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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. August 13, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-264 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 4908 · Ord. 2003-264 · 2000s
  2. September 2, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-262 regulated the use of the surrounding 200 feet of land around a deep well site controlled by the city.
    “AN ORDINANCE 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 WHEREAS, a deep well site has received preliminary approval from the Department of Natural Resources of”
    document 4906, p. 1 · Ord. 262 · 2000s
  3. September 2, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-264, filed as a separate document on the same date, carries the same title as the other deep well site ordinance of that day.
    “AN ORDINANCE 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 WHEREAS, a deep well site has received preliminary approval from the Department of Natural Resources of”
    document 4908, p. 1 · Ord. 264 · 2000s
  4. November 19, 2003 Figure In November 2003 the city clerk said the entire general budget for everything wanted was slightly more than $128,000.
    “Reihman said publication costs are serious in amount when the entire general budget for everything wanted is slightly more than $128,000.”
    document 4067, p. 2 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  5. November 19, 2003 Figure $128,000 as printed (2003) · about $230,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Reihman said publication costs are serious in amount when the entire general budget for everything wanted is slightly more than $128,000.”
    document 4067, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  6. November 19, 2003 Report The minutes recorded that the mud had been removed from the new recreation trail, which was 8 foot wide and 6 inches deep.
    “The mud has been removed from the new recreation trail. The trail is 8 foot wide and 6” deep.”
    document 4067, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  7. November 19, 2003 Report At the November 19, 2003 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, members said three people serving on both the commission and the council could coordinate information with Public Works.
    “Shaffer, Petersen and Dils all serving on both boards can help coordinate information relay.”
    document 4067, p. 2 · meeting · Dave Shaffer · Mark Petersen · 2000s
  8. December 10, 2003 Decision Resolution 2003-44 approved purchase and placement of rock for a drive to the site of the proposed water treatment plant, in preparation for the new Jordan well.
    “RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE AND PLACEMENT OF ROCK DRIVE FOR ACCESS TO PROPOSED WATER TREATMENT PLANT WHEREAS, on this 10 day of December 2003, the City of Tiffin desires to improve the access to the site of the proposed Water Treatment Plant location in preparation for the development for the new Jordan Well.”
    document 5181, p. 1 · Res. 2003-044 · 2000s
  9. January 14, 2004 Decision Resolution 2004-8 set the hearing and letting for the 2004 Raw Water Main and System Improvements Project under the State Revolving Fund loan program.
    “WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin will set the date for the Hearing and Letting of the 2004 Raw Water Main & System Improvements 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 5214, p. 1 · Res. 2004-8 · 2000s
  10. January 14, 2004 Neighbors A Resolution Accepting the Preliminary Plat of Bigelow Subdivision, a Subdivision to Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa and Authorizing the Entering into of the Subdivider's Agreement document 5193 · Res. 2004-002 · 2000s
  11. February 6, 2004 Spending A later audit footnote lists a Water Revenue Loan dated February 6, 2004 at 1.75% for $340,000.
    “Water Revenue Loan February 6, 2004 1.75% $ 340,000”
    document 1976, p. 38 · 2000s
  12. February 6, 2004 Figure The $340,000 water revenue loan of 2004 is about $610,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Water Revenue Loan February 6, 2004 1.75% $ 340,000”
    document 1976, p. 38 · 2000s
  13. February 6, 2004 Spending Water Revenue Bond, Series 2003B (SRF): $340,000, Water system improvements
    “Dated 07/09/03, $340,000, private placement with the State Revolving Fund; rate reduced from 3% to 1.75% in 2012”
    document 1353, p. 29 · 2000s
  14. February 6, 2004 Milestone The earliest issue in the archive's debt register: Water Revenue Bond, Series 2003B (SRF)
    “Dated 07/09/03, $340,000, private placement with the State Revolving Fund; rate reduced from 3% to 1.75% in 2012”
    document 1353, p. 29 · 2000s
  15. February 11, 2004 Decision Resolution 2004-9 authorized the mayor and clerk to sign a contract with the lowest bidder for the 2004 Raw Water Main and System Improvements project; the resolution prints no dollar amount.
    “RESOLUTION # 2004-9 APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2004 RAW WATER MAIN & SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT UPON REVIEW OF THE BIDS AND RECOMMENDATION BY THE PROJECT ENGINEER WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Tiffin has received bids for the 2004 Raw Water Main & System Improvements; and WHEREAS, the City Council has identified an apparent bidder as having the lowest, most”
    document 5215, p. 1 · Res. 2004-009 · Glenn R. Potter · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  16. April 14, 2004 Ordinance Ordinance 2004-265 adopted: Prohibiting Unlawful Disposal of Solid Waste or Recyclable Items Onto Public Land or Watercourses or into Containers Not Owned or Possessed by the Person Disposing Solid Waste or Recyclable Items document 4909 · Ord. 2004-265 · 2000s
  17. April 14, 2004 Ordinance Ordinance 2004-266 adopted: Establishing the Procedure for Obtaining and Discontinuing City Utilities Services by Tenants and Landlords Regarding Residential Rental or Nondwelling Leased Commercial Properties and Establishing the Requirement of Security Deposits from Tenants document 4910 · Ord. 2004-266 · 2000s
  18. April 19, 2004 Decision Ordinance 2004-266 established the procedure for obtaining and discontinuing city utilities services by tenants and landlords of residential rental or leased commercial properties.
    “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING AND DISCONTINUING CITY UTILITIES SERVICES BY TENANTS AND LANDLORDS REGARDING RESIDENTIAL RENTAL OR NONDWELLING LEASED COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES AND ESTABLISHING THE REQUIREMENT OF SECURITY DEPOSITS FROM”
    document 4910, p. 1 · Ord. 266 · 2000s
  19. April 26, 2004 Neighbors A resolution approved the ECICOG Regional Comprehensive Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan 2004-2010.
    “Resolution Approving The East Central Iowa Council of Governments Regional Comprehensive Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan 2004-2010.”
    document 5199, p. 1 · 2000s
  20. May 12, 2004 Decision Resolution 2004-25 approved award of a contract to the lowest bidder for the 2004 Water Treatment Plant Grading Project.
    “RESOLUTION #2004-25 APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2004 WATER TREATMENT PLANT – GRADING PROJECT”
    document 5192, p. 1 · Res. 2004-025 · 2000s
  21. June 9, 2004 Decision Resolution 2004-45 accepted the infrastructure of Songbird Estates Parts 6, 7 and 8 and released funds held under an escrow agreement.
    “A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF SONGBIRD ESTATES PARTS 6, 7, and 8 AND AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE FUNDS HELD BY THE CITY PURSUANT TO AN ESCROW AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE OWNER/DEVELOPER OF SONGBIRD ESTATES, PARTS 6, 7, AND 8, TIFFIN IA WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin and the Owner/Developer of Songbird Estates entered into an Irrevocable Standby Letter of C”
    document 5207, p. 1 · Res. 2004-045 · 2000s
  22. June 9, 2004 Figure A resolution of 2004 set the tenant utility deposit at $150.00.
    “hereby sets the amount of tenant utility deposit at $150.00 effective with the date of approval”
    document 5198, p. 1 · 2000s
  23. June 9, 2004 Figure $150 as printed (2004) · about $270 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “hereby sets the amount of tenant utility deposit at $150.00 effective with the date of approval”
    document 5198, p. 1 · 2000s
  24. June 9, 2004 Figure Resolution 2004-18 set the amount of the tenant utility deposit at $150.00.
    “hereby sets the amount of tenant utility deposit at $150.00 effective with the date of approval by the Tiffin City Council. ON THE 9th of June, 2004, at a meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson”
    document 5198, p. 1 · Res. 2004-018 · 2000s
  25. June 9, 2004 Ordinance Ordinance 2004-267 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, for Certain Property Located Within the City Limits Along Ireland Avenue (extension of Roberts Ferry Road) (as Owned by Grace-baculis Farm Partnership) document 4911 · Ord. 2004-267 · 2000s
  26. July 7, 2004 Report Councilmember Bartels reported in July 2004 that the school was searching for an elementary school site and that a location the city had offered earlier was not wanted by the school.
    “Bartels reported that the school is searching for a site for an elementary school. The city had previously offered a location that was not wanted by the school.”
    document 4059, p. 2 · meeting · Jim Bartels · 2000s
  27. July 14, 2004 Decision Ordinance 2004-268 granted South Slope Cooperative a non-exclusive franchise for cable television service in Tiffin.
    “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO SOUTH SLOPE COOPERATIVE A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES IN TIFFIN, IOWA BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA; SECTION 1.”
    document 4912, p. 1 · Ord. 268 · 2000s
  28. July 14, 2004 Decision Resolution 2004-31 sent the cable franchise ordinance and ballot question to the county elections commissioner for an August 17, 2004 election, but the printed text names the voters of the City of North Liberty.
    “FOR THE SUBMISSION OF SAID ORDINANCE AND QUESTION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA, AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 17, 2004.”
    document 5194, p. 1 · Res. 2004-031 · 2000s
  29. July 14, 2004 Ordinance Ordinance 2004-268 adopted: Granting to South Slope Cooperative a Non-exclusive Franchise for Cable Television Services in Tiffin, Iowa document 4912 · Ord. 2004-268 · 2000s
  30. July 21, 2004 Decision Resolution 2004-44 approved award of a contract to the lowest bidder for the 2004 Ireland Avenue RISE Project; the resolution prints no dollar amount.
    “RESOLUTION 2004-44 APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2004 IRELAND AVENUE RISE PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA UPON REVIEW OF THE BIDS AND RECOMMENDATION BY THE PROJECT ENGINEER WHEREAS, The city Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa has received bids for the 2004 Ireland Avenue RISE Project; and WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin, Iowa has identified an apparent bidder as having”
    document 5206, p. 1 · Res. 2004-044 · 2000s
  31. August 4, 2004 Figure The minutes state the city had been awarded a LAWCON grant of $75,000 for park space, besides $100,000 of REAP grants.
    “the City of Tiffin has been awarded $100,000 of REAP grants for acquisition of park space and LAWCON grant of $75,000 for park space.”
    document 4058, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  32. August 4, 2004 Report The minutes state the city had been awarded $100,000 of REAP grants and a LAWCON grant of $75,000 for park space, used toward a 65 acre City Park and a 20 acre City Park East.
    “the City of Tiffin has been awarded $100,000 of REAP grants for acquisition of park space and LAWCON grant of $75,000 for park space. These grants have been used toward the purchase costs of the 65 acre City Park and the 20 acre City Park East.”
    document 4058, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  33. October 19, 2004 Resolution Resolution 2005-026 adopted: Approving an Irrevocable Letter of Credit in Lieu of a Performance Bond for Timber Ridge View Phase One, a Subdivision of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa document 5222 · Res. 2005-026 · 2000s
  34. January 12, 2005 Decision Resolution 2005-3 approved street lighting for the Tiffin Industrial Park.
    “RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET LIGHTING FOR THE TIFFIN INDUSTRIAL PARK WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin desires street lighting for the Tiffin Industrial Park And service provided by Linn County REC of Marion, Iowa NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA: That street lighting for the Tiffin Industrial Park be provided for by Linn County REC of Mario”
    document 5224, p. 1 · Res. 2005-003 · project · 2000s
  35. January 19, 2005 Closure A resolution authorized the mayor to execute an agreement closing Third Street from Main Street to the alley adjacent to Slim's Saloon for a winter party scheduled for Saturday, March 5, 2005.
    “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 winter 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, March 5, 2005”
    document 5219, p. 1 · Res. 2005-001 · 2000s
  36. April 6, 2005 Decision The Planning and Zoning Commission's April 2005 recommendation to rezone two Main Street lots was contingent on closing an alley exit onto Highway 6 and trading right-of-way needed for future widening of Highway 6.
    “contingent on agreement from Freeman to close the exit on the alley into Highway 6 for the purpose of safety and to trade the needed right-of-way needed for future widening of Hwy 6”
    document 4048, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  37. April 27, 2005 Discussion The clerk reported that regular funds including Road Use funds would probably be insufficient to improve Roberts Ferry Road and suggested a staged upgrade using tax increment funds.
    “Reihman reported that current regular funds including Road Use funds would probably be insufficient to provide improvements needed for Roberts Ferry. Perhaps in a staged effort the entire roadway could be upgraded with the use of tax increment funds.”
    document 4047, p. 3 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  38. April 27, 2005 Discussion A concept plan review for the Timber Ridge View subdivision recorded 2.7 acres reserved for park space.
    “The Timber Ridge View Subdivision includes 2.7 Acres reserved for Park space and the developer hopes to save as many trees as possible in the area and build walking trails across the subdivision. The development proposes access off Roberts Ferry Road onto Oakdale in a westerly direction and also from Blue Jay and Robin Court from the south.”
    document 4047, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  39. May 18, 2005 Decision At a joint hearing the engineer showed a preliminary plat for Timber Ridge View with 47 lots of R-1 and one lot of R2.5 and 3 acres of park.
    “a current preliminary plat request including 47 lots of R-1 and one lot of R2.5 (up to four-plex units). The plat includes 3 acres of park and one lot of park and three access locations into the 3 acre park area. One citizen explained that his notice indicated one lot of R2.5 multiple family. The plan shown here tonight by Mr.”
    document 4045, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  40. May 19, 2005 Neighbors On the 19th day of May 2005, at a special joint meeting of the Tiffin City Council and the Tiffin Planning and Zoning Commission, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Huedepohl introduced Ordinance No. 2005-270, and moved that it be given its first reading. document 4913 · meeting · 2000s
  41. May 25, 2005 Decision Ordinance 2005-270 amended the zoning map upon passage of the resolution approving the preliminary plat for Timber Ridge View.
    “UPON PASSAGE OF THE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR TIMBER RIDGE VIEW, A SUBDIVISION OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose.”
    document 4913, p. 1 · Ord. 270 · 2000s
  42. May 25, 2005 Discussion The city engineer recommended that three lots of Timber Ridge View not be available for development before the city built a water tower.
    “1. Lot 5,6, and 7 not available for development prior to construction of water tower by the city. 2) Lot 48 recommended change from R2.5 to R-2.”
    document 4044, p. 4 · meeting · Mike Hart · 2000s
  43. May 25, 2005 Ordinance Ordinance 2005-270 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, upon Passage of the Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat for Timber Ridge View, a Subdivision of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa document 4913 · meeting · Ord. 2005-270 · 2000s
  44. May 25, 2005 Ordinance Ordinance 2005-272 adopted: Councilperson Gericke introduced Ordinance No. 2005-272, ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, and moved that it be given its second reading by title only and moved that it be given its second reading. Motion document 4915 · meeting · Ord. 2005-272 · 2000s
  45. July 13, 2005 Decision Ordinance 2005-271 divided taxes on property in the 2005 addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area.
    “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE DIVISION OF TAXES LEVIED ON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE 2005 ADDITION TO THE TIFFIN URBAN RENEWAL AREA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 403.19 OF THE CODE OF IOWA. WHEREAS, Ordinance No.”
    document 4914, p. 1 · Ord. 271 · 2000s
  46. July 13, 2005 Ordinance Ordinance 2005-271 adopted: Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the 2005 Addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa document 4914 · Ord. 2005-271 · 2000s
  47. September 28, 2005 Decision Ordinance 2005-272 adopted a Tiffin zoning ordinance and official zoning map regulating the location, construction and use of buildings and land.
    “ZONING ORDINANCE AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TIFFIN ZONING ORDINANCE, AMENDING ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAPS, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION, CONSTRUCTION, AND USE OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, AND THE USE OF LAND IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”
    document 4915, p. 1 · Ord. 272 · 2000s
  48. October 5, 2005 World event Planning and Zoning received an update letter from FEMA about the insurance flood rate map and referred it to the city engineer for review and response.
    “The update letter from FEMA in regard to insurance flood rate map was received by Planning and Zoning and is directed to city engineer for review and response.”
    document 4037, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  49. October 12, 2005 History note The school district tells the city it needs a new high school
    “CCA Superintendent Paula Vincent visited with city officials on upcoming need of the school district.”
    document 4035, p. 5 · meeting · history note · 2000s
  50. October 12, 2005 Place The minutes of October 12, 2005 record a fire chief's question about using the area between the sewer and water plant for fire drill activities, and city officials saw no problem.
    “asked if the volunteer fire could make use of the area between the sewer and water plant for fire drill activities. City officials saw no problem with drill activities in this location.”
    document 4035, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  51. October 12, 2005 Neighbors Adjournment Tiffin Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council A joint meeting of the Tiffin Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for the City of Tiffin was brought to order 6:30 pm October 12, 2005 at the Tiffin Fire Station. document 4035, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2005-025 · 2000s
  52. October 19, 2005 Decision Ordinance 2005-273 rezoned a parcel described as the proposed water tower site to P-1, Public Use.
    “Parcel #2 (Proposed Water Tower Site) Rezoned to P-1, Public Use Commencing at the Northwest Corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 80 North, Range 7 West of the 5th P.M., Johnson County, Iowa; Thence S01°34'10"E along the West line of said Northwest Quarter, 1321.47 feet; Thence N89°29'40"E, 1059.63 feet, to the Northwest Corner of Lot 2 of Forest Ridge Subdiv”
    document 4916, p. 5 · Ord. 273 · 2000s
  53. October 19, 2005 Annexation Ordinance 2005-273 rezoned approximately 126 acres according to a rezoning exhibit titled The Villages of Tiffin.
    “BY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 126 ACRES OF WAMBACHER & SCHNEIDER PROPERTY ACCORDING TO THE REZONING EXHIBIT "THE VILLAGES OF TIFFIN", AS ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose.”
    document 4916, p. 1 · Ord. 273 · 2000s
  54. January 4, 2006 Disaster The fire chief announced delivery of air tanks worth approximately $70,000 to the Fire Department from FEMA.
    “Kee announced the delivery of air tanks with value of approximately $70,000 to the Fire Department from FEMA. Motion Reeve, second Surine to adjourn. Motion carried. 7:40 p.m. Margaret B.”
    document 4032, p. 3 · meeting · Gary Kee · 2000s
  55. January 11, 2006 Decision Resolution 2006-3 authorized the city to apply for a low interest loan from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for wastewater system improvements.
    “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA TO APPLY FOR A LOW INTEREST LOAN FROM THE IDNR CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM FOR WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS.”
    document 5230, p. 1 · Res. 2006-003 · 2000s
  56. January 11, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-274 adopted: Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, 2002, by Adding New Provisions Pertaining to the National Electrical Code by Requiring Constructed Single and Multi-family Residential Structures to Comply with the Residential Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard Tia-570-b. Be It Enacted by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 4917 · Ord. 2006-274 · 2000s
  57. January 11, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-275 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1998-218 (subdivision Ordinance) of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Regarding the Duration of Maintenance Bonds document 4918 · Ord. 2006-275 · 2000s
  58. January 20, 2006 Report Ordinance 2006-274 is titled as amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, 2002.
    “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF Tiffin, IOWA, 2002, BY ADDING NEW PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE BY”
    document 4917, p. 1 · Ord. 274 · 2000s
  59. January 20, 2006 Decision Ordinance 2006-274 required constructed single and multi-family residential structures to comply with the Residential Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard TIA-570-B.
    “BY ADDING NEW PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE BY REQUIRING CONSTRUCTED SINGLE AND MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES TO COMPLY WITH THE RESIDENTIAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARD TIA-570-B. Be It Enacted by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa; SECTION 1.”
    document 4917, p. 1 · Ord. 274 · 2000s
  60. February 1, 2006 Annexation Planning and Zoning noted a notice of annexation from Coralville along Clear Creek, where recent infill by Johnson County caused the city concern about flooding.
    “Notice of annexation from Coralville has been received. This location along the Clear Creek has recently seen infill by Johnson County, causing concern by the city of Tiffin for flooding.”
    document 4031, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  61. March 1, 2006 Discussion In March 2006 Planning and Zoning heard that the recent school bond had been approved, as an argument for residential rather than commercial zoning along the highway.
    “The recent school bond has been approved and the Allen believe that family homes in the area would be preferable to commercial along the Highway.”
    document 4030, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  62. March 8, 2006 Decision Ordinance 2006-276 amended the official zoning map for property known as Woodfield Ridge.
    “FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS WOODFIELD RIDGE, TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, AND AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the official zoning map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, concerning property locally described Woodfield Ridge, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa. Section 2.”
    document 4919, p. 1 · Ord. 276 · 2000s
  63. March 8, 2006 Decision Ordinance 2006-277 regulated parades and public assemblies in the city.
    “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING PARADES AND PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN Section 1: DEFINITIONS AND EXEMPTIONS: A.”
    document 4920, p. 1 · Ord. 277 · 2000s
  64. March 8, 2006 Decision Resolution 2006-8 set fees for public and private parades and assemblies in the city.
    “A RESOLUTION SETTING FEES FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin does regulate private and public parades and assemblies within the City of Tiffin, Iowa.”
    document 5237, p. 1 · Res. 2006-008 · 2000s
  65. March 8, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-276 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, for Certain Property Known as Woodfield Ridge, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described Herein document 4919 · Ord. 2006-276 · 2000s
  66. March 8, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-277 adopted: Regulating Parades and Public Assemblies in the City of Tiffin document 4920 · Ord. 2006-277 · 2000s
  67. March 23, 2006 Figure Planning and Zoning heard that most communities participate at 25% on required road improvements and that North Liberty had agreed the year before to 33% for new roadway work; members thought 33% each for the city and the east and west subdivisions fair for Roberts Ferry Road.
    “most communities participate at a rate of 25% on required road improvements when developments are entering the city. Last year North Liberty had agreed to 33% responsibility for new roadway work.”
    document 4028, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  68. April 3, 2006 Figure A fee schedule in the ordinance of April 3, 2006 set $1,450 per dwelling unit for multi-family residential districts and $0.30 per square foot of saleable lot area for commercial and industrial districts.
    “R-8 Multi-Family, 8-Plex $1,450 per dwelling unit R-12 Multi-Family, 12-Plex All other uses allowed in Residential Zones: $2,000 per structure Commercial District C-1B Neighborhood Business District C-2B Community Business District C-10 Restricted Office District $0.30 per square foot of saleable lot area”
    document 4922, p. 2 · 2000s
  69. April 3, 2006 Figure $1,450 per dwelling unit as printed (2006) · about $2,400 per dwelling unit in 2026 dollars Derived
    “R-8 Multi-Family, 8-Plex $1,450 per dwelling unit R-12 Multi-Family, 12-Plex All other uses allowed in Residential Zones: $2,000 per structure Commercial District C-1B Neighborhood Business District C-2B Community Business District C-10 Restricted Office District $0.30 per square foot of saleable lot area”
    document 4922, p. 2 · 2000s
  70. April 3, 2006 Decision Ordinance 2006-278 governed the recoupment of fees for use of city resources, to recover costs of new developments.
    “AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING THE RECOUPMENT OF FEES FOR USE OF CITY RESOURCES BE IT ORDAINED, the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, that it does hereby adopt the following ordinance for the purposed of recoupment of costs associated with new developments within the City of Tiffin in a just and equitable manner: Sec. 1. PURPOSE.”
    document 4921, p. 1 · Ord. 278 · 2000s
  71. April 3, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-278 adopted: Governing the Recoupment of Fees for Use of City Resources document 4921 · Ord. 2006-278 · 2000s
  72. April 3, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-279 adopted: Amending the Subdivision Ordinance No. 1998-218 & Any Conflicting Ordinances to Establish Fees Charged to Lot Owners for Connection to the City's Water and Sewer Lines document 4922 · Ord. 2006-279 · 2000s
  73. April 12, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-280 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, of the Ned & Ann Allen Property from Commercial to Residential Zone document 4923 · Ord. 2006-280 · 2000s
  74. April 19, 2006 Figure The minutes give the total Deer View subdivision as 73 acres.
    “Total subdivision is 73 acres. Phase III would remain R-1E. Owners request a revision to the zoning ordinance to allow duplex units that face differing directions on corner lots. PZ and City will study such a change.”
    document 4026, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  75. April 19, 2006 Discussion A developer's subdivision proposal reserved approximately 8 acres for a possible elementary center.
    “The proposal reserves approximately 8 acres for possible location of an elementary center, and the construction by IPL of an 8 inch water line including hydrants and sewer line from IPL location across the school and city property to connection to city mains. Questions on highway entrance will need to be resolved with IDOT.”
    document 4026, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  76. May 3, 2006 Decision In May 2006 the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed proposed locations for Oakdale Boulevard and Forevergreen extending across the north end of the city and agreed Forevergreen should line up with Coralville's plans for the same road.
    “The members received and reviewed proposed locations for the Oakdale Boulevard and Forevergreen extending east and west across the north end of the City in the future. Members agreed that Forevergreen should line up with Coralville plans for the same road”
    document 4025, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  77. June 21, 2006 Discussion The minutes record that the city had not contributed to residential subdivisions up to that time and did not see it as fair to make an exception for the Villages.
    “The city has not contributed to residential subdivision up to this time, and did not see that it would be fair to make an exception at this location. Question about what were qualifying costs. City attorney thought they were defined somewhere and he would get a more definite meaning for this terminology prior to the next meeting for council consideration and review.”
    document 4023, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  78. June 21, 2006 Discussion Planning and Zoning and the council discussed exchanging Lot B, the proposed water tower location, for city-owned property, an exchange thought agreeable to both the city and the developer.
    “Lot B (proposed water tower location) exchanged for property of Schneider and Burd owned by the city would be an agreeable exchange probably to both the City and the Villages.”
    document 4023, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  79. June 21, 2006 Discussion The engineer estimated that improvements paid by the city with return of tax payments to the developer of the Villages could approach 8 million, under a proposal to rebate qualifying costs from TIF revenues.
    “Hart estimated without time to study that improvements be paid for by the City with return of tax payments could approach 8 million.”
    document 4023, p. 2 · meeting · Mike Hart · 2000s
  80. August 2, 2006 Neighbors The attorney reported that the Clear Creek Amana board agreed to provide $130,000 toward an 18 inch sewer line from the sewer plant to the school and a 10 inch line along the south and west boundaries.
    “the CCA Board agreed to an agreement with the city to provide $130,000 toward the cost of upgrading and placement of a 18" sewer line to extend from the sewer plant westward to the school SW corner and 10 inch sewer line along the south boundary and north on the west most boundary to Highway 6.”
    document 4021, p. 1 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s
  81. August 2, 2006 Figure The $130,000 Clear Creek Amana contribution to a sewer line of 2006 is about $220,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “the CCA Board agreed to an agreement with the city to provide $130,000 toward the cost of upgrading and placement of a 18" sewer line to extend from the sewer plant westward to the school SW corner and 10 inch sewer line along the south boundary and north on the west most boundary to Highway 6.”
    document 4021, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  82. August 2, 2006 Figure The agreement put sewer costs at $500,000 to $600,000, with $390,000 proposed to be provided by the city, the school and a developer.
    “Approximations on sewer costs nears $500,000 to $600,000 with $390,000 of these total approved costs proposed to be split and provided by the City of Tiffin, the Clear Creek Amana School, and developer Jim Glasgow.”
    document 4021, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  83. August 2, 2006 Discussion The discussion put sewer costs at $500,000 to $600,000, with $390,000 proposed to be split among the city, the school and a developer.
    “Approximations on sewer costs nears $500,000 to $600,000 with $390,000 of these total approved costs proposed to be split and provided by the City of Tiffin, the Clear Creek Amana School, and developer Jim Glasgow. Costs to be reviewed and approved by the city engineer as reasonable, and any costs in excess of $390,000 to be paid by developers of Deer View.”
    document 4021, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  84. August 2, 2006 Decision The council approved sharing one half the cost of a water main to the school property, with the total cost approximated at $91,000 and the city share not to exceed $45,000.
    “including one half the cost of boring water line (total cost approximated at $91,000) under Highway 6 with an amount not to exceed $45,000. Repayment period not to exceed two years and including no interest cost to the city all subject to review and approval of the city engineer and city attorney and that agreement including same be drawn for final consideration..”
    document 4021, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  85. August 2, 2006 Figure The council approved sharing one half the cost of boring a water line under Highway 6, the total cost approximated at $91,000, at an amount not to exceed $45,000.
    “including one half the cost of boring water line (total cost approximated at $91,000) under Highway 6 with an amount not to exceed $45,000.”
    document 4021, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  86. August 2, 2006 Neighbors Motion Petersen, second Wright to approve an agreement to divide one half the reasonable costs as reviewed and approved by the city engineer of installation of a water main approved by the city engineer and in conformity to city ordinances commencing approximately near the Echo Building to the west … document 4021, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  87. September 6, 2006 Report Planning and zoning minutes recorded that the IDOT grant pedestrian bridge for the City Park should begin October 1 but did not include a walkway.
    “The IDOT grant pedestrian bridge for the City Park should begin October 1 but does not include walkway.”
    document 4020, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  88. September 6, 2006 Discussion The September 2006 minutes record that a reason for the preliminary plan for locating the Forevergreen extension was that putting the route on the map made it eligible for county planning maps and area-wide grants.
    “One reason the city has proceeded with a preliminary plan for locating the Forevergreen extension is that getting the route on the map makes it possible for the route to be placed on county planning maps and eligible for any type of area-wide grant”
    document 4020, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  89. November 1, 2006 History note Plans for the new Clear Creek Amana High School come to the city
    “Clear Creek Amana New High School - site plan Tiffin, Iowa”
    document 4018, p. 4 · meeting · history note · 2000s
  90. November 1, 2006 Discussion The agenda for the November 2006 Planning and Zoning meeting lists a review of the US Highway 6 Access Management Study.
    “Review US Highway 6 Access Management Study”
    document 4018, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  91. November 8, 2006 Decision An ordinance established maximum permissible sound levels for certain zoning districts and activities.
    “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR THE CONTROL OF NOISE POLLUTION WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS BY SETTING MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SOUND LEVELS FOR CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS AND CERTAIN ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS, AND TO PROTECT THE VALUE OF PROPERTY, AND THE QUALITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT. Section 1.”
    document 4924, p. 1 · Ord. 282 · 2000s
  92. November 8, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-282 adopted: Establishing Standards for the Control of Noise Pollution Within the City Limits by Setting Maximum Permissible Sound Levels for Certain Zoning Districts and Certain Activities in Order to Protect the Public Health, Safety and General Welfare of the Citizens, and to Protect the Value of Property, and the Quality of the Environment document 4924 · Ord. 2006-282 · 2000s
  93. November 8, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-283 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1998-218 (subdivision Ordinance) of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Regarding the Posting Performance Security document 4925 · Ord. 2006-283 · 2000s
  94. December 13, 2006 Milestone The council agenda of December 13, 2006 lists a combined Water and Sewer standing committee report.
    “f. Policy and Administration g. Water and Sewer 6. Clerk & Treasurer’s Report”
    document 4016, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  95. December 13, 2006 Discussion The city attorney reminded the council that codification should be considered in the future.
    “Greenleaf reminded the council that codification should be considered in the future. Attorney continues work on finished typing corrections to current zoning ordinance, the ordinance has been received by council and PZ”
    document 4016, p. 5 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s
  96. December 13, 2006 Report The minutes record that Tiffin received a grant toward the costs of the Tiffin Centennial Book, which was then underway.
    “Last year Tiffin received a grant to help with costs of the Tiffin Centennial Book that is now underway.”
    document 4016, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  97. December 13, 2006 Decision In December 2006 the mayor asked a council member to lead the effort to find members for a Tiffin Community Fund Board of Trustees.
    “Mayor Potter appointed Councilmember Ruth Demuth to chair this effort and to locate members for the Tiffin Community Fund Board of Trustees before the end of the year.”
    document 4016, p. 3 · meeting · Ruth Demuth · 2000s
  98. December 13, 2006 Decision The council approved starting a Tiffin Community Fund in cooperation with the Johnson County Foundation and the mayor named a council member to chair the effort.
    “Motion Dils, second Demuth to approve participation and begin the Tiffin Community Fund in cooperation with the Johnson County Foundation. Ayes: Bartels, Petersen, Demuth, Dils and Wright. Motion carried. Mayor Potter appointed Councilmember Ruth Demuth to chair this effort and to locate members for the Tiffin Community Fund Board of Trustees before the end of the year.”
    document 4016, p. 3 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Ruth Demuth · 2000s
  99. December 13, 2006 Disaster Ordinance 2006-284 replaced the flood plain management ordinance and adopted Flood Insurance Rate Map panels dated February 16, 2007 as the official flood plain zoning map.
    “ADOPTING THE FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM) PANELS 154, 158, 159, 160, 166, AND 167 PREPARED AND DATED February 16, 2007 AND DECLARED TO BE THE OFFICIAL FLOOD PLAIN ZONING MAP BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose.”
    document 4926, p. 1 · Ord. 284 · 2000s
  100. December 13, 2006 Figure An economic development group's funding was described as Iowa City about $150,000 a year, Coralville about $75,000, North Liberty about $15,000 and Tiffin $600.
    “Iowa City contributes approximately $150,000 each year, Coralville approx. $75,000, North Liberty approximately $15,000 and Tiffin at $600. Bartels asked that the Clerk contact DeeDee Kern of the CCA Community schools to see what could be done to begin cooperative work on grants for the school and community of Tiffin.”
    document 4016, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s

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