Lana Snitker

The council meeting included discussions on various topics such as liquor license approvals, farm lease renewals, airport board appointments, mileage reimbursement allowance changes, budget amendments, and contract approvals for infrastructure projects. A public hearing was held for budget amendments. Other agenda items included discussions on allowing chickens in town, scheduling a work session on city manager replacement and budget information, and reviewing park and recreation vehicle needs. The meeting also included an exempt session regarding employee union contract negotiations.

The Waukon City Council meeting on November 1, 2021, covered various agenda items, including the approval of minutes, plats, resolutions for fund transfers, and contracts. Department reports included updates on park improvements, water valve replacement, leaf pickup, and police activity. Discussions focused on the 2021 NW Utility Improvements Project, the 2022 street improvement project, and Community Development Block Grant opportunities. The council also addressed airport hangar leases and a land lease agreement amendment.

The Waukon City Council meeting of October 18, 2021, included the approval of Andy Sires for a council vacancy and various consent agenda items such as the hiring of a police officer and use of the Plaza by WEDC. Several resolutions were approved, including budget transfers and the approval of the Official Financial Report for July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021. Department reports covered leaf pick-up, a grant award for attack mats, and a discussion of a Downtown Housing Grant Program.

The Waukon City Council held its regular session on October 4, 2021, covering various agenda items including the approval of minutes, variance approvals, and permits. Several resolutions were passed regarding fund transfers, project costs, road closures, and mileage reimbursements. The council also heard department reports, a public hearing on real property disposition, and discussed various projects and personnel matters, including hiring decisions and contract approvals.

The Waukon City Council convened in a special session on September 15, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., in the council room of City Hall and via Zoom. Key decisions included approving the meeting agenda and a purchase option for approximately 14.4 acres of land on the east side of 2nd St. SW for $20,000 per acre, contingent upon Steve Pladsen securing bids for parcels 2 and 3. The council also discussed potential development of the McCabe property.