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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. April 21, 2008 Discussion The minutes record the suggestion that revisions in the Noise Ordinance could eliminate the need for a separate Engine Brake Ordinance.
    “Suggested that revisions in the Noise Ordinance could eliminate the need for a separate Engine Brake Ordinance. Council members”
    document 3985, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  2. May 14, 2008 Decision The council moved to transfer all 2006 Centennial Funds to the Tiffinfest Fund account.
    “Motion Ball seconded Gericke to authorize the transfer of all 2006 Centennial Funds to be transferred to the Tiffinfest Fund account.”
    document 3982, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  3. May 14, 2008 Figure The county shed property price works out to about $116,000 an acre ($160,000 for 1.377 acres), both figures on the same resolution. Derived
    “The purchase price shall be $160,000.00, payable at Johnson County, Iowa, as follows: $160,000.00 at the time of closing. 3. REAL ESTATE TAXES. N/A A. SELLERS shall pay all real estate taxes that are due and payable as of the date of possession and constitute a lien upon this property, including any unpaid real estate taxes for prior years. B.”
    document 5273, p. 3 · Res. 2008-008 · 2000s
  4. May 14, 2008 Spending The offer to buy attached to Resolution 2008-08 set the purchase price at $160,000.00; the minutes record the same $160,000 purchase agreement with the county supervisors.
    “The purchase price shall be $160,000.00, payable at Johnson County, Iowa, as follows: $160,000.00 at the time of closing. 3. REAL ESTATE TAXES. N/A A. SELLERS shall pay all real estate taxes that are due and payable as of the date of possession and constitute a lien upon this property, including any unpaid real estate taxes for prior years. B.”
    document 5273, p. 3 · Res. 2008-008 · 2000s
  5. May 14, 2008 Figure The $160,000 county shed purchase price of 2008 is about $250,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “The purchase price shall be $160,000.00, payable at Johnson County, Iowa, as follows: $160,000.00 at the time of closing. 3. REAL ESTATE TAXES. N/A A. SELLERS shall pay all real estate taxes that are due and payable as of the date of possession and constitute a lien upon this property, including any unpaid real estate taxes for prior years. B.”
    document 5273, p. 3 · Res. 2008-008 · 2000s
  6. May 14, 2008 Landmark Resolution 2008-08 approved buying the county shed property, about 1.377 acres between Railroad Street and the railroad tracks, from Johnson County.
    “contains approximately 1.377 acres, more or less, and is bounded on the north side by Railroad Street and on the south side by the trackage of the Iowa Interstate Railroad, subject to easements and restrictions with the exact legal description to be approved by the attorney for the buyer.”
    document 5273, p. 1 · Res. 2008-008 · 2000s
  7. May 14, 2008 Report The minutes noted a Library Board vacancy opening at the end of June 2008 and that volunteer requests would continue to be advertised.
    “A vacancy on the Library Board will be open at the end of June 2008. Volunteer requests will continue to be advertised.”
    document 3982, p. 4 · meeting · project · 2000s
  8. May 14, 2008 Decision Ordinance 2008-291 repealed Ordinance 1985-133, which established a Park and Recreation Commission, and replaced the commission with an ad hoc committee for Parks, Recreation, Festivals and Tourism.
    “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1985-133 THAT ESTABLISHED A PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND REPLACING THE COMMISSION WITH AN AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR PARKS, RECREATION, FESTIVALS, AND TOURISM BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to repeal Ordinance No.”
    document 4933, p. 1 · Ord. 291 · 2000s
  9. May 14, 2008 Discussion The May 2008 agenda listed roof repairs for the Potter Park Shelter among bids to discuss.
    “Roof Repairs Potter Park Shelter”
    document 3982, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  10. May 14, 2008 Discussion The May 14, 2008 agenda listed under the Parks, Recreation, Festivals, and Tourism committee a discussion of $161,000 for trails.
    “Parks, Recreation, Festivals, and Tourism a. Discuss $161,000 for trails”
    document 3982, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  11. May 14, 2008 Special event The council authorized a Tiffinfest committee to arrange entertainment for Tiffinfest on July 26, 2008, set up a Tiffinfest fund, and transferred all 2006 Centennial Funds into it.
    “Motion Gericke seconded Bartels to authorize Tiffinfest Committee to negotiate costs for securing entertainment for Tiffinfest, July 26, 2008. Motion Bartels seconded Ball to authorize Tiffinfest Committee to establish account for Tiffinfest Funds. Motion Ball seconded Gericke to authorize the transfer of all 2006 Centennial Funds to be transferred to the”
    document 3982, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  12. May 14, 2008 Spending Motion Gericke seconded Ball to have Mayor Phillips and City Clerk to sign purchase agreement with Johnson County Supervisors for the amount of $160,000 and to approve Resolution 2008-08 to authorize the purchase of the County Facility.
    “$160,000.00 as printed”
    document 3982, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  13. May 14, 2008 Neighbors Motion Ball seconded Gericke to proceed with 28E agreement with the City of Coralville to contract for Commercial Building Inspection document 3982, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  14. May 14, 2008 Neighbors Motion Gericke seconded Ball to have Mayor Phillips and City Clerk to sign purchase agreement with Johnson County Supervisors for the amount of $160,000 and to approve Resolution 2008-08 to authorize the purchase of the County Facility. document 3982, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  15. May 14, 2008 Special event Motion Ball seconded Bartels to approve and secure Festival Rain Insurance for Tiffinfest entertainment. document 3982, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  16. May 14, 2008 Special event Motion Gericke seconded Bartels to authorize Tiffinfest Committee to negotiate costs for securing entertainment for Tiffinfest, July 26, 2008 document 3982, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  17. May 14, 2008 Ordinance Ordinance 2008-291 adopted: Repealing Ordinance No. 1985-133 That Established a Park and Recreation Commission and Replacing the Commission with an Ad Hoc Committee for Parks, Recreation, Festivals, and Tourism document 4933 · meeting · Ord. 2008-291 · 2000s
  18. May 20, 2008 Neighbors Resolution 2008-07 authorized a 28E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana school district for construction and funding.
    “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A 28E AGREEMENT WITH THE CLEAR CREEK AMANA HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND FUNDING OF HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin has determined it is in the best interest of the citizens as a matter of public safety to enter into an Agreement with Clear Creek Amana School District regarding the planning,”
    document 5284, p. 1 · Res. 2008-007 · 2000s
  19. May 28, 2008 History note Ordinance No. 2008-292: the International Building Code for nonresidential buildings document 4934, p. 1 · Ord. 2008-292 · history note · 2000s
  20. May 28, 2008 Decision Ordinance 2008-292 amended Ordinance 1997-214, which adopted the Uniform Building Code, by making separate provision for inspection of nonresidential buildings.
    “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1997-214 REGARDING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE BY MAKING SEPARATE PROVISION FOR INSPECTION OF”
    document 4934, p. 1 · Ord. 292 · 2000s
  21. May 28, 2008 Neighbors Motion Wright seconded Petersen to approve Mayor and Clerk to proceed with agreement with City of Coralville with change of wording on agreement to “Commercial” from “Non-Residential” document 3981, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  22. May 28, 2008 Neighbors Motion Gericke seconded Petersen to approve Resolution 2008-11 regarding 28E with City of Coralville with so noted change document 3981, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  23. May 28, 2008 Ordinance Ordinance 2008-292 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1997-214 Regarding the Uniform Building Code by Making Separate Provision for Inspection of Nonresidential Buildings document 4934 · meeting · Ord. 2008-292 · 2000s
  24. May 28, 2008 Resolution Resolution 2008-011 adopted: Authorizing the Entering into of a "28e Agreement with the City of Coralville, Iowa for Services of Building Inspection of Nonresidential Buildings in Tiffin document 5274 · Res. 2008-011 · 2000s
  25. June 11, 2008 Decision In June 2008 the council approved a 2008-2009 28E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana School District.
    “Motion Gericke seconded Wright to approve 2008-2009 28E agreement with Clear Creek Amana School District.”
    document 3978, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  26. June 11, 2008 Disaster The mayor commended the fire chief, public works staff and volunteers for preparing the city for a possible flood emergency, and the minutes note most employees were involved in emergency preparedness.
    “Mayor Phillips commended Chief Randy Morgan, Public Works Brett Mehmen, Brian Detert, Keith Detert, Anthony Walls, and the numerous volunteers for the hard work involved in preparing the city for any possible flood emergency.”
    document 3978, p. 5 · meeting · Royce Phillips · Randy Morgan · Brett Mehmen · Brian Detert · 2000s
  27. June 11, 2008 Decision The council approved a resident to serve a six-year term on the Library Board, the page reading 'six term'.
    “Motion Wright seconded Petersen to approve Jim Bartels to serve a six term on Library Board.”
    document 3978, p. 5 · meeting · project · Jim Bartels · 2000s
  28. June 11, 2008 Neighbors Resolution 2008-11 authorized a 28E agreement with the City of Coralville for building inspection services for nonresidential buildings in Tiffin.
    “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A "28E AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR SERVICES OF BUILDING INSPECTION OF NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN TIFFIN WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin desires to enter into an Agreement with the City of Coralville, Iowa for building inspection services of nonresidential buildings within the City of Tiffin; and AND WHEREAS, Chapter”
    document 5276, p. 1 · Res. 2008-011 · 2000s
  29. June 11, 2008 Special event The minutes record an update on the TiffinFest celebration to be held on July 26, 2008, with discussion of the festival budget and details and approval of a vendor for Kiddie Rides.
    “Update on TiffinFest celebration to be held on July 26, 2008. Council members discussed festival budget and details of event. Motion Wright seconded Gericke to approve vendor for Kiddie Rides.”
    document 3978, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  30. June 11, 2008 Neighbors Motion Wright seconded Petersen to approve 2008-2009 Tiffin Fire Association 28E agreement document 3978, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  31. June 11, 2008 Neighbors Motion Gericke seconded Wright to approve 2008-2009 28E agreement with Clear Creek Amana School District document 3978, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  32. June 11, 2008 Neighbors Motion Gericke seconded Petersen to approve 28E agreement with Johnson County Secondary Roads. document 3978, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  33. June 11, 2008 Neighbors motion made by Wright seconded Gericke with recommendation of Mayor to re-negotiate 28E agreement document 3978, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  34. June 23, 2008 Discussion The June 2008 minutes record council discussion of the Ireland Avenue extension, including closing Railroad Street, sidewalks, reducing speed and possible stop lights on the new street.
    “Suggestions discussed on closing Railroad St., fencing and landscaping along the new street, the need for sidewalks along new street, reducing speed on new street, and possible stop lights on street.”
    document 3977, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  35. June 30, 2008 Figure On June 30, 2008 the council approved wage increases for full-time employees, including $55,000 annual salary for the Public Works Director.
    “approve wage increases for full time city employees, Brett Mehmen to $55,000 annual salary”
    document 3976, p. 2 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · 2000s
  36. June 30, 2008 Figure $55,000 per year as printed (2008) · about $86,000 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “approve wage increases for full time city employees, Brett Mehmen to $55,000 annual salary”
    document 3976, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  37. June 30, 2008 Figure The Public Works Director's annual salary of $55,000 in 2008 is about 4.4 times the $12,500.00 salary of 1978, as printed, not adjusted (derived, quotient). Derived
    “approve wage increases for full time city employees, Brett Mehmen to $55,000 annual salary”
    document 3976, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  38. June 30, 2008 Figure In 2026 dollars the public works salary of 2008 is about 1.33 times that of 1978 (derived, CPI-U, ratio of the two adjusted amounts). Derived
    “approve wage increases for full time city employees, Brett Mehmen to $55,000 annual salary”
    document 3976, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  39. June 30, 2008 Figure The council approved wage increases for full time city employees, with the Public Works Director at $55,000 annual salary and one worker at $21.00 per hour.
    “Brett Mehmen to $55,000 annual salary, Brian Detert to $21.00 per hour with paid Family Health Insurance, Keith Detert to $14.00 per hour with paid Family Health Insurance. Clerk Ruth Demuth requested no wage increase. Part time or seasonal employees will remain at current wages. Benefits were restructured regarding vacation earnings and maximum allowable sick leave to accrue.”
    document 3976, p. 2 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · Brian Detert · 2000s
  40. June 30, 2008 Figure The $55,000 public works director salary of 2008 is about $86,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Brett Mehmen to $55,000 annual salary, Brian Detert to $21.00 per hour with paid Family Health Insurance, Keith Detert to $14.00 per hour with paid Family Health Insurance. Clerk Ruth Demuth requested no wage increase. Part time or seasonal employees will remain at current wages. Benefits were restructured regarding vacation earnings and maximum allowable sick leave to accrue.”
    document 3976, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  41. July 9, 2008 Special event The council approved an Alcohol License for TiffinFest.
    “Motion Bartels seconded Ball to approve Alcohol License for TiffinFest.”
    document 3973, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  42. July 9, 2008 Disaster The council approved a trash pump to replace a broken pump that failed during excessive rain that threatened the sewer plant.
    “Motion Wright seconded Bartels to approve purchase Trash Pump to replace broken pump that failed during excessive rain that threatened sewer plant. Council members amended motion to allow Mayor Phillips to further investigate possible repairs to old pump versus purchase of new pump.”
    document 3973, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  43. July 9, 2008 Neighbors Motion Ball seconded Wright to hold joint meeting with P&Z on August 6, 2008 to discuss and further review Future Land Use Plan and Map document 3973, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  44. July 9, 2008 Neighbors Motion Wright seconded Bartels to add Resolution and 28E agreement approval to August regular City Council agenda. document 3973, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  45. July 9, 2008 Special event Motion Bartels seconded Ball to approve Alcohol License for TiffinFest document 3973, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  46. August 13, 2008 Decision In August 2008 the engineer recommended setting the letting for the Highway 6 Widening Project at the October meeting for a November 2008 bid letting.
    “Engineer Hart recommended set letting for Hwy 6 Widening Project for 2009 at October meeting for November 2008 bid letting.”
    document 3968, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  47. August 13, 2008 Discussion At the August 2008 hearing a resident asked whether the intersection of 3rd Street and Ireland Avenue would have a stop light device.
    “He inquired if the intersection of 3rd St and Ireland Ave would have a stop light device.”
    document 3968, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  48. August 13, 2008 Closure The council approved a Song Bird Block Party and the temporary closing of Robins Ct on Saturday, August 16, 2008.
    “for approval of Song Bird Block Party and temporary closing of Robins Ct on Saturday, August 16, 2008, with city street closures.”
    document 3968, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  49. August 13, 2008 Discussion The mayor reported on August 13, 2008 that the 2009 TiffinFest planning meeting would be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2008.
    “Mayor Phillips reported that 2009 TiffinFest planning meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at Fire Station at 6:30pm.”
    document 3968, p. 5 · meeting · Royce Phillips · 2000s
  50. August 13, 2008 Figure The expense list of August 13, 2008 includes TiffinFest 1,999.50.
    “Tiffin Fire Dept Association 13,000.00 TiffinFest 1,999.50 Titan Machinery 92.48”
    document 3968, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  51. August 13, 2008 Closure Motion Petersen seconded by Ball for approval of Song Bird Block Party and temporary closing of Robins Ct on Saturday, August 16, 2008, with city street closures document 3968, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  52. September 10, 2008 Special event The agenda lists approval of Halloween Night and a Decorating Contest under new business.
    “VIII. New Business A. Approve Halloween Night and Decorating Contest”
    document 3965, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  53. September 10, 2008 Figure A September 2008 resolution describes the US Highway 6 Improvements Project as widening and resurfacing from about 1,675 feet east of Half Moon Avenue to about 300 feet east of Roberts Ferry Road.
    “US HIGHWAY #6 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN AND FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA Whereas, The City of Tiffin, Iowa will set the date for the Public Hearing and Letting of the US Highway #6 Improvements Project, P.C.C. Widening and HMA Resurfacing from approximately 1675' east of Halfmoon Avenue to approximately 300' east of Roberts Ferry Road.”
    document 5290, p. 2 · 2000s
  54. September 10, 2008 Ordinance Ordinance 2008-295 adopted: Repealing Ordinance Nos. 1979-80 and 1984-125 and 1985-136 Establishing Regulations for the Control of All Animals Within the City and Prescribing a Procedure for Disposition of Dangerous and Vicious Animals document 4937 · meeting · Ord. 2008-295 · 2000s
  55. October 8, 2008 Discussion In October 2008 the attorney was in contact with the School District's attorney about language changes to the 28E agreement on the concrete tunnel under Highway 6.
    “to 28E Agreement with Clear Creek Amana School District on Concrete Tunnel under Hwy 6.”
    document 3964, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  56. October 8, 2008 Decision Ordinance 2008-293 increased the bond peddlers and solicitors must obtain and allowed prosecution of violations as municipal infractions; Section VIII set the bond at $1,000.
    “The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Ordinance No. 1979-85 to increase the amount of the bond that peddlers and solicitors must obtain and to allow prosecution of violations as municipal infractions. Section 2. Amendment: City of tiffin Ordinance No. 1979-85. Section VIII is deleted and in lieu thereof the following provision is adopted: SECTION VIII. Bond Required.”
    document 4935, p. 1 · Ord. 293 · 2000s
  57. October 8, 2008 Discussion The October 8, 2008 council agenda lists Roberts Ferry Road improvements from Highway 6 to Goldfinch.
    “3. Roberts Ferry Rd- Hwy 6 to Goldfinch Improvements”
    document 3964, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  58. October 8, 2008 Discussion Snowmobile club members asked for a designation to use the edge of Jasper Avenue and portions of the west ditch as a snowmobile route and to place snowmobile route signs.
    “Snowmobile Club members requesting a designation to use the edge of Jasper Ave as well as portions of the west ditch as a snowmobile route. Members asking to place snowmobile route signs to”
    document 3964, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  59. October 8, 2008 Ordinance Ordinance 2008-293 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1979-85 by Increasing the Bond Amount and Ammending Penalty Provisions document 4935 · meeting · Ord. 2008-293 · 2000s
  60. November 5, 2008 Neighbors An ECICOG planner presented an outline for updating the Future Comprehensive Land Use Plan to Planning and Zoning, and the council had approved a contract with ECICOG to begin.
    “presented outline to members on the plans for updating the Future Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Tiffin City Council approved contract with ECICOG to begin process.”
    document 3962, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  61. November 5, 2008 Report In November 2008 the Planning and Zoning Commission was told the Highway 6 Widening Project would be bid on November 12, 2008 and completed by August 2009.
    “Members were also updated on the progress of the Hwy 6 Widening Project which will be bid at November 12, 2008 City Council meeting to be completed by August 2009”
    document 3962, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  62. November 5, 2008 Discussion A November 2008 agenda listed occupancy limits and rental unit inspections as discussion items.
    “Occupancy Limits E. Rental Unit Inspections F. Utility Permits G. Iowa”
    document 3962, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  63. November 12, 2008 Decision The council appointed a resident to the Board of Adjustments for a five-year term on November 12, 2008.
    “Motion Wright seconded by Gericke to approve appointment of Kathleen Fitzgerald to Board of Adjustments for five year term.”
    document 3961, p. 4 · meeting · Kate Fitzgerald · 2000s
  64. November 12, 2008 Decision On November 12, 2008 the council appointed three residents to the Tiffin Community Fund Board, and the mayor said seven additional members were being invited to join.
    “Motion Wright seconded by Petersen to approve appointments of Cathy Davis, Nicholas Pfeiffer, and Rev Beverly Marshall Goodell to Tiffin Community Fund Board. Mayor Phillips reported that seven additional members were being invited to join board.”
    document 3961, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  65. November 12, 2008 Spending The council awarded the highway widening project to the low bid of $1,482,207.85, contingent on review by the engineer and the Iowa DOT.
    “Motion Wright seconded by Petersen to approve Resolution 2008-29 and award low bid of $1,482,207.85 submitted by Strep Construction of Iowa City, Iowa contingent upon review of bid and approval by City Engineer Hart and Iowa Department of Transportation.”
    document 3961, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2008-029 · 2000s
  66. November 12, 2008 Figure The $1,482,207.85 highway widening low bid of 2008 is about $2,300,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Motion Wright seconded by Petersen to approve Resolution 2008-29 and award low bid of $1,482,207.85 submitted by Strep Construction of Iowa City, Iowa contingent upon review of bid and approval by City Engineer Hart and Iowa Department of Transportation.”
    document 3961, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2008-029 · 2000s
  67. November 12, 2008 Decision Resolution 2008-28 adopted plans, specifications and the form of contract for the Highway 6 Widening Project, a joint project of the City of Tiffin and the Iowa Department of Transportation.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 2008-28 RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND FORM OF CONTRACT FOR THE HWY 6 WIDENING PROJECT – A JOINT PROJECT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF TIFFIN, IOWA”
    document 5302, p. 1 · Res. 2008-028 · 2000s
  68. November 12, 2008 Spending Motion Wright seconded by Petersen to approve Resolution 2008-29 and award low bid of $1,482,207.85 submitted by Strep Construction of Iowa City, Iowa contingent upon review of bid and approval by City Engineer Hart and Iowa Department of Transportation
    “$1,482,207.85 as printed”
    document 3961, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  69. November 12, 2008 Spending Motion Gericke seconded by Petersen to approve Resolution 2008-26 Approving Award of Alternate Bid contract for 2008 Watermain Extension Phase Two Project extending waterline south to the Villages development to Summers Enterprises, Inc. for $274,414.00.
    “$274,414.00 as printed”
    document 3961, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  70. November 12, 2008 Neighbors Motion Wright seconded by Petersen to approve request for Trail Extension Funding Resolution 2008-32 Authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a Transportation Enhancement Program Project Number:09-2TPE-112 for the Purpose of Financing the … document 3961, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  71. November 12, 2008 Ordinance Ordinance 2008-294 adopted: Establishing a Building Inspection Board of Appeals document 4936 · meeting · Ord. 2008-294 · 2000s
  72. November 14, 2008 Decision Ordinance 2008-294 established a Building Inspection Board of Appeals of five members appointed by the council to three-year terms.
    “The Board of Appeals will consist of five members appointed by the City Council. Membership will consist of three-year terms. The initial terms will be staggered. The building inspector will serve as an ex officio member and set as secretary to the board, but will not vote on any matters before the board. Section 2. Procedure for the Board: A. Jurisdiction.”
    document 4936, p. 1 · Ord. 294 · 2000s
  73. December 3, 2008 Discussion The mayor reported on meetings about 28E agreements on future land use plans, and that North Liberty would be aggressive from the north and Coralville from the south in annexing land within two miles of Tiffin.
    “regarding 28E agreements on Future Land Use Plans between the entities involved. It was reported that North Liberty would be aggressive from the North of Tiffin and Coralville would aggressive from the South of Tiffin in annexing land within the two mile radius around Tiffin.”
    document 3959, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  74. December 8, 2008 Discussion The council reviewed a recommendation from the Iowa Rural Water Association on where to limit future farming near the Water Treatment Plant.
    “reviewed recommendation made by Iowa Rural Water Association where to limit future farming near Water Treatment Plant.”
    document 3958, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  75. December 10, 2008 Decision On December 10, 2008 the council tabled awarding the Highway 6 Widening Project contract until contract issues with the Iowa Department of Transportation were resolved.
    “Council members tabled action on awarding contract on Hwy 6 Widening Project until contract issues with Iowa Department of Transportation resolved.”
    document 3957, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  76. December 10, 2008 Milestone Resolution 2008-33 recorded final acceptance of the Roberts Ferry Road Reconstruction Project 2007-2008.
    “RESOLUTION FOR FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF ROBERTS FERRY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT 2007-2008, TIFFIN, IOWA.”
    document 5313, p. 1 · Res. 2008-033 · 2000s
  77. December 10, 2008 Spending Resolution 2008-33 approved final acceptance and the final pay estimate of $48,711.91 for the 2007-2008 Roberts Ferry Road Project.
    “Resolution 2008-33 Final Acceptance and Approve Final Pay Estimate to Strep Construction in the amount of $48,711.91, for the completion of the 2007-2008 Roberts Ferry Road Project.”
    document 3957, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2008-33 · 2000s
  78. December 11, 2008 Decision Ordinance 2008-295 repealed Ordinances 1979-80, 1984-125 and 1985-136 and set new regulations for the control of animals.
    “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1979-80 AND 1984-125 AND 1985-136 ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE CONTROL OF ALL ANIMALS WITHIN THE CITY AND PRESCRIBING A PROCEDURE FOR DISPOSITION OF DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa: Section 1. Purpose.”
    document 4937, p. 1 · Ord. 295 · 2000s
  79. December 11, 2008 Decision Ordinance 2008-295 made frequent and habitual howling, yelping or barking that annoys or disturbs others an offense.
    “frequent and habitual howling, yelping, barking, or making any noise that annoys, disturbs, offends, or unreasonably interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property of the general”
    document 4937, p. 4 · Ord. 295 · 2000s
  80. February 11, 2009 Decision Resolution 2009-4 asked the county to put a one percent local sales and service tax for the city to the voters.
    “a proposition authorizing of a local sales and service tax in the City of Tiffin at one percent (1%). "To authorize the imposition of a local sale and service tax in the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective the earliest calendar quarter." SECTION 2.”
    document 5327, p. 1 · Res. 2009-004 · 2000s
  81. March 4, 2009 Neighbors The mayor reported attending a February 26, 2009 meeting with county planning, JCCOG, Coralville and North Liberty planning on future 28E land use agreements; Tiffin's and North Liberty's future maps were almost in total agreement.
    “Mayor Phillips had attended meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2009 with Johnson County Planning, JCCOG, Coralville Planning, and North Liberty Planning, regarding future 28E Land Use Agreements. Phillips reported that Tiffin's and North Liberty's future maps are almost in total agreement”
    document 3953, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  82. March 12, 2009 Decision Resolution 2009-02 assessed a $1500.00 civil penalty or thirty day retail cigarette permit suspension against a retailer whose employee sold or provided tobacco to a minor.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 2009-02 RESOLUTION ASSESSING $1500.00 CIVIL PENALTY OR THIRTY DAY RETAIL CIGARETTE PERMIT SUSPENSION AGAINST THE DEPOT WHEREAS, on December 10, 2008, an employee of The Depot, 221 West Marengo Road, Tiffin, Iowa, violated Iowa Code § 453A.2(1) by selling or providing tobacco to a minor; and WHEREAS, at the time”
    document 5321, p. 1 · Res. 2009-02 · 2000s
  83. May 5, 2009 Milestone The May 2009 city newsletter says the Johnson County Historical Society would display features of Johnson County cities, including information on Tiffin from the future Centennial Book.
    “Starting in May, the Johnson County Historical Society will display features of Johnson Co. cities. They will feature some Information on Tiffin from the future Centennial Book.”
    document 3951, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  84. May 5, 2009 Special event The May 2009 city newsletter lists a first annual Easter Egg Hunt in the mayor's report.
    “first annual Easter Egg Hunt.”
    document 3951, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  85. May 5, 2009 Figure The May 2009 newsletter stated the current census was set at 1034 residents and the 2010 census was estimated close to 1800.
    “The current census is set at 1034 residents. The 2010 census is estimated close to 1800 residents.”
    document 3951, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  86. May 5, 2009 Discussion The May 2009 city newsletter told Johnson County voters, including Tiffin voters, they would vote on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 on a one-cent sales and service tax.
    “Johnson County voters which include Tiffin voters, will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 to vote on the adoption of a one-cent sales and service tax.”
    document 3951, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  87. May 5, 2009 Figure The newsletter said, from County Auditor information, that Tiffin could receive between $80,000 and $125,000 per year for four years from the tax.
    “Tiffin could receive between $80,000 to $125,000 per year for four years.”
    document 3951, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  88. May 5, 2009 Report The city newsletter in the minutes announced a summer 4-H program at the Potter Park Shelter on Thursday mornings from 9:00am to 11:00am.
    “Summer 4-H program at Potter Park Shelter, • Thursday mornings from 9:00am to 11:00am.”
    document 3951, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  89. May 5, 2009 Special event The city newsletter reports that volunteers were planning the next annual TiffnFest for July 10th and July 11th, 2009.
    “A dedicated group of volunteers are planning for the next annual TiffnFest. They are planning it for July 10th and July 11th, 2009.”
    document 3951, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  90. May 5, 2009 Decision The council accepted a low bid of $1000.00 from Pittsburg Tank & Tower Maintenance for a water tower inspection.
    “Motion Made by Petersen seconded by Wright to accept low bid from Pittsburg Tank & Tower Maintenance of $1000.00 for Water Tower Inspection.”
    document 3951, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  91. May 5, 2009 Milestone The current census is set at 1034 residents. document 3951, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  92. May 13, 2009 Decision Resolution 2009-08 approved the disposition of 630 square feet of Clear Creek Amana School District property to the city for a culvert under Highway 6.
    “630 Square Feet of Property for the Purpose of Constructing a Culvert Under Hwy 6 as Part of the Highway 6 Widening Project”
    document 5345, p. 1 · Res. 2009-08 · 2000s
  93. May 13, 2009 Resolution Resolution 2009-010 adopted: To Standardize Street Names Within the Official City Boundaries of Tiffin, Iowa document 5349 · Res. 2009-010 · 2000s
  94. June 3, 2009 Landmark On June 3, 2009 Kum & Go and an engineer presented site and building plans for a project at the Villages development to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
    “Josh House, Kum & Go, and Ed Pelding, Pelding Engineering, presented site and building plans on project at Villages development.”
    document 3950, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  95. June 10, 2009 Landmark Resolution 2009-17 authorized the annual cigarette permit for Casey's General Store #2667.
    “RESOLUTION 2009-17 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ANNUAL CIGARETTE PERMIT TO CASEYS GENERAL STORE # 2667, TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA”
    document 5368, p. 1 · Res. 2009-017 · 2000s
  96. June 10, 2009 Spending Resolution 2009-14B recorded total bids of $176,745.90 for the 2009 sanitary sewer extension through the ball field park area.
    “Total Bids: $176,745.90 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY the City Council of Tiffin, Iowa to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign all necessary notices, documents, and forms of contract, as required and necessary to execute a contract with was identified and recommended by the City Engineer. MOTION MADE BY Councilperson Jim Bartels. Seconded by Councilperson Mark Petersen.”
    document 5361, p. 1 · Res. 2009-014 · 2000s
  97. July 1, 2009 Neighbors Planning and Zoning was told North Liberty agreed with Tiffin on growth areas and a 28E agreement would shortly be signed, while Coralville and Tiffin were further apart on the growth area to the south.
    “It was reported that North Liberty is in agreement with Tiffin on growth areas for future land use plans as approved in the Tiffin Future Land Use Plan and a 28E agreement with shortly be signed. Phillips reported that Coralville and Tiffin are further apart on their agreement on growth area to the south of the Tiffin city boundaries.”
    document 3949, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  98. July 1, 2009 Decision Ordinance 2009-298 amended the zoning ordinance to allow churches as principal uses in several zones.
    “ALLOWING CHURCHES TO BE ESTABLISHED IN THE FOLLOWING ZONED AREAS, R-1E AS PRINCIPAL USES AND STRUCTURES PERMITTED, C-1B, C-2B, C-10, C-20, and C-1S AS PRINCIPAL USES AND STRUCTURES PERMITTED. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1.”
    document 4940, p. 1 · Ord. 298 · 2000s
  99. July 1, 2009 Ordinance Ordinance 2009-298 adopted: Amending Zoning Ordinance No 2007-287 Allowing Churches to Be Established in the Following Zoned Areas, R-1e as Principal Uses and Structures Permitted, C-1b, C-2b, C-10, C-20, and C-1s as Principal Uses and Structures Permitted document 4940 · Ord. 2009-298 · 2000s
  100. July 8, 2009 Landmark Resolution 2009-25 approved an alcohol permit for Casa Tequila Authentic Mexican Grill at 119 W. Marengo Rd.
    “A RESOLUTION APPROVING OF THE ALCOHOL PERMIT TO THE CASA TEQUILA AUTHENTIC MEXICAN GRILL DOING BUSINESS AT 119 W. MARENGO RD. WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”
    document 5383, p. 1 · Res. 2009-025 · 2000s

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