June 2, 2025 Minutes
lrickertsen@cityofwalcott.com
June 5, 2025
The semi-monthly meeting of the City Council of Walcott, Iowa, was held on Monday, June 2, 2025, 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. Absent: None. Staff present: Lisa Rickertsen and Paul Stagg. Jason Holdorf, City Engineer/IMEG, and Fire Chief Joe Hahn were also present.
Approval of Agenda. Knutsen moved and Koberg seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Introduction of Audience/Public Comments. None.
Consent Agenda. Mengler moved and Puck seconded to approve the consent agenda including the invoices, minutes from May 19, 2025, Class E retail alcohol license auto renewal for Casey’s General Store #1922, fireworks permit for Walcott Day display at Prairie View Park on July 18th (rain date July 19th), Class F retail alcohol license for Walcott Legion Post #548, revised April financial reports (add CD interest), and Resolution 2025-33, Establishing New City Hall Office Hours. Roll call ayes: Mengler, Puck, Bieri, Knutsen, and Koberg. Motion carried.
Fire Department Report. Chief Hahn reported on the request to purchase a LUCAS 3 chest compression system for cardiac arrest resuscitation and 4 sets of new bunker gear.
- Request o Purchase LUCAS 3 Chest Compression System. Mengler moved and Puck seconded to purchase the LUCAS 3 device from Stryker Medical for $21,145.91. Motion carried.
- Request to Purchase 4 sets of Bunker Gear. Puck moved and Koberg seconded to purchase 4 sets of bunker gear from Alex Air Apparatus for $12,800. Motion carried.
Review and Discussion of Police Chief Retirement/Position. Discussed Chief Jeff Blake’s approaching retirement date and posting of upcoming police chief position. Puck moved and Mengler seconded to accept Jeff Blake’s retirement resignation, effective August 4, 2025. Motion carried. Rickertsen will post an ad seeking applicants for a new police chief.
Proposal from IMEG for Engineering Services for Well #6 and Transmission Main. Holdorf reported on the proposal which includes the design services for a fixed fee of $74,000 and construction administrative services estimated fee of $47,500. Following discussion, Mengler moved and Koberg seconded to approve the engineering services proposal from IMEG for a new well and transmission main. Motion carried. service. The City currently has two active wells in service.
Public Works Department Report. Stagg reported on the current street and water main projects. He also provided information on street light wattage options for the request of additional street lights on E. James Street across from the school. This topic will be placed on the next agenda. Council inquired about other ongoing projects.
City Clerk Report. Rickertsen reported on recent state legislative changes regarding fireworks. An ordinance amending the City’s code to reflect the state changes will be presented at the next meeting.
Council Member Comments. Puck expressed thanks for Chief Blake’s years of service with the City.
Puck moved and Koberg seconded to adjourn at 6:54 p.m. Motion carried. All votes on motions were unanimous, unless noted.