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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. May 10, 2000 Ordinance Ordinance 2000-233 adopted: Councilperson Gericke introduced Ordinance No. 2000-233, and ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AND ALLOWING PLASTIC SEWER PIPES, and moved that it be given its first reading and it was then read. Councilperson Dils seconded the motion document 4878 · meeting · Ord. 2000-233 · 2000s
  2. May 10, 2000 Ordinance Ordinance 2000-234 adopted: Councilperson Gericke introduced Ordinance No. 2000-234, an ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND PROVIDING FOR A NEW 2.5 MULTIPLE FAMILY ZONE, and moved that it be given its first reading and was then read. Councilperson Dils seconded the motion document 4879 · meeting · Ord. 2000-234 · 2000s
  3. May 10, 2000 Ordinance Ordinance 2000-235 adopted: Councilperson Dils introduced ORDINANCE NO. 2000-235, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND PROVIDING FOR R-1 AND R-2 ZONING IN ROLLING HILLS SUBDIVISION and moved that it be given its first reading and was then read. Councilperson Gericke seconded the motion document 4880 · meeting · Ord. 2000-235 · 2000s
  4. June 10, 2000 Decision Ordinance 2000-234 amended the 1998 zoning ordinance to add a zoning classification of R-2.5 medium-density residential.
    “TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF R-2.5 MEDIUM-DENSITY, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN IOWA: Section 1. Purpose. To make an amendment to Ordinance No. 1998-219 (Zoning) to provide lower cost and higher density single-family, two-, three-, and four-family residential neighborhoods. Section 2.”
    document 4879, p. 1 · Ord. 234 · 2000s
  5. July 5, 2000 Discussion P&Z minutes of July 5, 2000 state the city had made no notification of desire to sell the land next to a landowner's ground east of town because the city was in the process of purchase itself.
    “The City has not made any notification of desire to sell, as they are presently in the process of purchase themselves.”
    document 4147, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  6. August 9, 2000 Discussion Correspondence from the Clear Creek Amana School District protested R-4 zoning and manufactured housing west of the high school on Highway 6.
    “Correspondence received from Clear Creek Amana School District protesting the placement of R-4 zoning and manufactured housing west of the CCA high school on Hwy #6. Correspondence received from Mr. and Mrs. Stroyan protesting an unwanted annexation of property into the City of Coralville. Their letter indicated an interest in coming into Tiffin and not Coralville.”
    document 4145, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  7. September 13, 2000 Discussion The minutes record 192 signed written protests received by the city over a zoning request in the Rolling Hills area.
    “Total written signed protests received were 192. Robert & LouAnn Myers: Rolling Hills – parking and density issues Brad J. & Marsha Tomson: density, transient population and quality of life Ted and Tom Spivey: problems for future generations Edward C.”
    document 4143, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  8. October 11, 2000 Resolution Resolution 2000-016 adopted: Motion Walls, second Ryan to approve a RESOLUTION #2000-16, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN REAL ESATE document 4141, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2000-016 · 2000s
  9. November 8, 2000 Annexation Resolution 2000-16 accepted applications for voluntary annexation of certain real estate.
    “Motion Walls, second Ryan to approve a RESOLUTION #2000-16, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN REAL ESATE. Ayes: Walls, Bartels, Dils, Gericke and Ryan. Motion carried.”
    document 4137, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2000-016 · 2000s
  10. November 8, 2000 Annexation Motion Walls, second Ryan to approve a RESOLUTION #2000-16, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN REAL ESATE document 4137, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2000-016 · 2000s
  11. December 6, 2000 Discussion Planning and zoning minutes of December 2000 state a need to allow growth to help control the per person cost of the presently completed sewer plant and needed water system improvements.
    “There is need to allow growth around the community to help control the per person cost of the presently completed sewer plant and needed improvements to city water system.”
    document 4135, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  12. December 13, 2000 History note Coralville asks Tiffin to wait
    “Mayor Faussett asked that the council defer activity on annexations for a short time as the City of Coralville has drawn some of this area in their future land plans. The area under voluntary annexation is abutting the City of Tiffin at this time. The area considered by Coralville does not abut them nor is it contiguous to Coralville.”
    document 4134, p. 4 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · history note · 2000s
  13. December 13, 2000 Annexation The council held a public hearing on annexations along the south boundary of the city with the Coralville mayor, city engineer and city manager present.
    “Regular Meeting of the Tiffin City Council was closed for the purpose of conducting a Public Hearing on proposed Annexations to the City of Tiffin on the south boundary of the city. Present from the City of Coralville were Mayor Jim Faussett, Coralville City Engineer Dan Holderness and City Manager Kelly Hayworth.”
    document 4134, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  14. December 13, 2000 Annexation The mayor stated that the city wished to annex the area because the landowners had requested it through voluntary annexation papers.
    “Potter explained that the City of Tiffin would like to annex this area as the landowners have requested this in submission of voluntary annexation papers. At an earlier joint meeting, Mayor Fausett indicated that only one council member and the Mayor had attended when all of the Coralville council had been present.”
    document 4134, p. 5 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 2000s
  15. December 13, 2000 Discussion The clerk reminded the Coralville city engineer that information on recent floodplain filling along Clear Creek had been requested nearly two months earlier, and the minutes record a concern about flooding upstream near Tiffin homes.
    “The floodplain changes create concern about the possibility of flooding upstream in the vicinity Tiffin homes.”
    document 4134, p. 5 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  16. December 13, 2000 Decision Resolution 2000-23 approved an urban renewal plan amendment for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area.
    “RESOLUTION # 2000-23, A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE TIFFIN URBAN RENEWAL AREA. Ayes: Ryan, Gericke, Dils and Bartels. Absent: Walls. Motion carried. Passed and approved December 13, 2000 and signed by Mayor Glenn R. Potter.”
    document 4134, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2000-023 · 2000s
  17. December 13, 2000 Annexation Motion Bartels, second Dils to accept voluntary annexations applications for the City of Tiffin as published, excepting Parcel 42 (south most area), and excepting the east \( \frac{1}{2} \) of I-380 and plan to meet with Johnson County officials for discussion, revision and agreement in this fringe … document 4134, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  18. December 13, 2000 Neighbors Motion Bartels, second Dils to accept voluntary annexations applications for the City of Tiffin as published, excepting Parcel 42 (south most area), and excepting the east \( \frac{1}{2} \) of I-380 and plan to meet with Johnson County officials for discussion, revision and agreement in this fringe … document 4134, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  19. December 13, 2000 Ordinance Ordinance 2000-240 adopted: Councilperson Bartels introduced Ordinance No. 2000-240, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE 1998-218, TO DEFINE THE DEVELOPER'S RESPONSIBILITY OF COST IN THE INSTALLATION OF WATER AND SEWER MAIN AND TO DEFINE WHAT IS ACCEPTABLE PARK AND OPEN SPACE, REVISING & PROVIDING FOR APPROVED DESIGN STANDARDS UNDER THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE and moved that it be given its first reading. The motion was document 4886 · meeting · Ord. 2000-240 · 2000s
  20. January 10, 2001 Discussion A discussion of fire truck financing noted that an effort by Coralville to annex the quarry area east of I-380 involuntarily could greatly reduce the township tax base.
    “Should recent effort by Coralville to involuntarily annex the quarry area east of I-380 be successful, the township tax base could be greatly reduced and make truck purchase very difficult. A truck can be ordered for approximately $160,000. Paid over ten years would bring costs nearer to $300,000 to $350,000 depending on rate and term. Mr.”
    document 4132, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  21. January 10, 2001 Spending The minutes record a $303,000 purchase of a 65 acre park on the east side of the city along Highway 6 and the railroad.
    “$303,000 purchase of 65 acre Washington Park located on the east side of the city along Hwy#6 and railroad has been executed by Attorney Greenleaf, the park may be used for future sewer system expansion and/or water well location along with recreational needs for the community.”
    document 4132, p. 6 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s
  22. January 10, 2001 Figure The $303,000 park purchase of 2001 is about $580,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “$303,000 purchase of 65 acre Washington Park located on the east side of the city along Hwy#6 and railroad has been executed by Attorney Greenleaf, the park may be used for future sewer system expansion and/or water well location along with recreational needs for the community.”
    document 4132, p. 6 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s
  23. January 10, 2001 Figure The park purchase covers 65 acres.
    “$303,000 purchase of 65 acre Washington Park located on the east side of the city along Hwy#6 and railroad has been executed by Attorney Greenleaf, the park may be used for future sewer system expansion and/or water well location along with recreational needs for the community.”
    document 4132, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  24. January 10, 2001 Figure The park purchase works out to about $4,660 an acre ($303,000 for 65 acres). Derived
    “$303,000 purchase of 65 acre Washington Park located on the east side of the city along Hwy#6 and railroad has been executed by Attorney Greenleaf, the park may be used for future sewer system expansion and/or water well location along with recreational needs for the community.”
    document 4132, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  25. January 10, 2001 Annexation Motion Gericke, second Walls to accept voluntary annexation request from Leonard for property in the northwest sector of the city document 4132, p. 6 · meeting · 2000s
  26. February 14, 2001 Annexation Motion Bartels, second Dills to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-7, ACCEPTING VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PAPERS FROM LEONARD document 4130, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2001-007 · 2000s
  27. February 14, 2001 Annexation Motion Bartels, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-8, A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE MAYOR'S AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THE APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION as relates to right-of-way acquisitions in annexation action UA 01-02 document 4130, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2001-008 · 2000s
  28. February 14, 2001 Resolution Resolution 2001-007 adopted: Motion Bartels, second Dills to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-7, ACCEPTING VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PAPERS FROM LEONARD document 4130, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2001-007 · 2000s
  29. February 14, 2001 Resolution Resolution 2001-008 adopted: Motion Bartels, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-8, A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE MAYOR'S AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THE APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION as relates to right-of-way acquisitions in annexation action UA 01-02 document 4130, p. 6 · meeting · Res. 2001-008 · 2000s
  30. February 21, 2001 Annexation The state City Development Board required the city to include a flag and flag pole portion in a voluntary annexation request to avoid erratic boundaries.
    “Reported that City Development board required that city bring in flag and flag pole portion of the voluntary annexation request to avoid erratic boundaries on annexation requests. Motion Ryan, second Gericke that the city continue with annexation procedure by requesting that remaining "flag" be included in annexation request. Ayes: Bartels, Gericke, Ryan, and Dils.”
    document 4129, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  31. February 21, 2001 Annexation Motion Ryan, second Gericke that the city continue with annexation procedure by requesting that remaining "flag" be included in annexation request document 4129, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  32. February 21, 2001 Neighbors Motion Bartels, second Ryan to approve an updated Land Use Plan for the City of Tiffin and authorizing the Hart Engineering to continue with preliminary communication with Johnson County Zoning Department and prepare documents necessary to facilitate revised agreement document 4129, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  33. February 21, 2001 Neighbors Motion Richardson, second Reeve to approve an updated Land Use Plan for the City of Tiffin and to recommend adoption to the City Council for the City of Tiffin and additionally that the City of Tiffin continue communication, study and revision of the current fringe area and growth land use area map … document 4129, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  34. March 7, 2001 Neighbors Johnson County zoning staff told Planning and Zoning that the new fringe map included all areas then seeking annexation.
    “The new fringe map includes all areas currently desiring annexation. Dvorak and Moore expressed Johnson County support of all new growth of the community with the exception of area south of Schneider. Schneider is very anxious to come into the city.”
    document 4128, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  35. March 14, 2001 Annexation Resolution 2001-9 accepted an application for voluntary annexation on the northwest edge of the city.
    “Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2001-9 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION and accepting voluntary annexation papers from Mr. Leonard on the northwest edge of the city. Ayes: Bartels, Ryan, Walls and Dils. Absent: Gericke.”
    document 4127, p. 8 · meeting · Res. 2001-009 · 2000s
  36. March 14, 2001 Annexation Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2001-9 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION and accepting voluntary annexation papers from Mr. document 4127, p. 8 · meeting · Res. 2001-009 · 2000s
  37. March 14, 2001 Ordinance Ordinance 2001-242 adopted: Motion Bartels, second Dils to introduce an ORDINANCE NO. 2001-242, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1998-219, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ZONING IN TIFFIN EDGE SUBDIVISION and PROVIDING FOR REVISION OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, and moved that it be given its third and last reading and was read for the last time document 4888 · meeting · Ord. 2001-242 · 2000s
  38. March 14, 2001 Ordinance Ordinance 2001-244 adopted: Motion Walls, second Dils that the ORDINANCE NO. 2001-244, AN ORDINANCE ZONING SADLER SUBDIVISION LOT 3 TO R-3 be read for the last time and that the ORDINANCE NO. 2001-244 be placed upon final passage document 4891 · meeting · Ord. 2001-244 · 2000s
  39. March 14, 2001 Resolution Resolution 2001-009 adopted: Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2001-9 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION and accepting voluntary annexation papers from Mr. Leonard on the northwest edge of the city document 4127, p. 8 · meeting · Res. 2001-009 · 2000s
  40. March 27, 2001 Decision Ordinance 2001-242 amended the official zoning map to rezone an area of approximately 55 according to the Tiffin Edge conceptual plan; the printed title gives no unit after 55.
    “REZONING APPROXIMATELY 55 ACCORDING TO THE TIFFIN EDGE CONCEPTUAL PLAN AND ZONING EXHIBIT ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose.”
    document 4888, p. 1 · Ord. 242 · 2000s
  41. May 9, 2001 Annexation The minutes record that the City Development Board approved the annexation of the property on the northwest edge of the city.
    “City Development Board has approved annexation of Leonard property. Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve contract with Attorney Frank Smith to provide legal assistance in cooperation with Attorney Greenleaf on annexation matters. Ayes: Dils, Ryan, Walls, and Bartels. Motion carried.”
    document 4119, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  42. May 9, 2001 Annexation Motion Ryan, second Dils to approve contract with Attorney Frank Smith to provide legal assistance in cooperation with Attorney Greenleaf on annexation matters document 4119, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  43. June 11, 2001 Ordinance Ordinance 2001-246 adopted: Councilperson Walls introduced Ordinance No. 2001-246, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE (1998-219) AND PROVIDING NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS WITHIN 200 FEET and moved that it be given its second reading. The motion was document 4893 · meeting · Ord. 2001-246 · 2000s
  44. August 8, 2001 Landmark The council took up a request for a release on Lots 10 and 11 of Sadler Subdivision, described in the minutes as the Ice Cream Store, subject to the city attorney's recommendation.
    “Lots 10, 11 Sadler Subdivision the Ice Cream Store. Motion Ryan, second Gericke that release be approved upon study and recommendation of same by City Attorney Stephen Greenleaf.”
    document 4111, p. 3 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s
  45. October 10, 2001 Resolution Resolution 2001-022 adopted: Motion Gericke, second Walls to approve a RESOLUTION #2001-22. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A ANNEXATION REQUEST FROM DOROTHY ALLEN document 4105, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2001-022 · 2000s
  46. November 14, 2001 Annexation Motion Bartels, second Walls to approve deferring action as relates to application and request for Allen Annexation to future date as considered and deliberated in special session with recognition of pending action and litigation document 4103, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  47. April 10, 2002 Neighbors The 2002-04-10 agenda lists a lawsuit by Coralville against the State about annexation.
    “Lawsuit by Coralville against State re: annexation f. Truck Purchase g. Open Burning Dates h. Clean Up Date – May 18 & Garage Sale Day – May 4 h. i. 6. Standing Committee Reports a. Attorney b. Engineer c. Community Development d. Home and community – Streets e. Policy and Administration f. Water g. Sewer 7. Clerk and Treasurer’s reports 8. Bills and Receipts 9.”
    document 4091, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  48. April 10, 2002 Report In a dispute over a 15-foot strip of street next to a Main Street property, the city clerk told the council the strip had been used over 100 years as a street.
    “If the city really believes that this 15 feet of street that has been used over 100 years as a street, and is improved to be a street for the majority of those years, it is a street”
    document 4091, p. 7 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  49. June 12, 2002 Report The city engineer reported that the state transportation department's lift station appeared to be located partly on a mobile home park's property, which had to be resolved before the city accepted it.
    “Mike Hart reported that the IDOT lift station appears to be located partially on the Clear Creek Mobile Home park property. This will need to be resolved prior to acceptance by the city.”
    document 4085, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  50. July 10, 2002 History note An adult club looks at Tiffin; the council moves to regulate
    “Council expressed concern about placing an adult entertainment business near a residential area.”
    document 4083, p. 2 · meeting · history note · 2000s
  51. August 14, 2002 History note Ordinances 2002-254 and 2002-255 regulate sexually oriented businesses
    “Section 1. Purpose. To make an amendment to Ordinance No. 1998-219 (Zoning) to provide an additional permitted principal use known as "Sexually-Oriented Businesses" to areas zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial and to provide a definition of same.”
    document 4899, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 2002-254 · history note · 2000s
  52. August 14, 2002 Ordinance Ordinance 2002-254 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1998-219 (zoning Ordinance) of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, to Provide an Additional Permitted Principal Use and Structure to Areas Zoned as M-2 Heavy Industrial and to Provide a Definition of Sexually-oriented Businesses document 4899 · meeting · Ord. 2002-254 · 2000s
  53. November 6, 2002 Report The lift station had been constructed on private property and the project had to purchase the property for $8,000.00.
    “The lift station has been constructed on private property, and the project has had to purchase the property at a cost of $8,000.00.”
    document 4077, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  54. November 6, 2002 Figure The property purchase for the lift station of $8,000 as printed in 2002 is about $15,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “The lift station has been constructed on private property, and the project has had to purchase the property at a cost of $8,000.00.”
    document 4077, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  55. February 5, 2003 Decision Planning and Zoning had a zoning change request from Washington Park Partners to change land from agricultural to M-2 Heavy Industrial.
    “Zoning Change Request - Washington Park Partners Ag to M-2 Heavy Industrial B. Work on tax increment financing district and urban renewal plan C. D.”
    document 4075, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  56. February 12, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-257 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, for Certain Property Located Within the City Limits South of Interstate 80 and Currently Owned by Washington Park Partners document 4902 · meeting · Ord. 2003-257 · 2000s
  57. February 12, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 1998-259 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1998-217 (zoning Ordinance) of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa Regarding Outdoor Storage Areas in M-1 and M-2 Zones document 4871 · meeting · Ord. 1998-259 · 2000s
  58. February 19, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-257 amended the zoning map for property south of Interstate 80 owned by Washington Park Partners.
    “FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS SOUTH OF INTERSTATE 80 AND CURRENTLY OWNED BY WASHINGTON PARK PARTNERS BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose.”
    document 4902, p. 1 · Ord. 257 · 2000s
  59. July 9, 2003 Decision Ordinance 2003-263 divided taxes on property in the 2003 addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area under section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa.
    “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE DIVISION OF TAXES LEVIED ON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE 2003 ADDITION TO THE TIFFIN URBAN RENEWAL AREA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 403.19 OF THE CODE OF IOWA WHEREAS, Ordinance No.1993-180 entitled "An Ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes levied on taxable Property In The Tiffin Urban Renewal Area of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, Pursuant to Section 403”
    document 4907, p. 1 · Ord. 263 · 2000s
  60. January 14, 2004 Neighbors A Resolution Accepting the Preliminary Plat of Bigelow Subdivision, a Subdivision to Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa and Authorizing the Entering into of the Subdivider's Agreement document 5193 · Res. 2004-002 · 2000s
  61. June 9, 2004 Decision Resolution 2004-45 accepted the infrastructure of Songbird Estates Parts 6, 7 and 8 and released funds held under an escrow agreement.
    “A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF SONGBIRD ESTATES PARTS 6, 7, and 8 AND AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE FUNDS HELD BY THE CITY PURSUANT TO AN ESCROW AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE OWNER/DEVELOPER OF SONGBIRD ESTATES, PARTS 6, 7, AND 8, TIFFIN IA WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin and the Owner/Developer of Songbird Estates entered into an Irrevocable Standby Letter of C”
    document 5207, p. 1 · Res. 2004-045 · 2000s
  62. June 9, 2004 Ordinance Ordinance 2004-267 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, for Certain Property Located Within the City Limits Along Ireland Avenue (extension of Roberts Ferry Road) (as Owned by Grace-baculis Farm Partnership) document 4911 · Ord. 2004-267 · 2000s
  63. October 19, 2004 Resolution Resolution 2005-026 adopted: Approving an Irrevocable Letter of Credit in Lieu of a Performance Bond for Timber Ridge View Phase One, a Subdivision of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa document 5222 · Res. 2005-026 · 2000s
  64. January 12, 2005 Decision Resolution 2005-3 approved street lighting for the Tiffin Industrial Park.
    “RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET LIGHTING FOR THE TIFFIN INDUSTRIAL PARK WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin desires street lighting for the Tiffin Industrial Park And service provided by Linn County REC of Marion, Iowa NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA: That street lighting for the Tiffin Industrial Park be provided for by Linn County REC of Mario”
    document 5224, p. 1 · Res. 2005-003 · project · 2000s
  65. April 27, 2005 Discussion The clerk reported that regular funds including Road Use funds would probably be insufficient to improve Roberts Ferry Road and suggested a staged upgrade using tax increment funds.
    “Reihman reported that current regular funds including Road Use funds would probably be insufficient to provide improvements needed for Roberts Ferry. Perhaps in a staged effort the entire roadway could be upgraded with the use of tax increment funds.”
    document 4047, p. 3 · meeting · Margaret B. Reihman · 2000s
  66. April 27, 2005 Discussion A concept plan review for the Timber Ridge View subdivision recorded 2.7 acres reserved for park space.
    “The Timber Ridge View Subdivision includes 2.7 Acres reserved for Park space and the developer hopes to save as many trees as possible in the area and build walking trails across the subdivision. The development proposes access off Roberts Ferry Road onto Oakdale in a westerly direction and also from Blue Jay and Robin Court from the south.”
    document 4047, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  67. May 18, 2005 Decision At a joint hearing the engineer showed a preliminary plat for Timber Ridge View with 47 lots of R-1 and one lot of R2.5 and 3 acres of park.
    “a current preliminary plat request including 47 lots of R-1 and one lot of R2.5 (up to four-plex units). The plat includes 3 acres of park and one lot of park and three access locations into the 3 acre park area. One citizen explained that his notice indicated one lot of R2.5 multiple family. The plan shown here tonight by Mr.”
    document 4045, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  68. May 25, 2005 Decision Ordinance 2005-270 amended the zoning map upon passage of the resolution approving the preliminary plat for Timber Ridge View.
    “UPON PASSAGE OF THE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR TIMBER RIDGE VIEW, A SUBDIVISION OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose.”
    document 4913, p. 1 · Ord. 270 · 2000s
  69. May 25, 2005 Discussion The city engineer recommended that three lots of Timber Ridge View not be available for development before the city built a water tower.
    “1. Lot 5,6, and 7 not available for development prior to construction of water tower by the city. 2) Lot 48 recommended change from R2.5 to R-2.”
    document 4044, p. 4 · meeting · Mike Hart · 2000s
  70. May 25, 2005 Ordinance Ordinance 2005-270 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, upon Passage of the Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat for Timber Ridge View, a Subdivision of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa document 4913 · meeting · Ord. 2005-270 · 2000s
  71. May 25, 2005 Ordinance Ordinance 2005-272 adopted: Councilperson Gericke introduced Ordinance No. 2005-272, ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, and moved that it be given its second reading by title only and moved that it be given its second reading. Motion document 4915 · meeting · Ord. 2005-272 · 2000s
  72. July 13, 2005 Decision Ordinance 2005-271 divided taxes on property in the 2005 addition to the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area.
    “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE DIVISION OF TAXES LEVIED ON TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE 2005 ADDITION TO THE TIFFIN URBAN RENEWAL AREA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 403.19 OF THE CODE OF IOWA. WHEREAS, Ordinance No.”
    document 4914, p. 1 · Ord. 271 · 2000s
  73. September 28, 2005 Decision Ordinance 2005-272 adopted a Tiffin zoning ordinance and official zoning map regulating the location, construction and use of buildings and land.
    “ZONING ORDINANCE AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TIFFIN ZONING ORDINANCE, AMENDING ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAPS, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE LOCATION, CONSTRUCTION, AND USE OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, AND THE USE OF LAND IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA.”
    document 4915, p. 1 · Ord. 272 · 2000s
  74. October 19, 2005 Decision Ordinance 2005-273 rezoned a parcel described as the proposed water tower site to P-1, Public Use.
    “Parcel #2 (Proposed Water Tower Site) Rezoned to P-1, Public Use Commencing at the Northwest Corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 80 North, Range 7 West of the 5th P.M., Johnson County, Iowa; Thence S01°34'10"E along the West line of said Northwest Quarter, 1321.47 feet; Thence N89°29'40"E, 1059.63 feet, to the Northwest Corner of Lot 2 of Forest Ridge Subdiv”
    document 4916, p. 5 · Ord. 273 · 2000s
  75. October 19, 2005 Annexation Ordinance 2005-273 rezoned approximately 126 acres according to a rezoning exhibit titled The Villages of Tiffin.
    “BY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 126 ACRES OF WAMBACHER & SCHNEIDER PROPERTY ACCORDING TO THE REZONING EXHIBIT "THE VILLAGES OF TIFFIN", AS ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose.”
    document 4916, p. 1 · Ord. 273 · 2000s
  76. January 11, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-275 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1998-218 (subdivision Ordinance) of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Regarding the Duration of Maintenance Bonds document 4918 · Ord. 2006-275 · 2000s
  77. March 8, 2006 Decision Ordinance 2006-276 amended the official zoning map for property known as Woodfield Ridge.
    “FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS WOODFIELD RIDGE, TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, AND AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the official zoning map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, concerning property locally described Woodfield Ridge, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa. Section 2.”
    document 4919, p. 1 · Ord. 276 · 2000s
  78. March 8, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-276 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, for Certain Property Known as Woodfield Ridge, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described Herein document 4919 · Ord. 2006-276 · 2000s
  79. April 3, 2006 Decision Ordinance 2006-278 governed the recoupment of fees for use of city resources, to recover costs of new developments.
    “AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING THE RECOUPMENT OF FEES FOR USE OF CITY RESOURCES BE IT ORDAINED, the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, that it does hereby adopt the following ordinance for the purposed of recoupment of costs associated with new developments within the City of Tiffin in a just and equitable manner: Sec. 1. PURPOSE.”
    document 4921, p. 1 · Ord. 278 · 2000s
  80. April 3, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-279 adopted: Amending the Subdivision Ordinance No. 1998-218 & Any Conflicting Ordinances to Establish Fees Charged to Lot Owners for Connection to the City's Water and Sewer Lines document 4922 · Ord. 2006-279 · 2000s
  81. April 12, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-280 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, of the Ned & Ann Allen Property from Commercial to Residential Zone document 4923 · Ord. 2006-280 · 2000s
  82. April 19, 2006 Figure The minutes give the total Deer View subdivision as 73 acres.
    “Total subdivision is 73 acres. Phase III would remain R-1E. Owners request a revision to the zoning ordinance to allow duplex units that face differing directions on corner lots. PZ and City will study such a change.”
    document 4026, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  83. April 19, 2006 Discussion A developer's subdivision proposal reserved approximately 8 acres for a possible elementary center.
    “The proposal reserves approximately 8 acres for possible location of an elementary center, and the construction by IPL of an 8 inch water line including hydrants and sewer line from IPL location across the school and city property to connection to city mains. Questions on highway entrance will need to be resolved with IDOT.”
    document 4026, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  84. June 21, 2006 Discussion The minutes record that the city had not contributed to residential subdivisions up to that time and did not see it as fair to make an exception for the Villages.
    “The city has not contributed to residential subdivision up to this time, and did not see that it would be fair to make an exception at this location. Question about what were qualifying costs. City attorney thought they were defined somewhere and he would get a more definite meaning for this terminology prior to the next meeting for council consideration and review.”
    document 4023, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  85. June 21, 2006 Discussion The engineer estimated that improvements paid by the city with return of tax payments to the developer of the Villages could approach 8 million, under a proposal to rebate qualifying costs from TIF revenues.
    “Hart estimated without time to study that improvements be paid for by the City with return of tax payments could approach 8 million.”
    document 4023, p. 2 · meeting · Mike Hart · 2000s
  86. November 1, 2006 History note Plans for the new Clear Creek Amana High School come to the city
    “Clear Creek Amana New High School - site plan Tiffin, Iowa”
    document 4018, p. 4 · meeting · history note · 2000s
  87. November 8, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-282 adopted: Establishing Standards for the Control of Noise Pollution Within the City Limits by Setting Maximum Permissible Sound Levels for Certain Zoning Districts and Certain Activities in Order to Protect the Public Health, Safety and General Welfare of the Citizens, and to Protect the Value of Property, and the Quality of the Environment document 4924 · Ord. 2006-282 · 2000s
  88. November 8, 2006 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-283 adopted: Amending Ordinance No. 1998-218 (subdivision Ordinance) of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Regarding the Posting Performance Security document 4925 · Ord. 2006-283 · 2000s
  89. February 15, 2007 Ordinance Ordinance 2005-273 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, by Rezoning Approximately 126 Acres of Wambacher & Schneider Property According to the Rezoning Exhibit "the Villages of Tiffin", as Attached Hereto and Incorporated Herein document 4916 · Ord. 2005-273 · 2000s
  90. March 21, 2007 Decision A hearing was set on a planned area development request for Woodfield Ridge I Outlot for 38 multiple family two bedroom dwellings on about 6.35 acres at Oakdale and Roberts Ferry Road.
    “to include 38 multiple family two bedroom dwellings on approximately 6.35 acres at the intersection of Oakdale and Roberts Ferry Road upon completion of documents as required by city ordinance. Ayes: Demuth, Petersen, Wright, Bartels. Nays: None. Absent: Dils. Motion carried. The Planning and Zoning will study cluster boxes for mail delivery at the next regular meeting.”
    document 4011, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  91. May 9, 2007 Ordinance Ordinance 2007-281 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, by Rezoning from R-1e to R-2 and R-4, Approximately 5.66 Acres Located West of the 500 Block of Potter Street, and a Part of Lot 6 of the Johnston-potterfield Subdivision, Tiffin, Iowa document 4928 · Ord. 2007-281 · 2000s
  92. May 9, 2007 Ordinance Ordinance 2006-286 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map for Tiffin, Iowa, for Deerview Estates Subdivision document 4927 · Ord. 2006-286 · 2000s
  93. June 6, 2007 Landmark Casey's General Stores requested a variance of about 8 feet on the Highway 6 setback to enlarge the store, and Planning and Zoning did not recommend it.
    “Casey's General Stores, Inc of Ankeny, Iowa has requested a variance for about 8 feet on the setback along Hwy 6. Requesting building permit to enlarge business on south side of building. Motion Berner, second Reeve that the request for building permit does not meet the requirements of the zoning ordinance, that a variance is not recommended”
    document 4008, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  94. July 11, 2007 Decision Resolution 2007-34, approving the final plat of Deer View Estates Part One, passed with one nay.
    “A RESOLUTION 2007-34, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF THE DEER VIEW ESTATES PART ONE, A SUBDIVISION OF TIFFIN, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, and made a motion for approval. The motion was second by Councilperson Wright. Ayes: Petersen, Bartels, Wright and Demuth. Nays: Dils. Motion carried.”
    document 4006, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2007-034 · 2000s
  95. November 14, 2007 Decision The attorney presented warranty deeds for a land exchange with the Villages for water tower improvements, and the council asked a securities firm for financing methods for the water tower.
    “Attorney Greenleaf presented Warranty Deed documents for completion to convey land exchange with Villages and City of Tiffin for purpose of Water Tower improvements. Motion Petersen, seconded by Petersen to request additional information from Jeff Heil, Ruan Securities for methods of financing Water Tower improvements.”
    document 4001, p. 2 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s
  96. December 12, 2007 Spending The attorney reported receipt of $86,110.33 from a developer toward Roberts Ferry Road and Oakdale Boulevard, and the council approved a resolution accepting the payment.
    “Attorney Greenleaf reported on progress of receipt of payment from LDR for Roberts Ferry Road and Oakdale Blvd for $86,110.33. Motion Dils, seconded by Bartels to approve Resolution Accepting Payment of Agreed Portion of Roberts Ferry Road Costs from LDR. Motion carried. Absent Petersen.”
    document 4000, p. 2 · meeting · Stephen Greenleaf · 2000s
  97. May 14, 2008 Figure The county shed property price works out to about $116,000 an acre ($160,000 for 1.377 acres), both figures on the same resolution. Derived
    “The purchase price shall be $160,000.00, payable at Johnson County, Iowa, as follows: $160,000.00 at the time of closing. 3. REAL ESTATE TAXES. N/A A. SELLERS shall pay all real estate taxes that are due and payable as of the date of possession and constitute a lien upon this property, including any unpaid real estate taxes for prior years. B.”
    document 5273, p. 3 · Res. 2008-008 · 2000s
  98. May 14, 2008 Spending The offer to buy attached to Resolution 2008-08 set the purchase price at $160,000.00; the minutes record the same $160,000 purchase agreement with the county supervisors.
    “The purchase price shall be $160,000.00, payable at Johnson County, Iowa, as follows: $160,000.00 at the time of closing. 3. REAL ESTATE TAXES. N/A A. SELLERS shall pay all real estate taxes that are due and payable as of the date of possession and constitute a lien upon this property, including any unpaid real estate taxes for prior years. B.”
    document 5273, p. 3 · Res. 2008-008 · 2000s
  99. May 14, 2008 Figure The $160,000 county shed purchase price of 2008 is about $250,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “The purchase price shall be $160,000.00, payable at Johnson County, Iowa, as follows: $160,000.00 at the time of closing. 3. REAL ESTATE TAXES. N/A A. SELLERS shall pay all real estate taxes that are due and payable as of the date of possession and constitute a lien upon this property, including any unpaid real estate taxes for prior years. B.”
    document 5273, p. 3 · Res. 2008-008 · 2000s
  100. May 14, 2008 Landmark Resolution 2008-08 approved buying the county shed property, about 1.377 acres between Railroad Street and the railroad tracks, from Johnson County.
    “contains approximately 1.377 acres, more or less, and is bounded on the north side by Railroad Street and on the south side by the trackage of the Iowa Interstate Railroad, subject to easements and restrictions with the exact legal description to be approved by the attorney for the buyer.”
    document 5273, p. 1 · Res. 2008-008 · 2000s

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