July 15, 2024 Minutes
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July 15, 2024
The semi-monthly meeting of the City Council of Walcott, Iowa, was held on Monday, July 15, 2024, 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 Harry Knutsen. Absent: Jacob Puck. Staff present: Jeff Blake, Paul Stagg, and Tabetha Wright.
Approval of Agenda. Mengler moved and Bieri seconded to approve the agenda, with the deletion of item 6. Motion carried.
Introduction of Audience/Public Comments. None.
Consent Agenda. Knutsen moved and Koberg seconded to approve the consent agenda including the invoices, minutes from July 1, 2024, renewal of Class B retail alcohol licenses for Pilot Travel Centers LLC #043 and #268, June 2024 financial reports, and Resolution 2024-31, Transfer of Funds. Roll call ayes: Bieri, Knutsen, Koberg, and Mengler. Motion carried.
Purchase Approval of 2 Picnic Tables for Water Tower Park. Mengler moved and Koberg seconded to approve purchasing 2 picnic tables for Water Tower Park at a cost of $2,908. Motion carried.
Public Works Department Report. Stagg reported that the speed bumps ordered for W. Otis Street have been delivered and they should be installed within the week. Stagg received an inquiry from a resident requesting that the City allow five American Legion flags/holders to be added to the Avenue of Flags along the north side of Victory Park bordering E. James Street; Council reached a consensus to allow the request. Koberg verified with Stagg that the security light at Victory Park may be disconnected during Walcott Day, provided the work is completed by a licensed electrician. Public Works will also provide barricades for Walcott Day to help with traffic control around Victory Park. Mengler reported that two citizens have approached her with concerns about manhole covers on Memorial Road that appear to be dropping/sagging. Stagg is aware of the issue and will prepare a project worksheet for the necessary repairs.
Koberg moved and Mengler seconded to adjourn at 6:09 p.m. Motion carried. All votes on motions were unanimous, unless noted.