2016-09 Newsletter

Adel Newsletter
Volume 288
September 2016
THANK YOU
FROM
THE ADEL
CHAMBER
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce would
like to thank all of the amazing volunteers
who helped make the 37th Annual Adel
Sweet Corn Festival a successful event. It
takes hundreds of volunteers to organize and
host the Sweet Corn Festival, and every
contribution is essential to the success of
the event. Whether you joined us for corn
shucking, came early to help with vendor set
-up, assisted with the parade, staffed the
beer tent, or helped in other ways, we truly
appreciate the generous support from the
Adel community.
Honor The Call
To Serve
Serving on a City Board or Commission is a great
way to become involved in shaping the direction
of your community. Applications and openings
are available at Adel City Hall and online at
www.adeliowa.org.
Historic Preservation Commission —
One opening
Term ends June 30, 2019
Applications are due to Adel City Hall
by Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Pursant to
Code of Iowa,
Sec. 321.369 and
City of Adel Code
Chp. 135.03,
it is unlawful to
blow grass clippings on to City
streets. Please be a good
neighbor and take pride in
keeping our City streets clean.
Where’s the Gate?!
You may have noticed the Oakdale
Cemetery gate and sign is not up —
Where did it go?!
The City of Adel in partnership with
the citizen’s group, Oakdale Pride, is
currently working on many revitalization projects
of our cemetery! The entrance is first to get our
attention. Next time through, please notice the
bridge. It has been power washed, probably for the
first time ever and is looking great! The gate and
sign are down for much needed repairs and will be
powder coated and reinstalled with new letters to
proudly proclaim Adel’s pride in our cemetery!
You can donate to the revitalization project by
check made out to: City of Adel/Oakdale Pride and
either drop it off at City Hall or mail it to: City of
Adel, Attn: Anthony Brown, 301 S. 10th Street,
Adel, IA 50003. 100% of all donations will be
directed to the cemetery project and donations are
tax deductible.
For information on the planned Oakdale
improvements, fundraising events, and volunteer
opportunities, please visit: http://
AdelOakdalePride.weebly.com or leave your name
and contact information at City Hall and a member
of Oakdale Pride will reach out to you. Your
interest, support, and involvement in this
worthwhile project is greatly appreciated!
Trivia Question
Provided by the Historic Preservation Commission
The answer to last month’s trivia question:
Who supplied the sweet corn for the first “Sweet
Corn” activities/festivals?
Answer: The sweet corn for the first community
sponsored activities was provided by the Adel Rotary
Club members and grown just west of town.
This month’s trivia question:
Boy Scout Pack 152 has been very active in support of
civic activities in Adel over the years, particulary the
“Sweet Corn Festival” and the local Lions Club flag
project. When was Pack 152 first organized in Adel
and who was the first Scoutmaster?
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August 9, 2016 Council Meeting Notes
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Council approved the following:
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Held PH on Proposal to Place the Imposition
of a Hotel & Motel Tax on the Election Ballot
Res. No. 16-23—Approving and Placing the
Imposition of a Hotel and Motel Tax on the
Election Ballot
Res. No. 16-24—Amending Res. No. 16-03,
Naming Depositories
Purchasing a 1– Year $100,000 CD from
Raccoon Valley Bank
Agreements with Tyler Technologies (Incode)
& ETS for Online Utility Billing
Special Event Permit for John’s Baby Steps—
October 1, 2016
ACCO Unlimited for Aquatic Center Pool
Repainting Project
Snyder & Assoc. for Adel Parks and Trails
Master Plan Project
Parks & Rec. CIP Item: 2017 Ford Escape SE
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Set PH Date for Sept. 13, 2016 for Rezoning
Request by Cramer & Associates
Change Order No. 2 for Adel Historic
Museum Addition
Payment No. 3 for Adel Historic Museum
Addition
Permission for ADM Schools to Discharge
Fireworks at Home Games for 2016 Season
ADM School 2016 Homecoming Parade
Route
Class C Liquor License w/ Sunday Sales for
Adel Family Fun Center
Class E Liquor License, Class B Native Wine
Permit, Class B Beer Permit (Carryout) w/
Sunday Sales for Casey’s General Store
NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED
COUNCIL MEETING:
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
at 6:00 p.m. at Adel City Hall
ADEL CITY HALL
Administration
Public Works
Compliance Officer
Parks & Recreation
301 S. 10th St., PO Box 248
Phone: 993-4525
M-F 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
www.adeliowa.org
PUBLIC SAFETY BLDG.
Police & Fire Depts.
102 S. 10th St., PO Box 127
Phone: 993-6723
M-F 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
and 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
EMERGENCY—DIAL 911
LIBRARY
303 S. 10th St.
Phone: 993-3512
M & F 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
T-Th 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sat 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
www.adelpl.org
OTHER PHONE #’s
Aquatic Center
993-5246
Ankeny Sanitation 964-5229
S.Dallas Co. Landfill 993-3148
ADEL CITY COUNCIL
Mayor James F. Peters
993-4436
Mayor Pro Tem Jon McAvoy
993-3977
Mike Haynes
745-9112
Shirley McAdon
993-4862
Rebecca Hillmer
(712) 830-3638
Bob Ockerman
238-9835
Reminders
Adel City Hall will be
closed on Monday,
Sept. 5 in honor of
Labor Day.
Garbage, Recycling,
and Yard Waste
Services will be
delayed by one day
during that week.
If you have any
questions, please
contact Ankeny
Sanitation at
515-964-5229
Social Media
Have you liked the City
on Facebook yet? Do you
follow us on Twitter?
Please follow the City on
social media to stay up-to
-date on the latest news
and information. You can
find a link to our pages
on www.adeliowa.org
Volume 288
vSecond Chamber Annual Dinner
Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 @ 10:30 a.m.
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Free program for both boys and girls — Ages 6-15
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Held at the football field at Kinnick-Feller Park
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Local winners will advance to the Sectional
Competition at a location to be announced.
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For more information, please
contact Adel Park and Rec. at
(515) 993-4525.
Pre-registration is required
by visiting www.nflppk.com
Summer is drawing to a close as we prepare for an exciting fall
September 2016
2016 Season
Adel Family Aquatic Center
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Our next Garage Sale of the year is Friday, September 30 from
here at the Adel Public Library. September brings the third annual 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 1 from 10:00 a.m. to
All Dallas County Reads 1 Book programs in Perry, a new
Noon. All proceeds from the monthly Garage Sales are used by
Anything Goes Gift Basket Silent Auction benefitting our Friends
the Friends of the Adel Public Library Foundation for special
Foundation, as well as a new children’s program called Monday
projects and programs at the library.
Move n’ Groove.
Kid’s activities are back! We’ll have an Early Out Movie on
Read with us this fall as part of our third annual Dallas County
Wednesday, September 14 at 2:00 p.m. when we’ll watch the
Reads 1 Book. This year we’ve chosen the mystery novel
movie “King Fu Panda III” on the big screen. Our new Monday
“Missing Pieces” by Heather Gudenkauf. Tickets for the Read
Move n’ Groove will exercise, dance, and play on Monday,
and Meet with Ms. Gudenkauf on Tuesday, September 20 are
September 26 at 2:00 p.m.
available at any Dallas County library. The Read and Meet is at
5:30 p.m. at the Hotel Pattee in Perry, where hors d’oeuvres and
Join Dallas County residents Diana and Glenn Vondra, volunteer
refreshments will be served. Following the Read and Meet,
ambassadors for Road Scholar, and learn about the Road
Ms. Gudenkauf will speak at 7:00 p.m. at the Perry High School,
Scholar Ambassador Program and their life changing travel
this event is free and open to the public.
options on Wednesday, September 7 at 6:30 p.m. Diana and
Glenn have travelled the world, visiting six continents, and will
This September, Friends of the Adel Public Library Foundation
discuss different options that Road Scholar provides.
will have their first ever Anything Goes Basket Silent
Auction. Starting the week of Labor Day, we will be collecting
Story Time for kids ages 3-5 years meets on Mondays, Toddler
baskets at the library and the silent auction will then run from
Time for children ages 3 and under is on Tuesdays, while Music
September 12 at 10:00 a.m. through September 30 at 5:00 p.m.
Time for all preschoolers meets on Thursdays. On the second
The money raised will go for additional shelving for our library.
Saturday of each month we’ll have Second Saturday Stories
We want to offer baskets that can be used all year or given away
for kids of all ages. Fall programs begin on Saturday, September
as gifts, and this will be in place of the basket silent auction we
10 and each of these programs meet in the story time room at
normally have during the holiday season. Put your thinking caps
10:30 a.m.
on and surprise us with a basket that will be the hit of the silent
auction! However, if you need some ideas, there will be a list at
the library with some suggestions for basket themes. Please stop
by the library to pick up the form that you will need to turn in
when you bring in your basket.
Enjoy Adult Coloring with us on Monday, September 19 at 2:00
p.m. We have everything you need to relax and have some fun!
As always, information about the Adel Public Library and all of
our clubs, events, and programs is available on Facebook and our
website at www.adelpl.org.