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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.

4,711 items.

  1. December 9, 1998 Spending Resolution 1998-22 took action on loan and disbursement agreements not to exceed $521,315 sewer revenue and $400,684 general obligation sewer loan.
    “RESOLUTION #1998-22, TAKING ADDITIONAL ACTION TO ENTER INTO LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS NOT TO EXCEED $521,315 SEWER REVENUE AND $400,684 GENERAL OBLIGATION SEWER LOAN.”
    document 4201, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1998-22 · 1990s
  2. December 9, 1998 Decision After a public hearing with no citizens speaking, the council adopted Resolution 1998-22 to enter into loan and disbursement agreements not to exceed $521,315 sewer revenue and $400,684 general obligation sewer loan.
    “RESOLUTION #1998-22, TAKING ADDITIONAL ACTION TO ENTER INTO LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS NOT TO EXCEED $521,315 SEWER REVENUE AND $400,684 GENERAL OBLIGATION SEWER LOAN. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan, Walls, Kern, and Gericke. Motion carried.”
    document 4201, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1998-22 · project · 1990s
  3. 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
  4. January 13, 1999 Annexation The council approved Resolution #1999-1 reaffirming annexation of certain properties, altering the area of annexation of certain state properties and foregoing annexation of nonconsenting owners.
    “RESOLUTION #1999-1, A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES, ALTERING THE AREA OF ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN STATE PROPERTIES, AND FOREGOING ANNEXATION OF NONCONSENTING OWNERS”
    document 4164, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1999-1 · 1990s
  5. January 13, 1999 Report The signed copy of Ordinance No. 1999-227 is titled An Ordinance a Rental Code for Properties within the Corporate Limits of the City of Tiffin, Iowa.
    “AN ORDINANCE A RENTAL CODE FOR PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA. BE IT ENACTED BY THE”
    document 4872, p. 1 · Ord. 227 · 1990s
  6. January 13, 1999 Decision The council passed Ordinance No. 1999-227, An Ordinance for Rental Inspection, on its last reading and the mayor signed it.
    “Ordinance No. 1999-227, AN ORDINANCE FOR RENTAL INSPECTION, was then placed on its last reading and was read the last time. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilperson Ryan, seconded by Councilperson Walls, that Ordinance No. 199-227, entitled, AN ORDINANCE FOR RENTAL INSPECTION, be placed upon its final passage and placed for”
    document 4164, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 227 · 1990s
  7. January 13, 1999 Decision The rental code listed notices denying and revoking a rental permit, notice of intent to placard, and notice of eligibility for rent escrow.
    “c. Notice denying a rental permit. d. Notice revoking a rental permit. e. Notice of intent to placard. f. Notice of eligibility for rent escrow.”
    document 4872, p. 9 · Ord. 227 · 1990s
  8. January 13, 1999 Decision Ordinance 1999-227 defined rental property as any dwelling not owner occupied, regardless whether rent is paid.
    “RENTAL PROPERTY: Any dwelling not owner occupied, regardless whether rent is paid. RESIDE: The place where a person physically resides not less than ten (10) months of any applicable calendar year. ROOMER: An occupant”
    document 4872, p. 5 · Ord. 227 · 1990s
  9. January 13, 1999 Decision The city attorney reported a lease of park ground at $18,000 rent each year for two years including taxes and insurance, after which the city was to purchase the property and receive title; the council approved a resolution authorizing the lease/purchase agreement.
    “The agreement provides for a two year lease of $18,000 rent each year and including taxes and insurance. At the end of the two year period the city is to purchase this property and receive title.”
    document 4164, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1999-2 · Stephen Greenleaf · 1990s
  10. January 13, 1999 Figure The $18,000 yearly park ground rent of 1999 is about $36,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “The agreement provides for a two year lease of $18,000 rent each year and including taxes and insurance. At the end of the two year period the city is to purchase this property and receive title.”
    document 4164, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  11. January 13, 1999 Discussion A business owner asked the Planning and Zoning Commission for a larger and higher sign at the Ice Cream Store; members felt one solution might be for the entire block to be rezoned as C-2 highway commercial.
    “John Schneider was present to discuss his desire to place a larger and higher sign at his Ice Cream Store business. Members are not happy about the thought of spot zoning in any location in the city. Members felt that one solution might be for the entire block to be rezoned as C-2 highway commercial.”
    document 4197, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  12. January 13, 1999 Closure The council approved Resolution 1999-5, a resolution for closing a street on March 6, 1999.
    “A RESOLUTION #1999-5, A RESOLUTION FOR CLOSING STREET MARCH 6, 1999.”
    document 4164, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 1999-005 · 1990s
  13. January 13, 1999 Decision The council approved Resolution 1999-8 directing the mayor to order traffic control signing materials from the Iowa DOT.
    “RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO ORDER TRAFFIC CONTRAL SIGNING MATERIALS FROM THE IDOT”
    document 4164, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 1999-008 · 1990s
  14. January 13, 1999 Annexation Motion Walls, second Ryan to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-1, A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES, ALTERING THE AREA OF ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN STATE PROPERTIES, AND FOREGOING ANNEXATION OF NONCONSENTING OWNERS MARK R. VAN GUNDY AND THE ESTATE OF ALLAN A. RARICK. Discussion between … document 4164, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  15. 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
  16. January 13, 1999 Neighbors Motion Ryan, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-6, RENEW CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT FOR POLICE PROTECTION, at cost of $19.00/hour document 4164, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 1999-006 · 1990s
  17. January 13, 1999 Ordinance Ordinance 1999-227 adopted: Councilperson Kern introduced Ordinance No. 1999-227, ORDINANCE FOR RENTAL INSPECTION, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4872 · meeting · Ord. 1999-227 · 1990s
  18. January 21, 1999 Discussion At a public hearing on the capital improvements plan the council considered funding options: increase general tax collections, increase General Obligation Debt Service collections, special assessments, increase water and sewer rates, and expansion of TIF area.
    “1) increase general tax collections 2) increase General Obligation Debt Service collections 3) special assessments for street/curb and gutter improvements 4) increase water and sewer rates 5) expansion of TIF area”
    document 4162, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  19. January 21, 1999 Figure The consultant said a local option sales tax, if approved that spring, could mean an additional $40,000 revenue for the city.
    “He local option sales tax could mean an additional $40,000 revenue for the City of Tiffin is approved.”
    document 4162, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  20. January 21, 1999 Figure The consultant noted that the current tax rate was $7.65/thousand valuation and could be increased to $8.10.
    “The current tax rate is $7.65/thousand valuation and could be increased to $8.10.”
    document 4162, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  21. January 21, 1999 Figure The consultant said the tax rate of $7.65 per thousand valuation could be increased to $8.10.
    “The current tax rate is $7.65/thousand valuation and could be increased to $8.10.”
    document 4162, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  22. January 21, 1999 Discussion The council recognized that a new water tower may be needed within the next ten years.
    “the city also recognized that a new water tower may be needed within the next ten years.”
    document 4162, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1990s
  23. February 3, 1999 Decision A February 1999 ordinance provided that the city may elect to prosecute any violation either as a simple misdemeanor or a municipal infraction.
    “Section 4. Penalty Provision. The city may elect, at its sole discretion, to prosecution any violation either as simple misdemeanor or a municipal infraction. Section 5. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances”
    document 4195, p. 5 · meeting · 1990s
  24. February 3, 1999 Discussion Planning and Zoning members recommended that JCCOG assist the planner with bus transportation to Coralridge, an I-80 and Highway 6 connector, Coralville mutual planning efforts for a pedestrian trail, and a Highway 6 study for a possible elementary school site east of the city.
    “Planning and Zoning members gave recommendation for JCCOG assistance to Mike Singer including: 1) bus transportation to Coralridge 2) I-80 and Highway #6 connector 3) pedestrian trail Coralville mutual planning efforts 4) Hwy#6 study for possible elementary school location east of city.”
    document 4195, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  25. February 3, 1999 Annexation The planner updated the Planning and Zoning Commission on annexation matters on the east side of town of approximately 67 acres minus 2 acres previously sold.
    “Mike Singer updated commission on annexation matters on the east side of town of approximately 67 acres minus 2 acres previously sold.”
    document 4195, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Singer · 1990s
  26. February 10, 1999 Discussion A February 1999 list of items for discussion included a connector from Ireland Avenue to Roberts Ferry.
    “2) connector from Ireland Ave to Roberts Ferry”
    document 4194, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
  27. February 10, 1999 Decision The council voted to have the owner make written application for a zoning change from C-1 to C-2 for the Ice Cream Store property and referred the application to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
    “make written application for his request for zoning change from C-1 to C-2 for his property at the Ice Cream Store and that the application request be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission.”
    document 4194, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  28. February 10, 1999 Spending The lease of the park ground gave the tenant an option to purchase the leased premises for a total purchase price of $303,000.00 upon the expiration of the lease term.
    “Tenant shall have the option to purchase the leased premises for a total purchase price of $303,000.00 upon the expiration of the lease term.”
    document 4194, p. 11 · meeting · 1990s
  29. February 10, 1999 Figure The $303,000 park purchase option price of 1999 is about $610,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Tenant shall have the option to purchase the leased premises for a total purchase price of $303,000.00 upon the expiration of the lease term.”
    document 4194, p. 11 · meeting · 1990s
  30. February 10, 1999 Ordinance Ordinance 1999-228 adopted: Councilperson Bartels introduced Ordinance No. 1999-228, and moved that it be given its first reading. Councilperson Gericke seconded the motion document 4873 · meeting · Ord. 1999-228 · 1990s
  31. February 24, 1999 Resolution Resolution 1999-015 adopted: Motion Gericke, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-15, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE "ANNEXATION AGREEMENT" WITH BRADLEY J. THOMSON AND MARSHA L. TOMSON CONCERNING A WELL AND SEPTIC SYSTEM AND ZONING AFTER ANNEXATION OF LOT 1, HOYT'S FIRST SUBDIVISION document 4191, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1999-015 · 1990s
  32. March 3, 1999 Discussion The city attorney told Planning and Zoning in March 1999 that Board of Adjustment variances were indefinite in length, and members asked him to review the policy.
    “Greenleaf also explained that length of variances given by Board of Adjustment members are indefinite in length. The Planning and Zoning members asked the attorney to review this policy as this seems inappropriate.”
    document 4190, p. 2 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 1990s
  33. March 3, 1999 Discussion The Planning and Zoning Commission minutes record the attorney explaining how the newly approved ordinance providing for municipal infractions will work.
    “Attorney Greenleaf explained how the newly approved ordinance providing for municipal infractions will work. Greenleaf also explained that length of variances given by Board of Adjustment members are indefinite in”
    document 4190, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  34. March 10, 1999 History note East of town, south of Highway 6
    “Motion Kern, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION # 1999-16, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE OWNED BY WASHINGTON PARK PARTNERS AN OAKES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES OF CONSENTING OWNERS BRADLEY AND MARSHA TOMSON.”
    document 4189, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-016 · Glenn R. Potter · history note · 1990s
  35. March 10, 1999 Annexation The council approved Resolution #1999-16 accepting applications for voluntary annexation of certain real estate owned by Washington Park Partners and an Oakes construction company.
    “RESOLUTION # 1999-16, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE OWNED BY WASHINGTON PARK PARTNERS AN OAKES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY”
    document 4189, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-16 · 1990s
  36. March 10, 1999 Figure The budget form for the following fiscal year prints a National Inflation Factor for government purchases of 1.42% against which each category's average change is compared.
    “National Inflation Factor 3rd Qrt / 3rd Qrt - 1.42%”
    document 4189, p. 13 · meeting · 1990s
  37. March 10, 1999 Figure The notice of public hearing on the budget for the year July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000 prints an estimated total tax levy rate of $10.27 per $1000 valuation on regular property and none on agricultural land.
    “The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property $ 10.27 The estimated tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on Agricultural land is $ .00”
    document 4189, p. 13 · meeting · 1990s
  38. March 10, 1999 Neighbors The council approved Resolution 1999-14, a service agreement with ECICOG for a senior housing needs assessment.
    “to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-14, RESOLUTION APPROVING SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ECICOG FOR SENIOR HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT.”
    document 4189, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-014 · project · 1990s
  39. March 10, 1999 Decision The council authorized the city engineer to negotiate an easement across the mobile home park area as the most feasible means for hook up for Department of Natural Resources requirements.
    “to authorize city engineer Mike Hart to negotiate easement across mobile home park area as most feasible means for hook up for Department of Natural Resources requirements.”
    document 4189, p. 4 · meeting · project · Mike Hart · 1990s
  40. March 10, 1999 Annexation Motion Gericke, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-15, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE "ANNEXATION AGREEMENT" WITH BRADLEY J. THOMSON AND MARSHA L. TOMSON CONCERNING A WELL AND SEPTIC SYSTEM AND ZONING AFTER ANNEXATION OF LOT 1, HOYT'S FIRST SUBDIVISION document 4189, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-015 · 1990s
  41. March 10, 1999 Annexation Motion Kern, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION # 1999-16, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE OWNED BY WASHINGTON PARK PARTNERS AN OAKES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES OF CONSENTING OWNERS BRADLEY AND MARSHA TOMSON document 4189, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-016 · 1990s
  42. March 10, 1999 Neighbors Motion Bartels, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-14, RESOLUTION APPROVING SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ECICOG FOR SENIOR HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT document 4189, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-014 · 1990s
  43. March 10, 1999 Ordinance Ordinance 1999-229 adopted: Councilperson Bartels introduced ordinance No. 1999-229, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4874 · meeting · Ord. 1999-229 · 1990s
  44. March 10, 1999 Resolution Resolution 1999-016 adopted: Motion Kern, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION # 1999-16, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE OWNED BY WASHINGTON PARK PARTNERS AN OAKES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES OF CONSENTING OWNERS BRADLEY AND MARSHA TOMSON document 4189, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-016 · 1990s
  45. March 24, 1999 Decision The signed copy filed with the March 1999 meeting records a first reading of Ordinance No. 1999-229 entitled An Ordinance a Rental Code, while the same file's first page titles Ordinance 1999-229 as an amendment to the zoning ordinance reinstating second floor apartments in C1.
    “Councilperson Bartels introduced Ordinance No. 1999-229, entitled, AN ORDINANCE A RENTAL CODE FOR PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA, and moved that it be given its first reading. The”
    document 4874, p. 2 · 1990s
  46. March 24, 1999 Report The city engineer reported to the council on actions taken to comply with a recent administrative order from the state Department of Natural Resources about the wastewater plant.
    “Mike Hart gave report to city council on wastewater plant and actions taken to comply with the recent administrative order sent by the Department of Natural Resources.”
    document 4188, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  47. March 24, 1999 Report Temporary tanks, a generator and ventilators were being moved in to increase the plant's capacity before the new plant could be installed.
    “Temporary tanks, generator and ventilators are being moved in to bring increased capacity to the plant prior to the time when the new plant can be installed.”
    document 4188, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  48. April 7, 1999 Decision Planning and Zoning voted to recommend an amendment giving variances granted by the Board of Adjustments an expiration date.
    “Members reviewed a proposed amendment to the Tiffin Zoning Ordinance providing an expiration date for variance granted by the Board of Adjustments. Motion Berner, second Richardson recommending to the Tiffin City Council that the amendment be adopted. Ayes: Berner, Richardson, Reeve, Walls, and O’Halloran. Motion carried.”
    document 4187, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  49. April 14, 1999 Decision The state Department of Natural Resources had reviewed and approved the plans and specifications for the new wastewater plant, and the notice of bid letting was to be published for the May 12, 1999 meeting.
    “Plans and specifications for the new wastewater plant have been reviewed and approved by the Department of Natural Resources. Notice of specifications and bid letting will be published for the next regular meeting of May 12, 1999.”
    document 4185, p. 5 · meeting · 1990s
  50. April 14, 1999 Ordinance Ordinance 1999-230 adopted: Councilperson Gericke moved that an Ordinance No. 1999-230, and ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND PROVIDING FOR A ONE YEAR LIMITATION ON BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCES, be read the second time and placed upon record document 4875 · meeting · Ord. 1999-230 · 1990s
  51. April 21, 1999 Report A board of adjustment hearing record states that the Post Office on Grant Street was grandfathered as a public use within a single residential area.
    “The Post Office was grandfathered as a public use within a single residential area.”
    document 4184, p. 4 · 1990s
  52. May 5, 1999 Figure The report's table of building permits issued showed 66 in 1998 and 1 in 1993.
    “<td>1998</td> <td>66</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1997</td> <td>44</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1996</td> <td>61</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1995</td> <td>41</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1994</td> <td>18</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1993</td> <td>1</td>”
    document 4181, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  53. May 5, 1999 Figure The same report gave the 1990 census count as 460 (464) and a possible 2000 count of 1,132, a 246% growth.
    “1990 census count was 460 (464) Possible 2000 count of 1,132 = 246% growth”
    document 4181, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  54. May 5, 1999 Figure A report stated that the Census count included 389 homes while the writer count of city water accounts came closer to 453 homes.
    “The Census count included 389 homes. My count comes closer to 453 homes.”
    document 4181, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  55. May 12, 1999 Annexation The council accepted Resolution #1999-23 on a voluntary annexation request from Grace-Baculis real estate.
    “Motion Walls, second Ryan to accept Resolution #1999-23, RESOLUTION ACCEPTING VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION REQUEST FROM GRACE-BACCULIS REAL ESTATE.”
    document 4180, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-23 · 1990s
  56. May 12, 1999 Report The mayor reported that five acres of the new park ground had been reserved for start up ball fields, with mowing started for two soccer fields.
    “Five acres of the new park ground have been reserved for start up ball fields. Mowing has started for two soccer fields”
    document 4180, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
  57. May 12, 1999 Closure The council approved Resolution 1999-21, an agreement with Slim's Tavern for closing a street on May 22, 1999.
    “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
  58. May 12, 1999 Closure The council approved Resolution 1999-22, an agreement with Slim's Tavern for closing a street on June 19, 1999.
    “RESOLUTION #1999-22, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SLIM'S TAVERN FOR CLOSING STREET ON JUNE 19, 1999.”
    document 4180, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-022 · 1990s
  59. May 12, 1999 Spending Sealed bids for the Wastewater Treatment Project were opened; one bidder base bid was 1,508,020.39 and another bidder base bid was 1,476,232.80.
    “<th>Portzen of Dubuque base bid:</th> <td>1,508,020.39</td> <th>alternate bid:</th> <td>1,560,305.39</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Wendler Eng.</th> <td>Base bid; 1,476,232.80</td>”
    document 4180, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1990s
  60. May 12, 1999 Report The notice of hearing and letting described a 67' x 129' extended aeration plant with base bid and alternate equipment.
    “67' x 129' extended aeration plant (base bid and alternate equipment)”
    document 4180, p. 5 · meeting · 1990s
  61. May 12, 1999 Spending The bid table for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Project listed Wendler base bid 1,476,232.80 and alternate bid 1,336,232.80.
    “<th>Wendler Eng.</th> <td>Base bid; 1,476,232.80</td> <th>alternate bid:</th> <td>1,336,232.80</td>”
    document 4180, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  62. May 12, 1999 Annexation Motion Walls, second Ryan to accept Resolution #1999-23, RESOLUTION ACCEPTING VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION REQUEST FROM GRACE-BACCULIS REAL ESTATE document 4180, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-023 · 1990s
  63. 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
  64. May 12, 1999 Neighbors Motion Bartels, second Ryan to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-25, RESOLUTION APPROVING A AGREEMENT TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH EAST CENTRAL IOWA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (ECICOG) FOR GRANT ASSISTANCE ON HOUSING ASSESSMENT AND ACTION PLANNING GRANT 1,350/450 document 4180, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 1999-025 · 1990s
  65. May 12, 1999 Resolution Resolution 1999-023 adopted: Motion Walls, second Ryan to accept Resolution #1999-23, RESOLUTION ACCEPTING VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION REQUEST FROM GRACE-BACCULIS REAL ESTATE document 4180, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-023 · 1990s
  66. June 2, 1999 Discussion The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that annexation be pursued and encouraged on the outer edges of the city, noting growth along interchange exits could provide financing for services.
    “recommend to Tiffin City Council that annexation matters should be pursued and encouraged on the outer edges of the city. Growth by Tiffin along boundary interchange exits could provide financing for services desired by Tiffin residents.”
    document 4179, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  67. June 9, 1999 Neighbors A North Liberty councilmember visited the council about boundary lines between Tiffin and North Liberty, and a meeting was tentatively set for July 7, 1999 at the North Liberty offices.
    “North Liberty Councilmember John Soukup was present to visit about boundary lines between Tiffin and North Liberty. A meeting was tentatively set for 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, 1999 at the North Liberty offices.”
    document 4178, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  68. June 9, 1999 Spending The council approved a city payment of $2,000.00 for a sewer easement under the railroad tracks needed for sewer plant improvements.
    “approve city payment for sewer easement under the railroad tracks that is needed for sewer plant improvements at a cost of $2,000.00”
    document 4178, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  69. June 9, 1999 Figure $2,000 as printed (1999) · about $4,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “approve city payment for sewer easement under the railroad tracks that is needed for sewer plant improvements at a cost of $2,000.00”
    document 4178, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  70. June 9, 1999 Spending The council amended the SRF application for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project, from a current loan acceptance of $922,000 to a new total of $1,782,254.
    “to amend SRF Application with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project. Current loan acceptance is at $922,000, new total will be $1,782,254”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1990s
  71. June 9, 1999 Figure The $1,782,254 state revolving fund application total of 1999 is about $3,600,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “to amend SRF Application with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project. Current loan acceptance is at $922,000, new total will be $1,782,254”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  72. June 9, 1999 Spending The council amended the SRF application for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project.
    “Motion Kern, second Gericke to amend SRF Application with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project. Current loan acceptance is at $922,000, new total will be $1,782,254”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  73. June 9, 1999 Spending The council awarded the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements contract to the low bid of $1,476,232.80 submitted by Wendler Engineering of South Amana, with a completion date of May 1, 2000.
    “Motion Gericke, second Bartels to approve an award of 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements contract to low bid submitted by Wendler Engineering of South Amana at $1,476,232.80. Completion date for the project is May 1, 2000.”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1990s
  74. June 9, 1999 Figure The $1,476,232.80 wastewater plant contract of 1999 is about $3,000,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Motion Gericke, second Bartels to approve an award of 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements contract to low bid submitted by Wendler Engineering of South Amana at $1,476,232.80. Completion date for the project is May 1, 2000.”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  75. June 9, 1999 Figure Resolution 1999-27 raised the Public Works Director's pay past Step 5 to $16.50 an hour on a 40 hour week, a salary of $33,508.80 a year.
    “RESOLUTION #1999-27 a pay raise past Step 5 on salary schedule for $16.50/hour on 40 hour week salary of $33,508.80/year for Public Works Director Brett Mehmen”
    document 4178, p. 2 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · 1990s
  76. June 9, 1999 Figure $33,508.8 per year as printed (1999) · about $68,000 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “RESOLUTION #1999-27 a pay raise past Step 5 on salary schedule for $16.50/hour on 40 hour week salary of $33,508.80/year for Public Works Director Brett Mehmen”
    document 4178, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  77. June 9, 1999 Spending Motion Gericke, second Bartels to approve an award of 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements contract to low bid submitted by Wendler Engineering of South Amana at $1,476,232.80.
    “$1,476,232.80 as printed”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  78. June 9, 1999 Spending Motion Kern, second Gericke to amend SRF Application with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for an additional $782,254 for the 1999 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project.
    “$782,254.00 as printed”
    document 4178, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  79. June 28, 1999 Report A senior housing meeting on June 28, 1999 was chaired by an ECICOG representative, and the minutes record that a community survey might help the city decide what size project to pursue.
    “Senior Housing Meeting 6/28/99 ECICOG”
    document 4177, p. 1 · meeting · project · 1990s
  80. July 14, 1999 Decision The council discussed park improvements and approved a curb cut into the park area at the corner of Potter and Sewell Street.
    “Park improvements were discussed and considered, curb cut into park area was approved for the corner of Potter and Sewell St”
    document 4176, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  81. 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
  82. July 14, 1999 Decision The council authorized the mayor and clerk to sign an easement agreement with South Slope Telephone for Outlot B and antennae equipment on the Tiffin Water Tower.
    “to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an agreement with South Slope Telephone of Norway, Iowa for easement agreement for Outlot B, and antennae equipment on the Tiffin Water Tower after review by City Attorney and City Engineer.”
    document 4175, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1990s
  83. July 14, 1999 Spending A public hearing was set on issuing a State Revolving Fund loan in the amount of $1,782,000 for Wastewater Treatment Improvement.
    “for the purpose of considering issuance of State Revolving Fund Loan (SRF Project No. CS192101 01,02) In the amount of $1,782,000 for Wastewater Treatment Improvement.”
    document 4175, p. 2 · meeting · project · 1990s
  84. August 11, 1999 Spending The council approved the trade-in and purchase of a 1999 four wheel drive vehicle including a sander at a cost of $17,000.00.
    “approve purchase of a trade in and purchase of a 1999 four wheel drive vehicle purchase including sander at a cost of $17,000.00.”
    document 4173, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  85. August 11, 1999 Figure $17,000 as printed (1999) · about $34,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “approve purchase of a trade in and purchase of a 1999 four wheel drive vehicle purchase including sander at a cost of $17,000.00.”
    document 4173, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  86. August 11, 1999 Neighbors Motion Gericke, second Kern to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-29, RESOLUTION APPROVING A UTILITY AND INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH JIM RIGGAN, CLEAR CREEK MOBILE HOME PARK. A part of the South 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 80 North, Range 7 West of the 5th PM in the City of Tiffin … document 4173, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-029 · 1990s
  87. August 25, 1999 Discussion The minutes record that the council and city attorney addressed the problem of barking and nuisance dogs.
    “Council and city attorney addressed problem of barking and nuisance dogs. Motion carried to adjourn. 7:40 p.m. Glenn R. Potter, Mayor City of Tiffin Margaret B. Reihman, Clerk”
    document 4172, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  88. August 25, 1999 Figure A plan was reported under which a property owner could purchase city property for parking at a cost of $10,000.00.
    “came up with a plan where Clarence can purchase the city property for his parking use at a cost of $10,000.00.”
    document 4172, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  89. August 25, 1999 Figure $10,000 as printed (1999) · about $20,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “came up with a plan where Clarence can purchase the city property for his parking use at a cost of $10,000.00.”
    document 4172, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  90. September 8, 1999 Special event The minutes read record the council setting a trick-or-treat or Halloween night date in thirteen separate years between 1980 and 2000 (derived count of the claims listed as inputs). Derived
    “to set Halloween Night for Sunday, October 31 from 6 to 8.”
    document 4170, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  91. September 8, 1999 Special event The council set Halloween Night for Sunday, October 31 from 6 to 8.
    “to set Halloween Night for Sunday, October 31 from 6 to 8.”
    document 4170, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  92. September 8, 1999 Figure A list of purchases considered at the September 8, 1999 meeting carried 300,000 for "1-1-1 City Park".
    “1-1-1 City Park 300,000 house on Ireland 130,000 alley/RR easements 5,000”
    document 4170, p. 21 · meeting · 1990s
  93. September 8, 1999 Decision The council approved Resolution #1999-34 adopting the 1999 Tiffin Targeted Senior Housing Needs Assessment, which the ECICOG staff had finished.
    “Motion Gericke, second Kern to approve a RESOLUTION # 1999-34, A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 1999 TIFFIN TARGETED SENIOR HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT.”
    document 4170, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-34 · project · 1990s
  94. September 8, 1999 Neighbors The sewer revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement was made as of September 8, 1999 between the city and the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency of the State of Iowa, as lender.
    “LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT (Sewer Revenue) This Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of September 8, 1999, by and between the City of Tiffin, Iowa (the "City") acting through the City Council (the "Council") for the Municipal Sewer System of the City, the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency and public instrumentality of the State of Iowa (the "Lender")”
    document 4170, p. 18 · meeting · 1990s
  95. September 8, 1999 Figure The two 1999 general obligation sewer improvement bonds ($488,685 and $590,000) sum to $1,078,685, the amount of the September 1999 hearing. Derived
    “providing for the issuance of $1,078,685 General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bonds, Series A and Series B.”
    document 4170, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  96. September 8, 1999 Spending A public hearing was held on loan and disbursement agreements providing for the issuance of $1,078,685 in General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bonds, Series A and Series B.
    “Loan and Disbursement Agreements providing for the issuance of $1,078,685 General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bonds, Series A and Series B.”
    document 4170, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  97. September 8, 1999 Figure The tax certificate estimated the total project costs at at least $1,600,000 and the net sales proceeds of the two general obligation bonds at $1,078,685.
    “The Total Project Costs are estimated to be at least $1,600,000. 2. The net sales proceeds of the Bonds are $1,078,685”
    document 4170, p. 7 · meeting · 1990s
  98. September 8, 1999 Figure The estimated total project cost of the wastewater project of $1,600,000 as printed in 1999 is about $3,200,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “The Total Project Costs are estimated to be at least $1,600,000. 2. The net sales proceeds of the Bonds are $1,078,685”
    document 4170, p. 7 · meeting · 1990s
  99. September 8, 1999 Figure The Series 1999C Sewer Revenue Bond (principal sum five hundred twenty-one thousand three hundred fifteen dollars, payable to the Iowa Finance Authority) carried a rate of 4.19% and a maturity date of June 1, 2019.
    “SEWER REVENUE BOND SERIES 1999C No. 1 RATE MATURITY BOND DATE 4.19% June 1, 2019”
    document 4170, p. 15 · meeting · 1990s
  100. September 8, 1999 Figure The Series 1999A General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bond ($488,685, payable to the Iowa Finance Authority) carried a rate of 4.19% and a maturity date of June 1, 2019.
    “GENERAL OBLIGATION SEWER IMPROVEMENT BOND, SERIES 1999A No. R-1 RATE MATURITY DATE BOND DATE 4.19% June 1, 2019”
    document 4170, p. 11 · meeting · 1990s

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