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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.

3,247 items.

  1. April 15, 1976 Decision The garbage ordinance has the city provide weekly garbage collection to each dwelling unit by contract with private collectors.
    “The City shall provide garbage collection once each week for each dwelling unit located within the corporate limits of the City of Tiffin by contract with one or more private garbage collectors.”
    document 4722, p. 1 · Ord. 73 · 1970s
  2. April 15, 1976 Decision The garbage ordinance reduces the rate on their homestead by one-half for landowners over age sixty-two.
    “For those individual landowners of the City of Tiffin who are over the age of sixty-two, the rate on their homestead shall be reduced by one-half, upon application being made to the City at the City Hall”
    document 4722, p. 1 · Ord. 73 · 1970s
  3. May 12, 1976 Figure Negotiation on the sale of a property adjacent to the City Park resulted in an asking price of $18,000.00.
    “on the sale of his property adjacent to the City Park resulted in an asking price of $18,000.00.”
    document 4570, p. 3 · meeting · Janis Stratton · 1970s
  4. May 12, 1976 Figure $18,000.00 as printed in 1976 is about $110,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “on the sale of his property adjacent to the City Park resulted in an asking price of $18,000.00.”
    document 4570, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  5. May 12, 1976 Decision A councilmember informed the council that the Clear Creek School board had given the playground equipment on the old Tiffin School property to the city.
    “Formanek informed Council that the Clear Creek School board has given the playground equipment located on the old Tiffin School property to the City.”
    document 4570, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
  6. May 12, 1976 Milestone The earliest Animal Control Officer in the archive
    “Formanek moved to appoint Janis Stratton as animal control officer with all the duties and responsibilities as directed. Morgan seconded and”
    document 4571, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  7. June 9, 1976 History note Will the town have the water and sewer for future schools?
    “Roger Formanek reported on the Clear Creek Community School Board's plans for future building of new school facilities. Discussion followed regarding the availibility of sewer and water facilities if future school building takes place in Tiffin.”
    document 4569, p. 5 · meeting · history note · 1970s
  8. June 9, 1976 Discussion A councilmember reported on school board plans for future new school facilities and the council discussed availability of sewer and water if school building took place in Tiffin.
    “Roger Formanek reported on the Clear Creek Community School Board's plans for future building of new school facilities. Discussion followed regarding the availability of sewer and water facilities if future school building takes place in Tiffin.”
    document 4568, p. 5 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
  9. June 9, 1976 Decision A councilmember moved to accept a lease on property from the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Co. on condition of a more defined plat description.
    “Formanek moved to accept a lease on property from the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Co. upon compliance with requests for a more defined plat description.”
    document 4568, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
  10. August 11, 1976 Discussion One copy of the August 1976 minutes records plans for a large water meter costing approximately $800.00 for a mobile home park and plans to activate the well on leased railroad property.
    “Discussion followed involving plans for a large water meter, cost approximately $800.00, for the Scheetz Mobile Home Park, and tentative plans for activating the well on leased railroad property, supplying power to the well and running water lines to the water building.”
    document 4563, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  11. August 11, 1976 Discussion The second copy of the August 1976 minutes records plans for a large water system costing approximately $200,000 for a mobile home park and plans to activate the well on railroad property.
    “Discussion followed involving plans for a large water system, cost approximately $200,000, for the Roberts Mobile Home Park, and locating plans for activating the well on Ivesel railroad property, providing water to the well and running water lines to the city building.”
    document 4564, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  12. September 8, 1976 Decision The minutes record that condemnation proceedings had been started on a Main Street property.
    “He reported that he has started condemnation proceedings on the Louis Voparil property, Main St.”
    document 4562, p. 6 · meeting · 1970s
  13. September 8, 1976 Decision Council decided the Iowa City landfill charges would be the responsibility of the contract hauler.
    “Later, during the regular meeting, Council decided that the landfill charges would be the responsibility of the contract hauler.”
    document 4562, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  14. September 8, 1976 Report The engineer said the state had written in March about too much percolation from the ponds, that field tile was dug into and plugged, and that the state was satisfied that attempts were made to alleviate the problem.
    “Saeufling said that in March the Mayor received a letter from D.E.Q. about too much percolation from the ponds. Saeufling made checks and tests early in the summer. Field tile in the area were dug into and plugged. The D.E.Q. was satisfied that attempts were made to alleviate the problem.”
    document 4565, p. 6 · meeting · 1970s
  15. September 8, 1976 Report The engineer reported that state requirements in effect since the renewal of the sanitation permit on August 30, 1976 would add testing costs, about $210.00 per month if done by a testing lab.
    “The mandatory State requirements in effect since the renewal of the City of Tiffin sanitation permit on August 30, 1976 will require testing which will add greater costs to the sewer plant operation. If the tests are done by a testing lab, the costs could be around $210.00 per month.”
    document 4565, p. 6 · meeting · 1970s
  16. September 8, 1976 Ordinance Ordinance 74 adopted: Janssen moved to hear the second reading of Ordinance #74, amending Ordinance #70, establishing official posting places to publish and post notices and ordinances for the City at City Hall, Flansburg's Hardware, Slim's and Tom's Skelly Service, Inc. Potter seconded and document 4564, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 74 · 1970s
  17. October 13, 1976 Decision A councilmember moved to accept the lease agreement with the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Co., subject to the city attorney's approval.
    “Formanek moved to accept the lease agreement with the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Co., subject to approval by the City Attorney.”
    document 4560, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
  18. November 10, 1976 Report The clerk-treasurer reported that the application for the effluent discharge permit from the federal environmental protection agency was posted at all posting places on November 9, 1976.
    “the application for the effluent discharge permit from the Environmental Protection Agency had been posted at all posting places on November 9, 1976.”
    document 4559, p. 6 · meeting · 1970s
  19. November 10, 1976 Report The minutes record a well-digging company as having pumped at the leased well site the past week.
    “Miller Well Digging Co. has pumped at the leased well site the past week.”
    document 4558, p. 6 · meeting · 1970s
  20. December 8, 1976 Report The mayor reported that excavation west of the effluent ponds found a break in field tile, which was stopped up, and that following observations showed the fluid level of the ponds rising.
    “supervised the excavation in the field west of the effluent ponds. A break in field tile was found and stopped up. Following observations show that the fluid level of the ponds is rising.”
    document 4557, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  21. December 8, 1976 Report The mayor said he would contact a well drilling company for another opinion on the water capacity potential of the leased well.
    “Mayor Brotherton will contact Wayne Smith Drillers, West Liberty for another opinion on the water capacity potential of the leased well.”
    document 4556, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  22. January 12, 1977 Decision A councilmember moved to offer $12,000.00 for the property at 221 Main Street, subject to acceptance within 48 hours.
    “$12,000.00 for the property at 221 Main Street, subject to acceptance of the offer within 48 hours”
    document 4555, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Janssen · 1970s
  23. January 12, 1977 Report A letter from the state environmental quality department set May 1, 1977 as the deadline for sealing the sewer effluent ponds.
    “A letter from the Iowa Dept. of Environmental Quality set the deadline for sealing the sewer effluent ponds as May 1, 1977. Council will continue to work with Howters Engineering regarding this matter.”
    document 4555, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  24. March 9, 1977 Decision The council directed that someone be hired to fill the exposed, broken field tile with cement to stop leakage into the ponds.
    “Volph Prew reported on work accomplished at the effluent pond site. Council directed Prew to hire someone to fill the exposed, broken field tile with cement to stop the leakage into the ponds.”
    document 4551, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  25. May 11, 1977 Decision The council decided not to pay a $200.00 assessment for membership in the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission.
    “A letter will be sent to Johnson County Regional Planning Comm. advising them that Council has decided not to pay $200.00 assessment for membership in that agency.”
    document 4549, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  26. June 8, 1977 Landmark A councilmember moved cigarette permits for five businesses from July 1, 1977 through June 30, 1978.
    “Janssen moved to grant permits to Tom's Skelly Service, Inc., Slim's Tavern, The Corral and The Lark Supper Club, Meadowlark Co. for the sale of cigarettes from July 1, 1977 through June 30, 1978.”
    document 4548, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Janssen · 1970s
  27. June 8, 1977 Figure A solid waste contract hauler bid $285.00 per month for 114 residential units.
    “for $285.00 per month for 114 residential units”
    document 4548, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  28. June 8, 1977 Decision A councilmember moved to accept a hauler's bid for solid waste pick-up from residential users, with a contract beginning July 1, 1977.
    “Formanek moved to accept the bid from Tim Wolfe for solid waste pick-up from residential users. The contract will be set up and the Mayor is authorized to sign the contract beginning July 1, 1977.”
    document 4548, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
  29. June 8, 1977 Decision A resolution authorized stop signs at Second & Grant, Third & Summerhays, Railroad & Grant, Third & Main and Third & College.
    “Morgan moved to pass a resolution authorizing the installation of stop signs at the following intersections; in Tiffin, Iowa: Second & Grant Third & Summerhays Railroad & Grant Third & Main Third & College”
    document 4548, p. 3 · meeting · Tom Morgan · 1970s
  30. June 28, 1977 Spending A councilmember moved to contract with the Coralville Library Board for library services to Tiffin residents from July 1, 1977 to June 30, 1978 for $200.00.
    “Janssen moved to enter into an agreement with the Coralville Library Board of Trustees, Coralville, Iowa to provide library services and usage to the residents of Tiffin for the period July 1, 1977 through June 30, 1978 for the sum of $200.00.”
    document 4547, p. 1 · meeting · Roger Janssen · 1970s
  31. August 10, 1977 Figure A councilmember moved to increase council fees from $5.00 to $10.00 per meeting from January 2, 1978 and, in a second motion, to set the mayor's salary at $250.00 per year.
    “Formanek moved to increase Councilmembers fees from $5.00 per meeting to $10.00 per meeting beginning January 2, 1978 and payable December, 1978. Potter seconded and motion carried unanimously. Formanek moved to set the Mayor salary at $250.00 per year beginning January 2, 1978, payable in December, 1978.”
    document 4544, p. 3 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
  32. August 10, 1977 Figure $10.00 per meeting as printed in 1977 is about $56 per meeting in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Formanek moved to increase Councilmembers fees from $5.00 per meeting to $10.00 per meeting beginning January 2, 1978 and payable December, 1978. Potter seconded and motion carried unanimously. Formanek moved to set the Mayor salary at $250.00 per year beginning January 2, 1978, payable in December, 1978.”
    document 4544, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  33. August 10, 1977 Discussion A councilmember was to ask another firm to evaluate the leased well because the well-digging company had not responded.
    “Janssen will call Latta & Sons to see if they will evaluate the leased well, since there has been no response from Miller Well Diggers.”
    document 4544, p. 5 · meeting · Roger Janssen · 1970s
  34. September 14, 1977 Decision The council directed the clerk-treasurer to send the engineering firm a bill for reimbursement on the effluent pond repairs.
    “Directed Clerk-Treas. to send a bill to Hawkeye Engineering for reimbursement on the Effluent Pond repairs.”
    document 4543, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  35. September 14, 1977 Figure A councilmember moved to increase the Clerk-Treas. salary to $250.00 per month retroactive to September 1, 1977.
    “Potter moved to increase the Clerk-Treas. salary to $250.00 per month retroactive to September 1, 1977.”
    document 4543, p. 3 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  36. October 12, 1977 Discussion The city engineer and attorney were still discussing the effluent pond repair bill for $512.00 to determine whose responsibility it was to pay it.
    “The City Engineer D. Samegling and Atty. Neuzil are still discussing the effluent pond repair bill for $512.00 to determine whose responsibility it is to pay the bill.”
    document 4542, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
  37. October 12, 1977 Figure The effluent pond repair bill of $512 as printed in 1977 is about $2,800 in 2026 dollars (derived, CPI-U). Derived
    “The City Engineer D. Samegling and Atty. Neuzil are still discussing the effluent pond repair bill for $512.00 to determine whose responsibility it is to pay the bill.”
    document 4542, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
  38. November 9, 1977 Place The council met in regular session in the Clear Creek School Board Room.
    “The Tiffin City Council met in regular session on November 9, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. in the Clear Creek School Board Room.”
    document 4541, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  39. December 14, 1977 Discussion A regional planning staff member reported the tenant relocation rules that apply when accepting a matching funds grant from the Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for land acquisition.
    “reported the tenant relocation rules which apply when accepting a matching funds grant from the Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for land acquisition.”
    document 4540, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  40. December 14, 1977 Neighbors Stratton made the motion to enter into a contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Dept. for $1248.00 per year. document 4540, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  41. January 11, 1978 Decision The mayor appointed the chairpersons for the year, with Janssen heading Water.
    “Mayor Formanek appointed the following chairpersons for the new ten: Streets, Morgan; Water, Janssen; Sewer & Solid Waste, Potter; and Parks & Recreation, Stratton and Environment, Sheridan”
    document 4537, p. 4 · meeting · Roger Janssen · 1970s
  42. February 8, 1978 History note The warning system installed at the fire station
    “Keith Spurgeon sought to clarify his understanding with Tiffin Fire Dept. representatives concerning the installed warning system at the fire station.”
    document 4536, p. 4 · meeting · history note · 1970s
  43. February 8, 1978 Discussion The mayor advised the city to look into the feasibility of the Federal Disaster Insurance program.
    “The Mayor advised that the City look into the feasibility of the Federal Disaster Insurance program.”
    document 4536, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
  44. February 8, 1978 Report A resident sought to clarify his understanding with fire department representatives concerning the installed warning system at the fire station; he was told the city had spent prior budgeted amounts in fire protection.
    “concerning the installed warning system at the fire station. He was advised that the City had spent prior budgeted amounts in fire protection.”
    document 4536, p. 4 · meeting · 1970s
  45. March 8, 1978 Report A regional planning staff member reported that the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation material had been sent to the attorney.
    “Barb Murray reported that the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation material had been sent to Atty. Slack.”
    document 4534, p. 6 · meeting · 1970s
  46. March 8, 1978 Decision The council approved the drawing of an ordinance for adding a fluoridation system to the city water system.
    “Council approved the drawing of an ordinance for adding a fluoridation system to the City water system.”
    document 4534, p. 6 · meeting · 1970s
  47. April 10, 1978 Decision Ordinance 75 directs the water department to install equipment adding fluoride to the public water supply in continuous and controlled amounts.
    “The (Water Department) of the City of Tiffin, Iowa is directed to install said equipment and to operate the same for the addition and supplementing of fluoride in continuous and controlled amounts to the public water supply of the City of Tiffin, Iowa,”
    document 4723, p. 2 · Ord. 75 · 1970s
  48. April 12, 1978 Discussion The Fire Department and council held a lengthy discussion of the warning system at the fire station.
    “held a lengthy discussion concerning the warning system at the Fire Dept. Station”
    document 4533, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  49. April 12, 1978 Decision The clerk-treasurer was directed to add flood insurance and the warning-system annunciation to the May agenda.
    “The Clerk-Treas. was directed to add Flood insurance and annunciation to the May agenda.”
    document 4533, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  50. April 12, 1978 Figure The minutes record it as established that the city had $82,000 for a civil defense warning installation at the fire station.
    “It was established that the City of Tiffin had $82,000 for a civil defense warning installation at the Fire Station.”
    document 4533, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  51. April 12, 1978 Neighbors Sheridan moved to authorize a contract between the City of Tiffin and the Iowa Department of Health concerning fluoridation installation. document 4533, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  52. May 10, 1978 Discussion Fire Station and Community Building was listed as unfinished business, and the building project was deferred until the June 14 meeting.
    “The building project will be deferred until the June 14th meeting.”
    document 4532, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  53. May 10, 1978 Discussion The minutes say the subjects of annexation and flood zone insurance would appear on the June agenda.
    “The subjects of annexation and flood zone insurance will appear on the June agenda.”
    document 4532, p. 5 · meeting · 1970s
  54. May 10, 1978 Report The public works employee was to ask the well-digging company to remove its equipment from the well on leased railroad property.
    “Ralph Brown will call Miller Well-Diggers to request removal of their equipment in the well on leased railroad property.”
    document 4532, p. 5 · meeting · Ralph Brown · 1970s
  55. May 10, 1978 Decision A councilmember moved adoption of Ordinance 75-1978 authorizing fluoridation of the public water supply.
    “Sheridan motioned, Potter seconded for adoption of Ordinance 75-1978, authorizing fluoridation of public water supply”
    document 4532, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 75 · Richard Sheridan · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  56. May 10, 1978 Neighbors Potter motioned, Morgan seconded to enter into agreement with Johnson County for implementation of Community Development Block Grant document 4532, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  57. May 10, 1978 Ordinance Ordinance 1975-1978 adopted: Sheridan motioned, Potter seconded for adoption of Ordinance 75-1978, authorizing fluoridation of public water supply of said City document 4532, p. 3 · meeting · Ord. 1975-1978 · 1970s
  58. May 10, 1978 Ordinance Ordinance 1978-075 adopted: Authorizing Fluoridation of the Public Water Supply of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, and Directing the (water Department) to Add the Supplement Fluoride to the Public Water Supply of Said City document 4723 · meeting · Ord. 1978-075 · 1970s
  59. May 10, 1978 Ordinance Ordinance 1978-076 adopted document 4726 · Ord. 1978-076 · 1970s
  60. May 24, 1978 Decision The telephone franchise ordinance granted General Telephone Company of the Midwest a franchise for twenty-five years from its effective date.
    “is hereby granted a franchise for a period of twenty-five (25) years from the effective date of this ordinance”
    document 4724, p. 1 · Ord. 76 · 1970s
  61. June 14, 1978 Spending A councilmember moved to contract with an engineering firm to provide a city map for $2025.00.
    “Potter moved to contract with Shivo, History Arcos, to provide a City map for $2025.00.”
    document 4530, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  62. June 14, 1978 Figure $2,025.00 as printed in 1978 is about $10,000 in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Potter moved to contract with Shivo, History Arcos, to provide a City map for $2025.00.”
    document 4530, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  63. June 14, 1978 Figure Solid waste removal bids were opened at $241.00 per month and $280.00 per month, per the page text.
    “Solid waste removal bill were received and opened from Powell's Hauling, $241.00 per month; Town City Clean-up & Transfer, $280.00 per month;”
    document 4530, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  64. June 28, 1978 Decision A councilmember moved a resolution calling an election on August 8, 1978 at Tiffin Fire Station on granting a 25 year franchise to General Telephone Co.
    “Morgan moved to introduce a resolution calling for election to be held August 8, 1978 at Tiffin Fire Station for the purpose of granting 25 year franchise to General Telephone Co. for telephone service.”
    document 4529, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 76 · Tom Morgan · 1970s
  65. July 12, 1978 Person The council appointed a Chief of Police and authorized the chief to appoint deputies to provide law enforcement.
    “resolved to appoint Ed White as Chief of Police and authorized him to appoint persons as his deputies to provide law enforcement to City of Tiffin”
    document 4528, p. 2 · meeting · David R. White · Janis Stratton · 1970s
  66. July 12, 1978 Milestone The earliest Police Chief (town marshal) in the archive
    “Stratton resolved to appoint Ed White as Chief of Police and authorized him to appoint persons as his deputies to provide law enforcement to City of Tiffin up to a period of 4 hours per week for [amou”
    document 4528, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  67. August 2, 1978 Decision The council read an ordinance prohibiting parking in restricted areas on the public streets, waived the second and third readings and passed it.
    “Ordinance 1978-77, an ordinance prohibiting parking in restricted areas upon the public streets within the corporate limits of the City of Tiffin, Iowa was read. Sheridan moved to waive the reading second and third times. Morgan seconded and motion carried unanimously. Morgan made the motion to pass ordinance 1978-77. Madden seconded and motion carried unanimously.”
    document 4527, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 77 · 1970s
  68. August 2, 1978 Decision The council read an ordinance prohibiting actions against the public order, waived the second and third readings and passed it.
    “Ordinance 1978-79, public order: an ordinance prohibiting actions against the public order and prescribing penalties therefor was read. Madden moved to waive the second and third readings of ordinance 1978-79, Morgan seconded and motion carried unanimously. Morgan motioned to pass ordinance 1978-79”
    document 4527, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 79 · 1970s
  69. August 2, 1978 Decision The council read an ordinance regulating the use of streets by vehicles with penalties for violations, waived the second and third readings and passed it.
    “Ordinance 1978-78, an ordinance regulating the use of the streets, alleys, highways by vehicles of all kinds and describing penalties for violations, was read. A motion to waive the second and third readings was made by Madden, seconded by Sheridan and carried unanimously. Morgan moved to pass ordinance 1978-78”
    document 4527, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 78 · 1970s
  70. August 2, 1978 Spending Morgan moved to award the L. L. Pelling Co. a contract to repair the streets for $6,953.31.
    “$6,953.31 as printed”
    document 4527, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  71. August 2, 1978 Ordinance Ordinance 1978-078 adopted: , an ordinance regulating the use of the streets, alleys, highways by vehicles of all kinds and describing penalties for violations, was read document 4728 · meeting · Ord. 1978-078 · 1970s
  72. August 2, 1978 Ordinance Ordinance 1978-079 adopted: Madden moved to waive the second and third readings of ordinance 1978-79, Morgan seconded and document 4729 · meeting · Ord. 1978-079 · 1970s
  73. August 5, 1978 Decision The traffic ordinance is titled an ordinance regulating the use of streets, alleys and highways by vehicles of all kinds and describing penalties for violations.
    “TRAFFIC ORDINANCE: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF THE STREETS, ALLEYS, HIGHWAYS BY VEHICLES OF ALL KINDS AND DESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS”
    document 4728, p. 1 · Ord. 78 · 1970s
  74. August 5, 1978 Ordinance Ordinance 1978-077 adopted: , an ordinance prohibiting parking in restricted areas upon the public streets within the corporate limits of the City of Tiffin, Iowa was read document 4727 · meeting · Ord. 1978-077 · 1970s
  75. August 9, 1978 Figure A councilmember moved to increase the public works employee's salary to $12,500.00 per year effective August 26, 1978.
    “Stratton moved to increase Ralph Brown's salary to $12,500.00 per year effective beginning August 26, 1978.”
    document 4526, p. 2 · meeting · Janis Stratton · Ralph Brown · 1970s
  76. August 9, 1978 Figure $12,500.00 per year as printed in 1978 is about $65,000 per year in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Stratton moved to increase Ralph Brown's salary to $12,500.00 per year effective beginning August 26, 1978.”
    document 4526, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  77. August 9, 1978 Figure The bills paid at the council meeting include a payment to Johnson Co. Regional of $100.00.
    “Johnson Co. Regional, $100.00;”
    document 4526, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  78. August 9, 1978 Decision The mayor appointed council members to standing committees, with Sheridan taking Water.
    “Mayor appointed following council members to standing committees: Streets, Morgan; Sanitation, Potter; Water, Sheridan; Environment, Stratton and Recreation, Madden”
    document 4526, p. 2 · meeting · Richard Sheridan · 1970s
  79. August 13, 1978 Discussion The city attorney advised the council to decide what land Tiffin would want annexed, and to do so all at one time.
    “Attorney Sladek advised Council to decide what land Tiffin would want annexed, and do so all at one time.”
    document 4525, p. 2 · meeting · John Sladek · 1970s
  80. August 22, 1978 Decision After a public hearing on acquiring property adjacent to City Park, a councilmember moved to purchase a Main Street property on contract under Plan I.
    “Potter moved to purchase on contract L. Voparil property, Main Street adjacent to City Park under Plan I as offered by owner via negotiating committee.”
    document 4524, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  81. September 13, 1978 Report Flood Zone Insurance approval was still listed as unfinished business on the September 13, 1978 agenda.
    “6. Unfinished business a. animal control ordinance b. annexation c. Flood Zone Insurance approval d. Council hall location”
    document 4523, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  82. September 20, 1978 Decision At a special session to appoint a zoning commission, a councilmember moved to appoint six named persons and a seventh member to be filled by the council.
    “Stratton made motion to appoint the following persons to the zoning commission: B. Bream; D. Flansburg; M. Herdliska; W. Stratton, R. Janssen; Bev Birtcher and a seventh member to be filled by Council.”
    document 4522, p. 1 · meeting · Bill Bream · Dale Flansburg · Mary Ann Herdliska · Wayne Stratton · Roger Janssen · Beverly Birtcher · Janis Stratton · 1970s
  83. November 8, 1978 Figure Coralville Public Library representatives asked the council to increase the contract from $200/year to $300/year.
    “asked that council approve an increase in the next fiscal year contract with the library from $200/year to $300/year.”
    document 4520, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  84. November 8, 1978 Decision The meeting notes say the council would meet in the School Board room from the December regular meeting.
    “Council will meet in the School Board room effective at the December Regular meeting.”
    document 4520, p. 3 · meeting · 1970s
  85. November 8, 1978 Figure A councilmember made a motion increasing wages paid to police from $5/hr. to $6/hr. effective 11/1 through 12/1/78.
    “Potter made motion to approve request of Dave White and increase the wages paid to police from $5/hr. to $6/hr. effective 11/1 through 12/1/78.”
    document 4520, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · David R. White · 1970s
  86. December 13, 1978 Figure A motion increased the Clerk-Treas. salary from $250/month to $300/month.
    “Motion for Clerk-Treas. salary to be increased from $250/month to $300/month made by Sheridan and seconded by Potter.”
    document 4519, p. 2 · meeting · Richard Sheridan · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  87. December 13, 1978 Figure $300.00 monthly as printed in 1978 is about $1,600 monthly in 2026 dollars (derived). Derived
    “Motion for Clerk-Treas. salary to be increased from $250/month to $300/month made by Sheridan and seconded by Potter.”
    document 4519, p. 2 · meeting · 1970s
  88. December 13, 1978 Decision A councilmember moved to approve a firm to supply Tiffin with fluoridation equipment.
    “Motion to approve Zimmer & Francescon to supply Tiffin with fluoridation equipment made by Potter.”
    document 4519, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · 1970s
  89. January 10, 1979 Decision The ordinance provides for the control of dogs and for the impounding and keeping of animals.
    “AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONTROL OF DOGS AND PRESCRIBING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION, AND ACTING IN LIEU THEREOF, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE IMPOUNDING AND KEEPING OF ANIMALS IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA”
    document 4730, p. 1 · Ord. 80 · 1970s
  90. January 10, 1979 Ordinance Ordinance 1979-080 adopted: Motion to waive the first two readings of Ordinance 1979-80 was made by Morgan document 4730 · meeting · Ord. 1979-080 · 1970s
  91. January 29, 1979 Annexation A representative for a landowner discussed possible annexation by Tiffin of 165 acres north of the city.
    “discussed the possible annexation by Tiffin of 165 acres north of the city”
    document 4517, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  92. January 29, 1979 Figure A special session asked townspeople for suggestions on how the expected $4020 in Federal Revenue Sharing monies should be spent.
    “for the purpose of allowing townspeople to give suggestions as to how the expected $4020 in Federal Revenue Sharing monies should be spent.”
    document 4517, p. 1 · meeting · Roger Formanek · 1970s
  93. March 14, 1979 Decision A public hearing notice stated an ordinance enacting a zoning plan was on file with a map of proposed zoning districts adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
    “there is now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Tiffin, Iowa an Ordinance enacting a zoning plan for the City of Tiffin. There is also on file a map of the City of Tiffin showing proposed zoning districts as adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission.”
    document 4512, p. 1 · meeting · 1970s
  94. April 25, 1979 Decision Ordinance 1979-82, an ordinance enacting subdivision regulations for the city, was read for the second time, with a third reading to follow.
    “Ordinance 1979-82, AN ORDINANCE ENACTING SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA was read for the second time.”
    document 4506, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 1979-82 · 1970s
  95. April 25, 1979 Ordinance Ordinance 1979-082 adopted: Motion to have the third reading of Ordinance 1979-82 at the May 9, 1979 regular meeting was made by Madden document 4506, p. 2 · meeting · Ord. 1979-082 · 1970s
  96. May 9, 1979 Person A motion paid a new clerk-treasurer for twenty-six hours of training at $3.00 per hour.
    “Motion to pay Adelia Kern for twenty-six (26) hours of training at $3.00 per hour made by Sheridan, seconded by Morgan and carried unanimously.”
    document 4505, p. 1 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1970s
  97. May 9, 1979 Decision The mayor declared the subdivision ordinance duly passed and adopted on the 9th day of May.
    “The Mayor then declared this Ordinance duly passed and adopted on this 9th day of May, 1979.”
    document 4731, p. 17 · Ord. 81 · 1970s
  98. May 9, 1979 Decision The subdivision ordinance enacts regulations for subdivision of land within the city limits and within a two mile radius of them.
    “The purpose of this Ordinance is to enact regulations for subdivision of land within the city limits and within a two mile radius of the city limits”
    document 4731, p. 1 · Ord. 81 · 1970s
  99. May 9, 1979 Ordinance Ordinance 1979-081 adopted: Motion to adopt Subdivision Ordinance #1979-81 made by Morgan document 4731 · meeting · Ord. 1979-081 · 1970s
  100. May 10, 1979 Person The minutes filed under April 1979 record a motion appointing a clerk-treasurer effective May 10, 1979 at $3.00 per hour of training.
    “Motion to appoint Adelia Kern as Clerk-Treasurer, effective May 10, 1979 and to pay her $3.00 per hour of training, was made by Sheridan, seconded by Madden and carried unanimously.”
    document 4506, p. 1 · meeting · Adelia S. Kern · 1970s

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