The Waukon City Council met in regular session on June 15, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Community Center at Robey Memorial Library 401 1st Avenue NW and via Zoom technology. Mayor Arvid Hatlan presided. Council members present: Steve Wiedner, Cassie Handke, John Lydon, Tim Smedsrud and Nick Engrav. Others present: City Manager Grayson Rowlet; Water and Sewer Superintendent Jim Cooper; Park, Recreation & Wellness Center Director Jeremy Strub; Interim Street Superintendent Pat Egan; MSA Jake Huck; Waukon Forward group- Dave Blocker; via Zoom- Republic Services- Susan Malmanger; The Standard- Joe Moses; citizen- Clint Rethamel; and citizens.
The mayor called the meeting to order, and all recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Lydon requested that item f. (Approval of NICC grant agreement for HR Services) on the consent agenda be moved down for discussion. The mayor placed the item under reports, item e.
Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Engrav
To approve the consent agenda
- Approval of June 1, 2026, minutes
- Resolution agreeing to the transfer of $97.25 from the Sewer Revenue Bond Sinking Fund to the Sewer Revenue Bond Surplus Fund as set out in Section 9 of the Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2019. The deputy clerk assigned number 26-54 to the resolution.
- Resolution amending the City of Waukon Employee Handbook to include Attachment “I” Early Return to Work Program. The deputy clerk assigned number 26-55 to the resolution.
- Resolution adopting a procurement policy for the storm siren replacement project. The deputy clerk assigned number 26-56 to the resolution.
- Resolution agreeing to the transfer of $20,000.00 from the Street Improvement/LOST Fund to the Storm Siren Replacement/Maintenance Fund to provide a match for the Storm Siren Replacement Project. The deputy clerk assigned number 26-57 to the resolution.
- Resolution agreeing to the transfer of $2,500.00 from the Street Improvement/LOST Fund to the Storm Siren Replacement/Maintenance Fund to set aside funds for maintenance on storm sirens. The deputy clerk assigned number 26-58 to the resolution.
- Resolution correcting the pay plan assignments from resolution 26-53. The deputy clerk assigned number 26-59 to the resolution.
- Resolution approving First Amendment to Employment Agreement with Lana Snitker. The deputy clerk assigned number 26-60 to the resolution.
- Resolution approving First Amendment to Employment Agreement with Grayson Rowlet. The deputy clerk assigned number 26-61 to the resolution.
- Approval of Agreement for Maintenance and Repair of Primary Roads in Municipalities with the Iowa Department of Transportation.
- Approval of Roadway Maintenance Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation.
- Approval of liquor license permanent outdoor service amendment for Allamakee County Agricultural Society to serve at the county fair and liquor license renewal at Lids Bar and Grill.
- Approval of retail tobacco permit for Casey’s and Family Dollar.
- Approval of invoice from Richard’s Sanitation, LLC for assistance with Spring cleanup in the amount of $7,543.81.
- Approval of City Clerk/Treasurer’s Report May 2026.
- Approval of claims.
| Payment of Claims for: | June 15, 2026 | |
| AC Skyways | Internet | 99.99 |
| AC Skyways | Internet | 299.99 |
| AC Skyways | Internet | 65.98 |
| Allamakee Clayton Electric | Electricity | 120.51 |
| Allamakee County Sheriff | Radio Communications | 750.00 |
| Alliant Energy | Electricity – March-April-May | 4,999.33 |
| Automatic Systems | Repairs | 717.50 |
| Badger Meter | Network Fees | 586.41 |
| Benjegerdes Machine | Repairs | 117.65 |
| Black Hills Energy | Services | 891.39 |
| Blake Excavating | Repairs | 1,315.00 |
| Bolton and Menk | Engineering | 1,781.25 |
| Bruening Rock Products | Repairs | 433.22 |
| Carquest | Repairs | 217.50 |
| Century Link | Telephone | 146.75 |
| City Laundry | Uniforms | 1,087.28 |
| Cunningham Hardware | Supplies | 50.29 |
| Epic Wear | Supplies | 34.00 |
| Finger Publishing | Services | 1,900.16 |
| First Supply | Hydrant Parts | 6,510.00 |
| Hausladen’s | Repairs | 254.29 |
| Hawkins | Supplies | 4,059.78 |
| Hawk’s Full Service | Fuel | 248.85 |
| Iowa Department of Public Safety | Terminal Fees | 300.00 |
| Karl Chevrolet | Repairs | 97.14 |
| Keystone Laboratories | Water Testing | 99.75 |
| Kwik Trip, Inc. | Fuel | 253.00 |
| L-Tron Corporation | Supplies | 414.00 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | HR Coaching – February, March and May | 453.00 |
| Northeast Iowa Electric | Repairs | 850.00 |
| Palmer Repair | Repairs | 110.00 |
| Grayson Rowlett | Phone Reimbursement | 100.00 |
| Simmering Cory | 2026 March Supplement | 294.00 |
| Skyline Construction | Repairs | 475.08 |
| Sportsmen’s Unlimited | Thermal Imaging Monocular x2 | 4,300.00 |
| State Hygienic Laboratory | Water Testing | 22.50 |
| Table Rock Alerting Systems | Repairs | 4,150.00 |
| T W Grinding | Compost Services | 3,660.00 |
| US Cellular | Telephone | 239.18 |
| Village Farm & Home | Supplies, Repairs, Uniforms | 493.75 |
| Waukon Feed Ranch | Fuel | 1,133.37 |
| West Side Waukon Lumber | Supplies | 15.98 |
| Wright Way Computers | IT Services | 49.00 |
| Wright Way Computers | IT Services -May | 2,325.20 |
| Zoro | Supplies | 329.98 |
| PAID CLAIMS: | ||
| IPERS | Withholding – May – Police | 5,365.48 |
| IPERS | Withholding – May – Regular | 16,744.09 |
| Treasurer-State of IA | State Withholding – May | 3,079.54 |
| Regular Payroll | May 24 – June 6, 2026 | 76,229.04 |
| EFTPS | Federal Withholding | 5,634.02 |
| EFTPS | SS/Medicare Withholding | 14,710.70 |
| AFLAC | Insurance – June | 808.36 |
| EBS – Employee Benefits Systems | SafeT Fund – June part 1 | 10,826.76 |
| Paymentech | Credit Card Processing – May | 296.38 |
| Treasurer-State of IA | Sales Tax – May | 4,045.42 |
| Treasurer-State of IA | WET Tax – May | 2,058.16 |
| WSB-CC-Iowa League of Cities | Conference – City Manager, Finance & Clerk | 825.00 |
| WSB-CC-Nextiva | Telephone — Police, Finance & Street | 488.12 |
| PAID MUSIC IN THE PARK CLAIMS: | ||
| Mitch Laue | Entertainment – 5/28 | 350.00 |
| WELLNESS CLAIMS: | ||
| Alliant Energy | Electricity – May | 3,905.82 |
| Black Hills Energy | Services – May | 639.18 |
| Elan Financial Services | Supplies | 38.97 |
| Fareway | Supplies / Concessions | 288.95 |
| Finger Publishing | Advertising | 113.60 |
| Mediacom | Services | 94.30 |
| Jim Palmer | Repairs | 380.25 |
| PARK~REC~POOL CLAIMS: | ||
| AC Skyways | Internet | 111.97 |
| AgVantage FS | Fuel | 1,107.34 |
| Alliant Energy | Electricity – May | 2,873.74 |
| Brody Bernau | Soccer Official | 80.00 |
| Bodensteiner Implement | Repairs | 3,950.09 |
| Carrico Aquatic Resources | Water Chemical Agreement | 3,175.00 |
| Casper Plumbing & Heating | Pool Inspection | 305.50 |
| Joey Courtney | Soccer Official | 400.00 |
| Morgan Crary | Lifeguard Re-Certification | 1,200.00 |
| Cunningham Hardware | Repairs | 207.95 |
| Beckham Delaney | Soccer Official | 340.00 |
| Elan Financial Services | Supplies / Concessions | 4,819.07 |
| Epic Wear | Shirts | 158.00 |
| Fareway | Supplies | 80.57 |
| Fastenal | Supplies | 195.40 |
| Gillette Group = Pepsi | Concessions | 1,623.50 |
| Innovative Ag | Supplies | 79.65 |
| Joe & Matt’s Plumbing | Repairs | 1,556.84 |
| Jacob Jones | Soccer Official | 360.00 |
| MARC – Mid American Research | Supplies | 204.88 |
| Gabe McCormick | Soccer Official | 280.00 |
| Grant McCormick | Soccer Official | 200.00 |
| Palmer Repair | Repairs | 25.00 |
| Quillin’s Food Ranch | Fuel | 179.78 |
| Gavin Rounds | Soccer Official | 360.00 |
| Raymond Sweeney | Soccer Official | 160.00 |
| Village Farm & Home | Repairs | 461.76 |
| West Side Lumber | Repairs & Supplies | 797.83 |
| General: | 81,950.02 | Wellness: | 6,945.08 | |
| Library: | 6,294.65 | Music in the Park: | 350.00 | |
| RUT: | 13,036.41 | Water: | 45,124.03 | |
| Employee Benefits: | 16,067.72 | Sewer: | 39,523.94 | |
| T & A Insurance: | 9,776.21 | FUND TOTALS: | 219,068.06 |
Yes: Lydon, Handke, Wiedner, Smedsrud, Engrav | No: 0
The mayor declared the motion carried.
Under Public Comments: Two residents commented. Clint Rethamel, 5th Street NW, questioned why approval on an addition to his garage was denied. He would like to know the reason why it was remanded and sent back to the Board of Adjustment. Another anonymous resident from SW Waukon commented about the services of Republic Services and not doing their job. The mayor assured her that the City is working on a resolution.
Under reports: Strub noted the summer rec programs are up and running, it’s been a busy start to the pool season, and Music in the Park has been rained out the last two weeks. Cooper gave a shout out to his department for taking care of a watermain break at 3rd Street NE and a lightning strike took out one of the PLCs needing reset of a code. Cooper is looking into options to reset next time. Egan stated the municipal parking lot along Allamakee Street was closed and they will do the same with the Wellness Center lot in order to seal it and paint lines. Wagner reported a citizen with concerns about the speed limit in the area by the park. He will look into it and get back with information. He clarified that signage and speed limits on state highways are set by the State. Engrav made a request for the next agenda. He would like it publicly shared what was recommended by our lawyers and let community members know reasons behind the remand of Board of Adjustment variances for reconsideration. Wiedner shared how impressed a visiting family member was with Waukon.
Council discussed the item pulled down from consent agenda, approval of NICC grant agreement for HR Services. Lydon questioned the cost and the amount covered by grant. Engrav requested the services be voted/approved prior to use.
Moved by: Engrav | Seconded by: Wiedner
To approve NICC grant agreement for HR Services.
Yes: Handke, Wiedner, Engrav, Smedsrud | No: Lydon
The mayor declared the motion carried.
Blocker presented on the Waukon Forward group and potential project funding. The group would like to fund projects that promote wellness and community projects where funding is needed. Surveys were reviewed and the interest of a dog park was addressed. Waukon Forward could provide significant funding for this project. Strub shared that the park and recreation board would like to lead a committee with the process.
Moved by: Engrav | Seconded by: Smedsrud
To create a council committee for the project.
Yes: 5 | No: 0
The mayor declared the motion carried.
Rowlet explained as a council committee by code- members will be selected by the mayor.
Malmanger with Republic Services was present via Zoom to speak on residential waste collection services. She apologized on behalf of the company for the inefficiencies the residents experienced with the cleanup and their collection services and appreciates our patience. Various concerns were shared from Council members and citizens. Malmanger provided her email address to take concerns.
No action taken.
Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Smedsrud
To approve the final reading and adopt the ordinance amending the code by changing rates for water service.
Yes: Handke, Wiedner, Lydon, Engrav, Smedsrud | No: 0
The mayor declared the motion carried and the deputy clerk assigned number 868 to the ordinance.
Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Handke
To approve the 2nd reading amending the code of ordinances by amending chapters 15, 19, and 30.
Yes: Engrav, Lydon, Wiedner, Handke, Smedsrud | No: 0
The mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by: Smedsrud | Seconded by: Lydon
To approve the 1st reading amending the code of ordinances by amending chapter 105 “Solid Waste Control” of the code of ordinances.
Yes: Lydon, Wiedner, Handke, Engrav, Smedsrud | No: 0
The mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Wiedner
To approve the 1st reading amending the code of ordinances by changing the sewer user charges and special rates.
Yes: Lydon, Handke, Engrav, Smedsrud, Wiedner | No: 0
The mayor declared the motion carried.
Huck reviewed the Sidewalk Condition Assessment Program agreement with the Council.
Moved by: Wiedner | Seconded by: Lydon
To approve the Sidewalk Condition Assessment Program (Year 1 agreement with MSA Professional Services for an estimated fee of $16,500).
Yes: 5 | No: 0
The mayor declared the motion carried.
Huck reviewed the amendment to the agreement dated February 16, 2026 for the 1st Avenue Reconstruction – 2nd Street SE to 4th Street SE Project.
Moved by: Engrav | Seconded by: Smedsrud
To approve Amendment 1 to the Agreement (dated February 16, 2026 with MSA Professional Services) on the 1st Avenue Reconstruction Project (2nd Street SE to 4th Street SE for an estimated fee of $10,500).
Yes: 5 | No: 0
The mayor declared the motion carried.
Huck presented a PowerPoint of the 1st Avenue SE Reconstruction Project.
Moved by: Engrav | Seconded by: Handke
To approve the resolution approving detailed plans and specifications, notice of hearing, notice to bidders and form of contract for 1st Avenue SE Reconstruction Project.
Yes: Handke, Wiedner, Engrav, Lydon, Smedsrud | No: 0
The mayor declared the motion carried and the deputy clerk assigned 26-62 to the resolution.
Moved by: Wiedner | Seconded by: Engrav
To adjourn the meeting.
Yes: 5 | No: 0
The mayor declared the motion carried.