October 6, 2025 Minutes

The semi-monthly meeting of the City Council of Walcott, Iowa, was held on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Walcott City Hall. Mayor Kostichek called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Other council members present: Everett Bieri, Harry Knutsen, Lisa Mengler, and Jacob Puck. Absent: Kirk Koberg. Staff present: Chief Adam Hill and Trish Moses. Chief Joe Hahn arrived at 6:10 p.m.

Approval of Agenda. Knutsen moved and Bieri seconded to approve agenda. Motion carried.

Introduction of Audience/Public Comments. None.

Consent Agenda. Mengler moved and Puck seconded to approve the consent agenda which includes the invoices. Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes from September 15, 2025. Puck moved and Bieri seconded to approve the minutes from September 15, 2025. Motion carried with Mengler abstaining due to absence from the meeting.

Fire Department Report. Chief Hahn reported that the new fire truck is operational and ready for use. He also stated the new Lucas device was successfully used in a medical call, resulting in a positive outcome.

• Sale of 1997 Freightliner Rescue Truck. Mengler moved and Puck seconded to approve the sale of the 1997 Freightliner Rescue Truck in the amount of $10,100.00, to the highest bidder on GovDeals. Motion carried.
• Purchase of Battery-Operated Tools – $7,719.99. Mengler moved and Bieri seconded to approve the purchase of Milwaukee battery-operated tools as presented in the amount of $7,719.99. Motion carried.

Mayor Report. Mayor Kostichek expressed gratitude to Chief Hahn for the successful use of the Lucas device.

Council Member Comments. Mengler requested an update on the recreational trail extension project to be added to the next meeting’s agenda.

Mengler moved and Knutsen seconded to adjourn at 6:17p.m. Motion carried. All votes on motions were unanimous, unless noted.

October 6, 2025 Signed Minutes & Claims