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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. November 14, 2001 Annexation On November 14, 2001 the council deferred action on an annexation application and request to a future date, noting pending action and litigation.
    “Motion Bartels, second Walls to approve deferring action as relates to application and request for Allen Annexation to future date as considered and deliberated in special session with recognition of pending action and litigation.”
    document 4103, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  2. November 14, 2001 Neighbors The council approved an IDOT agreement with Snowdrifters for snowmobilers along Highway 6, with a notation to keep clear of the new park area.
    “approve an IDOT AGREEMENT WITH SNOWDRIFTERS for snowmobilers along Hwy 6, with notation to notify SNOWDRIFTERS of keeping clearance from new park area.”
    document 4103, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  3. November 14, 2001 Annexation Motion Bartels, second Walls to approve deferring action as relates to application and request for Allen Annexation to future date as considered and deliberated in special session with recognition of pending action and litigation document 4103, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  4. November 14, 2001 Neighbors Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve an IDOT AGREEMENT WITH SNOWDRIFTERS for snowmobilers along Hwy 6, with notation to notify SNOWDRIFTERS of keeping clearance from new park area document 4103, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  5. December 7, 2001 Decision A Planning and Zoning Commission member submitted her resignation in December 2001, and another member had been elected to the City Council.
    “Member Tina Walls has submitted letter of resignation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Tina said she will retain her seat long enough for the city to locate a replacement. Dave Shaffer has been elected to the City Council effective 1/1/01.”
    document 4102, p. 3 · meeting · Tina Walls · Dave Shaffer · 2000s
  6. December 7, 2001 Figure The city council approved a ground lease with US Cellular for a fee of $600 a month beginning when construction of the tower begins.
    “The City Council has approved a ground lease with US Cellular for a fee of $600/month beginning when construction of the communication tower begins. The proposed tower is planned to be at least 10 feet taller than the current water tower. US Cellular has agreed to pay costs of removing the old water standpipe in this location.”
    document 4102, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  7. December 12, 2001 Neighbors A Resolution Approving the Entering into of a Subdivider's Agreement with the Owner/subdivider of Rolling Hills Estates Part One, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa document 5174 · meeting · Res. 2001-030 · 2000s
  8. January 2, 2002 Report A joint meeting with county supervisors recorded that fringe area agreements were in place for Coralville, North Liberty and Iowa City, with county staff working on four other towns.
    “Fringe area agreements are in place for Coralville, North Liberty and Iowa City. County staff are working on Lone Tree, Oxford, West Branch and Swisher.”
    document 4100, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  9. January 9, 2002 Report The mayor's January 2002 appointments listed five Planning and Zoning Commission members and five Board of Adjustment members.
    “Mayor Glenn Potter appointments: Planning and Zoning: Melvin Reeve, Terry Richardson, Steve Berner, Sandy Huedepohl and Mark Petersen. Board of Adjustment: Tina Walls, Mary Body, Betty Madden, Roger Janssen and Kris Morlan.”
    document 4099, p. 3 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Melvin Reeve · Terry Richardson · Mark Petersen · Tina Walls · Roger Janssen · 2000s
  10. January 9, 2002 Decision The mayor's January 2002 appointments named Rodney Walls for Parks.
    “Parks is Rodney Walls”
    document 4099, p. 3 · meeting · Rodney Walls · 2000s
  11. January 9, 2002 Decision The mayor's appointments of January 2002 made Dils the Water committee member and Gericke the Sewer member.
    “Mayor appointments: Bartels remains on Home and Community, Sewer is councilmember Gericke, Water is Dils, Parks is Rodney Walls and Community Protection is Dave Shaffer”
    document 4099, p. 3 · meeting · Karin Dils · 2000s
  12. February 13, 2002 Closure The council approved an outdoor liquor permit for a Slim's outdoor event set for March 9-11 and approved Resolution 2002-5, closing a street, on the condition that Slim's hire police.
    “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
  13. 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
  14. February 20, 2002 Figure The 2002-02-20 minutes approve a 3% increase for the clerk from the 7/1/01 salary of $35,107.80 to $36,161.03.
    “Margaret Reihman on 7/1/01 salary ($35,107.80) to $36,161.03; and 3% increase in 7/1/01 hourly wages from $12.24/hour to $12.60/hour (approximate $26,208.00/yr) for Public Works Asst. Brian Detert.. Pay increases effective 7/1/02 with continuance of benefits including single health and dental insurance. Ayes: Gericke, Bartels, and Shaffer. Abstaining: Dils. Absent: Walls.”
    document 4095, p. 2 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  15. February 20, 2002 Decision The council voted to proceed with traffic counts with the Johnson County Council of Governments and a preliminary study with its engineer for an 80-20 IDOT match for Highway 6 from the Clear Creek Amana school east to I-380.
    “to proceed with traffic counts with Johnson County Council of Governments and preliminary study with Hart Engineering for 80-20 IDOT match for Highway #6 from the Clear Creek Amana School east to I-380.”
    document 4095, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2000s
  16. February 20, 2002 Decision In February 2002 the council voted to proceed with traffic counts and a preliminary study for an 80-20 IDOT match for Highway 6 from the Clear Creek Amana school east to I-380.
    “Motion Bartels, second Gericke to proceed with traffic counts with Johnson County Council of Governments and preliminary study with Hart Engineering for 80-20 IDOT match for Highway #6 from the Clear Creek Amana School east to I-380.”
    document 4095, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  17. February 20, 2002 Figure The minutes state that one count places Tiffin at 2,208, West Liberty at 3,193 and North Liberty at 6,585.
    “One count places Tiffin at 2,208. West Liberty at 3,193 and North Liberty at 6,585. City council vacation time recorded by Public Works. Payroll totals for year ending 12/31/01 as follows: Brett Mehmen - $40,053.91; Margaret Reihman, $33,558.00 and Brian Detert, $27,648.58.”
    document 4095, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  18. February 20, 2002 Figure The minutes approve a 3% increase and give the Public Works Director's 7/1/01 salary as $41,372.00, while the resolution cited in the also quote prints a different figure for that date.
    “a 3% pay increase to Brett Mehmen on 7/1/01 salary ($41,372.00) to $42,613.16; Margaret Reihman on 7/1/01 salary ($35,107.80) to $36,161.03; and 3% increase in 7/1/01 hourly wages from $12.24/hour to $12.60/hour (approximate $26,208.00/yr) for Public Works Asst. Brian Detert..”
    document 4095, p. 2 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · 2000s
  19. March 13, 2002 Report The March 13, 2002 agenda lists a combined Water & Sewer standing committee report, the earliest such listing in the register.
    “g. Water & Sewer”
    document 4093, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  20. April 9, 2002 Discussion The planning and zoning agenda of April 9, 2002 listed a recommendation to the council on a wastewater option for the school.
    “Recommendation to Council on Wastewater Option for School”
    document 4092, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  21. April 10, 2002 World event A council member reported a lightly attended and successful civil defense planning meeting.
    “Council member Shaffer reported a lightly attended and successful civil defense planning meeting. Bartels will review Grant Street for repair work this year. Bartels noted that maintenance of the Main Street house should be looked at when the Public Works had time for this.”
    document 4091, p. 8 · meeting · Dave Shaffer · 2000s
  22. April 10, 2002 Neighbors The 2002-04-10 agenda lists a lawsuit by Coralville against the State about annexation.
    “Lawsuit by Coralville against State re: annexation f. Truck Purchase g. Open Burning Dates h. Clean Up Date – May 18 & Garage Sale Day – May 4 h. i. 6. Standing Committee Reports a. Attorney b. Engineer c. Community Development d. Home and community – Streets e. Policy and Administration f. Water g. Sewer 7. Clerk and Treasurer’s reports 8. Bills and Receipts 9.”
    document 4091, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  23. April 10, 2002 Spending The council approved an agreement with the Iowa DOT for the city's 10 percent share of an approximate $95,000 railroad signal safety project at the Ireland Avenue crossing.
    “Agreement (938-STP-RR00(88)—2C-00) with the Iowa Dept of Transportation for 10% participation (of an approximate $95,000) in a railroad signal safety project at the Ireland Avenue crossing No. 6853”
    document 4091, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  24. April 10, 2002 Figure The approximate cost of the Ireland Avenue crossing signal project of $95,000 as printed in 2002 is about $180,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Agreement (938-STP-RR00(88)—2C-00) with the Iowa Dept of Transportation for 10% participation (of an approximate $95,000) in a railroad signal safety project at the Ireland Avenue crossing No. 6853”
    document 4091, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  25. April 10, 2002 Decision Ordinance 2002-252, titled in the minutes a Federal Emergency Management Ordinance, replaced the earlier Flood Plain Management Ordinance.
    “introduced Ordinance No. 2002-252, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Dils. Ayes: Gericke, Bartels, Dils, and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: Walls. Four members of the council being present and having voted “Aye”, Mayor Glenn R. Potter declared the motion carried, and Ordinance No.”
    document 4091, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 252 · 2000s
  26. 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
  27. April 10, 2002 Ordinance Ordinance 2002-251 adopted: Councilperson Shaffer introduced Ordinance No. 2002-251, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR SNOW ROUTE, and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4896 · meeting · Ord. 2002-251 · 2000s
  28. April 10, 2002 Ordinance Ordinance 2002-252 adopted: Councilperson Bartels introduced Ordinance No. 2002-252, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4897 · meeting · Ord. 2002-252 · 2000s
  29. 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
  30. May 1, 2002 Report An open community session on hazard mitigation planning at the fire station heard an East Central Iowa Council of Governments representative review goals and objectives, and ECICOG was to work on the draft of final comments.
    “East Central Iowa Council of Governments representative was present to review goals and objectives that have been gathered to this time on hazardous mitigation planning work before the city. Mayor Potter suggested a dry hydrant equipment for the new pond that is being constructed in Rolling Hills. East Central Iowa Council of Governments will be working on the draft of final comments.”
    document 4090, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  31. May 8, 2002 Closure Fifteen street closures for events at Slim's Tavern (Slim's Saloon until 1999) are recorded between 1989 and 2005 in the claims listed as inputs (derived count). Derived
    “RESOLUTION #2002-16, AGREEMENT WITH SLIM'S FOR CLOSING STREET, for June 14 Volleyball.”
    document 4088, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  32. May 8, 2002 Decision In May 2002 a council member volunteered to work to get the park commission underway once again.
    “Shaffer volunteered to work with Council member Walls to try to get the park commission underway once again.”
    document 4088, p. 6 · meeting · Dave Shaffer · Rodney Walls · 2000s
  33. May 8, 2002 Closure The council approved Resolution 2002-16, an agreement with Slim's for closing a street for June 14 volleyball.
    “RESOLUTION #2002-16, AGREEMENT WITH SLIM'S FOR CLOSING STREET, for June 14 Volleyball.”
    document 4088, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2002-016 · 2000s
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. May 29, 2002 Figure A 2002 ordinance increased the animal license fee from $2 to $4 each year before July 1, with the fee after July 1 at $10.
    “INCREASING ANIMAL LICENSE FEE FROM $2 TO $4 EACH YEAR PRIOR TO JULY 1ST, FOLLOWING JULY 1ST FEE IS $10”
    document 4087, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  37. May 29, 2002 Figure $4 per animal as printed (2002) · about $7.5 per animal in 2026 dollars Derived
    “INCREASING ANIMAL LICENSE FEE FROM $2 TO $4 EACH YEAR PRIOR TO JULY 1ST, FOLLOWING JULY 1ST FEE IS $10”
    document 4087, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  38. May 29, 2002 Decision A resolution raised the animal license fee from $2 to $4 each year before July 1, with the fee after July 1 at $10.
    “INCREASING ANIMAL LICENSE FEE FROM $2 TO $4 EACH YEAR PRIOR TO JULY 1ST, FOLLOWING JULY 1ST FEE IS $10. Ayes: Bartels, Dils and Shaffer. Nays: None. Absent: Walls, and Gericke. Motion carried. Councilmembers discussed”
    document 4087, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2002-018 · 2000s
  39. May 29, 2002 Discussion Council members discussed buying a used single-axle dump truck from the City of North Liberty, to be sold to Tiffin for the price North Liberty would get in trade-in.
    “Councilmembers discussed purchase of used single axle dump truck from City of North Liberty. Mehmen and Detert would like the truck for snow removal next winter. Dils asked if they would use it. If Mehmen and Detert don’t use it, there won’t be money to purchase a second truck. The truck will be sold to Tiffin for the same price as North Liberty would get in trade-in for vehicle.”
    document 4087, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  40. May 29, 2002 Decision The state Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Finance Authority were streamlining SRF loan agreements; the changes were no optional redemption before the tenth year and audits to the extent of state law, and the council approved a resolution amending the SRF loan agreements.
    “The Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Finance Authority are in the process of streamline SRF loan agreements to reduce ongoing costs to borrowers. The changes must be documented in formal amendment of the loan agreements with each borrower. The changes include: 1) no optional redemption of loan prior to the tenth year 2) require audits to the extent of State law.”
    document 4087, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  41. May 29, 2002 Figure A 2002 resolution amended Resolution 1999-25, which authorized loan agreements in the principal amounts of $521,315, $488,685 and $590,000.
    “RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO SRF LOAN AGREEMENTS AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1999-25 ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 8, 1999, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF LOAN AGREEMENTS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNTS OF $521,315 AND $488,685 AND $590,000”
    document 4087, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  42. May 29, 2002 Spending Motion Shaffer, second Dils to approve a RESOLUTION #2002-17, RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO SRF LOAN AGREEMENTS AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1999-25 ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 8, 1999, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF LOAN AGREEMENTS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNTS OF $521,315 AND …
    “$590,000.00 as printed”
    document 4087, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  43. June 5, 2002 Discussion The minutes recorded a basketball court for the Potter Street Park discussed as a need of the area.
    “A basketball court for the Potter Street Park was discussed as a need of the area.”
    document 4086, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  44. June 12, 2002 Report The city engineer reported that the state transportation department's lift station appeared to be located partly on a mobile home park's property, which had to be resolved before the city accepted it.
    “Mike Hart reported that the IDOT lift station appears to be located partially on the Clear Creek Mobile Home park property. This will need to be resolved prior to acceptance by the city.”
    document 4085, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  45. June 12, 2002 Figure The council increased the cost of new meters at any residence from the current $75.00 to $150.00 to cover meter costs and personnel time and installation work.
    “increase cost of new meters at any residence from the current $75.00 to $150.00 to cover meter costs and personnel time and installation work”
    document 4085, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  46. June 12, 2002 Figure $150 as printed (2002) · about $280 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “increase cost of new meters at any residence from the current $75.00 to $150.00 to cover meter costs and personnel time and installation work”
    document 4085, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  47. June 12, 2002 Figure The minutes record that the sewer budget was exceeded by $70,000 and the water budget by about $60,000, with $40,000 of the excess attributed to the SRF Water Project.
    “Sewer budget exceeded by $70,000 and Water budget exceeded by about $60,000. Of the excess spending, $40,000 is attributed to the city's SRF Water Project for which no loans have yet been received.”
    document 4085, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  48. June 12, 2002 Report The minutes record that the sewer budget was exceeded by $70,000 and the water budget by about $60,000 for the fiscal year.
    “Sewer budget exceeded by $70,000 and Water budget exceeded by about $60,000. Of the excess spending, $40,000 is attributed to the city's SRF Water Project for which no loans have yet been received. About $40,000 is attributed to costs incurred with the State of Iowa Department of Transportation Sewer Project that waits for reimbursement of engineering and legal fees.”
    document 4085, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  49. July 10, 2002 History note An adult club looks at Tiffin; the council moves to regulate
    “Council expressed concern about placing an adult entertainment business near a residential area.”
    document 4083, p. 2 · meeting · history note · 2000s
  50. July 10, 2002 Milestone The council agenda of July 10, 2002 lists separate Water and Sewer standing committee reports.
    “e. Policy and Administration f. Water g. Sewer 7. Clerk and Treasurer’s Report”
    document 4083, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  51. July 10, 2002 Discussion The agenda of July 10, 2002 lists a Community Development standing committee report; it is the last page of the committee register that does.
    “Standing Committee Reports a. Attorney b. Engineer c. Community Development d. Home and Community”
    document 4083, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  52. July 10, 2002 Spending The council authorized an engineering agreement for additional wells, a 450 GPM water treatment facility, raw and finished water mains, at a cost not to exceed $169,125.00.
    “for development of additional well(s), construction of a 450 GPM water treatment facility, 3,100 LF of raw watermain and 1,400 LF of finished water main along with related work in a project funded in part through IDNR Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) project no. 2001-SRF-022 and at a cost not to exceed $169,125.00.”
    document 4083, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 2000s
  53. July 10, 2002 Figure The $169,125 water treatment engineering agreement of 2002 is about $320,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “for development of additional well(s), construction of a 450 GPM water treatment facility, 3,100 LF of raw watermain and 1,400 LF of finished water main along with related work in a project funded in part through IDNR Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) project no. 2001-SRF-022 and at a cost not to exceed $169,125.00.”
    document 4083, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  54. July 24, 2002 Discussion A special meeting agenda listed zoning requirements and an ordinance regulating adult businesses and entertainment.
    “Zoning Requirements and Ordinance Regulating Adult Businesses and Entertainment Adjournment”
    document 4082, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  55. August 14, 2002 History note Ordinances 2002-254 and 2002-255 regulate sexually oriented businesses
    “Section 1. Purpose. To make an amendment to Ordinance No. 1998-219 (Zoning) to provide an additional permitted principal use known as "Sexually-Oriented Businesses" to areas zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial and to provide a definition of same.”
    document 4899, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 2002-254 · history note · 2000s
  56. August 14, 2002 Decision The council passed on final passage Ordinance No. 2002-255, regulating the operation of sexually-oriented businesses, with four ayes, no nays and one absent.
    “Ordinance No. 2002-255, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF SEXUALLY-ORIENTED BUSINESSES WITH THE CITY OF TIFFIN be placed upon its final passage and adopted. Ayes: Shaffer, Bartels, Dils and Gericke. Nays: None. Absent: Walls. Four members of the council being present and having voted "Aye", Mayor Glenn R. Potter declared the motion carried, and the ordinance was passed”
    document 4080, p. 5 · meeting · Ord. 255 · 2000s
  57. August 14, 2002 Ordinance Ordinance 185 adopted: NCE NO. 2002-256 AN ORDINANCE REPLACING THE FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IA; AMENDING MAP DATE TO 8-20-2002 WITH REVISION #19103CIIDO, 19103C0060d, 19103c0066d, 19103C0070D AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 185 AND NO. 2002-252 was read the last time. Thereupon it was document 4080, p. 5 · meeting · Ord. 185 · 2000s
  58. August 14, 2002 Ordinance Ordinance 2002-254 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1998-219 (zoning Ordinance) of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, to Provide an Additional Permitted Principal Use and Structure to Areas Zoned as M-2 Heavy Industrial and to Provide a Definition of Sexually-oriented Businesses document 4899 · meeting · Ord. 2002-254 · 2000s
  59. August 14, 2002 Ordinance Ordinance 2002-255 adopted: Regulating the Operation of Sexually-oriented Businesses Within the City of Tiffin document 4900 · meeting · Ord. 2002-255 · 2000s
  60. August 14, 2002 Ordinance Ordinance 2002-256 adopted: Councilperson Shaffer introduced Ordinance no. 2002-256 AN ORDINANCE REPLACING THE FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IA; AMENDING MAP DATE TO 8-20-2002 WITH REVISION #19103CIIDO, 19103C0060d, 19103c0066d, 19103C0070D AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 185 AND NO. 252, and moved that it be given its second reading and third reading by title only and that the rule requiring two or more readings and reading on two separate dates be dispense and waived document 4901 · meeting · Ord. 2002-256 · 2000s
  61. August 14, 2002 Ordinance Ordinance 2002-286 adopted: Moved by Councilperson Shaffer and seconded by Councilperson Gericke that the laws and rules requiring that ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at tow council meetings and on two separate dates be dispense with and that Ordinance No. 2002-286 be placed on its last reading document 4080, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 2002-286 · 2000s
  62. August 21, 2002 Decision Ordinance 2002-254 amended the zoning ordinance to provide an additional permitted principal use in areas zoned M-2 Heavy Industrial and to define sexually-oriented businesses.
    “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1998-219 (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA, TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USE AND STRUCTURE TO AREAS ZONED AS M-2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL AND TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF SEXUALLY-ORIENTED BUSINESSES BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN IOWA: Section 1.”
    document 4899, p. 1 · Ord. 254 · 2000s
  63. August 21, 2002 Decision Ordinance 2002-255 regulated the operation of sexually-oriented businesses in the city.
    “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF SEXUALLY-ORIENTED BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY OF TIFFIN WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin has determined that it is necessary to regulate the operation of sexually-oriented businesses within the city limits; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Purpose and Intent.”
    document 4900, p. 1 · Ord. 255 · 2000s
  64. September 4, 2002 Report The same minutes record that an IDOT cooperative effort would probably be at a 90-10 match participation.
    “An IDOT cooperative effort would probably be at a 90-10 match participation.”
    document 4079, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  65. September 4, 2002 Discussion The September 2002 Planning and Zoning minutes record that the IDOT suggested a traffic light at an intersection and that approving a light might encourage the IDOT to have Tiffin take control of the highway.
    “IDOT also suggested need for a traffic light at the intersection, however if the city approves a traffic light it may encourage IDOT to have Tiffin take control of the highway.”
    document 4079, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  66. September 11, 2002 Disaster Resolution 2002-20 adopted a Hazard Mitigation Plan for Tiffin.
    “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA ADOPTING A HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR TIFFIN, IOWA WHEREAS, the City Council of Tiffin, Iowa, have authorized the development of a Hazard Mitigation Plan for Tiffin; and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing has been held in the City Hall for the purposes of obtaining citizen input on the Hazard Mitigation Plan.”
    document 5176, p. 1 · Res. 2002-020 · 2000s
  67. November 6, 2002 Report The lift station had been constructed on private property and the project had to purchase the property for $8,000.00.
    “The lift station has been constructed on private property, and the project has had to purchase the property at a cost of $8,000.00.”
    document 4077, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  68. November 6, 2002 Figure The property purchase for the lift station of $8,000 as printed in 2002 is about $15,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “The lift station has been constructed on private property, and the project has had to purchase the property at a cost of $8,000.00.”
    document 4077, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  69. November 6, 2002 Discussion A November 2002 agenda listed School Crossing, new information from IDOT, and stop signs for Third and Summerhays.
    “School Crossing – New Information from IDOT”
    document 4077, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  70. February 5, 2003 Discussion Planning and Zoning reviewed an updated tax increment map and urban renewal plan, and the minutes state that the new map would include the territory where the planned water plant and well would be located.
    “The new map will include territory where the planned water plant and well will be located providing water source for residents. Motion Petersen, second Reeve to recommend approval of updated tax increment map and urban renewal plan for the City of Tiffin. Ayes: Berner, Petersen and Reeve. Nays: None.”
    document 4075, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  71. February 5, 2003 Decision Planning and Zoning had a zoning change request from Washington Park Partners to change land from agricultural to M-2 Heavy Industrial.
    “Zoning Change Request - Washington Park Partners Ag to M-2 Heavy Industrial B. Work on tax increment financing district and urban renewal plan C. D.”
    document 4075, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  72. 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
  73. February 12, 2003 Report The notice gives the comment deadline as February 11, 2002 for a hearing on February 12, 2003; the printed year 2002 contradicts the hearing year 2003.
    “on or before February 11, 2002 to assure contribution may be considered in Public Hearing of February 12, 2003. Any person requiring special assistance due to disability or impairment may contact the City of Tiffin for additional or specific requirements. All citizens are welcome. Margaret B. Reihman, City Clerk City of Tiffin Margaret B.”
    document 4074, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  74. February 12, 2003 Report The notice proposed raising the minimum water charge for the first 2,000 gallons from $12.00 to $18.00 to help repay a State Revolving Fund loan for a new well, treatment plant and distribution lines.
    “The City proposes to increase the minimum water cost for the first 2,000 gallon of water usage from the current $12.00 to $18.00 per hookup or water use unit.”
    document 4074, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  75. February 12, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-258 set the minimum monthly water fee at $18.00 for the first 2,000 gallons for each metered user inside the city limits, for water metered from July 1, 2003.
    “First 2,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user within the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $18.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003, and billed for thereafter.”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 258 · 2000s
  76. February 12, 2003 Figure The $18.00 minimum monthly water fee of 2003 is about $33 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “First 2,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user within the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $18.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003, and billed for thereafter.”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 258 · 2000s
  77. February 12, 2003 Decision The same ordinance set the minimum monthly fee at $24.00 for each metered user outside the city limits.
    “First 2,000 gallons or lesser amount, for each metered user outside the city limits of Tiffin, Iowa, the minimum monthly fee shall be $24.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003, and billed for thereafter.”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 258 · 2000s
  78. February 12, 2003 Figure The notice proposed raising the minimum water cost for the first 2,000 gallons from the current $12.00 to $18.00.
    “The City proposes to increase the minimum water cost for the first 2,000 gallon of water usage from the current $12.00 to $18.00 per hookup or water use unit.”
    document 4074, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  79. February 12, 2003 Figure The notice stated the cost for each 1,000 gallons beyond 2,000 gallons would remain unchanged at the current $5.50.
    “The cost for each 1,000 gallon of water use beyond 2,000 gallons will remain unchanged at the current $5.50/thousand of gallon water used. The city proposes no change in water costs for water used beyond the minimum (first 2,000 gallon) use.”
    document 4074, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  80. February 12, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-257 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, for Certain Property Located Within the City Limits South of Interstate 80 and Currently Owned by Washington Park Partners document 4902 · meeting · Ord. 2003-257 · 2000s
  81. February 12, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-258 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1994-188 Regarding Charges for Minimum Monthly Water Usage for Users document 4903 · meeting · Ord. 2003-258 · 2000s
  82. February 12, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-259 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1998-217 (zoning Ordinance) of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa Regarding Outdoor Storage Areas in M-1 and M-2 Zones document 4871 · meeting · Ord. 1998-259 · 2000s
  83. February 12, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-260 adopted document 4904 · meeting · Ord. 2003-260 · 2000s
  84. February 19, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-257 amended the zoning map for property south of Interstate 80 owned by Washington Park Partners.
    “FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 80 AND CURRENTLY OWNED BY WASHINGTON PARK PARTNERS BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose.”
    document 4902, p. 1 · Ord. 257 · 2000s
  85. 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
  86. February 19, 2003 Figure Ordinance 2003-258 raised the minimum monthly water fee outside the city limits to $24.00, effective for usage metered beginning July 1, 2003.
    “the minimum monthly fee shall be $24.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003, and billed for thereafter.”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 2003-258 · 2000s
  87. March 5, 2003 Discussion The minutes recorded that the bike trail bid letting was an 80-20 project completed through the Johnson County Council of Governments.
    “The Bike Trail bid letting is an 80-20 project that is completed through Johnson County Council of Governments.”
    document 4072, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  88. March 5, 2003 Discussion Planning and zoning members considered newspaper reports of plans to install a wetland field at the high school for discharge of sewage from the newly planned building, and asked for more information.
    “Members considered information posted in the newspaper regarding plans underway at the highschool to install a wetland field for discharge of sewage from the newly planned building.”
    document 4072, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  89. March 19, 2003 Report A regular meeting of the Tiffin Parks and Recreation Commission was brought to order by its chair on March 19, 2003; the minutes are filed with the council's papers of that month.
    “A regular meeting of the Tiffin Parks and Recreation Commission was brought to order by Chair Dave Shaffer 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at the Tiffin Fire Station.”
    document 4072, p. 3 · meeting · Dave Shaffer · Mark Petersen · 2000s
  90. May 14, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-261 adopted: Amending the Sewer Ordinances of Tiffin, Iowa document 4905 · Ord. 2003-261 · 2000s
  91. 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
  92. June 16, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-261 amended the sewer ordinances to provide an exception to the requirement of mandatory sanitary sewer hook-ups for certain buildings.
    “The purpose of this ordinance is to provide an exception to the requirement of mandatory sanitary sewer hook-ups for all buildings in the City if the system is established for educational purposes, is operated by an educational institution, is limited to 500 gallons a day of flow, and otherwise meets all relevant State, County and City standards for the operation of a waste wat”
    document 4905, p. 1 · Ord. 261 · 2000s
  93. July 1, 2003 Figure Ordinance 2003-258 set the minimum monthly water fee at $18.00, effective for water metered from July 1, 2003.
    “the minimum monthly fee shall be $18.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 2003-258 · 2000s
  94. July 1, 2003 Figure The ordinance set the minimum monthly water fee at $18.00 for usage metered from 1 July 2003.
    “the minimum monthly fee shall be $18.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 2003-258 · 2000s
  95. July 2, 2003 Report The clerk presented information on sharing development costs as learned from North Liberty, and the mayor's letter to the school cited North Liberty and Iowa City as places requiring sprinkler systems in new school buildings.
    “Clerk Reihman presented information on sharing development costs as learned from City of North Liberty for commission consideration.”
    document 4071, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  96. July 9, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-263 divided taxes on property in the 2003 addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area under section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa.
    “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE DIVISION OF TAXES LEVIED ON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE 2003 ADDITION TO THE TIFFIN URBAN RENEWAL AREA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 403.19 OF THE CODE OF IOWA WHEREAS, Ordinance No.1993-180 entitled "An Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes levied on taxable Property In The Tiffin Urban Renewal Area of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Pursuant to Section 403”
    document 4907, p. 1 · Ord. 263 · 2000s
  97. July 9, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-263 adopted: Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the 2003 Addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa document 4907 · Ord. 2003-263 · 2000s
  98. August 13, 2003 Decision Resolution 2003-27 set the date for the hearing and letting for the 2003 Well No. 4 Project under the State Revolving Fund loan program.
    “RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE FOR THE HEARING AND LETTING FOR THE 2003 WELL NO. 4 PROJECT IN AND FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA. WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin will set the date for the Hearing and Letting of the 2003 Well No. 4 Project in and for the City of Tiffin under the State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan program administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.”
    document 5179, p. 1 · Res. 2003-027 · 2000s
  99. August 13, 2003 Decision Resolution 2003-27 set September 10, 2003 for the hearing and letting of the 2003 Well No. 4 Project under the State Revolving Fund loan program.
    “WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin will set the date for the Hearing and Letting of the 2003 Well No. 4 Project in and for the City of Tiffin under the State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan program administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.”
    document 5179, p. 1 · Res. 2003-27 · 2000s
  100. August 13, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-262 adopted: Providing for the Regulation of a Deep Well Site Controlled by the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, by Regulating the Use of Surrounding 200 Feet of Land to Protect the Public Health, Safety, Comfort and General Welfare of the Residents of the City of Tiffin document 4906 · Ord. 2003-262 · 2000s

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