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Norwalk City Council

22 meetings with votes in 2026 · 249 recorded votes · 119 decisions covered in full. Full inventory: CSV. Source: city meeting portal.

Decisions covered in full

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Norwalk: Approving Expenditures for the Senior Management Institute for Police

Nov 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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Norwalk: Accessory Use

Nov 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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Norwalk: Pass the first reading of an ordinance amending the Official Zoning Ordinance of the City of…

Nov 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Approve the first reading of an ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on…

Nov 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Waive the second and third reading of Ordinance 26-25 Providing for the Division of Taxes…

Nov 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Waiving readings. An ordinance normally gets three votes at separate meetings. Waiving readings skips the later votes so it can pass sooner. In Iowa that takes a larger majority than a normal vote.

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Norwalk: Approve the first reading of an ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on…

Nov 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Waive the second and third reading of Ordinance 26-26 Providing for the Division of Taxes…

Nov 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Waiving readings. An ordinance normally gets three votes at separate meetings. Waiving readings skips the later votes so it can pass sooner. In Iowa that takes a larger majority than a normal vote.

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Norwalk: Approve the first reading of an ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on…

Nov 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Waive the second and third reading of Ordinance 26-27 Providing for the Division of Taxes…

Nov 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Waiving readings. An ordinance normally gets three votes at separate meetings. Waiving readings skips the later votes so it can pass sooner. In Iowa that takes a larger majority than a normal vote.

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Norwalk: Approve the first reading of an ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on…

Nov 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Waive the second and third reading of Ordinance 26-28 Providing for the Division of Taxes…

Nov 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Waiving readings. An ordinance normally gets three votes at separate meetings. Waiving readings skips the later votes so it can pass sooner. In Iowa that takes a larger majority than a normal vote.

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Norwalk: Approve the first reading of an ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on…

Nov 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Waive the second and third reading of Ordinance 26-29 Providing for the Division of Taxes…

Nov 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Waiving readings. An ordinance normally gets three votes at separate meetings. Waiving readings skips the later votes so it can pass sooner. In Iowa that takes a larger majority than a normal vote.

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Norwalk: Approve Resolution 26260 approving the advance hiring of two Police Officers and authorizing…

Nov 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

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Norwalk: Approve the second reading of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of…

Nov 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Approve the second reading of an ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map the the City of…

Nov 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Approve the first reading of an ordinance Amending Chapter 177 - Rates and Fees of the Norwalk…

Nov 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Confirming and levying assessments for Curb Stop, Water Line Repairs and/or Nuisance Lawncare…

Oct 15, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Special assessment. A charge added to specific properties to help pay for a project, such as paving, that serves them directly.

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Norwalk: Regarding an amendment to the Norwalk Zoning Ordinance: to pass the First Reading of an…

Oct 15, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Development regarding location and type of residential uses: to approve Resolution 26243…

Oct 15, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

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Norwalk: Pass the First Reading of an ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable…

Oct 15, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Waive the second and third readings of Ordinance 26-20 Providing for the Division of Taxes…

Oct 15, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Waiving readings. An ordinance normally gets three votes at separate meetings. Waiving readings skips the later votes so it can pass sooner. In Iowa that takes a larger majority than a normal vote.

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Norwalk: Pass the First Reading of an ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable…

Oct 15, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Waive the second and third readings of Ordinance 26-21 Providing for the Division of Taxes…

Oct 15, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Waiving readings. An ordinance normally gets three votes at separate meetings. Waiving readings skips the later votes so it can pass sooner. In Iowa that takes a larger majority than a normal vote.

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Norwalk: Pass the First Reading of an ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable…

Oct 15, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Waive the second and third readings of Ordinance 26-22 Providing for the Division of Taxes…

Oct 15, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Waiving readings. An ordinance normally gets three votes at separate meetings. Waiving readings skips the later votes so it can pass sooner. In Iowa that takes a larger majority than a normal vote.

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Norwalk: Pass the First Reading of an ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable…

Oct 15, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Waive the second and third readings of Ordinance 26-23 Providing for the Division of Taxes…

Oct 15, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Waiving readings. An ordinance normally gets three votes at separate meetings. Waiving readings skips the later votes so it can pass sooner. In Iowa that takes a larger majority than a normal vote.

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Norwalk: Pass the First Reading of an ordinance Providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable…

Oct 15, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Waive the second and third readings of Ordinance 26-24 Providing for the Division of Taxes…

Oct 15, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Waiving readings. An ordinance normally gets three votes at separate meetings. Waiving readings skips the later votes so it can pass sooner. In Iowa that takes a larger majority than a normal vote.

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Norwalk: Pass the first reading of an ordinance Deleting Property from the Tax Increment Financing…

Oct 1, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Waive the second and third readings of Ordinance 26-16 Deleting Property from the Tax…

Oct 1, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Waiving readings. An ordinance normally gets three votes at separate meetings. Waiving readings skips the later votes so it can pass sooner. In Iowa that takes a larger majority than a normal vote.

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Norwalk: Pass the Final Reading of Ordinance 26-17 adding and enacting a new section to Chapter 104 to…

Oct 1, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Pass the Final Reading of Ordinance 26- 18 amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of…

Oct 1, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Pass the Final Reading of Ordinance 26-19 amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of…

Oct 1, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Approving the disposal of surplus Fire Department equipment

Sep 17, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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Norwalk: Approve Resolution 26216 approving the Architectural Site Plan Amendment for Sunset Strip…

Sep 17, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.

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Norwalk: Pass the Second Reading of the amended Ordinance adding and enacting a new section to Chapter…

Sep 17, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Pass the Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of…

Sep 17, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Pass the Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of…

Sep 17, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Pass the First Reading of the amended Ordinance adding and enacting a new section to Chapter…

Sep 3, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Pass the First Reading of an Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of…

Sep 3, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Regarding the Proposed Zoning Amendment to establish: to pass the First Reading of an…

Sep 3, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Approve Resolution 26206 initiating a zoning amendment, referring the proposal to the Norwalk…

Sep 3, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.

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Norwalk: Approve Resolution 26208 approving a Site Plan Amendment for Shadow Creek Estates Townhomes…

Sep 3, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.

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Norwalk: Review district annual increase fee schedules for water and sewer connection fees

Sep 3, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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Norwalk: Pass the final reading of Ordinance 26-13 amending the Norwalk Zoning Ordinance regarding the…

Aug 20, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Setting the date for a Public Hearing on a Proposed Amendment to the Code of Ordinances of the…

Aug 6, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Public hearing. A set time at a meeting when anyone can speak to the council about a proposal before it decides. Hearings are required by law for some actions, such as budgets, rezoning and borrowing.

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Norwalk: Pass the first reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 66 of the Norwalk Code to Establish a…

Aug 6, 2026 · Vote 3–2

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Approve Resolution 26190 initiating a Zoning Ordinance Amendment, referring the proposal to…

Aug 6, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.

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Norwalk: Approve Resolution 26192 initiating a Zoning Ordinance Amendment, referring the proposal to…

Aug 6, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.

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Norwalk: Pass the first reading of an Ordinance amending the Norwalk Code to amend Section 55.19…

Aug 6, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Pass the second reading of an Ordinance amending the Norwalk Zoning Ordinance regarding the…

Aug 6, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Amending Resolution No. 26109 to correct Police Department Command Staff Wage Ranges

Jul 16, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

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Norwalk: Authorizing a Budget Amendment for Emergency Repairs at the Public Safety Building

Jul 16, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Budget amendment. A change to the spending totals in the budget the city already adopted for the year. In Iowa it needs public notice and a public hearing first.

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Norwalk: Regarding an amendment to the Norwalk Zoning Ordinance: to pass the first reading of an…

Jul 16, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Approve the purchase of a UTV Skid Unit for the Fire Department

Jul 2, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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Norwalk: Pass the first reading of the Ordinance to Amend Chapter 76, Norwalk Municipal Code, regarding…

Jul 2, 2026 · Vote 3–1

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Approve Resolution 26149 approving the Site Plan of 729 Main Street

Jun 18, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.

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Norwalk: Approve Resolution 26150 approving the Site Plan of Main Street School

Jun 18, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.

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Norwalk: Approve Resolution 26152 approving the Preliminary Plat of Rosewood Estates

Jun 18, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

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Norwalk: Pass the final reading of Ordinance 26-07 amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of…

Jun 4, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Pass the final reading of Ordinance 26-08 amending the Official Zoning Ordinance of the City…

Jun 4, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Pass the final reading of Ordinance 26-09 amending Chapter 177, Rates & Fees, of the Norwalk…

Jun 4, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Approving Job Descriptions and Wage Ranges for Police Lieutenant and Sergeant Positions

May 21, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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Norwalk: Mayor Phillips continued the public hearing from May 7, 2026 at 7:36 p.m

May 21, 2026 · Vote 2–2

What this means: Public hearing. A set time at a meeting when anyone can speak to the council about a proposal before it decides. Hearings are required by law for some actions, such as budgets, rezoning and borrowing.

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Norwalk: Approve Resolution 26128 approving a Minimum Assessment Agreement for property located at 620…

May 21, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

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Norwalk: Pass the Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of…

May 21, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Pass the Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the official Zoning Ordinance of the City of…

May 21, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Pass the Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 177, Rates and Fees, of the Norwalk…

May 21, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Pass the Final Reading of Ordinance 26-06 amending Chapter 177, Rates and Fees, of the Norwalk…

May 21, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Certifying the Population of Annexed Territory (Shepler/Patterson Properties) to the Iowa…

May 7, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Annexation. Bringing land from outside city limits into the city, so city rules, services and taxes apply there. Annexation without every owner’s consent also needs approval from a state board.

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Norwalk: Appointing Clayton Garrison to the Norwalk Planning & Zoning Commission

May 7, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.

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Norwalk: Approve Resolution 26099 amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Norwalk, Iowa by…

May 7, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

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Norwalk: Approve Resolution 26103 approving the Amended Site Plan of Titan Storage

May 7, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.

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Norwalk: Approve Resolution 26104 approving the Preliminary Plat & Site Plan of Dunn Property Plat 3

May 7, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

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Norwalk: Approve Resolution 26106 as amended authorizing and approving a Loan Agreement, providing for…

May 7, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Bonds and notes. Borrowing. The city sells bonds or notes to raise money now for projects and repays it with interest over years. General obligation (GO) debt is repaid from property taxes.

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Norwalk: Pass the First Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 177, Rates and Fees, of the Norwalk…

May 7, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Pass the Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 177, Rates and Fees, of the Norwalk…

May 7, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Approve Resolution 26107 withdrawing prior approval of a parking waiver for Dunn Industrial…

May 7, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

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Norwalk: Pass the First Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 177, Rates and Fees, of the Norwalk…

Apr 16, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Pass the Final Reading of Ordinance 26-04 amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of…

Apr 16, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Pass the Final Reading of Ordinance 26-05 amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of…

Apr 16, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Approve Resolution 26061 approving the Proposed Property Tax Levy for General Fund, Liability,…

Apr 2, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Budget. The city’s spending plan for a fiscal year, which runs July 1 to June 30 in Iowa. Adopting it sets the property tax levy and needs a public hearing.

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Norwalk: Pass the Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of…

Apr 2, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Pass the Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of…

Apr 2, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

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Norwalk: Requesting ordinance preventing setbacks and ROW’s to change in neighborhoods annexed into the…

Apr 2, 2026 · Voice vote

What this means: Annexation. Bringing land from outside city limits into the city, so city rules, services and taxes apply there. Annexation without every owner’s consent also needs approval from a state board.

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Norwalk: Setting the Date for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Property Tax Levy for the City of…

Mar 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Public hearing. A set time at a meeting when anyone can speak to the council about a proposal before it decides. Hearings are required by law for some actions, such as budgets, rezoning and borrowing.

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Norwalk: Approving Economic Development

Mar 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

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Norwalk: Approve Resolution 26059 approving Development Agreement with IALCO Warren County Two, LLC,…

Mar 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Development agreement. A contract between the city and a developer that spells out what each side will do. It may include required building value, deadlines, public improvements or incentives.

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Norwalk: Pass the final Reading of Ordinance 26-03 amending the Master Plan and Rules, Regulations, and…

Mar 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Norwalk

Norwalk: Setting a Date of Meeting at which it is Proposed to Approve a Development Agreement with a…

Feb 19, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Setting a hearing. This kind of vote schedules a public hearing for a later meeting and allows notice to be published. It does not approve the proposal itself.

Norwalk

Norwalk: Agreement. Lindsey Offenburger reported receiving no oral or written: to approve Resolution…

Feb 19, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

Norwalk

Norwalk: Approve Resolution 26050 approving the Preliminary Plat of Blooming Heights Plat 5

Feb 19, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

Norwalk

Norwalk: Pass the second reading of an Ordinance amending the Master Plan and Rules, Regulations, and…

Feb 19, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Norwalk

Norwalk: Pass the final reading of Ordinance 26-02 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of…

Feb 19, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Norwalk

Norwalk: Pass the first reading of an Ordinance amending the Master Plan and Rules, Regulations, and…

Feb 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Norwalk

Norwalk: Approve Resolution 26032 approving the Site Plan Amendment for Cedarbrooke Place

Feb 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.

Norwalk

Norwalk: Remove from table the consideration of the second reading of an Ordinance amending the Code of…

Feb 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Norwalk

Norwalk: Pass the second reading of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of…

Feb 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Norwalk

Norwalk: Pass the final reading of Ordinance 26-01 amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of…

Feb 5, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Norwalk

Norwalk: Authorizing the Chief of Police to dispose of City Property

Jan 15, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

Norwalk

Norwalk: Authorizing the Chief of Police to execute a 28E Agreement with the Iowa Department of Revenue…

Jan 15, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: 28E agreement. An agreement under Iowa Code chapter 28E that lets governments share services, costs or facilities.

Norwalk

Norwalk: Approve Resolution 26018 approving the Site Plan Amendment for Cedarbrooke Place

Jan 15, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Site plan. A detailed drawing of how one property will be built, such as buildings, parking, driveways and landscaping. The city checks it against its rules.

Norwalk

Norwalk: Pass the second reading of an Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of…

Jan 15, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Norwalk

Norwalk: Pass the first reading of an Ordinance amending the Official Zoning map of the City of…

Jan 8, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

Norwalk

Norwalk: Approve Resolution 26006 approving landowner applications approving the voluntary annexation…

Jan 8, 2026 · Passed unanimously (names not recorded)

What this means: Annexation. Bringing land from outside city limits into the city, so city rules, services and taxes apply there. Annexation without every owner’s consent also needs approval from a state board.

Norwalk

Norwalk: Look into annexing Cumming

Jan 8, 2026 · Voice vote

What this means: Annexation. Bringing land from outside city limits into the city, so city rules, services and taxes apply there. Annexation without every owner’s consent also needs approval from a state board.

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