January 22, 2026 Special Meeting
lrickertsen@cityofwalcott.com
January 23, 2026
A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Walcott, Iowa, was held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Walcott City Hall. Mayor Jacob Puck called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. Council members present were: Everett Bieri, Kirk Koberg, and Bobbie Martinez. Absent: Lisa Mengler and Joe Quick. City Clerk, Lisa Rickertsen, was also present.
Martinez moved and Bieri seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Resolution 2026-8, Calling a Special City Election to Fill a Vacancy on City Council. Mayor Puck reported a petition requesting a special election had been filed by residents of the City and that Iowa Code requires the City Council to call a special election to fill the vacancy. Bieri moved and Martinez seconded to approve Resolution 2026-8. Roll call ayes: Bieri, Martinez, and Koberg. Motion carried. A special city election will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 for the purpose of electing a person to fill the vacancy on the City Council for the unexpired term ending December 31, 2027. Nomination papers will be available at Walcott City Hall and the City’s website for any eligible elector in the City of Walcott desiring to become a candidate for the special election. Candidates must fill nomination papers by 5:00 p.m. on February 6, 2026, at the Scott County Auditor’s Office.
Koberg moved and Martinez seconded to adjourn at 5:07 p.m. Ayes: All. Motion carried.