February 5, 2024 City Council Minutes

The Waukon City Council met in regular session on February 5, 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: John Lydon, Kevin Johnson, Dave Blocker, Steve Wiedner and Nick Engrav. Council members absent: none. Others present: City Manager Gary Boden; Street Superintendent Keith Burrett; Water/Sewer Superintendent Jim Cooper; Park, Rec & Wellness Director Jeremy Strub; Police Chief Paul Wagner; Finance Director Lana Snitker; City Attorney Jeff Swartz; 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 Agenda
  • Minutes of January 22, 2024
  • Resolution – Directing the Clerk to Public Notice of Hearing on the Adoption of the Proposed “Code of Ordinances of the City of Waukon, Iowa.”. The Clerk assigned number 24-11 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – Agreeing to the transfer of $30,000 from the West Street SW Improvement Fund to the Pladsen Property Project Fund to fund the Pladsen Property Project. The Clerk assigned number 24-12 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – Agreeing to the transfer of $58,760.97 from the Sewer Revenue Fund to the Sewer Revenue Bond Sinking Fund for the principal/interest payment on the Sewer Revenue Improvement and Refunding Bond, Series 2022 ($50,007.68) and Series 2023 ($5,084.75) and Series 2021 ($3,668.54). The Clerk assigned number 24-13 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – Agreeing to the total transfer of $390,434.76 from the Capital Project-Maintenance Garage to the Pladsen Stormwater Outlet Fund in the amount of $231,000 and to the 1st to 1st Storm Sewer Fund in the amount of $159,434.76. This is moving bond monies to a different fund and closing out the Capital Project-Maintenance Garage Fund. The Clerk assigned number 24-14 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – Agreeing to the transfer of $17,990 from the Road Use Tax Fund to the Capital Equipment Fund for Street Department – snow removal equipment. The Clerk assigned number 24-15 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – Agreeing to the transfer of $300,000 from the Capital Project-Maintenance Garage to the Street Improvement Fund. This is reversing a prior transfer. The Clerk assigned number 24-16.
  • Resolution – Agreeing to the total transfer of $28,110.94 from the Capital Project-Maintenance Garage to the Street Improvement Fund/LOST in the amount of $12,045.54 and to the Pladsen Stormwater Outlet Fund in the amount of $9,504.29 and to the 1st to 1st Storm Sewer Fund in the amount of $6,561.11. This is interest earned on Fund Balance. The Clerk assigned number 24-17 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – Agreeing to the transfer of $231,000 from the Pladsen Stormwater Outlet Fund to the Street Improvement Fund/LOST. This is reversing a prior transfer. The Clerk assigned number 24-18 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – Agreeing to the transfer of $63,809.91 from the 1st to 1st Storm Sewer Fund to the Street Improvement Fund/LOST. This is reversing a portion of a prior transfer. The Clerk assigned number 24-19 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – Agreeing to the transfer of $75,000 from the Street Improvement/LOST Fund to the Road Use Tax/RUT Fund for chip sealing/crack filling. The Clerk assigned number 24-20 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – Agreeing to the transfer of $250,400 from the Street Improvement/LOST Fund to the West Street SW Improvement Fund for street project. The Clerk assigned number 24-21 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – Agreeing to the transfer of $256,000 from the Street Improvement/LOST Fund to the City Parking Lot/Alley/Street Improvement Fund for street project. The Clerk assigned number 24-22.
  • Resolution – Agreeing to close the extension of Highway Iowa 76 and Iowa 9 and 76 from WW Homestead Dairy’s parking lot along 9/76 to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on 2nd St. SW for the period beginning at 12 PM and ending at 3PM on March 17, 2024 for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Clerk assigned number 24-23 to the resolution.
  • Approval of Class B Retail Alcohol License for Dolgencorp, LLC d/b/a Dollar General #7229, 805 11th Ave. SW.
  • Approval of temporary easement with JaDecc’s Properties for the Waukon Parking Lot Project.
  • Approval of West Street SW Project Property Owner Agreements with Bresnahan and Doeppke.
  • Approval of claims

 

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

The Mayor declared the motion carried.

 

Under Public Comments: none

 

Under Department Reports: Water/Sewer Superintendent Cooper mentioned he has been in contact with Fehr Graham regarding the treatment plant issues and noted they have a vac that no one wants so they plan to scrap it. Street Superintendent Burrett stated the Kage snow pusher came in as well as the new pickup, they are working on pothole repair and they plan to put their 2007 dodge up for sealed bid. Park, Rec, and Wellness Director Strub mentioned basketball is coming to an end and they are preparing for soccer to start. Police Chief Wagner provided council with a 2023 call list showing some of what they responded to last year.

 

City Clerk Snitker noted she is working with Waukon Chamber Director, Mandy Halverson, on 175th celebration items with Mandy noting some of the ideas.

 

Mayor Hatlan inquired about the city hall roof leaking issues, discussed with Mandy the potential downtown snow removal for sharing with the local businesses and stated he has had a resident contact him regarding the Bresnahan housing development and status.

 

Attorney Swartz discussed some potential changes to the Dangerous and Vicious Animals Ordinances if the breed restrictions is kept with council stating they would like to keep the dog restrictions and for the attorneys to draft an updated ordinance for approval.

No action taken.

 

Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Wiedner

To approve the assessment schedule for 9 Allamakee Street.

Yes: 5 | No: 0

The Mayor declared the motion passed.

 

Moved by: Wiedner | Seconded by: Lydon

To approve the Claims Agreement for the Pladsen Addition Project with payment to S&M Developments for $120,000.

Yes: 5 | No: 0

The Mayor declared the motion passed.

 

Moved by: Blocker | Seconded by: Johnson

To approve the 4th Street NW & 8th Ave. NW Improvements Project change order #6 and pay estimate #9 to Skyline Construction for $53,885.69.

Yes: 5 | No: 0

The Mayor declared the motion passed.

 

Moved by: Blocker | Seconded by: Johnson

To approve the 1st Street NW and 1st Ave. NW Storm Sewer Improvements Project change order #7 and pay estimate #6 to Skyline Construction for $27,276.81.

Yes: 5 | No: 0

The Mayor declared the motion passed.

 

Boden discussed the capital improvement project and revenue budgets. Hatlan received approval from the council to contact contractors regarding the city hall roof leak.

Moved by: Johnson | Seconded by:  Lydon

To tentatively approve the budgets for the capital improvement projects and revenues.

Yes: 5 | No: 0

The mayor declared the motion carried.

 

Under Public Comments: John Ellingson gave perspective on why the council approved putting the dog breed restrictions into ordinance when he served on council.

 

Moved by: Wiedner | Seconded by: Lydon

To enter into closed session per Iowa Code Chapter 21.5 (1)(j) to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property.

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

The mayor declared the motion carried.  Roll call was taken: Blocker, Johnson, Wiedner, Engrav, Lydon

 

Moved by: Wiedner | Seconded by: Lydon

To exit closed session

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

The mayor declared the motion carried.

 

Moved by: Blocker | Seconded by: Engrav

To enter open session.

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

The mayor declared the motion carried.  No action following the closed session.

 

Moved by: Johnson | Seconded by: Lydon

To adjourn.

Yes: 5 | No: 0

The mayor declared the motion carried.

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