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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. December 13, 2000 Report The minutes record that the Iowa DOT placed Tiffin on a waiting list for consideration of rail crossing arms and upgraded flashers.
    “Rick Brown, IDOT has placed Tiffin on the waiting list for consideration of upgrade for placement of rail crossing arms and upgrade of flashers.”
    document 4134, p. 7 · meeting · 2000s
  2. December 13, 2000 Decision Resolution 2000-23 approved an urban renewal plan amendment for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area.
    “RESOLUTION # 2000-23, A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE TIFFIN URBAN RENEWAL AREA. Ayes: Ryan, Gericke, Dils and Bartels. Absent: Walls. Motion carried. Passed and approved December 13, 2000 and signed by Mayor Glenn R. Potter.”
    document 4134, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2000-023 · 2000s
  3. December 13, 2000 Annexation Motion Bartels, second Dils to accept voluntary annexations applications for the City of Tiffin as published, excepting Parcel 42 (south most area), and excepting the east \( \frac{1}{2} \) of I-380 and plan to meet with Johnson County officials for discussion, revision and agreement in this fringe … document 4134, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  4. December 13, 2000 Neighbors Motion Bartels, second Dils to accept voluntary annexations applications for the City of Tiffin as published, excepting Parcel 42 (south most area), and excepting the east \( \frac{1}{2} \) of I-380 and plan to meet with Johnson County officials for discussion, revision and agreement in this fringe … document 4134, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  5. December 13, 2000 Ordinance Ordinance 2000-240 adopted: Councilperson Bartels introduced Ordinance No. 2000-240, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE 1998-218, TO DEFINE THE DEVELOPER'S RESPONSIBILITY OF COST IN THE INSTALLATION OF WATER AND SEWER MAIN AND TO DEFINE WHAT IS ACCEPTABLE PARK AND OPEN SPACE, REVISING & PROVIDING FOR APPROVED DESIGN STANDARDS UNDER THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4886 · meeting · Ord. 2000-240 · 2000s
  6. January 10, 2001 Discussion A discussion of fire truck financing noted that an effort by Coralville to annex the quarry area east of I-380 involuntarily could greatly reduce the township tax base.
    “Should recent effort by Coralville to involuntarily annex the quarry area east of I-380 be successful, the township tax base could be greatly reduced and make truck purchase very difficult. A truck can be ordered for approximately $160,000. Paid over ten years would bring costs nearer to $300,000 to $350,000 depending on rate and term. Mr.”
    document 4132, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  7. January 10, 2001 Neighbors The engineer reported that the county had asked the city to update the county fringe agreement and to meet to coordinate planning with Coralville.
    “The County has requested that the city update the county fringe agreement and meet to coordinate planning instruments with Coralville.”
    document 4132, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  8. January 10, 2001 Report The minutes record that the city had previously undertaken housing survey and planning services for senior housing with ECICOG that was unsuccessful, and that the state-mandated hazard mitigation study was funded at three-quarters of cost.
    “The City has previously undertaken Housing survey and planning services for Senior Housing with ECICOG that was unsuccessful.”
    document 4132, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2000s
  9. January 10, 2001 Discussion A fire truck could be ordered for approximately $160,000, and paid over ten years the cost would come nearer $300,000 to $350,000.
    “A truck can be ordered for approximately $160,000. Paid over ten years would bring costs nearer to $300,000 to $350,000 depending on rate and term. Mr. Charbon hoped that a larger down payment could reduce the final cost.”
    document 4132, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  10. January 10, 2001 Figure A truck could be ordered for approximately $160,000 and paid over ten years would bring the cost nearer to $300,000 to $350,000.
    “A truck can be ordered for approximately $160,000. Paid over ten years would bring costs nearer to $300,000 to $350,000 depending on rate and term.”
    document 4132, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  11. January 10, 2001 World event A utility representative told the council the winter had been 40% colder than usual and that the gas price had risen from 35 cents per therm in December 1999 to $1.05 per therm.
    “This winter has been 40% colder than usual this far into the year, with increase from 35 cents per therm in Dec 1999 to $1.05 per therm this month.”
    document 4132, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  12. January 10, 2001 Decision Mayor Potter named Walls to chair Parks & Water in January 2001.
    “Mayor Potter named Bartels to chair Home and Community Program, Walls to chair Parks & Water,”
    document 4132, p. 4 · meeting · Rodney Walls · 2000s
  13. January 10, 2001 Neighbors Resolution 2001-1 approved a 28-E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana school for cooperation in providing library services.
    “Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve a Resolution # 2001-1, APPROVING A 28-E AGREEMENT WITH THE CLEAR CREEK AMANA SCHOOL FOR COOPERATION FOR PROVIDING LIBRARY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, and authorizing City Councilperson Dils to present same to the school for consideration and approval. Ayes: Walls, Gericke, Dils and Bartels. Absent: Ryan. Motion carried.”
    document 4132, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2001-001 · 2000s
  14. January 10, 2001 Figure The council moved to renew the sheriff contract with the rate rising from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour for 12 hours per week.
    “approve a contract renewal with the Johnson County Sheriff Department including a increase in rate from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour with service of 12 hours per week”
    document 4132, p. 5 · meeting · project · 2000s
  15. January 10, 2001 Spending The minutes record a $303,000 purchase of a 65 acre park on the east side of the city along Highway 6 and the railroad.
    “$303,000 purchase of 65 acre Washington Park located on the east side of the city along Hwy#6 and railroad has been executed by Attorney Greenleaf, the park may be used for future sewer system expansion and/or water well location along with recreational needs for the community.”
    document 4132, p. 6 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s
  16. January 10, 2001 Figure The $303,000 park purchase of 2001 is about $580,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “$303,000 purchase of 65 acre Washington Park located on the east side of the city along Hwy#6 and railroad has been executed by Attorney Greenleaf, the park may be used for future sewer system expansion and/or water well location along with recreational needs for the community.”
    document 4132, p. 6 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s
  17. January 10, 2001 Figure The park purchase covers 65 acres.
    “$303,000 purchase of 65 acre Washington Park located on the east side of the city along Hwy#6 and railroad has been executed by Attorney Greenleaf, the park may be used for future sewer system expansion and/or water well location along with recreational needs for the community.”
    document 4132, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  18. January 10, 2001 Figure The park purchase works out to about $4,660 an acre ($303,000 for 65 acres). Derived
    “$303,000 purchase of 65 acre Washington Park located on the east side of the city along Hwy#6 and railroad has been executed by Attorney Greenleaf, the park may be used for future sewer system expansion and/or water well location along with recreational needs for the community.”
    document 4132, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  19. January 10, 2001 Decision The mayor named Walls to chair Parks & Water, Dils to Library and Gericke to Sewer.
    “Mayor Potter named Bartels to chair Home and Community Program, Walls to chair Parks & Water, Dils to Library, Gericke to Sewer, Ryan to Community Protection”
    document 4132, p. 4 · meeting · Rodney Walls · Karin Dils · 2000s
  20. January 10, 2001 Annexation Motion Gericke, second Walls to accept voluntary annexation request from Leonard for property in the northwest sector of the city document 4132, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  21. January 10, 2001 Neighbors Motion Gericke, second Bartels to approve a contract renewal with the Johnson County Sheriff Department including a increase in rate from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour with service of 12 hours per week increasing and set consideration and acceptance for the next regular meeting of the Tiffin City … document 4132, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  22. January 10, 2001 Neighbors Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve a Resolution # 2001-1, APPROVING A 28-E AGREEMENT WITH THE CLEAR CREEK AMANA SCHOOL FOR COOPERATION FOR PROVIDING LIBRARY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, and authorizing City Councilperson Dils to present same to the school for consideration and approval document 4132, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2001-001 · 2000s
  23. February 14, 2001 Figure The proposed budget for the next year showed total expenditures of $608,930 and an estimated tax levy on regular property of $10.10347, with no levy on agricultural land.
    “Total Expenditures $608,930 Estimated tax levy on regular property at $10.10347 and no levy on agricultural land. Ayes: Walls, Gericke, Bartels, and Dils. Absent: Ryan. Motion carried.”
    document 4130, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  24. February 14, 2001 Figure The proposed budget published in February 2001 showed total expenditures of $608,930 and an estimated tax levy on regular property of $10.10347, with no levy on agricultural land.
    “Total Expenditures $608,930 Estimated tax levy on regular property at $10.10347 and no levy on agricultural land.”
    document 4130, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  25. February 14, 2001 Discussion The council moved to name an appraiser for park ground acquisition required under a DNR REAP grant of $50,000.
    “for appraisal work required under recently awarded DNR REAP grant for $50,000 for park ground acquisition. Ayes: Dils, Bartels, Walls, and Gericke. Absent: Ryan. Motion carried. Attorney continues work on IDOT sewer project paperwork. Engineer Hart recommends new water work for the city, probably in phases. Motion Gericke, second Dils to approve clerk and treasurer's reports.”
    document 4130, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  26. February 14, 2001 Figure The council approved resolution 2001-5 raising employee pay, with the Public Works Director at $40,872.00; the same meeting's minutes carry a second resolution with the same figure (see the also quote).
    “Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-5 APPROVING PAY INCREASES FOR EMPLOYEES, Public Works Director Brett Mehmen to $40,872.00,”
    document 4130, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2001-005 · Brett Mehmen · 2000s
  27. February 14, 2001 Figure Resolution 2001-6 set the City Clerk at $35,107.80 a year and the Public Works Assistant at $24,960.00, all from July 1, 2001.
    “CITY CLERK TO $35,107.80/ANNUM AND PUBLIC WORKS ASSISTANT TO $24,960.00/ANNUM, all commencing July 1, 2001 with no change in benefits including single medical and dental insurance. Ayes: Gericke, Walls, Bartels. Absent: Ryan. Abstain: Dils.”
    document 4130, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2001-006 · Margaret B. Reihman · Brian Detert · 2000s
  28. February 14, 2001 Annexation On February 14, 2001 the council approved Resolution 2001-7, accepting voluntary annexation papers.
    “Motion Bartels, second Dills to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-7, ACCEPTING VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PAPERS FROM LEONARD.”
    document 4130, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2001-007 · 2000s
  29. February 14, 2001 Annexation The same night the council approved Resolution 2001-8, affirming the mayor's authority to execute the application for annexation action UA 01-02 as it relates to right-of-way acquisitions.
    “RESOLUTION #2001-8, A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE MAYOR'S AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THE APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION as relates to right-of-way acquisitions in annexation action UA 01-02.”
    document 4130, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2001-008 · 2000s
  30. February 14, 2001 Figure Resolution 2001-5 raised the City Clerk's pay to $35,107.80, commencing July 1, 2001.
    “City Clerk Margaret Reihman to $35,107.80 and Public Works Assistant Brian Detert to $24,960.00 all commencing July 1, 2001”
    document 4130, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2001-005 · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  31. February 14, 2001 Figure $35,107.8 per year as printed (2001) · about $67,000 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “City Clerk Margaret Reihman to $35,107.80 and Public Works Assistant Brian Detert to $24,960.00 all commencing July 1, 2001”
    document 4130, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  32. February 14, 2001 Figure Resolution 2001-5 raised the Public Works Director's pay to $40,872.00.
    “RESOLUTION #2001-5 APPROVING PAY INCREASES FOR EMPLOYEES, Public Works Director Brett Mehmen to $40,872.00”
    document 4130, p. 3 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · 2000s
  33. February 14, 2001 Figure $40,872 per year as printed (2001) · about $78,000 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “RESOLUTION #2001-5 APPROVING PAY INCREASES FOR EMPLOYEES, Public Works Director Brett Mehmen to $40,872.00”
    document 4130, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  34. February 14, 2001 Annexation Motion Bartels, second Dills to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-7, ACCEPTING VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PAPERS FROM LEONARD document 4130, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2001-007 · 2000s
  35. February 14, 2001 Annexation Motion Bartels, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-8, A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE MAYOR'S AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THE APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION as relates to right-of-way acquisitions in annexation action UA 01-02 document 4130, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2001-008 · 2000s
  36. February 14, 2001 Neighbors Motion Walls, second Dils to approve audit contract with Anne Meinke of West Point, IA for work as required under rules of the SRF Funds from the State of Iowa for the completed sewer plant project document 4130, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  37. February 14, 2001 Neighbors Motion Bartels, second Gericke to approve RESOLUTION #2001-4 RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO CITY OF TIFFIN FRINGE AREA MAP recommended for approval by the Tiffin Planning and Zoning and to present same with Johnson County officials for agreement document 4130, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2001-004 · 2000s
  38. February 14, 2001 Resolution Resolution 2001-007 adopted: Motion Bartels, second Dills to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-7, ACCEPTING VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PAPERS FROM LEONARD document 4130, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2001-007 · 2000s
  39. February 14, 2001 Resolution Resolution 2001-008 adopted: Motion Bartels, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-8, A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE MAYOR'S AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THE APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION as relates to right-of-way acquisitions in annexation action UA 01-02 document 4130, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2001-008 · 2000s
  40. February 21, 2001 Annexation The state City Development Board required the city to include a flag and flag pole portion in a voluntary annexation request to avoid erratic boundaries.
    “Reported that City Development board required that city bring in flag and flag pole portion of the voluntary annexation request to avoid erratic boundaries on annexation requests. Motion Ryan, second Gericke that the city continue with annexation procedure by requesting that remaining "flag" be included in annexation request. Ayes: Bartels, Gericke, Ryan, and Dils.”
    document 4129, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  41. February 21, 2001 Annexation Motion Ryan, second Gericke that the city continue with annexation procedure by requesting that remaining "flag" be included in annexation request document 4129, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  42. February 21, 2001 Neighbors Motion Bartels, second Ryan to approve an updated Land Use Plan for the City of Tiffin and authorizing the Hart Engineering to continue with preliminary communication with Johnson County Zoning Department and prepare documents necessary to facilitate revised agreement document 4129, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  43. February 21, 2001 Neighbors Motion Richardson, second Reeve to approve an updated Land Use Plan for the City of Tiffin and to recommend adoption to the City Council for the City of Tiffin and additionally that the City of Tiffin continue communication, study and revision of the current fringe area and growth land use area map … document 4129, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  44. March 7, 2001 Neighbors Johnson County zoning staff told Planning and Zoning that the new fringe map included all areas then seeking annexation.
    “The new fringe map includes all areas currently desiring annexation. Dvorak and Moore expressed Johnson County support of all new growth of the community with the exception of area south of Schneider. Schneider is very anxious to come into the city.”
    document 4128, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  45. March 7, 2001 Neighbors Planning and Zoning recommended that county staff present the negotiated fringe area agreement to the Board of Supervisors and that the city meet Coralville about an area in Coralville's growth plan agreement with the county.
    “recommend that RJ Dvorak and Rick Moore present negotiated fringe area agreement to Johnson County Board of Supervisors and the City of Tiffin arrange a time to meet with the City of Coralville and discuss concerns they have for this area that is in Coralville’s growth plan agreement with the county”
    document 4128, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  46. March 14, 2001 Figure The March 2001 budget form lists the last official census population as 1,129.
    “January 1, 2000 Property Valuations Population With Gas & Electric Without Gas & Electric Last Official Census Regular 15,241,113 10,239,341 1,129 Add Regular plus TIF value (if no TIF value re-enter Regular) 2a 28,558,031 3b 23,556,259 Ag Land 901,267 901,267 TAXES LEVIED <table> <tr> <th>Code</th> <th>Sec.</th> <th>Limit</th> <th>Purpose</th> <th>Request with Utility Replacem”
    document 4127, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  47. March 14, 2001 Annexation Resolution 2001-9 accepted an application for voluntary annexation on the northwest edge of the city.
    “Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2001-9 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION and accepting voluntary annexation papers from Mr. Leonard on the northwest edge of the city. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan, Walls and Dils. Absent: Gericke.”
    document 4127, p. 8 · meeting · Res. 2001-009 · 2000s
  48. March 14, 2001 Figure The council authorized the city director to look into a truck acquisition not to exceed $20,000 in cost.
    “approve and authorize the city director to look into truck acquisition not to exceed $20,000 in cost.”
    document 4127, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  49. March 14, 2001 Figure $20,000 as printed (2001) · about $38,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “approve and authorize the city director to look into truck acquisition not to exceed $20,000 in cost.”
    document 4127, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  50. March 14, 2001 Discussion The engineer told the council that a State Revolving Fund loan of 1.3 million would be available in February 2002 at about 4.24 percent.
    “A SRF low interest loan in the amount of 1.3 million will be available in February of 2002 at approximately 4.24%. Patrol duty at Slim’s will be reviewed for any excess time. Motion Ryan, second Walls to accept clerk and treasurer’s report. Aye: Walls, Bartels, Ryan, and Dils. Absent: Gericke. Motion carried. Motion Walls, second Bartels to pay bills and accept receipts.”
    document 4127, p. 10 · meeting · Mike Hart · 2000s
  51. March 14, 2001 Annexation Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2001-9 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION and accepting voluntary annexation papers from Mr. document 4127, p. 8 · meeting · Res. 2001-009 · 2000s
  52. March 14, 2001 Neighbors Motion Walls, second Ryan to approve a proposed revision to the 28-E Fringe Area Agreement with Johnson County Board of Supervisors and to pass to the county for further study and consideration document 4127, p. 8 · meeting · 2000s
  53. March 14, 2001 Ordinance Ordinance 2001-242 adopted: Motion Bartels, second Dils to introduce an ORDINANCE NO. 2001-242, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1998-219, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ZONING IN TIFFIN EDGE SUBDIVISION and PROVIDING FOR REVISION OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, and moved that it be given its third and last reading and was read for the last time document 4888 · meeting · Ord. 2001-242 · 2000s
  54. March 14, 2001 Ordinance Ordinance 2001-243 adopted: Councilperson Dils introduced Ordinance No. 2001-243 and moved that it be given its final reading. The motion was document 4889 · meeting · Ord. 2001-243 · 2000s
  55. March 14, 2001 Ordinance Ordinance 2001-244 adopted: Motion Walls, second Dils that the ORDINANCE NO. 2001-244, AN ORDINANCE ZONING SADLER SUBDIVISION LOT 3 TO R-3 be read for the last time and that the ORDINANCE NO. 2001-244 be placed upon final passage document 4891 · meeting · Ord. 2001-244 · 2000s
  56. March 14, 2001 Resolution Resolution 2001-009 adopted: Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2001-9 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION and accepting voluntary annexation papers from Mr. Leonard on the northwest edge of the city document 4127, p. 8 · meeting · Res. 2001-009 · 2000s
  57. March 27, 2001 Decision Ordinance 2001-242 amended the official zoning map to rezone an area of approximately 55 according to the Tiffin Edge conceptual plan; the printed title gives no unit after 55.
    “REZONING APPROXIMATELY 55 ACCORDING TO THE TIFFIN EDGE CONCEPTUAL PLAN AND ZONING EXHIBIT ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose.”
    document 4888, p. 1 · Ord. 242 · 2000s
  58. April 11, 2001 Milestone The minutes record that a council member had set up a website for the city.
    “Mike Ryan has set up web site for the city with address www.tiffin.ia.net.”
    document 4122, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Ryan · 2000s
  59. April 11, 2001 Person The minutes name the current chief of the Tiffin Volunteer Fire Department.
    “Gary Kee is current Tiffin Volunteer Fire Department Chief. Volunteers will from the school and city will meet May 7 to study and consider possible 28-E library agreement.”
    document 4122, p. 3 · meeting · Gary Kee · 2000s
  60. May 9, 2001 Annexation The minutes record that the City Development Board approved the annexation of the property on the northwest edge of the city.
    “City Development Board has approved annexation of Leonard property. Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve contract with Attorney Frank Smith to provide legal assistance in cooperation with Attorney Greenleaf on annexation matters. Ayes: Dils, Ryan, Walls, and Bartels. Motion carried.”
    document 4119, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  61. May 9, 2001 Landmark The council approved the liquor license renewal for On the Go Convenience Store.
    “Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve liquor license renewal for On the Go Convenience Store. Ayes: Ryan, Gericke, Bartels, Dils and Walls. Motion carried. City Development Board has approved annexation of Leonard property.”
    document 4119, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  62. 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
  63. May 9, 2001 Annexation Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve contract with Attorney Frank Smith to provide legal assistance in cooperation with Attorney Greenleaf on annexation matters document 4119, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  64. 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
  65. May 9, 2001 Ordinance Ordinance 2001-245 adopted: Councilperson Ryan introduced ORDINANCE NO. 2001-245 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PUBLIC LIBRARY, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4892 · meeting · Ord. 2001-245 · 2000s
  66. 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
  67. May 22, 2001 Decision Ordinance 2001-245 established a free public library, to be known as the Tiffin-Clear Creek Public Library, with a board of trustees.
    “There is hereby established a free public library for the city, to be known as the TIFFIN-CLEAR CREEK PUBLIC LIBRARY. SECTION 3. LIBRARY TRUSTEES: The board of trustees of the PUBLIC LIBRARY, hereinafter referred to as the Board, consists of members. Three (3) board members are to be appointed by the mayor, with approval of the city council. SECTION 4.”
    document 4892, p. 1 · Ord. 245 · 2000s
  68. May 22, 2001 Decision Ordinance 2001-245 creates a board of library trustees of which three members are appointed by the mayor with council approval.
    “Three (3) board members are to be appointed by the mayor, with approval of the city council. SECTION 4. QUALIFICATIONS OF TRUSTEES: All of the members of the board shall be bona fide citizens and residents of the city or Clear Creek Amana School District and shall be over the age of eighteen (18). SECTION 5. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD: 1.”
    document 4892, p. 1 · Ord. 245 · 2000s
  69. June 11, 2001 Ordinance Ordinance 2001-246 adopted: Councilperson Walls introduced Ordinance No. 2001-246, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE (1998-219) AND PROVIDING NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS WITHIN 200 FEET and moved that it be given its second reading. The motion was document 4893 · meeting · Ord. 2001-246 · 2000s
  70. June 13, 2001 Figure The cold patch cost works out to about $4.30338 per foot (derived, quotient of $8,606.76 by 2,000 feet). Derived
    “approve Roberts Ferry cold patch work with L.L. Pelling for 2,000 feet at cost of $8,606.76.”
    document 4115, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  71. June 13, 2001 Figure The minutes record that bids for the Jordon well had come in over the past year between $200,000 and $860,000.
    “Jordon well bids have come in recently between $200,000 and $860,000 over the past year.”
    document 4115, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  72. June 13, 2001 Spending The council approved Roberts Ferry cold patch work for 2,000 feet at a cost of $8,606.76.
    “approve Roberts Ferry cold patch work with L.L. Pelling for 2,000 feet at cost of $8,606.76.”
    document 4115, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  73. June 13, 2001 Figure $8,606.76 as printed (2001) · about $16,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “approve Roberts Ferry cold patch work with L.L. Pelling for 2,000 feet at cost of $8,606.76.”
    document 4115, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  74. June 13, 2001 Figure The cold patch job covered 2,000 feet.
    “Roberts Ferry cold patch work with L.L. Pelling for 2,000 feet”
    document 4115, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  75. June 13, 2001 Spending The council approved a $4,701.00 bid from Greiner Well Service of Toddville, Iowa, to remove the existing pump and motor and install new ones, after the engineer recommended rehabilitating Well #3.
    “to remove existing and install new pump and motor (200'PS). Jordon well bids have come in recently between $200,000 and $860,000 over the past year. Hart recommended rehabilitation of Well #3 and piping water to plant site. Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve $4,701.00 bid with Greiner Well Service of Toddville, IA.”
    document 4115, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  76. June 13, 2001 Figure The Well #3 pump bid of $4,701.00 as printed in 2001 is about $8,900 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “to remove existing and install new pump and motor (200'PS). Jordon well bids have come in recently between $200,000 and $860,000 over the past year. Hart recommended rehabilitation of Well #3 and piping water to plant site. Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve $4,701.00 bid with Greiner Well Service of Toddville, IA.”
    document 4115, p. 6 · 2000s
  77. June 27, 2001 Report The engineer and mayor reviewed the televised condition of the interior of the water tower, and the Department of Natural Resources approved work on new pump work at Well #3.
    “televised condition of the interior water tower. Rock will need to be placed to get heavy equipment to the tower. Department of Natural Resources has provided approval for work on new pump work at well #3 for the city.”
    document 4114, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  78. 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
  79. July 11, 2001 Discussion The minutes record hope that an approximate 2 acre space could be set back for the city's future water tower needs.
    “It is hoped that an approximate 2 acre space can be set back for future water tower needs of the city.”
    document 4113, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  80. July 11, 2001 Spending The council was notified of an award of $75,000.00 from the federal LAWCON grant, administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, for land acquisition for the new park; the application ranked fourth of 48.
    “The LAWCON federal grant application submitted by Clerk Reihman has received notification of award of $75,000.00 to be used for land acquisition costs of the new park. The LAWCON grant is administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The Tiffin grant came in fourth in a field of 48 applications.”
    document 4113, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  81. July 11, 2001 Figure The LAWCON grant of $75,000 as printed in 2001 is about $140,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “The LAWCON federal grant application submitted by Clerk Reihman has received notification of award of $75,000.00 to be used for land acquisition costs of the new park. The LAWCON grant is administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The Tiffin grant came in fourth in a field of 48 applications.”
    document 4113, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  82. July 11, 2001 Decision The engineer said damage to equipment at the sewer plant was under warranty but the equipment was incorrectly maintained during cold weather, and the council agreed to settle at one-half of cost if the company agreed.
    “Engineer Hart says the damage of the equipment at the sewer plant was under warranty, the company was incorrectly maintained during cold weather. Council agreed to settle at one-half of cost if the company would agree to this.”
    document 4113, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  83. July 11, 2001 Milestone The earliest Library Director in the archive
    “ture water tower needs of the city. Councilmember Dils reported that Librarian Shirley Yeries is tentatively planning a September 1 opening for the n”
    document 4113, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  84. July 11, 2001 Ordinance Ordinance 2001-248 adopted: Amending the Ordinance No. 1980-92 (weeds and Noxious Growths) of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa document 4894 · meeting · Ord. 2001-248 · 2000s
  85. August 8, 2001 Report The minutes record that deterioration of the railroad crossing would be reported once again to the Iowa DOT.
    “Deterioration of railroad crossing and a serious tube condition near the sewer plant will be reported once again to IDOT.”
    document 4111, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  86. August 8, 2001 Landmark The council took up a request for a release on Lots 10 and 11 of Sadler Subdivision, described in the minutes as the Ice Cream Store, subject to the city attorney's recommendation.
    “Lots 10, 11 Sadler Subdivision the Ice Cream Store. Motion Ryan, second Gericke that release be approved upon study and recommendation of same by City Attorney Stephen Greenleaf.”
    document 4111, p. 3 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s
  87. August 8, 2001 Decision In August 2001 the minutes record Planning and Zoning recommending appointments to the park commission, with five nominations.
    “Planning and Zoning has recommended appointment of park commission members including these nominations: Rodney Walls, Jerry Cox, Dave Shaffer, Mark Peterson and Trish Berner.”
    document 4111, p. 3 · meeting · Rodney Walls · Jerry Cox · Dave Shaffer · Mark Petersen · 2000s
  88. August 8, 2001 Neighbors Resolution 2001-29 provided a 28-E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana Community School District for a shared public library with the Springmier Community Library.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 2001-29 PROVIDING 28-E AGREEMENT WITH the Clear Creek Amana Community School District providing for shared public library with the Springmier Community Library.. Ayes: Gericke, Dils, Bartels, and Ryan. Absent: Walls. Motion carried. Jim Bartels reported to the Council problems he has suffered as a result of storm water run-off coming across his property.”
    document 4111, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2001-029 · 2000s
  89. August 8, 2001 Discussion The August 2001 minutes recorded council concern for the safety of students from Reeves Subdivision crossing Highway 6 at Roberts Ferry, and that the engineer would request an IDOT speed study there.
    “Students from Reeves Subdivision will be walking the north side of Hwy #6 and crossing the highway at Roberts Ferry. Concern on how to increase safety of the crossing was discussed by council. Engineer will request speed study for this location by IDOT.”
    document 4111, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  90. August 8, 2001 Neighbors Motion Ryan, second Gericke to authorize Mayor Glenn R. Potter to sign a maintenance agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a five year time period for Hwy# 6 document 4111, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  91. August 8, 2001 Neighbors Motion Dils, second Gericke to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2001-29 PROVIDING 28-E AGREEMENT WITH the Clear Creek Amana Community School District providing for shared public library with the Springmier Community Library document 4111, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2001-029 · 2000s
  92. September 12, 2001 Figure The council authorized a member to negotiate a grader for under $15,000 including cab, heater and a 12-foot blade, with a stretched-out payment plan.
    “authorize Walls to negotiate a grader for under $15,000 including cab, heater and 12-foot blade with some kind of stretched out payment plan”
    document 4108, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  93. September 12, 2001 Figure $15,000 as printed (2001) · about $29,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “authorize Walls to negotiate a grader for under $15,000 including cab, heater and 12-foot blade with some kind of stretched out payment plan”
    document 4108, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  94. September 12, 2001 Report In September 2001 the council held a public hearing on an additional setback along Highway 6 between Roberts Ferry and Main Street, and the engineer reported he could not find an IDOT person who knew of any widening plan.
    “Mayor Glenn R. Potter opened a Public Hearing at 6:49 p.m. for the purpose of hearing input regarding a new ordinance that would provide for additional setback along Highway #6 within the City of Tiffin between Roberts Ferry and Main Street. Joe Johnston reported that he could not any IDOT person who knew anything about widening Hwy#6.”
    document 4108, p. 3 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 2000s
  95. September 12, 2001 Ordinance Ordinance 2001-250 adopted: Moved by Councilperson Dils and second by Council member Gericke that ORDINANCE NO. 2001-250, ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR NOTIFICIATION OF PROPERTY OWNERS be placed upon its final passage and adopted document 4895 · meeting · Ord. 2001-250 · 2000s
  96. September 26, 2001 Landmark The council approved an agreement with US Cellular for a tower beside the water tower on Roberts Ferry, with the old water standpipe removed at the company's cost.
    “to approve an agreement with US Cellular for tower location adjacent to the water tower on Roberts Ferry. The agreement will include removal of the old water standpipe and these additions to the proposed written agreement.”
    document 4107, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  97. October 10, 2001 Figure The minutes record a yearly fee of $5,000 to be paid to the Springmier Community Library for one year of public library service.
    “$5,000 yearly fee will be paid to the Springmier Community Library for one year of public library service. $4,629.49 will be paid to the Tiffin Fire Association %Gene Charbon for second \( \frac{1}{2} \) of 00-01 Fire Protection Agreement and requesting finance report for period ending 12/31/00.”
    document 4105, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  98. October 10, 2001 Figure A county auditor error in tax distribution meant the city had to refund $7,296.79 to the Clear Creek Amana School.
    “the mistake will mean that the City will need to send the Clear Creek Amana School a refund of taxes in the amount of $7,296.79. Emergency Management Bylaws for Johnson County have recently been updated and made complete. $5,000 yearly fee will be paid to the Springmier Community Library for one year of public library service.”
    document 4105, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  99. October 10, 2001 Discussion The engineer reported that the water SRF loan would probably carry a 3% interest rate, lower than the rate reported earlier in 2001 (see the also quote).
    “Engineer Hart reported that the Water SRF would probably be at 3% interest rate. Works continues on the IDOT sewer line. Council member Walls reported that the recent Friends of the Springmier Library Chili Supper earned $500.00 with $12.00 of expense. This Friday is a Supper benefit sponsored by the community for past Fire Chief Tom Bigelow.”
    document 4105, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Hart · 2000s
  100. October 10, 2001 Resolution Resolution 2001-022 adopted: Motion Gericke, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-22. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A ANNEXATION REQUEST FROM DOROTHY ALLEN document 4105, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2001-022 · 2000s

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