February 2, 2026 Minutes
lrickertsen@cityofwalcott.com
February 6, 2026
The semi-monthly meeting of the City Council of Walcott, Iowa, was held on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Walcott City Hall. Mayor Jacob Puck called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Council members present: Everett Bieri, Bobbie Martinez, Lisa Mengler, and Joe Quick. Kirk Koberg arrived at 6:01 p.m. Staff present: Adam Hill, Lisa Rickertsen, and Paul Stagg.
Approval of Agenda. Mengler and Bieri seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Introduction of Audience/Public Comments. Residents Lynnette Tarchinski, Joe Aubry, Taylor Quick, and John Brockmann, and reporter Noah Glasgow. No comments at this time.
Public Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Cost Estimate for Well #6 Installation Project. Mayor Puck opened the public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and cost estimate for the Well #6 Installation Project.Rickertsen stated the bid form will separate the water main portion as an alternate bid. Council Member Koberg arrived. No written or public comments were received. Mengler moved and Quick seconded to close the hearing and resume the regular meeting. Motion carried.
Consent Agenda. Bieri moved and Martinez seconded to approve the consent agenda including the invoices, minutes from January 19, 2026, request for services from the State of Iowa Auditor’s Office for the FYE 2026 examination, and Resolution 2026-9, Acknowledging New Investment. Roll call ayes: Bieri, Martinez, Koberg, Mengler, and Quick. Motion carried.
Resolution 2026-10, Approving Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Cost Estimate for the Well #6 Installation Project. Mengler moved and Koberg seconded to approve Resolution 2026-10. Roll call ayes: Mengler, Koberg, Martinez, Bieri, and Quick. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Minutes from January 22, 2026. Bieri moved and Koberg seconded to approve the minutes from January 22, 2026. Motion carried with Mengler and Quick abstaining due to absence from meeting.
Consideration of 3rd and Final Reading of Ordinance 561-26, Amending Chapter 160 Pertaining to Building Codes. Koberg moved and Bieri seconded to approve the third reading of Ordinance 561-26. Roll call ayes: Mengler, Bieri, Quick, Martinez, and Koberg. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Police Department Report. Approval of New Part-Time Officers. Chief Adam Hill reported on the hiring of two new part-time police officers. Kobergmoved and Bieri seconded to approve the Chief’s hiring of new part-time officers, Jeff Blake and Daniel Rigg. Motion carried.
Mayor’s Report. Mayor Puck reported the Council Committee’s will remain the same until after the March 3, 2026 election.
Koberg moved and Bieri seconded to adjourn at 6:09 p.m. Motion carried. All votes on motions were unanimous, unless noted.