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Vol. 43 No. 7 Norwalk, Iowa 50211 USPS No. 395-120 Phone 981-0406 emaih news@ norwalknewspaper.com Thursday, July 7, 2011
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Mayor's
5or00QLh Moment
By Mayor Doug Pierce
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The Fourth of July is behind us and I hope that you
all had a good time celebrating with family and friends
as to how fortunate we are to live in such a great nation!.
However, with the Fourth of July behind us, that means
the Iowa State Fair and new school year are just around
the comer, I consider the Fourth as the halfway point of
summer and that is sort of depressing since we have
not had much decent weather to enjoy summer activi-
ties as of this writing.
I want to thank Pat and Mike Wahl for their superb
efforts with orchestrating the Fourth of July parade and
activities in the park. They do a lot of "behind the
scenes" work to make this signature event for Norwalk
happen. I, also, want tO thank the Lions Club for the
outstanding fireworks display that they organize year
in and year out. Fourth of July activities have become
signature events for Norwalk...and when I say signa-
ture events, I mean just that, as lots of folks from sur-
rounding areas come to Norwalk because of the great
parade and fireworks. Well Done and a huge Thank
You to all those involved!
As an update to two of our Construction Improvement
Projects, Public Works has started operations out of their
new facility and the City Hall renovation project is nearly
complete. We will be moving back into City Hall during
the week of 11-15 July...both of these facilities look great!
We will have Open Houses for both in the near future to
"show off" your tax dollars at work. Like the Fourth
activities are signature events, I would argue that the
City's upgrade of City Hall, Public Works and the School's
new football stadium/auditorium are also "signature
events" about Norwalk's dedication and commitment to
its future. We should all take pride in the improvements
to our "curb appeal" that makes such a strong statement
as to the outstanding community that we are!
State Fair Tickets
New Print-At-Home Option Adds Convenience
Save up to 30% off Iowa State Fair gate admission
with advance admission tickets, on sale now through
Augus t 10. The 2011 Fair is August 11-21.
Adult admission tickets are just $7 in advance (regu-
larly $10), and children's admission is only $3 in ad-
vance (regularly $4). Children 5 and under are admit-
ted free every day. Tickets are good any one Fair day.
New this year, Fair-goers can print advance admis-
sion tickets at home whe purchasing them online at
www.iowastate fair.org. f i is fee-free option is easy and
convenient. Beginning July 1, tickets may also be pur-
chased at participating Hy-Vee and Hy-Vee Drugstores,
Dahl's Foods, Fareway Stores or, beginning July 11, the
State Fair Ticket Office.
Fair Play Packs, 11-day punch cards, food coupons
and Midway tickets a€ also available at iowast
atefair.org or, beginning jr, 11, at the State Fair Ticket
Office, located in the Ad aistration Building on the
Fairgrounds. Hours are 8 m.. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays
and 9 a.m. to noon Saturd ;. Online orders will close
July 29. Walk-up orders .... !x: available until August
10. Cash, check, money or Visa, MasterCard or Dis-
cover are accepted. Ali off, ood while supplies last.
Fairgoers can enjoy an € bigger benefit when buy-
ing early: advance admissi. ickets have a coupon for
a free small Potato Ok :F at : icipating Iowa-area Taco
John's.
Norwalk Firefighter's
Car Wash
The Norwalk Firefighter's Association will be hold-
ing a car wash fundraiser Saturda July 16, from 10 a.m.-
2 p.m. at the Fire Station, 1100 Chatham Ave. Cost is a
free-will donation. A rain date of July 23 has been set
during the same hours.
Annual Booster Club Meeting
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
The Annual Meeting for the Norwalk Athletic Booster
Club will be held Wednesday, July 27 at 8 p.m. follow-
ing the regular monthly meeting held at 7 p.m.
All booster club members are welcome to attend the
regular monthly meeting and are encouraged to attend
the annual meeting where voting of 2011-2012 officers
will take place. Both meetings will be held in the
Norwalk High School Media Center.
Agenda
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Norwalk Easter Public Library
Thursday, July 7, 2011 6:30 p.m.
This is a tentative agenda only, which is subject to change.
The final City Council agenda will be posted at least 24
hours prior to commencement of the meeting. The agenda
will be posted at the Norwalk City Hall.
I. Call to order at 6:30 p.m. - Roll Call of Members
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Approval of Minutes-June 1G 2011 Regular Coun-
cil Meeting
IV. Mayor - Welcome of guests and public comment,
3 minute limit, no action
V. Consent Agenda
A. Expenditures
B. Tax Abatement
VI. Hearings, Ordinances and Resolutions
A. Consideration and first reading of a pro-
posed Ordinance providing for increased water rates
and increased sewer rates, and amending section
13.18.050(B) and 13.04.391 of theNorwalk Municipal
Code. (tabled 4-21-11)
B. Consideration and third reading of proposed
Ordinance amending The City of Norwalk Zoning Map
by rezoning certain property from IC, C-0 and C-2 to
P.U.D. and to adopt the Master Plan and establish rules
and regulations and guidelines for the development of
the Holland Planned Unit Development.
C. Resolution approving the site plan for an
accessory structure at New Life Lutheran Church at 4380
Wakonda Drive.
D. Resolution approving change order for the
North Avenue Water Main Extension project.
VII. Current Business
A. Approval of the new Public Works Foreman
position job des@iption and pay rate. (tabled 3-3-11)
B. Approval of an agreement between the City
of Norwalk and Lund Fire Protection in relation to build-
ing plan review. (tabled 6-16-11)
C. Adoption of the updated City of Norwalk
Hazard Mitigation Plan.
VIII. Reports
Mayor; Council Members-Murillo, Curtis,
Delker, Leto, Thayer; City Administrator; Department
Heads-Development Services Director, Public Works
Director, City Clerk, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Library
Director, Parks & Recreati()n Director
IX. Adjournment
I NORWALK POLICE CHIEF 1
By Ed Kuhl
The City will be making a decision regarding the use
of traffic cameras and has formed a committee to gather
information and provide a recommendation to the
Mayor and Council for their decision. The Police De-
partment is hosting a town hall meeting at the Public
Safety Center on July 14 at 7 p.m. to solicit input from
our residents. Your thoughts and comments are impor-
tant to us to consider and address concerns and relevant
information. We will also host a representative from the
City of Clive who will explain how those devices are
used in their community. We know that any policing
program must have the support of the public to be suc-
cessful and that can only happen if their concerns are
effectively addressed.
On another note we have had a:rash of thefts from
vehicles. The majority of the vehicles were left unlocked
with property left visible in the passenger compartment.
Though we have now arrested members of two differ-
ent groups of thieves, these crimes continue. Apparent
"round trip thefts," where vehicles are stolen from other
cities, dropped off here, the thefts Occur in those areas,
a vehicle is then stolen here and abandoned in the other
community. Please remove items of value from sight,
secure your vehicles and let us know at the time if you
see or hear suspicious activity.
SUMMER WRESTLING CAMPS
The Iowa State Kevin Jackson's Summer Wrestling
Camp will be held at the Norwalk High School Thurs-
day, July 14, and Frida3 July 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
The camp cost is $85 and includes a T-shirt. It is for all
ages and for those living in the surrounding area.
The 2011 camp clinicians are Kevin Jackson, Trent
Paulson, Travis Paulson, Jon Reader, David Zabriskie
and additional members of the Iowa State wrestling
team and staff. Summer wrestling creates winter cham-
pions. One or more of the clinicians willcome and pro-
vide world-class technique and experience at an afford-
able rate.
Register with Norwalk High School Head Wrestling
Coach Darin Schreck by Sunday, July 10, by calling 515-
865-2720 or email dschreck@norwalk.k12.ia.us.
Athletic Booster Club
Golf Benefit Planned
The 4th Annual Norwalk Athletic Booster Club Golf
Benefit has been scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 20, at
Countryside Golf Course, 3089 North Ave., with a shot-
gun start at noon.
Cost for the four-person best shot 18 holes is $60 per
person or $240 per foursome. The price includes din-
ner, shirt and prizes.
The fundraiser benefits the Norwalk Athletic Booster
Club's General Fund. To register, or for more informa-
tion, contact Stacy Rosonke at srosonke@your
captive.com.
Drive Carefully
Children at Play
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