March 16, 2026 Minutes
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March 27, 2026
The semi-monthly meeting of the City Council of Walcott, Iowa, was held on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Walcott City Hall. Mayor Jacob Puck called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Council members present: Everett Bieri, Kirk Koberg, Bobbie Martinez, Lisa Mengler, and Joe Quick (via phone). Staff present: Trish Moses and Paul Stagg.
Approval of Agenda. Mengler moved and Koberg seconded to approve the agenda with the deletion of item #11, Resolution 2026-14, Approving Contract & Bonds for the Well #6 Installation Project. Motion carried.
Introduction of Audience/Public Comments. Attendees included residents Lynnette Tarchinski, Joe Aubry, John Brockmann and Laura Martin.
Consent Agenda. Koberg moved and Bieri seconded to approve the consent agenda consisting of the invoices, minutes from March 2, 2026, and Resolution 2026-13 Approving Official Zoning Map of the City of Walcott. Roll call ayes: Mengler, Bieri, Martinez, Koberg and Quick. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Appointments by Mayor – Council Committees – The Mayor appointed council members to the following committees (first listed is Chair):
• Police & Animal Control: Quick & Bieri
• Policy & Administration / City Hall: Mengler & Martinez
• Streets, Solid Waste & Parks: Bieri & Koberg
• Fire & Civil Defense: Martinez & Quick
• Water & Sanitary Sewer Operations: Koberg & Mengler
Temporary Advertisement Banners on Outfield Fences at Wescott and Victory Park. This item was tabled at the March 2, 2026 meeting. Koberg reported on his discussion with Walcott Athletics, noting banners would generate funds toward Wescott Softball. The banners would be hung during the youth townball season. Koberg moved and Mengler seconded to approve their request to hang temporary banners at both Wescott and Victory Park, with the condition that the Park Board may require removal if necessary or if banners become damaged. Motion carried.
Food Trucks on S. Main Street Adjacent to Water Tower Park on March 29, 2026. Laura Martin, representing Walcott Women, requested permission to place two food trucks on the east side of South Main Street, adjacent to Water Tower Park, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. during the Easter Egg Hunt. Martinez moved and Bieri seconded to approve the request to allow two food trucks as presented. Motion carried.
Contractor for Landscaping at Welcome Park and Prairie View Park. Stagg reported that one quote was received. Discussion included plant warranties and long-term maintenance responsibilities. Stagg indicated that ongoing maintenance would be handled by city staff. Bieri moved and Mengler seconded to approve the bid from Kelly Tree Farm, LLC, in the amount of $4,912.60. Motion carried.
Disposal of 2013 Ford Explorer and 2019 Dodge Durango. Stagg reported that the 2019 Dodge Durango will be replaced with a new squad vehicle and the 2013 Ford Explorer, was formerly utilized by the Building Inspector. Mengler moved and Koberg seconded to allow Stagg to post the 2013 Ford Explorer for sale on GovDeals now and the 2019 Dodge Durango once the new squad is received and in service. Motion carried.
Public Works Report. Stagg reported back to the Council on information to replace the lights at each park. Council asked Stagg to look into grants and report back at a future meeting.
City Clerk Report. Moses recognized the Walcott Day Committee for their donations of $15,000 towards the proposed recreational trail extension project and $5,000 towards the splash pad fund.
She also reported that the Touch-A-Truck event will be held the morning of June 13th, more details to follow soon.
Council Member Comments. Bieri thanked Stagg and staff for snow removal efforts during the morning’s inclement weather. Martinez noted that she received positive feedback from residents concerning their communication from the Recreational Trail Committee. Koberg moved and Bieri seconded to adjourn at 6:21 p.m. Motion carried. All votes on motions were unanimous unless otherwise noted