The Lawler City Council met in regular session on October 3, 2017 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, and King.
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake and Levi Izer
Moved by King, seconded by Izer to approve the Agenda. All Ayes.
Moved by Izer seconded by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid as presented. All Ayes
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 120.81 |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 112.38 |
| UPS | SHIPPING | 98.07 |
| RILEY’S | SERVICE CALL | 75 |
| TEST AMERICA | J113704-1 drinking water | 50.55 |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 96.13 |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 24,965.87 |
| FIVE STAR COOP | FIELDMASTER DYED DLVD | 425.73 |
| HAWKINS | AZONE | 386.9 |
| PAUL NIEMANN CONSTRUCTION | LOVE – CLASS A | 158.5 |
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | EXCAVATE AND PLACE RIP RAP | 10,180.86 |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | COUNCIL MINUTES FARMLAND FOR | 151.11 |
| MARY GRUENBERG | RAGBRAI MATERIALS | 46.63 |
| JAY UHLENHAKE | REIMBURSE HOTEL | 231 |
| CROELL INC | 4000 PSI | 303.5 |
| MARK KRIENER | TILLING IN PARKS | 160 |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 4,576.96 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 42,140.00 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 3,167.53 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 858.2 | |
| FEMA FUND | 9,830.92 | |
| WATER FUND | 1,425.38 | |
| SEWER FUND | 1,135.17 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 25,722.80 |
Izer made a motion to vacate the alley north of West Main Street in Lawler. Tom Lensing will take both halves of the alley along his property. Dave Njus and Toni and Anne Curran will take their half of the alley along their property. The city will be paid $1.00 per half for a total of $4.00. Purchasers will be responsible for all fees & expenses including legal and recording fees. All surveying fees will be the responsibility of purchasers. Scheidel seconded. All ayes.
Copier/printer quotes were discussed. Marco, Advanced Systems, and Riley have sent quotes for review. After reviewing all the quotes were reviewed and discussed a motion made by Scheidel and seconded by King to go with Riley’s in New Hampton for a new copier/printer. All ayes.
The lift station has no notification to let Jay know of problems. It is recommended that the city have a cellular dialer on the lift station to notify someone with any problems that could happen. Izer made the motion for Quality Pump to install cell protection for $1,225 with $400 installation and a 3 year plan. Seconded by King. All ayes.
SRF Program is offering a lower interest for the city’s Sewer Revenue Bond, MC119R, from 3% to 1.75%. A motion by Scheidel to accept the offer to lower interest rate. Izer seconded. All Ayes.
Motion made by Scheidel to pass Resolution No. 100217 providing for reduction of interest rate for Sewer Revenue Bond. Seconded by King. All Ayes.
King made motion to contact Trees Forever. Seconded by Izer. All ayes.
Jay contacted the state regarding LED lights on stop signs at corner of Hwy 24 and V56. The state will conduct a survey and if they feel it is necessary, they will pay for the lighted stop signs. If the state feels it is not needed, the city will need the state’s permission to put the lighted stop signs at the city expense. Motion made by Izer to have state conduct the survey. Scheidel seconded. All ayes.
Motion made by Scheidel to approve Bucky’s Liquor License. Seconded by King. All Ayes.
Nuisance was discussed. Landlord will be notified.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be November 6, 2017 at 7:00pm.
Moved by King and Seconded by Scheidel to adjourn at 8:40pm. All Ayes
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk