January 13, 2026 - City Council Meeting Minutes
Walford City Council Proceedings
Regular Meeting January 13,2026
Meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm, by Mayor Randy Bauer
Roll Call: Bergmeier, Ellis, Greiner & Jones.
Jones moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Bergmeier. Roll Call: Unanimous
Several citizens were present to discuss an additional pickleball court as well as the future of the city youth sports programs.
Ellis moved approval of the minutes from 12/9, seconded by Jones. Roll Call: Ellis, Greiner & Jones. Bergmeier abstained
Ellis moved approval of the 12/31 Treasurers Report, seconded by Bergmeier. Roll Call: Unanimous
Bergmeier moved approval of the January expenditures, seconded by Greiner. Roll Call: Unanimous
Linn County Sheriff’s report dated 12/9-1/13 received & placed on file. There were 28 calls for service.
Sewer Delinquency report placed on file.
Chad from ION Environmental Services was onsite to deliver report.
Lengthy discussion was held regarding possible Parks & Rec Coordinator.
Ellis moved to fill the City Council Vacancy by appointment, seconded by Jones. Roll Call: Unanimous
Bauer announced the appointment of Amy Ellis as Mayor Pro-Tem
Bergmeier moved to approve the V&K ESA for 2026 Asphalt Program, seconded by Ellis.
Roll Call: Unanimous
Ellis moved to approve hiring a Part Time Parks & Rec Coordinator with a review in 6 months to decide viability, seconded by Jones. Roll Call: Yes: Ellis & Jones. No: Greiner & Bergmeier
Bergmeier moved to approve FY 26/27 Linn Co. Sheriff’s Contract for 20 hours/week, seconded by Ellis.
Roll Call: Unanimous
Greiner moved to approve LL Pelling’s 2026 Sealcoat Rates, seconded by Bergmeier.
Roll Call: Unanimous
Bergmeier moved to schedule the Budget Workshop for 2/3/26 @ 6:00 pm, seconded by Jones.
Roll Call: Unanimous
Other items of discussion included, but not limited to rekeying City Hall, hiring an electrician to redo City Hall security lighting, reviewing job descriptions & conversations had with ECICOG.
Jones moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 pm, seconded by Ellis. Roll Call: Unanimous
Salaries Paid 2025:
Bauer, Randy 440.00
Ellis, Amy 560.00
Gibbs, Todd 3500.00
Greiner, Matt 400.00
Grimm, Ashley 320.00
Jones, Kathryn 520.00
Meyers, Tom 47,196.40
Miller, Dan 54,466.32
Richardt, Tami 64,612.16
Month’s Receipts: (General Fund) 29,300.07 (Sewer Fund) 21,833.94 (Garbage Fund) 12,653.70
(Road Use Tax) 15,158.16 Total Revenue 78,945.87
General & Road Use Tax Expenditures:
Absolute Security (Monitoring) 636.00
Alliant (Electric) 3929.81
Benton Co Auditor (Election) 844.24
Depot Express (Gas) 678.08
Ellis, Liz (Cleaning) 324.00
Evans Computer (Service) 541.64
Federal Tax Payment (Withholdings) 3420.74
Gazette (Publications) 88.05
Gordon Flesch Co. (Copy Count/Maint) 81.62
Hoskins, Tyce (Website Hosting) 1325.00
IA Dept of Rev. (Q4 Withholdings) 912.24
IPERS (Withholdings) 2339.56
Kalona Post & Frame (Salt Shed) 35,572.50 (Chain Hoist) 300.00
Linn Co Sheriff (Q3 Services) 11,700.00
Menards (Supplies) 93.92
Meyers, Tom (Wages) 3704.00
Miller, Dan (Wages) 4278.40
Richardt, Tami (Wages) 5360.80
Sevig Utility (Water) 55.00
South Slope (Phone/Internet) 329.40
The Hartford (Group Ins) 189.87
US Cellular (Cell Phones) 152.40
Veenstra & Kimm (Engineering) 748.00
Visa (Theisen’s) 27.97
Wellmark Blue Cross (Insurance) 2971.75
Wendling Quarries (Road Stone & Sand) 1148.94
Sewer Fund Expenditures:
Alliant (Electric) 2361.94
Delta Industries (WWTP Parts) 12,107.15
IA Dept of Rev (Monthly Sales Tax) 187.94
ION (Operations) 4550.00 (Labs) 132.00
Ken-way (Sewer Main Repairs) 12,595.00
Postmaster (Postage) 281.82
South Slope (Phone/Internet) 107.49
Garbage Fund Expenditures:
Benton Co Solid Waste (Tipping Fees) 1147.70
Johnson Co Refuse (Hauling) 7922.00
Expenditure Totals: 123,146.97
_______________________________ Randy Bauer, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________Tami Richardt, City Clerk