February 2, 2026 City Council Minutes

The Waukon City Council met in regular session on February 2, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the council chambers of City Hall, 101 Allamakee Street and via Zoom technology. Mayor Arvid Hatlan presided. Council members present: Steve Wiedner, Tim Smedsrud, Cassie Handke, John Lydon, and Nick Engrav. Others present: City Manager Grayson Rowlet; Finance Director Lana Snitker; Park, Rec and Wellness Director Jeremy Strub; Water and Sewer Superintendent Jim Cooper; Police Chief Paul Wagner; Interim Street Superintendent Pat Egan; MSA Jake Huck; The Standard- Joe Moses; and citizens.

 

The mayor called the meeting to order. He brought up information regarding open meetings and public participation needing to occur during the public comments section on the agenda and not during discussion items.

 

Moved by: Wiedner | Seconded by: Engrav

To approve the consent agenda.

  • Approval of January 19, 2026
  • Resolution agreeing to the transfer of $61,116.75 from the Sewer Revenue Fund to the Sewer Revenue Bond Sinking Fund for the principal/interest payments on the Sewer Revenue Improvement and Refunding Bond, Series 2022 ($52,305.04) and Series 2023 ($5,154.63) and Series 2021 ($3,657.08). The clerk assigned number 26-11 to the resolution.
  • Resolution agreeing to transfer the total $12,321.73 (Hotel/Motel money received in October/November/December 2025 and deposited into the General Fund) from the General Fund to Hotel/Motel (Park Improvement) Fund = $9,241.30 (75%) and to the Hotel/Motel (Tourism/Economic Development) Fund = $3,080.43 ($25%). The clerk assigned number 26-12 to the resolution.
  • Approval of Comprehensive Plan Proposal and contract for services with UERPC.
  • Approval of alcohol ownership amendment for Hartig Drug Company and Class C Retail Alcohol License for Good Fella’s Bar (pending dramshop approval).
  • Approval of claims
Payment of Claims for: February 2, 2026
Acentek Internet                      99.90
AgVantage FS Fuel                 1,340.81
Allamakee County Sheriff Answering Services                    750.00
Alliant Energy Electricity               21,203.34
Benjegerdes Machine Repairs                    144.57
Blake Excavating Repairs                    300.00
Bruening Rock Products Supplies                 1,624.74
Carquest Repairs                    202.15
Coast to Coast Calibrations Repairs                    249.00
Compass Minerals Supplies                 4,280.31
Cunningham Hardware Supplies                    186.52
Frannie Decker Supplies                      36.81
Dusty’s Cleaning Service Services                    435.00
Fareway Supplies                      33.66
Matt Hawkins Southside Rentals Rent- February                 1,100.00
Insight LPR License Plate Reader                 1,600.00
Iowa DARE Association 2026 Membership                    100.00
Iowa Assn of Municipal Utilities NISA/ISEP – 1st Qtr 2026                 1,572.00
Iowa Prison Industries Uniform                    230.00
LnM Truck Repair Repairs                    509.56
Lynch Dallas Legal Services                 4,100.00
Mediacom Telephone/Internet                      81.28
Mid-States Organized Crime MOCIC Membership 2026 100.00
MSA Engineering General Engineering – City Hall Issues                 6,900.00
MSA Engineering General Engineering – Misc                 2,441.36
MSA Engineering Bresnahan / 4th Avenue NW                    920.90
Mulgrew Fuel                    813.81
Northeast Iowa Community College HR Coaching – December                 1,584.00
Northeast Iowa Electric Repairs                    490.00
Otting Water Treatment Services                      98.50
Test America Sewer Testing                 1,181.00
The Police and Sheriffs Press ID Card                      20.00
Tri-State Business Machines Copier Maint. Agreement                    269.54
Tri-State Business Machines Copier Maint. Agreement                      81.91
Verizon Telephone                    156.98
Veterans Memorial Hospital Physical                    455.00
Viking Pest Control Services                      45.00
 
     PAID CLAIMS:
Regular Payroll Boden Correction                    889.29
Regular Payroll January 4 – 17, 2026               57,501.09
EFTPS Federal Withholding                 6,416.53
EFTPS SS/ Medicare Withholding               11,773.80
EBS – Employee Benefits Systems Admin Fees – February                    252.96
EBS – Employee Benefits Systems Safe-T Fund -January                 3,439.67
Jon Earp / Town Theater Cat Grant Payment #2 / FINAL               36,023.56
Republic Services Services               20,200.50
Waukon Postmaster Postage – Section 4 & 8                    377.21
WSB-CC – Amazon Labels – Water & Sewer                      28.99
WSB-CC – Dell Technologies Computer – Monitor – City Manager                 1,623.51
WSB-CC – Dell Technologies Computer —– Finance                 1,767.94
WSB-CC – Amazon Vacuum – Police                    299.99
WSB-CC – Amazon Storage Cabinet – Finance                    131.00
WSB-CC – Amazon Annual Prime Membership                    139.00
WSB-CC-Tax1099.com 1099-NEC processing x31 – Finance                    206.00
WSB-CC-Tax1099.com 1099-MISC Processing x1 – Finance                        6.20
WSB-CC-Iowa League of Cities 2025-26 Mayors                      30.00
Wellmark BCBS Insurance – February               30,068.07
    WELLNESS CLAIMS:
Crexendo Telephone                    169.69
Fareway Supplies / Concessions                    913.05
Fastenal Supplies                    568.06
Olympic Fire Protection Sprinkler Inspection                    710.00
Debbie Rixen Instructor License                      35.00
     PARK & REC CLAIMS:
Carquest Repairs                      55.82
Epic Wear Basketball Shirts                      60.00
Fareway Supplies                        2.88
Floors Plus Padding                      55.00
South Winn Recreation Basketball League                    770.00
General: 103,643.96   Economic Development: 36,023.56
Library: 6,202.24   Bresnahan / 4th Avenue NW: 920.90
RUT: 19,202.07   Wellness: 2,446.53
Employee Benefits: 21,043.71   Water: 18,164.58
T & A Insurance: 3,262.24   Sewer: 19,342.67
      FUND TOTALS: 230,252.46

 

 

Yes: Lydon, Engrav, Handke, Smedsrud, Wiedner | No: 0

The mayor declared the motion carried.

 

Under Public Comments: none

 

Under Reports: Strub mentioned they will be advertising for the summer rec programs soon. Cooper noted there are still issues with the heater at the plant and that the council will need to determine how they want to handle the contractors who want payment for the project. Egan mentioned the estimates for the storm sewer intakes by the airport will be honored this spring. Wagner stated there are two officers completing sexual assault investigation classes. Rowlet informed the council of the Local Leaders Day in Des Moines in March and anyone who might be interested in attending should let him know.

 

The mayor opened the public hearing on the proposed sale and transfer of City owned real property in the Fairgrounds. The clerk noted there were no oral or written comments received and the mayor closed the hearing.

 

Moved by: Engrav | Seconded by: Handke

To approve the resolution transferring city owned real estate to the Allamakee County Agricultural Society.

Yes: Engrav, Handke, Lydon, Smedsrud, Wiedner

The mayor declared the motion carried and the clerk assigned number 26-13 to the resolution.

 

The council was asked to review the Board of Adjustment variance recommendations for 101 Rossville Rd. (Kwik Star). The council saw no concerns.

No action taken.

 

Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Smedsrud

To approve the first reading of the ordinance amending the code by changing the City Clerk appointment process.

Yes: Engrav, Handke, Lydon, Smedsrud, Wiedner

The mayor declared the motion carried.

 

Rowlet gave an update on the City Hall building noting that more work is needed to verify the extent of the structural issues. He informed them of the new staff locations and recommends utilizing the library community center for council meetings. He also noted that EMC Insurance will not insure City Hall and insurance will be done on April 1st. He is working with our agent on other insurance options for the building.

No action taken.

 

Moved by: Smedsrud | Seconded by: Lydon

To approve the lease agreement with Allamakee County for office space.

Yes: 5
The mayor declared the motion carried.

 

Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Smedsrud

To adjourn the meeting.

Yes: 5

The mayor declared the motion carried.

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