August 5, 2024 Minutes

The semi-monthly meeting of the City Council of Walcott, Iowa, was held on Monday, August 5, 2024, 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. Staff present: Jeff Blake, Lisa Rickertsen, and Paul Stagg.

Approval of Agenda. Knutsen moved and Bieri seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

Consent Agenda. Puckmoved and Mengler seconded to approve the consent agenda including the invoices, renewal of Class C retail alcohol license for The Coliseum LLC, and Resolution 2024-32 – Acknowledging New Investments. Roll call ayes: Puck, Mengler, Bieri, Knutsen, and Koberg. Motion carried.   

Minutes from July 15, 2024. Koberg moved and Bieri seconded to approve the minutes from July 15, 2024. Motion carried with Puck abstaining due to absence at meeting.

Introduction of Audience/Public Comments. Andrea Newcomb. 

Replacement of Sewer Plant Flow Meter. Koberg moved and Bieri seconded to approve replacing the sewer plant flow meter at a cost of $7,744 from GPM Environmental Solutions, LLC. Motion carried.

Engineering Proposal – N. Grove Street Water Main Replacement Project. Discussion was held on the engineering proposals for the Grove Street water main project. Following discussion, Mengler moved and Puck seconded to approve the engineering proposal for the N. Grove Street Water Main Replacement Project with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. in the amount of $29,895.80. Motion carried.  

Street Closure Request – Burt Clinic. Bieri moved and Koberg seconded to approve closing Vernon Street (east of Main Street) on September 1, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Motion carried.    

Residential Development. Discussion was held on potential areas for future residential development.

Public Works Department Report. Due to the upcoming retirement of the Building Official, Stagg discussed establishing a plan for the building department inspections when the City is without a certified inspector. Discussion was held on contacting local certified inspectors on their availability and to have Stagg look into an agreement with Scott County as a back-up plan for an inspector, both on an as-needed basis.    

Council Member Comments. Mengler requested to add the recreational trail extension project to the August 19^th agenda.

Koberg moved and Knutsen seconded to adjourn at 6:32 p.m. Motion carried. All votes on motions were unanimous, unless noted.

August 5, 2024 Signed Minutes & Claims