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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 22, 2014 Figure The breakdown listed moving the business sign at $4,200.
    “move business sign $4,200”
    document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  2. January 22, 2014 Figure The breakdown listed concrete for the store parking lot at $42,000.
    “concrete store parking lot $42,000”
    document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  3. January 22, 2014 Figure The four itemized figures add to $106,618, which is more than the printed total of $105,618. Derived
    “Total=$105,618.”
    document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  4. January 22, 2014 Figure The breakdown prints a total of $105,618.
    “Total=$105,618.”
    document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  5. January 22, 2014 Decision On January 22, 2014 the mayor appointed a resident to the Library Board and the council approved.
    “Mayor appointed Dick Huff to Library Board. Motion Bartels to approve, second Ryan. All ayes. Motion passed.”
    document 3797, p. 2 · meeting · project · Dick Huff · 2010s
  6. January 22, 2014 Special event A motion to waive all permit fees associated with TiffinFest passed with all ayes and one abstention.
    “Motion Upton to waive all permit fees associated with TiffinFest, second Ryan. All ayes. Petersen abstained. Motion passed.”
    document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  7. January 22, 2014 Milestone The earliest Library Board in the archive
    “Mayor appointed Dick Huff to Library Board.”
    document 3797, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  8. January 22, 2014 Special event Motion Upton to waive all permit fees associated with TiffinFest, second Ryan document 3797, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  9. January 22, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-346 adopted: Motion carried. Ordinance 2013-346 Amending Zoning Map for Prairie Trail West (rezoning East corner)-3rd reading document 4985 · meeting · Ord. 2013-346 · 2010s
  10. January 22, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2013-347 adopted: Ordinance approved. Ordinance 2013-347 Amending Zoning Map for Prairie Trail West (C2B-R6 on West Property Line)-3rd reading document 4986 · meeting · Ord. 2013-347 · 2010s
  11. February 12, 2014 Report The public works director reported the concession stand would be bid on the 25th, hopefully with just four bids, after the project was shrunk and the design changed.
    “Concession stand will be bid on the 25th. It will hopefully be just four bids; the project was shrunken and design changed.”
    document 3795, p. 4 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · 2010s
  12. February 12, 2014 Report In February 2014 the minutes record that a RISE grant would help pave Park Road to Forever Green.
    “A RISE grant will help to pave Park Rd to Forever Green.”
    document 3795, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  13. February 12, 2014 Report The public works report said the tower was two thirds full with 350,000 gallons, and a new mixer was coming in May.
    “The mixer we bought for the tower works in reverse, but not forward. New mixer is coming in May. Tower is 2/3 full with 350,000 gallons now.”
    document 3795, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  14. February 12, 2014 Report The minutes of February 12, 2014 record that the water tower was 2/3 full with 350,000 gallons and that pressure was pretty sure to be improved.
    “Water tower progress: Per Brett, it is going 100% and PRB’s are working. The mixer we bought for the tower works in reverse, but not forward. New mixer is coming in May. Tower is 2/3 full with 350,000 gallons now. Pretty sure that pressure will be improved.”
    document 3795, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  15. February 26, 2014 Report Council discussed an elevation certificate for City Hall to show it is out of the 100-year flood plain for insurance purposes.
    “City Hall needs an elevation certificate which shows it is out of the 100 flood plain for insurance purposes.”
    document 3790, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  16. February 26, 2014 Neighbors The council took up Resolution 2014-026 approving a storm sewer and drainage agreement with the CCA school; a member asked that it read easement instead of agreement.
    “Resolution 2014-026 Approving Storm Sewer and Drainage Agreement with CCA School. Motion to approve by Ryan. Second by Kahler. Discussion: Upton wants the resolution to read “easement” instead of agreement.”
    document 3790, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2014-026 · project · 2010s
  17. February 26, 2014 Decision A February 2014 resolution recited that the school bond was approved and the new school facility was expected in the fall of 2015, and hired a grant writer for a RISE grant at $50.00 per hour not to exceed $5,000.
    “the school bond was approved and they expect to move into the new school facility in the fall of 2015”
    document 6078, p. 1 · 2010s
  18. February 26, 2014 Decision Resolution 2014-026 approved a storm sewer and drainage agreement with CCA School, reworded to say easement.
    “Resolution 2014-026 Approving Storm Sewer and Drainage Agreement with CCA School.”
    document 3790, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2014-026 · project · 2010s
  19. February 26, 2014 Project City parks and recreation facilities: L Resolution 2014-025 Approving Award of Contract for the City Concession Stand – Motion by Upton to reject this resolution to allow for reposting for additional bidding document 3790, p. 4 · meeting · City parks and recreation facilities · 2010s
  20. March 12, 2014 Special event The minutes record the Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for Saturday, April 12th at 2 PM, with a rain date, and 500 eggs.
    “The Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 12th at 2 PM with a rain’date for Sunday the 13th at the same time. There will be 500 eggs; a press release will be sent out this week.”
    document 3788, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  21. March 12, 2014 Discussion A resolution to have the consulting engineer work with public works to update the NPDES permit for the wastewater treatment plant was listed and no action was taken.
    “Approving Hart Frederick to work with Public Works to get NPDES Permit updated for Wastewater Treatment Plant. No action was taken on this item.”
    document 3788, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  22. March 12, 2014 Disaster Resolution 2014-037 adopted the Johnson County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2014-2019, which ECICOG and a planning committee prepared with a planning grant.
    “the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) with the help of the Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee has prepared the hazard mitigation plan”
    document 6092, p. 1 · Res. 2014-037 · 2010s
  23. March 26, 2014 Spending Resolution 2014-042 awarded the City Park Concession Stand to Freeman Construction at $114,500 plus a $5,126 heating and air conditioning option, a total award price of $119,626.
    “Freeman Construction as having the lowest, most responsible bid that handles all of the City's requirements at $114,500, plus adding of the Mitsubishi electric heat & air conditioning option for $5,126 – for a total award price of $119,626”
    document 6096, p. 1 · Res. 2014-042 · project · 2010s
  24. March 26, 2014 Figure $119,626.00 as printed in 2014 is about $170,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Freeman Construction as having the lowest, most responsible bid that handles all of the City's requirements at $114,500, plus adding of the Mitsubishi electric heat & air conditioning option for $5,126 – for a total award price of $119,626”
    document 6096, p. 1 · project · 2010s
  25. March 26, 2014 Decision The council approved on third reading Ordinance 2014-348 amending Chapter 52 to add height of grass restrictions.
    “Ordinance 2014-348 Amending the Municipal Code, Chapter 52, to add Height of Grass Restrictions”
    document 3787, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 348 · 2010s
  26. March 26, 2014 Decision The minutes of March 26, 2014 record that the two projects for the new elementary school location total 1.1 million, with the school responsible for 2/3 and the city for 1/3.
    “Both projects total 1.1 million. The school will be responsible for 2/3 and the City for 1/3.”
    document 3787, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  27. March 26, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-348 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code, Chapter 52, to add Height of Grass Restrictions –3rd reading document 3788, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 2014-348 · 2010s
  28. March 26, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-349 adopted: Amending the Subdivision Ordinance to amend the definition of SUDAS – 3rd reading document 4988 · meeting · Ord. 2014-349 · 2010s
  29. March 26, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-350 adopted: Amending the Water Ordinance, Chapter 91, to allow for Yard Watering Meters – 3rd reading document 3790, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 2014-350 · 2010s
  30. March 26, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-351 adopted: Amending the Water Ordinance, Chapter 92, to allow for Yard Watering Meters – 3rd reading document 4990 · meeting · Ord. 2014-351 · 2010s
  31. March 26, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-352 adopted: Amending the Water Ordinance, Chapter 99, to allow for Yard Watering Meters – 3rd reading document 4991 · meeting · Ord. 2014-352 · 2010s
  32. March 26, 2014 Project City parks and recreation facilities: Resolution 2014-042 Awarding the Contract for the City Park Concession Stand to Freeman Construction in the amount of $114,500 – Motion to adjourn by Bartels document 3787, p. 5 · meeting · City parks and recreation facilities · 2010s
  33. March 28, 2014 Report In May 2014 the minutes record that the plan called for a four-way stop sign with a traffic study six months later to determine whether a stop light was necessary.
    “The plan calls for a 4-way-stop-sign with a traffic study six months later to determine if a stop light is necessary.”
    document 3786, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  34. April 9, 2014 Special event The council took up Resolution 2014-029 approving the signing of contracts for TiffinFest 2014, with discussion of insurance requirements and a venue's wish to reserve the 3rd weekend in August for up to 5 years.
    “Resolution 2014-029 Approving Signing Contracts for TiffinFest 2014. Attorney Michael indicated he provided the appropriate requirements for insurance.”
    document 3784, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2014-029 · 2010s
  35. April 9, 2014 Decision The council voted to advertise for separate concrete and plumbing bids for the splash pad, bid as shown for the baseball theme with options for an additional water gun and alternate equipment.
    “Ryan motioned to advertise and seek bids; seeking separate bids for concrete and plumbing for splash pad. Seconded by Petersen. Council would like it bid as shown for the baseball them, with separate options to add plumbing valves for an additional water gun and possible alternate equipment. All Ayes. Action passed.”
    document 3784, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  36. April 9, 2014 Figure The public works director provided two quotes of approximately $30,000 and $36,000 for the splash pad; it was budgeted for the next fiscal year, with TIF funds available to spend down now.
    “Splash Pad: Public Works Director Mehmen provided quotes and drawings from a vendor, as well as a sample of safety material. The two quotes are for approximately $30,000 and $36,000. The splash pad is budgeted for next fiscal year, but there are TIF funds we can spend down now for it.”
    document 3785, p. 1 · meeting · Brett Mehmen · 2010s
  37. April 9, 2014 Special event Resolution 2014-029 Approving Signing Contracts for TiffinFest 2014. document 3784, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2014-029 · 2010s
  38. April 23, 2014 Decision An April 2014 resolution recited that the council had approved the purchase of land from the Clear Creek Amana Community School District and approved easements to finalize the sale.
    “the City Council of the City of Tiffin has approved the purchase of land from Clear Creek Amana Community School District, and certain easement agreements are needed for adjacent property”
    document 6100, p. 1 · 2010s
  39. April 23, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-353 adopted: Motion passed. Ordinance 2014-353 Amending Section PAD.12 of Section 3 of Zoning Ordinance to Modify the Time Requirements for P & Z Review and Action-3rd reading document 4992 · meeting · Ord. 2014-353 · 2010s
  40. May 14, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-354 adopted: Amending the zoning Map for Lot 5 Willow Ridge-2nd reading document 4993 · meeting · Ord. 2014-354 · 2010s
  41. May 28, 2014 Decision The ordinance created a Storm Water Utility.
    “The purpose of this ordinance is to create a Storm Water Utility.”
    document 4994, p. 1 · Ord. 2014-355 · 2010s
  42. May 28, 2014 Figure The ordinance set the storm water utility charge at $5.00 per month for nonresidential properties.
    “The storm water utility charge for nonresidential properties shall be $5.00 per month.”
    document 4994, p. 3 · Ord. 2014-355 · 2010s
  43. May 28, 2014 Figure The ordinance set the storm water utility charge at $3.00 per month for residential properties.
    “The storm water utility charge for residential properties shall be $3.00 per month.”
    document 4994, p. 3 · Ord. 2014-355 · 2010s
  44. May 28, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-355 adopted: Establishing a Flat Rate Storm Water Utility Fee-1st reading document 4994 · meeting · Ord. 2014-355 · 2010s
  45. May 30, 2014 Figure The same ordinance set the nonresidential storm water charge at $5.00 per month.
    “The storm water utility charge for nonresidential properties shall be $5.00 per month.”
    document 4994, p. 3 · 2010s
  46. May 30, 2014 Figure $5 per month as printed (2014) · about $7.1 per month in 2026 dollars Derived
    “The storm water utility charge for nonresidential properties shall be $5.00 per month.”
    document 4994, p. 3 · 2010s
  47. May 30, 2014 Figure Ordinance 2014-355 set the storm water utility charge for nonresidential properties at $5.00 per month.
    “The storm water utility charge for nonresidential properties shall be $5.00 per month. B. The storm water utility charge shall commence upon the earlier of the following: (1) The issuance of a certificate of occupancy;”
    document 4994, p. 3 · Ord. 355 · 2010s
  48. May 30, 2014 Figure Ordinance 2014-355 set the storm water utility charge for residential properties at $3.00 per month.
    “The storm water utility charge for residential properties shall be $3.00 per month. B. The storm water utility charge shall commence upon the earlier of the following: (1) The issuance of a certificate of occupancy; (2)”
    document 4994, p. 3 · Ord. 355 · 2010s
  49. May 30, 2014 Figure The residential storm water charge of $3.00 as printed in 2014 is about $4.3 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “The storm water utility charge for residential properties shall be $3.00 per month. B. The storm water utility charge shall commence upon the earlier of the following: (1) The issuance of a certificate of occupancy; (2)”
    document 4994, p. 3 · 2010s
  50. May 30, 2014 Figure The ordinance of 2014 set the storm water utility charge for residential properties at $3.00 per month.
    “The storm water utility charge for residential properties shall be $3.00 per month.”
    document 4994, p. 3 · 2010s
  51. May 30, 2014 Figure $3 per month as printed (2014) · about $4.3 per month in 2026 dollars Derived
    “The storm water utility charge for residential properties shall be $3.00 per month.”
    document 4994, p. 3 · 2010s
  52. June 4, 2014 Decision The council and the school superintendent agreed to two agreements, the first for water, sewer and lift station at 1/3 city and 2/3 school.
    “Council and the Superintendent agreed to have two (2) agreements: First agreement approving water, sewer & lift station at 1/3 city and 2/3 school.”
    document 3780, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  53. June 4, 2014 Decision Council and the school superintendent agreed on two agreements: water, sewer and lift station costs split one-third city and two-thirds school, and waiver of hook-up fees with 50% of building permit fees in exchange for the school building a trail sidewalk.
    “First agreement approving water, sewer & lift station at 1/3 city and 2/3 school. Second agreement approving the City to waive the hook-up fees and only charge 50% of building permit fees”
    document 3780, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2010s
  54. June 11, 2014 Decision Resolution 2014-071 waived tap-on fees and charged 50% of the building permit in exchange for an 8-foot trail sidewalk along Highway 6 from Ireland to the west property line at the high school, due 12/31/15.
    “waiving of tap-on fees and a 50% cost for the building permit in exchange of an 8' trail sidewalk installation by 12/31/15 along Highway 6 from Ireland to the West property line at the high schoo”
    document 6117, p. 1 · Res. 2014-071 · 2010s
  55. June 11, 2014 Decision Resolution 2014-070 approved a financial agreement for utilities at Tiffin Elementary, a new school on Park Road with an opening date of August 2015, with water installation due 12/31/14 and sewer by 06/30/15.
    “a school bond that includes a new elementary school to be built in the Tiffin city limits on Park Road with an opening date of August 2015”
    document 6116, p. 1 · Res. 2014-070 · 2010s
  56. June 11, 2014 Figure The plan amendment states property tax revenues for the Hart Dentistry Project will not exceed $45,000.
    “property tax revenues with respect to the Hart Dentistry Project will not exceed $45,000”
    document 6122, p. 3 · 2010s
  57. June 11, 2014 Spending Resolution 2014-077 accepted a counter offer of $180,000 for land and a shed on Highway 6 (East Marengo Road) to be used for the LWCF swap, after an original offer of $170,000.
    “A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COUNTER OFFER OF $180,000 FOR LAND AND SHED ON HIGHWAY 6 Whereas the City Council of the City of Tiffin recognizes that an original offer of $170,000 was made”
    document 6124, p. 1 · Res. 2014-077 · 2010s
  58. June 11, 2014 Figure $180,000 as printed (2014) · about $260,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COUNTER OFFER OF $180,000 FOR LAND AND SHED ON HIGHWAY 6 Whereas the City Council of the City of Tiffin recognizes that an original offer of $170,000 was made”
    document 6124, p. 1 · 2010s
  59. June 11, 2014 Decision A city document dated June 11, 2014 named the City Park Splash Pad Improvements Project and said the city would install a splash pad at City Park.
    “The City will install a splash pad at City Park. The City Park Project will enhance the quality of life in the City, thereby resulting in residential and commercial growth in the Area.”
    document 6122, p. 2 · 2010s
  60. June 11, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-356 adopted: Ordinances-2014-356 - Chapter 92 document 4995 · Ord. 2014-356 · 2010s
  61. June 11, 2014 Resolution Resolution 2014-076 adopted: To approve urban renewal plan amendment for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area document 6123 · Res. 2014-076 · 2010s
  62. June 25, 2014 Naming The mayor pro tem opened a public hearing for the renaming of Ridge Drive to Ridge Court, and no written comments were received; Resolution 2014-087 on the same date reads as a name change of Ridge Drive NW to Ridge Drive.
    “Mayor Pro-Tem Ryan opened the public hearing for Renaming of Ridge Drive to Ridge Court at 7:02 p.m.”
    document 3779, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2014-087 · 2010s
  63. June 25, 2014 Decision The council passed Resolution 2014-088 awarding the cement and electrical contract for the splash pad.
    “Resolution 2014-088 Awarding the cement and electrical contract for the Splash Pad: Motion to approve Ryan, second Upton. All ayes. Motion passed.”
    document 3779, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2014-088 · 2010s
  64. June 25, 2014 Naming Mayor Pro-Tem Ryan opened the public hearing for Renaming of Ridge Drive to Ridge Court at 7:02 p.m. Motion Upton to open , second Ryan. document 3779, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  65. June 25, 2014 Resolution Resolution 2014-080 adopted: Motion passed. Resolution 2014-080 Approving the Internal Advances of Funds for Payment of Urban Renewal Projects document 6127 · meeting · Res. 2014-080 · 2010s
  66. July 9, 2014 Special event A motion to allow selling carnival tickets at City Hall for Tiffinfest carried.
    “Motion Ryan to allow for selling carnival tickets at City Hall for Tiffinfest, second Petersen. All ayes. Motion carried.”
    document 3778, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  67. July 9, 2014 Decision Council passed on final reading Ordinance 2014-357 creating TIF in the Urban Renewal Area for Hart Dentistry.
    “Ordinance 2014-357 TIF Creation in the Urban Renewal Area-Hart Dentistry-3rd reading: Motion Ryan to approve, second Petersen.”
    document 3778, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 2014-357 · 2010s
  68. July 9, 2014 Dedication The mayor reported that the Masonic Lodge Corner Stone Dedication was Saturday, August 2nd at 1:00 at City Hall.
    “The Masonic Lodge Corner Stone Dedication is Saturday, August 2nd at 1:00 at City Hall.”
    document 3778, p. 2 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2010s
  69. July 9, 2014 Decision Resolution 2014-089 on the agenda of July 9, 2014 rescinded the previously approved agreements with the CCA School for the elementary school; the attorney said the second agreement could be withdrawn.
    “Resolution 2014-089 Rescinding the Previously Approved Agreements with the CCA School for Elementary School: Attorney Michael indicated that one of the two agreements was verbally approved by both parties, do not want to create a breach of contract. The next school board meeting is 07/23/14. The Attorney indicated that we could withdraw the 2nd agreement.”
    document 3778, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2014-089 · 2010s
  70. July 9, 2014 Decision Resolution 2014-089 rescinded the previously approved agreements with the CCA school for the elementary school, with the attorney noting one of the two had been verbally approved by both parties.
    “Resolution 2014-089 Rescinding the Previously Approved Agreements with the CCA School for Elementary School: Attorney Michael indicated that one of the two agreements was verbally approved by both parties”
    document 3778, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2014-089 · Robert Michael · 2010s
  71. July 9, 2014 Dedication The Masonic Lodge Corner Stone Dedication is Saturday, August 2nd at 1:00 at City Hall. document 3778, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  72. July 9, 2014 Special event Motion Ryan to allow for selling carnival tickets at City Hall for Tiffinfest, second Petersen document 3778, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  73. July 9, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-357 adopted: Motion carried. Ordinance 2014-357 TIF Creation in the Urban Renewal Area–Hart Dentistry-2nd reading document 3779, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 2014-357 · 2010s
  74. July 16, 2014 Report Council minutes of July 2014 record that the sewer plant was at 80% capacity and that, per the engineer, an upgrade would take approximately 5 years from engineering to completion.
    “Sewer & storm water issues that sewer plant is at 80% capacity now. Per the Engineer it will take approximately 5 years from engineering to completion for an upgrade to the plant. Will start the process with the next budget.”
    document 3777, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  75. July 23, 2014 Figure The printed $3,148,211.54 of 2014 is about $4,500,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “Engineer Frederick said the award will go Rathje Construction at $3,148,211.54. The City will award contract once receive the packet from IADOT. Bid came in almost $800,000 over budget.”
    document 3776, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  76. July 23, 2014 Decision Resolution 2014-092, setting a hearing to rezone the new CCA Elementary School property to public zoning, recited that Planning and Zoning recommended approval in March 2014.
    “Whereas the City Council of the City of Tiffin recognizes that Planning & Zoning recommended in March 2014 to approve the rezoning”
    document 6139, p. 1 · Res. 2014-092 · 2010s
  77. July 23, 2014 Decision Resolution 2014-093 allowed a temporary construction well at the CCA Elementary School site, which had already been drilled.
    “a temporary construction well has already been drilled and installed at the CCA Elementary School construction site”
    document 6140, p. 1 · Res. 2014-093 · 2010s
  78. July 23, 2014 Figure The engineer reported the Ireland Avenue bid came in almost $800,000 over budget.
    “Ireland Avenue Update: Engineer Frederick said the award will go Rathje Construction at $3,148,211.54. The City will award contract once receive the packet from IADOT. Bid came in almost $800,000 over budget.”
    document 3776, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  79. July 23, 2014 Spending The engineer reported that the Ireland Avenue award would go to Rathje Construction at $3,148,211.54, almost $800,000 over budget.
    “Engineer Frederick said the award will go Rathje Construction at $3,148,211.54. The City will award contract once receive the packet from IADOT. Bid came in almost $800,000 over budget.”
    document 3776, p. 2 · meeting · project · Doug Frederick · 2010s
  80. July 23, 2014 Decision Council moved to reduce the speed limit on Park Road to 35 mph with the school zone at 25 mph when appropriate.
    “Motion Upton to reduce the speed limit on Park Road to 35 mph, and enact the school zone to legal speed limit (25mph) when appropriate”
    document 3776, p. 3 · meeting · Peggy Upton · 2010s
  81. July 23, 2014 Decision A July 2014 resolution setting a hearing to reduce the Park Road speed limit recited that the school zone limit would be reduced further once Tiffin Elementary opened in 2015.
    “once the new Tiffin Elementary School is open in 2015 that stretch of school zone speed limit will be further reduced to the acceptable school zone speed limit”
    document 6150, p. 1 · Res. 2014-103 · 2010s
  82. July 23, 2014 Figure The bids for the water and sewer extension project to the CCA school site totaled $1.7 million.
    “Resolution 2014-099 Approving Award of Contract for the Water and Sewer Extension Project: Engineer estimated $1.3 million, totals came in at $1.7 million.”
    document 3776, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2014-099 · 2010s
  83. July 23, 2014 Figure The $1,700,000 bids for the CCA school site water and sewer extension of 2014 is about $2,400,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Resolution 2014-099 Approving Award of Contract for the Water and Sewer Extension Project: Engineer estimated $1.3 million, totals came in at $1.7 million.”
    document 3776, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  84. July 23, 2014 Figure For Resolution 2014-099, the water and sewer extension to the CCA school site, the engineer estimated $1.3 million.
    “Resolution 2014-099 Approving Award of Contract for the Water and Sewer Extension Project: Engineer estimated $1.3 million, totals came in at $1.7 million.”
    document 3776, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2014-099 · 2010s
  85. July 23, 2014 Spending For the water and sewer extension to the CCA school site the engineer estimated $1.3 million and the bids came in at $1.7 million.
    “Engineer estimated $1.3 million, totals came in at $1.7 million.”
    document 3776, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2014-099 · project · 2010s
  86. July 23, 2014 Closure Council approved an event application for a street dance requiring a street closure.
    “Event Application for Slim’s Street Dance (Street Closure): Motion Kahler to approve, second Upton.”
    document 3776, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  87. July 23, 2014 Project 2014 Water and Sewer Extension Project (CCA schools): Resolution 2014-099 Approving Award of Contract for the Water and Sewer Extension Project: Engineer estimated $1.3 million, totals came in at $1.7 million. Maxwell #1 & Cornerstone #2, WRH #3 – Motion Upton to adjourn until special meeting on August 2nd pending signed agreements from SSA school, second Petersen document 3776, p. 3 · meeting · 2014 Water and Sewer Extension Project (CCA schools) · 2010s
  88. August 2, 2014 Decision Resolution 2014-105 identified Maxwell Construction for the water division, Cornerstone Excavating for the sewer division and WRH for the lift station division of the CCA Elementary School water and sewer extension, subject to the agreement with the school district dated 06/20/14.
    “WHEREAS, Subject to Agreement with CCA School District and City of Tiffin dated 06/20/14; and WHEREAS, The City of TIFFIN has identified the following contractors as having the lowest, most responsive, responsible bid for each division: DIVISION I- (Water) Maxwell Construction, Inc. DIVISION II- (Sewer) Cornerstone Excavating DIVISION II- (Lift Station) WRH, Inc:”
    document 6152, p. 1 · Res. 2014-105 · 2010s
  89. August 13, 2014 Decision A resolution recites that all current addresses and addresses once annexed will hold a Tiffin address.
    “all addresses currently in existence and addresses once annexed into the City limits will all hold a Tiffin address”
    document 6159, p. 1 · 2010s
  90. August 13, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-359 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, for Certain Property Owned by Clear Creek Amana Community School District, as Legally Described Herein document 4998 · Ord. 2014-359 · 2010s
  91. August 20, 2014 Figure A planning discussion noted the splash pad cost decreased to 100k.
    “Splash pad: decreased to cost, 100k”
    document 3775, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  92. August 27, 2014 Decision Ordinance 2014-360 on reducing the Park Road speed limit had a first reading with discussion of 45 MPH north of the school zone and 35 MPH from north of the school property line.
    “Ordinance 2014-360 Reducing Speed Limit on Park Road-1st Reading: Discussion on making it 45 MPH North of School Zone, making it 35 MPH on Park Rd from north of School property line”
    document 3774, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 2014-360 · 2010s
  93. August 27, 2014 Report The council asked for the design and planning phase of the sewer plant expansion, noting that 10,000 capacity might not be enough, and the possible project cost was given as around $5-6 million.
    “Sewer Plant Expansion: Council made request for the design and planning phase for the expansion. 10,000 capacity might not be enough. Discussion about larger capacity. Possible cost for project will be around $5-6 million.”
    document 3774, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  94. August 27, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-358 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Approve a Planned Area Development Designation, with Underlying Zoning District R-4, for Certain Property Known as Lot 29, Tiffin Heights, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described Herein document 4997 · meeting · Ord. 2014-358 · 2010s
  95. September 10, 2014 Decision The council authorized applications to IDOT for funding assistance for the Clear Creek Trail from East Tiffin Park to Ireland Avenue (Resolution 2014-124).
    “Resolution 2014-124 Authorizing Applications for Funding Assistance from the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) for Development of the Clear Creek Trail from East Tiffin Park to Ireland Avenue.”
    document 3773, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2014-124 · project · 2010s
  96. September 10, 2014 Decision Resolution 2014-125 awarded the contract for the demolition of the old water tower.
    “Resolution 2014-125 awarding the contract for the demolition of the old water tower. Motion to award the contract for the demolition of the old water tower by Bartles; seconded by Ryan.”
    document 3773, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2014-125 · project · 2010s
  97. September 10, 2014 Project Water Tower: Resolution 2014-125 awarding the contract for the demolition of the old water tower – Motion to award the contract for the demolition of the old water tower by Bartles document 3773, p. 3 · meeting · Water Tower · 2010s
  98. September 24, 2014 Decision The council approved Ordinance 2014-361 Increasing the Parking Violation Fines on final reading.
    “Motion Ryan to approve Ordinance 2014-361 Increasing the Parking Violation Fines, second Kahler. Roll Call Ayes: Kahler, Ryan, Petersen, Bartels, Upton. Final”
    document 3772, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 361 · 2010s
  99. September 24, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-361 adopted: Motion Ryan to approve Ordinance 2014-361 Increasing the Parking Violation Fines, second Kahler document 5000 · meeting · Ord. 2014-361 · 2010s
  100. September 24, 2014 Ordinance Ordinance 2014-362 adopted: Motion Ryan to approve Ordinance 2014-362 Approving PAD for Prairie West Lot 63, second Bartels document 5001 · meeting · Ord. 2014-362 · 2010s

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