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Tiffin through time

Every dated item of the town's history in the archive on one list: history notes, checked research claims, events read from the records, ordinances, resolutions of the kinds that mark the town's life, project milestones, the earliest appointment to each board and proclamations. Each line is as the records put it, with its page. Atom feed.

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  1. September 8, 1976 Decision The minutes record that condemnation proceedings had been started on a Main Street property.
    “He reported that he has started condemnation proceedings on the Louis Voparil property, Main St.”
    document 4562, p. 6 · meeting · 1970s
  2. October 13, 1976 Decision A councilmember moved to accept the lease agreement with the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Co., subject to the city attorney's approval.
    “Formanek moved to accept the lease agreement with the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Co., subject to approval by the City Attorney.”
    document 4560, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
  3. January 12, 1977 Decision A councilmember moved to offer $12,000.00 for the property at 221 Main Street, subject to acceptance within 48 hours.
    “$12,000.00 for the property at 221 Main Street, subject to acceptance of the offer within 48 hours”
    document 4555, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Janssen · 1970s
  4. December 14, 1977 Discussion A regional planning staff member reported the tenant relocation rules that apply when accepting a matching funds grant from the Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for land acquisition.
    “reported the tenant relocation rules which apply when accepting a matching funds grant from the Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for land acquisition.”
    document 4540, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  5. August 13, 1978 Discussion The city attorney advised the council to decide what land Tiffin would want annexed, and to do so all at one time.
    “Attorney Sladek advised Council to decide what land Tiffin would want annexed, and do so all at one time.”
    document 4525, p. 2 · meeting · John Sladek · 1970s
  6. August 22, 1978 Decision After a public hearing on acquiring property adjacent to City Park, a councilmember moved to purchase a Main Street property on contract under Plan I.
    “Potter moved to purchase on contract L. Voparil property, Main Street adjacent to City Park under Plan I as offered by owner via negotiating committee.”
    document 4524, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  7. September 20, 1978 Decision At a special session to appoint a zoning commission, a councilmember moved to appoint six named persons and a seventh member to be filled by the council.
    “Stratton made motion to appoint the following persons to the zoning commission: B. Bream; D. Flansburg; M. Herdliska; W. Stratton, R. Janssen; Bev Birtcher and a seventh member to be filled by Council.”
    document 4522, p. 1 · meeting · Bill Bream · Dale Flansburg · Mary Ann Herdliska · Wayne Stratton · Roger Janssen · Beverly Birtcher · Janis Stratton · 1970s
  8. January 29, 1979 Annexation A representative for a landowner discussed possible annexation by Tiffin of 165 acres north of the city.
    “discussed the possible annexation by Tiffin of 165 acres north of the city”
    document 4517, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  9. March 14, 1979 Decision A public hearing notice stated an ordinance enacting a zoning plan was on file with a map of proposed zoning districts adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
    “there is now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Tiffin, Iowa an Ordinance enacting a zoning plan for the City of Tiffin. There is also on file a map of the City of Tiffin showing proposed zoning districts as adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission.”
    document 4512, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  10. April 25, 1979 Decision Ordinance 1979-82, an ordinance enacting subdivision regulations for the city, was read for the second time, with a third reading to follow.
    “Ordinance 1979-82, AN ORDINANCE ENACTING SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA was read for the second time.”
    document 4506, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 1979-82 · 1970s
  11. May 9, 1979 Decision The mayor declared the subdivision ordinance duly passed and adopted on the 9th day of May.
    “The Mayor then declared this Ordinance duly passed and adopted on this 9th day of May, 1979.”
    document 4731, p. 17 · Ord. 81 · 1970s
  12. May 9, 1979 Decision The subdivision ordinance enacts regulations for subdivision of land within the city limits and within a two mile radius of them.
    “The purpose of this Ordinance is to enact regulations for subdivision of land within the city limits and within a two mile radius of the city limits”
    document 4731, p. 1 · Ord. 81 · 1970s
  13. May 9, 1979 Ordinance Ordinance 1979-081 adopted: Motion to adopt Subdivision Ordinance #1979-81 made by Morgan document 4731 · meeting · Ord. 1979-081 · 1970s
  14. May 23, 1979 Decision The subdivision regulations provided that a subdivider's sanitary sewer system shall not contain lift stations unless the council granted a special variance on a showing that there was no alternative.
    “Such sanitary sewer system as provided by the subdivider shall not contain lift stations to assist in the flow of the sewage unless a special variance is obtained from the city council upon a showing that there is no alternative to a lift station.”
    document 4731, p. 14 · 1970s
  15. September 12, 1979 Decision The zoning ordinance was passed by the council on the 12 day of September.
    “Passed by the Council on the 12 day of September, 1979.”
    document 4732, p. 7 · Ord. 83 · 1970s
  16. September 12, 1979 Decision The zoning ordinance regulates the location, construction and use of buildings and structures and the use of land, dividing the city into districts.
    “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 CITY INTO DISTRICTS, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE REGULATIONS.”
    document 4732, p. 1 · Ord. 83 · 1970s
  17. July 11, 1980 Decision Ordinance 1980-93 was the City of Tiffin Mobile Home Park Ordinance.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1980-93 CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA, MOBILE HOME PARK ORDINANCE.”
    document 4739, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 93 · 1980s
  18. September 10, 1980 Project Sadler Subdivision: Motion Potter second Spivey to defer final acceptance of street extension and cul-de-sac in Sadler Addition until City Engineer Mike Kammerer inspects it to determine if it meets standards of agreements and sub-division ordinance No. 1980-81 document 4499, p. 3 · meeting · Sadler Subdivision · 1980s
  19. June 9, 1982 Decision The council denied a Tiffin Fire Department building permit for a 40' x 50' addition to the fire station because it did not meet side yard requirements of the zoning ordinance.
    “Motion Rohret second Spivey to deny request by Tiffin Fire Department for building permit to expand fire station by adding a 40' x 50' addition to west side of existing station because it does not meet side yard requirements set forth on Zoning Ordinance.”
    document 4459, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  20. July 14, 1982 Annexation At a special meeting the council received a petition for voluntary annexation by Amanda Potterfield and John W. Grace.
    “for the purpose of presenting petition for voluntary annexation by Amanda Potterfield and John W. Grace.”
    document 4458, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  21. July 14, 1982 Annexation The petitioners' attorney said the Code of Iowa required a land connection of at least 200 feet, so a 200 foot wide strip was offered to join the annexed tract to the city.
    “Attorney Johnston said the Code of Iowa states that in order for a piece of land to be annexed into city thay it must be connected by a minimum of 200 feet tract of land.”
    document 4458, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  22. July 14, 1982 Discussion A council member said the water system was not large enough and the only way to pay for a new one was annexation.
    “Cox: Water system isn't large enough. Only way we can pay for a new one is by having annexation.”
    document 4458, p. 4 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s
  23. July 19, 1982 Report The petitioners' attorney said annexation would bring in $400-$500.00 in taxes each year.
    “Annexation would bring in $400-$500.00 in taxes each year.”
    document 4457, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  24. July 19, 1982 Report The engineer said the water system was already at capacity, though one more house would not significantly change pressure.
    “Water system is already at capacity but one more house would not cause a significant difference in pressure.”
    document 4457, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
  25. July 19, 1982 Annexation The council adopted Resolution 1982-8 accepting the petition for annexation by Amanda Potterfield, John W. Grace and Betty Lou Grace, with the roll call recorded as Cox aye, Brown aye, Spivey nay, Rohret nay, Stevens aye.
    “Motion Brown second Cox to adopt Resolution No. 1982-8 accepting petition for annexation by Amanda Potterfield, John W. Grace and Betty Lou Grace”
    document 4457, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 1982-008 · Dennis Brown · Jerry Cox · Ted Spivey · Charles Rohret · Greg Stevens · 1980s
  26. July 19, 1982 Annexation Motion Rohret to deny the request by Miss Potterfield and John W. Grace for voluntary annexation of three tracts of land north of present city limits on either side of Roberts Ferry Road as presented by petition and drawings by Attorney Joe Johnston. document 4457, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  27. July 19, 1982 Annexation Motion Stevens second Cox to authorize issuance of a building permit for tract 2 of the annexation as requested by Amanda Potterfield once the papers are filed and drawing is presented to city clerk document 4457, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  28. July 19, 1982 Annexation Motion Brown second Cox to adopt Resolution No. 1982-8 accepting petition for annexation by Amanda Potterfield, John W. Grace and Betty Lou Grace, agreements requiring R-1 zoning to conform to zoning regulations, issues a permit for single family dwelling with agreement to file for R-1 zoning … document 4457, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 1982-008 · 1980s
  29. July 19, 1982 Resolution Resolution 1982-008 adopted: Motion Brown second Cox to adopt Resolution No. 1982-8 accepting petition for annexation by Amanda Potterfield, John W. Grace and Betty Lou Grace, agreements requiring R-1 zoning to conform to zoning regulations, issues a permit for single family dwelling with agreement to file for R-1 zoning, waiver in event that the state turns down the petition releasing city from all liability, providing for hooking on to water and sewer services as specified. Attorney Sladek stated that the city is putting document 4457, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 1982-008 · 1980s
  30. September 8, 1982 Annexation Motion Stevens second Cox to refer request by Amanda Potterfield for rezoning of tract 2 in Potterfield annexation from A-1 to R-1 to Planning and Zoning Commission document 4454, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  31. October 13, 1982 Neighbors The county planner said the Board of Supervisors asked the city to maintain the 150 foot stretch of county road between the old city limit and the new annexation, because the city surrounded it.
    “the Board Of Supervisors requested that the stretch of road between the old city limit and the new annexation be maintained by the city because the city completely surrounds that 150 foot section of county road now.”
    document 4451, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  32. October 13, 1982 Decision The council approved the Tiffin Fire Department's building permit to expand the fire station with an addition measuring 39 feet by 50 feet.
    “Motion Stevens second Cox to approve request by Tiffin Fire Department for building permit to expand current fire station per drawing with an addition measuring 39 feet by 50 feet.”
    document 4451, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  33. October 13, 1982 Neighbors The county planner described the fringe area study as policy on zoning, subdivisions and annexations in rural areas.
    “The purpose of the fringe area study is the development of policy concerning zoning, subdivisions and annexations in rural areas.”
    document 4451, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  34. October 13, 1982 Decision The council approved rezoning tract two of the Potterfield Annexation from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Single-Family Residential, with one nay.
    “Motion Stevens second Cox to approve the request by Amanda Potterfield to rezone tract two in the Potterfield Annexation from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Single-Family Residential. Roll call vote: Cox, aye; Brown, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, nay; Stevens, aye. Carried.”
    document 4452, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  35. October 13, 1982 Ordinance Ordinance 1982-108 adopted: Amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 1979-83 of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa by Changing the Use Regulation of Certain Property from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Single-family Residential document 4751 · meeting · Ord. 1982-108 · 1980s
  36. December 8, 1982 Discussion A council member said that voting to annex one house did not mean he would vote for a large annexation.
    “Brown stated that because he voted to annex one house does not mean he will vote for a large annexation.”
    document 4448, p. 2 · meeting · Dennis Brown · 1980s
  37. January 12, 1983 Decision A special meeting was called to discuss a proposed agreement for the sale of the lot at 211 Main Street to the Tiffin Fire Association, as long as the property was used for fire protection.
    “proposed agreement for sale of lot at 211 Main Street to the Tiffin Fire Association, as long as property is used for fire protection.”
    document 4442, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  38. March 9, 1983 Report The minutes recorded that the sewer plant was in the flood plain area on the map and that without the map's approval or a change the city could not get federal money to expand the plant.
    “However, the sewer plant is in the flood plain area on the map. Unless the city approves the map or shows that the sewer plant should not be included in the flood plain area, the city will not be able to get any federal money for expansion of plant.”
    document 4437, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  39. May 11, 1983 Report A planner said 30 to 40 homes a year was probably all the market could take, so the 160 acres could represent growth over the next 30 years.
    “Stoffer stated 30 to 40 homes per year in this area is probably all that the market could take. The 160 acres could represent growth over the next 30 years.”
    document 4427, p. 4 · meeting · 1980s
  40. May 11, 1983 Discussion A councilmember said 160 acres was too large for the present size of the city, and the county planner said map one showed approximately 260 acres that would require a lift station.
    “Rohret stated that 160 acres is too large considering the present size of the city. Cox asked how many acres were in map one. TePaske stated that map one shows approximately 260 acres and city would have to go to lift station to service it.”
    document 4427, p. 2 · meeting · Charles Rohret · 1980s
  41. May 11, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-111 amended the zoning ordinance by creating a new A2 zone and regulating the uses allowed there.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-111 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 83, THE OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE BY CREATING A NEW A2 ZONE AND REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE USES ALLOWED THEREIN.”
    document 4754, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 111 · 1980s
  42. September 14, 1983 Annexation A petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 131 acres north of Tiffin was presented on behalf of the landowner, John W. Grace.
    “presented petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 131 acres north of Tiffin on behalf of John W. Grace.”
    document 4420, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  43. September 28, 1983 Report The developer's representative estimated property-tax revenue to the city at between $290 and $330 per home on $50,000-$60,000 homes.
    “He estimated revenue from property taxes on $50,000-$60,000 homes at between $290-$330 per home to the city.”
    document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  44. September 28, 1983 Figure The same estimate gave a net revenue to the city of about $300.00 per home.
    “Stoffer estimated a net revenue of about $300.00 per home.”
    document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  45. September 28, 1983 Figure An estimate given at the annexation discussion put city property-tax revenue from $50,000-$60,000 homes at $290-$330 per home.
    “He estimated revenue from property taxes on $50,000-$60,000 homes at between $290-$330 per home to the city.”
    document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  46. September 28, 1983 Discussion The county planner said the county saw no problem with using the whole area over time but felt 40 acres at one time would be reasonable.
    “The county sees no problem with utilizing it all over a period of time, but feels that 40 acres at one time would be reasonable.”
    document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  47. September 28, 1983 Figure The clerk-treasurer said that year's road use tax, liquor profit and state municipal assistance totaled approximately $40.00 per person.
    “This year's road use tax, liquor profit and state municipal assistance totals approximately $40.00 per person.”
    document 4419, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  48. September 28, 1983 Annexation Motion Brown second Stevens to accept petition by John W. Grace for voluntary annexation of approximately 131 acres north of Tiffin document 4419, p. 6 · meeting · 1980s
  49. October 12, 1983 Decision Ordinance 1983-116 repealed and re-enacted Section 15 of the zoning ordinance to provide a new M1 industrial zone use classification.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1983-116 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 83 OF THE ORDINANCES OF TIFFIN, IOWA BY REPEALING SECTION 15 OF THE ORDINANCE AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF SECTION 15 AS OUTLINED BELOW PROVIDING FOR A NEW M1 INDUSTRIAL ZONE USE CLASSIFICATION.”
    document 4759, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 116 · 1980s
  50. October 12, 1983 Annexation Motion Stevens second Brown to approve petition for voluntary annexation of 53\( \frac{1}{2} \) acres north of city limits as presented by owners, John W. and Betty Lou Grace document 4417, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  51. October 12, 1983 Ordinance Ordinance 1983-116 adopted: Amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 83 of the Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa by Repealing document 4759 · meeting · Ord. 1983-116 · 1980s
  52. November 9, 1983 Annexation Resolution 1983-12 accepting the voluntary annexation petition of John W. and Betty Lou Grace for approximately 53 1/2 acres north of Tiffin was adopted, with one nay.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 1983-12 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PETITION BY JOHN W. AND BETTY LOU GRACE FOR APPROXIMATELY 53 1/2 ACRES NORTH OF TIFFIN was introduced by Brown and ready by the clerk. Motion Brown second Stevens to adopt Resolution No. 1983-12. Roll call vote: Brown, aye; Cox, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, nay; Stevens, aye. Carried”
    document 4416, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1983-012 · 1980s
  53. December 14, 1983 Annexation A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TIFFIN AND THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONCERNING ROBERTS FERRY ROAD IN POTTERFIELD ANNEXATION was introduced by Councilman Rohret and document 4415, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  54. December 14, 1983 Neighbors A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TIFFIN AND THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONCERNING ROBERTS FERRY ROAD IN POTTERFIELD ANNEXATION was introduced by Councilman Rohret and document 4415, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. January 7, 1985 Figure The $6.5 million projected substation cost of 1985 is about this many 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Would buy between 20-38 acres and could rent back to farmer or to other industries. Projected cost is $6.5 million”
    document 4394, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. February 5, 1986 Figure The $6500.00 per acre asked in 1986 is about this many 2026 dollars per acre (derived; an asking price, not a sale). Derived
    “asked $6500.00 per acre for land on the south side of highway 6 east of the creek. Motion Flansburg second Stevens not to pursue purchase of land for park on east edge of town between highway 6 and railroad tracks due to cost of land.”
    document 4373, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  69. February 5, 1986 Figure A landowner asked $6500.00 per acre for land south of Highway 6 east of the creek, and the council voted not to pursue buying land for a park because of the cost.
    “asked $6500.00 per acre for land on the south side of highway 6 east of the creek. Motion Flansburg second Stevens not to pursue purchase of land for park on east edge of town between highway 6 and railroad tracks due to cost of land.”
    document 4373, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  70. May 14, 1986 Decision The council approved an agreement for crop sharing of farm land near the sewer plant.
    “agreement with Lynn R. Colony for crop sharing of farm land near sewer plant.”
    document 4369, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  71. July 9, 1986 Discussion A tentative proposal for Gracehill Addition would have 31 lots on the west side of Roberts Ferry Road in the Grace annexation.
    “Stoffer presented a tentative proposal for Gracehill Addition which would consist of 31 lots on the west side of Roberts Ferry Road in the Grace annexation.”
    document 4366, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  72. October 8, 1986 Decision An ordinance printed as No. 1985-140 regulated the use of the surrounding 200 feet of land at a deep well site, reciting that the site had received preliminary approval.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1985-140 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF A DEEP WELL SITE WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, BY REGULATING THE USE OF SURROUNDING 200 FEET OF LAND”
    document 4781, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 140 · 1980s
  73. October 8, 1986 Decision A councilmember expressed concern that the school-owned ground was not big enough for an adult softball field under the grant terms, and the council voted not to pursue its lease or purchase.
    “Flansburg expressed concern that the ground was not big enough to allow an adult softball field under the terms of the grant. Motion Flansburg second Stoner not to pursue the lease or purchase of the ground north of highway no. 6 owned by the Clear”
    document 4364, p. 3 · meeting · Jean Flansburg · 1980s
  74. October 29, 1986 Decision The council met in special session at the fire station to receive the preliminary plat of Gracehill Subdivision.
    “in order to receive the preliminary plat of Gracehill Subdivision.”
    document 4362, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  75. December 10, 1986 Decision A planner presented the preliminary plat of Gracehill Estates as redrawn to conform to Planning and Zoning recommendations on street width, sidewalks, lift station and water mains.
    “Stoffer presented preliminary plat of Gracehill Estates as redrawn to conform to all recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning street width, sidewalks, lift station, looping of water mains and size of water mains.”
    document 4360, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  76. December 10, 1986 Ordinance Ordinance 1986-141 adopted: Amending the Zoning Ordinance No. 1979-83 of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Changing the Use Regulations of Certain Property from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Single-family Residential document 4782 · meeting · Ord. 1986-141 · 1980s
  77. July 8, 1987 Milestone A company proposed locating in Tiffin; the minutes recorded it would employ 35 people the first year growing to 60, with fifty-one percent of employees from low-to-moderate income families, and that the city would apply for grants on its behalf.
    “The company would employ 35 people the first year with growth to 60 employees during the second year.”
    document 4350, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. April 11, 1990 Report The council was told a landowner was willing to sell all 27 acres adjacent to town for $108,000.00, 20 acres north of the railroad tracks and 7 acres south, and that a grant could pay up to $50,000.00 of land acquisition.
    “is willing to sell all 27 acres adjacent to town for $108,000.00. There are 20 acres north of the railroad tracks and 7 acres south of the tracks. The grant could pay up to $50,000.00 for land acquisition.”
    document 4311, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  92. April 11, 1990 Figure Derived: the printed asking price of 108,000.00 dollars in 1990 is about 278,420.20 dollars in September 2026 dollars. Derived
    “is willing to sell all 27 acres adjacent to town for $108,000.00. There are 20 acres north of the railroad tracks and 7 acres south of the tracks. The grant could pay up to $50,000.00 for land acquisition.”
    document 4311, p. 2 · 1990s
  93. April 11, 1990 Figure Derived: the asking price of 108,000 dollars for 27 acres is 4,000 dollars per acre (as asked, not a price paid). Derived
    “is willing to sell all 27 acres adjacent to town for $108,000.00. There are 20 acres north of the railroad tracks and 7 acres south of the tracks. The grant could pay up to $50,000.00 for land acquisition.”
    document 4311, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  94. April 11, 1990 Decision The council authorized the mayor to talk to a realtor about purchase of property east of town for park development under the REAP program.
    “Motion Bartels second Slaymaker to authorize Mayor Potter to talk to realtor about purchase of property east of town for park development under the REAP program and to confer with Mike Singer and Mike Hart. Carried unanimously.”
    document 4311, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Mike Singer · Mike Hart · 1990s
  95. June 22, 1990 Disaster The council voted to begin the application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the federal flood insurance program.
    “Motion Brown second Morgan to begin application process to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the federal flood insurance program. Roll call vote: Brown, aye; Bartels, aye; Stoner, aye; Slaymaker, aye; Morgan, aye. Carried unanimously.”
    document 4304, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  96. June 22, 1990 Disaster The minutes of a special council meeting state it met on Friday, June 22, 1990 to discuss the flood.
    “The Tiffin city council met in special session on Friday, June 22, 1990 for the purpose of discussing the flood.”
    document 4304, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  97. June 27, 1990 Discussion The city attorney told the council that without a flood plain ordinance no federal grants or loans would be available to flood victims.
    “if the council is not sure they want to pass the ordinance, there will not be any federal relief available to the flood victims, either grants or loans.”
    document 4303, p. 2 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 1990s
  98. June 27, 1990 Report The clerk stated she knew of eighteen homes plus the sub station and crop damages from the flood.
    “I know of eighteen (18) homms plus the sub station and crop damages.”
    document 4303, p. 5 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1990s
  99. June 27, 1990 Disaster The council adopted Ordinance No. 1990-167, a flood plain management ordinance, by unanimous roll call.
    “Stoner moved and Slaymeer seconded for final adoption of Ordinance No. 1990-167. Roll call vote: Stoner, aye; Morgan, aye; Slaymaker, aye; Brown, aye; Bartels, aye. Carried unanimously. Mayor Potter declared A FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE duly passed and adopted.”
    document 4303, p. 8 · meeting · Ord. 1990-167 · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
  100. June 27, 1990 Disaster The council passed Resolution No. 1990-5 enacting flood plain management and control measures, by unanimous roll call.
    “A RESOLUTION ENACTING ADOPTED FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL MEASURES was introduced by Brown and seconded by Slaymaker. Roll call vote: Stoner, aye; Morgan, aye; Slaymaker, aye; Brown, aye; Bartels, aye. Carried unanimously. Mayor Potter declared Resolution No. 1990-5 duly passed and adopted.”
    document 4303, p. 8 · meeting · Res. 1990-5 · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s

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