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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. April 24, 2013 Disaster A resident discussed drainage and clean-up behind their home due to the flooding the previous week.
    “Resident discussed drainage and clean-up behind their home due to the flooding the previous week.”
    document 3818, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  2. April 24, 2013 Figure The April 24, 2013 resolution recites that Planning and Zoning members are paid a per meeting rate of $20.
    “Planning & Zoning members get paid a per meeting rate of $20”
    document 5917, p. 1 · 2010s
  3. April 24, 2013 Disaster Resident discussed drainage and clean-up behind their home due to the flooding the previous week. document 3818, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  4. April 24, 2013 Neighbors Resolution 2013-068 Authorizing mayor and city administrator to sign contract for Police Services with Johnson County Sheriff; document 3818, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2013-068 · 2010s
  5. April 24, 2013 Special event Resolution 2013-080 Authorizing City Administrator/Clerk to sign Amusement Park Contract for TiffinFest document 3818, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2013-080 · 2010s
  6. April 24, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-327 adopted: Motion passed. Resolution 2013-054 Authorizing Hart Frederick to update the City's Sidewalk Map. No action would be needed on this item to discontinue use of a map. Ordinance 2013-327 Amending the Zoning Map for Walker Tracts-1st reading document 4968 · meeting · Ord. 2013-327 · 2010s
  7. May 8, 2013 Disaster The administrator reported completing FEMA paperwork from flooding.
    “Administrator Jackson: Completed FEMA paperwork from flooding.”
    document 3815, p. 3 · meeting · Michon Jackson · 2010s
  8. May 8, 2013 Special event A Resolution Authorizing the Administrator/clerk to Sign the Rodeo Contract for Tiffinfest document 5936 · meeting · Res. 2013-094 · 2010s
  9. May 8, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-328 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code, Chapter 136, Sidewalk Regulations, to Change the Amount of Time Property Owners have to Remove Snow, Ice and Accumulations from Sidewalks under 136.03-2nd reading document 4969 · meeting · Ord. 2013-328 · 2010s
  10. May 8, 2013 Resolution Resolution 2013-091 adopted: Adopting and Approving Tax Compliance Procedures Relating to Tax-Exempt Bonds document 3815, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2013-091 · 2010s
  11. May 22, 2013 Spending Resolution 2013-88 authorized a contract for the purchase of a 2013 Ford truck for Public Works in the amount of $43,230, a FY2014 budgeted expense.
    “the truck is a FY2014 budgeted expense and; Whereas the City Council of the City of Tiffin will order a 2013 Ford truck from Lynch Ford in the amount of $43,230”
    document 5933, p. 1 · Res. 2013-088 · 2010s
  12. May 22, 2013 Figure $43,230 as printed (2013) · about $63,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “the truck is a FY2014 budgeted expense and; Whereas the City Council of the City of Tiffin will order a 2013 Ford truck from Lynch Ford in the amount of $43,230”
    document 5933, p. 1 · 2010s
  13. May 22, 2013 Decision Resolution 2013-107 authorized the mayor and administrator to negotiate and sign a license for an at-grade bicycle and pedestrian trail crossing of railroad track at the Jasper Avenue Trail, Phase 4, where the railroad required crossing arms.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 2013-107 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK, UPON CONCURRANCE OF CITY ATTORNEY, TO NEGOTIATE AND SIGN LICENSE FOR AT-GRADE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAIL ON RAILROAD LEASED LINE PROPERTY”
    document 5950, p. 1 · Res. 2013-107 · 2010s
  14. May 22, 2013 Neighbors A Resolution Authorizing the Entering into of a 28e Agreement with the Tiffin Fire Association for Fire Protection and Other Emergency Services for the Citizens of Tiffin document 5946 · Res. 2013-104 · 2010s
  15. May 22, 2013 Special event A Resolution Authorizing the Administrator/clerk to Sign the Eulenspiegel Puppet Theater Co Contract for Tiffinfest document 5953 · Res. 2013-110 · 2010s
  16. May 22, 2013 Resolution Resolution 2013-104 adopted: Authorizing the Entering into of a 28e Agreement with the Tiffin Fire Association for Fire Protection and Other Emergency Services for the Citizens of Tiffin document 5946 · Res. 2013-104 · 2010s
  17. June 12, 2013 Decision Resolution 2013-116 authorized the city administrator to work with the Iowa DOT to reduce the Highway 6 speed limit from Jasper to Half Moon to 35 mph.
    “Resolution 2013-116 Authorizing City Administrator to move forward with the IA DOT to Reduce the Speed Limit on Highway 6 from Jasper to Half Moon to 35 mph”
    document 3814, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2013-116 · 2010s
  18. June 12, 2013 Decision A June 2013 resolution authorized the city administrator to work with the Iowa DOT to reduce the Highway 6 speed limit to 35 MPH and to 25 MPH in school zones.
    “reduce the speed limit on Highway 6 to 35 MPH and to 25 MPH in school zones.”
    document 5960, p. 1 · Res. 2013-116 · 2010s
  19. June 12, 2013 Resolution Resolution 2013-117 adopted: Setting a Public Hearing to Amend the Subdivision Ordinance Maintenance Bond-to two (2) years document 5963 · meeting · Res. 2013-117 · 2010s
  20. June 26, 2013 Figure The plan amendment states the city's total commitment of incremental property tax revenue for the Big Seeds Project will not exceed $250,000.
    “the City's total commitment of incremental property tax revenues with respect to the Big Seeds Project will not exceed $250,000”
    document 5973, p. 11 · Res. 2013-129 · 2010s
  21. June 26, 2013 Figure The council took the third reading of Ordinance 2013-331 amending the Board of Adjustment ordinance to add $20 per meeting compensation.
    “Ordinance 2013-331 Amending BOA Ordinance to Add Compensation Paid Per Meeting of $20 – 3rd reading.”
    document 3813, p. 4 · meeting · Ord. 2013-331 · 2010s
  22. June 26, 2013 Discussion During the plat discussion for Prairie Trail West, a council member asked why it was acceptable to build Tiffin City Hall in the flood plain when the plat's flood plain was a concern.
    “Upton asking why it is ok to build Tiffin City Hall in flood plain, but this is a concern.”
    document 3813, p. 4 · meeting · Peggy Upton · 2010s
  23. June 26, 2013 Decision Council approved the preliminary plat for Prairie Trail West by a motion of Kahler seconded by Ryan.
    “Motion by Kahler to Approve, seconded by Ryan.”
    document 3813, p. 4 · meeting · Joann Kahler · Mike Ryan · 2010s
  24. June 26, 2013 Figure The $10,000 substation property sale works out to about $91,900 per acre (derived, per acre, from the printed square feet). Derived
    “containing 4,738.12 square feet more or less, (Substation Property) located within the legal boundaries of the City of Tiffin, to Alliant Energy and; Whereas the City Council held a public hearing on June 26, 2013 concerning the sale of the Substation Property and; Whereas, the City of Tiffin received one bid in the amount of $10,000 from Alliant Energy”
    document 5965, p. 1 · 2010s
  25. June 26, 2013 Figure The city received one bid of $10,000 from Alliant Energy for a substation property of 4,738.12 square feet, and the council authorized the sale.
    “containing 4,738.12 square feet more or less, (Substation Property) located within the legal boundaries of the City of Tiffin, to Alliant Energy and; Whereas the City Council held a public hearing on June 26, 2013 concerning the sale of the Substation Property and; Whereas, the City of Tiffin received one bid in the amount of $10,000 from Alliant Energy”
    document 5965, p. 1 · 2010s
  26. June 26, 2013 Figure $10,000 as printed (2013) · about $14,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “containing 4,738.12 square feet more or less, (Substation Property) located within the legal boundaries of the City of Tiffin, to Alliant Energy and; Whereas the City Council held a public hearing on June 26, 2013 concerning the sale of the Substation Property and; Whereas, the City of Tiffin received one bid in the amount of $10,000 from Alliant Energy”
    document 5965, p. 1 · 2010s
  27. June 26, 2013 Figure The urban renewal plan amendment stated that the city's total commitment of incremental property tax revenues for the Big Seeds project would not exceed $250,000.
    “the City's total commitment of incremental property tax revenues with respect to the Big Seeds Project will not exceed $250,000”
    document 5973, p. 11 · 2010s
  28. June 26, 2013 Figure $250,000 as printed (2013) · about $360,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “the City's total commitment of incremental property tax revenues with respect to the Big Seeds Project will not exceed $250,000”
    document 5973, p. 11 · 2010s
  29. June 26, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-330 adopted: Amending Zoning Ordinance for Prairie Trail West – 3rd reading document 4971 · meeting · Ord. 2013-330 · 2010s
  30. June 26, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-331 adopted: Amending BOA Ordinance to Add Compensation Paid Per Meeting of $20 – 3rd reading document 4972 · meeting · Ord. 2013-331 · 2010s
  31. June 26, 2013 Resolution Resolution 2013-127 adopted: Approving the Internal Advances of Funds for Payment of Urban Renewal Projects. Berner stated that this resolution is a requirement for TIF. Upton verified that funds are borrowed then paid by TIF document 3813, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2013-127 · 2010s
  32. June 26, 2013 Resolution Resolution 2013-129 adopted: Approving Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area. Berner stated this is a resolution that has come from bond attorney Jon Danos document 5973 · meeting · Res. 2013-129 · 2010s
  33. June 26, 2013 Project City parks and recreation facilities: Resolution 2013-120 Approving Award of Contract for the Concession Stand, Upon Review of Bids and Recommendation by the Project Engineer – Motion by Upton to table document 3813, p. 4 · meeting · City parks and recreation facilities · 2010s
  34. July 10, 2013 Disaster The administrator reported finishing FEMA paperwork from the April flooding.
    “Finishing up FEMA paperwork from April flooding.”
    document 3812, p. 3 · meeting · Michon Jackson · 2010s
  35. July 10, 2013 Decision The council took up Ordinance 2013-333 amending the zoning ordinance to add definitions for accessory yards.
    “Ordinance 2013-333 Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Add Definitions for Accessory Yards, to Change the Types of Accessory Uses”
    document 3812, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 333 · project · 2010s
  36. July 10, 2013 Figure The payables list includes $4,901.00 for the Johnson County Sheriff's July monthly contract.
    “JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF</td> <td>JULY MONTHLY CONTRACT</td> <td>$4,901.00”
    document 3812, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2010s
  37. July 24, 2013 Decision The resolution created a Comprehensive Plan Committee and Resolution 2013-139 created a temporary budget for it not to exceed $2,500.
    “Resolution 2013-139 Creating a Temporary Budget for the Comprehensive Plan Committee, Not to Exceed $2,500”
    document 3811, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2013-139 · project · 2010s
  38. July 24, 2013 Decision Ordinance 2013-334, rezoning Hickory Knoll from R-1A and P-1 to R-1E, had its first reading and was approved on motion of Kahler over one nay vote.
    “Ordinance 2013-334 Amending the Zoning Map from R-1A to R-1E and from P-1 to R-1E for Hickory Knoll – 1st Reading Upton confirming that this is what has been looked at prior. Motion by Kahler to approve, seconded by Bartels. Ayes: Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton - Nays: Phillips. Motion carried.”
    document 3811, p. 4 · meeting · Ord. 2013-334 · project · 2010s
  39. July 24, 2013 Figure Resolution 2013-141 recited that it had been past practice to pay Board of Adjustment members $20 for each meeting attended and authorized paying them for prior meetings.
    “Whereas the City Council of the City of Tiffin recognizes that it has been past practice to pay the Board of Adjustment members $20 for each meeting they have attended”
    document 5988, p. 1 · Res. 2013-141 · 2010s
  40. July 24, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-332 adopted: Amending the Subdivision Ordinance 2013-319 to Change the Time Period Under Section 2.05 Maintenance Bond Required-2nd reading document 4973 · meeting · Ord. 2013-332 · 2010s
  41. July 24, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-333 adopted: Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Add Definitions for Accessory Yards, to Change the Types of Accessory Uses and Structures Permitted, and to Modify the Minimum Yard Requirements for Private Garages – 3rd Reading document 4974 · meeting · Ord. 2013-333 · 2010s
  42. July 24, 2013 Resolution Resolution 2013-137 adopted: Providing for Reduction of Interest Rate for Sewer Revenue Bond document 5983 · meeting · Res. 2013-137 · 2010s
  43. August 7, 2013 Decision Resolution 2013-138 created a Comprehensive Plan Committee of the Planning and Zoning Commission and community stakeholders to work with ECICOG, which the city had contracted to update the comprehensive plan.
    “WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin has contracted with the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) to update the City's comprehensive plan”
    document 5984, p. 1 · Res. 2013-138 · project · 2010s
  44. August 14, 2013 Spending Resolution 2013-145 authorized the administrator to sign an agreement with Big Country for a five-year tax rebate with TIF funds.
    “Resolution 2013-145 Authorizing the City Administrator to sign an agreement with Big Country for a tax rebate for five (5) years with TIF funds”
    document 3809, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2013-145 · 2010s
  45. August 14, 2013 Discussion On August 14, 2013 the council took up Resolution 2013-150, hiring an engineering firm to create the legal description for the LCWF swap area at City Park.
    “Resolution 2013-150 Approving hiring Hart-Frederick to create the legal description for the LCWF swap area at City Park”
    document 3809, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2013-150 · 2010s
  46. August 14, 2013 Special event The council approved Resolution 2013-151, approving Throttle Down for alcohol consumption for outdoor events on 08/24/13, 09/14/13 and 10/12/13, on a vote of four ayes and one nay.
    “Resolution 2013-151 Approving Throttle Down for alcohol consumption for outdoor events on 08/24/13, 09/14/13 and 10/12/13: Motion Ryan to approve, second Kahler. Ayes=Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton. Nays=Phillips. Motion passed.”
    document 3809, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2013-151 · 2010s
  47. August 14, 2013 Figure Resolution 2013-144 approved a Dave Schmitt Construction change order of $11,160.21, and the public works department said the stubbed out line to the water tower was extra.
    “Resolution 2013-144 Approving Dave Schmitt Construction change order of $11,160.21: Public Work Mehmen added that the stubbed out line to the water tower was extra.”
    document 3809, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2013-144 · project · 2010s
  48. August 28, 2013 Figure Resolution 2013-160 approved an increase in the wages for the Parks Technician position, not to exceed $32,000 per year.
    “increase in the wages for the Parks Technician Position, not to exceed $32,000 per year”
    document 6011, p. 1 · Res. 2013-160 · 2010s
  49. August 28, 2013 Figure $32,000.00 as printed in 2013 is about $46,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “increase in the wages for the Parks Technician Position, not to exceed $32,000 per year”
    document 6011, p. 1 · 2010s
  50. August 28, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-334 adopted: Amending the Zoning Map from R-1A to R-1E and from P-1 to R-1E for Hickory Knoll-3rd reading document 4975 · meeting · Ord. 2013-334 · 2010s
  51. August 28, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-335 adopted: Amending the Zoning Ordinance for Hickory Knoll PAD-3rd reading document 4976 · meeting · Ord. 2013-335 · 2010s
  52. September 11, 2013 Discussion The council discussed a splash pad; public works and the administrator had started research, CDBG funds were to be checked, and a possible location was Potter Park between the basketball courts and the memorial.
    “Discussion and possible action on Parks & Splash Pad: Public Works Director Mehmen and Administrator Jackson have already started research. Jackson to check into CDBG funds for funding. Ryan: wants it visible in town. Possible location for small pad is at Potter Park between basketball courts and the memorial. Public works will get a few cost options.”
    document 3805, p. 3 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · Michon Jackson · 2010s
  53. September 11, 2013 Resolution Resolution 2013-165 adopted: Authorizing the City Attorney to Work with the E911 Director to Correct Property Addresses Within the City Limits for Emergency Response Safety document 6016 · Res. 2013-165 · 2010s
  54. September 25, 2013 Spending Resolution 2013-179 awarded the City Hall project to City Construction Group LC in the total amount of $382,700, by three ayes to two nays.
    “Resolution 2013-179 Awarding the City Hall project to City Construction Group LC in the total amount of $382,700: Phillips commented that the location is horrendous. Motion Kahler to approve, second Ryan. Ayes=Kahler, Ryan, Bartels. Nays=Upton, Phillips. Motion passed.”
    document 3803, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2013-179 · 2010s
  55. September 25, 2013 Figure The printed $382,700 of 2013 is about $550,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “Resolution 2013-179 Awarding the City Hall project to City Construction Group LC in the total amount of $382,700: Phillips commented that the location is horrendous. Motion Kahler to approve, second Ryan. Ayes=Kahler, Ryan, Bartels. Nays=Upton, Phillips. Motion passed.”
    document 3803, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  56. September 25, 2013 Discussion A builder asked council for a two- or three-year TIF rebate for a new dental office described as a $700,000 project adding two full-time positions, on a lot outside any TIF district.
    “asked Council for a two or three year TIF rebate for Dr. Hart’s new office. The new facility is a $700,000 project and will be adding two full-time positions.”
    document 3803, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  57. September 25, 2013 Decision Council approved Resolution 2013-176, the preliminary plat for Tiffin Heights, and the resolution approving the developer's agreement.
    “Resolution 2013-176 Approving preliminary plat for Tiffin Heights”
    document 3803, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2013-176 · project · 2010s
  58. September 25, 2013 Decision Resolution 2013-176 approved the preliminary plat of Tiffin Heights, with Outlots A, C and D to be dedicated to the city.
    “that the Preliminary Plat, for Tiffin Heights is hereby approved”
    document 6026, p. 1 · Res. 2013-176 · 2010s
  59. September 25, 2013 Figure In 2013 a builder asked council for a two or three year TIF rebate for a new dental office described as a $700,000 project adding two full-time positions.
    “Premise Construction asked Council for a two or three year TIF rebate for Dr. Hart’s new office. The new facility is a $700,000 project and will be adding two full-time positions.”
    document 3803, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  60. September 25, 2013 Figure $700,000 as printed (2013) · about $1,000,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Premise Construction asked Council for a two or three year TIF rebate for Dr. Hart’s new office. The new facility is a $700,000 project and will be adding two full-time positions.”
    document 3803, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  61. September 25, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-336 adopted: Ryan left at 6:57 pm Ordinance 2013-336 Amending Ordinance 2012-219 to clarify the requirements of Subdividers to pay the costs and fees of the City Engineer-3rd reading document 4977 · meeting · Ord. 2013-336 · 2010s
  62. September 25, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-337 adopted: Amending the Zoning Map for Tiffin Heights-3rd reading document 4978 · meeting · Ord. 2013-337 · 2010s
  63. September 25, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-338 adopted: Amending the Zoning Ordinance for The Villages-Phase 2 rezoning-2nd reading document 4979 · meeting · Ord. 2013-338 · 2010s
  64. September 25, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-339 adopted: Discussion and possible action regarding waiving the 3rd reading of Ordinance 2013-339 for The Villages-Phase 2 PAD document 4980 · meeting · Ord. 2013-339 · 2010s
  65. September 25, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-340 adopted: Action regarding SUDAS, Lighting Ordinance and Bike Parking: Phillips confirmed each issue will be addressed individually. Resolution to set a public hearings will be on the next agenda. Ordinance 2013-340 Prairie Trail West Rezoning-1st reading: Phillips wanted a summary of what is getting rezoned document 4981 · meeting · Ord. 2013-340 · 2010s
  66. October 4, 2013 Decision Resolution 2013-170 approved the preliminary plat of Prairie Trail West, with Outlot A to be dedicated to the city as open space.
    “that the Preliminary Plat, for Prairie Trail West is hereby approved”
    document 6021, p. 1 · Res. 2013-170 · 2010s
  67. October 9, 2013 Project Jasper Avenue Watermain Extension: Motion Bartels to have the rocked access removed on Grant Street, second Ryan. Ayes=Ryan, Bartels, Upton, Phillips. Nays=Kahler. Resolution 2013-186 Approving Award of Contract for the Jasper Ave Watermain Extension Project, upon review of the bids & recommendation by the Project Engineer: Mayor Berner indicated the City is still working on a few easement agreements document 3802, p. 3 · meeting · Jasper Avenue Watermain Extension · 2010s
  68. October 23, 2013 Landmark On October 23, 2013 the council took up a water leak at Jon's Ice Cream, where the owner said he was informed incorrectly about the location of the water line problem; the minutes record a request for $3,000 of the $12,000 because of the city's misdirection.
    “Discussion and possible action for Jon’s Ice Cream water leak issue: Informed incorrectly about location of water line issues and would like some financial assistance. Philips clarified he is asking only $3,000 of the $12,000 due to the city’s misdirection”
    document 3801, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  69. October 23, 2013 Figure The assistance requested for the water leak of $3,000 as printed in 2013 is about $4,300 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Discussion and possible action for Jon’s Ice Cream water leak issue: Informed incorrectly about location of water line issues and would like some financial assistance. Philips clarified he is asking only $3,000 of the $12,000 due to the city’s misdirection”
    document 3801, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  70. October 23, 2013 Discussion The October 2013 discussion included the city assisting with paying 25% of the trail-sized sidewalk from the west of the school's property line to the new Ireland Avenue.
    “Discussion about the City assisting with paying 25% of the trail-sized sidewalk from the West of the school’s property line to the new Ireland Avenue”
    document 3801, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  71. October 23, 2013 Decision In October 2013 the council authorized a 28E proposal with the school for a sidewalk and property acquisition; no agreement had been reached because the school board had none to review.
    “Authorizing Mayor and City Administrator/Clerk to prepare a 28E proposal agreement with the school for a sidewalk and property acquisition: Mayor Berner attended the 10/16/13 School Board meeting. Since there was no 28E agreement for them to review, no agreement was reached.”
    document 3801, p. 2 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2010s
  72. October 23, 2013 Resolution Resolution 2013-191 adopted: Authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator/clerk to Prepare a 28e Proposal Agreement with the School for a Sidewalk and Property Acquisition document 6042 · Res. 2013-191 · 2010s
  73. October 30, 2013 Spending Resolution 2013-186 awarded the Jasper Avenue Watermain Extension contract to Cornerstone at $183,025.45.
    “Resolution 2013-186 Approving Award of Contract for the Jasper Ave Watermain Extension Project to Cornerstone at $183,025.45”
    document 3800, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2013-186 · project · 2010s
  74. October 30, 2013 Decision On October 30, 2013 the council passed Resolution 2013-185, appointing a different person to the Planning and Zoning Commission, on a divided vote.
    “Resolution 2013-185 Appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission–Moore: Motion Bartels to appoint Moore, second Kahler. Ayes=Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Nays=Phillips, Upton. Motion passed.”
    document 3800, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  75. October 30, 2013 Decision A motion to override the mayor's veto of Resolution 2013-181, an appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission, failed on October 30, 2013.
    “Re-passage Resolution 2013-181 Appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission–Klein–overriding Veto by Mayor: Motion Phillips to override veto, second Upton. Discussion on the basis of the veto and reasoning. Ayes=Phillips, Upton. Nays=Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Motion to appoint Klein failed.”
    document 3800, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  76. October 30, 2013 Project Jasper Avenue Watermain Extension: Resolution 2013-186 Approving Award of Contract for the Jasper Ave Watermain Extension Project to Cornerstone at $183,025.45: Ryan confirmed with Hart-Frederick they are capable of completing the job – Motion Ryan to approve, second Bartels. Ayes=Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Motion passed document 3800, p. 2 · meeting · Jasper Avenue Watermain Extension · 2010s
  77. November 13, 2013 Neighbors Resolution 2013-203 discontinued the 28E agreement with Coralville for commercial inspection services and removed it from the State of Iowa database.
    “to approve discontinuing the 28E agreement with Coralville for Commercial inspection services and from the State of Iowa Database.”
    document 6053, p. 1 · Res. 2013-203 · 2010s
  78. November 13, 2013 Resolution Resolution 2013-196 adopted: Approving the Urban Renewal Report to the State of Iowa document 6046 · Res. 2013-196 · 2010s
  79. November 13, 2013 Resolution Resolution 2013-203 adopted: Discontinuing the 28e Agreement with Coralville for Commercial Inspection Services and from the State of Iowa Database document 6053 · Res. 2013-203 · 2010s
  80. December 9, 2013 Decision Council was told the offer for the Jon's Ice Cream property should be $105,618 for everything that needs to be done.
    “Council was informed that the offer should be $105,618 for everything that needs to be done.”
    document 3799, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2010s
  81. December 9, 2013 Decision The ordinance amended Sections 8.01 and 8.06 of the Zoning Ordinance on exterior lighting, regarding street lights and lighting minimums.
    “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 8.01 AND 8.06 OF THE TIFFIN ZONING ORDINANCE - EXTERIOR LIGHTING”
    document 4982, p. 1 · Ord. 2013-343 · 2010s
  82. December 9, 2013 Discussion The sheriff addressed council about the police budget and contract, and the minutes say council was comfortable with a 15% increase in man hours.
    “Council is comfortable with a 15% increase in man hours.”
    document 3799, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
  83. December 9, 2013 Report The public works report of December 9, 2013 said the water tower was waiting for pressure reducing valves and would be partially filled but kept low for the pressure to be reduced.
    “Public Works Report: water tower report waiting for PRVs to get done, had to change valves and hoses. Will partially fill the tower but keep it low for the pressure to be reduced.”
    document 3799, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  84. December 9, 2013 Naming Motion carried. Resolution 2013-202 Approving Name Change on Jasper Avenue and Property Owner Address Changes on Street: Name change to Park Road document 3799, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2013-202 · 2010s
  85. December 9, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-343 adopted: Ordinances-2013-343 - Zoning Code Amendment - Section 8 document 4982 · meeting · Ord. 2013-343 · 2010s
  86. December 9, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-344 adopted: Amending Section 7.04 of the Zoning Ordinance-Bicycle Parking-3rd reading document 4983 · meeting · Ord. 2013-344 · 2010s
  87. December 9, 2013 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-345 adopted: Repealing Access Regulation-3rd reading document 4984 · meeting · Ord. 2013-345 · 2010s
  88. December 9, 2013 Resolution Resolution 2013-202 adopted: Motion carried. Resolution 2013-202 Approving Name Change on Jasper Avenue and Property Owner Address Changes on Street: Name change to Park Road document 6052 · meeting · Res. 2013-202 · 2010s
  89. December 11, 2013 Naming A resolution recites that when the area around Jasper Avenue was annexed the street name was not changed from a county name to a city name.
    “previously when the area around Jasper Ave was annexed the street name did not change from a county named street to a city named street”
    document 6052, p. 1 · 2010s
  90. January 8, 2014 Spending The council took up Resolution 2014-004 on a purchase offer to the CCA School Board; the minutes record a developer willing to pay the $20,000 for the land purchase.
    “Resolution 2014-004 Approving submission Purchase Offer CCA School Board for review/approval: Developer Buss confirmed they are willing to pay the $20,000 for the land purchase and sign any documentation necessary.”
    document 3798, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
  91. January 8, 2014 Decision Council moved to have the mayor make a counter offer to John's Ice Cream not to exceed $145,000.
    “Motion Upton to have the Mayor to make counter offer to John’s Ice Cream not to exceed $145,000”
    document 3798, p. 3 · meeting · Peggy Upton · 2010s
  92. January 8, 2014 Dedication A council member asked for an agenda item for a cornerstone dedication by the Masons at the new city hall.
    “Councilmen Ryan asked to have an agenda item for a cornerstone dedication by the Masons at the new city hall.”
    document 3798, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  93. January 8, 2014 Spending In January 2014 the council took up Resolution 2014-004, a purchase offer to the CCA School Board, with a developer confirming a willingness to pay $20,000 for the land purchase.
    “Developer Buss confirmed they are willing to pay the $20,000 for the land purchase and sign any documentation necessary.”
    document 3798, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2014-004 · project · 2010s
  94. January 8, 2014 Figure $20,000.00 as printed in 2014 is about $28,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Developer Buss confirmed they are willing to pay the $20,000 for the land purchase and sign any documentation necessary.”
    document 3798, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
  95. January 8, 2014 Report The public works director reported on January 8, 2014 that the water tower automatic system controls and pressure reducing valves were ready.
    “Public Works Director Mehmen reported the water tower automatic system controls and pressure reducing vales are ready.”
    document 3798, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  96. January 8, 2014 Dedication Councilmen Ryan asked to have an agenda item for a cornerstone dedication by the Masons at the new city hall. document 3798, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  97. January 22, 2014 Figure The printed $150,000 of 2014 is about $210,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “Motion Ryan to approve increasing the cost of the John’s Ice Cream offer to a flat $150,000”
    document 3797, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  98. January 22, 2014 Figure The mayor's breakdown for Jon's Ice Cream listed a $31,200 appraisal.
    “Mayor Berner gave a breakdown: $31,200 appraisal”
    document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2010s
  99. January 22, 2014 Decision Council approved increasing the cost of the Jon's Ice Cream offer to a flat $150,000.
    “Motion Ryan to approve increasing the cost of the John’s Ice Cream offer to a flat $150,000”
    document 3797, p. 2 · meeting · project · Mike Ryan · 2010s
  100. January 22, 2014 Figure The breakdown listed concrete for the north parking lot at $29,218.
    “concrete North parking lot $29,218”
    document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s

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