Lawler City Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting May 6, 2013 7:00 PM City Hall
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: King, Njus & Scheidel. Absent Izer & Zubrod.
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Amanda Blazek, Tony Blazek, Roger Dreckman, Harold Busta, Kurt Croell, Heather Busta, Tina Hageman & Deputy Jeff Athey.
Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to approve the Agenda. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service |
$18,505.77 |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | Sales tax |
$821.00 |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with |
$1,361.14 |
| IPERS | April |
$873.75 |
| Salaries | Salaries |
$6,046.68 |
| Jendro Sanitation | Garbage-April |
$2,081.06 |
| Post Office | Postage |
$204.00 |
| United Parcel Service | shipping |
$163.54 |
| Windstream | April |
$71.65 |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas |
$251.11 |
| CASH, Inc. | fuel & supplies-March & April |
$653.14 |
| Office Depot | office supplies |
$194.11 |
| Hawkins, Inc. | water supplies |
$268.50 |
| Stanton Electric | electric repairs |
$150.00 |
| Zips | supplies |
$226.11 |
| Test America | water & wastewater testing |
$202.45 |
| Office World | office supplies |
$35.99 |
| Pollard | pest control |
$52.50 |
| New Hampton Tribune | proceedings |
$208.67 |
| Gary Cuvelier | snow removal |
$200.00 |
| Bodensteiner Implement | supplies |
$292.83 |
| Bank Iowa | street note |
$14,686.29 |
| Five Star Coop | fuel -March |
$147.57 |
| Insurance Associates | insurance |
$18,917.00 |
| Marshall & Swift | rental |
$37.12 |
| Bucky’s | fuel |
$62.01 |
| Kenneth Klotz | refund |
$177.83 |
| Lawler Library | allotment |
$1,141.00 |
| Five Star Coop | diesel-April |
$380.16 |
| NAPA of New Hampton | parts |
$90.48 |
| Post Office | box rent |
$46.00 |
| ULINE | supplies |
$67.49 |
| Team Lab | road patch |
$440.00 |
| Len Cutsforth | rock cleanup & thatching |
$325.00 |
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| Total |
$69,843.95 |
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| Library Bills |
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| IPERS | April |
$158.56 |
| Riley’s | repairs |
$4.99 |
| INGRAM | books |
$192.25 |
| Midwest Tape | DVD’s |
$152.18 |
| Petty Cash | petty cash |
$35.00 |
| Cathy Humpal | DVD collection reimbursement |
$84.74 |
| Windstream | phone |
$82.40 |
| Cathy Humpal | wages |
$1,097.29 |
| Calmar Courier | subscrtption |
$25.00 |
| Redbook | subscription |
$26.05 |
| Crafts & Things | subscription |
$24.99 |
| Food Network Magazine | subscription |
$24.97 |
| The Courier | subscription |
$65.15 |
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| Library Total |
$1,973.57 |
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| April Receipts |
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| General |
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$198.29 |
| Property Tax |
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$24,127.96 |
| Road Use Tax |
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$2,604.28 |
| Local Option Tax |
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$3,078.74 |
| Library |
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$0.00 |
| Charges for Services |
$42,792.52 |
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| Total |
$72,801.79 |
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The Lawler Irish Fest committee was present for approval of the parade route, beer permit and street closings for the weekend of June 21-23.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Njus to approve the parade route presented by the Lawler Irish Fest committee for the parade to take place on June 22 at 10:30 AM. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Njus to approve a five day class B beer permit for the Lawler Irish Fest. The permit is for the sale and consumption of beer and wine coolers to be sold and consumed in a 40’ x 140’ tent to be located on North Depot Street. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Njus to approve the closing of North Depot Street at the intersection of Grove Street for the erection of a tent for the Lawler Irish Fest. The street may be closed no sooner than Wednesday, June 19th at 12:00 noon and be re-opened Monday, June 24th no later than 12:00 noon. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve the closing of East Grove Street between Benz Street and Depot Street for the Lawler Irish Fest activities. The street may be closed at 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 22 and be re-opened no later than 12:00 noon on Sunday, June 23rd. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by Njus to approve the closing of East Grove Street between Benz Street and Depot Street Friday, June 21st no sooner than 6:00 PM. The street will be re-opened Saturday, June 22nd for the 10:30 AM parade. A sign must be posted showing that the Hole in the Wall is open for business that evening. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to allow designated parking at Junko Park during the Lawler Irish Fest. There is to be no designated parking at Croell or Highland Park. The volleyball tournament will be allowed at Junko Park, no volleyball is to be played on the ball diamond or outfield. All Ayes.
Police report was given by Deputy Jeff Athey.
Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to designate the Calmar Courier as the newspaper to publish all council proceedings. All Ayes.
Moved by King, seconded by Scheidel to approve the Brite Spot’s liquor license renewal. All Ayes.
The annual insurance renewal was discussed. The fountain on Grove Street and pillars at the park will be added to the policy.
Moved by King, seconded by Njus to pass ordinance ##290 RE: an ordinance amending refuse collection rates. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King directing the City Attorney to proceed with the enforcement of a municipal infraction at 315 E Grove Street. All Ayes.
There will be an outline of options for the water project at the next meeting.
Moved by Njus, seconded by King to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 PM. All Ayes.
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Sue Cutsforth, City Clerk