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SPRING CLEAN UP
** CITY OF LAWLER RESIDENTS ONLY!! **
TV’s – COMPUTER MONITORS – MICROWAVES
All televisions, computer monitors and microwaves will be picked up on May 9th. There will be a $20.00 charge for each of these items. All items must be paid for at City Hall by May 2, 2025 to be picked up on the May 9th.
ANY QUESTIONS CALL CITY HALL
The Lawler City Council met in special session on April 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Scheidel, King, Wilson, Croell and Roberson
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the Agenda
Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by King to open public hearing on Proposed Property Taxation for Fiscal Year July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. Second by Scheidel,
Ayes: Scheidel, Roberson, 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 King to close public hearing. Second by Scheidel
Ayes: Scheidel, Roberson, King, Croell and Wilson
Nayes: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Croell to adjourn at 7:15pm. Second by Scheidel
Ayes: Scheidel, Roberson, King, Croell and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne
City Clerk
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on April 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM.
Mayor pro-tem Dale King presided.
Council members present: Scheidel, King, Wilson, Roberson and Croell
Council members absent: None
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake
Motion made by Croell to approve the agenda. Second by King.
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 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 3,371.90 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | OUTAGE 3/16/2025 | 1,950.60 | |
| UPS | 90 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | 339 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,732.20 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,313.25 | |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 424.83 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 416.5 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 21,639.74 | |
| CASH | 19.37 | ||
| FIVE STAR COOP | LP GAS | 83.75 | |
| HAWKINS | AZONE | 1,092.08 | |
| TEAM LAB | TERMINATOR II WEED KILLER | 1,519.50 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | PH AMENDMENT 2025 | 429.8 | |
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 5,713.95 | ||
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | 3RD QTR FY 24-25 | 3,750.00 | |
| ULINE | TOWEL FOR PARKS | 185.8 | |
| MIC’S PLUMBING & HEATING | WOMENS EXHAUST FAN | 1,006.71 | |
| ANDERSON | MUNICIPAL INFRACTION | 284 | |
| IWD | 4TH QTR 2024 | 38.24 | |
| IOWA UTILITIES BOARD | 1ST QTR ASSESSMENT | 1,133.08 | |
| INSURANCE ASSOCIATES | 04/01/2025-04/01/2026 | 41,238.29 | |
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | 21 | ||
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | 523.87 | ||
| VISA – S BYRNE | 73.18 | ||
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | Mar-25 | 85.94 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE | FEBRUARY SALES TAX 2025 | 1,557.05 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 6,590.29 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 97,039.21 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 26,104.06 | 2787.97 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 3,371.90 | 3147.01 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 6,745.98 | 3100.95 | |
| WATER FUND | 11,490.33 | 11557.46 | |
| SEWER FUND | 15,440.16 | 10806.9 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 33,886.78 | 37701.63 |
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| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,332.97 |
| IPERS | IPERS | 308.2 |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 120.1 |
| IOWA HISTORY JOURNAL | RENEWAL | 19.95 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | 148.4 |
| REAL SIMPLE | 2025 RENEW | 24 |
| GOOD HOUSEKEEPING | 2025 RENEW | 21.37 |
| HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT | 62.24 | |
| PIONEER WOMAN | 2025 RENEW | 19.97 |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,617.82 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 3,675.02 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 3,675.02 |
Mark explained to council bid from LifeTime Construction Company for city hall repairs. Mark explained 2 options to choose from. Option 1 included steel & Tyvek and LifeTime labor for $9,062.65. Option 2 included foam bed, steel, Tyvek and LifeTime labor for $15,479.18. The council discussed both options. Motion made by Kurt to select option 2. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel, King, Wilson and Roberson
Nays: None
Motion passed
Motion made by King to open Public Hearing. Second by Croell.
Ayes: King, Croell, Scheidel, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette present the Budget Amendment for FY24-25 and Resolution #04072025 for approval.
Motion made by Scheidel to close Public Hearing. Second by Roberson.
All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by King to approve Budget Amendment for FY24-25 and Resolution#04072025. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: King, Scheidel, Roberson, Wilson and Croell
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to set Special Meeting for Budget FY25-26 approval for April 28, 2025 at 7:05pm. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, Croell, Roberson, King and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by King to set Public Hearing for the Iowa State Revolving Fund Environmental Information Document review for May 5, 2025 at 7:05pm. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: King, Scheidel, Wilson, Croell and Roberson
Nays: Non e
Motion passed.
Jeremy explained the demo side by side from Bodensteiner Implement. The city will receive a demo side by side for the city use with only costing maintenance for 1 year at a time. Motion made by King to use the demo side by side from Bodensteiner Implement. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: Scheidel, Wilson, King, Roberson and Croell
Nays: None
Motion passed
Motion made by Croell to accept Roger Dreckman Construction estimate to remove and replace street with rebar, caulked joints, spray cure on Diagonal Street from new bridge approach to the south for $21,530.00. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel, King, Roberson and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Paul Rosenbaum spoke with Mark regarding his utility bill. He is retiring and no longer going to be open for car repair. He is asking the council to change is utility rates from Commercial rates to Residential rates. Motion made by Croell to change Paul Rosenbaum from Commercial rates to residential rates with the understanding the property would need to be cleaned up to look like residential property. Second by King.
Ayes: Croell, King, Roberson, Wilson and Scheidel
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Hole in the Wall liquor license. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel, King, Wilson and Roberson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made King to approve the Starlite Ballroom liquor license. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel, King, Wilson, and Roberson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Nuisances were discussed. Suzette will send notices to residents to clean up their property.
Spring Cleanup will be May 10, 2025. Two dumpsters will be placed at the compost site. There will also by collections for steel and pop cans.
Motion made by King to open Public Hearing for approval of Ordinance #2025-1 to amend Chapter 92 and Chapter 99 water and sewer charges adding a $25.00 fee for any notice put on residents doors for delinquent utility accounts. Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
No public comments.
Motion made by Croell to close public hearing. Second by Scheidel. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Ordinance #2025-1. Second by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Suzette presented a payment agreement for a resident to be make a monthly payment plus current month’s payment to be paid by November 20, 2025. Motion made by Croell to accept payment agreement with the understanding if any month payment is missed, utilities will be disconnected. No exceptions. Second by King.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel, King, Wilson and Roberson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Next meeting will be May 5, 2025 at 7:00pm
Motion made by Croell to adjourn at 7:46pm. Seconded by Scheidel.
Ayes: King, Wilson, Scheidel, Roberson and Croell
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne, City Clerk
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SPRING CLEAN UP
** CITY OF LAWLER RESIDENTS ONLY!! **
The City annual spring clean-up day will be held on May 10th. Jendro will place 2 large dumpsters at the city compost site. Residents will bring their items to the dumpster. Jendro will NOT go to houses to pick up this year.
Accepting steel and redeemable cans.
Items that ARE NOT accepted: appliances, televisions, computer monitors, tires, yard waste, hazardous materials (paints, oils, etc.) corrugated cardboard.
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PH Notice – Budget Amendment
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF LAWLER
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
You are hereby given notice that a public hearing will be held at ______7:25______P.M. on _____April 7 ____, 2025, at the Council Chambers in the City Hall in Lawler, Iowa, on the proposal to amend the City Code Ordnance 92.02 RATES FOR SERVICE. Water service shall be furnished at the following monthly rates within the City:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 92, WATER RATES, AND AFFECTING CHAPTER 99, SEWER SERVICE CHARGES, OF THE LAWLER MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING WATER AND SEWER UTILITY DISCONTINUANCE FEES
WHEREAS, the Municipal Code of the City of Lawler, Iowa, Chapter 92 provides for Water Rates; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 99 of the Municipal Code of the City of Lawler provides for Sewer Service Charges, and provides that the same discontinuance procedures and charges apply to Sewer disconnection as to water disconnection under Chapter 92. Specifically, Section 99.04 provides: “Sewer service may be discontinued or disconnected in accordance with the provisions contained in Section 92.04 if the combined service account becomes delinquent, and the provisions contained in Section 92.07 relating to lien notices shall also apply in the event of a delinquent account”; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that to provide for the administrative costs of providing notice of municipal water and sewer utility discontinuance, a fee shall be imposed for providing notice 24 hours prior to discontinuance of water or sewer services;
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City and its citizens to amend Chapter 92 Water Rates, to provide certain charges for notice of water and sewer utility shutoff.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Lawler, Iowa as follows:
Para. 1. That Chapter 92 of the Municipal Code of the City of Lawler, Iowa, Water Rates, is amended by deleting Paragraph 4, Fees, of Section 92.04, and inserting in lieu thereof the following new Paragraph 4:
4. Fees. The following fees shall be assessed as administrative charges associated with services provided by the City under this section.
A. Tag Fee. If full payment of a delinquent bill is not received by the
Clerk’s office by close of business on the date set forth in the notice of delinquency, then a tagging fee of $25.00 will be assessed to the customer at the time a 24-hour disconnection notice is placed on the door of the property.
B. Reconnect Fee. A fee of $35.00 shall be charged before service is restored to a delinquent customer. No fee shall be charged for the usual or customary trips in the regular changes in occupancies of property
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on March 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor pro-tem Dale King presided.
Council members present: Scheidel, King, Wilson, and Croell
Council members absent: Roberson
Others present: John Cuvelier and Travis Suckow
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the agenda. Second by Croell.
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 276.86
JENDRO GARBAGE CONTRACT 3,373.97
POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO. PEST 62.49
UPS 82.92
TEST AMERICA 110.95
EFTPS FED/FICA TAX 1,695.55
IPERS IPERS 1,289.86
BLACK HILLS ENERGY GAS UTILITY 503.9
MIENERGY ELECTRICITY 25,487.02
CASH 161.82
HAWKINS 736.44
BLAZEK CORPORATION WATER MAIN BREAK 2,130.00
NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE FEBRUARY 2025 MINUTES 76.7
QUILL CORPORATION OFFICE SUPPLES 216.66
ANDERSON 528
IOWA UTILITIES BOARD DIRECT ASSESSMNET 150
NAPA DUMP TRUCK 144.35
STATE HYGIENIC LAB 21
ROSENBAUM AUTO 125
VISA – J UHLENHAKE 167.86
VISA – S BYRNE 905.59
HAWKEY INTERCONNECT Jan-25 49.91
FEHR GRAHAM IA DNR FEES& PAYMENTS 1,315.04
DEPOSIT REFUNDS REFUND DATE 02/24/2025 45.38
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 6,481.56 REVENUE
CLAIMS TOTAL 46,138.83 60,831.10
GENERAL FUND 6,385.66 6,353.41
SANITATION FUND 3,373.97 2,978.81
ROAD USE TAX FUND 982.55 3,444.58
CAP PRO STORM DRAINAGE FUND 1,315.04
WATER FUND 4,629.72 8,577.99
SEWER FUND 2,351.61 9,329.45
ELECTRIC FUND 27,054.90 30,146.86
DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND 45.38 –
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IPERS IPERS 277.51
INGRAM BOOKS 323.37
CONSUMER REPORTS 32.1
US POSTAL SERVICE BOX RENT 84
HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT 31.24
SMITHSONIAN 29.99
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 1,387.48
CLAIMS TOTAL 2,165.69
GENERAL FUND 2,165.69
The council discussed the Public Hearing for the Proposed Tax Rate for FY25/26. Suzette explained to the council this Public Hearing will need to be a separate council meeting.
Motion made by Croell to set Public Hearing for Property Tax Levey April 7, 2025 at 7:15pm. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: Croell, Wilson and Scheidel
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Croell to set Public Hearing for Budget Amendment April 7, 2025 at 7:20pm. Second by Scheidel.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
The council reviewed at bid from C.A.S.H. Lumber for supplies for the city hall repairs. The city hall repairs will be discussed further in April.
John Cuvelier with Insurance Associates discussed raising deductibles for property coverage. Motion made by Scheidel to increase insurance deductible from $5000 to $10,000. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Croell, Scheidel and Wilson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Scheidel discussed a new Kawasaki side by side for Jay. Kawasaki is offering a promotion for Kawasaki side by sides for municipalities. The city would pay the insurance and any maintenance for the side by side and we would receive a new one each year. Jeremy will continue to research the offer further. John Cuvelier will check into insurance costs. This will be tabled to April.
Kurt Croell asked Travis Suckow, Chickasaw County Supervisor why he had voted to give $50.000 to Nashua to fix the damn. If money gets returned to the county Croell would like to see Mr. Suckow represent the district that voted for him. The City of Lawler could have used the money to help with expense of the repairing the box culverts in town to help with possible flooding.
The city will be changing amending Chapter 92, water rates and affecting Chapter 99, sewer service charges, of the Lawler Municipal Code regarding water and sewer utility discontinuance fees. Motion made by Scheidel to set public hearing April 7, 2025 at 7:25pm. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, Croell and Wilson
Nays: None
Next meeting will be April 7, 2025 at 7:20pm
Motion made by Croell to adjourn at 7:30pm. Seconded by Wilson.
Ayes: King, Wilson, Scheidel, and Croell
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne, City Clerk
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on February 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Scheidel, King, Wilson, Croell and Roberson
Council members absent: None
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake
Motion made by King to approve the agenda with the Fire Department addition. Second by Croell.
All Ayes. Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and approval of current bills.
Second by Roberson.
All Ayes. Motion passed.
| VESTIS | RUGS | 276.86 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 3,364.68 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | LIGHTS CITY HALL | 995.91 | |
| UPS | 218.51 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | DRINKING WATER | 312.85 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,806.60 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,360.69 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 450.51 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 24,978.72 | |
| CASH | 729.8 | ||
| TEAM LAB | SHOP SUPPLIES | 221 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | 107.72 | ||
| BANK IOWA | 11.22 | ||
| PATHWAYS | 468 | ||
| IOWA ONE CALL | EMAIL 8/12/2024-8/31/2024 | 18 | |
| DENNIS UNGS | 50 | ||
| ROSENBAUM AUTO | FLUIDS, INTERSTATE BATTERY | 686.29 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | CHRISTMAS ROPE LIGHTS | 64.52 | |
| VISA – S BYRNE | GOOGLE & ADOBE | 36.59 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE | JANUARY 2025 SALES TAX | 1,306.19 | |
| DEPOSIT REFUNDS | REFUND DATE 01/22/2025 | 107.92 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 6,810.80 | REVENUE |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 44,383.38 | 65,978.92 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 6,824.51 | 7,156.90 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 3,364.68 | 3,365.09 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 952.58 | 4,056.46 | |
| DEBT SERVICE FUND | 11.22 | 2,118.44 | |
| WATER FUND | 2,552.72 | 9,893.39 | |
| SEWER FUND | 2,609.75 | 7,863.35 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 28,016.83 | 31,426.38 | |
| DEPOSITS – ELECTRIC FUND | 51.09 | 98.91 |
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| IPERS | IPERS | 315.88 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | 227.32 |
| WOMAN’S DAY | 26.72 | |
| BETTER HOMES | 2025 RENEWAL | 20 |
| DEMCO | 206.69 | |
| VISA | 154.08 | |
| GILMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY | DAMAGED BOOK | 9.99 |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,584.09 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 2,544.77 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 2,544.77 |
Suzette presented the Budget FY25-26. The council looked through it No changes made.
Motion made by Croell to approve the GIS Mapping. Second by King.
Ayes: Croell, King, Scheidel, Wilson and Roberson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Motion made by Scheidel to accept agreement for Chickasaw County Law Enforcement Services. Second by Croell.
Ayes: Scheidel, Croell, Wilson, Roberson and King
Nays: None
Motion passed
Mayor Mueterthies updated the council about the nuisance abate at 201 N Benz. Property owners are planning on taking house down and covering hole around the June 1, 2025. The city is waiting for attorney.
The City Hall repairs are tabled for next month.
Motion made by Scheidel to accept Croell, Inc building permit. Second by King.
Ayes, Scheidel, King, Wilson, Roberson and Croell
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Scheidel and King discussed the fire department financial status. They are requesting the city pay for the department’s utility bill. The fire department performs a service to the city. Motion made by Croell to have the city pay for the utilities for the Lawler Fire Department. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: Croell, Roberson, Wilson, Scheidel and King
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Next meeting will be March 3, 2025 at 7:00pm
Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn at 7:40pm. Seconded by Croell.
Ayes: King, Wilson, Scheidel, Croell and Roberson
Nays: None
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne, City Clerk
The Lawler City Council met in regular session on January 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mark Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Scheidel, King, Wilson and Roberson
Council members absent: Croell
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Renea Huinker and Sandy Busta
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.
Second by King.
All Ayes. Motion passed.
| VESTIS | RUGS | 276.86 | |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 3,365.71 | |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | 1,428.24 | ||
| UPS | 124.47 | ||
| RILEY’S | 26.99 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | WASTEWATER | 128.07 | |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAXES | 2,044.33 | |
| IPERS | IPERS | 1,537.10 | |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 827.63 | |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 282.96 | |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 11,473.49 | |
| CASH | 538.46 | ||
| HAWKINS | AZONE | 597.15 | |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | 146.08 | ||
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 5,713.95 | ||
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | 2ND QTR FY24-25 | 3,750.00 | |
| LAWLER FIRE DEPARTMENT | 2025 1ST HALF OF TAXATION | 6,171.25 | |
| ANDERSON | 100 | ||
| BANK IOWA | SEWER LOAN PAYOFF | 8,535.11 | |
| MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC | ELECTRIC METERS | 1,940.62 | |
| TERRY DURIN CO | 1,165.72 | ||
| MARK MUETERTHIES | 2024 MILEAGE | 451.58 | |
| BMC AGGREGATES LC | ROADSTONE | 388.49 | |
| VISA – J UHLENHAKE | 163.3 | ||
| VISA – S BYRNE | 74.69 | ||
| SCHUETH ACE HARDWARE | LED ROPE LIGHT XMAS LIGHTS | 31.17 | |
| HAWKEY INTERCONNECT | Dec-24 | 45.1 | |
| DSG | 344.1 | ||
| FEHR GRAHAM | WELL #3 IMPROVMENTS | 9,600.00 | |
| OMNISITE | 1 YEAR WIRLESS SERVICE | 290 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 8,958.93 | |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 70,521.55 | REVENUE | |
| GENERAL FUND | 21,469.34 | 4914.03 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 3,435.71 | 2913.37 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,624.64 | 3917.33 | |
| DEBT SERVICE FUND | 8,535.11 | 2835.34 | |
| CAP PRO STORM DRAINAGE FUND | 9,600.00 | 0 | |
| WATER FUND | 3,829.45 | 9238.03 | |
| SEWER FUND | 3,679.67 | 6877.67 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 18,347.63 | 24490.81 |
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| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,371.44 |
| IPERS | IPERS | 307.99 |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAX | 109.25 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | 80.23 |
| PETTY CASH | PETTY CASH | 76.39 |
| RILEY’S | 109.95 | |
| MID-AMERICA PUBLISHING | 82.5 | |
| HAWKEYE INTERCONNECT | DECEMBER | 31 |
| VISA | 13.57 | |
| BRINCKS CONSTRUCTION | 3,225.00 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 1,618.01 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 7,025.33 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 7,025.33 |
Appointments were made by council for 2025. The Board of Adjustment will need another appointment to for a replacement until 2026
Appointments January 2024
Mayor pro-tem Dale King
Bank Bank Iowa
City Attorney John Anderson
City Clerk Suzette Byrne
Toxic Cleanup Jeremy Scheidel
Street Committee Kurt Croell, Cole Roberson, Jay Uhlenhake
Utilities Committee Karen Wilson, Dale King, Jay Uhlenhake
Fire Dept. Rep. Cole Roberson & Dale King
Tree Committee Dale King, Karen Wilson, Jay Uhlenhake
Health Officer Dr. Lukas Brinkman
Street Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Water Superintendent Jay Uhlenhake
Landfill Committee Rep. Jay Uhlenhake
Board of Adjustment 5 year term
2025
Jeremy Scheidel 2025
Kurt Croell 2027
Roger Dreckman 2025
Frank Wilson 2025
Park Board 5 year term
Roger Dreckman 2026
Dale King 2026
Jeremy Scheidel 2025
Emergency Management Board
Mark Mueterthies
Dale King
REAP
Mark Mueterthies
Motion made by Roberson to approve Mark Mueterthies and Dale King to the Emergency Management Board. Second by Wilson.
Ayes: Roberson, Wilson, King and Scheidel
Nays: None
Absent: Croell
Motion passed.
Renea Huinker and Sandy Busta gave the council the Library Budget for FY25-26. They are requesting an increase of $1,000 from the city.
The library windows are still leaking. Renea discussed with the council regarding siding on the west wall of the building. Suzette said this would need to be put in the budget for FY25-26 under building repairs.
Jay discussed with the council GIS Mapping for the city to find underground electric, water and sewer lines. It is always updated. This will cost the city $51,000 and will be budgeted from the electric, water and sewer funds in FY25-26.
The council worked on the Budget FY24-25. Street repairs were discussed. Suzette explained whatever expensed you budget for will need revenue to pay them. Suzette will run the numbers the council gave. Budget numbers will be discussed next month.
Delinquents were discussed. The city will be updating the utility ordinances to charges $25-$35 for delinquent accounts receiving a 24 hour notice on their doors. The utility bills are due the 20th of the month, if not paid, a 12 disconnect notice is mailed to home owners, if not by with in the 12 days, 24 hour notice is posting on homeowner doors. This cost the city money in postage and time. This will be further discussed at the February meeting.
Next meeting will be February 3, 2025 at 7:00pm
Motion made by Scheidel to adjourn at 8:45pm. Second by Roberson.
Ayes: King, Wilson, Scheidel and Roberson
Nays:
Motion passed.
Suzette Byrne, City Clerk
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