September 15, 2025 Minutes
lrickertsen@cityofwalcott.com
September 19, 2025
The semi-monthly meeting of the City Council of Walcott, Iowa, was held on Monday, September 15, 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, and Jacob Puck. Absent: Lisa Mengler. Staff present: Adam Hill, Lisa Rickertsen, and Paul Stagg.
Approval of Agenda. Knutsen moved and Bieri seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Introduction of Audience/Public Comments. Lance Wilden, Laura Martin, and Noah Glasgow.
Public Hearing on Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Consolidated Walcott Urban Renewal Area. Mayor Kostichek opened the public hearing. Rickertsen reported a letter was received from the Scott County Board of Supervisors regarding the proposed plan amendment for the Consolidated Walcott Urban Renewal Area to utilize up to $750,000 of tax increment financing (TIF) funds to pay a portion of the costs to construct another well. The Board does not support the use of TIF for public infrastructure. The goal of the project is to meet peak demand and lay the groundwork for future economic development in the City. No other written or oral comments were received. Puck moved and Koberg seconded to close the public hearing and resume the regular meeting. Motion carried.
Consent Agenda. Knutsen moved and Bieri seconded to approve the consent agenda including the invoices, minutes from September 2, 2025, August 2025 financial reports, Resolution 2025-49, Approving Hourly Wage Increase for the Building Official (certification), and Resolution 2025-50, Establishing Hourly Wage and Vacation Leave for the new full-time Police Officer (Lance Wilden). Roll call ayes: Knutsen, Bieri, Puck, and Koberg. Motion carried.
Resolution 2025-51, Approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Consolidated Walcott Urban Renewal Area. Puck moved and Bieri seconded to approve Resolution 2025-51, Approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Consolidated Walcott Urban Renewal Area. Roll call ayes: Puck, Bieri, Knutsen, and Koberg. Motion carried.
Walcott Women – Trick-or-Treating. Laura Martin, representing Walcott Women, stated they would like to have Trick-or-Treating on Friday, October 31st from 6 – 8 p.m. with the Halloween Parade starting at 5:30 p.m. Lining up for the parade will begin at 5:15 p.m. Koberg moved and Knutsen seconded to approve Trick-or-Treating on October 31st from 6 – 8 p.m. and the Halloween Parade at 5:30 p.m., from Victory Park to the Walcott Legion. Motion carried. Mayor Kostichek extended thanks to the Walcott Women members for their efforts in organizing the annual Halloween event, as well as many other events they sponsor throughout the year for the youth in our community.
New Restroom Stall Doors at Victory Park. Rickertsen reported the Park Board recommended approval of new stall doors for the restrooms at Victory Park, at an estimated cost of $6,300.Koberg moved and Puck seconded to approve the stall doors for Victory Park as presented. Motion carried.
Police Department Report. Chief Hill introduced Officer Lance Wilden. Mayor Kostichek administered the oath of office to Officer Wilden.
Knutsen moved and Koberg seconded to adjourn at 6:15 p.m. Motion carried. All votes on motions were unanimous, unless noted.