-132 duly passed and adopted. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA was introduced by Cox. Its adoption was document 4773 · meeting · Ord. 1985-132 · 1980s
  12. May 8, 1985 Ordinance Ordinance 1985-133 adopted: Mayor Potter then declared Ordinance No. 1985-133 duly passed and adopted document 4774 · meeting · Ord. 1985-133 · 1980s
  13. June 12, 1985 Ordinance Ordinance 1985-134 adopted: Mayor Pro-tem Spivey then declared Ordinance No. 1985-134 duly passed and adopted document 4775 · meeting · Ord. 1985-134 · 1980s
  14. July 10, 1985 Figure The mayor appointed Stephen Greenleaf as city attorney for one year beginning July 1, 1985 at $50.00 per hour.
    “Mayor appointed Stephen Greenleaf as City Attorney for period of one year beginning July 1, 1985 at $50.00 per hour.”
    document 4386, p. 3 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
  15. August 14, 1985 Decision The council moved that, if the tower contractor did not respond to a notice to terminate for failing to complete the work, the contract be terminated and the remaining work performed with the balance due sent less liquidated damages.
    “Motion Morgan second Spivey that upon failure of Service Enterprise Corporation to respond to notice to terminate contract for 100,000 gallon water storage tower due to failure to complete work, that the council terminate the contract and provide for performance of remaining work in contract and upon payment for remaining work, send balance due to Service Enterprise Corporation”
    document 4385, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  16. August 28, 1985 Decision The agenda listed approval to spend up to $1500.00 for new playground equipment; the council tabled it for lack of a quorum of its sponsor, Cox.
    “Approval to spend up to $1500.00 for new playground equipment”
    document 4384, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  17. September 11, 1985 Ordinance Ordinance 1985-135 adopted: Motion Stevens second Cox that Ordinance No. 1985-135 be placed upon its final passage and passed document 4776 · meeting · Ord. 1985-135 · 1980s
  18. October 29, 1985 Decision The council directed a telephone survey of households at an estimated cost of $30.00 to $50.00, with the aim of applying for CDBG funds for sewer system improvements.
    “Motion Stevens second Spivey to direct Rockwell to make telephone survey of households in Tiffin for estimated cost of $30.00 to $50.00 using rate of $10.00 per hour. Carried unanimously. Clerk will provide list of residents and phone numbers. Rockwell estimated cost of making application at $250.00. Council consensus to apply for CDBG funds for improvements to sewer system”
    document 4381, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  19. October 29, 1985 Figure A report to the Planning and Zoning Commission said the 1980 census showed 42% of Tiffin households as low-to-moderate income, and 51% was needed for grants other than for the handicapped or elderly.
    “1980 census showed 42% of households in Tiffin as low-to-moderate income.”
    document 4381, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  20. October 29, 1985 Report A consultant told the council that the 1980 census showed 42% of Tiffin households as low-to-moderate income, while 51% was needed to qualify for CDBG funds for anything other than benefits to handicapped or elderly.
    “Rockwell reported that 1980 census showed 42% of households in Tiffin as low-to-moderate income. In order to qualify for CDBG funds for anything other than benefits to handicapped or elderly, Tiffin needs 51% LMI households.”
    document 4381, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  21. November 11, 1985 Decision The council passed Ordinance 1985-135 granting a 25 year electricity franchise to Iowa Electric Light and Power Company, and set the date for an election on the franchise.
    “Mayor declared Ordinance No. 1985-135 duly passed and adopted.”
    document 4379, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 1985-135 · 1980s
  22. November 13, 1985 Decision A resolution adopted the canvass of the October 22, 1985 special election and authorized final publication of Ordinance No. 1985-135, the Iowa Electric franchise ordinance.
    “RESOLUTION ADOPTING CANVASS OF SPECIAL ELECTION OCT. 22, 1985 AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1985-135”
    document 4378, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 135 · 1980s
  23. November 13, 1985 Decision The council adopted, unanimously, a resolution canvassing the special election of October 22, 1985 and authorizing final publication of the franchise ordinance, Ordinance 135.
    “A RESOLUTION ADOPTING CANVASS OF SPECIAL ELECTION OCT. 22, 1985 AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 135 was introduced by Morgan and seconded by Stevens.”
    document 4378, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 1985-135 · 1980s
  24. November 13, 1985 Person The council appointed Carrie Stratton to the Park and Recreation Commission effective January 1, 1986, to fill a term expiring May 1988 vacated by Jean Flansburg.
    “Council appointed Carrie Stratton to Park and Recreation Commission effective January 1, 1986 to fill term expiring May, 1988 being vacated by Jean Flansburg.”
    document 4378, p. 2 · meeting · Carrie Stratton · Jean Flansburg · 1980s
  25. November 13, 1985 Report The engineer sent a final payment order to the tower contractor, and the signed copy had not been returned.
    “engineer sent final payment order to Service Enterprise Corporation, but signed copy has not been returned.”
    document 4378, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  26. November 13, 1985 Report The attorney reported that the engineer sent a final payment order to the tower contractor but the signed copy had not been returned.
    “Attorney reported that engineer sent final payment order to Service Enterprise Corporation, but signed copy has not been returned.”
    document 4378, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  27. December 9, 1985 Decision The council adopted a resolution authorizing filing of a Community Development Block Grant application for $93,380.00, committing city participation of $46,620.00.
    “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $93,380.00, COMMITTING FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,620.00”
    document 4376, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  28. December 11, 1985 Neighbors A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A 28E AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA, AND CERTAIN OTHER CITIES AND INDEPENDENT FIRE DISTRICTS IN JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, FOR MUTUAL FIRE AID PROTECTION was introduced by Morgan and document 4375, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  29. January 7, 1986 Decision The council voted to hire Mike Hart to provide engineering services to update the loan application to FmHA for a new well.
    “Motion Stevens second Stoner to hire Mike Hart to provide engineering services for update of loan application to FmHA for new well.”
    document 4374, p. 2 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1980s
  30. January 7, 1986 Decision The mayor made appointments, with Stevens to water and Runge to sewer.
    “Mayor Potter made following appointments: Stoner to community protection, Stevens to water, Runge to sewer, Flansburg to human development, Morgan to home and community”
    document 4374, p. 2 · meeting · Greg Stevens · 1980s
  31. January 7, 1986 Neighbors Motion Morgan second Flansburg to approve contract with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for seven hours per week at a rate of $14.00 per hour effective 'FY 87 document 4374, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  32. February 5, 1986 Figure The $6500.00 per acre asked in 1986 is about this many 2026 dollars per acre (derived; an asking price, not a sale). Derived
    “asked $6500.00 per acre for land on the south side of highway 6 east of the creek. Motion Flansburg second Stevens not to pursue purchase of land for park on east edge of town between highway 6 and railroad tracks due to cost of land.”
    document 4373, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  33. February 5, 1986 Figure A landowner asked $6500.00 per acre for land south of Highway 6 east of the creek, and the council voted not to pursue buying land for a park because of the cost.
    “asked $6500.00 per acre for land on the south side of highway 6 east of the creek. Motion Flansburg second Stevens not to pursue purchase of land for park on east edge of town between highway 6 and railroad tracks due to cost of land.”
    document 4373, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  34. March 12, 1986 Report The engineer reported the FmHA loan application asked for a new well and would be less than the previous amount of $105,000.00.
    “The application asks for a loan for a new well and would be less than the previous amount of $105,000.00.”
    document 4371, p. 2 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1980s
  35. April 9, 1986 Report The engineer reported the FmHA loan application was for $125,000.00 for a new well, filters and renovating the water treatment plant.
    “Hart reported that the FmHA loan application is for $125,000.00 for a new well, filters and renovating water treatment plant.”
    document 4370, p. 2 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1980s
  36. May 14, 1986 Decision The council approved an agreement for crop sharing of farm land near the sewer plant.
    “agreement with Lynn R. Colony for crop sharing of farm land near sewer plant.”
    document 4369, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  37. May 14, 1986 Decision Ordinance 1986-137 amended Ordinance 90 by repealing Section VIII on the abatement of nuisances in emergency.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1986-137 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90 BY REPEALING SECTION VIII THEREIN AND INSERTING THE FOLLOWING REGARDING THE ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES IN EMERGENCY.”
    document 4778, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 137 · 1980s
  38. May 14, 1986 Landmark The council approved a request to remove the no parking sign on the north side of Highway 6 across from the Ice Cream Store, on condition that Iowa DOT also approve.
    “to approve request by John Schneider to remove "no parking" sign on north side of highway no. 6 across from the Ice Cream Store, with the condition that he go through the IDOT and get their approval also.”
    document 4369, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  39. May 14, 1986 Ordinance Ordinance 136 adopted: Ared Ordinance No. 1986-136 duly passed and adopted. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90 BY REPEALING SECTION VIII THEREIN AND INSERTING THE FOLLOWING REGARDING THE ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES IN EMERGENCY was introduced by Stevens. It was then duly read and considered by the council. Its adoption was document 4777 · meeting · Ord. 136 · 1980s
  40. May 14, 1986 Ordinance Ordinance 1986-137 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 90 by Repealing Section Viii Therein and Inserting the Following Regarding the Abatement of Nuisances in Emergency document 4778 · meeting · Ord. 1986-137 · 1980s
  41. June 11, 1986 Decision By consensus the council agreed to place stop signs on the corners of Summerhays and Second Streets going north and south.
    “council gave consensus to place stop signs on corners of Summerhays and Second Streets going north and south.”
    document 4368, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  42. June 30, 1986 Decision The council directed the engineer to smoke test sewer lines and hired a Spencer, Iowa contractor to televise existing sewer lines at 75 cents per foot up to 8,518 feet.
    “direct Mike Hart to smoke test sewer lines to determine problem areas and to hire G. W. Pete Howe of Spencer, Iowa to televize existing sewer lines at 75 cents per foot up to 8,518 feet.”
    document 4367, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  43. June 30, 1986 Decision The council directed the clerk to place a sewer rate increase of $2.00 per unit on the July agenda and to notify residents about smoke testing.
    “Council directed clerk to place sewer rate increase of $2.00 per unit on July agenda and to notify residents about smoke testing.”
    document 4367, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  44. July 1, 1986 Figure The council approved a clerk-treasurer salary increase to $7.40 per hour, based on a 20 hour work week, effective July 1, 1986.
    “Motion Morgan second Flansburg to approve salary increase for clerk-treasurer to $7.40 per hour based on 20 hour work week effective July 1, 1986.”
    document 4372, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  45. July 9, 1986 Discussion A tentative proposal for Gracehill Addition would have 31 lots on the west side of Roberts Ferry Road in the Grace annexation.
    “Stoffer presented a tentative proposal for Gracehill Addition which would consist of 31 lots on the west side of Roberts Ferry Road in the Grace annexation.”
    document 4366, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  46. July 9, 1986 Decision The council, due to lack of funds, could not help share the cost of correcting the drainage problem across the high school parking lot.
    “due lack of funds, City cannot help share cost of correcting drainage problem across high school parking lot.”
    document 4366, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  47. July 9, 1986 Discussion The July 1986 agenda listed a request by Clear Creek School to share the cost of a high school parking lot repair to help alleviate a drainage problem on College Street.
    “Request by Clear Creek School to share cost of parking lot repair at high school to help alleviate drainage problem on College St.”
    document 4366, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  48. July 9, 1986 Figure An ordinance printed as No. 1985-138 set the sewer rental charge at $10.00 per month for each single dwelling unit, effective September 1, 1986.
    “The sewer rental charge for each single dwelling unit shall be $10.00 per month.”
    document 4779, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 138 · 1980s
  49. July 9, 1986 Figure The $10.00 monthly sewer charge effective 1986 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “The sewer rental charge for each single dwelling unit shall be $10.00 per month.”
    document 4779, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  50. July 9, 1986 Ordinance Ordinance 1986-138 adopted: Amending Ordinance Nos. 57 and 1981-103 of the Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa Said Ordinance Establishing Rates, Charges and Rules for the Use and Service of the Municipal Sewer System of Tiffin, Iowa document 4779 · meeting · Ord. 1986-138 · 1980s
  51. August 13, 1986 Person The mayor appointed Sandra Morgan as Mayor-Pro Tem.
    “Potter appointed Sandra Morgan as Mayor-Pro Tem.”
    document 4365, p. 4 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Sandra Morgan · 1980s
  52. August 13, 1986 Special event Ralph Brown's retirement celebration was set for Sunday, August 24 at the fire station from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
    “Ralph Brown's retirement celebration was set for Sunday, August 24th at the fire station from 2:00 p 5:00 p.m.”
    document 4365, p. 4 · meeting · Ralph Brown · 1980s
  53. August 13, 1986 Report Televising of the sewer lines showed major problems at College Street and Railroad Street.
    “Sewer line televising showed major problems at College Street and Railroad Street.”
    document 4365, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  54. August 13, 1986 Decision The council voted to publish notice of its intent to fill a vacant council seat by appointment rather than incur the cost of a special election.
    “instruct clerk to publish notice of council's intent to fill vacant council seat by appointment rather than incur the cost of a special election.”
    document 4365, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  55. August 13, 1986 Figure The same ordinance charged water in increments of 1,000 gallons at $3.00 per 1,000.
    “charged in increments of 1,000 gallons at $3.00 per 1,000”
    document 4780, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 139 · 1980s
  56. August 13, 1986 Figure An ordinance printed as No. 1985-139 set the minimum monthly water fee at $9.50, effective October 1, 1986.
    “the minimum monthly fee shall be $9.50”
    document 4780, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 139 · 1980s
  57. August 13, 1986 Figure The $9.50 monthly water minimum effective 1986 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “the minimum monthly fee shall be $9.50”
    document 4780, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  58. August 13, 1986 Ordinance Ordinance 1986-139 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 62 and Repealing Ordinance No. 120 of the Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa Said Ordinance Establishing Rates, Charges and Rules for the Use and Service of the Municipal Water System of Tiffin, Iowa document 4780 · meeting · Ord. 1986-139 · 1980s
  59. September 1, 1986 Figure The flat monthly sewer charge per dwelling unit rose from $4.35 to $10.00, an increase of about 130%. Derived
    “The sewer rental charge for each single dwelling unit shall be $10.00 per month.”
    document 4779, p. 1 · 1980s
  60. October 8, 1986 Decision An ordinance printed as No. 1985-140 regulated the use of the surrounding 200 feet of land at a deep well site, reciting that the site had received preliminary approval.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1985-140 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF A DEEP WELL SITE WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, BY REGULATING THE USE OF SURROUNDING 200 FEET OF LAND”
    document 4781, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 140 · 1980s
  61. October 8, 1986 Decision A councilmember expressed concern that the school-owned ground was not big enough for an adult softball field under the grant terms, and the council voted not to pursue its lease or purchase.
    “Flansburg expressed concern that the ground was not big enough to allow an adult softball field under the terms of the grant. Motion Flansburg second Stoner not to pursue the lease or purchase of the ground north of highway no. 6 owned by the Clear”
    document 4364, p. 3 · meeting · Jean Flansburg · 1980s
  62. October 8, 1986 Discussion A sheriff's deputy suggested a flashing light by the truck route sign so trucks would notice it at night, and the council agreed to work out a way to keep trucks on the truck route.
    “Deputy Slaughter suggested a flashing light be installed by the "truck route" sign so that trucks would notice it at night. Council consensus that Morgan should talk with Deputy Slaughter and work out something that would keep trucks on the truck route through Tiffin.”
    document 4364, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  63. October 8, 1986 Decision The council approved preliminary specifications for the new well as presented by the engineer.
    “Motion Morgan second Stoner to approve preliminary specifications for the new well as presented by Engineer Hart.”
    document 4364, p. 2 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1980s
  64. October 8, 1986 Ordinance Ordinance 1986-140 adopted: Providing for the Regulation of a Deep Well Site Within the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, by Regulating the Use of Surrounding 200 Feet of Land to Protect the Public Health, Safety, Comfort and General Welfare of the Residents of the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa document 4781 · meeting · Ord. 1986-140 · 1980s
  65. October 10, 1986 Discussion The council agreed to ask ECICOG to modify last year Community Development Block Grant application for sewer system improvements.
    “Council consensus to ask ECICOG to modify last year's Community Development Block Grant application for sewer system improvements.”
    document 4363, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  66. October 29, 1986 Decision The council met in special session at the fire station to receive the preliminary plat of Gracehill Subdivision.
    “in order to receive the preliminary plat of Gracehill Subdivision.”
    document 4362, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  67. December 10, 1986 Decision The council voted to pursue general obligation bonds for the new well project and to decline the FmHA loan offer, to save several thousand dollars in project costs and nearly $100,000.00 in interest.
    “to decline the loan offer from FmHA in order to save the city several thousand dollars in project costs and nearly $100,000.00 in interest costs.”
    document 4360, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  68. December 10, 1986 Spending The council voted to pursue the sale of General Obligation Bonds to finance the new well and to decline the FmHA loan offer, to save several thousand dollars in project costs and nearly $100,000.00 in interest.
    “Motion Runge second Flansburg to pursue to sale of General Obligation Bonds to finance the new well project and to decline the loan offer from FmHA in order to save the city several thousand dollars in project costs and nearly $100,000.00 in interest costs.”
    document 4360, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  69. December 10, 1986 Figure The minutes compared interest on an $85,000.00 FmHA loan of about $200,000.00 with about $25,000.00 on a ten-year General Obligation Bond sale of $65,000.00.
    “which sets the interest paid on an $85,000.00 loan at about $200,000.00. The interest paid on a ten-year General Obligation Bond sale of $65,000.00 would be approximately $25,000.00.”
    document 4360, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  70. December 10, 1986 Figure The engineer reported that interest on an $85,000.00 FmHA loan over 38 years would be about $200,000.00, against about $25,000.00 on a ten-year $65,000.00 general obligation bond.
    “The FmHA requires a 38 year loan which sets the interest paid on an $85,000.00 loan at about $200,000.00. The interest paid on a ten-year General Obligation Bond sale of $65,000.00 would be approximately $25,000.00.”
    document 4360, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  71. December 10, 1986 Figure The engineer reported that FmHA requirements would put the new well project cost close to $85,000.00, against an estimated $60,000.00 under State requirements and the city engineer designs.
    “Using FmHA's requirements would put the project cost close to $85,000.00. Meeting State requirements and designs by city engineer puts the estimated project cost at $60,000.00.”
    document 4360, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  72. December 10, 1986 Decision A planner presented the preliminary plat of Gracehill Estates as redrawn to conform to Planning and Zoning recommendations on street width, sidewalks, lift station and water mains.
    “Stoffer presented preliminary plat of Gracehill Estates as redrawn to conform to all recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning street width, sidewalks, lift station, looping of water mains and size of water mains.”
    document 4360, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  73. December 10, 1986 Neighbors Motion Stoner second Stratton to approve request by Johnson County Sheriff's Department for increase in hourly rate from $14.00 to $14.50 per hour and to renew contract for 7 hours per week with all terms specified in the Agreement dated March 10, 1979 document 4360, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  74. December 10, 1986 Ordinance Ordinance 1986-141 adopted: Amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 1979-83 of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Changing the Use Regulations of Certain Property from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Single-family Residential document 4782 · meeting · Ord. 1986-141 · 1980s
  75. January 14, 1987 Decision The mayor appointed committee chairmen for 1987, with Stratton to water and Runge to sewer.
    “Mayor Potter appointed committee charimen for 1987 as follows: Stoner to community protection, Flansburg to human development, Morgan to home and community, Potter to policy and administration, Stratton to water and Runge to sewer”
    document 4358, p. 2 · meeting · Carrie Stratton · 1980s
  76. January 14, 1987 Figure The $37,231.56 well contract of 1987 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “A RESOLUTION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR WATER SYSTEM UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Greiner Well Service of Toddville, IA for $37,231.56”
    document 4358, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  77. January 14, 1987 Spending The council introduced a resolution to award the Water System Utility Improvements Project to Greiner Well Service of Toddville, Iowa for $37,231.56.
    “A RESOLUTION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR WATER SYSTEM UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Greiner Well Service of Toddville, IA for $37,231.56”
    document 4358, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  78. January 14, 1987 Spending A RESOLUTION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR WATER SYSTEM UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Greiner Well Service of Toddville, IA for $37,231.56 was introduced by Morgan and
    “$37,231.56 as printed; project water-system-utility-improvements”
    document 4358, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  79. January 14, 1987 Project Water System Utility Improvements: A RESOLUTION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR WATER SYSTEM UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT to Greiner Well Service of Toddville, IA for $37,231.56 was introduced by Morgan and document 4358, p. 2 · meeting · Water System Utility Improvements · 1980s
  80. February 11, 1987 Report The engineer said developing a new well might lower the radium level and that the Department of Natural Resources had approved waiting until the new well was in operation.
    “Hart stated that by developing new well a larger ring of influence would be created and the level might be reduced that way. He obtained approval from DNR to wait until new well is in operation.”
    document 4357, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1980s
  81. February 11, 1987 Report The engineer reported that the Department of Natural Resources required the public to be notified of a radium level in excess of standards, and that the city had one year to take action.
    “Hart reported that Department of Natural Resources requires that public be notified of radium level in excess of standards. Clerk will proceed with notifications. Hart has talked with USGS and found that all other wells in this area using the same aquifer have low radium levels. Oxford has a deeper well. City has one year to take action.”
    document 4357, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1980s
  82. March 11, 1987 Spending A resolution authorized a promissory note for interim financing of up to $30,000.00 for the new well project from First National Bank.
    “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF PROMISORY NOTE for interim financing for up to $30,000.00 for new well project from First National Bank”
    document 4355, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  83. March 11, 1987 Spending A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF PROMISORY NOTE for interim financing for up to $30,000.00 for new well project from First National Bank was introduced by Stoner and
    “$30,000.00 as printed”
    document 4355, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  84. April 8, 1987 Report The engineer reported that the radium test on the new well was 5.8 compared with 8.4 on the last test, against a state limit of 5.0.
    “Hart reported that radium test on new well was 5.8 as compared to last test of 8.4.”
    document 4354, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  85. April 8, 1987 Decision The council authorized a change order for the well contract with Greiner Well Service for a timer to blend three wells in sequence at a cost of approximately $1500.00.
    “Motion Runge second Stoner to authorize Mayor to sign change order for well project contract with Greiner Well Service for timer to blend three wells in sequence at a cost of approximately $1500.00.”
    document 4354, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  86. April 22, 1987 Figure After a change order the final contract amount for the new well project was $35,112.56.
    “The final contract amount will be $35,112.56.”
    document 4353, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  87. May 13, 1987 Decision The clerk read a resolution amending the city budget by $53,150.00 to include the new well project and increased insurance fees.
    “Clerk read resolution amending current city budget by $53,150.00 in order to include new well project and increased insurance fees.”
    document 4352, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  88. May 13, 1987 Ordinance Ordinance 1987-142 adopted: Mayor Potter declared Ordinance No. 1987-142 duly passed and adopted document 4783 · meeting · Ord. 1987-142 · 1980s
  89. June 10, 1987 Decision Ordinance 1987-144 adopted the Iowa State Building Code for Tiffin.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1987-144 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE IOWA-STATE BUILDING CODE FOR TIFFIN, IOWA.”
    document 4785, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 144 · 1980s
  90. June 10, 1987 Ordinance Ordinance 1987-143 adopted: Establishing Penalties for Violation of Ordinance No. 83 Section 20, Regarding Building Permits document 4784 · meeting · Ord. 1987-143 · 1980s
  91. June 10, 1987 Ordinance Ordinance 1987-144 adopted: Mayor Potter declared ordinance No. 1987-144 duly passed and adopted document 4785 · meeting · Ord. 1987-144 · 1980s
  92. July 8, 1987 Decision The agenda listed amending the ordinance adopting the state building code, appointing a councilmember as building official, and appointing a building inspector.
    “AMENDING ORDINANCE ADOPTING STATE BUILDING CODE h. Appoint councilmember as building official i. Appoint building inspector”
    document 4350, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  93. July 8, 1987 Milestone A company proposed locating in Tiffin; the minutes recorded it would employ 35 people the first year growing to 60, with fifty-one percent of employees from low-to-moderate income families, and that the city would apply for grants on its behalf.
    “The company would employ 35 people the first year with growth to 60 employees during the second year.”
    document 4350, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  94. July 8, 1987 Discussion A councilmember presented a proposal for A-Jem, Inc. to locate in Tiffin; the company would employ 35 people, and state or federal grants could be applied for.
    “State or Federal grants could be applied for.”
    document 4350, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  95. July 8, 1987 Spending A resolution directed the mayor and clerk-treasurer to request $11129.69 in interim financing from First National Bank for the new well project.
    “A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CLERK-TREASURER TO REQUEST $11129.69 IN INTERIM FINANCING FROM FIRST NATIONAL BANK FOR NEW WELL PROJECT”
    document 4350, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  96. July 8, 1987 Neighbors The attorney explained that Iowa City would call a special election on a one-cent local option tax on October 8 and that smaller towns had to vote on the proposition for their own area.
    “the City of Iowa City will call for a special election to vote on the question of a one-cent local option tax on October 8th. Since Iowa City has more than one-half of all the county's population, everyone in the county and smaller towns has to vote on the proposition for their individual area.”
    document 4350, p. 5 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
  97. July 8, 1987 Report The agenda listed standing committee reports for Community Protection, Home and Community (Streets), Human Development, Policy and Administration, Water and Sewer, with no Police committee.
    “7. Standing Committee Reports a. Attorney b. Engineer c. Community Protection d. Home and Community (Streets) e. Human Development f. Policy and Administration g. Water h. Sewer”
    document 4350, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  98. August 12, 1987 History note Ordinance No. 145: the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code
    “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE IOWA-STATE BUILDING CODE FOR TIFFIN, IOWA.”
    document 4785, p. 1 · Ord. 145 · history note · 1980s
  99. August 12, 1987 Decision Ordinance 1987-145 adopted the C.A.B.O. One and Two Family Dwelling Code and repealed the Iowa State Building Code for Tiffin.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1987-145 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE C.A.B.O. ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE, AND REPEALING THE IOWA STATE BUILDING CODE FOR TIFFIN, IOWA.”
    document 4786, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 145 · 1980s
  100. August 12, 1987 Spending At a special session on permanent financing for the new well, the council adopted a resolution approving a loan agreement and the issuance of a $20,000.00 note with a levy of taxes to pay it.
    “in order to conduct a public hearing on permanent financing for the new well.”
    document 4348, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s

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