The City of Norwalk is looking for two volunteers from our community to serve in an advisory capacity to the mayor and city council.  We have one vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission who meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 5:30 p.m.  We also have a vacancy on the Board of Adjustment who meets on an as needed basis.  Vacancies are created when a member moves permanently from the city, or the term ends. The City of Norwalk makes every effort to organize a diversified group of citizens representing gender balance, a variety of ages and interests. If you are interested in volunteering to serve in either of these two capacities, please submit, in writing, your desire to Mike Johnson, 705 North Avenue, Norwalk, IA  50211 or mikejohnson@ci.norwalk.ia.us.


The City of Norwalk decided not to curbside collect tree branches from the January ice storm and Metro Waste Authority has decided not to set up temporary drop sites.  Residents of Norwalk have the following options:  they can haul the storm debris to the Metro Park East Landfill or utilize the curbside Compost it! pick up, which begins March 31, 2010.  to view the Metro Waste Authority press release click here

SNOW ORDINANCE
(in effect as soon as snow emergency is declared
until snow emergency is lifted)

69.10 SNOW REMOVAL.  (parking)

No person shall park, abandon or leave unattended any vehicle on any public street, alley or City owned off-street parking area during any snow emergency.  When predictions or occurrences indicate the need, the Public Works Director or his/her designee shall initiate a snow emergency and inform the news media to publicize the snow emergency.  The snow emergency shall remain in effect until the Public Works Director or his/her designee declares it over

 

135.12 DUMPING OF SNOW.  (street)

It is unlawful for any person to throw, push, or place or cause to be thrown, pushed, or placed, any ice or snow from private property, sidewalks, or driveways onto the traveled way of a street so as to obstruct gutters, or impede the passage of vehicles upon the street or to create a hazardous condition therein; except where, in the cleaning of large commercial drives in the business district it is absolutely necessary to move the snow onto the street temporarily, such accumulation shall be removed promptly by the property owner or agent.  Arrangements for the prompt removal of such accumulations shall be made prior to moving the snow.

 

136.03 REMOVAL OF SNOW, ICE AND ACCUMULATIONS.  (sidewalk)

It is the responsibility of the abutting property owners to remove snow, ice and accumulations promptly from sidewalks.  If a property owner does not remove snow, ice or accumulations within seventy-two (72) hours, the City may do so and assess the costs against the property owner for collection in the same manner as a property tax.

CENSUS NEEDS THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE TO FILL JOBS

The U S Census Bureau will hire thousands of people for the six states of Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas between now and next spring.
These are good paying, temporary jobs that range from $11.50 to $20.00 per hour plus mileage for field positions.  The pay for Census Clerks range from $7.50 to $12.75 per hour depending on location.  There may be opportunity for advancement.
Positions are available in every community.  Interested parties are encouraged to apply by calling 1-866-861-2010.  to view the Better Business Bureau identity protection caution click here