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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. July 14, 2004 Decision Ordinance 2004-268 granted South Slope Cooperative a non-exclusive franchise for cable television service in Tiffin.
    “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO SOUTH SLOPE COOPERATIVE A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES IN TIFFIN, IOWA BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA; SECTION 1.”
    document 4912, p. 1 · Ord. 268 · 2000s
  2. July 14, 2004 Decision Resolution 2004-31 sent the cable franchise ordinance and ballot question to the county elections commissioner for an August 17, 2004 election, but the printed text names the voters of the City of North Liberty.
    “FOR THE SUBMISSION OF SAID ORDINANCE AND QUESTION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA, AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 17, 2004.”
    document 5194, p. 1 · Res. 2004-031 · 2000s
  3. December 13, 2006 Dedication Final report on the Tiffin Veteran's Memorial: total donations were $16,904, and the memorial lists the names of veterans of the Tiffin area.
    “Total donations were $16,904. Costs were $7,000 for granite rock, $550 for flag and pole, $1,550 for bricks and brickwork, $325 landscaping, $525.00 electrical, $6,640 for bronze name work. Values approached: $12,000 granite rock, $800 flag and pole, $2,000 brickwork, $2,500 concrete and work, $740 electrical, $8,000 bronze work from Phil Michels of Solon.”
    document 4016, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  4. December 13, 2006 Place The memorial report recalls that during World War II Tiffin, with an approximate 270 people, had 93 soldiers serving; this is the speaker's statement as minuted, not a record from that period.
    “During World War II the community of Tiffin with an approximate 270 people saw 93 soldiers serving, among the highest of ratios in the nation.”
    document 4016, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  5. June 6, 2007 Landmark Casey's General Stores requested a variance of about 8 feet on the Highway 6 setback to enlarge the store, and Planning and Zoning did not recommend it.
    “Casey's General Stores, Inc of Ankeny, Iowa has requested a variance for about 8 feet on the setback along Hwy 6. Requesting building permit to enlarge business on south side of building. Motion Berner, second Reeve that the request for building permit does not meet the requirements of the zoning ordinance, that a variance is not recommended”
    document 4008, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  6. July 8, 2009 Landmark Resolution 2009-25 approved an alcohol permit for Casa Tequila Authentic Mexican Grill at 119 W. Marengo Rd.
    “A RESOLUTION APPROVING OF THE ALCOHOL PERMIT TO THE CASA TEQUILA AUTHENTIC MEXICAN GRILL DOING BUSINESS AT 119 W. MARENGO RD. WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”
    document 5383, p. 1 · Res. 2009-025 · 2000s
  7. August 12, 2009 Special event Resolution 2009-33 approved a special alcohol permit for Slim's Street Dance, allowing consumption within a fenced area in the street in front of Slim's.
    “A RESOLUTION APPROVING OF THE SPECIAL ALCOHOL PERMIT FOR SLIM'S STREET DANCE TO ALLOW CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL WITHIN FENCED AREA IN STREET AREA IN FRONT OF SLIM'S ON AUGUST 15, 2009. WHEREAS, Slim's has requested the approval of a Special Alcohol Permit for the Street Dance on August 15, 2009.”
    document 5396, p. 1 · Res. 2009-033 · 2000s
  8. May 5, 2010 Landmark Planning and Zoning recommended rezoning both lots of The Depot and a residential property to the C2-B Commercial District.
    “Motion made by Steve Berner to recommend that City Council approve the re-zone of both lots of the current The Depot and the residential property at 316 College St to C2-B Commercial District.”
    document 3933, p. 2 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2010s
  9. June 9, 2010 Spending At the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment public hearing the mayor explained that Lot Five of Bigelow Subdivision was being added to allow a two-year TIF rebate to LMR Development for a commercial building.
    “purpose for request to amend current Urban Renewal Plan to include Lot Five of Bigelow Sub-division for purpose to allow two year TIF Rebate to LMR Development for commercial building”
    document 3930, p. 3 · meeting · Royce Phillips · 2010s
  10. September 1, 2010 Landmark Planning and Zoning approved the site plan for reconstruction of The Depot, contingent on a joint driveway with Jon's Ice Cream, a drainage plan and the engineer's and fire chief's approval.
    “to approve the site plan for the reconstruction of the Depot with the contingencies that site plan includes a joint driveway with Jon's Ice Cream, Drainage Plan be submitted with plans, includes Engineer's and Fire Chief's approval.”
    document 3922, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
  11. June 27, 2012 Spending City Hall received a quote of $320,000 from Woodruff Construction to completely gut and restore the Locker building for a new City Hall.
    “City Hall received a quote from Woodruff Construction for $320,000 to completely gut and restore the Locker to utilize as a new location for City Hall.”
    document 3851, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  12. January 9, 2013 Figure The printed $280,000 of 2013 is about $400,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “the City has paid around $280,000 for the Locker location and that site needs to be utilized.”
    document 3838, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  13. January 9, 2013 Figure The mayor stated the city had paid around $280,000 for the Locker location and that the site needed to be utilized.
    “the City has paid around $280,000 for the Locker location and that site needs to be utilized.”
    document 3838, p. 3 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2010s
  14. January 23, 2013 Discussion Community fund representatives discussed the desire for a Community Center and possibly a farmer's market.
    “Community Fund presentation: Mr. Sentman and Mr. Davis discussed the desire for a Community Center and possibly have a farmer’s market.”
    document 3837, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  15. February 27, 2013 Decision A motion to recommend the Locker location as the proposed City Hall site passed with four ayes and one nay.
    “Motion Kahler to recommend the Locker location as a proposed City Hall site, seconded Ryan. Ayes=Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Nays=Phillips. Motion passed.”
    document 3828, p. 6 · meeting · Joann Kahler · 2010s
  16. August 14, 2013 Spending Resolution 2013-145 authorized the administrator to sign an agreement with Big Country for a five-year tax rebate with TIF funds.
    “Resolution 2013-145 Authorizing the City Administrator to sign an agreement with Big Country for a tax rebate for five (5) years with TIF funds”
    document 3809, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2013-145 · 2010s
  17. September 25, 2013 Spending Resolution 2013-179 awarded the City Hall project to City Construction Group LC in the total amount of $382,700, by three ayes to two nays.
    “Resolution 2013-179 Awarding the City Hall project to City Construction Group LC in the total amount of $382,700: Phillips commented that the location is horrendous. Motion Kahler to approve, second Ryan. Ayes=Kahler, Ryan, Bartels. Nays=Upton, Phillips. Motion passed.”
    document 3803, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2013-179 · 2010s
  18. September 25, 2013 Figure The printed $382,700 of 2013 is about $550,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “Resolution 2013-179 Awarding the City Hall project to City Construction Group LC in the total amount of $382,700: Phillips commented that the location is horrendous. Motion Kahler to approve, second Ryan. Ayes=Kahler, Ryan, Bartels. Nays=Upton, Phillips. Motion passed.”
    document 3803, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  19. September 25, 2013 Discussion A builder asked council for a two- or three-year TIF rebate for a new dental office described as a $700,000 project adding two full-time positions, on a lot outside any TIF district.
    “asked Council for a two or three year TIF rebate for Dr. Hart’s new office. The new facility is a $700,000 project and will be adding two full-time positions.”
    document 3803, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  20. December 9, 2013 Decision Council was told the offer for the Jon's Ice Cream property should be $105,618 for everything that needs to be done.
    “Council was informed that the offer should be $105,618 for everything that needs to be done.”
    document 3799, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2010s
  21. January 8, 2014 Decision Council moved to have the mayor make a counter offer to John's Ice Cream not to exceed $145,000.
    “Motion Upton to have the Mayor to make counter offer to John’s Ice Cream not to exceed $145,000”
    document 3798, p. 3 · meeting · Peggy Upton · 2010s
  22. January 22, 2014 Figure The printed $150,000 of 2014 is about $210,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “Motion Ryan to approve increasing the cost of the John’s Ice Cream offer to a flat $150,000”
    document 3797, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  23. January 22, 2014 Figure The mayor's breakdown for Jon's Ice Cream listed a $31,200 appraisal.
    “Mayor Berner gave a breakdown: $31,200 appraisal”
    document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2010s
  24. January 22, 2014 Decision Council approved increasing the cost of the Jon's Ice Cream offer to a flat $150,000.
    “Motion Ryan to approve increasing the cost of the John’s Ice Cream offer to a flat $150,000”
    document 3797, p. 2 · meeting · project · Mike Ryan · 2010s
  25. January 22, 2014 Figure The breakdown listed concrete for the north parking lot at $29,218.
    “concrete North parking lot $29,218”
    document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  26. January 22, 2014 Figure The breakdown listed moving the business sign at $4,200.
    “move business sign $4,200”
    document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  27. January 22, 2014 Figure The breakdown listed concrete for the store parking lot at $42,000.
    “concrete store parking lot $42,000”
    document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  28. January 22, 2014 Figure The four itemized figures add to $106,618, which is more than the printed total of $105,618. Derived
    “Total=$105,618.”
    document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  29. January 22, 2014 Figure The breakdown prints a total of $105,618.
    “Total=$105,618.”
    document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  30. February 26, 2014 Report Council discussed an elevation certificate for City Hall to show it is out of the 100-year flood plain for insurance purposes.
    “City Hall needs an elevation certificate which shows it is out of the 100 flood plain for insurance purposes.”
    document 3790, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  31. October 22, 2014 Decision The ordinance added self-service storage as a permitted use in the C-2B zoning district.
    “Self-Service Storage, permitted use, C-2B.”
    document 5003, p. 1 · Ord. 2014-364 · 2010s
  32. April 22, 2015 Spending The Big Country Seeds agreement provides annual appropriation tax increment payments totaling not more than $102,000.
    “annual appropriation tax increment payments to the Company in a total amount not exceeding $102,000”
    document 6294, p. 3 · Res. 2015-056 · 2010s
  33. November 25, 2015 Figure The payables list includes $5,780.00 to Seelman Construction for excavation at Jon's Ice Cream.
    “SEELMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC</td><td>EXCAVATION - JON'S ICE CREAM</td><td>5,780.00”
    document 3720, p. 6 · meeting · 2010s
  34. February 2, 2016 Decision Resolution 2016-010 approved a development agreement with Ironclad Partners LLC d/b/a Sprout Kids Academy with annual appropriation tax increment payments.
    “Resolution 2016-010 – Resolution Approving Development Agreement with Ironclad Partners LLC d/b/a Sprout Kids Academy, Authorizing Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments”
    document 3712, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2016-010 · 2010s
  35. March 22, 2016 Decision The ordinance added taverns and bars to the permitted business list and amended restaurant uses in all commercial districts.
    “ADDING TAVERNS/BARS TO BUSINESS LIST AND AMENDING RESTAURANT USES IN ALL COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS”
    document 5019, p. 1 · Ord. 2016-382 · 2010s
  36. March 22, 2016 Ordinance Ordinance 2016-382 adopted: Ordinance Amending the Tiffin Zoning Ordinance No. 2007-287 and Any Amendments Thereto Adding Taverns/Bars to Business List and Amending Restaurant Uses in all Commercial Districts document 5019 · meeting · Ord. 2016-382 · 2010s
  37. June 6, 2017 Landmark The consent agenda renewed licenses for Kum & Go, The Depot, Morgan's and Casey's General Store.
    “Renewal of Kum & Go, The Depot, Morgan’s and Casey’s General Store”
    document 3663, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  38. January 16, 2018 Spending Council held a hearing on and approved a development agreement and tax increment payments with Fareway Stores, Inc.
    “HOLD HEARING ON AND APPROVE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND TAX INCREMENT PAYMENTS (Fareway Stores, Inc.)”
    document 6617, p. 1 · Res. 2018-001 · 2010s
  39. May 15, 2018 Decision The ordinance amended the zoning ordinance to allow the sale of consumer fireworks.
    “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF TIFFIN ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FOR THE SALE OF CONSUMER FIREWORKS”
    document 5073, p. 1 · Ord. 2018-435 · 2010s
  40. February 19, 2019 Decision The ordinance amended the sign regulations of the zoning ordinance to disallow advertising signs.
    “to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 2007-287, Section 6, Sign Regulations, to disallow advertising signs.”
    document 5084, p. 1 · Ord. 2019-446 · 2010s

Dates are the meeting's or the document's unless the page states another. Themes on ordinances, resolutions and project milestones come from words in their titles (a rule, not a reading); on notes and claims, from the research.

Data last updated October 23, 2026. Built from the archive's documents; see how the data is built.