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History

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. July 1, 2025 Figure The flow rate effective July 1, 2027 was $10.15 per 1,000 gallons.
    “Effective July 1, 2027: • Base Rate: $15.00/month • Flow Rate: $10.15 per 1,000 gallons”
    document 984, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  2. July 1, 2025 Figure The flow rate effective July 1, 2025 was $5.75 per 1,000 gallons.
    “Water Rate Schedule Effective July 1, 2025: • Base Rate: $15.00/month (up from $7.00) • Flow Rate: $5.75 per 1,000 gallons”
    document 984, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  3. July 1, 2025 Figure The flow rate effective July 1, 2026 was $7.85 per 1,000 gallons.
    “Effective July 1, 2026: • Base Rate: $15.00/month • Flow Rate: $7.85 per 1,000 gallons”
    document 984, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  4. July 1, 2025 Decision The agenda communication for the water rate ordinance gives the base rate as $15.00 per month, up from $7.00, and a flow rate of $5.75 per 1,000 gallons.
    “Base Rate: $15.00/month (up from $7.00) • Flow Rate: $5.75 per 1,000 gallons”
    document 984, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 2025-520 · 2020s
  5. July 1, 2025 Figure The salary resolution lists Brett Mehmen at $4,397.39 per pay period.
    “Brett Mehmen $4,397.39/ppd”
    document 7346, p. 1 · Brett Mehmen · 2020s
  6. July 1, 2025 Figure The pay resolution lists Jacob Wessling at $27.72 per hour.
    “Jacob Wessling $27.72/hr”
    document 7346, p. 1 · Jacob Wessling · 2020s
  7. July 1, 2025 Figure A change order form for the Water Treatment Plant upgrade prints substantial completion of 9/30/26 and ready for final payment of 11/30/26.
    “Substantial Completion: 9/30/26<br>Ready for final payment: 11/30/26”
    document 993, p. 1 · project · 2020s
  8. July 1, 2025 Annexation Resolution No. 2025-070 – A Resolution Approving the Annexation of Certain Properties to the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 1407, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2025-070 · 2020s
  9. July 1, 2025 Ordinance Ordinance 2026-524 adopted: Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin Amending document 613 · meeting · Ord. 2026-524 · 2020s
  10. July 1, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-070 adopted: Approving the Annexation of Certain Properties to the City of Tiffin, Iowa document 1407, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2025-070 · 2020s
  11. July 1, 2025 Project Forevergreen Road Earth Stockpile / Grading: K-8 Consideration of Accepting Bid from Cornerstone Excavating for the Earth Stockpile Spreading Project – Motion to approve by Olney document 1407, p. 5 · meeting · Forevergreen Road Earth Stockpile / Grading · 2020s
  12. July 24, 2025 Milestone City Administrator’s Report – Discussion: City Administrator Doug Boldt reviewed quote from KZIA regarding the special census. document 78, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  13. August 19, 2025 Spending The council communication of August 2025 on Resolution 2025-074 lists $14,384,000 of Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025, funded through the Iowa State Revolving Fund.
    “Bond Amount: $14,384,000 • Series: 2025 Water Revenue Bonds • Purpose: Water system improvements and infrastructure upgrades • Funding Source: Iowa State Revolving Fund (SRF)”
    document 927, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2025-074 · 2020s
  14. August 19, 2025 Figure The SRF water loan of $14,384,000 as printed in 2025 is about $15,000,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Bond Amount: $14,384,000 • Series: 2025 Water Revenue Bonds • Purpose: Water system improvements and infrastructure upgrades • Funding Source: Iowa State Revolving Fund (SRF)”
    document 927, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  15. August 19, 2025 Spending The second bid package came in $1.8 million below the guaranteed maximum price; $1 million was to be removed from the project and $350,000 allocated to an owner contingency allowance.
    “The bids came in favorable, resulting in the overall project cost being $1.8 million below the guaranteed maximum price (GMP). Of that amount, $1 million will be removed from the project, and $350,000 has been allocated to establish an owner contingency allowance.”
    document 76, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  16. August 19, 2025 Spending Resolution 2025-074 authorized a Loan and Disbursement Agreement for $14,384,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 through the Iowa SRF program.
    “Resolution 2025-074 – Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $14,384,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025”
    document 927, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2025-074 · project · 2020s
  17. August 19, 2025 Figure The $14,384,000 Water Revenue Bonds of 2025 is about $15,000,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Resolution 2025-074 – Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $14,384,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025”
    document 927, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  18. August 19, 2025 Spending Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (SRF loan and disbursement agreement): $14,384,000, Water treatment plant upgrades (reverse osmosis)
    “Resolution 2025-074: loan and disbursement agreement, $14,384,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025”
    document 927, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2025-074 · 2020s
  19. August 19, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-074 adopted: Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $14,384,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 document 7353 · meeting · Res. 2025-074 · 2020s
  20. September 2, 2025 Figure The not-to-exceed $3,750,000 of the hearing of 2024 minus the $3,565,000 issue of May 30, 2024 is $185,000 (derived, difference). Derived
    “05/30/2024 06/01/2032 $3,565,000.00 $3,395,000.00 Transportation General Obligation 12/20/2017 06/01/2033 $5,140,000.00 $3,025,000.00 Transportation General Obligation 09/04/2019 06/01/2031 $4,500,000.00 $2,580,000.00 Transportation General Obligation”
    document 915, p. 4 · 2020s
  21. September 2, 2025 Figure The not-to-exceed $5,500,000 of the hearing of 2025 minus the $5,350,000 issue of April 2025 is $150,000 (derived, difference). Derived
    “04/24/2025 06/01/2040 $5,350,000.00 $5,350,000.00 Transportation General Obligation 08/25/2020 06/01/2035 $7,670,000.00 $5,224,000.00 Transportation General Obligation”
    document 915, p. 4 · 2020s
  22. September 2, 2025 Report The project update states that as of August 25, 2025 the south section of North Park Road, including the new roundabout at the bus loop, was open to traffic.
    “As of August 25th, 2025, the south section of North Park Road including the new roundabout at the Tiffin/Oak Hill Elementary School bus loop is open to traffic.”
    document 914, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  23. September 2, 2025 Discussion The draft required a Display Fireworks Permit approved by the City Fire Marshal, with a copy of a valid ATF license, and proof of liability insurance of a $2,000,000 minimum.
    “No person shall use, ignite, or possess display fireworks within the city limits without first obtaining a Display Fireworks Permit approved by the City Fire Marshal. Permit applications must include: • Copy of valid ATF fireworks license. • Proof of liability insurance. Liability insurance must meet a $2,000,000 minimum. Fire Chief or the City Council reserves the discretion”
    document 918, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  24. September 2, 2025 Discussion A draft fireworks ordinance for the September 2, 2025 work session permitted consumer fireworks July 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., July 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and December 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., on private property with the owner's permission.
    “In compliance with Iowa law, the use of consumer fireworks shall be permitted on the following dates and times: • July 3: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. • July 4: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. • December 31: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. on January 1. Consumer fireworks may only be used on private property with the express permission of the property owner”
    document 918, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  25. September 2, 2025 Discussion At the September 2, 2025 work session the City Administrator reviewed the potential change to the fireworks ordinance, and council and staff discussed trouble enforcing the potential change.
    “City Administrator Doug Boldt reviewed the potential change to the fireworks ordinance. Council and staff discussed trouble enforcing the potential change. E. Questions from Council Members”
    document 75, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  26. September 2, 2025 Report The public works director reported lights installed at Deerview Park and Potter Park, which turn off at 9:30 PM.
    “lights have been installed at Deerview Park and Potter Park, which turn off at 9:30 PM.”
    document 75, p. 3 · meeting · Brian Detert · 2020s
  27. September 2, 2025 Figure The same statement lists the May 30, 2024 issue of $3,565,000, the December 20, 2017 issue of $5,140,000 and the September 4, 2019 issue of $4,500,000 with the purpose Transportation.
    “05/30/2024 06/01/2032 $3,565,000.00 $3,395,000.00 Transportation General Obligation 12/20/2017 06/01/2033 $5,140,000.00 $3,025,000.00 Transportation General Obligation 09/04/2019 06/01/2031 $4,500,000.00 $2,580,000.00 Transportation General Obligation”
    document 915, p. 4 · 2020s
  28. September 2, 2025 Figure The 2025 Outstanding Obligations Disclosure Statement to the Treasurer of Iowa lists the April 24, 2025 general obligation issue of $5,350,000 and the August 25, 2020 issue of $7,670,000 with the purpose Transportation.
    “04/24/2025 06/01/2040 $5,350,000.00 $5,350,000.00 Transportation General Obligation 08/25/2020 06/01/2035 $7,670,000.00 $5,224,000.00 Transportation General Obligation”
    document 915, p. 4 · 2020s
  29. September 2, 2025 Figure The Series 2025A principal in the state disclosure statement of $5,350,000 as printed in 2025 is about $5,600,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “04/24/2025 06/01/2040 $5,350,000.00 $5,350,000.00 Transportation General Obligation 08/25/2020 06/01/2035 $7,670,000.00 $5,224,000.00 Transportation General Obligation”
    document 915, p. 4 · 2020s
  30. September 8, 2025 Special event The city administrator reported that the groundbreaking ceremony for the Recreation Center would be held on September 16th at 10:00 AM.
    “The groundbreaking ceremony for the Recreation Center will be held on September 16th at 10:00 AM.”
    document 74, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  31. September 8, 2025 Special event The city administrator's report states the groundbreaking ceremony for the Recreation Center would be held on September 16th at 10:00 AM.
    “The groundbreaking ceremony for the Recreation Center will be held on September 16th at 10:00 AM.”
    document 3400, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  32. September 16, 2025 Naming The mayor noted an email from Council Member Olney suggesting naming one of the community rooms after former Mayor Berner.
    “noted that he received an email from Council Member Olney suggesting naming one of the community rooms after former Mayor Berner.”
    document 3399, p. 3 · meeting · Tim Kasparek · Steven Berner · Christine Olney · 2020s
  33. September 16, 2025 Special event The mayor thanked everyone for attending the Recreation Center groundbreaking ceremony.
    “Mayor Kasparek thanked everyone for attending the Recreation Center groundbreaking ceremony”
    document 3399, p. 3 · meeting · Tim Kasparek · 2020s
  34. September 25, 2025 Spending A change order approved September 25, 2025 reduced the Miron Construction contract for the Tiffin Recreation Center from $12,435,142.00 by $1,042,001.88 to $11,393,140.12.
    “The original contract amount was $12,435,142.00. A change order approved on September 25, 2025 reduced the contract by $1,042,001.88, resulting in a revised contract total of $11,393,140.12.”
    document 872, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  35. October 7, 2025 Spending The Miron pay application memo states the original Miron Construction contract amount for the recreation center was $12,435,142.00, reduced by a change order of September 25, 2025 of $1,042,001.88 to a revised contract total of $11,393,140.12.
    “The original contract amount was $12,435,142.00. A change order approved on September 25, 2025 reduced the contract by $1,042,001.88, resulting in a revised contract total of $11,393,140.12.”
    document 872, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  36. October 7, 2025 Figure The $11,393,140.12 revised recreation center contract total with Miron Construction of 2025 is about $12,000,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “The original contract amount was $12,435,142.00. A change order approved on September 25, 2025 reduced the contract by $1,042,001.88, resulting in a revised contract total of $11,393,140.12.”
    document 872, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  37. October 7, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-076 adopted: Setting the Date of November 4, 2025, for a Public Hearing on the Tiffin Urban Renewal Plan Amendment document 7355 · meeting · Res. 2025-076 · 2020s
  38. October 21, 2025 Landmark In October 2025 the city administrator's report said Kwik Star was targeting January 9, 2026 for its grand opening.
    “They are targeting January 9, 2026, for their grand opening.”
    document 854, p. 1 · 2020s
  39. October 21, 2025 Neighbors Discussion and Consideration to enter a 28E Agreement with North Liberty Fire Department-Shared Use of Facepiece Fit Testing Equipment – Motion to Approve · meeting · 2020s
  40. October 21, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-079 adopted: Approving the Creation of a Reserve Savings Account for the Fire Department for the Acquisition, Possession, and Maintenance of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Service Major Equipment and Vehicles document 71, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2025-079 · 2020s
  41. November 4, 2025 Landmark A November 4, 2025 resolution lists a Dollar General store at 1300 Tall Grass Avenue with tax increment assistance not to exceed $100,000 plus administrative fees and interest.
    “Dollar General Development Project o Construction of a new Dollar General store at 1300 Tall Grass Avenue. o TIF assistance not to exceed $100,000 plus administrative fees and interest.”
    document 814, p. 1 · 2020s
  42. November 4, 2025 Figure The not-to-exceed TIF assistance for the Dollar General store of $100,000 as printed in 2025 is about $100,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Dollar General Development Project o Construction of a new Dollar General store at 1300 Tall Grass Avenue. o TIF assistance not to exceed $100,000 plus administrative fees and interest.”
    document 814, p. 1 · 2020s
  43. November 4, 2025 Spending A staff report on a Miron Construction pay application for the Community Recreation Center printed a current payment due of $1,584,224.68.
    “Current Payment Due: $1,584,224.68”
    document 825, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  44. November 4, 2025 Spending The November 4, 2025 payables list paid Miron Construction pay application 6 of $1,584,244.68 from the Recreation Center fund.
    “MIRON CONSTRUCTION CO, I… PAY APPLICATION 6 11/04/2025 PAY APPLICATION 6 340-430-6499 1,584,244.68”
    document 821, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2020s
  45. November 4, 2025 Neighbors The council approved Resolution 2025-083, a 28E agreement with North Liberty for cost sharing of certain firefighting protective equipment.
    “Resolution 2025-083 – A Resolution Approving a 28E Between the City of North Liberty and the City of Tiffin for Cost Sharing for Certain Firefighting Protective Equipment.”
    document 70, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2025-083 · 2020s
  46. November 4, 2025 Decision On November 4, 2025 the council approved Resolution 2025-087, the final plat of Tiffin Heights West.
    “Resolution 2025-087 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Tiffin Heights West”
    document 70, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2025-087 · 2020s
  47. November 4, 2025 Figure Eight capped development agreements and grants of 2018 through 2025 (child care $110,000, grocery store $485,000, Shamrock Center $250,000, family care $87,000, commercial development $55,000, two Honey Lane grants $250,000 and $125,000, retail grant $87,000) add up to $1,449,000 in caps (derived, sum). Derived
    “The City agreed to provide an economic development grant in the amount of $87,000”
    document 591, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  48. November 4, 2025 Neighbors Resolution 2025-083 – A Resolution Approving a 28E Between the City of North Liberty and the City of Tiffin for Cost Sharing for Certain Firefighting Protective Equipment document 70, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2025-083 · 2020s
  49. November 4, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-082 adopted: To Approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area document 7361 · meeting · Res. 2025-082 · 2020s
  50. November 4, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-083 adopted: Approving a 28E Between the City of North Liberty and the City of Tiffin for Cost Sharing for Certain Firefighting Protective Equipment document 70, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2025-083 · 2020s
  51. November 18, 2025 Figure The same report lists a 2025 Kubota RTV 1100 at $44,000, purchased new.
    “Kubota RTV 1100 2025 Purchased $44,000 New”
    document 781, p. 8 · meeting · 2020s
  52. November 18, 2025 Figure The same report lists a 2012 Vactor 2100 PLUS combination sewer cleaner at $175,000, on lease.
    “Vactor 2100 PLUS COMBINATION SEWER CLEANER 2012 Lease $175,000 Lease”
    document 781, p. 8 · meeting · 2020s
  53. November 18, 2025 Figure The city street finance report for fiscal year 2025 lists a 2025 Western Star 47X at a cost of $261,000, purchased new.
    “Western Star 47X 2025 Purchased $261,000 New”
    document 781, p. 8 · meeting · 2020s
  54. November 18, 2025 Person A Planning and Zoning Commission member's resignation letter filed November 18, 2025 gave election to the City Council as the reason, because he could not serve on both boards.
    “I have been Elected to Tiffin City Council so I cannot serve on both boards.”
    document 787, p. 1 · meeting · Tony Johnson · 2020s
  55. November 18, 2025 Figure A new 2025 agreement for the commerce park is certified as a rebate not to exceed $600,000 beginning December 1, 2026.
    “Rebate is not to exceed $600,000 for a period beginning December 1, 2026 and continuing until balance is paid in full.”
    document 791, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  56. November 18, 2025 Figure $600,000 as printed (2025) · about $630,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Rebate is not to exceed $600,000 for a period beginning December 1, 2026 and continuing until balance is paid in full.”
    document 791, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  57. November 18, 2025 Figure The certification lists a second grant of not more than $125,000, paid on completion and acceptance of public infrastructure.
    “Grant is not to exceed $125,000 and will be paid upon the completion and acceptance of public infrastrucre.”
    document 791, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  58. November 18, 2025 Figure $125,000 as printed (2025) · about $130,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Grant is not to exceed $125,000 and will be paid upon the completion and acceptance of public infrastrucre.”
    document 791, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  59. December 2, 2025 Spending The council approved Pay Application #1 from Courts fore Sports for the Sand Volleyball Courts Project; the initiative register carries the pay amount.
    “Discussion and Consideration of Pay Application #1 – Courts fore Sports, Sand Volleyball Courts Project – Motion to approve by Limkemann.”
    document 67, p. 4 · meeting · project · 2020s
  60. December 16, 2025 Proclamation The agenda lists a Mayoral Proclamation of Recognition for Council Member Al Havens.
    “F. Mayoral Proclamation 1. Proclamation of Recognition for Council Member Al Havens”
    document 66, p. 2 · meeting · Al Havens · 2020s
  61. December 16, 2025 Spending A notice states the city proposes a general obligation urban renewal loan agreement in a principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for the Community/Recreation Center Development Project, previously authorized by council action on January 7, 2025.
    “principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 384.24A and 384.24.3(q) of the Code of Iowa, for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent of, undertaking the Community/Recreation Center Development Project, an urban renewal project in the Tiffin Urban Renewal Area which was previously authorized by action of the City Council on January 7, 2025”
    document 7370, p. 4 · project · 2020s
  62. December 16, 2025 Proclamation Proclamation of Recognition for Council Member Al Havens document 66, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  63. December 16, 2025 Resolution Resolution 2025-092 adopted: Setting the Date of January 20, 2026, for a Public Hearing and Additional Action on Proposal to enter into a General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement and to Borrow Money thereunder document 66, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2025-092 · 2020s
  64. January 6, 2026 Discussion The goal-setting list for after 2030 included adding an aquatic component to the Recreation Center as part of future phases.
    “Long-term goals (After 2030): • Adding an aquatic component to the Recreation Center as part of future phases.”
    document 65, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  65. January 6, 2026 Figure The city attorney's reappointment letter for 2026 says the billing rate for services to the City will be $200.00 an hour.
    “My billing rate for services to the City will be $200.00 an hour. Other attorneys James K. Weston and paralegals with my Firm may work on matters for the City and their hourly rates may be the same or less. Pope S.”
    document 728, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  66. January 6, 2026 Discussion The January 2026 goals list included creating volunteer-based committees, including a Parks and Recreation Committee.
    “Creation of volunteer-based committees, including a Parks and Recreation Committee.”
    document 65, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  67. January 15, 2026 History note The roundabout is built
    “The City of North Liberty accepted the bid and authorized the execution of a contract with CJ Moyna & Sons, LLC, for the Forevergreen Road and Jasper Avenue Improvements Project (roundabout) at their January 20th City Council Meeting.”
    document 686, p. 1 · meeting · history note · 2020s
  68. January 20, 2026 Figure The audit's long-term debt table lists the Series 2025A corporate purpose bonds as April 14, 2025, at 5.00%-4.00%, $5,350,000.
    “Corporate Purpose, Series 2025A April 14, 2025 5.00%-4.00% 5,350,000”
    document 717, p. 45 · 2020s
  69. January 20, 2026 Decision Resolution 2026-002 set a public hearing on a partial acquisition and temporary easement for the Iowa DOT Highway 6 Improvement Project.
    “Resolution No. 2026-002 – A Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing on the Partial Acquisition and Temporary Easement Required for the Iowa DOT Highway 6 Improvement Project (STPN--006-7(100)--2J-52).”
    document 59, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2026-002 · project · 2020s
  70. January 20, 2026 Figure The audit's debt table lists a financed purchase of a 2013 street sweeper dated August 16, 2024, at 6.90%, for $130,000.
    “Financed Purchases 2013 Street Sweeper August 16, 2024 6.90% 130,000”
    document 717, p. 45 · 2020s
  71. January 20, 2026 Figure The financed 2013 street sweeper of $130,000 as printed in 2026 is about $130,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “Financed Purchases 2013 Street Sweeper August 16, 2024 6.90% 130,000”
    document 717, p. 45 · 2020s
  72. January 20, 2026 Resolution Resolution 2026-001 adopted: Taking Additional Action to Enter into General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement and Authorizing the Use of a Preliminary Official Statement for the sale of General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2026A document 7373 · meeting · Res. 2026-001 · 2020s
  73. February 3, 2026 Decision The council took up changing the agreement for service for field rental in the Parks & Recreation Department; the minutes list a motion to approve.
    “Discussion and Consideration of Changing the Agreement for Service for Field Rental in the Parks &”
    document 57, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  74. February 3, 2026 Spending The February 3, 2026 staff report on the bond resolution provided for $13,500,000 of General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2026A, for the Community/Recreation Center Development Project.
    “provides for the issuance of $13,500,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2026A, to finance the Community/Recreation Center Development Project”
    document 679, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  75. February 3, 2026 Decision Resolution 2026-005 approved the partial acquisition and temporary easement for the Iowa DOT Highway 6 Improvement Project.
    “Resolution No. 2026-005 – A Resolution Approving the Partial Acquisition and Temporary Easement Required for the Iowa DOT Highway 6 Improvement Project (STPN--006-7(100)-- 2J-52).”
    document 57, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2026-005 · project · 2020s
  76. February 3, 2026 Figure The council proposed to sell, grant and convey certain city property to the State of Iowa for $6,125.00 and other benefits, under a purchase agreement for Parcel No. 4 of a Johnson County project.
    “RESOLVED, that this municipal corporation proposes to sell, grant and convey certain City property to the State of Iowa for $6,125.00 and other certain benefits, terms and conditions as set forth in a Purchase Agreement”
    document 677, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  77. February 3, 2026 Figure $6,125 as printed (2026) · about $6,200 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “RESOLVED, that this municipal corporation proposes to sell, grant and convey certain City property to the State of Iowa for $6,125.00 and other certain benefits, terms and conditions as set forth in a Purchase Agreement”
    document 677, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  78. February 3, 2026 Resolution Resolution 2026-007 adopted: Approving the Bond Purchase Agreement for the sale of General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2026A document 57, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2026-007 · 2020s
  79. February 4, 2026 Report On February 4, 2026 the city administrator reported that the pedestrian tunnel under the highway between the High School and Middle School is inspected by the DOT every five years and has consistently passed inspection.
    “City Administrator Doug Boldt reported that the tunnel is inspected by the DOT every five years and has consistently passed inspection.”
    document 3384, p. 1 · meeting · Doug Boldt · 2020s
  80. February 4, 2026 Report At a February 4, 2026 joint meeting the superintendent reported that year one of a School Resource Officer would be a pilot year with the District covering 60% of the salary.
    “Superintendent Aaron Davidson reported that year one would serve as a pilot year, with the District covering 60% of the SRO salary.”
    document 636, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  81. February 10, 2026 Report The FY 2026-2027 budget summary says costs are highlighted by expanded police services, continued fire staffing support and preparation for the new recreation center.
    “The FY 2026–2027 budget reflects increased costs in public safety, insurance, fuel, and capital needs, highlighted by expanded police services, continued fire staffing support, preparation for the new recreation center”
    document 637, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2020s
  82. February 10, 2026 Special event A budget memo lists community festivals that could have more city participation, including the Halloween Hike, Holiday Hoopla, Easter Egg Hunt, Movies in the Park and the Grand Opening for the Recreation Center.
    “Other community festivals that could include more City participation would be Halloween Hike, Holiday Hoopla, Easter Egg Hunt, Movies in the Park and the Grand Opening for the Recreation Center.”
    document 670, p. 5 · meeting · 2020s
  83. February 10, 2026 Figure The minutes state that LOST revenues and anticipated special census results are expected to help maintain the $11.80 tax levy and reduce reliance on the General Fund.
    “LOST revenues and anticipated special census results are expected to help maintain the $11.80 tax levy and reduce reliance on the General Fund”
    document 3383, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  84. February 10, 2026 Milestone Revenue growth is more limited due to recent legislation, but LOST revenues and anticipated special census results are expected to help maintain the $11.80 tax levy and reduce reliance on the General Fund. document 637, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  85. February 17, 2026 Decision The council approved Resolution 2026-009 adjusting the annual pet registration fees and the annual dog park pass fees, with one nay.
    “Resolution No. 2026-009 – A Resolution Adjusting the Annual Pet Registration Fees and the Annual Dog Park Pass Fees for the City of Tiffin, Iowa. Motion to approve by Olney. Second by Orris.”
    document 56, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2026-009 · 2020s
  86. February 17, 2026 Figure The schedule of July 2026 prints $15 per altered (spayed or neutered) pet.
    “a. Altered (Spayed/Neutered) pet: $15/pet”
    document 7380, p. 1 · 2020s
  87. February 17, 2026 Figure $15 per animal as printed (2026) · about $15 per animal in 2026 dollars Derived
    “a. Altered (Spayed/Neutered) pet: $15/pet”
    document 7380, p. 1 · 2020s
  88. February 17, 2026 Decision Resolution 2026-009 set the annual pet registration fee at $15 per altered (spayed or neutered) pet.
    “a. Altered (Spayed/Neutered) pet: $15/pet b. Unaltered pet: $30/pet c. Late Registration Fee: $10/pet 2. Annual Dog”
    document 7380, p. 1 · Res. 2026-009 · 2020s
  89. February 17, 2026 Spending General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2026A: $12,925,000, The Community/Recreation Center
    “Resolution 2025-092: hearing on a GO urban renewal loan agreement”
    document 739, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2026-007 · 2020s
  90. February 17, 2026 Neighbors Annual Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Contract Review · meeting · 2020s
  91. March 3, 2026 Decision On March 3, 2026 the council approved Resolution 2026-010, the final plat of Grove Park Rowhomes.
    “Resolution No. 2026-010 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Grove Park Rowhomes, Tiffin, Iowa”
    document 55, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2026-010 · 2020s
  92. March 3, 2026 Decision The council approved RecDesk Recreation Management Software as the centralized system for the new Tiffin Recreation Center and all Parks & Recreation facility, program and rental operations.
    “Discussion and Consideration to Implement RecDesk Recreation Management Software as the centralized system for the new Tiffin Recreation Center and all Parks & Recreation facility, program, and rental operations – Motion to approve by Limkemann. Second by Orris. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 55, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  93. March 3, 2026 Ordinance Ordinance 523 adopted: Rezoning Grove Park Area, Tiffin, Iowa, from Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Multi-Family 12-Plex Residential District (OPD/R- 12) and Planned Development Overlay Concept and Site District/Mixed Use Commercial District (OPD/C-1B) to a Plann document 612 · meeting · Ord. 523 · 2020s
  94. March 17, 2026 Figure The city agreed to provide an economic development grant of $87,000 for a retail store.
    “The City agreed to provide an economic development grant in the amount of $87,000”
    document 591, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  95. March 17, 2026 Figure $87,000 as printed (2026) · about $88,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “The City agreed to provide an economic development grant in the amount of $87,000”
    document 591, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  96. March 17, 2026 Landmark A March 2026 staff report states a Dollar General store had been constructed under an Economic Development Grant Agreement dated March 3, 2026.
    “Dollar General (DGOGTIFFINIA09052026, LLC) has constructed a new commercial retail building within the City of Tiffin for use as a Dollar General store.”
    document 591, p. 1 · 2020s
  97. April 7, 2026 Decision On April 7, 2026 the council approved Resolution 2026-021, the final plat of 80/380 Commerce Park Second Addition.
    “Resolution No. 2026-021 – A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of 80/380 Commerce Park Second Addition”
    document 50, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2026-021 · 2020s
  98. April 7, 2026 Proclamation Autism Awareness Month and World Autism Awareness Day 2026 — F.1 document 547, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  99. April 7, 2026 Proclamation Adjournment — Work Session - Notes document 571, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  100. April 7, 2026 Proclamation Autism Awareness Month and World Autism Awareness Day 2026 document 547, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s

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