September 8, 2026 Minutes
lrickertsen@cityofwalcott.com
September 25, 2026
The semi-monthly meeting of the City Council of Walcott, Iowa, was held on Tuesday, September 8, 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. Absent: None. Staff present: Adam Hill, Lisa Rickertsen, and Paul Stagg.
Approval of Agenda. Mengler moved and Bieri seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Introduction of Audience/Public Comments. Ross Paustian, Kent Paustian, and Noah Glasgow. No public comments at this time.
Public Hearing on Amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan Relating to the Future Land Use Map. Mayor Puck opened the public hearing on the proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan relating to the Future Land Use Map. Rickertsen noted this public hearing is being held to receive public comments regarding amending the future land use map.The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends amending the Future Land Use Map. The proposed map changes are near the Interstate 80 interchange area, changing designations from commercial to industrial. The Future Land Use Map is a policy guide for future growth and does not automatically rezone a property. There being no written or oral comments received, Mengler moved and Koberg seconded to close the public hearing and resume the regular meeting.
Consent Agenda. Koberg moved and Mengler seconded to approve the consent agenda including the invoices, minutes from August 18, 2026, August 2026 financial reports, and Resolution 2026-36, Approving the Annual Street Finance Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026. Roll call ayes: Koberg, Mengler, Martinez, Bieri, and Quick. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Voluntary Annexation Petition Application – Resolution 2026-35, Approving the Voluntary Annexation Application and Annexation of Certain Property into the City of Walcott. Rickertsen reported that any changes to the parcels being annexed would require the process to be restarted. The property owners responded they do not have any plans to develop the land asked to annexed. A real estate broker advised that their land would only get noticed if it was in the city limits and have zoning potential. Kent Paustian stated he is not opposed to the annexation but expressed concerns regarding potential water runoff and the City’s long-range plan. He encouraged the City to explore opportunities for future residential housing development. Mayor Puck stated the City has approached property owners and have been working through steps for future growth. Mengler moved and Bieri seconded to approve Resolution 2026-35, Approving the Voluntary Annexation Application and Annexation of Certain Property into the City of Walcott. Roll call ayes: Mengler, Bieri, Quick, Martinez, and Koberg. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Resolution 2026-37, Approving an Amendment to the City of Walcott Comprehensive Plan relating to the Future Land Use Map. Koberg moved and Quick seconded to approve Resolution 2026-37, Approving an Amendment to the City of Walcott Comprehensive Plan relating to the Future Land Use Map. Roll call ayes: Koberg, Quick, Mengler, Bieri, and Martinez. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Well #6 Installation Project. Pay Application #3 to KE Flatwork, Inc. Bieri moved and Koberg seconded to approve pay application #3 to KE Flatwork, Inc. for $257,646.88. Motion carried.
Police Department Report. Chief Hill extended thanks to the Scott County Regional Authority for their generous grant for the new body cameras.
Public Works Department Report.
- Engineering Services with Stanley Consultants for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements. Mengler moved and Bieri seconded to approve the engineering services with Stanley Consultants for the wastewater treatment plant improvements, as presented. Motion carried.
Quick moved and Bieri seconded to adjourn at 6:13 p.m. Motion carried. All votes on motions were unanimous, unless noted.