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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. February 20, 2018 Neighbors Motion to approve the consent agenda which includes City Council Minutes and the CCA School Board and City Council Joint Meeting Minutes by Havens document 3638, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  2. March 6, 2018 Discussion A council report recorded a Rec Center discussion and a request to entertain the idea of a Rec Director position.
    “Rec Center discussion and requesting to entertain the idea of a Rec Director position.”
    document 3637, p. 8 · meeting · 2010s
  3. March 6, 2018 Spending Resolution 2018-018 – A Resolution Approving Bond Purchase Agreement for the Sale of Bonds Thereof document 3637, p. 7 · meeting · Res. 2018-018 · 2010s
  4. March 6, 2018 Ordinance Ordinance 2018-424 adopted: Rezoning Hunt Club Area, Tiffin, Iowa, from Multi-Family 12-Plex Residential District (R-12) to a Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Multi-Family 12-Plex Residential District (OPD/R-12) for Hunt Club, Tiffin, Iowa document 5061 · meeting · Ord. 2018-424 · 2010s
  5. March 6, 2018 Ordinance Ordinance 2018-425 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-1E to P-1 for Certain Property know as Parcel 104 North Park Road, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa and Legally Described Herein document 5062 · meeting · Ord. 2018-425 · 2010s
  6. March 6, 2018 Ordinance Ordinance 2018-440 adopted: Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2018-440 – An Ordinance Rezoning Grove Park Area, Tiffin, Iowa, From Mixed Use Commercial District (C-1B) to Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Multi-Family 12-Plex Residential District (OPD/R-12) and Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Mixed Use Commercial District (OPD/C-1B) for Grove Park, Tiffin, Iowa document 5078 · meeting · Ord. 2018-440 · 2010s
  7. March 6, 2018 Resolution Resolution 2018-018 adopted: Approving Bond Purchase Agreement for the Sale of Bonds Thereof document 3637, p. 7 · meeting · Res. 2018-018 · 2010s
  8. March 13, 2018 Decision A February 2018 resolution set a hearing to rezone Parcel 104 North Park Road from R-1E to P-1 for the proposed new Clear Creek Amana Elementary School.
    “rezoning is necessary to satisfy the proposed new Clear Creek Amana Elementary School”
    document 6622, p. 1 · 2010s
  9. March 20, 2018 Decision Resolution 2018-024 gave final acceptance of the Trail Phase 5 project, contractor Metro Pavers, Inc.
    “Resolution 2018-024 – A Resolution for Final Acceptance of the Trail Phase 5 Project Tiffin, Iowa, Contractor – Metro Pavers, Inc.”
    document 3636, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2018-024 · project · 2010s
  10. March 20, 2018 Neighbors Motion to approve entering into an agreement with Johnson County Sheriff’s Department or Law Enforcement Protection for FY 2018-19 by Havens document 3636, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  11. March 20, 2018 Ordinance Ordinance 2018-426 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-1C to C-1S for Certain Property know as 301 Main Street, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa and Legally Described Herein document 5063 · meeting · Ord. 2018-426 · 2010s
  12. March 20, 2018 Ordinance Ordinance 2018-427 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-1C to C-1S for Certain Property know as 311 Main Street, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa and Legally Described Herein document 5064 · meeting · Ord. 2018-427 · 2010s
  13. March 20, 2018 Resolution Resolution 2018-023 adopted: Authorizing and Approving a Loan Agreement, Providing for the Issuance of $1,100,000 General Obligation Annual Appropriation Fire Truck Acquisition Bonds, Series 2018A and Providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay the Same document 3636, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2018-023 · 2010s
  14. March 20, 2018 Project Trails and sidewalks: Motion to approve Resolution 2018-024 – A Resolution for Final Acceptance of the Trail Phase 5 Project Tiffin, Iowa, Contractor – Metro Pavers, Inc by Havens document 3636, p. 4 · meeting · Trails and sidewalks · 2010s
  15. March 27, 2018 Discussion On March 27, 2018 the council discussed options for Deer View and Highway 6: a HAWK beacon, full signalization, a roundabout, or temporary full signalization on wood poles.
    “Council discussed options for Deerview/HWY 6 – Hawk Beacon, Full Signalization, Roundabout, Temporary Full Signalization on wood poles.”
    document 3635, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2010s
  16. March 29, 2018 Figure The printed $1,100,000 of 2018 is about $1,500,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “issuance of $1,100,000 General Obligation Annual Appropriation Fire Truck Acquisition Bonds, Series 2018A”
    document 6638, p. 2 · 2010s
  17. March 29, 2018 Spending The resolution authorized $1,100,000 General Obligation Annual Appropriation Fire Truck Acquisition Bonds, Series 2018A, to acquire a fire truck for the municipal fire association.
    “issuance of $1,100,000 General Obligation Annual Appropriation Fire Truck Acquisition Bonds, Series 2018A”
    document 6638, p. 2 · Res. 2018-023 · project · 2010s
  18. April 3, 2018 Decision The council took up the resolution for final acceptance of the 2016 Phase 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project, contractor WRH, Inc.
    “Resolution for Final Acceptance of the 2016 Phase 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project; Tiffin, Iowa – Contractor – WRH, Inc.”
    document 3634, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2018-037 · 2010s
  19. April 3, 2018 Closure The council considered Resolution 2018-025 closing South Park Road on Sunday, May 6, 2018 for the Corridor Spring Market Event at Bella Sala.
    “Resolution 2018-025 – A Resolution Approving the Closure of South Park Road on Sunday, May 6, 2018, for the Corridor Spring Market Event at Bella Sala”
    document 3634, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2018-025 · 2010s
  20. April 3, 2018 Figure The council approved a $5000 sponsorship of the TifFun Creek Fest Event towards the firework display.
    “Motion to approve sponsorship for the TifFun Creek Fest Event in the amount of $5000 towards the firework display by Havens.”
    document 3634, p. 6 · meeting · 2010s
  21. April 3, 2018 Figure The TifFun Creek Fest fireworks sponsorship of $5,000 as printed in 2018 is about $6,700 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Motion to approve sponsorship for the TifFun Creek Fest Event in the amount of $5000 towards the firework display by Havens.”
    document 3634, p. 6 · meeting · 2010s
  22. April 3, 2018 Report A council report said the UV system at the sewer plant should be up and running by May 1.
    “Progress meeting at sewer plant – UV should be up and running by May 1st.”
    document 3634, p. 6 · meeting · 2010s
  23. April 3, 2018 Closure Resolution 2018-025 – A Resolution Approving the Closure of South Park Road on Sunday, May 6, 2018, for the Corridor Spring Market Event at Bella Sala document 3634, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2018-025 · 2010s
  24. April 3, 2018 Special event Motion to approve sponsorship for the TifFun Creek Fest Event in the amount of $5000 towards the firework display by Havens document 3634, p. 6 · meeting · 2010s
  25. April 3, 2018 Ordinance Ordinance 2018-428 adopted: To Amend the Tiffin Zoning Ordinance No. 2007-287, Amending Section 3.05, adding Exceptions to the Front Yard Setback document 5065 · meeting · Ord. 2018-428 · 2010s
  26. April 3, 2018 Ordinance Ordinance 2018-429 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-1C to C-1B for Parcel A – a Portion of Certain Property know as Lot 9, Lot 10 and Forevergreen Road Right-of-Way in Park Place Center – Part One, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa and Legally Described Herein document 5066 · meeting · Ord. 2018-429 · 2010s
  27. April 3, 2018 Ordinance Ordinance 2018-430 adopted: Rezoning Lot 1, Hoyt’s First Subdivision, Tiffin, Iowa, from Neighborhood Business District (C-1B) to a Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Neighborhood Business District (OPD/C-1B) for Lot 1, Hoyt’s First Addition, Tiffin, Iowa document 5067 · meeting · Ord. 2018-430 · 2010s
  28. April 3, 2018 Ordinance Ordinance 432 adopted: Rezoning Lot 1, Park Place City Center, Tiffin, Iowa, from Neighborhood Business District (C-1B) to a Planned Development Overlay Site District/Neighborhood Business District (OPD/C-1B) for Park Place City Center, Tiffin, Iowa document 5069 · meeting · Ord. 432 · 2010s
  29. April 3, 2018 Project Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion – Phase Two: I-13 Resolution 2018-037 – A Resolution for Final Acceptance of the 2016 Phase 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project; Tiffin, Iowa – Contractor – WRH, Inc – Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-037 – A Resolution for Final Acceptance of the 2016 Phase 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project; Tiffin, Iowa – Contractor – WRH, Inc by Bartels document 3634, p. 5 · meeting · Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion – Phase Two · 2010s
  30. April 4, 2018 Figure The official statement prints the town's area as 2,650 acres (4.14 square miles).
    “Area 2,650 Acres (4.14 Square Miles)”
    document 6621, p. 18 · 2010s
  31. April 4, 2018 Figure The official statement prints total direct debt of $13,900,000: $9,040,000 secured by tax levies and $4,860,000 secured by annual appropriations including the fire truck bonds.
    “Direct Debt Bonds secured primarily by tax levies $ 9,040,000 Bonds secured primarily by annual appropriations (Includes This Issue) 4,860,000 Total Direct Debt 13,900,000”
    document 6621, p. 32 · 2010s
  32. April 4, 2018 Report A bond document's general information states that Tiffin was incorporated in 1906 and operates with a mayor-council form of government.
    “Tiffin, incorporated in 1906, operates with a mayor-council form of government.”
    document 6621, p. 18 · Res. 2018-005 · 2010s
  33. April 4, 2018 Figure The official statement for the fire-truck bonds prints the population as 460 (1990 Census), 975 (2000 Census), 1,947 (2010 Census) and 3,150 (2017 estimate).
    “<th>1990 Census</th> <th>2000 Census</th> <th>2010 Census</th> <th>2017 Estimate*</th> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>460</td> <td>975</td> <td>1,947</td> <td>3,150</td>”
    document 6621, p. 18 · 2010s
  34. April 4, 2018 Figure The official statement prints a 2018/2019 100% actual value of $312,187,873 and taxable value with rollback of 183,937,029.
    “2018/2019 100% Actual Value¹ $312,187,873 2018/2019 Taxable Value with Rollback¹ 183,937,029”
    document 6621, p. 32 · 2010s
  35. April 4, 2018 Spending General Obligation Annual Appropriation Fire Truck Acquisition Bonds, Series 2018A: $1,100,000, A fire department ladder truck
    “Resolution 2018-023: $1,100,000 Series 2018A, to acquire a fire truck”
    document 6638, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2018-023 · 2010s
  36. April 4, 2018 Ordinance Ordinance 431 adopted: Rezoning Park Place City Center, Tiffin, Iowa, from Neighborhood Business District (C-1B) to a Planned Development Overlay Concept District/Neighborhood Business District (OPD/C-1B) for Park Place City Center, Tiffin, Iowa document 5068 · meeting · Ord. 431 · 2010s
  37. April 5, 2018 Figure A fourth subdivider agreement set the cost due from the developer for the sanitary sewer upgrade at $616.67 per acre.
    “The cost due from the Developer for this upgrade is $616.67/acre for a total of $24,932.00, which shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 6637, p. 5 · 2010s
  38. April 5, 2018 Figure The same agreement printed the total due as $24,932.00.
    “The cost due from the Developer for this upgrade is $616.67/acre for a total of $24,932.00, which shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 6637, p. 5 · 2010s
  39. April 5, 2018 Figure The printed total at $616.67 per acre implies about 40.40 acres in the plat (derived, quotient; the acreage is not printed). Derived
    “The cost due from the Developer for this upgrade is $616.67/acre for a total of $24,932.00, which shall be paid prior to final plat approval.”
    document 6637, p. 5 · 2010s
  40. April 5, 2018 Decision Resolution 2018-026 set the dates for the public hearing and the opening of bids for the Ireland Avenue/Highway 6 Traffic Signal Project.
    “RESOLUTION NO. 2018-026 A RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATES FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST, OPENING OF BIDS AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IRELAND AVENUE/HIGHWAY 6 TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT”
    document 6641, p. 1 · Res. 2018-026 · project · 2010s
  41. May 1, 2018 Spending The council took up Resolution 2018-042 authorizing a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of $6,754,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2018.
    “Resolution 2018-042 – A Resolution Authorizing and Approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Providing for the Issuance and Securing the Payment of $6,754,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2018”
    document 3632, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2010s
  42. May 1, 2018 Spending Resolution 2018-042 approved a Loan and Disbursement Agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority for $6,754,000 of Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2018; the debt register carries a different original amount for this series.
    “approve the Agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency and public instrumentality of the State of Iowa, as lender (the “Lender”) and to issue Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2018 (the “Bonds”) in evidence thereof in the principal amount of $6,754,000”
    document 6653, p. 2 · Res. 2018-042 · 2010s
  43. May 1, 2018 Spending The form of Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2018 printed a principal of $6,754,000, a rate of 1.75% and a maturity of June 1, 2038, dated May 11, 2018.
    “SEWER REVENUE BOND, SERIES 2018 No. R-1 $6,754,000 RATE MATURITY BOND DATE 1.75% June 1, 2038 May 11, 2018”
    document 6653, p. 5 · Res. 2018-042 · 2010s
  44. May 1, 2018 Figure The authorized 2018 sewer revenue bond of $6,754,000 as printed in 2018 is about $9,100,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “SEWER REVENUE BOND, SERIES 2018 No. R-1 $6,754,000 RATE MATURITY BOND DATE 1.75% June 1, 2038 May 11, 2018”
    document 6653, p. 5 · Res. 2018-042 · 2010s
  45. May 1, 2018 Resolution Resolution 2018-042 adopted: Authorizing and Approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Providing for the Issuance and Securing the Payment of $6,754,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2018 document 6653 · meeting · Res. 2018-042 · 2010s
  46. May 7, 2018 Spending The resolution authorized a contract with Vieth Construction Corporation for the Roberts Ferry Road Reconstruction Project after the Iowa DOT opened bids on 17 April 2018; no contract amount is printed.
    “the Iowa Department of Transportation has received and opened bids on April 17, 2018, for the Roberts Ferry Road Reconstruction Project”
    document 6655, p. 1 · Res. 2018-045 · project · 2010s
  47. May 7, 2018 Project Roberts Ferry Road Reconstruction: On the 7th day of May, 2018, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Ryan introduced RESOLUTION NO. 2018-045, A RESOLUTION TO AWARD BID FOR THE ROBERTS FERRY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT and made a motion for approval. Motion seconded by Councilperson Havens. Ayes: Havens, Ryan, Schnedler, Upton Nays: Bartels Absent: None Whereupon four Council members were pres document 6655 · Roberts Ferry Road Reconstruction · 2010s
  48. May 15, 2018 Decision The ordinance amended the zoning ordinance to allow the sale of consumer fireworks.
    “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF TIFFIN ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FOR THE SALE OF CONSUMER FIREWORKS”
    document 5073, p. 1 · Ord. 2018-435 · 2010s
  49. May 15, 2018 Ordinance Ordinance 2018-434 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from C-2B to C-1B for Lot 12, Park Place City Center – Part One, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa and Legally Described Herein document 5072 · meeting · Ord. 2018-434 · 2010s
  50. May 15, 2018 Ordinance Ordinance 2018-435 adopted: Amending the City of Tiffin Zoning Ordinance to Allow for the Sale of Consumer Fireworks document 5073 · meeting · Ord. 2018-435 · 2010s
  51. May 15, 2018 Project Traffic Signals – Ireland Avenue/Roberts Ferry Road and Highway 6/Marengo Road: H-2 Resolution 2018-047 – A Resolution to Award Bid for the Ireland Avenue/Highway 6 Traffic Signal Project – Motion to approve Resolution No. 2018-047 – A Resolution to Award Bid to Price Industrial for the Ireland Avenue/Highway 6 Traffic Signal Project by Ryan document 3630, p. 5 · meeting · Traffic Signals – Ireland Avenue/Roberts Ferry Road and Highway 6/Marengo Road · 2010s
  52. May 16, 2018 Decision Ordinance 2018-435 allowed a holder of a consumer fireworks seller license from the state fire marshal to sell consumer fireworks from a temporary structure in the zoning district, only during dates and times allowed under Iowa Code Chapter 100.
    “may sell consumer fireworks from a temporary structure in this zoning district, but only during the dates and times as allowed under Iowa Code Chapter 100, and provided there is also compliance with the following: 1. For purposes of this section, "temporary structure" means a tent, canopy, stand or similar enclosure that is not”
    document 5073, p. 2 · Ord. 435 · 2010s
  53. May 18, 2018 Decision On 18 May 2018 council tabled until the next meeting Resolution 2018-048 approving the updated 2018 Comprehensive Plan.
    “Motion to table until next meeting Resolution No. 2018-048 – A Resolution Approving the Updated City of Tiffin 2018 Comprehensive Plan”
    document 3630, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2018-048 · project · 2010s
  54. May 18, 2018 Report The city engineer reported in May 2018 that Deer View and Highway 6 met two of the nine signal warrants.
    “Traffic Signalization at Deerview & HWY 6 – we meet two out of the nine warrants.”
    document 3630, p. 7 · meeting · project · 2010s
  55. May 18, 2018 Decision Resolution 2018-049 approved the preliminary plat for Park Place City Center Part Two.
    “Resolution 2018-049 – A Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat for Park Place City Center”
    document 3630, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2018-049 · project · 2010s
  56. May 18, 2018 Spending Resolution 2018-047 awarded the bid for the Ireland Avenue/Highway 6 traffic signal project to Price Industrial.
    “Resolution No. 2018-047 – A Resolution to Award Bid to Price Industrial for the Ireland Avenue/Highway 6 Traffic Signal Project”
    document 3630, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2018-047 · project · 2010s
  57. May 18, 2018 Milestone The public works director reported the splash pad opened that day.
    “Splash Pad opened today.”
    document 3630, p. 7 · meeting · 2010s
  58. May 21, 2018 Decision Resolution 2018-054 approved license and construction and maintenance agreements with the Iowa Interstate Railroad for an at-grade crossing at the proposed Mehmen Avenue, which would close and remove the Brown Street crossing.
    “install an at-grade crossing over the Iowa Interstate Railroad at the proposed Mehmen Avenue”
    document 6664, p. 1 · Res. 2018-054 · 2010s
  59. May 31, 2018 Spending The lowest listed bid for Original Town Urbanization Project: Phase One was L.L. Pelling at $1,063,008.00, followed by Dave Schmitt Construction at $1,075,515.73.
    “1.) L.L. Pelling</td> <td>$1,063,008.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.) Dave Schmitt Construction</td> <td>$1,075,515.73</td>”
    document 6665, p. 4 · project · 2010s
  60. May 31, 2018 Spending The seventh and highest listed bid was Portzen Construction at $1,288,251.45.
    “7.) Portzen Construction</td> <td>$1,288,251.45</td>”
    document 6665, p. 4 · project · 2010s
  61. June 5, 2018 Decision The council approved Resolution 2018-048 approving the updated City of Tiffin 2018 Comprehensive Plan.
    “Resolution 2018-048 – A Resolution Approving the Updated City of Tiffin 2018 Comprehensive Plan Motion to approve Resolution 2018-048 – A Resolution Approving the”
    document 3628, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2018-048 · project · 2010s
  62. June 5, 2018 Discussion A council report noted an influx in golf carts and that golf carts were still illegal.
    “City Council Reports – influx in golf carts. Golf Carts are still illegal. Bike trails”
    document 3628, p. 7 · meeting · 2010s
  63. June 5, 2018 Decision Resolution 2018-057 awarded the contract for the Original Town Urbanization Project, Phase One, to L.L. Pelling.
    “Resolution 2018-057 – A Resolution to Awarding Contract to L.L. Pelling for the Original Town Urbanization Project – Phase One”
    document 3628, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2018-057 · project · 2010s
  64. June 5, 2018 Spending Resolution 2018-057 awarded the Original Town Urbanization Project: Phase One contract to L.L. Pelling at a bid of $1,063,008.00.
    “L.L Pelling 1425 W. Penn Street PO Box 230 North Liberty, IA 52317 $1,063,008.00 Section 2.”
    document 6665, p. 7 · Res. 2018-057 · 2010s
  65. June 5, 2018 Project Original Town Urbanization – Phase One: Motion to approve Resolution 2018-057 – A Resolution to Awarding Contract to L.L. Pelling for the Original Town Urbanization Project – Phase One by Upton document 3628, p. 4 · meeting · Original Town Urbanization – Phase One · 2010s
  66. June 18, 2018 Discussion In June 2018 the council discussed a bond of $4.5 million whose items included Original Town Urbanization Phases 2 and 3, the Kimberlite extension and stoplights.
    “The items included in this Bond is Original Town Urbanization Ph 2 & 3, Kimberlite Ext & Stoplights for the $4.5 million.”
    document 3627, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  67. June 18, 2018 Special event Council tabled consideration of a fireworks donation to TifFun Creek Fest.
    “Discussion and Consideration of Fireworks Donation to TifFun Creek Fest and Council Action as Needed – Motion to table by Ryan.”
    document 3627, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  68. June 19, 2018 Decision Resolution 2018-070 authorized the mayor and clerk to sign the real estate purchase agreement for property needed for the Highway 6 and Ireland Avenue traffic signal project; all voted aye.
    “Resolution 2018-070 – A Resolution to Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to Sign the Real Estate Purchase Agreement and all Necessary Documents and Take all Necessary Actions for the Purchase of Property from Alverta Williams as it relates to the Highway 6/Ireland Avenue Traffic Signal Project”
    document 3626, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2018-070 · 2010s
  69. June 19, 2018 Ordinance Ordinance 2018-433 adopted: Amending the Zoning Code of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Update the Commercial Business Districts and Table C document 5070 · meeting · Ord. 2018-433 · 2010s
  70. June 19, 2018 Ordinance Ordinance 2018-437 adopted: Granting to MidAmerican Energy Company, its Successors and Assigns, the Right and Non-Exclusive Franchise to Acquire, Construct, Erect, Maintain and Operate in the City of Tiffin, Iowa, a Natural Gas System and to Furnish and Sell Natural Gas to the City and its Inhabitants and Authorizing the City to Collect Franchise Fees for a Period of 25 Years document 5075 · meeting · Ord. 2018-437 · 2010s
  71. July 3, 2018 Decision The council approved proceeding with improvements to a city well (boreline pipe).
    “Improvements to City Well (Boreline Pipe) and Council Action as Needed Motion to approve to proceed with Improvements to City Well (Boreline Pipe) by Ryan.”
    document 3625, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  72. July 3, 2018 Decision The council approved proceeding with lighting the City of Tiffin water tower.
    “Motion to approve to proceed with Lighting the City of Tiffin Water Tower by Bartels. Second by Ryan. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 3625, p. 5 · meeting · 2010s
  73. July 3, 2018 Spending The payables list of July 3, 2018 includes Portzen Construction, WWTP Phase 2 pay estimate 3, $470,133.22.
    “PORTZEN CONSTRUCTION WWTP PH 2 - PAY EST 3 $470,133.22 REINHART FOOD SERVICE CONCESSIONS SUPPLIES $531.83”
    document 3625, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  74. July 17, 2018 Figure The ordinance offered weekly pickup in a 35-gallon container at $11.50 per month or a 65-gallon container at $13.50 per month.
    “an option of a 35 gallon container weekly pickup at $11.50 per month or a 65 gallon container weekly pickup at $13.50 per month”
    document 5076, p. 1 · Ord. 2018-438 · 2010s
  75. July 17, 2018 Decision The ordinance amended the special speed zones section to include a special speed zone for Ireland Avenue.
    “TO INCLUDE A SPECIAL SPEED ZONE FOR IRELAND AVENUE”
    document 5077, p. 1 · Ord. 2018-439 · 2010s
  76. July 17, 2018 Special event The consent agenda included a liquor license renewal for Bella Sala for TifFun Creek Fest.
    “Approval of Liquor License Renewal – Bella Sala for TifFun Creek Fest”
    document 3623, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  77. July 17, 2018 Decision Resolution 2018-074 authorized the acquisition of property interests necessary for a roundabout at Highway 6 and Park Road; the council amended it to correct a typo in the location.
    “Resolution 2018-074 – A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Property Interests Necessary for the Construction of a Roundabout at the Intersection of Highway 6 and Park Road”
    document 3623, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2018-074 · 2010s
  78. July 17, 2018 Special event Motion to approve the consent agenda which includes City Council Minutes, Clerk/Treasurer’s Report, Liquor License Renewal for both Casa Tequila Mexican Grill and Bella Sala for TifFun Creek Fest by Upton document 3623, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  79. July 17, 2018 Ordinance Ordinance 2018-438 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Section 106.08 of Chapter 106, to change the Rate Structure and Accommodate the change to Automated Garbage and Recycling Systems document 5076 · meeting · Ord. 2018-438 · 2010s
  80. July 17, 2018 Ordinance Ordinance 2018-439 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Section 63.04 of Chapter 63, Speed Regulations, to include a Special Speed Zone for Ireland Avenue document 5077 · meeting · Ord. 2018-439 · 2010s
  81. July 18, 2018 Figure The ordinance offered weekly pickup in a 65-gallon container at $13.50 per month.
    “an option of a 35 gallon container weekly pickup at $11.50 per month or a 65 gallon container weekly pickup at $13.50 per month will be charged. The container used for the automated garbage system will be provided by the contracted Hauler. B. Recycling.”
    document 5076, p. 1 · Ord. 2018-438 · 2010s
  82. July 18, 2018 Figure The garbage ordinance of 2018 offered a 35 gallon container with weekly pickup at $11.50 per month, or a 65 gallon container at $13.50 per month.
    “an option of a 35 gallon container weekly pickup at $11.50 per month or a 65 gallon container weekly pickup at $13.50 per month”
    document 5076, p. 1 · 2010s
  83. July 18, 2018 Figure $11.5 per month as printed (2018) · about $15 per month in 2026 dollars Derived
    “an option of a 35 gallon container weekly pickup at $11.50 per month or a 65 gallon container weekly pickup at $13.50 per month”
    document 5076, p. 1 · 2010s
  84. July 18, 2018 Figure The same ordinance priced the 65 gallon container with weekly pickup at $13.50 per month.
    “a 65 gallon container weekly pickup at $13.50 per month”
    document 5076, p. 1 · 2010s
  85. July 18, 2018 Figure $13.5 per month as printed (2018) · about $18 per month in 2026 dollars Derived
    “a 65 gallon container weekly pickup at $13.50 per month”
    document 5076, p. 1 · 2010s
  86. July 18, 2018 Figure Ordinance 2018-438 offered weekly pickup in a 35 gallon container at $11.50 per month or a 65 gallon container at $13.50 per month.
    “an option of a 35 gallon container weekly pickup at $11.50 per month or a 65 gallon container weekly pickup at $13.50 per month will be charged. The container used for the automated garbage system will be provided by”
    document 5076, p. 1 · Ord. 438 · 2010s
  87. July 18, 2018 Figure The 35-gallon cart charge of $11.50 as printed in 2018 is about $15 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “an option of a 35 gallon container weekly pickup at $11.50 per month or a 65 gallon container weekly pickup at $13.50 per month will be charged. The container used for the automated garbage system will be provided by”
    document 5076, p. 1 · 2010s
  88. July 18, 2018 Figure Ordinance 2018-438 set the 65 gallon container weekly pickup at $13.50 per month.
    “an option of a 35 gallon container weekly pickup at $11.50 per month or a 65 gallon container weekly pickup at $13.50 per month will be charged. The container used for the automated garbage system will be provided by”
    document 5076, p. 1 · Ord. 438 · 2010s
  89. July 18, 2018 Figure The ordinance of 2018 priced recycling at $5.50 per month for a 65 gallon or 95 gallon container with weekly pickup.
    “65 gallon container or 95 gallon container weekly pickup at $5.50 per month”
    document 5076, p. 1 · 2010s
  90. July 18, 2018 Figure $5.5 per month as printed (2018) · about $7.4 per month in 2026 dollars Derived
    “65 gallon container or 95 gallon container weekly pickup at $5.50 per month”
    document 5076, p. 1 · 2010s
  91. July 18, 2018 Figure Ordinance 2018-438 set recycling for a 65 gallon or 95 gallon container weekly pickup at $5.50 per month.
    “65 gallon container or 95 gallon container weekly pickup at $5.50 per month will be charged. The container used for the automated recycling system will be provided by the contracted Hauler. 2. Payment of Bills. All fees”
    document 5076, p. 1 · Ord. 438 · 2010s
  92. August 1, 2018 Neighbors The joint session agenda covered future capital improvements of both entities: land for a new high school and the recreation center.
    “Overview of Both Entities Future Capital Improvements a. Land for New High School b. Recreation Center”
    document 3622, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
  93. August 1, 2018 Special event The mayor reported that the Timber Ridge Trail ribbon cutting was planned for September 12th, time to be determined.
    “Steve Berner, Mayor – Timber Ridge Trail – September 12th ribbon cutting time to be determined.”
    document 3622, p. 2 · meeting · Steven Berner · 2010s
  94. August 7, 2018 Special event The agenda lists a ribbon cutting for the Fareway store coming the week of August 20th.
    “Ribbon cutting for Fareway store coming the week of August 20th”
    document 3621, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  95. August 7, 2018 Decision The council considered an appointment to the Library Board of Trustees on August 7, 2018.
    “Consideration of Appointment of Cindy Coffin to the Library Board of Trustees – Motion to Approve by Bartles.”
    document 3621, p. 5 · meeting · project · Cindy Coffin · 2010s
  96. August 7, 2018 Proclamation The agenda listed a 'Home Rule Proclamation – 50th Anniversary' under Mayoral Proclamation.
    “Mavoral Proclamation 1. Home Rule Proclamation – 50th Anniversary”
    document 3621, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  97. August 7, 2018 Decision Resolution 2018-078 approved stop signs at Deer View Avenue and Jackson Street.
    “Resolution 2018-078 – A Resolution Approving the Placement of Stop Signs at the Intersection of Deer View Avenue and Jackson Street”
    document 3621, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2018-078 · 2010s
  98. August 7, 2018 Proclamation Home Rule Proclamation – 50th Anniversary document 3621, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  99. August 7, 2018 Ordinance Ordinance 2018-436 adopted: Ordinance Approval/Amendment document 5074 · meeting · Ord. 2018-436 · 2010s
  100. August 7, 2018 Ordinance Ordinance 2018-441 adopted: Ordinance Approval/Amendment document 5079 · meeting · Ord. 2018-441 · 2010s

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