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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. February 10, 1988 Figure The $8184.80 yearly clerk-treasurer salary of 1988 is about $23,300 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Motion Morgan second Spivey to approve Resolution No. 1988-1 setting annual salary for clerk-treasurer at $8184.80 plus $20.00 per special meetings”
    document 4341, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  2. February 10, 1988 Figure Resolution 1988-1 set the clerk-treasurer's annual salary at $8184.80 plus $20.00 per special meeting.
    “Motion Morgan second Spivey to approve Resolution No. 1988-1 setting annual salary for clerk-treasurer at $8184.80 plus $20.00 per special meetings”
    document 4341, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1988-001 · 1980s
  3. February 10, 1988 Figure $8,184.8 per year as printed (1988) · about $23,000 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Motion Morgan second Spivey to approve Resolution No. 1988-1 setting annual salary for clerk-treasurer at $8184.80 plus $20.00 per special meetings”
    document 4341, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  4. February 10, 1988 Neighbors The council approved JCCOG's request for a $103.00 contribution to the hazardous waste disposal program in Johnson County, based on Tiffin's population.
    “to approve request from JCCOG for $103.00 contribution to hazardous waste disposal program in Johnson County, amount based upon Tiffin's population.”
    document 4341, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  5. February 10, 1988 Report A councilmember reported that the Iowa Product Development Corporation was postponing a decision on Sidwell Development Corp. until April 25 so a Des Moines firm could review the marketing plan.
    “Stoner reported that the IPDC is postponing a decision on Sidwell Development Corp. until April 25th, after a Des Moines firm has had time to review the marketing plan.”
    document 4341, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  6. June 8, 1988 Decision Ordinance 1988-150 granted Rugger Cablevision a non-exclusive franchise for cable television services in Tiffin for a period of fifteen years.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1988-150 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO RUGGER CABLEVISION A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES IN TIFFIN, IOWA.”
    document 4791, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 150 · 1980s
  7. June 8, 1988 Ordinance Ordinance 1988-148 adopted: Mayor Potter declared Ordinance No. 1988-148 duly passed and adopted. Clerk reported that Board of Adjustment granted variance to Harley Stapes to build deck at 141 Summerhays Street up to 8 1/2 feet from front lot line because house sits on that place on lot document 4789 · meeting · Ord. 1988-148 · 1980s
  8. June 8, 1988 Ordinance Ordinance 1988-149 adopted: AMENDING ORDINANCE 149 OF THE ORDINANCES OF TIFFIN, IOWA, WHICH ORDINANCE REGULATES CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA was introduced by Stratton and moved that it be given its first reading document 4790 · meeting · Ord. 1988-149 · 1980s
  9. June 8, 1988 Ordinance Ordinance 1988-150 adopted: Motion by Morgan second Stoner that the ordinance be placed upon final passage and adopted document 4791 · meeting · Ord. 1988-150 · 1980s
  10. June 21, 1988 Discussion The cable operator told the council he might make $60.00 per month on the system with a $7,000.00 investment, and cited Oxford's population as 666.
    “I might make $60.00 per month on this system and I'll have a $7,000.00 investment. It'll take me 12 to make any money. I haven't taken any money from Oxford and it's been in since last November. I might get $100.00 this month. They have a population of 666.”
    document 4336, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  11. June 21, 1988 Ordinance Ordinance 1988-151 adopted: Soivey moved and Morgan seconded that Ordinance No. 151 be placed upon final passage and adopted document 4792 · meeting · Ord. 1988-151 · 1980s
  12. July 13, 1988 Figure The council hired Ken Castek as backup operator for the water and wastewater plants at $7.50 per hour.
    “Motion Morgan second Spivey to hire Ken Castek as backup operator for water/wastewater plants to work when Bob Herring is sick or on vacation at the rate of $7.50 per hour.”
    document 4335, p. 3 · Ken Castek · 1980s
  13. July 13, 1988 Decision The council hired a backup operator for the water and wastewater plants at $7.50 per hour, to work when the regular operator was sick or on vacation.
    “Motion Morgan second Spivey to hire Ken Castek as backup operator for water/wastewater plants to work when Bob Herring is sick or on vacation at the rate of $7.50 per hour.”
    document 4335, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  14. July 13, 1988 Decision Ordinance 1988-152 required an approved drainage plan to obtain a building permit.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1988-152 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TIFFIN MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING AN APPROVED DRAINAGE PLAN TO OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT”
    document 4793, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 152 · 1980s
  15. July 13, 1988 Report The engineer reported that quarterly water notices were still necessary although the radium level was below 3.6.
    “Hart reported that quarterly water notices will still be necessary although the radium level is below 3.6 picoliters.”
    document 4335, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  16. July 13, 1988 Ordinance Ordinance 1988-152 adopted: Mayor Potter declared Ordinance No. 1988-152 passed and adopted. Council consensus to ask Chester Reeve to inspect drainage system while making building inspection document 4793 · meeting · Ord. 1988-152 · 1980s
  17. August 10, 1988 Decision The council adopted an ordinance adopting the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tiffin.
    “Councilman Morgan introduced AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF TIFFIN, IDWA. Mayor Potter read the proposed ordinance and council duly considered it. Its adoption was moved by Stratton and seconded by Eggers. Roll call vote: Spivey, aye; Stratton, aye; Morgan, aye; Stoner, aye; Eggers, aye.”
    document 4334, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 153 · 1980s
  18. August 10, 1988 Report The code's list of ordinances indexed Park Commission as 133, Elected Officials as 134, Electric Franchise as 135, Well Site as 140, Gracehill to R-1 as 141, C.A.O.B. Building Code as 145 and Cable Franchise as 150.
    “133 Create Park Comm. 134 Elected Officials 135 Electric Franchise 136 Animal Licenses 137 Open Burning 138 Sewer Rates 139 Water Rates 140 Well Site 141 Gracehill to R-1 142 Animal Fees 143 Bldg Permit Penalties 145 C.A.O.B. Bldg Code 146 Bldg Permit Requirements 147 Bldg Permit Fees 148 Main to R-2 149 Cable Regulations 150 Cable Franchise”
    document 4794, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  19. August 10, 1988 Decision Ordinance 1988-154 regulated the performance of contracts affecting public property or directly affecting the public within the city limits.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1988-154 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PERFORMANCE OF CONTRACTS AFFECTING PUBLIC PROPERTY OR DIRECTLY AFFECTING THE PUBLIC WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”
    document 4795, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 154 · 1980s
  20. August 10, 1988 Decision Ordinance 1988-153 adopted the revised ordinances as the 1988 Municipal Code.
    “ORDINAN 1988-153 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA”
    document 4794, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 153 · 1980s
  21. August 10, 1988 Decision The council met in special session at the fire station to conduct a public hearing on recodification of the Tiffin Municipal Code.
    “conduct a public hearing on recodification of the Tiffin Municipal Code. Mayor Potter”
    document 4334, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  22. August 10, 1988 Ordinance Ordinance 1988-153 adopted: Adopting the Code of Ordinances, City of Tiffin, Iowa document 4794 · meeting · Ord. 1988-153 · 1980s
  23. August 10, 1988 Ordinance Ordinance 1988-154 adopted: Mayor Potter declared Ordinance No. 1988-154 duly passed and adopted document 4795 · meeting · Ord. 1988-154 · 1980s
  24. September 14, 1988 Landmark A request to rezone Lot 11 of Sadler Subdivision from R-2 to C-1 was made to expand the Ice Cream Store with a walk-in cooler, inside seating and a larger game room, possibly staying open year around.
    “requested rezoning of Lot 11 of Sadler Subdivision from R-2 to C-1 because he would like to expand the Ice Cream Store. The game room is four feet from the lot line now. He plans to install a walk-in cooler, inside seating, expand game room and possibly remain open year around.”
    document 4333, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  25. September 14, 1988 Decision The owner of the Ice Cream Store asked to rezone Lot 11 of Sadler Subdivision from R-2 to C-1 to expand the store.
    “John Schneider requested rezoning of Lot 11 of Sadler Subdivision from R-2 to C-1 because he would like to expand the Ice Cream Store.”
    document 4333, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  26. September 14, 1988 Spending The council approved a final payment to Smelser Construction for repairs to the sewer systems.
    “Smelser Construction in the amount of $10,378.13 for repairs to sewer systems.”
    document 4333, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  27. September 14, 1988 Discussion The September 1988 agenda listed a citizen's complaint about train speed and the need for repair of the railroad crossing.
    “Citizen's complaint about train speed and need for repair of railroad crossing”
    document 4333, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  28. October 2, 1988 Decision The council agreed by consensus to use a building for storage of city equipment and to plow the open area to the east and plant it with grass for a playground area.
    “Council consensus to use building for storage of city equipment and to plow up open area to the east and plant with grass for use as playground area”
    document 4332, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  29. October 12, 1988 Decision Ordinance 155 amended the cable ordinance regarding the proper party awarded the cable television franchise.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 155 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 150 REGARDING THE PROPER PARTY AWARDED THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE.”
    document 4796, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 155 · 1980s
  30. October 12, 1988 Spending The purchase agreement for a portion of the property at 141 Railroad Street from a bank for $21,500 had been signed and the city would take possession on October 15.
    “Potter reported that the purchase agreement for a portion of the property at 141 Railroad Street from Iowa State Bank for $21,500 had been signed and that the city would take possession on October 15.”
    document 4330, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  31. October 12, 1988 Figure $21,500 as printed (1988) · about $61,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Potter reported that the purchase agreement for a portion of the property at 141 Railroad Street from Iowa State Bank for $21,500 had been signed and that the city would take possession on October 15.”
    document 4330, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  32. October 12, 1988 Decision Resolution 1988-9 designated Third Street between College Street and the Clear Creek High School boundary a one-way street for westbound traffic only, and the mayor declared it passed.
    “A RESOLUTION THAT THIRD STREET IN TIFFIN BETWEEN COLLEGE STREET AND THE BOUNDARY OF CLEAR CREEK HIGH SCHOOL BE DESIGNATED AS A ONE-WAY STREET ALLOWING TRAFFIC ONLY GOING WEST was introduced by Eggers and seconded by Stoner. Clerk read resolution. Roll call vote: Eggers, aye; Morgan, aye; Spivey, aye; Stoner, aye; Stratton aye. Mayor declared Resolution No. 1988-9 passed and adopted.”
    document 4330, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1988-9 · 1980s
  33. October 12, 1988 Special event The council reached a consensus to set the trick-or-treat date for October 30 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
    “Council consensus to set trick-or-treat date for October 30 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.”
    document 4330, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  34. October 12, 1988 Ordinance Ordinance 1988-155 adopted: Motion Stoner second Stratton to place ordinance upon final reading and adopt document 4796 · meeting · Ord. 1988-155 · 1980s
  35. November 9, 1988 Special event The council reached a consensus to hold the Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 11 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the fire station, with the city providing candy for the children.
    “Council consensus to hold Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 11 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the fire station with the usual arrangement of city providing candy for the children.”
    document 4329, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  36. November 9, 1988 Decision The council adopted Ordinance 1988-156 rezoning Lot 11 of Sadler Subdivision from R-2 (duplex) to C-1 (commercial).
    “Mayor Potter declared ordinance No. 1988-156 duly passed and adopted.”
    document 4329, p. 5 · meeting · Ord. 1988-156 · 1980s
  37. November 9, 1988 Figure The minutes recorded that sludge from the plant would be incorporated into land around it, and that the State allowed 10,000 gallons per acre or two dry tons per acre.
    “The sludge would be incorporated into the land around the plant. The State allows 10,000 gallons per acre or two dry tons per acre.”
    document 4329, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  38. November 9, 1988 Ordinance Ordinance 1988-156 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-2 (duplex) to C-1 (commercial) document 4797 · meeting · Ord. 1988-156 · 1980s
  39. December 14, 1988 Landmark On December 14, 1988 the store's owner asked to rezone parts of lots 3 and 4 of the Sadler Subdivision from R-1 to C-1 to square the fence around the Ice Cream Store.
    “John Schneider requested rezoning of portions of lots 3 and 4 of the Sadler Subdivision from R-1 to C-1. He plans to purchase a portion of each lot to make the fence square around the Ice Cream Store.”
    document 4328, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  40. January 11, 1989 Figure The $60.00 hourly attorney rate of 1989 is about $163 an hour in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Motion Morgan second Stratton to appoint Stephen Greenleaf and Bob Michael as city attorneys for 1989 at a rate of $60.00 per hour.”
    document 4327, p. 3 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · Robert Michael · 1980s
  41. January 11, 1989 Figure The council appointed Stephen Greenleaf and Bob Michael as city attorneys for 1989 at $60.00 per hour.
    “Motion Morgan second Stratton to appoint Stephen Greenleaf and Bob Michael as city attorneys for 1989 at a rate of $60.00 per hour.”
    document 4327, p. 3 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · Robert Michael · 1980s
  42. January 11, 1989 Figure The council appointed two city attorneys for 1989 at a rate of $60.00 per hour.
    “to appoint Stephen Greenleaf and Bob Michael as city attorneys for 1989 at a rate of $60.00 per hour. Morgan stated that the fee is appropriate if council work is done in a timely fashion and Greenleaf responded that it”
    document 4327, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  43. January 11, 1989 Figure The hourly rate of the city attorneys of $60.00 as printed in 1989 is about $160 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “to appoint Stephen Greenleaf and Bob Michael as city attorneys for 1989 at a rate of $60.00 per hour. Morgan stated that the fee is appropriate if council work is done in a timely fashion and Greenleaf responded that it”
    document 4327, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  44. January 11, 1989 Discussion The agenda listed a sale of the franchise to Vantage Cable.
    “Rugger Communications: Sale of franchise to Vantage Cable”
    document 4327, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  45. January 11, 1989 Decision The mayor made committee head appointments for 1989, with Sandra Morgan to Water.
    “Mayor made the following committee head appointments for 1989: Sharon Eggers to Human Development, Ted Spivey to Home and Community, Glenn Potter to Policy and Administration, Sandra Morgan to Water, Carrie Stratton to Sewer and Dave Stoner to Community Protection”
    document 4327, p. 3 · meeting · Sandra Morgan · 1980s
  46. February 8, 1989 Decision The council raised the city engineer hourly rate from $25 per hour to $40 per hour effective July 1, 1989.
    “to increase hourly rate of city engineer Mike Hart from $25 per hour to $40 per hour effective July 1, 1989.”
    document 4326, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  47. February 8, 1989 Report The engineer reported that at a meeting with the Iowa Interstate Railroad and the Iowa DOT about train speed and vibration he was told slowing trains down would only make vibration worse.
    “Engineer Hart reported on meeting with representatives of the Iowa Interstate Railroad and the Iowa Department of Transportation concerning speed of trains through town, and excessive vibration caused by trains. Hart was told by Gil Peters that slowing trains down would only make vibration worse.”
    document 4326, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  48. February 8, 1989 Figure The council increased the city engineer Mike Hart's hourly rate from $25 per hour to $40 per hour effective July 1, 1989.
    “Motion Morgan second Spivey to increase hourly rate of city engineer Mike Hart from $25 per hour to $40 per hour effective July 1, 1989.”
    document 4326, p. 4 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1980s
  49. February 8, 1989 Ordinance Ordinance 1989-157 adopted: Motion Stratton second Spivey for adoption of Ordinance #1989-157 document 4798 · meeting · Ord. 1989-157 · 1980s
  50. March 8, 1989 Spending The council approved a contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for 32 hours per month at $14.50 per hour effective July 1, 1989; the proposal was to raise it from 7 hours per week, and the clerk said ticket revenue to the city was less than $50.00 per year.
    “Potter proposed increasing contract with Johnson County Sheriff's Department from 7 hours per week to 32 hours per month. Spivey: How much ticket revenue does the city get? Clerk: Less than $50.00 per year.”
    document 4325, p. 5 · meeting · project · 1980s
  51. March 8, 1989 Neighbors Motion Morgan second Eggers to approve contract with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for 32 hours per month at a rate of $14.50 per hour effective July 1, 1989 document 4325, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  52. May 10, 1989 Decision The council voted to vacate the alley between College and Grant streets and sell 10 by 60 foot sections of it to adjacent property owners for $100 each.
    “Motion Spivey second Stratton to vacate alley between College and Grant streets and sell 10' x 60' sections of alley between College and Grant streets to adjacent property owners for $100 each. Roll call vote: Spivey, aye; Stoner, aye; Morgan, aye; Stratton, aye; Eggers, aye. Motion carried.”
    document 4323, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  53. May 10, 1989 Figure $100 as printed (1989) · about $270 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Motion Spivey second Stratton to vacate alley between College and Grant streets and sell 10' x 60' sections of alley between College and Grant streets to adjacent property owners for $100 each. Roll call vote: Spivey, aye; Stoner, aye; Morgan, aye; Stratton, aye; Eggers, aye. Motion carried.”
    document 4323, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  54. May 10, 1989 Figure A $100 alley section of 10 by 60 feet works out to about $7,260 per acre (derived, per acre, from the printed dimensions). Derived
    “Motion Spivey second Stratton to vacate alley between College and Grant streets and sell 10' x 60' sections of alley between College and Grant streets to adjacent property owners for $100 each. Roll call vote: Spivey, aye; Stoner, aye; Morgan, aye; Stratton, aye; Eggers, aye. Motion carried.”
    document 4323, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  55. May 10, 1989 Report The city attorney reported that research found parts of the alley between Grant and College streets were vacated in 1875, so the city might not own all of it.
    “Our research found that parts of the alley were vacated back in 1875, so city may not own all of it.”
    document 4323, p. 2 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 1980s
  56. June 14, 1989 Decision Ordinance 1989-158 a third time repealed and re-enacted Section 15 of the zoning ordinance to provide a new M-1 industrial zone use classification.
    “ORDINANCE 1989-158 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 A NEW M-1 INDUSTRIAL ZONE USE CLASSIFICATION”
    document 4799, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 158 · 1980s
  57. June 14, 1989 Report A councilmember reported that the railroad would replace the signal lights all along the tracks and would do Tiffin within three years.
    “Spivey reported that the railroad will be replacing the signal lights all along the tracks and will do Tiffin sometime in the next three years.”
    document 4322, p. 8 · meeting · 1980s
  58. June 14, 1989 Ordinance Ordinance 1989-158 adopted: Amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 1979-83 of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa by Repealing document 4799 · meeting · Ord. 1989-158 · 1980s
  59. June 14, 1989 Ordinance Ordinance 1989-159 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 4800 · meeting · Ord. 1989-159 · 1980s
  60. July 12, 1989 Decision Ordinance 1989-160 vacated the alley located in Block 2 of the Original Town of Tiffin.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1989-160 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE ALLEY LOCATED IN BLOCK 2 OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF TIFFIN”
    document 4801, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 160 · 1980s
  61. July 12, 1989 Report A councilmember reported that Rugger Communications had sold the cable business in Tiffin to Vantage Cable Company.
    “Morgan reported that Rugger Communications has sold cable business in Tiffin to Vantage Cable Company.”
    document 4321, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  62. July 12, 1989 Neighbors Motion Stoner second Morgan to approve contract with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for 7 1/2 hours per week at $14.50 per hour for services effective July 1, 1989 for a period of one year document 4321, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  63. July 12, 1989 Ordinance Ordinance 1989-160 adopted: Vacating the Alley Located in Block 2 of the Original Town of Tiffin, Iowa, as Shown by the Plat in Deed Record 27, Page 462, of the Records of the Johnson County, Iowa, Recorder, Which Is Bordered by Grant Street and College Street to the East and West, and Is Between Second and Railroad Streets in Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa document 4801 · meeting · Ord. 1989-160 · 1980s
  64. August 9, 1989 Landmark The mayor reported he had asked that construction of a porch at Grandpa's Grocery at 221 Marengo Road stop because no building permit had been applied for.
    “Mayor reported that he called Louis Voparil and asked that he stop construction of the porch at Grandpa's Grocery at 221 Marengo Road because he did not apply for a building permit”
    document 4319, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1980s
  65. August 9, 1989 Landmark The council approved a building permit for a 20' by 44' expansion of the Ice Cream Store at 231 Marengo Road, including a second story with an apartment above.
    “to approve request by John Schneider for building permit for 20' by 44' expansion including a second story with an apartment above the structure to Ice Cream Store at 231 Marengo Road.”
    document 4319, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  66. August 9, 1989 Report A council member reported that a citizen survey required for park grant money showed most citizens wanted a basketball court, and that the park commission would pursue a combination court and picnic area.
    “Eggers reported results of citizen survey as part of requirement for grant monies for new park show most citizens want a basketball court. Eggers said park commission would pursue combination basketball, volleyball and tennis court along with a picnic area.”
    document 4319, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  67. August 9, 1989 Decision The mayor reappointed a Board of Adjustment member and two Planning and Zoning Commission members to terms expiring September 1994.
    “Mayor reappointed Lloyd Willimas to term on the Board of Adjustment, term expiring September, 1994. Mayor reappointed Sandy Huedepohl and Bob Janssen to Planning and Zoning Commission, term expiring September, 1994.”
    document 4319, p. 5 · meeting · Lloyd Williams · Sandy Huedepohl · 1980s
  68. August 9, 1989 Closure The agenda listed a request to close Third Street in front of Slim's for a street dance.
    “request closing of Third St in front of Slim's for street dance”
    document 4319, p. 1 · meeting · 1980s
  69. August 9, 1989 Closure The council approved closing Third St. in front of Slim's for a street dance on Saturday, August 12, 1989 from 8:00 p.m. until midnight.
    “Motion Eggers second Stoner to approve closing of Third St. in front of Slim's for street dance on Saturday, August 12, 1989 from 8:00 p.m. until midnight. Carried unanimously.”
    document 4319, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  70. August 9, 1989 Closure Motion Eggers second Stoner to approve closing of Third St. in front of Slim's for street dance on Saturday, August 12, 1989 from 8:00 pm until midnight document 4319, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  71. September 13, 1989 Discussion At the public hearing the attorney said the cable owner never notified the city when the business was sold and that the city learned of it from a council member who started receiving a bill from Vantage Cable.
    “He never notified the city when he sold the business. The only way I found out about it is from a council member who subscribes to cable”
    document 4318, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  72. September 13, 1989 Figure Resolution 1989-9 raised the depository limit from $200,000.00 to $300,000.00.
    “A RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES and raising the limit from $200,000.00 to $300,000.00 was introduced by Stoner and seconded by Bartels.”
    document 4318, p. 9 · meeting · Res. 1989-009 · 1980s
  73. September 13, 1989 Figure $300,000 as printed (1989) · about $820,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “A RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES and raising the limit from $200,000.00 to $300,000.00 was introduced by Stoner and seconded by Bartels.”
    document 4318, p. 9 · meeting · 1980s
  74. September 13, 1989 Figure The depository limit of $300,000.00 in 1989 is 4.0 times the $75,000.00 of 1983, as printed, not adjusted (derived, quotient). Derived
    “A RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES and raising the limit from $200,000.00 to $300,000.00 was introduced by Stoner and seconded by Bartels.”
    document 4318, p. 9 · meeting · 1980s
  75. September 13, 1989 Figure The Park Commission wanted repairs to the playground equipment and removal of the sold maintenance shed's foundation, estimated at $700.00.
    “the Park Commission wanted to make repairs and improvements to the current playground equipment and break up some of the cement from the foundation of the maintenance shed which was sold. These improvements are estimated at $700.00.”
    document 4318, p. 8 · meeting · 1980s
  76. September 13, 1989 Ordinance Ordinance 1989-161 adopted: Eppers moved for final adoption of this ordinance and Morgan seconded document 4802 · meeting · Ord. 1989-161 · 1980s
  77. October 11, 1989 Decision The council reached consensus to proceed with removal of sludge from the sewer ponds.
    “Council consensus to proceed with removal of sludge from sewer ponds.”
    document 4317, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  78. October 11, 1989 Special event The council set trick-or-treat night for Monday, October 30 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
    “to set trick-or-treat night for Monday, October 30 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Carried unanimously.”
    document 4317, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  79. November 8, 1989 Special event The council minutes of fourteen separate years between 1974 and 1989 record a holiday or community open house at the fire station being set, planned or funded (derived count of the claims listed as inputs). Derived
    “Council consensus to set date for Holiday Open House for Sunday, December 17 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. with city providing money candy and apples for children.”
    document 4316, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  80. November 8, 1989 Report The clerk reported that two candidates received a tied vote for a four-year council term and that the Board of Supervisors would break the tie by drawing a name from a hat at the canvass.
    “According to the State Code, the Board of Supervisors will break the tie by drawing the name from a hat during the official canvas of votes.”
    document 4316, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  81. November 8, 1989 Special event The council set the Holiday Open House for Sunday, December 17 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., with the city providing money, candy and apples, and set the Holiday Decorating Contest for Monday, December 11.
    “Council consensus to set date for Holiday Open House for Sunday, December 17 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. with city providing money candy and apples for children. Council consensus to set date for Holiday Decorating Contest for Monday, December 11.”
    document 4316, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  82. November 8, 1989 Neighbors The council voted unanimously to enter an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation to provide water to the I-80 rest stops just west of Tiffin, contingent on approval of a final agreement.
    “Motion Morgan second Eggers to enter into an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation to provide water for use at the rest stops on I-80 just west of Tiffin, contingent upon approval of final agreement.”
    document 4316, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  83. November 8, 1989 Decision The engineer proposed that the city install the main on Railroad Street to tie a loop for the other mains, a long-standing recommendation that would benefit the city.
    “Hart then proposed that the city install the main on Railroad Street which would tie a loop for the other mains. This has always been a recommendation and would benefit the city.”
    document 4316, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1980s
  84. November 8, 1989 Report The clerk reported that three four year terms and one two year term were available, that everyone chose to run for four years, and that six people ran for three offices with no one running for one.
    “three four year terms and one two year term was available. Everyone chose to run for four years. This is why the ballot had six people running for three offices and no one running for one office.”
    document 4316, p. 5 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1980s
  85. November 8, 1989 Person The clerk reported that two candidates received a tied vote for a four year council term, and that the Board of Supervisors would break the tie by drawing a name from a hat during the canvass.
    “Clerk reported that Carrie Stratton and Pam Brown received a tied vote for a 4 year term on the council. According to the State Code, the Board of Supervisors will break the tie by drawing the name from a hat during the official canvas of votes.”
    document 4316, p. 5 · meeting · Carrie Stratton · Pam Brown · 1980s
  86. November 8, 1989 Neighbors Motion Morgan second Eggers to enter into an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation to provide water for use at the rest stops on I-80 just west of Tiffin, contingent upon approval of final agreement document 4316, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  87. December 13, 1989 Neighbors The council approved Johnson County Civil Defense's request of 25 cents per capita for HAZ-MAT for fiscal year '91.
    “to approve request by Johnson County Civil Defense for 25 cents per capita for HAZ-MAT for fiscal year '91.”
    document 4315, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  88. January 10, 1990 Decision The council passed an ordinance allowing the mayor and clerk to agree to provide water service to the Iowa Department of Transportation rest areas on Interstate 80 for one dollar and other valuable consideration.
    “to allow the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation, wherein in consideration of one dollar and other valuable consideration, the City of Tiffin would provide water service to the north and south rest areas on Interstate 80”
    document 4803, p. 1 · Ord. 1990-162 · 1990s
  89. January 10, 1990 Figure An ordinance on water system rates and charges set the minimum monthly fee at $9.50.
    “the minimum monthly fee shall be $9.50”
    document 4805, p. 1 · Ord. 1990-164 · 1990s
  90. January 10, 1990 Neighbors Motion Stoner second Brown to approve ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT for rate increase from $14.50 to $15.25 per hour effective July 1, 1990 document 4314, p. 5 · meeting · 1990s
  91. January 10, 1990 Neighbors An Ordinance Providing for a Water Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation document 4803 · meeting · Ord. 1990-162 · 1990s
  92. January 10, 1990 Ordinance Ordinance 1990-162 adopted: Mayor Potter declared Ordinance No. 1990-162 duly passed and adopted document 4803 · meeting · Ord. 1990-162 · 1990s
  93. January 10, 1990 Ordinance Ordinance 1990-163 adopted: Motion Slaymaker second Brown to place ordinance upon final passage and adoption document 4804 · meeting · Ord. 1990-163 · 1990s
  94. January 10, 1990 Ordinance Ordinance 1990-164 adopted: Mayor declared ordinance No. 1990-164 duly passed and adopted document 4805 · meeting · Ord. 1990-164 · 1990s
  95. February 8, 1990 Figure The council approved an addendum to the sheriff agreement raising the rate from $14.50 to $15.25 per hour.
    “Motion Stoner second Brown to approve ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT for rate increase from $14.50 to $15.25 per hour”
    document 4314, p. 5 · meeting · project · 1990s
  96. February 8, 1990 Decision The council planned to upgrade the fence and build a shelter at the sewer plant before July 1, 1990 and to buy a generator for the plant during FY 91.
    “City will investigate upgrading fence at sewer plant and pay for it before July 1, 1990. (FY' 90) City will build shelter at sewer plant to house equipment and workers when emergency service is needed and pay for it before July 1, 1990. (FY' 90) City will purchase a generator for sewer plant during FY '91.”
    document 4314, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  97. February 14, 1990 World event The clerk distributed Census materials and the mayor was to assign precincts for each council member to canvass during the first two weeks in March.
    “Clerk distributed Census materials and Mayor will assign precincts for each council member to canvas during the first two weeks in March.”
    document 4313, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  98. February 14, 1990 Figure an ordinance set council member pay at $20.00 for each regular meeting attended.
    “$20.00 for each regular meeting attended by the council member.”
    document 4806, p. 1 · Ord. 1990-165 · 1990s
  99. February 14, 1990 Figure an ordinance set the mayor's compensation at $500.00 annually.
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually as compensation.”
    document 4806, p. 1 · Ord. 1990-165 · 1990s
  100. February 14, 1990 Figure Derived: the printed mayor annual compensation of 500.00 dollars in 1990 is about 1,288.98 dollars in September 2026 dollars. Derived
    “The Tiffin Mayor shall receive $500.00 annually as compensation.”
    document 4806, p. 1 · 1990s

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