The semi-monthly meeting of the City Council of Walcott, Iowa, was held on Monday, the 19^th day of August, 2013, 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: John Brockmann, Lisa Rickertsen, Joe Hahn, and Tom Schirman.

Mengler moved and Jacob Puck seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

Public Hearing. Mayor Kostichek opened the public hearing on the South Downey Street Watermain Project. No written comments were received. The project includes the construction of approximately 600 linear feet of 6 inch diameter ductile iron water main to replace an aged system on South Downey Street. Affected property owners, Randy and Debbie Moeller and Stephanie Smith, were present to gather information on the proposed project and questioned future street improvements and storm sewer connections. Jackie Puck moved and Mengler seconded to close the public hearing and resume the regular meeting. Motion carried.

Consent Agenda. Koehler moved and Jacob Puck seconded to approve the consent agenda including the invoices, minutes from August 5, 2013, July financial reports, and the outdoor service area for Walcott Coliseum liquor license on September 28, 2013. Motion carried.

Audience. Alex Clark, Michael Hutchison, Randy Moeller, Deb Moeller, Stefanie Smith, and Josh Geigle.

Summer Youth Program. Alex Clark, YMCA Camp Abe Lincoln, was present to thank the City for funding and supporting the Summer Youth Program. She presented a picture of the participants with thank you letters from the children and Camp Abe Lincoln. She also stated her appreciation with coordinating the program with the City.

Iowa 80 Truckstop : Ambulance Service. Michael Hutchinson was present on behalf of Iowa 80 Truckstop. He stated Scott County is re-evaluating emergency medical services (EMS) within the county and the Iowa 80 Truckstop would support locating an ambulance closer to their area. Discussion was held on the EMS study that Scott County has hired consultants to prepare. Council members expressed interest in looking at various options. Assistant Fire Chief Josh Geigle will contact with Dennis Coon, Scott County Health Department.

Future Municipal Building. Koehler moved and Jackie Puck seconded to rescind the motion from July 15, 2013, that states the following: Allocate $20,000 for architect fees to develop a plan for a new fire station only at 1113 N. Main Street. Motion carried. Koehler moved and Jackie Puck seconded to pursue the flexibility of all options of city departments. Motion carried. Kostichek stated he is still working on establishing a special building committee.

Purchase Approval : Council Room Chairs. Mengler moved and Latimer seconded to purchase ten HON chairs at a cost of $1,407.20. Motion carried.

Resolution 2013-28, Approving Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the South Downey Street Watermain Project. Jacob Puck moved and Jackie Puck seconded to table Resolution 2013-28 until the September 3^rd meeting. Motion carried. Some documents were not yet received from the City Engineer.

Ordinance 466-13, Regulating Number of Animals. Latimer moved and Koehler seconded to approve the second reading of Ordinance 466-13. Roll call ayes: Latimer, Koehler, Mengler, Jackie Puck, and Jacob Puck. Motion carried. This ordinance prohibits any person from harboring or housing on the same premises more than a total of four of the following animals, dogs and cats, over the age of six months, unless such animals are in a licensed kennel, veterinary clinic or animal grooming shop.

Public Works Department Report. Brockmann reported on the ADA requirements for the new playground equipment at Wescott Park.

City Clerk's Department Report. Rickertsen stated the appeal hearing date for the property at 780 E. James Street is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on August 26^th.

Mayor's Report. Mayor Kostichek stated he was questioned if the part-time paid EMT's could drive emergency vehicles during their lunch break, within the city limits. Council consensus was that they should be allowed to take fire trucks during their lunch so they would be prepared in case of a call.

Mengler moved and Latimer seconded to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. Motion carried. All votes on motions were unanimous, unless noted.

The semi-monthly meeting of the City Council of Walcott, Iowa, was held on Monday, the 5^th day of August, 2013, 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, John Brockmann, Lisa Rickertsen, Joe Hahn, and Tom Schirman.

Agenda & Consent Agenda. Koehler moved and Jacob Puck seconded to approve the agenda and consent agenda including the invoices, minutes from July 15, 2013, and beer permit renewal for Casey's General Store. Motion carried.

Audience. Larry Koberg, Lon Warnecke, and Bridget Geigle.

Walcott Volunteer Firefighters Association. Lon Warnecke & Bridget Geigle were present on behalf of the Walcott Volunteer Firefighters Association. Warnecke stated they are working in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce movie night and want to sponsor a 2K run/walk for children in four divisions through eighth grade on August 24^th. He stated they would use portions of James and Lincoln Streets but the route would be confined to the NE area of town. After the race there will be free activities at Victory Park. Warnecke stated he is working with the insurance agent on event insurance. Chief Blake had no issues with the proposed race. Jackie Puck moved and Latimer seconded to approve the 2K run and park activities as discussed. Motion carried.

Scott County Humane Society Agreement Renewal. Koehler moved and Jacob Puck seconded to approve renewing the annual agreement with the Humane Society of Scott County. Motion carried.

Approval of TIF (Tax Increment Financing) Rebate Payment. Mengler moved and Jackie Puck seconded to approve the TIF rebate ($28,401.52) to Petersen Health Systems, per the Development Agreement. Motion carried.

Resolution 2013-25, Approving the 2013 Fiscal Year Street Finance Report. Koehler moved and Latimer seconded to approve Resolution 2013-25. Roll call ayes: Koehler, Latimer, Mengler, Jackie Puck, and Jacob Puck. Motion carried.

Resolution 2013-26, Transfer of Funds. Mengler moved and Jacob Puck seconded to approve Resolution 2013-26. Roll call ayes: Mengler, Jacob Puck, Jackie Puck, Latimer, and Koehler. Motion carried.

Resolution 2013-27, Notice of Hearing S. Downey Street Watermain Project. Jackie Puck moved and Latimer seconded to approve Resolution 2013-27. Roll call ayes: Jackie Puck, Latimer, Mengler, Koehler, and Jacob Puck. Motion carried. The public hearing on the project will be August 19^th at 6:00 p.m. and bids will be received and read aloud on September 10^th at 2:00 p.m.

Ordinance 465-13, 25-Year Natural Gas Franchise with MidAmerican Energy. Latimer moved and Koehler seconded to waive the second reading of Ordinance 465-13. Roll call ayes: Latimer, Koehler, Mengler, Jackie Puck, and Jacob Puck. Motion carried. Jacob Puck moved and Koehler seconded to approve the third and final reading of Ordinance 465-13. Roll call ayes: Jacob Puck, Koehler, Latimer, Mengler, and Jackie Puck. Motion carried.

Ordinance 466-13, Regulating Number of Animals. Mengler introduced and moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance 466-13. Seconded by Jackie Puck. Roll call ayes: Mengler, Jackie Puck, Jacob Puck, Koehler, and Latimer. Motion carried. This ordinance prohibits any person from harboring or housing on the same premises more than a total of four of the following animals, dogs and cats, over the age of six months, unless such animals are in a licensed kennel, veterinary clinic or animal grooming shop.

Fire Department Report.

• Outdoor Weather Siren. Chief Hahn questioned having Scott County activate the outdoor warning sirens for severe weather. Discussion was held that sometimes the sirens in Scott County are activated after the storm has already passed Walcott and it may cause confusion. Currently the Fire Department members activate the sirens for severe weather. Further discussion was held on providing radios to the Police Department to allow them to activate the sirens for severe weather. Jackie Puck moved and Koehler seconded to keep the activation of the severe weather siren with the Walcott Fire and Police departments only. Motion carried.
• Street Closure. Chief Hahn requested permission to close E. Bryant Street from Main Street to Henry Street for the Fire Department Steak Fry on September 28, 2013. Mengler moved and Jacob Puck seconded to approve closing E. Bryant Street between Main Street and Henry Street on September 28, 2013 from Noon to Midnight. Motion carried.

Public Works Department Report. Brockmann reported on the letter from Stanley Consultants regarding the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Policy. The letter states that the City would have until 2019 or later to construct improvements if needed, to achieve nutrient reduction. An estimated schedule on the progress of ongoing projects was received by the City Engineer. The W. Bryant Street project is estimated to be let for bids this fall with sewer construction starting in late October.

City Clerk's Department Report. Rickertsen reported on the following:

• Trees Forever has dedicated $1,500 towards purchasing native plant materials at locations within existing beds at Prairie View Park. They have a class that will carry out the planting project on September 10^th.
• New playground equipment for Wescott Park will be shipped the last week of August. An exact installation date has not yet been determined.
• Building Department activities for the month of July.
• Scott County Board of Health issued a statement in support of fluoridation of public water supplies in Scott County.

• Splash Pad sales representative will have cost estimates available within next few weeks. Koehler stated it is important to have a plan in place prior to purchasing property.
• Suggested dates for the appeal hearing regarding dangerous buildings.

Mayor's Report. Mayor Kostichek stated he is working on putting a committee together for a new municipal building. Discussion was held that the council previously voted to develop a plan for a new fire station only but comments were made that a new building should be a public safety (fire and police) building. Consensus was that all options should be looked at. The topic will be placed on the next agenda. Kostichek reported he was notified by the River Bandits that August 20^th is Walcott Community night at the ballpark. Additional information will be gathered and flyers will be posted regarding the event.

Jackie Puck moved and Mengler seconded to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. Motion carried. All votes on motions were unanimous, unless noted.