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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. December 2, 1970 Figure The December 2, 1970 payments list the mayor at 21 meetings at $3 and 2 at $5, and a councilman at 13 meetings at $3 and 8 at $5.
    “Dale Flansburg (21 @ $3 and 2 @ $5) 73.00 Ned Allen (22 meetings) 66.00 Jerry Michel (23 meetings) 69.00 Glenn Potter (19 meetings & fix streets) 82.00 Ted Spivey (13 @ $3 and 8 @ $5) 79.00”
    document 3208, p. 3 · meeting · Dale Flansburg · Ted Spivey · 1970s
  2. December 2, 1970 Landmark The December 2, 1970 bills include Flansburg Hardware for tools, chlorine, freight and container deposits, $93.20.
    “Flansburg Hardware (tools, chlorine, freight & container deposits) 93.20”
    document 3209, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  3. December 8, 1970 Report A letter signed "Edna" to the mayor and council says the writer signed the "water bonds".
    “I consider it a privilege and it was quite a thrill to be able to pull my chair up to the table and sign those "water bonds" after so many of you had worked so hard and for such a long time.”
    document 3207, p. 1 · meeting · Edna Miller · 1970s
  4. March 3, 1971 Report The clerk was to send a notice in the next water bills that anyone not paying the monthly water fee would have to pay an additional fee.
    “Clerk will send a notice in the next water bills that anyone not paying the monthly water fee will have to pay an additional fee.”
    document 4689, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  5. June 2, 1971 Landmark The June 2, 1971 receipts list $50.00 cigarette permits from Slim's Tavern, Slim's Grocery and Frank's Service.
    “Slim's Tavern (cig. permit) 50.00 Slim's Groc. (cig. permit) 50.00 Franks Service(cig. permit) 50.00”
    document 4684, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  6. June 2, 1971 Figure Each cigarette permit fee of $50 as printed in 1971 is about $420 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Slim's Tavern (cig. permit) 50.00 Slim's Groc. (cig. permit) 50.00 Franks Service(cig. permit) 50.00”
    document 4684, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  7. October 6, 1971 Figure The same motion raised council pay to $5 per meeting.
    “Ned Allen made a motion to raise the wages of Mayor to $10 per meeting and Council to $5 per meeting.”
    document 4678, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · 1970s
  8. October 6, 1971 Figure $5 per meeting as printed (1971) · about $42 per meeting in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Ned Allen made a motion to raise the wages of Mayor to $10 per meeting and Council to $5 per meeting.”
    document 4678, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  9. October 6, 1971 Figure A councilmember moved to raise the wages of the mayor to $10 per meeting and the council to $5 per meeting.
    “Ned Allen made a motion to raise the wages of Mayor to $10 per meeting and Council to $5 per meeting.”
    document 4678, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · 1970s
  10. October 6, 1971 Figure $10.00 per meeting as printed in 1971 is about $83 per meeting in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Ned Allen made a motion to raise the wages of Mayor to $10 per meeting and Council to $5 per meeting.”
    document 4678, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  11. October 6, 1971 Figure On October 6, 1971 the council raised the mayor's pay to $10 per meeting.
    “Ned Allen made a motion to raise the wages of Mayor to $10 per meeting and Council to $5 per meeting.”
    document 4678, p. 1 · meeting · Ned Allen · 1970s
  12. October 6, 1971 Figure $10 per meeting as printed (1971) · about $83 per meeting in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Ned Allen made a motion to raise the wages of Mayor to $10 per meeting and Council to $5 per meeting.”
    document 4678, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  13. January 5, 1972 Person The mayor appointed a town treasurer at $200 a year, a town attorney at $15 a meeting and a deputy clerk.
    “Mayor appointed Edna Miller as Town Treasurer at $200 a year, Ralph Neuzil as Town Attorney at $15 a meeting and Kandy Kobold as Deputy Clerk.”
    document 4673, p. 1 · meeting · Edna Miller · Ralph Neuzil · Kandy Kobold · 1970s
  14. January 5, 1972 Figure On January 6, 1972 the council raised the town maintenance man's hourly wage from $2.50 to $3.00.
    “Glenn Potter made a motion to increase Ralph Brown's hourly wage from $2.50 to $3.00 as of January 6, 1972.”
    document 4673, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  15. January 5, 1972 Figure The hourly wage of $3 as printed in 1972 is about $24 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Glenn Potter made a motion to increase Ralph Brown's hourly wage from $2.50 to $3.00 as of January 6, 1972.”
    document 4673, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  16. February 2, 1972 Report Glenn Potter reported that the Clear Creek Community School Board approved a $15 per month raise for the School Crossing Patrol.
    “Glenn Potter reported that the Clear Creek Community School Board approved a $15 per month raise for the School Crossing Patrol.”
    document 4671, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  17. February 2, 1972 Figure $15.00 as printed in 1972 is about $120 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Glenn Potter reported that the Clear Creek Community School Board approved a $15 per month raise for the School Crossing Patrol.”
    document 4671, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  18. March 1, 1972 Figure On March 1, 1972 the council hired a public works employee full time at $135 a week, to include school crossing patrol, sewer plant maintenance, meter reading and general street maintenance.
    “Bill Bream made a motion to hire Ralph Brown full time at $135 a week, to include School Crossing Patrol, maintainence of sewer plant, meter reading and general street maintainence, etc.”
    document 4670, p. 1 · meeting · Ralph Brown · 1970s
  19. March 1, 1972 Figure $135 per week as printed (1972) · about $1,100 per week in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Bill Bream made a motion to hire Ralph Brown full time at $135 a week, to include School Crossing Patrol, maintainence of sewer plant, meter reading and general street maintainence, etc.”
    document 4670, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  20. March 1, 1972 Decision The council moved to hire a public works employee full time at $135 a week, covering school crossing patrol, sewer plant upkeep, meter reading and street maintenance.
    “Bill Bream made a motion to hire Ralph Brown full time at $135 a week, to include School Crossing Patrol, maintainence of sewer plant, meter reading and general street maintainence, etc.”
    document 4670, p. 1 · meeting · Bill Bream · Ralph Brown · 1970s
  21. March 1, 1972 Figure $135.00 per week as printed in 1972 is about $1,100 per week in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Bill Bream made a motion to hire Ralph Brown full time at $135 a week, to include School Crossing Patrol, maintainence of sewer plant, meter reading and general street maintainence, etc.”
    document 4670, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  22. March 15, 1972 Figure A table of the present water rates filed with the 15 March 1972 minutes lists $6.00 for 3000 gallons, $7.00 for 4000, $8.00 for 5000 and $8.75 for 6000 gallons.
    “Present Water Rates-- 3000 $6.00 -4000 7.00 -5000 8.00 -6000 8.75”
    document 4668, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  23. April 5, 1972 Decision An ordinance given its first reading establishes a minimum monthly water rate for each family or living unit.
    “The purpose of this ordinance is to establish a minimum monthly water rate for each family or residential or dwelling or living unit located on any premises in Tiffin, Iowa.”
    document 4667, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 67 · 1970s
  24. August 2, 1972 Decision The council directed the clerk to negotiate a fee from the Clear Creek School for unmetered water used in June to sprinkle sod at the High School.
    “negotiate a fee from the Clear Creek School for the unmetered water used in June for sprinkling the sod at the High School.”
    document 4660, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  25. November 1, 1972 Decision The council moved to sign a contract with Hawkeye Engineering for updating the sewer system after the attorney read the contract.
    “Glenn Potter made a motion to sign contract with Hawkeye Engineering Co. for purposes of updating Towns' Sewer System, after Att. Neuzil has read contract and advises Council.”
    document 4655, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Ralph Neuzil · 1970s
  26. March 7, 1973 Figure The minutes record paying Hawkeye Engineering $1056.72, 40% of the total bill, with Federal Revenue Sharing Funds after the 1st of April.
    “To pay Hawkeye Engineering $1056.72—40% of total bill due with Federal Revenue Sharing Funds after the 1st of April. Funds are presently invested.”
    document 4648, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  27. March 7, 1973 Report The engineer gave a preliminary estimate of $24,170.00 for the sewer pond, plus about 9,500 if bentonite was needed, and the council discussed financing it with general obligation bonds.
    “Hawkeye Engineering present to discuss Sewer Pond plans to date. Afluent from the Plant at present very good. Included in the plans is a cavity for Chlorination. Preliminary Estimate-- $24,170.00 plus approx. 9,500. if bentinite needed. Discuss how to finance- General Obligation Bonds. Hawkeye to check on possibility of Town getting Federal Aid.”
    document 4648, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  28. March 7, 1973 Figure The preliminary estimate for the sewer pond of $24,170 as printed in 1973 is about $180,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Hawkeye Engineering present to discuss Sewer Pond plans to date. Afluent from the Plant at present very good. Included in the plans is a cavity for Chlorination. Preliminary Estimate-- $24,170.00 plus approx. 9,500. if bentinite needed. Discuss how to finance- General Obligation Bonds. Hawkeye to check on possibility of Town getting Federal Aid.”
    document 4648, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  29. March 7, 1973 Decision The clerk was to bill a property owner a $250.00 sewer tap-on fee and a $100.00 water tap-on fee.
    “Clerk to send Bill Bream a bill for Sewer Tap-on fee of $250.00 and for Water Tap-on fees of $100.”
    document 4648, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  30. May 2, 1973 Figure The application recorded in the minutes was for a grant in aid for an effluent holding pond and sludge drying ponds; the grant request is printed as $22,500.
    “(Grant request $22,500.)”
    document 4646, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  31. May 2, 1973 Figure $22,500.00 as printed in 1973 is about $170,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “(Grant request $22,500.)”
    document 4646, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  32. May 2, 1973 Decision The council passed a resolution authorizing an application to the Environmental Protection Agency for a Water Pollution Control Act grant.
    “Ted Spivey made a motion to pass a resolution to authorize the filing of an application with the Environment Protection Agency, USA, for a Grant under the Water Pollution Control Act.”
    document 4645, p. 1 · meeting · Ted Spivey · 1970s
  33. July 2, 1973 Figure A councilmember moved raises for city employees: $5.00 per week for the public works employee, $5.00 and $6.00 per month for two others and $10.00 per year for the treasurer.
    “Janssen moved to increase city employees salaries by the following amounts: Ralph Brown, $5.00 per week; Bob Martin, $5.00 per month; Marcia Lippert, $6.00 per month; Edna Miller, $10.00 per year.”
    document 4643, p. 2 · meeting · Roger Janssen · Ralph Brown · Marcia Lippert · Edna Miller · 1970s
  34. September 5, 1973 Decision On September 5, 1973 the council approved an 18 month budget of $21,706 for January 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975.
    “Glenn Potter moved to approve an 18 month budget of $21,706 for January 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975. Kandy Kobold seconded the motion. Motion carried by roll call vote.”
    document 4639, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  35. September 5, 1973 Figure $21,706 as printed (1973) · about $160,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Glenn Potter moved to approve an 18 month budget of $21,706 for January 1, 1974 to June 30, 1975. Kandy Kobold seconded the motion. Motion carried by roll call vote.”
    document 4639, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  36. September 5, 1973 Figure The council moved to buy a 12 cubic foot refrigerator for $199.00 from a hardware store if the size was satisfactory.
    “Bev Birtcher moved that a 12 cubic foot refrigerator be purchased for $199.00 from Flansburg Hardware if the size is satisfactory with Ralph Brown.”
    document 4639, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  37. September 5, 1973 Figure $199 as printed (1973) · about $1,500 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Bev Birtcher moved that a 12 cubic foot refrigerator be purchased for $199.00 from Flansburg Hardware if the size is satisfactory with Ralph Brown.”
    document 4639, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  38. December 5, 1973 Decision On December 5, 1973 the council approved the Road Use budget for 1974 of proposed road work in the amount of $12,353.27.
    “Glenn Potter moved to approve the Road Use budget for 1974 proposed road work in the amount of $12,353.27. Kandy Kobold seconded the motion. Motion carried by roll call vote.”
    document 4634, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  39. December 5, 1973 Figure $12,353.27 as printed (1973) · about $94,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Glenn Potter moved to approve the Road Use budget for 1974 proposed road work in the amount of $12,353.27. Kandy Kobold seconded the motion. Motion carried by roll call vote.”
    document 4634, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  40. February 1, 1974 Figure A councilmember moved to raise the clerk's salary to $150.00 effective February 1, 1974.
    “Glenn Potter moved to raise the salary of the Clerk to $150.00 effective February 1, 1974.”
    document 4631, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  41. March 7, 1974 World event A council member reported on the civil defense warning system: a device to be installed at a tavern, estimated at between $75.00 and $80.00 for used one.
    “Glenn Potter gave a report on the civil defense warning system.”
    document 4630, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  42. March 7, 1974 Spending A councilmember moved to sign a new sheriff's contract effective January 1, 1974 at $832.00 per year.
    “Glenn Potter moved to sign a new contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's department effective January 1, 1974 to run continuous at a new rate of $832.00 per year.”
    document 4630, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  43. March 7, 1974 Figure $832.00 per year as printed in 1974 is about $5,700 per year in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Glenn Potter moved to sign a new contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's department effective January 1, 1974 to run continuous at a new rate of $832.00 per year.”
    document 4630, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  44. March 7, 1974 Neighbors Glenn Potter moved to sign a new contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's department effective January 1, 1974 to run continuous at a new rate of $832.00 per year. document 4630, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  45. May 1, 1974 Decision A councilmember moved approval for a councilwoman to purchase shrubbery and plants to beautify the park area for a maximum of $175.00.
    “giving approval to Beverly Birtcher to purchase shrubbery and plants to beautify the park area for a maximum amount of $175.00.”
    document 4628, p. 1 · meeting · Beverly Birtcher · 1970s
  46. May 28, 1974 Decision The council moved that the city engineer set up a timetable for letting bids and holding public hearings on the sewage treatment and effluent holding ponds.
    “Beverly Birtcher moved that the City Engineer proceed to set up a time table for the letting of bids and public hearings on the sewage treatment and effluent holding ponds for the City of Tiffin which are to be prepared by the next regular meeting.”
    document 4627, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  47. July 3, 1974 Special event Bill Bream moved to authorize Glenn Potter to spend $75.00 for expense of security personnel and disc jockey for street dance. document 4624, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  48. August 7, 1974 Spending Two bids were received for the sewage treatment facilities and the council awarded the contract to Krapfl-Prier, Inc. for $24,000 plus unit prices of $80 per ton of bentonite and $3 per cubic yard for Item B.
    “On recommendation of engineering representative, Bill Bream moved to award contract to Arapfl-Prier for $24,000 plus unit adjustment prices of $80 per ton Bentonite for Item A and $3 per cubic yard for Item B.”
    document 4622, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  49. August 7, 1974 Figure The sewage treatment construction contract of $24,000 as printed in 1974 is about $160,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “On recommendation of engineering representative, Bill Bream moved to award contract to Arapfl-Prier for $24,000 plus unit adjustment prices of $80 per ton Bentonite for Item A and $3 per cubic yard for Item B.”
    document 4622, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  50. August 7, 1974 Spending Bill Bream moved to award contract to Arapfl-Prier for $24,000 plus unit adjustment prices of $80 per ton Bentonite for Item A and $3 per cubic yard for Item B. Beverly Birtcher seconded the motion
    “$24,000.00 as printed”
    document 4622, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  51. September 4, 1974 Figure A councilmember moved to employ a city clerk effective September 1, 1974 at $150.00 per month.
    “Mary Formanek as City Clerk effective September 1, 1974, at a salary of $150.00 per month”
    document 4621, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · Mary Formanek · 1970s
  52. September 4, 1974 Figure The council employed a city clerk effective September 1, 1974 at a salary of $150.00 per month.
    “Glenn Potter moved to employ Mrs. Mary Formanek as City Clerk effective September 1, 1974, at a salary of $150.00 per month”
    document 4621, p. 2 · meeting · Mary Formanek · 1970s
  53. September 4, 1974 Figure $150 per month as printed (1974) · about $1,000 per month in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Glenn Potter moved to employ Mrs. Mary Formanek as City Clerk effective September 1, 1974, at a salary of $150.00 per month”
    document 4621, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  54. September 4, 1974 Figure The designated hauler to the Iowa City Landfill told the council he would stop that role effective September 15, 1974 and raise his fee from $3.50 to $4.00.
    “informed Council that he would no longer be designated hauler for Tiffin to Iowa City Landfill effective September 15, 1974. He will haul all loads from Tiffin to Homestead. He will also raise his fee from $3.50 to $4.00.”
    document 4621, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  55. November 6, 1974 Special event A councilmember moved to appropriate $125.00 for supplies for the holiday open house at the fire station.
    “Glenn Potter made the motion to appropriate $125.00 to purchase supplies for the holiday open house at the fire station.”
    document 4618, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  56. November 6, 1974 Decision The council moved to cash a $5000.00 time certificate and put $2400.00 of it into the sewer account to pay the the consulting engineer bill.
    “Bill Bream made a motion to cash a $5000.00 time certificate and deposit it in the general fund, $2400.00 of which will go into the sewer account to pay Hawkeye Engineering bill.”
    document 4618, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  57. December 4, 1974 Decision A councilmember moved to renew the lease for the City Hall on the same terms as the previous lease.
    “Roger Janssen made a motion to renew the lease for the City Hall subject to the same terms as previous lease.”
    document 4615, p. 1 · meeting · Roger Janssen · 1970s
  58. January 8, 1975 Spending The ordinance (printed as No. 68 in the register) authorized the issuance of $31,000 in sewer bonds and the levy of taxes to pay them.
    “AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of $31,000 Sewer Bonds and providing for the levy of taxes to pay the same.”
    document 4717, p. 1 · Ord. 68 · 1970s
  59. January 8, 1975 Figure $31,000.00 as printed in 1975 is about $190,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of $31,000 Sewer Bonds and providing for the levy of taxes to pay the same.”
    document 4717, p. 1 · 1970s
  60. January 8, 1975 Decision At a meeting held for the Effluent Pond Project bonds, a councilmember introduced an ordinance for $31,000 sewer bonds and the three-hearing requirement was dispensed with.
    “adjourned to conduct business pertaining to the issuance of bonds for the Effluent Pond Project: Bill Bream introduced and caused to be read an ordinance to provide for the payment of $31,000 Sewer Bonds and to dispense with the three hearings normally required for such an ordinance.”
    document 4613, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 68 · Bill Bream · 1970s
  61. January 8, 1975 Ordinance Ordinance 1975-068 adopted: Authorizing the issuance of $31, 000 Sewer Bonds and providing for the levy of taxes to pay the same. * * * * * document 4717 · Ord. 1975-068 · 1970s
  62. April 9, 1975 Figure A councilmember moved to pay Johnson County Regional Planning $4.55 as final payment for the special census.
    “Roger Janssen made a motion to pay Johnson County Regional Planning $4.55 in final payment for the special census.”
    document 4608, p. 1 · meeting · Roger Janssen · 1970s
  63. April 9, 1975 Spending Glenn Potter made a motion stating that if the Ludwig property is sold at the forthcoming public auction the Town shall immediately negotiate to purchasesaid property, under option, price not to exceed $7,000.00.
    “$7,000.00 as printed”
    document 4608, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  64. April 9, 1975 Milestone Roger Janssen made a motion to pay Johnson County Regional Planning $4.55 in final payment for the special census. document 4608, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  65. August 13, 1975 Decision A councilmember moved to spend no more than $50.00 with the Secondary Road Department for center-line marking on farm-to-market roads.
    “Smith moved to expend no more than $50.00 in sub-contract to the Secondary Road Dept. for center-line marking on farm-to-market roads from railroad crossing to Railroad St., to Grant St., to Marengo Rd., and from Marengo Rd. on Roberts Ferry Rd., to north city limits.”
    document 4600, p. 1 · meeting · Judy Smith · 1970s
  66. August 13, 1975 Figure The center-line marking spending cap of $50 as printed in 1975 is about $310 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “expend no more than $50.00 in sub-contract to the Secondary Road Department. for center-line marking on farm-to-market roads from the railroad crossing to Railroad Street to Grant Street to Marengo Road and from Marengo Road on Roberts Ferry Road to the north city limits.”
    document 4601, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  67. August 13, 1975 Person In August 1975 the mayor appointed three council members to serve as the Financial Audit committee for the city, after the offices of treasurer and clerk were combined.
    “Mayor Brotherton appointed Judy Smith, Roger Formanek and Tom Morgan to serve as the Financial Audit committee for the City.”
    document 4601, p. 4 · meeting · James E. Brotherton · Judy Smith · Roger Formanek · Tom Morgan · 1970s
  68. August 13, 1975 Decision The council discussed charging unimproved lots that owners now wished to improve $250.00 for sewer hook-up and $100.00 for water hook-up.
    “Unimproved lots which owners now wish to improve and on which no revenue or rent has been paid since the original installation will be charged $250.00 for sewer hook-up and $100.00 for water hook-up.”
    document 4600, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  69. October 8, 1975 Report A councilmember reported on progress in matching funds for park projects.
    “Parks and Recreation - Glenn Potter reported on progress being made in matching funds for park projects.”
    document 4595, p. 5 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  70. November 12, 1975 Figure A councilmember moved to set the Clerk-Treasurer's wages at $170.00 per month.
    “and thereafter, set wages for the Clerk-Treasurer at $170.00 per month.”
    document 4591, p. 3 · meeting · Judy Smith · Beverly Birtcher · 1970s
  71. November 12, 1975 Report The attorney reported that the engineer recommended paying the final bill for effluent pond construction, $1000.00 for seeding, to the contractor.
    “Neuzil advises that the Hawkeye Engineering Co. recommends the final bill for the Effluent pond construction, $1000.00 for seeding, be paid to Krapfl-Prier Co.”
    document 4591, p. 5 · meeting · Ralph Neuzil · 1970s
  72. December 10, 1975 Figure The $3.50 per foot of 1975 is 7.69 percent above the $3.25 per foot of 1965, as printed (derived, percent change; one is an estimate of cost, the other a reimbursement rate). Derived
    “Potter moved and Morgan seconded to pay Don Davis $3.50 per foot for sewer and water hook-up installation from the Davis property line to the City lines.”
    document 4588, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  73. December 10, 1975 Decision An ordinance amending the water ordinance set a $25.00 charge for reconnecting water service after nonpayment and allowed a $100.00 deposit.
    “a charge of $25.00 will be made for reconnection of water service and the connections will not be made until after all delinquent bills and other charges, if any, owed by the customer to the municipality, have been paid. The City may also require a deposit of $100.00 at the time of reconnection.”
    document 4721, p. 1 · Ord. 72 · 1970s
  74. December 10, 1975 Figure In December 1975 a charge of $25.00 was made for reconnection of water service.
    “a charge of $25.00 will be made for reconnection of water service”
    document 4721, p. 1 · 1970s
  75. December 10, 1975 Figure $25 as printed (1975) · about $160 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “a charge of $25.00 will be made for reconnection of water service”
    document 4721, p. 1 · 1970s
  76. December 10, 1975 Figure The council voted to pay a property owner $3.50 per foot for sewer and water hook-up installation from the owner's property line to the city lines.
    “Potter moved and Morgan seconded to pay Don Davis $3.50 per foot for sewer and water hook-up installation from the Davis property line to the City lines.”
    document 4588, p. 3 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  77. December 10, 1975 Figure $3.5 per foot as printed (1975) · about $22 per foot in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Potter moved and Morgan seconded to pay Don Davis $3.50 per foot for sewer and water hook-up installation from the Davis property line to the City lines.”
    document 4588, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  78. January 14, 1976 Figure The council agreed to budget $500.00 for Planning and Zoning programs in its January 1976 budget discussion.
    “Council agreed that $500.00 be budgeted for Planning and Zoning programs.”
    document 4582, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  79. March 10, 1976 Discussion The mayor read bills before the State Legislature concerning municipal general fund cash balances, and council members recommended setting aside $8500.00 for land for a park and public use, $4000.00 for water improvements and $8000.00 for a truck with blade.
    “Formanek read some bills that are in the State Legislature at this time concerning Municipal General Fund cash balances. Council-members recommended that the City set aside funds for specific purposes. The recommendations were $8500.00 for land purchase as park and public use space, $4000.00 for water improvements and $8000.00 for a 3/4 T. Truck with blade”
    document 4575, p. 6 · meeting · 1970s
  80. March 10, 1976 Decision A councilmember moved to set aside $8500.00 from General fund investments for land acquisition for park space and public use.
    “A motion to set aside $8500.00 from the General fund investments for land acquisition for park space and public use was made by Formanek”
    document 4575, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
  81. March 10, 1976 Figure $8,500.00 as printed in 1976 is about $50,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “A motion to set aside $8500.00 from the General fund investments for land acquisition for park space and public use was made by Formanek”
    document 4575, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  82. March 10, 1976 Figure A councilmember moved to increase the Clerk-Treas. salary from $170.00 per month to $225.00 per month beginning April 1, 1976.
    “Potter moved to increase the Clerk-Treas. salary from $170.00 per month to $225.00 per month beginning April 1, 1976.”
    document 4575, p. 3 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  83. March 10, 1976 Figure The council raised the Clerk-Treasurer salary from $170.00 to $225.00 per month beginning April 1, 1976.
    “Potter moved to increase the Clerk-Treas. salary from $170.00 per month to $225.00 per month beginning April 1, 1976.”
    document 4575, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  84. March 10, 1976 Figure $225 per month as printed (1976) · about $1,300 per month in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Potter moved to increase the Clerk-Treas. salary from $170.00 per month to $225.00 per month beginning April 1, 1976.”
    document 4575, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  85. April 15, 1976 Decision The garbage ordinance reduces the rate on their homestead by one-half for landowners over age sixty-two.
    “For those individual landowners of the City of Tiffin who are over the age of sixty-two, the rate on their homestead shall be reduced by one-half, upon application being made to the City at the City Hall”
    document 4722, p. 1 · Ord. 73 · 1970s
  86. May 12, 1976 Figure Negotiation on the sale of a property adjacent to the City Park resulted in an asking price of $18,000.00.
    “on the sale of his property adjacent to the City Park resulted in an asking price of $18,000.00.”
    document 4570, p. 3 · meeting · Janis Stratton · 1970s
  87. May 12, 1976 Figure $18,000.00 as printed in 1976 is about $110,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “on the sale of his property adjacent to the City Park resulted in an asking price of $18,000.00.”
    document 4570, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  88. August 11, 1976 Discussion One copy of the August 1976 minutes records plans for a large water meter costing approximately $800.00 for a mobile home park and plans to activate the well on leased railroad property.
    “Discussion followed involving plans for a large water meter, cost approximately $800.00, for the Scheetz Mobile Home Park, and tentative plans for activating the well on leased railroad property, supplying power to the well and running water lines to the water building.”
    document 4563, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  89. August 11, 1976 Discussion The second copy of the August 1976 minutes records plans for a large water system costing approximately $200,000 for a mobile home park and plans to activate the well on railroad property.
    “Discussion followed involving plans for a large water system, cost approximately $200,000, for the Roberts Mobile Home Park, and locating plans for activating the well on Ivesel railroad property, providing water to the well and running water lines to the city building.”
    document 4564, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  90. September 8, 1976 Decision Council decided the Iowa City landfill charges would be the responsibility of the contract hauler.
    “Later, during the regular meeting, Council decided that the landfill charges would be the responsibility of the contract hauler.”
    document 4562, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  91. September 8, 1976 Report The engineer reported that state requirements in effect since the renewal of the sanitation permit on August 30, 1976 would add testing costs, about $210.00 per month if done by a testing lab.
    “The mandatory State requirements in effect since the renewal of the City of Tiffin sanitation permit on August 30, 1976 will require testing which will add greater costs to the sewer plant operation. If the tests are done by a testing lab, the costs could be around $210.00 per month.”
    document 4565, p. 6 · meeting · 1970s
  92. January 12, 1977 Decision A councilmember moved to offer $12,000.00 for the property at 221 Main Street, subject to acceptance within 48 hours.
    “$12,000.00 for the property at 221 Main Street, subject to acceptance of the offer within 48 hours”
    document 4555, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Janssen · 1970s
  93. May 11, 1977 Decision The council decided not to pay a $200.00 assessment for membership in the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission.
    “A letter will be sent to Johnson County Regional Planning Comm. advising them that Council has decided not to pay $200.00 assessment for membership in that agency.”
    document 4549, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  94. June 8, 1977 Figure A solid waste contract hauler bid $285.00 per month for 114 residential units.
    “for $285.00 per month for 114 residential units”
    document 4548, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  95. June 8, 1977 Decision A councilmember moved to accept a hauler's bid for solid waste pick-up from residential users, with a contract beginning July 1, 1977.
    “Formanek moved to accept the bid from Tim Wolfe for solid waste pick-up from residential users. The contract will be set up and the Mayor is authorized to sign the contract beginning July 1, 1977.”
    document 4548, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
  96. June 28, 1977 Spending A councilmember moved to contract with the Coralville Library Board for library services to Tiffin residents from July 1, 1977 to June 30, 1978 for $200.00.
    “Janssen moved to enter into an agreement with the Coralville Library Board of Trustees, Coralville, Iowa to provide library services and usage to the residents of Tiffin for the period July 1, 1977 through June 30, 1978 for the sum of $200.00.”
    document 4547, p. 1 · meeting · Roger Janssen · 1970s
  97. August 10, 1977 Figure A councilmember moved to increase council fees from $5.00 to $10.00 per meeting from January 2, 1978 and, in a second motion, to set the mayor's salary at $250.00 per year.
    “Formanek moved to increase Councilmembers fees from $5.00 per meeting to $10.00 per meeting beginning January 2, 1978 and payable December, 1978. Potter seconded and motion carried unanimously. Formanek moved to set the Mayor salary at $250.00 per year beginning January 2, 1978, payable in December, 1978.”
    document 4544, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
  98. August 10, 1977 Figure $10.00 per meeting as printed in 1977 is about $56 per meeting in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Formanek moved to increase Councilmembers fees from $5.00 per meeting to $10.00 per meeting beginning January 2, 1978 and payable December, 1978. Potter seconded and motion carried unanimously. Formanek moved to set the Mayor salary at $250.00 per year beginning January 2, 1978, payable in December, 1978.”
    document 4544, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  99. August 10, 1977 Figure The same meeting raised councilmember fees from $5.00 to $10.00 per meeting beginning January 2, 1978.
    “Formanek moved to increase Councilmembers fees from $5.00 per meeting to $10.00 per meeting beginning January 2, 1978 and payable December, 1978.”
    document 4544, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  100. August 10, 1977 Figure $10 per meeting as printed (1977) · about $56 per meeting in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Formanek moved to increase Councilmembers fees from $5.00 per meeting to $10.00 per meeting beginning January 2, 1978 and payable December, 1978.”
    document 4544, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s

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