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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. June 18, 2019 Project 2019 Improvements – Forevergreen Road: Motion to approve Resolution 2019-081 – A Resolution to Award Bid for the 2019 Improvements – Forevergreen Road Project by Ryan document 3593, p. 3 · meeting · 2019 Improvements – Forevergreen Road · 2010s
  2. June 27, 2019 Spending A June 2019 resolution describes a general obligation loan agreement not to exceed $4,500,000 for street, storm water, sidewalk, sewer and water improvements and for street lighting, signalization and signage.
    “principal amount not to exceed $4,500,000 for the purpose of paying the cost, to that extent, of constructing street, storm water drainage, sidewalk, sanitary sewer and water system improvements and acquiring and installing street lighting, signalization and signage”
    document 6798, p. 2 · 2010s
  3. June 27, 2019 Figure The not-to-exceed loan amount of the June 2019 resolution of $4,500,000 as printed in 2019 is about $5,900,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “principal amount not to exceed $4,500,000 for the purpose of paying the cost, to that extent, of constructing street, storm water drainage, sidewalk, sanitary sewer and water system improvements and acquiring and installing street lighting, signalization and signage”
    document 6798, p. 2 · 2010s
  4. July 1, 2019 Figure The salary list prints $90,000 for the city administrator.
    “<td>Boldt, Doug</td> <td>$90,000</td> <td>$90,000</td>”
    document 6808, p. 1 · Doug Boldt · 2010s
  5. July 1, 2019 Figure The administrator's $90,000 of 2019 is 15.4 percent above the $78,000 of 2016, as printed (derived, percent change). Derived
    “Boldt, Doug $90,000”
    document 6808, p. 1 · 2010s
  6. July 1, 2019 Figure The printed $90,000 of 2019 is about $120,000 in 2026 dollars by the CPI-U method. Derived
    “<td>Boldt, Doug</td> <td>$90,000</td> <td>$90,000</td>”
    document 6808, p. 1 · 2010s
  7. July 2, 2019 Special event Council approved a $5000 fireworks donation to TifFun Creek Fest.
    “Motion to approve the $5000 Fireworks Donation to TIFFUN Creek Fest by Ryan.”
    document 3592, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  8. July 2, 2019 Special event Motion to approve the $5000 Fireworks Donation to TIFFUN Creek Fest by Ryan document 3592, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  9. July 2, 2019 Special event Motion to approve the Special Events Application – TIFFUN Creek Fest on August 10th by Havens document 3592, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  10. July 2, 2019 Ordinance Ordinance 2019-460 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone a portion of the PirkI Property from R-1E to C-2B and M-2, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 5099 · meeting · Ord. 2019-460 · 2010s
  11. July 2, 2019 Resolution Resolution 2019-085 adopted: Taking Additional Action to enter into a General Obligation Corporate Purpose Agreement and Authorizing the use of a Preliminary Official Statement for the Sale of Bonds document 3592, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2019-085 · 2010s
  12. July 11, 2019 Spending A July 2019 resolution amended an earlier one and established just compensation of $28,800.86 for a portion of a property needed for the Forevergreen Road Construction Project.
    “for the purchase of a portion of the Property needed for the Forevergreen Road Construction Project for the amount of $28,800.86, which is just compensation therefore established by this Resolution”
    document 6801, p. 2 · Res. 2019-088 · project · 2010s
  13. July 11, 2019 Figure The amended just compensation for part of one property on Forevergreen Road of $28,800.86 as printed in 2019 is about $38,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “for the purchase of a portion of the Property needed for the Forevergreen Road Construction Project for the amount of $28,800.86, which is just compensation therefore established by this Resolution”
    document 6801, p. 2 · 2010s
  14. July 11, 2019 Spending Resolution 2019-089 established just compensation of $260,782.48 for a portion of a property needed for the Forevergreen Road Construction Project, and $500 for a right of first refusal.
    “Just Compensation for the acquisition of a portion of and/or an interest in the Property owned by DERS, LLC, is hereby established to be $260,782.48. 2. Just Compensation for the acquisition of a portion and/or an interest in the Property for Dumont Investments, LLC for its Right of First Refusal is hereby established to be $500.”
    document 6802, p. 2 · Res. 2019-089 · 2010s
  15. July 11, 2019 Figure $260,782.48 as printed (2019) · about $340,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Just Compensation for the acquisition of a portion of and/or an interest in the Property owned by DERS, LLC, is hereby established to be $260,782.48. 2. Just Compensation for the acquisition of a portion and/or an interest in the Property for Dumont Investments, LLC for its Right of First Refusal is hereby established to be $500.”
    document 6802, p. 2 · 2010s
  16. July 16, 2019 Report On July 16, 2019 the city engineer reported that the traffic lights should be operational on July 30.
    “7/30 Traffic lights should be operational.”
    document 3591, p. 5 · meeting · project · 2010s
  17. July 16, 2019 Resolution Resolution 2019-086 adopted: Taking Additional Action to enter into a General Obligation Corporate Purpose Agreement and Authorizing the use of the Updated Preliminary Official Statement for the Sale of Bonds document 6799 · meeting · Res. 2019-086 · 2010s
  18. August 6, 2019 World event The mayor's report listed an 'FEMA updated flood map'.
    “FEMA updated flood map”
    document 3589, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  19. August 6, 2019 Proclamation The agenda listed a Proclamation of Recognition for Ashley Platz.
    “Proclamation of Recognition for Ashley Platz”
    document 3589, p. 1 · meeting · Ashley Platz · 2010s
  20. August 6, 2019 Spending Resolution 2019-094 – A Resolution Approving Bond Purchase Agreement for the Sale of Bonds Thereunder document 3589, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2019-094 · 2010s
  21. August 6, 2019 Proclamation Proclamation of Recognition for Ashley Platz document 3589, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  22. August 6, 2019 Resolution Resolution 2019-094 adopted: Approving Bond Purchase Agreement for the Sale of Bonds Thereunder document 6807 · meeting · Res. 2019-094 · 2010s
  23. August 7, 2019 Report The update on the Recreation Center said the site had been narrowed down and a meeting with the School Board was wanted around November to discuss the indoor pool.
    “Update on Recreation Center and City of Tiffin Recreation Programs Discussion: Site has been narrowed down. Would like to meeting with School Board again around November to discuss the indoor pool.”
    document 3588, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2010s
  24. August 9, 2019 Figure A pay list prints $90,000 for the city administrator.
    “Boldt, Doug $90,000”
    document 6808, p. 1 · Doug Boldt · 2010s
  25. August 9, 2019 Figure $90,000 per year as printed (2019) · about $120,000 per year in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Boldt, Doug $90,000”
    document 6808, p. 1 · 2010s
  26. August 20, 2019 History note Condemnation authorized; the Trust deeds the south 250 feet to Coralville
    “The City of Tiffin, Iowa hereby approves the use of condemnation to acquire a portion of and/or interest in the property described herein and hereby directs attorney Robert W. Goodwin to proceed with condemnation procedures to acquire the portion of and/or interest in the property described herein.”
    document 6813, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2019-100 · history note · 2010s
  27. August 20, 2019 Figure The three issues authorized from 2017 through 2019 (Series 2017A $5,140,000, Series 2018A $1,100,000 and Series 2019A $4,500,000) add up to $10,740,000 (derived, sum, as authorized). Derived
    “Resolution authorizing and approving a certain Loan Agreement, providing for the issuance of $4,500,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2019A”
    document 6809, p. 2 · 2010s
  28. August 20, 2019 Spending Resolution 2019-096 provided for the issuance of $4,500,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2019A; the debt register lists the purposes as streets, water, sewer and storm sewer.
    “Resolution authorizing and approving a certain Loan Agreement, providing for the issuance of $4,500,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2019A”
    document 6809, p. 2 · Res. 2019-096 · 2010s
  29. August 20, 2019 Decision Several resolutions recite that a subdivision does not fall within the city's long-range annexation plans and waive a requirement.
    “it has been determined that the subdivision does not fall within the City’s long-range annexation plans”
    document 6811, p. 1 · 2010s
  30. August 20, 2019 Resolution Resolution 2019-096 adopted: Authorizing and Approving a certain Loan Agreement, Providing for the Issuance of $4,500,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2019A, and providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay the same document 3587, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2019-096 · 2010s
  31. August 20, 2019 Resolution Resolution 2019-101 adopted: Accepting the Dedication of Park Road Right-of-Way document 3587, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2019-101 · 2010s
  32. September 3, 2019 Ordinance Ordinance 2019-461 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to Rezone a portion of Shamrock Center from C-2B to M-2, in the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 5100 · meeting · Ord. 2019-461 · 2010s
  33. September 4, 2019 Spending General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2019A: $4,500,000, Streets, water, sewer and storm sewer
    “Resolution 2019-096 (bond purchase and levy)”
    document 6809, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2019-096 · 2010s
  34. September 17, 2019 Project 2018 Interstate Watermain Relocation: Motion to approve Resolution 2019-110 – A Resolution for Final Acceptance of the 2018 Interstate Watermain Relocation Project by Schnedler document 3585, p. 3 · meeting · 2018 Interstate Watermain Relocation · 2010s
  35. October 1, 2019 History note $41,300 for land owned by Coralville with reverter rights to the Trust
    “1. Just Compensation for the acquisition of a portion of and/or an interest in the Property owned by the City of Coralville with reverter rights John Powell Rarick and Robert Rarick as Trustees of the Trust created in the Last Will and Testament of Ruth E. Rarick, Deceased, is hereby established to be $41,300.”
    document 6824, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2019-111 · history note · 2010s
  36. October 1, 2019 Spending Resolution 2019-111 established just compensation of $41,300 for property owned by the City of Coralville with reverter rights held by a family trust.
    “1. Just Compensation for the acquisition of a portion of and/or an interest in the Property owned by the City of Coralville with reverter rights John Powell Rarick and Robert Rarick as Trustees of the Trust created in the Last Will and Testament of Ruth E. Rarick, Deceased, is hereby established to be $41,300.”
    document 6824, p. 2 · Res. 2019-111 · 2010s
  37. October 1, 2019 Figure The $41,300 just compensation for the Coralville-owned parcel with reverter rights for the Forevergreen Road project of 2019 is about $54,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “1. Just Compensation for the acquisition of a portion of and/or an interest in the Property owned by the City of Coralville with reverter rights John Powell Rarick and Robert Rarick as Trustees of the Trust created in the Last Will and Testament of Ruth E. Rarick, Deceased, is hereby established to be $41,300.”
    document 6824, p. 2 · 2010s
  38. October 15, 2019 Annexation Resolution 2019-115 set a public hearing on annexing the property at 3287 Ireland Avenue; the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval 3-0 on September 18, 2019.
    “the location map (3287 Ireland Avenue and also known as the Lundt property) is attached to this resolution; and, Whereas, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation on a 3-0 vote at its September 18, 2019 meeting.”
    document 6828, p. 1 · Res. 2019-115 · 2010s
  39. October 15, 2019 Decision Resolution 2019-114 approved Alliant Energy installing two additional street lights on Roberts Ferry Road.
    “Resolution 2019-114 – A Resolution Approving Alliant Energy to Install Two Additional Street Lights on Roberts Ferry Road”
    document 3583, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2019-114 · project · 2010s
  40. October 15, 2019 Annexation A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing for the Annexation of Certain Property to the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 6828 · meeting · Res. 2019-115 · 2010s
  41. October 15, 2019 Resolution Resolution 2019-115 adopted: Setting the Date for a Public Hearing for the Annexation of Certain Property to the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 6828 · meeting · Res. 2019-115 · 2010s
  42. November 5, 2019 Annexation The described parcel of Resolution 2019-117 contains 13.01 acres.
    “Described parcel contains 13.01 acres and is subject to easements and other descriptions of record. Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City of Tiffin that said property be annexed to the City at this time.”
    document 6830, p. 1 · Res. 2019-117 · 2010s
  43. November 5, 2019 Annexation Resolution 2019-117 recites that the owner of the property at 3287 Ireland Avenue NW requested voluntary annexation.
    “Whereas, the owner of the property located at 3287 Ireland Avenue NW, Tiffin, Iowa, has requested and submitted an application for voluntary annexation to the City of Tiffin, and;”
    document 6830, p. 1 · Res. 2019-117 · 2010s
  44. November 5, 2019 Annexation The resolution approved the annexation of certain property to the City of Tiffin on the owner's application for voluntary annexation.
    “has requested and submitted an application for voluntary annexation to the City of Tiffin”
    document 6830, p. 1 · Res. 2019-117 · 2010s
  45. November 5, 2019 Milestone Resolution 2019-119 gave final acceptance to the 2019 Forevergreen Road Project.
    “Resolution 2019-119 – A Resolution for the Final Acceptance of the 2019 Forevergreen Road Project.”
    document 3582, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2019-119 · project · 2010s
  46. November 5, 2019 Annexation Resolution 2019-117 – A Resolution Approving the Annexation of Certain Property to the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 3582, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2019-117 · 2010s
  47. November 5, 2019 Resolution Resolution 2019-117 adopted: Approving the Annexation of Certain Property to the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 3582, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2019-117 · 2010s
  48. November 5, 2019 Project 2019 Improvements – Forevergreen Road: Motion to approve Resolution 2019-119 – A Resolution for the Final Acceptance of the 2019 Forevergreen Road Project by Havens document 3582, p. 3 · meeting · 2019 Improvements – Forevergreen Road · 2010s
  49. November 19, 2019 Report On November 19, 2019 the city engineer reported that the Deer View and Highway 6 traffic signals were to be up by December 15.
    “Deerview & Hwy 6 traffic signals to be up by Dec 15th.”
    document 3580, p. 4 · meeting · project · 2010s
  50. November 19, 2019 Discussion A work session discussed a potential capital campaign for the Recreation Center, with a target of March or April of 2020.
    “Discussion of a Potential Capital Campaign for the Recreation Center Discussion: Shive has a person that could facilitate the capital campaign, target March or April of 2020.”
    document 3580, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  51. November 19, 2019 Special event The council took no action on a Special Events Application for a Youth 5K, requesting a map.
    “Consideration of Special Events Application – Veritas Youth 5K – No Action, Requesting Map”
    document 3580, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  52. November 19, 2019 Ordinance Ordinance 2019-462 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Section 63.04 of Chapter 63, Speed Regulations, for North Park Road, north of Oakdale Boulevard document 5101 · meeting · Ord. 2019-462 · 2010s
  53. December 3, 2019 Spending Resolution 2019-124 certified an internal loan of $439,363.42, the total cost of purchasing two properties, repaid from tax increment financing funds.
    “the purchase of the Potterfield property and the Dolores Madden property incurred total costs of $439,363.42, of which this debt was certified for repayment with tax increment financing (TIF) funds”
    document 6837, p. 1 · Res. 2019-124 · 2010s
  54. December 3, 2019 Figure $439,363.42 as printed (2019) · about $580,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “the purchase of the Potterfield property and the Dolores Madden property incurred total costs of $439,363.42, of which this debt was certified for repayment with tax increment financing (TIF) funds”
    document 6837, p. 1 · 2010s
  55. December 3, 2019 Decision The council approved Resolution 2019-122 designating certain city streets for the use of snowmobiles in the city limits.
    “Resolution 2019-122 – A Resolution Designating Certain City Streets for the use of Snowmobiles in the City Limits of Tiffin. Motion to approve Resolution 2019-122 – A”
    document 3579, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2019-122 · 2010s
  56. December 3, 2019 Decision Resolution 2019-122 designated Highway 6, Ireland Avenue and Third Street for snowmobile use.
    “A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN CITY STREETS FOR THE USE OF SNOWMOBILES IN THE CITY LIMITS OF TIFFIN Whereas, the Municipal Code of Tiffin provides that snowmobiles may only be operated on designated city streets”
    document 6835, p. 1 · Res. 2019-122 · 2010s
  57. December 17, 2019 History note Four lawsuits
    “All of the foregoing Lawsuits relate to a Tiffin road project which would connect Forevergreen Road in Tiffin to Forevergreen Road in North Liberty (“Tiffin Forevergreen Road Project”).”
    document 1592, p. 2 · history note · 2010s
  58. December 17, 2019 Figure Ordinance 2019-465 is the highest ordinance number among the ordinance documents of this era in the archive.
    “ORDINANCE NO. 2019-465”
    document 5104, p. 1 · Ord. 2019-465 · 2010s
  59. December 17, 2019 Decision Ordinance 2019-465 amended Chapter 75 to change the area of operation for snowmobiles specific to the parking area and let the City Council change this area by resolution.
    “The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Chapter 75, All-Terrain Vehicles and Snowmobiles, of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, to change the area of operation for snowmobiles specific to the ‘parking’ area and for the City Council to further change this”
    document 5104, p. 1 · Ord. 465 · 2010s
  60. December 17, 2019 Ordinance Ordinance 2019-463 adopted: Rezoning Lot 3, Park Place City Center Part One, 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 Part One, Tiffin, Iowa document 5102 · meeting · Ord. 2019-463 · 2010s
  61. December 17, 2019 Ordinance Ordinance 2019-464 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Chapter 91, Water Meters, Sections 91.06 and 91.09 document 5103 · meeting · Ord. 2019-464 · 2010s
  62. January 7, 2020 Annexation On January 7, 2020 the council approved Resolution 2020-004, setting a public hearing for an annexation, by roll call with all ayes.
    “Resolution 2020-004 – A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing for the Annexation of Certain Property to the City of Tiffin, Iowa. Motion to approve by Schnedler Second by Olney Roll Call: Schnedler, Bartels, Havens, Olney All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 250, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2020-004 · 2020s
  63. January 7, 2020 Neighbors The minutes record Resolution 2020-003, updating the 28E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana School Board for the Springmier Library, as tabled on a motion with all ayes.
    “Resolution 2020-003 – A Resolution Approving the Updated 28E Agreement with the Clear Creek Amana School Board for the Springmier Library. Motion by table by Havens Second by Bartels All ayes, motion tabled.”
    document 250, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2020-003 · 2020s
  64. January 7, 2020 Annexation Resolution 2020-004 – A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing for the Annexation of Certain Property to the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 250, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2020-004 · 2020s
  65. January 7, 2020 Neighbors Resolution 2020-003 – A Resolution Approving the Updated 28E Agreement with the Clear Creek Amana School Board for the Springmier Library document 250, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2020-003 · 2020s
  66. January 7, 2020 Ordinance Ordinance 2019-465 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Chapter 75, document 5104 · meeting · Ord. 2019-465 · 2020s
  67. January 7, 2020 Resolution Resolution 2020-003 adopted: Approving the Updated 28E Agreement with the Clear Creek Amana School Board for the Springmier Library document 250, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2020-003 · 2020s
  68. January 7, 2020 Resolution Resolution 2020-004 adopted: Setting the Date for a Public Hearing for the Annexation of Certain Property to the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 250, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2020-004 · 2020s
  69. January 8, 2020 Report The January 8, 2020 joint work session minutes record that the Deer View signals would be up and running in the middle of February, with crosswalks on the east side of Highway 6.
    “Deerview signals up and running middle of February. Crosswalks will be placed on the East side of Hwy 6.”
    document 3575, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  70. January 8, 2020 Discussion The city met with CCA and ISCD about participation in an indoor pool and planned a capital campaign for the Recreation Center.
    “City has met with CCA and ISCD and discussed participation in an indoor pool. City will be planning a capital campaign for the Recreation Center.”
    document 3575, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  71. January 18, 2020 Ordinance Ordinance 2020-468 adopted: To Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter document 5106 · meeting · Ord. 2020-468 · 2020s
  72. January 21, 2020 Proclamation 19th Amendment Centennial Commemoration document 248, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  73. February 4, 2020 Annexation The resolution approving an annexation describes the owner's property as located west of Sun and Fun.
    “A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA Whereas, the owner of the property located west of Sun and Fun”
    document 6850, p. 1 · Res. 2020-008 · 2020s
  74. February 4, 2020 Special event The council approved the Special Events Application for the Veritas Youth 5K.
    “Consideration of Special Events Application – Veritas Youth 5K – Motion to Approve by Bartels Second by Schnedler All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 3573, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  75. February 4, 2020 Annexation Resolution 2020-008 – A Resolution Approving the Annexation of Certain Property to the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 247, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2020-008 · 2020s
  76. February 4, 2020 Resolution Resolution 2020-008 adopted: Approving the Annexation of Certain Property to the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 247, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2020-008 · 2020s
  77. February 18, 2020 Neighbors The council approved Resolution 2020-010 updating the 28E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana School Board for the Springmier Library.
    “Resolution 2020-010 – A Resolution Approving the Updated 28E Agreement with the Clear Creek Amana School Board for the Springmier Library. Motion to approve Resolution 2020-010 – A Resolution Approving the Updated 28E Agreement with the Clear Creek Amana School Board for the Springmier Library by Bartels Second by Schnedler Roll Call: Olney, Bartels, Schnedler, Walls All ayes, motion carried”
    document 245, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2020-010 · 2020s
  78. February 18, 2020 Milestone In February 2020 the council took the second reading of an ordinance to increase the Library Board of Trustees from eight to ten members.
    “Ordinance No. 2020-468 – An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Chapter 21, Library Board of Trustees, Section 21.02, Library Trustees, to Increase the Number of Members from Eight to Ten”
    document 245, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 2020-468 · project · 2020s
  79. February 18, 2020 Special event The council approved a Special Events Application for an Easter Egg Hunt.
    “Consideration of Special Events Application – Woodruff Construction – Easter Egg Hunt. Motion to approve by Bartels Second by Schnedler All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 245, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  80. February 18, 2020 Neighbors Resolution 2020-010 – A Resolution Approving the Updated 28E Agreement with the Clear Creek Amana School Board for the Springmier Library document 245, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2020-010 · 2020s
  81. February 18, 2020 Ordinance Ordinance 2020-467 adopted: Rezoning Grove Park Area, Tiffin, Iowa, from Mixed document 5105 · meeting · Ord. 2020-467 · 2020s
  82. February 18, 2020 Resolution Resolution 2020-010 adopted: Approving the Updated 28E Agreement with the Clear Creek Amana School Board for the Springmier Library document 245, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2020-010 · 2020s
  83. February 27, 2020 History note A stay, a ruling against the deed, and a new appraisal
    “WHEREAS, on April 28, 2020, the Court in Johnson County Case No. CVCV080519 Ruled that the Quit Claim Deed is invalid, and that “Tiffin retains the authority and jurisdiction to condemn this portion of the Trust’s property ... and Tiffin’s construction of Forevergreen Road in Tiffin is a public purpose and supports exercise of eminent domain over the Trust”, p. 11.”
    document 6891, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2020-056 · history note · 2020s
  84. March 10, 2020 Proclamation Census Day Proclamation document 244, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  85. March 24, 2020 Decision On March 24, 2020 the council approved Resolution 2020-020, the final plat of Aster Village.
    “Resolution 2020-020 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Aster Village”
    document 242, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2020-020 · 2020s
  86. March 24, 2020 Discussion Council asked for the cost of the recreation center with no pool, like the Wellman facility, and for operating expenses from other centers with a pool.
    “Council would like to know cost with no pool for the recreation center, like the Wellman facility. Obtain more operational expenses from other recreation centers with a pool.”
    document 3568, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  87. March 24, 2020 Decision The council approved a battery backup system for the traffic signals at Highway 6/Ireland Avenue and Highway 6/Deer View Avenue.
    “Motion to approve Battery Backup System by Havens”
    document 242, p. 4 · meeting · project · 2020s
  88. April 7, 2020 World event The work session minutes say most council members took part electronically because of the Covid-19 public health emergency; a search of the archive's later documents found no earlier page that mentions Covid-19.
    “due to the current public health emergency (Covid-19) most councilpersons were participating in the meeting electronically as allow by the Iowa Code, Chapter 21”
    document 241, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  89. April 7, 2020 World event The council minutes of April 7, 2020 record the meeting as open to the public but, due to the current public health emergency (Covid-19), most council members participating electronically.
    “This was a meeting open to the public through the Iowa Open Meeting Law but due to the current public health emergency (Covid-19) most councilpersons were participating in the meeting electronically as allow by the Iowa Code, Chapter 21.”
    document 3567, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  90. April 7, 2020 Decision Ordinance 2020-469 amended the zoning ordinance to address recreational vehicle parking and storage; the third and final reading was moved at this meeting.
    “Ordinance No. 2020-469 – An Ordinance Amending the Tiffin Zoning Ordinance No. 2007-287, and any Amendments Thereto, Amending Section 7.04(e), Parking or Loading, to Address Recreational Vehicle Parking and Storage”
    document 241, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 2020-469 · 2020s
  91. April 7, 2020 Special event The council approved a Special Events Application for a Family 5K Obstacle Course subject to Federal, State and Local regulations.
    “Family 5K Obstacle Course. Motion to approve subject to Federal, State and Local regulations by Schnedler Second by Olney All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 3567, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  92. April 7, 2020 World event This was a meeting open to the public through the Iowa Open Meeting Law but due to the current public health emergency (Covid-19) most councilpersons were participating in the meeting electronically as allow by the Iowa Code, Chapter 21. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order at 6:48 PM. document 241, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  93. April 7, 2020 Ordinance Ordinance 2020-469 adopted: Amending the Tiffin Zoning Ordinance No. 2007-287, document 5107 · meeting · Ord. 2020-469 · 2020s
  94. April 21, 2020 World event A council member thanked city staff for keeping the city running during the pandemic.
    “Council Member Olney would like to thank City Staff for keeping the City running during this pandemic.”
    document 240, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  95. April 21, 2020 Decision Ordinance 2020-470 amended the noise pollution chapter to prohibit the use of a motor vehicle engine brake.
    “Ordinance No. 2020-470 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Chapter 48, Noise Pollution, Section 48.09 and 48.10, to Add Prohibiting the Use of a Motor Vehicle Engine Brake”
    document 240, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 2020-470 · 2020s
  96. April 21, 2020 World event Council Member Olney would like to thank City Staff for keeping the City running during this pandemic. document 240, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  97. April 21, 2020 Ordinance Ordinance 2020-470 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Chapter 48, document 5108 · meeting · Ord. 2020-470 · 2020s
  98. April 23, 2020 Decision Ordinance 2020-470 amended Chapter 48, Noise Pollution, to prohibit the use of a motor vehicle engine brake.
    “The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Chapter 48, Noise Pollution, of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, to prohibit the use of a motor vehicle engine brake and renumber the violations”
    document 5108, p. 1 · Ord. 470 · 2020s
  99. May 5, 2020 Ordinance Ordinance 2020-471 adopted: Rezoning Lot 7, Park Place City Center Part One, document 5109 · meeting · Ord. 2020-471 · 2020s
  100. May 5, 2020 Project Original Town Urbanization – Phase Two: Motion to table Resolution 2020-028 – A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Original Town Urbanization Project – Phase Two by Havens document 239, p. 4 · meeting · Original Town Urbanization – Phase Two · 2020s

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