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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. July 9, 1997 Ordinance Ordinance 1997-217 adopted: Repealing Ordinance No. 57 and No. 213 and All Subsequent Amendments Thereto and Enacting This Ordinance in Lieu Thereof and Reestablishing the Sewer District and Providing for a User Charge System That Will Provide Funds Needed to Pay for the Operation and Maintenance and All Other Expenses Associated with the City's Wastewater Treatment Works document 4861 · Ord. 1997-217 · 1990s
  2. September 18, 1997 Discussion A list of priorities in the September 1997 minutes put completion of wastewater treatment facility improvements and continued inspection and repair of existing sanitary sewers under utility improvements.
    “UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS 1. Completion of Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements 2. Engineering Study on Possible Water Tower 3. Continued Inspection and Repairs to Existing Sanitary Sewers”
    document 4287, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  3. September 18, 1997 Discussion A list of utility improvements included an engineering study on a possible water tower.
    “UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS 1. Completion of Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements 2. Engineering Study on Possible Water Tower”
    document 4287, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  4. October 14, 1997 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-222 adopted: Councilperson Ryan introduced Ordinance No. 1998-222, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4867 · meeting · Ord. 1998-222 · 1990s
  5. December 10, 1997 Decision The council accepted the Tiffin, Iowa Design Standards, to apply to all applicable developments, subdivisions and improvements effective on approval.
    “these directions, instructions, and specifications titled as the Tiffin, Iowa Design Standards be accepted by the City and applied to all applicable developments, subdivisions, and improvements effective immediately upon approval of this resolution.”
    document 5169, p. 1 · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
  6. December 18, 1997 Report A report on a proposed cellular tower site said the low-lying location was possibly in a flood plain and that the area had already been flooded a number of times.
    “The proposed site is also located in a low lying area, and possibly in a flood plain, which seems to be an undesirable location for practical reasons as well. In fact, that area has already been flooded a number of times.”
    document 4282, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  7. 1998 Figure The city fact sheet gave the 1990 population as 460.
    “1990 Population 460”
    document 4184, p. 6 · meeting · 1990s
  8. 1998 Figure The city's 1998 fact sheet gave an estimated 1998 population of 900 and a projected 2005 population of 1,500.
    “1998 Population 900 estimated 2005 Population 1,500 projected”
    document 4184, p. 6 · meeting · 1990s
  9. 1998 Report The city fact sheet stated that the city had adopted a revised version of the Joint Municipal Metropolitan Design Standards used by Coralville, Iowa City, and North Liberty, and had recently entered a Fringe Area Policy Agreement with Johnson County.
    “The City of Tiffin adopted a revised version of the Joint Municipal Metropolitan Design Standards used by Coralville, Iowa City, and North Liberty.”
    document 4184, p. 6 · meeting · 1990s
  10. 1998 Figure The city's 1998 fact sheet gave municipal infrastructure investment of $1,150,000 (1994-1998) and new private investments of $6,974,000 (1993 to July 1997).
    “Municipal Infrastructure Investment $1,150,000 (1994-1998) New Private Investments $6,974,000 (1993 to July 1997)”
    document 4184, p. 6 · meeting · 1990s
  11. 1998 Figure The city's 1998 fact sheet gave new private investments of $6,974,000 (1993 to July 1997).
    “New Private Investments $6,974,000 (1993 to July 1997)”
    document 4184, p. 6 · meeting · 1990s
  12. 1998 Figure The city fact sheet stated that 240 subdivision lots had been created since 1993, with 10 new businesses since 1995.
    “Subdivision Lots created since 1993 240 New Businesses since 1995 10”
    document 4184, p. 6 · meeting · 1990s
  13. 1998 Report The city's 1998 fact sheet stated that in 1995, 1996, and 1998 the city completed significant updates to its zoning ordinance.
    “In 1995, 1996, and 1998 the City completed significant updates to its Zoning Ordinance.”
    document 4184, p. 6 · meeting · 1990s
  14. January 14, 1998 Decision Committee appointments in January 1998 placed Rodney Walls on Parks and Recreation.
    “Committee Appointments: Michael Gericke on Community Protection, Rodney Walls on Parks and Recreation;”
    document 4280, p. 2 · meeting · Rodney Walls · 1990s
  15. January 14, 1998 Decision The council authorized the mayor to sign an application request for a $1.2 million state revolving loan to finance water improvements that would be needed in the future.
    “Motion Ryan, second Kern to authorize Mayor Potter to sign an application request for $1.2 million state revolving loan to finance water improvements that will be needed in the future.”
    document 4280, p. 3 · meeting · project · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
  16. January 14, 1998 Figure The $1,200,000 water state revolving loan application of 1998 is about $2,500,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Motion Ryan, second Kern to authorize Mayor Potter to sign an application request for $1.2 million state revolving loan to finance water improvements that will be needed in the future.”
    document 4280, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  17. January 14, 1998 Person On January 14, 1998 the council appointed Jim Bartels to Streets and Home/Community.
    “Jim Bartels on Streets and Home/Community”
    document 4280, p. 2 · meeting · Jim Bartels · 1990s
  18. January 14, 1998 Decision The committee appointments of January 1998 put Mike Ryan on Water.
    “Committee Appointments: Michael Gericke on Community Protection, Rodney Walls on Parks and Recreation; Jim Bartels on Streets and Home/Community; Mayor Potter on Policy & Administration; Alan Kern on Sewer; Mike Ryan on Water”
    document 4280, p. 2 · meeting · Mike Ryan · 1990s
  19. January 14, 1998 Milestone The earliest City Planner in the archive
    “Also present: Attorney Stephen Greenleaf, Engineer Mike Hart, Planner Mike Hart, Juan Ochoa, Melvin Reeve, Steve Berner and Kid Acorn.”
    document 4280, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  20. February 11, 1998 Decision On February 11, 1998 the council approved a proposed budget for the year ending June 30, 1999, with an estimated tax levy rate of $7.65 per thousand valuation on regular property and none on agricultural land.
    “The new budget has an estimated tax levy rate of $7.65 per thousand valuation on regular property, and estimated tax levy of $.00 per thousand valuation on agricultural land.”
    document 4278, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  21. February 11, 1998 Figure The same budget put the tax money levied at $97,920 on regular property, with Community Protection at $31,620, Human Development $25,500, Home and Community $310,000 and Policy and Administration $85,680.
    “The tax money levied is $97,920 on regular property and $.00 on agricultural land. Budget for Community Protection is $31,620, Human Development is $25,500, Home and Community $310,000 and Policy and Administration, $85,680.”
    document 4278, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  22. February 11, 1998 Figure $97,920 as printed (1998) · about $200,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “The tax money levied is $97,920 on regular property and $.00 on agricultural land. Budget for Community Protection is $31,620, Human Development is $25,500, Home and Community $310,000 and Policy and Administration, $85,680.”
    document 4278, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  23. February 11, 1998 Figure Resolution 1998-1 raised the public works director's wage to Step 3.5, or $30,900 a year, beginning July 1, 1998, with medical insurance coverage.
    “RESOLUTION TO INCREASE WAGES FOR PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Brett Mehmen to Step 3.5 or $30,900/year beginning 7-1-98 and including medical insurance coverage.”
    document 4277, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 1998-001 · 1990s
  24. February 11, 1998 Figure The public works director's annual wage of $30,900 as printed in 1998 is about $64,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “RESOLUTION TO INCREASE WAGES FOR PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Brett Mehmen to Step 3.5 or $30,900/year beginning 7-1-98 and including medical insurance coverage.”
    document 4277, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  25. February 11, 1998 Person The February 1998 minutes record a Planning and Zoning Commission member's resignation after many years of service and the city's appreciation.
    “Sandy Huedepohl has resigned her seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Sandy has spent many years on the commission and the city extends its appreciation for these many years of service.”
    document 4277, p. 1 · meeting · Sandy Huedepohl · 1990s
  26. February 11, 1998 Figure Resolution 1998-1 raised the Public Works Director's wages to Step 3.5, or $30,900 a year, beginning July 1, 1998.
    “Motion Bartels, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #1998-1, RESOLUTION TO INCREASE WAGES FOR PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Brett Mehmen to Step 3.5 or $30,900/year beginning 7-1-98 and including medical insurance coverage.”
    document 4277, p. 1 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · 1990s
  27. February 11, 1998 Figure $30,900 per year as printed (1998) · about $64,000 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Motion Bartels, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #1998-1, RESOLUTION TO INCREASE WAGES FOR PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Brett Mehmen to Step 3.5 or $30,900/year beginning 7-1-98 and including medical insurance coverage.”
    document 4277, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  28. March 11, 1998 Decision On March 11, 1998 the council approved Resolution 1998-9, superseding Resolution 1997-18, granting approval of the final plat and subdivision of a replat of Forest Ridge Subdivision Part Two.
    “Motion Walls, second Gericke to approve a Resolution #1998-9, superseding Resolution #1997-18, A RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT AND SUBDIVISION OF A REPLAT OF FOREST RIDGE SUBDIVISION PART TWO, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA.”
    document 4274, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 1998-009 · 1990s
  29. April 8, 1998 Discussion A work plan said the City Council should authorize the Attorney to solicit quotes for codification and report back at the next Council meeting.
    “Codification: The City Council should authorize the Attorney to solicit quotes for this work and report back at next Council meeting.”
    document 4264, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  30. April 8, 1998 Neighbors The planner was to look into a fringe area agreement with North Liberty and write IDOT about the city's reservations on the I-380 and Highway 6 interchange plans.
    “Mike Singer will look into a fringe area agreement with North Liberty and a letter to the IDOT regarding the City of Tiffin reservations with I-380 and Highway # 6 interchange plans.”
    document 4266, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  31. April 8, 1998 Decision The minutes record that open burning was set for daylight hours of weekends to the end of May, with no burning on asphalt or sidewalks because of damage this causes.
    “Open Burning is set for daylight hours of weekends from now to the end of May. No burning on asphalt or sidewalks because of damage this causes. Clean up day is set for the morning of April”
    document 4259, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  32. May 6, 1998 Milestone On May 6, 1998 the council set an ad hoc committee meeting for May 27 to begin preliminary work on the capital improvements plans.
    “A special ad hoc committee meeting is set for Wednesday, May 27th at 6:30 p.m. to begin preliminary work for the capital improvements plans.”
    document 4260, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  33. May 6, 1998 Person The council approved Greg Schott as City Building Inspector.
    “Motion Kern, second Walls to approve Greg Schott as City Building Inspector.”
    document 4260, p. 3 · meeting · Greg Schott · 1990s
  34. May 6, 1998 Decision The council approved work with a capital improvement planning consultant at $45.00 per hour in an amount not to exceed $5,500.00.
    “Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve work with Mr. Pat Calahan at $45.00/hour in an amount not to exceed $5,500.00.”
    document 4260, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  35. May 6, 1998 Discussion A schedule for a council meeting included a discussion of pre-construction financial management for the wastewater treatment plant.
    “Introduction of Mr. Sears and Mr. Arthur to discuss pre-construction financial management for wastewater treatment plant and preparation for the Year 2000 Audit”
    document 4261, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  36. May 13, 1998 Landmark The May 13, 1998 Planning and Zoning agenda lists a review of proposed signs for John's Ice Cream.
    “Review of Proposed Signs for John's Ice Cream, etc.”
    document 4255, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  37. May 13, 1998 Landmark The May 13, 1998 Planning and Zoning agenda lists revised zoning for GTE, Slim's and Flensburg from R-1 to CB1.
    “Approval of Revised Zoning for GTE, Slim's, Flensburg from R-1 to CB1”
    document 4255, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  38. May 13, 1998 Decision The council adopted Ordinance No. 1998-218, amending the subdivision ordinance.
    “Whereupon the mayor declared that Ordinance No. 1998-218, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE, be adopted and signified his approval of same by fixing his signature thereto. Passed by the council on the 13th day of May, 1998”
    document 4256, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 1998-218 · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
  39. May 13, 1998 Decision The council adopted an ordinance, a zoning ordinance regulating the location, construction and use of buildings and land, dividing the land into districts and creating a Board of Adjustment.
    “an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION, CONSTRUCTION, AND USE OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, AND THE USE OF LAND, IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA; AND FOR SAID PURPOSES, DIVIDING THE SAID LANDS INTO DISTRICTS AND CREATING A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT”
    document 4864, p. 11 · Ord. 1998-219 · 1990s
  40. May 13, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 1996-205 adopted document 4848 · meeting · Ord. 1996-205 · 1990s
  41. May 13, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 218 adopted: Motion Ryan, second Walls to give a second and third reading to an Ordinance, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA, REGARDING FIRST FLOOR APARTMENTS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES, and that the laws and rules providing that ordinances be considered and voted on for passage at two council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended and dispensed with and that ORDINANCE #1998-218 be placed on its last reading document 4863 · meeting · Ord. 218 · 1990s
  42. May 13, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-219 adopted: Councilperson Ryan introduced Ordinance No. 1998-219, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4864 · meeting · Ord. 1998-219 · 1990s
  43. June 3, 1998 Discussion The June 1998 Planning and Zoning agenda lists a possible meeting with North Liberty regarding the Forevergreen interchange at I-380.
    “Possible Meeting with North Liberty regarding Forevergreen Interchange@ I-380”
    document 4253, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  44. June 10, 1998 Closure The council approved Resolution 1998-12, an agreement closing Third Street for a dance at Slim's Saloon on June 20, 1998, with police and cleanup service provided by Slim's Saloon.
    “RESOLUTION # 1998-12, AGREEMENT CLOSING THIRD STREET. Resolution approving street closing for dance at Slim’s Saloon on June 20, 1998 with police and cleanup service provided by Slim’s Saloon.”
    document 4252, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1998-012 · 1990s
  45. June 10, 1998 Closure Motion Kern, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION # 1998-12, AGREEMENT CLOSING THIRD STREET. Resolution approving street closing for dance at Slim’s Saloon on June 20, 1998 with police and cleanup service provided by Slim’s Saloon document 4252, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1998-012 · 1990s
  46. June 18, 1998 Decision The capital improvements committee agreed to add an annual sanitary sewer lines replacement program to the list of capital improvement projects.
    “The Committee agreed to add the following to the list of CIP Projects: 1. Annual sanitary sewer lines replacement program.”
    document 4251, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  47. June 18, 1998 Discussion The capital improvements consultant was to review revenues from water rates, sewer rates and property taxes and advise the council on the need to adjust rates.
    “Callahan will also review the current revenues from water rates, sewer rates, and property taxes and then advise the City Council on the need to adjust rates.”
    document 4251, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  48. July 1, 1998 Discussion The July 1998 minutes record that the opening of the Forever Green exit was discussed and that people living along Forever Green had said they did not want the exit opened.
    “Opening of the Forever Green exit was discussed during the meeting. The people living along Forever Green have indicated a desire not to see this exit opened, these people fear that their quiet residential life will be slowly pressured into a commercial roadway”
    document 4250, p. 5 · meeting · 1990s
  49. July 1, 1998 Report The same minutes record North Liberty officials saying development on Forever Green west of I-80 would most likely be commercial.
    “North Liberty officials indicated that they could well expect that development on the west side of I-80 on Forever Green would most likely be commercial in nature.”
    document 4250, p. 5 · meeting · 1990s
  50. July 8, 1998 Report The city reported that the new sewer plant design would probably change to include two power sources rather than one, which would increase plant costs, and that bid letting would probably take place that fall.
    “Singer also reported that a change will probably be made in the new sewer plant design to include two rather than one power source. This change will increase the sewer plant costs. Singer reported that bidletting will probably take place this fall.”
    document 4248, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  51. August 4, 1998 Discussion The Capital Improvements Committee agreed that the Wastewater Treatment Plant was a "must project" and that the city had no choice on its completion.
    “The Committee agreed that the Wastewater Treatment Plant was a "must project" and that the City has no choice on the completion of the project.”
    document 4244, p. 1 · meeting · project · 1990s
  52. August 4, 1998 Neighbors Planning and Zoning held a meeting at North Liberty with county officials present, where North Liberty and county officials expressed interest in cooperative efforts when possible.
    “Planning and Zoning Meeting at North Liberty.”
    document 4246, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  53. August 5, 1998 Figure The capital improvements list in the minutes of August 1998 includes a Highway 6 bypass street/relocation at $600,000, with 50 percent RISE funding.
    “Hwy 6 Bypass Street/Relocation (50% RISE) $600,000 $600,000”
    document 4240, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  54. August 5, 1998 Figure The capital list line for a Highway 6 bypass street of $600,000 as printed in 1998 is about $1,200,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Hwy 6 Bypass Street/Relocation (50% RISE) $600,000 $600,000”
    document 4240, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  55. August 5, 1998 Discussion Planning and Zoning asked what plans were being made to prevent trapped water as experienced in the 1990 flooding; the page gives the mobile home court at 691 feet and the 100-year flood level at 690 feet.
    “what kind of plans were being made to prevent trapped water as was experienced in 1990 flooding. An 8" culvert for drainage is included for the southeast corner of the property in plans. The trailer court sits at 691 feet and the 100 year flood level is 690 feet.”
    document 4243, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  56. August 5, 1998 Discussion At the August 5, 1998 meeting a question about the trailer court plans referred to trapped water experienced in the 1990 flooding.
    “asked what kind of plans were being made to prevent trapped water as was experienced in 1990 flooding.”
    document 4240, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  57. August 12, 1998 Report In August 1998 staff of the Johnson County Council of Governments reported on a traffic study for Tiffin, which found most traffic proceeding east on Highway 6.
    “Jeff Davidson and Doug Ripley of Johnson County Council of Governments provided report on recent traffic study conducted for the City of Tiffin. The study reported most traffic proceeding east on Highway # 6.”
    document 4233, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  58. August 12, 1998 Closure The council approved Resolution 1998-13, an agreement closing Third Street for a dance at Slim's Saloon on August 29, 1998, with police and cleanup service provided by Slim's Saloon.
    “Resolution # 1998-13, AGREEMENT CLOSING THIRD STREET. Resolution approving street closing for dance at Slim’s Saloon on August 29, 1998, with police and cleanup service provided by Slim’s Saloon.”
    document 4233, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 1998-013 · 1990s
  59. August 12, 1998 Closure Motion Ryan, second Gericke to approve a Resolution # 1998-13, AGREEMENT CLOSING THIRD STREET. Resolution approving street closing for dance at Slim’s Saloon on August 29, 1998, with police and cleanup service provided by Slim’s Saloon document 4233, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 1998-013 · 1990s
  60. August 12, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-220 adopted: Motion Walls, second Kern to introduce an Ordinance, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA, REGARDING FIRST FLOOR APARTMENTS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES (ORDINANCE # 1998-220), and moved that it be given its first reading document 4865 · meeting · Ord. 1998-220 · 1990s
  61. August 26, 1998 Special event The minutes record that the council discussed that Halloween Night should fall on Halloween this year.
    “Council discussed that Halloween Night should fall on Halloween this year.”
    document 4232, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  62. August 26, 1998 Resolution Resolution 1998-014 adopted: Motion Kern, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION No. 1998-14, NAMING MAYOR GLENN R. POTTER THE FEMA OFFICIAL FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN document 4232, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1998-014 · 1990s
  63. September 8, 1998 Report A budget comment said new census data was expected to affect road use tax revenues in 2002.
    “New census data is expected to impact on road use tax revenues in 2002.”
    document 4228, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
  64. September 9, 1998 Report The September 9, 1998 agenda lists standing committee reports including Community Development, the earliest listing of that committee in the register.
    “6. Standing Committee Reports a. Attorney b. Engineer c. Community Development d. Human Development e. Home and Community - Streets f. Policy and Administration g. Water h. Sewer”
    document 4222, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  65. September 9, 1998 Annexation Planning and Zoning was told an annexation request would create an island between North Liberty, Tiffin and Coralville.
    “requested annexation but proposal would create island between North Liberty, Tiffin and Coralville.”
    document 4223, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  66. September 9, 1998 Discussion The agenda of September 9, 1998 lists a Community Development standing committee report among the standing committee reports.
    “Standing Committee Reports a. Attorney b. Engineer c. Community Development d. Human Development”
    document 4222, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  67. September 9, 1998 Decision The council denied a request for a flashing light by the railroad crossing.
    “Council denied request for flashing light by railroad crossing.”
    document 4221, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  68. September 9, 1998 Report The September 1998 minutes recorded a report that an electrician would repair the flashing light by the school crossing.
    “Singer reported that electrician will repair flashing light by school crossing.”
    document 4221, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  69. September 9, 1998 Spending The council approved purchase of approximately 1.6 acres of land for an easement for a future road connecting with Jasper Avenue, with a check of $15,000 to one landowner (and another check to a second landowner).
    “Motion Ryan second Walls to approve purchase of approximately 1.6 acres of land for easement for future road connecting with Jasper Avenue”
    document 4222, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  70. September 9, 1998 Spending The second check of the same purchase was $23,500.
    “the Francis Schneider in the amount of $23,500”
    document 4222, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  71. September 9, 1998 Figure The land bought for the road easement was approximately 1.6 acres.
    “approve purchase of approximately 1.6 acres of land for easement for future road connecting with Jasper Avenue”
    document 4222, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  72. September 9, 1998 Figure Together the two checks work out to about $24,100 per acre for approximately 1.6 acres (derived, per acre). Derived
    “approve purchase of approximately 1.6 acres of land for easement for future road connecting with Jasper Avenue”
    document 4222, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  73. September 9, 1998 Figure The two checks add up to $38,500 (derived, sum). Derived
    “Motion Ryan second Walls to approve purchase of approximately 1.6 acres of land for easement for future road connecting with Jasper Avenue”
    document 4222, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  74. September 23, 1998 Decision The Board of Adjustment approved, three to one, a variance on width requirements for two of the newly proposed lots in the expansion of the Clear Creek Mobile Home Park.
    “to approve the request for variance to Riggan-Ham Concrete for width requirements on two of the newly proposed lots in expansion plans for the Clear Creek Mobile Home Park. Ayes: Boyd, Janssen, Madden. Nays: Brown. Absent: Kee. Motion carried.”
    document 4217, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  75. October 7, 1998 History note The 1998 northeast annexation, and the Rarick estate left out
    “Motion O’Halloran, second Berner to recommend voluntary annexation request approval from various property owners on the north east corner of the city, including MaryJoSimpson, Rohreck, Roger Simpson and Mark Van Gundy for agricultural zoning and possibly commercial zoning along Jasper/Forevergreen/I-380 locations.”
    document 4215, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · history note · 1990s
  76. October 14, 1998 Discussion The minutes record that an ordinance establishing municipal infractions for violation of City ordinances would be on the next agenda.
    “An Ordinance establishing municipal infractions for violation of City Ordinances will be on the next agenda. Motion Ryan, second Gericke to approve a RESOLUTION # 1998-189, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2ND AMENDMENT TO”
    document 4213, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
  77. October 14, 1998 Decision The council passed an ordinance requiring noxious weeds to be cut or destroyed within five days of the date of notice to cure.
    “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1980-92 TO REQUIRE CUTTING OR DESTRUCTION WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF THE DATE OF NOTICE TO CURE.”
    document 4867, p. 1 · Ord. 1998-222 · 1990s
  78. October 14, 1998 Decision The council passed an ordinance reestablishing the location for posting official city notices and repealing Ordinance No. 1980-89.
    “AN ORDINANCE REESTABLISHING THE LOCATION FOR POSTING OFFICIAL CITY NOTICES AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1980-89 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”
    document 4866, p. 1 · Ord. 1998-221 · 1990s
  79. October 14, 1998 Decision The council approved Resolution 1998-17, a Resolution for Fence Regulations to City Design Standards.
    “Motion Gericke, second Ryan to approve a Resolution # 1998-17, A RESOLUTION FOR FENCE REGULATIONS TO CITY DESIGN STANDARDS. Ayes: Gericke, Walls, Kern and”
    document 4213, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1998-017 · 1990s
  80. October 14, 1998 Decision The council approved Resolution 1998-189, a second amendment to the application for additional IDNR-SRF funds for rehabilitation of the sanitary sewer system.
    “Motion Ryan, second Gericke to approve a RESOLUTION # 1998-189, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 2ND AMENDMENT TO APPLICATION FOR ADDITIONAL IDNR-SRF FUNDS FOR REHABILITATION OF THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM”
    document 4212, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 1998-189 · project · 1990s
  81. October 14, 1998 Figure After rejecting all bids for a tractor purchase, the council directed the public works director to get dealer bids on an agricultural John Deere tractor with specifications not in excess of $31,000.00.
    “reject all bids received for tractor purchase. Ayes: Kern, Walls, Ryan and Gericke. Absent: Bartels. Motion carried. Motion Ryan, second Walls to direct Brett Mehmen to contact any dealers for cost bid on a agricultural John Deere tractor with specifications not in excess of $31,000.00”
    document 4213, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
  82. October 14, 1998 Figure $31,000 as printed (1998) · about $64,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “reject all bids received for tractor purchase. Ayes: Kern, Walls, Ryan and Gericke. Absent: Bartels. Motion carried. Motion Ryan, second Walls to direct Brett Mehmen to contact any dealers for cost bid on a agricultural John Deere tractor with specifications not in excess of $31,000.00”
    document 4213, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
  83. October 14, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-221 adopted: Councilperson Bartels introduced Ordinance No. 1998-221, and moved that it be introduced and given its first reading. The motion was document 4866 · meeting · Ord. 1998-221 · 1990s
  84. November 11, 1998 World event A council member informed the council of a proposal to raise the civil defense fee 50 cents per person across the county to buy a new hazmat truck, and the council approved a 50 cent increase in hazardous material fees for about four years.
    “proposal to increase a civil defense fee by 50 cents for each person across the county for purchase of a new hazmat truck. Motion Bartels, second Ryan to approve a 50 cent increase in hazardous material fees for approximately four years”
    document 4209, p. 8 · meeting · 1990s
  85. November 11, 1998 Decision Ordinance 1998-224 set a civil penalty of not more than $200 per violation and not more than $750 for each repeat offense.
    “civil offense punishable by a civil penalty of not more than $200 for each violation, or if it is a repeat offense, civil penalty not to exceed $750 for each repeat offense.”
    document 4869, p. 1 · Ord. 1998-224 · 1990s
  86. November 11, 1998 Figure an ordinance made municipal infractions a civil offense punishable by a civil penalty of not more than $200 for each violation, or not more than $750 for a repeat offense.
    “all municipal infractions for each day of violation shall constitute a civil offense punishable by a civil penalty of not more than $200 for each violation, or if it is a repeat offense, civil penalty not to exceed $750 for each repeat offense.”
    document 4869, p. 1 · Ord. 1998-224 · 1990s
  87. November 11, 1998 Decision The council adopted Ordinance No. 1998-223 establishing parking regulations.
    “Thereupon, it was moved by Councilperson Walls, and seconded by Councilperson Ryan that Ordinance #1998-223, entitled ESTABLISHING PARKING REGULATIONS, be placed upon its final passage and adopted.”
    document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · Ord. 1998-223 · 1990s
  88. November 11, 1998 Discussion The minutes record that details for a Rental Inspection Program would be provided to the council by the city planner the next month.
    “Details for a Rental Inspection Program will be provided by Mike Singer by next month”
    document 4209, p. 9 · meeting · 1990s
  89. November 11, 1998 Figure A public hearing was set on a loan and disbursement agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $521,315.
    “in a Principal Amount not to Exceed $521,315”
    document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · project · 1990s
  90. November 11, 1998 Figure A public hearing was set on a second loan and disbursement agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $400,685.
    “in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $400,685”
    document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · project · 1990s
  91. November 11, 1998 Figure The two loan amounts set for hearing sum to 922000, the total the city planned to request in state revolving fund loans. Derived
    “The City of Tiffin will request a total of 922,000 in SRF (State Revolving Fund) loans”
    document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · project · 1990s
  92. November 11, 1998 Spending The city planned to request a total of 922,000 in state revolving fund loans at approximately 4% for 20 years, anticipating $500,000 of revenue sewer bonds and $422,000 of G.O. (TIF) bonds.
    “The City of Tiffin will request a total of 922,000 in SRF (State Revolving Fund) loans and an approximate cost of 4% for 20 years. Anticipated is $500,000 of Revenue Sewer bonds and $422,000 of G.O. (TIF) Bonds.”
    document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · project · 1990s
  93. November 11, 1998 Figure The $922,000 state revolving fund loan request of 1998 is about $1,900,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “The City of Tiffin will request a total of 922,000 in SRF (State Revolving Fund) loans and an approximate cost of 4% for 20 years. Anticipated is $500,000 of Revenue Sewer bonds and $422,000 of G.O. (TIF) Bonds.”
    document 4209, p. 6 · meeting · 1990s
  94. November 11, 1998 Decision Ordinance 1998-223 established parking regulations within the corporate limits.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1998-223 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PARKING REGULATIONS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA”
    document 4868, p. 1 · Ord. 1998-223 · 1990s
  95. November 11, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-223 adopted: Council person Walls introduced ORDINANCE NO. 1998-223, entitled AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PARKING REGULATIONS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA, and moved that it be introduced and given its first reading. The motion was document 4868 · meeting · Ord. 1998-223 · 1990s
  96. November 11, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-224 adopted: Councilperson Walls introduced an ORDINANCE NO. 1998-224, entitled, ESTABLISHING INFRACTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF TIFFIN CITY ORDINANCE, and moved that it be introduced and given its first reading. The motion was document 4869 · meeting · Ord. 1998-224 · 1990s
  97. November 11, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-225 adopted: Requiring That All Property Owners Within the Corporate Limits of the City of Tiffin, Visibly Post on Their Property Their Assigned Street Addresses document 4870 · meeting · Ord. 1998-225 · 1990s
  98. November 18, 1998 Decision Ordinance 1998-225 required all property owners within the corporate limits to visibly post their assigned street addresses on their property.
    “AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THAT ALL PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, VISIBLY POST ON THEIR PROPERTY THEIR ASSIGNED STREET ADDRESSES BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF”
    document 4870, p. 1 · Ord. 225 · 1990s
  99. November 18, 1998 Decision The council passed an ordinance requiring property owners to visibly post their assigned street addresses.
    “AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THAT ALL PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, VISIBLY POST ON THEIR PROPERTY THEIR ASSIGNED STREET ADDRESSES”
    document 4870, p. 1 · Ord. 1998-225 · 1990s
  100. December 9, 1998 Decision The minutes record that rental inspection paperwork would be drafted by the attorney and the council carried a motion to place consideration of rental inspection on the next regular agenda.
    “Rental Inspection paperwork will be drafted by Attorney Greenleaf for a January. Motion Walls, second Ryan to place consideration of rental inspection on the next regular agenda. Ayes: Walls, Ryan, Kern, Bartels, and Gericke. Motion carried.”
    document 4201, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s

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