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Tiffin through time

Every dated item of the town's history in the archive on one list: history notes, checked research claims, events read from the records, ordinances, resolutions of the kinds that mark the town's life, project milestones, the earliest appointment to each board and proclamations. Each line is as the records put it, with its page. Atom feed.

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  1. July 8, 2009 Special event Resolution 2009-24 approved an alcohol permit for two days of Tiffinfest at the City Park of Tiffin for the Iowa City / Coralville Jaycees.
    “A RESOLUTION APPROVING OF THE ALCOHOL PERMIT FOR IOWA CITY / CORALVILLE JAYCEES TWO DAYS FOR TIFFINFEST LOCATED AT THE CITY PARK OF TIFFIN, IOWA EFFECTIVE JULY 10 AND 11, 2009.”
    document 5379, p. 1 · Res. 2009-024 · 2000s
  2. July 22, 2009 Decision Resolution 2009-27 approved a permanent water main easement for a portion of the water main to the future water tower in the Villages of Tiffin.
    “RESOLUTION 2009-27 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PERMANENT WATER MAIN EASEMENT FOR A PORTION OF THE WATER MAIN TO THE FUTURE WATER TOWER IN VILLAGES OF TIFFIN, A SUBDIVISION OF TIFFIN, IOWA, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA”
    document 5385, p. 1 · Res. 2009-27 · 2000s
  3. July 22, 2009 Decision Resolution 2009-27 approved a permanent water main easement for a portion of the water main to the future water tower in the Villages of Tiffin.
    “RESOLUTION 2009-27 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PERMANENT WATER MAIN EASEMENT FOR A PORTION OF THE WATER MAIN TO THE FUTURE WATER TOWER IN VILLAGES OF TIFFIN”
    document 5385, p. 1 · Res. 2009-27 · 2000s
  4. August 2009 History note Highway 6 widened for the new high school, opening August 2009
    “Superintendent Paula Vincent and City Council discussed progress on 28E agreement between City of Tiffin and Clear Creek Amana School Board on future Hwy 6 improvements near new High School, Roberts Ferry Rd intersection”
    document 3996, p. 2 · meeting · history note · 2000s
  5. August 12, 2009 Spending Resolution 2009-29 recorded a bid of $410,973.00 for the 2009 Ireland Avenue Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Extension Project, contingent on engineer review.
    “Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc. at total bid of $410,973.00. 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.”
    document 5388, p. 1 · Res. 2009-029 · 2000s
  6. August 12, 2009 Figure The $410,973 Ireland Avenue water main and sanitary sewer bid of 2009 is about $650,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc. at total bid of $410,973.00. 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.”
    document 5388, p. 1 · 2000s
  7. August 12, 2009 Special event Resolution 2009-33 approved a special alcohol permit for Slim's Street Dance, allowing consumption within a fenced area in the street in front of Slim's.
    “A RESOLUTION APPROVING OF THE SPECIAL ALCOHOL PERMIT FOR SLIM'S STREET DANCE TO ALLOW CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL WITHIN FENCED AREA IN STREET AREA IN FRONT OF SLIM'S ON AUGUST 15, 2009. WHEREAS, Slim's has requested the approval of a Special Alcohol Permit for the Street Dance on August 15, 2009.”
    document 5396, p. 1 · Res. 2009-033 · 2000s
  8. August 12, 2009 Decision Resolution 2009-32 awarded the contract for the Tiffin City Park Trail Phase Three project to City Wide Construction Corp. of Cedar Rapids, the lowest responsible bidder.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 2009-32 RESOLUTION AWARDING OF CONTRACT FOR THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STP-E-7662(607)—8V-52 TIFFIN CITY PARK TRAIL PHASE THREE”
    document 5394, p. 1 · 2000s
  9. September 16, 2009 Decision The measure asked voters to let the council change the form of government by ordinance from Mayor-Council to Mayor-Council with an appointed City Administrator/Manager.
    “To authorize the City Council of Tiffin to change the form of Government by Ordinance from Mayor-Council to Mayor-Council with appointed City Administrator/Manager.”
    document 5403, p. 1 · Res. 2009-035 · 2000s
  10. September 16, 2009 Decision One copy of Resolution 2009-35, calling a ballot measure to let the council add a city administrator or manager, is marked "Not Passed and Not Approved" on September 16, 2009 with two ayes and one nay.
    “AYES: Jim Bartels, Mike Gericke NAYS: Chris Ball ABSENT: Mark Petersen, One Vacancy Not Passed and Not Approved this 16th day of September 2009.”
    document 5403, p. 1 · Res. 2009-035 · Royce Phillips · 2000s
  11. September 16, 2009 Decision A second copy of Resolution 2009-35 reads "Passed and approved this 16th day of September 2009" with the same vote.
    “Passed and approved this 16th day of September 2009. Motion made by Councilperson Gericke, for approval of Resolution 2009-35 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC MEASURE TO BE INCLUDED ON THE REGULAR ELECTION BALLOT FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2009 FOR VOTER APPROVAL OF CHANGING FORM OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT seconded by Councilperson Bartels.”
    document 5404, p. 1 · Res. 2009-035 · 2000s
  12. October 14, 2009 Spending Resolution 2009-44 recorded a $590,000 General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bond, Series 1999B, dated September 30, 1999, and a reduction of its interest rate by the lender.
    “a $590,000 General Obligation Sewer Improvement Bond, Series 1999B, dated September 30, 1999 (the "Bond"), was issued to the Iowa Finance Authority (the "Lender") by the City of Tiffin, Iowa (the "City"), in connection with a certain loan and disbursement agreement and pursuant to Resolution No.”
    document 5329, p. 1 · Res. 2009-044 · 2000s
  13. October 15, 2009 Spending Resolution 2009-45 recorded a $521,315 Sewer Revenue Bond dated September 30, 1999 and a reduction of its interest rate by the lender.
    “a $521,315 Sewer Revenue Bond, dated September 30, 1999 (the "Bond"), was issued to the Iowa Finance Authority (the "Lender") by the City of Tiffin, Iowa (the "City"), in connection with a certain loan and disbursement agreement and pursuant to Resolution No.”
    document 5330, p. 1 · Res. 2009-045 · 2000s
  14. November 4, 2009 Decision The minutes record that the council was working on amending the parking ordinance and approving the Codification of Ordinances, which would bring city parking ordinances up to Iowa Code.
    “Council is working on amending the parking ordinance and approving the Codification of Ordinances which will bring city parking ordinances up to Iowa Code, all of these issues can be incorporated in the same process.”
    document 3946, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  15. November 11, 2009 Decision Resolution 2009-47 approved the final plat of Phase One of The Villages of Tiffin.
    “A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT PHASE ONE FOR THE VILLAGES, L.C. OF TIFFIN, IOWA WHEREAS, High Development Corporation, Villages, L.C. (hereinafter "Villages") owns approximately 200 acres within the southerly city limits of Tiffin located along Interstate 80, Tiffin, Iowa which they desire to develop for mixed use districts.”
    document 5428, p. 1 · Res. 2009-047 · 2000s
  16. December 21, 2009 Decision Resolution 2009-51 changed the speed limit on Ireland Avenue from 35 mph to 45 mph from 340th Street to south of the Clear Creek bridge.
    “RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL TO CHANGE SPEED LIMIT FROM 35 MPH TO 45 MPH ON IRELAND AVENUE FROM 340TH STREET TO SOUTH OF THE CLEAR CREEK BRIDGE”
    document 5439, p. 1 · Res. 2009-051 · 2000s
  17. January 13, 2010 Milestone The city clerk reported that the Census Bureau was testing for workers for the 2010 Census in Tiffin.
    “City Clerk reported that US Census Bureau was testing for workers to conduct 2010 Census in Tiffin.”
    document 3943, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  18. January 13, 2010 Report The mayor reported that the city had worked for several years to obtain Iowa DOT money for signalized signage at the Jasper Avenue crossing and that all previous requests had been declined.
    “Mayor Phillips reported that work had been done over several years to obtain IDOT monies to assist for signalized signage at crossing and all previous requests have been declined.”
    document 3943, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  19. January 27, 2010 Neighbors The mayor reported that the fringe area agreement with North Liberty had been reviewed and North Liberty's suggestions would go to the city attorney for the February 10, 2010 council meeting.
    “Reported that Fringe Area Agreement with North Liberty has been reviewed and suggestions from North Liberty will be forward to City Attorney Greenleaf and presented at February 10, 2010 City Council meeting.”
    document 3942, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  20. January 27, 2010 Discussion A January 2010 agenda listed a combined item for City Administrator, Zoning Administrator, Building Official, Rental Inspections and Grant Writer.
    “City Administrator/Zoning Administrator/Building Official/Rental Inspections/Grant Writer H. Other V. New Business A. 2010-2011 FY Budget 1. Street and Sidewalk Improvements a. Street Repairs b. Various Sidewalk”
    document 3942, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  21. February 3, 2010 Place In February 2010 a public hearing was scheduled at Springmier Library, located in the Middle School.
    “Public Hearing scheduled for February 9, 2010 at Springmier Library located in the Middle School”
    document 3941, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  22. February 10, 2010 Landmark On February 10, 2010 the council approved Resolution 2010-03 issuing an alcohol permit for Kum and Go Store #137.
    “Motion by Ball and seconded by Petersen to approve Resolution 2010-03 issuance of Alcohol Permit for Kum and Go Store #137.”
    document 3940, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2010-003 · 2010s
  23. February 10, 2010 Decision The council approved the first reading of Ordinance 2010-300, Adoption of Code of Ordinances of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, and set a public hearing for March 10, 2010.
    “Motion by Ball and seconded by Bartels to introduce and approve first reading of Ordinance 2010-300 Adoption of Code of Ordinances of City of Tiffin, Iowa. Ayes: Ball, Bartels, Petersen and Weipert. Absent:”
    document 3940, p. 4 · meeting · Ord. 2010-300 · 2010s
  24. February 10, 2010 Decision Resolution 2010-07 restricted speed limits and parking on Jasper Avenue and installed manual stop signs at the Interstate Railroad crossing with warning signs.
    “INSTALL MANUAL STOP SIGNS AT INTERSTATE RAILROAD CROSSING AND WARNING SIGNS ON JASPER AVENUE”
    document 5445, p. 1 · Res. 2010-007 · 2010s
  25. February 24, 2010 Discussion The minutes of February 24, 2010 record a general consensus to use available 2009-2010 Local Option Sales taxes for minor Jasper Avenue improvements.
    “General consensus of members to use available 2009-2010 Local Option Sales taxes to make improvements.”
    document 3939, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  26. February 24, 2010 Annexation Motion made by Weipert and seconded by Gericke to schedule Public Hearing for Agreement with North Liberty on future annexation boundaries for April 14, 2010 at regular City Council meeting document 3939, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  27. March 10, 2010 Decision The council held the public hearing for the Codification of Ordinances; the minutes record a question about the electronic file on the City website.
    “Motion made by Gericke and seconded by Weipert to open the Public Hearing for the Codification of Ordinances. Mayor Phillips invited the public to make comments on the Codification. Question was asked on the electronic file on City website. Future plans for the service desired. Motion made by Gericke and seconded by Petersen to”
    document 3938, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  28. March 10, 2010 Special event On 10 March 2010 council members were reminded of an Easter egg hunt set for Saturday 3 April 2010 at the soccer fields, co-sponsored by a church.
    “Council members were reminded of Easter Egg Hunt set for Saturday April 3, 2010 at Soccer Fields at 10:00am. LifePointe Church is co-sponsoring”
    document 3938, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  29. March 10, 2010 Landmark On March 10, 2010 the minutes record the Kum and Go project on schedule with an opening anticipated for the first of May 2010.
    “Project for Kum and Go on schedule and now anticipate an opening for the first of May 2010.”
    document 3938, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  30. March 10, 2010 Discussion The March 10, 2010 agenda listed Athletic Fields Improvements under the Parks, Recreation, Festivals, and Tourism committee.
    “Parks, Recreation, Festivals, and Tourism 1. TiffinFest 2. Athletic Fields Improvements”
    document 3938, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  31. March 10, 2010 Discussion The mayor explained that trail grants can only be used for construction costs and not for land acquisition, in a discussion of the fair market value of land needed for Trails Phase Four.
    “Mayor Phillips explained that trail grants can only be used for construction costs only and not for the cost of land acquisition.”
    document 3938, p. 4 · meeting · Royce Phillips · 2010s
  32. March 10, 2010 Ordinance Ordinance 2010-299 adopted document 3940, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 2010-299 · 2010s
  33. March 10, 2010 Ordinance Ordinance 2010-300 adopted document 3940, p. 4 · meeting · Ord. 2010-300 · 2010s
  34. March 24, 2010 Neighbors Council members reported an agreement with Coralville to conduct street cleaning in Tiffin as weather and scheduling permitted for spring 2010.
    “Council members reported that an agreement was reached with the City of Coralville to conduct street cleaning in Tiffin as weather and scheduling permits for spring 2010.”
    document 3937, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  35. April 14, 2010 Neighbors The resolution approved an annexation moratorium agreement between Tiffin and North Liberty regarding future annexation.
    “RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF AN ANNEXATION MORATORIUM AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA AND THE CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY”
    document 5447, p. 1 · Res. 2010-14 · 2010s
  36. April 14, 2010 Neighbors The resolution recites that a Future Land Use Comprehensive Plan had been adopted by Tiffin and reviewed by North Liberty and that both parties had agreed to future annexation boundary lines.
    “a Future Land Use Comprehensive Plan has been adopted by Tiffin and reviewed by North Liberty and joint agreement has been reached by both parties for future annexation boundary lines.”
    document 5447, p. 1 · Res. 2010-14 · 2010s
  37. April 14, 2010 Decision The clerk's certificate states that Ordinance No. 2010-300, adopting the Code of Ordinances, was passed on the 14th day of April, 2010 and published on the 19th day of April, 2010.
    “Ordinance No. 2010-300 entitled Adoption of "Code of Ordinances of the City of Tiffin, Iowa" was duly passed by the City Council of Tiffin, Iowa on the 14th day of April, 2010, and signed by the Mayor on the 19th day of April, 2010 and published on the 19th day of April, 2010”
    document 4942, p. 5 · Ord. 2010-300 · 2010s
  38. April 14, 2010 Proclamation The mayor read and declared a proclamation establishing May as Older Americans Month, submitted by the Johnson County Livable Community Initiative.
    “Mayor Phillips read and declared a proclamation to establish the month of May as Older Americans Month in the City of Tiffin, Iowa. Proclamation submitted by Supervisor Rod Sullivan representing Johnson County Livable Community Initiative.”
    document 3935, p. 3 · meeting · Royce Phillips · 2010s
  39. April 14, 2010 Neighbors Motion made by Weipert and seconded by Bartels to approve Resolution 2010-14 For Approval of Annexation Moratorium Agreement Between the City of Tiffin, Iowa and the City of North Liberty, Iowa Regarding the Future Annexation of Properties Subject to Provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 368, with the … document 3935, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  40. April 28, 2010 Discussion The minutes of April 28, 2010 record discussion of a timeline for hiring a City Administrator, with council tentatively suggesting fiscal year 2011-2012 to create the position.
    “Discussion held on the possible time line for the hiring of a City Administrator. Council members tentatively have suggested fiscal year 2011-2012 to create position within city government.”
    document 3934, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  41. May 5, 2010 Landmark Planning and Zoning recommended rezoning both lots of The Depot and a residential property to the C2-B Commercial District.
    “Motion made by Steve Berner to recommend that City Council approve the re-zone of both lots of the current The Depot and the residential property at 316 College St to C2-B Commercial District.”
    document 3933, p. 2 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2010s
  42. May 5, 2010 Decision A two year TIF rebate was proposed for LMR Development in exchange for 12 plus acres of timberland to be deeded to the City of Tiffin Trails System.
    “allow a two year TIF Rebate in exchange for the 12 plus acres of timberland to be deeded over to the City of Tiffin Trails System.”
    document 3933, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  43. May 12, 2010 Ordinance Ordinance 2010-301 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map Ordinance 2007-287 of the City of Tiffin, Iowa by Amending the Woodfield Ridge Pad Part One Outlot Two to Now Include Part Two Lot Five document 4943 · meeting · Ord. 2010-301 · 2010s
  44. June 9, 2010 Spending At the Urban Renewal Plan Amendment public hearing the mayor explained that Lot Five of Bigelow Subdivision was being added to allow a two-year TIF rebate to LMR Development for a commercial building.
    “purpose for request to amend current Urban Renewal Plan to include Lot Five of Bigelow Sub-division for purpose to allow two year TIF Rebate to LMR Development for commercial building”
    document 3930, p. 3 · meeting · Royce Phillips · 2010s
  45. June 9, 2010 Special event The minutes record a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Kum and Go and Subway Sandwich Shop at 101 Village Dr. on Friday, June 11, 2010.
    “Kum and Go and Subway Sandwich Shop will hold Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at 101 Village Dr. on Friday, June 11, 2010.”
    document 3930, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  46. June 9, 2010 Neighbors Motion made by Bartels and seconded by Weipert to approve Resolution 2010-28 Approving the Agreement Between Johnson County and City of Tiffin for the Purpose of Law Enforcement Protection for the City of Tiffin for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 document 3930, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  47. June 9, 2010 Ordinance Ordinance 2010-302 adopted document 3930, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 2010-302 · 2010s
  48. June 9, 2010 Resolution Resolution 2010-027 adopted: To Declare Necessity and Establish an Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.4 of the Code of Iowa and Approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the 2010 Addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area document 5505 · meeting · Res. 2010-027 · 2010s
  49. June 23, 2010 Special event The council approved Resolution 2010-31, the special alcohol permit for Slim's for the 2010 Tiffinfest on July 9 and 10, 2010.
    “approve Resolution 2010-31 Approving the special alcohol permit for Slim's for the 2010 Tiffinfest on July 9 and 10, 2010.”
    document 3929, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2010-031 · 2010s
  50. June 23, 2010 Discussion The council tabled discussion of park shelter reservations until construction of the shelter was completed.
    “Discussion on Park Shelter reservations tabled until construction of shelter is completed.”
    document 3929, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  51. June 23, 2010 Special event Motion made by Ball and seconded by Weipert to approve Resolution 2010-31 Approving the special alcohol permit for Slim's for the 2010 Tiffinfest on July 9 and 10, 2010 document 3929, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  52. July 10, 2010 Figure The council approved Resolution 2010-34, a $10,000 loan to assist in financing Tiffinfest expenses, forgivable if it could not be repaid from 2010 net profits.
    “approve Resolution 2010-34 to approve $10,000 loan to assist in financing Tiffinfest expenses with the contingency that if loan can not be repaid with 2010 net profits then loan will be forgivable.”
    document 3928, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2010-034 · 2010s
  53. July 10, 2010 Figure The Tiffinfest loan of $10,000 as printed in 2010 is about $15,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “approve Resolution 2010-34 to approve $10,000 loan to assist in financing Tiffinfest expenses with the contingency that if loan can not be repaid with 2010 net profits then loan will be forgivable.”
    document 3928, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  54. July 10, 2010 Special event Motion made by Ball and seconded by Petersen to approve Resolution 2010-34 to approve $10,000 loan to assist in financing Tiffinfest expenses with the contingency that if loan can not be repaid with 2010 net profits then loan will be forgivable document 3928, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  55. July 14, 2010 Decision The council held a public hearing for final adoption of the Code of Ordinances and introduced Ordinance 2010-305 for first reading, with the second reading placed on record for a later meeting.
    “Motion made by Ball and seconded by Weipert to open Public Hearing for final adoption of Code of Ordinances. No comments received or voiced. Motion made by Ball and seconded by Petersen to close Public Hearing. Motion made by Ball and seconded by Gericke to read by title only Ordinance 2010-305 Final Adoption of "Code of”
    document 3927, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 2010-305 · 2010s
  56. July 14, 2010 Ordinance Ordinance 2010-303 adopted document 3927, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 2010-303 · 2010s
  57. July 14, 2010 Ordinance Ordinance 2010-304 adopted: Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the 2010 Addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa document 4946 · meeting · Ord. 2010-304 · 2010s
  58. July 28, 2010 Closure The council approved the Annual Songbird Block Party and the closing of Robin Ct between Nightingale Dr and Blue Jay Ct for Saturday, August 14, 2010.
    “approval of Annual Songbird Block Party and closing of Robin Ct between Nightingale Dr and Blue Jay Ct. for Saturday, August 14, 2010.”
    document 3926, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  59. July 28, 2010 Report The mayor updated the council on a structural problem discovered at the sewer lift station serving development in the western part of the city.
    “Mayor Phillips updated Council members on a structural problem discovered on Sewer Lift Station servicing development in western part of city.”
    document 3926, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  60. July 28, 2010 Discussion The July 2010 minutes record research on the steps cities must take before implementing a quiet zone.
    “steps that need to be taken before cities can implement a “Quiet Zone” within the city limits”
    document 3926, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  61. July 28, 2010 Special event The council approved Resolution 2010-36, a special alcohol permit for a Slim's Street Dance on Saturday, August 7, 2010; the application stated that the cover charge would be donated to the Tiffin Fire Dept.
    “Resolution 2010-36 Approving Special Alcohol Permit for Slim’s Street Dance on Saturday, August 7, 2010.”
    document 3926, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2010-036 · 2010s
  62. July 28, 2010 Closure Motion made by Council person Petersen and seconded by Bartels for approval of Annual Songbird Block Party and closing of Robin Ct between Nightingale Dr and Blue Jay Ct. for Saturday, August 14, 2010 document 3926, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  63. August 11, 2010 Decision Chapter 125 of the 2010 Code states its purpose as regulating sexually oriented businesses to promote the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the citizens and preventing their deleterious location and concentration.
    “125.01 PURPOSE AND INTENT. It is the purpose of this chapter to regulate sexually oriented businesses and related activities to promote the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the citizens of the City, and to establish reasonable and uniform regulations to prevent the deleterious location and concentration of”
    document 7492, p. 1 · 2010s
  64. August 11, 2010 Decision The Housing Code defined a rental permit as a document, issued periodically, that grants the owner or operator the option of letting a unit for rental purposes.
    “Rental permit” means a document, issued periodically, which grants the owner or operator the option of letting a unit for rental purposes and showing that the unit for which it is issued was in compliance with the applicable”
    document 7504, p. 4 · 2010s
  65. August 11, 2010 Decision The 2010 Code's Housing Code (Chapter 156) defined rental property as any dwelling not owner occupied, regardless whether rent is paid.
    “50. “Rental property” means any dwelling not owner occupied, regardless whether rent is paid. 51. “Reside” means the place where a person physically resides not less than ten months of any applicable calendar year. 52.”
    document 7504, p. 4 · 2010s
  66. August 11, 2010 Decision Section 3.01 of the 2010 Code defined a municipal infraction as a violation of the Code of Ordinances, other than those provided under State law as a felony, aggravated misdemeanor, serious misdemeanor or simple misdemeanor, punishable by civil penalty.
    “3.01 MUNICIPAL INFRACTION. A violation of this Code of Ordinances or any ordinance or code herein adopted by reference or the omission or failure to perform any act or duty required by the same, with the exception of those provisions specifically provided under State law as a felony, an aggravated misdemeanor, or a serious”
    document 7427, p. 1 · 2010s
  67. August 11, 2010 Decision Section 41.13 of the 2010 Code made it unlawful to offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail, or use or explode any fireworks, with the City able to permit displays by approved groups.
    “2. Regulations. It is unlawful for any person to offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail, or use or explode any fireworks;”
    document 7443, p. 3 · 2010s
  68. August 11, 2010 Decision Chapter 46 of the 2010 Code, Minors, had two sections - Cigarettes and Tobacco and Contributing to Delinquency - and made it unlawful for a person under eighteen (18) years of age to smoke, use, possess or purchase tobacco or cigarettes.
    “CHAPTER 46 MINORS 46.01 Cigarettes and Tobacco 46.02 Contributing to Delinquency 46.01 CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO. It is unlawful for any person under eighteen (18) years of age to smoke, use, possess, purchase, or attempt to purchase any tobacco, tobacco products, or cigarettes. Possession of cigarettes or tobacco products by a”
    document 7446, p. 1 · 2010s
  69. August 11, 2010 Decision Section 48.04 of the 2010 Code set maximum noise standards by zoning district - 60 for all residential zones and for PAD, 70 for public and open spaces - and left commercial and industrial zones to the Zoning Ordinance.
    “48.04 MAXIMUM NOISE STANDARDS BY ZONING DISTRICTS. 1. Excluded from this chapter are the commercial and industrial zones, which are regulated by the Zoning Ordinance. 2. All Residential Zones: 60 3. PAD: 60 4. Public and Open Spaces: 70”
    document 7448, p. 2 · 2010s
  70. August 11, 2010 Decision Section 50.01 of the 2010 Code defined a nuisance as whatever is injurious to health, indecent, or unreasonably offensive to the senses, or an obstruction to the free use of property.
    “50.01 DEFINITION OF NUISANCE. Whatever is injurious to health, indecent, or unreasonably offensive to the senses, or an obstruction to the free use of property so as essentially to interfere unreasonably with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property is a nuisance.”
    document 7450, p. 1 · 2010s
  71. August 11, 2010 Decision Section 55.09 of the 2010 Code provided that a property owner or tenant on residentially zoned property shall not keep more than three dogs and three cats at a residence.
    “55.09 DOGS AND CATS LIMIT. A property owner or tenant who occupies any lot or portion of a lot that is zoned residential shall not keep more than three dogs and three cats at a residence.”
    document 7453, p. 2 · 2010s
  72. August 11, 2010 Decision Section 56.02 of the 2010 Code left the annual dog and cat license fee to be established by resolution of the Council.
    “56.02 LICENSE FEES. The annual license fee shall be as established by resolution of the Council. 56.03 DELINQUENCY. After January 1 of each year, delinquent license fees as determined by the City shall be assessed in”
    document 7454, p. 1 · 2010s
  73. August 11, 2010 Figure The 2010 Code's solid waste chapter provided that trash bags could be purchased at the convenience stores for $1.25 each or an annual tag for $65.00.
    “purchased at the convenience stores for $1.25 each or an annual tag can be purchased for $65.00. The cost is prorated monthly for the annual tag. Trash cans of 20 gallons to 33 gallons require 2 annual stickers. 2.”
    document 7480, p. 2 · 2010s
  74. August 11, 2010 Report Cost estimates for re-attaching the liner in the sewer lift station were not available, and emergency repairs to the lift station were not necessary at that time.
    “Public Works not available to present cost estimates for re-attaching liner in sewer lift station. Emergency repairs to lift station are not necessary at current time.”
    document 3924, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  75. August 11, 2010 Decision The council approved the second and final readings of Ordinance 2010-305, Final Adoption of Code of Ordinances of the City of Tiffin, and the ordinance was passed and adopted.
    “Council person Weipert made motion to read Ordinance 2010-305 for final approval and seconded by Gericke. Five members of Council being present and voted for approval, Mayor Phillips declared motion carried and ordinance was passed and adopted.”
    document 3924, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 2010-305 · 2010s
  76. August 11, 2010 Figure The 2010 Code of Ordinances priced recycling at $5.00 per month for a single family dwelling and each mobile home.
    “family dwelling, and for each mobile home: $5.00 per month or $2.50 per month for”
    document 7480, p. 2 · 2010s
  77. August 11, 2010 Figure $5 per month as printed (2010) · about $7.7 per month in 2026 dollars Derived
    “family dwelling, and for each mobile home: $5.00 per month or $2.50 per month for”
    document 7480, p. 2 · 2010s
  78. August 11, 2010 Figure The 2010 Code's solid waste chapter charged $5.00 per month for recycling for each dwelling, or $2.50 per month for customers who qualified for the reduced rate.
    “family dwelling, and for each mobile home: $5.00 per month or $2.50 per month for customers age 62 and older. B. Solid Waste. For each residential premises and for each dwelling unit of a multiple-family dwelling up to”
    document 7480, p. 2 · 2010s
  79. August 11, 2010 Decision The council voted to charge a minimal fee of $5.00 for reservations of the City Park Picnic Shelter.
    “to charge a minimal fee of $5.00 for reservations of City Park Picnic Shelter.”
    document 3924, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  80. August 11, 2010 Figure $5.00 as printed in 2010 is about $8 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “to charge a minimal fee of $5.00 for reservations of City Park Picnic Shelter.”
    document 3924, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  81. August 11, 2010 Discussion The August 11, 2010 agenda listed City Park Improvements, including soccer fields and tree removal.
    “D. City Park Improvements 1. Soccer Fields and Tree Removal”
    document 3924, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  82. August 11, 2010 Dedication Picnic Shelter Set Dedication Date document 3924, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  83. August 11, 2010 Ordinance Ordinance 2010-305 adopted document 4947 · meeting · Ord. 2010-305 · 2010s
  84. August 13, 2010 Decision Ordinance 2010-305 provided that the Code of Ordinances became effective upon adoption and that all ordinances in force on that date were repealed except those set forth.
    “Section 2. All provisions of the "Code of Ordinances of the City of Tiffin, Iowa", becomes effective upon adoption of this Ordinance. Section 3. All ordinances in force on the effective date of this ordinance are hereby repealed except set forth below.”
    document 4947, p. 1 · Ord. 2010-305 · 2010s
  85. September 1, 2010 Landmark Planning and Zoning approved the site plan for reconstruction of The Depot, contingent on a joint driveway with Jon's Ice Cream, a drainage plan and the engineer's and fire chief's approval.
    “to approve the site plan for the reconstruction of the Depot with the contingencies that site plan includes a joint driveway with Jon's Ice Cream, Drainage Plan be submitted with plans, includes Engineer's and Fire Chief's approval.”
    document 3922, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
  86. September 1, 2010 Discussion Planning and zoning members were updated on plans to clear trees and brush from the Bigelow land for future soccer fields; inquiries were made about restrooms, trails, parking lots and tennis courts.
    “The Commission members were updated on the plans to start clearing trees and brush from the Bigelow land for future soccer fields. Proposals will be accepted on Tuesday September 14 and reviewed and possibly have a contract awarded at Wednesday September 15, 2010 City Council meeting. Inquiries were made on future plans for restrooms, trails, parking lots and tennis courts.”
    document 3922, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  87. September 15, 2010 Report The minutes record that the lift station repair estimate had not been received.
    “Lift Station repair estimate not received.”
    document 3921, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  88. September 15, 2010 Dedication The mayor reminded council members of the Community Fund Picnic Shelter dedication on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 3:00pm.
    “Mayor Phillips reminded Council members of the Community Fund Picnic Shelter dedication for Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 3:00pm.”
    document 3921, p. 3 · meeting · Royce Phillips · 2010s
  89. September 15, 2010 Dedication Reports: Mayor Phillips reminded Council members of the Community Fund Picnic Shelter dedication for Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 3:00pm. document 3921, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  90. September 28, 2010 Figure Ordinance 2010-299 is the lowest ordinance number among the 2010s ordinance documents in the archive.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 2010-299”
    document 4941, p. 1 · Ord. 2010-299 · 2010s
  91. September 29, 2010 Landmark In September 2010 a concept drawing for The Depot's site showed one joint access onto the highway with Jon's Ice Cream and one with a neighboring apartment building.
    “One joint access with Jon's Ice Cream and one joint access Dave Bontrager's apartment building were shown on the drawing.”
    document 3919, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  92. October 13, 2010 Discussion The minutes record discussion of amendments to the Code of Ordinances requested by Iowa Codifications.
    “discussion of amendments to Code of Ordinances as requested by Iowa Codifications. Demuth updated”
    document 3917, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  93. October 13, 2010 Decision On October 13, 2010 the council appointed a council member to represent the City on the Springmier Library Board.
    “appointment of Council person Travis Weipert to represent the City of Tiffin on Springmier Library Board.”
    document 3917, p. 3 · meeting · project · Travis Weipert · 2010s
  94. October 13, 2010 Figure Resolution 2010-51 approved the sale of the city's 2000 Ford F350 truck to the highest bidder for $2,680.00.
    “WHEREAS, the highest bidder was Clear Creek Auto for the amount of $2,680.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of Tiffin, Iowa approves the sale of the 2000 Ford F350 truck”
    document 5561, p. 1 · Res. 2010-051 · 2010s
  95. October 13, 2010 Figure $2,680 as printed (2010) · about $4,100 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “WHEREAS, the highest bidder was Clear Creek Auto for the amount of $2,680.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of Tiffin, Iowa approves the sale of the 2000 Ford F350 truck”
    document 5561, p. 1 · 2010s
  96. October 13, 2010 Decision The council approved Resolution 2010-49 at the school district's request to amend water and sewer rates for oversized meters based on usage, by a vote of three ayes to one nay.
    “Motion made by Ball and seconded by Weipert to approve Resolution 2010-49 request by CCA School District to amend water and sewer rates for oversized meters based on usage on meters. Ayes Ball, Petersen and Weipert. Nays Bartels.”
    document 3917, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  97. October 13, 2010 Board Library Board: the earliest appointment the archive records
    “Adjournment – Motion made by Council person Ball and seconded by Bartels for appointment of Council person Travis Weipert to represent the City of Tiffin on Springmier Library Board”
    document 3917, p. 3 · meeting · board · 2010s
  98. October 27, 2010 Proclamation The agenda lists a proclamation for October Family History Month.
    “C. Proclamation for October Family History Month”
    document 3916, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  99. October 27, 2010 Decision The agenda included Resolution 2010-53 to execute the federal-aid agreement for Trails Phase Four.
    “Resolution 2010-53 Execute Federal-Aid Agreement for Trails Phase Four”
    document 3916, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2010-53 · project · 2010s
  100. October 27, 2010 Proclamation Proclamation for October Family History Month document 3916, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s

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