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Fairgoers can enjoy spe-
cial half price savings and
extended hours for DART
Park and Ride shuttles to
the Iowa State Fair. Park
for free at any of the three
Park and Ride locations
and catch the bus for a
quick and easy direct trip
to the Fair. "Nothing Com-
pares" to saving time and
money with DART Park
and Ride. The Iowa State
Fair is set August 9-19.
Receive 50 percent off
your Park and Ride
roundtrip fare by showing
an advance Fair admission
ticket. Discounted round-
trip prices are $1 for adults
and 50 cents for children
ages 6-10, seniors (65+)
and people with a disabil-
ity. Children five and
younger ride for free.
Regular roundtrip fares
are $2 for adults and $1 for
children, seniors and
Half-Off Park and Ride Shuttle
people with a disability.
Cash only; exact fare re-
quired. Catch the #1 Fair-
grounds Route at any of
the Park and Ride loca-
tions to receive your dis-
/
count.
Park and Ride offers
Grandstand shows.
Shuttles from Southeast
Polk Schools will drop off
and pick up Fairgoers on
Dean Avenue south of the
Swine Barn. Shuttles from
the Center Street Park and
Ride and the State Capitol
also be available in a new
paid parking lot located
just east of E. 36th Street on
E. University Avenue
Fairgoers utilizing this lot
will enter through the
campgrounds to Gate 4.
Fair advance admission
three convenient locations
where Fairgoers can park
for free:
• Center Street Park and
Ride (7th and Center St-
reet, enter on 7th Street)
• Southeast Polk Sch-
ools (NE 80th Street and
Highway 163)
• State Capitol (East
12th and Grand Avenue)
Service at all locations
runs from 8:30 a.m. to mid-
night every day of the Fair,
with a few exceptions.
August 9, service will be-
gin at 6 a.m. to accommo-
date Opening Day activi-
ties. Service will also be
extended for late-ending
will continue to drop off
and pick up Fairgoers near
Gate 10.
Most buses are wheel-
chair-accessible. For more
information, call DART at
515-283-8100 or go online
to ridedart.com or iowas
tatefair.org.
Parking in the Fair's
North Lot is $10. New this
year, paid parking will
tickets are on sale through
August 8 while supplies
last at participating Hy-
Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstores,
Dahl's Food, Fareway
stores and the State Fair
Ticket Office, located on
the Fairgrounds. Or pur-
chase your tickets online at
iowastatefair.org and print
them at home, fee free.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
CITY OF CUMMING
Regular Council Meeting 7/9/2012
To be Approved at 7/23/2012 Meeting
The Regular City Council Meeting of the City of Gumming was held at Gumming
City Hall 649 N. 44 th St. on Monday, July 9, 2012. The Meeting was called to
Order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Tom Becker. Present at Roll Call: Dave Chelsvig,
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
PUBLIC NOTICE
SALE OF SCHOOL OWNED EQUIPMENT
The Board of Dimctom of the Norwalk Community School District will accept
bids for the sale of the following:
=Brown Magnetic Marker Boards with marker tray 4ft X 10 ft
• (5 boards available for sale)
• Brown Magnetic Marker Board with mark tray 4 ft X 12.5 ft
(1 board available for sale)
• Plastic student chairs- 13"-14" in height
(approximately 75 chairs available for sale)
Items will be available to the public for inspection prior to pumhase. To view
any of this equipment please contact Dr. Laura Sivadge, 8:00 AM to 4:00
PM Monday through Friday, at Oviatt Elementary School, 713 School
Avenue, Norwalk, IA, 515-981-1005.
This equipment wilt be sold in current condition =es is" with no warranties,
expressed or implied.
Sealed bids must be received at the Office of the Board Secretary, 906
School Avenue, Norwalk, Iowa 50211 by 12:00 PM, Friday, August 10, 2012.
All bids must clearly indicate the bid price per item and the number of items
being included in the bid. The bid must also list the bidder's full name,
address, and phone number.
Pickup and delivery will be the responsibility of the buyer and must be
completed within 10 days of sale. Payment in full must be remitted to the
District before pickup or delivery.
The School District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to
accept bids deemed to be in the best interest of the School District, waiving
any informality.
If not sold within 60 days of the date available for sale, these items shall be
disposed of by the District in an appropriate manner.
Kate Baldwin, Board Secretary.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
"NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS OR NOTES
The City Council of Cumming, Iowa, (the "ISsuer") will meet on the 27th day
of August, 2012, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., at the Council Chambem, City Hall, 649 N.
44th Street in Cumm!ng, Iowa, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on
the proposal to issue revenue bonds or notes, of the Issuer in the aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $8,000,000 (the =Bonds") and to loan said amount
to PHS Walnut Ridge, LLC (the =Borrower"), for the purpose of providing funds to
the Borrower (a) to finance a portion of the costs of acquiring an 178-unit senior
housing facility located at 1701 Campus Drive, Clive, Iowa (the "Facility") and
retiring existing indebtedness (the =Existing Indebtedness") being the oblige:
lions of the currant owner of the Facility (Wedum Walnut Ridge, LLC, a related
entity to the Borrower) to make payments under a Loan Agreement dated as of
May 1, 2007 (the =Existing Loan Agreement") with the iowa Finance Authority
(the =Authority") sufficient to pay and refund all or a portion of the Authority's
Senior Housing Revenue Bonds (Wedum Walnut Ridge, LLC Project) Series
2007A originally issued in the principal amount of $40,660,000 (the"Series 2007A
Bonds"), the Authority's Senior Housing Tax Increment Revenue Bonds (Wedum
Walnut Ridge, LLC Project), Series 2007B originally issued in the principal amount
of $1,800,000 (the "Series 2007B Bonds") and the Authority's Senior Housing
Revenue Bonds 0Nedum Walnut Ridge, LLC Project), Subordinate Series 2007C,
originally issued in the principal amount of $5,000,000 (the "Series 2007C Bonds
and, together with the Series 2007A Bonds and the Series 2007B Bon0s, the
"Authority Bonds') the proceeds of which were used to finance the acquisition
and construction of the Facility, (b) to establish a debt service reserve fund for
the Bonds and (c) to pay costs of issuance of the Bonds. The Facility will be
owned by the Borrower.
The Bonds, when issued, will be limited obligations and will not constitute
general obligations of the Issuer nor will they be payable in any manner by taxa-
tion, but the Bonds will be payable solely and only from amounts received by the
Issuer pursuant to a Loan Agreement between the Issuer and the Borrower, the
obligations of which will be sufficient to pay the principal of and interest and
redemption premium, if any, on the Bonds as and when the same shall become
due.
At the time and place, oral or written objections from any resident or prop-
erty owner of the Issuer may be presented. At such meeting or any adjournment
thereof, the Issuer shall adopt a resolution determining whether or not to pro-
ceed with the issuance of the Bonds. Written comments may also be submitted
to the Issuer at the City Hall, P.O. Box 100, 649 N. 44th Street, Cumming, Iowa
50061. Written comments must be received by the above hearing date.
By order of the City Council of Cumming, Iowa.
Rachelle Swisher, City Clerk
Ed Harkin, Jean Lare, Lori Lynch, Anita Enos. Motion made by Lare, Seconded
by Chelsvig to Approve the Agenda. Approved 5-0.
No Public Comment
Consent Item
Motion made by Harkin, Seconded by Lare to approve Consent Items: 6/25/12
Council Meeting Minutes, 6/12/12 Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes, 716/12
Accts Payable Acct Ledger, South Trunk Sewer Partial Payment No. 3. Jean
Lam asked to have the following added to the Consent Items: =1 would like to
inform the Council that I am asking that the minutes of today's meeting reflect
the following on my June 25 = vote for the appointment of a member to the board
of Adjustment. Please let the record show that when I was provided with the
appointment for the board of Adjustment I was mistaken on the name and iden-
tity of the individual. At this time I am requesting that for future appointments that
the Council is provided with the vacancy or expiration of term for any position
that needs to he filled.That in addition any recommendations include advanced
information on identity and if appropriate, qualifications, so that any member
voting has the ability to .research or meet the individual ensuring the most in-
formed vote possible on appointments: Approved 5-0.
Expenditures: .
CIRWC Annual Dues 10124
city of Des Moines WRA Payment 732.2O
Clerk Wages 6/18/12-7/1/12 744.41
CouncitWagd6 OIr 2012 632.90
ONR Waist Supp Fee 41 .I I
IPERS June2012 2(]6.58
JRS FederaJ 1021.30
Mayor Wages 2 N Q 2012 250.47
MIdArPrk Energy Slreet Lta 2.58
N/Warren Town & Co Ne pulshing 55.80 "
Priority Excepting, LLC South Trunk Final Payment 9700.00
Rachelle Swisher Suileage ;829
Tom Bed(er Mileage 148.18
Treasurer - State of Iowa W#nolding 145.00
Treasurer Wages 6/18/12-711/12 127.37
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Reports
Park and Recreation: T-shirts were sold on July 4 m in the Norwalk Park with
around $400 in sales. They am looking at other venues to sell the items.
Planning and Zoning: We will meet on 7117/12 at 6 pm. Tne main agenda will
be to finalize any loose items on the comprehensive plan updates so we can"
complete by August. Other questions I would have for council, we have the bud-
get up until September, I would like to see the budget numbers from October on
when you should have additional tax funds available. I believe them is still a way
to finance for phase II of the sewer.
Action Items
A. Motion made by Harkin, Seconded by Lain to Approve Resolution 2012-
39, Approving and Authorizing a One Year Extension of the 28E Intergovern-
mental Agreement between the City of Cumming and Warren County Board of
Supervisors regarding Law Enforcement Services. Approved 5-0.
B. Motion made by Harkin, Seconded by Enos to Approve Application for
Iowa Retail Cigarette/Tobacco Permit for the Gumming Tap. Approved 5-0.
C. Motion made by Enos, Seconded by Lain to Approve only having the City
Clerk on the City's credit card. Approved 5-0.
D. Motion made by Harkin, Seconded by Lain to Approve the Rrat Reading
of Ordinance 2012-04, Establishing Provisions for Cross Connection Contain-
ment Control. Approved 5-0.
E. Motion made by Harkin, Seconded by Ghelsvig to Approve Resolution
2012-40 Resolution Accepting Work Covering the South Trunk Collector Sewer
Extension Project. Approved 5-0.
E Motion made by Lynch, Seconded by Chelsvig to Approve adding the
following language to Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances: Fiscal Responsi-
bilities. The Board shall have full, complete and exclusive authority to expend for
and on behalf of the City all sums of money appropriated to it, and to use and
expend all gifts, donations or payments whatsoever which are received by the
City for park and recreation purposes. Ayes: Harkin, Chelsvig, Lynch. Nays: Lare,
Enos. Approved 3-2.
G. Motion made by Harkin, Seconded by Lare to Approve the bid by Iowa
Lock to rekey the doors in CRy Hall. Ayes: Harkin, Chelsvig, Lynch, Lam. Nays:
Enos. Approved 4-1.
H. Code books will be updated by having copies available at Council Meet-
ings and emalled to those with Code books who do not attend meetings. Infor-
mation will be obtained on exactly who has Code books so they can be updated.
Discussion Items
• City of Cumming Employee Handbook was tabled. Will be put on the agenda
for the August 13, 2012 meeting. All changes need to be in to the City Clerk by
August 8".
=City Engineer responsibilities and compensation were discussed. The City
Clerk will ask him to submit something in writing for discussion at the next Coun-
cil meeting.
Informational Items
• City Newsletter will go out the week of July 16, 2012.
=City Attorney discussed Liability for Law Enforcement coverage on our in-
surance policy. Will make conference'call with City Clerk to Weinman Insurance
to discuss.
• Bonds for Walnut Ridge - there is no liability to the City. Nothing will be
discussed further until formal request comes from Dorsey & Whitney.
• Jean spoke about the Spruce tree in the City Park. It does have spider
mites. It will need to besprayed to remove them. Jean wil bring a bid for spraying
to the next meeting. Dan Lewiston also confirmed the mites. He quoted $200 to
spray every year for the next five years to remove. Also, the dead limbs will have
to be removed. He would do this for free. He can also cut the tree down for $200.
Will put on the next agenda.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: July 23, 2012, 7:00 pm at City Hall
Motion made by Lare, Seconded by Harkin to Adjourn at 8:08 pro. Approved 5-0.
A'I-rEST
Tom Becker, Mayor Rachelle Swisher, City Clerk
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
City of Norwalk Parks and Recreation announces a
FREE Outdoor Movie Under the Stars!! The event will
be held at the Norwalk Aquatic Center, Sunda36 August
19. The movie being shown is Dolphin Tale (PG)!! Come
join the fun and check out the giant movie screen! Be
sure to bring your own lawn chair or blanket!
The movie is FREE for all and concessions will be
available. Check out City of Norwalk Parks and Recre-
ation on Facebook or the city website for more informa-
tion. Open swim will start at 6:00pm with the movie
starting approx. 8:15 p.m. (dusk).
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
All-You-Can-Eat Buffet $10.95
THURSDAY
All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti $8.95
Open: Tue. & Wed., 5-9; Thur. thru Sat., 5-i0
BAMBINO'S
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4221 South Oz00_lla Rd. 981-9127
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
CITY OF CUMMING
Regular Council Meeting 7/23/2012
To be Approved at 8/1 3/2012 Meeting
The Regular City Council Meeting of the City of Cumming was held at Cumming
City Hall 649 N. 44 = St. on Monday, July 23, 2012. The Meeting was caled to
Order at 7:00 RM. by Mayor Tom Bsckar. Present at Roll Call: Dave Cheisvig,
Ed Harkin, Jean Lain, Lori Lynch, Anita Enos. Motion made by Harkin, Sec-
onded by Chelsvig to Approve the Agenda. Approved 5-0.
Public Comment was made by Richard Dell regarding various city issues.
Public I-icaflng on Ordinance 2012-05 was opened at 7:05 pm and closed at
7:05 pro.
Public I.kmflng on Ordinance 2012-06 was opened at 7:05 pm and closed at
7:07 pro.
Consent Item
Motion made by Lain, Seconded by Harkin to approve Consent Items: 7/9/12
Council Meeting Minutes, 6/19/12 Park & Rec Special Meeting Minutes, 7/19/12
Accts Payable Acct Lodger, May 2012 Warren Co Sheriff's Report. Approved 5-
0,
Expenditures:
Agriland FS Propane 100.00
City 01 Des Moines WFIA/WRF Payments 1476.36
Clerk Wages 7/2/12-7/15/12 369.78
Iowa Lock Rekeyed City Hall 136.50
Iowa One Call Locate Service 18.90
MidAmerican Energy Street Lights/General Service 588.47
Midwest Tree Service Banner Removal 300.00
N/Warren Town & Co News Publishing 85.40
O & S Lawn Care Mowing - June 434.00
Priority Excavating, LLC Partial Payment No. 3 13,585.00
Planning & Zoning Members Stipend 120.00
Skinner Law Office PC Legal Fees - June 1750.00
Stuart H. Huntington Work on Comprehensive Plan 988.67
Treasurer Wages 7/2/12-7/15/12 56.61
Warren Co Sheriff Sheriff Servk:es 3640.00
Weinman Insurance Insurance Premium 2980.40
T_o_tal
Reports
Park and Recreation: A new regular swing is being purchased with a credit
from Miracle Playground Equip. to replace one of the toddler swings. Compre-
hensive plan pages for the park were given to the clerk. Question was asked to
council members regarding previous vote on the park board spending money
tty 6a.m.
Planning end Zoning: The comprehensive plan will be finalized at the next
meeting. Discussed Phase II sewer and expenses with the current sand filter.
Also fees for hookups along the phase II sewer could help with cost of sewer.
Action Items
A. A formal request was made by Cris Kuhn from Dorsey & Whiney on behalf
of PHS Walnut Ridge, LLC and discussion was held regarding the request.
B. Motion made by Lynch, Seconded by Harldn to Approve Resolution 2012-
41 Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Agreement with PHS Walnut
Ridge, LLC, and fixing a date for a hearing on the proposed issuance of revenue
bends or notes pursuant to Chapter 419 of the Iowa Code in the amount of eight
million dollars for a fee from $10,000 to $14,000. Approved 5-0.
C. Motion made by Chelsvig, Seconded by Lare to Approve the First Read-
ing of Ordinaries 2012-05 - Amending Chapter 99, Section 99.06 of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Cumming, Iowa regarding a sewer rate increase.
Approved 5-0.
D. Motion made by Lare, Seconded by Chelsvig to Approve the First Read-
ing of Ordinance 2012-06 - Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Cumming, Iowa, by Adding a New Chapter to Establish Benefited Sewer Dis-
tricts and to Adopt Connection Fees Therein. Approved 5-0.
E. Motion made by Lynch, Seconded by Chelsvig to Approve the Second
Reading of Ordinance 2012-04, Establishing Provisions for Cross Connection
Containment Control. Approved 5-0.
E Action was tabled on paying the Warren County Economic Development
Corporation invoice. Jason White will be invited to speak at the 6/13/12 Council
meeting.
G. Motionmade by Enos, Seconded by Lynch to Approve spraying/fertilizing
the spruce tree in the park by Arborscape Tree Care. Approved 5-0.
H. Motion made by Harkin, Seconded by Chetsvig to Approve Resolution
2012-42 Establish the Reproduction of Public Records and for Related Services
Performed by the City of Cumming. Approved 5-0.
I. Motion by Late, Seconded by Enos to Approve the City of Cumming Zon-
ing Map. Approved 5-0.
J. Motion by Lynch, Seconded Lara to Approve Plat of Survey "L" for Annette
Kendall on behalf of the Charles and Helen Webb Estate. Approved 5-0.
Discussion items
• Jean and Ted Lare will work on the lA page Norwalk Living Magazine adver-
tisement. Jean will email the final version to the Council members for approval
prior to being sent to print.
Informational ttems
,Knapp Properties will have the ditches on the north side of G14 cleared of
weeds and growing corn sometime this week. The top soil will be removed from
the ditches once the corn in the fields has been harvested.
NEXT CiTY COUNCIL MEETING: August 13, 2012, 7:00 pm at City Hall
Motion made by Lare, Seconded by Chelsvig to Adjourn at 8:20 pm. Approved
5-0.
AI-I'EST
Tom Becker, Mayor Rachelle Swisher, City Clerk
