May 4, 2026 City Council Minutes

The Waukon City Council met in regular session on May 4, 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; Finance Director Lana Snitker; 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.

Moved by: Wiedner | Seconded by: Lydon
To approve the consent agenda
Approval of April 20, 2026, minutes
Resolution agreeing to the transfer of $61,116.77 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 ($5,154.64) and Series 2021 ($3,657.09). The clerk assigned number 26-37 to the resolution.
Resolution agreeing to transfer the total of $7,299.80 (Hotel/Motel money received in January/February/March 2026 and deposited into the General Fund) from the General Fund to Hotel/Motel (Park Improvement) Fund = $5,474.85 (75%) and to the Hotel/Motel (Tourism/Economic Development) Fund = $1,824.95 (25%). The clerk assigned number 26-38 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 – May 18, 2026, at 5:30PM. The clerk assigned number 26-39 to the resolution.
Approval of Alcohol License for Hartig Drug Store
Approval of claims
Payment of Claims for: May 4, 2026

Acentek Internet 99.90
American Legion Post 62 Flag 25.00
Bodensteiner Implement Supplies 10.99
Bruening Rock Products Supplies 318.99
Carquest Repairs 1,044.63
Clark Tire Pros Repairs 158.15
Croell Repairs 819.00
Cunningham Hardware Supplies 5.63
Frannie Decker Supplies 17.91
Epic Wear Supplies 17.00
Matt Hawkins Southside Rentals Rent- May 1,100.00
Iowa Department of Transportation Supplies 4,125.00
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Training 575.00
Iowa One Call Locates 54.00
Midwest Patch/Hi-Vis Supplies 240.00
Northeast Iowa Community College HR Coaching – January 91.00
Otting Water Treatment Services 101.50
Pop’s Produce Tree Replacement Program 2,850.00
Grayson Rowlet Phone Reimbursement 100.00
Test America Sewer Testing 1,835.00
Tri-State Business Machines Copier Maint. Agreement 147.87
Tri-State Business Machines Copier Maint. Agreement 69.00
Truck Equipment Repairs 1,770.82
Upper Iowa Insurance Insurance – Red Cross 98.00
USA Bluebook Repairs 741.98
Verizon Telephone 156.94

PAID CLAIMS:
Regular Payroll April 12 – 25, 2026 55,272.68
EFTPS Federal Withholding 5,287.45
EFTPS SS/ Medicare Withholding 11,089.42
Republic Services Services 20,033.00
Melissa Schnitzler Overpayment 223.36
Waukon Postmaster Postage – Section 4 & 7 474.55
WSB-CC – Tactacam Camera 1 Monitoring 120.00
WSB-CC – Tactacam Camera 2 Monitoring 119.95
WSB-CC – Tactacam Camera 3 Monitoring 119.95
WSB-CC – Tactacam Camera 4 Monitoring 119.96
WSB-CC – Adobe Annual Subscription 239.88
WSB-CC – Amazon Supplies – City Manager 54.55

WELLNESS CLAIMS:
Crexendo Telephone 169.51
Glass Service Center Restroom Doors 16,279.42

PARK & REC CLAIMS:
American Legion Post #62 Flag 30.00
Carrico Aquatic Resources Supplies 425.89
Epic Wear Soccer Shirts 2,586.00
Hall Roberts Supplies 238.25
Leiran Painting Field Paint 1,301.60
Ness Pumping Services 375.00

PARK TRUST CLAIM:
Brown Forestry 5 Bridges Trail 422.00

General: 77,850.85 Wellness: 16,448.93
Library: 5,470.64 Park Trust: 422.00
RUT: 12,721.87 Water: 8,146.77
Employee Benefits: 4,365.91 Sewer: 6,128.76
FUND TOTALS: 131,555.73
Yes: Lydon, Smedsrud, Wiedner, Handke, Engrav
The mayor declared the motion carried.

Under Public Comments: One resident had concerns with the council changing the ordinances regarding who the Police Chief and Police Department report to. Three residents asked about an update on the City Hall building. One attendee asked if the 2nd public comments could be put back on the agenda.

Under reports: Strub noted they received a grant for a new water fountain in the park and another grant for new doors in the wellness center. Cooper mentioned well #5 was tested and that their department will be flushing hydrants next week. Egan stated work on the intake boxes on HWY 9 has started. Wagner mentioned they were invited to join ASAP at the health fair on Wednesday. S. Snitker thanked and congratulated the Allamakee County Economic Development & Tourism on the Economic Development tour that was held in Waukon last week. Rowlet noted that Gronen has started their evaluation of the City Hall building and will also look at city space needs. Lydon received a few comments on the art in the plaza area and possibly removing it. Smedsrud made note of a few upcoming events happening in town.

Engrav addressed reasons he thought it would be beneficial to have ordinance 15, 19, and 30 amended on who the Police Chief and the Police Department report to. Smedsrud questioned if the Police Chief should be included in the ordinance regarding the hiring process. The council wants some re-wording done and to have the ordinances brought back.
No action taken.

Tina Weymiller was present to discuss the work they plan to do on their building.
Moved by: Engrav | Seconded by: Handke
To approve the city façade improvement application up to $10,000 for 29 West Main Street for front façade work.
Yes: 5
The mayor declared the motion carried.

Egan noted that our insurance will cover some of the cost of the replacement of the video camera and processor in the downtown intersection.
Moved by: Smedsrud | Seconded by: Lydon
To approve the Voltmer Inc. estimate of $21,375 with the city not exceeding the $10,000 insurance deductible.
Yes: 5
The mayor declared the motion carried.

Moved by: Wiedner | Seconded by: Engrav
To adjourn the meeting.
Yes: 5
The mayor declared the motion carried.

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