Tiffin Civic Chronicletiffin.cc

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.

385 items match.

  1. June 14, 1978 Figure $2,025.00 as printed in 1978 is about $10,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Potter moved to contract with Shivo, History Arcos, to provide a City map for $2025.00.”
    document 4530, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  2. August 2, 1978 Decision The council read an ordinance prohibiting parking in restricted areas on the public streets, waived the second and third readings and passed it.
    “Ordinance 1978-77, an ordinance prohibiting parking in restricted areas upon the public streets within the corporate limits of the City of Tiffin, Iowa was read. Sheridan moved to waive the reading second and third times. Morgan seconded and motion carried unanimously. Morgan made the motion to pass ordinance 1978-77. Madden seconded and motion carried unanimously.”
    document 4527, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 77 · 1970s
  3. August 2, 1978 Decision The council read an ordinance regulating the use of streets by vehicles with penalties for violations, waived the second and third readings and passed it.
    “Ordinance 1978-78, an ordinance regulating the use of the streets, alleys, highways by vehicles of all kinds and describing penalties for violations, was read. A motion to waive the second and third readings was made by Madden, seconded by Sheridan and carried unanimously. Morgan moved to pass ordinance 1978-78”
    document 4527, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 78 · 1970s
  4. August 2, 1978 Spending Morgan moved to award the L. L. Pelling Co. a contract to repair the streets for $6,953.31.
    “$6,953.31 as printed”
    document 4527, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  5. August 2, 1978 Ordinance Ordinance 1978-078 adopted: , an ordinance regulating the use of the streets, alleys, highways by vehicles of all kinds and describing penalties for violations, was read document 4728 · meeting · Ord. 1978-078 · 1970s
  6. August 5, 1978 Decision The traffic ordinance is titled an ordinance regulating the use of streets, alleys and highways by vehicles of all kinds and describing penalties for violations.
    “TRAFFIC ORDINANCE: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF THE STREETS, ALLEYS, HIGHWAYS BY VEHICLES OF ALL KINDS AND DESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS”
    document 4728, p. 1 · Ord. 78 · 1970s
  7. August 5, 1978 Ordinance Ordinance 1978-077 adopted: , an ordinance prohibiting parking in restricted areas upon the public streets within the corporate limits of the City of Tiffin, Iowa was read document 4727 · meeting · Ord. 1978-077 · 1970s
  8. November 14, 1979 Decision The ordinance provides for the impoundment of motor vehicles parked on real property without the owner's consent.
    “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOUNDMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES PARKED UPON REAL PROPERTY WITHOUT CONSENT OF THE OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN.”
    document 4733, p. 1 · Ord. 84 · 1970s
  9. April 23, 1980 Decision Ordinance 1980-86 provided rules and regulations for the movement and control of traffic on the public streets and alleys.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1980-86 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE MOVEMENT AND CONTROL OF TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS AND ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA”
    document 4735, p. 1 · Ord. 86 · 1980s
  10. April 23, 1980 Ordinance Ordinance 1980-086 adopted: Providing Rules and Regulations for the Movement and Control of Traffic upon the Public Streets and Alleys in the City of Tiffin, Iowa; Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof document 4735 · Ord. 1980-086 · 1980s
  11. August 13, 1980 Decision The council adopted Resolution 1980-5, the street lighting resolution, to install a light on an existing pole at the easterly end of Third Street.
    “adopt Resolution No. 1980-5 entitled STREET LIGHTING RESOLUTION to install light on existing pole located at easterly end of Third Street.”
    document 4500, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1980-005 · 1980s
  12. 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
  13. April 8, 1981 Decision The council voted to install a stop sign at the College Street extension.
    “Motion Potter second Madden to install stop sign at College Street extension.”
    document 4487, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  14. April 8, 1981 Ordinance Ordinance 1981-097 adopted: Motion Spivey second Madden to adopt Ordinance No. 1981-97 AN ORDINANCE REVOKING ORDINANCE NO. 1980-91 (AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ABANDONED AND JUNK MOTOR VEHICLES AND MACHINERY LEFT UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS AND GROUNDS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY: PROVIDING FOR THEIR REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL; DECLARING THEIR OPEN STORAGE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WHERE NOT AUTHORIZED TO BE A NUISANCE AND PROVIDING FOR ABATEMENT; AND SETTING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION HEREOF) AND ACTING IN LIEU THEREOF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE, "AN OR document 4745 · meeting · Ord. 1981-097 · 1980s
  15. June 17, 1981 Neighbors Motion Rohret second Potter to approve Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for Repair and Maintenance Municipal Extensions of Primary Roads, for a period of July 1, 1981 through June 30, 1986 document 4480, p. 5 · meeting · 1980s
  16. November 11, 1981 Decision Ordinance 1981-104 provided for cleaning sidewalks and removing snow and ice and assessing the expense against the abutting property.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1981-104 CLEANING SIDEWALKS AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CLEANING OF SIDEWALKS AND REMOVAL OF SNOW, ICE AND OTHER ACCUMULATIONS AND ASSESSING THE EXPENSE THEREOF AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY.”
    document 4744, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 104 · 1980s
  17. November 11, 1981 Ordinance Ordinance 1981-104 adopted: Motion Spivey second Stevens to enforce Ordinance No. 104 Cleaning Sidewalks document 4744 · meeting · Ord. 1981-104 · 1980s
  18. May 12, 1982 Figure The engineer gave a conservative estimate of $6,000.00 to extend a 6" water main about 200 feet to place a fire hydrant in front of the high school.
    “Engineer Kammerer gave conservative estimate of $6,000.00 to extend 6" water main from intersection of highway no. 6 and Roberts Ferry Road approximately 200 feet to place a fire hydrant in front of the high school in highway no. 6.”
    document 4460, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Kammerer · 1980s
  19. July 19, 1982 Neighbors A councilmember reported talking with IDOT about a yellow flashing light during school at either end of the city limits on Highway 6, with the city to pick up the light bill if approved.
    “Cox reported that he talked with IDOT about a yellow flashing light during school at either end of the city limits on highway no. 6. The IDOT currently has a signal marked at the Lark but the signal is not there anymore. City would pick up light bill if it is approved.”
    document 4457, p. 7 · meeting · Jerry Cox · 1980s
  20. July 19, 1982 Decision The council voted unanimously to place a four-way stop sign at Second and Main Streets, citing speeding and children crossing near the playground.
    “Motion Stevens second Cox to place a four-way stop sign at the corner of Second and Main Streets. Roll call vote: Cox, aye; Brown, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, aye; Stevens, aye. Carried unanimously.”
    document 4457, p. 7 · meeting · 1980s
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. June 1, 1984 Figure Ordinance 1984-121 set the garbage collection charge at $9.60 per quarter for each dwelling unit, effective June 1, 1984.
    “Effective June 1, 1984, the charge for each dwelling unit described above shall be $9.60 per quarter”
    document 4763, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 121 · 1980s
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. January 7, 1985 Ordinance Ordinance 1985-127 adopted: Mayor declared Ordinance No. 1985-127 duly passed and adopted.. Mayor presented real estate contract between K.W. Spivey and Tim Spivey showing lot at 105 College Street of 90' x 120' document 4769 · meeting · Ord. 1985-127 · 1980s
  29. May 14, 1986 Landmark The council approved a request to remove the no parking sign on the north side of Highway 6 across from the Ice Cream Store, on condition that Iowa DOT also approve.
    “to approve request by John Schneider to remove "no parking" sign on north side of highway no. 6 across from the Ice Cream Store, with the condition that he go through the IDOT and get their approval also.”
    document 4369, p. 3 · meeting · 1980s
  30. June 11, 1986 Decision By consensus the council agreed to place stop signs on the corners of Summerhays and Second Streets going north and south.
    “council gave consensus to place stop signs on corners of Summerhays and Second Streets going north and south.”
    document 4368, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  31. October 8, 1986 Discussion A sheriff's deputy suggested a flashing light by the truck route sign so trucks would notice it at night, and the council agreed to work out a way to keep trucks on the truck route.
    “Deputy Slaughter suggested a flashing light be installed by the "truck route" sign so that trucks would notice it at night. Council consensus that Morgan should talk with Deputy Slaughter and work out something that would keep trucks on the truck route through Tiffin.”
    document 4364, p. 2 · meeting · 1980s
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. February 14, 1990 Closure Motion Brown second Stoner to approve Greg Steven's request to close Third Street between Main and Grant Streets for volleyball tournament on March 3, 1990 in accordance with same provisions as were used during street dance last summer and that Slim's provide and pay for extra patrols from the … document 4313, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  41. April 11, 1990 Decision The council reached consensus to order four permanent school crossing signs for the intersection of Third and Grant Streets.
    “Council consensus to order four permanent "school crossing" signs and post at each corner”
    document 4311, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  42. June 22, 1990 Disaster The city engineer estimated flood damage of $5,000 to the sewer plant electrical system, $2,700 to replace a road and $8,000 in street erosion and surface damage.
    “Hart: Electrical damage at the sewer plant is estimated at $5,000.00. The road will need to be replaced at an estimated cost of $2,700.00. Street erosion and surface damage is estimated at $8,000.00.”
    document 4304, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  43. August 8, 1990 Closure Motion Slaymaker second Bartels to approve request by Greg Stevens to close portion of Third Street between Main and Grant to hold street dance at Slim's on August 18, 1990 document 4302, p. 5 · meeting · 1990s
  44. October 13, 1993 Annexation The council requested the Iowa Department of Transportation to seek voluntary annexation of the part of Highway 6 inside the city, because the city had annexed lands on the east side adjoining Highway 6.
    “the City of Tiffin has annexed certain lands on the east side of town that lie adjoining Highway 6 on the north and south sides of the roadway”
    document 5161, p. 1 · Res. 1993-24 · 1990s
  45. April 13, 1994 Decision An ordinance set the maximum speed on the highway (Marengo Road) at 25 miles per hour on the highway from 500 feet west of Roberts Ferry Road to 300 feet east of Main Street.
    “B. 25 miles per hour from 500 feet west of Robert's Ferry Road to 300 feet east of Main Street”
    document 4825, p. 1 · Ord. 1994-184 · 1990s
  46. August 14, 1996 Decision The council passed Ordinance No. 1996-208 vacating the city's interest in a portion of Stephans Street, as platted in Tiffin East.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 1996-208 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF STEPHANS STREET”
    document 4851, p. 1 · Ord. 1996-208 · 1990s
  47. August 14, 1996 Ordinance Ordinance 1996-208 adopted: Vacating a Portion of Stephans Street document 4851 · Ord. 1996-208 · 1990s
  48. October 9, 1996 Decision The council passed an ordinance making abutting property owners responsible for maintaining sidewalks outside the lot lines and inside the curb lines.
    “Abutting property owners shall be responsible for maintaining any sidewalks outside the lot and property lines and inside the curb lines or traveled portion of the public street.”
    document 4852, p. 1 · Ord. 1996-209 · 1990s
  49. October 9, 1996 Ordinance Ordinance 1996-209 adopted: Providing Regulations for Sidewalks Regarding Construction, Repair, Maintenance, and Responsibility document 4852 · Ord. 1996-209 · 1990s
  50. April 9, 1997 Discussion The fire chief asked that house numbers be required on all residences for safety purposes, and citizens were to be reminded to post house numbers.
    “Fire Chief Tom Bigelow was present to request that house numbers be required on all residences for safety purposes”
    document 4291, p. 1 · meeting · Tom Bigelow · 1990s
  51. July 9, 1997 Decision The council passed an ordinance enacting a municipal culvert policy for the installation or replacement of culverts in the city.
    “AN ORDINANCE ENACTING A MUNICIPAL CULVERT POLICY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW CULVERT OR REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING CULVERT WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN”
    document 4860, p. 1 · Ord. 1997-216 · 1990s
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. December 9, 1998 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-026 adopted: Councilperson Gericke introduced Ordinance No. 1998-26, PARKING IN ALL ZONES, And moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4201, p. 4 · meeting · Ord. 1998-026 · 1990s
  60. January 13, 1999 Closure Motion Bartels, second Walls to approve A RESOLUTION #1999-5, A RESOLUTION FOR CLOSING STREET MARCH 6, 1999 document 4164, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 1999-005 · 1990s
  61. May 12, 1999 Closure Motion Gericke, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-21, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SLIM'S TAVERN FOR CLOSING STREET ON MAY 22, 1999 document 4180, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-021 · 1990s
  62. July 14, 1999 Discussion The council received letters from the Clear Creek Amana School District on school-crossing safety on Highway #6 and on placement of a ball diamond on the southeast corner of the school property, and agreed to write the Iowa Department of Transportation supporting school efforts to increase safety.
    “Letter received from the Clear Creek Amana School District regarding school-crossing safety on Highway #6. The city agreed to send a letter to the Iowa Department of Transportation supporting school efforts to increase safety in this area.”
    document 4175, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  63. October 13, 1999 Neighbors The council requested the public works director and city clerk to begin work arranging a 28-E agreement with Johnson County Secondary Roads for a work agreement.
    “Council requested City Public Works Director and City Clerk to begin work for arranging a 28-E agreement with Johnson County Secondary Roads for a work agreement”
    document 4165, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
  64. October 13, 1999 Spending Motion Walls, second Gericke to award Second Street Culvert Installation Project to Taylor Construction, POB 110, New Vienna, IA52065 at a cost of $110,779.15
    “$110,779.15 as printed”
    document 4165, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
  65. January 12, 2000 Closure Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION # 2000-1, RESOLUTION CLOSING STREET AND APPROVING AGREEMENT, with Greg Stevens and Terry Miller of Slim’s Tavern for March 11, 2000 document 4160, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2000-001 · 2000s
  66. March 8, 2000 Decision A council member reported the need for a stop sign at Second and Summerhays.
    “Councilmember Bartels reported the need for a stop sign on Second and Summerhays. Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve the clerk and treasurer's report. Ayes: Dils, Bartels, and Ryan. Absent: Walls and Gericke. Motion carried. Motion Dils, second Ryan to pay bills and accept receipts. Ayes: Ryan, Bartels, and Dils. Absent: Gericke, and Walls. Motion carried.”
    document 4155, p. 3 · meeting · Jim Bartels · 2000s
  67. April 12, 2000 Closure Resolution 2000-7 closed Third Street, shortly after the minutes record plans for a May 13 Make-A-Wish event at the Tavern.
    “Greg Stevens explained plans for the May 13th Make-A-Wish event at the Tavern. Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION #2000-7, CLOSING THIRD STREET. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan, Dils and Ryan. Absent: Walls. Nays: None. Motion carried.”
    document 4153, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2000-007 · 2000s
  68. September 13, 2000 Closure Motion Ryan, second Gericke to approve a Resolution to Close Street for Greg Stevens at the Slim’s Tavern for the evening of September 23, 2000. document 4143, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  69. September 13, 2000 Neighbors Motion Dils, second Ryan to approve a Resolution submitting the 2000 Iowa Department of Transportation Road Use Report by September 30, 2000 and city agreement with IDOT for sewer at the Tiffin reststop document 4143, p. 7 · meeting · 2000s
  70. May 9, 2001 Special event The council approved an agreement with Slim's Tavern for a street dance on June 16, 2001, with the organizer providing patrol and paying its cost.
    “Tavern for street dance for June 16, 2001. Greg Stevens will provide adequate patrol and pay costs for this service for the event.”
    document 4119, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  71. May 9, 2001 Closure Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve RESOLUTION #2001-15, Resolution approving Close of Street and Agreement with Slim's Tavern for street dance for June 16, 2001. document 4119, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2001-015 · 2000s
  72. May 9, 2001 Resolution Resolution 2001-015 adopted: Motion Gericke, second Dils to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-15, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 28E FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FOR SHARED MAINTENANCE OF SHARED PUBLIC ROADS document 4119, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2001-015 · 2000s
  73. June 27, 2001 Neighbors Motion Gericke, second Dils to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-15, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 28E FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FOR SHARED MAINTENANCE OF SHARED PUBLIC ROADS document 4114, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2001-015 · 2000s
  74. February 13, 2002 Closure Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve an outdoor liquor permit for Slim’s outdoor event set for March 9-11 and approve a RESOLUTION #2002-5, CLOSING STREET and that Slim’s will hire police document 4096, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2002-005 · 2000s
  75. April 10, 2002 Report In a dispute over a 15-foot strip of street next to a Main Street property, the city clerk told the council the strip had been used over 100 years as a street.
    “If the city really believes that this 15 feet of street that has been used over 100 years as a street, and is improved to be a street for the majority of those years, it is a street”
    document 4091, p. 7 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  76. April 24, 2002 Decision Ordinance 2002-251 provided for removal of snow and ice from city streets, established an emergency route and prohibited parking on certain streets.
    “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PROVISIONS FOR THE REMOVAL OF SNOW AND ICE FROM THE CITY STREETS AND ESTABLISHING AN EMERGENCY ROUTE AND PROHIBITING PARKING OF CARS ON CERTAIN STREETS BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA; Section 1. Purpose.”
    document 4896, p. 1 · Ord. 251 · 2000s
  77. May 8, 2002 Closure Motion Gericke, second Shaffer to approve a RESOLUTION #2002-16, AGREEMENT WITH SLIM'S FOR CLOSING STREET, for June 14 Volleyball. document 4088, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2002-016 · 2000s
  78. May 8, 2002 Ordinance Ordinance 2002-253 adopted: Councilperson Dils introduced Ordinance No. 2002-253, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.1996-209, TO MAKE PROVISION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4898 · meeting · Ord. 2002-253 · 2000s
  79. February 12, 2003 Report The only document filed under the 2003-02-12 council meeting besides a second notice is a public hearing notice on a proposed Access Regulation Ordinance for arterial corridors, set for February 12, 2003.
    “Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. at the Tiffin Fire Station regarding the proposed adoption of an Access Regulation Ordinance.”
    document 4073, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  80. February 19, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-260 regulated access to adjacent properties from prescribed roadways within the city limits.
    “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING ACCESS TO ADJACENT PROPERTIES FROM PRESCRIBED ROADWAYS WITHIN THE TIFFIN CITY LIMITS AS SHOWN ON THE CITY OF TIFFIN'S "ACCESS REGULATION ORDINANCE MAP-PRESCRIBED ROADWAYS"”
    document 4904, p. 1 · Ord. 260 · 2000s
  81. June 11, 2003 Closure A resolution authorized the mayor to sign an agreement closing Third Street from Main Street to the alley next to Slim's Saloon for a street dance party scheduled for Saturday, June 28th, 2003.
    “Third Street, in Tiffin, Iowa, to be closed from the west edge of Main Street to the east edge of the alley adjacent to Slim’s Saloon, for the purposes of a Street Dance party and desire to enter into an Agreement with the City of Tiffin, Iowa, allowing for the closing of the public area for said party, which is scheduled for Saturday, June 28th, 2003”
    document 5188, p. 1 · Glenn R. Potter · 2000s
  82. June 9, 2004 Ordinance Ordinance 2004-267 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, for Certain Property Located Within the City Limits Along Ireland Avenue (extension of Roberts Ferry Road) (as Owned by Grace-baculis Farm Partnership) document 4911 · Ord. 2004-267 · 2000s
  83. July 21, 2004 Decision Resolution 2004-44 approved award of a contract to the lowest bidder for the 2004 Ireland Avenue RISE Project; the resolution prints no dollar amount.
    “RESOLUTION 2004-44 APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2004 IRELAND AVENUE RISE PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA UPON REVIEW OF THE BIDS AND RECOMMENDATION BY THE PROJECT ENGINEER WHEREAS, The city Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa has received bids for the 2004 Ireland Avenue RISE Project; and WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin, Iowa has identified an apparent bidder as having”
    document 5206, p. 1 · Res. 2004-044 · 2000s
  84. January 12, 2005 Decision Resolution 2005-3 approved street lighting for the Tiffin Industrial Park.
    “RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET LIGHTING FOR THE TIFFIN INDUSTRIAL PARK WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin desires street lighting for the Tiffin Industrial Park And service provided by Linn County REC of Marion, Iowa NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA: That street lighting for the Tiffin Industrial Park be provided for by Linn County REC of Mario”
    document 5224, p. 1 · Res. 2005-003 · project · 2000s
  85. April 27, 2005 Discussion The clerk reported that regular funds including Road Use funds would probably be insufficient to improve Roberts Ferry Road and suggested a staged upgrade using tax increment funds.
    “Reihman reported that current regular funds including Road Use funds would probably be insufficient to provide improvements needed for Roberts Ferry. Perhaps in a staged effort the entire roadway could be upgraded with the use of tax increment funds.”
    document 4047, p. 3 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  86. June 21, 2006 Discussion The engineer estimated that improvements paid by the city with return of tax payments to the developer of the Villages could approach 8 million, under a proposal to rebate qualifying costs from TIF revenues.
    “Hart estimated without time to study that improvements be paid for by the City with return of tax payments could approach 8 million.”
    document 4023, p. 2 · meeting · Mike Hart · 2000s
  87. March 21, 2007 Decision The council and Planning and Zoning approved Concept C, a two lane highway with left-turn bays on both sides, for access to the new school west of the current high school.
    “Motion Wright, second Petersen to approve a proposed Concept C for a two lane with left-turn bays widening on both sides. The proposed typical section consists of two 12 foot through lanes, a center 16 foot left-turn bay and a 10 ft should (4 foot paved and 6 foot granular). Ayes: Demuth, Bartels, Wright and Petersen. Absent: Dils. Motion carried.”
    document 4011, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  88. May 9, 2007 Decision Resolution 2007-22 approved award of a contract to the lowest bidder for the Roberts Ferry Road Reconstruction Project Phase 1; the resolution prints no dollar amount.
    “RESOLUTION 2007-22 APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE ROBERTS FERRY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT PHASE 1, FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, UPON REVIEW OF THE BIDS AND RECOMMENDATION BY THE PROJECT ENGINEER WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Tiffin has received bids for the Roberts Ferry Road Reconstruction Project Phase 1; and WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin has identified an apparent”
    document 5242, p. 1 · Res. 2007-022 · 2000s
  89. May 9, 2007 Ordinance Ordinance 2007-281 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, by Rezoning from R-1e to R-2 and R-4, Approximately 5.66 Acres Located West of the 500 Block of Potter Street, and a Part of Lot 6 of the Johnston-potterfield Subdivision, Tiffin, Iowa document 4928 · Ord. 2007-281 · 2000s
  90. September 12, 2007 Decision A resolution authorized the Clear Creek-Amana School District to apply for Safe Routes to Schools grant funds to be used in the city.
    “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLEAR CREEK - AMANA SCHOOL DISTRICT TO APPLY FOR SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS GRANT FUNDS TO BE USED IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN WHEREAS, at the request of the Clear Creek – Amana School District Johnson County Council of Governments has assisted in identifying possible Safe Routes to Schools grant projects in the City of Tiffin; and WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin h”
    document 5245, p. 1 · 2000s
  91. October 10, 2007 Decision A resolution authorized use of TIF funds to pay for the Roberts Ferry Road improvement then underway, noting that the area lies mostly within the existing TIF district.
    “the Council desires use TIF funds for payment of the Roberts Ferry Road project. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Tiffin, Iowa, that the City Council hereby authorizes the use of TIF funds by the City for payment of the Roberts Ferry Road improvement now underway in the City.”
    document 5264, p. 1 · Res. 2007-058 · 2000s
  92. November 14, 2007 Neighbors Motion Dils, seconded by Wright, to approve Bartels and Wright to represent city in joint discussions with clear Creek Amana School district on Road Improvements and possible 28E agreement with School District. document 4001, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  93. December 12, 2007 Spending The mayor reported that the Johnson County Council of Governments awarded the city, for 2009, a grant of $370,200 for the Ireland Avenue extension and $89,000 for the trail extension to I-380.
    “Mayor Potter reported that JCCOG awarded the City Tiffin for 2009 a grant for $370,200 for the Ireland Avenue extension and $89,000 for the trail extension to I-380. Engineer Hart reported on the US Access Study submitted to the City by IDOT. Motion carried to accept treasurer's report, pay bills, and accept receipts. Motion carried to adjourn at 7:55pm.”
    document 4000, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 2000s
  94. December 12, 2007 Figure The $370,200 JCCOG grant for the Ireland Avenue extension of 2007 is about $600,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Mayor Potter reported that JCCOG awarded the City Tiffin for 2009 a grant for $370,200 for the Ireland Avenue extension and $89,000 for the trail extension to I-380. Engineer Hart reported on the US Access Study submitted to the City by IDOT. Motion carried to accept treasurer's report, pay bills, and accept receipts. Motion carried to adjourn at 7:55pm.”
    document 4000, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  95. December 12, 2007 Figure The mayor reported that JCCOG awarded the city for 2009 a grant of $370,200 for the Ireland Avenue extension and $89,000 for the trail extension to I-380.
    “Mayor Potter reported that JCCOG awarded the City Tiffin for 2009 a grant for $370,200 for the Ireland Avenue extension and $89,000 for the trail extension to I-380.”
    document 4000, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  96. December 12, 2007 Spending The attorney reported receipt of $86,110.33 from a developer toward Roberts Ferry Road and Oakdale Boulevard, and the council approved a resolution accepting the payment.
    “Attorney Greenleaf reported on progress of receipt of payment from LDR for Roberts Ferry Road and Oakdale Blvd for $86,110.33. Motion Dils, seconded by Bartels to approve Resolution Accepting Payment of Agreed Portion of Roberts Ferry Road Costs from LDR. Motion carried. Absent Petersen.”
    document 4000, p. 2 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s
  97. February 13, 2008 Discussion Citizens raised speed and safety concerns about a four way stop at Goldfinch Drive and Roberts Ferry Road, and the council deferred review.
    “Discussion was held on four way stop signs at Goldfinch Dr and Roberts Ferry Rd intersection.. Citizens concerned on speed and safety. Council wants to review and discuss at later date. Council requested Clerk to continue action on City Audit.”
    document 3995, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  98. February 13, 2008 Discussion The engineer reported progress on a Highway 6 speed study and on a revision of the city TIF map.
    “Engineer reported on progress of Hwy 6 speed study and study on revising City of Tiffin TIF map. Mayor Phillips reported on upcoming meeting with Jeff Heil, Ruan Securities and Dorsey and Whitney Law Firm regarding TIF funding.”
    document 3995, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  99. April 9, 2008 Spending The council heard Pay Estimate #7 of $55,645.13 and Change Order #4 of $1,507.00 on the Roberts Ferry Road project.
    “Streb Construction presented Pay Estimate #7 for $55,645.13 and Change Order #4 for $1,507.00 for work completed on Roberts Ferry Road.”
    document 3987, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  100. May 20, 2008 Neighbors Resolution 2008-07 authorized a 28E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana school district for construction and funding.
    “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A 28E AGREEMENT WITH THE CLEAR CREEK AMANA HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND FUNDING OF HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin has determined it is in the best interest of the citizens as a matter of public safety to enter into an Agreement with Clear Creek Amana School District regarding the planning,”
    document 5284, p. 1 · Res. 2008-007 · 2000s

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.