CITY OF NORWAY
July 14th, 2025
Regular meeting of the Norway City Council was called to order by Mayor Loras Schulte at 5:30pm
PM. Roll Call – Present: Darrell Schulte, Robby Miller, Michael Schulte, Shawn Rudie, & Christopher Van Horn. Absent: None.
Motion R. Miller to approve the agenda, minutes, and bills, presented. Seconded by C. Van Horn.
Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Loras Schulte opened the public hearing at 5:41pm. The topics were presented and discusse during the Public Hearing by Meagan Prestegard representing ECICOG.
The City’s proposed application for Water and Sewer improvements through the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, requires that the following topics be identified for
consideration:
A. As concerned with how the need for proposed activities was identified, it is noted that the City of Norway identified a need to add a booster pump station to the water distribution system. The City is currently out of compliance with Iowa DNR standards for public water supplies due to insufficient pressure in the distribution system. The proposed project includes the installation of a booster pump station, associated site piping, and pressure regulating valves. The project also includes replacing the remaining 4-inch water mains with 6-inch water mains. These improvements will increase water pressure throughout the distribution system and bring the City into compliance with Iowa DNR requirements.
B. As concerned with how proposed activities will be funded and the source of funds, it is noted that with the proposed project cost presently estimated to total $2,031,094.90, grant assistance is being requested from the CDBG Program in the amount of $500,000 with a loan from the State Revolving Fund for the balance.
C. As concerned with the date the application will be submitted, it is noted that the CDBG Program funding application will be submitted to the Iowa Department of Economic Development for
receipt by September 1st, 2025.
D. As concerned with the requested amount of federal funds, it is noted that $500,000 is being
requested from the CDBG Program.
E. As concerned with benefit from federal funding, it is noted that a local survey in the City of
Norway determined the project qualifies for CDBG Program funding with benefit to 63.43% of
low-to-moderate income persons living in the project area.
F. As concerned with where proposed activities will be conducted, it is noted that the booster pump station will be installed on Lehnen St., pressure regulating valves will be installed on E. Johnson St., E. Washington St., Union St., Viola St., and Apache Dr., and water mains will be replaced along Line St. and Main St in Norway, Iowa.
G/H. As concerned with plans to minimize the displacement of persons or businesses as a result of
funded activities, and plans to assist persons actually displaced, it is noted that there will be no
displacement of persons or businesses as a result of funded activities.
I. As concerned with the nature of the proposed activities, it is noted that Norway’s CDBG Water and Sewer application will principally comprise improvements to the drinking water distribution system in the project area.
Upon asking for input on community development and housing needs for Norway, Motion S. Rudie to close the public hearing at 6:15pm. Seconded by C. Van Horn. Motion carried 5-0.
The City Clerk requested approval from the city council to proceed with beginning the lien certification process for 409 Lehnen street for a delinquent utility account. The city council approved this request along with the intent to contract mowing services for this property following proper notice to the homeowner whereas the costs of mowing would be assessed within the lien as well.
Motion C. Van Horn to adjourn at 7:09pm. Seconded by S. Rudie. Motion carried 5-0.

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Loras Schulte, Mayor
Kennedy Judkins, City Clerk
Claims 6/30/25-7/14/25
6/30 Payroll- $3,548.31, Health Partners-Health Ins.-$1,775.93, USPS-Statements-$136.08, Baker & Taylor-Lib. Books-$182.21, Midwest Computer-Computer for Library-$350.00, Susan Hahn-Library Supplies Reimb.-$189.98, Skyline Salt Solutions-Treated Salt-$908.93, U.S. Treasury-Federal Tax Payment-$2,251.12, Dept. of Revenue & Finance-State Withholding-$544.86, IPERS-$1,980.45, AflacSuppl.-$122.52, 7/04 Council Payroll-$832.23, Sandwire-I.T.-$550.00, Airgas USA- FD Oxygen- $258.75, BC Solid Waste-Tip Fees-$465.50, Card Services-Sled Shed, Theisens, USPS, ADT-$282.03, ClerkBooks Inc.-Support, Postcards, Checks-$951.99, Core & Main-Culvert Materials-$1,305.00, Depot Express-Fuel-$3,122.25, Ion Environmental-Operations/Labs-$3,260.00, Iowa League of Cities-Annual Dues-$579.00, Johnson Co. Refuse-Refuse/Garbage-$3,960.00, Lynch Dallas-Legal-$637.50, MenardsDitch Tile, D-Batteries-$92.66, OverDrive, Inc.-Library Software-$411.84, Petrzelka Dirt WorksBackhoe/Labor for Culvert-$705.00, Rabe Hardware-Furnace Repair at Fire Station-$320.88, Schimberg-Culvert Materials-$463.40, South Slope-Internet/Phone-$345.93, Vinton NewspapersPublishing-$67.28, Alliant-Electric-$5,511.08, Loras Schulte- Website Maint.-$100.00, PoweshiekWater-$5,965.80 = $42,178.51.