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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. 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
  2. June 1, 1984 Figure Ordinance 1984-121 set the garbage charge for each dwelling unit at $9.60 per quarter, effective June 1, 1984.
    “Effective June 1, 1984, the charge for each dwelling unit described above shall be $9.60 per quarter or $4.80 for those over sixty-two years of age who qualify for the half-price rate. SECTION III. Repealer. All”
    document 4763, p. 1 · Ord. 121 · 1980s
  3. June 1, 1984 Figure The garbage charge of $9.60 as printed in 1984 is about $31 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Effective June 1, 1984, the charge for each dwelling unit described above shall be $9.60 per quarter or $4.80 for those over sixty-two years of age who qualify for the half-price rate. SECTION III. Repealer. All”
    document 4763, p. 1 · 1980s
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. August 3, 1984 Figure Resolution 1984-6 approved a bank as depository in the amount of $140,000.00.
    “Resolution No. 1984-6 approving First National Bank of Iowa City as depository in amount of $140,000.00 was introduced by Cox and seconded by Spivey.”
    document 4403, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 1984-006 · 1980s
  16. August 3, 1984 Figure $140,000 as printed (1984) · about $450,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Resolution No. 1984-6 approving First National Bank of Iowa City as depository in amount of $140,000.00 was introduced by Cox and seconded by Spivey.”
    document 4403, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  17. August 3, 1984 Figure A motion to accept a base bid of $6,105.00 at $1.20 per square yard from a paving firm for the 1984 street repair program died for lack of a second.
    “Motion Kobold to accept base bid of $6,105.00 at $1.20 per square yard from L.L. Pelling for 1984 street repair program. No second. Mayor declared motion dead for lack of a second.”
    document 4403, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  18. August 3, 1984 Figure $1.2 per square yard as printed (1984) · about $3.9 per square yard in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Motion Kobold to accept base bid of $6,105.00 at $1.20 per square yard from L.L. Pelling for 1984 street repair program. No second. Mayor declared motion dead for lack of a second.”
    document 4403, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  19. 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
  20. August 8, 1984 Neighbors The council unanimously reapproved the fringe area agreement as amended, removing the second policy statement in areas 3 and 5 that the supervisors found too restrictive.
    “Board of Supervisors felt the second policy statement in areas 3 and 5 of the Fringe Area Study was too restrictive. It would not allow a farmer to build another house on his land for a son or daughter. The intent would be maintained. A RESOLUTION REAPPROVING FRINGE AREA AGREEMENT AS AMENDED, REMOVING SECOND POLICY STATEMENT IN AREAS 3 AND 5 was introduced by Stevens and seconded by Morgan.”
    document 4401, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. October 10, 1984 Landmark On October 10, 1984 a council member reported that the lease on the post office expired March 31, 1985 and another site had to be found.
    “Kobold reported that the lease on the post office expires on March 31, 1985 and will have to find another site before that.”
    document 4397, p. 9 · meeting · 1980s
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. October 10, 1984 Special event The council reached a consensus on trick-or-treat for Tuesday, October 30, 1984 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., and a council member would work on a party, parade and costume contest for the children.
    “Council consensus to set trick-or-treat date for Tuesday, October 30, 1984 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Morgan will work with Dori Madden concerning a party for the children, parade and costume contest.”
    document 4397, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  31. October 10, 1984 Proclamation The council approved a White Cane Safety Day proclamation for October 15, 1984.
    “Motion Stevens second Cox to approve White Cane Safety Day Proclamation for October 15, 1984. Carried unanimously.”
    document 4397, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  32. November 14, 1984 Figure The council voted to donate $200.00, the amount budgeted for the Holiday Open House, to the Tiffin Fire Department so the firemen could buy all supplies and foodstuffs; the roll call shows one nay.
    “Motion Morgan second Kobold to donate $200.00 (the amount the City budgeted for the Holiday Open House) to the Tiffin Fire Department and let the firemen purchase all supplies and foodstuffs.”
    document 4396, p. 7 · meeting · 1980s
  33. November 14, 1984 Figure The holiday open house donation of $200.00 as printed in 1984 is about $650 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Motion Morgan second Kobold to donate $200.00 (the amount the City budgeted for the Holiday Open House) to the Tiffin Fire Department and let the firemen purchase all supplies and foodstuffs.”
    document 4396, p. 7 · meeting · 1980s
  34. November 14, 1984 Special event One council member went on record that he opposed using taxpayer's money to purchase liquor for the open house.
    “Spivey wished to go on record stating that he opposed the use of taxpayer's money to purchase liquor for the open house.”
    document 4396, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. December 12, 1984 Proclamation The mayor read a proclamation declaring December 16, 1984 in honor of the Tiffin Fire Department, and the fire chief accepted a plaque of appreciation from the city.
    “During community forum Potter read A PROCLAMATION DECLARING DECEMBER 16, 1984 IN HONOR OF TIFFIN FIRE DEPARTMENT. Fire Chief Morgan accepted a plaque of appreciation from the City of Tiffin.”
    document 4395, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. January 7, 1985 Figure The $6.5 million projected substation cost of 1985 is about $20,400,000 in 2026 dollars. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. January 13, 1985 Decision At the January 1985 budget workshop the council agreed by consensus to put $1,000 in the budget for a sander and $8,5000 (as printed) for street repairs in 1985-86.
    “Council consensus to put $1,000 in budget for sander and $8,5000 in budget for street repairs in 1985-86.”
    document 4393, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  46. January 13, 1985 Figure $8,500 as printed (1985) · about $27,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Council consensus to put $1,000 in budget for sander and $8,5000 in budget for street repairs in 1985-86.”
    document 4393, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  47. 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
  48. February 13, 1985 Landmark The February 13, 1985 agenda lists a request for a building permit for a post office at 321 Grant Street.
    “Terry Bergeson - request building permit for post office at 321 Grant St.”
    document 4392, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. February 18, 1985 Landmark On February 18, 1985 the mayor presented petitions with about 85 signatures asking the council to approve the building permit for a new post office at 321 Grant Street.
    “During community forum Mayor Potter presented petitions with approximately 85 signatures asking the Council to approve building permit for new post office at 321 Grant Street.”
    document 4391, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  52. March 13, 1985 Decision The council authorized a letter asking that train speed be slowed through Tiffin.
    “Morgan reported that she received information about railroad crossing and Council authorized her to write letter to ask that train speed be slowed down through Tiffin.”
    document 4390, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. April 10, 1985 Figure Resolution 1985-5 set the annual animal license fee at $2.00 per animal.
    “Annual license fee is $2.00 per animal. Delinquent license fee is $10.00 per animal. Fee for replacement of lost animal tag is $1.00 per animal. Motion Stevens second Runge to approve request by Tom Morgan for renewal”
    document 4389, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1985-005 · 1980s
  56. April 10, 1985 Figure The annual animal license fee of $2.00 as printed in 1985 is about $6.3 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Annual license fee is $2.00 per animal. Delinquent license fee is $10.00 per animal. Fee for replacement of lost animal tag is $1.00 per animal. Motion Stevens second Runge to approve request by Tom Morgan for renewal”
    document 4389, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  57. April 10, 1985 Decision On April 10, 1985 the council set a special meeting for May 1, 1985 to form a park commission.
    “Council set date for special meeting to form park commission for Wednesday, May 1, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. at fire station.”
    document 4389, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. May 1, 1985 Discussion At the May 1, 1985 special meeting the mayor said a park commission needed to be created in order to apply for grant monies for a park north of Highway 6.
    “Mayor Potter stated that he would like to see town buy school property located north of highway no. 6 and develop the upper portion into a park, and in order to apply for grant monies, a park commission needs to be created.”
    document 4388, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. May 8, 1985 Milestone On May 8, 1985 the council appointed five citizens to the new Park and Recreation Commission for staggered terms of one, two and three years.
    “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 three years.”
    document 4387, p. 4 · meeting · Delores Madden · Michelle Aubrecht · Margaret Beuter · 1980s
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. May 8, 1985 Landmark On May 8, 1985 a council member asked about culverts at 210 Summerhays and at the new post office on Grant Street.
    “Soivey asked about culverts at 210 Summerhays and new post office on Grant Street.”
    document 4387, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. July 10, 1985 Spending The council approved a proposal for street repairs, omitting two items, at an approximate cost of $11,500.00.
    “approve proposal by L.L. Pelling for street repairs as presented with the omission of items #5 alley behind Summerhays Street and #3 College Street cul-de-sac at approximate cost of $11,500.00”
    document 4386, p. 7 · meeting · 1980s
  78. July 10, 1985 Figure $11,500 as printed (1985) · about $36,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “approve proposal by L.L. Pelling for street repairs as presented with the omission of items #5 alley behind Summerhays Street and #3 College Street cul-de-sac at approximate cost of $11,500.00”
    document 4386, p. 7 · meeting · 1980s
  79. 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
  80. July 10, 1985 Report In July 1985 the council was told the Park Commission would not apply for a grant that year because no land was available for a park.
    “Commission will not apply for grant this year because no land is available for park.”
    document 4386, p. 9 · meeting · 1980s
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. October 9, 1985 Special event The council set trick-or-treat as Wednesday, October 30, 1985 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
    “to set date for trick-or-treat as Wednesday, October 30, 1985 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Carried unanimously.”
    document 4382, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. November 11, 1985 Decision The council appointed two members to five-year terms on the Planning and Zoning Commission and one to a five-year term on the Board of Adjustment.
    “Motion Morgan second Runge to appoint Paul Slaymaker and Dennis Brown to five year terms on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Carried unanimously. Motion Stevens second Spivey to appoint Roger Janssen to a five year term on the Board of Adjustment.”
    document 4379, p. 2 · meeting · Paul Slaymaker · Dennis Brown · Roger Janssen · 1980s
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. November 13, 1985 Special event The minutes record that the date for the holiday open house would be set by the fire department and the city would contribute the budgeted amount for candy.
    “Date for holiday open house will be set by fire department and city will contribute budgeted amount for candy.”
    document 4378, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. December 11, 1985 Neighbors The council adopted a resolution authorizing a 28E agreement among Tiffin and certain other cities and independent fire districts in Johnson County for mutual fire aid protection.
    “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”
    document 4375, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  98. 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
  99. 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
  100. 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

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