April 6, 2026 City Council Minutes

The Waukon City Council met in regular session on April 6, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Community Center at Robey Memorial Library 401 1st Ave. NW 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; Water and Sewer Superintendent Jim Cooper; Park, Rec & Wellness Center Director Jeremy Strub; 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 and mentioned the resolution rescinding the transfer from the General Fund to the LOSST fund was going to be pulled for discussion.

 

Moved by: Wiedner | Seconded by: Engrav

To approve the consent agenda with that change.

  • Approval of March 16, 2026 minutes
  • Resolution agreeing to the transfer of $61,116.76 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 ($3,657.09). The clerk assigned number 26-26 to the resolution.
  • Resolution agreeing to the transfer of $11,964 from the Wellness Center Capital Fund to the General Fund to pay for fire pump controller replacement. The clerk assigned number 26-27 to the resolution.
  • Resolution setting date for public hearing amending the current budget for the City of Waukon for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2026 for April 20, 2026 at 5:30PM. The clerk assigned number 26-28 to the resolution.
  • Approval of public hearing on proposed budget for fiscal year July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, for April 20, 2026 at 5:30PM.
  • Approval of estimate from Brink’s Professional Painting of $3,453 to paint the city hall offices in the courthouse.
  • Approval of Alcohol License for Kwik Star and Hy-Vee Dollar Fresh
  • Approval of Tobacco license Renewal for Fareway and Kwik Star
  • Approval of claims
Payment of Claims for: April 6, 2026
Acentek Internet                      99.90
AgVantage FS Fuel                 3,419.96
American Legion Post # 62 Flags                    625.00
Badger Meter Network Fees                    653.44
Bodensteiner Implement Repairs                      80.02
Bruening Rock Products Rock                      33.56
Clark Tire Pros Repairs                    238.83
Carquest Repairs                    218.95
Compass Minerals Supplies                 5,971.02
Cunningham Hardware Supplies                      85.55
Grainger Repairs                    263.89
Hach Company Supplies                 1,068.77
Hawkins Supplies                      90.00
Matt Hawkins Southside Rentals Rent                 1,100.00
Iowa Dept. of Public Safety Terminal Fees                    300.00
Keystone Laboratories Water Testing                    149.75
Lynch Dallas Legal Services                 3,200.00
Midwest Patch Supplies                 1,500.00
Mediacom Telephone/Internet                      81.28
Otting Water Treatment Services                    327.98
Reel-Core Franchise Fees                 7,709.96
Reiser Implement Repairs                 2,129.14
Sarah Snitker Mileage                      29.00
Sun Life Life Insurance                    196.80
Test America Sewer Testing                    949.00
Tri-State Business Machines Maint. Agreement                    143.93
Tri-State Business Machines Maint. Agreement                      77.05
Tristate Truck Equipment Repairs                 6,656.03
Truck Equipment Repairs                    252.98
Verizon Telephone                    156.98
Waukon Area Fire Protection District 28E Agreement               23,750.00
Waukon Postmaster Stamps                    780.00
Zoro Supplies                    212.06
 
     PAID CLAIMS:
Regular Payroll March 1-14, 2026               50,643.94
EFTPS Federal Withholding                 4,631.83
EFTPS SS/ Medicare Withholding               10,117.08
Regular Payroll March 15-28, 2026               53,156.81
EFTPS Federal Withholding                 4,854.30
EFTPS SS/ Medicare Withholding               10,563.04
EBS – Employee Benefits Systems Admin Fees – April                    244.80
EBS – Employee Benefits Systems Safe-T Fund – March                    876.68
Paymentech Credit Card Processing – March                    321.98
Republic Services Services               20,138.25
Waukon Postmaster Postage                    375.34
WSB-CC – Amazon Supplies                        4.19
WSB-CC – Amazon Toner                    224.89
WSB-CC – Amazon Supplies                    226.52
WSB-CC – Hilton Garden Inn Hotel                    270.32
Wellmark BCBS Insurance – April               31,215.32
WELLNESS CLAIMS:  
Crexendo Telephone                        3.10
Epic Wear Supplies                    300.00
Fastenal Supplies                    579.82
Joe & Matt’s Plumbing Repairs                    115.29
Ken Kerr Electric Repairs                    635.00
Olympic Fire Protection Control Panel Replacement               11,964.00
PARK~REC~POOL CLAIM:  
AC Skyways Internet – Campgrounds                      10.00
General: 138,884.54   T & A Insurance: 876.68
Library: 12,056.79   Wellness: 13,725.94
RUT: 36,953.96   Water: 20,633.02
Employee Benefits: 23,902.90   Sewer: 16,989.50
      FUND TOTALS: 264,023.33

 

Yes: Lydon, Smedsrud, Wiedner, Engrav, Handke

The mayor declared the motion carried.

 

Under Public Comments: none

 

Under reports: Strub noted they plan to turn the water on in the park next week and they have an opening on their commission. Cooper noted the new roof was put on the ACE building by the south water tower. Egan mentioned his department has started their summer hours. Wagner stated that Officer Salinas attended a precision driver instructor course which is going to start being required in 2027. S. Snitker mentioned spring cleanup will be May 8th with more details being shared in the paper and on Facebook once available. Rowlet mentioned he, the mayor and S. Snitker will be attending the Iowa Rural Summit from Wednesday to Friday. Smedsrud noted he and staff members met with Hacker Nelson and went through the City’s Audit nothing there were no issues.

 

The mayor read a proclamation declaring April 11 – 17, 2026 as the week of the Young Child.

 

The mayor read a proclamation declaring the month of April 2026 Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

 

L. Snitker explained why a previous resolution was being rescinded.

Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Handke

To approve the resolution rescinding the transfer of $75,095.50 from the General Fund to the Street Improvement (LOSST) Fund. Per resolution 22-119, when sufficient funds are received in the General Fund, funds will be transferred back to the Street Improvement (LOSST) Fund.

Yes: Lydon, Handke, Smedsrud, Wiedner, Engrav

The mayor declared the motion carried and the clerk assigned number 26-29 to the resolution.

 

Jane Regan with Upper Iowa Insurance presented the EMC policy/premium and gave information on the 1% buy down and the West Bend Insurance Company’s Worker’s Com policy.

Moved by: Wiedner | Seconded by: Lydon

To approve the annual EMC policy/premium, 1% buy down and West Bend Insurance Company’s Worker’s Comp policy.

Yes: 5

The mayor declared the motion carried.

 

Kwik Star representative Bjorn Berg was present to give the council an update on the building design changes due to the storm sewer running underneath the property.

No action taken.

 

Moved by: Smedsrud | Seconded by: Lydon

To approve the 2nd reading of the ordinance changing the zoning district classification from “M-1” Manufacturing to “B-2” Business District for certain real estate in the City of Waukon, Iowa.

Yes: Handke, Engrav, Lydon, Wiedner, Smedsrud

The mayor declared the motion carried.

 

Moved by: Smedsrud | Seconded by: Lydon

To waive the 3rd reading and adopt the ordinance changing the zoning district classification from “M-1” Manufacturing to “B-2” Business District for certain real estate in the City of Waukon, Iowa.

Yes: Handke, Engrav, Lydon, Wiedner, Smedsrud

The mayor declared the motion carried and the clerk assigned number 867 to the ordinance.

 

Moved by: Engrav | Seconded by: Handke

To remand the board of adjustment variance approval for 108 11th Ave. NW back to the Board of Adjustment.

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

The mayor declared the motion carried.

 

Egan discussed the cameras at the yard waste site.

Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Smedsrud

To approve the new cameras at the yard waste site for $1,400 for the initial year and the $700 per year after for subscription.

Yes: 5

The mayor declared the motion carried.

 

Jake Huck was present to go over designs and get the council’s feedback on the 1st Ave. SE Project. The council consensus was to keep the street 28 feet wide with one-sided parking on the south side and for the sidewalk to be 4 feet. Huck recommended contacting the property owners about acquisition.

No action taken.

 

Rowlet gave an update on the upcoming Fiscal Year General Fund End Balance compared to past years. Engrav asked if LOSST language could be changed to allow for utilization in general operating expenses.

No action taken.

 

Moved by: Handke | Seconded by: Rowlet

To adjourn the meeting.

Yes: 5

The mayor declared the motion carried.

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