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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. April 21, 2026 Figure The notice of public hearing on the budget for fiscal year 2027 prints an estimated total tax levy rate of $11.79997 per $1000 valuation on regular property.
    “The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property 11.79997”
    document 522, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  2. April 21, 2026 Figure The budget form for fiscal year 2027 prints taxes levied on property of $4,741,480 in its budget-year column.
    “Taxes Levied on Property 1 4,741,480 4,377,904 3,944,248”
    document 522, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  3. April 21, 2026 Figure $4,741,480 as printed (2026) · about $4,800,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Taxes Levied on Property 1 4,741,480 4,377,904 3,944,248”
    document 522, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  4. April 21, 2026 Figure The budget form for fiscal year 2027 prints revenues and other sources of $23,841,964 in the budget-year column.
    “Revenues and Other Sources 15 23,841,964 38,947,499 21,464,955”
    document 522, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  5. April 21, 2026 Figure $23,841,964 as printed (2026) · about $24,000,000 in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Revenues and Other Sources 15 23,841,964 38,947,499 21,464,955”
    document 522, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  6. April 21, 2026 Figure The FY budget resolution states the total city levy rate as $11.79997 per $1,000 of taxable valuation for regular property and $3.00336 for agricultural property.
    “Total City Levy Rate: o $11.79997 per $1,000 of taxable valuation for regular property o $3.00336 per $1,000 of taxable valuation for agricultural property”
    document 522, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  7. April 21, 2026 Figure The estimated total levy rate printed for fiscal year 2012 ($11.97649) minus the rate printed for fiscal year 2027 ($11.79997) is 0.17652 per $1000 valuation (derived, difference). Derived
    “The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property 11.79997”
    document 522, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  8. April 21, 2026 Report A staff report in the council packet states the official population is now 7,577, up 3,065 since the 2020 census, and that the process faced two shutdowns.
    “Tiffin’s official population is now 7,577, which is an increase of 3,065 residents since the 2020 census. While the process faced challenges, including two shutdowns”
    document 530, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  9. April 21, 2026 Figure Taxes levied on property in the budget for fiscal year 2027 ($4,741,480) are about 12.3 times those in the budget for fiscal year 2012 ($385,776), as printed, not adjusted (derived, quotient). Derived
    “Taxes Levied on Property 1 4,741,480 4,377,904 3,944,248”
    document 522, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  10. May 5, 2026 Proclamation The proclamation documents hold four Older Americans Month proclamations, for May 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 (derived count of the claims listed as inputs). Derived
    “do hereby proclaim the month of: May 2026 as Older Americans Month in the City of Tiffin”
    document 489, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  11. May 5, 2026 Proclamation The mayor proclaimed the month of May 2026 as Older Americans Month in the City of Tiffin.
    “do hereby proclaim the month of: May 2026 as Older Americans Month in the City of Tiffin”
    document 489, p. 1 · meeting · Tim Kasparek · 2020s
  12. May 5, 2026 Proclamation A council communication proposes a Mayoral Proclamation Request Policy because proclamation requests have increased in frequency.
    “As proclamation requests have increased in frequency, the Mayor’s Office and City staff identified the need for a formal policy”
    document 505, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  13. May 5, 2026 Milestone The council communication on certifying the special census states the certified population is 7,577 residents with 3,394 housing units, an increase of 3,065 over the 2020 Census population of 4,512.
    “The certified population for the City of Tiffin is 7,577 residents, with a certified housing unit count of 3,394. This represents an increase of 3,065 residents compared to the 2020 Census population of 4,512”
    document 495, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2026-029 · 2020s
  14. May 5, 2026 Proclamation Older Americans Month 2026 — F.1 document 489, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  15. May 5, 2026 Proclamation 57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week — F.2 document 490, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  16. May 5, 2026 Proclamation Discussion and Consideration of Mayoral Proclamation Request Policy and Council Action as Needed — K.6 document 505, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  17. May 5, 2026 Proclamation Older Americans Month 2026
    “NOW, THEREFORE, I, Tim Kasparek, Mayor of the City of Tiffin, do hereby proclaim the month of: May 2026 as Older Americans Month in the City of Tiffin and urge all citizens to celebrate the profound positive impact of meaningful interactions and social connections with seniors for the entire community.”
    document 489, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  18. May 5, 2026 Proclamation 57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week document 490, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  19. May 5, 2026 Ordinance Ordinance 2026-525 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, document 4707 · meeting · Ord. 2026-525 · 2020s
  20. May 5, 2026 Ordinance Ordinance 2026-526 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, document 5159 · meeting · Ord. 2026-526 · 2020s
  21. May 19, 2026 Decision The council considered change order 2 for Cornerstone Excavating on the Tiffin Forevergreen Road Grading Project on May 19, 2026.
    “Consideration of Change Order #2 – Cornerstone Excavating – Tiffin Forevergreen Road Grading Project”
    document 47, p. 4 · meeting · project · 2020s
  22. May 19, 2026 Decision The council considered and approved a Noise Ordinance waiver for an excavating contractor's hours of operation for site preparation work in Park Place.
    “Discussion and Consideration of Noise Ordinance Waiver for Schrader Excavating for Hours of Operation for Site Prep Work for Marvin Gardens in Park Place and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Limkemann. Second by Johnson. All ayes, motion”
    document 3373, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  23. May 19, 2026 Discussion The council considered seeking requests for proposals for mowing and landscaping maintenance services for nuisance properties and city-owned properties on an as-needed basis.
    “Seek Requests for Proposals (RFP) for Mowing and Landscaping Maintenance Services for Nuisance Properties and City-owned Properties on an as-needed basis and Council Action as Needed. Motion to”
    document 3373, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  24. May 19, 2026 Decision The council awarded the bid under Resolution 2026-036 for the Village Drive and Roberts Ferry Road traffic signal project.
    “Resolution No. 2026-036 – A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Village Drive and Roberts Ferry Road Traffic Signal Project.”
    document 47, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2026-036 · project · 2020s
  25. May 19, 2026 Discussion In May 2026 a councilmember questioned the school zone on Highway 6 and the city administrator reported that the DOT was reviewing it and expected to provide an update in July.
    “Council Person Orris questioned the school zone on Highway 6. City Administrator Doug Boldt reported that the DOT is currently reviewing the school zone and is expected to provide an update in July.”
    document 47, p. 4 · meeting · Tim Orris · Doug Boldt · 2020s
  26. May 19, 2026 Proclamation 66th Annual National Public Works Week — F.1 document 459, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  27. May 19, 2026 Proclamation 66th Annual National Public Works Week document 459, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  28. May 19, 2026 Ordinance Ordinance 2026-527 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of document 49, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 2026-527 · 2020s
  29. May 19, 2026 Project Roberts Ferry Road & Village Drive Traffic Signal: I-3 Resolution No. 2026-036 – A Resolution to Award the Bid for the Village Drive and Roberts Ferry Road Traffic Signal Project – Motion to approve by Olney document 47, p. 3 · meeting · Roberts Ferry Road & Village Drive Traffic Signal · 2020s
  30. June 2, 2026 Proclamation A 2026 proclamation declares the first Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day in the City of Tiffin.
    “This proclamation declares the first Friday in June to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day in the City of Tiffin”
    document 432, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  31. June 2, 2026 Proclamation National Gun Violence Awareness Day — F.1 document 432, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  32. June 2, 2026 Proclamation National Gun Violence Awareness Day document 432, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  33. June 16, 2026 Discussion The city administrator and recreation director presented draft membership options and pricing concepts for the new Recreation Center, with a goal of keeping memberships affordable while balancing operational costs.
    “presented draft membership options and pricing concepts for the new Recreation Center. Staff emphasized the goal of keeping memberships affordable while balancing operational costs”
    document 45, p. 2 · meeting · Doug Boldt · Grant Weber · 2020s
  34. June 16, 2026 Decision Resolution 2026-040 filled a Planning and Zoning Commission vacancy for a term set to expire February 28, 2030.
    “a vacancy currently exists on the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term is set to expire February 28, 2030; and Whereas,, the City Council finds it to be in the best interest of the City to appoint a qualified individual to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission.”
    document 415, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 2026-040 · Tia Showalter · 2020s
  35. July 1, 2026 Figure The $15 license for an altered pet in 2026 is about 7.5 times the $2.00 annual license fee per animal of 1985, as printed, not adjusted (derived, quotient). Derived
    “a. Altered (Spayed/Neutered) pet: $15/pet”
    document 7380, p. 1 · 2020s
  36. July 1, 2026 Figure Ordinance 2025-520 sets the flow rate at $7.85 per 1000 gallons effective July 1, 2026.
    “Flow Rate - $7.85 per 1000 gallons, equal to $0.00785 per gallon”
    document 5158, p. 1 · Ord. 2025-520 · 2020s
  37. July 7, 2026 Figure The council's pay schedule lists the city administrator at $5,650.96 per pay period.
    “Doug Boldt $5,650.96/ppd”
    document 7412, p. 1 · Doug Boldt · 2020s
  38. July 7, 2026 Figure The $5,650.96 city administrator pay per pay period of 2026 is about $5,700 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “Doug Boldt $5,650.96/ppd”
    document 7412, p. 1 · 2020s
  39. July 7, 2026 Figure The 2026 pay resolution lists the Building Department at $3,891.15 per pay period and $3,445.24 per pay period.
    “Building Department: Brian Shay $3,891.15/ppd Nick Sitzman $3,445.24/ppd Chris Kemmerer $35.80/hr Recreation Department: Grant Weber $3,269.23/ppd Administration: Doug Boldt $5,650.96/ppd - an increase of .05% to”
    document 7412, p. 1 · 2020s
  40. July 7, 2026 Figure A pay resolution of July 7, 2026 prints $5,650.96 per pay period for the city administrator.
    “Doug Boldt $5,650.96/ppd”
    document 7412, p. 1 · Doug Boldt · 2020s
  41. July 7, 2026 Figure $5,650.96 per pay period as printed (2026) · about $5,700 per pay period in 2026 dollars Derived
    “Doug Boldt $5,650.96/ppd”
    document 7412, p. 1 · 2020s
  42. July 7, 2026 Figure The July 2026 pay resolution lists public works pay at $4,712.12 and $4,527.66 per pay period and $32.81 and $29.25 per hour for the maintenance staff.
    “Public Works: Brett Mehmen $4,712.12/ppd Brian Detert $4,527.66/ppd Jonas Zimmerman $32.81/hr Adam Endres $29.25/hr”
    document 7412, p. 1 · 2020s
  43. July 7, 2026 Figure The July 7, 2026 salary resolution listed the Recreation Department pay of Grant Weber at $3,269.23 per pay period.
    “Recreation Department: Grant Weber $3,269.23/ppd”
    document 7412, p. 1 · Grant Weber · 2020s
  44. July 7, 2026 Figure The pay-period salary listed for Brett Mehmen rose 51 percent, from $3,113.97 in the first of the resolutions listed to $4,712.12 in the July 2026 one (derived). Derived
    “Brett Mehmen $4,712.12/ppd”
    document 7412, p. 1 · Brett Mehmen · 2020s
  45. July 7, 2026 Figure The salary resolution lists Brett Mehmen at $4,712.12 per pay period.
    “Brett Mehmen $4,712.12/ppd”
    document 7412, p. 1 · Brett Mehmen · 2020s
  46. July 7, 2026 Figure The pay resolution lists Jacob Wessling at $29.25 per hour.
    “Jacob Wessling $29.25/hr”
    document 7412, p. 1 · Jacob Wessling · 2020s
  47. July 7, 2026 Ordinance Ordinance 2026-528 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, document 384 · meeting · Ord. 2026-528 · 2020s
  48. July 21, 2026 Figure A June 2026 MSA estimate for a wellhouse and well prints a construction sub-total of $886,200, construction with contingencies of $1,063,440 and a project total of $1,238,940.
    “Construction Sub-Total $ 886,200 Construction Contingencies (20%) $ 177,240 Construction Subtotal $ 1,063,440 Legal $7,500 Engineering Design $84,000 Engineering Construction $84,000 Project Total Estimate $ 1,238,940”
    document 374, p. 1 · project · 2020s
  49. August 5, 2026 Special event A radio station's proposal attached to the August 5, 2026 materials refers to the Recreation Center Grand Opening on December 1st.
    “The Morning Scramble live from your new Recreation Center Grand Opening on December 1st.”
    document 349, p. 67 · meeting · 2020s
  50. August 18, 2026 Decision The council approved the membership structure for the Recreation Center.
    “Discussion and Consideration to Approve the Membership Structure for the Recreation Center and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Orris. Second by Johnson. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 36, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  51. August 18, 2026 Discussion A radio station's proposal attached to the August 18, 2026 agenda refers to the new Recreation Center Grand Opening on December 1st.
    “live from your new Recreation Center Grand Opening on December 1st.”
    document 320, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  52. August 18, 2026 Report A construction schedule in the August 18, 2026 packet shows Substantial Completion for the Recreation Center on 27-Oct-26.
    “Substantial Completion 0 0 27-Oct-26”
    document 322, p. 17 · meeting · 2020s
  53. August 18, 2026 Special event The council approved a motion on discussion and consideration of opening day marketing efforts for the Recreation Center.
    “Discussion and Consideration of Opening Day Marketing Efforts for the Recreation Center and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Orris. Second by Johnson. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 3366, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  54. August 18, 2026 Decision On August 18, 2026 the council directed the city to pursue the Safe Routes to School grant and include all six proposed options.
    “Council directed the City to pursue the grant and include all six proposed options, with final improvements to be determined based on the funding award, available funding amount, and highest-priority needs.”
    document 36, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  55. August 18, 2026 Ordinance Ordinance 2026-529 adopted: Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, document 42, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 2026-529 · 2020s
  56. September 1, 2026 Proclamation The city recognized September 1, 2026 as Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day.
    “the City of Tiffin, Iowa, hereby recognizes September 1, 2026 as Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day”
    document 294, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  57. September 1, 2026 Spending The city's debt statement lists a Parks/Recreation general obligation issue of $12,925,000.00 dated 02/17/2026 maturing 06/01/2043.
    “02/17/2026 06/01/2043 $12,925,000.00 $12,925,000.00 Parks/Recreation General Obligation”
    document 301, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  58. September 1, 2026 Figure The $12,925,000 Parks/Recreation general obligation issue of 2026 is about $13,000,000 in 2026 dollars. Derived
    “02/17/2026 06/01/2043 $12,925,000.00 $12,925,000.00 Parks/Recreation General Obligation”
    document 301, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  59. September 1, 2026 Figure The four larger issues of 2024 through 2026 (Series 2024A $3,565,000, Series 2025A $5,350,000, the 2025 water revenue bonds $14,384,000 and Series 2026A $12,925,000) add up to $36,224,000 (derived, sum, as printed). Derived
    “02/17/2026 06/01/2043 $12,925,000.00 $12,925,000.00 Parks/Recreation General Obligation”
    document 301, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  60. September 1, 2026 Figure The four larger issues of 2024-2026 add up to about 3.37 times the three issues of 2017-2019, as printed, not adjusted (derived, quotient). Derived
    “02/17/2026 06/01/2043 $12,925,000.00 $12,925,000.00 Parks/Recreation General Obligation”
    document 301, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  61. September 1, 2026 Spending The 2026 debt disclosure listed a $12,925,000.00 General Obligation issue dated 02/17/2026, classified Parks/Recreation, maturing 06/01/2043.
    “02/17/2026 06/01/2043 $12,925,000.00 $12,925,000.00 Parks/Recreation General Obligation”
    document 301, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  62. September 1, 2026 Figure $12,925,000.00 as printed in 2026 is about $13,000,000 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “02/17/2026 06/01/2043 $12,925,000.00 $12,925,000.00 Parks/Recreation General Obligation”
    document 301, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  63. September 1, 2026 Figure A memo on the Iowa DOT agreement for the highway reconstruction states the city's estimated share is $3,920,988.98, mostly city-responsibility improvements plus a six-percent share of storm sewer costs.
    “The City's estimated share of $3,920,988.98 is comprised primarily of improvements that are the City's responsibility, along with the City's six-percent share of applicable storm sewer costs”
    document 297, p. 1 · meeting · project · 2020s
  64. September 1, 2026 Proclamation Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day — F-1 document 294, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  65. September 1, 2026 Spending Iowa DOT preconstruction agreement: city's estimated share $3,920,988.98 (as printed)
    “$3,920,988.98 as printed; project us-hwy-6-reconstruction”
    document 297, p. 1 · 2020s
  66. September 1, 2026 Neighbors Discussion and Consideration to Approve a Professional Service Agreement with the Iowa DOT for the Highway 6 Improvements Project – Motion to Approve · meeting · 2020s
  67. September 1, 2026 Proclamation Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day document 294, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  68. September 10, 2026 Figure A September 2026 agenda memo states the SRF Planning and Design loan for the Water Treatment Plant project has an approved amount of $143,774.00.
    “The loan has an approved amount of $143,774.00.”
    document 265, p. 1 · 2020s
  69. September 15, 2026 Report The memo says the draft replaces the former Home Occupation provision with a Home-Based Businesses section.
    “Chapter 165 – Zoning Regulations - Home-Based Businesses – (New/Updated) This is another significant policy change. The former "Home Occupation" provision has been replaced with a new Home-Based Businesses section. The new provision: • Defines "home-based business." • Creates a separate category for "no-impact home-based businesses." • Allows home-based businesses in residential zoning”
    document 279, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  70. September 15, 2026 Report The draft allows no-impact home-based businesses by right without a City permit, license, registration, variance or other prior approval and limits business activity to 49% of the total floor area of the dwelling and accessory structures.
    “Allows no-impact home-based businesses by right without a City permit, license, registration, variance, or other prior approval. • Establishes standards intended to preserve the residential character of the neighborhood. • Limits business activity to 49% of the total floor area of the dwelling and accessory structures. •”
    document 279, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  71. September 15, 2026 Report The memo says the draft Housing Code removed the outdated reference to the December 17, 1979 HUD Housing Quality Standards and ties the Housing Code to the requirements of Chapter 155.
    “Chapter 156 – Housing Code The outdated reference to the December 17, 1979 - HUD Housing Quality Standards has been removed. The final Code instead ties the City's Housing Code directly to the requirements of Chapter 155. This is an important modernization because the earlier draft specifically questioned whether the City was still”
    document 279, p. 4 · meeting · 2020s
  72. September 15, 2026 Report The memo says the update to Chapter 155 is probably the largest substantive section of the codification and formally adopts the 2024 editions of the International Fire Code, Building Code, Residential Code and Property Maintenance Code.
    “This is probably the largest substantive section of the codification. The City is updating Chapter 155 to formally adopt the 2024 editions of: • International Fire Code • International Building Code • International Residential Code • International Property”
    document 279, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  73. September 15, 2026 Report The memo says the draft updates the fireworks provisions to reflect current State law, with consumer fireworks sale requirements, restrictions on sale to persons under 18, permitted dates and hours, and extended hours around July 4 and New Year's Eve.
    “Chapter 41 – Fireworks The fireworks provisions have been updated to reflect current State law. The final Code establishes: • Consumer fireworks sale requirements. • Restrictions on sale to persons under 18. • Permitted dates for use. • Permitted hours of use. • Specific extended hours around July 4 and New Year's Eve. The”
    document 279, p. 3 · meeting · 2020s
  74. September 15, 2026 Report The memo says the proposed Code continues to contain municipal infractions, public safety, nuisance and animal control, traffic, utilities, building regulations, zoning and subdivision regulations.
    “The proposed Code continues to contain the City's existing major regulatory chapters, including municipal infractions, public safety, nuisance and animal control, traffic, utilities, building regulations, zoning, and subdivision”
    document 279, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  75. September 15, 2026 Report The memo lists a law-enforcement suggestion to remove decibel-based measurements from the noise regulations because the City does not currently have the equipment or practical ability to measure noise levels in decibels.
    “Chapter 48 – Noise: Remove decibel-based measurements from the City's noise regulations because the City does not currently have the equipment or practical ability to measure noise levels in decibels. • Chapters 48, 55, 56, 76 &”
    document 279, p. 7 · meeting · 2020s
  76. September 15, 2026 Report The memo lists law-enforcement suggestions under review - a tow list for vehicles with three unpaid parking tickets and specific parking violation amounts with a proposed $15 standard fine, $25 snow route violation and $100 fine for improper use of a disabled parking permit.
    “Chapter 69 – Parking: Create a tow list for vehicles with three unpaid parking tickets. • Chapter 70 – Parking Tickets: Consider adding specific parking violation amounts to the City's ticket books, with a proposed $15 standard fine, $25 snow route violation, and $100 fine for improper use of a disabled parking permit. These recommendations are still under review. I am working with the”
    document 279, p. 7 · meeting · 2020s
  77. September 15, 2026 Report The memo lists a suggestion to establish scheduled fines in place of municipal infractions for certain noise, animal, licensing, bicycle and golf cart violations.
    “Chapters 48, 55, 56, 76 & 77 – Scheduled Fines: Consider establishing scheduled fines in place of municipal infractions for certain noise, animal, licensing, bicycle, and golf cart violations. The intent would be to provide officers and staff with a simpler and more efficient”
    document 279, p. 7 · meeting · 2020s
  78. September 15, 2026 Report The memo says the draft names the City Administrator as the person approving sexually oriented business permits instead of an undefined Director.
    “Chapter 125 - Sexually Oriented Business Regulations The final draft clarifies who administers sexually oriented business permits. The City Administrator is identified as the person responsible for approving permits, rather than leaving the Code with an undefined "Director." The signage provision has also been simplified to”
    document 279, p. 6 · meeting · 2020s
  79. September 15, 2026 Report The staff memo says the August 2026 draft of the City Code did not yet include legislation that took effect July 1, 2026.
    “The City has been working with Iowa Codification to update and reorganize the City Code. The August 2026 draft represents the current draft for Council review; however, it does not yet include legislation that took effect July 1, 2026.”
    document 279, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  80. September 15, 2026 Decision The draft code of September 2026 establishes a Board of Adjustment of five members with five-year terms.
    “A Board of Adjustment is hereby established. The Board consists of five members to be appointed for a term of five years”
    document 280, p. 446 · meeting · 2020s
  81. September 15, 2026 Report The draft adds that the dogs and cats limit shall not apply to community cats.
    “This section shall not apply to community cats. 55.10 ACCUMULATION OF WASTES. No owner shall allow an accumulation of the waste from animals to become detrimental to the public health and the animal’s health. 55.11”
    document 280, p. 131 · meeting · 2020s
  82. September 15, 2026 Report The August 2026 draft Code makes it unlawful to offer for sale or sell consumer fireworks at retail unless a retailer or community group holds a consumer fireworks seller license issued by the State Fire Marshal.
    “C. Sale of Consumer Fireworks. (1) It shall be unlawful for a person to offer for sale, expose for sale, or sell at a retail consumer fireworks, unless a person is a retailer or community group as defined in Chapter 100 of the Code of Iowa and possesses and complies with all requirements of a consumer fireworks seller license issued by the State Fire Marshal.”
    document 280, p. 90 · meeting · 2020s
  83. September 15, 2026 Report The draft makes it unlawful to sell consumer fireworks to a person less than 18 years of age or for such a person to purchase them.
    “(2) It shall be unlawful for a person to sell consumer fireworks to a person less than 18 years of age and it shall be unlawful for a person who is less than”
    document 280, p. 90 · meeting · 2020s
  84. September 15, 2026 Decision The draft code of September 2026 gives Library Board trustees six-year terms.
    “All appointments to the Board shall be for six years, except to fill vacancies.”
    document 280, p. 61 · meeting · project · 2020s
  85. September 15, 2026 Report A September 2026 staff memo says an earlier draft inconsistently said the Library Board consisted of ten members, and the final draft says three board members are appointed by the mayor with council approval, for six-year staggered terms.
    “The earlier draft contained an inconsistent reference indicating the Board consisted of ten members. The final draft removes that language and states that three board members are appointed by the Mayor with approval of the Council. The final draft also retains the existing six-year staggered terms and no-compensation provision for Trustees.”
    document 279, p. 2 · meeting · project · 2020s
  86. September 15, 2026 Decision The draft code of ordinances before the council on September 15, 2026 gives the Planning and Zoning Commission five members appointed by the council and five-year terms.
    “The City Planning and Zoning Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission, consists of five members appointed by the Council. The Commission members shall be residents of the City and shall not hold any elective office in the City government. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 414.6 and 392.1) 23.02 TERM OF OFFICE. The term of office of the members of the Commission shall be five years.”
    document 280, p. 65 · meeting · 2020s
  87. September 15, 2026 Report A September 2026 staff memo says the earlier code provided that Planning and Zoning Commission members served without compensation and the final draft lets the council provide compensation.
    “The earlier Code provided that Planning and Zoning Commission members served without compensation. The final draft instead provides that members may receive compensation as provided by the Council, with actual expenses subject to Council approval.”
    document 279, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  88. September 15, 2026 Report The draft keeps the limit that a property owner or tenant on residentially zoned property shall not keep more than three dogs and three cats at a residence.
    “55.09 DOGS AND CATS LIMITS. A property owner or tenant who occupies any lot or portion of a lot that is zoned residential shall not keep more than three dogs and three cats at a residence. Any litter born by any of the animals”
    document 280, p. 131 · meeting · 2020s
  89. September 15, 2026 Report The August 2026 draft of the Code retains a rental permit in Chapter 156, Housing Code.
    “3. Rental Permit. A. Scope of Permit; Transfers; Contents. A rental permit shall be a document indicating compliance with Section 156.19 of”
    document 280, p. 337 · meeting · 2020s
  90. September 15, 2026 Decision A public hearing was held on Ordinance 2026-530 amending Chapter 35 to create an EMS-only division of the fire department.
    “Ordinance No. 2026-530 Amending Chapter 35 – Fire Protection – Creating an EMS only Division of the Fire Department”
    document 8, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 2026-530 · 2020s
  91. September 15, 2026 Proclamation The mayor proclaimed October 4-10, 2026 as Fire Prevention Week throughout the city.
    “do hereby proclaim October 4–10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week throughout the City”
    document 266, p. 1 · meeting · Tim Kasparek · 2020s
  92. September 15, 2026 Decision The council passed Resolution No. 2026-046 on the proposed adoption of the codified Code of Ordinances, and the motion set the public hearing for October 20, 2026 with changes to staff by September 30.
    “Resolution No. 2026-046 – A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing Date of October 6, 2026, on the Proposed Adoption of the Codified Code of Ordinances of the City of Tiffin, Iowa. Motion to set Public Hearing Date of October 20, 2026, and have changes to Ashley by September 30 to be discussed at the October 6 work session by Limkemann.”
    document 3364, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2026-046 · 2020s
  93. September 15, 2026 Decision The council approved a professional services agreement with MSA for the design of Well #6.
    “Well #6 and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Orris. Second by Limkemann. All ayes, motion carried.”
    document 8, p. 3 · meeting · project · 2020s
  94. September 15, 2026 Proclamation 2026 Fire Prevention Week — F-1 document 266, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  95. September 15, 2026 Proclamation 2026 Fire Prevention Week
    “NOW, THEREFORE, I, Tim Kasparek, Mayor of City of Tiffin, do hereby proclaim October 4–10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week throughout the City, and urge all residents to learn about and practice safe charging habits and to support the many public safety activities and efforts of the Tiffin Department.”
    document 266, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  96. September 15, 2026 Ordinance Ordinance 2026-530 adopted: Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-530 Amending Chapter 35 – Fire Protection – Creating an document 4705 · meeting · Ord. 2026-530 · 2020s
  97. October 1, 2026 Figure The October 1, 2026 TAP application resolution for Safe Routes to School trails on Marengo Road estimated the trail, sidewalk and pedestrian underpass at $2,300,000, with the city and the school district still working on a cost-sharing agreement.
    “the cost to build the recreation trail, sidewalk, and pedestrian underpass is estimated at $2,300,000”
    document 7418, p. 1 · 2020s
  98. October 6, 2026 Closure Five resolutions closing Main Street for a fire or emergency responders' pancake breakfast appear between 2022 and 2026 in the claims listed as inputs (derived count). Derived
    “Resolution No. 2026-048 – A Resolution Approving the Closure of Main Street from Second Street to Third Street on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 8:00 P.M. Until 1:30 P.M. on Sunday, October 18, 2026, for the Purpose of the Tiffin Emergency Responders Association Pancake Breakfast.”
    document 7508, p. 2 · meeting · 2020s
  99. October 6, 2026 Discussion A list of proposed code updates for the October 6, 2026 work session proposes deleting sections on assault, harassment, drug paraphernalia, criminal mischief, unauthorized entry, fraud, theft, public consumption or intoxication, social host and false representation of a service animal.
    “DELETE THE FOLLOWING: 40.01 Assault 40.02 Harassment 41.07 removal of an officer’s communication device 41.10 barbed wire and electric fences 41.16 drug paraphernalia 42.02 criminal mischief 42.04 unauthorized entry 42.05 fraud 42.06 theft 45.02 public consumption or intox 45.04 social host 55.19 false representation of service animal”
    document 32, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s
  100. October 6, 2026 Discussion A list of proposed code updates says Section 56.06 needs revised to add an exemption for dogs who are being temporarily boarded.
    “56.06 needs revised to add an exemption for dogs who are being temporarily boarded. 60.04 POWER TO DIRECT TRAFFIC. A peace officer or, in the absence of a peace”
    document 32, p. 1 · meeting · 2020s

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