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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. November 3, 2010 Discussion At a November 2010 work session the public raised questions on medians and signalization along the Highway 6 corridor, and the IDOT suggested traffic counts.
    “Inquiries were raised by public concerning raised medians, traffic signalization, stacking of traffic at intersection, traffic flow in and out of commercial business along Hwy 6 corridor. Suggested by IDOT to conduct traffic counts of traffic flow.”
    document 3915, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  2. November 3, 2010 Neighbors Resolution 2010-52 authorized an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a federal-aid transportation project to extend Ireland Avenue from Railroad Avenue north to Highway 6.
    “RESOLUTION 2010-52 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A FEDERAL-AID AGREEMENT TRANSPORTATION PROJECT NO. STP-U-7662(608)—70-25 IRELAND AVENUE EXTENSION”
    document 5565, p. 1 · Res. 2010-052 · 2010s
  3. November 3, 2010 Neighbors A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A FEDERAL-AID AGREEMENT TRANSPORTATION PROJECT NO. STP-U-7662(608)—70-25 IRELAND AVENUE EXTENSION, be adopted and signified his approval of the same by … document 5565 · meeting · Res. 2010-052 · 2010s
  4. November 10, 2010 Resolution Resolution 2010-055 adopted: To Declare Necessity and Establish an Urban Renewal Area, Pusuant to Section 403.4 of the Code of Iowa and Approve a Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the 2010 Addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area document 5569 · meeting · Res. 2010-055 · 2010s
  5. November 20, 2010 Discussion The council discussed portable roll-out stop signs at Grant Street and West Second Street during school before and after hours for student safety.
    “Council members discussed the placement of portable roll out stop signs at the intersection of Grant St and W Second St. during the school before and after hours for student safety.”
    document 3912, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  6. November 20, 2010 Report In November 2010 a councilmember reported the Clear Creek Amana School Board vote (6-1) not to support the city's request for alignment changes to the Ireland Avenue Extension design plan.
    “the decision made by the Clear Creek Amana School Board vote (6-1) to not support the request made by the City of Tiffin for alignment changes to the Ireland Ave Extension Project design plan.”
    document 3912, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  7. December 8, 2010 Decision Resolution 2010-60 moved two stop signs from East Second Street to Brown Street at their intersection.
    “A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MOVING OF TWO STOP SIGNS FROM E SECOND STREET AND MOVING THE TWO STOP SIGNS TO BROWN STREET AT THIS INTERSECTION OF E SECOND AND BROWN STREET”
    document 5586, p. 1 · Res. 2010-060 · 2010s
  8. 2011 Figure The state financial report for the fiscal year of the 2010-2011 budget prints a budget of 3,159,680 for total expenditures and other financing uses and 3,534,780 for total revenues and other sources.
    “Total ALL expenditures/And other financing uses 1,749,903 725,127 2,475,030 3,159,680 Excess revenues and other sources over (Under) Expenditures/And other financing uses 714,262 196,434 910,696 375,100 Beginning fund balance July 1, 2010 819,463 973,695 1,793,158 2,137,870 Ending fund balance June”
    document 5751, p. 2 · 2010s
  9. January 12, 2011 Spending The capital improvements plan adopted by resolution in January 2011 lists an interchange at Forevergreen Road off I-380 at $20,000,000 in the 2020-2025 period.
    “Interchange at Forevergreen Rd off I-380 Grade & Pave Street, Install Curb, Gutter and Sidewalks or Trails $20,000,000 2020-2025”
    document 5597, p. 3 · 2010s
  10. January 12, 2011 Figure The 2011 capital plan figure for a Forevergreen Road interchange of $20,000,000 as printed in 2011 is about $30,000,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Interchange at Forevergreen Rd off I-380 Grade & Pave Street, Install Curb, Gutter and Sidewalks or Trails $20,000,000 2020-2025”
    document 5597, p. 3 · 2010s
  11. January 12, 2011 Figure The January 2011 capital improvements plan lists Forevergreen Road from Ireland to Half Moon at $1,000,000 for 2025-2030.
    “Forevergreen Rd(Ireland to Half Moon) Grade and Pave and install infrastructure $1,000,000 2025-2030”
    document 5597, p. 4 · 2010s
  12. January 12, 2011 Figure The 2011 capital plan figure for Forevergreen Road (Ireland to Half Moon) of $1,000,000 as printed in 2011 is about $1,500,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Forevergreen Rd(Ireland to Half Moon) Grade and Pave and install infrastructure $1,000,000 2025-2030”
    document 5597, p. 4 · 2010s
  13. January 12, 2011 Discussion The minutes record a question on the progress of planning for a new water tower and a report of low pressure problems at a number of residences on the north end of the city.
    “inquired on progress of planning for new Water Tower. Mehmen reported on low pressure problems at number of residents on north end of city.”
    document 3906, p. 3 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · 2010s
  14. January 12, 2011 Ordinance Ordinance 2010-306 adopted document 3910, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 2010-306 · 2010s
  15. January 12, 2011 Ordinance Ordinance 2010-307 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map Ordinance 2007-287 of the City of Tiffin, Iowa by Amending the Villages of Tiffin Part One to Include Phase Two Which Will Be Developed as a Pad and Re-plat of Lot Four of Phase One document 4949 · meeting · Ord. 2010-307 · 2010s
  16. February 9, 2011 Decision The February 9, 2011 agenda listed City Park Improvements: bleachers, Resolution 2011-06 approve purchase.
    “Bleachers Resolution 2011-06 Approve Purchase”
    document 3905, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  17. March 9, 2011 Figure The notice of public hearing on the budget for fiscal year 2012 prints an estimated total tax levy rate of $11.97649 per $1000 valuation on regular property.
    “The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property .......... $ 11.97649”
    document 5752, p. 3 · 2010s
  18. March 9, 2011 Figure The budget form for fiscal year 2012 prints taxes levied on property of $385,776 in its budget-year column.
    “Taxes Levied on Property 1 385,776 312,111 314,684”
    document 5752, p. 3 · 2010s
  19. March 9, 2011 Figure $385,776 as printed (2011) · about $580,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Taxes Levied on Property 1 385,776 312,111 314,684”
    document 5752, p. 3 · 2010s
  20. March 9, 2011 Discussion The engineer asked about financing progress and decisions to begin major planning of the Water Tower Project, and the location of the water tower was discussed.
    “Engineer Hart inquired on financing progress and decisions to begin major planning of Water Tower Project. Location of Water Tower discussed.”
    document 3901, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Hart · 2010s
  21. March 30, 2011 Discussion In March 2011 the council discussed re-filing for a Safe Routes to School grant through the Iowa Department of Transportation with revised plans.
    “Further discussion held on re-filing for Safe Routes to School Grant through Iowa Department of Transportation for project with revised plans.”
    document 3900, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  22. April 13, 2011 Proclamation Proclamation for May 2011 Older Americans Month document 3898, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  23. April 23, 2011 Proclamation The agenda lists a proclamation for May 2011 Older Americans Month.
    “B. Proclamation for May 2011 Older Americans Month”
    document 3898, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  24. May 11, 2011 Discussion The minutes record questions on the cost of stop lights at the intersection and on the parking lot needed for the project.
    “Inquiries were made regarding cost of stop lights at intersection and amount of parking lot needed for project from Grace United Methodist Church.”
    document 3895, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  25. June 8, 2011 Neighbors Resolution 2011-19 approved the agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for maintenance and repair of primary roads in the municipality from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2016.
    “A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF PRIMARY ROADS IN MUNICIPALITIES FROM JULY 1, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016.”
    document 5658, p. 1 · Res. 2011-019 · 2010s
  26. June 8, 2011 Neighbors A Resolution to Approve the Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for Maintenance and Repair of Primary Roads in Municipalities from July 1, 2011 Through June 30, 2016 document 5658 · meeting · Res. 2011-019 · 2010s
  27. June 8, 2011 Special event A Resolution Approving of the Alcohol Permit for Slim’s Two Days for Tiffinfest Located at the City Park of Tiffin, Iowa Effective July 8 and 9, 2011 document 5687 · meeting · Res. 2011-027 · 2010s
  28. July 13, 2011 Decision The council accepted a Planning and Zoning Commission member's resignation and approved the mayor's recommendation to appoint a replacement.
    “accept resignation of Steve Berner from Planning and Zoning Commission and to approve Mayor's recommendation for appointment of Peggy Upton to Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor will review Commission applications and will make a recommendation for the Board of Adjustments.”
    document 3889, p. 2 · meeting · Peggy Upton · 2010s
  29. July 13, 2011 Special event The council approved Resolution 2011-30, the Slim's Street Dance Alcohol Permit, after brief discussion of the Slim's Street Dance on August 13, 2011.
    “Brief discussion held on Slim's Street Dance on August 13, 2011. Motion made by Council person Weipert and seconded by Council person Bartels to approve Resolution 2011-30 Slim's Street Dance Alcohol Permit.”
    document 3889, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2011-030 · 2010s
  30. July 13, 2011 Decision Resolution 2011-32 awarded the contract for the Tiffin City Park Trail Phase Four project to Metro Pavers, Inc. of Iowa City, the lowest responsible bidder.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 2011-32 RESOLUTION AWARDING OF CONTRACT FOR THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STP-E-7662(609)—8V-52 TIFFIN CITY PARK TRAIL PHASE FOUR”
    document 5612, p. 2 · 2010s
  31. July 13, 2011 Neighbors Motion made by Council person Weipert and seconded by Council person Ball to approve Resolution 2011-32 Award Trails Phase Four IDOT Contract to Metro Paving. document 3889, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  32. July 13, 2011 Special event Motion made by Council person Weipert and seconded by Council person Bartels to approve Resolution 2011-30 Slim's Street Dance Alcohol Permit. document 3889, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  33. July 27, 2011 Figure Lot 48 in Timber Ridge View Phase Two was 3.48 acres and listed at $160,000.
    “Lot no. 48 in Timber Ridge View Phase Two is 3.48 acres and listed at $160,000.”
    document 3888, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  34. July 27, 2011 Figure Recomputed, the 2011 listing is about $45,977 per acre. Derived
    “Lot no. 48 in Timber Ridge View Phase Two is 3.48 acres and listed at $160,000.”
    document 3888, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  35. July 27, 2011 Figure The same page lists lot 48 at $160,000.
    “Lot no. 48 in Timber Ridge View Phase Two is 3.48 acres and listed at $160,000.”
    document 3888, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  36. August 10, 2011 Spending Council awarded a contract for fencing around the sanitary sewer lagoons to Life Time Fence Company for $14,695.00 from the sanitary sewer funds.
    “award the contract to Life Time Fence Company Inc for $14,695.00 from the sanitary sewer funds.”
    document 3885, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  37. August 10, 2011 Closure The council approved Resolution 2011-34 to close Robin Ct between Nightingale Dr and Blue Jay Ct for the annual block party.
    “approval of Resolution 2011-34 To Close Robin Ct Between Nightingale Dr. and Blue Jay Ct For Annual Block Party.”
    document 3885, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2011-034 · 2010s
  38. August 10, 2011 Report The engineer reported that Trails Phase Four was to begin on 22 August 2011 and be completed by the first of October 2011.
    “Engineer Hart reported on the progress of the Trails Phase Four to begin on August 22, 2011 and to be completed by first of October 2011.”
    document 3885, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2010s
  39. August 10, 2011 Closure Motion by Weipert and seconded by Gericke for approval of Resolution 2011-34 To Close Robin Ct Between Nightingale Dr. and Blue Jay Ct For Annual Block Party document 3885, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  40. August 24, 2011 Discussion The meeting agenda lists 'Four Year Term Mayor' as an item.
    “Q. Four Year Term Mayor”
    document 3884, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  41. September 14, 2011 Spending A resolution approved paying Northway Well and Pump Company $43,426.55 for repairs and upgrades after damage to the water well motor in June 2011; an insurer had settled a claim for $6,300.00.
    “damage of the water well motor at the Water Plant located within the corporate city of limits of Tiffin, Iowa in June 2011. WHEREAS: Employers Mutual Insurance Company settled claim filed for the amount of $6,300.00. WHEREAS: Northway Well and Pump Company submitted an invoice for the amount of $43,426.55 for payment for repairs and upgrades from Water Utility Funds.”
    document 5721, p. 1 · 2010s
  42. September 14, 2011 Figure The well motor repair invoice of $43,426.55 as printed in 2011 is about $65,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “damage of the water well motor at the Water Plant located within the corporate city of limits of Tiffin, Iowa in June 2011. WHEREAS: Employers Mutual Insurance Company settled claim filed for the amount of $6,300.00. WHEREAS: Northway Well and Pump Company submitted an invoice for the amount of $43,426.55 for payment for repairs and upgrades from Water Utility Funds.”
    document 5721, p. 1 · 2010s
  43. October 26, 2011 Resolution Resolution 2011-051 adopted: Approving the Emergency Street Repairs on Maddie Lane document 5737 · meeting · Res. 2011-051 · 2010s
  44. November 9, 2011 World event Resolution 2011-53 transferring enterprise funds to the general fund recites that the general fund for the fiscal year ending 2010-2011 was under funded from property tax and other sources due to economic conditions.
    “General Funds for Fiscal Year ending 2010-2011 were under funded from Property Tax Appropriations and various other funding sources due to economic conditions and whatever may be.”
    document 5765, p. 1 · Res. 2011-053 · 2010s
  45. November 9, 2011 Dedication The agenda lists a Trail Phase Four Dedication under new business.
    “VIII. New Business A. Trail Phase Four Dedication B. Enterprise Fund Transfer Resolution 2011-53”
    document 3876, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2011-053 · 2010s
  46. November 9, 2011 Dedication Trail Phase Four Dedication document 3876, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  47. November 9, 2011 Resolution Resolution 2011-054 adopted: For Acceptance and Approval of Payment for 2011-2012 Annual Street and Curb Repairs Project and Emergency Street Repairs Maddie Lane document 5747 · meeting · Res. 2011-054 · 2010s
  48. November 29, 2011 Spending A November 2011 TIF request listed city park improvements, ongoing plans for soccer fields and youth baseball, parking areas, restrooms, concession stands and trees for bat protection related to trail construction, at 190,000.
    “CITY PARK IMPROVEMENTS - ON GOING PLANS FOR SOCCER FIELDS, YOUTH BASEBALL</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>PARKING AREAS, RESTROOMS, CONCESSION STANDS, TREES FOR PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED BATS RELATED TO TRAIL CONSTRUCTION</td> <td>190,000”
    document 5630, p. 4 · 2010s
  49. December 7, 2011 Person The Planning and Zoning minutes of December 7, 2011 name Mayor Phillips among those present.
    “Also present: Mayor Phillips, Travis Weipert, City Clerk Ruth Demuth and Steve Berner. Motion made by Stephanie Surine and seconded Peggy Upton for approval of Agenda as printed. All Ayes. Motion made by Stephanie Surine and seconded by Peggy Upton for approval of minutes of November 2, 2011.”
    document 3874, p. 2 · meeting · Royce Phillips · 2010s
  50. December 7, 2011 Person The Planning and Zoning Commission chairperson asked for nominations to fill a vacancy caused by a member's election to the City Council.
    “Chairperson Fitzgerald inquired of Commission members for suggestions of residents for nominations to fill the vacancy on Planning and Zoning Commission due to the recent election of Peggy Upton to City Council.”
    document 3874, p. 2 · meeting · Kate Fitzgerald · Peggy Upton · 2010s
  51. December 14, 2011 Discussion A council member suggested that the council consider appointing a representative to ECICOG as a director for 2012.
    “Ball suggested that Council members consider appointing representative to ECICOG as a director for 2012.”
    document 3873, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  52. January 11, 2012 Decision Council moved to appoint a committee of the mayor, the interim clerk, the public works director, two council members and two nominated persons to develop city administrator job descriptions.
    “Motion Ryan second Weipert to appoint a committee comprised of the mayor, interim clerk, public work director, Upton; Bartels and two other persons to be nominated by the mayor and approved by the council at its special meeting on January 25th, to research and develop job descriptions”
    document 3871, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Ryan · Travis Weipert · Adelia Madden · 2010s
  53. January 11, 2012 Report The engineering firm built a model of Tiffin's water distribution system to recommend the best location for the proposed water tower.
    “model of Tiffin's water distribution system in order to make a recommendation for the best location for the proposed water tower.”
    document 3871, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  54. January 11, 2012 Decision The council voted to use the remaining Trails Phase 4 budget, estimated at $12,726, toward the railroad crossing at Jasper Avenue.
    “use remaining budget from Trails Phase 4 project; estimated in the amount of $12,726 by Engineer Frederick, toward the railroad crossing at Jasper Avenue”
    document 3871, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  55. January 11, 2012 Figure The remaining Trails Phase 4 budget put toward the Jasper Avenue railroad crossing of $12,726 as printed in 2012 is about $19,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “use remaining budget from Trails Phase 4 project; estimated in the amount of $12,726 by Engineer Frederick, toward the railroad crossing at Jasper Avenue”
    document 3871, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  56. January 11, 2012 Person The council minutes of January 11, 2012 state that Mayor Berner called the meeting to order.
    “Mayor Berner called meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.”
    document 3871, p. 1 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2010s
  57. January 11, 2012 Discussion The minutes record an explanation that Tiffin does not use the city manager form of government and does not seek to change to it.
    “Tiffin does not use the city manager form of government and does not seek to change to that form of government.”
    document 3871, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  58. January 11, 2012 Report The Johnson County Sheriff presented the 2011 annual report showing activity in Tiffin exceeded the contract by 116 hours.
    “Johnson County Sheriff, presented annual report for 2011 itemizing amount of activity in Tiffin which exceeded the contract by 116 hours.”
    document 3871, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  59. January 11, 2012 Decision The council voted to use the remaining Trails Phase 4 budget, estimated at $12,726, toward the railroad crossing at Jasper Avenue, which IDOT and the MPO had approved.
    “use remaining budget from Trails Phase 4 project; estimated in the amount of $12,726 by Engineer Frederick, toward the railroad crossing at Jasper Avenue and that expenditure for that project has been approved by the IDOT and MPO”
    document 3871, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  60. February 1, 2012 Discussion At a Planning and Zoning meeting the mayor suggested changing the zoning of a Timber Ridge lot to a PAD.
    “Suggestion from Mayor Steve Berner to change the zoning to a PAD.”
    document 3868, p. 1 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2010s
  61. February 1, 2012 Figure Planning and Zoning minutes record the lot as currently listed at $160,000 for 1.7 acres.
    “Currently listed at $160,000 for 1.7 acres.”
    document 3868, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  62. February 1, 2012 Figure Planning and Zoning minutes of February 1, 2012 state Timber Ridge lot 48 is zoned R-2 and is 3.48 acres, and in the same paragraph that it is currently listed at $160,000 for 1.7 acres.
    “Timber Ridge lot 48 discussion. The lot is currently zoned as R-2 and is 3.48 Acres.”
    document 3868, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  63. February 1, 2012 Figure Recomputed from the 2012 minutes, the listing is about $94,118 per acre for $160,000. Derived
    “Currently listed at $160,000 for 1.7 acres.”
    document 3868, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  64. February 1, 2012 Figure The same page lists $160,000.
    “Currently listed at $160,000 for 1.7 acres.”
    document 3868, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  65. February 5, 2012 Discussion A council member expressed concern about the safety of the entrance from Highway 6 to the soccer fields.
    “Ryan expressed concern about safety of entrance from highway 6 to soccer fields.”
    document 3866, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  66. February 22, 2012 Decision The council agreed by consensus to prioritize long term capital projects starting with the Ireland Avenue extension, a water tower upgrade and extending water service to the Industrial Park, and also listed an upgrade of the water main in the original part of town.
    “Council consensus to prioritize long term capital improvement projects as follows: • Ireland Avenue extension • water tower upgrade • extend water service to the Industrial Park • surface Roberts Ferry from hwy 6 north to Goldfinch Drive • upgrade water main in original part of town”
    document 3865, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  67. February 22, 2012 Discussion A list of council priorities in February 2012 included installing UV protection for the sewer plant when required by the state.
    “install UV protection for sewer plant when required by the state”
    document 3865, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  68. March 7, 2012 Discussion Bike Trails Commission members reviewed the MPO bike trail map for accuracy and were to report to the council representative.
    “Bike Trails Commission members reviewed the bike trail map from the MPO (Municipal Planning Organization) for accuracy and will report to council representative Chris Ball.”
    document 3864, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  69. March 7, 2012 Discussion The city attorney stated that the city used a decibel standard in other zones but no one had equipment to measure decibels, and that if prosecuted the city would have to get equipment and convince a judge that it is trustworthy.
    “Greenleaf stated that the city currently uses a decibel standard in other zones, but that no one has equipment to measure decibels and if prosecuted, the city has to get equipment and convince a judge that it is trustworthy. Another issue is whether to measure the noise at its source or at the reception site, and where two”
    document 3864, p. 2 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2010s
  70. March 7, 2012 Decision The ordinance, establishing the position of City Clerk/Administrator with a one-year appointment, was passed by the council on 7 March 2012.
    “Passed by the Council on the 7th day of March, 2012 and approved by the Mayor on the 12th day of March, 2012.”
    document 4950, p. 5 · Ord. 2012-308 · Steven Berner · Adelia Madden · 2010s
  71. March 7, 2012 Decision The ordinance provides that the council appoints a City Clerk/Administrator at its first meeting each January for a one-year term, with pay set by resolution.
    “At the first meeting of the City Council in January of each year the council will appoint a City Clerk/Administrator to serve for a term of one year. Compensation for the position will be set by resolution of the council.”
    document 4950, p. 1 · Ord. 2012-308 · 2010s
  72. March 7, 2012 Ordinance Ordinance 2012-308 adopted: Amendment to Ordinance 2012-308 City Clerk/Administrator - the update will consist of the wording for hiring/firing to include the wording approval of the Mayor "and Council." document 4950 · meeting · Ord. 2012-308 · 2010s
  73. March 14, 2012 Decision A 2012 ordinance describes the city seal as circular, with the words TIFFIN, IOWA in the center and TOWN SEAL around the margin.
    “The City seal is circular in form, in the center of which are the words "TIFFIN, IOWA" and around the margin of which are the words "TOWN SEAL."”
    document 4950, p. 4 · 2010s
  74. March 14, 2012 Decision The council reached consensus in March 2012 to have the engineer design the Highway 6 and Ireland Avenue intersection with stop lights and submit it to the Iowa DOT.
    “Council consensus to direct Frederick to design the intersection on highway 6 and Ireland Avenue with stop lights and submit it to the IDOT.”
    document 3862, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  75. March 14, 2012 Report The engineer told the council in March 2012 that research showed more conformance to stop signs than stop lights and that the city did not have the vehicle count to warrant stop lights.
    “Frederick asked council for direction on developing the specifications for the Ireland Avenue project regarding stop signs or stop lights at the intersection of hwy 6. He reported that research indicates there is more conformance to stop signs than with stop lights and that the city does not have the vehicle count to warrant the stop lights.”
    document 3862, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  76. March 14, 2012 Special event A council member reported that the MPO would help with a press release and ribbon cutting for the trail in conjunction with bike to work week in May.
    “Ball reported that the MPO will help with press release and ribbon cutting for trail in conjunction with "bike to work week" in May.”
    document 3862, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  77. April 11, 2012 Figure Three sealed offers were opened for a city lot on Redbird Run: cash offers of $45,000 and $45,100 and an offer of $1,500 above the highest bidder with a cap of $50,000.
    “cash offer of $45,000 from Tony and Katie Schmelzer; cash offer of $45,100 from PAK LLC”
    document 3859, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  78. April 11, 2012 Figure $45,100 as printed (2012) · about $66,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “cash offer of $45,000 from Tony and Katie Schmelzer; cash offer of $45,100 from PAK LLC”
    document 3859, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  79. April 11, 2012 Figure The printed $55,000 of 2012 is about $81,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “authorize mayor to sign contract with Michon Ann Jackson for a salary of $55,000 per year as clerk/administrator”
    document 3859, p. 7 · meeting · 2010s
  80. April 11, 2012 Decision Council directed the engineer to submit the Ireland Avenue extension to the IDOT with a four-way stop and infrastructure in place for stop lights when warrants are high enough.
    “direct Engineer-Frederick to submit the Ireland Avenue extension project to the IDOT with a 4 way stop sign with infrastructure in place for stop lights”
    document 3859, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2010s
  81. April 11, 2012 Decision Council authorized the mayor to sign a contract with Michon Ann Jackson as clerk/administrator at a salary of $55,000 per year.
    “authorize mayor to sign contract with Michon Ann Jackson for a salary of $55,000 per year as clerk/administrator”
    document 3859, p. 7 · meeting · Michon Jackson · 2010s
  82. April 11, 2012 Figure The council approved Resolution 2012-07 authorizing the mayor to sign a purchase agreement for the sale of Lot 31 in Timber Ridge View Estates Part Two at 827 Redbird Run for $46,600.
    “Motion Ryan second Weipert to approve Resolution No. 2012-07 Authorizing Mayor to Sign Purchase Agreement for Sale of Lot 31 in Timber Ridge View Estates Part Two at 827 Redbird Run to Tracy Reiten and Chad Kron in the amount of $46,600.”
    document 3859, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2012-07 · 2010s
  83. April 11, 2012 Figure $46,600 as printed (2012) · about $68,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Motion Ryan second Weipert to approve Resolution No. 2012-07 Authorizing Mayor to Sign Purchase Agreement for Sale of Lot 31 in Timber Ridge View Estates Part Two at 827 Redbird Run to Tracy Reiten and Chad Kron in the amount of $46,600.”
    document 3859, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  84. April 11, 2012 Decision The council agreed by consensus to select the southeast site in The Villages Subdivision for a new 500,000 gallon water tower.
    “Council consensus to select the southeast site in The Villages Subdivision for a new 500,000 gallon water tower because the site allows the tower to better meet higher demands and fire flows in future commercial and industrial areas”
    document 3859, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
  85. April 11, 2012 Decision Council accepted the phase I study by HR Green for a water pressure upgrade and directed that a phase II proposal be forwarded to council.
    “Motion Ball second Upton to accept phase I study by HR Green for water pressure upgrade and submit proposal from HR Green for phase II of the project”
    document 3859, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
  86. April 11, 2012 Report The engineer's schedule for the water tower pressure upgrade put concrete work before winter and coating in the fall of 2013.
    “plans for a summer-bid date with the concrete work done before winter. Installation would occur during the winter with most of the work done in the late spring and still allow adequate time for coating in the fall of 2013.”
    document 3859, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
  87. April 11, 2012 Ordinance Ordinance 2012-309 adopted: Roll call vote: Ryan, aye; Ball, aye; Weipert, aye; Bartels, aye; Upton, aye. Thereupon Upton moved and Ryan seconded that Ordinance No. 2012.309 be placed upon its final passage and passed. Roll call vote: Ryan, aye; Ball, aye; Weipert, aye; Bartels, aye; Upton, aye. 2012-13.Budget Resolution No document 4951 · meeting · Ord. 2012-309 · 2010s
  88. April 25, 2012 Neighbors A Resolution Approving 28e Agreement for Animal Control document 5782 · meeting · Res. 2012-017 · 2010s
  89. April 25, 2012 Milestone The earliest City Administrator in the archive
    “2. City of Tiffin Steven L. Berner, Mayor ATTEST: Michon A. Jackson, City Administrator/Clerk”
    document 5776, p. 1 · 2010s
  90. April 25, 2012 Resolution Resolution 2012-017 adopted: Approving 28e Agreement for Animal Control document 5782 · meeting · Res. 2012-017 · 2010s
  91. May 9, 2012 Special event The mayor reported that the bike and walking trail ribbon cutting ceremony would be at 5:00 p.m. on May 11th.
    “Mayor Berner reported: The bike/walking trail ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 5:00 p.m. on May 11th.”
    document 3855, p. 4 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2010s
  92. May 9, 2012 Ordinance Ordinance 2012-310 adopted: Amending the Zonings Ordinance No. 2007-287 Adopted November 14, 2007 Regulations and Restrictions Zoning Districts and Official Zoning Maps Section 3 Residential District Medium-density Two-family Table R-2 document 4952 · meeting · Ord. 2012-310 · 2010s
  93. May 23, 2012 Annexation The engineer's annexation spreadsheet compared annexing into Coralville, North Liberty or Tiffin for each parcel; the next step was petition signatures for voluntary annexation.
    “The spreadsheet had comparisons of annexing into Coralville, North Liberty or Tiffin. The next step will be to get petition signatures to start the voluntary annexation.”
    document 3854, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  94. May 23, 2012 Decision The council agreed unanimously to paint the water tower white with blue lettering and the City's logo.
    “Council agreed unanimously to paint the water tower white with blue lettering and the City's logo.”
    document 3854, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  95. May 23, 2012 Dedication The mayor acknowledged an invitation to attend the Memorial Day Veterans Trail Dedication on May 28, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
    “acknowledged the invitation to attend the Memorial Day Veterans Trail Dedication on May 28, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.”
    document 3854, p. 2 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2010s
  96. May 23, 2012 Dedication Mayor, Berner acknowledged the invitation to attend the Memorial Day Veterans Trail Dedication on May 28, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. document 3854, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  97. June 13, 2012 Figure Neighbors told the council they were interested in purchasing the city's out-lot along Oakdale Boulevard and Redbird Run for $41,000.
    “are interested in purchasing the City's out-lot of land that is located along Oakdale Blvd & Redbird Run for $41,000.”
    document 3852, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  98. June 13, 2012 Figure $41,000 as printed (2012) · about $60,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “are interested in purchasing the City's out-lot of land that is located along Oakdale Blvd & Redbird Run for $41,000.”
    document 3852, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  99. June 13, 2012 Figure Resolution 2012-30 set a fee of $25 for a special one-time use fireworks permit for a special event.
    “This permit fee will be $25 for the one-time use fireworks permit; Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa to adopt the fee of $25 for the special one-time use fireworks permit.”
    document 5795, p. 1 · Res. 2012-030 · 2010s
  100. June 13, 2012 Figure The special-event fireworks permit fee of $25.00 as printed in 2012 is about $37 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “This permit fee will be $25 for the one-time use fireworks permit; Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa to adopt the fee of $25 for the special one-time use fireworks permit.”
    document 5795, p. 1 · 2010s

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