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Norwalk council approves several routine resolutions; votes at a glance

5960017 · October 17, 2025
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Summary

Norwalk’s City Council approved a package of routine resolutions and ordinance readings Oct. 16, including an IRS arbitrage rebate payment related to 2021 bonds, a street rehabilitation project in the Legacy area, a public-hearing date for a proposed $6 million water revenue loan for a Central Iowa Water Works buy-in, and a zoning map amendment second reading.

Several items on Norwalk’s Oct. 16 agenda were approved by council with brief staff presentations and roll-call votes.

Key actions (votes at a glance)

- IRS arbitrage rebate payment related to the city’s 2021A general obligation bonds: staff explained the IRS requires a rebate of excess earnings on bond proceeds; staff reported total interest earned of roughly $123,000 and a required payment to the IRS of about $15,000. Motion to approve the resolution passed (motion by Coole, seconded by Meineke). Roll call recorded Brown — yes; Coole — yes; Livingston — yes; Meineke — yes.

- Resolution ordering construction and approving preliminary plans for the Legacy Area Street Rehabilitation Project (Colonial Parkway and Legacy Circle, including pedestrian ramp repair and pavement striping): motion carried (motion by Brown, seconded by Meineke). Roll call recorded Coole — yes; Livingston — yes; Meineke — yes; Brown — yes.

- Resolution setting a date for a public hearing on a proposed water revenue loan and disbursement agreement to borrow an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 for the city’s buy-in to Central Iowa Water Works: council approved setting the hearing date (motion by Coole, seconded by Meineke). Roll call included Meineke — yes; Brown — yes; Coole — yes; Livingston — yes.

- Second reading of an ordinance amending the official zoning map to rezone 1.6 acres on Fifth Place from AR (Agricultural Reserve) to RE1 (Single-family residential): second reading approved on roll call; no new material was added at the second reading.

Procedural notes: the consent agenda and routine items carried by roll call. Several items on public works, planning and finance were approved as presented. Details and full roll-call results are in the city clerk’s official minutes.