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• Vol. 45 No. 3 Norwalk, Iowa 50211 • USPS No. 395-120 Phone 981-0406 email: news@norwalknewspaper.com Thursday, June 6, 2013
Agenda
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Norwalk City Hall
Thursday, June 6, 2013
6:30 P.M.
This is a tentative Agenda only. which is subject to
change. The final City Council Agenda will be
posted at Norwalk City. Hall at least 24 hours prior
to commencement of the meeting,.
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1. Call to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Presentation
4. Approval of Minutes- May 16, 2013 Regular Coun-
cil Meeting
5. Mayor - Welcome of guests and public comment,
3 minute limit, no action
6. Consent Agenda
A. Expenditures
B. Tax Abatements
C. Liquor license renewal
Kum and Go #28
Kum and Go #240
D. Beer permit
Party Before the Works
E. Special Events permit
Party Before the Works
Lakewood Days"
F. Approval to waive the $50 special events ap-
plication fee for Party Before the Works
7. Hearings, Ordinances and Resolutions
A. Public Hearing and first reading of a
proprosed Ordinance adopting the Master Plan and es-
tablishing additional rules, regulations and guidelines
for the Orchard View Planned Unit Development
B. Consideration of a third and final reading of
a proposed Ordinance amending the Code of Ordi-
nances of the City of Norwalk, Iowa, 2008, regarding
peddler permit changes
C. Consideration of a Resolution approving the
Site Plan for the O'Leary Funeral Home & Cremation
Services & Celebration of Life Center (1020 Main Street)
D. Consideration of a Resolution approving the
final plat for the Legacy Circle Villas
E. Consideration of a Resolution approving the
Site Plan for the Capital City Fruit Parking Lot Expan-
sion (1850 Colonial Parkway)Consideration of a Reso-
lution approving the site plan for the Capital City Fruit
parking lot expansion (1850 Colonial Parkway)
F. Consideration of a resolution authorizing the
City of Norwalk to submit an application for funding
from the Iowa State Recreational Trails Program to the
Iowa Department of Transportation for the partial fund-
ing of the construction of the Norwalk Phase One West
North Avenue Trail Connections Project and further
approving the application which obligates the City of
Norwalk to matching funds for the construction of said
project
G. Consideration of Resolution approving the
installation of fiber optic conduit and cable from 380
Wright Road to the Norwalk Sports Complex
H. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing a
28E agreement between the City of Norwalk and the
City of Cumming regarding EMS / Fire service -
I. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing a
28E agreement between the City of Norwalk and the
City of Spring Hill regarding EMS / Fire service
J. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the
disposal of surplus municipal property
K. Discussion and possible consideration of a
proposed Ordinance amending the Norwalk Municipal
Concluded p. 7
Norwalk
Farmer's Market
Norwalk Farmer's Mar-
ket opens for the season
Frida3 June 7. Operation
time is 4-7 p.m. in the Dol-
lar General Store parking
lot.
Interested vendors,
contact the chamber office
for more information at
981-0619.
LUNCH IN THE
PARK ON FRIDAYS
Members of Norwalk
United Methodist Church
will sponsor Lunch in the
Park from 11 a.m. to I p.m.
every Friday, beginning
June 7 and continuing
through August 16. It is
held at City Park, 907
North Ave.
Everyone is welcome to
enjoy fun outdoor activi-
ties and games during the
summer, as well as free
food.
For more information,
contact the church at 515-
981-4251.
Spray Paint Artist,
Musicians Provide •
Fun in the Park
Norwalk Parks and Rec-
reation and Chillin" the
Most Spray Paint Artist
from Clearwater Beach, FL
will host Fun in the Park
Sunday, June 16, from 1-5
p.m. at Windflower Park
in Norwalk, weather per-
mitring.
Entertainment will in-
clude professional spray
paint artist Dave Siddens,
former Norwalk resident.
Paintings are $15 and spe-
cial requests will be avail-
able.
Also, local musicians
Dan Trilk and Jay
Heaverlo along with their
friends will provide mu-
sic.
Windflower Park is a
family friendly play-
ground and skate park.
Those attending are asked
to bring their own picnic
and lawn chairs. No alco-
hol is allowed in the park.
Warren County Democrats
9th Annual BBQ
The Warren County Democratic Party will hold their
9th Annual Barbecue Sunda Jun 9, from 5-7 p.m. at
the Veterans Memorial Park Shelter in Indianola. The
shelter is located at the intersection of North "G" St.
and West Euclid.
Representative Scott Ourth and Sheriff Brian Vos will
speak. Musical entertainment will be provided by Mike
Schoonover.
This is a great opportunity for Democrats to get ac-
quainted and share their concerns with their elected
officials. Bring the whole family and enjoy delicious
Pulled Pork Sandwiches, great side dishes and desserts.
A free will offering is requested.
For ticket information, call County Chair David
Betsworth at 515-961-6409 or visit the website at
www.warrendemocrats.com or on Facebook at Warren
County I0wa Democrats.
About the Graduation Issue
The graduation issue looks a little different this year
than in years past. We were always able to list each
graduate individually showing all of their awards, let-
ters, bars and what their post-graduate plans were go-
ing to be. We regret that we do not have this informa-
tion to share with our readers as the graduation issue
has always been a great collectors item for students,
parents, grandparents and some of Norwalk's history
buffs.
We appreciate Greg Rivers and his high school year-
book staff for providing all of the individual senior pic-
tures and Toni Johnson of Toni Johnson Photography
for the candid shots taken on graduation day.
Soap Box Derby This Saturday
Don't forget the 8th Annual Soap Box Derby Street
Race this weekend, Saturday, June 8, beginning at 9:30
a.m.
Come support the local youth in their race down the
hill. The race starts in front of the Christian Church on
Main Street and will go south to Pine Avenue. These
youngsters have put a lot of time and effort into their
cars and have really enjoyed it. Cheer on your favorite
driver. Don't forget to buy a raffle ticket. Many prizes
have been donated from local businesses. Raffle pro-
ceeds go to help pay for the race.
The winner of this race goes to Akron, OH, for the
76th Annual World Championship race July 27. Let's
make sure the racers have our support.
Norwalk Christian Church will be serving food
throughout the day. Grab a lawn chair and come out
and enjoy.
For more information, call Lowell Kleen at 285-9900.
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hot'r; or' Mayor's
Moment
By Mayor Doug Pierce
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Since the date that this paper is being distributed is
June 6, I thought it appropriate to talk about the signifi-
cance of this date in history - D-Day, June 6, 1944. On
that date, 156,000 American, British and Canadian forces
landed on five beaches along a 50-mile stretch of the
heavily fortified coast of France's Normandy region. The
invasion was one of the largest amphibious military as-
saults in history and required extensive planning. Prior
to D-Day, the Allies conducted a large-scale deception
campaign designed to mislead the Germans about the .
intended invasion target. By late August 1944, all of
northern France had been liberated and, by the follow-
ing spring, the Allies had defeated the Germans. The
Normandy landings have been called the beginning of
the end of war in Europe.
General Eisenhower had originally selected June 5
as the date for the invasion; however, bad weather on
the days leading up to the operation caused it to be de-
layed for 24 hours. With a favorable forecast for the 6th,
Gen. Eisenhower gave the go-ahead for "Operation
Overlord." He told the troops, "You are about'to em-
bark upon the Great Crusade toward which we have
striven these many months. The eyes of the world are
upon you." Later on the 5th, more than 5,000 ships and
landing craft carrying troops and supplies left England
for the trip across the Channel to France while more L',-
than 11,000 aircraft were mobilized to provide air cover
support for the invasion.
By dawn on June 6, thousands of paratroopers and
glider troops were already on the ground behind en-
emy lines securing bridges and exit roads. The amphibi-
ous invasion began at 6:30 a.m. The British and Canadi-
ans overcame light opposition to capture their assigned
beaches; however, U.S. forces faced heavy resistance at
Omaha Beach where there were over 2,000 American
casualties. By day's end, approximately 196,000 Allied
troops had successfully stormed Normandy's beaches.
More than 4,000 Allied troops lost their lives in the D-
Day invasion with thousands more wounded or miss-
ing.
My dad was a paratrooper in France during this time, ,"
so the significance of June 6,1944 will always be remem-
bered by me as it should for all Americans!