Council Meeting - 12/1/2025

The Walcott City Council Meeting was held December 1, 2025 at 7:30 pm at the Walcott Fire Hall.

In attendance were Mayor Vining and council members Brown, and Rhodenbough. Absent was Oestreich & Janowicz. Also in attendance was Rose Wise on behalf of Brewzers.

November minutes were read and approved by Rhodenbough, 2nd by Brown. Carried. November financials will be presented at the January meeting.

Rose Wise presented Brewzer’s 2026 Beer & Liquor license applications. Rhodenbough motioned to approve the applications, seconded by Brown. Carried. Further discussion was held regarding the timeliness of the application, and future changes to the city ordinances regarding issuance of beer & liquor licenses and revoking due to certain circumstances.

Greg submitted his resignation from the council due to health issues. Council discussed the need to appoint an individual for the remainder of his term.

Received a letter from Houston Engineering regarding a new requirement to update City ordinances regarding floodplain management. Deadline for this update is June 2026.

Discussion was held regarding the multiple contacts made to Vining and Skoog regarding the government mandated letter regarding unknown water lines in town. These referenced water lines are the city owned lines between the main line and the curb stop. The City is following the mandated notification process outlined by the state.

Residents need to ensure vehicles are regularly moved from the street to allow for proper snow removal.

Water bills were discussed.

Next Meeting January 5, 2025.

Rhodenbough motioned to adjourn, seconded by Brown. Carried.