The Lawler City Council met in regular session on July 9, 2018 at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Mueterthies presided.
Council members present: Izer, Croell, King, Scheidel Absent: Kuehner
Others present: Jay Uhlenhake, Frank Wilson, Lezley Johanson, Joe & Luke Langreck, Bill Croell, Ray Armel, Kurt Croell, Cindy Ohm, Mike Murray, Deb Merril
Motion made by King to approve the Agenda with Fireworks Ordinance. Seconded by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Moved made by Croell, seconded by Scheidel to approve the previous minutes and current bills to be paid. All Ayes. Motion passed.
| WINDSTREAM | PHONE | 112.41 | ||
| ARAMARK | RUGS | 248.19 | ||
| JENDRO | GARBAGE CONTRACT | 2,119.38 | ||
| STANTON ELECTRIC | CO-OP DOWN LINES | 260 | ||
| UPS | 48.26 | |||
| RILEY’S | INK | 539.8 | ||
| TEST AMERICA | WASTEWATER TESTING | 207.9 | ||
| EFTPS | FED/FICA TAX | 1,415.49 | ||
| IPERS | IPERS | 939.2 | ||
| STATE WITHHOLDING | STATE TAXES | 810 | ||
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | GAS UTILITY | 50.53 | ||
| MIENERGY | ELECTRICITY | 24,398.33 | ||
| CASH | BOOMTRUCK | 462.23 | ||
| FIVE STAR COOP | FIELDMASTER DYED DLVD | 887.25 | ||
| IOWA DEPT OF REVNUE/SALES | SALES TAX | 1,383.00 | ||
| IOWA LEAGUE | DUES | 542 | ||
| HEARTLAND ASPHALT | UPM COLD MIX | 491.05 | ||
| NEW HAMPTON TRIBUNE | JUNE COUNSIL MINUTES | 158.91 | ||
| LAWLER PUBLIC LIBRARY | BUDGET PAYMENT | 3,000.00 | ||
| UNITES STATES POSTAL | 10 ROLLS POSTCARD STAMPS | 600 | ||
| CHICKASAW COUNTY AUDITOR | HAZ-MAT FOR FY2018-2019 | 219.5 | ||
| DNR | ANNUAL WATER SUPPLY FEE FY19 | 50.42 | ||
| CHICKASAW COUNTY SHERIFF | DRIVE THRU PATROL | 3,393.47 | ||
| MICK GAGE | JUNE 24-JULY 24 2018 | 90 | ||
| QUALITY PUMP | LIFT STATION ON SITE HOURS | 553 | ||
| MARK KRIENER | TILLING | 200 | ||
| NAPA | REINFORCED WIPES | 129 | ||
| IOWA ONE CALL | 19 | |||
| INSURANCE ASSOCIATES | INSURANCE AUDIT | 29 | ||
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | 835 | |||
| HANAWALT | 2 BUCKETS MULCH | 74.9 | ||
| HOLE | TREE CLEAN UP FOR HELP | 38.63 | ||
| MUNICIPAL PIPE TOOL | CLEANING SANITART SEWERS | 2,807.74 | ||
| INDIGO STUDIO | FUNDRAISER CROELL PARK | 325 | ||
| PAYROLL CHECKS | TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS | 4,734.68 | ||
| CLAIMS TOTAL | 52,173.27 | REVENUE BY FUND | ||
| GENERAL FUND | 13,597.78 | GENERAL | 5,038.34 | |
| SANITATION FUND | 2,119.38 | SANITATION | 2,330.65 | |
| ROAD USE TAX FUND | 1,385.44 | ROAD USE TAX | 3,652.34 | |
| WATER FUND | 2,976.14 | LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX | 3,318.48 | |
| SEWER FUND | 5,597.11 | WATER | 5,321.52 | |
| ELECTRIC FUND | 26,497.42 | SEWER TOTAL | 6,155.17 | |
| ELECTRIC | 21,046.56 | |||
| DEPOSITS-ELECTRIC | 100.00 | |||
| TOTAL REVENUE | 46,963.06 | |||
| TRANSFERS | 5,282.50 | |||
| Total Revenue and Transfers | 52,245.56 | |||
Lezley Johansen with Iowa Big North representing Turkey Valley discussed educational and life skill opportunities for students. She discussed real world problems in the workplace to help students with learn to make mistakes and fix them. Several companies have been helpful with this type of learning for students. If a business in Lawler would be interested in this opportunity they can call Lezley Johansen. Suzette has her number at City Hall.
Bill Croell gave an update on the affordable housing project. Land was purchased from Joe Langreck and Don Kurtenbach. HRS, LLC surveyed the parcel to be annexed into the city. 3.69 acres will be annexed into the city. Bill discussed the final constructions plans from Fehr Grahm which included storm water permits and DNR right away. Suzette will contact City attorney for letter to the county supervisors.
Moved by Scheidel to move forward with the annexation process. Seconded by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Concerned citizens discussed someone lighting fireworks within city limits. They were concerned with the safety hazards. Cindy Ohm had called the sheriff’s department. The ordinance was discussed. I will be added to the agenda next month to amend the ordinance.
Street constructions were discussed with two bids, one from Black Hawk Asphalt for seal coating and Croell Redi Mix. Seal coating was cheaper however concrete will last longer. Street constructions would be Spring Street and East Street with Lincoln and Center Streets in the future. Kurt Croell said it would be possible that he would help the city with working out a loan to be paid over time.
Moved by King to accept the Croell Redi Mix bid. Seconded by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
City Laundry gave Suzette a bid for rugs in the city hall. Currently the city uses Aramark. City Laundry was cheaper.
Moved by Izer to contract City Laundry. Seconded by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
There was on application for the part job. Danielle Kuhlman filled out an application. She has been mowing parks for the month of June. \
Moved by Croell to accept Danielle Kuhlman for the part time help with back pay. Seconded by Izer. Motion passed.
Mark had received a concerned citizen letter regarding residents putting parking cones and no parking signs along the boulevards during Irish Fest so no one could park on the side streets. City property is 33ft from the middle of the road to the property and 8 ft. in from the street. These signs were within the city boulevard. A letter will be sent to this resident.
Ordinance No. 230 Amendment was discussed. This is regarding the Weed Removal and Grass Cutting and Specifying Penalties.
Moved by King to approve Ordinance NO 230. Seconded by Izer. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Move by King to waive second and third readings. Seconded by Croell. All Ayes. Motion passed.
Utility Fee ordinance was discussed. Discussion was regarding the apartment buildings. It was brought up that the landlords pay the water and sewer for the apartments. The landlord should be receiving this monthly fee for each apartment. The ordinance amendment would need to be rewritten to add this statement to the ordinance. This will be put on next month agenda for approval.
Suzette would like to attend Clerk School to help her with City finances and General Ledger Accounting. Moved by Scheidel to send Suzette to Clerk School. Seconded by Croell. All Ayes. Motion Passed.
Employee raises were discussed. Moved by Scheidel to give Jay and Suzette a 3% raise effective July 1, 2018. Seconded by Croell. All Ayes. Motion Passed.
The next meeting will be August 6, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Motion by King and second by Izer to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. All Ayes. Motion passed.
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Suzette Byrne, City Clerk