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Vol. 47 No. 31
Nomalk, Iowa 50211 USPS No. 395-1 20
Phone 981 -0406
email: news@norwalknewspaper.com Thursday, December 10, 2015
Mayor's
Moment
By Tom Phillips
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Congratulations to Ed Kuhl, David Lester and Stephanie Riva on their
election to
the City Council. Ed Kuhl took his seat at the council table Thursday, Nov.
19. David
and Stephanie will take their seats at the January 7 council meeting. I am
looking
forward to working with them OVer the next two years.
Both of the street projects on Holly Drive and Wakonda Drive are
substantially
complete. The restoration work to the yards will wrap up this upcoming
spring.
Many residents were displaced from their driveways for much of the summer
and I
would like to extend our sincerest appreciation for their patience during
this time.
Winter is now upon us and temperatures are soon to be dropping. If you are
suf—
fering any hardships and find yourself unable to cover your utility bill,
rent or mort-
gages, please know that there are resources available to help you make it
through a
tough time. From United Way’s 211 program, to the Red Rock Area Community
Action Program, Inc., to IowaMortgageHelp.com, there are many options
available
to you to help get assistance. We have quite a few brochures at Norwalk
City Hall
that will give you the information you need to get through the winter.
Please stop by
., , front and ask for them. Our staff is very willing to help guide you
through
your options.
Finally, my family and I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year.
Make sure you take a little time out to enjoy your loved ones during this
holiday
season. .
United Way 21 1
www.21 1 iowa.og
Red Rock Community Action Program - energy assistance, deposit help,
515.961.2543»
Warren County General Assistance — rent. utilities, 515.962.5132
Iowa Mortgage Help wwwiowamortgagehelgcom 1.877.622.4866
2016 Dog Licenses Available December 15
Requirements for Annual Dog Licensing for the City of Norwalk City Code
57.01
0 All applications require proof of vaccination and spayed/neutered
records.
0 Every owner of a dog six months of age or older is required to license
their dog
with the City of Norwalk. The licensing renewal period begins January 1 and
runs
through the end of March.
0 Starting on April 1, a late fee will be assessed on each dog license
renewed after
this date.
0 New Dogs - A license may be purchased at any time, without late penalty,
for a
dog which has come into the possession or ownership of the applicant or has
reached
the age of six months after said date. Rates are discounted to $5 and $10
after June
30.
0 All licenses expire on January 1 of the year following the date of
issuance.
Rates and Fees City Code 177.01
0 $10 per dog if spayed or neutered; $20 per dog if not spayed or neutered.
O Late fee for renewing each license after March 31 is $10.
0 Impound Fee for the first impoundment is $75. Second and subsequent im-
poundments are $150.
0 Unclaimed dogs will be transported to the Des Moines Animal Rescue League
at NE 53rd in Des Moines. Phone: 515—473-9102
0 Dogs irnpounded that have not been licensed will also be assessed a first
offense
fee of $45. Subsequent offenses are $75.
N orwalk Athletic Booster Club Minutes
October Meeting Held November 4, 2015
Matt Leek called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. There were 10 people
present at
the meeting.
Secretary’s Report
Minutes from the September meeting were reviewed. Motion to accept the min-
utes as written was made by Darin Hirl, seconded by Sara Neil. Motion
carried.
Treasurer’s Report
Troy Downs reported that concession profits were up $4,000 from last year.
How—
ever, cost of goods sold was also up.
Continued p. 7
Swearing In
Pictured is ayor Tom Phillips and Ed Kuhl at Kuhl’s
City Council Swearing In. Photos submitted.
Be Prepared: Snow Ordinance/Activation
Winter Weather Reminder
With winter upon us, the City of Norwalk would like
to remind residents of the ordinances that pertain to
snow and ice removal. If you have any questions 'or con-
cems about the City’s snow ordinance, do not hesitate
to call City Hall at 981-0228 ext. 2221.
How do I know when the Snow Ordinance has been
activated and deactivated?
The Public Works Director activates the snow ordi-
nance when the forecasts are indicating a snow event or
they are preparing to dispatch snow plows. In an effort
to give property owners the opportunity to get their
vehicle(s) removed from the street, Public Works tries
to give ample notice. Residents should check the City’s
website (www.morwalkiowagov), Facebook page (City
of Norwalk, Iowa — City Hall), sign up for the City’s e-
newsletter on our website (Norwalk Notes) or call City
Hall at 981—0228 option 6 to check if the snow ordinance
has been activated. Make sure to check back periodi-
cally to see if/when it has been lifted. Note: It does not
matter how many times a snowplow has been down
your street, police will continue to ticket and tow while
the ordinance is activated.
What are the rules regarding parking a vehicle on the
street during the winter?
City code states that it is unlawful to park on any
street during the time of any snowfall (69.10). Any ve-
hicle parked on the street during a snowfall faces the
possibility of receiving a $35 parking ticket and/or im-
poundment. It is important to remember the times when
you cannot be parked on the street. By removing ve-
hicles from the street the plows can work more quickly
and efficiently and potential damage to personal prop-
erty is eliminated. This also allows for our main thor—
oughfares to get emergency response apparatus to resi-
dential areas expeditiously.
What about my sidewalks during or after it snows?
It is the responsibility of the abutting property own—
ers to remove snow and ice accumulations promptly
from sidewalks. If the property owner does not remove
snow and/or ice accumulations within a reasonable time,
the City may do so and ultimately assess the costs
against the property owner for collection in the same
manner as property tax. For purposes of enforcement, a
reasonable amount of time is generally 24 hours after
the snow or ice accumulations end. While the City real-
izes it can be frustrating to finish clearing your drive-
way and then have the plow come by, the snow removal
policy adopted by the City Council indicates that snow
placed in driveways by City plows is the responsibility
of the property owner to remove. Snow from a private
driveway may not be placed on or pushed into or across
a City street.
Christmas Time
at New Life
Central Standard Time
is an acoustic duo from
Iowa City. Matt Hibbard
and Charlie Rod have been
performing together since
1996. They will be per-
forming Saturday, Dec. 12,
7 p.m., at New Life
Lutheran Church, 4380
Wakonda Dr.
Also featuring guest mu—
sicians Patrick McAlpine on
cello and Catherine Kastens
on piano.
FCC Synchronized
Lights and Live
Nativity
Fellowship Community
Church, located at 225
North Avenue, will be hav-
ing their Synchronized
Lights & Live Nativity
Program, December 12
and 13, 6 to 8 p.m.
There will be 60,000+
LED lights synchronized
to Christmas music on
their property, live nativ-
ity with animals and FREE
cookies and cocoa brought
to your car.
It’s a FREE event; how—
ever, donations will be ac-
cepted and will be used to
assist local families in
need.
Knights of
Columbus
Breakfast
The Norwalk Knights of
Columbus Council 7556
will be hosting a free-will
donation and made—to-or—
der Omelet Breakfast Sun-
day, Dec. 13, beginning at
8 am. at St. John’s church
hall, 720 Orchard Hills
Drive.
Proceeds of the break-
fast will benefit the
Norwalk Ministerial
Association’s Project Santa
Christmas to help local
Norwalk area families
during this holiday sea-
son. This is a community-
wide fundraiser and we
encourage everyone to at-
tend. Bring family, friends
and neighbors.
Help US to help
Norwalk Families cel-
ebrate Christmas this year.
