The Lawler City Council met in regular session on April 2, 2018 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Scheidel, King, Kuehner
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Frank Wilson, Reed Palo, Roger Dreckman, and Ray Armel
Moved by King, second by Kuehner to approve the Agenda with Ray Armel, Deputy Reed Palo and property Annexation additions. All Ayes.
Moved by Scheidel second by Izer to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid as presented. All Ayes
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 115.63 |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 77.56 |
| BODENSTEINER IMPLEMENT CO | OIL FILTER- TRACTOR | 107.84 |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,201.88 |
| UPS | 28.19 | |
| TEST AMERICA | DRINKING WATER TESTING | 50.55 |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,379.62 |
| IPERS | IPERS | 916.58 |
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 796 |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 362.97 |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 22,125.97 |
| CASH | 149.84 | |
| FIVE STAR COOP | DIESEL FUEL | 104.97 |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,609.00 |
| TEAM LAB | MEGA BUGS PUCK MEGA BUGS PLUS | 1,636.50 |
| WELLMARK BLUE CROSS | 2,613.45 | |
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | BUDGET PAYMENT | 4,300.00 |
| QUILL CORPORATION | PAPER & ENVELOPS | 223.95 |
| INSURANCE ASSOCIATES | 19,574.00 | |
| DEPOSIT REFUNDS | REFUND DATE 03/26/2018 | 188.54 |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 4,622.97 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 63,186.01 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 28,003.77 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,201.88 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,222.89 | |
| WATER FUND | 2,344.98 | |
| SEWER FUND | 4,343.43 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 25,069.06 |
Moved by King and second by Scheidel to renew Hole in the Wall Liquor license. All Ayes
Move by King and second by Kuehner to renew Starlite Ballroom Liquor license. All Ayes
Deputy Reed Palo discussed an invoice from the Chickasaw County Clerk of Court regarding dismissed court cases. The council is seeking information regarding why the city owes the court fees. Reed is going to be asking the clerk of court what this is for. He will let the city know the information he will find.
Deputy Palo also discussed how to handle the bark dogs that have been a nuisance to the neighbors. The city has sent several letters to the dog owner’s residence that the city ordinance is not being followed. Deputy Palo suggests to the neighbors need to file a written complaint with the Sheriff Department. Deputy Palo will discuss with Sheriff Marty Heman what to do next regarding a civil case. He said that they would need to witness the barking as it is happening.
Delinquent accounts were discussed.
Ray Armel, Chickasaw County Assessor, discussed the Urban Revitalization Plan for the City of Lawler. He reviewed two resolutions with the council. Resolution No. 4-2-2018 #1 discussed the buildings and vacant property in the City needing restoration, preservation repair and improvement. Some incentives would be tax exemptions under the Urban Revitalization Plan proposed in Resolution NO. 4-2-2018 #2. This resolution proposed approval of the Urban Revitalization Plan prepared by the Chickasaw County Assessor. The plan proposal designates the entire City of Lawler. The plan will be made available for the public to review at the City Hall.
Moved by King and seconded by Izer to approve Resolution No. 4-2-2018 #1. All Ayes
Moved by Scheidel and seconded by Kuehner to approve Resolution No. 4-2-2018 #2. All Ayes
Moved by Scheidel and seconded by King to set Public Hearing for the Ordinance approval to approve the Urban Revitalization Plan for Lawler, IA, May 7, 2018 at 7:15 pm. All Ayes.
Croell Corp. would like to have some ground Annexed at city property to build a housing development. Ray Armel went over Iowa Code 368.4-368.8 for Annexation. The Croell Corp would also like property annexed for 3 greenhouses. Croell would like the city to be the utility company for this project. The city would need approval of Alliant Energy to turn over electric to MiEnergy so the City would be the utility for the development.
Jeremy Weber would like to use the ball field Thursday evenings during the summer. The ball field is not being used on Thursdays.
Motion made by Izer to approve Hole in the Wall liquor license. Second by Scheidel. All ayes.
Motion made by King to approve Starlite Ballroom liquor license. Second by Kuehner. All ayes.
Suzette went over the Budget amendment. Flood Control was not budgeted and there was expenses regarding flood damage last summer. Need to make an amendment for the Public Safety Fund. Public Works Fund also needs an amendment regarding garbage. It was budget in the wrong fund. Also the General Government needs to be amended. The new accounting software and new printer for the office went over budget.
Motion made by King to set Public Hearing for Budget Amendment May 7, 2018 at 7:20pm. Seconded by Izer. All ayes.
Jendro will place a large dumpster by Depot Street May 12, 2018 from 7:00am – 10:30am for residents to put their garbage in. Jendro will not pick up at residents houses. Motion made by Izer to set May 12, 2018 as Spring Cleanup Day. Seconded by Scheidel. All ayes.
Lions Club discussed they would like a different location for their dinner during Irish Fest.
Motion made by King to close Spring to Grove Streets Thursday through Sunday during Irish Fest. Seconded by Kuehner. All Ayes.
East Street was discussed. The city will be collecting bids to seal coat East Street. East Street will be on the agenda for May.
The next meeting will be May 7, 2018 at 7:00pm.
Moved by Scheidel and Second by King to adjourn at 8:30pm. All Ayes
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk