Lawler, Iowa – "Home of the Annual Lawler Irish Fest

City Council Meeting Minutes September 2026

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on September 8, 2026 at 7:00PM.

Mayor Mark Muetherthies presided.

Council members present: Scheidel, King, Croell, and Wilson

Council members absent: Roberson

Others present: Jay Uhlenhake

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the agenda with the addition of EMA. Second by Croell

All Ayes: Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills to be paid.

Second by King.

All Ayes. Motion passed.

VESTIS	RUGS	438.46
BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO	LAWNMOWER OIL FILTER	58.47
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	3,580.91
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO.	PEST	67.6
STANTON ELECTRIC		17,581.39
UPS		178.92
TEST AMERICA		110.95
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,886.30
IPERS	IPERS	1,431.82
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	129.27
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	31,457.80
CASH		245.36
FIVE STAR COOP	ROUNDUP POWERMAX	79.88
HAWKINS	AZONE	658.66
BLAZEK CORPORATION	FIRE HYDRANT HIGHLAND PARK	9,175.27
TEAM LAB		5,888.75
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE	BUDGET AMENDMENT	246.24
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS	Sep-26	2,209.31
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY		1,375.00
ULINE	PARK TOWEL	138.51
DNR	ANNUAL FEE 2026	210
BANK IOWA	GAS	483.77
USABLUEBOOK		133.76
CHICKASAW COUNTY TREASURE	PARCEL 1909041746077	324
CROELL INC	3500 PSI	307
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD	FY2026 4TH QTR ASSESSMENT	957.8
STATE HYGIENIC LAB		23.5
GARY CUVELIER	MOWING	730
NORTHWAY CORPORATION	WELL #3 TRANSDUCER PIPE	3,433.15
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT		56.23
PRECISION OVERHEAD DOOR	SHOP DOORS	393.8
CLEMENS-MR LAWN		1,645.00
DSG	SNOW BLADE	310.75
FEHR GRAHAM	CONSTRUCTION WELL #3	2,423.75
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE	AUGUST 2026 SALES TAX	1,619.95
INRCOG		1,459.66
GRUENBERG REPAIR	2006 FREIGHTLINER	7,777.17
EMC INSURANCE	RANGER INSURANCE	503
SHAWVER WELL COMPANY, INC	PARTIAL PYMT #4 WELL #3	174,975.95
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	7,185.64	REVENUE
	CLAIMS TOTAL	281,892.75	174,228.32
	GENERAL FUND	16,818.23	72.92
	SANITATION FUND	3,580.91	3,140.07
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	1,238.72	5,008.94
	WATER FUND	15,977.16	10,686.27
	WATER CAPITAL PROJECT FUND	180,832.85	110,599.97
	SEWER FUND	11,139.75	7,393.76
	ELECTRIC FUND	52,305.13	37,326.39

LIBRARY

EFTPS	3RD QTR 2021	1,764.53
IPERS	IPERS	310.9
INGRAM	BOOKS	209.97
READER’S DIGEST	2026 RENEWAL	22
HOUSE BEAUTIFUL	2026 RENEWAL	37.42
COUNTRY LIVING	2026 RENEWAL	42.77
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT		31
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	1,525.17
	CLAIMS TOTAL	3,943.76
	GENERAL FUND	3,943.76

Motion made by Scheidel to open the Public Hearing to Amend FY26-27 Budget at 7:05 pm. Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

Nays: None

Absent: Roberson

Motion passed.

No comments were made regarding the Budget Amendment for FY26-27 Budget.

Motion made by King to close the Public Hearing. Second by Scheidel.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

Nays: None

Absent: Roberson

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Budget Amendment for FY26-27 Budget. Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

Nays: None

Absent: Roberson

Motion Passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Bucky’s Liquor License. Second by Wilson

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

Nays: None

Absent: Roberson

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Change Order #4 Well NO. 3 Improvements. Second by King.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

Nays: None

Absent: Roberson

Motion passed

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Shawver Well Payment #5. Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

Nays: None

Absent: Roberson

Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to approve the Street Finance Report FY25/26. Second by King.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

Nays: None

Absent: Roberson

Motion Passed

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Annual Financial Report FY25/26. Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

Nays: None

Absent: Roberson

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Keith Oltrogge, CPA, Agreed upon procedures for the Annual Exam. Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

Nays: None

Absent: Roberson

Motion passed

Mayor Mueterthies gave the council an update regarding the EMA services within the county. The county may be asking the cities for payments.

Delinquents were discussed.

Next meeting will be October 5, 2026 at 7:00pm.

Motion made by Croell to adjourn at 7:30pm. Second by Scheidel.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

City Council Minutes AUGUST 2026

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on August 3, 2026 at 7:00PM.

Mayor Mark Muetherthies presided.

Council members present: King, Roberson and Wilson

Council members absent: Scheidel and Croell

Others present: Renee Huinker

Motion made by King to approve the agenda. Second by Roberson

All Ayes: Motion passed.

Motion made by Roberson to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills to be paid.

Second by Wilson.

All Ayes. Motion passed.

VESTIS	RUGS	290.64
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	3,580.91
UPS		242.13
TEST AMERICA	WATER TESTING	137.7
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAXES	1,902.99
IPERS	IPERS	1,443.21
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	129.97
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	27,788.47
FIVE STAR COOP	LAWN MOWER FUEL	477.6
BLAZEK CORPORATION	TILE@HIGHLAND PARK	3,274.37
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE		130.64
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS		2,209.31
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY	Aug-26	1,375.00
LAWLER FIRE DEPARTMENT	2026 2ND HALF TAXATION	4,256.25
ANDERSON		24
BANK IOWA	GAS	302.25
IWD	2ND QTR 2026 UNEMPLOYMENT	10.09
IOWA ONE CALL	EMAIL	17.1
DENNIS UNGS		210
INSURANCE ASSOCIATES		110
GARY CUVELIER	MOWING	245
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT		43.96
PRECISION OVERHEAD DOOR	SHOP DOORS	579.43
FEHR GRAHAM	GIS MAPPING	5,202.00
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE	JULY 2026 SALES TAX	3,151.55
INRCOG		1,799.51
MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIP	SWING FOR HIGHLAND PARK	2,192.87
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	7,240.29	REVENUE
	CLAIMS TOTAL	68,367.24	66,627.97
	GENERAL FUND	17,203.54	1,583.06
	SANITATION FUND	3,580.91	3,199.63
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	1,122.32	4,024.32
	WATER FUND	7,630.10	11,369.43
	WATER CAPITAL PROJECT FUND	702	8,655.00
	SEWER FUND	4,327.25	7,599.32
	ELECTRIC FUND	32,731.75	28,967.06
	STORM WATER FUND	1,069.37	1,230.15

LIBRARY

IPERS	IPERS	322.76
CATHY HUMPAL		38.76
OVERDRIVE INC	FY2027 BRIDGES E BOOK FEE	417.74
OUR IOWA	2026 RENEWAL	39.98
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT		31.38
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	1,578.88
	CLAIMS TOTAL	2,429.50
	GENERAL FUND	2,429.50

Motion made by Roberson to approve Resolution NO. 2026-08032026 House File 2490 Open Records and Open Meetings Laws. Second by King.

Ayes: Roberson, King and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Roberson to set Public Hearing to Amend Budget FY26/27 for 9/7/2026 at 7:05p.m… Second by King.

Ayes: Roberson, King and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by King to change the date of the Public Hearing to Amend Budget FY26/27 for 9/7/2026 at 7:05pm to 9/8/206 at 7:05pm. Second Roberson.

Ayes: Roberson, King and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by King to approve the Well #3 Improvements Change orders #3. Second by Roberson

Ayes: Roberson, King and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Roberson to approve the Partial Pay Estimate #4 Shawver Well. Second by King

Ayes: Roberson, King and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Wilson to accept Kinetic License Agreement. Second by King

Ayes: Roberson, King and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by King to adjourn at 7:25pm. Second by Roberson.

Ayes: Roberson, King and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

City Council Minutes JULY 2026

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on July 6, 2026 at 7:00PM.

Mayor Mark Muetherthies presided.

Council members present: Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson

Council members absent: Croell

Others present:

Motion made by King to approve the agenda. Second by Roberson

All Ayes: Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills to be paid.

Second by King.

All Ayes. Motion passed.

VESTIS	RUGS	288.62
BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO		111.24
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	3,659.34
STANTON ELECTRIC		10,637.39
UPS		182.74
TEST AMERICA		239.02
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,805.87
IPERS	IPERS	1,384.19
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAXES	425.12
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	142.08
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	22,398.51
CASH		188.93
FIVE STAR COOP		561.14
HAWKINS		611.18
IOWA LEAGUE	MEMBER DUES 7/1/26-06/30/27	514
BLAZEK CORPORATION	CULVERT SPRING & CENTER ST	7,341.62
HEARTLAND ASPHALT		2,191.06
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE		117.3
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS	07/01/2026-07/31/2026	2,209.31
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY	Jul-26	2,708.37
ROGER DRECKMAN	PITTS STREET REPAIR	64,210.00
DRILLINGS	RANGER	25,498.96
CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR	HAZ-MAT FY 2026-2027	203
DNR	ANNUAL WATER FEE	43.7
CHICKASAW COUNTY SHERIFF	FY26/27	7,024.00
MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING		45
BANK IOWA	TECHNOLOGY POSTAGE FED RENEWAL	2,293.59
CROELL INC	CIGARETTE PERMIT REFUND	75
NAPA		429.34
DORSEY	WELL IMPROVEMENT	17,000.00
STATE HYGIENIC LAB		22.5
GARY CUVELIER	LAWN MOWING	670
DISPLAY SALES	CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS	3,941.00
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT		44.37
CLEMENS-MR LAWN		1,560.00
DSG		631.76
FEHR GRAHAM	WELL #3 CONSTRUCTION	6,455.75
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE	MAY SALES TAX 2026	1,440.25
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL		50,000.00
INRCOG	SALARY & BENEFITS	1,945.39
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	6,969.86	REVENUE
	CLAIMS TOTAL	248,220.50	122,330.67
	GENERAL FUND	30,698.37	3,826.79
	SANITATION FUND	3,659.34	3,334.10
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	72,317.70	4,765.56
	DEBT SERVICE FUND	50,000.00	–
	WATER FUND	10,520.46	11,536.15
	WATER CAPITAL PROJECT FUND	21,955.75	63,316.00
	SEWER FUND	11,396.32	7,673.12
	ELECTRIC FUND	40,330.94	26,625.23
	STORM WATER FUND	7,341.62	1,253.72

LIBRARY

EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,358.59
IPERS	IPERS	324.08
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAX	122.12
CATHY HUMPAL		31.5
INGRAM	BOOKS	48.43
JEREMY HUMPAL	PC & LABOR	1,955.03
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT		31
SMITHSONIAN		34.99
MID-AMERICA BOOK		58.9
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	1,584.84
	CLAIMS TOTAL	5,549.48
	GENERAL FUND	5,549.48

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Resolution NO. 2026-07062026-1 amending City of Lawler Depository. Second by King.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve City of Lawler Investment Policy. Second by Wilson.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Roberson to approve Resolution NO. 2026-07062026-2 wage amount for city employees. Second by Scheidel.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to hire Keith Oltrogge, CPA for the annual exam for FY 25/26. Second by Roberson.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion mad by Scheidel to approve Change Order #2 for the Well No. 3 Improvements. Second by Roberson.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Nuisances were discussed. Jay had a list of dead trees to be removed and weeds to be cut down. Motion made by King for letters to be sent to the residents and given 30 days to remove trees and weeds or talk with city for their plans. Second by Roberson.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn at 7:24pm. Second by King.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Meeting adjourned.

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

JUNE 2026 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on June 1, 2026 at 7:00PM.

Mayor Mark Muetherthies presided.

Council members present: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

Council members absent:

Others present:

Motion made by King to approve the agenda with the addition of LED Lights around Highland Park trail. Second by Roberson

All Ayes: Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills to be paid.

Second by Croell.

All Ayes. Motion passed.

VESTIS	RUGS	285.18
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	4,600.68
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO.	PEST	67.6
UPS		255.6
RILEY’S		9.9
TEST AMERICA		289.74
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,729.57
IPERS	IPERS	1,335.55
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	173.96
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	21,919.71
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY	2026 MC119R SEWER PAYMENT	51,548.75
CASH	JUNKO PARK RESTROOMS	108.04
HAWKINS		602.16
TEAM LAB	ROAD PATCHE & WEED KILLER AND	2,245.00
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE		86.99
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS	06/01/2026-06/30/2026	2,209.31
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY		1,333.33
QUILL CORPORATION	PAPER TOWELS AND TRASH BAGS	98
MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING		1,328.31
ANDERSON		360
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD	DIRECT ASSESSMENT	92
GARY CUVELIER		765
VISA – J UHLENHAKE		386.26
VISA – S BYRNE		39.17
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT		48.64
CLEMENS-MR LAWN		1,643.00
DSG		1,015.42
FEHR GRAHAM	WELL #3 IMPROVMENTS CONSTRUCTI	5,634.00
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE	APRIL 2026 SALES TAX	1,315.71
INRCOG	SALARY & BENEFITS	2,102.18
SHAWVER WELL COMPANY, INC	WELL NO. 3 IMPROVMENTS	158,875.92
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	6,738.87	REVENUE
	CLAIMS TOTAL	269,243.55	249,576.19
	GENERAL FUND	10,668.62	3,959.34
	SANITATION FUND	4,600.68	2,874.33
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	1,074.72	4,546.97
	WATER FUND	5,873.90	9,277.99
	WATER SINKING FUND	17,790.00	1,631.67
	WATER CAPITAL PROJECT FUND	163,509.92	192,386.21
	SEWER FUND	7,163.40	6,714.53
	SEWER SINKING FUND	33,758.75	3,121.67
	ELECTRIC FUND	24,803.56	25,063.48

LIBRARY

IPERS	IPERS	313.54
CATHY HUMPAL		14
INGRAM	BOOKS	172.36
PEOPLE MAGAZINE		138
COUNTRY SAMPLER		25.68
BIBLIONIX		800
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT		31.12
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	1,587.07
	CLAIMS TOTAL	3,081.77
	GENERAL FUND	3,081.77

Motion made by Croell for Suzette to talk with city attorney regarding an ordinance for the culverts. The property owner will be responsible to maintain but will not be able to fill in. Second by Scheidel.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve cigarette permit for Bucky’s Convenience Store. Second by King.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve building permit for Nick Kraling to attach garage to house. Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Irish Fest liquor license. Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to open the Public Hearing to approve Ordinance No. 2026-2 to amend the electric services. Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed

No questions regarding the amendment of the ordinance.

Motion made by Scheidel to close Public Hearing. Second by King.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to pass Ordinance No. 2026-2 with waiving the second and third readings. Second by Roberson.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to approve the Shawver Well partial pay estimate #3. Second by Roberson.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies gave an EMA update to the council. The County may request funding from cities to support the EMA service.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve street closures for Lawler Irish Fest celebration. Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion by King to adjourn at 7:23pm. Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Meeting adjourned.

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

MAY 2026 City Council Minutes

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on May 4, 2026 at 7:00PM.

Mayor Mark Muetherthies presided.

Council members present: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

Council members absent:

Others present: Gary and Janel Kuennen

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the agenda. Second by Roberson

All Ayes: Motion passed.

Motion made by King to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills to be paid.

Second by Croell.

All Ayes. Motion passed.

VESTIS	RUGS	283.74
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	3,606.71
STANTON ELECTRIC		3,208.36
UPS		144.58
RILEY’S		165
TEST AMERICA		110.95
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,813.51
IPERS	IPERS	1,389.83
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	358.02
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	25,064.94
FIVE STAR COOP		149.5
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE		597.07
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS	05/01/2026-05/31/2026	2,225.88
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY		1,333.33
ULINE		133.91
MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING		325.08
CROELL INC		488
DENNIS UNGS		50
HARLAND	DEPOSIT SLIPS	138.09
GARY CUVELIER	11292025 – 03162026	290
VISA – J UHLENHAKE		249.54
VISA – S BYRNE		622.97
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT		51.07
CLEMENS-MR LAWN		1,643.00
FEHR GRAHAM		8,347.50
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE	APRIL 2026 SALES TAX	1,315.71
INRCOG	SALARY & BENEFITS	1,260.10
GRUENBERG REPAIR	OIL CHANGE	102.72
EMC INSURANCE	04012026-04012027	42,308.00
SHAWVER WELL COMPANY, INC	WELL NO.3 IMPROVMENTS	250,725.60
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	6,997.76
	CLAIMS TOTAL	355,500.47	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	22,402.88	52,380.78
	SANITATION FUND	3,606.71	3,808.32
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	6,539.56	3,925.19
	WATER FUND	11,358.72	9,224.30
	WATER CAPITAL PROJECT FUND	256,073.10	155,460.79
	SEWER FUND	17,235.93	7,725.21
	ELECTRIC FUND	38,283.57	30,920.75

LIBRARY

IPERS	IPERS	314.85
IOWA HISTORY JOURNAL	RENEWAL	19.95
CATHY HUMPAL		11.9
INGRAM	BOOKS	109.21
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT		32.38
TRADITIONAL HOME	RENEL 2026	28
MID-AMERICA BOOK		83.85
HARLAND CLARK	DEPOSIT TICKES	141.95
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	1,543.08
	CLAIMS TOTAL	2,285.17
	GENERAL FUND	2,285.17

Scheidel made motion to approve building permits for Travis and Lori Gebel and Daniel Leach. Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to set Public Hearing for Ordinance approval for June 1, 2026 at 7:10p.m. Second by Roberson.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed

Motion made by Croell to open the Public Hearing. Second by Scheidel.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed

Isiah Corbin with Inrcog discussed with council the Status of Funds Regarding the CDBG Grant for Well #3 Improvements. He provided a handout with the summary of Expenditures through March 31, 2026 (through CDBG Draw #6).

Motion made by King to close the Public Hearing. Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Shawver Well Partial Payment #2 and Change order for Well #3 Improvement project. Second by King.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed

Motion made by Croell to approve the 3 phase electric for Pitts and Depot Streets. Second by King.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed

Motion made by Croell to approve quote from Blazek Corporation to install culverts on West Spring Street and South Chestnut. Second by Scheidel.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the liquor license for the The Brite Spot. Second by King.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed

The softball field will be tabled until June meeting.

Motion made by King to rescind the motion in April for the Man Hold Painting Project. Second by Croell. Croell commended Karen Wilson for the project idea.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to accept the quote from Boland Recreation for a handicap swing for Highland Park playground. Second by Roberson.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Next meeting will be June 1, 2026 at 7:00pm

Motion by Croell to adjourn at 7:26pm. Second by Roberson.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, Roberson and Wilson

Nays: None

Meeting adjourned.

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk

Lawler City Council Meeting – Special Session – April 20, 2026

Lawler City Council met in special session on April 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Scheidel, King, and Wilson
Council members absent: Croell and Roberson

Others present: None The

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Agenda
Second by King. All Ayes. Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to open public hearing approving Budget FY 26-27 at 7:02pm. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Croell and Roberson
Motion passed.

The council reviewed Budget FY26-27. No questions or comments were made during public hearing.

Motion made by Scheidel to close public hearing. Second by King.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Croell and Roberson
Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve Resolution 2026-04202026 to approve Budget FY26-27. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Croell and Roberson
Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn at 7:11pm. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: Scheidel, King, and Wilson
Nays: None
Absent: Croell and Roberson
Motion passed.

Suzette Byrne
City Clerk

Spring Cleanup! May 16, 2026

Spring Cleanup will be Saturday, May 16, 2026. There will be 2 dumpsters at the Lawler Compost site. It will be open from 7:00am – 5:00pm. The city will have a dump truck for steel.

Also, Jay will be picking up monitors, TVs and microwaves Friday, May 15, 2026. You will need to pay $25.00 for a sticker to put on your monitor, TV or microwave to be picked up.

2025 WATER QUALITY REPORT

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 6, 2026

The Lawler City Council met in special session on April 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM.

Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.

Council members present: Scheidel, King, Wilson and Croell

Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Chuck Stanton, Janel Kuennen, Roger Dreckman, and Megan Mueterthies

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Agenda

Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to open public hearing on Proposed Property Taxation for Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. Second by Croell,

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Suzette informed the council no questions or comments were received at city hall. No questions or comments were made during public hearing.

Motion made by Croell to close public hearing. Second by King.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to approve Proposed Property Taxation for Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, Second by Scheidel.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

Nayes: None

Motion passed.

Motion made by King to adjourn at 7:11pm. Second by Scheidel

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

Nays: None

Motion passed.

Suzette Byrne

City Clerk

APRIL 2026 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

The Lawler City Council met in regular session on April 6, 2026 at 7:20 PM.

Mayor Mark Muetherthies presided.

Council members present: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

Council members absent: Roberson

Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Chuck Stanton, Roger Dreckman, Janel Kuennen and Megan Mueterthies

Motion made by King to approve the agenda. Second by Scheidel

All Ayes: Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills with the addition of the Shawver Well Invoice.

Second by Scheidel.

All Ayes. Motion passed.

VESTIS	RUGS	429.68
BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO	LAWNMOWER	5,200.00
JENDRO	GARBAGE CONTRACT	3,494.22
UPS		182.47
TEST AMERICA	DRINKING WATER	110.95
EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,775.26
IPERS	IPERS	1,364.66
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAXES	412.77
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	GAS UTILITY	495.5
MIENERGY	ELECTRICITY	22,117.57
CASH	LUMBER	281.01
HAWKINS	AZONE	1,302.51
BLAZEK CORPORATION	wELL #3	370
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE		413.85
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS	Apr-26	2,209.31
LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY		1,333.33
ULINE	PARK SUPPLIES	375.92
UNITES STATES POSTAL		735
STOREY KENWORTHY	UTILITY BILLS	660
NAPA	BATTERY SPEED SIGN	429.34
IAMU	MEMBERSHIP DUES	2,503.00
INSURANCE ASSOCIATES	RENEWAL POLICY CYBER SECURITY	1,526.62
STATE HYGIENIC LAB		22.5
AUDITOR	ANNUAL EXAM 2025	425
VISA – J UHLENHAKE		301.6
VISA – S BYRNE		39.17
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT	Mar-26	128.45
DSG	WATER	3,367.39
FEHR GRAHAM	Well #3 construction	8,016.25
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE	SALES TAX FEBRUARY 2026	1,623.21
KEITH D. OLTROGGE CPA	ANNUAL EXAMINATION 2025	4,250.00
INRCOG	SALARY & FRINGE BENEFITS	271.44
SPEER FINANCIAL, INC		5,000.00
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	6,879.07
	CLAIMS TOTAL	78,047.05	REVENUE
	GENERAL FUND	20,654.62	3,172.91
	SANITATION FUND	3,494.22	3,136.98
	ROAD USE TAX FUND	1,635.09	3,240.42
	CAP PRO STORM DRAINAGE FUND	1,416.25
	WATER FUND	9,467.57	8,998.62
	WATER CAPITAL PROJECT FUND	11,970.00	70,090.04
	SEWER FUND	3,402.08	7,118.36
	ELECTRIC FUND	26,007.22	35,674.07

LIBRARY

EFTPS	FED/FICA TAX	1,320.91
IPERS	IPERS	318.81
STATE WITHHOLDING	STATE TAX	118.17
CATHY HUMPAL		21
INGRAM	BOOKS	122.93
ALLRECIPES MAGAZINE		27
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT		62.12
PIONEER WOMAN		19.97
MID-AMERICA BOOK		71.85
PAYROLL CHECKS	TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS	1,560.96
	CLAIMS TOTAL	3,643.72
	GENERAL FUND	3,643.72

Motion made by King to set a Public Hearing to approve Budget FY26-27 in a special meeting April 20, 2026 at 7:02pm. Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

Nays: None

Absent: Roberson

Motion passed.

Motion made by Scheidel to approve the liquor license for the Starlite Ballroom and the Hole in the Wall. Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

Nays: None

Absent: Roberson

Motion passed.

Janel Kuennen and Roger Dreckman explained the Irish Fest Committee would like to change the parade route in June for Irish Fest. The new route will be posted on the Lawler Irish Festival facebook page. Motion made by Scheidel to change the Irish Festival parade. Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

Nays: None

Absent: Roberson

Motion passed.

Suzette explained to the council the need to increase utility deposit rates. There have been some residents to leave the city and leave a final bill after the utility deposit has been applied. Motion made by Croell to raise apartment deposits to $200 and house deposits to $250. Second by Wilson.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

Nays: None

Absent: Roberson

Motion passed.

Motion made by King to open public hearing to rescind and replace the Floodplain Management Chapter 160 at 7:30pm. Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

Nays: None

Absent: Roberson

Motion passed.

The Floodplain Management Chapter 160 was discussed with the council.

Motion made by Croell to close public hearing. Second by Scheidel.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

Nays: None

Absent: Roberson

Motion passed.

Motion made by Croell to rescind and replace the Floodplain Management Chapter 160. Second by Scheidel

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

Nays: None

Absent: Roberson

Motion passed.

King informed the council he has been donating his time and expense to update the Junko Park Bathrooms.

Spring clean-up will take place May 16, 2026 from 7:00am – 5:00pm. Jendro will have 2 dumpsters at the Lawler Compost site. A dump truck will be at compost site for steel. Jay will be picking up TVs, microwaves, computer monitors. A $25 fee is required for pick up.

Suzette presented the council with a Cash Payment Policy to approve. Residents who pay utilities with cash will need to pay the exact amount or round up and the credit is applied to the next utility bill. Change will not be given for overpayment. Motion made by King to approve the Cash Payment policy. Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

Nays: None

Absent: Roberson

Motion passed.

Roger Dreckman with the Lawler Lion’s Club explained to the city they are raising money to help make Highland Park handicap accessible. They would like to put a handicap swing in the playground. Megan Mueterthies explained to the counsel she would like to put on a 3k run to help with the handicap swing cost. Motion made by Croell to allow the Lawler Lions club and Megan Mueterthies to put a handicap swing in the playground at Highland Park. Second by Scheidel.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

Nays: None

Absent: Roberson

Motion passed.

Karen Wilson presented the council with a community project with no cost to the city. She would like to have an art contest to paint a manhole cover and make it colorful, fun and about 10 feet wide. Participants will provide their own paint. Motion made by Croell to approve the manhole cover painting to Make Lawler Lovely. Second by Scheidel.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell and Wilson

Nays: None

Absent: Roberson

Motion passed.

The council discussed the recent city exam. Suzette informed the council she has discussed with the CPA’s the recommendations they attached which was helpful.

Next meeting will be May 4, 2026 at 7:00pm

Motion by Scheidel to adjourn at 8:05pm. Second by Croell.

Ayes: Scheidel, King, Croell, and Wilson

Nays: None

Meeting adjourned.

Suzette Byrne, City Clerk