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.

3,247 items.

April 6, 1965 Neighbors The council passed a resolution endorsing efforts to obtain a vocational school for an 8-county area.
“we enthusiastically endorse the efforts being made to obtain for the 8-county area a vocational school to serve the young and adults of the area”
document 3315, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
April 6, 1965 Report The geologist said a new well alongside the test well with cemented casing could possibly supply 15 gallons a minute, and that the deep aquifer was not worth using because of treatment cost.
“He said this could possibly supply you 15 gallons a minute.”
document 3315, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 5, 1965 Annexation The mayor explained to a bank trust officer the tax savings of petitioning into Tiffin for a farm held in trust, and was told he would recommend that they come into town.
“He then said he would recommend that they come into town.”
document 3314, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 5, 1965 Figure The financing firm said a pipeline adequate for a town of Tiffin's size cost about $10,000 a mile, with Wellman building a municipal gas system on revenue bonds.
“For a town our size, it costs about $10,000 a mile to put in a pipeline adequate.”
document 3314, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 5, 1965 Figure A financing firm representative said a $4.35 monthly sewer rental would be adequate.
“He had looked at the schedule and said the $4.35 monthly rental would be adequate.”
document 3314, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 5, 1965 Figure The monthly sewer rental of $4.35 as printed in 1965 ($/month) is about $47 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
“He had looked at the schedule and said the $4.35 monthly rental would be adequate.”
document 3314, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 5, 1965 Report The Geological Survey's analysis of water from a deep private well in the area found 800 parts sulphate and a lot of iron, the same as all over at that depth.
“it is the same as is all over at that depth--800 parts sulphate and a lot of iron.”
document 3314, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 13, 1965 Report A clerk's letter stated the sewer system was financed entirely by revenue bonds, so there were no assessments, with the entire cost paid by monthly rentals on a family unit basis.
“The system is being financed entirely by Revenue Bonds, so that there are no assessments. The entire cost is being paid by monthly rentals, charged on a family unit basis to each occupied property.”
document 3313, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 13, 1965 Figure The letter said the sewer permit was $20.00 at present and, after 1 September 1965, the ordinance stipulated $250.00 for each house sewer permit.
“At the present time, the charge for a Sewer Permit necessary before the house sewer is put in is $20.00. However, after September 1, 1965, the Ordinance stipulates a charge of $250.00 for each house sewer permit.”
document 3313, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
June 2, 1965 Discussion The mayor reported that Powers & Associates was handling a 23-unit senior citizen housing project for Lone Tree, with a federal loan at low interest available if the government surveyed the town and found it eligible.
“Max Selzer of Powers & Associates is handling the plan for Lone Tree. They have 23 apartment units.”
document 3312, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
June 2, 1965 Figure A tentative water system figure of $75,000 was to be financed by $18,000 in general obligation bonds, $45,000 in revenue bonds and a $12,000 balance of roughly $100 assessment each for 120 users.
“Tentative figure for a water system is $75,000, which could be financed by $18,000 in General Obligation bonds”
document 3312, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
July 7, 1965 Report With the ordinance deadline of 1 September near, the council discussed the many properties still to connect and planned to inform owners to seek assurance their work would be done by then.
“The problem of sewer hook-ups was discussed with Jerry Colony in order to clarify the situation of the many people who remain to be connected before the date of September 1 set by the ordinance.”
document 3311, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
July 7, 1965 Decision The council decided a brochure explaining the proposed water system should go to all Tiffin voters with notice of a public meeting on 21 July.
“It was decided that a brochure should be worked up and sent to all Tiffin voters explaining the system proposed and notifying them of a public meeting on July 21.”
document 3311, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
July 7, 1965 Report The engineer presented a preliminary water system survey including a 35,000 gallon underground storage tank, three pumps and a hypochlorinator, and said fire insurance rates should improve 15%.
“The 35,000 gallon storage tank is the underground type, which is much less expensive than the elevated type.”
document 3311, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
July 21, 1965 Report At a special meeting 20 or 30 townspeople heard the engineer explain the water system and were told that, unlike a sewer system, everyone was not required to hook up.
“It was emphasized that, unlike a sewer system, everyone is NOT required to hook up to a water system.”
document 3311, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
August 9, 1965 Decision The council submitted the budget as published; there were no objectors.
“Glenn moved, Bill Bream seconded the motion to submit the budget as published. There were no objectors. Motion carried.”
document 3310, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
August 9, 1965 Figure Two bids were received for removing a diseased elm, $70 and $72, and the work was awarded to the lower.
“Noel - $70; Lloyd's - $72. Therefore, the work will be awarded to Noel”
document 3310, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
September 1, 1965 Decision Council members agreed to canvass the town on the proposed water system over the next thirty days, each taking assigned streets.
“Council members agreed to canvas the town to get definite opinions on the proposed water system during the next thirty days”
document 3310, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
September 27, 1965 Decision At a special meeting the council unanimously accepted a liquor licence application and approved a beer licence for The Lark Supper Club, Inc., and took in $200.00 for the beer permit.
“After having read and considered application for liquor license for The Lark Supper Club, Inc., Wayne moved, and Bill Bream seconded the motion to accept the application. Carried unanimously.”
document 3309, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
October 6, 1965 Report The mayor reported progress on a possible federal loan for a water system, including correspondence with Representative Schmidhauser and a League of Municipalities meeting with federal agencies.
“The Mayor reported on the progress of a possible Federal loan, including correspondence with Representative Schmidhauser and a report about the League of Municipalities meeting”
document 3306, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
October 6, 1965 Decision The council cancelled the Lark's beer license #1 with a refund of half the fee, and cancelled the liquor license issued 5 July 1965, a week after approving the licences for The Lark Supper Club, Inc.
“Glenn moved, Wayne seconded the motion to cancel Beer License #1 issued to Mary K. Dahnke on May 6, 1965 and to refund one-half of the license fee paid to the Town.”
document 3306, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
October 6, 1965 Milestone On 6 October 1965 the council passed Ordinance No. 57 creating a sewer district and providing for sewer rental.
“Whereupon, the Mayor declared said ordinance duly adopted and signed his approval to said ordinance.”
document 3306, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 57 · 1960s
October 6, 1965 Decision The council resolved that enforcement of the State Plumbing Code, Section 1, would take effect 1 October 1966.
“Be it resolved that the effective date for enforcement of the State Plumbing Code, Section 1, shall be October 1, 1966.”
document 3306, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
October 6, 1965 Figure Ordinance No. 57 set the sewer rental for each single dwelling unit at $6.53 a month for the first twelve months to September 1966, reduced to $4.35 a month thereafter.
“The sewer rental charge for each single dwelling unit shall be $6.53 a month for the first twelve-month period to September 1966 and shall be reduced to $4.35 a month thereafter.”
document 4712, p. 1 · Ord. 57 · 1960s
October 6, 1965 Report The March 1965 resolution had rentals accruing from 1 April 1965, while Ordinance No. 57 says sewer rental charges begin in October 1965.
“Sewer rental charges shall begin in October 1965, the effective date of this ordinance, payable on a monthly basis.”
document 4712, p. 1 · Ord. 57 · 1960s
October 6, 1965 Ordinance Ordinance 1965-057 adopted: To Create a Sewer District and Provide for Sewer Rental, Setting Forth Rental Charges and the Manner in Which They Shall Be Collected, and Providing Penalties Thereof in the Town of Tiffin, Iowa. Be It Ordained by the Town Council of Tiffin, Iowa, as Follows document 4712 · meeting · Ord. 1965-057 · 1960s
November 3, 1965 Report In the municipal election held the day before the 3 November 1965 meeting, 102 ballots were cast and 9 spoiled; Wayne Stratton received 56 votes for mayor against 30 for James O'Toole.
“102 ballots were cast; 9 ballots spoiled.”
document 3305, p. 1 · meeting · Wayne Stratton · James O'Toole · 1960s
November 3, 1965 Report Work had started on an application to the FHA for a 50% grant for the water system based on the preliminary cost estimate.
“Work has been started on the application with the FHA for a 50% grant based on the preliminary cost estimate.”
document 3305, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
November 3, 1965 Figure After an accident at the crossing the mayor wrote to the Attorney General; the approximate cost of a crossing signal was $10,000 and signals came out of farm-to-market road funds.
“Approximate cost of this crossing signal would be $10,000.”
document 3305, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
November 3, 1965 Decision The council accepted by resolution the engineers' final estimate of cost and the certificates of completion of Contract A and Contract B for the sewage treatment plant and facilities.
“The Engineers' final estimate of cost and certificates of completion of Contract A and Contract B for the sewage treatment plant and facilities were accepted by resolution attached.”
document 3305, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 1, 1965 Decision For a church under construction the council waived the $250.00 tap-on fee, required the $20.00 permit fee, and started rentals from the date of hook-up.
“the $250.00 tap-on fee will be waived; the church will be required to pay the $20.00 permit fee.”
document 3304, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
December 1, 1965 Neighbors The mayor said Coralville was talked of annexing to the mile road and that Tiffin should object on the basis of encroachment.
“Mayor said there has been some talk about Coralville coming to the mile road, and he thinks if they do, the Town of Tiffin should object on the basis of encroachment and not being able to offer facilities.”
document 3304, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
December 1, 1965 Report The notice said the bonds would not be a general obligation of the town nor payable by taxation, only from net earnings of the municipal sewage works.
“These bonds when issued will not constitute a general obligation of said Town nor will they be payable in any manner by taxation.”
document 3304, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
December 1, 1965 Spending A resolution set a date for proceedings to issue $98,000 in Sewer Revenue Bonds to fund pledge orders, stating the sewage works and treatment plant were built at a cost of approximately $98,000.
“this Town did order constructed and did construct a sewage works and facilities and a sewage treatment plant at a cost of approximately $98,000.00”
document 3304, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 1, 1965 Decision The council adopted a resolution to fix a date for initiating proceedings for the issuance of $98,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds.
“RESOLUTION To fix a date for the initiation of proceedings for the issuance of $98,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds of the Town of Tiffin, Iowa”
document 3304, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 1, 1965 Discussion The council approved a time switch for the sewer plant, noting the plant was running about five times as much as it should for the sewage handled.
“At the present time, the plant is running about five times as much as it should for the amount of sewage handled.”
document 3304, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
December 1, 1965 Discussion The mayor said the town should appoint a Superintendent of Public Utilities by resolution because the sewer system ran on an independent fund with sizeable annual expenditure.
“Mayor stated his belief that the Town should appoint a Superintendent of Public Utilities.”
document 3304, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
December 21, 1965 Decision At the request of the proprietors of a closed business the council cancelled beer and cigarette licences and applied the beer licence refund to the sewer rental account in arrears.
“Birtchers have made the request that their beer and cigarette licenses be cancelled because they are not now open for business and that the refund on the beer license be applied to their sewer rental account in arrears.”
document 3303, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
December 21, 1965 Spending On 21 December 1965 the council adopted Ordinance No. 58 issuing $98,000 in Sewer Revenue Bonds, 98 bonds of $1,000 at 4-1/2% interest, dated 1 December 1965, with the last maturing 1 January 2002.
“There are hereby authorized to be issued Ninety-eight (98) negotiable interest bearing Sewer Revenue Bonds of said Town to the aggregate amount of $98,000”
document 4713, p. 3 · Ord. 58 · 1960s
December 21, 1965 Figure The sewer revenue bond issue of $98,000.00 as printed in 1965 is about $1,000,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
“There are hereby authorized to be issued Ninety-eight (98) negotiable interest bearing Sewer Revenue Bonds of said Town to the aggregate amount of $98,000”
document 4713, p. 3 · 1960s
December 21, 1965 Figure The minutes say the financing firm could give the landowner a check for $5,000 once the attorney's opinion on the plant-site property was out.
“Mr. Tucker has promised to get out his legal opinion on Mrs. Rogers' property this week, which will make it possible for White-Phillips to give her a check for $5,000.”
document 3303, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
December 21, 1965 Ordinance Ordinance 1965-058 adopted: Providing for the issuance of $98, 000 Sewer Revenue Bonds of the Town of Tiffin, Iowa, for the purpose of refunding a like aggregate amount of presently outstanding temporary sewer revenue obligations of said Town, prescribing the form of said proposed bonds and providing for safeguarding, protecting and paying said bonds document 4713 · meeting · Ord. 1965-058 · 1960s
January 5, 1966 Decision The council paid the retiring clerk $100.00 for work on the sewer project and $1.75 an hour for time with her successor, who was also paid $1.75 an hour.
“to pay Margie O'Toole $100.00 for work on the sewer project and $1.75 per hour for time spent with her successor, Marlene Janssen.”
document 3302, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
January 5, 1966 Report The 5 January 1966 meeting was called to order by Mayor Stratton, sworn in by the Town Clerk on 30 December 1965; the marshal and clerk were reappointed and the councilmen sworn in.
“The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stratton, who had been sworn in by the Town Clerk on December 30, 1965.”
document 3302, p. 1 · meeting · Wayne Stratton · 1960s
January 5, 1966 Milestone The earliest Public Works Director / Street Commissioner in the archive
“Glenn Potter was re-appointed Street Commissioner.”
document 3302, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
February 2, 1966 Neighbors The council received an invitation from the Metropolitan Planning Commission to join and decided not to officially join.
“It was postponed for further discussion and decided not to officially join the commission.”
document 3302, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
February 2, 1966 Report It was reported that the railroad did not warrant a signal at the crossing.
“It was reported that the railroad did not warrant a signal at the crossing.”
document 3302, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
February 2, 1966 Report The council received the deed for the sewer plant land and discussed whether the seller had been paid.
“The council received the deed for the Rogers property. It was discussed whether she received her money.”
document 3302, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
February 2, 1966 Discussion The marshal raised stray dogs; dogs were to be tied up and the announcement was to go in the paper with notice of rabies shots.
“Dogs are to be tied up all the time and not be let run stray. DeWaine will pick them up.”
document 3302, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
February 2, 1966 Figure The well driller's letter said the town had paid for everything but the casing when the test well was dug; the council discussed keeping the casing for $392.50 and decided to negotiate because it was not budgeted.
“The council discussed keeping the casing for $392.50.”
document 3302, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
March 22, 1966 Decision The council authorized spraying and trimming the town's elms at a total cost not to exceed $500.00.
“The total cost not exceed $500.00.”
document 3301, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
March 22, 1966 Discussion Two men planning a feed store asked what town restrictions applied and described a 40 by 60 foot aluminum building next to the locker; the mayor cited the town ordinance.
“The type of building he had in mind was a 40 X 60 ft. aluminum building.”
document 3301, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
March 22, 1966 Report A State Department of Health report on the wastewater treatment pond recommended an effluent polishing pond, a certified plant operator and an all-weather road to the plant.
“1. To construct an effluent polishing pond 2. To certify a plant operator 3. To make the street leading to the sewer plant an all weather road.”
document 3301, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
March 22, 1966 Decision The council cancelled a $500.00 warrant that had been issued as an option on the plant-site land.
“we cancel the $500.00 warrant that was issued to Leona Rogers by the town as an option on her property.”
document 3301, p. 2 · meeting · 1960s
April 6, 1966 Discussion A Rock Island Line representative said a railroad crossing signal came under the Iowa Commerce Commission, with a hearing, and the town's share would be 10%, the county's 10% and the state's 80%.
“They would hold a hearing and 10% of the expense for a signal would be the town's obligation, 10% the county's, and 80% would be paid by the state.”
document 3300, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
April 6, 1966 Figure The engineer's letter showed an outstanding balance of $906.67 for work on the sewer; the council waited for a breakdown of the total $98,000 spent before paying.
“They show we owe them an outstanding balance of $906.67 for work done on the sewer.”
document 3300, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
April 6, 1966 Figure A paving company representative estimated $350 to $400 per block for a scarify-and-relay process and 25 cents per square yard for a seal coat.
“He estimated that it would cost $350.0-400.00 per block (.46-.48¢ per square yard) for the seaman process which included scarifying the whole street and laying it down again.”
document 3300, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
April 6, 1966 Annexation On a trustee's request the council passed a resolution annexing three described parcels in Section 29, T. 80, R. 7W of 80, 60 and approximately 60 acres, effective that date.
“be it resolved that the real estate therein described be annexed to the Town of Tiffin, to be effective this date.”
document 3300, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
April 6, 1966 Report An FHA representative asked the mayor and council to be at the fire station on 12 April 1966 so Representative Schmidhauser could present the town with a $14,000.00 federal grant for the town water plant.
“so that Representative Scardhauser could present the town with the $14,000.00 Federal Grant to be used for the town water plant.”
document 3300, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 3, 1966 Discussion The FHA procedure required petitioning 80 users, each making a $25.00 cash contribution when signing, and then a vote at which 50% of townspeople had to approve before bonds were sold.
“The first step is to petition 80 users who must make a cash contribution of $25.00 at the time they sign.”
document 3299, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 3, 1966 Figure At a special meeting Farmers Home Administration representatives set the water rate at $4.75 per unit, an average from a survey of small towns, with a minimum of 80 guaranteed users needed before the loan could close.
“The cost of each unit was set at $4.75 per unit. A survey was taken of small towns based on payments and cost of water and $4.75 was arrived at as an average fee.”
document 3299, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 3, 1966 Discussion A former mayor attending as a participant objected that the $4.75 fee ignored the town's finances and that large users would not hook up without special fees.
“We have several large users who will not be interested in hooking up unless they are given special consideration in fees.”
document 3299, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 4, 1966 Decision The council had the clerk send a former mayor's letter explaining the proposed water system to everyone who is sent sewer bills.
“Ted Spivey made a motion that the Town Clerk send these letters to everyone who is sent sewer bills.”
document 3298, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 4, 1966 Figure The mayor reported the town paid $5,00.00 as printed for the sewer plant land; with 4 1/2% interest of $225.00 the council paid the seller the tax levy plus interest, $271.10.
“The town paid $5,00.00 for the land.”
document 3298, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 4, 1966 Figure The sewer plant land payment of $5,000.00 as printed in 1966 is about $52,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
“The town paid $5,00.00 for the land.”
document 3298, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
May 4, 1966 Figure The town received two bids for street work, $4,055.28 from Pelling and $6,653.00 from the Willman Company, and accepted Pelling's.
“The town received two bids for pending street work. One from Pelling for $4,055.28 and one from the Willman Co. (Bill Hutchins Representative) for $6,653.00.”
document 3298, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
June 1, 1966 History note A street for the entrance to the new school
“The council discussed buying the 60 ft. lot that belongs to Inghams in order to construct a street for an entrance to the new school.”
document 3297, p. 1 · meeting · history note · 1960s
June 1, 1966 Figure The mayor told the school board that town water would cost the school roughly a little over $100.00 per month.
“He told the board if they would be interested in Town Water it would cost them roughly a little over $100.00 per mo.”
document 3297, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
June 1, 1966 Figure The mayor asked the clerk to write White-Phillips for a cost analysis of the $28,000 used to construct the sewer system.
“get a cost analysis of the $28,000 used to construct the sewer system.”
document 3297, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
June 1, 1966 Decision The clerk was to write everyone not connected to the sewer that the town would prosecute if they did not connect.
“Within the next month the clerk is to send letters to all those not connected to the sewer saying we will prosecute if they do not do so in the immediate future.”
document 3297, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
June 1, 1966 Decision The council moved to sell $4000.00 worth of bonds to surface streets, retirable in 10 years or less.
“Bill Bream made a motion we sell $4000.00 worth of bonds and state in the notice of sale that we may retire them in 10 years or less.”
document 3297, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
June 1, 1966 Figure The street bond issue of $4,000.00 as printed in 1966 is about $42,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
“Bill Bream made a motion we sell $4000.00 worth of bonds and state in the notice of sale that we may retire them in 10 years or less.”
document 3297, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
June 1, 1966 Spending Bill Bream made a motion we sell $4000.00 worth of bonds and state in the notice of sale that we may retire them in 10 years or less.
“$4,000.00 as printed”
document 3297, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
July 6, 1966 Figure The council set the fee for mowing of lawns by the town at $5.00 per lot.
“The fee for the mowing of lawns by the town was set at $5.00 per lot.”
document 3296, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
July 6, 1966 Figure The council asked the clerk to write Powers for a breakdown of the $12,703.63 which was their portion of the sewer construction cost and the $906.00 listed as an outstanding balance.
“write to Powers for a breakdown of the $12,703.63 which was their portion of the sewer construction cost, and the $906.00 which they have listed as an outstanding balance.”
document 3296, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
July 6, 1966 Decision At a hearing on the sale of $4000.00 of public improvement bonds no objections were heard, and the council voted to sell the bonds to finance street repair and to advertise the sale for 8:00 PM on 3 August.
“The meeting was in session to hear objection to the sale of $4000.00 of public improvement bonds. No objections were heard.”
document 3296, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
July 6, 1966 Report A former mayor submitted a petition requesting an election on the water issue, and the clerk recorded 66 signers.
“The Clerk records 66 signers.”
document 3296, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
July 6, 1966 Spending Bill Verry made a motion we sell $4000.00 of bonds to finance street repair.
“$4,000.00 as printed”
document 3296, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
August 3, 1966 Figure The engineer estimated $2300.00 for a detention pond of 140' x 100' x 3' at the sewer plant.
“It is estimated to cost $2300.00 for a pond 140' x 100' x 3' if we have the funds to pay or we can advertise for the work to be done.”
document 3295, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
August 3, 1966 Discussion A trailer court owner east of town asked for a sewer line to expand; the council decided it would prefer that he annex to Tiffin and pay for the connecting pipe.
“The council decided it would be preferable if he annexed to Tiffin, and he would have to pay for sewer pipe necessary for the connection.”
document 3295, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
August 3, 1966 Decision The petition of 6 July was found not to carry the necessary number of signatures, the action on it was rescinded, and the council instead moved to publish notices for an election at the regular November election date.
“The petition cited in the minutes of the 7-6-66 meeting was found not to carry the necessary number of signatures. The action concerning the petition was rescinded.”
document 3295, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
August 12, 1966 Decision On 3 August 1966 the only sealed bid for the $4000.00 public improvement bonds, from the Iowa State Bank and Trust Company at par with a 4% coupon, was opened, and on 12 August the council voted to accept it.
“the bid from the Iowa State Bank and Trust Company for $4000.00 for par with 4% interest coupon was opened and read.”
document 3295, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
September 1, 1966 Figure Ordinance No. 57 set the sewer rental charge for each single dwelling unit at $6.53 a month for the first twelve-month period to September 1966 and reduced it to $4.35 a month thereafter.
“The sewer rental charge for each single dwelling unit shall be $6.53 a month for the first twelve-month period to September 1966 and shall be reduced to $4.35 a month thereafter.”
document 4712, p. 1 · Ord. 57 · 1960s
September 1, 1966 Figure The reduced monthly sewer rental charge per dwelling unit of $4.35 per month as printed in 1966 is about $45 per month in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
“The sewer rental charge for each single dwelling unit shall be $6.53 a month for the first twelve-month period to September 1966 and shall be reduced to $4.35 a month thereafter.”
document 4712, p. 1 · Ord. 57 · 1960s
September 7, 1966 Decision A budget hearing was set for 10 September 1966, and at that special meeting, with no objectors, the council approved the estimated 1967 budget.
“There were no objectors present. Clayton Klein made a motion to approve the estimated budget for 1967.”
document 3292, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
September 7, 1966 Discussion The engineer recommended the town use the shallow well for four to five years, then dig a deep well and mix the two waters to cut demineralization cost.
“Mr. Reed recommended that the town use the shallow well for four to five years.”
document 3293, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
September 7, 1966 Discussion The attorney warned the council not to hold the water election without a guarantee of 80 users, since approval would obligate the town to sell bonds with no grant money; the council set about getting signers.
“warning us not to go ahead with the election on the water system without the guarantee of 80 users.”
document 3293, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
October 4, 1966 History note Talks with Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric
“It will be piped from the Coralville line at a cost of $85,000 to 90,000.”
document 3289, p. 1 · Glenn R. Potter · Wayne Stratton · history note · 1960s
October 4, 1966 History note The water vote waits to see what the school does
“A motion was made by Bill Verry to postpone the water election date depending on direct commitments from the townspeople and to wait to see how the school situation develops.”
document 3291, p. 1 · meeting · history note · 1960s
October 4, 1966 Decision The council postponed the water election date depending on commitments from townspeople and to see how the school situation developed.
“A motion was made by Bill Verry to postpone the water election date depending on direct commitments from the townspeople and to wait to see how the school situation develops.”
document 3291, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
November 2, 1966 Report With 45 signatures in favor of the water system the council decided against signing a $750.00 contract with Powers at that time.
“There were 45 signatures in favor of the water system, so the council decided against signing a contract with Powers at this time”
document 3290, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 7, 1966 Figure A tree-removal firm bid $750.00 to chip stumps below ground and haul them to the sewage plant to burn; the council hired the firm with a discount for not chipping the stumps.
“The bid was $750.00 to chip stump below the ground and haul it down by the sewage plant to be burned.”
document 3289, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 7, 1966 Decision The mayor ordered a 40x100 ft. plastic ice-skating pond for the playground.
“Mayor Stratton ordered a 40X100 ft. Plastic ice-skating pond for the play ground.”
document 3289, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
December 7, 1966 Discussion A councilman raised trailers in town and the mayor said he would prepare an ordinance restraining the parking of trailers.
“Mayor Stratton said he would look in to getting an ordinance ready for the next meeting restraining the parking of trailers in town.”
document 3289, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
February 1, 1967 Report The mayor had more water applications printed and handed councilmen lists of people who agreed to sign for water but had not paid the fee, for collection.
“handed out lists of names of people who agreed to sign for water but haven't paid the fee, to the councilmen for the collections.”
document 3287, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
February 1, 1967 Decision The council designated the Iowa State Bank and Trust as the depositor for the water fund.
“Bill Bream made a motion that the Iowa State Bank and Trust be the depositor for the water fund.”
document 3287, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
March 1, 1967 Figure The town took in $10.00 as a building permit fee in March 1967 for a granted building permit.
“Bill Verry made a motion to grant Marvin Verel a building permit.”
document 3286, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
March 1, 1967 Decision The council raised the Clerk's and Treasurer's salaries to $250.00 and $100.00 per year respectively, retroactive to 1 January 1967.
“to give the Clerk and Treasurer salary increases to $250.00 and $100.00 per year respectively retroactive to January 1, 1967.”
document 3286, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
March 1, 1967 World event The mayor read a letter from Governor Hughes explaining that towns in the state would be surveyed for possible fall-out shelters in house basements.
“Mayor Stratten read a letter from Governor Hughes explaining that towns in the state would be surveyed for possible fall-out shelters in house basements.”
document 3286, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s
April 5, 1967 Decision With FHA staff and the engineer present, the council voted to go ahead with the water election; the attorney's advice not to proceed without the minimum signers was read.
“Mr. Scott suggested that we go ahead with the election and have bids for water. Ted Spivey made a motion to go ahead with the election.”
document 3285, p. 1 · meeting · 1960s

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