Jul 2, 2026

City Council Regular Meeting · 12 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Boerjan, Brown, Kuhl, Porter · Absent: Meinecke

All votes

Every vote in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (5): agenda, hearing dates, adjournment. Full minutes for the whole Jul 2, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1Agenda: to approve the agenda as presentedCarried unanimously (voice vote) · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: Approving the agenda. A routine first vote that sets the list of items for the meeting.

• Vote 2Consent agenda (14 items, approved in one vote)Carried unanimously (roll call) · Count only · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Consent agenda. A list of routine items the council approves together in one vote, without separate discussion. Any member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.

  14 consent items

  1. June 18, 2026 Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting
  2. Renewal Class “E” Retail Alcohol License for Kwik Star
  3. Tobacco Permit for Legacy Golf Club effective July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
  4. Resolution 26153 to approve the purchase of a UTV Skid Unit for the Fire Department · Full page →
  5. Resolution 26154 to approve the purchase of an EMS Medication Dispensing Vending Machine for the Fire Department · Full page →
  6. Resolution 26155 to approve the purchase of two 2026 Ford Interceptor SUV Police Vehicles for the Police Department · Full page →
  7. Resolution 26156 to approve the disposal of Surplus City Property
  8. Resolution 26157 to approve Pay Estimate No. 12 to Northern Lines Contracting for the North River Interceptor Extension - Phase 1 Project
  9. Resolution 26158 authorizing the City Clerk to destroy certain records of the City of Norwalk in accordance with the Code of Iowa
  10. Resolution 26159 approving Electrical Repairs and Updates at McAninch Sports Complex
  11. Resolution 26160 approving the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the Norwalk Fire Department · Full page →
  12. Resolution 26161 authorizing the Chief of Police to accept a quote from Hedberg & Son Roofing for Roof Replacement at the Public Safety Building · Full page →
  13. Resolution 26162 designating Official Meeting Notice Posting Locations pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 21
  14. Monthly Reports and Expenditures
• Vote 3Approve Resolution 26164 initiating a Zoning Ordinance Amendment and setting a Public Hearing regarding an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the Reconstruction of…Carried unanimously (roll call) · Count only · Minutes, p. 4

  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.

• Vote 4Approve Resolution 26165 approving an Agreement accepting a Surety for public infrastructure at the Dunn Property Plat 3 areaCarried unanimously (roll call) · Count only · Minutes, p. 4

  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.

• Vote 5Approve Resolution 26166 releasing a Performance Surety for Trail Construction in Warrior Run Plat 4Carried unanimously (roll call) · Count only · Minutes, p. 4

  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.

• Vote 6Approve Resolution 26167 releasing a Performance Surety for Trail Construction in Valley View Plat 3Passed 3–1 · as amended · No: Porter · Minutes, p. 4 · Full page →

  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.

• Vote 8Pass the second reading of an Ordinance amending the Municipal Code of the City of Norwalk, Iowa by Amending Chapter 136 regarding Sidewalk RegulationsCarried unanimously (roll call) · Count only · Minutes, p. 5

  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.

• Vote 9To waive the final reading of Ordinance 26-11 Amending the Municipal Code of the City of Norwalk, Iowa by Amending Chapter 136 regarding Sidewalk RegulationsCarried unanimously (roll call) · Count only · Minutes, p. 5

  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.

• Vote 10Council Inquires and Staff Updates: to enter closed session at 7:15 pmCarried unanimously (roll call) · Count only · Minutes, p. 5

  What this means: Closed session. Iowa’s open meetings law lets a council meet privately only for listed reasons, such as a lawsuit, buying property or some personnel matters. Any final vote must still be taken in public.

• Vote 11Adjourn closed session at 7:38 pmCarried unanimously (roll call) · Count only · Minutes, p. 6

  What this means: Closed session. Iowa’s open meetings law lets a council meet privately only for listed reasons, such as a lawsuit, buying property or some personnel matters. Any final vote must still be taken in public.

• Vote 12Adjourn at 7:39 p.mCarried unanimously (voice vote) · Minutes, p. 6

  What this means: Adjourning. The routine vote that ends the meeting.