October 19, 2018 City News Bulletin

City News Bulletin

70th Street Patching Project in progress

The Contractor will be joint sealing and applying pavement markings on 70th Street between Colby Avenue and Hickman Road the week of October 22nd. Please follow traffic control signs to provide a safe work environment. All work is weather dependent.

Sidewalk Project Update

The Contractor will be seeding and completing punch list items on 63rd Street, 64th Street and Del Matro Avenue this weekend and the week of October 22nd. All work is weather dependent.

Flood Update

On August 22nd, we were notified FEMA denied the Individual Assistance request filed by Governor Reynolds. The Governor has vowed to appeal the denial.
While awaiting the federal process to consider funding for recovery, city staff continues to work with Emergency Operation Center and other Metro Partners to provide necessary data for the process.This is an ongoing, long-term process which regularly requires additional information gathering on the part of staff. In addition,staff is working through an "After Action" report which will document responses during the flash flooding. It will also include recovery efforts following the flash flooding to identify opportunities for improvement should another incident of this magnitude occur in the City of Windsor Heights.

Flood Mitigation Planning

Please stay tuned for more information and upcoming meetings on the flood mitigation planning process.Keep watch on our website, newsletters and social media for updates.

Save the date! City News Hour November 12th- University Avenue Redesign

The City would like to invite the public to an input and informational meeting to be held on Monday, November 12, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Community Event Center. City Engineers from Bolton & Menk will provide displays,showing the layout of the proposed roadway and streetscape elements including street lighting, way-finding signage, monumentation and corridor entrance signage.This is the time for residents to come and ask questions about the project. More details about the meeting will follow in upcoming newsletters.

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Calling all Windsor Heights Veterans!

Save the date: November 9, 2018 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Please join us for a complimentary luncheon honoring our Windsor Heights
Veterans and their families on November 9th from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The City of Windsor Heights is privileged to announce our Guest Speaker will be Brigadier General Shawn Ford. He is the Deputy Adjutant General, Iowa National Guard and ensures mission readiness for over 1800 personnel. We are honored to have him join our celebration and we encourage our Veterans to RSVP at your earliest convenience. Please call Michele to confirm your reservation: 515-645-6821 or [email protected].

Drug Take-Back Day October 27th

The Windsor Heights Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event will be hosted at the Windsor Heights Police Department, 1133 66th Street. Residents may drop off unused, expired or unwanted medications, in both pill and liquid form, for safe disposal. This includes over-the-counter as well as prescription drugs.Visit our website to see what is accepted at the drop-off.

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Beggar's Night October 30th

Beggar's Night is October 30th from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. The Windsor Heights Fire Department will be handing out glow sticks around the City.

Here are some safety tips from the fire department:

* All Children should be accompanied by a responsible adult

* Costumes should not hinder the vision of the child

* Avoid homemade treats

* Parents inspect your children's candy

* Only Trick or Treat well-lit homes

* Adults and children should carry flashlights

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