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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. January 10, 1990 Neighbors An Ordinance Providing for a Water Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation document 4803 · meeting · Ord. 1990-162 · 1990s
  2. February 8, 1990 Figure The council approved an addendum to the sheriff agreement raising the rate from $14.50 to $15.25 per hour.
    “Motion Stoner second Brown to approve ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT for rate increase from $14.50 to $15.25 per hour”
    document 4314, p. 5 · meeting · project · 1990s
  3. February 14, 1990 World event The clerk distributed Census materials and the mayor was to assign precincts for each council member to canvass during the first two weeks in March.
    “Clerk distributed Census materials and Mayor will assign precincts for each council member to canvas during the first two weeks in March.”
    document 4313, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  4. February 14, 1990 Decision The council directed the city attorney to send Vantage Cable a letter listing unmet franchise provisions and setting May 1, 1990 for them to be met, or the city would start proceedings to discontinue the franchise agreement.
    “to send letter to Vantage Cable Company listing all provisions which have not been met and and setting May 1, 1990 as the date at which these provisions shall be met”
    document 4313, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  5. February 14, 1990 Neighbors Motion Stoner second Bartels to approve the Agreement with IDOT to supply water to rest areas on I-80 with the change in priority in case of water shortage placing the rest areas with higher priority than watering lawns inside the city limits document 4313, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  6. April 11, 1990 Report A council member reported that Iowa City and the University of Iowa would not cooperate on E911 systems and that the county would run a special election on E911 the next fall.
    “Iowa City and the University of Iowa will not cooperate on E911 systems. Each will bear the complete expense. The county will run a special election on the E911 matter next fall.”
    document 4311, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
  7. April 11, 1990 Decision The council directed the city attorney to write to Vantage Cable Company, which the city might terminate the franchise of if problems were not remedied.
    “to direct city attorney to write to Vantage Cable Company and reiterate item numbers 1 and 3 in the original letter of March 23, 1990 which are to move the junction box which is in the ditch near 110 Main Street and to provide "as built" maps of the cable system or city may elect to remedy problems and charge cost to Vantage Cable or city may elect to terminate franchise. Carried unanimously.”
    document 4311, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  8. May 9, 1990 Report An Iowa City mayor pro-tem told the council about the new state solid waste regulations: a six-county plan was pending with the Department of Natural Resources, and ECICOG agreed to use low-cost technology to reach a 25% reduction in waste by 1994.
    “spoke about the new state regulations governing solid waste management. A six-county plan was submitted to the Department of Natural Resources, but has not yet been approved because DNR has not established guidelines. ECICOG agrees to use low-cost technology to achieve the goal of a 25% reduction in waste by 1994.”
    document 4309, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  9. June 13, 1990 Decision The council instructed the city engineer to pursue a grant with Johnson County for filling abandoned wells in Tiffin.
    “to instruct Engineer Hart to pursue grant with Johnson County for filling abandoned wells in Tiffin.”
    document 4308, p. 3 · meeting · Mike Hart · 1990s
  10. June 22, 1990 Disaster The council voted to begin the application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the federal flood insurance program.
    “Motion Brown second Morgan to begin application process to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the federal flood insurance program. Roll call vote: Brown, aye; Bartels, aye; Stoner, aye; Slaymaker, aye; Morgan, aye. Carried unanimously.”
    document 4304, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  11. June 22, 1990 Disaster The minutes of a special council meeting state it met on Friday, June 22, 1990 to discuss the flood.
    “The Tiffin city council met in special session on Friday, June 22, 1990 for the purpose of discussing the flood.”
    document 4304, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  12. July 11, 1990 Report The mayor reported that FEMA would provide 75 percent funding, the State of Iowa 10 percent and the city 15 percent of disaster costs.
    “FEMA will provide 75% funding. State of Iowa will provide 10% funding and city will provide 15% funding.”
    document 4306, p. 4 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
  13. July 11, 1990 Disaster The council instructed the clerk to put a thank you notice in The Leader for everyone who helped with the flood.
    “Council instructed clerk to put thank you notice in The Leader for everyone who helped with flood.”
    document 4306, p. 5 · meeting · 1990s
  14. July 13, 1990 Disaster The council passed Resolution No. 1990-6 designating an authorized representative for the application for federal disaster assistance.
    “A RESOLUTION FOR DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE was introduced by Brown and seconded by Slaymaker. Clerk read resolution. Roll call vote: Morgan, aye; Bartels, aye; Slaymaker, aye; Brown, aye. Stoner, absent. Mayor Pro-tem Morgan declared Resolution No. 1990-6 duly passed and adopted.”
    document 4305, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 1990-6 · Sandra Morgan · 1990s
  15. August 8, 1990 Report The planner reported the income survey for the CDBG application showed 75% low-to-moderate income.
    “Singer reported that the income survey for the CDBG showed 75% LMI.”
    document 4302, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  16. August 8, 1990 Figure The August 1990 bill list includes $296.68 to Johnson County Secondary Roads for flood and sand work.
    “Gen CP Jo Co Secondary Roads Flood/sand 296.68”
    document 4302, p. 8 · meeting · 1990s
  17. August 8, 1990 Discussion A council member reported that the county-wide E911 vote would be on the November ballot.
    “Stoner reported that the county-wide E911 vote will be on the November ballot.”
    document 4302, p. 6 · meeting · Dave Stoner · 1990s
  18. August 8, 1990 Decision The council authorized the mayor to sign a service agreement with ECICOG to write a CDBG application for flood control at a cost of $300.00 to $450.00.
    “Motion Brown second Morgan to authorize Mayor Potter to sign service agreement with ECICOG to write CDBG application for flood control at a cost of $300.00 - $450.00. Carried unanimously.”
    document 4302, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
  19. August 8, 1990 Neighbors Motion Brown second Morgan to authorize Mayor Potter to sign service agreement with ECICOG to write CDBG application for flood control at a cost of $300.00 - $450.00 document 4302, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  20. September 12, 1990 Report The council was told about 250 cities compete for $14,000,000 in CDBG funds and about one-third get funding.
    “Approximately 250 cities compete for $14,000,000.00. About one-third get funding.”
    document 4300, p. 10 · meeting · 1990s
  21. September 12, 1990 Decision The council set the public hearing on the CDBG application for Wednesday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m.
    “Council set date of public hearing for CDBG application as Wednesday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the fire station.”
    document 4300, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  22. September 12, 1990 Report The city applied for a public assistance grant to recover a portion of damages to city facilities.
    “City applied for public assistance grant to recover portion of damages to city facilities.”
    document 4300, p. 10 · meeting · 1990s
  23. May 18, 1993 Decision A special city election on the gas franchise to Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company was ordered for May 18, 1993, from noon until 8:00 o'clock in the evening.
    “That a special election is hereby called and ordered to be held in the City of Tiffin, Iowa on the 18th day of May, 1993, from 12:00 o'clock Noon until 8:00 o'clock in the evening”
    document 5160, p. 4 · Res. 1993-8 · 1990s
  24. October 13, 1993 Annexation The council requested the Iowa Department of Transportation to seek voluntary annexation of the part of Highway 6 inside the city, because the city had annexed lands on the east side adjoining Highway 6.
    “the City of Tiffin has annexed certain lands on the east side of town that lie adjoining Highway 6 on the north and south sides of the roadway”
    document 5161, p. 1 · Res. 1993-24 · 1990s
  25. April 26, 1995 Decision The council passed an ordinance invoking Iowa Code Section 354.9 to review subdivision plats within two miles of the city.
    “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR EXTRATERRITORIAL REVIEW OF SUBDIVISION PLATS WITHIN TWO MILES OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN PURSUANT TO IOWA CODE SECTION 354.9.”
    document 4833, p. 1 · Ord. 1995-192 · 1990s
  26. July 12, 1995 Neighbors A Resolution Authorizing City Engineer to Inspect, Approve, and Release Tiffin East Subdivision as to the Subdivider's Agreement Recorded June 28, 1995, in Book 1924, Page 13, Records of the Recorder for Johnson County, Iowa. and document 5167 · Res. 1995-016 · 1990s
  27. August 9, 1995 History note Resolution 1995-17: Tiffin annexes land east to I-380
    “A map of the territory to be annexed is attached to this Application; said map shows the territories and their location relative to the existing corporate limits of the city of Tiffin, Iowa.”
    document 5168, p. 6 · Res. 1995-017 · Glenn R. Potter · history note · 1990s
  28. August 9, 1995 Annexation The council passed and the mayor approved a resolution on the 9th day of August 1995 for annexation of territory east of the city on application of its owners.
    “PASSED, by the Council on the 9th day of August 1995, and approved by the Mayor on the 9th day of August 1995.”
    document 5168, p. 3 · Res. 1995-17 · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
  29. January 3, 1996 Report A planner from the East Central Iowa Council of Governments attended the Planning and Zoning meeting of January 3, 1996 along with the city engineer's planner and the mayor.
    “Also present: Mike Singer of Hart Engineering, Tom Dryzynski of East Central Iowa Council of Governments, Mayor Glenn Potter, Council Member Mike Gericke”
    document 4298, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  30. July 2, 1997 Neighbors Planning and Zoning asked the engineer's planner to arrange a meeting with North Liberty officials on future growth in the area north of the city.
    “The Planning and Zoning asked Mike Singer to see if he could arrange a meeting with officials of North Liberty to help with future growth plans in the area north of Tiffin City boundaries.”
    document 4289, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  31. December 10, 1997 Decision The council accepted the Tiffin, Iowa Design Standards, to apply to all applicable developments, subdivisions and improvements effective on approval.
    “these directions, instructions, and specifications titled as the Tiffin, Iowa Design Standards be accepted by the City and applied to all applicable developments, subdivisions, and improvements effective immediately upon approval of this resolution.”
    document 5169, p. 1 · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
  32. 1998 Report The city fact sheet stated that the city had adopted a revised version of the Joint Municipal Metropolitan Design Standards used by Coralville, Iowa City, and North Liberty, and had recently entered a Fringe Area Policy Agreement with Johnson County.
    “The City of Tiffin adopted a revised version of the Joint Municipal Metropolitan Design Standards used by Coralville, Iowa City, and North Liberty.”
    document 4184, p. 6 · meeting · 1990s
  33. January 14, 1998 Decision The council authorized the mayor to sign an application request for a $1.2 million state revolving loan to finance water improvements that would be needed in the future.
    “Motion Ryan, second Kern to authorize Mayor Potter to sign an application request for $1.2 million state revolving loan to finance water improvements that will be needed in the future.”
    document 4280, p. 3 · meeting · project · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
  34. January 14, 1998 Figure The $1,200,000 water state revolving loan application of 1998 is about $2,500,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Motion Ryan, second Kern to authorize Mayor Potter to sign an application request for $1.2 million state revolving loan to finance water improvements that will be needed in the future.”
    document 4280, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  35. April 8, 1998 Neighbors The planner was to look into a fringe area agreement with North Liberty and write IDOT about the city's reservations on the I-380 and Highway 6 interchange plans.
    “Mike Singer will look into a fringe area agreement with North Liberty and a letter to the IDOT regarding the City of Tiffin reservations with I-380 and Highway # 6 interchange plans.”
    document 4266, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  36. August 4, 1998 Neighbors Planning and Zoning held a meeting at North Liberty with county officials present, where North Liberty and county officials expressed interest in cooperative efforts when possible.
    “Planning and Zoning Meeting at North Liberty.”
    document 4246, p. 1 · meeting · 1990s
  37. September 9, 1998 Annexation Planning and Zoning was told an annexation request would create an island between North Liberty, Tiffin and Coralville.
    “requested annexation but proposal would create island between North Liberty, Tiffin and Coralville.”
    document 4223, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  38. October 7, 1998 History note The 1998 northeast annexation, and the Rarick estate left out
    “Motion O’Halloran, second Berner to recommend voluntary annexation request approval from various property owners on the north east corner of the city, including MaryJoSimpson, Rohreck, Roger Simpson and Mark Van Gundy for agricultural zoning and possibly commercial zoning along Jasper/Forevergreen/I-380 locations.”
    document 4215, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · history note · 1990s
  39. November 11, 1998 World event A council member informed the council of a proposal to raise the civil defense fee 50 cents per person across the county to buy a new hazmat truck, and the council approved a 50 cent increase in hazardous material fees for about four years.
    “proposal to increase a civil defense fee by 50 cents for each person across the county for purchase of a new hazmat truck. Motion Bartels, second Ryan to approve a 50 cent increase in hazardous material fees for approximately four years”
    document 4209, p. 8 · meeting · 1990s
  40. January 13, 1999 Neighbors Motion Ryan, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-6, RENEW CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT FOR POLICE PROTECTION, at cost of $19.00/hour document 4164, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 1999-006 · 1990s
  41. January 21, 1999 Figure The consultant said a local option sales tax, if approved that spring, could mean an additional $40,000 revenue for the city.
    “He local option sales tax could mean an additional $40,000 revenue for the City of Tiffin is approved.”
    document 4162, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  42. February 3, 1999 Discussion Planning and Zoning members recommended that JCCOG assist the planner with bus transportation to Coralridge, an I-80 and Highway 6 connector, Coralville mutual planning efforts for a pedestrian trail, and a Highway 6 study for a possible elementary school site east of the city.
    “Planning and Zoning members gave recommendation for JCCOG assistance to Mike Singer including: 1) bus transportation to Coralridge 2) I-80 and Highway #6 connector 3) pedestrian trail Coralville mutual planning efforts 4) Hwy#6 study for possible elementary school location east of city.”
    document 4195, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  43. March 10, 1999 History note East of town, south of Highway 6
    “Motion Kern, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION # 1999-16, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE OWNED BY WASHINGTON PARK PARTNERS AN OAKES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES OF CONSENTING OWNERS BRADLEY AND MARSHA TOMSON.”
    document 4189, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-016 · Glenn R. Potter · history note · 1990s
  44. March 10, 1999 Neighbors The council approved Resolution 1999-14, a service agreement with ECICOG for a senior housing needs assessment.
    “to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-14, RESOLUTION APPROVING SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ECICOG FOR SENIOR HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT.”
    document 4189, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-014 · project · 1990s
  45. March 10, 1999 Neighbors Motion Bartels, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-14, RESOLUTION APPROVING SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ECICOG FOR SENIOR HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT document 4189, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-014 · 1990s
  46. May 12, 1999 Neighbors Motion Bartels, second Ryan to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-25, RESOLUTION APPROVING A AGREEMENT TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH EAST CENTRAL IOWA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (ECICOG) FOR GRANT ASSISTANCE ON HOUSING ASSESSMENT AND ACTION PLANNING GRANT 1,350/450 document 4180, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 1999-025 · 1990s
  47. June 2, 1999 Discussion The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that annexation be pursued and encouraged on the outer edges of the city, noting growth along interchange exits could provide financing for services.
    “recommend to Tiffin City Council that annexation matters should be pursued and encouraged on the outer edges of the city. Growth by Tiffin along boundary interchange exits could provide financing for services desired by Tiffin residents.”
    document 4179, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  48. June 9, 1999 Neighbors A North Liberty councilmember visited the council about boundary lines between Tiffin and North Liberty, and a meeting was tentatively set for July 7, 1999 at the North Liberty offices.
    “North Liberty Councilmember John Soukup was present to visit about boundary lines between Tiffin and North Liberty. A meeting was tentatively set for 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, 1999 at the North Liberty offices.”
    document 4178, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  49. June 28, 1999 Report A senior housing meeting on June 28, 1999 was chaired by an ECICOG representative, and the minutes record that a community survey might help the city decide what size project to pursue.
    “Senior Housing Meeting 6/28/99 ECICOG”
    document 4177, p. 1 · meeting · project · 1990s
  50. August 11, 1999 Neighbors Motion Gericke, second Kern to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-29, RESOLUTION APPROVING A UTILITY AND INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH JIM RIGGAN, CLEAR CREEK MOBILE HOME PARK. A part of the South 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 80 North, Range 7 West of the 5th PM in the City of Tiffin … document 4173, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-029 · 1990s
  51. September 8, 1999 Decision The council approved Resolution #1999-34 adopting the 1999 Tiffin Targeted Senior Housing Needs Assessment, which the ECICOG staff had finished.
    “Motion Gericke, second Kern to approve a RESOLUTION # 1999-34, A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 1999 TIFFIN TARGETED SENIOR HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT.”
    document 4170, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-34 · project · 1990s
  52. September 8, 1999 Neighbors The sewer revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement was made as of September 8, 1999 between the city and the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency of the State of Iowa, as lender.
    “LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT (Sewer Revenue) This Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of September 8, 1999, by and between the City of Tiffin, Iowa (the "City") acting through the City Council (the "Council") for the Municipal Sewer System of the City, the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency and public instrumentality of the State of Iowa (the "Lender")”
    document 4170, p. 18 · meeting · 1990s
  53. October 5, 1999 Neighbors Coralville officials said Coralville would like to make some kind of 28-E agreement with Tiffin regarding growth of the two cities; Tiffin officials agreed it could be studied and pursued in the future.
    “Coralville would like to make some kind of 28-E agreement with Tiffin in this same regard. Tiffin officials agreed that this could be studied and pursued in the future.”
    document 4167, p. 3 · meeting · 1990s
  54. October 5, 1999 Neighbors Coralville council officials indicated they did not at present have any land planned for municipal use in the Tiffin area.
    “at present they did not have any land planned for municipal use in this (Tiffin) area.”
    document 4167, p. 2 · meeting · 1990s
  55. October 5, 1999 Neighbors At a joint meeting of the Tiffin and Coralville city councils, the Tiffin fire chief reported an 8.5-minute response for the department into Coralville.
    “Tom reported an 8.5-minute response for the department into Coralville.”
    document 4167, p. 2 · meeting · Tom Bigelow · Glenn R. Potter · 1990s
  56. October 13, 1999 Neighbors The council requested the public works director and city clerk to begin work arranging a 28-E agreement with Johnson County Secondary Roads for a work agreement.
    “Council requested City Public Works Director and City Clerk to begin work for arranging a 28-E agreement with Johnson County Secondary Roads for a work agreement”
    document 4165, p. 4 · meeting · 1990s
  57. November 10, 1999 Decision The council approved a letter of support for the non-profit Housing Fellowship for a senior housing project within the city.
    “to approve a letter of support for the non-profit Housing Fellowship for efforts within the City of Tiffin for a senior housing project.”
    document 4163, p. 3 · meeting · project · 1990s
  58. February 9, 2000 Decision The council approved an increase in the fire levy paid to the Tiffin Fire Association to the 60.75 rate for the year beginning 6-30-2000.
    “approve an increase in fire levy for fire protection paid to the Tiffin Fire Association to the 60.75 rate for the year beginning 6-30-2000. Ayes: Bartels, Dils, Gericke, Walls, and Ryan. Motion carried. Motion Gericke second Ryan to approve pay order for Wendler Construction for SRF#4 of $387,240.38 for Wasterwater Improvement Project.”
    document 4158, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  59. April 12, 2000 Neighbors Motion Bartels, second Dils to continue IDOT contract for 150% surcharge of water rates and 120% surcharge of sewer rates as agreed in contact meeting with these officials document 4153, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  60. May 10, 2000 Annexation The council authorized the mayor to visit consenting parties about annexation.
    “Annexation matters were discussed by the city council. Motion Gericke, second Ryan that the Mayor be authorized to visit with consenting parties to annexation. Ayes: Walls, Bartels, Dils, Ryan and Gericke. Motion carried. Part-time employee Steve Jiras will not be working for the next 6 to 8 weeks due to elective surgery.”
    document 4151, p. 6 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 2000s
  61. May 10, 2000 Neighbors The city agreed to charge the state rest stop the 100% sewer rate plus a 20% surcharge and the 100% water rate plus a 50% surcharge, because the rest stop pays no debt service levy.
    “City will agree with the 100% sewer rate plus additional 20% surcharge and make no change in the current 100% water rate plus additional 50% surcharge. This surcharge is requested by the city as the state reststop does not pay debt service levy that is used to meet long term debt on water and sewer facility improvements.”
    document 4151, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  62. May 10, 2000 Neighbors Motion Ryan, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #2000-8, entitled, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF JOHNSTON-POTTERFIELD SUBDIVISION, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA AND APPROVING THE AGREEMENT FOR THE REPLAT OF LOTS 1, 2 AND 6-10 OF THE REVISED JOHNSTON-POTTERFIELD … document 4151, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2000-008 · 2000s
  63. August 9, 2000 Discussion A Clear Creek Amana representative explained plans for a five-kilometer run across Tiffin on September 30, 2000, and the council approved the plans with tape rather than paint on asphalt streets.
    “Clear Creek Amana Community Schools explained plans to conduct a five-kilometer run across Tiffin on September 30, 2000. Motion Bartels, second Ryan to approve CCA Community School plans for five kilometer run crossing city streets, with use of tape rather than paint on asphalt streets.”
    document 4145, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2000s
  64. September 13, 2000 Neighbors Motion Dils, second Ryan to approve a Resolution submitting the 2000 Iowa Department of Transportation Road Use Report by September 30, 2000 and city agreement with IDOT for sewer at the Tiffin reststop document 4143, p. 7 · meeting · 2000s
  65. October 11, 2000 Disaster Resolution 2000-17 took up the state-mandated hazard mitigation plan with ECICOG, with the city providing 25% matching costs, half in kind.
    “HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN MANDATE FROM STATE OF IOWA IN CONJUNCTION WITH ECICOG, CITY PROVIDING 25% MATCHING COSTS, ½ IN-KIND EFFORT. Ayes: Gericke, Walls, Bartels, Dils and Ryan. Motion carried. On the 10th day of October, 2000, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Ryan introduce Ordinance No.”
    document 4141, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2000-017 · 2000s
  66. October 11, 2000 Milestone The minutes record the mayor adding a comment that Tiffin was the first city in Johnson County to implement a recycling program; this is the mayor's statement as minuted and nothing else in the archive is cited for it.
    “Mayor Potter added comment that the City of Tiffin was the first city in Johnson County to implement a recycling program. Ayes: Bartels, Gericke, Walls, Ryan and Dils. Motion carried. Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION #2000-17, HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN MANDATE FROM STATE OF IOWA IN CONJUNCTION WITH ECICOG, CITY PROVIDING 25% MATCHING COSTS, ½ IN-KIND EFFORT.”
    document 4141, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 2000s
  67. October 11, 2000 Decision Resolution 2000-16 on this date took up the state-mandated subsequent regional comprehensive solid waste plan with ECICOG; the number 2000-16 was used again later in the year for voluntary annexation.
    “approve a RESOLUTION #2000-16, SUBSEQUENT REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE PLAN MANDATE FROM STATE OF IOWA IN CONJUNCTION WITH ECICOG. Mayor Potter added comment that the City of Tiffin was the first city in Johnson County to implement a recycling program. Ayes: Bartels, Gericke, Walls, Ryan and Dils. Motion carried.”
    document 4141, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2000-016 · 2000s
  68. November 8, 2000 Neighbors Motion Ryan, second Bartels to approve a Resolution Appointing Representative and recommending no changes in the current Fringe Area Agreement with Johnson County document 4137, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  69. December 13, 2000 History note Coralville asks Tiffin to wait
    “Mayor Faussett asked that the council defer activity on annexations for a short time as the City of Coralville has drawn some of this area in their future land plans. The area under voluntary annexation is abutting the City of Tiffin at this time. The area considered by Coralville does not abut them nor is it contiguous to Coralville.”
    document 4134, p. 4 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · history note · 2000s
  70. December 13, 2000 Annexation The council held a public hearing on annexations along the south boundary of the city with the Coralville mayor, city engineer and city manager present.
    “Regular Meeting of the Tiffin City Council was closed for the purpose of conducting a Public Hearing on proposed Annexations to the City of Tiffin on the south boundary of the city. Present from the City of Coralville were Mayor Jim Faussett, Coralville City Engineer Dan Holderness and City Manager Kelly Hayworth.”
    document 4134, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  71. December 13, 2000 Annexation The mayor stated that the city wished to annex the area because the landowners had requested it through voluntary annexation papers.
    “Potter explained that the City of Tiffin would like to annex this area as the landowners have requested this in submission of voluntary annexation papers. At an earlier joint meeting, Mayor Fausett indicated that only one council member and the Mayor had attended when all of the Coralville council had been present.”
    document 4134, p. 5 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 2000s
  72. December 13, 2000 Discussion The clerk reminded the Coralville city engineer that information on recent floodplain filling along Clear Creek had been requested nearly two months earlier, and the minutes record a concern about flooding upstream near Tiffin homes.
    “The floodplain changes create concern about the possibility of flooding upstream in the vicinity Tiffin homes.”
    document 4134, p. 5 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  73. December 13, 2000 Neighbors The minutes record that the Coralville mayor had suggested a joint fire station and jointly used ball diamonds at an earlier joint meeting, with no further exchange since.
    “During that meeting Mayor Fausett had suggested a joint fire station and jointly used ball diamonds. No further exchange has taken place between Tiffin and Coralville. On concern that was raised by Coralville City Engineer was Tiffin's ability to plan and provide city services such as water.”
    document 4134, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  74. December 13, 2000 Neighbors Motion Bartels, second Dils to accept voluntary annexations applications for the City of Tiffin as published, excepting Parcel 42 (south most area), and excepting the east \( \frac{1}{2} \) of I-380 and plan to meet with Johnson County officials for discussion, revision and agreement in this fringe … document 4134, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  75. January 10, 2001 Discussion A discussion of fire truck financing noted that an effort by Coralville to annex the quarry area east of I-380 involuntarily could greatly reduce the township tax base.
    “Should recent effort by Coralville to involuntarily annex the quarry area east of I-380 be successful, the township tax base could be greatly reduced and make truck purchase very difficult. A truck can be ordered for approximately $160,000. Paid over ten years would bring costs nearer to $300,000 to $350,000 depending on rate and term. Mr.”
    document 4132, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  76. January 10, 2001 Neighbors The engineer reported that the county had asked the city to update the county fringe agreement and to meet to coordinate planning with Coralville.
    “The County has requested that the city update the county fringe agreement and meet to coordinate planning instruments with Coralville.”
    document 4132, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  77. January 10, 2001 Report The minutes record that the city had previously undertaken housing survey and planning services for senior housing with ECICOG that was unsuccessful, and that the state-mandated hazard mitigation study was funded at three-quarters of cost.
    “The City has previously undertaken Housing survey and planning services for Senior Housing with ECICOG that was unsuccessful.”
    document 4132, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2000s
  78. January 10, 2001 Discussion A fire truck could be ordered for approximately $160,000, and paid over ten years the cost would come nearer $300,000 to $350,000.
    “A truck can be ordered for approximately $160,000. Paid over ten years would bring costs nearer to $300,000 to $350,000 depending on rate and term. Mr. Charbon hoped that a larger down payment could reduce the final cost.”
    document 4132, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  79. January 10, 2001 Neighbors Resolution 2001-1 approved a 28-E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana school for cooperation in providing library services.
    “Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve a Resolution # 2001-1, APPROVING A 28-E AGREEMENT WITH THE CLEAR CREEK AMANA SCHOOL FOR COOPERATION FOR PROVIDING LIBRARY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, and authorizing City Councilperson Dils to present same to the school for consideration and approval. Ayes: Walls, Gericke, Dils and Bartels. Absent: Ryan. Motion carried.”
    document 4132, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2001-001 · 2000s
  80. January 10, 2001 Figure The council moved to renew the sheriff contract with the rate rising from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour for 12 hours per week.
    “approve a contract renewal with the Johnson County Sheriff Department including a increase in rate from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour with service of 12 hours per week”
    document 4132, p. 5 · meeting · project · 2000s
  81. January 10, 2001 Neighbors Motion Gericke, second Bartels to approve a contract renewal with the Johnson County Sheriff Department including a increase in rate from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour with service of 12 hours per week increasing and set consideration and acceptance for the next regular meeting of the Tiffin City … document 4132, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  82. January 10, 2001 Neighbors Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve a Resolution # 2001-1, APPROVING A 28-E AGREEMENT WITH THE CLEAR CREEK AMANA SCHOOL FOR COOPERATION FOR PROVIDING LIBRARY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, and authorizing City Councilperson Dils to present same to the school for consideration and approval document 4132, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2001-001 · 2000s
  83. February 14, 2001 Neighbors Motion Walls, second Dils to approve audit contract with Anne Meinke of West Point, IA for work as required under rules of the SRF Funds from the State of Iowa for the completed sewer plant project document 4130, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  84. February 14, 2001 Neighbors Motion Bartels, second Gericke to approve RESOLUTION #2001-4 RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO CITY OF TIFFIN FRINGE AREA MAP recommended for approval by the Tiffin Planning and Zoning and to present same with Johnson County officials for agreement document 4130, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2001-004 · 2000s
  85. February 21, 2001 Neighbors Motion Bartels, second Ryan to approve an updated Land Use Plan for the City of Tiffin and authorizing the Hart Engineering to continue with preliminary communication with Johnson County Zoning Department and prepare documents necessary to facilitate revised agreement document 4129, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  86. February 21, 2001 Neighbors Motion Richardson, second Reeve to approve an updated Land Use Plan for the City of Tiffin and to recommend adoption to the City Council for the City of Tiffin and additionally that the City of Tiffin continue communication, study and revision of the current fringe area and growth land use area map … document 4129, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  87. March 7, 2001 Neighbors Johnson County zoning staff told Planning and Zoning that the new fringe map included all areas then seeking annexation.
    “The new fringe map includes all areas currently desiring annexation. Dvorak and Moore expressed Johnson County support of all new growth of the community with the exception of area south of Schneider. Schneider is very anxious to come into the city.”
    document 4128, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  88. March 7, 2001 Neighbors Planning and Zoning recommended that county staff present the negotiated fringe area agreement to the Board of Supervisors and that the city meet Coralville about an area in Coralville's growth plan agreement with the county.
    “recommend that RJ Dvorak and Rick Moore present negotiated fringe area agreement to Johnson County Board of Supervisors and the City of Tiffin arrange a time to meet with the City of Coralville and discuss concerns they have for this area that is in Coralville’s growth plan agreement with the county”
    document 4128, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  89. March 14, 2001 Figure The March 2001 budget form lists the last official census population as 1,129.
    “January 1, 2000 Property Valuations Population With Gas & Electric Without Gas & Electric Last Official Census Regular 15,241,113 10,239,341 1,129 Add Regular plus TIF value (if no TIF value re-enter Regular) 2a 28,558,031 3b 23,556,259 Ag Land 901,267 901,267 TAXES LEVIED <table> <tr> <th>Code</th> <th>Sec.</th> <th>Limit</th> <th>Purpose</th> <th>Request with Utility Replacem”
    document 4127, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  90. March 14, 2001 Neighbors Motion Walls, second Ryan to approve a proposed revision to the 28-E Fringe Area Agreement with Johnson County Board of Supervisors and to pass to the county for further study and consideration document 4127, p. 8 · meeting · 2000s
  91. May 9, 2001 Resolution Resolution 2001-015 adopted: Motion Gericke, second Dils to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-15, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 28E FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FOR SHARED MAINTENANCE OF SHARED PUBLIC ROADS document 4119, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2001-015 · 2000s
  92. June 27, 2001 Neighbors Motion Gericke, second Dils to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-15, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 28E FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FOR SHARED MAINTENANCE OF SHARED PUBLIC ROADS document 4114, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2001-015 · 2000s
  93. July 11, 2001 Spending The council was notified of an award of $75,000.00 from the federal LAWCON grant, administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, for land acquisition for the new park; the application ranked fourth of 48.
    “The LAWCON federal grant application submitted by Clerk Reihman has received notification of award of $75,000.00 to be used for land acquisition costs of the new park. The LAWCON grant is administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The Tiffin grant came in fourth in a field of 48 applications.”
    document 4113, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  94. July 11, 2001 Figure The LAWCON grant of $75,000 as printed in 2001 is about $140,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “The LAWCON federal grant application submitted by Clerk Reihman has received notification of award of $75,000.00 to be used for land acquisition costs of the new park. The LAWCON grant is administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The Tiffin grant came in fourth in a field of 48 applications.”
    document 4113, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  95. August 8, 2001 Neighbors Resolution 2001-29 provided a 28-E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana Community School District for a shared public library with the Springmier Community Library.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 2001-29 PROVIDING 28-E AGREEMENT WITH the Clear Creek Amana Community School District providing for shared public library with the Springmier Community Library.. Ayes: Gericke, Dils, Bartels, and Ryan. Absent: Walls. Motion carried. Jim Bartels reported to the Council problems he has suffered as a result of storm water run-off coming across his property.”
    document 4111, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2001-029 · 2000s
  96. August 8, 2001 Neighbors Motion Ryan, second Gericke to authorize Mayor Glenn R. Potter to sign a maintenance agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a five year time period for Hwy# 6 document 4111, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  97. August 8, 2001 Neighbors Motion Dils, second Gericke to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2001-29 PROVIDING 28-E AGREEMENT WITH the Clear Creek Amana Community School District providing for shared public library with the Springmier Community Library document 4111, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2001-029 · 2000s
  98. November 14, 2001 Neighbors The council approved an IDOT agreement with Snowdrifters for snowmobilers along Highway 6, with a notation to keep clear of the new park area.
    “approve an IDOT AGREEMENT WITH SNOWDRIFTERS for snowmobilers along Hwy 6, with notation to notify SNOWDRIFTERS of keeping clearance from new park area.”
    document 4103, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  99. November 14, 2001 Neighbors Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve an IDOT AGREEMENT WITH SNOWDRIFTERS for snowmobilers along Hwy 6, with notation to notify SNOWDRIFTERS of keeping clearance from new park area document 4103, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  100. December 12, 2001 Neighbors A Resolution Approving the Entering into of a Subdivider's Agreement with the Owner/subdivider of Rolling Hills Estates Part One, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa document 5174 · meeting · Res. 2001-030 · 2000s

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