April 6, 2026 Property Tax Levy Hearing
lrickertsen@cityofwalcott.com
April 9, 2026
A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Walcott, Iowa, was held on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Walcott City Hall. Mayor Jacob Puck called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Council members present were: Everett Bieri, Kirk Koberg, Bobbie Martinez, Lisa Mengler, and Joe Quick. City staff present: Lisa Rickertsen and Paul Stagg.
Mengler moved and Koberg seconded to approve the agenda. Ayes: All. Motion carried.
Public Hearing Regarding the Proposed Property Tax Levy for Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. Mayor Puck opened the public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. Rickertsen reported on the proposed property tax levy hearing notices mailed to property owners. The proposed tax levy rate shows an increase from 9.85053 to 10.29158 but the City will collect approximately $20,000 less property tax dollars than the current year. Bernard Brus questioned the decrease in property tax dollars and Keith Strong inquired about property valuations and how to access the reported information. Rickertsen responded that the City plans to use reserves for the revenue shortfall. She also noted that budget information is available on the City’s website and property valuation data can be accessed on Scott County’s website. No written or additional public comments were received.
Koberg moved and Mengler seconded to close the public hearing and adjourn at 5:40 p.m. Ayes: All. Motion carried.