September 2, 2025 Minutes

The semi-monthly meeting of the City Council of Walcott, Iowa, was held on Tuesday, September 2, 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. Absent: None. Staff present: Adam Hill, Lisa Rickertsen, and Paul Stagg.

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

Introduction of Audience/Public Comments. Liz Bruns, Brenda Thrapp, Brenda Warner, Karen Puck, Sandy Bramstedt, Sherry Roberts, Andrea Schmidt, Joe Quick, and Austin Bowman.

Consent Agenda. Puck moved and Koberg seconded to approve the consent agenda including the invoices, minutes from August 18, 2025, and Resolution 2025-48, Authorizing Signatories on Bank Accounts. Roll call ayes: Puck, Koberg, Knutsen, Bieri, and Mengler. Motion carried. 

Walcott Jr. Panthers – Request to Allow Food Trucks on City Street. Liz Bruns was present to request food trucks be allowed to sell food on Saturdays from September 13^th – October 11 (rain date of October 18^th)from approximately 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m during games at Water Tower Park. Last year, the food trucks were located on private commercial property across the street, raising concerns about the safety of children crossing a busy street. Koberg moved and Knutsen seconded to approve the request allowing food trucks on the east side of Main Street (adjacent to Water Tower Park) on Saturdays, beginning September 13^th – October 18^th, only during games, from approximately 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Motion carried. Mayor Kostichek thanked the organization volunteers for continuance of providing new activities for youth sports.

Walcott Historical Society Contribution Request. Karen Puck presented a set of 8 collector pint glasses depicting scenes and history from our community to the City and expressed appreciation to the City for their support over the past 10 years. It was reported the Walcott Historical Museum will be open on Saturdays in September from 9:00 a.m. – Noon. Mengler moved and Puck seconded to approve the contribution request to the Walcott Historical Society, as budgeted, in the amount of $2,500. Motion carried. This contribution is to promote and assist in preservation of the City’s history. The members were thanked for their efforts in preserving and promoting the history of the community.   

Midwest Iron Addicts – Request for Approval of 5K Race Route on May 23, 2026. Austin Bowman, Midwest Iron Addicts, was present to request approval of a 5K run on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Koberg moved and Puck seconded to approve the 5K race route on May 23, 2026, as presented. Motion carried. 

Board Vacancy Appointments. One application was received for each of the board vacancies. 

• Park Board – Mayoral Appointment. Mayor Kostichek appointed Jordan Orcutt to the Park Board with a term ending 12/31/27. Puck moved and Bieri seconded to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Jordan Orcutt to the Park Board. Motion carried.
• Zoning Board of Adjustment. Mengler moved and Knutsen seconded to appoint Kara Schinkel.

2025 Plainview Road and Sterling Drive PCC Panel Replacement Project Pay Request. Koberg moved and Mengler seconded to approve the pay request to Heuer Construction in the amount of $78,499.93.Motion carried.

N. Century Street Watermain Replacement Project Pay Request. Koberg moved and Puck seconded to approve the pay request to Triple B Construction in the amount of $4,080.25. Motion carried.

Public Works Department Report.

• Sale of 2006 International 7400 Dump Truck with Plow. Mengler moved and Bieri seconded to accept the high bid of $2,725 from GovDeals for the 2006 International 7400 dump truck with plow. Motion carried.

Stagg addressed the potential for sanitary sewer extensions to support future development, the council was open to further exploration.   

Council Member Comments. Mengler stated she felt the electronic speed signs on Memorial Road have been effective in reducing traffic speeds. Koberg reported on the donated Victory Park concession stand improvements and noted funding from the Walcott Day Committee towards improving the park restrooms. He inquired about City funding for new stall partitions, which will be discussed at the next Park Board meeting. Restroom improvements will be deferred until after September 14^th due to scheduled shelter reservations, ensuring the facilities remain available for use.       

Mengler moved and Puck seconded to adjourn at 7:18 p.m. Motion carried. All votes on motions were unanimous, unless noted.

September 2, 2025 Signed Minutes & Claims