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Tiffin through time

Every dated item of the town's history in the archive on one list: history notes, checked research claims, events read from the records, ordinances, resolutions of the kinds that mark the town's life, project milestones, the earliest appointment to each board and proclamations. Each line is as the records put it, with its page. Atom feed.

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  1. January 2, 2002 Report A joint meeting with county supervisors recorded that fringe area agreements were in place for Coralville, North Liberty and Iowa City, with county staff working on four other towns.
    “Fringe area agreements are in place for Coralville, North Liberty and Iowa City. County staff are working on Lone Tree, Oxford, West Branch and Swisher.”
    document 4100, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  2. February 20, 2002 Decision The council voted to proceed with traffic counts with the Johnson County Council of Governments and a preliminary study with its engineer for an 80-20 IDOT match for Highway 6 from the Clear Creek Amana school east to I-380.
    “to proceed with traffic counts with Johnson County Council of Governments and preliminary study with Hart Engineering for 80-20 IDOT match for Highway #6 from the Clear Creek Amana School east to I-380.”
    document 4095, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2000s
  3. February 20, 2002 Figure The minutes state that one count places Tiffin at 2,208, West Liberty at 3,193 and North Liberty at 6,585.
    “One count places Tiffin at 2,208. West Liberty at 3,193 and North Liberty at 6,585. City council vacation time recorded by Public Works. Payroll totals for year ending 12/31/01 as follows: Brett Mehmen - $40,053.91; Margaret Reihman, $33,558.00 and Brian Detert, $27,648.58.”
    document 4095, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  4. April 9, 2002 Discussion The planning and zoning agenda of April 9, 2002 listed a recommendation to the council on a wastewater option for the school.
    “Recommendation to Council on Wastewater Option for School”
    document 4092, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  5. 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
  6. May 1, 2002 Report An open community session on hazard mitigation planning at the fire station heard an East Central Iowa Council of Governments representative review goals and objectives, and ECICOG was to work on the draft of final comments.
    “East Central Iowa Council of Governments representative was present to review goals and objectives that have been gathered to this time on hazardous mitigation planning work before the city. Mayor Potter suggested a dry hydrant equipment for the new pond that is being constructed in Rolling Hills. East Central Iowa Council of Governments will be working on the draft of final comments.”
    document 4090, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  7. May 29, 2002 Discussion Council members discussed buying a used single-axle dump truck from the City of North Liberty, to be sold to Tiffin for the price North Liberty would get in trade-in.
    “Councilmembers discussed purchase of used single axle dump truck from City of North Liberty. Mehmen and Detert would like the truck for snow removal next winter. Dils asked if they would use it. If Mehmen and Detert don’t use it, there won’t be money to purchase a second truck. The truck will be sold to Tiffin for the same price as North Liberty would get in trade-in for vehicle.”
    document 4087, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. February 19, 2003 Figure Ordinance 2003-258 raised the minimum monthly water fee outside the city limits to $24.00, effective for usage metered beginning July 1, 2003.
    “the minimum monthly fee shall be $24.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003, and billed for thereafter.”
    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 2003-258 · 2000s
  13. March 5, 2003 Discussion The minutes recorded that the bike trail bid letting was an 80-20 project completed through the Johnson County Council of Governments.
    “The Bike Trail bid letting is an 80-20 project that is completed through Johnson County Council of Governments.”
    document 4072, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  14. March 5, 2003 Discussion Planning and zoning members considered newspaper reports of plans to install a wetland field at the high school for discharge of sewage from the newly planned building, and asked for more information.
    “Members considered information posted in the newspaper regarding plans underway at the highschool to install a wetland field for discharge of sewage from the newly planned building.”
    document 4072, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  15. July 2, 2003 Report The clerk presented information on sharing development costs as learned from North Liberty, and the mayor's letter to the school cited North Liberty and Iowa City as places requiring sprinkler systems in new school buildings.
    “Clerk Reihman presented information on sharing development costs as learned from City of North Liberty for commission consideration.”
    document 4071, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  16. August 13, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-262 adopted: Providing for the Regulation of a Deep Well Site Controlled by the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, by Regulating the Use of Surrounding 200 Feet of Land to Protect the Public Health, Safety, Comfort and General Welfare of the Residents of the City of Tiffin document 4906 · Ord. 2003-262 · 2000s
  17. August 13, 2003 Ordinance Ordinance 2003-264 adopted: Providing for the Regulation of a Deep Well Site Controlled by the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, by Regulating the Use of Surrounding 200 Feet of Land to Protect the Public Health, Safety, Comfort and General Welfare of the Residents of the City of Tiffin document 4908 · Ord. 2003-264 · 2000s
  18. 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
  19. April 26, 2004 Neighbors A resolution approved the ECICOG Regional Comprehensive Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan 2004-2010.
    “Resolution Approving The East Central Iowa Council of Governments Regional Comprehensive Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan 2004-2010.”
    document 5199, p. 1 · 2000s
  20. July 14, 2004 Decision Resolution 2004-31 sent the cable franchise ordinance and ballot question to the county elections commissioner for an August 17, 2004 election, but the printed text names the voters of the City of North Liberty.
    “FOR THE SUBMISSION OF SAID ORDINANCE AND QUESTION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA, AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 17, 2004.”
    document 5194, p. 1 · Res. 2004-031 · 2000s
  21. 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
  22. May 19, 2005 Neighbors On the 19th day of May 2005, at a special joint meeting of the Tiffin City Council and the Tiffin Planning and Zoning Commission, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Huedepohl introduced Ordinance No. 2005-270, and moved that it be given its first reading. document 4913 · meeting · 2000s
  23. 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
  24. October 12, 2005 Neighbors Adjournment Tiffin Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council A joint meeting of the Tiffin Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for the City of Tiffin was brought to order 6:30 pm October 12, 2005 at the Tiffin Fire Station. document 4035, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2005-025 · 2000s
  25. February 1, 2006 Annexation Planning and Zoning noted a notice of annexation from Coralville along Clear Creek, where recent infill by Johnson County caused the city concern about flooding.
    “Notice of annexation from Coralville has been received. This location along the Clear Creek has recently seen infill by Johnson County, causing concern by the city of Tiffin for flooding.”
    document 4031, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  26. 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
  27. March 23, 2006 Figure Planning and Zoning heard that most communities participate at 25% on required road improvements and that North Liberty had agreed the year before to 33% for new roadway work; members thought 33% each for the city and the east and west subdivisions fair for Roberts Ferry Road.
    “most communities participate at a rate of 25% on required road improvements when developments are entering the city. Last year North Liberty had agreed to 33% responsibility for new roadway work.”
    document 4028, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  28. August 2, 2006 Neighbors Motion Petersen, second Wright to approve an agreement to divide one half the reasonable costs as reviewed and approved by the city engineer of installation of a water main approved by the city engineer and in conformity to city ordinances commencing approximately near the Echo Building to the west … document 4021, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  29. December 13, 2006 Figure An economic development group's funding was described as Iowa City about $150,000 a year, Coralville about $75,000, North Liberty about $15,000 and Tiffin $600.
    “Iowa City contributes approximately $150,000 each year, Coralville approx. $75,000, North Liberty approximately $15,000 and Tiffin at $600. Bartels asked that the Clerk contact DeeDee Kern of the CCA Community schools to see what could be done to begin cooperative work on grants for the school and community of Tiffin.”
    document 4016, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  30. May 9, 2007 Neighbors Resolution 2007-18 authorized a 28E agreement with the Tiffin Fire Association, a private non-profit agency, for joint fire protection and other emergency services.
    “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A "28E AGREEMENT WITH THE TIFFIN FIRE ASSOCIATION FOR JOINT FIRE PROTECTION AND OTHER EMERGENCY SERVICES" FOR THE CITIZENS OF TIFFIN WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin desires to enter into an Agreement with the Tiffin Fire Association, a private non-profit agency, that would provide fire protection services and other emergency response se”
    document 5250, p. 1 · Res. 2007-018 · 2000s
  31. May 9, 2007 Neighbors A Resolution Authorizing the Entering into of a "28e Agreement with the Tiffin Fire Association for Joint Fire Protection and Other Emergency Services" for the Citizens of Tiffin document 5250 · Res. 2007-018 · 2000s
  32. May 9, 2007 Resolution Resolution 2007-018 adopted: Authorizing the Entering into of a "28e Agreement with the Tiffin Fire Association for Joint Fire Protection and Other Emergency Services" for the Citizens of Tiffin document 5250 · Res. 2007-018 · 2000s
  33. July 11, 2007 Figure The 2007-07-11 minutes give the estimated population of Tiffin as approaching 2,000.
    “The estimated population of Tiffin now approaches 2,000. Council agreed that a new part-time employee to work on water billing should be investigated and the clerk was authorized to purchase a new chair for the work area. Motion Dils, second Wright to approve a RESOLUTION NO.”
    document 4006, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  34. November 14, 2007 Milestone The council approved the registration submitted in October 2007 for the 2010 Population Census.
    “approve registration as submitted in October 2007 for the 2010 Population Census. Discussion held on increasing meeting compensation for Mayor and Councilpersons. No action taken. Discussion held on balance of Centennial fund. Information will be forwarded to Clerk Reihman. Date set for December 9, 2008 for Santa at the Fire Station annual event.”
    document 4001, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  35. November 14, 2007 Decision In November 2007 the council approved two councilmembers to represent the city in joint discussions with the Clear Creek Amana School District on road improvements and a possible 28E agreement.
    “approve Bartels and Wright to represent city in joint discussions with clear Creek Amana School district on Road Improvements and possible 28E agreement with School District.”
    document 4001, p. 1 · meeting · Jim Bartels · 2000s
  36. November 14, 2007 Neighbors Motion Dils, seconded by Wright, to approve Bartels and Wright to represent city in joint discussions with clear Creek Amana School district on Road Improvements and possible 28E agreement with School District. document 4001, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  37. December 12, 2007 Spending The mayor reported that the Johnson County Council of Governments awarded the city, for 2009, a grant of $370,200 for the Ireland Avenue extension and $89,000 for the trail extension to I-380.
    “Mayor Potter reported that JCCOG awarded the City Tiffin for 2009 a grant for $370,200 for the Ireland Avenue extension and $89,000 for the trail extension to I-380. Engineer Hart reported on the US Access Study submitted to the City by IDOT. Motion carried to accept treasurer's report, pay bills, and accept receipts. Motion carried to adjourn at 7:55pm.”
    document 4000, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 2000s
  38. December 12, 2007 Figure The $370,200 JCCOG grant for the Ireland Avenue extension of 2007 is about $600,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Mayor Potter reported that JCCOG awarded the City Tiffin for 2009 a grant for $370,200 for the Ireland Avenue extension and $89,000 for the trail extension to I-380. Engineer Hart reported on the US Access Study submitted to the City by IDOT. Motion carried to accept treasurer's report, pay bills, and accept receipts. Motion carried to adjourn at 7:55pm.”
    document 4000, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  39. January 9, 2008 Discussion In January 2008 the mayor and engineer presented recommendations of a joint committee on a 28E agreement for Highway 6 improvements, and the council asked the committee to continue discussions toward a workable agreement between CCA Schools and the city.
    “recommendations made by joint committee on 28E agreement for Hwy 6 Improvements.”
    document 3998, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2000s
  40. February 11, 2008 Neighbors Motion by Wright, seconded by Petersen, to table approval of 28E agreement until regular City council meeting on February 13 for additional changes to agreement document 3996, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  41. February 13, 2008 Decision On February 13, 2008 the council approved a revised 28E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana School District with additional wording changes by the engineer and attorney.
    “Motion by Wright, seconded by Petersen to approve revised 28E agreement with Clear Creek Amana School District with additional wording changes by Engineer and Attorney.”
    document 3995, p. 4 · meeting · project · 2000s
  42. February 13, 2008 Decision In February 2008 the mayor told the council the city urgently needed to name a representative to the Johnson County Emergency Management Commission.
    “Mayor Phillips stated to Council of urgent need for an appointment to be made to the Johnson County Emergency Management Commission and he would make a request for a volunteer in the community newsletter.”
    document 3995, p. 5 · meeting · Royce Phillips · 2000s
  43. February 13, 2008 Discussion The engineer reported progress on a Highway 6 speed study and on a revision of the city TIF map.
    “Engineer reported on progress of Hwy 6 speed study and study on revising City of Tiffin TIF map. Mayor Phillips reported on upcoming meeting with Jeff Heil, Ruan Securities and Dorsey and Whitney Law Firm regarding TIF funding.”
    document 3995, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  44. February 13, 2008 Neighbors Motion by Wright, seconded by Petersen to approve revised 28E agreement with Clear Creek Amana School District with additional wording changes by Engineer and Attorney. document 3995, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  45. March 12, 2008 Decision The commission recommended to the city engineer a route for a trail extension in 2009 to connect with Coralville at I-380.
    “to recommend to City Engineer on route of the trail extension in 2009 to connect up with Coralville at I-380.”
    document 3992, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  46. April 8, 2008 Discussion In April 2008 the council discussed setting April 11, 2008 for the School District to decide on the 28E agreement to meet an IDOT deadline of April 15, 2008.
    “Council members discussed reasons for setting an April 11, 2008 date for School District to decide on 28E Agreement in order to meet IDOT’s April 15, 2008 deadline.”
    document 3988, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  47. April 9, 2008 Neighbors ON THE 9th day of April 2008, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Wright introduced A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A 28E AGREEMENT WITH THE CLEAR CREEK AMANA HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND FUNDING OF HIGHWAY … document 5284 · meeting · 2000s
  48. April 9, 2008 Resolution Resolution 2008-007 adopted: Authorizing and Directing the Entering into of a 28e Agreement with the Clear Creek Amana High School District for Construction and Funding of Highway Improvements document 5284 · meeting · Res. 2008-007 · 2000s
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. May 14, 2008 Neighbors Motion Ball seconded Gericke to proceed with 28E agreement with the City of Coralville to contract for Commercial Building Inspection document 3982, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  53. May 14, 2008 Neighbors Motion Gericke seconded Ball to have Mayor Phillips and City Clerk to sign purchase agreement with Johnson County Supervisors for the amount of $160,000 and to approve Resolution 2008-08 to authorize the purchase of the County Facility. document 3982, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  54. May 20, 2008 Neighbors Resolution 2008-07 authorized a 28E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana school district for construction and funding.
    “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENTERING INTO OF A 28E AGREEMENT WITH THE CLEAR CREEK AMANA HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND FUNDING OF HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin has determined it is in the best interest of the citizens as a matter of public safety to enter into an Agreement with Clear Creek Amana School District regarding the planning,”
    document 5284, p. 1 · Res. 2008-007 · 2000s
  55. May 28, 2008 Neighbors Motion Wright seconded Petersen to approve Mayor and Clerk to proceed with agreement with City of Coralville with change of wording on agreement to “Commercial” from “Non-Residential” document 3981, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  56. May 28, 2008 Neighbors Motion Gericke seconded Petersen to approve Resolution 2008-11 regarding 28E with City of Coralville with so noted change document 3981, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  57. May 28, 2008 Resolution Resolution 2008-011 adopted: Authorizing the Entering into of a "28e Agreement with the City of Coralville, Iowa for Services of Building Inspection of Nonresidential Buildings in Tiffin document 5274 · Res. 2008-011 · 2000s
  58. June 11, 2008 Decision In June 2008 the council approved a 2008-2009 28E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana School District.
    “Motion Gericke seconded Wright to approve 2008-2009 28E agreement with Clear Creek Amana School District.”
    document 3978, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  59. June 11, 2008 Neighbors Resolution 2008-11 authorized a 28E agreement with the City of Coralville for building inspection services for nonresidential buildings in Tiffin.
    “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A "28E AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, IOWA FOR SERVICES OF BUILDING INSPECTION OF NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN TIFFIN WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin desires to enter into an Agreement with the City of Coralville, Iowa for building inspection services of nonresidential buildings within the City of Tiffin; and AND WHEREAS, Chapter”
    document 5276, p. 1 · Res. 2008-011 · 2000s
  60. June 11, 2008 Neighbors Motion Wright seconded Petersen to approve 2008-2009 Tiffin Fire Association 28E agreement document 3978, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  61. June 11, 2008 Neighbors Motion Gericke seconded Wright to approve 2008-2009 28E agreement with Clear Creek Amana School District document 3978, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  62. June 11, 2008 Neighbors Motion Gericke seconded Petersen to approve 28E agreement with Johnson County Secondary Roads. document 3978, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  63. June 11, 2008 Neighbors motion made by Wright seconded Gericke with recommendation of Mayor to re-negotiate 28E agreement document 3978, p. 4 · meeting · 2000s
  64. July 9, 2008 Neighbors Motion Ball seconded Wright to hold joint meeting with P&Z on August 6, 2008 to discuss and further review Future Land Use Plan and Map document 3973, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  65. July 9, 2008 Neighbors Motion Wright seconded Bartels to add Resolution and 28E agreement approval to August regular City Council agenda. document 3973, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  66. October 8, 2008 Discussion In October 2008 the attorney was in contact with the School District's attorney about language changes to the 28E agreement on the concrete tunnel under Highway 6.
    “to 28E Agreement with Clear Creek Amana School District on Concrete Tunnel under Hwy 6.”
    document 3964, p. 5 · meeting · 2000s
  67. November 5, 2008 Neighbors An ECICOG planner presented an outline for updating the Future Comprehensive Land Use Plan to Planning and Zoning, and the council had approved a contract with ECICOG to begin.
    “presented outline to members on the plans for updating the Future Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Tiffin City Council approved contract with ECICOG to begin process.”
    document 3962, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  68. November 12, 2008 Neighbors Motion Wright seconded by Petersen to approve request for Trail Extension Funding Resolution 2008-32 Authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a Transportation Enhancement Program Project Number:09-2TPE-112 for the Purpose of Financing the … document 3961, p. 3 · meeting · 2000s
  69. December 3, 2008 Discussion The mayor reported on meetings about 28E agreements on future land use plans, and that North Liberty would be aggressive from the north and Coralville from the south in annexing land within two miles of Tiffin.
    “regarding 28E agreements on Future Land Use Plans between the entities involved. It was reported that North Liberty would be aggressive from the North of Tiffin and Coralville would aggressive from the South of Tiffin in annexing land within the two mile radius around Tiffin.”
    document 3959, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  70. March 4, 2009 Neighbors The mayor reported attending a February 26, 2009 meeting with county planning, JCCOG, Coralville and North Liberty planning on future 28E land use agreements; Tiffin's and North Liberty's future maps were almost in total agreement.
    “Mayor Phillips had attended meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2009 with Johnson County Planning, JCCOG, Coralville Planning, and North Liberty Planning, regarding future 28E Land Use Agreements. Phillips reported that Tiffin's and North Liberty's future maps are almost in total agreement”
    document 3953, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  71. May 5, 2009 Discussion The May 2009 city newsletter told Johnson County voters, including Tiffin voters, they would vote on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 on a one-cent sales and service tax.
    “Johnson County voters which include Tiffin voters, will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 to vote on the adoption of a one-cent sales and service tax.”
    document 3951, p. 1 · meeting · 2000s
  72. July 1, 2009 Neighbors Planning and Zoning was told North Liberty agreed with Tiffin on growth areas and a 28E agreement would shortly be signed, while Coralville and Tiffin were further apart on the growth area to the south.
    “It was reported that North Liberty is in agreement with Tiffin on growth areas for future land use plans as approved in the Tiffin Future Land Use Plan and a 28E agreement with shortly be signed. Phillips reported that Coralville and Tiffin are further apart on their agreement on growth area to the south of the Tiffin city boundaries.”
    document 3949, p. 2 · meeting · 2000s
  73. August 2009 History note Highway 6 widened for the new high school, opening August 2009
    “Superintendent Paula Vincent and City Council discussed progress on 28E agreement between City of Tiffin and Clear Creek Amana School Board on future Hwy 6 improvements near new High School, Roberts Ferry Rd intersection”
    document 3996, p. 2 · meeting · history note · 2000s
  74. September 16, 2009 Decision The measure asked voters to let the council change the form of government by ordinance from Mayor-Council to Mayor-Council with an appointed City Administrator/Manager.
    “To authorize the City Council of Tiffin to change the form of Government by Ordinance from Mayor-Council to Mayor-Council with appointed City Administrator/Manager.”
    document 5403, p. 1 · Res. 2009-035 · 2000s
  75. January 13, 2010 Milestone The city clerk reported that the Census Bureau was testing for workers for the 2010 Census in Tiffin.
    “City Clerk reported that US Census Bureau was testing for workers to conduct 2010 Census in Tiffin.”
    document 3943, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  76. January 27, 2010 Neighbors The mayor reported that the fringe area agreement with North Liberty had been reviewed and North Liberty's suggestions would go to the city attorney for the February 10, 2010 council meeting.
    “Reported that Fringe Area Agreement with North Liberty has been reviewed and suggestions from North Liberty will be forward to City Attorney Greenleaf and presented at February 10, 2010 City Council meeting.”
    document 3942, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  77. February 3, 2010 Place In February 2010 a public hearing was scheduled at Springmier Library, located in the Middle School.
    “Public Hearing scheduled for February 9, 2010 at Springmier Library located in the Middle School”
    document 3941, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  78. March 24, 2010 Neighbors Council members reported an agreement with Coralville to conduct street cleaning in Tiffin as weather and scheduling permitted for spring 2010.
    “Council members reported that an agreement was reached with the City of Coralville to conduct street cleaning in Tiffin as weather and scheduling permits for spring 2010.”
    document 3937, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  79. April 14, 2010 Neighbors The resolution approved an annexation moratorium agreement between Tiffin and North Liberty regarding future annexation.
    “RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF AN ANNEXATION MORATORIUM AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA AND THE CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY”
    document 5447, p. 1 · Res. 2010-14 · 2010s
  80. April 14, 2010 Neighbors The resolution recites that a Future Land Use Comprehensive Plan had been adopted by Tiffin and reviewed by North Liberty and that both parties had agreed to future annexation boundary lines.
    “a Future Land Use Comprehensive Plan has been adopted by Tiffin and reviewed by North Liberty and joint agreement has been reached by both parties for future annexation boundary lines.”
    document 5447, p. 1 · Res. 2010-14 · 2010s
  81. April 14, 2010 Neighbors Motion made by Weipert and seconded by Bartels to approve Resolution 2010-14 For Approval of Annexation Moratorium Agreement Between the City of Tiffin, Iowa and the City of North Liberty, Iowa Regarding the Future Annexation of Properties Subject to Provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 368, with the … document 3935, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  82. June 9, 2010 Neighbors Motion made by Bartels and seconded by Weipert to approve Resolution 2010-28 Approving the Agreement Between Johnson County and City of Tiffin for the Purpose of Law Enforcement Protection for the City of Tiffin for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 document 3930, p. 4 · meeting · 2010s
  83. October 13, 2010 Decision The council approved Resolution 2010-49 at the school district's request to amend water and sewer rates for oversized meters based on usage, by a vote of three ayes to one nay.
    “Motion made by Ball and seconded by Weipert to approve Resolution 2010-49 request by CCA School District to amend water and sewer rates for oversized meters based on usage on meters. Ayes Ball, Petersen and Weipert. Nays Bartels.”
    document 3917, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  84. November 3, 2010 Neighbors Resolution 2010-52 authorized an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a federal-aid transportation project to extend Ireland Avenue from Railroad Avenue north to Highway 6.
    “RESOLUTION 2010-52 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A FEDERAL-AID AGREEMENT TRANSPORTATION PROJECT NO. STP-U-7662(608)—70-25 IRELAND AVENUE EXTENSION”
    document 5565, p. 1 · Res. 2010-052 · 2010s
  85. November 3, 2010 Neighbors A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A FEDERAL-AID AGREEMENT TRANSPORTATION PROJECT NO. STP-U-7662(608)—70-25 IRELAND AVENUE EXTENSION, be adopted and signified his approval of the same by … document 5565 · meeting · Res. 2010-052 · 2010s
  86. November 20, 2010 Report In November 2010 a councilmember reported the Clear Creek Amana School Board vote (6-1) not to support the city's request for alignment changes to the Ireland Avenue Extension design plan.
    “the decision made by the Clear Creek Amana School Board vote (6-1) to not support the request made by the City of Tiffin for alignment changes to the Ireland Ave Extension Project design plan.”
    document 3912, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  87. June 8, 2011 Neighbors Resolution 2011-19 approved the agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for maintenance and repair of primary roads in the municipality from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2016.
    “A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF PRIMARY ROADS IN MUNICIPALITIES FROM JULY 1, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016.”
    document 5658, p. 1 · Res. 2011-019 · 2010s
  88. June 8, 2011 Neighbors A Resolution to Approve the Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for Maintenance and Repair of Primary Roads in Municipalities from July 1, 2011 Through June 30, 2016 document 5658 · meeting · Res. 2011-019 · 2010s
  89. July 13, 2011 Neighbors Motion made by Council person Weipert and seconded by Council person Ball to approve Resolution 2011-32 Award Trails Phase Four IDOT Contract to Metro Paving. document 3889, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  90. December 14, 2011 Discussion A council member suggested that the council consider appointing a representative to ECICOG as a director for 2012.
    “Ball suggested that Council members consider appointing representative to ECICOG as a director for 2012.”
    document 3873, p. 3 · meeting · 2010s
  91. January 11, 2012 Report The Johnson County Sheriff presented the 2011 annual report showing activity in Tiffin exceeded the contract by 116 hours.
    “Johnson County Sheriff, presented annual report for 2011 itemizing amount of activity in Tiffin which exceeded the contract by 116 hours.”
    document 3871, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  92. April 25, 2012 Neighbors A Resolution Approving 28e Agreement for Animal Control document 5782 · meeting · Res. 2012-017 · 2010s
  93. April 25, 2012 Resolution Resolution 2012-017 adopted: Approving 28e Agreement for Animal Control document 5782 · meeting · Res. 2012-017 · 2010s
  94. May 23, 2012 Annexation The engineer's annexation spreadsheet compared annexing into Coralville, North Liberty or Tiffin for each parcel; the next step was petition signatures for voluntary annexation.
    “The spreadsheet had comparisons of annexing into Coralville, North Liberty or Tiffin. The next step will be to get petition signatures to start the voluntary annexation.”
    document 3854, p. 1 · meeting · 2010s
  95. August 22, 2012 Decision The mayor appointed himself as the city's designated representative to both the MPO and ECICOG, with the city administrator as alternate.
    “Appointment to the MPO & ECICOG: Mayor Berner appointed himself as the designated representative of both groups, to fill the position left open by Council person Ball’s resignation. Administrator Jackson is the alternate”
    document 3847, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s
  96. September 26, 2012 Neighbors A Resolution Authorizing the Approval of and Participation in a Joint Powers Agreement and Declaration of Trust for the Iowa Public Agency Investment Trust, Authorizing Investments Through the Fixed Term Automated Investment Program of Ipait and Authorizing Ipait to Designate and Name Depositories document 5815 · meeting · Res. 2012-050 · 2010s
  97. September 28, 2012 Figure The debt statement notes that effective September 28, 2012 the Iowa State Revolving Fund reduced the interest rate on 20-year loans from 3% to 1.75%.
    “Effective September 28, 2012, the Iowa State Revolving Fund reduced the interest rate on 20-year loans from 3% to 1.75%.”
    document 1353, p. 29 · meeting · 2010s
  98. November 14, 2012 Neighbors A Resolution Authorizing the City Administrator/clerk to Sign an Agreement for the Iowa Snowdrifter Inc Snowmobile Club and the Iowa Dot document 5836 · meeting · Res. 2012-071 · 2010s
  99. November 28, 2012 Resolution Resolution 2012-074 adopted: Approving the Urban Renewal Report to the State of Iowa document 5839 · Res. 2012-074 · 2010s
  100. January 23, 2013 Annexation A council member said there was urgency in annexing the land because Coralville listed it in its comprehensive plan to come across I-380; the engineer noted an attempt in the 90's had to be released through the courts, and the county supported annexation now.
    “Council Person Phillips pointed out there is urgency in annexing this portion of land, Coralville has it listed in their Comp Plan to come across 380. Engineer Hart informed Council there was an attempt in the 90's to annex this property; and through the courts, it had to be released. The county supports this annexation now.”
    document 3836, p. 2 · meeting · 2010s

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