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Sarah (Park & Recreation staff) explained the program moved from school facilities to the City State Bank Norwalk Fieldhouse and staff reviewed operating costs after one season at the new venue. She said the proposed fee increases are intended to cover program costs including referees and scorekeepers. “They do, and they cover it at our minimum minimum numbers required is what we gave you guys,” Sarah said.

Council member Brown moved to approve the first reading; Livingston seconded. Roll call recorded yes votes from Meineke, Baker, Brown, Cool and Livingston. The motion carried.

Staff characterized the change as an operational adjustment reflecting facility costs; the item was presented as a first reading of an amendment to the city’s rates and fees code and will return for final adoption consistent with municipal ordinance procedure.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","August 7, 2025 Norwalk City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Norwalk City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 177 (rates and fees) to increase basketball program fees after the program moved to the City State Bank Norwalk Fieldhouse; staff said the increases cover program costs at minimum expected enrollment.","taxTitle","Norwalk City, Warren County, Iowa","taxId",64209,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6486582,"Council approves site plan for Demos building north of City State Bank",244,643000,887000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5547938-fe4578287441ce332fe12b15592dd422&start=643&end=887","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5547938-fe4578287441ce332fe12b15592dd422/thumbnail_643000.jpg","/articles/6486582/Norwalk-City/Warren-County/Iowa/Council-approves-site-plan-for-Demos-building-north-of-City-State-Bank","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6486582-c7de7bab08831aca53a39f4821f1f9fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1770896940&Signature=RNp4dGPT3cAeQzh74ZuAJ28ynGybV4ZpGw4cp4oqSQNDPfZ65wi9iP3~LoykRGUjYPSVjUIGXPNjcmlMx0kZsvAn6Mg2N1N~3~NbwAmqRi-nzBLWohKwuG5eO2n7wjrWmtzfnFTfYqHnx76MKI3dqq2rHh9GHvIGgMPGiLteM0bhkEDjnISFFyNjye4t3MBplS6PTuI8FsWbjaogCRW06fUOf~OdgZctz7OIdZ5PYxBJD1weQksb41Nx6o3hDj5JrfsH1ioIun6gGGGoO-EwFppg03T4F66T2ajkTq9iPAMZJDh~RcQ~XV03VlV8V~RwT8ORf4m0K7vM7jBlqgENxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Norwalk City Council approved a resolution authorizing the site plan for a Demos commercial building located north of the City State Bank property along Highway 28 and Turnberry Avenue.

City planning staff described the site as bounded by Highway 28 to the west, Turnberry to the north and a private drive to the east. Staff said the plan met architectural and zoning requirements, satisfied reduced open‑space requirements for that area, and provided the required parking (51–58 spaces were shown on the plan). The site will connect to the Elizabeth Holland stormwater drainage district; staff said there will be no on‑site detention and the site will use the district’s storm sewer system.

Council members moved and seconded the resolution; the roll call recorded affirmative votes from Council members Livingston, Meineke, Baker, Brown and Poole. The motion carried.

Staff noted the site does not include a sidewalk along Highway 28, and explained the city previously decided not to continue the trail on the east side past City State Bank when that area and Elizabeth Holland Park were developed. The council did not request changes to the site plan at the meeting.","The Norwalk City Council adopted a resolution approving the site plan for a Demos location north of the new City State Bank building, finding the proposal met zoning and architectural standards and required parking.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6486587,"Council approves first reading to rezone 14.87 acres north of Blooming Heights to R‑160",480,162000,642000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5547938-fe4578287441ce332fe12b15592dd422&start=162&end=642","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5547938-fe4578287441ce332fe12b15592dd422/thumbnail_162000.jpg","/articles/6486587/Norwalk-City/Warren-County/Iowa/Council-approves-first-reading-to-rezone-1487-acres-north-of-Blooming-Heights-to-R160","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6486587-92b00deacf154e88c172b2e04855145a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770896940&Signature=idpro7GJS7YgJrYw5yt3SOoVpsj-flWrYpPjUm9Wo3E6Tre7Eqd~cqsSJgfB3l~GueAdllctzQ9RaC-l4j8EZVaOQYb66qzqQL29hq1IbwEujFRkT1QgbsGXz0tRaciSbAwqvc11B7n1~f7F8d1UNtGe7BDUxI6JJjphV7PQyN0pDeYaHzlJUKvZ9chcEcASnDzurJ9XsSp3eXDDkapyKNpwmqX6Vmy6ELSOwIdIsIUkitVj9HPt9edelTNDSp9Vl9PCAE6aHxsXuRv0-i9Sv99EyMd4kcT-8C38QxTxsX0syalIU1ebaaurQtYf8NORO9UWf7js87P4y6b6tqD85A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its regular meeting, the Norwalk City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to rezone 14.867 acres north of Blooming Heights from Agriculture Reserve (AR) to R‑160 single‑family residential.

City planning staff opened the public hearing and described the parcel—referred to in the meeting as the Kutcher property—and said the rezoning request from Diligent Development aligns with the city’s comprehensive plan. “It does meet our comp plan,” planning staff said.

Developer representatives and consultants described how the site would be served. Brad Cooper of Cooper, Crawford & Associates and Eric Bohnenkamp of Diligent Development told the council the parcel is about 14.8 acres, that a floodplain along Middle Creek affects lot placement and that the current concept shows a roughly 17‑lot, large‑lot subdivision with Redbud Street extended into the property. “We’ve kept our lots quite a distance away from Middle Creek,” Cooper said. He also said parkland concepts were discussed with staff but the developer and staff are considering money‑in‑lieu of land to improve Timberview Park.

Council members asked about the remainder of the Kutcher property, connectivity to neighboring parcels (including the Eisley property to the west) and whether the area is developable along the creek. Planning staff said other portions of the larger Kutcher parcel and the adjacent Eisley property have not been presented for development concepts and said future development should retain road and infrastructure connectivity.

After closing the public hearing, Council member Baker moved to approve the ordinance’s first reading; Council member Cool seconded. The roll call recorded four yes votes and one no: Cool — yes; Livingston — no; Meineke — yes; Baker — yes; Brown — yes. The motion carried. City staff said that if rezoned, a preliminary plat and additional subdivision approvals would be required before construction begins.

The ordinance at this stage is a first reading; final adoption requires a subsequent council vote following required notices and any additional staff review or plat submissions.","The Norwalk City Council voted to approve the first reading of an ordinance to rezone 14.867 acres north of Blooming Heights from Agriculture Reserve to R‑160 single‑family residential after a public hearing and presentation by city staff and the developer.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves first reading to raise park and recreation basketball fees following move to fieldhouse

Council approves site plan for Demos building north of City State Bank

Council approves first reading to rezone 14.87 acres north of Blooming Heights to R‑160