Dawn Croell and Kali Roberson with Volare would like to have food trucks for the Witches Night Out October 23, 2025 they are working on for their business. They would like 3 trucks on Grove Street near Volare. Motion made by King to allow 3 food trucks for Volare on October 23, 2025. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Croell
The council discussed letters sent out in August to residents along the creek. They were to clean up to creek that runs along their property. Motion made by King to send letter that give the property owners 10 days to clean up or respond to council. If no response the city will clean up and charge homeowner with expense. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Croell
Motion made by Roberson to accept Building Permit for Benz St. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Croell
King discussed to open council seats for elections. Write ins is accepted.
Next meeting will be November 3, 2025 at 7:00pm
Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn at 7:19pm. Second by King.
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on July 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Wilson, Roberson and Croell
Council members absent: Scheidel
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Curt Franzen and John Brincks
Motion made by Roberson to approve the agenda with the addition of salaries. Second by King.
All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by King to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills.
Second by Croell
All Ayes. Motion passed.
VESTIS
RUGS
276.86
BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO
MOWER BLADE
181.22
STANTON ELECTRIC
BROKEN LIGHTING ARRESTOR
110
UPS
161.39
EFTPS
FED/FICA TAX
1,729.12
IPERS
IPERS
1,311.27
STATE WITHHOLDING
STATE TAXES
426.44
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
GAS UTILITY
139.52
MIENERGY
ELECTRICITY
18,621.01
CASH
330.41
FIVE STAR COOP
ROUNDUP POWERMAX
71.43
IOWA LEAGUE
MEMBER DUES 7/1/2025-6/30/2026
501
TEAM LAB
ROAD PATCH & WEED KILLER
2,423.00
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE
JUNE MINUTES 2025
242.69
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS
5,713.95
ROGER DRECKMAN
DIAGONAL STREET
38,450.00
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR
HAZ-MAT FY 2025-2026
203
DNR
2025 ANNUAL FEE
44.14
CHICKASAW COUNTY SHERIFF
FY 2025/2026
6,902.00
RAPID PRINTERS
CHECKS
170
ANDERSON
48
JAY UHLENHAKE
STORM DRAIN EAST GROVE
156.85
IOWA ONE CALL
EMAIL 1/31/25-5/31/25
20.7
IAMU
ELECTRIC DUES & WATER DUES
2,430.00
INSURANCE ASSOCIATES
COMM UMBRELLA 4/1/25-4/1/26
1,306.00
STATE HYGIENIC LAB
42.5
GARY CUVELIER
JUNE 2025 MOWING
675
BMC AGGREGATES LC
3/4 ROADSTONE
123.58
VISA – J UHLENHAKE
201.47
VISA – S BYRNE
737.59
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT
40.6
TREWIN PUMPING SERVICE
125
BUSTA LAWN CARE
60
CLEMENS-MR LAWN
1,558.00
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE
2025 MAY SALES TAX
3,853.78
WORKWISE COMPLIANCE
450.87
INRCOG
034 LAWLER CDBG WATER/SEWER
1,987.68
PAYROLL CHECKS
TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS
6,581.10
REVENUE
CLAIMS TOTAL
98,407.17
120,321.33
GENERAL FUND
58,211.89
71,508.75
ROAD USE TAX FUND
1,601.88
5,339.13
WATER FUND
7,150.46
10,025.91
SEWER FUND
6,178.81
7,345.45
ELECTRIC FUND
25,107.28
24,885.77
STORM WATER FUND
156.85
1,216.32
LIBRARY
EFTPS
FED/FICA TAXES
1,353.01
IPERS
IPERS
312.04
STATE WITHHOLDING
STATE TAX
124.44
CATHY HUMPAL
26.6
INGRAM
BOOKS
27.98
OVERDRIVE INC
397.44
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT
31
PIONEER WOMAN
10
MID-AMERICA BOOK
68.85
RAPID PRINTERS
10
PAYROLL CHECKS
TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS
1,515.35
CLAIMS TOTAL
3,876.71
GENERAL FUND
3,876.71
Curt Franzen with the Sons of a Legion discussed changing the tennis court into pickle courts. He discussed how they plan on updating this. There would be no cost to city. Motion made by Croell to allow the Sons of a Legion to change the tennis court into pickle ball courts. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: King, Croell Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
The council discussed the farm lease with John Brincks. Mr. Brincks told the council he would like to continue to rent the Lawler farm lands. The council let Mr. Brincks know they will be increasing the rent and renewing the contract every 2 years and not 4 years. Motion made by Croell to increase rent to $250 per acre (20 acres) for a term of 2 years. Second by King.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed. Suzette will call the city attorney to make the Farm Lease Agreement to review at the August council meeting.
Motion made by Croell to approve building permit at 503 E Grove St. Second by King.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion Passed
The State Revolving Fund inform the council the Terms and Conditions for a principal forgiveness offered to the city in connection to the City’s loan through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program. Motion made by Croell to accept the loan principal forgiveness offered to the city in connection to the City’s loan for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion Passed.
Motion made by Wilson to approve building permit at 203 S Depot St. Second by King.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion Passed
Letters will be sent to property owners along the creek to remind them to clean their half of the creek.
Motion made by King not to accept to railroads proposal to put city money toward fixing the railroad. The city does not own the property. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed.
Motion made by Croell to increase city clerk and city maintenance salary by 4%. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Scheidel
Motion passed
Next meeting will be August 4, 2025 at 7:00pm
Motion made by Croell to adjourn at 7:45pm. Second by Roberson.
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on June 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Scheidel, King, Wilson, Roberson and Croell
Council members absent:
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, John Cuvelier, Cathy Humpal, Shane Fountain and Frank Wison
Motion made by King to approve the agenda. Second by Scheidel.
All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills.
Second by Croell
All Ayes. Motion passed.
VESTIS
RUGS
415.29
BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO
131.13
JENDRO
GARBAGE CONTRACT
4,168.92
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO.
PEST
65
STANTON ELECTRIC
STREET LIGHTS
421.6
UPS
111.49
TEST AMERICA
411.14
EFTPS
FED/FICA TAX
1,752.36
IPERS
IPERS
1,326.10
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
GAS UTILITY
219.77
MIENERGY
ELECTRICITY
18,474.11
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY
51,023.75
CASH
SUNSHADE BLVD
176.34
FIVE STAR COOP
104.95
HAWKINS
AZONE
520.91
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE
ORDINANCE 2025-2
492.07
ANDERSON
REVIEW WELL PORTECTION ORDINAN
96
MARK KRIENER
SOFTBALL AND VOLLEYBALL TILL
325
GARY CUVELIER
APR-MAY MOW 2025
820
BMC AGGREGATES LC
ROADSTONE
273.24
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT
40.75
CLEMENS-MR LAWN
PARKS
2,068.00
DSG
YELLOW PAINT
189.34
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE
SALES TAX APRIL 2025
1,343.36
PAYROLL CHECKS
TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS
6,650.00
CLAIMS TOTAL
91,620.62
REVENUE
GENERAL FUND
9,266.44
8085.53
SANITATION FUND
4,168.92
3148.24
ROAD USE TAX FUND
838.2
3843.84
WATER FUND
2,782.20
9459.23
WATER SINKING FUND
17,950.00
1658.37
SEWER FUND
2,755.20
7717.42
SEWER SINKING FUND
33,073.75
3085
ELECTRIC FUND
20,785.91
28728.15
LIBRARY
IPERS
IPERS
305.65
INGRAM
BOOKS
77.29
BIBLIONIX
2025 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION
800
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT
31.23
PAYROLL CHECKS
TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS
1,577.71
CLAIMS TOTAL
2,791.88
GENERAL FUND
2,791.88
John Cuvelier with Insurance Associates gave the city dollar amounts to increase the policy umbrella from 1 million at $1566 to either 2 million umbrella for an increase of $1300 or 3 million umbrella for an increase of $2748. Motion made by Croell to increase the policy umbrella to 2 million. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Mr. Cuvelier also informed the council he added the 2024 Kawasaki side by side to the insurance policy.
The council discussed storm sewer bids. The city only received one bid from Blazek Corporation. Blazek is proposing to replace 1000ft of storm sewer with new 12in plastic duel wall pipe that will be bedded in rock accordance with Iowa SUDAS Standards. They will be crossing 3 streets (Brush St, Lincoln St, and Center St) and one driveway. The estimate includes new storm sewer furnished and installed, the road ways and driveways repaired and the job complete for a total estimate of $56,000.00. An additional quote to replace the Ridgeway Blvd Culvert for $34,000.00 was also presented. Motion made by Croell to accept the Blazek Corporation’s bid. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed
Cathy Humpal informed the council Nancy Babcock will be the library new trustee to replace Jane Lynch’s term. Motion made by Croell to appoint Nancy Babcock as the new library trustee. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to open public hearing for the Iowa State Revolving Fund Environmental Information at 7:10pm. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
No citizens attended the public hearing.
Motion made by Roberson to close public hearing. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Croell to accept the Iowa State Revolving Fund Environmental Information Document. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Karen was reviewing the city ordinance regarding golf carts. She was told you need headlights to have a golf card in town. The city Ordinances requires a valid driver’s license, flag, and slow moving vehicle sign attached to golf cart.
Paul Rosenbaum will have is utility rates set to commercial rates, not residential rates.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Cigarette permit for Bucky’s. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed
Mark informed the council that Kurt Croell bought the property at 201 N Benz St. Mark also informed the council regarding property located at 307 N Brush St. He spoke to the owners and he said he is waiting on insurance and then will be sold to someone who would like to build new.
Lathan Schaufenbuel informed Jay he would like to park his semi-truck on his property located at 205 N Benz. This is a non-truck route. Jay informed him he cannot park on a non-truck route. The council discussed and did not want to start allowing this.
Motion made by Roberson to open public hearing for Budget Amendment approval at 7:20pm. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
The council reviewed the budget amendment for FY24-25 to increase the general government by $4.000.
Motion made by Croell to close public hearing. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Roberson to accept the FY24-25 Budget Amendment with Resolution #06022025. Second by Scheidel
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Roberson to accept Resolution NO. 2025-06022025 to transfer funds from LOST fund to general fund. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Building permits for Clyde Throndson Jr. and Shari Iverson. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Roberson to accept the Irish Fest parade route. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette informed the council for Election 2025, Mayor Mark Mueterthies and council seats Kurt Croell and Cole Roberson are up for re-election. She handed them the paperwork for reelection.
Next meeting will be July 7, 2025 at 7:00pm
Motion made by King to adjourn at 7:30pm. Second by Croell.
THE CITY OF LAWLER IS NOW ACCEPTING BIDS FOR STORM SEWER REPAIR AND CULVERT REPAIR. BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 7:00 PM, JUNE 2, 2025 AT WHICH TIME BIDS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED.
THIS BID SHALL INCLUDE A QUOTE FOR A NEW STORM SEWER FURNISHED AND INSTALLED, THE ROAD AND DRIVEWAYS REPAIRED AND THE JOB COMPLETE. ALSO, QUOTE TO REPLACE A STREET CULVERT AND REPAIR CONCRETE STREET.
YOUR SEALED BID MAY BE DELIVERED TO THE CITY CLERKS OFFICE ON OF BEFORE JUNE 2, 2025 AT 7:00 PM OR YOU MAY BRING YOUR BID TO THE MEETING AT THAT TIME. THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE OR REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS, TO WAIVE TECHNICALITIES, OR TO RE-ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, IF THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY WILL BE SERVED THEREBY. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT JAY UHLENHAKE AT (563) 238-3614.