The Lawler City Council met in regular session on May 7, 2018 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Croell, King, Kuehner Absent: Scheidel
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Kurt Croell, Dave Byrne, Hailey Reicks, Kelsey Kroth, Cathy Humpal, Joe & Luke Langreck, Joyce Hastings and Ray Armel
Motion made by King, seconded by Izer to approve the Agenda with the following additions Highland Park Bathroom, Cathy Humpal – Library Board, Streets. All Ayes.
Moved made by King, seconded by Croell to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid as presented. All Ayes
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 102.08 |
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 155.12 |
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,119.38 |
| POLLARD PEST CONTROL CO. | PEST | 54.5 |
| SANDEAN & COOMPANY, INC | PICKUP | 494.5 |
| STANTON ELECTRIC | new pole | 4,566.43 |
| UPS | 71.46 | |
| TEST AMERICA | DRINKING WATER | 50.55 |
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,399.65 |
| IPERS | IPERS | 928.95 |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 319.82 |
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 20,485.59 |
| CASH | GASOLINE | 485.27 |
| FIVE STAR COOP | diesel fuel | 61.95 |
| HAWKINS | AZONE | 292.35 |
| BROWN SUPPLY CO | 581.4 | |
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 888 |
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | 356.61 | |
| QUILL CORPORATION | PAPER TOWEL | 87.97 |
| UNITES STATES POSTAL | 301 | |
| DATA TECH | USER GROUP MEETING | 95 |
| IMFOA | 2018-19 DUES APP | 50 |
| IWD | 1ST QTR ST UNEMPLOYEMENT | 18.68 |
| JAY UHLENHAKE | 1,902.31 | |
| MARK KRIENER | TILLING | 100 |
| NAPA | WIPERBLADES | 45.87 |
| JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | JD 6125 PAYMENT | 6,849.62 |
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | 197.5 | |
| MENARDS | SLIDE FOR CROELL PARK | 209.6 |
| GARY CUVELIER | SNOW REMOVAL | 225 |
| AUDITOR | 1,200.00 | |
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 4,683.53 |
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 49,379.69 | |
| GENERAL FUND | 7,930.90 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,119.38 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,216.71 | |
| DEBT SERVICE FUND | 6,849.62 | |
| WATER FUND | 2,286.18 | |
| SEWER FUND | 2,103.73 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 26,873.17 | |
Cathy Humpal let the Council know that Steve Lynch would like to be on the Library Board for the 6 year term. Motion made by Izer to appoint Steve Lynch to the Library Board for the next 6 years. Seconded by Kuehner. All Ayes. Motion approved.
Hailey Reicks and Kelsey Kroth updated the counsel regarding Croell Park Shelter & Bathroom Fundraisers. They have made up a flier for upcoming fundraiser activities. They needed address list of residents to inform them of the Fundraisers. The money would be sent to the city to be deposited in the park fund. Dewey Brincks said he would be able to help with the construction of the shelter. They also have been told more residents would rather donate to updating playground equipment before shelter.
Motion made by Izer to approve The Brite Spot liquor license renewal. Seconded by Croell. All Ayes. Motion approved
Motion made by King to approve Bucky’s liquor license renewal. Seconded by Izer. All Ayes. Motion approved.
Motion made by Kuehner to approve Irish Fest liquor license renewal. Seconded by Izer. All Ayes. Motion approved.
Motion made by Izer to open the Urban Revitalization Ordinance No. 4-2-2018 -3 Public Hearing. Seconded by Croell. All Ayes. Motion approved
Ray Armel discussed Building Permits for the city. Suzette and Ray put together new Building Permits for residents doing any construction on their property. The resident will also receive an Application Form for Exemption as part of the Urban Revitalization Plan for Lawler.
Motion made by King to close the Urban Revitalization Ordinance 4-2-2018 -3 Public Hearing. Seconded by Kuehner. All Ayes Motion approved.
Motion made by Izer to skip the second and third readings of the Urban Revitalization Ordinance 4-2-2018 -3. Seconded by Kuehner. All Ayes. Motion approved.
Motion made by King to approve Ordinance No. 4-2-2018-3. Seconded by Izer. All Ayes. Motion approved.
Dave Byrne discussed who would carry the insurance for the Veteran’s lawn mower for the Memorial. Kuehner asked who owned the lawnmower. He replied the Veteran’s own it. A discussion followed why the Veterans don’t have insurance on it. He was going to talk with his insurance agent. It was decided to table this for next month.
Motion made by Izer to open the Public Hearing for Budget Amendment. Seconded by King. All Ayes. Motion approved.
Suzette confirmed with the council it would be current FY18 to be amended. No further discussion was made.
Motion made by King to close Public Hearing. Seconded by Izer. All Ayes. Motion approved.
Motion made by Kuehner to approve the FY18 Budget Amendments. Seconded by Croell. All Ayes. Motion carried.
Kurt Croell presented a possible subdivision for the city of Lawler. Joe Langreck has agreed to sell Kurt 10 lots of property for new infrastructure within the city. He is asking the city to annex the property into the city. Kurt will send a letter to explain his plan for this project for annexation. The approximate phase 1 area would be 4.80 acres which would be 10 lots for housing. The electricity would be from the city. Kurt would be responsible for water and sewer connection. Kurt would have concrete streets for this infrastructure, engineered ditches for proper drainage. A letter to the County Supervisors would need to be sent to inform them of the annexation.
Kurt Croell also would be willing to finance cementing streets within the city for 2-5 years. He would put new rock underneath. Kurt will come up with some figures for cost.
A discussion about the ditches on homeowner’s property as to who is responsible for keeping the culverts cleaned out for water to drain properly. Homeowners filled in their ditches in and now water cannot drain properly. Certain ditches need to be cleaned out. Jay knows of 12 residents in needing of cleaning their ditches out.
Motion made by Croell to send the 12 residents a letter regarding their ditches. Seconded by Kuehner. All ayes. Motion approved.
Nuisance letters will be sent to certain residents that need to clean up yards from junk (City Ordinance No. 3-2-1(j).
The bathroom at Highland Park has some wind damage and needs repaired. Suzette will speak to John Cuvelier regarding turning the damage into insurance. Dewey Brincks has offered to donate his time to help repair damage.
Gene Blazek would like to purchase the old tanker fire truck from the city.
Motion made by Croell to offer tanker for what city paid for it. Seconded by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
The next meeting will be June 4, 2018 at 7:00pm.
Moved by King and Second by Croell to adjourn at 8:20pm. All Ayes Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk