December 1, 2025 Minutes
lrickertsen@cityofwalcott.com
December 4, 2025
The semi-monthly meeting of the City Council of Walcott, Iowa, was held on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Walcott City Hall. Mayor John Kostichek called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Council members present: Everett Bieri, Kirk Koberg, Lisa Mengler, and Jacob Puck. Absent: Harry Knutsen Staff present: Adam Hill, Lisa Rickertsen, and Paul Stagg. Knutsen arrived late.
Approval of Agenda. Puck moved and Knutsen seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Introduction of Audience/Public Comments. Bernard Brus, Edgar Martinez, Joe Quick, Taylor Quick, and Lynnette Tarchinski.
Consent Agenda. Koberg moved and Bieri seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the invoices and minutes from November 17 , 2025. Motion carried.
Discussion of Recreational Trail Advisory Committee. It was discussed that the route for the recreational trail extension has already been determined and approved by City Council. The Committee’s role includes pursuing funding opportunities, fundraising, and potential plantings along the trail extension.
- New Member Appointments. Mayor Kostichek appointed and Mengler moved and Puck seconded to the approve the appointment of the following individuals to the existing Recreational Trail Advisory Committee: Jason Hensel, Jordan Gillund, and Taylor Quick. Motion carried.
City Clerk Report. Rickertsen reported on the upcoming council vacancy in January and explained the process as outlined in the Iowa Code. During the meeting on January 5, 2026, the council will decide how to fill that position, either by an appointment or special election.
Knutsen arrived.
Council Member Comments. Koberg expressed concerns regarding recent snow plowing, noting that snow was being pushed onto sidewalks adjacent to the curb. Stagg explained that staff get as close to the curb as possible to clear the entire street, in accordance with previous council direction.
Puck moved and Mengler seconded to adjourn at 6:20 p.m. Motion carried. All votes on motions were unanimous, unless noted.