The Waukon City Council met in regular session on July 6, 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, Tim Smedsrud and Nick Engrav. Absent: John Lydon. Others present: City Manager Grayson Rowlet; Water and Sewer Superintendent Jim Cooper; Park, Recreation & Wellness Center Director Jeremy Strub; Street Superintendent Pat Egan; MSA Jake Huck; The Standard- Joe Moses; Gronen Emily Sewell; and citizens.
The mayor called the meeting to order.
Moved by: Wiedner | Seconded by: Engrav
To approve the consent agenda
Approval of June 15, 2026, minutes
Resolution establishing the sidewalk condition assessment fund. The clerk assigned number 26-63 to the resolution.
Resolution agreeing to the transfer of $102,050 from the General Fund to the Library Fund for operations. The clerk assigned number 26-64 to the resolution.
Resolution agreeing to the transfer of $58,725 from the Storm Water Utility Fund to the RUT Fund for storm sewer improvement street repairs. The clerk assigned number 26-65 to the resolution.
Resolution agreeing to the transfer of $20,000 from the RUT Fund to Capital Equipment Fund/Street to set aside for dump truck purchase. The clerk assigned number 26-66 to the resolution.
Resolution agreeing to the transfer of $200,000 from the SE Tax Increment Fund for advancement repayments, to the Street Improvement/LOST Fund, in accordance with Resolution No. 24-132 (Northwest Street Blight Alleviation Project). The clerk assigned number 26-67 to the resolution.
Resolution agreeing to the transfer of $20,000 from the SE Tax Increment Fund for advancement repayments, to the Street Improvement/LOST Fund in accordance with Resolution No. 24-133 (Façade Improvements Program). The clerk assigned number 26-68 to the resolution.
Resolution agreeing to the transfer of $16,500 from the Street Improvement/LOST Fund to the Sidewalk Condition Assessment Fund to fund administrative costs for the Sidewalk Condition Assessment Program. The clerk assigned number 26-69 to the resolution.
Resolution agreeing to the transfer of $30,900 from the Employee Benefits Fund to the T&A Insurance Partial Self Fund for insurance costs. The clerk assigned number 26-70 to the resolution.
Resolution agreeing to the transfer of $61,236.81 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 ($52,439.73) and Series 2023 ($5,104.79) and Series 2021 ($3,692.29). The clerk assigned number 26-71 to the resolution.
Resolution closing extension HWY IA 76 and 9 from 610 Rossville Rd to West Main from 2PM – 3:15PM on October 2, 2026 for the Allamakee CSD/Waukon High School Homecoming Parade. The clerk assigned number 26-72 to the resolution.
Resolution authorizing internal advance for funding of the Façade Improvements Program. The clerk assigned number 26-73 to the resolution.
Approval of board appointment to the Zoning Board of Adjustments – Jerry Schoenthal
Approval of John Deere Skid Steer Loader ($34,500) and kage ($5,100) for the Street Department
Approval of claims.
| Payment of Claims for: | July 6, 2026 | |
| Acentek | Internet | 99.90 |
| AgVantage FS | Fuel | 2,613.29 |
| Airgas | Cylinder Maintenance | 54.46 |
| Allamakee Community Schools | Crossing Guard – 2nd Semester 2025/2026 | 1,980.00 |
| Allamakee County Auditor | Platbook | 27.00 |
| Allamakee County Economic Development | Leadership Institute Tuition | 375.00 |
| Allamakee County Sheriff | Answering Services | 750.00 |
| Alliant Energy | Electricity | 19,122.77 |
| Axon Enterprise | Taser & Body Camera = Annual Contract | 17,861.51 |
| Badger Meter | Network Fees | 708.39 |
| Benjegerdes Machine | Repairs | 92.15 |
| Braun Intertec Corporation | Services – 1st Ave SE Street | 1,450.00 |
| Bruening Rock Products | Supplies | 457.31 |
| Clark Tire Pros | Repairs | 299.84 |
| Doug Crary | Operator Test & Certification Fees | 96.08 |
| Cunningham Hardware | Supplies | 96.78 |
| Frannie Decker | Supplies | 36.51 |
| Gronen Restoration | Assessment – City Hall | 19,010.77 |
| Hawkins | Supplies | 50.00 |
| Matt Hawkins Southside Rentals | Rent – July | 1,100.00 |
| Iowa Dept. of Transportation | Supplies | 3,300.00 |
| Iowa League of Cities | Membership | 2,610.00 |
| Iowa One Call | Locates | 65.00 |
| Iowa Rural Water Association | Water Conference | 260.00 |
| Lynch Dallas | Legal Services | 1,840.00 |
| Mediacom | Telephone/Internet | 82.47 |
| Midwest Patch / Hi-Viz Safety | Uniforms | 223.00 |
| MSA Engineering | 1st Avenue SE | 26,775.25 |
| MSA Engineering | Bresnahan / 4th Avenue NW | 4,650.88 |
| MSA Engineering | General Engineering | 2,698.96 |
| Northeast Iowa Electric | Repairs | 361.00 |
| Or-Tec | Supplies- Sewer | 3,505.00 |
| Sarah Snitker | Mileage/Meals – Municipal Professionals | 409.09 |
| Streicher’s | Uniforms | 65.00 |
| Sun Life | Life Insurance | 252.00 |
| Tri-State Business Machines | Maint. Agreement | 172.65 |
| Tri-State Business Machines | Maint. Agreement | 69.00 |
| Verizon | Telephone | 156.96 |
| Viking Pest Control | Services | 45.00 |
| Waukon Area Fire Protection District | 28E Agreement – Quarterly | 23,750.00 |
| Waukon Postmaster | 10 rolls stamps | 780.00 |
| Natasha Wilkes | Postage – Police | 8.15 |
| Zoro | Supplies | 163.00 |
| PAID CLAIMS: | ||
| Regular Payroll | June 7 – 20, 2026 | 72,369.41 |
| EFTPS | Federal Withholding | 5,383.44 |
| EFTPS | SS/ Medicare Withholding | 14,017.30 |
| EBS – Employee Benefits Systems | Admin Fees – July | 244.80 |
| EBS – Employee Benefits Systems | Safe-T Fund – June – part 2 | 3,858.58 |
| Republic Services | Services | 20,588.25 |
| Richard’s Sanitation, LLC | City Wide Clean Up – 5/18/2026 | 7,543.81 |
| Skyline Construction | Highway 9 Storm Sewer | 26,250.00 |
| Waukon Postmaster | Postage – Section 7 & 4 | 475.96 |
| WSB-CC – Gateway Hotel | Hotel – Conference – Clerk | 622.72 |
| WSB-CC – Amazon | UPS Power Supply – Police | 83.99 |
| WSB-CC – Amazon | File Boxes – Finance | 71.02 |
| WSB-CC – Amazon | Supplies – Finance | 25.69 |
| WSB-CC – Amazon | Tablet / Case – Water / Sewer | 195.48 |
| WSB-CC – Amazon | Supplies – Police / Clerk | 237.24 |
| WSB-CC – Amazon | Flash Drives – Police | 491.98 |
| WSB-CC – Amazon | Shoes – Police | 189.94 |
| WSB-CC – Iowa DNR | 1st Ave SE – Water Permit | 215.15 |
| Wellmark BCBS | Insurance – July | 29,840.90 |
| PAID MUSIC IN THE PARK CLAIMS: | ||
| JR Brink Band | Entertainment – June 18 | 350.00 |
| LaBarge | Entertainment – June 25 | 350.00 |
| WELLNESS CLAIMS: | ||
| Crexendo Business Solutions | Telephone | 169.51 |
| Fareway | Supplies/Concessions | 617.68 |
| PARK & REC CLAIMS: | ||
| Salina Basten | Refund- swim lesson | 50.00 |
| Black Hills Energy | Services – June | 3,284.23 |
| Casper Plumbing & Heating | Repairs | 1,512.39 |
| Epic Wear | Shirts | 252.00 |
| Fareway | Supplies/Concessions | 784.85 |
| Fastenal | Supplies | 208.36 |
| Joe & Matt’s Plumbing | Repairs | 162.26 |
| Ken Kerr Electric | Repairs | 269.94 |
| US Cellular | Telephone | 182.88 |
| West Side Lumber | Supplies/Repairs | 216.30 |
| PARK TRUST CLAIM: | ||
| Brown Forestry | 5 Bridges mowing | 400.00 |
| General: | 144,271.49 | Storm Sewer: | 26,250.00 | |
| Library: | 6,033.62 | Capital Equipment: | 17,861.51 | |
| RUT: | 16,216.56 | Wellness: | 837.92 | |
| Employee Benefits: | 21,765.00 | Park Trust: | 400.00 | |
| T&A Insurance: | 1,329.38 | Music in the Park: | 700.00 | |
| City Hall: | 19,010.77 | Water: | 20,624.27 | |
| 4th Ave NW/Bresnahan: | 4,650.88 | Sewer: | 21,648.43 | |
| 1st Avenue SE Reconstruct: | 28,440.40 | FUND TOTALS: | 330,040.23 |
Yes: Handke, Wiedner, Smedsrud, Engrav | Absent: Lydon | No: 0
The mayor declared the motion carried.
Under Public Comments: One resident read a letter he recently mailed to the council members regarding concerns with his temporary easement for the 1st Ave. SE Reconstruction project. Another resident mentioned being on the Board of Adjustments the last few months has been difficult.
Under reports: Strub mentioned this is the last week for music in the park. Egan stated they will be doing ditch work on Green Valley Rd. Wagner will be bringing forward a penalty chart for the council to review. S. Snitker mentioned the city was awarded a grant from Black Hills Energy to go towards the Corn Days event and gave details on the Community Survey. L. Snitker noted that the preliminary audit work will be starting next week. Rowlet mentioned there will be a Community Visioning Plan meeting held on Wednesday for anyone to attend.
The mayor opened the public hearing on the 1st Ave. SE Reconstruction project. S. Snitker noted we received written comment from Richard and Rachel Lindenmuth regarding concerns with their temporary easement consisting of liability for property lines, specifics of the easement and the late season construction (full statement is available at City Hall). Another property owner asked about the schedule for the project. Huck addressed the comments. With no other comments, the mayor closed the public hearing.
Moved by: Wiedner | Seconded by: Engrav
Approving the final reading amending the code of ordinances by amending chapters 15, 19, and 30.
Yes: Handke, Wiedner, Smedsrud, Engrav | Absent: Lydon | No: 0
The mayor declared the motion carried and the clerk assigned number 869 to the ordinance.
Moved by: Handke | Seconded by: Smedsrud
To approve the 2nd reading amending the code of ordinances by amending chapter 105 “Solid Waste Control” of the code of ordinances.
Yes: Handke, Wiedner, Smedsrud, Engrav | Absent: Lydon | No: 0
The mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by: Engrav | Seconded by: Handke
To approve the 2nd reading amending the code of ordinances by changing the sewer user charges and special rates.
Yes: Handke, Wiedner, Smedsrud, Engrav | Absent: Lydon | No: 0
The mayor declared the motion carried.
The mayor brought up concerns with allowing e-bikes on any sidewalks. There was some discussion by the council on this.
Moved by: Handke| Seconded by: Engrav
To approve the 1st reading amending the code of ordinances by amending chapter 76 Bicycles and skateboards.
Yes: Handke, Wiedner, Smedsrud, Engrav | Absent: Lydon | No: 0
The mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by: Smedsrud | Seconded by: Engrav
To approve the storm sewer intake, estimate and contract with Ethan Koehn Construction for $45,088
Yes: 4 | No: 0
The mayor declared the motion carried.
Rowlet gave a presentation on the Board of Adjustment regarding variances, legal application and other criteria. There was lots of discussion from the council and the public.
No action taken.
Moved by: Wiedner | Seconded by: Engrav
To adjourn the meeting.
Yes: 4 | No: 0
The mayor declared the motion carried.