December 16, 2024 City Council Minutes

The Waukon City Council met in regular session on December 16, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. in the council room of City Hall, 101 Allamakee Street and via Zoom technology. Mayor Arvid Hatlan presided. Council members present: Kevin Johnson, Dave Blocker, Nick Engrav and John Lydon. Council members absent: Steve Wiedner. Others present: City Manager Gary Boden; Water/Sewer Superintendent Jim Cooper; Police Chief Paul Wagner; Park, Rec & Wellness Director Jeremy Strub; Finance Director Lana Snitker; The Standard – Joe Moses; and citizens.

 

The mayor called the meeting to order. Blocker asked that the appointment for the park, rec and wellness board member be removed.

 

Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Johnson

To approve the consent agenda with that change.

  • Approval of Agenda
  • Minutes of December 2, 2024
  • Resolution – closing the 1st to 1st Storm Sewer Capital Project Fund. The clerk assigned number 24-153 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – agreeing to the transfer of $102 from the Pladsen Property Project Fund to the Water Resource Restoration Fund for engineering for the Water Resource Restoration Sponsored Project. The clerk assigned number 24-154 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – agreeing to the transfer of $1,051.16 from the General Fund to the Capital Project Fund-Fiber Optics for high-speed fiber optic construction project. The clerk assigned number 24-155 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – agreeing to the transfer of $139.50 from the TIF Fund to the Debt Service Fund for the interest payment due December 2024 on the equalization payment through the Allamakee County Auditor. The clerk assigned number 24-156 to the resolution.
  • Approval of 3-year term renewal for Regional Housing Authority Board, Sarah Snitker
  • Approval of City Clerk/Treasurer’s Report, November 2024
  • Approval of claims

 

Yes: Lydon, Engrav, Johnson, Blocker | Absent: Wiedner | No: 0

The mayor declared the motion carried.

 

Under Public Comments:  A resident mentioned he recently moved here to an apartment downtown and was concerned about not being able to park on West Street overnight during winter for safety reasons. Hatlan noted we could have it on the next council meeting agenda for discussion.

 

Hatlan thanked all the departments and employees working for the city for their work and dedication.

 

There was discussion about the sidewalk and approach to the north door of Hartig Drug. Directions were given to Ertl to contact the contractor to re-do the area of concrete that was ground down.

No action taken.

The mayor opened the public hearing on proposed contract documents, estimated cost, proposed form of contract and to act upon the bid proposals for the 4th Ave. NW Addition. The clerk stated there were no oral or written comments. The mayor closed the public hearing.

 

Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Engrav

To finally approve and confirm plans, specifications and form of contract for 4th Ave. NW Addition.

Yes: Engrav, Johnson, Blocker, Lydon | Absent: Wiedner | No: 0

The mayor declared the motion carried and the clerk assigned number 24-158 to the resolution.

 

Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Johnson

To award the contract for 4th Ave. NW Addition Project to Skyline Construction in the amount of $385,759.70.

Yes: Engrav, Johnson, Blocker, Lydon | Absent: Wiedner | No: 0

The mayor declared the motion carried and the clerk assigned number 24-157 to the resolution.

 

Moved by: Blocker | Seconded by: Lydon

To approve the 1st reading of the ordinance amending the Code by changing the beginning time of the regular city council meetings.

Yes: Engrav, Johnson, Blocker, Lydon | Absent: Wiedner | No: 0

The mayor declared the motion carried.

 

Moved by: Blocker | Seconded by: Wiedner

To waive the additional readings of the ordinance amending the Code by changing the beginning time of the regular city council meetings.

Yes: Engrav, Johnson, Blocker, Lydon | Absent: Wiedner | No: 0

The mayor declared the motion carried.

 

Moved by: Engrav | Seconded by: Wiedner

To adopt the ordinance amending the Code by changing the beginning time of the regular city council meetings to 5:30pm.

Yes: Engrav, Johnson, Blocker, Lydon | Absent:  Wiedner | No: 0

The mayor declared the motion carried and the clerk assigned number 857.

 

The council changed the dates for the January council meetings to the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month.

Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Johnson

To approve setting the date for the public hearing amending the current budget for the City of Waukon for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, for January 13, 2025, at 5:30pm.

Yes: Engrav, Johnson, Blocker, Lydon | Absent: Wiedner | No: 0

The mayor declared the motion carried and the clerk assigned number 24-159 to the resolution.

 

Moved by: Blocker | Seconded by: Engrav

To approve payment to Skyline Construction of $1,000 for work that was done at 9 Allamakee Street.

Yes: 4 | Absent: 1 | No: 0

The mayor declared the motion carried.

 

Moved by: Blocker | Seconded by: Johnson

To table the approval of change order #2 and partial pay estimate #5 for the West Street SW Project until the next meeting.

Yes: 4 | Absent: 1 | No: 0

The mayor declared the motion carried.

 

Moved by: Engrav | Seconded by: Blocker

To approve a payment of $42,000 to Wapasha Construction Co. for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project and retain $20,000.

Yes: 4 | Absent: 1 | No: 0

The mayor declared the motion carried.

 

Boden discussed concerns with the State legislation regarding property taxes. The council would like to move forward with a letter from the mayor to representatives to voice their concerns.

No action taken.

 

Under Public Comments: none

 

Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Blocker

To adjourn the meeting.

Yes: 4 | Absent: 1 | No: 0

The mayor declared the motion carried.

 

 

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