January 23, 2017
A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Walcott, Iowa was held on Monday, January 23, 2017, with Mayor John Kostichek calling the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Council members present were: Tim Koehler, Virgil Wayne Latimer, Lisa Mengler, Jackie Puck, and Jacob Puck. Absent: None. City employees present were: Jeff Blake, Josh Geigle, Lisa Rickertsen, and Paul Stagg.
Jackie Puck moved and Mengler seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
FYE 2018 Budget Review and Discussion. Discussion was held on the proposed FYE 2018 budget, including a review of the general fund, general reserve funds, special revenue funds, and proprietary (water, sewer, and garbage) funds. Following the review of revenue and expenditures, it was determined it is necessary to increase rates for water, sewer, and garbage services. Rickertsen will make changes to the proposed budget as discussed.
Koehler moved and Jacob Puck seconded to adjourn at 7:02 p.m. Ayes: All. Motion carried.
January 16, 2017 Minutes
The semi-monthly meeting of the City Council of Walcott, Iowa, was held on Monday, the 16th day of January, 2017, at Walcott City Hall. Mayor John Kostichek called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Council members present were: Tim Koehler, Virgil Wayne Latimer, Lisa Mengler, Jackie Puck, and Jacob Puck. Absent: None. City employees present: Jeff Blake, Randy Reimers, Lisa Rickertsen, Tom Schirman, and Paul Stagg.
Approval of Agenda. Mengler moved and Latimer seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Public Comments. None.
Consent Agenda. Latimer moved and Jacob Puck seconded to approve the consent agenda including the invoices, Class C liquor license and Sunday sales renewal for Grammas Kitchen and the checkered Flagg Bar & Grill, December 2016 financial reports and Resolution 2017-7, Transfer of Funds. Roll call carried: Latimer, Jacob Puck, Koehler, Mengler, and Jackie Puck. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes from January 3, 2017. Mengler moved and Jacob Puck seconded to approve the minutes from January 3, 2017. Motion carried. Jackie Puck abstained due to absence from meeting.
Stanley Consultants – Treatment Agreements. Engineer, Jay Brady, presented the proposed treatment agreement for Blue Beacon Truckwash. He reported on the details of the proposed agreement and stated that he will submit the local limits study to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) for their review and will forward the proposed agreement to Blue Beacon Truckwash. Brady stated he is not proposing an agreement with Iowa 80 Truckomat at this time and after submission to the IDNR, he would wait for their determination on whether an agreement is necessary.
Iowa 80 Group – Truckomat Treatment Agreement. Consultant, Ed Askew, spoke on behalf of Truckomat and stated their objections to any proposed treatment agreement with their facility, particularly because he believes they are not a significant contributor under IDNR regulations.
Iowa 80 Group – Right-of-Way (ROW)/Proposed Sign. Dave Meier stated they would like to locate a lighted directional sign in the ROW (along Plainview Road), north of the truck entrance, to eliminate trucks turning into the wrong driveway. Discussion was held that the ROW is unusually wider in that area and the goal is to reduce traffic congestion and increase public safety. Koehler stated it would be a one-time case by case basis which sets no precedence for the same or similar situation; sign bases shall not impact present utilities or ability to repair; and there would be no transfer of ownership. Mengler expressed her concerns of setting precedence. Following further discussion, Koehler moved and Jackie Puck seconded that the City Council agrees to review the final drawings of the proposed sign (bases) to be permitted in the ROW as discussed, contingent that it doesn’t impede current or future utilities. Motion carried.
Resolution 2017-8, Approving Final Plat for Needham’s First Addition. Rickertsen reported that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Needham’s First Addition Final Plat and all platting documents have been reviewed and approved by Attorney Schirman. Mengler moved and Jacob Puck seconded to approve Resolution 2017-8, Approving Final Plat for Needham’s First Addition. Roll call ayes: Mengler, Jacob Puck, Latimer, Koehler, and Jackie Puck. Motion carried. This subdivision is at the end of South Main Street.
Approving Preliminary and Final Plats for Walcott West Addition. Rickertsen reported that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary and final plats for the Walcott West Addition and all platting documents have been reviewed and approved by Attorney Schirman. Jackie Puck moved and Mengler seconded to approve Resolution 2017-9, approving Preliminary Plat for Walcott West Addition. Roll call ayes: Jackie Puck, Mengler, Koehler, Jacob Puck, and Latimer. Motion carried. Jacob Puck moved and Koehler seconded to approve Resolution 2017-10, Approving Final Plat for Walcott West Addition. Roll call ayes: Jacob Puck, Koehler, Mengler, Jackie Puck, and Latimer. Motion carried. This subdivision is at the end of West Durant Street.
City Clerk Report. Rickertsen presented the FYE 2016 examination report from the State Auditor’s Office and stated the City was in compliance with all reviewed requirements.
Mengler moved and Koehler seconded to adjourn at 7:11 p.m. Motion carried. All votes on motions were unanimous, unless noted.
January 3, 2016
The semi-monthly meeting of the City Council of Walcott, Iowa, was held on Tuesday, the 3rd day of January, 2017, at Walcott City Hall. Mayor John Kostichek called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Council members present were: Tim Koehler, Virgil Wayne Latimer, Lisa Mengler, and Jacob Puck. Absent: Jackie Puck. City employees present: Jeff Blake, Josh Geigle, Randy Reimers, Lisa Rickertsen, Tom Schirman, and Paul Stagg.
Approval of Agenda. Rickertsen stated that the Resolution number under item 11 (Fire Department Report) should be listed as Resolution 2017-6. Mengler moved and Jacob Puck seconded to approve the agenda, with correction. Motion carried.
Public Comments. Due to recent vehicle break-ins, Randy Moeller questioned having more police coverage. It was reported that the Scott County Sheriff Department does patrol Walcott and Chief Blake stated he has adjusted coverage hours in the past. John Brockmann had questions regarding connections to the new storm sewer on South Downey Street. Stagg will contact the project engineer regarding the situation. Brenda Arp expressed concerns about the curb to curb snow removal, which results in snow being placed on her sidewalk, which is adjacent to the curb. Elaine Arp questioned the snow removal procedures for the sidewalk and crossing on the north side of W. James Street, across from the school. Discussion was held on the snow plowing policy and Attorney Schirman stated he will check into the matter further.
Consent Agenda. Jacob Puck moved and Koehler seconded to approve the consent agenda including the invoices, Resolution 2017-1, Designating the North Scott Press as Official Newspaper, Resolution 2017-2 Authorizing Certain Payments Before a Council Meeting, Resolution 2017-3 Designation of Financial Institutions as Depositories, Resolution 2017-4 Establishing the Standard Mileage Rate Reimbursement, and Resolution 2017-5, Adjusting Final Delinquent Utility Accounts. Roll call carried: Jacob Puck, Koehler, Mengler, and Latimer. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes from December 19, 2016. Mengler moved and Latimer seconded to approve the minutes from December 19, 2016. Motion carried. Koehler abstained due to absence from meeting.
Appointments by Mayor. Mayor Kostichek made the following appointments:
- Park Board. Reappoint Bridget Geigle to Park Board with a term ending 12/31/21. Koehler moved and Jacob Puck seconded to approve the Mayor’s appointment. Motion carried.
- Council Committees:
- Police, Fire, Street Lights, Animal Control, Civil Defense, and Zoning Board of Adjustment – Latimer & Jackie Puck
- Sanitary Sewer and Solid Waste – Jackie Puck and Jacob Puck
- Streets, Parks, Equipment Operations – Koehler and Latimer
- Policy & Administration, Mayor, Council, Clerk, Treasurer, P&Z, Elections, City Hall & Building – Koehler and Mengler
- Water Plant Operations, Distribution & Maintenance – Jacob Puck and Mengler
- Mayor Pro Tem – Jacob Puck
Appointments by Council.
- Planning & Zoning Commission –Koehler moved and Jacob Puck seconded to reappoint Mike Byington and Tom Sweeney to the Planning & Zoning Commission, terms ending 12/31/21. Motion carried.
- Zoning Board of Adjustment. Mengler moved and Jacob Puck seconded to reappoint Jason Holdorf to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, term ending 12/31/21. Motion carried.
Iowa 80 Truckstop – Right-of-Way (ROW) Transfer/Sign. Discussion was held on the ROW along Plainview Road adjacent to the Iowa 80 Truckstop property regarding a request to deed a portion of the ROW to Iowa 80 Truckstop for placement of a sign. Several questions regarding ownership and the location of a proposed sign need to be addressed. Koehler moved and Mengler seconded to table the issue until Dave Meier, Iowa 80 Truckstop, is present to answer questions. Motion carried.
Donation to Scott County Library System. Koehler moved and Jacob Puck seconded to approve the pledged donation of $10,000 to the Scott County Library System. Motion carried. This is payment 1 of 5, pledged to the new library project.
Donation to Durant Ambulance. Mengler moved and Latimer seconded to approve the annual donation to Durant Ambulance in the amount of $1,000. Motion carried.
Fire Department Report.
- Appointment of Fire Chief. Koehler moved and Jacob Puck seconded to approve Josh Geigle as the Fire Chief, term ending 12/31/2017. Motion carried.
- Resolution 2017-6, Approving Agreement and Contract for Fire Protection and Emergency Response Services (Muscatine County). Chief Geigle stated Muscatine County has revised the 28E agreement. Following discussion, Mengler moved and Jacob Puck seconded to approve Resolution 2017-6. Roll call ayes: Mengler, Jacob Puck, Latimer, and Koehler. Motion carried.
Police Department Report. Chief Blake reported on the recent vehicle burglaries. Blake stated that all of the vehicles were unlocked. Discussion was held on police coverage.
City Clerk Report. Rickertsen requested permission to have Verbeke-Meyer survey the City ROW on both sides of the Main Street & Walcott Road intersection to determine the exact location of the City’s ROW for the proposed welcome signs. Koehler moved and Mengler seconded to approve contacting Verbeke-Meyer to survey the ROW’s for the proposed welcome signs. Motion carried.
Koehler moved and Jacob Puck seconded to adjourn at 6:57 p.m. Motion carried. All votes on motions were unanimous, unless noted.