November 3, 2025
lrickertsen@cityofwalcott.com
November 7, 2025
The semi-monthly meeting of the City Council of Walcott, Iowa, was held on Monday, November 3, 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. Staff present: Adam Hill, Lisa Rickertsen, and Paul Stagg.
Approval of Agenda. Puck moved and Mengler seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Introduction of Audience/Public Comments. John Brockmann, Edgar Martinez, Lynnette Tarchinski, and Noah Glasgow. Brockmann expressed concerns about prior manhole (surround) repairs on Memorial Road, as well as the condition of the Main Street railroad crossing approach. Stagg stated he had already reached out to the contractor regarding the manhole surrounds and the railroad for the crossing approach.
Consent Agenda. Knutsen moved and Mengler seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the invoices, Resolution 2025-56 Acknowledgement of New Investment, and Resolution 2025-57 Authorizing the Transfer of Funds. Roll call ayes: Knutsen, Mengler, Puck, Bieri, and Koberg. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes from October 20, 2025. Koberg moved and Bieri seconded to approve the minutes from October 20, 2025. Motion carried with Knutsen abstaining due to absence from meeting.
Resolution 2025-58, Accepting Public Improvements an Authorizing Final Payment for the 2025 Plainview Road and Sterling Drive PCC Panel Replacement Project. Koberg moved and Bieri seconded to approve Resolution 2025-58. Roll call ayes: Koberg, Bieri, Puck, Mengler, and Knutsen. Motion carried. The final payment is to Heuer Construction in the amount of $7,080.35.
Resolution 2058-59, Accepting Public Improvements and Authorizing Final Payment for the North Century Street Watermain Replacement Project. Mengler moved and Puck seconded to approve Resolution 2025-59. Roll call ayes: Mengler, Puck, Bieri, Knutsen, and Koberg. The final payment is to Triple B Construction in the amount of $14,111.20.
Well #6 Installation Project
- Resolution 2025-60, Establishing a Capital Project Fund for the Well #6 Installation Project. Mengler moved and Knutsen seconded to approve Resolution 2025-60. Roll call ayes: Mengler, Knutsen, Koberg, Bieri, and Puck. Motion carried.
- Resolution 2025-61, Authorizing Internal Advance for Funding of Urban Renewal Project – Well #6 Installation Project. Koberg moved and Knutsen seconded to approve Resolution 2025-61. Roll call ayes: Koberg, Knutsen, Bieri, Mengler, and Puck. Motion carried.
Electric Mobility Devices. Some discussion was held on potential regulations for electric mobility devices, with some noting they don’t feel it’s an issue. Chief Hill is working on organizing an educational bike rodeo clinic that will encompass skateboards, scooters, and electric devices to promote safe riding practices. Koberg moved and Puck seconded to table discussion on electric mobility devices and revisit in May or following the bike rodeo. Motion carried.
Recreational Trail Phase 2 Extension Project – Advisory Committee. Rickertsen reported that three members of the original committee have agreed to continue serving, along with one additional individual agreeing to assist as needed. Council requested that Rickertsen post a notice seeking residents interested in joining the committee to assist with final project details and pursue funding opportunities for the extension of the recreational trail.
2026 Employee Insurance Benefits Renewal. Rickertsen reported the employee health and dental insurance combined increase will be 9.05% but the life insurance will remain the same. Mengler moved and Bieri seconded to approve the 2026 employee insurance benefits renewal as presented. Motion carried.
Police Department Report. The request on adding disability parking spaces near Water Tower Park will be on the next regular meeting agenda.
Koberg moved and Knutsen seconded to adjourn at 6:24 p.m. Motion carried. All votes on motions were unanimous, unless noted.