The Lawler City Council met in regular session on February 6, 2017 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, Zubrod, Throndson and King.
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Janis Slater, Frank Wilson, Deb Speltz, Mike Murray and Deb Merrill
Moved by King, seconded by Zubrod to approve the Agenda with additions. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel, seconded by King to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and to approve the bills presented to be paid. All Ayes.
| Hawkeye REC | Service | $22,243.32 | |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | sales tax January | $1,032.38 | |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | IA Withholding | $657.00 | |
| United States Treasury | FICA, with | $1,903.08 | |
| IPERS | January | $1,274.11 | |
| Salaries | Salaries | $8,562.66 | |
| Jendro Sanitation | garbage January | $2,150.04 | |
| Office of Auditor of state | Dues – filing fee 2016 examination | $175.00 | PD1/11/17 |
| Windstream | January | $107.15 | |
| Black Hills Energy | natural gas | $360.23 | |
| United Parcel Service | shipping | $92.05 | |
| SCHUETH ACE | Christmas lights | $39.97 | |
| Sandean & Company | pickup | $46.52 | |
| Sandy’s Sign Shop | sign | $30.00 | |
| Test America | water & wastewater testing | $50.00 | |
| CASH | misc | $610.57 | |
| Data Technologies | license and support fee | $3,343.75 | |
| New Hampton Tribune | council minutes | $86.86 | |
| Iowa One Call | $5.40 | ||
| NAPA OF NEW HAMPTON | pickup | $108.08 | |
| Five Star Co-OP | diesel | $107.72 | PD1/26/17 |
| Five Star Co-OP | diesel | $214.06 | |
| Quill | supplies | $93.97 | |
| Aramark | garbage | $80.00 | |
| Chris Lauer | cut down tree and cleanup | $550.00 | |
| Stanton Electric | power outage | $404.20 | |
| Larry Elwood Construction | snow blade parts | $590.94 | |
| United States Postal Service | Stamps | $115.00 | PD1/28/17 |
| K & W Coatings | improvements summer 2016 | $4,000.00 | |
| Riley’s Inc | answering machine | $31.98 | |
| Karissa Pickar | reimburse advertising for park comm. | $98.80 | |
| Dennis & Leslie Hansen | refund – utilities credit | $52.55 | |
| Total | $49,217.39 | ||
| Library Bills | |||
| IPERS | JANUARY | $192.92 | |
| Cathy Humpal | wages | $926.36 | |
| Treasurer State of Iowa | IA withholding | $39.00 | |
| Quill | Office Supplies | $186.52 | |
| Good Housekeeping | subscription | $32.07 | |
| This Old House | subscription | $20.00 | |
| Biblionix | Technology | $2,000.00 | |
| Windstream | January | $98.77 | |
| Mitinet, Inc | Technology | $329.00 | |
| Pentworthy | books | $95.96 | |
| Ingram | books | $146.42 | |
| The Good Life | magazines | $15.00 | |
| Cathy Humpal | Reimbursement | $105.99 | |
| Library Total | $4,188.01 | ||
| January Receipts | |||
| General | $6,522.88 | ||
| Gas Tax Refund | |||
| Transfer of jurisdiction | |||
| Local Option Tax | $3,379.49 | ||
| Road Use Tax | $4,147.42 | ||
| Property Tax | $1,808.23 | ||
| Library Receipts | $100 donation $50 fines & fees | $150.00 | |
| Lagoon Rental | |||
| $16,008.02 | |||
| Total | |||
Deb Speltz presented the counsel with a draft from Michael Carlson, DOT to keep the NW part of the borrow pit that the city owns to remain wetland for the trail. We will have city attorney review it. The trail committee will seed wild flowers around the borrow pit. Motion by Izer and seconded by King that the city will do the first mowing of the grounds this spring with the help of trail committee. All Ayes.
Mark Mueterthies started the Public Hearing regarding an amendment to the Budget FY16-17. After further review, it was decided that an amendment was not needed at this time. Motion made by King to cancel public hearing and seconded by Izer. All Ayes.
Mike Murray and Deb Merrill had questions regarding the parking at 410 E. Grove Street. They were inquiring about parking ordinance on Grove Street or possibly behind his building. It was stated that the ordinance states that cars parked for more than 48 hours will have to be moved or be towed. Also, cars must be moved during snow removal. Parking behind the building will be permitted. Mike Murray will be responsible for maintaining up keep. He will bring in a loads of rock to put in back. A motion made by King and seconded by Scheidel that the city will maintain up keep to the end of cement beside city hall. Mike will maintain behind his building. No change in the parking ordinance. All Ayes.
Trading the lawn mower was discussed since the warranty on the current is about to run out. It was moved by Scheidel and seconded by King to trade the lawn mower with $2,500 to trade. Can be done after July 1, 2017
Jay has did some patch work on Lincoln St. to repair street. Received bid from Roger Dreckman for the repairs. Waiting Budget FY17-18 to make a decision regarding the repairs.
The mold on the water tower will be sandblasted and repainted. Was put in budget.
The park committee will continue to do fundraising to help with park maintenance. Deb Zubrod will check with Kurt Croell about moving the band stand at Croell Park. The park committee would like the diggers to be moved away from the railroad tracks.
A motion made by King to set Public Hearing to approve the Budget FY2017-2018 on March 6, 2017 at 7:15pm. Izer seconded. All Ayes.
Nuisance complaints were discussed. A letter will be sent to residences involved.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM. All Ayes.
Next Council Meeting is March 6, 2017 at 7:00pm
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk