March 3, 2025 City Council Minutes

The Waukon City Council met in regular session on March 3, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. in the council room of City Hall, 101 Allamakee Street and via Zoom technology. Mayor Arvid Hatlan presided. Council members present: Steve Wiedner, Dave Blocker, Nick Engrav (by zoom) and John Lydon. Council members absent: None. Others present: City Manager Gary Boden; Police Chief Paul Wagner; Water/Sewer Superintendent Jim Cooper; Parks, Rec and Wellness Director Jeremy Strub; Finance Director Lana Snitker; Street Superintendent Keith Burrett; Jane Regan Upper Iowa Insurance; Standard – Joe Moses; and citizens.

The mayor called the meeting to order. The discussion item regarding the library repair work was removed.

Moved by: Blocker | Seconded by: Lydon

To approve the consent agenda with that change.

  • Approval of Agenda
  • Minutes of February 17, 2025
  • Liquor license approval of Class C Retail Alcohol License for the Allamakee County Agricultural Society and approval of special class C retail alcohol license for WW Homestead Dairy (pending dramshop review).
  • Resolution – Recognizing the NEIRHTF as being the local TF that services Waukon. The clerk assigned number 25-16 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – Agreeing to the transfer of $32,000 from the Street Improvement/LOSST Fund to the Capital Equipment Fund-Police for purchase of a vehicle. The clerk assigned number 25-17 to the resolution.
  • Approval of variance request at 610 Rossville Rd.
  • Approval of Mayor Pro Tem: Dave Blocker
  • Approval of claims

Yes: Wiedner, Lydon, Blocker, Engrav | Vacancy: 1 | No: 0

The mayor declared the motion carried.

 

Under Public Comments: None

 

Strub stated the Park and Rec will be getting their hires done this month. Cooper stated there have been 4 water main breaks in the last week and he wanted to thank Bruening’s for their assistance with one of the breaks that was too big for them to address. Burrett noted if the weather is nice next week they will run the street sweeper. Wagner mentioned he has had comments regarding a pedestrian sign on West Main Street but noted they did counts and noted they are not high right now. Clerk Snitker noted the spring cleanup has been scheduled for May 3rd. Boden mentioned there is some discussion at the State regarding franchise fees. Hatlan wanted to remind everyone that the second meeting in March is moved to the 24th with a special meeting starting at 5:15pm. Wiedner stated he has received comments from citizens asking when a sidewalk around the golf course was being done.

 

Moved by: Blocker | Seconded by: Lydon

To agree to close 3rd Ave. NW from 13th St. NW to 11th St. NW for a mock car accident on April 22, 2025, from 7am until 10am. The vehicle being used for this will be parked in the storage unit for a couple of days prior to and a couple of days after April 22, 2025.

Yes: Blocker, Lydon, Engrav, Wiedner | Vacancy: 1 | No: 0

The mayor declared the motion passed and the clerk assigned number 25-18 to the resolution.

 

The mayor opened the public hearing amending the current budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. There were no oral or written comments and the mayor closed the hearing.

 

Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Wiedner

To amend the current budget for the City of Waukon for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

Yes: Blocker, Lydon, Engrav, Wiedner | Vacancy: 1 | No: 0

The mayor declared the motion passed and the clerk assigned number 25-19 to the resolution.

 

Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Blocker

To approve the city façade grant application at 106 Rossville Road for $2,500.

Yes: 4 | Vacancy: 1 | No: 0

The mayor declared the motion carried.

 

Wagner discussed loitering in the Wellness Center Parking lot and mentioned his discussion with the attorney. The council wants Wagner to work with the attorney on best way to move forward and bring back.

No action taken.

 

Burrett mentioned there is issues in the sidewalk in front of 9 and 11 Allamakee Street that is starting to create issues for the neighbor. The council want this addressed and for Burrett to get estimates for the repair.

No action taken.

 

Hatlan read the process for the current council seat vacancy.

Moved by: Blocker | Seconded by: Lydon

To move forward with the appointment process and schedule the appointment for the April 7th council meeting.

Yes: 4 | Vacancy: 1 | No: 0

The mayor declared the motion carried.

 

Moved by: Blocker | Seconded by: Engrav

To continue the 3-year rotation for the property liability insurance agents with this year moving to Jane Regan, Upper Iowa Insurance.

Yes: 4 | Vacancy: 1 | No: 0

The mayor declared the motion carried.

 

Boden discussed the property tax levy notice and explained some of the amounts.

No action taken.

 

Under Public Comments: none

 

The council moved into exempt session regarding strategy on employee union contract negotiations – exempt from Iowa open meetings law by Iowa Code Chapter 20.17 (3).

 

Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Wiedner

To adjourn the meeting.

Yes: 4 | Vacancy: 1 | No: 0

The mayor declared the motion carried.

 

 

 

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