Thursday, September 17, 2015 Page Thirteen
N/Warren Town and County News
RED CROSS
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Agenda
City Council Regular Business Meeting Agenda
Thursdayl Sept2 17I 2015. 6 pm.
City Hell — 705 North Avenue
1. Call to order at 6 pm.
2. Approval of agenda.
3. Presentation(s) —
4. Welcome of guests and public comment.
(3 minute limit, no action)
5. Approve minutes —
August 27, 2015 special business meeting.
September 3, 2015 regular business meeting.
6. Consent agenda.
a) Expenditures.
b) Tax abatements.
c) Liquor license(s) —
Casey’s General Store #2568
Echo Valley Country Club
d) Appointment of Cindy Gavin to the Library Board of Trustees.
e) Resolution authorizing an RFP for Comprehensive Plan update.
f) Receive and file Outstanding Obligation Disclosure, Street Finance Re-
port, monthly Treasurer’s reports for July and August, and monthly
department re—
ports for August.
g) Resolution eliminating deficit balance in Pool Fund (340).
Consideration of the second, and possibly third, readings of proposed ordi-
nance approving Farms of Holland PUD. (tabled 8/6/15)
8. Public Hearing on the proposed rezoning request for Warrior Run.
Consideration of the first, of three, readings of proposed ordinance
amending
the City of Norwalk Zoning Map for the rezoning of Warrior Run.
10. Public hearing on the proposed rezoning request from Kruse Development,
DBA Kruse Construction, to rezone land located north of Highway G14 and
approxi-
mately 1,000 feet east of South Orilla Road from A—R to R-1(70) &
R-1(80).
Damage to Homes
A hindrance to provid-
ing Red Cross aid was the
fact we-were dependent
upon getting Red Cross
supplies to the island on
ships from Guam. One
never knew what was go-
ing to become available for
distribution until the ship
arrived! As of August 26th
the Red Cross had served
7,500 families, provided
30,000 meals, 1,900 dean-
up kits and 75,000+ bulk
distribution items which -
included such items are
food, bottled water, soap
and toilet paper. -
The Red Cross offices
distribution center was 10—
catednear the Saipan air-
port in thick concrete
buildings constructed by
the Japanese prior to WW
II when they occupied the
island. Visible proof of
their occupation and WW
II Battle of Saipan are evi-
dent around the island in-
cluding old bunkers,
tanks, guns and even mor-
tar hits on the side of the
Red Cross buildings. Me-
morials have been placed
around the island by the
Japanese and Americans.
On my day off I was lucky
enough to have relatives of
friends on the island who
took me to visit sites in-
cluding Banzai Cliff, Sui-
cide Cliff and the Last
Command Post of the
Japanese on the island. It
was truly amazing to be
among these historical
sites especially since my
father—in-law served in the
Japanese tank by the airport. Photos submitted.
Navy in the South Pacific
during the war.
When I left the island
on August 30th, power
continued to be only with
generators. New concrete
power poles were being
sent to the island from the
mainland and installed.
Water was still bottled for
drinking and rain water
for non-drinking pur-
poses. Some client homes
had generators but most
run them for limited peri»
ods since gasoline is over
$4 a gallon. Power is ex-
pected to be restored
within the second month
and with it the water sys-
LEISURE LINE
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tern. The people of Saipan
are the most gracious, sin-
cere and patient people I
have ever met. Imagine we
mainlanders living with—
out power, air condition-
ing, water supply, TV/
cable, street lights, and
traffic signals for up to 2
months and not being up-
set and angry. After this
experience, if you have not
created your emergency
supplies/plan per the sug-
gested list from the Red
Cross I encourage you to
do so sooner than later!
The list is available at
RedCross.org.
and 7 p.m.; Cost per team: $34.50 (up to 10 players);
Minimum/maximum: 4/8.
OPALS- SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAMS
(Older People with Active Life Styles)
SENIOR CITIZEN EXERCISE
Everyone age 55 and older is invited to attend a free
exercise program that will include stretching and ton-
ing. We will meet at the Norwalk Christian Church lo-
cated at 701 Main St. This is a continuous program run-
ning yearly. Days: Monday and Thursday; Time: 10-
10:30 am.
SHERIFF’S REPORT
Disclaimer: All defendants are innocent until
proven guilty in a court of law.
September 1 - 8:30 a.m., R45/Hwy R45: Sherri Gavin,
55, St. Marys, vehicle/deer.
September 1 - 4:32 p.m., R63/ 105th Avenue: William
Carder, 53, Indianola, vehicle/deer.
11. Consideration of the first, of three, readings of proposed ordinance
amending
the City of Norwalk Zoning Map per the request from Kruse Development, DBA
Kruse Construction, to rezone land located north of Highway G14 and
approximately
1,000 feet east of South Orilla Road from A-R to R-1(70) & R-1(80).
12. Public hearing related to amendments to the following sections of the
City of
Norwalk Zoning Ordinance: architectural standards; definitions;
non-conforming
accessory structures; exceptions and modifications; accessory structures
and fences;
privately owned improvements; bulk regulations table; multi-family
off—street park-
ing; and buffers.
13. Consideration of a resolution accepting public infrastructure
improvements
for the project known as Legacy Commercial Plat 6.
14. Consideration of a resolution authorizing an agreement between the City
of
Norwalk and N orwalk Land Company LLC regarding sidewalks/trails in the
Norwalk
Orchard View development.
15. Consideration of a resolution approving a quote for painting library
interior.
16. Consideration of a resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to enter
into a
contract with the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau for receipt of grant
funding.
17. Discussion and consideration of resolution authorizing a traffic study
pro-
posal.
18. Consideration of appeal from Todd and Kristi Leeper regarding nuisance
abate-
ment.
19. Update regarding NCIS project.
20. Council Inquiries and staff updates.
21. Closed session pursuant to Chapter 21.5.1(c) of the Code of Iowa
regarding
litigation. (Petit)
22. Closed session pursuant to Chapter 21.5.1(c) of the Code of Iowa
regarding
prospective litigation. ‘ v
23. Adjournment.
"The codfish lays ten thousand eggs,
The homely hen lays one.
The codfish never cackles
To tell you what she's done.
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A “Dutch striking” ls when
a clock chimes every hour
on the half-hour, but with a
dlflerent tone from when it
chimes on the hour. Got
that?
And so we scorn the codfish,
While the humble hen we prize,
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