June 30, 2025 Minutes
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July 11, 2025
A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Walcott, Iowa, was held on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Walcott City Hall. Mayor John Kostichek called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Council members present were: Everett Bieri, Harry Knutsen, Kirk Koberg, Lisa Mengler, and Jacob Puck.
Resolution 2025-37, Transfer of Funds. Mengler moved and Bieri seconded to approve Resolution 2025-37, Transfer of Funds. Roll call ayes: Mengler, Bieri, Puck, Knutsen, and Koberg. Motion carried. This is for remaining fiscal year-end transfers.
Discussion and Review of Police Chief Applications and Interview Process. Reviewed and discussed potential interview questions.
Interview Applicants for Police Chief Position. Two applicants for the Police Chief position were separately interviewed beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Discussion and Review of Interviews with Possible Action on Police Chief Position. Following discussion, Mengler moved and Puck seconded to offer the police chief position to applicant #1. Roll call ayes: Mengler, Puck, Bieri, Koberg, and Knutsen. Motion carried. Following acceptance, a resolution regarding the appointment will be placed on the next agenda. The appointment will be effective on August 4, 2025.
Koberg moved and Knutsen seconded to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. Ayes: All. Motion carried. All votes on motions were unanimous, unless noted.