The Lawler City Council met in regular session on February 5, 2018 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, King, Croell
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Cathy Humpal, Dustin Myers, Stephanie Tangen, Roger Dreckman, Frank Wilson
Moved by King, second by Izer to approve the Agenda with Stephanie Tangen Addition. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel second by King to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid as presented. All Ayes
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 102.62 |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 155.12 |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,141.02 |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | TAKE DOWN TEMP | 130 |
| UPS | 93.35 | |
| TEST AMERICA | J119250-1 | 98.7 |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,422.59 |
| IPERS | IPERS | 943.14 |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 386.16 |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 26,928.64 |
| CASH | 660.09 | |
| HAWKINS | azone 15 | 288.91 |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,122.00 |
| BLAZEK CORPORATION | WATER MAIN BREAK | 1,744.90 |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | Jan 8 2018 minutes | 72.43 |
| LAWLER FIRE DEPARTMENT | TANKER TRUCK & 07/2017 01/2018 FIRE PROTECTION ALLOTMENT | 10,012.50 |
| UNITES STATES POSTAL | 400 | |
| IWD | 5.89 | |
| USABLUEBOOK | NITRITE TEST KIT | 158.91 |
| CHRIS LAUER | REMOVE 3 STUMPS, CUT TREE | 500 |
| DENNIS UNGS | PRINTER/SCANNER NOT WORKING | 60 |
| HARLAND | DEPOSIT SLIPS | 58.7 |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 4,752.50 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 52,238.17 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 14,479.37 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,141.02 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 841.04 | |
| WATER FUND | 3,845.50 | |
| SEWER FUND | 2,046.57 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 28,884.67 |
Dustin Myers discussed LTD Broadband wireless internet with the counsel. He asked the council if they would approve installing equipment on the city water tower for wireless internet. LTD Broadband would be responsible for the installation of the equipment. If approved the city buildings would receive internet service without charge. LTD Broadband would be responsible for billing any customer interested in purchasing this service. This is not a city provided service. Anyone interested in this service would need to contact LTD Broadband. Croell made a motion to approve allowing LTD Broadband with proof of liability to install equipment on the Lawler water tower. Second by King. All ayes. Motion carried.
Stephanie Tangen wanted to let the council know that the city cannot push snow onto her property. Jay said it was pushed on the city owned boulevard. She claimed it was blocking a driveway on her property. She took pictures of the snow pile but did not give to counsel. The snow pile will be removed.
Mark Mueterthies discussed the upcoming Haz/Mat Mitigation meeting on February 13, 2018 in New Hampton at 5:30pm. Jeremy Scheidel, Mark Mueterthies, and Dale King will be attending the meeting representing the City of Lawler.
Fy18/19 Budget was discussed. The counsel went over the expenses and made some cuts to budget. It was moved by Scheidel to set the Public Hearing to approve the FY19 Budget, March 5, 2018 at 7:15pm. Second by Izer. All ayes. Motion carried.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
The next meeting will be March 5, 2018 at 7:00pm.
Moved by King and Second by Izer to adjourn at 9:10pm. All Ayes
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk