August 18, 2025 Minutes
lrickertsen@cityofwalcott.com
August 22, 2025
The semi-monthly meeting of the City Council of Walcott, Iowa, was held on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Walcott City Hall. Mayor John Kostichek called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Council members present: Everett Bieri, Harry Knutsen, Kirk Koberg, Lisa Mengler, and Jacob Puck. Absent: None. Staff present: Adam Hill, Lisa Rickertsen, Paul Stagg, and Joe Hahn.
Approval of Agenda. Koberg moved and Knutsen seconded to approve the agenda with deletion of item 4, canceled public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Consolidated Walcott Urban Renewal Area. Motion carried.
Introduction of Audience/Public Comments. None.
Consent Agenda. Koberg had questions regarding the investments listed in the July financial reports. Knutsen moved and Puck seconded to approve the consent agenda including the invoices, minutes from August 4, 2025, July 2025 financial reports, renewal of class C retail alcohol license for The Coliseum, LLC, setting fall clean-up day for residents on October 11, 2025 at the compost facility from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., and Resolution 2025-46, Adopting the August 2025 Supplement to the Code of Ordinances. Roll call ayes: Knutsen, Puck, Bieri, Mengler, and Koberg. Motion carried.
Resolution 2025-47, Setting Date for Public Hearing on Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Consolidated Walcott Urban Renewal Area. Puck moved and Bieri seconded to approve Resolution 2025-47. Roll call ayes: Puck, Bieri, Mengler, Koberg, and Knutsen. Motion carried. The hearing was scheduled for September 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Visit Quad-Cities Annual Contribution Request. Koberg moved and Mengler seconded to approve the contribution request of $1,000 to Visit Quad-Cities as budgeted. Motion carried.
Salt Shed Door Replacement. Discussion was held on the damage to the door on the salt shed building from a fire department vehicle backing into it. Koberg moved and Bieri seconded to approve the quote from Raynor Door for the overhead door replacement in the amount of $6,880.00, to be paid from the fire department budget. Motion carried.
Fire Department Report. Disposal of 1997 Freightliner. ChiefHahn recommended utilizing a fire truck broker who charges a fee amounting to 10% of the sales price to sell the 1997 Freightliner. Hahn stated he felt that $50,000 is the lowest amount he would take for the truck. There are no fees to the City for listing items on the GovDeals website. Koberg moved and Knutsen seconded to allow Chief Hahn to list the sale of the 1997 Freightliner with a truck broker for 30 days and if not sold at 30 days to list the truck on GovDeals. Motion carried. Chief Hahn reported he is working with Ward Apparatus on items not completed or working properly on the new fire truck.
Police Department Report. Chief Hill stated he is still accepting applications for both a full-time officer and part-time officers. Discussion was held on posting temporary No Parking signs on the south side of Memorial Road, between Main and Grove Streets, on Saturdays this fall during games at Water Tower Park.
Public Works Department Report.
- Painting Undercarriage and Blades for 2013 International Truck. Stagg presented a project worksheet for painting the 2013 International dump truck. Koberg moved and Mengler seconded to approve the quote from Walcott Collision for $9,444 to paint the 2013 International dump truck. Motion carried.
- Disposal of 2006 International 7400 Dump Truck with Plow. Koberg moved and Mengler seconded to list the 2006 International 7400 dump truck with plow on GovDeals. Motion carried.
Stagg reported the installation of the new playground equipment and surfacing, donated by the Walcott Lions Club, is now finished. Koberg had questions regarding easements, specifically regarding fences in easements. Stagg responded that the City Code, approved by Council and enforced by current staff, prohibits fences in easements.
Council Member Comments. Bieri expressed safety concerns for residents who are on the streets after dark without wearing bright or reflective clothing. Safety concerns were also expressed regarding children operating e-bikes and scooters.
Koberg moved and Mengler seconded to adjourn at 6:49 p.m. Motion carried. All votes on motions were unanimous, unless noted.