The Waukon City Council met in regular session on June 1, 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, Cassie Handke, John Lydon, Tim Smedsrud 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 Officers Dusty Harrington and Patrick Downey; Interim Street Superintendent Pat Egan; MSA Jake Huck; Gronen Emily Sewell and Andrea Mendoza; The Standard- Joe Moses; and citizens.
The mayor called the meeting to order.
Moved by: Wiedner | Seconded by: Handke
To approve the consent agenda
- Approval of May 18, 2026, minutes
- Resolution supporting the submission of an Iowa Economic Development Authority Application to the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program by Tailwind Capital Partners, LLC. The clerk assigned number 26-46 to the resolution.
- Resolution to compile ordinances 861-866 as a supplement to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waukon. The clerk assigned number 26-47 to the resolution.
- Resolution agreeing to the transfer of $61,236.79 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 ($5,104.78) and Series 2021 ($3,692.28). The clerk assigned number 26-48 to the resolution.
- Resolution establishing the Storm Siren Replacement Fund. The clerk assigned number 26-49 to the resolution.
- Resolution agreeing to the transfer of $1,103.85 from the General Fund to the RUT Fund in the amount of $1,000.97 for garbage pickup and to the Water Fund in the amount of $51.44 for garbage pickup and to the Sewer Fund in the amount of $51.44 for garbage pickup. This is to reimburse the RUT Fund for non-road use tax expenditures. The clerk assigned number 26-50 to the resolution.
- Resolution agreeing to transfer the total of $3,765.73 (Hotel/Motel money received in May, 2026 and deposited into the General Fund) from the General Fund to Hotel/Motel (Park Improvement) Fund = $2,824.30 (75%) and to the Hotel/Motel (Tourism/Economic Development) Fund = $941.43 (25%). The clerk assigned number 26-51 to the resolution.
- Resolution amending the City of Waukon Employee Handbook to add attachment H. The clerk assigned number 26-52 to the resolution.
- Resolution approving salary and wages for non-union employees. The clerk assigned number 26-53 to the resolution.
- Approval of Park, Rec and Wellness Board school appointment renewal – Patty Nordheim
- Approval of Waukon Police Department Amendment to Policy and Procedure Manual Section 10.16
- Approval of liquor license owner updates for Quillin’s
- Approval of retail tobacco permit for Huba Huba, Quillin’s, and Double D Liquor
- Approval of claims
| Payment of Claims: | June 1, 2026 | |
| Acentek | Internet | 99.90 |
| Bodensteiner Implement | Supplies | 43.21 |
| Brink’s Professional Painting | Repairs | 3,453.00 |
| Cunningham Hardware | Supplies | 241.03 |
| Electric Pump | Repairs | 9,798.95 |
| Matt Hawkins Southside Rentals | Rent | 1,100.00 |
| Iowa Dept. of Transportation | Supplies | 913.68 |
| Iowa One Call | Locates | 91.80 |
| Jim’s Appliance | A/C Unit | 174.00 |
| LNM Truck Repair | Repairs | 4,260.63 |
| Lydon Electric Motors | Repairs | 261.17 |
| MARC – Mid-American Research | Supplies | 430.70 |
| Mediacom | Telephone/Internet | 82.47 |
| Metering and Technology | Supplies | 2,018.98 |
| MSA Engineering | General Engineering | 1,828.82 |
| MSA Engineering | Bresnahan / 4th Avenue NW | 2,175.10 |
| MSA Engineering | 1st Avenue SE | 16,682.99 |
| Northeast Iowa Electric | Repairs | 450.00 |
| Otting Water Treatment | Services | 58.25 |
| OVIVO Aeration Parts | Repairs | 2,218.67 |
| Stericycle / Shred-It | Services | 63.12 |
| Streicher’s | Uniforms | 55.00 |
| TASC | COBRA Admin Fees | 116.91 |
| Team Lab | Supplies | 5,703.00 |
| Test America | Sewer Testing | 987.00 |
| T-Mobile | Telephone | 33.94 |
| Tri-State Business Machines | Maint. Agreement | 69.00 |
| Tri-State Business Machines | Maint. Agreement | 164.24 |
| Truck Equipment | Repairs | 89.50 |
| Verizon | Telephone | 156.96 |
| PAID CLAIMS: | ||
| Regular Payroll | May 10 – May 23, 2026 | 52,478.32 |
| EFTPS | Federal Withholding | 4,777.22 |
| EFTPS | SS/ Medicare Withholding | 10,497.62 |
| EBS – Employee Benefits Systems | Admin Fees – June | 244.80 |
| EBS – Employee Benefits Systems | SafeT Fund – May | 323.39 |
| Iowa Finance Authority | WWTP Loan #1 – Principal Interest Fee | 605,352.70 |
| Iowa Finance Authority | WWTP Loan #2 – Principal Interest Fee | 57,999.00 |
| Iowa Finance Authority | Water Resource #3 – Principal Interest Fee | 39,170.00 |
| KJJ Fresh Foods LLC – Subway | Deposit Refund | 150.00 |
| Northway Corporation | Well #5 Restructure | 158,391.01 |
| Republic Service | Services – Sewer | 20,136.75 |
| Skyline Construction | 4th Avenue NW Addition Pay #6 | 89,355.92 |
| Waukon Postmaster | Postage – Section 4 & 7 | 377.68 |
| Waukon State Bank | 2021 GO Bond = $ 5K – Principal Interest | 424,839.00 |
| Waukon State Bank | 2022 GO Bond = $2.5K – Principal Interest | 220,492.80 |
| Waukon State Bank-CC-Amazon | Amazon – Supplies | 225.50 |
| WSB-CC-IA League of Cities | Conference – City Manager | 450.00 |
| Wellmark BCBS | Insurance – June | 29,840.90 |
| WELLNESS CLAIMS: | ||
| Crexendo | Telephone | 169.51 |
| Fastenal | Supplies | 313.84 |
| Lydon Electric Motors | Repairs | 379.72 |
| PARK & REC CLAIMS: | ||
| American Legion Post 62 | Flags | 30.00 |
| Bodensteiner Implement | Repairs | 53.98 |
| Epic Wear | Shirts | 300.00 |
| Fastenal | Supplies | 687.59 |
| West Side Waukon Lumber | Repairs | 523.21 |
| General: | 72,348.53 | 1st Street SE: | 16,682.99 | |
| Library: | 6,454.40 | Wellness: | 913.80 | |
| RUT: | 20,217.07 | Debit Service: | 1,335,488.50 | |
| Employee Benefits: | 19,834.33 | Water: | 170,657.49 | |
| T & A Insurance: | 316.65 | Sewer: | 36,937.70 | |
| 4th Avenue NW: | 91,531.02 | FUND TOTALS: | 1,771,382.48 |
Yes: Lydon, Wiedner, Handke, Engrav, Smedsrud
The mayor declared the motion carried.
Under Public Comments: One resident wanted to know what the variance at 508 West Street SW was for and noted the owner has already started work. He also mentioned he has water issues from the last construction that property owner had done. Another resident does not want the variance at 508 West Street SW to be approved and mentioned she has concerns with water issues and thinks the 6 ft. measurement needs to happen from the overhang.
Under reports: Strub noted the summer rec programs started this week. Cooper mentioned they were issued a DNR water permit and that the lift station by the park is operational again. Egan stated the municipal parking lot along Allamakee Street will be closed on Tuesday starting at 5PM so they are able to seal it and paint the lines. Harrington reported they were awarded the USDOJ grant to fund bullet proof vests and that Officer Downey is doing field training. S. Snitker mentioned the Integrated Roadside Management Plan was submitted and approved so there are certain grants funds the city can apply for through Iowa Living Roadways now. E. Sewell from Gronen gave a presentation to the council with an update on the city hall assessment and a timeline moving forward. Huck mentioned they have a design for the 1st Ave. SE project and they intend to hold a public meeting on June 9th at 6:30PM at the library. Engrav noted there are openings on the Board of Adjustment and the Planning and Zoning Commission and mentioned the importance of people serving on those boards. Hatlan thanked the Street Department and Richards Sanitation for their help with the spring cleanup items.
Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Wiedner
Approving the 2nd reading amending the code of ordinances by changing the rates for water service.
Yes: Lydon, Engrav, Wiedner, Handke, Smedsrud
The mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by: Engrav | Seconded by: Lydon
Approving the 1st reading amending the code of ordinances by amending chapters 15, 19, and 30.
Yes: Lydon, Engrav, Wiedner, Handke, Smedsrud
The mayor declared the motion carried.
Engrav stated that if we approval all variances it makes the city liable and how do we then determine who we deny.
Moved by: Engrav | Seconded by: Handke
To remand the variance approval for 607 5th St. NW back to the Board of Adjustments for reconsideration.
Yes: 5
The mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by: Smedsrud | Seconded by: Lydon
To remand the variance approval for 508 West Street SW back to the Board of Adjustments for reconsideration.
Yes: 5
The mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Wiedner
To approve the purchase of two thermal imaging monocular for the police vehicles at $2,150 each.
Yes: 5
The mayor declared the motion carried.
Rowlet noted he and Chief Wagner looked at items regarding the electric bicycles and electric scooters per direction of the council. He presented some considerations for the council to consider if they want to move forward with an ordinance. The council wants Grayson to move forward with drafting an ordinance.
No action taken.
Moved by: Engrav | Seconded by: Smedsrud
To approve the FEMA – Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Agreement and to approve sending out Requests for Proposals for storm siren replacements.
Yes: 5
The mayor declared the motion carried.
There was discussion on items to include in the solid waste and collection services proposals.
Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Wiedner
To move forward with requests for proposals for residential solid waste and collection services.
Yes: 5
The mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Engrav
To adjourn the meeting.
Yes: 5
The mayor declared the motion carried.